New Model: Absolute 53 Fly

Absolute presents the new 53 Fly which is a further development of the 50 model of the same line.  The Absolute 53 Fly main modifications versus the 50 are quite a few and are to be found in all areas from increased cabin height, larger opening side windows, different more aggressive looking bathing platform, larger aft crew cabin with large view window, more extended larger flybridge in length by seventy centimeters, galley reconfiguration with additional cabinet, modified saloon settee with increased seating capabilities, and internal helm redesign now offering better ergonomics with better all around view. Some options seem also to have vanished from the Absolute 53 Fly technical data of the official website versus the 50 model, like the option of the two cabin layout with owners stateroom moving to midships, and the choice of only twin or triple Volvo 435hp engines with IPS pods propulsion, removing the small 370hp.

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.55 m (54.3ft)

Beam - 4.65 m

Draft - 1.30 m

Displacement - 24500 kg with 3 x IPS600

Fuel Capacity - 1700 l

Water Capacity - 500 l

Accommodation - 6 + 1 crew berths

Max Persons - 14

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp, 3 x Volvo D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS600 dual propeller forward looking pods

Speed - 36 knots max, 28 knots cruise with 3 x 435hp

Project - Absolute Research and Development Lab

Certification - CE B

www.absoluteyachts.com

Project: Ferretti 870

Ferretti presents the 870 project, a model which is set to be launched coming Spring 2012 and will replaces the 830.  Designed again by long time since 1990 Ferretti collaborator architect Giovanni Zuccon and the Italian Group Advanced Yacht Technology department the 870 follows a lot of the new looks present by the 2010 launched 800.  The exterior line in fact can make you think for this model to be a two and half deck, which on actual facts it is not.  The 870 will offer a four cabin lower deck layout with a full beam owners stateroom, two VIP suites, and a fourth guest cabin. A crew cabin sleeping from three to four persons is located aft.  The main deck continues Ferretti pure Italian layout of a dining entertainment relaxing lounging area, separate galley, day head, and a door divided pilot house to fore.  The aft deck surprises for its wet bar located to port side.  Power will be from twin MTU 1948hp which give an estimated project top speed of 30 knots to this seventy plus tons motor yacht.

www.ferretti-yachts.com

New Model: Atlantis 58

Atlantis presented in Cannes its new flagship the 58 which makes itself the biggest model of the range ever built by the Piacenza, Italy based builder.  Before to this the biggest Atlantis build was the Stefano Righini designed 55 which started production in 2004, and was stopped in 2009. The 58 model which measures over 61 feet takes also place of the 54 as the biggest model of the current Altantis line up, and follows the new lines as started last year by NeoDesign of Salvetti and Biaggi with the 48.  The 58 also continues the We Are Open Atlantis philosophy for a very fresh exterior aft deck, although since then the builder part of the Azimut Benetti Group is also now showing rendering for an option of a four part patio door dividing the cockpit area.  The lower cabin plan apart having a C-shaped saloon, and galley in standard form offers three double cabins, with a full beam owners suite.  But the option exists here too for a replacement to the third cabin, with an office, or a gym.  Very original idea and rare to find for an open sport yacht of this dimensions I must add.  Power options are twin MAN engines of considerable power for the size of the Altantis 58 with standard being twin MAN 1000 or optional 1200hp.  Hull one which is powered by the bigger option has since its maiden voyage in early September from Savona to Cannes, and Genoa done recently a long trip up to Turkey which in its first sea trials delivered three extra digits to the predicted top speed of 38 knots. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.89 m (61.9ft)

Hull Length - 17.17 m

Beam - 4.89 m

Draft - 1.4 m fully loaded

Displacement - 22t unloaded, 27 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 3000 l

Water Capacity - 650 l

Max Persons - 16

Accommodation - 6 guest berths in 3 cabins, 1 crew cabin berth aft

Engines - 2 x MAN 1000hp, 1200hp

Propulsion - straight line shaft with Vee Drive

Speed - 38 knots max, 34 knots cruise with Mans 1200hp, 36 knots max with MAN 1000hp

Hull Type - modified Vee with 17 degrees dead rise aft

Project - NeoDesign, Filippo Salvetti and Marco Biaggi

Certification - CE B

www.azimutyachts.com

News: Galeon October 2011

EUROPEAN POWERBOAT OF THE YEAR
Galeon has been nominated for the European Powerboat of the Year in two major categories, under 25 feet, and under 45 feet.  The jury from German magazine Boote recognised the quality and innovative design of the two new models; Galeon 420 Fly, and Galia 670 Middle Cabin. 
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iPAD APP

Galeon Yachts presents it new iPad application available at the Apple App Store.  Galeon encourages to test this new media application.  The Galeon Yachts application contains comprehensive information about the Polish company, completed model range, a dealer locator, and a virtual sampler of the colors and fabrics used on the eighteen cruisers and yachts from 26 to 78 feet.  The Galeon Yachts App is suited to Apple iPad, and iPad 2 devises and can be found at the Apple App Store under name 'Galeon Yachts'.  The Galeon Yachts App is free. 

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www.galeon.pl

Improve-it = Cabo 36 Express

Launched in 2009, Cabo 36 Express comes into the 2011 season with a new engine propulsion set up featuring ZF famous pod drives unit.  This will result in the 36 Express having easier marina handling, better mileage to the liter, and also better performance.  Power for the new set up will be from twin Cat engines delivering 460hp each.  So far the Cabo design team did renovate or modify the interior and cockpit plans with this new engine propulsion set up.  That means that the lower deck is still the same layout plan sleeping five in a three berths plus two coming from the convertible C-shaped saloon.  The 36 Express is the second Cabo to receive the pod treatment after a standard shaft propulsion set up, having the US builder also added this option on the 40 Express.

www.caboyachts.com

New Model: Beneteau 44 Flyer Gran Turismo

Based on nearly everything on the 42 Montecarlo, Beneteau's 44 Flyer Gran Turismo has been one of the  new models from the famous World know French boat building giant for the fall of 2011. The 44 Flyer Gran Turismo renovates the 42, with a more extended bathing platform, and large view windows now also serving the VIP suite to fore.  For the rest this model builds on the plus of the previous replacement with the spacious L-shaped galley and its full size fridge freezer, and midships owners stateroom standing out as the most characteristics. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.5 m (44.3ft)

Hull Length - 13.2 m

Beam - 3.93 m

Draft - 0.70 m ex props

Displacement - 8900 kg light

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 400 l

Water Capacity - 2 x 200 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Max Persons - 12

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 370hp

Propulsion - Volvo DPS dual prop stern drive

Hull Type - Beneteau Air Step

Project - P.Andreanni Design

Certification - CE B12

www.beneteau.com 

News: Nord West October 2011

SCANDINAVIAN BOAT SHOW
The Scandinavian Boat Show is the only indoor show in Scandinavia in the fall of this year between 9th to 13th November, a show especially aiming to represent powerboats and sailing boats over 7 meters. In the Nord West Najad stand AMD:05 the whole sales team of the Swedish boat builder will welcome you, and onboard the exhibits Nord West 370 Flybrige, Nord West 430 Sports Top, Najad 440CC and Najad 355. The show is the most exclusive indoor boat show and whether you have a boat or not you will find many exciting accessories like new marine fashion clothing and cozy and pleasant environments to spend your time in, like the popular Yacht Club. Stockholm City also offers many fun and exciting activities and also joining the boat show two more shows open up their doors on 10th-13th November: Allt för hälsan (All about your health) and Det goda köket (The Good Kitchen), which means there is something for everyone!
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HANSEBOOT IN HAMBURG
On the 29th of October Hanseboot 2011 will commence and will continue up until the 6th of November. Nordwest will be present with a 370 Coupe, 370 Sports Top, and a Najad 440 CC.  Magnus Lundgren, Staffan Asp, Patricia Bornfleth, Johan Stübner and Birgitta Andersson look forward in meeting with you at the Nord West stands in Hall B6 Stand A111 where the 370 Coupe and Sports Top will be exhibited.  If you would like to know more about any of the Nord West models or perhaps would like a specification prepared according to your own wishes of how you would like your boat equipped, please don’t hesitate to contact the five staff personnel to make your visit as efficient as possible.
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NAJAD AQUIRED

A consortium consisting of the boat manufacturer Nord West and Orust Yacht Service has acquired Najadvarvet, which went into liquidation on 9 August. The acquisition applies to the entire operation in Henån on the Swedish island of Orust, with production, winter storage and service. During the last fiscal year, Najadvarvet produced 25 high-quality sailing yachts and also had a significant level of service activity at the facilities in Henån on Orust. North West operates on nearby Vindön and last year they manufactured 37 high-quality motor boats.  Nord West foresees significant synergies resulting from the merger. The companies have the same industrial base and have grown out of the craftsmanship and maritime expertise established in Orust over generations.  Benny Martinsson founder and owner of Nord West said he is very pleased of this acquisition, and also advised he intends to continued the expansion of Najad line of sail boats from 35 to 57 feet.  Najad’s harbour facility has been managed by Claes Samuelsson for many years and he will now work with entrepreneur Bertil Karlsson to make an even greater effort in the areas of winter storage, servicing and insurance repairs in Henån in order to meet customers wishes for a comprehensive solution for boat users. Najadvarvet was founded in 1971 and has manufactured over 2,000 yachts. The company became bankrupt after a vigorous expansion in 2005-07, during which the company’s product development, investments and sales doubled. After the peak year of 2007, when sales exceeded SEK 300 million, the company was hit by the financial crisis in 2008, when sales fell sharply. Despite significant capacity reductions, the company was forced to file for bankruptcy in early August 2011.  The new owners wish to sincerely thank the lawyer Jan Save from the law firm Hammer, lawyer Lars Zetterberg and his colleagues at the consultancy Ackordscentralen and also Najadvarvet’s previous owner, Animatrix Capital, for their professional work to close the deal, thereby safeguarding Najad’s long-term future and the possibility of regain its position as one of the world’s leading yacht manufacturers along with Nord West.  Nord West was founded in 1985 by Benny Martinsson and has 130 employees. Sales last year amounted to about SEK 360 million. The company is family owned and consists of boat building and maintenance at Vindön/Orust, as well as a facility in Lysekil for hull construction and plastic fittings. Today the boatyard is one of the most modern in Sweden and sells boats around the world.  According to Claes, the work of winter storage has already started and, if you have not yet decided where to service your boat this winter, both motor boats and yachts are welcome at Orust Yacht Service. Benny explains that new boat production will begin shortly, and the team looks forward to re-launching Najad at the autumn boat shows in Hamburg and Stockholm.

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www.nordwest.se

Project: Sessa 40 Fly

Sessa presents its last project for the 2011 year, the 40 Fly which is set to be presented World wide in the upcoming Barcelona boat show.  The 40 Fly a creation from Sessa sole architect Christian Grande presents a  design with similar looks to the mid Summer launched 45, and the 54 models of the same line.  She is Sessa second in size flybridge boat after the much appreciated 36 Dorado of the fishing line.  The 40, just as the two other bigger Fly models is about offering open spaces in a sport profile.  Considering the dimensions here the spaces look good in all areas from the flybridge to the aft deck, interior saloon, and the two cabins located in the lower deck.  A well sized L-shaped galley is located below.  Power options have not been announced but the picture above does show bits of the IPS pod drives, which come in with Volvo diesel engines.

www.sessamarine.com

New Model: Hinckley T44 Mk.II Flybridge

Hinckley presents the Talaria 44 Mk.II Flybridge.  The flybridge version is a new addition to the Talaria 44 which in the new mark two version gets updated with larger engines, and more open air features in the pilot house.  The flybridge upper deck of the T44 Mk.II features a  helm console located to starboard, a C-shaped settee to port, and central mast radar arch to central aft.  Access to the fly deck is from a staircase located to starboard.  The interior features a main deck saloon with two L-shaped settees, and lower helm to starboard.  The pilot house also becomes very much a fresh air opening area thanks to sliding side windows, and removable glasses. The lower cabin deck features an owners suite to fore,  separate head and shower room, C-shaped saloon, and L-shaped galley to port side.  Performance is a 33 knots max from twin Cummins 550hp and the renowned Jet Drive low draft propulsion from Hinckley.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.41 m (44ft)

Waterline Length - 12.49 m

Beam - 4.11 m

Draft - 0.71 m

Displacement - 14061 kg

Fuel Capacity - 1892 l

Water Capacity - 378 l

Accommodation - 2 + 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSC 8.3m 550hp

Propulsion - Hamilton 322 Jet Drives

Speed - 33 knots max, 28 knots cruise

Hull Type - modified Vee with sixteen degrees deadrise aft

Construction - Scrimp DualGuard, Kevlar and Carbon E-Glass composite hull with Vinylester resin. E-glass deck

www.hinckleyyachts.com

Improve-it = Tiara 4300 Open

Tiara Yachts announces the installation of ZF Zeus pods in it's 4300 Open model. This addition to the 4300 Open defines this sportfish cruiser express in the marketplace today, and will be the first Tiara, powered by Cummins MerCruiser Diesel with ZF Zeus propulsion combination.  The first 4300 Open fitted with this propulsion system is now under construction and will make its debut later this month at the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show. The 4300 Open is equipped with twin ZF Zeus 3000 series pods coupled to Cummins 600hp engines. It uses the intuitive joystick for docking and other slow speed maneuvers, fundamentally changing the ability to control the large power vessel with protection and confidence in the most challenging conditions. The system also offers more speed and economy to the 4300 Open.  Tiara Yachts is no stranger to pod technology, being one of the first to have used Volvo IPS, and also to fix a triple pods installation on its 5800 Sovran flagship. 

www.tiarayachts.com