New Model: Apreamare 45 Smeraldo

Apreamare presented the 45 Smeraldo at the Cannes show the past September.  The 45 Smeraldo is a return to a name used by Apreamare in the nineties, and is a design of architect Spadolini for exterior lines plus interior, and Umberto Tagliavini for hull shape.  Measuring 45 feet overall the new Smeraldo keeps the traditional Italian Gozzo fishing boat lines, but gives a further touch of modernity compared to the other current Apreamare models, although surprisingly there is no in fashion big view windows in the lower deck cabin area.  The latest Apreamare traditional 48, and 64 models have in fact featured these to midships. The interior lower deck offers a two cabins plan with owners suite to fore.  A crew cabin is located to port side behind the well sized galley.  Power is from twin Volvo 370 or optional 435hp engines with IPS pods propulsion.  The 45 Smeraldo is the second Aprea which goes the pod drives propulsion route following the use of these by the 66 Maestro launched the past Spring. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.9 m (45.7ft)

Hull Length - 13.78 m

Waterline Length - 12.25 m

Beam - 4.46 m

Draft - 1.02 m

Displacement - 16,4 t full load, 13,4 t dry

Fuel Capacity - 1700 l

Water Capacity - 330 l

Max Persons - twelve

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins, 1 crew berth cabin

Engines - 2 x Volvo Penta D6 370hp, D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS pod propulsion forward looking propellers

Speed - 32 knots, 27 knots cruise with 435hp

Range - 390 nm on cruise

Hull Type - 16 degrees variable geometry

Project - Tommaso Spadolini exterior interior, Umberto Tagliavini hull shape

Certification - CE 2003/44 B, RINA B modules 

www.apreamare.it

Project: Lazzara LMY64

Lazzara presents the project of the LMY64.  This new project will share hull with another model currently in the works for this US builder the LSX64, with a different super structure which adds a flybridge, and new very spacious four stateroom lower deck layout.  This last at this size being one of the greatest attributes of this upcoming Lazzara model.  The four stateroom plan also offers three very spacious cabins; full beam midships owner stateroom, two VIP suites, and a fourth cabin with twin L-shaped bunk berth.  This last being a bit sacrificed but four cabins are very rare indeed in this size. Power for the LMY64, will be from twin Volvo 900hp with pod being the chosen propulsion.  Worth to note that pods has powered nearly all new recent Lazzara of the last years, which currently has four new model projects, three of which will be powered by the innovative efficient drive systems.

www.lazzarayachts.com

New Model: Italcraft 38 Sarima S3

Italcraft a legendary name to what concerns technical aspects of boat design, especially for the hull shapes it pioneered, presents a new important model the 38 Sarima S3.  The new Italcraft Sarima S3 is based on the hull lines of the 38 Sarima launched in 1998, but features a total update in all the layout; both outside in the cockpit, and inside for the cabin area.  Down side to this is only stern drive propulsion, with the replaced model used to have also shafts, IPS pods, and surface drive as other choices. The signal S3 is also fully deserved here, as this is the third generation Sarima, which follows on the success of the first wood built 25 feet series delivered in seven hundred units in the nineteen sixties and seventies, and today being a collectors item.  The difference from the second generation in the new S3 is definitely more space everywhere, and that is saying something considering that the 1998 design was spacious, and that was already impressive being it was born from a hull of military patrol use derivation.  That is unlike most of today designs the Sarima is built around the sea, and not a spacious cabin.  The cockpit layout of the new S3 is a flush deck, fully open plan, with an L-shaped settee, galley,  fore sun pad to port side, and helm station to starboard.  Below is a spacious affair with a layout offering two cabins; shower head, L-shaped settee, galley, and second guest shower cubicle.  The guest mid-ships cabin has also the option of being offered in an optional three sleeping berths configuration.  Power choice is for Volvo engines; from twin 220 up 300hp which give speeds up to a max of 40 knots with the bigger option.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.85 m (38.9ft)

Hull Length - 9.97 m

Waterline Length - 9.85 m

Beam - 3.60 m

Draft - 0.95 m loaded

Displacement - 8 t medium load

Fuel Capacity - 800 l

Water Capacity - 225 l

Accommodation - 4 + 1 berths in 2 cabins, 5 + 1 berths optional layout

Max Persons - 10

Engines - 2 x Volvo D3 220hp, D4 260hp, D4 300hp

Propulsion - Volvo DPH, DPS or DPR dual propeller stern drive

Speed - 35 knots max 30 cruse with 220hp, 40 knots max 34 cruise with 300hp

Project - Gianluca Caputi

Certification - CE B

www.italcraft.it

Project: MJM 36z Express

Presenting its 36z model in its Downeast version, MJM now presents the more sports looking Express project.  Similar down East hull lines capture this new 36z Express which feature more aggressive looks up top, mostly coming in the design of the hard top and the windshield protecting the helm and the cockpit from the elements.  The rest is all coming from MJM hull with a good fuel efficient shape below waterline, and a high technology low weight construction.  The internal layout has the same options of Vee shaped berth to fore, or double berth plus separate head, and galley.  Power choices are for twin Volvo stern drives with standard being 170hp, and 220 or 300hp units offered as option.

www.mjmyachts.com

New Model: Azimut 40 Flybridge

Launched in early Summer 2011, and presented officially in Cannes the Azimut 40 Flybridge is a further evolution of the 38 model launched in 2009.  The Azimut 40 is the baby entry level of the vast range of this very famous Italian boat builder.  The major changes in the 40 which differentiate it from the 38 model happen at the stern with the hydraulic telescopic gangway now moved to starboard side instead of central this offering larger tender stowage space, the settee aft being now moved central and not divided, and a larger high low bathing platform. In the project press release of August Azimut also promised a sun roof glass opening from the flybridge to the saloon, but so far I cannot spot this feature. The interior of the 40 remains the same well used layout of the 38 offering unseen space and a good balance of comfort in a two cabins head layout.  The owners suite is to fore, and the second guest cabin having two large view windows is located to starboard midships.  Power is from twin Cummins 355hp which give a top speed of 31 knots, and a cruise of 26.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.24 m (40.2ft) incl pulpit

Hull Length - 11.58 m

Beam - 3.86 m

Draft - 1.15 m

Displacement - 12.5 t

Fuel Capacity - 1100 l

Water Capacity - 390 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB 5.9 355hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 31 knots max, 25 cruise

Hull Type - Vee shape with 17.9 degrees dead rise aft

Project - Stefano Righini exterior, Carlo Galeazzi interior

Certification - Regulations UNI ISO8666, CE

www.azimutyachts.com

Project: Tiara 3600 Coronet

Tiara Yachts proudly announces the introduction of a new project the 3600 Coronet. The second and large Coronet in this Tiara series, the 3600 is a completely new sports cruiser, reflecting the design, engineering and construction heritage of this US builder, and offering outstanding standard features and optional equipment.  Complementing the beautiful styling, fit, finish, features and detailing, the 3600 Coronet also offers two drive choices, either Inboard or ZF Pod Drive. And a choice of power: twin Mercury 375hp gas, or Cummins 380 diesels.  The standard hull and deck color is Fresh White, with Carbon color boot line and helm console/dash but other optional choices are available. Standards include a Tiara custom composite windshield frame with tempered safety glass and opening center vent, radar arch, swim platform with built-in ladder, molded-in fiberglass bow pulpit, Tiara custom diamond pattern non-skid and 2-tone exterior vinyl. The command station features the Tiara EZ Tilt-Away helm console, stainless steel tilt steering wheel and port side navigation center.  The over sized upper lower cockpit gives ample seating, including a double-wide helm seat, curved companion lounge, and twin port starboard aft-facing mezzanine seats. An entertainment center with sink and drawer refrigerator is aft of the helm seat.  Additional options include: hardtop with standard sunroof or canvas soft top, and exterior teak accent package, upper lower cockpit carpet, premium stereo system upgrade, and Garmin electronics package.  Below deck, the 3600 Coronet offers a large comfortable retreat, featuring a teak or optional maple wood finished interior, and solid hardwood floor.  The layout offers a private forward master stateroom, full galley, aft cabin settee converting to two person sleeper, and full fiberglass head with shower.

www.tiarayachts.com

New Model: Kha Shing 112 Monte Fino Tri

Kha Shing Enterprise Co. Ltd. presents the 122 Monte Fino Tri.  Build to custom requests the 122 Monte Fino Tri is the biggest and first Tri-Deck Kha Shing ever built.  The 122 Monte Fino Tri features a semi displacement underwater shape with composite built hull and superstructure. The exterior profile is designed with the involvement of Ed Dubois, structure, propulsion and system engineering by Kha Shing in house engineering team. The interior design is based on the preliminary design from Dick Young Designs with customization from the owner and his crews need as well as experiences of their first Monte Fino yacht.  The main deck level contains a master stateroom forward, large galley with lounge area for owner, a dining  area and a large salon with living lounging zone upon entrance. Below decks are four large en suite guest staterooms access from the interior spiral stairway and an independent stairway for accessing captain, crew cabins, lobby and enclosed laundry room from main deck galley. From this galley, captain and crew members can also access the pilot house and exterior deck from an exterior stairway without interrupting guests on board. Guests can access the yacht from the automatic sliding door at aft deck or the starboard foyer foyer. The upper deck includes the pilot house forward and a large sky lounge with bar, and a movie room. A large Jacuzzi tub with sun bed and seats are incorporated forward of pilot house.  The engine room houses two Cats 1700hp engines, providing top speeds of 17 knots. Some other key feature of this yacht include noise vibration and insulation engineered by Van Cappallen Consultancy, stabilization at anchor, hidden anchor pocket, customized hydraulic swimming ladder, tender garage with independent hydraulic access door and many more.

Technical Data:

LOA - 27.18 m (122ft)

Beam - 7.32 m

Draft - 1.85 m

Fuel Capacity - 22975 l

Water Capacity - 5110 l

Accommodation - 12 guests in 5 cabins, 7 crew in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats C32Acert 1700hp

Speed - 17 knots max

Project - Ed Dubois exterior, Dick Young interior, Van Cappallen engineering, Monte Fino

Construction - fiberglass reinforced plastics hull, and upper structure

Certification - Bureau Veritas class, Australian NSW Maritime USL Code

www.khashing.com.tw

Web: Giorgi New Web Site

Giorgi is an Italian boat company who presents its new World wide virtual showroom.  Giorgi was founded in 1954 on the Adriatic sea, in Pesaro.  It first started as a company repairing boats and yachts, which it later moved on to producing cruisers in the seventies.  In the eighties Giorgi fame grew thanks to the solid construction of its builds; and models such as the X10, and the 39 and 46 designed by Fulvio De Simoni.  These last two models apart being good sellers at the time are still very much sought after today in the used boat market. In 2004 after a period of stop production, the boat building brand has since then been sold and now has moved to a new establishment in Bergamo, North Italy.  The current Giorgi line up features eleven models all of sport design from the 45 Open, to the 80 Hard Top.  The four large models from the 55 to the 80 Hard Top are still in project stages.  Giorgi new web site available in Italian takes you around with the following buttons; Home, Company, Fleet, Dealers, Used, News, and Contacts.   

www.giorgimarine.com

New Model: Cranchi M35 ST

Cranchi presents the M35 ST, a medium sized hard top sport cruiser based on the hull lines of the 36 Zaffiro.  The M35 ST has been a much waited model from Cranchi, and in fact a hard top 36 Zaffiro was announced a few months after the standard open radar arch model was launched in 2008.  Considering how the demand for this size with hard top has increased Cranchi is late in this regard.  The Cranchi design team while in the works of this new model, also presented a new cockpit design to this model which improves the layout from the 36 Zaffiro.  The entrance to the aft deck on the M35 ST is now moved to port side, and the C-shaped settee is to the opposite and larger. Inside the layout is a copy of the 36 sleeping four plus two in two cabins plus a convertible saloon, with a galley and shower head in the middle.  New large view windows have also been added to the hull side serving the guest cabin to midships.  Power is from twin Volvo 300hp which give a max speed of 34 knots.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.71 m (38.5ft)

Hull Length - 9.96 m

Waterline Length - 8.20 m

Beam - 3.88 m

Draft - 1.00 m

Displacement - 7400 kg

Fuel Capacity - 600 l

Water Capacity - 190 l

Max Persons - 12 / 1200kg

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 300hp

Propulsion - Volvo DP dual prop stern drives

Speed - 34 knots max, 27 knots cruise

Project - Aldo Cranchi hull, Centro Studi Richerche Cranchi

Certification - CE B

www.cranchi.it

Project: Grand Banks 54 Heritage EU

Grand Banks Yachts marked the opening of the world's biggest boat show with an announcement of the newest and biggest model in its iconic Heritage Series lineup, the  54 Heritage EU, a "Europa-style" trawler motoryacht with a powerful blend of luxury, seaworthiness and fine craftsmanship.  This new project will launch in spring of 2012. Like other "new-generation" Heritage models, the 54EU features a modified-V hull designed to achieve better performance at higher speeds, while still delivering solid fuel economy, stable cruising comfort and longer range at displacement speeds.  An expansive main deck provides a very generous amount of living and entertaining space that flows smoothly on one level from its helm back through the galley, dining area and salon, then out to a large cockpit that extends the living area outdoors with its built-in settee and teak dining table.  Up top, an extended flybridge deck boasts plenty of room for family enjoyment, with two settees facing a teak dining table, an optional sun pad with adjustable reclining backs, and plenty of built-in storage with options for a wet bar, ice maker and BBQ. A standard Stidd helm seat sits on the center line before a large flybridge helm console, with a second optional Stidd to starboard. Space aft can hold a four meter tender and the standard davit. A flybridge hardtop is optional.  Down below, the standard lower-deck layout features three staterooms, all generously sized for a 54-foot vessel. The forward VIP cabin with queen-size berth has en-suite access to a head with shower, while a second guest cabin sits to port. The large master stateroom sits amidships with a queen-size berth, abundant closet and drawer storage, and a head with twin sinks and separate shower.  Even more storage plus room for a separate washer, dryer and other optional features can be found in the utility room that sits just aft of the master cabin and forward of the well-designed engine room. This space can, at the owner's option, also be configured as quarters for a crew of two.  On the main deck, dual settees in the salon provide ample seating for lounging or viewing the standard LED television. A well-equipped galley sits comfortably behind the helm and across from an efficient L-shaped dinette, well situated for dining together even when underway.  New for the Heritage Series, the 54EU foredeck features built-in seating around a teak cocktail table, adding yet another gathering space or comfortable hideaway for taking in the sun and air.  The new 54EU is built on the same Grand Banks designed hull as the 53 Aleutian RP, which has garnered worldwide acclaim for its dry and stable handling in rough seas and across a wide range of speeds. Standard twin Cummins 600hp diesel engines can power the 54 Heritage EU to a top speed of over 18 knots, or can cruise at a sedate 8 knots for well over 1100 nautical miles on a single tank of fuel.

www.grandbanks.com