New Model: Beneteau 49 Flyer Gran Turismo Fly

A new model the Beneteau 49 Flyer Gran Turismo Fly which comes from the rethinking of the 47 Monte Carlo Fly.  The main differences here come from the addition of an extended up and down moving bathing platform and new larger view windows serving the cabins below.  Accommodation below keeps the standard setting of  two cabins, with the owners room located to midships and being full beam.  In between the cabins is an L-shaped galley, and C-shaped saloon settee. The old 47 Monte Carlo used to have a choice for a third cabin bunk in replacement of the saloon, but this so far is not shown in the plans of the 49.  The 49 Flyer Gran Turismo Fly also features a tender garage.  Power is from twin Volvo 435hp with IPS pod drives. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.6 m (51.2ft)

Hull Length - 14.0 m

Beam - 4.30 m

Draft - 1.09 m including props

Displacement - 12,500 kg light

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 650 l

Water Capacity - 2 x 320 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS600 forward looking dual propeller pods

Project - Andreani Design, Beneteau Power Boats

Certification - CE B14, C16 

www.beneteau.com

Project: Bruno Abbate B41 Primatist Aerotop Pininfarina

Spy photo of a prototype or rendering?  I will let your imagination decide this.  But the Bruno Abbate B41 Primatist Aerotop Pininfarina is the replacement model to one of the recent best sellers of the Como boat builder the G41 Aerotop Evolution in production from 2002 till the early part of this year 2011.  The B41 Primatist Aerotop Prininfarina is again a design of the famous Italian firm, renowned for legendary automobiles and also some yachts.  With this project Bruno Abbate now unites all its model under the Pininfarina design a collaboration which started with the current flagship G70, and continued with the G46, G53, and recently presented B62.  Power will be a three engine choice from Volvo starting at 330 up to 400hp all stern drive propulsion.  A top speed of 40 knots is estimated with the large twin 400hp option.

www.primatist.it

New Model: Ocean Yachts 37 Express

Ocean Yachts finally debuts its new 37 Express a new open sportfish cruiser type built using the popular and proven hull of the Billfish model. The new design includes a new cabin arrangement, an express helm deck with engine room access and mezzanine seating with storage in the cockpit. The cabin boasts upper and lower bunks, a sofa with rod storage, a well-equipped galley and a full head with enclosed shower. The 37 Express features a helmsman’s seat, companion seating, molded-in electronics boxes and “plug-and-play” lounge seating so customers who order have the ability to customize their layout. The cockpit features all the amenities you would expect to find in an offshore sport fisherman including a rigging station, tackle storage, bait freezer, large fish boxes and transom door. The 37’ Express is offered with hard top or full tower packages.  Power is from standard twin Yanmars 480hp or optional Cummins with the same horse, or more powerful 530 Yanmar's.  Speed numbers have not been announced but I do expect mid thirty numbers as Billfish model.

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.48 m (37.8ft)

Beam - 4.22 m

Draft - 0.76 m

Displacement - 10,205 kg

Fuel Capacity - 1892 l

Water Capacity - 283 l

Accommodation - 3+1 berths

Engines - 2 x Yanmar 6LY3-ETP 480hp, CX 530hp, Cummins QSB 5.9 480hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Hull Type - Modified Vee with 32.5 degrees fore, and 12.8 deadrise to fore

Certification - NMMA

www.oceanyachtsinc.com

Engine: John Deere PowerTech 6068SFM75 249hp

John Deere Power Systems is pleased to announce a redesigned PowerTech 6068SFM75 marine diesel engine that offers a power range of 249 up to 400 hp. The redesigned PowerTech 6068SFM75 joins the PowerTech 6090SFM75 550hp and 6135SFM75 at 750 hp to complete the John Deere high horsepower marine engine lineup. The new 6.8L marine engine represents John Deere's continued commitment to offer customers a complete lineup of marine engines rated for commercial fishing and high-speed recreational craft. John Deere's redesigned 6.8L marine engine is 229 mm narrower than the previous 6068SFM75 design, which offers a more compact engine for vessels with reduced clearances in the engine room. The 6.8L propulsion engine is due to hit the water in the fall of 2011, while the generator drive ratings will be available in 2012. The newly redesigned engine meets Environmental Protection Agency Marine Tier 2 European Union emissions requirements and is MARPOL Annex VI compliant. The PowerTech 6068SFM75 M1 series has 6.8L of displacement and offers 249hp at 2400rpm, in a 6-cylinder, electronically controlled, turbocharged and air-to-seawater after cooled marine engine.

www.deere.com

New Model: Broom 370

Its been an important 2011 year for Broom, not only because this British builder has fully restarted production, but because it showed that there is an important project coming up which says good things for the years to come.  The new Broom 370 steals hull shape and some layout similarities with the replacing 365, but the story with this old model ends there.  Helped by designer Graham Warren the new 370 shows panache in both interiors and exterior with innovative modern use of space, and quality luxury finishing which can challenge the best of them.  Tricks and some clever touches are also used to increase natural light inside; read sunroof glass, aft view window for the owners aft cabin room, and a comfortable chaise lounge inside.  As is usual to Broom the 370 offers acres of space especially if you compare this design to more Mediterranean orientated aft cockpit designs, and the two large cabins one aft for the owner, and a guest to fore are just testimony to this.  To fore is also a choice from a french style berth resting to starboard to a Vee shape twin layout.  Power is from twin 330hp Volvo engines which give a top speed of 30 knots.  For the more inland owner there is also a choice of more economic to run and keep single 370hp Volvo, and a hybrid electric diesel option is also available.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.28 m (37ft)

Hull Length - 10.25 m

Waterline Length - 8.75 m

Beam - 3.78 m

Draft - 1.02 m

Displacement - 8 t approx

Fuel Capacity - 1108 l

Water Capacity - 375 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 330hp, 1 x Volvo D6 370hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Speed - 30 knots max with twin 330hp

Hull Type - medium Vee planning hull with shallow skeg

Construction - hand laid chopped strand mat, woven rovings, orthophthalic resin, isophthalic gel coat

Project - Andrew Wolstenholme hull, Graham Warren of 500 Design Interior 

Certification - Lloyds Approved 

www.broomboats.com

New Model: Ferretti Custom Line 124

One of the most waited Ferretti Custom Line model is the new flagship 124.  Hull one for this model was launched in 2010, but photos where hard to come by as this was apparently owned by a known important Italian businessman.  The Custom Line 124 replaces the 128 as the Super Yacht Ferretti line flagship.  Zuccon presented innovative lines, which look sleek, and sports even though the Custom Line 124 features three decks here.  The interior offers a five guest cabins plan with the owners stateroom located on the main deck.  Power is from standard twin MTU 3184hp which give a 25 knots max, add 400hp plus to each unit and you increase this by 2 knots.  A 22 knots cruise gives you about 400 nautical miles range, but if you slow to an economic 12 nautical miles per hour you get 1250 nautical miles and over twenty thousand liters of diesel fuel to fill.

Technical Data:

LOA - 37.82 m (124.1ft)

Hull Length - 37.66 m

Waterline Length - 31.38 m

Beam - 7.35 m

Draft - 2.34 m

Displacement - 195 t loaded, 169 t unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 21640 l

Water Capacity - 3040 l

Accommodation - 10 owners and guest berths in 5 cabins, 7 crew berths in 4 cabins

Max Persons - 20

Engines - 2 x MTU 12V 4000 M93 3184hp, M93L 3510hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 25 knots max 22 cruse with MTU 3184hp, 27 knots max with 3510hp, 12 knots economic cruise

Range - 405 nm at 22 knots, 1250 nm at 12 knots economic cruise

Hull Type - Planning warped Vee with 12 degrees dead rise aft

Project - Zuccon International line and interior, Ferretti AYT hull shape and engineering

Certification - RINA + Hul, MACH Y, Unrestricted Navigation

www.customline-yacht.com

Project: Galeon 380 Fly

Galeon 380 Fly is a third generation flybridge motor cruiser coming from this famous Polish builder, who in the last years has taken the yachting world by storm thanks to the innovation and quality of its models.  The 380 Fly is a successor to the tried and tested 390 Fly.  The lines share similarities to the just launched four feet bigger 420 Fly and the new 780 Crystal flagship and yet it still is fresh and recognizable.  The sporty and dynamic silhouette quickly catches the eye with its hull-length windows, aggressive lines and welcoming flybridge. Major focus was put on making the interior as bright and specious as possible. The arched stainless steel doors slide to the side reveal a cozy salon flushed with natural light thanks to the drop down windows on both sides and a slightly tilted windshield made from a single sheet of glass for perfect visibility. Outside the transformable settee with adjustable lumbar support folds out to an aft facing sundeck and has built in laminate doors to neatly close off the cockpit. The bow sundeck has conveniently placed cup holders and regulated headrest so it can be put in the upright position to create back support and become settee. Wide side decks and generously placed hand railings are great for crew while mooring and at rough sea. Another good thinking especially for Northern European buyers is the foldable radar arch and mast, which allows for an easier passage under bridges and other obstacles.  The main deck will feature a comfortable dinette, helmsman station and a galley that can be moved down below in the two cabin version. Numerous interior design options with a choice of high quality natural woods allow to fully customize the yacht to suit all needs. Below deck is a choice of a three or two cabins versions, plus a separated shower cabin and head. The bow owners cabin is well lit thanks to the skylight with an integrated hatch and has numerous compartments for storage.  Shaft and stern drives with joystick propulsion are available along with numerous diesel engine options.

www.galeon.pl

New Model: Belize 52 Hardtop

Launched in the end of the past Summer 2011, is the Belize 52 Hardtop.  The first model of this Australian company, designed by Wes Moxey and Lee Dillon and contracted to built by known Taiwan firm builder Kha Shing.  A Flybridge version second model should follow, and Belize says it has contract for nine 52 builds.  The interior offers a modern plan, of living and galley by the helm up top, and three double cabins below.  Owners stateroom is a full beam midships, and the third cabin features two bunk berths and is located to starboard.  The VIP cabin is located to fore.  Power is from twin Cummins 600hp with ZF pods propulsion which give a max speed of 30 knots. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.10 m (52.9ft)

Beam - 5.03 m

Draft - 1.07 m

Displacement - 18500 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 2400 l

Water Capacity - 700 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSC 600hp

Propulsion - ZF Zeus aft looking dual propeller pods

Speed - 30 knots, 26 cruise

Construction - hand laid moulded fiberglass, solid bottom keel and chines.

Project - Wes Moxey, Lee Dillon

www.belizemotoryachts.com.au

Project: Marquis 690 Fly Bridge

Marquis presents the project for a new 690 Fly Bridge model.  So far the 690 Fly Bridge model seems an update of the current 690 with new circle shape port holes, and different more aggressive big view windows serving the owner full beam stateroom.  Another different design seems also the hard covering the flybridge.  The new tweaks of the 690 should make it more online and similar looking to the current flagship of the Marquis line the 720. If this model will offer a different layout below to the current three stateroom plan, and a different engine power propulsion package we still don't know.

www.marquisyachts.com

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