News: Nord West December 2011

POSITIVE FALL 2011

Nord West had a very positive sales period here at the yard since this summer. Our sales figures of both new and second hand boats are in line with the numbers from last year. Apart from keeping up the numbers Nord West has also acquired the Najad yard and the goal since the takeover in middle of October was to quickly introduce the brand at the boat shows, meet with the owners directly and potential clients. It started directly with participation of two important shows, the “Hanseboot” in Hamburg and the Stockholm Boat Show – with both Nord West motorboats and Najad sailboats. An overwhelming interest came in for both Nord West and Najad where the latter was met with an incredible relief to see it back on track. At the yard, incredible enough it started the production of the very first Najad boats sold after only six weeks that will be delivered in the spring as the first “in-house” built, to the very happy new owners.  Nord West and Najad now look forward towards the New Year and will start it off with many exciting boat shows where it hopes to meet with you and your family. If you would like to know more about the models or perhaps would like  to specify a boat after your wishes, please contact Nord West or Najad preferably even before the shows to enable your visit to be as rewarding as possible.

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DUSSELDORF BOOT

On the 21 to the 29th of January opens the Boot 2012 its gates!  Nord West Group will be there with two stands showing a Najad 440CC and Najad 440AC in hall 17, stand C55 and a Nord West 370 Flybridge and a Nord West 430 Sports Top in hall 5, stand D22 . Magnus Lundgren, Staffan Asp, Patricia Bornfleth, Johan Stübner, and Jessica Stenlund look forward in meeting with you on the stands!

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GOTHENBURG BOATSHOW

This incredibly well visited show is the start of the Swedish boating season, and it commences from the fouth to the 12th of February . A huge variety of over 100 000 people see this as a popular entertaining show and makes it an outing worthwhile for the whole family.  Nord West & Najad truly enjoy being at its most local show with a “home ground” advantage. The companies will participate with two Najad models 410, and 355 and three from Nord West; 370 Flybridge, 370 Coupe, and a 430 Sports Top. The whole sales team will be there and look forward in meeting all of the visitors!

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www.nordwest.se

New Model: Carver 54 Voyager

Carver presents the 54 Voyager a flybridge motor yacht of American concept but having the European influence in the looks. The yacht's eye catching profile is configured as a true pilot house, incorporating a spacious fly bridge, lower helm choice, and highly functional split level salon which joins with the aft cockpit in a logical symmetry.  There is also an interior stair case from the saloon to the flybridge. Down below the Carver 54 Voyager sleeps six in three separate cabins; owners stateroom to midships, VIP to fore, and bunk twin guest room to port side.  The owners room is a full beam affair, with en-suite shower head.  A second guest shower head services the guests.   Power is from Volvo or Cat engines from 500 up 575hp, with traditional reliable line shaft propulsion.  A worth note is the considerable fuel capacity of 3000 liters, which with not so big engines should give a good range for a planning motor yacht of seventeen meters in size. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.1 m (56.3ft)

Hull Length - 16.3 m

Beam - 4.6 m

Draft - 1.5 m

Displacement - 23360 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 3028 l

Water Capacity - 757 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D9 EVC 500hp, D9 EVC 575hp, Cats C9 575hp

Propulsion - line shafts  

Construction - solid fiberglass hull bottom with Kyntex substrates and Vinilester barrier coat

www.carveryachts.com

Project: Palm Beach PB45 Express

Palm Beach Motor Yacht from down under Australia presents the project for a new entry level PB45 Express model.  This new project which should be launched in 2012, will feature the usual down East lobster boat lines this builder presents with a super structure having that extra more modern looks to it.  The PB45 Express will offer various options for its layout plans with a total five choices.  Single or twin cabin, astern or lower deck galley are few of the combinations available.  Engines will be twin Volvo with IPS pods propulsion, although power numbers are not yet announced on the official site.   

www.palmbeachmotoryachts.com

New Model: Storebro 435 Suntop

Storebro launched the Storebro 435 Suntop in late Spring 2011.  This model is based on the successful 435 Commander, but with a lower headroom, and a half sundeck, the rest sunroof and opening hatches replacing the flybridge area.  A fold away masts is also a part of the package, this being made to pass under bridges, and make inland waterways cruising easily.  Inside is finished with the well known Storebro Mahogany wood.  A spacious split level saloon which feels to that of a much bigger boat welcomes you inside.  Below is space for two double cabins with owners room to fore, and an innovative second guest cabin.  The layout of the guest cabin offers flexibility, basically this is a miniature suite of two comfortable berths, sofa and ensuite head. But if required the sofa can convert into a two meter berth, and the two single beds can also transform to another double sleeping four people comfortably.  Power is from twin Volvo 370hp giving max speeds of 30 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.2 m (43.2ft)

Beam - 3.9 m

Draft - 1.00 m

Displacement - 9.5 tons dry ex water and fuel

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 500 l

Water Capacity - 400 l

Accommodation - 6 berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 370hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed  - 30 knots max, canal cruise 7 knots

Certification - CE B

www.storebro.se

Project: Hinckley T34

Hinckley presents the project for a new T34. This models follows suit to other Hinckley's with down East lobster boat traditional looks.  Hinckley say that a difference is this model will also be a simpler level of detail as standard. The lines of the Hinckley T34 clearly carry on the family tradition established by the Picnic Boat. The signature curve from rooftop to cockpit coaming, the tumble home, and the half-round toe rail describing the sheer line are familiar hallmarks. Brand watchers will also recognize the patented Jetstick at the helm and the boat’s less to two feet of draft.  Below the T34 will offer a convertible Vee berth sleeping two, galley, and a separate shower head.  Standard power will be twin Yanmar 260hp or optional Volvo 300 with fan estimated max speed up to 35 knots.

www.hinckleyyachts.com 

New Model: Absolute 40 STY

Sharing hull with the Absolute 40 Fly is the 40 STY, also launched as the flybridge sister in the fall 2011 boat shows.  Designed by the Absolute Research and Development Lab, the 40 STY is a fully enclosed sport cruiser with patio door, and large window surfaces.  A very huge beam of over four meters allows for spacious interior accommodation, with two large cabins both served with en-suite head located below deck.  The owners room is located to fore, and in between the cabins is an L-shaped galley.  Two extra berths are also obtainable by transforming the C-shaped dinette located to port side on the main deck.  Huge view windows service all the cabins, and the interior areas.  Power is from twin Volvo 300 or 330hp engines, with more fuel saving stern drive or easier to handle IPS pods propulsion as choice. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.05 m (39.5ft)

Beam - 4.05 m

Draft - 1.21 m

Displacement -  

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 400 l

Water Capacity - 250 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2

Max Persons - 10

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 300hp, D6 330hp

Propulsion - Volvo DPH stern drive, forward looking dual propeller IPS400 pod drives

Project - Absolute Research and Development Lab

Certification - CE B

www.absoluteyachts.com 

Project: Wider 150

Following its first much acclaimed 42 model, Wider presents an important project that of a 150 model.  Designed again by Fulvio De Simoni this model will be a super yacht of important proportions, with styling taking bits from the beginning twentieth century vessel, but characterized by clean lines and taut, smooth surfaces. The size of the stern volumes are exclusive for a yacht of this size and contribute greatly to the pleasure of living in close contact with the sea that this model offers. Each and every detail of the yacht has been studied so those aboard feel they are really in touch with the great outdoors: the large glazed surfaces which open out onto every deck make the interiors light and airy; the position of the master suite on the upper deck means the owner can enjoy a beautiful private terrace as well as privileged access to the flying bridge; lastly, the sundeck, accessed by means of a convenient internal stairway, offers a panoramic, highly reserved area. But transformation is key in many areas especially in the stern.  Standard plan will offer a six double guest cabins, this including an owners apartment on the top deck. Tender space will be for three vessels including a big Wider 35 located aft, plus a car situated on the fore deck.  Power choices are varied, from diesel only to the edition of an electric hybrid set up.  A top speed of 20 knots is being estimated with the max horsepower choice.  

www.wider-yachts.com

New Model: Apreamare 56 Maestro

 

A new second Maestro by Apreamare in less to a year, and the third model to be powered by IPS pods from the Italian, Naples boat builder.  This is in synthesis the headline of the new Apreamare 56 Maestro, designed as all the line by Zuccon with Umberto Tagliavini responsible for the hull.  Tagliavini was also responsible for the hull of the new 45 Smeraldo presented in September.  The new 56 Maestro follows the ship like distinctive appearance of this range, which thanks to this also offers a different layout in some important areas, as the spaces offered in the aft deck and flybridge.  The 56 Maestro will offer a three double cabin interior with a spacious full beam owners room located to midships.  A VIP suite, and second guest cabin with two in line berths complete the lower deck guest accommodation plan.  A one person crew cabin is located to midships.  The split level main deck saloon is offered in two options of a galley in the forward area, or a dining L-shaped table.  The second option moves the galley below to starboard side in a separate area.  Power is from twin Volvo 600 or 700hp with IPS pods propulsion, reaching 30 knots top speed with the larger choice. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.22 m (56.6ft)

Waterline Length - 14.07 m

Beam - 5.25 m

Draft - 1.46 m

Displacement - 29.6 t

Fuel Capacity - 3400 l 

Water Capacity - 520 l

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

Max Persons - 12

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11A-D 600hp, D11A-C 700hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS 800 or 900 forward looking dual propeller pods

Speed - 30 knots max 25 knots cruise with Volvo 700hp, 28 knots wih Volvo 600hp, 12 knots economic

Project - Zuccon International lines and interior, Umberto Tagliavini Marine Design and Service hull shape

Certification - CE B

www.apreamare.it

Improve-it = Cruisers 350

Cruisers Yachts presents a interior upgrades to the 350 model which focus on the navigational center, stylish fabrics and more natural light to enhance the on-board experience. Making its debut at the 2011 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, the new interiors feature a more yacht feel in a mid-size sport cruiser model.  These improvements start at the helm, the completely redesigned navigational centers combine the latest technology with rich mocha-colored wood grain inlays. Interior fabrics, all produced at the company’s headquarters in Wisconsin, are available in three varieties: Oceania, featuring earthy and translucent tones; Azure, a twist on the traditional blue and white nautical theme; and Black Diamond, the more European feel with stark black and white colors. Boaters will also enjoy more square finishes and prominently silver-colored fixtures.

www.cruisersyachts.com

New Model: Azimut 60

Azimut 60 presented for the first time at the latest Genoa Boat show 2011, is the natural evolution of the 2007 launched 58.  Based on the same hull lines of the 58, Azimut presents a new model with the 60 which follows patterns as seen on the 64 launched in the fall of 2010.  That is similar flybridge profile windows, and design patterns.  The 60 also improves in many areas of its layout from the full beam owners stateroom now with breakfast dining table as first shown in the now stop produced 68S in 2003, to a two berth crew cabin located aft.  The 58 featured a single crew berth option.  A first in this size comes in the crew cabin, with a bathing platform entrance door being a unique feature in a motor yacht of just eighteen meters.  If the crew cabin is located aft this is usually found in a hatch of the aft deck.  Other improvements if you compare this model to the 58 come from the bathing platform new being 40% more spacious, as is the increased size of the flybridge C-shaped settee, and L-shaped wet bar galley.  For the rest this model holds the pressure of following the success of the 2000 launched 55 which in a nine year production run has been delivered to over four hundred units.  But may be to this, it had to be the revolution that represented the 55 in its times, which reinvented the layout in the seventeen meter motor yacht size.

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.28 m (59.9ft) incl pulpit

Hull Length - 17.81 m

Beam - 4.95 m

Draft - 1.37 m full load and incl props

Displacement - 28.8 t full load

Fuel Capacity - 2800 l

Water Capacity - 630 l

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

Engines - 2 x Man R6 800hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 32 knots cruise, 28 knots max

Project - Stefano Righini

Certification - UNI ISP 8666, CE

www.azimutyachts.com