New Model: Paul Mann Eighty-One

The biggest model ever to come out of North Carolina's Paul Mann, the 81 feet named Georgia Girl.  Build in the more modern jig method of the cold molding technique, reminding here that Paul Mann is one of the few who also constructs if desired in the more traditional frame and plank.  The new Eighty-One is the proud new flagship of Paul Mann founded in 1988, and beats the not so long ago launched 76 Ann Warwick by five feet.  A first for this model will be the use of Naiad Stabilizers, which on test did little to affect performance.  Her interior will offer five double guest cabins layout all with private heads.  On the main deck is the usual sport fish layout with galley to fore, here ordered in greater size by the owner, and also a day head.  Interiors are finished in sliced cherry veneer which also gave her the price for Cabinetry Awards in Prestigious Design Competition. Power is from twin MTU 2400hp engines which give a top speed of 40 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 24.68 m (81ft)

Beam - 7.01 m

Draft - 1.82 m

Displacement - 58967 kg

Fuel Capacity - 11734 l

Water Capacity - 1514 l

Accommodation - five cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU16v2000 M92CR 2400hp

Propulsion - line shaft with Nibral Class S props

Speed - 40 knots max, 30 knots cruise, 26 knots economic

Construction - Cold molding jig construction with fiberglass, marine grade Okoume plywood, and Awl Grip finish

Project - Paul Mann

www.paulmanncustomboats.com

Project: Sunseeker 28 Metre Yacht

Sunseeker presents the project for the 28 Metre Yacht, a model which will be launched in 2012 and represents a design revolution for this well known British builder.  The 28 Metre Yacht offers surely the higher percentage of window surfaces more then any other Sunseeker in the range, but even though it is a full flybridge yacht her profile is distinctively sports, thanks to the flybridge and longer feel to the fore deck.  Sunseeker also says the 28 Metre Yacht will also have a very high free board, this being used to offer more space.  Inside a four guest cabins layout is show with two separate entrances.  The VIP and owner rooms are located to fore are, with the two guest cabins located to midships.  Crew quarters are aft with two cabins sleeping four on bunks, lobby with L-shaped saloon, small galley, and shower head.  A three part split level saloon offers the usual feature of a yacht this size, saloon and dining, galley, and pilot house to fore.  Power will be from engines up to a combined horsepower of 3900, which give 29 knots estimated max speeds.

www.sunseeker.com

New Model: Austin Parker AP54 Fly

Austin Parker presented the 54 Fly in the fall of this year.  This model of this Italian company continues the renovation as started in 2008 with the 42 Open and comes again as all the range from designer Fulvio De Simoni, who presents down East lobster boat looks with a hint of Italian in its looks.  See higher free board, semi extended flybridge, and more modern finished interiors.  None the less the 54 Fly what is the flybridge version of the 2010 presented Austin Parker 52 Open, is in my books very pleasant to the eye.  The flybidge is accessed from a  comfortable stainless steel stair case from the large aft deck, and features a helm station to port side, and a C-shaped settee with aft sun pad to starboard.  Below is the same layout as the 52 with three double cabins located below, with a galley in between in the lower accommodation deck.  A single person crew cabin is located to aft.  There is also a medium sized tender garage which with the bathing platform can carry two not so big personal water craft.  Power is from twin MAN 900hp engines which give a top speed of 33 knots, and a cruise of 28 delivering a range of three hundred nautical miles.

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.04 m (52.6ft)

Beam - 5.06 m

Displacement - 24.1 t unloaded, 28.7 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 2800 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

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

Max Persons - 12

Engines - 2 x MAN V8 D2848LE423 900hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Speed - 33 knots max, 28 knots cruise

Range - 300 nautical miles at cruise speed

Project - Fulvio De Simoni

Certification - CE A

www.austinparker.com

Project: Blu Martin 48 Sea Top

Blu Martin presents the project for the 48 Sea Top, a model which will sit in between the 13,90 and 52 of the same range.  As the other Sea Top models the 48 will be a hard top sport cruiser, with a patio door separating the main deck in two areas when closed, or joining them together when open.  The lower deck all dedicated to the cabins will offer three double cabins, with two shower heads, one of which en-suite for the owners room located to midships port side.  The VIP cabin is to fore.  A single bed crew cabin or utility room is available to midships starboard side. Power is from twin engines, Volvo 435hp or Cummins 480.  Propulsion is shafts, or IPS pod drives with the Volvo choice. 

www.blumartinyachts.com

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