Project: Bavaria 39 Sport HT

Bavaria celebrates a world premiere with the 39 Sport HT at the 2012 Dusseldorf International Boat Show.  An evolution of the current 38, the new 39 Sport HT strikes for its redesigned, cockpit, different stern, and new hull side windows serving the cabins and lounging area below.  The cockpit features now more egonomic sport pilot seat and additional storage space. Large hull windows and a new stern construction also afford the 39 Sport HT a more dynamic appearance on water. In addition, an optional exclusive hull colour scheme and sporty design stripes are also available upon request. In the cockpit, folding bench seats provide extra additional storage. Below deck, high quality furnishings, equipment and veneers demonstrate the 39's exclusive design in the saloon, galley, and two double cabins. This is the Bavaria shipyard’s first ever yacht to be available with a full teak finish from bow to stern. The spacious salon is furnished in fine carpet. The standard version also comes with a full lighting package for the perfect ambiance both above and below deck and a high-quality Fusion sound system with performance speaker settings.  Power is a choice of four diesel engines from 260 to 370hp from Volvo, and a Mercruiser gas 320hp petrol choice.  Propulsion is stern drive with efficient dual props set up. 

www.bavaria-yachtbau.com

New Model: Sanlorenzo SL94

A new Sanlorenzo is always headline news for the motor yacht enthusiasts, and while the company has been going into more modern looks, the classic unmistakable lines of this Italian builder remain.  The SL94 is a totally new model which for Sanlorenzo fills the gap between the long produced and much appreciated 88, and the last year presented 104.  The SL94 is designed by long standing Sanlorenzo designer Paszkowski who presents a two deck and half super yacht. The half deck being the raised pilot house.  Down below is four double cabins in traditional layout, meaning owners room to midships, VIP to fore and two double guest cabins in between.  Although as any Sanlorenzo do accept the layout to be custom not only in fittings but also in format.  This is the most standard accepted format by the usual buyer.  Crew space is located to fore with two cabins sleeping four on bunks.  Here Sanlorenzo keeps its name of having small cabin space for size, that is of 28 meters.  Power is from two units from standard Cats 1896hp, and optional MTU 2184hp units.  Top speeds are 27 knots with the standard Cats, and 29 with the optional MTU.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 28.6 m (93.8ft)

Waterline Length - 23.9 m

Beam - 6.75 m

Displacement - 104 t full load, 97 t half load

Fuel Capacity - 10400 l

Water Capacity - 2000 l

Accommodation - 8 guests in 4 cabins, 4 crew berths

Engines - 2 x Cats C32 Acert 1896hp, MTU 16V 2000 M92 2184hp

Propulsion - line shaft Vee drive with Rolla propellers

Speed - 29 knots max 26 cruise with MTU 2184hp

Hull Type - planning Vee with 16 degrees dead rise aft

Project - Francesco Paszowski

www.sanlorenzoyacht.com

New Model: Innovazioni Progetti 40 Mira SC

Located in the North Adriatic sea Innovazioni Progetti has made the last year one of an update to its range, presenting various new models in all the sizes it offers from 34 to 72 feet.  The 40 Mira SC just as the bigger 44, is the reinterpretation of the 40 Mira produced since 2000 and having a good success in its ten years production run.  Inhouse designer Michele Carnvale with the new 40 Mira SC evolves it into a hard top sport cruiser but revised hull lines for those familiar with the old model can be noticed.  These now looking more aggressive and modern. The 40 Mira SC as the old 40 continues the heritage for a comfortable sport cruiser, with a hard to find three double cabins layout below which is not easy to find in this size.  Still with this layout Innovazioni Progetti take nothing from the comfort in the saloon and galley located in between the owners room to fore, and the two guest cabins to midships.  The cockpit and aft deck are also completely new as is the stern layout now more in line with the times.  But Innovazioni Progetti where among the first to feature flash deck in there boats of various sizes, and this pays more today when this seems to be becoming more of a demand today.  Power is from twin Volvo 330 or optional 370hp with economic to run stern drives propulsion. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.39 m (40.6ft)

Beam - 3.70 m

Displacement - 10,300 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 550 l

Water Capacity - 285 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Max Persons - 12

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

Propulsion - dual prop stern drives

Project - Michele Carnevale

Certification - CE B

www.ipyachts.com

Project: Octagon i54 PC

Octagon is a German shipyard which just appeared in the scene with a modern looking power catamaran project, the i54PC.  This Octagon catamaran combines design and functionality in a special way: with the shipyard and designers setting themselves apart for months with the project before starting the construction.  May be this is shown for the more futuristic lines, and design of the i54 PC. The salon, with its circular seating arrangement and the functional galley configure the main deck while below we have space for four cabins with separate shower heads.  Seems amazing for sixteen meter even for a catamaran.  Octagon say other versions are available for the layout, with larger owner's cabin choices dedicating a full hull as well.  A highlight in the i54 PC is also the opening hardtop, this leaving the flybridge dry, even when the large roof is securely closed.  Standard engines will be twin 370hp suggesting a moderate medium speed under 20 knots.  Still no performance data as yet so this is just speculation from my part.

www.octagon-yachts.com

New Model: Delphia 1350 Escape

Delphia is a Polish builder more renowned for its sailing fleet who in recent time has attacked the motor boat market with a slow economic to run displacement speed producet.  The 1350 Escape is the second power model from Delphia which follows the 1050.  Delphia say the 1350 Escape will offer easy maneuverability thanks to twin rudders and a two bow thrusters combination. The 1350 Escape offers accommodation for six in three cabins plus two extra guests in the convertible saloon.  But alternative versions also exist with two or three bathrooms with shower.  Engine is a single unit power of economic running from 55 up to 110hp, but options also exist for fuel and water tank capacity. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.5 m (44.9ft)

Beam - 3.86 m

Draft - 0.88 m

Displacement - 9500 kg

Fuel Capacity - 73 up to 110 l

Water Capacity - 220 up to 440 l

Accommodation - 6 persons

Max Persons - 8

Engine - 1 x 55hp up to 110hp

Project - Andrzej Skrzat

Certification - CE B

www.delphiayachts.pl

New Model: Frauscher 1017 GT

The Frauscher 1017 GT represents a consistent advancement of this Austrian so called motor yacht fleet. A special kind of a top-class gentlemen racer with an exclusive interior and more space as never before. With the typical Frauscher brand characteristics: exceptional design, outstanding quality and impressive driving characteristics. Fraucher also promises a good stable rough sea ride characteristics.  Engine power is up to twin 430hp in petrol or 300hp diesel format.    

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.17 m (33.3ft)

Hull Length - 9.99 m

Beam - 2.99 m

Displacement - 3900 kg
Max Persons - 8
Accommodation - 2 + 2 berths

Engines - 2 x 300hp, 2 x 430hp gas petrol only
Speed - 60 knots max with twin 430hp

www.frauscherboats.com

Project: Palm Beach PB55 Flybridge

Just as it did with all its models Palm Beach presents a Flybridge version to its latest 2011 new model the PB55.  With this model Palm Beach adds an extra entertainment area up top, along a second helm station.  So far Palm Beach is not showing layouts for the flybridge on the site although customer choice may be available also here. The PB55 is indeed available with five different layouts for main deck, and three for the cabin area this being two or three cabin versions.  Power should mirror that of the express of twin Volvo 700hp engines with IPS900 dual propeller forward looking pods.

www.palmbeachmotoryachts.com

New Model: Cranchi M44 ST

Cranchi showed good spirit in the fall of last year presenting four new models in all sizes aiming to upgrade its range to clients new demands.  The M40 ST has been one of the most awaited new models from Cranchi for its size, and comfort.  The M40 ST fills an important hole in Cranchi's sport cruiser range left empty since the demise of the 41 Mediterranee stopped in production in 2002.  The M40 ST impresses for its comfort which is also helped by an overall length which measures 44 feet.  But spaces in the M which stands in fact for Mediterranee and ST for Soft Top abound everywhere; outside and inside.  The interior is spacious in this size and style of sport cruiser offering sleeping for five in two cabins, with an owners room to fore plus two extra berths in the convertible C-shaped saloon.  Cranchi did not follow trends of offering a midships owner room but took the route to offer a three berth cabin here.  Below is also space for a spacious L-shaped galley, plus two heads one of which en-suite for the owner. Standard power is from twin Volvo 330hp with stern dual propeller propulsion which gives a 33 knots max speed.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.7 m (44.9ft)

Hull Length - 12.01 m

Waterline Length - 9.90 m

Beam - 4.06 m

Draft - 0.96 m

Displacement - 9500 kg

Fuel Capacity - 1000 l

Water Capacity - 300 l

Accommodation - 5 + 2 berths

Max Persons - 12

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 330hp

Propulsion - Volvo dual propeller stern drives
Speed - 33 knots max, 26 knots cruise

Project - Aldo Cranchi hull, Cranchi Research Development Lab 

Certification - CE B

www.cranchi.it

Project: Jongert 500 LE

In cooperation with Azure Naval Architects and Guido de Groot, Jongert developed the LE 500, a 50 meters long motor yacht with a gross tonnage of slightly less than 500 GT. The LE 500 is equipped with a hybrid diesel electric propulsion system using Lithium-ion batteries. If desired the yacht can be equipped with fully wheelchair accessibility and/or a lift. One of the many special facilities on board is the telescopic anchor system. This system allows the yacht to be moored quickly and easily in any place up to 15 meters depth. The first two yachts will be built as a special “limited edition”.  Construction is all in aluminium deck and super structure for the 500 LE what is a three decks super yacht.  Top speeds are up to 20 knots.

www.jongert.com

New Model: Back Cove 34

With the 34 Back Cove builds on upgrading the 33 model.  The new Back Cove 34 sits in the middle of its three model line up of traditional looking down East cruisers which from 30 to 37 feet.  Needless to say the hull lines are the same but Back Cove sought to improve in important areas as the cabin now having an island double berth in replacement to the convertible Vee shaped saloon, and new extended aft deck.  With the 34 Back Cove stays as all its past and current models to a single engine with a Cummins 480hp unit and shaft line propulsion.  Although I always think that with this they are loosing market share, but for hull design this makes a better sense.

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.46 m (34.4ft)

Beam - 3.66 m

Draft - 0.94 m

Displacement - 6.35t

Fuel Capacity - 694 l

Water Capacity - 300 l

Accommodation - 2 + 2 berths

Engine - 1 x Cummins QSB5.9 480hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 29 knots max, 26 knots cruise

Range - 207 nm at 26 knots cruise

Certification - ABYC, NMMA, USCG, CE

www.backcoveyachts.com