Project: Chris-Craft 36 Corsair

Chris Craft revise what it is at the moment there largest model the 36 Corsair, although a bigger 45 feet flagship was announced a few years back by the known long standing US boat builder.  The new 36 Corsair will be offered in two versions; the Open Edition as pictured above, and European Edition.  These versions are different for the layout of the aft deck, the Open offering two L-shaped settees with central entrance patio door, and the European a walk over sunpad.  The Open being obviously the most practical and the European more sexy. But the European version does also feature a C-shaped settee front of the sunpad, to make lounging easy.  Inside the 36 Corsair will also offer some layout choice plans in the four berth area, and in the V-shaped convertible dinette also offered in a fixed double berth replacement option.  A second separate good spaced twin berth cabin is located to midships.  The 36 Corsair also features a spacious shower head located to starboard opposite the galley. Engines have not yet been announced for the new 36 Corsair but expect these to be similar as the previous version, and I hope they do feature more diesel engine options instead of the only twin Volvo D6 choice.

www.chriscraft.com  

New Model: Intermarine 65

Intermarine 65 continues the new era of this 1973 founded Brazilian company bringing one more new generation model launched since the rebranding and internationalization of the brand started in 2010. Intermarine 65 was presented at the fall 2011 Sao Paolo boat show, along with another World first for the Brazilian company the 53 model. This new Intermarine is the third large in size yacht from the growing in World fame Brazil boat builder, twenty feet smaller to the upcoming flagship.  Designed by Luiz de Basto who with the 65 is on his fourth Intermarine, the others being the larger 75 and 85 models, and the entry size 42. The Miami based architect presented again a modern looking European flybridge motor yacht inspiring speed and harmony even when still.  Inside the offer from Intermarine and de Basto is for a hard to find under seventy feet no bunks four double cabins layout, with an owners stateroom located in the most desired silent and less rolling full beam midships area.  A crew cabin sleeping two with a seperate shower head and again no bunks is located to aft.  The inside living located on the main deck is divided in a traditional split level layout offering a relaxing saloon on entrance, and a galley, dining and helm to fore in the raised two step forward part.  On top the flybridge of the Intermarine 65 is of a very big size with two sunbeds, fore and aft, C-shaped dinette, exterior galley, and helm station. The Intermarine 65 also continues a theme much to heart to the Brazilian company but also appreciated by many boaters, that of having a larger to the usual aft deck and bathing platform.  Power for the Intermarine 65 is twin MAN 1200hp engines which give 34 knots max speeds, and 30 of cruise.

Technical Data:

LOA - 21.1 m (69.2ft)

Hull Length - 20.65 m

Beam - 5.20 m

Draft - 1.60 m

Displacement - 38 t loaded, 32 t unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 3740 l

Water Capacity - 1000 l

Accommodation - 8 guest berths in 4 cabins, 2 crew berths in 1 cabin

Max Persons - 23

Engines - 2 x MAN 1200hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 34 knots max, 30 cruise

Hull Type - modified Vee with 15.5 degrees deadrise aft

Project - Luiz de Basto

Certification - ISO 8666

www.intermarine.com.br

New Model: Horizon EP148

Horizon Group launched their brand-new EP148 expedition superyacht into the Marina Testing field on Thursday, January 12th 2012. Under a surveyor watch, EP148 will complete a series of tests and classification sea trials that include a six day continuous cruise through the rough seas around Taiwan. The EP148 is the largest private yacht built to date in by Horizon and in all Asia.  She is also the first steel yacht built by Horizon and to full BV Ice Classification. She is the product of more than two years of extensive collaboration between MTD in Russia, who handled the hull form and structural design; interior consultant Birgit Schannse of Germany; U.S. designer J.C. Espinosa, and the Horizon R&D team. The EP148 features a  wide eight meters plus of beam, allowing for five comfortable staterooms, ten crew berths, a transom garage and forward bow davit for water toys. With a fully-displayed hull, the EP148 can cruise at a range of over 4,200 nautical miles at nine knots. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 45 m (147.9ft)

Waterline Length - 40.59 m

Beam - 8.83 m

Draft - 2.80 m

Displacement - 468 t

Fuel Capacity - 63150 l

Water Capacity - 11520 l

Accommodation - 10 guest in 5 cabins, 10 crew

Engines - 2 x MTU 12V4000 M60 1760hp

Speed - 9 knots cruse

Range - 4200 nm at Cruise

Construction - steel hull

Project - MTD Russia hull,  J.C Epinosa lines, Birgit Schannse interior

Certification - BV Ice 

www.horizonyacht.com

Project: Broom 525

A flagship project from Broom which continues the revolution started since a year from this British company with the new ownership coming in.  The new Broom 525 takes place of the much appreciated 52 and presents fresh features which evolve in design terms the aft cabin cruiser.  There are many characteristics which makes the 525 stand out from its predecessor but the press on the site suggests a good rethink of the aft area is the main theme of Broom's new flagship.  Here Broom made a new two way entrance, an extended bathing platform, and a redesign of the cockpit.  The three double cabin interior is also a revolution, and having one spacious owners room which is located to aft.  This being the most comfortable place on boat underway and at rest on anchor. Broom also says that the third cabin of the 525, can also be specified as one desires away from the standard two in line berths form.  So far power and propulsion details are not announced by a do accept the usual traditional reliable shafts with two moderate power diesel engines.    

www.broomboats.com

New Model: Ribbon 45 SC

Ribbon Yachts is a new Dutch builder founded in 2010 and a collaboration with Vripack has resulted in its first model the 45 SC. A planing high speed cruiser designed for every day use, with accommodation for two persons in a lower cabin area.  But a spacious main deck makes sure the 45 SC is fun to use for every day round abouts by the coast.  With the 45 SC, Ribbon and Vripack follow that bit of Wally Power looks, meaning the 45 SC  is modern as you can get with an innovative upper structure, aand a center console with hard top.  Power is twin Cummins 600hp with jet propulsion and a top speed of 45 knots. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.79 m (45.2ft)

Beam - 3.92 m

Draft - 0.73 m

Fuel Capacity - 1600 l

Water Capacity - 320 l

Accommodation - 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSC 600hp

Propulsion - Rolls-Royce Kamewa

Speed - 43 knots max

Construction - Injection Composite

Project - Vripack

Certication - Lloyds CE B

www.ribbonyachts.nl

Project: Ranger Tugs R-31

Fluid Motion the designers and builders of the popular line of Ranger Tugs introduce the newest project model in the fleet, the new R-31. The new R-31 will debut this month at the Seattle Boat Show being held at the last week of January, with hull number 2 to make the East Coast more international presentation at the Miami International Boat Show in February.  Over one year of design making, the Ranger Tugs R-31 shares many features and qualities to her smaller sisters but notable additions to this new larger flagship model as the size suggest will make her ideal for extended cruising while still being a trailerable trawler. The R-31 is the first Ranger Tug to feature a flybridge equipped with electronic controls at both the upper and lower helm. The flybridge also retracts to allow for trailering the 31'. The builders at Ranger Tugs also equipped the foredeck with seating and a table that can be raised or lowered depending on whether the boat is under way or at anchor or dock for entertaining. In addition to the extra seating now available on the flybridge and foredeck the 31 allows for a larger cockpit area with wraparound seating and extra seating that folds out of the gunwale. When not entertaining, seats are folded leaving the cockpit unencumbered. The interior layout of the R-31 features two staterooms; one large island berth forward with en suite head and a midships berth and day head. Those who are familiar with Ranger Tugs models will recognize the galley layout and lower helm station that maximize interior space. A starboard side door provides easy access from the lower helm to the side decks so crew can get to the bow for line handling.  Like all Ranger Tugs, the new R31 comes essentially turnkey with standard features and equipment intended to make her owner's experience hassle-free and allow for ease of handling and comfort under way. Standard equipment includes bow and stern thrusters, an optional aft steering station and a Volvo 300hp engine that achieves a 16 knot cruise speed. 

www.rangertugs.com

New Model: Cheoy Lee 76 Alpha

Cheoy Lee 76 Alpha was one of the most admired new boats of the October 2011 Fort Lauderdale boat show, with many enthusiasts asking what it is.  Made by North American company but China build Cheoy Lee, the 76 Alpha is a nice work coming from respected hull designer Michael Peters outside and hull, and Luiz de Basto taking care for the interior.  The 76 Alpha is also build in latest technology resin infusion system by SP High Modulus.  Luiz de Basto presented a three double cabins lower deck layout, with an owners full beam stateroom, VIP to fore, and bunk twin guest cabin .  Living relaxing saloon is on the main deck behind the three seat aircraft style central helm station, with a galley, and dining table located below. A single berth crew cabin is located to midships between the engine room, and owners room.  Power is from a standard MAN 1550hp, or optional 1900hp Cats.

Technical Data:

LOA - 23.35 m (76.6ft)

Hull Length - 21.5 m

Waterline Length - 18.13 m

Beam - 6.04 m

Draft - 1.65 m

Displacement - 48600 kg

Fuel Capacity - 4000 l

Water Capacity - 1000 l

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

Engines - 2 x MAN V12 1550hp, Cats C32 Acert 1900hp

Speed - 40 knots max

Propulsion - line shafts with ZF gearboxes

Construction - Monocoque construction. Resin Infused by SP High Modulus

Project - Micheal Peter Yacht Design, Luiz De Basto interior

Certification - ISO 12215 Category A

www.cheoyleena.com

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