New Model: Hunt 44 Express Cruiser

Hunt has recently launched hull number one of the much awaited 44, with construction two also in near to completed status.  A smaller version of the well received 52, the 44 is as is expected designed by C. Raymond Hunt associates, the firm which carries the heritage of the deep Vee inventor.  The 44 features a pure deep Vee shape with twenty degrees deadrise confirming the status of the brand and the design team. The Hunt 44 Express Cruiser features a two cabin interior with an owners room to fore, twin bunk cabin to starboard.  Two head, one of which en-suite, and an L-shaped galley complete the lower deck layout.  Engines choices are four choices which start with the standard Cats 457hp up to Cummins 600, in traditional line shafts.  A more efficient and easier to handle Volvo IPS 435hp engines option also exists.  Speed is a max of 27 knots with the Cats 457hp. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 14 m (45.9ft)

Hull Length - 13.49 m

Waterline Length - 12.62 m

Beam - 4.42 m

Draft - 1.22 m

Displacement - 18.1 t loaded, 15.9 t unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 1700 l

Water Capacity - 450 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats C7 Acert 455hp, C9 Acert 567hp, Cummins QSC 8.3 600hp, Volvo IPS600 D6 435hp

Propulsion - line shafts, or IPS600 forward looking dual propeller pods

Speed - 27 knots max 23 crusie with Cats 455hp

Hull Type - Vee shape with deep 20 degrees dead rise aft

Construction - Vinilester resin infused foam PVC construction, above and below waterline

Project - C.Raymond Hunt Associates

www.huntyachts.com

Project: Sunseeker 40 Portofino

PowerYacht announced a smaller Sunseeker a year ago when at the Southampton show 2010 the British builder was showing renderings for a new small 38 Portofino.  Now Sunseeker officially presents this project, renamed as 40 Portofino which will compete against other British and European builder in this very competitive size and market segment.  Recently the British seem to have recaptured this size; see new Princess, just improved Fairline 38 Targa now with hardtop option and three berth midships cabin, and future upcoming offers also coming from rejuvinated Broom.  The 40 Portofino sees Sunseeker go to just forty feet in some years now. Smallest model was for a certain time the more performance orientated 43 Superhawk stopped in production in 2010.  The 40 Portofino is more a cabin hard top sport cruiser, with what looks on plan a spacious well laid two cabin sleeping five layout.  The aft cabin will feature a three berths cabin.  In between is a saloon and galley, with a head to starboard serving guest and owners with an en-suite door from the owners stateroom. Propulsion which was my question mark for this model will be efficient to run stern drives.

www.sunseeker.com

New Model: Intermarine 53

Another important step for Intermarine which with the new 53 designed by Fernando de Almeida attacks a very important size in the market.  The 53 was presented by Intermarine at the final 2011 Soa Poalo boat show, along with another important novelty the 65.  Including the 53, Intermarine in a space of one year has launched five models of the new line, the others being; 42, 60, 65, and 75.  A 55, and the 85 flagship are currently in the making. Designed by architect Fernando de Almeida, the 53 continues Intermarine evolution of modern European lines outside, with original large view windows in both the main and lower decks. As is expected Intermarine 53 pursues the usual features of the Brazilian company, larger to the usual in similar size bathing platform, aft deck, and no mullions windshield.  Inside the architect went for a modern, yet sober layout with a single step only split level saloon separating relaxing areas in the welcoming settee, and small day galley, and helm in the forward part.  Surprisingly below we have another more spacious L-shaped galley, located in between the three double cabins, and two shower heads.  The owners room is located to fore and features an en-suite bathroom.  A single bed crew cabin with shower head is located to aft.   Power is from twin Volvos 670hp with top speeds up to 31 knots.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.95 m (55.6ft)

Hull Length - 16.6 m

Beam - 4.7 m

Draft - 1.30 m

Displacement - 26 t loaded, 22.5 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 2200 l

Water Capacity - 500 l

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

Max Persons - 19

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 670hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Speed - 31 knots max, 27 cruise

Hull Type - modified Vee with 17 degrees deadrise aft

Project - Fernando de Almeida 

Certification - ISO 8666

www.intermarine.com.br

Project: San Juan SJ 60

A project for San Juan, the SJ 60 which will represent the flagship of its eight model line up which starts at thirty feet.  As all San Juan the new 60 feet flagship will be a traditional down East lobster boat inspired yacht.  As the picture above shows this model will be a flybridge based.  Although I do imagine a hard top choice variant to follow this version in the future when this will be launched.  San Juan has in the past also shown design for a very similar to this 75 model, which was never launched.  We hope that the 60 brings better luck to this builder.  I once viewed an SJ 48 and the quality was very impressive, followed by a not easy on the pocket price tag.

www.sanjuanyachts.com  

New Model: Innovazioni Progetti IP 58 SF

A first for Innovazioni Progetti which with IP 58 SF presents if first flybridge motor yacht.  So far the North Adriatic sea based builder has always concentrated on the sport open style of boat.  The IP is also a new range for Innovazioni Progetti introduced in the last year and already having three models,. This new line joins the long standing Mira, and Alena.  Architect Michele Carnevale for the 58 SF, opted for a Sport Fly design, which is confirmed with the sunpad, and a double seat helm station layout.  Inside is a three cabins interior all having independent bathrooms. Power choice is a standard of Volvo 800hp, or optional MAN, and triple Volvo 435hp with IPS pod drives.

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.53 m (57.5ft)
Beam - 4.65 m
Displacement - 18700 kg
Fuel Capacity - 2 x 900 l
Water Capacity - 2 x 335 l
Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins, 1 crew cabin berth
Max Persons - 16
Engines - 2 x Volvo D12 800hp, MAN R6 800hp, 3 x Volvo IPS600 D6 435hp
Propulsion - line shaft, or triple IPS forward looking dual propeller pods

Project - Michele Carnevale
Certification - CE A

www.ipyachts.com

Project: Mulder 75 Wheelhouse

Following a custom order Mulder has recently started building a new 75 Wheelhouse which will be delivered in 2013.  This new Mulder will be the largest model of the always growing and sober looking Wheelhouse fleet, which currently features three models 63, 70, and 73.  The 75 Wheelhouse will measures over 23 meters with a beam of over five and a half. The yacht will have a round bilged hull and a maximum speed of around 20 knots via twin Caterpillar C12 engines of 715 hp each. Her sophisticated lines, dark blue hull, white superstructure, and solid teak decks and gunwale will make for a highly elegant appearance. The interior will be spacious and well thought through, with an owner's stateroom, a VIP suite and two guest cabins. A tender storage space and crew cabin will be installed aft.

www.muldershipyard.com

New Model: Princess V39

Princess definitely show a stunner in the looks department with the V39, a model which is the new entry ticket into the line up of Britain's second largest boat builder.  Presented early last month at the London show, Princess have high hopes in the new V39 and the good reviews all show a bright future coming up.  The V39 presents itself as a traditional two cabin sport cruiser; owner room to fore, and twins or double convertible guest cabin to midships.  The aft deck is a split level area with a small step dividing the dinette aft, from the helm and and a lounging settee with a wet bar to starboard.  Huge glass surfaces in the midships cabins and on the fore deck are the revolution in this model, as I think in many areas it is still a bit old.  See step split exterior cockpit deck, and interior layout does not bring any news.  Many in this size today offer two shower heads, or a cabin with three berths to say the least.  Considering a length of 41 feet plus that is not much. Power is twin Volvo 330hp which should give top speeds around of 38 knots. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.98 m (42.6ft) incl pulpit

LOA - 12.65 m excl pulpit

Beam - 3.81 m

Draft - 0.56 m excluding props and drives

Displacement - 9100 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 700 l

Water Capacity - 300 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 330hp

Propulsion - Volvo dual propeller stern drives

Speed - 38 knots max

www.princessyachts.com

New Model: Azimut 100

The Azimut 100 was presented by surprise at the Genoa show, where it was finished just in time for this important fall season event.  This new super yacht model carries some weight on its shoulders, because it is officially the first Grande model launched within this new Azimut over 100 feet concept.  The 100 so far does not replace the 105, but by the looks, it might take a customer or two. Designed as all Azimut's minus the explorer Magellano line up by Stefano Righini, the 100 is a two and a half deck super yacht, with as tradition or inventor is full of huge view windows in all areas, and carries the traditional form follows function layout of the North Italian boat builder.  The standard accommodation plan features four guest cabins, with owners stateroom located to midships. The fore part which on many competitors this size features the owners room has a secondary relaxing lounge.  A crew area sleeping four in three cabins, with two heads is located to aft.  Power is from twin MTU 2200hp with traditional line shaft propulsion which reach a max speed of 26 knots.       

Technical Data:

LOA - 31.04 m (101.8ft)

Beam - 6.98 m

Displacement - 115 t full load

Fuel Capacity - 14,800 l

Water Capacity - 2000 l

Accommodation - 8 guest berths in 4 cabins, 4 crew in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 16V 2000 M84 2200hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Speed - 26 knots max, 22 cruise

Project - Stefano Righini exterior lines

www.azimutyachts.com

Improve-it = Viking 50 Convertible

Following its success with the 42 series launched in fall 2010, Viking has build a prototype 50 Convertible with the new big ZF4000 pods units.  For creating the new modified bottom of the 2008 launched 50 Convertible, Viking used its one million dollars five axis pro filer.   The new hull now consists of propeller pockets, where to accommodate the ZF pods, and a redesign of the transom to accommodate the Humphree Interceptor trim tabs.  The 50 Convertible with ZF4000 also needed structural modification as the big pod units weigh over 900 kg each and fit directly to the hull, mounted to a dedicated stringer system capped with aluminum reinforcement.  Performance wise the Viking 50 Convertible with ZF4000 pods and Cats 1150hp delivered over 39 knots of top speed, 2 nautical miles per hour more to the standard shaft version.  A cruise speed of 32 knots also gave over 20 liters per hours less of consumption for the ZF4000 Viking 50. Needless to say the ZF4000 50 Convertible provides easy side manoeuvring thanks to the pods and the joystick system. So far the Viking is not offering the 50 Convertible to the market, due to the extra costs involved in the making.  Although the US New Jersey company is willing to build one if a client desires it and is reluctant to pay the extra costs involved for this version, so far delivered only as prototype for ZF.     

www.vikingyachts.com

INBUILD ~ Galeon 430 HTC Part 1 of 5

Thanks to Galeon we show you again a new journey in the building of hull one of the upcoming 420 HTC.  In this photo we are seeing the development of the tooling for the super structure of this enclosed hard top sport cruiser.  The 420 HTC like most of the Galeon's from 2004 onwards is designed by renowned British designer Tony Castro, and will share hull with the October Genoa presented 400, now renamed as 420 Fly.  One interesting feature of the 420 HTC will be the transformation feature of the aft deck, which can develop in various forms; single large sunpad, two chaise relaxing lounges, or in a settee for dining.  Another winning feature of this upcoming model, and also as the 420 Fly; will be the three double cabins featured in the lower deck. 

www.galeon.pl