Web: Faeton New Web Site

Faeton boats from Spain, since 2008 part of the Astondoa Group presents its new virtual World wide web Showroom.  Faeton was founded in 1980, in Spain. In this period the Greek god named Spanish company has built over three thousand boats from 23 to forty feet.  In the early nineties Faeton was the first of the Spanish boat builders to produce an open deck bow rider day boat.  In 1995 Faeton created another bench mark for itself with the presentation of the 780 Moraga, a shaft propulsion fishing cruiser which sold over eight hundred units since its introduction.  This success also set a stage for Faeton using famous US hull designer David L.Napier for its boats.  In 1997 Faeton starts an expansion plan which leads to 2000 when the company buys a new yard with 100.000 squared meters of land, forty thousand of which covered.  In 2005 Faeton started a restructuring plan in order to improve the design of its models into a new age.  The Spanish Almeria located builder currently offers four Series; Cruiser, Moraga, Scape, and Formentera which present a total of sixteen models.  The entry level model is the F-26 Scape, and the flagship is the F-380 Cruiser.  Faeton new web site is available in Spanish, English, Italian, French, and Portughese language.  The new web show room takes you around with the following buttons; Range, Company, News, and Contact.

www.faeton.es

Project: Hunt 36 Surfhunter Hardtop Coupe

New for 2012, Hunt Yachts shows the project of the 36 Surfhunter Hardtop Coupe to its line.   The 36 Surfhunter Hardtop Coupe builds on the already proven hull of Hunt’s 36 Harrier to offer more accommodation for extended cruising.  This will include separate stall shower, well-equipped galley, additional. storage and larger decks.  Three different interior layout choice will also be available for the 36 Surfhunter Hardtop Coupe. This is the eleventh model in production by this iconic American brand, all designed by C. Raymond Hunt Associates.  In keeping with earlier Hunt models, the Surfhunter 36 Hardtop Coupe is offered with multiple power options including IPS, inboard or waterjet; standard power is a 480 HP Cummins diesel with the pod drive which will deliver 28 knots cruise and 34 at full throttle.

www.huntyachts.com 

New Model: Cabo 40 Hardtop Express

Preparing itself for the upcoming Miami boat show, Cabo has just a couple of weeks ago launched hull number one of the new 40 Hardtop Express.  This new Cabo shares hull with the famed 40 Flybridge, and follows design footsteps of the latest one year ago presented 44 Hardtop Express model, showing the same concept in a smaller size.  The 40 Hardtop Express will also in my opinion be a competitor to the bigger model, thanks to its versatility of two choices below; single cabin with saloon, or two cabins.  In both formats owners room remains to fore, with the twin bunk berths second cabin replacing the L-shaped settee to starboard.  Outside is all Cabo with a huge cockpit offering all what any fisherman wants, thanks to the wide beam.  But Cabo makes also comfort for guests a must, with a nice mezzanine on the aft deck, and L-shaped lounger behind the center console helm.  Power is from twin Cummins 600hp these with ZF Zeus pods, or 715hp Cummins or Cats with line shaft propulsion.  With the option of Cats and shafts the Cabo 40 Hardtop Express reached 36 knots in its first tests.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.05 m (42.9ft) with pulpit

Hull Length - 12.2 m

Beam - 4.80 m

Draft - 1.04 m

Displacement - 14061 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2081 l

Water Capacity - 359 l 

Accommodation - 4 berths

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSC 8.3 600hp, QSM 11-M 715hp, Cats C12 ACERT 715hp

Propulsion - ZF Zeus aft looking dual propeller pods, line shafts

Speed - 36 knots max with Cats 715hp

Hull Shape - modified Vee with 16.5 degrees deadrise aft

Construction - molded fiberglass construction using premium resins, biaxial stitched fabric reinforcement; solid fiberglass bottom construction; core construction from chine to sheer; ISO/NPG gelcoat finish

Project - Michael Peters

www.caboyachts.com 

Project: Casa 38 HT

Starting up with a 54, and 46 feet models, Casa now looks to a smaller 38 model, and after presenting the Open version project now shows the 38 HT.  A model which represents more the philosophy of the central Italy, South of Rome located boat builder, who so far has always built hard top cruisers and yachts.  The 38 HT copies in all but the hard top the open version, with the well laid interior appearing again.  This making the best use of the spaces offered, presenting itself with two cabins, two shower heads, galley, and an L-shaped saloon.  The aft deck is all for the sun lovers, with sun pad to aft, and C-shaped settee in front, with the helm, and wet bar located opposite to starboard.  Casa seems also resolute on plans to show a well laid engine room with easy to reach secondary items.  Power is from twin Volvo 300hp with estimated speeds being a max of 38 knots. 

www.cantiericasa.it

Improve-it = Clipper 52 Cordova

Clipper has launched a pilothouse layout for its popular 52 Cordova Series II.  The pilothouse is a new option for the internal layout, offering the crew a dedicated navigation station forward, beside the helm. The navigation station includes a wide, upholstered bench seat, fold-up working table and space to spread paper charts. To accommodate the navigation station, the Clipper design team moved the galley aft, and redesigned the saloon to offer a U-shape lounge with a multi-purpose dinette table. The dinette table slides out for easier access and is mounted on a gas strut pedestal. The table can be lowered to create a coffee table effect or to operate as the base for a cushion that turns the lounge into a generous double bed. Of course, the Clipper 52 Cordova with the pilothouse option maintains all the classic Clipper features including the three double cabins, walk-around decks, side and aft boarding doors, stainless steel sliding aft saloon doors and air conditioning throughout.

www.clippermotoryachts.com.au

New Model: Atlantis 38

It was one of the most awaited models from Atlantis, which continues the We Are Open philosophy as started with the 48 in end Summer 2010.  Now the Atlantis range coming from the four hands of Salvetti and Biaggi of NeoDesign already features four models, including the new 58 flagship also launched in the fall of 2011.  The new Atlantis 38 follows the family feeling, and modern touched other NeoDesign models; 48, 44 and 58 with a very open layout, and the latest features to become important characteristics in boats this size.  Hardtop which keep air circulating, good sized bathing platform, flush deck cockpit, and an unexpected clever comfortable interior.  The owners room in the Atlantis 38 is to fore, with a midships cabin sleeping two having the option to be a twin or a double.  In the middle of the cabin area is the galley, and an L-shaped saloon.  Power is from twin Volvo, standard 260 or optional 300hp with stern drive propulsion. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.62 m (38.1ft)

Hull Length - 11.02 m

Beam - 3.55 m

Draft - 0.95 m

Displacement - 7.85 t unloaded, 9.95 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 760 l

Water Capacity - 185 l

Accommodaiton - 4 berths in 2 cabins

Max Persons - 12

Engines - 2 Volvo D4 260hp, D4 300hp

Propulsion - Volvo dual propeller stern drive

Project - NeoDesign of Filippo Salvetti and Marco Biaggi 

Certification - CE B

www.azimutyachts.com

Project: Fairline 80 Squadron Custom

It's been rumoured for a long time, since 2004 for sure, of Fairline going over the eighty feet barrier, and finally the British builder presents officially the rendering of an upcoming new 80 Squadron Custom, which will replace the current 78 born 74 flagship.  The 80 Squadron Custom looks distinctively Fairline outside following design patterns the yard has embraced since the late nineties.  A style which started from the medium sales lucky 52 and 62 Squadron series.  So far Fairline is showing great flexibility in this new flagship with a choice of four lower deck plans; offering from three suites, two four room choices, and one very hard to find in this size and more charter friendly five cabins plan.  One of the four cabins plan, also offers the distinct feature of having an owners room forward, this in this size being always located to midships. The main deck looks also innovative on plan with a standing high pilot house.  Two cabins, plus lobby for crew are located to aft.  So far no performance and engine numbers are given, but I do accept the usual Fairline around 30 knots performance.

www.fairline.com

Web: Lazzara New Web Site

Lazzara, updates its world wide web showroom to a new version. Officially founded in 1990, though in reality Lazzara roots in boat building go much more before this, being the Lazzara family in its third generation of boat builders. The family Lazzara boat building experience starts in 1955, when Vince Lazzara construct the biggest GRP boat of the time, a forty feet sailing yacht for himself. After this in 1960 he starts Columbia Yachts which in 1967 sells, and a few years later moving to Florida in the early seventies creates Gulfstar Yachts. Eventually the Lazzara brothers Dick and Brad sold there stakes in Gulfstar in 1989, next step being to start building motor yachts with there surname Lazzara brand launching the first 76 model in 1992. The rest as they say is history! The new Lazzara Yachts wed site takes you in a modern Internet showroom, with a high focus on the eight models of the current range from the LSX 64 to the LSX 120. The latest model is the 76 Brezze, while project models currently in construction are three; LSX 64, LMY 64, and the new LSX 120 flagship. Lazzara new website takes you around with the following buttons; About, Sales, New Build, Service, Parts, Lazzara Blog, and Contact Us.  Below of the entrance main page is also a social media link taking you to the; facebook, twitter, and You Tube pages of Lazzara.

www.lazzarayachts.com

Project: Mulder 16.10 m Bellagio

Bellagio is a new sport yacht currently under construction with a length of 16 meter, designed by the famous Dutch naval architect Vripack and build at Mulder.  The yacht is standard equipped with three cabins; one big owners cabin, a comfortable double guest cabin and even a crew cabin. The owners cabin has an ensuite bathroom, complete with shower and toilet. In the wheelhouse the yacht has four pilot seats, upholstered with the finest leather. The side windows of the wheelhouse can be lowered for a more open feeling and the rooftop can be tilted a few inches to feel a natural breeze over the front windows. It will give you an extraordinary sailing experience. Bellagio is standard driven by 2 Volvo 435hp engines with IPS pod drives, resulting in a top speed of approximately 30 knots.  For the real speed freaks it is optional to add another Volvo 435hp engine in between. With this triple Volvo IPS pods installation, the 16.10 m Bellagio will reach top speeds of 40 knots.

www.muldershipyard.com

New Model: Cranchi 30 Endurance

An important new Cranchi the 30 Endurance, which presents itself as the second small, following the 29 Zaffiro of an eighteen model range which goes up to 66 feet.  The 30 is the baby of the Endurance fleet by Cranchi, the other models being the 35 and long standing 41.  With the 30 Endurance, in house designer Aldo Cranchi, and the research studies developed this model to a semi walk around sport cruiser with huge spaces outside, and a center console set up.  This has paid up for Cranchi and the 30 Endurance which recently won European Powerboat of the Year 2012.   Inside the 30 Endurance offers overnight accommodation sleeping four in a convertible Vee shaped settee, and double berth to midships.  There is also a separate shower head, with a small galley located outside. The pocket cruiser capabilities are featured in the 30 Endurance, although the fuel capacity of only 320 liters does not help much to cover some extra miles. Five engine choices are offered petrol gas or diesel and start from a single 270hp up to two twin 225.  Speeds are 32 knots max, and 26 of cruise with a single 320hp petrol gas set up.    

Technical Data:

LOA - 9.50 m (31.2ft)

Hull Length - 8.88 m

Waterline Length - 6.70 m

Beam - 2.98 m

Draft - 0.90 m

Displacement - 3300 kg with engines

Fuel Capacity - 326 l

Water Capacity - 70 l

Accommodation - 2 + 2

Max Persons - 8

Engines - 1 x Volvo V8 5.0 GXi 270hp, V8 5.7 GXi 320hp, 2 x Volvo V6 4.3 EVC EC/GXI 225hp petrol

1 x Volvo D4 EVC 300hp, 2 x Volvo D3 EVC 200hp    

Propulsion - single or twin Volvo dual propeller stern drive DP-S or DP- H drive

Speed - 32 knots max, 26 cruise with single Volvo 320hp

Project - Aldo Cranchi hull, Centro Studi Ricerche Cranchi

Certification - CE B

www.cranchi.it