Project: Bering 50

Bering is a fairly young US builder, who builds Explorer yachts from fifty up to 78 feet.  So far the company has launched two models, a prototype, and the 55.  The looks are based from the Norwegian fishing boat, with a modern minimal touch.  Unlike many competitors in this segment Bering has decided to stick to steel for building its yachts with a declared 3/8 of an inch thickness used for the bottom.  The Bering 50 will be the entry level model with a two deck layout and a flybridge.  Huge customization is a big factor in any Bering, and the plans presented show four interior choices; of two or three cabins. A huge difference in the interior plans is also a choice where to fit the engine, with a midships, or aft location option for this.  Single or twin engine choices are available as is hybrid by Regen Nautic.  Cruising speed is 8 knots, which should a good range even with the standard five thousand liters fuel tank, and more so with the ten thousand optional choice. 

www.beringyachts.com

New Model: Nimbus 34 Nova HT

It’s premier for the Nimbus 34 Nova HT at the Göteborg Boat show this February. The hardtop is of an entirely new design and can be fitted with an electric canvas canopy, and a door facing aft or an electric glass sunroof and fixed sliding doors.  The electric canopy maximises the roof opening, both width and lengthwise, providing extra light and airiness on sunny days. The hood features a laminated rail along the leading edge that makes for a particularly elegant and secure closing function. The cover door facing aft contributes to giving you as much open air feeling as possible and results in an entirely “open” layout. The hardtop, fitted with the electric glass sunroof, features heavy stainless glazed sliding doors facing aft. The sunroof is the same model as in the Nimbus 365 Coupé, recently chosen as the “European Motorboat of the Year 2012” in Düsseldorf.  Other new features include integrated spots in the right places for good, functional lighting. For example, the spotlight illuminating the dining table is so positioned as not to dazzle. To provide a more comfortable and finished feeling, the ceiling is covered with textile panels. Heavy duty stainless steel cover on the D-post and background lighting of the Nimbus emblem provides an elegant and high quality impression.

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.49 m (37.6ft)

Beam - 3.32 m

Displacement - 5650 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 600 l

Water Capacity - 120 l

Accommodation - 2 + 2 berths

Max Persons - 10

Engines - 1 x Volvo D6 370hp, 2 x Volvo D4 260hp

Propulsion - Volvo dual propeller stern drive 

Certification - CE B

www.nimbus.se

Project: ISA Yachts 41m Classic

Designed by Andrea Vallicelli, this new ISA Yachts 41 meter is developed from the 39 meter platform what is a three-deck displacement motor yacht that caught the owner's attention for her modern design and clever use of the space. This sale of the 41m Classic is also very important for ISA coming from a repeatable customer, with a delivery schedule date for 2013. ISA is a yard that sticks to provide owners with large innovative super yachts that express personality and luxury, and this 41 meter Classic is the result of the yard's desire to propose its own changes, without the restrictions of the current trends. The design of this steel hull aluminium upper structure super yacht is based on three fundamental elements: the visual centre back on the stern, an aggressive streamlined bow and the lines linking the stern and the roll bar continued by the two spoilers connecting the main deck with the upper deck. The final result of these apparently contrasting elements offer an extremely balanced appearance and a compact lightweight feel. The interior design will be executed by ISA.  Powered by two CAT 1001hp engines the 41m Classic will reach a max speed of 14 knots. The owner went more for a guest layout; with one master and four guest cabins, it can accommodate ten guests in luxury and comfort. 

www.isayachts.com

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