Engine: Cummins QSB6.7 480hp

Cummins presented the new QSB6.7 at the latest 2012 Miami boat show.  This new engine offers better performance, improved sociability, and improved operations over Cummins beloved QSB5.9 model, all without sacrificing fuel economy. The initial launch of the QSB6.7 will provide both commercial and recreational ratings from 380 up to 480 hp.  The Cummins QSB6.7 provides more torque, which means better acceleration and maintained speed through turns. A pair of QSB5.9 480 hp engines installed in a pod-driven 44 feet express cruiser test boat accelerated the boat to 20 mph in 14 seconds, while the same boat powered by QSB6.7 480 hp engines accelerated to 20 mph in just 8 seconds, with little change to the legendary QSB fuel economy. The QSB6.7 also employs a new fuel calibration strategy: Unlike most marine engines, the QSB6.7 is calibrated for optimal fuel economy at cruising speeds, where the engine is most often used, rather than at wide-open throttle.  The QSB6.7 is sociably improved, capable of meeting EPA Tier 3 emissions standards. This new engine offers exceptionally low cold-start smoke levels, and significant sound reduction at cruise and rated speeds compared to the QSB5.9.  Operationally the QSB6.7 has improved with loads of new features. The standard fuel system is compatible with low lubricity fuels. With the use of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel this engine offers extended oil change intervals, providing fewer oil changes and more time on the water. Another notable feature of the QSB6.7 is the PTO capability. The power steering and hydraulic pumps are gear driven, providing a substantial reliability improvement over belt-driven systems. For accessories that must be belt driven, such as a clutched Freon compressor, there is an additional belt driven PTO location above the seawater pump. 

www.cummins.com

New Model: Rodman 42 Spirit Flybridge

Introduced in 2010 with the 31 Spirit Open, this Rodman range continues to grow and now features three models of which are two versions of the 31 and this new much awaited flagship.  Designed by Fulvio De Simoni as the smaller 31, the Rodman 42 Spirit continues a bit its mix of appeal for modern looks with traditional concepts. See longer fore deck, or the very straight bow, not fully extended flybridge.  Accommodation in the 42 Spirit Flybridge is not far fetched, considering it has Volvo IPS you get only two well spaced cabins, with an owners room to fore, and a galley located below to port side opposite the guest two single berths guest cabin.  The main deck features a C-shaped lounge settee, opposite unit, and helm.  The flybridge is more a sun preacher layout with an aft sunbed, and a medium sized L-shaped settee.  Power is from twin Volvo 300hp engines with IPS pods which Rodman says should give a 30 knots performance, and a 25 of cruise.    

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.35 m (40.5ft)

Hull Length - 11.97 m

Beam - 4.27 m

Draft - 0.71 m ex props and drives

Displacement - 12.3 t
Fuel Capacity - 1150 l
Water Capacity - 390 l
Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths
Max Persons - 12
Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 300hp
Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS400 pods
Speed - 30 knots max, 25 knots cruise
Range - 320 nm at 25 knots
Project - Fulvio De Simoni
Certification - CE B
www.rodman.es

Project: Viking 55 Convertible

Viking shows up the project for a new 55 Convertible, what I imagine to be a replacement of the not so much selling 54.  The new 55 is scheduled for launch coming Summer and will boast an interior designed by William Bales and Company.  The interior is never the less traditional sport fish yacht with a comfortable single floor main deck, and three cabins below.  The 55 Convertible offers one single options in both the deck from an island bar, or worktop up to the side bulk head by the galley on top, or a fore cabin with three berths, or an island more luxury double below.  The owners room in the 55 is located to midships, starboard side, and features an en-suite bathroom.  Another two single berths guest cabin is located to port side.  As other small or bigger Vikings the 55 is all but a fishing machine from the big aft deck, to the center console helm station on the flybridge.  Fish boxes, freezer, tackle space, live bait storage are all found at aft, and this includes the much appreciated mezzanine aft looking settee.  Power is from standard 1400hp MAN to optional 1550 again from the German engine manufacturer, or more powerful Cats 1625.  Viking is predicting a wide open throttle 39 knots with MAN 1550hp engines.

www.vikingyachts.com

New Model: Tiara 3600 Coronet

Tiara Yachts 3600 Coronet reflects the design, engineering and construction heritage of this quality known North American builder, with outstanding standard luxury features and optional equipment that make it a performing day boat and overnighter for four persons. The over sized split level cockpit provides great entertaining and socializing, with ample seating for ten, including a double-wide helm seat, curved companion lounge with Teak table, twin port and starboard aft-facing mezzanine seats, and a large aft transom lounge. An entertainment center with sink and drawer refrigerator, which can be equipped with optional electric grill and LCD TV  is aft of the helm seat.  Other optional equipment includes: Hardtop with sunroof, or canvas soft top, Teak table with sun pad filler for the transom lounge, and a beautiful exterior Teak accent package.  This package includes Teak steering wheel, and inlay for the standard swim platform, Teak cockpit drink holders, toe rails, taffrails, companion L-lounge step treads, and deck wing handrails. Below deck, the 3600 Coronet offers a large comfortable retreat, featuring a Teak interior, with an optional Maple wood choice also available.  The master stateroom includes a double pedestal berth, Teak tri-fold entry door, port/starboard hanging lockers and upper hull side cabinets, and wall-mounted flat screen LCD TV. The galley features a Corian countertop, stainless steel under mount sink, microwave, one-burner electric cook top, refrigerator, and  cabinet storage. At the foot of the settee lounge is a floor mattress which when not in use, folds to give settee foot space.  The head includes a counter top with integrated sink, mirror, storage, shower with glass door, Vacuflush toilet, and full frame wood door. The 3600 Coronet is powered with standard Mercury 375hp gas engines, or Cummins 380hp diesel choices.  The Cummins apart standard shaft line propulsion can also be equipped with the ZF pod drives system.
Technical Data:

LOA - 13 m (42.8ft) with bathing platform and pulpit
LOA - 11.9 m without bathing platform
Hull Length - 11 m
Beam - 4.04 m
Draft - 0.91 m
Displacement - 8663 kg dry
Fuel Capacity - 1324 l
Water Capacity - 264 l
Accommodation - 2 + 2 berths
Engines - 2 x Mercruiser 8.2 DTS 375hp gas, Cummins QSB 380hp

Propulsion - line shaft, ZF pods aft looking dual propeller pod drives
Hull Shape - Vee type with medium 17 degrees dead rise aft
Construction - hand laid fiberglass, with gel coat exterior, balsa cored sides and deck, solid bottom
Certification - NMMA, UCSG, ABYC, CE standards

www.tiarayachts.com

Web: Jongert New Web Site

One of the most World famous Dutch yacht builder Jongert presents its new global web showroom.  This new update follows an acquisition by the VeKa Group in 2009.  Jongert is known for its classic lines sailing boat built in the eighties and nineties but founded in 1953, the yard actually started its career building small motor boats.  In 1960 Jongert build its first luxury motor yacht, and a year later to this launched two important sailing yachts; the Zwalkers and Trewes, designed by Van der Meer, and Willem de Vries Lentsch.  Jongert has in time also partnered with other architects from Doug Peterson, Tony Castro, and Andre Hoek.  Today Jongert has a custom line up which spans from 22 up to 52 meters and a total of eighteen models. The power Motor Yacht line up offers three models; 3900 MY, 4100 MY, and under construction 500 LE. Jongert new web site takes you around with the following buttons; Home, News, Yachts, Yard, Services, and Contacts/

www.jongert.com

Project: Sunseeker 155 Yacht

Of the well known British production builders, Sunseeker has since 1991 with the 60 Renegade always been the one pushing the envolope of always larger sizes.  Sunseeker new flagship tri-deck 155 Yacht is now in build, and the first is due to launch in 2014. With a 4500 nautical mile range, this is the first ever semi-displacement, round bilge and long keel hull from the South England, Poole located Sunseeker. The 155 Yacht takes the concept of series building with personal customisation a step further than others, the modular composite build methodology virtually allowing owners a free hand, not just in the interior but also in the design of the actual superstructure. With a top speed of up to 26 knots the 155 Yacht will accommodate up to twelve guests and ten crew members.

www.sunseeker.com

Improve-it = Elan Power 42

Elan presents a new option to its successful 42 model, and now gets added with a new IPS pod propulsion option, along with the easy to use joystick control feature.  The 42 can now be equipped with the Volvo IPS500 370hp D6 engines, options.  This version is also distinct and recognized also by its Black metallic hull feature, stainless steel port holes, and larger hydraulic moving up down bathing platform.  For the remaining the 42 keeps the same element that has characterized its success of two or three cabins choices, and the good performing Tony Castro designed hull, who created the much appreciated super structure and interior of this renowned model.

www.elan-yachts.com

Project: VZ 58

VZ shipyard from Venice, Italy is one of the small respected builders which grew its name in the nineties with the 18 model.  An 18 meter motor yacht presented in 1993 and designed by Nuvolari Lenard, which was one of the design firm first and most successful jobs.  Story is the 18 stayed in production for thirteen years replaced by the 64 in 2006.  The VZ 58 is a development and replacement of the 2003 launched 16 later renamed 56 model.  So far we can only show rendering for this model.  New upper structure window present a more modern line, while the view windows in the middle suggest that the 58 might have a full beam cabin. Still though I want be so sure of that, as VZ has always been a yard which first looks at the bottom of its boats and then on accommodation.  Semi customization has also been a selling point to VZ, and considering they build only about five yachts a year they are a tailor made yacht.  I have boarded a few 18 models and most had different layouts from three large cabins, to four or five room versions.  The 16 was less a custom model, with differences mostly concerning the wood finish choices.

www.vzyachts.com

New Model: Faeton F-36 Formentera

The Formentera series is a new range from Faeton, which with the F-36 presents a hybrid design of a high performance center console, and a cabin boat.  A growing trend this one which started in Italy and has seen many builders in the European peninsula jump on this style of boat.  The Faeton is one of the first of this hybrid center console cabin mash up to come out of Italy.  Faeton Astondoa Group took more a performance route with a slim beam of just over three meters and a two step deep vee hull for its F-36 Formentera.  Accommodation offers four berths in a Vee shaped convertible berth, door serpated cabin with two singles at midships, plus a galley, and shower head in between.  The exterior offers an L-shaped settee to aft, two seat center console, galley wet bar behind helm, and two step passageway to the foredeck in an all around deck.  Engine wise the Faeton F-36 Formentera is more an outboard design boat with three engine choices starting from twin Mercury 200hp up to 300hp.  In stern drive inboard choice the F-36 Formentera is offered with a single Mercruiser 320hp gas petrol choice.  Being Faeton Spanish I am still surprised of no diesel engine option.  We will see if this will happen in the near future.

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.7 m (3ft)

Hull Length - 9.55 m

Beam - 3.10 m

Draft - 0.57 m ex drives and props

Displacement - 5800 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 400 l

Water Capacity - 200 l

Accommodation - 4 berths 

Max Persons - 8

Engines - 1 x Mercruiser 377 Mag 320hp

Propulsion - single stern drive dual propeller

Certification - CE B

www.faeton.es

Project: Marquis 560

Marquis shows the rendering of an upcoming new 560 model.  This project is not entirely new as it is more a fine tuning of the 56 model; with new hull window port hole shapes, modified more curved radar arch, stylish hard top choice for the flybridge, and more extended in length aft bathing platform with up down movement.  Down below is a layout of three double cabins, with full beams midships located owners stateroom, VIP suite to fore, and double cabin with two singles in between. A single person crew cabin with shower head is located to aft.  The main deck is a split level saloon, with a dining galley area on the raised part to fore.  So far no lower helm choice is shown in the official web site, but if Marquis wants to attract buyers outside the American continent, they should make this as a choice to the buyer.  Power is six engine choices from Volvo, Man and Cat, in direct line shaft propulsion.  Standard engine is a Volvo 575hp and largest option is the Cat 865hp.

www.marquisyachts.com