News: Nord West April 2012

FULL ACTIVITY 

At the factory in Vindön there is full activity in the harbor as the many families are taking delivery of their new boat. Despite a little setback with the weather, which took a turn to a little colder temperatures, Nord West and Najad have already delivered over 50 boats, which means they have more than half still left to deliver. As a client this is a great opportunity for a factory visit if you are interested in the many different Nord West models with different layouts and engine configurations. It is at this time of year all models and layouts can best be viewed and if you are curious please don’t hesitate to make an appointment and Nord West will look forward in welcoming you and showing around.

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SHOWROOM OPEN IN SUMMER

Nord West advise that the show room is open every Saturday from 10-14 during the spring! Here you can view many of there new models and the refurbished second hand boats available at the time. Exception is midsummer 23 June where showroom will be closed.

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LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

On certain places around the world Nord West & Najad have a specific amount of selected representatives which functions as an extension to its sales and service team. The local representative can give interested clients a smoother contact point for those who feel more comfortable speaking with a native and its language. However, Nord West advises that all clients are welcome to phone us directly if they wish to do so.

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MAXI BRAND

During the acquisition of Najad the Maxi brand was included in the purchase. As the production of Maxi did not suit production facilities, Nord West took the decision to find a new harbor and owner for Maxi.

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OSLO BOAT SHOW

On the 26-29th of April Nord West exhibits a 430 Sport Top and a Najad 440CC on Tjuvholmen in the central Oslo right next to Aker brygge. Jimmie, Staffan and Benny will welcome you onboard, and explain or there is to know of these models! 

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KALMAR BOAT SHOW

On the 25 to the 27th of May Nord West will exhibit a 370 Sport and a Nord West 430 Sports Top at the floating boat show taking place in Kalmars guest harbor.  Patricia, Johan, and Peter welcome you onboard and look forward in meeting with you all and explaining these two successful Nord West Models.

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ANCORA BOAT SHOW

On the first on the  third June Nord West will exhibit a 430 Sports Top and a Najad 570 and perhaps a Najad 440CC depending on availability in Ancora Marina in Neustadt/Germany. Patricia, Staffan, Magnus and Johan all welcome you on board.

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LATE SUMMER SHOWS

During the end of summer and after the summer Nord West will participate in a number of floating shows in Råå, Helsinki, Egå marina, Open yard Vindön, Gustavsberg Stockholm, HISWA, Sandvika Oslo and Southampton. Please contact regarding the models Nord West will exhibit at the many different shows.                                                                                   

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www.nordwest.se

Project: Rivera 63 Enclosed Flybrige

Riviera is proud to announce the launch of its new 63 Enclosed Flybridge which is a project based on its predecessor, the 2008 Frank Mulder designed 61 recently updated to Mk.II and now developed into this upcoming model. Now  featuring more important design changes, the 63 offers a whole lot more capability, offshore and at anchor.  Riviera 63 also adds cues from the currently under construction upcoming flagship the 75.  The new 63 features a galley positioned central astern to the party, a cockpit that is an extension of the live-aboard space inside, a master stateroom that is bathed in light and fresh air, an enclosed flybridge that serves as a sky lounge and refinements to the hull that further enhance performance and sea keeping ability.  The new galley is positioned aft, adjacent to the saloon bulkhead, and separated from the large sociable cockpit space by a hinged awning window and full tinted glass door. The result is an extension of light and space from outside in, with guests easily able to converse with whoever is in the galley.  Cabin layouts are a standard of four guests room with three heads, An option three en-suite rooms, with a larger VIP layout us also offered.  The hull is a modified Vee design, with architect Alan Down tweaking some areas and reducing weight in non structural areas.  Deadrise is a medium Vee of 12.5 degrees aft, while construction is all hand laminated. 

www.riviera.com.au

New Model: Hinckley T48 Talaria Motor Yacht

Hinckley unveiled its new T48 Talaria 48 Motor Yacht in February at the Miami show, and continues the expansion of this range joining the first family of American yachting, with roots in Maine work boats and branches as distinguished as the Bermuda 40 and the Picnic Boat.  With its state-of-the art vacuum Scrimp construction, classic styling above the waterline, and innovative design below, jet propulsion and patented JetStick control, this stunning T48 Talaria Motor Yacht yacht is already earning her place in the Hinckley family.  In preliminary sea trials, targeted boat speeds of 30 knots at cruise and 35 knots top were easily met on the motoryacht version of the boat with standard twin Cummins 715hp and jet drives. In heavy seas and breeze, the boat rode very comfortably, with T48 Talaria featuring a fuller bow with convex sections that reduce the rise and fall motion gives the boat a softer ride.  Accommodation is two cabin plans with owners room with en-suite bathroom located to fore, and a double guest cabins to starboard.  A galley is located below decks to port side, with a luxurious welcoming saloon on the main deck, behind the dual seat helm station. 
Technical Data:

LOA - 15.6 m (51,6ft)

Warterline Length - 13.6 m

Beam - 4.69 m

Draft - 0.78 m

Displacement - 17349 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2649 l

Water Capacity - 567 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in cabins

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSM11 715hp

Propulsion - Hamilton HJ634 jet drives

Speed - 35 knots max, 30 knots cruise

Hull Type - modified Vee with 19 degrees deadrise aft

Construction - Dual Guard Scrimp, Kevlar Carbon E-glass composite hull with Vinilester resin.  E-glass deck,

www.hinckleyyachts.com

Project: Four Winns V275

Four Winns bolster its important medium size range with the modern looking project of the V275.  This new Four Winns features a nice mix of sport low profile lines, but at the same time offering spacious accommodation for the dimensions on offer here.  Big view windows on the side and top of the deck show the take of modern of this model,  The V275 will have a choice of five colors for hull and the color band. Inside accommodation will be for four in two areas, with a midships cabin divided by curtain.  Power choices are five petrol gas engine all single from Mercruiser and Volvo starting at 300 up to 380hp.  

www.fourwinns.com

New Launch: Spencer Yachts 70 Volvo hull.76

Showing the impact of custom sportfish boat builders, the Spencer 70 Volvo was actually commissioned by the Swedish engine manufacturer and its maiden name is indeed Penta.  Spencer have always been among the most innovators of the Eastern North American custom builders, looking to the future and bringing ideas especially in this new model which come more from the pleasure world of yachting.  Those big windows to midships, central wind shield view to fore, and the pods says a lot of things how Spencer can innovate into the classic lines of his Carolina sport fisherman, if a client desires so.  The Spencer 70 Volvo presents a lower deck with three double cabins, having a full beam owners stateroom to midships.  A crew cabin is located to midships behind the owners room.  The Spencer 70 Volvo is powered by triple Volvo 900hp with forward looking IPS pods which tops a 38 knots max speed.  Interesting is that with this combination the Spencer carries almost half the horse power most sportfish of this size usually have. But to be honest this performance comes also on how weight conscious the Spencer 70 Volvo has been build.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 21,4 m (70.6ft)

Beam - 6.19 m
Draft - 11.54 m including props
Displacement - 37648 kg
Fuel Capacity - 5223 l
Water Capacity - 832 l
Accommodation - six guest berths in three cabins, 1 crew cabin berth
Engine - 3 x Volvo D12 900hp
Propulsion - Volvo IPS1200 forward looking dual propeller pods
Speed - 38 knots max, 30 cruise, 25 knots economic

Hull Shape - modified Vee with twelve degrees deadrise aft  
Construction - cold moulded, with Kevlar, solid glass in all through hulls, foam composite core
Project - Steve French
www.specnceryachtsinc.com

Project: Trader 48 Signature

Trader shows project for an upcoming 48 Signature model, which will fill the gap between the 42 of the same range, and the fifty plus Sunliner series.  The 48 Signature will offer both low air draft and flybridge versions, while giving extended cruising potential with a whopping three thousand liters fuel capacity. No information on the interior is presented by Trader, but you can expect a lot of comforts thanks to a fifteen feet plus of beam, and an aft cabin owners room.

www.tradermotoryachts.com

Project: Hatteras 95 Raised Pilothouse

Hatteras Yachts is proud to announce plans for a new 95 Raised Pilothouse model set to debut in 2013.  The 95 Raised Pilot House will also be Hatteras new flagship.  The new 95 Raised Pilothouse brings styling cues from her classic lineage into the 21st century, and is designed to set the standard for Hatteras next generation of motor yachts.  To say it more frankly there is a bit more Europe in this new Hatteras flagship especially in the lines of the super structure, but also the windows for lower cabin area suggest bring this design influence.  The 95 Raised Pilothouse is available in four or five guest cabins, depending if one chooses a main stateroom on the main deck or as standard below to midships.  Crew accommodation is located aft, with two cabins sleeping four.  Factory layout alternatives are available for the main deck, and the flybridge.  Power for the 95 Raised Pilothouse will be twin Cats 1900hp as standard which will give a max speed of 25 knots, or optional MTU 2600hp which increase wide open throttle by 4 knots.

www.hatterasyachts.com 

INBUILD ~ Galeon 430 HTC Part 2 of 5

We continue the journey into the construction phase of the Galeon 420 HTC.  Again this construction showcase of hull one of the Tony Castro designed 420 HTC shows the upper structure which will be the major difference along with the aft deck of this model to the 420 Fly. While last time we showed the preparation of the tooling, today we present the release and the finalization of the first mold.  The 420 HTC will be a fully enclosed sport  cruiser or as the initials say a hard top coupe.  At aft it will have a patio door which opens or closes all as the weather permits, or the owner desires.  At top it will have an opening electric sunroof.  Its main living area will be on the main deck, with all sleeping accommodation located below. Tony Castro and the Galeon team made the 420 HTC to share look and have a quality feel as a  baby version of the much acclaimed 700 Raptor model, the ex Polish builder flagship from a couple of years ago.

www.galeon.pl

New Model: Prestige 550 Flybridge

Following on the very nice looks of the 500 series models, Prestige 550 Flybridge is similar in many respects to its smaller 500 sister, from the looks to the layout.  Basicaly on the 550 everything is just bigger.  Designed again by Prestige trio of designer companies; Garroni, J and J, and  JP the 550 presents itself as a practical good looking flybridge motor yacht with its wrap around all view windshield playing again a distinctive characteristic.  Prestige did also to stick on the layout of the 500 on the 550 offering some exquisite details which are quite hard to find at this size; like the separate entrance to the owners midships full beam stateroom, and the much appreciated very socializing astern galley on the main deck saloon.   Power and more so propulsion makes the difference in the 550 Flybridge, with twin Cummins 600hp and ZF Pods against the Volvo units of the 500.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.92 m (58.9ft)

Hull Length - 16.06 m

Beam - 4.79 m

Draft - 1.17 m

Displacement - 17700 kg

Fuel Capacity - 1930 l

Water Capacity - 800 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSC 8.3 600hp

Propulsion - ZF Zeus aft looking dual propeller pods

Speed - 30 knots max 24 cruise

Range - 240 nm at cruise speed

Hull Type - Vee shape with 16 degrees dead rise aft
Project - J and J, Garroni, JP Design
Certification - CE B-12, C-14
www.prestige-yachts.com

Project: F&S 50 Hull 19

In recent years FandS from Denver has been one of the most busy custom Sportfisherman builders.  The reasons of this are many; but the variable Vee shaped hull, fast performances, and a bit of a modern take on the Carolina hull stand out.  Hull number nineteen for FandS will be a 50 footer to be named Triple F.  This new FandS 50 first presented as a 48 plan, is designed by Matthews Yacht Design who presented a three double cabins lower deck plan with owners room to fore, a single shower head, and the third cabin being a bunk double to port side. The engines although Volvo pods will still be positioned to midships.  FandS has still not given any numbers but most of its models have always been in the forty knots max speed range.  Can we imagine the same here? 

www.fsyachts.com