August 20, 2012

Project: Carnevali 38

Carnevali from Ravenna, Italy has always been a builder with high attention to the impulse of the market, and this new 38 flybridge motor cruiser is a project showing this.  Low fuel consumption, size at around ten meters, and spaces of a much bigger boat.  Designed in house, for its size the Carnevali 38 surprises for its rather big flybridge.  Two cabins sleeping four, one shower head, and an extra convertible dinette on the main deck will be the interior accommodation plan.  Power is from Volvo stern drives with 220hp engines, with Carnevali estimating an optimistic 31 knots top speed with these units.   

Engine: MAN V12 1650hp

MAN  presented its new  V12-1650hp marine engine for yachts and pleasure craft in the 50 to 100-foot class. With its 12 cylinders and 1,650hp or 1213kW it closes the gap in the upper power segment between the V12 rated at 1550hp and the top-rated 12-cylinder unit with 1800hp. At only 2400 kg the low weight of the V12-1650 ensures an excellent weight-to-power ratio of 1.45 kg per hp and thus maximum efficiency in marine operation. The V12-1650 is the ideal engine for yacht owners who are looking to cruise in comfort and above all to cover longer distances overnight. The reason for this is its maximum torque of 5,520 Nm, which is available at speeds even as low as 1,200 rpm. MAN yacht engines are also well known for their compact dimensions and thus give architects and boat-builders a good deal of room for manoeuvre. The V12-1650 merges well into the array of space-saving engines and features convincingly compact dimensions of 1,667 x 1,150 x 1,350 mm (length x width x height). MAN's engineers have achieved this by, among other things, using a weight and space-saving SAE1 flywheel housing. One advantage for installation of the engine at the boat-builders is the exhaust system, which has one central outlet. The water pump is driven by a gear instead of a V-belt, which considerably reduces the maintenance effort. Beside this all parts requiring servicing, such as fuel and oil filters, are so efficiently positioned in the V12-1650 that they are easily accessible from the centre gangway.
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August 19, 2012

New Model: Heesen 46.7m YN 16347

Heesen Yachts delivers My Secret, a 46.7m super yacht previously titled as project California due to her interior style. The 46.7m features a steel hull with a full displacement shape. Her luxurious interiors are by Bannenberg and Rowell, with the exterior by Omega Architects. The interior designers focused on a vintage California style layout of the 1940s and fifties.  Her interiors will feature a luxurious five cabins layout.  Power is from twin 1341hp MTU which reach a max speed of 15 knots, and a cruise of 12.  Heesen hull number 15347 is the fifth super yacht delivery for 2012.
Technical Data:
LOA - 46.7 m (153.2ft)
Beam - 8.83 m
Draft - 3.08 m
Displacement - 395 t half load
Fuel Capacity - 60000 l
Water Capacity - 20000 l
Accommodation - 12 guests in 5 cabins
Engines - 2 x MTU 8V 4000M93 1341hp
Speed - 15 knots max, 12 knots cruise
Range - 4000 nm at 12 knots
Hull Type - Full Displacement
Construction - steel hull
Project - Omega Architects exterior, Bannenberg and Rowell interior
Certification - Lloyds 100A1 SSC Yacht LMC, Large Commercial Yacht Code LY2 MCA

August 17, 2012

New Model: Absolute 72 Fly

Absolute model number nineteen is its new flagship the expected 72 Fly, which takes its length and beam a bit further to the 2008 launched 70 STY.  We are speaking of centimeters here, but considering that only two years ago Absolute launched its first flybridge yacht with the 50 Fly it is impressive the great strives forward this Italian builder has made in its just celebrated first decade.  The Absolute 72 Fly is a flybridge motor yacht, and continues the Italian builder extensive use of window surfaces, and IPS pods propulsion available on all its models minus the 40 STC.  The interior of the 72 Fly presents itself with a spacious traditional below with four double cabins and three shower heads serving the guests.  The owners room is located to midships, VIP suite to fore, and two twin cabins in between.  A twin crew cabin, with a spacious shower head is located to aft.  On the main deck Absolute shows good thinking thanks to a single level plan, an open galley to port side, which with the aft bulk head separates itself from the saloon, and the view windows making for uninterrupted view from forward to back even when seated on the saloon.  The exterior areas are also a following to the latest trends from the C-shaped settee to fore deck, to the aft part of the flybridge which has a free area which can be equipped with a free hanging shower.  Power for the Absolute 72 Fly is twin Volvo 900hp with IPS pods propulsion which give a max speed of 31 knots, and a cruise of 24.       
Technical Data:
LOA - 21.95 m (72ft)
Length - 21.6 m
Beam - 5.65 m
Fuel Capacity - 3700 l
Water Capacity - 1000 l
Accommodation - 8 berths in 4 cabins, 2 crew berths in 1 cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 900hp
Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller pods IPS 1300
Speed - 24 knots cruise, 31 knots max estimates
Project - Absolute Research Lab; Angelo Gobbi and Sergio Maggi
Certification - CE B

August 16, 2012

Project: Dale 41 Classic

Dale presents the project of the 41 Classic.  Based on the famous semi planning hull, which features a lot of pilot boat, which are married with lines also coming a bit from a down East lobster looks.  Dales says that the 41 will feature a Nelson hull.  So far the British builder is passing very little details, but I do accept to see some features of the 2004 launched 45, which was a turn around model from this builder and has received much praise from the public and dedicated press. 

Improve-it = BlueGame BG40

Staying with the market, clients demands, and latest trends will be key to smooth running in this current recession period.  BlueGame shows this again, not only in its impressive range of custom offers to its cruisers and yachts but also for reacting quickly to market demands.  Launched in 2011 the BG40 is now available with an up and down bathing platform, making tender launch, and swimming much easier.  This new options adds another edition to four exterior, and two cockpit choices.  The BG40 sleeps a total of six persons in two separate midships located cabins, plus a convertible dinette.  Top speed is 34 knots with the standard Cummins 425hp, and ZF Zeus pod drives.    

August 15, 2012

Project: Bayliss 77 B18

Having currently an 80, and 84 in building stages Bayliss shortens a bit its length downwards and presents a project for a 77 feet which just recently started construction. Designed by Bayliss designer Robert Ullberg, this new custom sportfish will feature a four double cabins, three heads interior.  A centre console flybridge, and a must have mezzanine to aft are also traits of this new build.  Outside is also a curved reverse shear line which pays high duty to the Caroline heritage of the builder.  Build in cold molded, jig method B18 will be named Clean Sweep, coming from the previous Bayliss B8 owner who upgrades by nine feet.  Power will be from twin 2600hp MTU, with estimates of a max speed of 44 knots being on the cards. 

August 14, 2012

New Model: Monte Carlo Yachts MCY70

Beneteau Group flagship motor yacht brand presents its third chapter with the new bronze colored Monte Carlo MCY70.  Again as the smaller 65, and bigger 76 sisters the new MCY70 features design by the renowned Venice team of Nuvolari Lenard. The renowned design firm has again presented an imposing exterior which looks sports, and at the same time offers impressive spaces and a modern layout.  For the below cabin deck is an option of a three or four double cabins with three heads layouts.  In the three double cabins choice, this area is taken by a large walk-in wardrobe, replacing the twin bunk berths cabin.  Another impressive feature is also the flash main deck from aft to the helm which makes the continuity of this area a comfortable feature.  Power is a choice of MAN 1000 or 1200hp engine with Vee drive shafts, or ZF pods propulsion.  Speeds are a max of 33 knots. 
Technical Data:
LOA - 21.3 m (69.9ft)
Beam - 5.42 m 
Draft - 1.65 m V-drive shaft, 1.52 m ZF pods
Displacement - 39 t pod drives, 37.5 t V-drives
Fuel Capacity - 4000 l
Water Capacity - 840 l
Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins, 8 berths in 4 berths, 2 crew cabin berths
Engines - 2 x MAN V8 1000hp, V8 1200hp
Propulsion - ZF Pods aft looking dual propellers, Vee drive line shaft
Speed - 33 knots max, 26 knots cruise with MAN 1200hp and ZF pod drive, 31 knots max with shafts
Project - Nuvolari Lenard exterior styling and interior
Certification - CE A

August 13, 2012

Project: Atlantis 34

Atlantis continues its range renovation with the project of a new 34 set to be launched coming October. As is all the new range since the launch of the 48 in 2010, the latest Atlantis model is again a work of the Team from Neo Design of Biaggi and Salvetti.  This new entry level Atlantis follows a lot of the features seen in last year introduced 38. For example the 75% hard top covered aft deck resembles a lot of the features seen in this much praised latest 38 model; from the C-shaped settee and chaise lounge to port side, to an L-shaped wet bar and helm to starboard.  Down below things change more as the Atlantis 34 follows the layout of a Vee shaped settee which converts to a double to fore, shower head to starboard, galley to port and a twin cabin to midships, this sleeping a total of four.    

August 12, 2012

New Model: Jongert 3900MY

Named Lucia-M, the Jongert 3900MY is the first motor yacht of these dimensions ever built by the more renowned Dutch sailing yacht builder. Curiously Jongert actually started as a motor boat builder, before moving its sights to the today much renowned sailing yachts. Much attention has been paid to comfort during the design of the yacht. The motor yacht line has been developed by the yard at the specific request of several customers who appreciate the design of the Jongert sailing yachts but prefer a motor yacht. The Lucia-M is the owner’s fifth motor yacht. Designed by Guido de Groot the 3900MY, is an aluminum built two decks and a half fast super yacht.  Jongert 3900MY features four double guest cabins, with huge spaces dedicated to the owners room on the forward part of the main deck.  Power is from twin 4185hp engines which give a max speed of 28 knots.
Technical Data:
LOA - 39 m (128ft)
Waterline Length - 33.98 m
Beam - 7.8 m
Draft - 2.05 m
Displacement - 185 t
Fuel Capacity - 46,500 l
Water Capacity - 7000 l
Accommodation - 8 guest berths in 4 cabins, 3 crew cabins sleeping 5
Engines - 2 x MTU 16v4000 M93 4185hp
Speed - 28 knots max, 25 knots cruise, 12 knots economic
Range - 2400 nm at 12 knots
Construction - aluminum
Project - Guido de Groot, Azure naval architects
Certification - RINA, MCA