Project: Rivera 445 SUV

It was something announced in Spring of this year, about an upcoming new range from Riviera, and finally it is here with the 445 SUV.  This new Rivera series is in my opinion a nice mash up of all the current down under builder line up, reflecting mostly a good mix of the Sport Yacht, and the Offshore Express series.  In this rendering and some picture I have seen coming from the Sydney show I like a lot how the reverse curved shear line gives an aggressive yet classic profile to the exterior.  The 445 SUV i.e. for Sport Utility Vessel is also impressive in the accommodation front, with a split level aft deck which welcomes guest and sports fisherman alike, a nice interior saloon with a well laid C-shaped galley, and a lower deck which sleeps five guests in two cabins.  Power is from twin Volvo 370 or 435hp engines with IPS pod drives.

www.riviera.com.au

New Model: Bruno Abbate Primatist B41 Aerotop Pininfarina

After showing a spy shoot of the first prototype in its initial sea trials at the end of last year, Bruno Abbate Primatist ship yard finishes it's first new B41 Aerotop Pininfarina.  Based on the hull lines of the best seller that was the G41, this new B41 completes Bruno Abbate's circle which now features all its five cruisers and yachts models designed by the famous Pininfarina firm.  This choice has been one of success from Bruno Abbate, especially seeing the feedback and orders the company received for the G46.  The B41 builds on some features seen on the G41, although a lot of improvements are seen.  For example the galley is among the most spacious in this size, especially when one notes that the G41 Primstist Aerotop Pininfarina has a spacious full beam midships located cabin.  Same goes for the lower deck located L-shaped saloon which is opposite to the galley, which although not super in size seems to offer good comfort.  To fore is also a VIP suite or owners room, if one prefers this cabin then to the midships with its three berths layout.  Power is Volvo engines from 330 up to 400hp with stern drive propulsion.  Hull one featured the new super powerful 400hp engines giving a top speed of 37 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.7 m (41.6ft)

Waterline Length - 10.3 m

Beam - 4.06 m

Draft - 0.80 m ex props and drives

Displacement - 12860 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 900 l

Water Capacity - 390 l

Accommodation - 5 berths in 2 cabins + 2 berths in conv saloon

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 330hp, D6 370hp, D6 400hp

Propulsion - Volvo dual propeller stern drive

Speed - 37 knots max, 32 knots cruise

Project - Pininfarina

Certification - CE B

www.primatist.it

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.   

www.carnevaliyachts.com

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.
www.man-engines.com

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

www.heesenyachts.com 

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

www.absoluteyachts.com

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. 

www.dalenelson.co.uk

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.    

www.bluegame.it

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. 

www.baylissboatworks.com

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

www.montecarloyachts.it