Project: Couach 1300 S Hornet

Couach yachts from France continues its pursuit to revive its line and presents the new entry level project of the 1300 S Hornet, a fast walk around day cruiser, with large exterior which takes 2/3 of deck space and featuring a small cabin for two to fore.  This new Couach project means also serious business on the hull design, being based on a military shape of the 1300 FIC Interceptor.  The 1300 S Hornet exterior deck layout features a central sun pad aft, two opposite bench seats, and a central console covered with a hard top.  Power is twin heavy duty 800hp MAN engines which give a top speed of 55 knots and a cruise of 40.

www.couach.com

New Model: Azimut 43 Magellano

Preceded by the innovative scope of the 74, and the commercial success of the 50, the new 43 is the newest addition to the Magellano collection by Azimut. Within thirteen meters is a concentration of all of the features of the explorer series from Azimut the Magellano: smooth navigation in all conditions, excellent cruising range in a modern and an Italian modern take on the traditional trawler.  Designed like 50 by Cor D.Rover the 43 Magellano is a very intelligent boat which inspires safety with modern design features.  Astern galley in the main deck serving comfortably inside and the outside aft cockpit is one of my preferred features.  Down below is a two or three cabins layout served by two shower heads, with owners cabin to fore.  The third cabin is a single berth option or to starboard, which also be used an utility room.  The flybridge of the 43 Magellano is also quite spacios offering a C-shaped dinette to port with helm opposite, with a free area to stern.  Power is Cummins engines; 305 or 355hp giving max speeds of 22 knots.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.63 m (44.8ft)

Hull Length - 12.8 m

Beam - 4.4 m

Draft - 1.2 m inc props

Displacement - 17.4 t full load
Fuel Capacity - 1680 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

Accommodation - 4 or 5 berths in 2 or 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB5.9 305hp, QSB5.9 355hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 22 knots max, 18 cruise with 355hp

Project - Cor D.Rover styling, Bill Dixon hull

Hull Shape - semi displacement dual mode

www.azimutyachts.com

Project: Baia 30 Sevolution

Announced in 2010, this Baia new range Sevolution shows the innovative spirit of this Italian, Naples boat builder.  Now Baia goes more into details showing in its recently new web site the two models of the range the 26 and the 30.  The one pictured above is the 30, and will feature the innovative semi displacement shape designed in coperation with Naples Federico university as announced two years ago.  The 30 Sevolution will also be a three deck super yacht, something very fresh from Baia considering that the real flybridge they built was the custom one off 105 in early ninties.  By the way for those that don't know Sevolution is acronym for Sea Explorer Vessel Evolution.  Baia has so far given very little interior planning details for the 30 Sevolution, but as announced a very custom approach should be inline in the models along with a layout of cabins more similar to those of a house.  Top speed are expected to be of 22 knots, with a cruise of 18 and economic of 16.  Hybrid propulsion will be available, along with high use of solar panels, and RINA Green star certification.   

www.baiayacht.it

Web: CNM New Web Site

CNM presents its new virtual World wide web showroom.  CNM acronym for Cantieri Navali del Mediterraneo was founded in 2003, and is part of Group H1 Holdings. Its boat building premises are located in the outskirts of Rome, short distance from the Italian capital, and from Fiumicino central airport hub.  CNM launched its first model, the 80 what is a hard top super sport yacht in 2006, which was followed by the innovative and modular 50 model in 2008, and the 50 Tender in 2009.  This year 2012 CNM launched its new 43 model.  CNM has in the last years also introduced a full expansion plan of four other models which includd a new 100 flagship, and an entry level 33.  CNM boats are designed inhouse with architect Fabio Bronda.  CNM new website takes you around with the following buttons; All Models, Gallery, Shipyard, Shows and Events, Press Releases and Contact Us.  As is custom today CNM new web showroom also features links to the companies Facebook, Twitter pages, plus a down to a PDF brochure.   

www.cnmspa.com

New Model: Queens Yachts 50 Fly

 

 

Summer launch and world premiere in September for Queens 50 Fly, the new model of the Italian shipyard from Rosignano, in "Le Grand Pavois" at La Rochelle France: thanks to the collaboration with its exclusive area dealer.  The experience of the TDF Studio of architects Locarno and Vienna from Milan, led to a design of modern impact. The 50 Queens Fly although being a flybridge yacht offers a sporty, elegant silhouette characterized by large windows, and a fly that although generous in space does not create discontinuities in the line.  The Milan architects choose a modern interior following latest design trends; from a split level saloon with astern galley, and a lower deck with three double cabins served by two shower heads with full beam owners suite.  Interesting below in the middle and  between the cabins is also a small dining area.  Power is twin Volvo 435hp with IPS pod drives.  Interesting the technical area of the Queens 50 Fly is also very spacious offering easy inspection and maintenance. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.3 m (50.1ft)
Hull Length - 13.95 m
Beam - 4.4 m
Draft - 1.3 m
Displacement - 16.5 t
Fuel Capacity - 1200 l
Water Capacity - 500 l
Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins, 1 crew cabin berth
Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp
Propulsion - Volvo IPS600 forward looking dual propeller pods
Project - TDF Studio, Locarno and Vienna from Milan, Italy
Certification - CE B
www.queensyachts.com

Engine: Volvo V8 380hp

Volvo Penta announces a new V8-380, an intensely powerful engine that combines efficiency, strength and durability into a state-of-the-art package that delivers on performance and exceeds EPA/CARB requirements.  Volvo Penta’s advanced technology and design innovation combine to give the V8-380 more horsepower with 12% less fuel consumption. The engine includes other key features such as Variable Valve Timing, optimized for maximum low end torque and high end horsepower, and more than 270 pounds of weight savings, making it faster, lighter, and more efficient than the competition; all while still only requiring 87 octane fuel. Tough enough to haul a heavy boat, the V8-380 is also the same engine currently used in GM’s current truck line up, and is considered the most durable Volvo Penta has ever launched. Advancements such as an aluminum exhaust system as part of the complete freshwater cooling system provide additional durability, protection from corrosion, and savings over the life of the engine.
www.volvopenta.com

Project: Princess 52 Flybridge

Of the top three known British builders Princess has always been the one most conservative in adapting latest design trends of other Meditteranean builders.  This new 52 which replaces the 50 Mk.3 changes a lot of that as in fact this upcoming Princess model is one of the few builders, second from the Brits jumping on the hook of the astern galley serving the cockpit and the interior saloon.  The Princess 52 seems to bring lots of outstanding features in its layout, which is very well laid and spacious for a flybridge motor yacht measuring just over sixteen meters over all.  Nice features are added with the change position of the galley, which makes the lower deck plan having three double cabins with owners room to midships, and third guest cabin not being a bunk.  Two shower heads of similar size serve the cabins one of which is en suite for the owners stateroom.   Other interesting features are the flybridge which looks spacious for the size, and a bathing platform with up and down easy tender launching.  Princess also advise on the website that the 52 should be a boat which goes on the plane quite easily at low speeds giving owner a wider range of comfortable speeds.  It will be interesting to know if Princess have gone the latest Bernard Olesinski route of flatter Vee aft as the other British builder, though Princess never give dead rise data on the site and technical specification. The Princess 52 will be powered by three engine choices from Volvo 575 or optional 670hp or the largest Cat 715hp this last giving estimated max speeds of 31 knots. 

www.princessyachts.com 

New Model: Cranchi Fifty 8 HT Yacht Class

Based on the hull lines of the Fifty 8 Fly, Cranchi presents the younger looking Fifty 8 HT.  This new Cranchi is the hard top coupe version of the flybridge presented last year, and features more or less the same layout. with the spacious lower deck with three spacious cabins, including of which a full beam owners stateroom, with en-suite head and nice small dining breakfast table to port stealing the show.  The main deck is characterized by a single level area for galley and saloon, with a split level separating the L-shaped dining table and central helm station.  Apart the hardtop flybridge difference between the two models are to be found; from the   saloon sofa in this model in a bench format against the L-shape, and that the owners cabin is served by larger view windows.  Power is Volvo 600 or 700hp with IPS pod drives which give max speeds up to 35 knots. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.52 m (60.8ft)

Hull Length - 16.59 m

Waterline Length - 14.85 m

Beam - 4.85 m

Draft - 1.31 m incl props

Displacement - 23,500kg loaded, 27,100 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 2000 l

Water Capacity - 540 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins, 1 crew cabin berth

Max Persons - 14 

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 EVC 600hp, D11 EVC 700hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS800 or IPS900 pod drives

Speed - 35 knots max 24 cruise with Volvo 700hp, 33 knots max with Volvo 600hp *estimates

Range - 300 nm at 23 knots

Project - Aldo Cranchi, Centro Studi Recerche Cranchi

Certification - CE B

www.cranchi.it  

Project: Prestige 620

Prestige present the project for its new 620, a further development of the 2009 launched 60 model.  Designed by Garroni interior and upper structure, with a hull by World famous Micheal Peters specially made for IPS pod drives the 620 will differ from the three year produced 60 for a flybridge redesign, and a new stern layout with larger bathing platform this also available with up down easy tender launch movement.  Down below will be the same equiste layout with the astern galley standing out on the main saloon, and the three double cabins all with personal head taking the show below.  A two person crew cabin is also available to aft.  Power is Volvo 700hp which give max speeds of 30 knots.

www.prestige-yachts.com 

New Model: Riviera 445 SUV

Sport Utility Vessel, that is what SUV means an acronym which started in cars having a mix of off-road, station wagon, and a modern look to them.  Rivera achieved this with its new 445 SUV mixing the likes of an express with those of a sportfish, and the comfort of a flybridge.  It is encouraging how the 445 SUV manages to scores good points in all areas without little compromise, and in all this still manages to create something new and fresh in the looks department.  To like in the 445 SUV is the aft deck with its mezzanine and its patio door which opens and creates a single area with the aft deck.  Down below is also a good level of space in two large cabins; owners suite to fore,  three berths midships room, and two heads.  Engines are twin Volvo 435hp with IPS pods propulsion.  We don't have speed data yet but I would imagine these to be similar to that of the 4400 Sport Yacht which delivers top end in mid low thirty knots, and cruise in mid high twenties.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.46 m (47.5ft)

Hull Length - 13.61 m

Beam - 4.57 m

Draft - 1.20 m incl props

Displacement - 13750 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 1800 l

Water Capacity - 460 l

Accommodation - 5 berths in 2 cabins,  + 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS pods

Hull Shape - medium Vee shape 14.5 degrees aft

Construction - solid bottom and core sides 

www.riviera.com.au