New Model: Horizon E56

Debuting at the 2012 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, is the new Horizon E56, an updated version of the 2011 launched 54 with longer swim platform.  The new E56 was recently sea trialed in Taiwan and performed exceptionally well.  As stylish as she is efficient, this 2013 Horizon E56 unites a modern design with a functional and comfortable interior layout. The wide over 4.5 meters beam provides three spacious staterooms, including a full-beam master, a fully-equipped galley, salon with dinette and custom lower helm on the main deck.  The E56 is now also available with a custom hard top for the flybridge which really suits the line.  The hard covers all the flybridge ensuring a great entertaining space for any occasion.  The hydraulic hi/lo swim platform creates an ideal outdoor activity area for tender storage or water sports. The E56 is powered by twin Volvo 700hp engines with IPS pods dives.  In its sea trails the E56 reached a top speed of 32 knots under half load and with 14 persons on board.
Tech Data:

LOA - 17.07 m (56ft)

Waterline Length - 13.58 m

Beam - 4.8 m

Draft - 1.45 m

Displacement - 24 t

Fuel Capacity - 2500 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo 700hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS900 forward looking dual propeller pods

Speed - 32 knots max

www.horizonyacht.com

Project: Prestige 450 Flybridge

Following with a styling which was started with the 58/60 flagship and followed with the 50 and 55 feet models in recent years, Prestige presents the project for a 450 Flybridge.  Designed as all the line by long time collaborator Garroni this Prestige will replace the long standing and succesful 46 model.  Unlike it predecessor which offered a three lower deck choice though the 450 Flybridge will offer two large cabins only with a full beam midships located owners cabin being one of its most attractive features, thanks also to the uniqueness in this size of a separate entrance.  The main deck also follows the layout of the larger models with a nice astern galley being another of the design solutions I like.  Power for the new Prestige 450 Flybridge is twin Volvo 370 or optional 435hp.  Prestige is estimating top speeds of 33 knots with the large optional choice.

www.prestige-yachts.com

Improve-it = Fiart 4Seven Genius

Winner of the Boat of Year award in its launch date in 2008, Fiart went to Cannes presenting a new update design to the hard top of the 4Seven Genius, what was the first model of the new generation models, reconized by the agreesive dark one piece windhsield and hard top, later on followed on the 4Tfour and 58 Epica.  This improvement to the 4Seven Genius is most visible in the sides and improves all around visibility for the helmsman and creates a more protected area for the passengers.  The 4Seven Genius was the second Fiart availble with IPS pod drives, following the option of the 50 model, and features three seperate cabins below plus galley and saloon. Outside the 4Seven Genius impresses thanks to one of the largest single floor aft deck spaces in the market.  Speed is a max of 32 knots.  

www.fiart.com

New Model: Hinckley T34

The Hinckley T34 is a new model from this legendary US builder and creates a bridge between the T29 and renowned Picnic Boat now in its Mk.III series.  This new 34 Talaria impresses for its cleaner lines, single floor cockpit deck, and a well laid interior cabin sleeping two. Down below is also a galley to port and a seperate shower head opposite The amenities of the Hinckley name as superb finishing and unique construction are usual to be found in this new model.  The T34 will feature a very low water draft of under two feet, but still having a deep 19 degrees deep Vee hull. Power is from standard twin Yanmar 260hp which give a max speed of 32 knots, while larger Volvo 300s add an extra 3 knots of wide open throttle, and 2 of cruise. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.4 m (34.3ft)

Beam - 3.35 m

Draft - 0.55 m drives up

Displacement - 6350kg

Fuel Capacity - 605 l

Water Capacity - 132 l

Engines - 2 x Yanmar 6BY2 260hp, Volvo D4 300hp

Propulsion - Hamilton 242 Jet Drives

Speed - 32 knots max 26 cruise with standard Yanmar 260hp, 35 knots max with Volvo 300hp

Hull - Vee shape with 19 degrees dead rise aft

www.hinkleyyachts.com

Project: Garcia GT54

Those who have been around in Cannes might have catch a glimpse of this novelty presented by this North French boat builder, who is renowned for building alloy sailing yachts.  Designed by architects Sailard, and Le Quement the GT54 is a trawler with a modern take on its exterior looks, and interior furnishing.  Changing ownership in 2010 and now forming part of the Grand Large group which includes two other sail boat builders, the GT54 is also Garcia first power trawler yacht, although the small mast on top leaves a bit to the heritage of the builder.  The interior of hull one of the GT54 presents a two cabins layout with full beam owners room, and VIP to fore, but being a fully custom build other three or four cabins versions are available.  The main deck is also dedicated for living with a relaxing saloon being joined by an open galley, and a pilot house to fore with central helm and a dinette to port.  Power shows that Garcia for this World exploring GT54 have left nothing to the case with a Cat 185hp main engine continuous duty, and a wing 75hp Volvo.  Top speed is 11 knots, with a range of 8000 nautical miles possible.

www.garcia-yachting.com 

New Model: Fairline 62 Targa GT

Fairline presents the new 62 Targa GT, the flagship of its very much known sport line series.  This new 62 Targa GT is a further development of the 2010 introduced 58 model and gives more to the Mediterranean user thanks to a stern extension; this adding a large central sun pad having tender garage underneath, plus a high low bathing platform.  This change also makes possible for the 62 versus the 58 to carry up to two well sized tenders.  The interior of the 62 Targa GT remains the same praised layout of a forward owners stateroom, and two guest cabins to midships.  Crew cabins is to fore, and Fairline as stated in the Project news is at this stage still thinking about the aft crew cabin option. Unless this is not so much a big job, I would leave it to customer preference and an optional. Living is all on the main deck.  Power is from twin Volvo 800hp up to MAN 1200hp.   

Tech Data:

LOA - 19.37 m (63.7ft)

Beam - 5.03 m

Draft - 1.31 m unloaded

Displacement - 24.6 t dry

Fuel Capacity - 2558 l

Water Capacity - 718 k

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

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 800hp, D13 900hp, MAN V8 1200hp

Propulsion - line shaft in semi tunnels

Hull Type - Vee shape with spray deflectors and medium 17 degrees deadrise aft

Construction - hand laid gelcoat and glass fibre with unidirectional,woven, and biaxial rovings.  Isoftalic gelcoat and resin.

Project - Bernard Olesinski, Fairline Design Team

Certification - CE

www.fairline.com

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.com

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