October 24, 2012

News: Nord West October 2012

REFURBISH IT AND SELL
The fall is upon us and winter is soon at our doorstep and it is perhaps time to take your boat into winter storage. Many of you who had plans to change boats for next season have seen the advantage of changing already at this time, as it saves you the time and effort to handle it and instead letting Nord West take care of the refurbishing and placing it in the showroom to sell. Therefore you will find many boats in our harbor at this time waiting for their turn in our refurbishing department, thus giving you a perfect chance to seatrial the models you perhaps are interested in. If you have any specific model you are interested to test please contact your sales contact at Nord West and Najad to make an appointment before all boats are taken out of water. We would also like to mention that we have many new exciting brands for sale if perhaps a refurbished second hand boat could interest you.
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HANSEBOOT
Nord West welcomes you to stand A1 A260 at the international Hamburg show on the 27 to the 4th of November. Exhibit boats will be a new Najad 440CC and a Nord West 430 Sports Top.                                                                                          
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OPEN ON SATURDAY
Nord West will have the show room open on Vindön on the following Saturdays. We will have new Najad sailingboats, new Nord West powerboats and refurbished second hand boats on display and for sale.  The opening Saturdays are 20 and 27 October, and third November.
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WEBSHOP
Nord West is very excited over the launch of its webshop with boat equipment and spareparts and accessories. The assortment will increase as we come along in time. Create your own login and order goods with delivery all over the world.
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SECOND HAND SALES FIGURES
During last season’s second hand boat sales from August 2011 till August 2012, Nord West sold second hand refurbished boats for 131 million SEK. In our website you can look at which boats were sold during the last year. With the sales we already have had during this fall we are optimistic that the coming year will be at least as good and hopefully better.
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23000 LIKES
Nord West is happy that it now has more than 23.000 Likes on the official Nord West & Najad AB facebook page.                                                                                           
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October 23, 2012

Project: Nuova Jolly 43 Prince Cabin Luxury

After presenting a 35 feet model, Nuova Jolly from North Italy presents this project of a new upcoming 43 Prince Cabin Luxury flagship.  As expected large exterior open spaces are the main characteristics of this Rib Cruiser but an innovative unusual interior layout is also to be found.  Presenting an open cabin plan below the 43 Prince interior surprises for its unusual double U-shaped dinettee layout, one to bow, and another to midship with in between having the usual galley and seperate head.  Power options are not yet announced but Nuova Jolly advises max power up to 1000hp total.    
www.nuovajolly.it

October 22, 2012

Project: Dale 56 Classic

Since new ownership came along Dale has been very busy showing new projects, with a flare dedicated to the down East lobster boat.  This Dale 56 so far shown in project design will be the new flagship of this respected builder, and takes a lot from the acclaimed exterior looks of the 45 and presenting them in a bigger package.  A unique feature in this Dale versus the other smaller models will also be the location of a tender garage under the cockpit sole of the aft deck.  So far Dale has not announced any layout plans but here it says the 56 Classic will be very open to customization.  Engines and performance are also not announced but I do again imagine similar numbers to the 45 Classic with top speed figures starting at late twenty knots figures with the small engine choice up to mid thirties from the largest.

October 21, 2012

New Model: Canados 120 Enhanced

Canados presents the new 120 Enhanced, a further evolution of the 110 and 116 series model from the famous central Italy boat builder standing on the coast of Rome and building yachts of various sizes since sixty years.  The new Canados 120 takes the flagship crown of Cantieri Navali di Ostia, it is also its largest fiberglass build, although the builder did construct a wood two deck and a half 120 in the mid eighties. The Canados is not only an evolution in size to the 116 series but also improves the technological prowess of the yacht with swiveling balconies and opening side doors being main characteristics of this project.  Another impressive feature not found in the previous models is the hard top, and a beach stern with garage.  Inside Canados philosophy continues of a free to customer choice with options from four to six cabins, and an owners stateroom room to midships or to fore on the main deck.  Speed is a max of 27 knots with twin MTU 2600hp engines.
Tech Data:
LOA - 36.62 m (120.1ft)
Beam - 7.25 m
Draft - 2.25 m
Displacement - 145 t
Fuel Capacity - 17000 l
Water Capacity - 2500 l
Accommodation - 4, or 5 double guest cabins, 6 crew berths in 3 cabins
Engines - 2 x MTU 16v2000 M94 2600hp
Propulsion - line shafts with Dedra 4 blade props
Speed - 27 knots, 23 knots
Range - 500 nm at cruise
Project - Canados Design Team, custom interior hull one by Francesco Paszkowski Design

October 19, 2012

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

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.

October 18, 2012

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.  

October 17, 2012

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

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.

October 16, 2012

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