New Model: Sea Ray 355 Sundancer

Sea Ray presents a new 355 Sundancer which apart the fully integrated hard top is a revolution from the US builder from a certain point of view as it features a very European thinking in its design, especially inside having two fully enclosed cabins.  A rare occurance in many US boats under fifty feet, nearly impossible in sub forty sizes.  None the less the Sea Ray 355 Sundancer will also be biult in Poland, and it will be interesting to see if the US builder will produce a sister version for its home market with a more open layout.  Other nice features in this new Sea Ray is also the aft deck cockpit also very influenced by European design having a single floor deck, C-shaped settee, and large wet bar galley to port under the hard top.  Power choice are Mercruise Diesel engines from 260 up to 350hp, with stern drive propulsion.

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.2 m (36.7ft)

Beam 3.48 m

Draft - 1.09 m incl drives

Displacement - 6,900 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 380 l

Water Capacity 150 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Mercruiser 5.0 MPi DTi 260hp, 350 Mag 300hp, T-350 TDI 350hp

Propulsion - Mercruiser Bravo III dual propeller stern drive

Hull Type - deep Vee 21 degrees deadrise 

www.searay.com

Propulsion: Voith Inline Propulsor

The initial idea was to develop a propulsion system with minimum vibration and noise emissions. The result is a rim driven propeller powered by a permanent-magnetic electric motor. The thruster system requires neither axle nor shaft or gearing. VIPs impress by their prompt steering and can also be retrofitted as propulsion systems or thrusters. If required, the propeller blades can be replaced individually. That is fascinating technology lending itself to a wide variety of applications. Voith Inline Propellers are used as propulsion systems for passenger boats, barges and large yachts. The Voith Inline Propulsor systems are driven by an integrated permanent magnetic synchronous ring motor.  The motor windings are housed in the stator, the permanent magnets are housed in the rotor. The rotor is supported by water-lubricated bearings for the radial and axial load. The propeller blades made from Carbon Fibre-Reinforced Plastic are directly connected to the inner ring of the rotor, which eliminates the need for a central shaft or gearbox. The sense of rotation, as well as the speed, is controlled by frequency converters. Thruster housings are pressure-tested to verify water tightness and are filled with resin to encapsulate all electric parts and permanent magnets.  The Voith Inline Propulsor is available in nine units from 67 up to 2010hp.

www.voith.com

New Model: Fairline 60 Squadron

Fairline presents the new 60 Squadron, a further evolution of the 55 model presented in 2008, which became a 58 in 2011.   This model must have been one of the most evolutionized Fairline ever.  Nontheless the new 60 Squadron now measuring 63 feet over all, has some important changes which occur in the transom area.  That is a big new extended bathing platform, increased aft deck space, and a passarelle which can be ordered to be telescopic and invisible when not in use.  This last a feature not much to be found in yachts of this size, and with a high low bathing platform choice.  Inside Fairline keeps its very much appreciated layout of the very welcoming and comfortable split level main deck, and a lower cabin area having one of the most spacious full beam owners room in the category.  Power is from twin Volvo 800 or 900hp engines.  Speed numbers are not yet announced but I would imagine similar 32 knots speed with the big 900 units as the 58. 

Tech Data:

LOA - 19.35 m (63.5ft)

Beam - 4.85 m

Draft - 1.39 m unloaded inc props

Dispalcement - 23.5 t dry

Fuel Capacity - 2600 l

Water Capacity - 928 l

Accommodation - 6 guest berths in 3 cabin, 1 or 2 crew berths in 1 cabin

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 800hp, D13 900hp

Propulsion - line shafts in semi tunnel props

Hull Type - Vee shape with deep fore and medium 15.5 degrees aft

Construction - hand laid uni-directional, woven, and biaxial roving. Isophtalic gelcoat and resin with power pound mat.

Project - Bernard Olesinski, Fairline Design Team

Certification - CE

www.fairline.com  

Improve-it = MJM 36z Downeast

Presented in 2011, the 36z Downeast by MJM comes with important updates and changes for the 2013 build year.  The improvements for the 36z Downeast start to stern with a new stepped transom featuring a central easy to operate central walk-in door.  Down below is also space for more tweaking now having an option to what regards the shower head which can be ordered with a glass enclosure.  Founded in 2002 MJM has been very much acclaimed in recent years for its efficient hulls, and suberbly built down East lobster boat looking traditional cruisers, which also seem not to hurt the wallet as most of the competition.  Some MJM models unlike most of the competition in this style of boat are powered by Volvo stern drives, with the 36z power choices starting from twin Volvo 170hp up to 300hp engines.   

www.mjmyachts.com

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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www.nordwest.se

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

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.

www.dalenelson.co.uk

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

www.canados.com

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