Web: Unica Yacht New Web Site

Unica from Naples, Italy presents its new World wide web showroom.  Founded in 2005 by Gennaro Ingegno with the help of World famed hull designer Brunello Acampora from Victory Design studio, this South Italian boat builder presented its first 42 model in the same year.  Unica yachts are in the looks department a tribute to the Don Aronow nineteen sixties powerboats and US fast offshore cruisers of the seventies and eighties.  Unica today has a three model range the 42, 50, and 50 T-Top all built to a semi custom standard and a wide range of propulsion choice from Volvo IPS pods to Flexidrive surface drives. Each Unica is built in Kevlar, fiberglass, Vinilester resins, and Airex core composites.  Unica new web site is available in Italian, Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish languages and takes you around with the following buttons; Home, Company, Models, Brokerage Selection, Charter, and Reffting.  Unica has also its Facebook social page with a direct link from the new website.       

www.unicayacht.it 

New Model: Grand Banks 43 EU Heritage

An evolution of the 41 EU Heritage, Grand Banks World presented the new 43 EU and the just passed 2012 Fort Lauderdale boat show.  This model is a further refinement of Grand Banks much appreciated pod drive propelled unit featuring a thirty per cent larger cockpit, bigger staterooms and a second head.  The Grand Banks 43 EU builds more on the revolution of the modern trawler that was presented in 2007 with the 41 for owners around the world. Other new features for the 43 EU are over sized view windows on both hull sides to port and starboard, and a larger hatch for the forward located owners stateroom.  The flybridge has also been extended with the option of a 350kg crane davit.  Fuel reserve has also been increased in the 43 by twenty per cent that is about 400 extra liters for a longer cruising range.  Power is twin Cummins 480hp with ZF Zeus pods giving a 24 knots max speed, and a 20 fast cruise.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.9 m (48.9ft)

Length - 13.1 m

Waterline Length - 12.1 m

Beam - 4.77 m

Draft - 1.2 m

Displacement -

Fuel Capacity - 2203 l

Water Capacity - 757 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB6.7 480hp

Propulsion - ZF Zeus aft looking dual propeller pods

Speed - 24 knots max, 20 knots cruise

www.grandbanks.com

Engine: FPT N67 570hp

As well as attaining compliance with future EPA Tier 3 exhaust emission regulations FPT Industrial has also completely revised the most representative of its marine models. The new N67 570 features a 6 cylinder in-line architecture with a 6,7 litre displacement, 4 valves per cylinder, second generation electronically controlled Common Rail fuel injection system and a turbocharger with waste-gate and intercooler. Compared to the previous version, apart from a 10 HP power increase, the engine above all offers a new lay-out and the optimization of the lubrication, cooling, air-feeding and exhaust systems. The cylinder block, reinforced by its "ladder frame" structure, remains the same, having exhaustively demonstrated its reliability even under the high mechanical stresses of endurance racing. As its key technical figures illustrate; weight/power ratio 1.14 Kg/HP, power/displacement ratio 85 HP/litre and volume/power ratio 1.31 dm3/HP, the new engine not only maintains the leadership in its class but actually increases the gap between itself and its rivals. The N67 570 incorporates numerous significant changes and optimised solutions amply tested in successful speed and endurance racing, a highly effective test bed to explore the true limits of power and reliability of an engine.  Furthermore, FPT Industrial's great experience in the production of the NEF Series engines is testified by the numbers; last July the Turin Engine plant has indeed produced the one millionth NEF engine, being in production since 2000.

www.fptindustrial.com

Project: Viking 62 Convertible

During the just finished Fort Lauderdale boat show, Viking has shown plans for an upcoming new 62 Convertible model to be launched in January 2013 during the company VIP preview weekend in Florida.  The 62 Convertible continues Viking recent pursuits with a sleek reverse sheer line, and a flash fore deck.  Inside it will feature four double cabins, served by three shower heads.  The owners room is located to starboard midships, and a VIP suite is located to fore.  The other two guest cabins are both bunks and located to port side.  The main deck continues the Viking following of the standard sportfish layout with a welcoming saloon, dining area, and a galley with island bar.  Power details are not announced but I would imagine a top speed of forty knots with the top tier engine possible, as has been in all the recent big Viking.  

www.vikingyachts.com

New Model: Beneteau 50 Swift Trawler

With this latest 50 Swift Trawler, I think Beneteau and designer Joubert-Nivelt break a bit the schematics of the line not only in the looks department which are more modern, but also under the water line for offering Volvo IPS pod propulsion in this series for the very first time.   Anyways the Swift Trawler range is a bit the compromise for those who want an explorer cruiser or yacht with a more modern style and a medium range possible with some fuel savings.  The 50 Swift Trawler offers an interesting spacious accommodation plan in all areas from the flybridge to its all around deck, and a full beam midships owners cabin.  A three double cabins plan is featured below with the option in layout two to make the double bunk cabin to port side into an office and having one berth.  The main deck is split level with a galley behind the helm and welcoming saloon to aft.  Power is twin Volvo 435hp with IPS pods.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.99 m (49.2ft)

Hull Length - 13.3 m

Beam - 4.65 m

Draft - 1.05 m

Displacement - 16000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 1200 l

Water Capacity - 2 x 500 l

Accommodation - 6 or 5 berths in 3 cabins

Max Persons - 14

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pods

Project - Michel Joubert and Bernard Nivelt, P.Frutschi interior, Beneteau Power

Certification - CE B14, C18

www.beneteau.com 

Project: Horizon EP 115

The Horizon Group is pleased to announce that a new EP series 115 foot expedition yacht, which is still under construction, was recently sold to an owner in Singapore. The 115 foot long-range explorer yacht is scheduled to deliver to the new owner in March 2013 and will become the largest luxury yacht Horizon has delivered in the Singapore yacht market.  The solid yet stylish 115-foot expedition yacht is the newest addition to the Horizon EP series and has a full-displacement steel hull with a bulbous bow and fiberglass superstructure.  The EP 115 is the second Horizon yacht built with a steel hull, with the EP148 being the first, and is the first to feature a composite superstructure.  To ensure the safety and stability of the vessel, the new 115-foot Horizon expedition yacht is built and certified to Bureau Veritas Classification Society Rules yacht and steel ship standards and features double rudders and ABT thrusters for easy maneuvering. In addition, the new 115-footer is powered with twin MAN 1100hp engines and at ten knots has a range in excess of 3000 nautical miles. The Horizon design team worked closely with the new owner to customize some certain areas and aspects of the yacht, ensuring that the new 115-footer luxury yacht will be perfectly suited to his requirements.  It will also features include a custom interior décor, extended cockpit for fishing, customized dive area with a commercial dive compressor and modified bow area to store a 19 foot dive tender and 14 foot rescue boat.  The new 115 EP is the first long-range expedition yacht Horizon has built and delivered in her size range, and she will make her world debut at the 2013 Boat Asia Show.

www.horizonyacht.com

New Model: Austin Parker 36 Natante

Austin Parker show its very attention to the market when presenting the new 36 Natante, this last word meaning small craft on the Italian registration.  Since presenting its new course with the 42 Open, Austin Parker has always looked at larger models expanding its size up to the 72 launched in 2010.  Now seeing the big U-turn in the economy and the fiscal benefits in the smaller sizes, Austin Parker was fast to react presenting a smaller new entry level model the 36 Natante.  Designed as all the line by famed Italian Fulvio de Simoni the 36 Natante definitely strikes for its sweet contemporary classic lines, which apart looking awesome also work very well and keep the unique family feeling of the line.  The layout of the Austin Parker seems to keep well with a mix of down East lobster looks with Mediterranean users practicality offering a cockpit deck with three L-shaped settees and a wet bar, and a lower deck with an open layout offering a V-double berth to fore, L-shaped saloon, galley, and a separate shower head to port side. Austin Parker makes a big statement with the the 36 Natante that smaller does not mean cheaper. Power is twin Volvo 300hp with IPS pods giving a max speed up to 34 knots and a cruise of 30. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 11 m (36ft)

Beam - 3.75 m

Displacement - 8 t

Fuel Capacity - 740 l

Water Capacity - 220 l

Max Persons - 10

Accommodation - 2 + 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 300hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS forward looking dual propeller pods

Speed - 34 knots max, 30 cruise

Range - 320 nautical miles

Project - Fulvio de Simoni

Certification - CE B

www.austinparker.com

Project: Baja 35 Outlaw GT

Baja shows its project for its new largest model the 35 Outlaw GT which presents mix head-turning looks with high speed performance. The 35 Outlaw boasts an aggressive design that matches its performance on the water. This project according to Baja comes with innovative hydro testing, wind tunnel technology and carbon fiber construction all these made to make drag up to a minimum. Comfort is also of major importance in Baja new large 35 Outlaw model, with an expansive cabin; enlarged head and optional air-conditioning. Plenty of amenities and room for eight passengers and sleep accommodation for three guests.  Power choices are four starting from twin Mercruiser gas petrol at 380 up to 565hp engines.  

www.bajamarine.com

New Model: XL Marine 51 HT S

 

After showing us the renderings of the 51 HT back last year in 2011, XL Marine finally launch and put this latest model into the water this summer 2012.  Unlike the announced project the first of the 51 HT was also an S version, which means it is equipped with the high speeds surface drive propulsion, increasing top end performance by around fifteen per cent.  Always very custom in its details so far in all the models produced the 51 HT S also featured some distinctive details, as a sofa to port in replacement of a wet bar in the cockpit, and an aft crew cabin.  For the lower deck the owner of the XL Marine 51 HT S decided for the standard more traditional layout with owners room to fore, VIP cabin to port, and a twin berths cabin at starboard, with an L-shaped saloon and galley in between the cabins.  Two shower heads serve the cabins to forward, one en-suite for the owner to port, and the other for the guests opposite.  Finishing for this launch is in white sprayed wood, with floor and table tops in Wenge.  Power for this model is from the large choice of twin MAN 1000hp with Arneson surface drives propulsion giving max speed of 45 knots, and 40 of cruise.  Worth to note that in the initial test with larger propellers and a light load the XL Marine 51 HT S achieved 49 knots top end, but the central Italian boat builder decided for a more conservative choice delivering also better lower planning speeds.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.54 m (50.9ft)

Hull Length - 14.35 m

Beam - 4.50 m

Draft - 1.40 m

Displacement - 20.5 t

Fuel Capacity - 2600 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

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

Engines - 2 x MAN 8v 1000hp

Propulsion - Arneson surface drives ASD12 with 5 blade props

Speed - 45 knots max, 40 knots cruise

Construction - Vinilester resin infused, single skin bottom, foam cored sides and upper structure. 

Certification - CE A

www.xlmarine.it

Project: Cheoy Lee 76 Alpha Express Flybridge

Launching the 76 Alpha Express model a year ago Cheoy Lee follows it with the Flybridge version, adding a second helm up top, and other important changes inside.  Built as the more sport sister in resin infused and sporting a design by famed architect Michael Peters, as in anything Cheoy Lee shows again it means serious boat building pedigree.  The 76 Alpha Express flybridge presents a three double cabins lower deck plan with a cabins being served with own peronsal shower head,and having a full beam midships owners cabin also having a walk in wardrobe.  A crew cabin is located behind the owners cabin.  The 76 Alpha Express Flybridge is also presented with two important changes inside; the galley is now on the main deck from below and located astern to better serve the aft deck, and the helm station relocated to starboard. Power is standard twin MTU 1200hp engine with ZF pods.

www.cheoyleena.com