New Model: Contest 52 MC

This is a very interesting new model, which comes from a builder Contest, who ventures into motor powered yachts going into its fiftieth anniversary.  The 52 MC is Contest first venture into engine based powered yachts.  Its looks are a bit a hybrid of modern and traditional with some parts of its looks giving a shout to the current interpretation of the down East lobster boat. The 52 MC is a design by Georg Nissen, engineered by Vripack, with interiors by Wetzel Brown Partners all in cooperation with the Contest team.  Her accommodation plan is offered in three different layouts; a three cabin versions A plan, and two twin cabins version, with C plan replacing cabin three to starboard with a galley below deck.  Standard engine power is twin 305hp Perkins, or Cummins 330 engines.

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.93 m (52.2ft)

Waterline Length - 14.6 m

Beam - 4.6 m

Draft - 0.85 m

Displacement - 16600 kg

Fuel Capacity - 1800 l

Water Capacity - 700 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins, or 4 berths in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Perkins 305hp. Cummins 330hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Construction - sandwich Conyplex vacuum infused system, quadrax and bi-axial E-glass with Vinilester resins

Project - Georg Nissen, Vripack engineering, Wetzels Brown Partners interior, Contest Design team

www.contestyachts.com

Project: Paragon 25 Ranger

This project of Paragon 25 Ranger has been announced at the start of 2012, but then delayed to the trouble this Swedish yacht builder part of the Nimbus group has encountered in the middle of the same year.  Now the new Paragon model should be premiered at this moment at the Dusseldorf boat show.  The Ranger is an open version of the standard 25 Paragon presented in early 2012.   The 25 Ranger will still feature the two berth cuddy cabin but will miss the enclosed pilot house.  A huge all around rubber protection rubber fender also makes the Paragon 25 Ranger look like a Rib to the untrained eye.  Power is single Volvo Diesel engine from 225 till 300hp.  

www.paragonyachts.se

Project: Castagnola 38 WJ

At the Italian Lavagna shipyard facilities of the Castagnola family work has been started the construction for the 38 WJ.  The new flagship for this known wood yacht builder, which will measure a length of over 38 meters and have a beam of eight plus.  The hull construction will be done by wood with the well proven triple planking method; also, the shipyard technical office is also evaluating the use of carbon fiber sheets to improve the strength and keep the boat lighter: 146 tons in full load displacement are expected. After completion, she will be one of the biggest planning super yachts ever built in wood, and to be water jets powered.  Designed by by Andrea Borzelli and Sara Berta architects for both the interior and exterior, the Castagnola 38 WJ will be a two deck and a half super yacht featuring what I call modern Italian sleek lines in vogue since the early eighties.  The 38 WJ will sleep a total of eleven guests, in four VIP suites below deck, with the  owners stateroom on the main deck.  Crew accommodation will be in three double cabins located at the midships of the hull.  The crew area will also feature a lobby with an L-shaped settee, and a galley.  A gym is to be located below to midships, and this also features a separate staircase access, plus another one from the crew area.   Castagnola 38 WJ also offers interesting power choice having triple MTU engines of 1948hp engines with Jet propulsion, who should push it up to a top speed of 31 knots.   
www.castagnola.biz

Engine: John Deere 4.5L 4045AFM85 225hp

John Deere is adding two new 4.5L models to its lineup of Tier 3 marine engines: the PowerTech 4045TFM85 generator-drive engine and the PowerTech 4045AFM85 propulsion and generator-drive engine. The PowerTech 4045TFM85 generator-drive engine will offer quiet and smooth operation for gen-set applications. Features will include a high-pressure common-rail fuel system, two valves per cylinder, and the choice of keel cooled or integrated heat exchanger options. The PowerTech 4045AFM85 will serve as a more powerful and compact choice in the power range that was previously covered for Tier 2 by the PowerTech 6.8L 6068TFM75 propulsion and PowerTech 6.8L 6068TFM76 generator-drive engines. The PowerTech 4045AFM85 engine will feature a high-pressure common-rail fuel system, four valves per cylinder, turbocharging and air-to-coolant aftercooling. It will be available with keel cooled or integrated heat exchanger options. PowerTech 4045AFM85 propulsion engine will be from 160 to 225hp.
www.johndeere.com

New Model: Sasga 54 Minorchino HT

Following the 42, the Sasga 54 Minorchino HT is the second model to be put in the water from this new company founded in 2010.   This new Sasga flagship puts an important statement on the Menorca located boat builder, who builds yachts with the looks of the traditional classic fishing boat of decades gone by.  The 54 Minorchino HT offers a three double cabins with two heads layout.  Owners stateroom is located to forward and features an en-suite shower head.  A large C-shaped galley is located below decks, with the saloon being all on the main deck.  Power is twin Yanmar 440hp engines which give a top speed of 23 knots and a cruise range from 19 to a more economic 12 knots.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.5 m (54.1ft)

Hull Length - 15 m 

Beam - 5 m

Draft - 1.3 m

Displacement - 24 t unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 2800 l

Water Capacity - 970 l

Accommodation - 6 guest berths in 3 cabins, 2 additional berths in conv saloon

Engines - 2 x Yanmar 440hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 23 knots max, 19 knots cruise, 12 knots economic

Certification - CE A 

www.sasgayachts.com 

Project: Sealine F37

Its been awaited for very long and also partially announced during one of the past boat shows, this is the Sealine F37 which completes the new minimal change look to all the range under fifty feet of the American owned British boat builder.  With this new model Sealine fills a void it had in recent years, and one which has always been important in its sales.  That of an entry level sub forty feet flybridge motor cruiser.  The F37 features a two cabins with twin heads layout, and with the current dimensions online should share hull with the SC35 this being a design to renowned hull specialist Michael Peters.  The galley is to be located below, with the main deck offering a traditional layout of L-shaped dinette, and an opposite sofa settee.  Power will be from twin Volvo stern drive engine of 260 or 330hp, with top speeds estimates being at 33 knots with the larger optional choice.

www.sealine.com

New Model: Nord Star 28 Patrol Super Sports

At its Floating Show for International Press Nord Star introduced a new version of the ever so popular Nord Star 28 Patrol first present in 2004. This new version is named 28 Patrol Super Sports, due to the strong power and great performance. The Super Sports is equipped with twin Cummins Mercuiser 350hp diesel engines. The top speed of the Nord Star 28 Patrol Super Sports was measured at 48 knots. At 37 knots, which is the most economical fast cruise speed. The boat handled thrillingly well and the trip was smooth and silent. Although we used a fairly innovative coloring for this boat, the distinct features of the Nord Star model range are still very visible.  Accommodation is a four berth layout in two convertible dinettes; one below and another on the main deck behind the pilot station.  A complete shower head and galley are available below decks.

Technical Data:

LOA - 9.3 m (30.5ft)

Beam - 3.1 m

Displacement - 4300 kg

Fuel Capacity - 400 l

Water Capacity - 125 l

Accommodaiton - 2 + 2 berths

Max Persons - 8

Engine - 2 x Cummins Mercruiser QSD4.2 350hp

Propulsion - Mercruiser dual propeller stern drive

Top Speed - 48 knots max, 37 knots cruise with twin Mercruiser 350hp

Hull Type - planning Vee shape with 18.3 degrees deadrise aft

Certification - IMCI CE-B Offshore

www.nordstar.fi

Project: Steeler 47 Explorer

After gaining quite a following with its new modern looking NG line, the Dutch firm Steeler changes direction and present the 47 Explorer.  As the title in the model designation this new project from Steeler is an explorer cruiser.  This new Steeler also represents a fresh new look outside taking more cues from working canal boats, then from trawler US fishing boats as is usually the case in these type of craft.  Steeler has not passed much information but we know that the 47 Explorer is an all steel build and should weight at about 24 tons.   

www.steeleryachts.com

New Launch: CRN 80m hull.129

Yesterday Saturday January 12th, the CRN 80 metre steel and aluminium mega yacht “Chopi Chopi” hull number 129 of the CRN Shipyard, was launched in Ancona: a big event which involved the city, the territory and the boating industry. This is a historical moment for CRN and the Ferretti Group.  The group shipyard in Ancona specializes in the construction and marketing of fully customized steel and aluminium displacement mega yachts and semi customized composite yachts, ranging from forty to ninety metres. Indeed “Chopi Chopi” will be the biggest yacht ever manufactured by CRN. The external shape and internal layout were designed by long time since the nineties Ferretti collaborator Studio Zuccon International Project, in close collaboration with CRN Technical Office which took care of the naval project, while the interior design was taken care of by Architect Laura Sessa Romboli and CRN Centro Stile, who interpreted the Owner’s request paying attention to the smallest details. 
Technical Data:

LOA - 80m (262.4ft)

Beam - 13.5 m

Draft - 3.4 m

Displacement - 1800 t

Fuel Capacity - 250000 l

Water Capacity - 40000 l

Accommodation - 12 guest in 5 double guest cabins 1 owners suite, 30 crew

Engines - 2 x Cats 3510B-C 2064hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 16 knots max, 15 knots cruise, 12 knots long range

Range - 6000 nautical miles at 12 knots

Construction - steel hull, aluminium super structure

Hull Type - Displacement

Project - Zuccon International exterior, Laura Sessa Romboli interior

Certification - Lloyds LR100 SSC-Y, Mono, G-6, LMC - MCA LY2 Compliance  

www.crn-yacht.com

New Model: Riviera 63 Open Flybridge Series II

Showcasing the project first of an Enclosed Bridge, Riviera was fast to capitulate on this model and launch the new 63 Open Flybridge Series II. This new Riviera which is the current flagship of the Open Flybridge lines is a further development of three previous models; the 56, 56/58, and the recent 61.  Still Riviera has refined this models in various elements taking a lot of cues from the new 75 flagship. and the thing which really stays the same is actually the beam of the hull.  Even its underwater sections have been tuned up by in house designer Alan Dowd who widened the forward planning sections in order to offer easier lift at slower speeds and reduce spray.  The 63 Open Flybridge Series II is offered in two internal layout plans with the standard being a four cabin seven berths three head version.  The option is a three double cabins which increases the space of the forward cabin and makes this become the owners stateroom.  One of the most likable layout details of the 63 Open Flybridge Series II is for sure the main deck plan; which thanks to the astern galley which combined with the mezzanine on the exterior cockpit, becomes a combination of entertainment areas each with own purpose on single level. Standard power is twin Cats 1015hp which give a top speed of 28 knots.  But larger engines are available increasing top speeds by 6 knots up to 34.

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.63 m (64.4ft)

Hull Length - 18.6 m

Beam - 5.40 m

Draft - 1.58 m

Displacement - 30,500 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 6550 l

Water Capacity - 1000 l

Accommodation - 7 berths in 4 cabins, or 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cat 1015hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 28 knots with Cat 1015hp, 34 knots max with larger engines

Hull Type - modified Vee with 12 degrees dead rise aft

Construction - hand laminated with solid fiberglass bottom

Project - Alan Dowd, Riviera Design Team

Certification - ISO8666

www.riviera.com.au