New Model: Viking 62 Enclosed Bridge Convertible

Following in its recent past strategy Viking presents the new Enclosed Bridge Convertible, for the 62 model launched in its Open Bridge version in the fall of 2012.  The new 62 Enclosed Bridge Convertible follows on all plus the new extra deck and entertainment area.  The 62 Enclosed Bridge Convertible features Viking signature spiral staircase from the salon to the bridge, along with a docking station on the aft deck. To accommodate the staircase in the salon the 62 Enclosed Bridge will utilize a U-shape peninsula galley similarly equipped as in the open bridge version. The enclosed bridge features a center helm station, an L-shaped settee to starboard and an entertainment area opposite.  Below the Viking 62 Enclosed Bridge Convertible features a four double layout with an owners stateroom located to midships starboard side, a VIP suite to fore, and two double bunk cabins located to port side.  Power is from twin

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.2 m (63.1ft)

Beam - 5.8 m

Draft - 1.5 m

Displacement - 41810kg

Fuel Capacity - 6814 l

Water Capacity - 1413 l

Accommodation - 8 berths in 4 cabins, or 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats C32A 1925hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Speed - 42 knots max

www.vikingyachts.com 

Project: Cranchi 50 Trawler

It was announced in the fall of last year by Cranchi, that they will be presenting a new explorer range and this is the rendering of the Italian builder first model in this series named the 50 Trawler.   The Cranchi 50 Trawler will feature a three double cabins lower deck plan with a full beam midships located owners staterooms.  Living with saloon, dining table, and astern galley is all located on the main deck behind a starboard side located helm.  The Cranchi 50 Trawler will offer plenty of large view windows, wide deep side decks, and an interesting large flybridge, and fore deck settee.  Power is from twin Volvo 435hp with IPS pods.

www.cranchi.it    

New Model: Absolute 55 STY

A further evolution of the 53 STY this in synthesis the Absolute 55 STY, but the yacht apart having that extra ten centimeters in length offers much more then you think it is possible.  This happens because Absolute Research Lab revisit all the interior, and also the exterior layout by moving the galley on top and in the much praised astern position, thus reinventing and creating more space also below deck.  Thanks to this the 55 STY features a lower deck with a midships full beam owners stateroom, a VIP to fore, and a double guest cabin to starboard.  The aft deck of the 55 STY has also been reinvented now offering a sun pad, and a medium sized L-shaped settee to port side.  The 55 STY also offers more power options versus the 53 being offering with twin Volvo 600 and 700hp units alongside the two or three 435hp choices as offered in the smaller sister.

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.65 m (54.6ft)

Beam - 4.65 m

Fuel Capacity - 1700 l or optional 1900 l

Water Capacity - 560 l

Max Persons - 14

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

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp, D11 600hp, D11 700hp, 3 x Volvo D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS 600, IPS800, or IPS900 pod drives

Speed - 28 knots cruise with twin Volvo 700hp units

Project - Absolute Research Lab

Certification - CE B

www.absoluteyachts.com

Project: Horizon P136

Horizon is pleased to announce the elevating of the successful P130 model to a new P136 that features an eight meters plus beam, six guest stateroom layout with additional crew and bulbous bow. The new P136 is currently the largest FRP hull that Horizon builds and offers enhanced performance with her bulbous bow, which helps reduce water and wave resistance, and improved interior volume due to her 445 gross tonnage and increased waterline length. Accommodations include an on-deck Master, five guest staterooms below deck, and crew’s quarters aft of the engines. Also included in the P136 is the addition of a day head in the sky-lounge. Horizon delivered five P130 luxury yachts to owners in the U.S. and Europe between 2007 and 2012, each one built standard to DNV classification and adhering to Environmental Protection Agency and International Maritime Organization MARPOL regulations during construction. These build standards will be implemented in the new Horizon P136 model as well, ensuring she will be yet another Horizon super yacht that offers a reduced environmental impact.

www.horizonyacht.com

Web: Marlow New Web Site

Marlow yachts is a US company with building operations in China and presents its new World wide web showroom.  Marlow was founded in 2000 with the concept starting to take shape in Marlow's head back in 1996.  The Marlow yachts are build in Xiamen China, at the Norsemen Shipbuilding facility which was also the first Yacht Yard to receive an Environmental Consciousness Award in 2007. The first Marlow was the 65C Explorer debuting at the 2001 Miami boat show.  Today Marlow builds a total of twenty models which start with the Gypsy tender, and goes up to the not so long ago presented 97 E Explorer flagship.  Marlow has also purchased in the end of 2012 the Mainship and Hunter brands.  Marlows new website takes you around with the following buttons; Home, Yachts, Prowler 375, Technical Info, News and Dealers, and Yacht Virtual Showrooms.  Marlow new website also features links to its Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin pages.     

www.marlowyachts.com 

Project: Riviera 565 SUV

 

Riviera’s design team are putting the finishing touches on the second model in the new SUV range, the sleek, stylish and spacious 565 SUV, which is due for release in May at the 2013 Riviera Festival of Boating, which is held to coincide with the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show. The 445 SUV was met with immediate popularity following its launch in August last year, and already eight having been sold internationally and around Australia.  Following this success Riviera was fast to present a larger 565 SUV project which bases its hull on that of the 53 Enclosed Flybridge. The new SUV range combines the performance blue water cruising abilities of the classic Flybridge with the fish raising abilities of the Offshore Express, and the single-level leisurely entertaining features of the popular Sport Yacht series, creating a vessel with a true bridge between all of these styles.  Featuring three cabins and two bathrooms, the new 565 SUV has a flexible accommodation plan with sleeping capacity from six to eight adults. The stately full-beam master suite features a king size island bed, large hull windows and optional opening port holes for cross ventilation, a walk-in robe, and lounge and television DVD player as standard.  The forward cabin has an optional layout with the choice of either a queen size island bed or a triple bunk bed arrangement.  The new 565 SUV has many clever design aesthetic features such as the sleek, low profile hardtop with two large manually sliding glass sunroof hatches, which bring an abundance of natural light and fresh air into the saloon. The large helm station to port has plenty of room for electronics including three display screens, controls and the Volvo joystick. There are four high-quality helm chairs, two of which swivel 180 degrees to face the saloon allowing occupants to join in the conversation in the saloon area. The saloon features an L-shaped lounge and dining area to port with storage below, on the starboard side is a three seat starboard side lounge. The aft galley, which features the most modern appliances with drawer refrigeration, convection microwave oven, optional drawer dishwasher, four plate cook top with extraction hood, top loading garbage bin, and soft close drawer runners for storage plus overhead storage lockers, and Corian bench tops throughout with infills over the sink allowing for extra bench space. A large awning window and glass sliding door opens the galley into the cockpit area, creating one large entertainment space.  A key design feature that sets this model apart is the expansive and uncluttered cockpit space with plenty of storage including, an insulated fish bin to starboard, plus clever storage inside the engine room hatch. The mezzanine seating to port also features a top loading refrigerated cool box under the seating. There is the option to have a barbecue centre in the transom with barbecue, sink, rubbish bin and storage or optional live bait tank or standard bin, as well as an optional hydraulic swim platform for a smaller tender.  Mr Ford said another clever design feature on this vessel was the full glass panel on the starboard side of the sliding door, which provides good visibility to both the transom corners from the helm.  The new 565 SUV’s décor gives a modern and contemporary feel. Hull two will show a new style interior design, which features two-pack painted finishes, satin American oak timber wall fabrics and timber flooring, which give a true Euro feel. Hull one however will feature a custom décor utilising Riviera’s traditional Cherry interior requested by the owner. The Riviera 565 SUV will be powered by twin Volvo 700hp with IPS pod drives propulsion delivering a cruise up to 25 knots and achieve top speeds of around 30 knots.

www.riviera.com.au



New Model: Monte Carlo MC5

It was without a doubt one of Dusseldorf most awaited World premiers, this is in short the Monte Carlo MC5.  This new MC5 aims to create a shorter bridge from current Beneteau motorboat owners, especially those in the Flyer line into the larger sized Monte Carlo range which spans currently up to 76 feet.  Designed as all the Monte Carlo brand series by Nuvolari Lenard the MC5 is characterized by latest trends in the interior and accommodation plan and hybrid exterior looks which put it them three styles; classic for the bow, sports for its low profile flybridge, and motor yacht.  A three double cabins plan, with a full beam owners stateroom characterize the lower deck.  A single berth crew cabin is located to aft.  The main deck is characterized by an astern galley as its main feature, and a saloon which can work as a relaxing lounge or dining area to port side of the helm.  Outside is all made in a well proportioned but one of the most innovative features is the wet bar and grill on the bathing platform.  Yes it is not the first time we see this but I think the MC5 manages to give it a new twist where we will see a couple of builders opting for this solution in the very near future.  Power is from twin Volvo 370 or optional 435hp with IPS pod drives.

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.2 m (49.9ft)

Hull Length - 13.26 m

Beam - 4.29 m

Draft - 0.91 m ex props and drives

Displacement - 13,200 kg light

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 650 l

Water Capacity - 2 x 330 l

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

Max Persons - 14

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 370hp, D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS500 or 600 dual prop pod drives

Project - Nuvolari Lenard exterior and interior, Naval Architecture Patrick Tableau, Tanguy le Bihan

Certification - CE B14, C16, D16

www.montecarloyachts.it      

Project: Nuova Jolly 43 Prince Luxury Cabin

Nuova Jolly presents this important project of the 43 Prince Luxury Cabin, which represents a new flagship for this well respected Italian rib builder.  The 43 Prince Luxury Cabin is a rib in all its functions and design with spacious call them huge exterior spaces, plus the bonus of a comfortable cabin below which surprisingly will feature a height of two meters.  The interior layout features two separate cabins with a galley and shower head in between.  Both the cabins located to fore, and at midships feature a double berth.  The living of the 43 Prince Luxury Cabin is dedicated outside with two L-shaped dinettes offering dining room for eight persons.  A wet bar exterior galley is also featured behind the three seat helm station.  For the 43 Prince Luxury Cabin Nuova Jolly is offering diesel engines in twin or triple units up to 1050hp, although petrol choices will be available on request.  The Italian builder is so far not very detailed on the performance, type of engines, and propulsion set of its new flagship.

www.nuovajolly.it

New Model: Mulder 73 Flybridge

 

Mulder Shipyard in the Netherlands completed the new 73 Flybridge in late November 2012. The yacht was commissioned in 2010 by an Australian client who chose Mulder for its experience in aluminium and steel yacht building. As happens with all Mulder's the owner was closely involved with the build during the final four weeks of construction, and the yacht was delivered to him after sea trials on the North Sea.  Mulder 73 Flybridge features a spacious fly deck which houses a large jet-propelled tender and a smaller dinghy with outboard engine. A comfortable U-shaped seating area on the port side seats eight. The flybridge is also equipped with a bar grill, refrigerator and sink. The large fixed hard top has lots of window space while also offering plenty of shade in sunny conditions. Inside the 73 Flybridge include a spacious full-beam owner’s stateroom, VIP suite and guest cabin; each with its own shower and toilet. A spacious crew area is located aft for two or three persons, and this also includes a large worktop with working space. The crew accommodations can be reached from the swim platform and via an internal stairway from the saloon. The main deck saloon features a luxurious L-shaped sofa and three armchairs. Due to the large windows in the superstructure, this area has an exceptionally open and spacious feel. The galley is equipped with all the appliances on a yacht of this class, and has direct access to the dining area. The entire interior has a classic ambiance with a teak finish and wenge details. Power is twin Cat 1150hp engines which give a max speed of 22 knots, with a 10 knots economic cruise allowing for a 3500 nm range.

Technical Data:

LOA - 22.3 m (73.1ft)

Beam - 6.2 m

Draft - 1.8 m

Displacement - 60 t

Fuel Capacity - 12000 l

Water Capacity - 2200 l

Accommodation - 6 guests in three cabins, 3 crew berths

Engines - 2 x Cat C18 1150hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 22 knots max, 10 knots economic

Range - 3500 nm at 10 knots

Construction - full aluminum

Project - Guido de Groot, Mulder design, Kitty van der Kamp interior, Ginton architects

Certification - Lloyds

www.muldershipyard.nl

Project: Bavaria 490 Virtess

The year is just getting started and yet Bavaria has already delivered another product highlight for 2013. Following in the wake of the successful 420 Virtess, which won the Nautical Design award, Motor Boat of the Year 2013, and European Powerboat of the Year award, there is now a second yacht from this new luxury Bavaria collection, the 490.  This new big Virtess is again a design also in collaboration with Italian Marco Casali and his Too Design firm.  The 490 Virtess will measure over 16 meters, making it the longest motor boat in Bavaria's history. The flybridge yacht offers generous interior and exterior accommodation as well as comfortable reclining areas on deck. In addition, the sporty hull delivers performance and complements the innovative exterior design. 

www.bavaria-yachtbau.com