Project: Nimbus 405 Coupe

Modern look design with clever, functional solutions this is in short the new 405 Coupé, what will be the largest of the popular and award winning sidewalk Nimbus Coupé series so far sold in over three thousand boats in its various models. Quite common from Scandinavian builders the sidewalk deck layout maximises walking space to starboard and makes it very easy to get on and off the boat and spend time on deck, while providing generous roominess in the cockpit and cabin.  The 405 is the largest of the Nimbus Coupé series, which includes the 335 and the 365 models. The 405 is based on the same concept as the award winning 365 Coupé, voted European Power Boat of the year 2012. The boat has many features that are similar to her smaller sister with the addition of new solutions. These include the D-pillar in a new design with integrated ventilation, wholly glazed aft door, electrically powered table on the aft deck, granny hatch in the stern, new engine room ventilation design with active outtake, and a galley with ceramic LPG hybrid hob.  Like the other models, the 405 Coupé is of modern design with integrated glued windows, a large wraparound windshield, opening flush-fitted sliding door to starboard and a large opening sunroof. The flush fitted side door is an integral part of the craft’s design while providing maximum walking space and a large door opening. The side door also allows the helmsman to steer the boat while standing on deck.  The helm station has also been remodelled with its panel that can be equipped with two 12 inch plotters side by side.  The boat has a large aft deck; which is flush with the bathing platform and saloon. The saloon features generous sized flat surfaces and is light and airy, roomy and modern while textiles and cushions that add cosy intimacy. The interior of the boat is highly finished in terms of quality materials and provides a feeling of spaciousness. Bulkhead ares finished in light coloured textiles that both enhance the sensation of space and absorb sound. The boat has three cabins. The owners room to fore, with a separate entrance to the toilet and shower, and two guest cabins to midships with shared toilet. Power is twin Volvo 300 or optional larger 370hp choices.

www.nimbus.se

New Model: Viking 62 Convertible

Viking presents its new 62 Convertible a fusion of its newer style see flush fore deck, and its tradition signature looks as the window profile of the flybridge.  The 62 Convertible is a pure fish fighting machine with impressive comfort inside with a total of four different plans being available.  The internal layout choices are divided into three or four cabins lower deck layouts, and a max sleeping accommodation of nine berths possible when one opts for the cross over cabin to fore.  The main deck plan offers Viking signature plan with an island work top galley and two settees to port side; one reserved for relaxing and another more dedicated to dining.  Power is twin 1925hp Cat engines which give max speeds of 42 knots.

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: Astondoa 65 GLX

Astondoa presents the project of the 65 GLX a model which replaces the 66, also as entry level of the Motor Yacht line from the Spanich builder. Italian Christian Gatto again is the designer, and in this model he seems to want to form a bridge between that of a cruiser feel to that of a larger yacht.  Without a doubt the line presented is sports and is less conservative to that of the 66 which was designed by other Italians Nuvolari Lenard.  Interesting notes in the looks of the 65 is the astetic reverse shear line in the middle, and the fore deck area with two sunbads and a middle passageway. Three huge owners and guest cabins plus a crew room to aft are present in the lower deck plan interior.  The main deck offers an interesting layout with an astern galley, an opposite L-shaped relaxing sofa, and a dining area to port of the lower main pilot station.  Standard power is twin MAN 1000hp with high hoping top speeds estimated of 33 knots with a 30% load. 

www.astondoasa.com

New Model: Galeon 390 HTC

As it has been tradition for Galeon, the known Polish production builder went to Dusseldorf with a new model, and fittingly this year it was the turn of the 390 HTC which is coincidentally based on the 380 Fly also presented in the same place a year before.  Again a design to Tony Castro the 390 HTC has a completely new upper structure design with the window design which enhance more aggressive elements a sport cruiser should have.   Another nice feature of the 390 HTC is the five in one use of the aft settee on the cockpit deck; which can be sports, dining, lounge, chaise, or a sun pad.  For the its interior plan the 390 HTC features the acclaimed three double cabin layout of the Fly sister.  The penalty in this is the small open third cabin to port side, but this is still a bonus considering the two well sized owners room to fore and guest to starboard.  Galeon as has been tradition offers a wide range of engine options to the 390 HTC which start from twin Volvo 220 and go up to 435hp units.  Propulsion is line shafts or stern drives.

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.99 (39.3ft) with extra extended bathing platform

Hull Length - 11.7 m

Beam - 3.74 m

Draft - 0.81 m

Displacement - 9700 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 500 l

Water Capacity - 500 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Max Persons - 10

Engines - 2 x Volvo D3 220hp, D4 260hp, D3 300hp, D6 330hp, D6 370hp, D6 435hp

Propulsion - straight line shafts, Volvo dual prop stern drives

Hull Type - Vee shape

Project - Tony Castro

Certification - Directive 94/25/EC B

www.galeon.pl

Project: Numarine 55 Open

Offering diverse versions of the same hull is something very much common in recent years.  There is many reasons for this but most important is cost cutting and to offer a competitive price to the customer suiting various tastes.  Numarine from Turkey is doing this with its current entry level 55 model, and presents the new Open version.  Currently the 55 is also offered in the Sport version which features a Hard-top and a similar layout.  But in the past this model was offered in three other clothes as HT a different design to the current Sport, Fly, and the Sports model with forward looking radar arch.  The Open version has pure sport boat looks thanks to it having no radar arch.  But do not be mistaken, below the 55 Open is still a yacht with a three double cabins lower deck plan, and a crew cabin to aft.  In between the cabins is also a saloon and galley, a traditional plan for sport cruisers before the advent of fully enclosed hard top when designers started to move the galley up.  The Numarine 55 Open is standard powered with twin Cats 575hp or optional 900 Man engines. 

www.numarine.com

Project: Majesty 155

Gulf Craft announced the start of construction for a brand new superyacht on its brand Majesty, the 155.  This announcement was made on day one of the Dubai boat show 2013.  The 155 will be Gulf Craft largest ever construction in the company’s 31 year history.  Completion and launch is expected in 2015. The announcement signals Gulf Craft to expand its size, and a trend to watch out more for the super yacht market where the company currently builds seven models over eighty feet. The Majesty 155 represents both, the degree of engineering, design and technological sophistication already achieved as well as the company’s ambitions to embark on larger, more complex projects in line with the demands of the market. Currently the largest Gulf Craft build is a triple deck 135.  The Majesty 155 is also a triple deck style super yacht.

www.majesty-yachts.com

New Model: Prestige 620 S

When speaking about the Prestige 620 S it is hard to categorize this model from a Sport or Flybridge Motor Yacht.  This new sport flybridge category started out with a jockey stand on the top of the hard top of larger around eighty sport yachts, but this is recently being more evolutionized to include more spacious bridges.  The Prestige 620 S is a further evolution of the 60 model with a redefined stern area which has its bigger change in the extended bathing platform.  For the rest the 620 S is the same as the 60 version with three large cabins, a clever main deck with its highlight being the astern galley and the opening sunroof which opens a third of the roof. Good fuel consumption comes also with the 620 S thanks to IPS pods and twin Volvo 700hp eninges which give a top speed of 30 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.5 m (63.9ft)

Hull Length - 17.3 m

Beam - 5.12 m

Draft - 1.32 m

Displacement - 23000 kg light

Fuel Capacity - 2800 l

Water Capacity - 800 l

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

Max Persons - 14

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 700hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS900 pod drives

Speed - 30 knots max, 25 knots cruise

Range - 325 nm at cruise

Project - Garroni exterior and interior, Michael Peters hull, JP Concept, Prestige Engineering

Certification - CE B-14, C-18

www.prestige-yachts.com

Project: Fjord 48 Open

Fjord continues to present more project for its Open series, and after a year of showing a new flagship 56 model, the company now presents a 48.  This new 48 Open will be an intermediate between the 40 and the 56, and as all current Fjord's is also a design of Patrick Banfield Allseas and is a full deck space use sport cruiser, with a nice inteiror layout with two cabins.  The 48 Opens offers three different deck layouts with one of these offering also a tender garage under the sunpad.  The interior will offer two cabins both with en-suite shower heads.  The main owners cabin is located to fore and will also feature a small lounge l-shaped to port side. Power is from triple Volvo 435hp engines with IPS pods drives which should give top speeds up to 41 knots.

www.fjordboats.com

Improve-it = Casa 54 HT

Paying attention to market demands and modifying a current model to suit more to the client needs has always been a good way for a boat builder to move forward.  This is what Casa from the South part of Rome, in Italy did with its current 54 HT flagship model by presenting the new cockpit layout.  This alternative versions replaces the sun pad with an L-shaped settee on the aft deck of the 54 HT, making the area a lounging place.  The Casa 54 HT is a three cabin hard top sport yacht and also offer two version choice for its internal layout plan with a galley up or below choice.  With the galley below choice the third cabin moves more forward becoming a bunk berth layout but still offering a third head, this being smaller then to that of the standard plan.  Power for the Casa 54 is Man 900 or 1100hp engines with line shaft propulsion as standard, or optional surface drives being available.

www.cantiericasa.it

Project: Outer Reef 560 Motor Yacht

Outer Reef yachts make a very important move presenting a new entry level project the 560 Motor Yacht.  This new project was requested mostly by its European dealership but surely this will be a pivotal model in the range for the future to come.  The 560 Motor Yacht has full Outer Reef looks outside with a well made no bunks three double cabins interior layout. The owners stateroom of the 560 is a full beams midships located, with a six feet plus headroom in all the areas of this cabin.  A crew cabin to aft is available as option. The 560 will also feature a living typical of a trawler with a split level area having a welcome saloon to aft, and the upper part splitted by three steps featuring more working areas as the galley and the pilot house to forward.  Outer Reef will also present an enclosed pilothouse version in the future.  Power is standard twin 503hp Cat engines or optional 705s with top speeds up to 20 knots.  

www.outerreefyachts.com