Project: MJM 50z

MJM Yachts is a very interesting builder who came on attention in the last couple of years for the sweet traditional down East lobster boat lines of its models, high technological Kevlar construction, and very efficient running.  Now the US, Boston based boat builder embarks on a project of a new flagship the 50z which extends its five models line which starts at 29 by ten feet.  The 50z is scheduled to launch for next year 2014, and will be offered with two plans for the interior choice.  A single owners room to fore and a more open layout, or a second twin berth cabin to starboard replacing the dinette.  Interestingly both layouts are offered with twin shower heads.  Engine options are twin or triple Volvo or Yanmar 370, and 435hp.  Propulsion is stern drive or IPS pods.  The stern drive configuration is suggested to those who like to cruise in shoal draft making the 50z with less to meter of keel depth.  40 knots max speed and a cruise of 34 are estimated with a triple Yanmar 370hp couple to stern drives.      

www.mjmyachts.com

Ilver New Web Site

Ilver from Italy presents its new World wide web showroom. Ilver was founded in 1965 in Lissone, a town in the province of Monza near the city of Milan.  At first Ilver created a name for high quality small cruisers and runabouts. This was further extended in the eighties with Ilver growing over the forty feet size in this decade, and at the new millennium it presented a new 58 flagship model named Vista still at today in production.  The Vista along with the smaller Scuba where both innovative models when presented in the Genoa show of 2002 for the fact that they where the first large hard top sport yachts to have a layout with a galley up, and a lower deck reserved all for overnight cabin accommodation purposes. Today Ilver has a line of nine models starting with the since nineties produced seven meter Nyuma, and the 58 Vista flagship.  Ilver latest model is the recent redevelopment of the much appreciated Mirable now standing two feet larger.  But in real facts this model has been produced with small stylistic changes since 1992 as 39, then it became a 41 in 1999 and again changing in 2010 to the 42 model.  In Italy the Ilver Mirable has one of the strongest resale values thanks to its timeless classic lines and three cabins interior, something still as at today hard to find in a sport cruiser around the twelve meter mark.  Ilver's new website is available in Italian, English, Russian, and Chinese language and takes you round with the following buttons; Home, Mission, Ilver, Dealers, Range, Press, and Contact.  As is custom today Ilver has also its social media pages; Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest, all linked from the website. 

www.ilvercantierenautico.it

Production History;

Record 1967-

4.20 

530 GT 1969-84

Commander 530 1970-74

33 my 1974-78

38 Fly 1974-79

Eros 5.40m 1975-79

Ecstacy Day/Sport 7.20m 1975-83

Ecstacy Cabin 7.20m 1976-82

490 FB 1977-

630 Day 1977-79

23 Open 1978-82

22 Junior 1979-88

30 Sport 1979-86

30 Day 1980-86

27 Simba 1981-88

Spazio 25 1982-84

27 Day 1983-89

36 Cruiser 1983-91

26 Mizar 1984-88

31 Duke 1985-90

35 Cymawa 1986-90

45 Big-Game 1986-91

31 Soverign 1987-89

40 Saguaro 1987-90

31 Duke 1987-

Aero 46 1989

24 Nyuma 1989-

28 Galaxi 1989-

28 Texa 1989-

40 Daytona 1989-93

32 Thesi 1991-2001

Matisse 37 1992-99

Mirable 39 1992-99 (70+)

34 Duke 1993-98

37 Sectra 1994-99

Dorado 750 1995-2000

Blue Sky 15m 2000-01 (4)

41 Mirable 2000-09

39 Spada 2000-

33 Piper 2001-04

47 Scuba 2001-04

58 Vista 2001-

34 Thesi 2002-

49 Palma 2002-04 (5)

55 Explorer 2004-

35 Piper 2005-

50 Scuba 2005-

42 Mirable 2010-

New Model: Ferretti 960

In the past days Ferretti Group’s Cattolica shipyard and the northern Adriatic coast town’s dock hosted the launch of the first hull of the Ferretti 960.  The launching ceremony was a highly exciting moment for all residents and, particularly, for the numerous Ferretti Group employees that worked on the design and construction of this new Ferretti Yachts’s flagship for months. This new model marks yet another step forward for the Group’s historical brand, which adds a highly prestigious new yacht to its already wide range: this is indeed the largest planing yacht built by the Italian brand in its forty years plus of history. Over the next weeks all technical activities RINA tests, sea trials, system and equipment tests, will be performed and onboard fitting-out operations will be completed. Ferretti 960  is characterised by an optimised interior and exterior layout. It is Ferretti Yachts’s first planing recreational craft featuring the master cabin forward on the main deck, and as many as four guest cabins, all equally sized and with equivalent furnishings and fittings, located on the lower deck and brightened by large open view windows in the hull. The layout also includes three crew cabins with reserved access from the galley, a solution normally found on larger yachts. The external profile sets a new trend in the design of large planing hulls: the glazing running along the entire main deck “cuts” the hull from stern to the extreme bow, contributing to a much lighter profile that ensures incredible interior brightness and endows the yacht with a very sporty look.  As regards performances, the new flagship comes in three different sets of MTU engines. The standard version has two 2218hp engines allowing it to reach a maximum speed of 27 knots and a cruising speed of 24 knots. Two optional solutions include twin 2435, or 2638hp engines, respectively. The maximum speed with the more powerful version is 31 knots and cruise at 27 knots. Such an outstanding propulsion, as usual, goes hand in hand with the maximum comfort ensured by the Mitsubishi Anti Rolling Gyro system, capable of reducing rolling by over 50%.
Technical Data:

LOA - 29.2 m (95.9ft)

Hull Length - 23.98 m

Waterline Length - 22.34 m

Beam - 6.72 m

Draft - 2.20 m

Displacement - 87 t unloaded, 99 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 9000 l

Water Capacity - 1320 l

Accommodation - 10 guest berths in 5 cabins, 5 crew berths in 3 cabins

Max Persons - 20

Engines - 2 x MTU 16V2000 M84 2218hp, 16v2000 M93 2435hp, 15v2000 M94 2638hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 27 knots max 24 cruise with MTU 2218hp, 31 knots max 27 cruise with MTU 2638hp

Range -  325 nm at 24 knots cruise with MTU 2218hp

Hull Shape - planning warped Vee with 12 degrees deadrise aft

Project - Zuccon International Project line and interior, Ferretti Group Engineering and AYT hull

Certification - modules B + F + Aa (Sound Emission) RINA

www.ferretti-yachts.com

Project: Viking 92 Convertible

Not so long ago many experienced tournament skippers felt a sportfish over seventy feet was on the cusp of being too large to effectively compete on the tournament trail. But the Viking 74 Convertible launched in May 2004 proved differently. Fast forward to the fall 2008 and Viking launched its 82 Convertible continuing the upward trend demonstrating beyond any doubt with over fifteen deliveries to date that the US builder hit another grand slam with its then new flagship. Now Viking approaches the threshold of another amazing achievement, the 92 Convertible, scheduled for a spring launch in 2014.  As is standard the new Viking to be flagship has a stunning profile with several motor yacht cues including dual mezzanine decks; one in the cockpit and the second on the main level after deck. The latter mezzanine offers both rear facing lounge seating, along with a second seating area and a table for al fresco dining. An outside galley and grilling area are included for added convenience and ambiance. The yacht’s interior is a showpiece of elegance and luxury. The seven meter beam not only opens the salon but transforms it into a majestic living room with built-in furniture and plush appointments like a 60-inch flat screen television that rises on a lift out of the teak cabinetry. An L-shape island in the galley complements the work area and all counter tops feature custom selected granite. A pair of walk-in pantries and a full day head are forward and characterize an excellent use of space. Nearby, a formal dining area accommodates eight guests.  The 92 Convertible has five guest cabins, each with its own private head and shower. The full beam master suite features a king size walk around bed, a walk-in closet, a dressing table, and his and her private facilities. Crew quarters are aft with access from the cockpit. The full beam area includes a head with a shower, a small galley area, and upper and lower berths in a private cabin.  Propulsion choices include offerings by Caterpillar and MTU.

www.vikingyachts.com

Improve-it = Nord Star 37 Patrol

Following the demand on its flagship the 40 model, Nord Star decided to introduce a flybridge option for its 37 model.  The flybridge is reached from a staircase to port side of the aft deck, and features a central helm and an L-shaped settee behind it.  The flybridge makes a welcoming addition for those who like to drive more in an open air enviroment and adds also the benefit of an extra entairtainment area up top to use when the weather is fine.  The Nord West 37 Patrol is a traditional cruiser with some hints of pilot boat in its looks, and features a two cabin interior with sleeps five in two cabins, plus additional two more in the convertible saloon settee.  Engine choice is a max of 900hp, with twin Volvo 370 units and stern drive propulsion allowing for a max speed of 38 knots.

www.nordstar.fi

Project: Mulder 1800 Favorite

Mulder presents an important project of a new 1800 Favorite, extending the size of this line by two meters.  Since returned in 2010 to mark the Dutch builder seventieth birthday Mulder has delivered half a dozen of semi custom Favorites with designer Guido de Groot basing looks on the down East lobster boat lines.  The 1800 Favorite follows the theme of the smaller models from its layout to its hull shape in round bilge shape, and a variation of engines choices which offers the owner optimum usability for inland waterways or open seas.  The standard plan for the 1800 Favorite is a two cabins twin head layout with a galley bellow layout, but a three cabin version should be also in order.  The living is all located on the main deck.  Power is standard Volvo 330 up to 435hp in line shafts.  Top speeds of 25 and a 20 knots cruise are estimated with the larger engines choice. 

www.muldershipyard.com

New Model: Tiara 3900 Coronet

Presented as a project on the fall of 2012 the Tiara 3900 Coronet is the new flagship of this sport cruiser line from this well regarded US boat builder.  For the new Coronet flagship Tiara based itself on the very good looking 3900 Open and added some more distinct cruiser features.  In my opinion adding the votes on the look front. Still as all the Coronet, Tiara has a Tournament Fishing Package included in the 3900 dedicated for those who like to fish more in style.  On the accommodation format the 3900 Coronet offers incredible social aspects; starting from the large exterior with a nice aft deck featuring an L-shaped settee, and two person mezzanine opposite.  Up one step is the raised area with everything here being around the helm to starboard, which features a galley behind and an opposite L-shaped settee. Down below is as custom in the US an open plan layout which adds the feeling of space for the 3900 Coronet.  The features here are a double berth to fore, C-shaped sofa, L-shaped galley, and a separate shower head.  Power is twin Cummins engine choice; 480 or optional 550hp.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.77m (41.9ft)

Hull Length - 11.96 m

Beam - 4.57 m

Draft - 1.06 m with props

Displacement - 11,113 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 2052 l

Water Capacity - 454 l

Accommodation - 2 + 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB 5.7 480hp, QSC 550hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 30 knots max, 27 cruise, 23 knots optimum cruise with Cummins 480hp engines

Range - 333 nautical miles at 23 knots optimum cruise speed

Hull Shape - planning Vee with 18 degrees dead rise aft

Certification - NMMA

www.tiarayachts.com

Project: Astondoa 72 GLX

Astondoa is showing innovative spirit in some of its recent designs from the recently presented Top Deck, but also in its Motoryacht line.  This is shown in the new 65 and 72 projects who show modern integrated hardtops and a reinvention of the foredeck area making this more a living place especially at anchor or in rest position.  The 72 GLX is named identical as one of the best selling models in this size from Astondoa produced from the 1998 till 2007 with that success being designed by the Nuvolari Lenard studio.   The new 72 GLX features a four guest cabins layout with the owners stateroom located to midships, and a crew cabin to aft. Other nice features are a huge tender garage to aft, and a saloon with an open galley plan.  Engines are twin MAN 1224 standard or optional 1360hp.  Speed is a max of 28 knots with the standard engines.     

www.astondoasa.com

Project: Horizon RP102

Innovative design and new technology, at the talented hands of Dutch designer Cor D. Rover, has paved the way for Horizon to develop an exceptional Raised Pilothouse concept: the RP102. The Horizon RP102 project features a combination of fluid lines and modern proportions, large glass windows allow natural light to flow into the interior spaces, and her layout offers a symbiosis of owner, guest and service areas, creating the feeling of a much larger yacht. A full beam master stateroom is located on the forward main deck, complete with an en-suite bath. Equally impressive are the RP102's exterior areas; at the touch of a button, the RP102's Sky Terrace, a patented design by Rover, can increase the flybridge deck area by 20% without compromising the yacht's fluid design. A beach club forward of the swim platform offers a space ideal for enjoying the ocean view that is also protected from the sun.  Horizon utilized Computational Fluid Dynamics and scaled model tests to successfully develop the RP102 hull form, which provides 25% less fuel consumption at a 20-knot cruise speed than a conventional planning hull. Horizon RP102 concept design is answer to consumer demand, emphasizing luxury, safety and interior volume within a dual purpose, performance-oriented hull.

www.horizonyacht.com 

New Model: Sunseeker 80 Predator

It was more or less nineteen years ago that Sunseeker presented its first eighty footer the 80 Predator, considering how big its super yacht portfolio has become and the size increase of the British Poole based brand has increased, at the moment a new flagship 155 Yacht is in build that was an important move back then.  This new 80 Predator follows the name of that first Sunseeker super yacht with two generations of design difference and a confidence that today marks it as among the top semi producers in the eighty plus foot segment.  This new 80 Predator follows Sunseeker latest design stints of huge glass surfaces both above and below in the cabins area.  Her accommodation plan is a spacious traditional layout with a full beam midships owners stateroom, VIP suite to fore, and two guest cabins in between.  A galley is located below to port side in a separate conceived area, while a crew cabin with two berths is located to aft.  The living is all located on the main deck with a large lounging saloon to starboard, and a dining to port.  Power options are a varied choice from MTU which starts at 1550 and ends up to 2640hp with the large engine available only with Arneson surface drives set up.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 24,9 m (81.8ft)

Beam - 6.09 m

Draft - 1.86 m inc props

Displacement - 56,000 kg half load

Fuel Capacity - 6000 l

Water Capacity - 1200l

Accommodation - 8 guest berths in 4 cabins, 2 crew berths in 1 cabin

Engines - 2 x MTU 12V 1550hp, 12V2000 M94 1950hp, 16V 2000 M94 2640hp only with surface drives

Propulsion - line shaft with props in semi tunnels, or Arneson surface drives

Speed - 46 knots max, 30 knots cruise with MTU 2640hp and Arneson surface drives option

Construction - hand laid GRP with Vinilester skin coat and powder pound mat

Certification - CE B, MCA - 24 m

www.sunseeker.com