May 21, 2013

New Model: Maritimo M50 Motoryacht

One of the most successful flybridge motor yachts that Maritimo has produced, the M48 Cruising Motoryacht, has undergone a complete makeover and the new larger and more refined M50 Motoryacht is its new replacement model.  Before the first M50 Motoryacht was completed there were two sales in the USA as a result of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and discussions are underway with other prospective purchasers. The first M50 has now been produced and delivered in the United States.  The original M48 has been one of the company's most successful models with more than one hundred sold internationally and satisfied owners now using their M48 in places as far away as Italy, Spain, the UK, the USA and the UAE. The new look M50 cruising motor yacht takes the tried and proven and enhances it even further thanks to a longer hull and new features as a full beam midships owners cabin, and an astern galley configuration. The M50 Motoryacht builds on Maritimo's latest novelties of an enclosed flybridge design, internal staircase, and safe walk around decks.  Power for the M50 Motoryacht is twin Volvo 670hp engines, so far no speeds are announced but Maritimo said in its first testing run the new model registered a 10% saving versus the M48 model it replaces.
Technical Data:
LOA - 16.15 m (53ft)
Hull Length - 16.15 m
Beam - 5.20 m
Draft - 1.3 m
Displacement - 22,000 kg
Fuel Capacity - 4000 l
Water Capacity - 800 l
Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 670hp
Propulsion - line shaft

May 20, 2013

Project: Delta 33 Open

Delta presents the second model in its Open series range unveiled in 2012 with the 26, the 33.  The 33 Open is again a design coming from Ted Mannerfelt, same designer for the 26, and this is his second design for Delta powerboats.  The Delta 33 Open is in real terms is a dayboat with good overnight accommodation for four people, and represents a challenge to other Italian builders who offer a similar concept in this size.  The lower deck offers accommodation for four plus a seperate shower head, while the outside is the convivial full beam area which makes of the nearly full use beam of the boat, thanks to the semi walk around up to midships design.  Outside is also located the galley to port side of the helm.  The helm to starboard offers also an interesting settee which can become various things from a settee for passenger underway all looking forward, to a social settee for two, or a dining area.  The Delta 33 Open is build in Diab core infusion technolgy which saves the weight to just about four tons.  Power comes from a single Volvo 400hp or twin 220 units both in stern drives propulsion.  Top speed estimates are 43 knots with both the engine choices. 

May 19, 2013

Web: Nor-Tech New Web Site

Nor-Tech from Florida USA presents a new World Wide web showroom.  Nor-Tech was founded in late 1980's introducing the 5000 V-hull model.  The company first started operating in Cape Coral, Florida, later on in 2002 expanding and moving to a bigger location North Fort Myers. Important model additions in Nor-Tech was the 5000 Supercat in 1999, and the 390 Sport in 2009 its first center console.  Today Nor-Tech offers four ranges; Catamarans, V Bottoms, Center Console, and Yachts which total fifteen models.  The current Nor-Tech entry level is the 298 Sport from the Center Console range, while the flagship is the 80 Sport Yacht, with the latest models being the 477 SPX and 420 Monte Carlo.  Nor-Tech new website takes you around with the following buttons; Home, About, Inventory, Models, and Contact Us.  The new Nor-Tech website also features links to its Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube social pages.  

May 18, 2013

Project: Canados 106

 
Canados presents the project for a new 106 which will join the flybridge range and shortens the bridge between the successful 86 and the 120 models launched last year.  She features exterior and naval architecture by the Canados Design Team, while Cristiano Gatto Design was in charge of the fully custom interior.  The new 33 meter super yacht pursues the Canados history and tradition: performance, reliability, attention to details and technologies with high level of customisation. She also introduces new distinctive design elements outside: for the first time a Canados features large side windows in the hull on the main deck which allow more light for the dining and the owner’s suite, and also shows the two sofas forward by the large sunbathing area. Like all Canados yachts, the 120 reveals fully custom interiors. The living and dining areas, the galley and the day head are placed on the main deck. The owner’sstateroom is located forward on the same deck and enjoys a panoramic view.  Accommodation is provided for six guests on the lower deck with a VIP, a double which can be converted into a twin if required. The crew accommodation is located forward in the lower deck with three cabins.The decor features light oak for the walls and the furniture, teak for the floor.  The new Canados 106 is to be launched by Summer 2013 and is to be powered by twin MTU engines with a cruise speed of 24 knots being estimated.
www.canados.com

May 17, 2013

Improve-it = Galeon 390 HTC

Galeon 390 HTC was launched earlier this year 2013 and the Polish builder was fast to provide an alternative layout version to this model now offering a new two cabins plan.  In this two cabin version a lot of things change in the layout from the galley which moves down, to a saloon which is now totally reserved for relaxing.  The galley takes the place of the third cabin located to port side midships just by the three steps staircase.  The Galeon 390 HTC is a hard top fully enclosed sport cruiser and was based on the 380 Fly, and is powered by six engine choices from 220 up to 435hp with line shaft or stern drive propulsion. 

May 16, 2013

Project: Magazzu MX-16 Coupe

Magazzu seems set to continue to upgrade its range of Rib Cruiser and Yachts and presents the project of its second in size model the MX-16 Coupe, two meters shorter to its current flagship the MX-18.  This new project from Magazzu follows the core concept of the R.I.B. line from the Sicilian island builder of performance with a three steps deep Vee hull being used.  Accommodation wise the MX-16 Coupe is offered in two plans. A two cabins, single head, L-shaped saloon, and galley is standard. An alternative layout is a single master cabin this being larger and added with two L-shaped bunks by the side of the bed, two heads, L-shape saloon, and a dining area.  In this second option the galley moves on the main deck with the helm station being a two seater instead of the standard three seats center console, and is located to starboard.  Power options are varied and go up to 1600hp with surface props or stern drive propulsion choice.  Top speeds of 55 knots are estimated with the larger engine choice. 

May 15, 2013

New Launch: Jarrett Bay 77 Sportfisherman Hull #56

It's been a long time coming for Carolina custom boat builder Jarrett Bay new 77 Sportfisherman flagship model which started construction initially in 2008, then cancelled and restarted about three years ago.  Build as all Jarrett's Bay in the cold moulded method hull 56 from the Carolina builder follows its traditional line with the curved reverse shear line and the flared bow the sport fishers from this area in the USA have as trademark.  The Jarrett Bay 77 Sportfisherman is in short words another important milestone for the Beaufort North Carolina custom boat builder, increasing the size by ten feet from Hull #54.  The interior standard layout of the 77 features four double cabins, with a main deck having the living open saloon with its relaxing settee, dining area, and bar.  The aft deck with a 250 square feet area will be all geared up for angler amenities.  Power is twin 2600hp engines which give wide open throttle speeds up to 42 knots. 
Technical Data:
LOA - 23.46 m (77ft)
Waterline Length - 21 m
Beam - 6.40 m
Draft - 1.52 m
Displacement - 53523 kg
Fuel Capacity - 11356 l
Water Capacity - 1324 l
Accommodation -
Engines - 2 x MTU 16B-2000 2600hp
Propulsion - line shafts in semi tunnels
Speed - 42 knots max, 38 knots cruise
Construction - cold moulded epoxy glass and wood, jig method 

May 14, 2013

Project: OceanClass 57

OceanClass is the re-brand of the models at fifty feet plus coming from the Greenline stable owned by the Seaway Yachts group.  The first model to come from this brand was the 70 labelled at launch as Greenline about, but now Seaway is making OceanClass becoming its own reality by adding this new 57 and 88 projects as future additions.  Designed by J and J Design for the OceanClass 57 the architects create external looks similar to what they showed with the 70.  An interesting feature of the external design are the two reverse shear lines.  The one at middle has the design use to give the saloon windows full view, and the other more to aft divied cockpit deck from side bulwurks corridor.  Inside J and J also went for a more traditional set up by putting the owners statroom to fore.  But the surprise is that this at least on plan looks to be spacious if not more to midships full beam. The living on the OceanClass 57 is all located on the main deck with the galley splitting the saloon from the more relaxing area to those of dining and helm.  Power is twin 600hp engines with twin line shafts propulsion and a top speed of 24 knots being estimated.

May 13, 2013

New Model: Palm Beach PB45 Express

Palm Beach from down under Australia continues to upgrade its range of down East inspired traditional looking cruisers and yachts presenting the new PB45 Express.  So far Palm Beach has been a success for its unconventional lobster boat looks, winning the prize of best looking boat for a twice in a row.  The Palm Beach PB45 Express is the range new entry level and comes out from a shortened PB50 mould, re-engineered and rethought after client demand. Choices has always been a part of Palm Beach with a clever semi custom approach also continuing in this new entry level model which features five different interior layout options.  To make it short some important options come here from an astern or below galley, to the guest cabin being different or replaced by an office or lower saloon.  Power is twin Volvo 300hp with IPS pod drives which should give a maximum speed of 30 knots. 
Technical Data:
LOA - 14.9 m (49ft)
Length - 13.71 m
Beam - 4.48 m
Draft - 0.91 m ex props
Displacement - 12,000 kg dry
Fuel Capacity - 1200 l
Water Capacity - 650 l
Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins, or 2 berths in 1 cabin
Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 300hp
Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pods
Speed - 30 knots
Construction - hand laid fiberglass

May 12, 2013

Project: Astondoa 86 GLX

Astondoa continues its extension of its Motoryacht line, which started in recent months seeing a host of new projects and model being presented.  Designed by Italian architect Christian Gatto the 86 GLX is the Spanish builder future offer in an interesting super yacht dimension size in over all length and just under it to what regards regulations.  The design is modern but Astondoa with Gatto in the 86 GLX follow more conservative looks unlike the new 65, 72, and 80 GLX models. The layout also offers an interesting diverse plan with the semi raised pilot house creating aggressive looks outside made to put the galley in a location to fore.  Unusual in this size I might add. Four double guest cabins are located below, with the owners stateroom to midships, and VIP to fore.  Two crew cabins sleeping four in bunks but supplied with two shower heads are located also to fore peak, and these are cleverly connected to the galley.  Power is standard MAN 1550hp, or optional 1800 and Cats 1885 units.