Project: Uniesse 95 Sport

Uniesse showcases the project of another super yacht this time of sports nature, the 95 Sport.  This very quality labelled Italian builder for its Sport line flagship, presents modern looks of round shape and flybridge which integrates well into the design but will be as these renderings suggest visible from the outside.  The standard layout of the bridge offers a large helm settee for four person located in the middle, a wet-bar behind it, and a large sun pad, all this located centrally.  The main deck saloon of the 95 is dedicated for the most part for entertainment excluding the helm to port side, and a small galley to starboard.  Here you have a large C-shaped saloon, a dining table for eight, and another small C-shaped dinette which I cannot actually fully understand its purpose.  Below is space for four cabins sleeping eight guests with the large owners staterooms located amidships, and the VIP suite queen sized berth looking to starboard.  A galley and crew lobby, plus two cabins served with one shower head are located amidships infront of the engine room, and behind the owners cabin.  Power is standard twin MTU 2217hp, and optional 2334 units.  A 32 knots top speed is estimated from the standard engines.

www.uniesse.com  

New Model: Windy 45 Chinook

Involving an investment in design, tooling and customer research, the new 45 Chinook is a natural development of the 44 launched in 2008, and boasts an enlarged hardtop that offers more shelter to the cockpit and main deck seating areas.  It also features a larger opening sunroof, transforming the three cabin sports cruiser at the touch of a button from an enclosed into a more open-cockpit layout. The new model is also some one foot longer than its predecessor, thanks to an extended swimming platform. Windy's designers where inspired by the 40 Maestro for this new model who also took the opportunity to redesign and enlarge the topsides windows to match the right-angles of the new Windy look. Also in common with the Maestro, the 45 Chinook has a fresh new interior design by Peder Eidsgaard, who created a modern warmth hardwood finish. The new 45 retains the Chinook's excellent, family-friendly three double cabins with owners room to fore layout, with a lower saloon and galley. Two engine options and a superb Hans-Jorgen Johnsen hull complete an unbeatable cruising package.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.88 m (45.5ft)

Beam - 3.98 m

Displacement - 10.6 t 

Fuel Capacity - 1100 l

Water Capacity - 305 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 370hp, IPS600 D6 435hp

Propulsion - DP stern drive, IPS forward looking duoprop pod  

Hull Shape - modified Vee mono hedron

Construction - Vinilester resin with vacuum infusion, multiaxial fiberglass mats, PVC foam sandwich

Project - Hans Jorgen Johnsen hull, Peder Eidsgard interior 

Certification - CE B

www.windy.no

Project: Carver C40

New for the fall of 2013, is the Carver C40 a smart flybridge cruiser which rightly so follows on the footsteps of the C34 in the looks department.  Offering a two double cabins layout below, the C40 as shown previously with its small C34 sister manages to create a nice mix of modern lines, with a classic vibe to them, making it one of the looking Carver's in some time.  Some interesting details are the flash fore deck, built in stairway from the aft deck to the flybridge, fully opening patio door creating a nice one level area between outside and inside, and a living located on the main deck with below fully dedicated to the twin cabins.  An option also exist to have a lower helm station, this making boating viable all year round or when it is raining.  Interesting the lower helm option does not eat any space from the C-shape dinette from the standard layout so it is definitely a bonus to have. Power is standard twin 306 or optional 380hp Cummins engines with V-drive line shaft propulsion.     

www.carveryachts.com

New Model: Viking 52 Open Bridge Convertible

Launched in June, the new Viking 52 Convertible is another impressive addition to this builders renowned stable of blue-water tournament contenders. As you would expect from Viking, this model evolves from recent introductions before it including the 42, 55 and the 62. In a commitment to build a better boat every day it is insufficient to merely add a fresh face to the line up unless it incorporates the latest treatments and engineering milestones and the new Viking 52 has all this and more. The resin infused hull boasts a sophisticated matrix of composite materials including end-grain balsa coring, DuPont Kevlar, and knitted fiberglass laminates. The one-piece deckhouse assembly stretching from the bow pulpit to the inner transom liner features carbon fibre in its composite structure. A moulded fiberglass forepeak liner forward of the engine room sheds weight by incorporating the outer walls and floor, the lower port bunk, the sink base module and the shower pan for both heads, and the forward starboard bunk base. Maple lined interior hanging locker doors and cabinet and drawer fronts utilize a lightweight honeycomb core material. Continuing along its evolutionary trail, the forward entry is sharpened to knife through head seas. The convex hull shape adds buoyancy and moulded strakes on the bottom provide lift for planning efficacy. As a whole, these hull and the V-bottom features and the 11.8 degree transom deadrise, utilize horsepower most efficiently for better speed and faster throttle response in keeping with the theme of all new Vikings.  The three-stateroom, two-head layout offers a choice of sleeping arrangements in the bow. The standard layout features crossover berths with the lower a double bunk and the upper port side berth a large single. This will be the stateroom layout on hull number one. A second plan is available offering a custom queen berth. On both versions, the master is fitted with a walk-around queen bed and is served with a private head and shower. A third stateroom to port has upper and lower berths. The port and forward staterooms are separated by a shared head and shower. Ample stowage is provided in the three staterooms with large maple-lined hanging lockers, credenzas, and deep drawer space, as well as beneath each bunk. A laundry center in the companionway is standard. The salon is inviting and the area is well proportioned thanks to five meters plus beam for relaxation and entertainment with an L-shape lounge, a home theatre system, a dinette, and an L-shape galley complemented with Amtico flooring, and an island fronted with a pair of bar stools. Rich Juno teak joinery and furniture throughout the yacht, custom designer furnishings and dry good create a spectacular aura of refinement and luxury. The 142 square-foot cockpit offers the convenience and comfort of the observation mezzanine, while the flying bridge showcases Viking exclusive centre console helm station arrangement with flanking lounges and forward seating.  Engine choices is three MAN engines; from 1000 to 1400hp. Hull number one was powered by MAN 1400hp diesels providing a cruise speed of 35 knots and a top end of 40 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.4 m (57.3ft) incl pulpit

Hull Length - 16.2 m

Waterline Length - 13.9 m

Beam - 5.3 m

Draft - 1.50 m

Displacement - 30,699 kg with standard MAN 1000hp

Fuel Capacity - 4550 l (5553 l with optional tank)

Water Capacity - 704 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x MAN V8 1000hp, V12 CRM 1200hp, 1400hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Speed - 40 knots max, 35 cruise with MAN 1400hp

Hull Shape - convex Vee with sharp entry and 11.8 degrees deadrise aft

Construction - resin infused, with end grain balsa core, DuPont Kevlar, and Carbon fiber

www.vikingyachts.com

Project: Azimut 53 Magellano

The pleasure of cruising, the quest for the greater comfort onboard, the need for bigger storage spaces and higher autonomy during long crossing, all merged with the timeless charm of Italian design: that is the new Magellano collection’s philosophy, interpreted, once again at best, by Azimut with the latest 53 project.  The new model will replace the 50 a best seller in the Magellano range sold World wide to great success in a three year production run.  The extra length of the new 53 allows Azimut to place a spacious crew cabin to aft, as well as to transform the aft cockpit deck in an actual terrace with over thirteen square meters wide. The Magellano 53 offers three cabins for up to six guests, as well as a high pantry in with enough space to allocate supplies, equipment and, occasionally, an extra bed. The internal décor is a mix between the warm shades of the leather and the Canaletto Walnut; at ship owners' disposal, a wide range of materials to choose from, for the ultimate customization.   As all Magellano the 53 features the Dual Mode semi-displacement hull, designed by Bill Dixon exclusively for the this collection, ensuring a smooth navigation, even with head sea, reducing the pitch’s width and naturally diminishing the impact in the waves.  Power for the 53 Magaellano is 600hp Cummins engines which deliver a cruising speed of 16 knots with a 20 of max.

www.azimutyachts.com

New Model: Riviera 50 Enclosed Bridge

Riviera presents its new 50 Enclosed Flybridge a turning point in its sportfish and yacht hybrid, with its latest models offering more solutions to the later then the former.  Pod powered the 50 Enclosed Flybridge is a comfortable sportfish yacht with abounding latest design features and interesting options to the customer.  As a main choice is to have the owners room to fore or portside amidships.  Other latest layout features are an astern galley, and an internal stair case to the enclosed bridge.  The 50 Enclosed Bridge has also two tender storage options; from the European method on the bathing platform, or the more sportfish way on the fore deck.  Standard power is twin Cummins 600hp or optional Volvo 700 units. Propulsion in both cases is pods, but with the Cummins you get the ZF and the Volvo features its own made IPS drives.  Hull one was powered with twin Cummins 600hp reaching wide open throttle speeds of 30 knots. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.26 m (56.6ft)

Hull Length - 16.1 m

Beam - 5.01 m

Draft - 1.20 m

Displacement - 23000 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 3000 l
Water Capacity - 750 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSD 600hp, Volvo D11 700hp

Propulsion - ZF Zeus aft looking dual prop pods, Volvo IPS fore looking dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 30 knots max, 22 knots cruise with Cummins 600hp

Range - 335 nm at cruise

Hull Type - planning V with 11.2 degrees deadrise aft

www.riviera.com.au

Project: Princess 35M

Princess announces an exciting new addition to the growing range of technically advanced M CLASS yachts, with the new 35M set to be launched in 2014. Following on from the global success of our flagship, the Princess 40M, the new 35M will be a semi-custom motor yacht capable of cruising both at high and low speeds with an impressive long range and outstanding efficiency, while providing expansive deck areas and comfortable and spacious accommodation for owners, guests and up to six crew.  With a spacious flybridge, alternative seating and sunbathing area on the foredeck and an innovatively designed aft cockpit and transom area which has been designed to create an informal 'Beach Club' feel there is also ample space to enjoy life on deck. With a sizeable gross tonnage of 243 the new Princess 35M provides exceptionally generous accommodation, relaxation and entertainment areas throughout. Full height windows to port and starboard in the vast saloon create a wonderful sense of space and light and can be enhanced with hydraulically folding balconies with sliding doors on either side. Below decks the flexibility of the design also affords the owner the opportunity to choose from a number of different layouts.  Power options start from twin Caterpillar 1925hp, and go up to two optional MTU 2217 and 2640 units.  Estimated top speeds are 23 knots with standard Cat units and 27 from the optional large MTU.

www.princessyachts.com

New Model: Hatteras 100 Raised Pilothouse

A super Hatteras of eighty feet plus, is always something special as this company has in the eighties dominated the high part of the market back in the days.  Come luxury tax in the nineties and Hatteras has in latest years not build much super yachts over one hundred feet.  The Hatteras 100 Raised Pilothouse is a return from the World famous Carolina boat builder in building a one hundred foot super yacht.  As recent Hatteras in the Motor Yachts range the 100 Raised Pilothouse features an inspired European looking super structure, thanks to a collaboration with Italian designer Enrico Gobbi from Team for Design, though fair to say the hull still looks US with its flared bow, and reverse shear line in the middle.  From the order book the 100 Raised Pilothouse offers some interesting options to the buyer from a master stateroom to fore deck or amidships, or optional tender garage to aft.  In total the new Hatteras flagship offers a total of seven layouts; two for the flybridge, three for the main deck, and two for below cabin area arrangements.  Power is twin Cat 1900 as standard, or optional 2600hp MTU.

Technical Data:

LOA - 31.09 m (102ft)

Beam - 6.86 m

Draft - 1.80 m

Displacement - 122,469 kg

Fuel Capacity - 17695 l

Water Capacity - 3104 l

Accommodation - 10 guest berths in 5 cabins, or 8 in 4 cabins, 2 crew berths in 1 cabin or 4 crew in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cat C32 1900hp, MTU 16V2000 2600hp

Propulsion - line shafts with props in semi tunnels

Project - Enrico Gobbi Team for Design

www.hatterasyachts.com

Project: Island Pilot 440

With the 440 Island Pilot merges the styling from the new 535 with the proven performance and livable spaces of the 435. In addition to the one stateroom head and 1.5 stateroom head versions of the 435, is the new two stateroom head version.  The 440 will also have the aft cockpit settee, the L stair to the bridge and radar arch. The 440 will also have higher bulwarks plus a built-in settee aft and and L-stairs to the bridge. As the 434 the Island Pilot 440 will be powered by twin Volvo 435hp with IPS pod drives.

www.islandpilot.com 

Improve-it = Carolina Classic 35

Carolina Classic has been very quiet in recent years in presenting new models, so when this small volume high quality US builder recently launched its 35 feet flagship with some improvements it was fair to give them some space on PowerYachtBlog.  This latest Carolina Classic 35 was recently launched with a new hard top design more extended then to the original.  This just launched 35 is powered by twin Cummins 550hp giving a nice cruise of 31 knots, and the solid ride this US builder is associated with.  The Carolina Classic 35 is the flagship of a four model line up of well build sportfish cruisers which start at 25 feet.  The 35 features a two plus two interior layout with a forward berth, L-shaped saloon, galley, and separate head.  The cockpit features a free aft deck space, with two step higher area offering a large L-shaped lounger, and the helm station to starboard. Her hull is a full solid fiberglass build something rare these days, and the V-shape keel with fine sharp entry closes at eighteen degrees aft.   

www.carolinaclassicboats.com