New Model: Absolute 45 Fly

It has to be one of the best medium sized flybridge motor cruisers to what concerns layout, and clever design to have been presented in its size.  This is in short words the Absolute 45 Fly, who continue with the clever intuition this builder has showed since its inception a decade ago. An evolution of the two years ago launched 43, Absolute says that a lot of the input for the 45 comes from the launched past year 72 Fly flagship, but I add that design and layout wise this nice new model learns a lot from the 55 series, also presented in 2012, which is among the best yachts in its size type yacht to what concerns space and plan usage. The Absolute 45 Fly main attractions are the astern galley, spacious full beam midships owners room, large view windows in both decks, and the aft sun-pad. To like is the windows surrounding the main saloon with the large openings to fore in both port and starboard sides.  The 45 Fly also surprises for offering an extra single berth third cabin to aft, which can be categorized as crew quarters but can also be viable as an extra guest cabin. Absolute finishes this cabin to the same standard as the rest of the inside.  The 45 Fly is powered by twin Volvo 435hp engines, with Absolute continuing its full support as since 2006 to the IPS pods which also for a couple of years propels all its line.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.13 m (46.3ft)

Hull Length - 13.65 m

Beam - 4.15 m

Draft - 1.21 m

Fuel Capacity - 1300 l

Water Capacity - 350 l

Accommodation - 5 berths in 3 cabins

Max Persons - 12

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller pod drives

Project - Absolute Research and Development Lab

Certification - CE B

www.absoluteyachts.com

Engine: Volvo D11 725hp

Volvo Penta launches a completely new generation of the proven D11 series. The new D11 engine program has a peak power of 725 hp, and with a more powerful torque, improved drive ability with reduced noise levels.  The new D11 725hp becomes a strong addition to Volvo Penta’s world-leading inboard line up of engines. Naturally, the new generation Volvo also meets the world’s soon to come strictest emission regulations. Volvo Penta's new D11 series is based on the latest technology and has been further developed and optimized for marine use by the Swedish engine manufacturer development team. The D11 series is expanded from today’s 670 horsepower to be offered in no fewer than three power classes: 625, 670 and this new 725hp. The Volvo Penta D11 is a compact, powerful engine series with new and improved basic design. In addition to a larger number of power classes, the in-line, six-cylinder diesel engines have been boosted with a large number of technical upgrades. 

www.volvopenta.com

New Model: Sunseeker 68 Sport Yacht

Sunseeker presents the new 68 Sport Yacht, which had its World wide showdown in the past Southampton show.  This model is build on the basis of the Predator model of the same size, with the addition of a sport bridge up top.  For this type of sports yacht, Sunseeker do seem to offer among the most spacious sport bridge in this category, here featuring a large area with a C-shaped settee, wet bar to starboard, and dual seat helm station to port. Below is a spacious three double cabins interior, with a galley located below in between the cabins.  This layout leaves the main deck all reserved for lounging areas, from the L-shaped dinette to port, to a nice C-shaped settee upon entrance by the patio door. Still for a boat of this size, 21 meters of length, it would be good to have a galley available in an enclosed version especially for the more Southern Europe markets. A two berth crew cabin is located aft.  Engines are twin 1622hp which give a max speed of 33 knots, although Sunseeker does promise there is a 45 knots version available in its script.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 21.7 m (71.2ft)

Waterline Length - 16.42 m

Beam - 5.09 m

Draft - 1.58 m full load

Displacement - 37,300 kg half load

Fuel Capacity - 3500 l

Water Capacity - 800 l

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

Engines - 2 x 1622hp diesel

Propulsion - line shaft in semi tunnels

Speed - 33 knots max, 24 knots cruise 

Range - 300 nautical miles at cruise speed

Construction - hand laid vinilester resin, with powder pound mat, multi-axial fiberglass.  Single skin bottom with balsa cored hull sides, and PVC for upper structure

Certification - CE

www.sunseeker.com

Project: Alaska A59 Sedan

Alaska presents the project of the A59 Sedan set to make her debut in the fall 2013. The 59 is a modern take of Alaska's original pilothouse version. The saloon has been increased in size by over a meter and there is only one step up to the galley-helm deck area.  Dubbed as an owners yacht by Alaska this practical stunner sees a full beam master cabin with an island King Size bed plus en-suite separate shower and head, a Queen-size island bed forward with a compact twin-room to port also share a spacious en-suite with all the trimmings. From mid 2012 Alaska’s showcased a totally new contemporary interior design by identity interiors, accents of textured fabrics and timber joinery combined with modern components further enhance the livability of the whole Alaska range. All cabins boast beautiful sunlit picture windows and natural ventilation, LED TVs, IPod capable fusion audio systems, spacious storage / draws and generous headroom.

Power for the A59 Sedan is twin Cummins 715hp engines giving economic speed of 10 knots, and sprinted cruise up to 18 knots, and a wide open throttle 21 nautical miles per hour.

www.alaskamotoryachts.com.au

New Model: Cheoy Lee 87 Alpha Express Sportbridge

Cheoy Lee launches the announced a year ago new flagship model of its sport yacht Alpha series, the awaited 87 Sportbridge. The Alpha sport yacht series by Cheoy Lee was presented in early 2012 and with this latest addition features three models, the other two being the 76, of which one is a Sportbridge version. The Alpha series of sport yachts has been an interesting novelty from Cheoy Lee, who for this new challenge employed one of the best designers in fast hulls, which combined with its fame of building strong and reliable vessels should prove to be a nice development in the years to come.  Designed as its smaller sister by the known hands of Micheal Peters; hull shape and exterior lines, with an interior plan by Luiz de Basto, the 87 Alpha Express Sportbridge is a very nice looking offer in this competitive market segment.  The standard interior layout on the 87 Alpha Express Sportbridge offers a four double cabins all with private bathroom plan. The owners stateroom is located amidships and features; a walk-in wardrobe, beauty desk, and relaxing sofa. A crew lobby with small lounge L-shaped dinette and a cabin with two bunks berths is located amidships.  Standard power is twin Cats 1900hp engines which give max speed around 30 knots.  More powerful 2600hp MTU optional engines are available.      

Techicnical Data:

LOA - 26.54 m (87.1ft)

Waterline Length - 21.7 m

Beam - 6.57 m

Draft - 1.66 m full load

Displacement - 72,500 kg full load

Fuel Capacity - 6900 l

Water Capacity - 1250 l

Engines - 2 x Cats C32 1900hp, or MTU 16V-2000 2600hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Speed - 30 knots max with Cats 1900hp

Project - Micheal Peters hull and exterior lines, Luiz de Basto interior layout and decor

www.cheoyleena.com

New Model: Azimut 53 Magellano

So far the 50 Magellano has been the most successful model in the explorer range from Azimut yachts, and now after over fifty units delivered World wide in a two year period the Italian builder replaces it with the 53. This new second sized model Magellano is in fact a further update to the 50, but serious tooling rework was done here extending the hull length by four feet to aft, adding five centimeters of beam, and twelve centimeters of draft.  With this come a redesigning for the lower deck layout below, and the addition of a crew cabin to aft.  Looks wise the major visible difference of the 53 versus the 50 is the aft deck now larger, but large view windows have also been reduced to two now totaling four, these serving the midships owners room. An other change for the 53 is also the pantry now standard to starboard which can also be added with a single berth, adding the total number of cabins to four, and sleeping capability to seven guests in the fore area, all this excluding the single crew cabin to aft.  Unfortunately or at least on the Azimut website the 53 Magellano will only feature one lower deck layout, versus the four options which used to be available for the 50.  On the technical side against the 50 the 53 Magellano also features 150 more horses on tap thanks to bigger twin Cummins 500hp engines, but still keeping inline with the same speed standards of the range.

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.98 m (55.5ft) incl pulpit

Hull Length - 15.14 m

Beam - 4.7 m

Draft - 1.44 m incl props at full load

Displacement - 28.6 t full load

Fuel Capacity - 3200 l

Water Capacity - 700 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins, or 7 berths in 4 cabins, 1 crew cabin berth aft

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB 8.3 500hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 21 knots max, 16 knots cruise, 8 knots economic long range

Hull Shape - semi displacement dual mode

Project - Cor D Rover exterior lines, Bill Dixon hull shape, Azimut Yachts interior

Certification - UNI ISO 8666

www.azimutyachts.com

Project: Riviera 515 SUV

Riviera has just announced project details of the third model in its latest SUV range, the 515. This new Rivera featured a full interior display on show at the Gold Coast International Marine Expo held from November 1-3, ahead of her world release at the builder's coming Festival of Boating in May 2014. Created in-house using industry-leading Unigraphics 3D software, Riviera's team of designers and engineers have focused on maximizing this new design in every detail. This sophisticated software allows Riviera designers to see the exact size, space and scale in the computer long before a single piece of timber is cut for the plug work.  Bearing Riviera's classic hallmark design, the SUV has been crafted with down under most famous builder heritage in mind; combining high performance, blue water cruising and fish raising abilities of the classic flybridge with the single-level leisurely entertaining features of the popular Sport Yacht series. Riviera's head designer Stephen Ford said the 515 SUV featured clever and versatile design innovations.  The hardtop features two Webasto sunroofs above the saloon area that open electrically with the push of a button. The incorporation of this new sunroof design marks another exciting development in the 515 SUV's DNA, which includes purposeful lines, hefty scant-lings, the solid feel in a seaway, spacious layout, Euro-style luxurious décor, and of course  a full flybridge-size cockpit.  The aft deck cockpit features an island storage centre which offers space for an optional additional barbecue or live bait tank with filter and glass front. The cockpit seating features an optional integrated and interchangeable table, which provides a versatile alfresco entertaining area. There is a freezer and recycling bin located just behind the cockpit lounge for convenient access while entertaining.  The 515 SUV also features extensive cockpit storage with a central self-draining moulded lazarette bin that has been integrated into the cockpit floor, tender storage is on the boarding platform and there is the option for a hydraulic platform which can be fitted to the boat on which a large rigid bottom tender can be mounted.  Side deck access has been enhanced with grab rail and optional extended bow rail. The 515 SUV also features an impressive commercial air intake system designed to keep the engine room cooler and thus reducing fuel consumption.  Below decks is a flexible accommodation plan featuring three very generous sized staterooms and two bathrooms. The master stateroom can be located either forward or amidships and has an ensuite bathroom in both optional layouts to allow owners to truly personalize their boat. The two aft cabins offer full head-room while large hull windows with opening port holes on both sides give an abundance of natural light and fresh air. Optional hull port lights are available for the forward stateroom.  Standard power is twin Cummins 600hp with Zeus pod drives that are expected to top 30 knots, and cruise at 24, with a nice range of 390 nautical miles with 10 per cent reserve fuel.  There are two engine options available on the new 515 SUV; Volvo 600 and 700hp these being with IPS pod propulsion. 

www.riviera.com.au

New Model: Sea Ray 260 Sundancer

Its always nice to see Sea Ray always interested in the lower entry level part of the sport cruiser market, more so is a note that the US builder has always produced quality products in this size segment able to compete in a global market.  This new Sea Ray 260 Sundancer is the entry level into its Sport Cruiser range which spans up to 37 feet and features a total of ten models.  From a photo point of view this new 260 Sundancer offers good looking nice exterior lines, which are complimented by a nice interior layout sleeping four persons in a convertible Vee shaped dinette to fore, and a double berth amidships.  Other interesting details which think larger boat comfort for this new 260 Sundancer, are also a large bathing platform able to host a small tender, and diesel engine choice.  Considering all that is good for just eight meters in over all length.     

Technical Data:

LOA - 8.1 m (26.7ft)

Beam - 2.59 m

Draft - 1.02 m drives down

Fuel Capacity - 280 l

Water Capacity - 75 l

Accommodation - 2 + 2 berths

Engines - 1 x Mercruiser 5.0L MPI CET 265hp, 350 MAG ECT 300hp, Mercury Diesel TDI 3.0L 260hp  

Propulsion - Mercruiser Bravo III dual prop stern drive

Hull Shape - modified Vee with 21 degrees deadrise

Certification - CE, NMMA, ABYC

www.searay.com

Project: Bertram 60

I was awaiting the news of Bertram new project by the hands of Robert Ullberg since his appointment as designer and product development of the flying eagle just over a year ago.  When the famous sportfish designer joined Bertram it was an interesting exciting news, especially since the signature of the architect has been an important input in the custom community for well over a decade.  The 60 project is the first of a new page to the history of the iconic builder and the famous designers that have marked its history, from Ray Hunt, Dave Napier, and the since 1999 Zuccon Ferretti duo.  Its an important new step for Bertram! Robert Ullberg in his video message is promising one of the best 60, nineteen meters sportfishing yachts in the market today, especially to what regards fish-ability, cockpit aft deck layout, and the ever important ride and handling. Considering his curriculum of various top class custom boats designed, I am sure few if any can argue his words.  

www.bertram.com

New Model: Intermarine 48 Offshore

Continuing its strategy and investments on the development of new products, Intermarine, the leading shipyard in luxury yachts in Brazil, pre-launches the 48 Offshore at the Sao Paulo Boat Show 2013. The new model marks the return of Intermarine to the fast sport cruiser segment, in which the shipyard participated with many successful models throughout its history. Now Intermarine comes with a new approach to this kind of boat with a perfect mix of nice lines, luxury and speed. With fourteen meters plus in length overall, the new 48 Offshore is certified to carry up to 12 people. It is a sportive yet sophisticated boat. It was developed by Intermarine´s team for the owner who wants a boat for the day use with performance and refinement, but in all this also featuring a nice overnight cabin for two persons. With an aggressive design, the 48 Offshore gets even more luxurious and original with the teak flooring at the bow, surrounding the large windows and hatch that illuminate the interior. The teak is also included on the swim platform and on the steps accessing the sun bed. On the cockpit, the 48 Offshore has seats for four, a folding dining table and a bar. The helm station has double seat. To port, a stair shaped door allows access to the bow area. By sliding the door behind the helm station it is possible to go to the lower deck, where are the salon, cabin and a bathroom. There are two options for the lower deck. One has two sofas on the salon, one on each side. The other has one sofa to port and a galley to starboard with sink, cooktop, refrigerator and storage compartments. The 48 Offshore is powered by twin Volvo 725hp engines and reaches 45 knots of cruise speed and 53 of maximum. For those looking for more top end speed is an option for a more powerful version, powered by twin MAN 800hp which ends wide open throttle up to 56 knots. Like every Intermarine, the new 48 will have superb finishing, with high quality materials and excellent navigability even in the most adverse sea conditions.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.47 m (47.4ft)

Beam - 3.13 m

Draft - 0.80 m

Displacement - 9 t unloaded, 11.5 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 800 l

Water Capacity - 300 l

Accommodation - 2 berths

Max Persons - 12

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 725hp, MAN R6 800hp

Speed - 56 knots max 46 cruise with MAN 800hp engines

Propulsion - surface drives

Hull Shape - deep Vee with 24 degrees deadrise aft

Project - Intermarine

www.intermarine.com.br