Project: Sunreef 90 Power

The new 90 Sunreef Power is a truly revolutionary concept of a catamaran super yacht, another milestone coming from this Polish builder. The main idea of the concept is to stress the superb space that catamarans offer thanks to their large beam and to arrange this space in the similar way as on motor yachts. This means one huge main deck spanning the entire beam and housing dining and lounging areas, in both exterior aft deck and inside the saloon that all together create a seamless, open space. The generously sized master cabin is located in the front on the same level. The flybridge will include helm station and two lounging areas;  inside and outside, while the frontal intimate terrace on the main deck will comprise sun pads and jet skis. Guest cabins with private bathrooms and crew quarters with direct access to the galley and storage will be located within the hulls. This space arrangement will certainly please demanding clientele that can enjoy a favorite motor yacht design and layout combined with catamaran advantages such as stability, extended living and storage space, comfort of cruising, low draft, low fuel consumption and oceanic range.  Design wise, the 90 Sunreef Power is a modern looking, streamlined vessel with a curvy line that makes it look like a truly sporty yacht. Interior design is meant to be light and minimalist with modular furniture on the main deck and on the flybridge allowing many configurations whereas the built-in furniture one will be installed only within the hulls. Standard layout offers owners stateroom on the main deck, three guest cabins, and two crew room. On the aft, an interesting solution was found to create a beach club platform. This platform will allow guests to stay down by the sea level at anchor and at lower speeds and will make easy accessing all water toys and tender stored in the aft dinghy garage.  Power is twin 1600 or 1800hp engines, which couple to a total 20000 liters fuel capacity and an economic cruise of 12 knots should give a 2900 nautical mile range.

www.sunreef-yachts.com

New Model: Prestige 750

It's an interesting time for the Beneteau Group the current largest boat builder in the World. It's motor boating brands have been a source for innovative layouts in the latest years, and the Prestige designers trio of Garroni, JandJ, and JP concepts do it most with the new 750 flagship of the brand.  It's been for a long time standing and called the holy grail of layouts in this size, that for an owners room at amidships, but this new Prestige challenges that concept with an owners cabin to fore, in a separate dedicated deck between the lower and main floors. This can have many advantages less water noise coming from the hull when on the bed, and higher no headroom problem.  Another challenging feature in the Prestige 750 is that of an astern galley and dinette, first featured on the Ferretti 630 in 2005, but a feature which hardly if ever seen in this size.  The Prestige 750 comes a few feet short of being a super-yacht but many of the features makes it an impressive for its size.     

Technical Data:

LOA - 22.58 m (74ft)

Hull Length - 20.7 m

Waterline Length - 18 m

Beam - 5.46 m

Draft - 1.59 m

Displacement - 41.4 tons dry, 48 tons loaded

Fuel Capacity - 4400 l

Water Capacity - 840 l

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

Max Persons - 16

Engines - 2 x MAN 1000hp, 1200hp

Propulsion - line shaft with ZF gearbox and 4 bladed propellers

Speed - 28 knots max, 24 knots cruise with 1200hp MAN

Range - 324 nm at cruse

Hull Shape - planning Vee shape with spray rails and 14 degrees dead-rise aft

Construction - sandwich hull, deck and super structure in vinylester resin  

Project - Garroni, J and J, JP Concepts

Certification - CE B16, Germanisher Lloyd for structural concept

www.prestige-yachts.com

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Engine: Cat 3406C 399hp

Caterpillar Marine is pleased to announce the Cat 3406C propulsion engine has entered production and is available for global customers to order. The Caterpillar 3406C is one of the most successful marine engine platforms in the American engine maker history. The Cat 3406C marine propulsion engine provides customers in lesser regulated countries, including Asia, with an economical, dependable solution for their commercial marine vessels. The mechanically governed 3406C propulsion engine offers 399hp at 1800 rpm. The engine is ideal for small offshore, inland waterways and commercial fishing applications. The 3406C presents customers with numerous advantages as a propulsion solution for their vessels. The mechanical engine is easy to install, operate and maintain, featuring many shared components from the original engine design. The engine performs at optimal levels even in the harshest environments in the most rugged of engine rooms, backed by the Cat global dealer network in even the most remote locations. Additionally with the relaunch of the platform, the engine will be offered with either keel cooled or heat exchanger cooling systems.

www.marine-cat.com

New Model: Silverton 43 Convertible

Heading into ownership change now owned by the Egg Harbor Group, Silverton presents its first new models. The 43 Convertible is an update to the old model with the same designation but now features a revamp to the exterior which makes it a more cruiser friendly looker, with four large cabin windows featured in the lower deck.  But do not get delusional the 43 Convertible still features sport fisherman amenities as the free aft deck, the center console bridge, a nice range thanks to large short of two thousand liters fuel capacity, which with not much horse power should give interesting nautical miles. The layout plan of the 43 Convertible features two double cabin sleeping four below, a spacious shower head, C-shaped galley all located below.  The main deck offers an L-shaped sofa, C-shaped dinette, and an entertainment unit center to port side.   Power is twin Yanmar 440hp or option 480 units. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.5 m (44.6ft)

Beam - 4.55 m

Draft - 1.09 m

Displacement - 11940 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 1983 l

Water Capacity - 757 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Yanmar 6YL3-STP 440hp, 6YL3-TP 480hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Hull Shape - planning Vee with 17 degrees dead-rise 

www.silverton.com

Project: Chris-Craft 36 Launch

Its an interesting time for Chris-Craft which seem to have gathered a huge following with its latest quality looking models of sports boats and cruiser.  Now the long standing US builder presents a project based on its currently produced largest 36 feet hull.  The 36 Launch adds to the Corsair, European Edition, and the recently released Hard Top.  Unlike the latest 36 Corsair Hard Top the Launch goes opposite direction and is a mostly day use dedicated cruiser.  The 36 Launch features an exterior to enjoy from bow to stern with an easy walk around passage-way, and a clever layout featuring interesting design choices; from a very nice C-shaped dinette to aft, settee on the bow tip, large fore deck sun-pad, and the nice and large wet bar behind the three seats center console. But do not be mistaken by the all space outside as the interior of the 36 Launch still offers sleeping accommodation for five inside; large double berth to fore, and three berths amidships which are joined by a spacious shower head.   

www.chriscraftboats.com

New Model: Sunseeker 55 Manhattan

This latest Sunseeker 55 Manhattan has seen an interesting model development which started as the 50 a decade ago.  The 55 Manhattan is the fourth version taking over the 53.  Versus the 53 it replaces the 55 Manhattan features a larger flybridge, new latest signature very large Sunseeker hull windows, and a versatile interior.  One of the options the 55 Manhattan has an offer on order is for the galley up on the raised part of the main deck to port side of the helm station, or below as standard.  The accommodation plan of the 55 Manhattan offers three large cabins; with a full beam owners stateroom amidships.  A crew cabin with single berth and a shower head is located to aft.  Power is twin 800hp engines.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.35 m (60.2ft) incl pulpit

Hull Length - 15.85 m

Waterline Length - 13.6 m

Beam - 4.70 m

Draft - 1.26 m incl props

Displacement - 27400 kg half load

Fuel Capacity - 2200 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins, 1 crew cabin berth

Engines - 2 x 800hp diesels

Propulsion - line shafts in semi tunnels

Speed - 32 knots max, 23 knots cruise

Range - 250 nm at cruise

Construction - hand laid fiberglass with Vinilester skin coat and powder pound mat, balsa cored topsides

www.sunseeker.com

Project: Canados Oceanic 90

Canados presents the new Oceanic range of explorer looking super yachts.  The Oceanic range is a total new experience for the Italian Rome located builder, and Canados decided to go for the innovative route. Oceanic range will feature a new Displaning hull along with a DiElect mode.  Canados Oceanic will feature four models; 90, 120, 140, and 160 with each of these available in two versions.  The Oceanic 90 presented here is offered in the STS or Support versions.  Her layout plan will offer four guest cabins, plus two crew cabins amidships.  A first for a yacht this size is the owners stateroom located on the upper deck.  Tender space will be of a high humber with space for one big Private Water Craft of seven meters in length.  Power will be twin Cats 1925hp engines with max speed of 28 knots and a cruise of 24.  A pod version will also be available thus decreasing speed by one knot, along with a diesel-electrical configuration resulting in long range silent running at eight knots.      

www.canadosyachts.com

New Model: Princess 88 Motor Yacht

After a year since the project was displayed Princess presents the new 88 Motor Yacht a powerful, agile and elegant pocket sized super yacht, over 24 meters in LOA, but less to this for length legal requirements. The 88 Motor Yacht replaces the four years produced and market successful 85. Princess 88 Motor Yacht continues the thirty years plus Bernard Olesinski collaboration and featured the known designer latest modified Vee-shape, along with the exterior lines coming from his hands.  The layout of the exterior spaces on the 88 Motor Yacht are centered around flexibility. Wide side decks lead from the aft large cockpit to a secluded fore-deck seating area, while the flybridge, with its large dining table, bar and optional spa bath, provides the ideal space for entertaining. On the main deck you can specify a powered balcony, connecting the saloon to the outside through sliding glass doors.  Inside the doors open into the expansive saloon and formal dining area with a light finishing. The wheelhouse and highly equipped galley are separated from the main guest areas with discrete crew access, including an independent service access to the dining area.  Below decks, you can specify four or five en-suite cabins. A beautifully appointed forward VIP stateroom, starboard double and twin port cabin are accompanied by either a full beam owner’s stateroom or two further en-suite double cabins. The substantial crew quarters comprise of a captain’s double cabin, a twin cabin and a crew mess area. Alternatively this can be arranged to accommodate three crew cabins if required.

Technical Data:

LOA - 26.82 m (88ft)

LOA - 26.57 m exl pulpit

Beam - 6.3 m

Draft - 1,78 m

Displacement - 67,000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 8400 l

Water Capacity - 1500 l

Accommodation - 8 guest in 4 cabins, or 10 guests in 5 cabins, 2 crew cabins sleeping our

Engines - 2 x MTU 12V 2000M93 1822hp, Cats C32 A 1825hp, C32A 1925hp

Propulsion - line shaft in tunnels 

Speed - 30 knots max with Cats 1925hp

Project - Bernard Olesinski

Certification - CE, NMMA, ABYC

www.princessyachts.com

Propulsion: Rolls-Royce Azipull

The Azipull combines the advantages of the pulling propeller with the flexibility of mechanical drive, and can be linked to any prime mover; diesel, gas turbine or electric motor, dependent on individual customer requirements. It is designed to offer efficient propulsion and maneuvering on higher speed vessels. The streamlined leg and skeg recover swirl energy from the slipstream, raising overall propulsive efficiency. The leg has a wide chord to optimism rudder effect and improve course stability. Azipull is available with a controllable or fixed pitch propeller. Control Pitch propellers give greater flexibility with regard to prime mover selection. With fixed pitch propeller selection the Azipull units must be integrated to the ship and designed into the hull form for the best results, with reduced hull insertion loads.  The upper gear housing, steering gear and auxiliaries are from the standard Rolls-Royce azimuth truster range to maximize spares commonality. Rolls-Royce Azipull is available in four models AZP085, AZP100, AZP120, and AZP150. Azipull models can take from 900 up to 5000hp, and are so far directed more towards commercial vessels.  

www.rolls-royce.com

New Model: Absolute 52 Fly

It's been an interesting development curve at Absolute and what it did in between the fifty to sixty feet in it's flybridge range.  Just a reminder Absolute debuted in this category with a 50 Fly back in 2010, a model which was developed in a 53, 55 and now a 56.  Unlike the other models the Absolute 52 Fly is a new hull with a slimmer beam to the models mentioned above.  The new Absolute 52 Fly captures itself for its perfect layout of space; nice flybridge plan up top, aft deck with sun-pad, astern galley, and three large cabins below including a full beam owners cabin.  Other interesting features is the very open feel of the saloon thanks to the large view windows, an Absolute feature since a few years now.  Power for the 52 Fly is twin Volvo 435hp engines and IPS pods, nowadays propelling all the Absolute line which is a record in its own right.  Absolute is estimating light load top speeds of 32 knots, with a 26 cruise.    

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.0 m (52.6ft)

Hull Length - 14.39 m

Beam - 4.46 m

Draft - 1.38 m

Fuel Capacity - 1600 l

Water Capacity - 450 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins, 1 crew cabin berth

Max Persons - 14

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS forward looking dual propeller pods

Speed - 32 knots max, 26 knots cruise

Project - Absolute Research Lab 

Certification - CE B 

www.absoluteyachts.com