Project: Tiara 44 Coupe

Tiara upgrades its fall 2013 new Couple range, first introduced with a 50 model and now to be added up later on this year with a 44. This new project of the Tiara 44 Coupe was announced just before the Miami boat show with some rendering pictures showing up online during the event. Andrew Bartlett for this new smaller Coupe also code named X series in the Tiara design office, followed similar exterior looks of the well received 50. The interior layout also features a similar concept with a living and galley on the main deck, and two cabins both with private heads located below. The main selling point of the 44 Coupe remains its concept of a fully enclosed hard top sports cruiser with patio door aft, and a line which is characterized by mixed traditional and modern elements.  Hull one is expected to launch in the end of Spring.  

www.tiarayachts.com

New Model: Mulder 16.10m Bellagio

Bellagio is the latest to come from the Built by Mulder stable, what is a sixteen meter sport yacht designed by renowned designers Vripack outside and engineering, and Omega architects taking care for the interior. For the Bellagio Vripack presented a modern exterior with classic accents, see the bow and light hard-top, and the fore deck. Bellagio can be built with a two or three cabins layout. The two cabin layout has a spacious saloon and a luxurious bathroom forward. Three cabins version has a large owner's cabin in the front with the bathroom amidships. The cockpit offers a comfortable U-shape couch space for six persons, opposite is the helm seat and bar with sink and refrigerator. The comfortable aft deck has three sofas and gives access to the aft sundeck. In the front is a second sundeck. Mulder Bellagio can be powered by Volvo 435hp or Cummins 600hp engines, both units are propelled with pod drive from Volvo and Cummins respectively. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.1 m (52.8ft)

Beam - 4.75 m

Draft - 1.1 m

Displacement - 18 t

Fuel Capacity - 2000 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins, optional 6 berths in 3 cabins 

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp, Cummins QSC 8.3 600hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS dual prop forward looking pod drive, Zeus ZF aft looking pods

Speed - 37 knots max 30 knots cruise

Hull Shape - deep-V

Construction - aluminium

Project - Vripack design and engineering, Omega architects interior

Certification - CE B

www.muldershipyard.nl

Project: Ferretti 650

Ferretti Yachts 650 is the first in a series of models that are bound to set a new functional and technical standard for the line below seventy feet in length coming from this Italian builder. Developed thanks to the cooperation between the Product Strategy Committee, Ferretti Group’s Marketing Department, Advanced Yachts Technology and Design, and Studio Zuccon International Project, the project draws inspiration from the 620. The Ferretti 650 immediately strikes the eye for its extensively renovated profile. Its outer silhouette is characterized by an aerodynamic flybridge and new fiberglass decorative elements that “cut” through the profile of the glazing in the superstructure. An unprecedented decoration connects the windows of the three cabins below deck. The slender lines are further enhanced by the yacht’s aft area, specifically designed to ensure easy and safe storage and launch of the tender while increasing the guests on-board comfort. A tender lift has been developed, capable of lifting an over three metre long PWC that can be lowered into the water by a meter with respect to its original position. This system allows the 650 to be davit-free: a valuable attribute which provides an incredible amount of additional living space. As is the case on all models in the range, on this 65 footer the shipyard is proposing alternative layouts both on the sundeck, which also comes in the hard-top version, and inside. Ferretti has designed a “TaiHe Dian” edition of the 650, devoted in particular to owners from select markets in the Asia-Pacific. This special edition features areas on board which are exclusively dedicated towards entertainment and business related functions The main deck is a true open space forward until the windshield, functional and extensively renovated in terms of furnishings and décor. The galley is completely open: this solution allows to fully exploit this room as a large bar area opening onto the stern and towards the dining and living areas, further contributing to a sense of volume and making living onboard even more enjoyable. The underdeck layout includes three double cabins and three separate heads. In the “TaiHe Dian” edition, the main difference is that the galley is on the lower deck replacing the starboard guest cabin, and on the upper deck there is a large dinette. The central part of the salon as well as the two main cabins and third head have remained unchanged. With Ferretti Yachts 650, the brand goes back to installing engines produced by Caterpillar. The boat is equipped with standard pair of CAT 1015hp or optional 1150hp. Estimated top speeds are 30 knots max with the standard engines, and 33 knots with the large option.

www.ferretti.com

New Model: Hampton 640 Endurance

Built in China but originally founded in Taiwan, Hampton yachts is an interesting boat builder. In recent years it introduced the Endurance line an American looking inspired yacht with the help from famous hull architect Howard Apollonio.  For this line Apollonio improved on his Split chines design and created the Hampton Hybrid Hull. This underwater shape improves hull speed before the planning hump, also possible thanks to the very central of gravity in the Hampton models. The Hampton 640 Endurance offers a traditional style accommodation layout for this size of yacht with a living on the main deck in a split level area, and three double cabins located below. Owners cabin is a full beam amidships, while the VIP cabin to fore and guest double to port side share a shower head located to starboard. The 640 Endurance also features a sky-lounge option for the lower deck which replaces the inside lower helm station for a larger dinette. Power is twin Cat 705hp engines with line shaft propulsion.       

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.66 m (64ft)

Hull Length - 19.53 m

Waterline Length - 18.19 m

Beam - 5.36 m

Draft - 1.52 m

Displacement - 43000 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 5678 l

Water Capacity - 1136 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats C-12 705hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Speed - 12 knots cruise, 20 knots max

Construction - hand laid solid fiberglass, with five coats of Vinilester resin, Knytex and Cymax mats, Kevlar in chines and forward collision area

Project - Howard Apollonio

www.hamptonyachts.com

Project: Absolute 45 STY

Absolute continues to upgrade and update its range and the turn around of every important boat show in Europe. The 45 STY is the latest novelty presented in Dusseldorf, these initials meaning for Sport Yacht, which is the fully enclosed hard top range of Absolute which features eight models from forty to seventy feet. The 45 STY is fully based on the fall 2013 launched Fly version in its plans and layout. A reminder for those who do not remember the 45 Fly, this features a very interesting layout more so if one considers its size; full living on the main deck with astern galley, two large cabins having owners room being full beam amidships located cabin, and also a crew cabin to aft. This last is a most notable feature considering the 45 STY is a sport cruiser of fourteen meters and Volvo IPS pods powered.

www.absoluteyachts.com

New Model: Sunseeker 155 Yacht

A new flagship even if extending length by a foot is always big news for any boat builder. Sunseeker's new 155 Yacht extends the British builder not by a couple of feet but by an important 25 feet in length. But the most important note in this new big girl of the Sunseeker family is that unlike it's smaller sisters it is build of aluminium, features a semi displacement round bilge hull shape, and that customization is take to another level thanks to a modular type build. Commissioned by long time Sunseeker fan, Formula One famous Eddie Jordan, he launched a few flagships for them in his past, the new Poole largest build will accommodate twelve guest in three separate cabins in its first hull. Still Sunseeker say that the 155 Yacht incorporates a very modular type build which can make for any possible variations of the 155 Yachts not only the interior layout but also the exteriors, going into each owner personal taste. Power is twin MTU 2940hp which gives a max speeds of 22 knots, and a range of 4000 nautical miles at an economic cruise speed.  Full commissioning for 155 Yacht hull one will be carried out in coming Spring.    

Technical Data:

LOA - 47.25 m (155ft)

Hull Length - 41.1 m

Beam - 9.34 m

Draft - 2.66 m max load

Displacement - 295000 kg half load

Fuel Capacity - 80000 l

Water Capacity - 13657 l

Accommodation - 10 guests in 5 cabins, 11 crew in 7 cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 12V 4000M73L 2940hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Speed - 22 knots max

Range - 4000 nm at economic cruise

Hull Shape - semi displacement round bilge

Certification - RINA Commercial, MCA LY3

www.sunseeker.com

Web: Wider New Web Site

Wider Yachts presents its new World wide web showroom. Wider was founded in 2010 by Tilli Antonelli the ex Pershing Yachts President and founder. Wider is an interesting revolutionary company which brings the 29 years experience from 1981 to 2010 in the Sport Cruiser and Yacht sector Antonelli showed at Pershing. Since its inception Wider showed Antonelli virtue of innovation breaking the mold of current trends. Among the major innovations of Wider are modular settings which expand spaces, and add unique configurations. For example the 42, first model of Wider launched in 2011 joins a center console to that of a cruiser, performance stepped hull, and high technology construction. Currently Wider features four models; 32, 42 from the Cockpit range, and 122, and 150 from the Superyacht. Wider new website takes you around with the following buttons: Company, Project, Wider Superyacht, Wider Cockpit, I Want It, and News and Events. Wider also features its social hubs YouTube, and Appstore located at the bottom right of the page. 

www.wider-yachts.it

Project: Sanlorenzo 36 EXP

Currently the second largest super yacht builder in the World, Sanlorenzo shows that it wants to strengthen this position not only by building larger yachts, see project of a new sixty meter, but also by entering new segments of the market. This project rendering, the 36 Exp follows that of the 42 Exp shown in 2013. The Exp in this range stands for Explorer, and Sanlorenzo and its designers give tribute to this by showing a working tug boat look mixed into elegant lines with three decks.  An open space to aft with ability to carry some large tenders is featured in the 36 Exp.  Currently Sanlorenzo has hull one scheduled for the 36 Exp with a launch date in 2015. 

www.sanlorenzoyacht.com

New Model: Alaska 46 Sedan Gen III

The new Alaska 46 Sedan Gen-III is the latest version of the best seller for this down under boat builder. In this latest Generation Three version the swim platform had been extended and the room and facilities to fish have been greatly enhanced. The new 46 Alaska Sedan Gen III has also the latest davit system, the Freedom Lift which makes launching and retrieving tender easy. The 46 Alaska Sedan presents excellent all of the living and entertaining on one level. The stainless saloon doors open wide along with dual flip-up rear windows to bring the outside in, this open plan is ideal for entertaining and increased livability. Dual side doors in conjunction with two sunroofs have increased natural ventilation and the new cockpit control station makes the tasks of docking easy. Accommodation now boasts a master stateroom with island queen-size berth amidships with its own en-suite offering less movement and water noise, the second cabin forward has twin large V-shaped single bunks and loads of storage with a guest bathroom to port. The Alaska 46 Sedan Gen III is powered by twin Cummins 425 or optional 480hp engines.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.1 m (49.9ft)

Hull Length - 14 m 

Beam - 4.25 m 

Draft - 1.07 m

Displacement - 16000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2270 l

Water Capacity - 756 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB 5.9 425hp, QSB 5.9 480hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Speed - 22 knots max, 18 knots cruise, 10 knots economic

Hull Shape - variable dead-rise shape

www.alaskamotoryachts.com.au

Project: Sacs 22 Strider

Christian Grande, an award-winning yacht designer enriches his colloboration with Sacs Marine to launch the Strider 22 the mega-rib concept. The design of a new maxi-rib of distinctive features shows how much trends and tastes are constantly changing. Sacs Marine relied on Christian Grande’s drawing table for years, thus ending up with producing a new-generation rib, endowed with all the peculiarities of this type of vessel, such as un-sinkability, easiness of handling and mooring. The choices made by the designer for the new Strider 22 were, therefore, the desire to create a yacht with all these qualities and with a clear off limits vocation, evoked by the discovery look combined with tubular style. Its aesthetic features do not stop here: the size, remarkable for this type of boat, is further exploited through smart arrangements and distribution of space, embellished by selected materials and colors. The variable cross-section of the tubular and the reverse bow offer even more space, customization at will in accordance with the requirements of the owner. The bow area is well equipped, spacious and comfortable, with generous cushions that follow the outline, a central area with retractable sofas and table that can be covered with a retractable quadrangular awning. The accuracy of the design can be also deduced from two stern details such as the swimming platform and the stairs. The first can be sunk, while the latter can be lifted in order to give access to the hangar, in which the tender can be hauled by a specially designed servo platform. The total transparency of the upper deck is sought and obtained, below, through a clever structural design that made it possible to place a long window along the hull, a chisel-mark that characterizes and defines the hull itself, a molding which at the same time relieves and visually reinforces the whole. The design approach taken by Christian Grande gives the exterior strong aesthetic connotations, which are consistent and sinuous, but do not “betray” the typical style always evolving of the Parma-based designer; the whole is enriched by elusive lines, aggressive and zoomorphic shapes, just like the structural stringers that cut in half the glass top, making it visually more slender, or the side volumes that allocate the side air-intakes, a clear reference to feral muscles waiting to pounce on a prey, a further demonstration of the-closeness to nature of Christian Grande’s work, and to rather merge with it rather than stand out with shape and colors.

www.sacsmarine.it