Project: Absolute 58 Navetta

Absolute went to this years Dusseldorf boat show with an important showcasing of its soon to come future plans. Among the forthcoming important new models in the horizon of the Italian builder was the 58 Navetta, a project for a semi displacement seventeen meter explorer yacht. This project also marked Absolute entry into the explorer segment and should be followed by a smaller model more or less a year after it's release. Absolute declared that unlike other builders for its 58 Navetta its started with a clean sheet, and in this created a medium range explorer yacht with a modern layout in design and fittings. Worth to note that while the 58 Navetta starts from a fresh stamp it follows other Absolute's by being propelled with IPS pod drives, the propulsion which moves all the Italian builder models from forty to 72 feet. The accommodation plan of the 58 Navetta is quite impressive and will feature three guest cabins all with a private shower head, this including a full beam amidships owners stateroom. To aft is a crew cabin for two with a private shower head. An important note is also the little horse-power the 58 Navetta will have which is twin Volvo 435hp engines. www.absoluteyachts.com

New Launch: CRN 61m hull. 133

In a private ceremony, in Ancona, CRN Spa, part of the Ferretti Group specializing in the construction of fully-customized super yachts, made of steel and aluminium, ranging from 40 to 90 meters, launched it's hull number 133, a 61 meter designed by the architect Francesco Paszkowski. The yacht is the result of the work carried out by the entire shipyard and a combination of skills and expertise: the external profile and the internal layout have been designed by the architect Francesco Paszkowski in close collaboration with the CRN Technical Department, which took care of the naval project, with the yard's Design team. Extreme dynamism, movement of structures and clean and sleek lines are the features that characterize the personality of this vessel and make it recognizable and appreciated. For the first time on-board a CRN super yacht of this segment, there is a deck for the sole use of the Owner, which makes it possible to live the sailing experience in the best way possible in utmost privacy, in maximum comfort. After the launch, the yacht will remain in the Shipyard until the end of April: in the coming months, technical tests will be carried out and the final details of the interior fittings will be put in place, before it is finally delivered to the Owner.

Technical Data:

LOA - 61.3 m (201.1ft)

Waterline Length - 49.9 m

Beam - 10.2 m

Draft - 3.10 m

Displacement - 850 t full load

Fuel Capacity - 107000 l

Water Capacity - 20000 l

Accommodation - 12 berths in 1 owners stateroom, 5 guest cabins, 14 crew in 7 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cat 3512 C-C 1648hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Speed - 15 knots max, 14 knots cruise

Range - 3000 nm at 14 knots

Hull Shape - displacement 

Construction - steel hull, aluminium super structure

Project - Francesco Pazcowski Design exterior, Aiello interior, CRN engineering

Certification -  Lloyd's Register LR100 - A1 - SSC, Y Mono, G6, LMC MCA LY2 Compliance

www.crn-yacht.com

Project: Baglietto 54M

2014 is going to be a very special year for Baglietto, the historical shipyard based in La Spezia, which was founded in 1854 and is therefore celebrating its 160 years. The new year has indeed started with an important success, with the signature of a new order for a 54m steel and aluminium displacement yacht, designed by Francesco Paszkowski Design. which is expected to be delivered to her European Owner in summer 2015. The new 54m yacht draws inspiration from Baglietto’s well-established product line of 53m crafts, like the Blue Scorpion, the Gitana and the Baraka, but features renovated volumes and restyled lines which follow the style of the new production signed by Francesco Paszkowski Design: a combination of geometric shapes and very sleek, sinuous exterior lines, while the very streamlined bow reminds of Nordic boats. Two Caterpillar engines allow this yacht to reach a maximum speed of approximately 17 knots and a cruising speed of 13. 

www.baglietto.com

Improve-it = Princess 82 MY

Earlier this month the Princess 82 Motor Yacht made her appearance at the London Boat Show, debuting a stunning new interior styling. New features on the 82 Motor Yacht include an engraved leather tile artwork by Genevieve Bennett to the dining bulkhead and hand stitched and embossed leather panelled door fronts to the saloon sideboard. These features are complemented by modern leather dining chairs from Frag around an exquisite in-house designed Cabalho wood dining table. The London boat also featured a Paul Smith design rug from the Rug Company. The 82 Motor Yacht also showcased the new interior wood finish now optionally available across the range, Rovere Oak, a contemporary and modern new timber which has been introduced to extend the range of finishes offered by Princess.

www.princessyachts.com

Project: Carver C37

Carver present the C37 Coupe project, what is a new model based on the well received C34 but features an exterior with younger sportier looks of a hard top sport cruiser. The C37 just as its smaller sister and which it shares hull and most design features offers a very wide four centimeters short to four meters beam. This presents an interesting accommodation with two separate cabins plus a shower head below; of which to fore is the owners room. The main deck is fully dedicated to the living, this offering C-shaped dinette to port side with galley opposite. A helm station with two chairs is located to starboard. One of the like features is the single level main deck from aft cockpit to the inside of the saloon. Other nice conveniences in this model are the integrated tender hauling capable bathing platform, and safe side deck passage thanks to full protective railing all around. 

www.carveryachts.com

New Model: Steeler 47 Explorer

The Steeler 47 Explorer presents itself as a robust, safe looking working vessel with a classic line that can take the test of time in the looks department. Steeler says the 47 Explorer is comfortable in all environments from the canals thanks to its low air draft, to the seas. The accommodation plan features two cabins with an owners room to fore, a twin guest cabin, galley and dinette below, and a saloon with entertainment area opposite on the main deck. Power is a single or optional twin Deutz 210hp. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.10 m (46.2ft)

Beam - 4.60 m

Draft - 1.25 m

Displacement - 24 t

Fuel Capacity - 1000 l

Water Capacity - 750 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Engines - 1 x Deutz DETA66 6 cylinder 210hp, 2 x Deutz 210hp

Propulsion - line shaft with 4 bladed propeller

Speed - 9 knots max with single engine, 11 knots max with twins 

Certification - CE B 8 persons

www.steeleryachts.com

Project: Sunseeker 57 Predator

Just launching its new 155 Yacht flagship Sunseeker seems to make the 2014 year one to remember for its fans, by presenting important models in various sizes. The 57 Predator is a project which should launch at the fall of this year, and evolves the brands semi custom concept in its smaller models. So choice is the word in the new Sunseeker especially to what regard the main deck. The 57 Predator will in-fact have an option to have this with an open hard top layout, or with a patio door which splits the area. In both choices the lower deck remains unchanged with two large cabins; owners stateroom amidships, VIP to fore, small bunk two berths third cabin, L-shaped galley, and a medium sized L-shaped dinette. A single berth crew cabin will be available to aft. Power for the 57 Predator will be from twin Cats 715hp, and go up the options list to MAN 800hp, and Volvo 900hp. All these engines are to be available with line shafts or optional Arneson surface drives, with a pod choice possible with twin Volvo IPS couple to twin 725hp engines.      

www.sunseeker.com

New Model: Gulf Craft 75 Nomad

The second model of Gulf Craft's Exp line the 75 touches the water. Exp line from the always expanding Gulf Craft which also includes the prized Majesty Yachts in its brand portfolio is a range of semi planning models with rugged explorer looks. The 75 Exp has some interesting features as the solid look of its hard top, and the unusual starboard side and exterior located staircase to the flybridge. This last detail leaves its aft deck free adding to the space in this area. The interior for a motor yacht this size also offers some interesting elements as the galley located to aft by the crew cabin instead to the usual main deck. This frees up a lot of space on the main deck, which apart the welcoming saloon features a dinning table, a dinette to port side of the helm, and a day head. The standard accommodation layout of the 75 Exp offers eight guest berths in four cabins, although the plan on the downloadable brochure features a three double cabins plan with a spacious VIP to fore which also has a nice L-shaped settee, and three large en-suite bathrooms. Standard power is twin 715hp engines with an optional of 1200hp being available.

Technical Data:

LOA - 22.86 m (75ft)

Waterline Length - 19.5 m

Beam - 6.05 m

Draft - 1.40 m

Displacement - 62 tons

Fuel Capacity - 7600 l

Water Capacity - 1287 l

Accommodation - 8 guest berths in 4 cabins or 6 guest berths in 3 cabins, 2 crew beds in 1 cabin

Engines - 2 x 715hp, 1200hp

Propulsion - line shafts

www.gulfcraftinc.com

Project: Wider 122

Starting up with a 42 model, a few years back Tilli Antonelli Wider makes strides forward in it's Superyacht range by presenting its second project the 122. This new project was presented following the sale of the 150. The 122 is a design of Fulvio de Simoni and is a three deck super yacht with a distinctive modern profile. The third high deck of the 122 is very integrated in the profile of the overall design thanks to the fore part of main deck being a full body. The Wider 122 will offer two tender stowage areas, one to fore, and another to aft. The tender to aft will have a side access, leaving the stern bathing platform fully dedicated for a beach transformation when the yacht is at rest on anchor. The Wider 122 will offer four guest cabins plus an owners stateroom on the main deck. Crew area will be located to fore and will feature four cabins, plus a lobby with an L-shaped settee. The galley is to be located on the main deck. Two dining areas are featured in the 122, one on the main deck and another on top. Wider 122 will be build of aluminium and will feature electric diesel propulsion reaching top speeds up to 14 knots.

www.wider-yachts.it

blogger - European Design

It's been a growing standard since the eighties, and European and Italian design has been a changing moving forward factor to the looks and layout plans of cruising motor boats. The Americans at first snob out this design but then in the nineties they started to adapt the more curved euro looks, with the plans of the boats staying much with the American of open form in-order for space to look more abundant.
But then Genmar seeing the success of some European brands in the North America's created the Marquis brand, and recently Sea Ray joined this ship. See recent 350 Sundancer, 510 Fly and its just launched flagship the L650 Fly all pure European contenders. The L650 Fly is an impressive machine for it size offering a spacious plan see four cabins with no bunks and including a full beam amidships owners cabin. Its open plan galley and exterior spaces are also among the best in size especially to what regards the flybridge and fore deck arrangements.
These new latest Sea Ray are so much European that if anybody change's the badge to Raggio di Mare Italian translation to Sea Ray you would think they where a totally new brand made in Italy. It's fair to compete with Europe but is it worth to loose a long term identity for it. Some Sea Ray lovers might be gutted for this but it will be interesting to see the long term development of the American brand.