Project: Heesen 47m Project He YN 16947

Heesen Yachts is proud to announce that the 47m displacement, YN 16947 Project Hé, was sold on June 13, 2014.  Mark Cavendish sales and marketing director at Heesen Yachts commented that this is the fourth contract signed in the first six months of 2014. Project Hé is a yacht in the 47-metre class, a breed of Heesens that are icons of classic contemporary yacht design. Frank Laupman from Omega Architects recently restyled the elegant exterior lines giving this vessel a new look. Her well-engineered round bilge hull with bulbous bow, powered by two MTU 1361hp, will ensure smooth and safe cruising in all sea conditions and a range of 4000 nm at 12 knots, while zero speed stabilizers will guarantee maximum comfort at anchor. The sophisticated interior is by London-based and multi-award winning studio Bannenberg and Rowell Design who are on their fifth successful collaboration with Heesen. The fleet includes the 37m Aurelia, 47m Elandess (now Raasta), Lady Petra and My Secret, and the 65m Galactica Star. Dickie Bannenberg explains how his studio explored themes of purity and simplicity for this project, always confident that Heesen would interpret their concept immaculately as with their previous joint projects. Guru designer Dieter Rams’ motto “to omit everything superfluous so that the essential is shown to the best possible advantage” guided Bannenberg and Rowell in their approach to the interior design of Project Hé. The project name ‘Hé’ in Chinese means ‘the simplest form of peace and harmony’ and Bannenberg and Rowell chose it to unify in one ideogram the essence of their design theme: simplicity as the ultimate form of sophistication. Twelve guests will enjoy a relaxing atmosphere on board where restful colors are combined with natural and discreet contrast finishes. An important role is played by the use of light: indirect lighting concealed LED light strips and filtered thanks to refined venetian blinds which create a unique atmosphere on board Project Hé. Heesen YN 16947 will be delivered to her owners in February 2015.

www.heesenyachts.com

New Model: Ferretti 650

The marina of the well-known town on the Adriatic coast, in the province of Forlì-Cesena, was the venue on July 18 for the launch of hull one of the Ferretti 650, the new yacht of Ferretti Group’s historical mother brand, which marks the continued renovation of the Yachts line below seventy feet in length. The technical launch of a yacht is always a very important achievement for all Group employees, who over the last few months have been involved in the building of this model at Forlì production plant, where the next two hulls of the new 65-footer are also currently under construction. The new boat will officially make its debut in front of the international public during the next edition of the Cannes boats show, which as usual will be held in early September. It will then be presented as an Italian premiere at Genoa Boat Show. The Ferretti Yachts 650 is yet another magnificent result of the cooperation between Ferretti Group’s Product Strategy Committee, the Group’s Marketing Department, Advanced Yachts Technology and Design and Studio Zuccon International Project.  Over the next few weeks, all required technical operations from RINA the Italian Register of Shipping, inspections and testing to sea trials, all the way to the verification of onboard systems and equipment and the completion of the interior outfitting will be carried out to complete Ferretti Yachts 650’s preparation for its official debut at the various boat shows.  The great interest raised by the 650 at an international level is confirmed by the success this project has already received, just a few months after its project presentation: indeed, the first hull was sold to a Chinese owner even before it was launched, a fact that bears witness to the increasing interest the brand is attracting on the leading market of the Asia-Pacific region. The second hull, in turn, will go to an Owner from Lebanon, a country in the Middle East that has always been strategic for the Italian brand. The third 65-footer which is to be the first in the flybridge version with hard top will reach the United States in 2015.

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.67 m (64.6ft)

Hull Length - 18.3 m

Waterline Length - 16.2 m

Beam - 5.25 m

Draft - 1.5 m

Displacement - 34,800 kg unloaded, 41,200 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 3700 l

Water Capacity - 530 l

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

Max Persons - 18

Engines - 2 x Cats C18 1015hp, C18 1150hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 33 knots max, 30 knots cruise with Cats 1150hp

Range - 290 nautical miles at cruise
Hull Shape - planning warped Vee with spray rails, 13 degrees dead-rise aft

Construction - fiberglass with Scrimp infused resin

Project - Zuccon International Project lines and interior, Ferretti AYT technical engineering
Certification - CE 2003/44 A

www.ferretti-yachts.com

Project: Cranchi 43 Eco Trawler Long Distance

Cranchi shows off a rendering of what will be a very important novelty for the fall boat shows of 2014, the new 40/43 Eco Trawler LD. To be presented in Cannes this 40/43 project is the second model of Cranchi Trawler range and follows on what the 53 LD brought in looks and technical details. That equals to space in all areas, and good range and handling at moderate slow speeds.  As the above rendering tells us the 40/43 is to be powered by Volvo IPS pod drives, and will feature a semi planning hull. This new smaller Eco Trawler will feature full view windows below, covering all the cabins, and by the looks of this rendering makes best use of space in the lower deck. For example see how far aft that window is. No layout information yet, but watch this space for more.

www.cranchi.it

New Model: Camper & Nicholsons 50 Velsheda

What a beautiful boat, that is in few words what this picture say of the new Camper and Nicholsons 50 Velsheda. Owned by Leonardo Ferragamo since a few years, Camper and Nicholsons became the power boating arm of Nautor Holdings group who also owns one of the most appreciated production sail boat brands; Nautor Swan since the late nineties. With 50 Velsheda, Camper and Nicholsons follow what was presented with the 42 Endevour in a bigger yacht size dimension. In reality the Velsheda tells you instantly she is the larger sister of the Endeavour, and as  the 42 feet model does take hints from a down east lobster boat design mixed that of a classic fast commuter for its looks, creating a unique design. The 50 Velsheda cockpit deck will impress for its spaces; central sun-pad, two L-shape aft looking small mezzanine style settees, C-shape dinette, L-shaped galley, and a helm station to starboard is what the main deck offers. Below the Velsheda offers two cabins with an owners room to fore, and a nice L-shaped lounger.  A single berth crew cabin is located amidships starboard. Power is twin Cats 669 or 715hp with line shafts giving top speeds up to 33 knots in light load. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.65 m (54.6ft)

Hull Length - 15.3 m

Beam - 4.5 m

Draft - 1.00 m ex props

Fuel Capacity - 2200 l

Water Capacity - 500 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins, optional 1 crew cabin berth

Engines - 2 x Cats C12 669hp, C12 715hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 33 knots max, 29 knots cruise

Hull Shape - deep Vee planning hull

Construction - resin infusion

www.cnyachting.com

Project: Sciallino Sc 36 Trentasei

It takes courage to re-invent one self, but Sciallino a North West Liguria region Italian brand builder of traditional Italian Gozzo fishing boat translated into a cruiser is doing just this since about a year. For this operation Sciallino brought in designer Luca Maschera, who got duty to present a totally new line of models. The Sc 36 Trentasei will be the largest of the new projects so far on offer, and are all distinctive for respecting tradition with a twist in modernity. As the rendering of the Sc 36 shows the new Sciallino gives pride to what the Italian company stood for in years. Going into the technical side the new Sciallino will be direct line shaft powered, but offers a large portfolio of engines; in the case of the Sc 36 five from a single Volvo 435hp up to twin VM 350hp.  Interior wise the Sciallino will boast more choices then ever and unlike the old models available only in mahogany wood, the new ones have options for maple, oak, teak, and walnut trims. The standard layout of the Sc 36 is offered in two cabins sleeping four with a dinette and kitchen on the main deck behind the helm. But an option also exists here; with the midships cabin available with three berths instead of two, or all the lower deck possible to have in a full open plan layout.   

www.sciallino.it 

New Model: Azimut 77S

It was a busy winter spring period at Azimut, with the most famous of the Italian builders preparing, tooling and finishing three totally new models. The Azimut 77S in order of launches is the last to finally make the always emotional move from project to reality and into the water. This new Azimut S series, follows the look and revolutionary solutions found in its smaller 2012 launched 55S sister, an Azimut which sold a successful forty units in a two years production run. Six meters more of length equals that in the 77S everything is bigger from the engines to the main deck and the four cabins layout. The galley in the 77S is located below in a separate environment to port side of the stairway which leads to the cabins and situated in between the owners full beam amidships stateroom and one of twin guest cabins. A VIP suite is located to fore, with a second twin bed cabin to starboard. A crew area with two cabins is located at midships in between the engine room aft, and the owners stateroom. The living is a single level area with a welcome large relaxing C-shaped saloon, and dining to port side of the helm station forward. Outside the 77S offers a total of three sun-pads; aft, fore, and on top on the sports bridge which also features a helm station with driving and c0-diver seats. As the 55S the 77S is powered by three IPS pods in this case the large 1200 units with 900hp Volvo engines. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 23.6 m (77.5ft)

Hull Length - 20 m

Beam - 5.55 m

Draft - 1.64 m

Displacement - 50 t

Fuel Capacity - 4000 l

Water Capacity - 1000 l

Accommodation - 8 guest berths in 4 cabins, 3 crew in 2 cabins

Engines - 3 x Volvo D13 900hp

Propulsion - triple Volvo 1200 forward looking IPS pod drives

Speed - 36 knots max, 32 knots cruise

Project - Stefano Righini exterior, Carlo Galeazzi interior

Certification - CE, UNI ISO 8666

www.azimutyachts.com

New Model: Admiral 45 Regale

In mid June 2014 Admiral part of the Italian Sea Group since a few years launched the new 45 Regale. A Luca Dini design, the Regale line is a continuation of the original Admiral lines aluminium constructed fast planning as coming from the Lavagna stable before the company had financial difficulties in the midst following the 2009 recession. Titled Flying Dragon this latest Admiral is the third and largest super yacht launch from the Italian Sea Group for 2014.  45 Regale hull one features five guest cabins with an owners room on the main deck, and four guest cabins below. Four crew cabins sleeping six or seven crew members are located in a crew lobby area forward of the guest cabins below. This area also includes a galley, and lounging relaxing dinette for the crew. Power is twin 3460hp MTU engines which give top speeds of 26 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 44.8 m (146.9ft)

Beam - 8.6 m

Fuel Capacity - 40000 l

Accommodation - 10 guests in 5 cabins, 6 or 7 crew in 4 cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 12V 4000 M93L 3460hp

Propulsion - Rolls Royce KaMeWa water jets

Speed - 26 knots max, 24 knots cruise

Construction - Aluminium Light Alloy for hull and super-structure

Project - Luca Dini, Admiral Centro Stile

www.admiral-yachts.com

Project: Dariel 68 Project Maya

Project MaYa, is a custom larger version of the Dariel UP design developed specifically for a client requesting a sport yacht suitable for short adventures to nearby islands and overnight getaways. With opulent comfort, the layout has been modified to maximize the living area for a couple plus two crew rather than the typical multiple three cabin configuration in sport yachts of this size. The prerequisites of the client are for cruising speeds of 35 knots and maximum in excess of 50 with twin MAN 1800hp engines coupled to Arneson surface Drives. The cabin configuration has a full beam master suite forward and a twin bed crew cabin aft specifically designed for a couples romantic weekend away with five star service from the crew.The Project Maya is a collaboration between Dariel & Stephen Crone of Acronautic who represents the brand in Asia Pacific. Stephen Crone, Managing Director of Acronautic provides specialist yacht management, professional consultation and client representation for unique projects under 30m throughout Asia and Australia.
www.darielboats.com

New Model: Majesty 48

Majesty Yachts head line brand of the middle East Dubai located boat builder Gulf Craft, presents its new entry level model the 48. This fourteen meter flybridge motor cruiser from Majesty impresses for its interior accommodation plan, and large spacious flybridge. Considering it is a line shaft boat, the accommodation on offer is indeed impressive, and this is achieved to a wider then usual beam for the length on offer. The lower deck of the Majesty 48 is amazingly spacious and offers three double cabins, with the hall mark here being the full beam owners cabins amidships. The other two cabins are the double queen size berth VIP to fore, and a third twin berth room located to starboard. To port is a guest head, while aft is an optional crew cabin with single berth and shower head. The interior of the main deck is a split level saloon divided with two steps. The entrance offers an L-shaped galley and dinette, and the forward raised area offers a C-shaped dinette to port, with an opposite helm station and a second L-shape lounger to starboard.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.6 m (48.2ft)

Beam - 4.70 m

Draft - 0.85 m ex props

Displacement - 15 t

Fuel Capacity - 1510 l

Water Capacity - 375 l

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

Engines - 2 x 550hp

Propulsion - line shaft

www.majesty-yachts.com 

Project: Henriques 50 Express HT

Based on the hull shape of the recently launched Henriques 50 Flybridge, this New Jersey boat builder is fast to capitalize and present a project for an Express HT model. This new Henriques follows the concept of the year ago launched 42 HT with a nice stylish integrated three piece hard top wrap around wind screen covering half of the cockpit. The standard interior layout of the 50 Express HT will offer two cabins; owners room to fore, twin bunk berth cabin to starboard, shower head, and an L-shaped galley and L-shape dinette looking opposite each other to starboard. The cockpit as any decent sport-fisherman will be a free aft deck, and the raised controlling area offering three forward looking drive and co-pilot settees with central helm station, and a large L-passenger settee behind. No power has yet been announced for the 50 Express HT and Henriques is usually quite conservative on its power and speed. As an example the 50 Flybridge is powered by twin Cat 1015hp and reaches 36 knots max. Imagine the 50 Express HT to be powered by similar units and be able to reach a knot or two more. 

www.henriquesyachts.com