Magnum Marine New Web Site

It is always a pleasure to speak about Magnum Marine, and now the World famed very exclusive US builder presents a new web showroom taking you into its unique universe. Magnum started up in 1966 Miami, Florida and was one of the half a dozen fast boat builders founded in the sixties and seventies by Don Aronow. For the record Donald Aronow was the creator of the famed Thunderboat Row in Miami where Magnum is still located, and his other founded companies are Formula in 1961, Donzi in 1964, Cigarette in 1970, and Aronow Powerboats in the eighties and all his companies revolved around the deep vee underwater shaped hull for the most part designed by Jim Wynne and Walt Walters. The Aronow Hull Jim Wynne design was similar in concept to the Ray Hunt 1958 deep-Vee, but was revolved towards more high performance. In 1968 Don sold to Apeco, and eight years later in 1976 Marchese Filippo Theodoli took over Magnum from the US firm to transform its legacy into a status symbol sport yacht builder. Filippo Theodoli idea was to keep with the super fast sea worthy deep vee 24 degrees hull, but add to it a bullet proof construction, and the luxurious comfort associated of a yacht fifteen meters or more in size. The Italian vision was complete a year later presenting the first and largest open Sport Yacht over fifteen meter of the period the Magnum 53 Maltese in 1977, which subsequently was delivered in over fifty examples in a production run lasting till 1995. Following the 53, Magnum continued to present other cruisers; the 45 and 40 and in 1984 it continued to push the sport yacht size limit presenting the 63 Sports with lines by Pininfarina, in 1989 the 70 also by Pininfarina, and the 80 again at the hands of the Italian firm in 2000. Driven by Filippo Theodoli the 63 went on to do the impossible by winning the Miami Nassau Miami for three times in a row with a diesel powered sport yacht, reaching speeds over eighty mph, and beating smaller faster boats thanks to its consistent speed in rough waters. Filippo died in 1990, and today Magnum is managed by wife Katrin, and son Giovanni who produce a limited customized two boats a year of the current six models from 44 to 100 feet. The flagship of the range the 100 is currently in advanced planning stages, with the current largest Magnum still being the 80, which was delivered in two units so far. The new Magnum web site takes you around with the following buttons: Home, Models, History, Brokerage, Technology, News, Store, and Contact Us.

www.magnummarine.com

Production History

35 1966-74

27 1968-91 (443) includes racers, patrolling, Starfire, and Sedan

16 Marauder 1967-69

16 Missile 1967-69

27 Sedan 1970-88 (443) *includes racers, patrolling, Starfire, and Sport Apeco ownership

Sport 25 1972-75 (36)

28 Maltese 1973-79 (98)

27 Starfire 1975-91 (443) *includes racers, patrolling, Sport, and Sedan

38 1974-1982

53 Maltese 1977-95 (55)  Theodoli ownership

45 1980-1992 (22)

40 1981-98 (72)

63 Pininfarina 1983-2000 (20+-)

70 Pininfarina 1987- (10

50 Bestia 1993-2007 (15) Katrin Theodoli ownership

56 1995-2008

44 Banzai 1999-2020

60 Furia 2001- 

80 2001- (2

51 Bestia 2009- (3

27 2021-

47.5 2022- 

New Model: Novamarine 220 Black Shiver Jet

It's always great to see a brand like Novamarine back at work. This Sardinia located company back in the eighties re-invented the rib and put a lot of innovation into this style of craft. Novamarine was also the first company to produce a jet tender back in the nineties with the RH350 jet, and was also an innovator to what regards rib sizes going above the fifteen meter size in the same period. The Novamarine 220 Black Shiver Jet is the biggest model ever built by the company, and is a rib yacht concentrated on a performance attitude of both looks and sea qualities. Innovation plays also a big part to all the Black Shiver line and the semi circle tubes who are produced in foam of closed expansion cell who do not puncture or deflate. As a craft the 220 Black Shiver has a capacity of thirty max persons on-board, with an over night accommodation space dedicated to one large owners cabins. A crew cabin with head is also featured. Power is twin 1850hp engines with jet propulsion, which deliver a max speed of fifty knots.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 22 m (72.1ft)

Beam - 5.6 m

Draft - 1.05 m

Displacement - 

Fuel Capacity - 3200 l

Water Capacity - 500 l

Max Persons - 30

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

Engines - 2 x MTU 1850hp

Propulsion - Rolls Royce KaMeWa water ket

Speed - 50 knots max, 42 knots cruise

Range - 400 nm at cruise

Construction - fiberglass hull with Vinilester resin and Kevlar mats, tubes in foam expansion close cells

Certification - CE B

www.novamarine.it

Projects: Bavaria 400 Sport Coupe, Bavaria 400 Sport HT, Bavaria 400 Sport Open, Bavaria 400 Sport ST

Bavaria presents the project for a new 400 Sport set to debut the coming fall. As the 360 presented a few months back we again see a model available in four different version; Open, Hard Top, Soft Top and Couple. The different styles have become more varied and show a Bavaria who with one model want to hit a varied customer base. The exterior and interior styling of the 400 Sport received a large number of detailed solutions from the design team at Bavaria and the international design partners; Italian firm Too Design of March Casali exterior, Insenval S.L hull shape, and Design Unlimited for the interior. A new designed seating area at the stern of the 400 Sport has been created which can be easily transformed into a sun pad. Another important note is also the multi-function of the seating areas in the cockpit creating spaces for enjoyable dinners at night or another couch area through one easy flip of the back supports to join up with the sun bench on the opposite side of the steering wheel. The most versatile all year use version of the new 400 Sport will the be the Coupe version, who with the opening of the electric sunroof and the generous glass sliding patio doors aft, make the upper saloon becomes a very spacious cockpit joining outside with inside. Below decks the new Bavaria 400 will offers an owner's cabin in the bow, saloon and the galley and VIP cabin amidships. Power options for the 400 will be a total of seven engines; three gas petrol and seven diesel stern drive choices. Standard power base is twin Mercury 320hp gas petrol.

www.bavaria-yachtbau.com

New Model: Back Cove 41

It's been something of a surprise when the 41 was announced considering that a criteria for all of Back Cove line of Traditional down East inspired cruisers is for a single engine installation. But a year later to the project presentation Back Cove launched the 41, who even in design stages showed a high client interest with four orders coming from the renderings. As it stands hull one was launched in early 2014 just in time for the Miami boat show. The 41 is a spacious cruiser with a two double cabins twin head lower deck, and a main deck which serves as both living and entertainment areas joined together. Galley is to port side, with a C-shaped double duty dinette settee opposite. To fore starboard is the helm station, which also features a side door giving direct access to the side deck. Standard power is a single Cummins 600hp or optional Volvo 725hp engine.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.1 m (46.3ft)

Hull Length - 12.7 m

Beam - 4.2 m

Draft - 0.83 m

Displacement - 12.1 t (loaded)

Fuel Capacity - 1514 l

Water Capacity - 454 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins

Engine - 1 x Cummins QSC 8.3 600hp, Volvo D11 725hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 26 knots max 23 cruise with Cummins 600hp, 29 knots max 27 cruise with Volvo 725hp

Range - 322 nm at 27 knots, 419 nm at 18 knots with Volvo 725hp

Certification - CE B, ABYC, NMMA, USCG

www.backcoveyachts.com

Micheal Fiore 1970 - 2014

A boating accident Saturday during the Shootout competition has taken the life of Michael Fiore, 44, who died the Tuesday evening of 26 August at University Hospital in Columbia after developing complications from surgery. Fiore was the throttle-man in the 42-foot catamaran Outerlimits that flipped multiple times during a run down the mile-long course about 10:30 a.m. Saturday near Captain Ron’s. He was owner of the Bristol, R.I.-based Outerlimits Offshore Powerboat Company.  Fiore and Joel Begin, the boat’s driver, were extricated from the badly damaged boat by emergency crews. Fiore was airlifted to Columbia, and Begin was taken by Lake Regional Hospital and later released.  Initial reports listed Fiore as in critical but responsive condition after the accident.  A report from the Missouri Highway Patrol after the accident says the crash was caused when the boat lost control at high speeds due to wind interference.  Frank Sciacca, general counsel of Outerlimits, released a statement saying the entire Outerlimits family is devastated by the loss of its friend and leader of the company. Fiore founded Outerlimits in 1993.

Project: Sciallino Sc 27 Ventisette

This size has always been the bread and butter of Sciallino, and now continuing its new course presents an important entry level project. Designed as all the new line by Luca Maschera the Sc 27 Ventisette follows a similar line to its larger new other 30 and 36 sisters, with traditional Ligurian Gozzo Italian fishing boat lines coupled to a planning Vee shape hull. The Sc 27 is a two cabin cruiser which sleeps three in two cabins, forward and at midships. Its living area is on the main deck, with a galley behind the helm to starboard, and a relaxing sofa to port side. For a nine meter cruiser the Sc 27 will offer some important details some typical to the traditional inspired Gozzo cruisers, as safe side decks, others not so much as the fully enclosed patio door closed cabin house on the main deck. Three engine options are available for the Sc 27, single Mercury diesel 260hp or VM 350hp, or twin 170hp again from Mercury diesel.   

www.sciallino.it

New Model: Storm X-53

It is that the Dutch boat builders are on the upswing of things in recent times. Storm Yachts a new brand founded in 2010 is a testimony to this.  The X-53 is its first launch but will soon be followed by two other models currently under construction.  The first X-53 was an F series a letter which stands for France, as this model features a lower profile versus the standard 53 making it easier for river use. The Storm X-53 features a semi displacement Storm Yacht patented hull shape name FDFH, which is suitable for both river and sea cruising.  Her standard interior is a two cabin layout, with a galley below, and a saloon on the main deck. The owners cabin is located forward. Power is twin Perkins 150hp or optional 300hp.

Technical Data:

LOA - 16 m (52.4ft)

Beam - 4.7 m

Draft - 1.20 m

Displacement - 24 t dry

Fuel Capacity - 3000 l

Water Capacity - 1500 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Perkins M150C 150hp, M300C 300hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 17 knots max with Perkins 300hp

Hull Shape - patented FDFH hull

Certification - CE A

www.stormyachts.com

Web: Mondomarine New Web Site

Mondo Marine from Savona presents its new World Wide wed virtual showroom. This web site represents an important ownership change at Mondo Marine which happened in 2013. Mondo Marine was founded in 1978 when Mondo Group aquired a yard in Alba to build yachts, and named this company Mondo Marine. In the mid nineties Mondo Marine transferred to a yard in Genoa in order to build bigger alloy and steel yachts over forty meters in length. After this Mondo Marine transferred again to an even larger facility in Savona. This facility in Savona was known as the Campanella shipyard, and was founded in 1915. In 2013 Mondo Marine was aquired by Alessandro Falciai and Roberto Zambrini. Currently Mondo Marine has a list of sixteen new custom yacht projects with four of these; SF40, M50, M54, and M60 S being under construction. Mondo Marine new web site takes you around with the following buttons; Home, About Us, Yacht, Sales Network, Events and News, Press, Contacts, Repair and Refit, and Reserved Area.

www.mondomarine.it

New Launch: Benetti 56 meter FB260

The style of Italian yacht design masters, the Benetti boatyard's technological prowess, and the owner's magic touch of the East combine to create FB260 a 56 metre yacht whose class is matched only by its outstanding performance. A yacht build of a steel hull and aluminium super structure, the 56-meter super yacht is built on a time-tested naval architecture platform with proven dependability in previous yachts. For Lady Candy, this platform was partially modified with the re-positioning of the wheelhouse on the sun deck and the associated widening of the beam. “Lady Candy” combines interior spaces worthy of a 56-metre vessel with outstanding performance, including a maximum speed of nearly 17 knots, comfort which translates into stability, and almost zero associated vibrations and noise. With naval design from Benetti together with styling from Captain Paul Brackley's Central Yacht Design Studio, the exterior lines of “Lady Candy” have a clearly contemporary feel without diminishing the timeless elegance Benetti yachts are known for. The 962-tonne vessel is majestic yet streamlined, with the five decks highlighted by a harmonious movement stemming from the contrast of the long bands of tinted windows at the upper decks against the white hull. The expert owner is from Asia and is a great enthusiast of the sea and diving. He plans to enjoy Lady Candy together with his family and friends. The owner played an active role in the design of his yacht; he had a particularly strong impact on the interior layout which was custom-designed for him by Central Yacht. For example, the owner explicitly requested that the interiors be given priority over the exteriors, creating an enormous and exciting main saloon that covers 88 squared meters of the main deck; he also had his and his daughter's cabins moved to the upper deck to maximize privacy. The owner was also directly involved in the interior styling and furnishing, which was designed by Central Yacht and the USA interior architecture firm BAMO. The interiors are simple and welcoming. Briar root wood predominates and is combined with soft colours like lilac and jade, reflecting an "international" aesthetic that unites the East and West. For example, since the owner is a diving and underwater enthusiast, the opportunity could not be passed up to locate a fully equipped beach club, complete with bar, gymnasium, steam shower, bathroom and living area right next to the swimming platform, including separate entrances for guests and crew. In terms of performance, Benetti FB260 enables sustained speeds and optimal cruising comfort. Maximum speed is approximately 17 knots, while cruising speed is 16 knots. Fuel-economy speed is 12 knots, with a range of 5,000 nautical miles. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 56 m (183.7ft)

Waterline Length - 49 m

Beam - 10.6 m

Draft - 3.55 m

Displacement - 750 t half load, 800 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 130000 l

Water Capacity - 30000 l

Accommodation - 12 guest berths in 6 cabins, 14 crew in 7 cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 12V4000 M53 1769hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 17 knots max, 16 knots cruise, 12 knots economic long range

Range - 5000 nm at 12 knots

Project - Central Yacht, BAMO interior, Azimut-Benetti naval architecture

Certification - Lloyds, Yacht Code LY2

www.benettiyachts.it

Project: Sunseeker 168 Sport Yacht

Since a couple of decades it seems the only way is larger for British known by everyone Sunseeker, who has announced its most ambitious project to date within custom Sport Yacht line, a 168, the largest ever build to date and is set to be delivered in 2017. The 168 Sport Yacht announcement follows the hugely successful launch of the 155 Yacht earlier this year, which has been met with critical acclaim from around the world. The new Sport Yacht will be triple deck super yacht, with huge interior volume, coupled with aggressive exterior styling the British brand is known. The 168 Sport Yacht as Sunseeker style brings together an exciting combination of performance, looks and space. Engine options will provide economical displacement cruising for more than four thousand nautical miles together with the option of hitting 25 knots.

www.sunseeker.com