Carlo Bassi 1961 - 2015

Carlo Bassi was hit by a stroke on the night of April 26, he left his wife and four children at the age of 54 years. Carlo Bassi was a manager of long experience, since September of 2010 had become a shareholder of Borile motorcycles. Carlo Bassi was in his past a producer of news programs for Mediaset and Odeon TV in 1983, he occupied himself in advertising, public relations and has been managing director of Carat Vision, FilmItalia, Fiera Milano Expo Cts and Class Rome, Class Editors. In 2008 he became a shareholder of Sartoria Milan Acquadimare, then the medical center Ambrosiano of Borile, and Sciallino yacht which he was also president. In 2012 he founded BackToWotk24, Gruppo 24 Ore, and last year was elected to general director of the Foundation of the Anthonys Father. A funeral was held yesterday Tuesday, April 28 at 10 am in the parish of San Giuliano, in Cologno Monzese. 

New Model: Heesen 50m YN 16750

Heesen Yachts is proud to announce that on March 20th, 2015 M/Y Sibelle was delivered to her owner.  This latest Heesen hull number YN16750 is a 50-metre fully custom motor yacht, below 500 gross tonnage with an aluminum hull and superstructure.  The sea trials took place in the North Sea on February 13 and 17, 2015 in waves ranging between half to one meter in a fresh to strong wind. YN 16750 exceeded the contractual speed and proved to be extremely maneuverable and very quiet. The design of M/Y Sibelle proves that high speed cruising can be achieved without sacrificing either luxury or efficiency.  YN 16750 exterior lines are by Frank Laupman from Omega architects, assisted in the refinement of the design details by Mikhail Labazov and Andrei Savin from Architectural Bureau A-B Studio. The complex simplicity oxymoron epitomizes in two words the philosophy that led the design team in the development of this project. Elegant exterior lines are emphasized by contrasting bands of wraparound glass that give her a very distinctive look. The exterior lines look like they are running parallel, but in reality they are not! It is all about small adjustments that give an impression of parallelism to the eye.

Technical Data:

LOA - 49.9 m (164ft)

Beam - 9 m
Fuel Capacity - 45000 l
Accommodation - 10 guests in 5 cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 8V4000 M83L 1341hp 

Speed - 19 knots max, 15 knots cruise

Hull Shape - FDHF Fast Displacement Hull Form

Project - Frank Laupman Omega Architects exterior, Perry Oossanen naval architect

www.heesenyachts.com

Project: Michael Rybovich 86 Sportfisherman

Rybovich is currently building its largest build to date with the project of its hull number two currently being under construction and in its finishing stages.  Hull two commenced construction in 2013 and should be finished later on in 2015.  The interior of this super sportfish by Michael Rybovich and sons will feature a four double cabin interior with a traditional layout of owners stateroom at midships, VIP to fore and two double guest cabins in between.  She is to be powered by twin MTU 2600hp engines with estimated fast top speeds of 45 knots.

www.michaelrybovichandsons.com 

New Model: Mainship 31E

Mainship presents the new 31E model, which sees an important turn of events for this brand who in the last couple years has been owned by Marlow.  Based as its 32 and 37 sisters to a down East lobster cruiser design, the new 31E versus its bigger counter parts presents a tad more modern looks. The new Mainship 31E also surprises for having a CE catergory A certification, and Marlow's Velocijet propulsion. Accommodation is a double Vee berth forward, with a galley, shower head, and and a sofa complimenting the lower deck accommodation. Power options is a standard single Yanmar 180hp, with 220, and 260hp bigger engine options. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.8m (35.5ft)

Hull Length - 8.47 m

Beam - 3.25 m

Draft - 0.71 m

Displacement - 4990kg

Fuel Capacity - 742 l

Water Capacity - 341 l

Accommodation - 2 berths

Max Persons - 8

Engine - 1 x Yanmar 4BY3 180hp, 6BY3 220hp, 6BY3 260hp

Propulsion - Velocijet Strut Keels

Certification - CE A

www.mainship.com

Project: Haines 400

Late Summer 2015 will see the launch of the flagship model to the Haines range as the new 400 model makes its debut at the Southampton boat show in September.  Soon to come into production, this boat will feature a large master aft cabin and an equally spacious guest en-suite forward cabin. A spit level saloon  galley  dining area and a spacious aft upper deck makes this model an all-round craft for entertaining.  The boats exterior further impresses with the aesthetically pleasing window lines of the superstructure, flush fit hatches and the long hull windows appearing to give extra length to the stunning hull.  Under way at sea this boat will not disappoint either, with twin Yanmar 370hp engines delivering a comfortable and impressive 30 knot plus performance.

www.hainesmarine.co.uk

New Model: Benetti 50 meter FB801

Almost 50 metres long, FB801 is the first Benetti yacht built with hybrid technology: a fiberglass hull with an aluminium superstructure. The sculptural and flexible qualities of aluminium lend themselves to client customization. FB801 is is a decidedly Mediterranean vessel featuring spacious exteriors, large decks both to the bow and stern of the upper deck, as well as an enormous sun deck.  FB801 ensures comfortable hull performance, practically vibration free and silent thanks to a special elastic connection between the engines and prop shaft.  The exteriors have large full-height windows and also three removable panels a unique feature of Benetti FB801. The first panel is astern and on the side for hauling in and launching the tender; the second is at the swimming platform; and the third is at the lower deck, enabling the lobby usually a closed space to be opened up. In addition unusual for a boat of this size; the retractable stair that leads down to the water, exclusively for the boat owner’s personal use.  The interior layout includes four guest cabins on the lower deck, the boat owner suite towards the bow on the main deck, and an additional cabin on the upper deck. The 12-member crew shares 6 cabins on the lower deck. The interiors were designed for a home-like feel, except for the foyer with its impressive wrought iron stair. Cherry is used throughout in both glossy and satin finishes (for the cabins) with rosewood detailing. The lighting design is quite evocative, featuring LEDs and an alabaster column lit from the inside using white point dynamic brightness controls.

Technical Data:

LOA - 49.8 m (163ft)

Hull Length - 41.2 m

Beam - 9.62 m

Draft - 2.7 m

Displacement - 498 t

Fuel Capacity - 70000 l

Water Capacity - 12000 l

Engines - 2 x Cat C32 Acert 1450hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 15 knots max, 14 knots cruise

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

Construction - fiberglass, aluminium super structure

Hull Type - Displacement

Certification - ABS

www.benettiyachts.it

Project: Numarine 20 XP

Numarine presents a new Explorer yacht range which so far is being offered in three dimensions; twenty, thirty, and forty meters.  All three models sport a similar modern and futuristic tug boat look. The rendering definitely shows a daring design from Numarine for it's Explorer range looking as a tug yacht from the future.  Nothing new from Numarine in the last ten years or so!  The accommodation plan of the 20 XP offers a traditional four double guest cabins layout, with a crew cabin plus lobby located aft. The main deck will offer an integrated lounging, dining, and galley areas. Three steps up will lead to the raised pilot house, which also offers a day head to starboard side.  Power for the 20 XP will come from twin MAN 560hp, which give estimated max speeds of 19 knots and a cruise of 10.  Range is 1500 nautical miles at ten knots and consumption of 10000 liters of fuel.

www.numarine.com

Engine: Cummins QSK60 2700hp

Cummins Inc presented a new QSK60 series engine during the 2015 Miami boat show. The QSK series, which includes the QSK95, QSK60, QSK50, QSK38 and QSK19, has had a long, successful history of delivering great performance and durability in tugboats, crew boats and offshore supply vessels. The QSK series of engines is also used in recreational displacement and semi-displacement vessels. In response to increased demand from the recreational market, Cummins is offering a QSK60 dedicated to this market segment.  The QSK60 is a 16-cylinder engine of 60 liters displacement. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Tier 3 engine features a Modular Common Rail Fuel System, allowing Cummins to reduce nitrogen oxides and particulate matter in-cylinder. Other benefits of the MCRS include low noise and vibration for quiet operation, idle stability and improved low-end torque. The QSK60 has ratings between 2000hp and 2700hp.

www.cummins.com

Project: Queens Yachts 64 Fly

Queens presents the project for a new 64 Fly, a model which is to be based on the hull of the 62 HT. But the 64 will not just be a fly-bridge up top on the 62 and features many differences.  From new side window profiles, lower deck windows, a full fly-bridge serving the upper structure, and a new interior design.  The fly-bridge will feature a helm to starboard, sun-pad opposite, and a C-shaped settee to aft. The 64 Fly should be a three cabin boat, with a full beam owners midships stateroom and a VIP suite to fore.  Basing ourselves on the 62 the power options should start from twin MAN 1100hp up to 1500hp units.

www.queenyachts.it 

New Launch: Feadship 83.50m Hull. 686

Feadship has launched the 83.50 meter hull. 686, titled m/y Savannah she is the first superyacht to feature an eco-friendly blend of single diesel engine, three generator sets, batteries, propeller, azimuth thruster and a streamlined hull shape. Offering fuel economies of thirty per cent, the pioneering electro-mechanical propulsion platform marries Feadship’s past experience and forward thinking approach within a pure custom creation. Further innovation comes in the form of a floating superstructure, an underwater lounge, the ‘open’ aft deck areas, and much more besides.  Inspired by the 2010 Feadship Future Concept Breathe, Savannah is a demonstration of the cost-effective and cleaner mode of propulsion that can be achieved within an entirely bespoke superyacht. Hull. 686 has a dynamic hull shape with a very fine entry, uses one efficient medium-speed Wärtsilä main engine instead of two higher-rev diesel motors, a single central propeller shaft installation on the centre-line and three generator sets. Redundancy is ensured by fitting a large counter-rotating and azimuth stern thruster just aft of the main propeller. The design of the aft ship allows for a propeller that is forty per cent larger than the norm. Combined with the power supplied by the thruster, the load on the propeller is only half that of a conventional twin screw yacht. This again results in a higher efficiency and fewer vibrations. In addition, the large stern-thruster also ensures excellent manoeuvrability in marinas. Taken as a whole, the package offers major benefits in terms of fuel saving and consists of five modes: manoeuvring, diesel-electrical, range, high speed and boost. This guarantees a high level of reliability and a better engine load than any other superyacht afloat today. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 83.5 m (273.9ft)

Beam - 12.5 m

Draft - 3.95 m

Fuel Capacity - 150000 l

Water Capacity - 40000 l

Accommodation - twelve guests in five cabins, 22/26 crew berths

Engine -  single Wartsila 9L20 2412hp

Project - CG Design exterior and interior, Feadship De Voogt naval architecture

www.feadship.nl