Project: Beneteau 40 Gran Turismo

Following the success of both the big and medium size Montecarlo range, Italians from Venice designers Nuvolari Lenard continue to make head winds in designing boats for the Beneteau Group.  This time around the French company which currently is the largest boat building firm in the World, has given to the Italian duo instructions to design a Gran Turismo model, the 40.  The 40 is a replacement of the 38 and once you see the plans you will notice there is not much difference on the layout inside of the replacing model, which I remind to my readers was also a further tweak of the 37 Monte Carlo.  None the less having worked with the outside the new 40 Gran Turismo looks from the exterior a very different model, much more aggressive and sporty then the 38.  At this point what will be interesting is if the Nuvolari Lenard is a one off for the Gran Turismo range or a full line up tweak.  I am sure a couple of years from now we will have that reply. 

www.beneteau.com

New Model: Raffaelli 42 Typhoon Sportage

Raffaelli is back, and after making recent years showing future plans the known Italian name headed to the 2015 Cannes boat show with an important new model, that of the 42 Typhoon Sportage.  The new Raffaelli is in many ways representative of the firms look see light curved shear-line and style of bow, but the super structure looks and propulsion put the Italian boat builder into new ground.  It is fair to say that while with the 42 Typhoon Sportage Raffaelli brings a fresh novelty to design and boating in general, the new model does not over do it in its lines.  The 42 Typhoon Sportage is a very original design, covering a new niche in today's market.  To be fair to press it is not something totally new, Italcraft had a similar model in the late seventies named 43 Espada, and it was in that time a good seller for the famous Rome marquee. But apart presenting an original design the 42 Typhoon Sportage also has a lot of substance, offering three large cabins below deck, a living entertainment orientated main deck area, and an original raised helm.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.98 m (42.5ft)

Waterline Length - 11.6 m

Beam - 4.24 m

Displacement - 

Fuel Capacity - 1100 l

Water Capacity - 

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Max Persons - 14

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 350hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

www.raffaelliyacht.com

Project: Cranchi 50 Fly

2015 is the year of change at Cranchi, and the 50 Fly is another model representative of this important round of events for the well known Italian builder.  The 50 Fly will be a model which replaces the 50 Atlantique what was a long produced best seller for Cranchi.  Designed in-house and in-family by Aldo Cranchi the 50 Fly features modern and sporty exterior looks.  A low profile flybridge, and the fore deck are two important design elements outside for the 50 Fly.  Most interesting is the fore deck which appears flush when seen horizontally from the outside, but has the must have forward settee and sun-pad.  Inside the main deck of the 50 Fly offers an astern galley layout, with a dinette to port and helm and sofa to starboard.  Power for the Cranchi 50 Fly will come from the Volvo 550hp engine with IPS pod propulsion.     

www.cranchi.it

New Model: Sundeck 550

The first Sundeck 550 has been finally launched in August.  Designed by Zuccheri the new 550 is crafted by expert hands and built to high quality materials.  Maurizio for the first Sundeck went for a sober elegance and  rich stylish details.  Sundeck 550 is a fast and economical trawler thanks to the high efficiency hull. At full load, and 7 knots sets new records of economy consuming only one liter per mile, while at 9 knots the pointer stops at 1.7 liters per mile.  Fully loaded, the top speed is 25 knots and cruising speed range goes from 14 to 20 knots.  The Sundeck 550 is a semi-custom "100% Made in Italy" yacht and it is the first of a series of three trawlers from 16 to 24 meters by Sundeck.  It sets new benchmarks in terms of roominess, functionality and navigation qualities, as well as offering the owner the possibility of configuring and set up his boat as he wishes.  Sundeck offers three main deck, and four lower deck plan choices for this. The volumes of this yacht, are considerably higher than the average of her category, remaining inside of the standard dimensions as to what regards maximum beam, leads her to excel in terms of interior and exterior spaciousness.  This characteristic has allowed, for example, to realize an airy living room maintaining very large external passages. To understand the true dimensions of this yacht, just think that other boats of the same length may be easily contained within her shape.  The standard main deck layout offers an astern galley to port side in a C-shape design, serving both the aft deck and fore part of the saloon. But other options for the galley include a smaller cook top galley to starboard, or a lower deck position. Below deck there are multiple configurations, standard plan is a three cabins each with its own bathroom and separate shower. Other options are four cabins, like in the first hull, or a two cabins plus office choice. In the four cabins option choice the owners room move to fore from midships.  Sundeck 550 is offered with three engine options by FPT which start from 450hp and go up to 570hp units,

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.35 m (56.9ft)

Hull Length - 15.85 m

Waterline Length - 15 m

Beam - 5 m

Draft - 1.3 m

Displacement - 19.5 t dry, 24.7 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 2500 l

Water Capacity - 1000 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins, 2 crew berths 1 cabin aft, optional 8 berths in 4 cabins or 4 berths in 2 cabins

Max Persons - 16

Engines - 2 x FPT N67 460hp, N67 500hp, N67 570hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 27 knots max, 18 knots fast cruise, 9 knots economic cruise with FPT 570hp

Range - 2500 nm at 7 knots, 420 nm at 16 knots

Project - Maurizio Zuccheri

Certification - CE A

www.sundeckyachts.com

Project: Cantiere Delle Marche 108 Nauta Air

With an order book already far into 2018, Cantiere delle Marche continues to raise its stake and after launching its biggest build with the 107 Darwin this 2015 Summer, heads in the last part of the season with the announced sale of a new 108 Nauta Air which just started construction.  A new flagship by one foot! Designed by Mario Pedol, the Nauta Air is a more Europe Mediterranean version for Cantiere delle Marche of an explorer type super yacht with modern minimal lines.  It is in short terms an opposing design to the rugged tug boat looking Darwin line, yet the Nauta Air has immediately struck big, two units already delivered of 86 and 90 models so far, and now this 108 is under construction.  Twenty two months to complete the 108 Nauta Air is available with two bow styles, standard or plumb and has a full displacement hull shape. She is a three deck yacht with a standard five cabin interior sleeping ten.  Crew quarters offer accommodation for six persons.  Power will come from twin 714hp Cat engines which will give a top speed of 13 knots, a fast cruise of 12, and a long range economic cruise of 9 knots. This giving a range of 5500 nautical miles.

www.cantieredellemarche.it

New Model: Sanlorenzo SL86

It is always a hard decision to replace a best selling model, but earlier this 2015 year Sanlorenzo announced the revered 82 model was being replaced by the new 86. A huge model for Sanlorenzo, the 82 was in the mid nineties an important novelty for the brand. Just imagine how many other brands did change there 24 meter pocket sized super yacht since then, yet that Sanlorenzo stayed there with a little bit of a make up boost in 2006 and most important it kept on selling. Now after twenty years Sanlorenzo launches the new SL86 in Cannes its new pocket super yacht representing important changes, starting from the design who now is in the hands of Mauro Mucheli and Sergio Beretta Officina Italiana, in charge of Riva since the nineties and a trend setter in recent years. The SL86 has the modern Sanlorenzo DNA see feeling lower on the water, plus some new differences as the curved shear line in the first third part of the hull, and as mentioned by the PR of the shipyard the use of larger windows especially those serving the main deck.  As any Sanlorenzo the SL86 does not try to change the World but it is all about a traditional Italian motor yacht which never gets old however you see it.  The SL86 has sold already five units on plan, and after its Cannes baptism above I am sure the order book for this model will get fuller over time. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 26.45 m (86.7ft)

Beam - 6.35 m

Draft - 1.95 m

Displacement - 76 t half load, 82 t full load

Fuel Capacity - 8100 l

Water Capacity - 1700 l

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

Engines - 2 x MTU 10V2000 M94 1622hp, 12V2000 M93 1822hp,  12V2000 M94 1947hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 31 knots max 26 knots cruise with MTU 1947hp, 30 knots max with 1822hp, 28 knots max with 1622hp

Project - Officina Italiana Design

www.sanlorenzoyacht.com

Project: Riviera 575 SUV

Following 87 sales of SUV models, Riviera announces a new project for its versatile crossover of sporty and adventurous luxury collection, one that further enhances the marque’s international appeal. The new Riviera 575 SUV will be available with either pod or shaft drives to suit specific owner requirements.  However, the unique and innovative features of this stunning new example of Riviera’s continual pursuit of excellence extend even further, with a clever alfresco cockpit and mezzanine design creating an entirely new indoor/outdoor living experience that is ideal for longer-range, live-aboard blue-water cruising.  The 575 SUV will offer a three double cabin lower deck layout with a midships located full beam owners stateroom, a VIP forward, and a third cabin with bunk berths.  The main deck saloon will have two layout choices here the standard plan offers an astern galley, C-shaped dinette, L-shape sofa to starboard, and dual seat helm station to port. Alternative layout offers a smaller sofa, with two forward looking companion seat added to starboard.  Power for the new Riviera 575 SUV will be twin Volvo 725hp or optional 900hp units, both available with IPS forward looking pod drives, or a shaft choice for the large engine option.

www.riviera.com.au

New Model: Sabre 66 Dirigo

The largest and most luxurious Sabre motor yacht to date the 66 Dirigo has finally launched in the water. The Sabre 66 Dirigo is the first American built, Down-East style motor yacht of this size to be introduced to the market. She is a design of Kevin Burns.  The 66 Dirigo features a functional fore-deck which joins to a spacious and comfortable cockpit. The best deck hardware, on-deck walking surfaces that are safe and secure, hand holds wherever they are needed, all speak to Sabre’s 45 year history of building boats for people, and how they should be equipped.  Sabre 66 Dirigo will feature a three double cabin interior with a large full beam midships located owners stateroom, and two similar size VIP suites forward and to port side.  66 Dirigo is to be powered by twin Volvo 900hp units, with the large IPSIII forward looking pod drives units.

Technical Data:

LOA - 22.3 m (73ft)

Hull Length - 20.7 m

Waterline Length - 18.4 m

Beam - 5.51 m

Draft - 0.97 m ex props and drives

Displacement - 37.4 t

Fuel Capacity - 3785 l

Water Capacity - 1135 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 900hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPSIII forward looking dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 25 knots cruise

Hull Shape - modified Vee with downward turning chine, spray rails and 16 degrees deadrise aft

Construction - resin infused with Core-cell core

Project - Kevin Burns

www.sabreyachts.com

Project: Zurn 38

Massachusetts based Zurn Yachts announces construction of the Doug Zurn designed 38 foot twin water-jet boat. Boat production is already underway at New England Boatworks, a top tier builder with a history of successful collaborations with Doug Zurn and his team. This 38-foot pleasure yacht is the ultimate adaptation of the iconic New England lobster boat design, with sleek lines, low-profile open pilot house, spacious cockpit, and inherently stable hull form. The Zurn 38 is conceived for fishing and diving, and to get you there quickly. The Ultra Jet drives are powered by twin Volvo 435hp diesel engines delivering a 40 knot top speed with a choice of wheel or joystick steering. She will comfortably cruise at 36 knots. The hull and deck are built with an epoxy resin infused, cored composite construction, for a light-weight and strong structure. Careful design of the hard-chine, moderate-Vee planning hull optimizes shape efficiency and ride stability. Assisting the smooth ride is Seakeepers new 3DC battery powered gyro-stabilizer, which delivers unprecedented stability while at anchor diving or trolling for trophy fish.  For maximum vantage point in tight maneuvering, a removable, remote steering station can be mounted on the pilot house hard-top. The mast-like station provides a sturdy, buckle-in, ergonomically designed leaning post with yolk-arms that accommodate the water jet joystick and throttle controls. The interior of the Zurn 38 will offer accommodation for two in an island double berth forward.  A shower head, and a galley opposite to starboard complete the lower deck layout.  

www.zurnyachts.com

New Model: Viking 80 Open Bridge Convertible

Viking never stops to update itself with important new models, so here comes the latest one from the New Jersey builder the 80 Convertible.  This new Viking is one of the very big 24 meters plus super sportfish series, which seem to have been an instant success since the 82 Convertible launched some five years ago, and today have sold over twenty units. The new 80 Convertible might be a replacement of the 82, and stands what the company have stood in recent years, making it one of the most highly rated production boat builders in the heavily tried and tested sportfish environment and in the more complacent cruising market. The 80 Convertible impresses as usual for speed, large just short of ten thousand liters fuel capacity, and its accommodation front with three large staterooms adjacent to the two bunk berth cabins.  Engines will be twin 2635hp MTU which will give a 40 knots performance, and a cruise in the thirty knot range.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 24.54 m (80.6ft)

Beam - 6.5 m

Draft - 1.7 m

Displacement - 65980 kg

Fuel Capacity - 9842 l

Water Capacity - 1514 l

Accommodation - 10 berths in 5 cabins

Engines - MTU 2000V16 M96L 2635hp

Propulsion - line shaft with Veem S-class propellers

Top Speed - 40 knots max, 30 knots cruise

Hull Shape - modified Vee with 12.5 degrees deadrise aft

Construction - resin infused hull with Baltek end grain balsa, Aramid, E-glass fiberglass laminates

www.vikingyachts.com