Project: Jim Smith 60 Walkaround

Jim Smith is currently building a fully custom hull number 31, the 60 Walkaround express model.  The 60 Walkaround is being build in cold molding epoxy, resin and glass-fiber in the more modern Jig method.  Information is a bit sparse on this totally custom build by Jim Smith but the 60 Walkaround surprises for having a huge hard top covered central cockpit, and for adding some cruiser amenities see sun pad on the fore deck. Launching is expected in the early part of 2016.

www.jimsmithboats.net 

New Model: Riva 76 Perseo

Riva has been one of the most active brands in the Ferretti Group in recent times, with designers Officina Italiana releasing three new models for 2015.  Announced as the 76 Coupe in the first part of 2015, the model was given its Perseo name during its launch ceremony in September.  The 76 Perseo is a sport yacht with a bridge deck up top reserved for entertainment purposes, and a taunt to 56 Sportriva owners.  Access to the bridge is from a staircase to port-side and this will offer an aft sun-pad, and a C-shaped settee forward.  The main deck will be an area totally reserved for entertainment and lounging with an L-shaped dinette to starboard, dining table for six to port, and helm station.  Galley is located below decks in an enclosed room to starboard.  Three guest cabins are located below with a huge owners cabin located at midships. A crew cabin with two bunk berths is located at midships in between the engine-room and owners room.  Power comes from twin MAN 1800hp with top speeds up to 37 knots.     

Technical Data:

LOA - 23.3 m (76.6ft)

Hull Length - 22.7 m

Length Water Line - 19 m

Beam - 5.75 m

Draft - 1.9 m

Displacement - 45,800 kg unloaded, 53,500 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 5600 l

Water Capacity - 840 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins, 2 crew berths in 1 cabin

Max Persons - 16

Engines - 2 x MAN V12 1800hp

Propulsion - line shaft 

Speed - 37 knots max, 32 knots cruise

Range - 315 nm at cruise

Project - Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta Officina Italiana for exterior and interior

www.riva-yacht.com

Improve-it = New England Boatworks 50 Zurn

Zurn Yacht Design is pleased to announce the restyling of the New England Boatworks 50, a semi-custom built vessel that combines the leading edge work of yacht designer Doug Zurn and masterful construction techniques. First launched in 2013 as a custom commuter boat, the New England Boatworks 50 focuses on owner-tailored specifications, while maintaining its iconic down East design, modern marine engineering, and composite hull construction.  As a true high performance cruiser, the lightweight hull, ease of maneuvering, and the optional Man 1550 hp diesel engines makes the New England Boatworks 50 one of the fastest day boats of its type, with a top speed of 60 knots. Ideal for in-port use as a cruiser, the boat is also well suited for covering long distances quickly, whether in the Mediterranean, among the islands of the Caribbean, or along the coast of Maine and farther afield.  The New England Boatworks 50 is offered standard with twin MAN 1,200 hp diesels and Rolls Royce jet drives. It cruises comfortably at 40 knots, reaching 50 knots incorporating the latest integrated ride control technology to insure ease of maneuvering.  The hull and deck is built using high-tech, epoxy resin infused composite construction, a technique that New England Boatworks is revered for in the marine industry. Even with the open Pilot House and engine boxes in the deck, the 50 is a noticeably quiet ride with low sound levels at the helm at cruise, thanks to the Marine Exhaust inline silencers and extensive noise and vibration treatments by Soundown.  A tour of the boat begins in the large, teak deck cockpit, easily accessed through the transom door or over the sides that include a concealed fold-down step. Removable port and starboard cockpit day beds allow space for swimming and activities in the daytime, and later transforms into elegant seating for a sunset cruise or cocktail party.  Raised platforms in the pilot house offer space for a desk work station, and settees or chair seating with teak table and beverage fridge perfect for informal meetings and socializing. Large windscreens and side windows give a wide view for enjoying the scene and for safe navigation and maneuvering. The helm station provides easy, intuitive access to control panels and navigation tools from the comfortable Stidd seating.  Below deck is found a rich interior that offers both simplicity and luxury, with ease of movement throughout. Joinery is meticulously crafted, with framed panel doors, teak sole, and wood lining the hull.  The interior arrangement is built to suit the owner. Options include an L or C-shaped galley, and twin bunk cabin or settee dinette area. The single head includes a separate shower. The master cabin is located forward, sporting a queen-sized island-berth, cedar lined lockers, and ample storage. With production tooling available and construction time placed at ten months, this is a great time to consider the Zurn 50 a true lifestyle boat with a strong sense of purpose. 

www.neboatworks.com

New Model: Fairline 53 Targa GT

Launched in the final part of Summer 2015 the new Fairline 53 Targa GT is a boat filled with expectations and weight, before and and after its official presentation in Southampton.  Based on the 50 Targa GT, the 53 is the boat to take Fairline out of its recent decline, and become a prime model in its size. It will be interesting to see if we can say it did so in a couple of years.  The 50 Targa was filled with the same hope, and saw Fairline opting at the time for an owners forward room against the more desired full beam midships layout. The 53 goes back to recent basics and its interior layout will feature the full beam midships owners cabins.  The 53 also features a couple of interesting options from a galley up astern or down choice, to a day head option below.  Power for the 53 Targa GT will come from twin Volvo 675hp and 725hp units with line shaft propulsion.      

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.92 m (55.6ft) incl pulpit

Hull Length - 16.3 m

Beam - 4.52 m

Draft - 1.2 m

Displacement - 19500 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 2412 l

Water Capacity - 550 l

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

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 675hp, D11 725hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 30 knots max with 675hp, 32 knots max with 725hp

Hull Shape - modified Vee with 12.5 degrees deadrise aft

Construction - Resin infused cored hull with isophtalic gel coat and resin

www.fairline.com

Project: Viking 80 Enclosed Brige

As with any large Viking above sixty feet, the current premier sportfish builder following the launch of it's 80 Sportfish Convertible presents the project of an Enclosed Bridge version.  Similar to it's sister in nearly all areas the 80 EB will have the benefit of the Enclosed Pilot House on top of the main deck.  Entrance to the Enclosed Bridge will be from an internal spiral staircase to starboard.  The layout up top will offer a forward central helm, L-shaped dinette to port side, and two side companion seats.  To aft outside of the bridge will be a bench settee to port side, while to starboard will be a small mooring station.

www.vikingyachts.com

New Model: Monte Carlo Yachts MCY105

Starting with the MCY76 just five years ago, the Beneteau Group premiere motor yacht range Monte Carlo has since then extended to five models, and now presents its new flagship the MCY105.  As all the range the new flagship is a design from the Italians Nuvolari Lenard, who extend the family feeling of all the smaller models into a new larger dimension.  The Venice designers showcase a two and half deck raised pilot house planning super yacht, which features among the larger flybridge in this size. Two different accommodation layouts are available for the MCY105 offering four or five double cabins. Owners stateroom is located on the forward part of the main deck.  A crew area is located at midships and this offers three cabins plus a galley and L-shape dinette.  Power comes from twin MTU 2186hp or 2400hp. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 32 m (105ft)

Beam - 7.15 m

Displacement - 104 t dry

Fuel Capacity - 12000 l

Water Capacity - 2000 l

Accommodation - 8 berths in 4 cabins or 10 berths in 5 cabins, 5/6 crew berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 16v2000M84 2186hp, 16v2000M93 2400hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 27 knots max, 23 knots cruise

Project - Nuvolari Lenard

Certification - RINA Pleasure, RINA charter class

www.montecarloyachts.it 

Project: Tiara 39 Coupe

Tiara continue to expand its Coupe range and after the introduction of the 50 and 44, looks into integrating a more economic to purchase due to the smaller size twelve meter sized 39 model.  The project of the 39 Coupe synthesizes what the larger sisters stand in a slightly smaller package.  Indeed just as the 44 and 50, the 39 Coupe will be powered by IPS pod drives, and will also offer two separate double cabins below decks.  The main deck will also be similar to what the larger sisters offer with living all located on the main deck; L-shaped saloon to port side, helm and galley to starboard.  Standard power will offer twin Volvo 370hp diesel engines, with IPS pod drives.   

www.tiarayachts.com

New Model: Galeon 310 HTC

Galeon's continues to expand its entry level 300 series line up with the launch of the new 310 HTC, the sports sister to the 300 Fly. and 305 HTS models.  Apart using the same hull as the other 300 models, Galeon and designer Roberto Curto in the 310 present an all weather coupe sport cruiser with a main deck layout which can be used fully enclosed or open depending on the weather and an owner needs.  Similar on the exterior to the 305 HTS, the 310 HTC differs mostly on the layout of the main deck feature a standard aft settee main deck, and a divided patio door enclosed saloon which offers a C-shaped dinette to port-side, and helm station with galley behind to starboard.  Lower deck cabin access is located centrally with the below accommodations offering two cabins sleeping four in two cabins; at midships and to fore with a shower head located to starboard. Power comes from single engines choices starting at 260hp and goes up to twin 260hp units. 

Technical Data: 

LOA - 9.6 m (31.6ft) 

Hull Length - 8.99 m

Beam - 2.99 m

Draft - 0.72 m exl props and drives

Displacement - 5500 kg / 6090 kg light, 

Fuel Capacity - 415 l, or 600 l

Water Capacity - 200 l

Accommodation 4 + 2 berths

Max Persons - 9

Engines - 1 x Volvo D4 260hp, D6 400hp, 2 x Volvo D4 260hp

Propulsion - stern drives

Project - Roberto Curto

Certification - CE B

www.galeon.pl

Project: Windy Twenty Two

The Windy Twenty Two concept project is designed by the Dubois studio to emphasize the outdoors, with lots of cockpit seating, open deck spaces, fold–down bulwarks aft, a drop-down transom for swimmers, and extra seating and sunbathing space on the fore-deck.  The hull is of a deep Vee mono-hedron construction for good offshore performance and the fixtures and fittings on the boat are all of superior quality.  Sliding cockpit doors and a hardtop with a large opening sunroof shelter a small deck saloon, from which a curved companionway leads down into a private lower saloon which has skylights, a large TV and daybed, and a small dinette.  There is also a galley aft alongside a twin-berth cabin, and a spacious VIP suite forward. The interior is by the British studio Design Unlimited. With three powerful engine options available, and a choice of jet drives, surface drive or Volvo IPS pod drives, the Twenty Two promises high performance, while a 24-degree deep vee hull by Hans Jørgen Johnsen guarantees the exemplary handling and sea keeping for which Windy is renowned.

www.windy.no

New Model: Cranchi Sixty Fly

In the middle of Summer Cranchi launched its new Sixty Fly model.  As we advised in our project article the Sixty is an evolution of the 58, with changes occurring in all areas of the boat including main and lower deck.  Outside the visible difference is the large side glass window to the hull side of the 60 Fly.  Inside the most distinctive change is that of the galley, now located to port side of the central main deck helm station. The galley is larger to that of the 58, but also goes against recent trends of putting it astern.  Power will come from twin Volvo 625hp or optional larger 725hp twin engines.

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.52 m (60.8ft)

Beam - 4.85 m

Draft - 1.32 m incl props

Displacement - 26000 kg dry, 28,800 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 2000 l

Water Capacity - 540 l

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

Max Persons - 14

Engines - 2 Volvo D11 625hp, D11 725hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Certification - CE B

www.cranchi.it