New Model: Nordhavn 96

The first Nordhavn 96 is slated to arrive in Florida the first week of February 2016. She’ll undergo commissioning at the Nordhavn East Coast commissioning facility in North Palm Beach. Based on the hull of the Nordhavn 86, the N96 offers additional living and entertaining space and is a nice stepping stone in between the current superyachts models, 86 and the 120 flagship. Already four hulls have been sold, the other three currently under construction. The first N96, officially hull number 11, will be fully delivered in March.  The Nordhavn 96 is an expression of quality and luxury. Renowned interior designer Destry Darr has been chosen to create the interior of the the second hull.  One of the most interesting accommodation details of the Nordhavn 96 and a bit hard to find in this size will the owners stateroom on the main deck. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 29.44 m (96.7ft)

Waterline Length - 26.4 m

Beam - 7.32 m

Draft - 2.49 m

Displacement - 181.4 t

Fuel Capacity - 26497 l

Water Capacity - 3406 l

Accommodation - 8 guests in 4 cabins, 3 crew in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU Series 60 600hp, or Cat C18

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 10 knots cruise, 9 knots economic 

Range - 4000 nm at 9 knots

Hull Shape - full displacement

Project - Nordhavn, Destry Darr interior

www.nordhavn.com

Project: Vanquish VQ48

The brand-new Vanquish VQ48 was designed entirely from scratch, while respecting the typical lines of Dutch sport boat builder. A major focus was on the input of clients who were looking for a blend of some of the best features of the VQ43 and the VQ50. As a result, the foredeck of the VQ48 features a smaller version of the dinette on the VQ50 plus the popular sun beds found on the VQ43. The design also includes two specially developed steering positions, a large lounge sofa and a smartly designed convertible top which differs from traditional biminis thanks to its tubes and braces. To further underline the ‘drivers’ boat’ proposition of Vanquish Yachts and meet the demands of the clients, this model was developed in close cooperation with renowned designer Guido de Groot, which has an excellent reputation worldwide and has worked on award-winning yachts for yards such as Feadship, Jongert, Mulder, and AB Yachts. Thanks in part to its experience in car design, the renowned agency successfully interpreted our ideas in the best possible way.  The new VQ48 combines the characteristic shape, awesome agility, supreme comfort and premium build quality that all Vanquish sports boats share while taking the design to an even higher level of sophistication. One of the highlights is the way a beautiful rub rail is incorporated into the design. We also offer you the opportunity to customise the VQ48 in accordance with your personal wishes and demands. Inside the VQ48 will feature a double berth a small saloon, shower head, and a galley wet bar.  Power will come from pod drives with 600 and 715hp choices.

www.vanquish-yachts.com

New Model: Arcadia 16.80m Sherpa

Arcadia forward thinking is shown again with the new Sherpa, possibly the most innovative yacht to be produced in recent years for what is looks, concepts and layouts.  There is a lot to like about the Sherpa, from its raised living area, to its huge aft deck cockpit available in two different layouts, Mediterranean and Tropical.  The Sherpa takes navigation to a new level, with its very forward located pilot house adjoined with living galley area being somewhat unique. Another important feature for the Sherpa is it's also a semi planning boat meaning she is not a slow boat, cruising at twenty knots and reaching top speeds of 25 with twin Volvo 435hp coupled to an IPS pod drive propulsion.  Inside the Sherpa is a again a comfortable offer with Arcadia offering three interior choices of one large stateroom, two, and three cabin layouts.  A single berth crew cabin, located to port side midships is offered in the single or two cabin layouts. Welcome to the new Sherpa age, if medium sized motor yachts needed someone thinking out of the box, those engineers in Naples Italy really got it right.

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.8 m (55ft)

Waterline Length - 15.5 m

Beam - 5.6 m

Draft - 0.9 m exl props

Displacement - 20 t full load

Fuel Capacity - 1800 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

Accommodation - 2 berths in 1 cabin, 4 berths in 2 cabins, 6 berths in 3 cabins, plus 1 crew cabin berth

Engine - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS pod drives

Speed - 25 knots max, 20 knots cruise

Hull Shape - NPL semi planning

Construction - fiberglass

Project - Francesco Guida exterior and naval architect

Certification - RINA, EU 2003/44/CE Category B Module B

www.arcadiayachts.com

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Project: Astondoa 110 Century

An important super yacht project for Astondoa, which will see a hundred years in business of boating for the known Spanish builder, hence the model name Century. It's been a long way for surely an adventurous one for the Spanish Alicante located yacht builder, and this new project 110 Century represents that turning point. Designed by Astondoa, and Christian Gatto from Italy taking care of the interiors, the 110 Century is a semi wide body two and half deck super yacht which due to its height feels much larger to what it actually is. The 110 Century will offer a five guest cabins arrangement; main stateroom on main deck to fore, and four VIP suites below.  Performance data is for a 24 knots max speed, 20 cruise with engine choice being by MTU; standard 2030hp or optional 2217hp.  

www.astondoa.es  

New Model: Dreamline 34 Long Range

After presenting the first Dreamline, the 26 Long Range, this fairly fresh Italian yacht builder goes to launch it's second 34 model.  Again build to a design of Enrico Gobbi of T4 studio with a hull by the very respected Arrabito, the 34 Long Range presents itself as a modern looking Italian super yacht with a two and a half deck raised pilot house profile. The 34 Long Range will offer spacious accommodations, with an owners stateroom located in the fore part of the main deck, and four VIP suites below in the mid-ship area.  Crew cabins will be three and will have a separate access from the galley on the main deck.  The Dreamline 34 Long Range features a semi displacement bulb hull and can be powered by Cat 1900hp engines, or MTU 1920hp or optional 2600hp units.   

Technical Data:
LOA - 34.8 m (114.1ft)

Beam - 7.4 m

Draft - 1.9 m

Displacement - 130 t light

Fuel Capacity - 14,000 l + 3,000 l optional

Water Capacity - 2500 l

Accommodation - 10 guests in 5 cabins, 5 crew in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cat C32 1900hp, MTU 1920hp, 2600hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 22 knots max, 20 knots cruise, 10 knots economic cruise

Range - 1800 nm at 10 knots

Project - T4 Design Enrico Gobbi exterior and interior, Arrabito naval arhitecture

www.dlyachtsdreamline.com

Project: Azimut 66 Flybridge

The first month of the new year will see plenty of new developments for Azimut Yachts. At the upcoming Düsseldorf Boat Show, scheduled for January 23 through 31 2016, the Italian yacht-manufacturing company will present the world premiere of the Azimut 66, a new example of the ability to innovate that has made the company a world leader.  The Azimut 66 is part of the Flybridge Collection, the most classic of Azimut’s collections, and the one which has seen the most important renewal of its stylistic and technical content. The process of renewal of the range began with the Azimut 80 in 2013, to continue with the Azimut 50 in 2014 and the recent Azimut 72, unveiled in September. And so the team of Azimut technicians has been faced with the difficult task of producing a new twenty meter motor yacht combining all the innovations appearing in the most recent models in the new collection, a process that has transformed the 66 into a true icon representing the entire range.  Visitors to the Düsseldorf Boat Show will be the first to admire the harmonious lines of the Azimut 66, designed by Stefano Righini, with the hallmark shark’s fin shaped side window, the particularly spacious elongated flybridge and the prow area transformed into an exclusive lounge. The carbon fiber superstructure makes the vessel considerably lighter and increases its interior volume. Designer Carlo Galeazzi, who worked on the interiors of the Azimut 66 with the shipyard’s styling office, not only came up with the usual refined decor but focused his attention on the need to optimize use of space, obtaining extra storage space in the already ample interior volumes to make an even more convenient vessel.   Indeed if compared to the 64, the 66 will offer a four cabin layout, along with one of the most versatile split level saloons in the category, and one of the largest flybridge in the twenty meter size.  Handling wise the 66 will feature a hull designed by Studo Plana, which give a performance of 31 knots and 27 cruise with twin 1150hp Cat engines.  

www.azimutyachts.com

New Model: Zeelander Z55

Zeelander fills the gap between the Z44 and Z68 models, with the new Z55 a model designed by renowned Dutch naval architects Van Oossanen.  Based to a certain extent on a down East lobster boat, the Z55 impresses for its comfort and performance numbers and some interesting out of the box design solutions in the seventeen meters size, see tender location at midships, with garage entrance to port side.  Interior wise the Z55 again offers a comfortable interior with a full beam midships owners room, VIP cabin forward, and a twin bunk to starboard.  Living is all located on the main deck with again an unusual but luxurious galley bar area located in the middle of the area served by four fixed stools.  Power for the Zeelander Z55 will come from twin Volvo 800 or 900hp units with IPS pod propulsion.  The large engine option giving a top speed of 38 knots, cruise of 28 and range of four hundred nautical miles.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 17 m (55.7ft)

Waterline Length - 15.9 m

Beam - 5 m

Draft - 1.5 m including drives

Displacement - 24 t dry

Fuel Capacity - 3300 l

Water Capacity - 750 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D12 800hp, D13 900hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS1050 or 1200 forward looking pod drives

Speed - 28 knots cruise and 38 knots max with Volvo 900hp

Range - 400 nautical miles at 28 knots

Project - Van Oossanen 

www.zeelander.com

Project: Cerri 35M Phileas

Phileas, like Phileas Fogg, the main character of Jules Verne’s “Around the World in Eighty Days”, this is the name of the new line of steel and aluminium 35m Expedition Yachts that marks the beginning of Cerri super yacht builder new era.  Through the Phileas, Cerri has chosen to explore new production segments and diversify its offer, to effectively meet the needs of an increasingly demanding market. Relying on the experience and expertise of its new management in the construction of steel and aluminium and all-aluminium crafts, Cerri has started the production of a new line of highly flexible and performing explorer Super Yachts ranging between thirty and 35 meters in length, which are ideal for long-range cruising and to experience freedom and contact with sea and nature to the fullest.  Interior brightness is ensured by the large glazed surfaces, which allow to enjoy a magnificent view over the sea from across the entire yacht. Moreover, thanks to a total range of four thousand nautical miles and the large black water and grey water tanks, this is the perfect yacht for anyone wishing to cruise long and far from ports or marinas.  Sober lines, modular versatility are the key features of this project, designed by A. Vallicelli & C. Yacht Design. The hull, in turn, was developed by Cerri’s Technical Department. The straight sides of the yacht make for easy customization to the most diverse needs of the owners, who can choose a three, four, or five cabin layouts, arranging the cabins depending on their specific needs and requirements. Great care has also been devoted to the comfort of the crew, who have available spacious quarters including a large mess, a laundry area, and two cabins, while the captain’s cabin is located on the upper deck, behind the helm station. The linear layout and lines of the yacht make maintenance extremely easy, as all equipment and systems are promptly accessible for inspection and repair.

www.cerricantierinavali.it

New Model: Viking 80 Enclosed Bridge

As happens with all Viking's above sixty feet in length, the World famous USA New Jersey boat builder presents a more all year round Enclosed Bridge versions to the 80 Convertible launched in the fall of 2015. The 80 Enclosed Bridge will offer a fully closed raised pilot house with helm station and a lounging saloon. Access to the Bridge will come from a staircase to starboard, and will feature a central helm station, L-shaped dinette, and two forward guest settees located to both sides of the helm. As the Convertible, the 80 Enclosed Bridge will feature five guest cabins below; owners room at midships, two VIP cabins to port side and forward, and two double bunk cabins to starboard. The living saloon will feature an area split in three sections; a Large C-shaped saloon, C-shaped dinette, and galley to port side. Power comes from twin MTU 2635hp which will give top speeds above forty knots, and cruise in the mid thirties.

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

Project: Princess 75 Motor Yacht

Her elegant exterior styling with new design portholes conceals a voluminous interior. The ingenious design of the eagerly anticipated Princess 75 Motor Yacht offers efficient, agile cruising, with the latest modified Vee hull enabling you to plane at lower speeds. With a choice of three engines, she can reach speeds up to 35 knots with MAN 1800hp option.  Her deck layout provides you with a variety of options to entertain or relax including a walk through fore-deck with U-shaped seating and sunbathing area.  She's also sociable whilst underway with seating either side of the upper helm. In addition to panoramic views from the fly-bridge, the U-shaped seating with dining table, aft sun-pad and wet-bar provides ample relaxation areas. There is also the option of a spa bath or space aft to fit a crane and store a tender.  Natural light flows in to her main deck through extended window lines and a unique full-height window on the port side to make the free standing dining area a spectacular place to entertain. Sliding glass panels separate the galley from the open-plan living space. Furthermore, the stunning contemporary design of the saloon opens out to the well-equipped cockpit via flush sliding patio doors providing a spacious single entertaining area.  Forward on the lower deck, all three guest cabins are en suite whilst a dedicated staircase leads to the owner's stateroom amidships via a private lobby area and features a dressing area, en suite and a television with entertainment system.  Crew enjoy natural light through the glazing at the stern in the comfortable twin cabin with the option for an additional berth.

www.princessyachts.com