Project: Sunseeker 52 Manhattan

With good sales currently incoming from the 57 Predator, Sunseeker thought wisely to return its attention on the smaller sizes of its range.  Here comes the project for a new 52 Manhattan as entry level to its flybridge range, which will be available with IPS pod or shaft drive option and a max of 725hp per engine.  The new 52 Manhattan will offer interesting accommodation solutions and feature one of the largest side window profile for a Sunseeker flybridge.  It's flybridge will also be a spacious affair while unlike the 55 we see the use of the astern galley.  The accommodation layout will feature a three double cabin interior, plus an aft crew cabin. Option will also exist for a standard bathing platform, or an extended up down tender lift system which increases length by four feet. 

www.sunseeker.com

New Model: Galeon 510 Skydeck

After the acclaim received for the 500 Fly, Galeon ups its game and on the same platform presents the new 510 Skydeck. The 510 Skydeck is all identical in the technical details, yes you get the expanding aft deck which from a beam of 4.4 meters becomes six with an impressive advantage to the entertainment space available at anchor. But the difference in the 510 Skydeck is the fly deck which is more or less non existent, and here offers a sunpad and a sunroof catering to one-third of the main deck, and more sportier profile outside. Down below and engine specification are all the same, with the 510 Skydeck offering a three double cabin layout with full beam owners room, VIP to fore, and twin bunk to starboard, plus a crew cabin aft.

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.2 m (53.1ft)

Hull Length - 14.4 m

Beam - 4.46 m

Draft - 1.00 m exluding props

Displacement - 22750 kg light

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 900 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

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

Max Persons - 12

Engines - 2 x Volvo D9 575hp, D11 725hp

Project - Tony Castro

Certification - CE B

www.galeon.pl

Project: Ferretti Custom Line 42 Navetta

In the year of the twentieth anniversary of Ferretti Custom Line, the company launches the new Navetta 37 and plans the future of Custom Line semi-displacement series. At “Yachts Miami Beach 2016” the Group has announced the birth of the biggest Custom Line Navetta ever built, the astonishing Navetta 42. The Navetta 42 is the first Custom Line ship over 300 Gross Tonnage and it will be launched in 2018. The new ship is designed by Studio Zuccon under the guidance of the Ferretti Group’s Strategic Committee and developed by the in-house Engineering Department.  The 42 Navetta will feature some interesting details as its four decks offering even more spaces for the owner and his guests. As all the Custom Line’s super yachts, the 42 interiors and exteriors are fully customization. Owner will enjoy his huge suite on the main deck, while the versatile lower deck is able to be designed with 4 VIP or 5 suites. Captain will have a private cabin on the upper deck with direct access to the pilot house, while the crew area may be fitted with accommodation up to seven berths. As in the 37-meter, the new Navetta 42 will ensure the most efficient organization of on board flows, offering total privacy for the Owner and the guests, and great freedom of movement for the captain and the crew.  The stern area consists of a huge beach club at the sea level, devoted to leisure time, thanks to the side opening garage with water toys launching system.  Ferretti Custom Line Navetta 42 will be available with five different engine options, powering from 1400 to 1825hp. The super yacht will be able to reach a transatlantic range of more than 3000 nautical miles at the economic cruising speed of ten knots.

www.customline-yacht.com

New Model: Absolute 52 Navetta

After the good reviews the 58 Navetta received, it was simple mathematics for the always moving forward Absolute to introduce a smaller 52 feet sister.  The 52 Navetta at about two meters smaller from the 58 offers similar values to the first of the series and current largest model of the range; three double cabins interior with midships full beam owners room, living main deck with astern galley, and last a ship like move around ability.  As all Absolute the 52 continues the believe of the North Italian boat builder in IPS pod drives, and engine power from the D6 435hp units

Technical Data:

LOA - 16 m (52ft)

Beam - 4.65 m

Fuel Capacity - 2000 l + 550 l optional

Water Capacity - 600 l

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

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS pod drives 

Speed - 25 knots max, 20 knots cruise

Project - Absolute Research Lab

www.absoluteyachts.com

Project: Viking 72 Convertible

Viking’s peerless sportfishing yachts continues to wave its reign as the New Jersey boat builder introduces the project for a new 72 Convertible set to launch in the mid second half of 2016.  The first version of the 72 to launch will be the standard Open Bridge, which will feature accommodations layouts with four staterooms, all featuring a private head.  The main deck will feature a J-shape sofa in the salon, a U-shape galley with custom granite counter-tops, crown molding on upper cabinetry, and a large walk-in pantry forward.  An option exists for the forward stateroom to feature a queen berth in the forward stateroom, or crossover berths in the forward cabin. Power options are not yet announced but expect top speed in the forty knots region with the large engines.

www.vikingyachts.com

New Launch: Benetti 45 meter FB701

Benetti announces the launch of a new custom build 45 meter displacement yacht hull number FB701, named M/Y Domani.  FB701 build at the Viareggio Benetti shipyard, will be delivered in June 2016 to a long standing client, at his fourth Benetti yacht.  Client is an expert sailor who loves cruising with his family around the world. His experience along with to Benetti’s professionalism allowed to build an exceptional super yacht suitable for an intensive use.  The collaboration started from the first sketches of the project until the launch.  The magnificent yacht was launched in the Benetti historical 143 years site, and put into the water in a slide method "sleep-way”.  The external design of this four decked steel and aluminum yacht, is the beautiful result of Benetti in-house design team with Carlo Galeazzi responsible for the interior layout with considerable input from the owner and his team.  The efficient use of space is one of the peculiarities of this below 500 GT full displacement yacht. This unit construction is based on the technical platform FB700 so to allow reduced delivery time.  Special features of FB701 is her design that provides a sensation of luminosity and space with particular areas including the Owner's cabin balcony.  The sky lounge on the upper deck overlooks the outdoor area through a huge glass door at full height and full width creating a unique indoor-outdoor effect. The dining area becomes a pleasant “al-fresco” place  Preciousness of materials expertly processed by Benetti craftsmen characterize the interiors of FB701.

Technical Data:

LOA - 45.10 m (147.9ft)

Length - 42 m

Beam - 9.3 m

Draft - 2.45 m

Displacement - 498 t

Engines - 2 x Cat C32 1450hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Hull Type - displacement with bulb 

Construction - steel hull, aluminium super structure

Project - Carlo Galeazzi interior

www.benettiyachts.it

Project: Baglietto 46m Fast

Baglietto’s 46 m hull #10221 is due to be launched in just over a month, marking the birth of the La Spezia based boat builder’s new Fast line. The 46m Fast is an evolution of previous models, but also ensuring great continuity with the brand’s tradition, is the result of Baglietto’s cooperation with Francesco Paszkowski Design.  Following in the wake of the sleek aluminium planing yachts that have made the brand’s success all over the world, the new 46 m Fast stands out for its streamlined bow and rakish lines expressing a strong personality, but can also boast an imposing stern, thereby maintaining the family feeling with previous Baglietto yachts. The trapeze-shaped windows in the hull alternate with rectangular ones arranged on two different levels, enhancing the slender shape of the hull and giving a more contemporary touch to the yacht's highly charming outer profile. Another new element characterizing the exterior lines is the compact shape of the superstructure, which is not too high to enhance aerodynamic penetration.  When designing this new super yacht, great care was also devoted to maximizing the outdoor areas, so as to allow passengers to be in closer contact with the sea when both cruising and at anchor, and to enjoy conviviality in the open air. The aft area of the upper deck is indeed like a huge open terrace overlooking the sea: featuring teak floors, it can be furnished with a large table and a spacious sunbathing area.  Fitting-out operations are now about to be completed in the interiors, which have once more been designed by Paszkowski and architect Margherita Casprini and stand out for incredibly spacious volumes for a planing vessel of this size.  The warm shades of rosewood alternate with the colder white lacquered ceiling and side panels, resulting in very refined, contemporary, stylish interiors. The traditional layout offers four ensuite guest cabins on the lower deck, and a master state room on the main deck featuring an office dressing room, and the bathroom. The upper deck is large enough to host a comfortable salon with lounge area, the captain’s cabin, and the helm station, while the crew quarters, are located on the lower deck, and will feature four twin cabins plus a single cabin and the dinette. The yacht, entirely built in aluminium, will be pushed to a maximum speed of approximately 28 knots by twin MTU engines. It is classified with Lloyd's Register of Shipping and compliant to MCA standards.

www.baglietto.com

New Model: Riviera 52 Enclosed Bridge

Riviera continue to update its line up and the 52 Enclosed Bridge sitting in the middle of its range, and entry level into motor yacht world is a shining example of the down under builder strengths.  That is creating comfortable cruising yachts with performance and sea keeping qualities matching those of sleeker looking vessels.  As many of the last decade Riviera's the 52 unites the cruising and the sportfishing world in a contemporary looking enclosed flybridge motor yacht. Much more a cruiser then a sportfisher, the 52 Enclosed Bridge offers intelligent accommodation solutions, see astern galley, internal staircase to the bridge, and a three cabin layout offered in two versions; master stateroom to fore, or two at midships port-side.  In the performance side the 52 Enclosed Bridge again captures a cruiser sensitivity of being powered by twin Volvo 725hp engine with IPS pod drive propulsion, delivering a respectful 32 knots max speed and 25 cruise.  Not bad considering the 25 tons dry or near to thirty loaded. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.26 m (56.9ft)

Hull Length - 16.1 m

Beam - 5.01 m

Draft - 1.4 m incl props

Displacement - 24,960 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 3500 l

Water Capacity - 750 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 725hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS pod drives

Speed - 32 knots max, 25 knots cruise

Range - 378 nm at 25 knots

Certification - ISO 8666 dimensions

www.riviera.com.au

Project: Canados Oceanic 76

Returning to full production with new ownership, ideas and a revamp of the range Canados look ahead, with the famed Rome yacht builder tooling its new entry level model the Oceanic 76.  Like the other bigger Oceanic the 76 will feature the famed Displaning hull form, which coupled to twin Cat 1150hp engines will reach max speed of 26 knots and cruise in the 18-20 range.  The interior of the Oceanic 76 will be offered in a three or four cabins option. While the exterior as the image above shows will be of huge size, both for the gigantic aft deck, or the over sized flybridge up top.

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New Model: Admiral 50m GC Force

The Italian super yacht builder Admiral has announced that its 50 metre GC Force named Ouranos has been launched. Built with a steel hull and aluminium super structure the 50 meter GC Force reaches a maximum speed of 15 knots and features a full displacement hull. It was launched at The Italian Sea Group shipyard in Marina di Carrara. The interior is a mixture of natural leather and refined joinery and was designed by Gian Marco Campanino together with the Admiral Centro Stile.  Guests are accommodated over six staterooms, including the master suite on the main deck. This features a private office and walk-in wardrobe. The three decks are connected by a steel and glass lift. The main design feature of the 50 meter GC Force according to Admiral, is the two saloons on the main and upper decks. These are virtually connected by continuous full headroom side windows which go from the main deck sideways up to the upper saloon ceilings. The beach club, which offers in and out spaces, is described as the most iconic feature of the GC Force 50. The very aft end of the yacht is an open terrace on the sea. It can be used both at anchor or when cruising. Two side opening hull ports means the beach club can be enlarged, creating two other terraces. The exterior spaces also include the main deck aft cockpit. The upper aft cockpit has been designed as the main exterior dining space, while the sun deck is the party area. It features a large Jacuzzi surrounded by sunbeds.

Technical Data:

LOA - 49.6 m (162.7ft)

Beam - 9.10 m

Fuel Capacity - 80,000 l

Accommodation - 12 + 2 guests in 6 cabins, 9 crew in 6 cabins

Engines - 2 x Man 1400hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 15 knots max, 14 knots cruise

Hull Shape - full displacement

Construction - steel hull, aluminium super structure

Project - Unielle Yacht Design, Admiral Centro Stile

www.admiral-yachts.com