New Model: Benetti 116 Mediterraneo

At the end of August Benetti launched hull number one of the 116 Mediterraneo, a new model for its semi custom Class Displacement line, which starts with the 93 Delfino and goes up to the 145 Vision model.  Standing at over 35 meters in length the 116 Mediterraneo is a design of Italy's new hot designer Giorgio Maria Cassetta, who went for the classic Benetti looks as evoked since the nineties by the famous Italian super yacht builder. The new 116 Mediterraneo features a lot of intelligent solutions made to extend space, and have no interrupted views from the living areas.  Power comes from twin Man 1400hp engines which give max speeds up to 15 knots.  Three further hulls are already in construction as before the fall boat show season started.

Technical Data:

LOA - 35.5 m (116.4ft)

Beam - 7.72 m

Draft - 2.15 m

Fuel Capacity - 33000 l

Water Capacity - 4000 l

Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, seven in four cabins

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1400hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 15 knots max, 14 knots cruise, 10 knots efficient

Range - 3000 nm at 10 knots cruise

Hull Shape - semi displacement

Project - Giorgio Maria Cassetta exterior

Certification - RINA

www.benettiyachts.it

Project: Galeon 460 Fly

After the high reviews of the 500 Fly and its opening side bulk heads, Galeon is showing it is one of the most innovative builders of the moment with the project for a 460 Fly designed by the Polish builders long standing British designer Tony Castro.  Indeed like the 500 series the 460 Fly will also have opening side bulk heads, showing that for Galeon this concept is here to stay. The 460 will also feature a clever fore deck settee where by the port side bench can slide outward on the side deck in order to increase room.  The 460 Fly will feature a three cabin lower deck layout with full beam owners room, forward double and third bunk cabin to starboard.  Living is all concentrated on the main deck with an astern galley layout.  Power options is a variety of Volvo options starting from twin 435hp up to 650hp and IPS pod or line shaft U-drive propulsion.  The large Volvo 650hp choice is only available with IPS.

www.galeon.pl

New Model: Gulf Craft 55 Nomad

Gulf Craft continue to expand its Nomad explorer yacht range with the introduction for a new 55 feet entry level model.  The new 55 Nomad impresses for the spaces it offers in all areas, for a yacht which measures just seventeen meters in over all length.  A prime example in this is its four cabin lower deck layout, an unusual feat for a yacht with this size.  But also other impressive best in size spacious areas like the flybridge and fore-deck area.  The 55 Nomad as the picture above shows also features opening side balconies to aft.  Power is twin 690hp or optional 800hp units.

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.6 m (57.9ft)

Beam - 5 m

Draft - 1.3 m

Displacement - 28 t

Fuel Capacity - 3100 l

Water Capacity - 570 l

Accommodation - 6/8 guests berths in 4 cabins, 2 crew in 1 berth

Engines - 2 x 690hp, 800hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 25 knots max with twin 690hp

Hull Shape - semi planning

Project - Andrew Wolstenholme

www.gulfcraftinc.com

Project: Princess S60

Princess presents the project for a new S60, smallest and third model to come for its sport bridge range.  Designed as all new Princess by the team of Bernard Olesinski the S60 will feature a three double cabins two head lower deck accommodation layout.  Main deck will be an all living affair with an astern galley design.  The sport bridge as is in all the Princess is of a visible design, and offers a C-shade dinette at the back, dual seat helm station, wet-bar, and L-shaped lounger looking forward.  Power options are twin Cats 1000hp or optional Man 1200hp engines giving max speeds up to 38 knots. 

www.princessyachts.com

New Model: Ferretti 450

With the new 450, Ferretti is marking a return to building a sub fifty feet entry level flybridge motor cruiser and possibly trying to follow the success of the 2004 till 2008 produced 460, which is its best sold model to date.  As is usual from Ferretti, the 450 is a top level model in its segment with the usual low profile flybridge design associated with the brand.  The 450 is offered in a two or three cabin layout.  The third bunk twin berth of the three cabins layout eats space from the VIP forward room, which loses its beauty desk to starboard and will feature a smaller shower head to port.  Power options are twin Cummins 425hp or optional 480hp units.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.2 m (46.7ft)

Hull Length - 13.2 m

Waterline Length - 11.3 m

Beam - 4.34 m

Draft - 1.25 m

Displacement - 14000 kg unloaded, 17300 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 1400 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins, or 6 berths in 3 cabins

Max Persons - 12

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB 6.7 425hp, 480hp

Propulsion - V-drive line shaft

Speed - 31 knots max 27 knots cruise with Cummins 480hp

Range - 250 nm at best fast cruise

Hull Shape - warped Vee with spray rails and 16.8 degrees deadrise aft 

Project - Zuccon exterior and interior layout, Ferretti Engineering for naval architecture

Certification - CE 2003/44 B, Rina documents B+F+Aa (sound emissions) 

www.ferretti-yachts.com

Project: Viking 37 Billfish

Here is the project for a new Viking 37 Billfish, which is in reality a new badge and a lightly modified Ocean Yachts with the same name launched in 2008 and proving itself as a popular model since.  The story goes like this, when the neighboring Ocean Yachts went bankrupt at the end of 2015,  and the subsequent sale to Dr.Troicki this year, Viking bought the molds of this model. The Viking 37 Billfish will be powered by twin 550hp Cummins on shafts, a big alternative to the five power options offered on the Ocean which also included the choice of IPS pod propulsion.  As the Ocean, the Viking 37 Billfish will also feature two option for the interior layout, with choice of an island double or three berths forward.  Design wise the difference I can note in the project is a new side window profile.  With the new Bertram 35 finalizing production and this rebooted challenge from Viking we might see a new niche in this size for classic looking sport-fish yachts at around eleven meters in size.

www.vikingyachts.com

New Model: Cruisers 54 Cantius

Since coming out with the Cantius range Cruisers have been upgrading its range to a more modern Euro design, and here after the good reviews of the 60 flagship, the US builder launches a smaller looking very similar 54 sister.  Designed as the 60 by Patrizio Facheris, the 54 Cantius impresses for its modern design, and its latest accommodation solutions.  Standard layout for the 54 Cantius is a three double cabin interior with full beam midships owners room, a forward VIP, and a bunk third cabin.  An option is to replace the third bunk cabin into a lounge with sofa and entertainment unit opposite. The living on the 54 Cantius is all located on the main deck, with an astern galley and exterior to interior merging into one large space.  Cruisers new 54 Cantius is powered by twin Volvo 725hp engines and IPS pod propulsion which give max speeds up to 37 knots.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.2 m (53.4ft)

Beam - 5.02 m

Draft - 1.32 m

Displacement - 19504 kg unloaded, 22226 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 1892 l

Water Capacity - 567 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins, or 4 berths in 2 cabins 

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 725hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Speed - 37 knots max, 25 knots economic fast cruise

Range - 285 nm at cruise

Project - Facheris Yacht Design

www.cruisersyachts.com

Project: Bayliner 642

For 2017 Bayliner is presenting a new design to the 642. Part of Bayliner's Overnighter line up the 642 has been ongoing production since 2013, and for 2017 comes with a complete new design.  The new 642 features more classic looks, has a more integrated swim platform, and will also feature direct stern cockpit access instead of passing over your sun-pad.  For the remain the 642 should be based on the hull of 2015 model with similar dimensions.  

www.bayliner.com

New Model: Monte Carlo Yachts MCY80

The luxurious and big boat motor yacht brand of the Beneteau Group, Montecarlo Yachts has since its founding in 2010 continued to present a new model each year.  For 2016 Montecarlo Yachts launches the MCY80, its sixth model and third super yacht above eighty feet in its line up which comes following the new 105 flagship launched in 2015.  As all the Montecarlo series the MCY80 is again a design of Nuvolari Lenard who give an interesting sporty look to the pocket sized super yacht.  MCY 80 also surprises for its accommodation layout which takes a bigger boat attitude with a galley totally separated from the saloon located on the fore part to port side of the main deck. Other interesting features of the MCY80 is also the large crew area located at midships with three dedicated cabins including a captains room with a french bed. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 24.62 m (80.9ft)

Beam - 6.15 m

Draft - 1.85 m

Displacement - 56 t dry

Fuel Capacity - 6000 l

Water Capacity - 1200 l

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

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1550hp, 1650hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - max 31 knots, cruise 24 knots

Construction - gross reinforced fiberglass with Kevlar and Carbon fiber elements

Project - Nuvolari Lenard exterior, Montecarlo Yachts naval architecture and engineering

Certification - CE A

www.montecarloyachts.it

Web: Karnic New Web Site

Karnic powerboats from Limassol Cyprus presents its new website.  Founded in 1993 Karnic has since its inception grown into an interesting motor boat builder, and receiving over the years a lot of acclaims.  For a company which started exporting in 1998, and has concentrated production on the smaller sub ten meter sizes Karnic had interesting growth pattern focused on efficiency rather then building bigger boats. In 2002 Karnic also received the Export Achievement Award, with its dealer presense growing a lot in the subsequent 2012 years.  Currently Karnic builds sixteen models divided into six line ups; Smart1, Bluewater, Open, SL, Storm, and Cruiser.  Karnic models starts from the fiftteen feet of the Smart1-48 to the 33 feet of the 2965 Cruiser. Karnic new website takes you around with the following buttons; Discover, Dealer Networks, News and Events, Downloads, Communication, and Karnic Owners.  

www.karnicboats.com