Project: Fipa Maiora 36

Fipa Maiora has always been a conservative name when launching new projects, and here we see the Viareggio builder come with a 36 model which presents a change. It is a change of evolution but since a very long time Fipa Maiora enroll a new designer and move on from the long standing Roberto del Re to Quartostile from Torino, Italy.  The new designers trusted by Fipa Maiora have come with interesting evolutionary developments for the new 36.  For example on the new 36 we see a similar semi wide body design as presented on the 2016 launched 33 FB.  The Maiora 36 hull one is currently in build and is to be powered by twin MTU 2600hp engines.    

www.maiora.it

New Model: Adler 23 Suprema

Adler is a new builder coming from the North Adriatic side of Italy who present its first 23 Suprema model.  Launched as World wide premier during the 2016 Cannes show the Adler 23 Suprema is a modern motor yacht designed by industry veterans Nuvolari Lenard and Adragna studio for naval architecture.  The Adler 23 Suprema presents itself as an advanced build motor yacht fully constructed of carbon and coming with a hybrid propulsion of twin AET 100kw motors which allows for a maximum range up to 3500 nautical miles.  If this number is correct we are looking at one of the most economic to run motor yachts of this size, but the Adler website only gives the data in a write up without any technical evidence to prove it.  The layout of hull one featured three large guest cabins below deck; owners stateroom at midships, and two VIP suites, one aft and another forward. Adler advised that each 23 Suprema is custom build to owner wishes, and that a four cabin version is available.  Power for the Adler 23 Suprema comes from twin Cats 1136hp engines which allow for top speeds of 30 knots and a cruise of 22 knots.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 23.11 m (75.8ft)

Beam - 6.04 m

Draft - 1.8 m

Displacement - 49 t

Fuel Capacity - 5200 l

Water Capacity - 880 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, eight berths in four cabins, 1 crew cabin berth

Engines - 2 x Cat C18 1136hp plus 2 x AET Unit 100kw

Propulsion - line shafts with five bladed propellers

Speed - 30 knots max, 22 knots cruise

Construction - full carbon

Project - Nuvolari Lenard exterior and interior, Adragna studio naval architecture

Certification - CE A, modules RINA B+C

www.adleryacht.com

Improve-it = Itama 62

Itama, the Italian open yacht par excellence, the epitome of power and style, is writing an important new page in its fascinating history that will captivate its fans.  Following in the wake of the Ferretti Group’s innovative energy at the Cannes 2016 boat show, Itama has unveiled a new version of a timeless classic.  The Itama 62 was shown at the Cannes boat show with a hull in white color and a deck made entirely from teak.  With this unprecedented solution, Ferretti Group is showing future Itama yacht owners how they can customize both the interior decor and personalize their own open yacht by choosing the color of the hull and the layout of the fore deck to best reflect their needs and taste. The Itama style remains unique and inimitable: these exquisite yachts designed by Marco Casali by the sea, renowned around the world for their simple Italian design, unmistakable Mediterranean spirit, sleek and sporty lines, and incredible rough seas handling thanks to a pure deep Vee hull.

www.itama-yacht.com

New Model: Couach 4400 Fast Fly

French shipyard Couach Yachts has launched the latest super yacht the 4400 Fast Fly.  The Arcachon based yacht builder has released a number of images showing the completion of this fast planing, composite yacht. The 4400 Fast Fly has been rethought around the 5000 Fly delivered in two for year 2012 and 2014 respectively. Like the 5000 Fly, the new 4400 Fast Fly is fully customized and a unique project in itself. There has been particular attention to the interior details and craftsmanship of the 4400 Fast Fly with the yacht’s interior featuring a combination of exceptional materials including bronze, oak, treated leathers, engraved glass, engraved marble, Dacryl with copper inlay, and metallic resin. Many decorative elements were created specifically for the yacht, hand in hand with the client and the captain.  The owner of the yacht has a longstanding relationship with Couach Yachts. Worth to note that including this 4400 Fast Fly, that three-quarters of super yachts over forty meters that were delivered in France in the last five years have emerged from the Couach shipyard. The completion of the 4400 Fast Fly cements Couach Yachts’ position as the foremost French super yacht builder, in a country renowned for its proud maritime history.

Technical Data:

LOA - 44.8 m (146.9ft)

Beam - 9.25 m

Draft - 2.37 m

Fuel Capacity - 35000 l

Water Capacity - 8000 l

Engines - 2 x MTU 16V4000M93 4185hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 24 knots max, 17 knots cruise

Range - 608 nm at cruise

Project - Cano Lanzo exterior

Certification - Bureau Veritas, MCA

www.couach.com

Project: Palmer Johnson 63 Sport

When a builder associated with super yachts as Palmer Johnson presents a 63 Sport model, designed for the main purpose as a fast island hopper, you can say it is interesting times if you are in the market to buy a large open sport yacht.  If we go back to some years ago the choice in this where only a handful Italian builders and a couple from the US.  Today's buyers choice has doubled with the Dutch offer increasing a lot in this segment.  The Palmer Johnson 63 Sport is designed in house and will offer a twin large cabin interior, of which is the owners room located full beam at midships.  Her exterior spaces will offer two sun-pads, two dinettes, and a central passageway.  The galley and a relaxing C-shaped couch are located below deck in between the cabins.  Power will come from triple Volvo 435hp units with IPS pod propulsion, while construction will be of carbon composite.

www.palmerjohnson.com 

New Model: Ocean Alexander 70E Motoryacht

Ocean Alexander presents its new 70E for evolution series designed by renowned yacht architect Evan K.Marshall.  The 70E brings a new design direction for Ocean Alexander looking modern outside with its curvaceous exterior, and also bringing new technology below with Volvo's forward looking IPS pod drives.  The Ocean Alexander will also feature Side Power Vector fin stabilizers, aimed to reduce rolling and pitch.  Fins are becoming a common ticked option from experienced owners for motor yachts above twenty meters, due to the stability advantage they give at slow speed or anchor.  The 70E Motoryacht will offer a lower deck with four double cabins, with owners stateroom at midships, VIP suite forward, and two double cabins in between, of which the fourth is a bunk double.  A single berth crew cabin with shower is located aft to port side.  The living area located all on the main deck of the 70E is different to most offers in this size, with the incredible large galley taking almost a third of the space available in this area.  Outside the 70E is full of the latest amenities couple to traditional safety features as the deep side decks.  Its flybridge is incredibly spacious, and the 70E also features the must have fore-deck dinette area. Ocean Alexander 70E Motoryacht is powered by twin Volvo 900hp engines which give a max speed of 26 knots, and a fast cruise of 24 knots.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 21.49 m (70.6ft)

Waterline Length - 18.1 m

Beam - 5.49 m

Draft - 1.35 m

Displacement - 35,380 kg light

Fuel Capacity - 3975 l

Water Capacity - 1136 l

Accommodation - eight berths in four cabins, 1 crew cabin berth

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 900hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Speed - 26 knots max, 24 knots fast cruise, 18 knots economic cruise

Range - 290 nm at fast cruise, 557 nm at 10 knots

Project - Evan K.Marshall

www.oceanalexander.com

Project: Princess V40

Princess present the project for a new V40, an evolution for its good selling V39 launched in 2012.  To say it short the Princess V40 is a modernized make up on the V39.  Instantly recognizable changes for the new V40 come for outside looks with full hull window glazing covering the entire lower deck cabin area.  Other subtle difference in the V40 will be the use of richer furnishings some of which tailored by Ralph Lauren.  Princess is promising a higher quality furnished boat in the new V40.  Other less noticeable difference but not yet confirmed should also a more extended bathing platform adding a feet of length.  The Princess V40 will be presented at the Dusseldorf boat show in January.  

www.princessyachts.com

New Model: Galeon 460 Fly

The Galeon 500 Fly revolutionized the middle size motor yacht segment by introducing solutions previously seen only on high-end and larger 24 meters plus super yacht units. The transformable bow, rotating cockpit area, and most notably, the drop down sides were the highlights noticed by customers and industry professionals alike. Named the European Powerboat of the Year 2016 and recipient of IBI’s Boat Builders award for 2015, Galeon's 500 Fly proved it was something unseen in around its size motor yacht.  Now, the highly anticipated 460 Fly brings back all the ground breaking innovations of its bigger 500 sister in a more compact frame. Designed by Tony Castro, the Galeon 460 Fly is in short a smaller 500 in all aspects from function to looks, and layout.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.35 m (47.1ft)

Hull Length - 12.9 m

Beam - 4.37 m

Draft - 0.9 m exl props

Displacement - 16700 kg unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 750 l

Water Capacity - 650 l

Max Persons - 12

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp, D8 600hp

Propulsion - line shaft, or Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Project - Tony Castro

Certification - CE B

www.galeon.pl

Web: Roscioli Donzi New Web Site

Roscioli Donzi presents its new World wide web showroom.  Roscioli Donzi was founded by Bob Roscioli who in 1962 started his career as a marine apprentice.  In a year from that start Bob was already an expert in boat painting, a career which will lead to the founding of Donzi by Roscioli International boat building enterprise in 1986 and the Roscioli Yachting Center. The first Donzi Roscioli model was the Z-65, a model which Donzi without Roscioli involved build four units in between 1982 till about 1986, a boat which at the time was one of the largest sportfishing yachts build.  Currently Roscioli Donzi offers three lines of yachts; Convertible, Sport Cruise and Express and start from the 58 Express, and go up to the still in project 92 Convertible, building a total of twelve custom all built to order models. Roscioli Donzi new web site takes you around with the following buttons; About, Models, News, Video, For Sale, and Contact Us.  Donzi Roscioli is also on social media with links at the bottom of the entry page taking you to the companies Facebook, Tweeter, and Instagram pages.  

www.donziyachts.com 

New Model: Viking 92 Convertible

Here I can write the usual post on how the Viking 92 Convertible is different to the other ten hulls currently sold of the 92 Enclosed Bridge.  But why? One can look at the picture above and see that important aesthetic all alone reason.  The Viking 92 Convertible is an incredible looking machine, this does not mean the Enclosed Bridge is not, but the open bridge really shows how a super sport-fisherman is meant to look.  It is a fact with the units so far sold, that practical reasons win and that is why 90% of the hulls delivered have been Enclosed Bridge versions with the benefits of comfort this gives. But looking at the 92 Convertible from the outside, some of the Enclosed Bridge owners might have a small regret.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 28.45 m (93.4ft)

Beam - 7.03 m

Draft - 1.77 m

Displacement - 92986 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 15141 l

Water Capacity - 1703 l

Accommodation - 10 guests in five cabins, 1 or 2 crew cabins sleeping 2 to 4 members

Engines - 2 x Cat C32A 1900hp, MTU 16V2000 M96L 2635hp

Propulsion - line shafts

www.vikingyachts.com