Palmer Johnson New Web Site

US renowned Super Yacht builder Palmer Johnson presents a new virtual Internet showroom. Founded in 1918 as Johson and Gmack, the company started out by building boats for the Great Lakes commercial fisherman. Ten years later to this the founder's son Palmer Johnson enters the company and builds his first wooden boat, but it will take till 1965 for it to change what it is today a recognized high quality brand name in the yachting industry. During the second World War Palmer Johnson delivers over forty 45 feet Air-Sea rescue boats, and four 65 foot T-class freighters. In 1956 the company moved away from its family founders first being sold to a group of local Sturgeon Bay businessmen, and in 1961 it was transferred again to Texas Instruments founder Pat Haggerty. This last new ownership decided to strict its building method to aluminium only. In 2004 Palmer Johnson was sold again to the actual ownership, and a decision was made to switch to semi custom builds, unlike the previous years where the company was building custom only triple decked super yachts. Today Palmer Johhson features a three series; Supersport, Sportyacht, and Sport, which build a total of ten models which start with the PJ63 Sport and go up to the 72M Supersport. The Sportyacht is the renaming of the Sports Series which was inaugurated in 2003 with M/Y Cover Drive at 105 feet and has proved a huge success for Palmer Johnson. Palmer Johnson new website takes you around with the following buttons: Sport, Supersport, Sportyacht, Heritage, and Contact Us. Palmer Johnson is also featured on social media with bottom link taking you to the following pages; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Vimeo, YouTube, and Google Plus.

www.palmerjohnson.com

Project: Benetti 63m FB276

Benetti presents the project for a 63 meter FB276 currently code named Balance.  Currently in build in Livorno and having its deck and hull connected in December, FB 276 is scheduled for a fall 2018 completion.  Featuring a four deck layout this new Benetti project is part of its Custom Yachts line and is designed by Giorgio M Casetta for the exterior, with interiors by London studio Bannenberg and Lowell.  Benetti FB276 will feature accommodation for twelve guests in six double suites.

www.benettiyachts.it

New Model: Estensi 545 Goldstar S

Estensi presents an evolution of the 540 Goldstar S, with the 2016 presented 545 Goldstar S.  Designer Zuccheri for the new Estensi 545 Goldstar S added make up improvements, of which the most notable are the large view windows serving both the forward owners room, and the two midships cabins.  The Estensi Goldstar S has been a success in Italy, due to the traditional lobster boat mixed to an Italian Mediterranean style yacht looks.  The Estensi 545 Goldstar S can also be appreciated for have three double guest cabins all with private ensuite shower heads, an utility room at midships with a crew/hostess cabin, and a captains cabin aft.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.9 m (55ft)

Hull Length - 16.6 m

Waterline Length - 14 m

Beam - 5 m

Draft - 1.45 m incl props

Displacement - 20 t loaded, 24 t unloaded 

Fuel Capacity - 2200 l

Water Capacity - 800 l

Max Persons - 12

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, two crew cabin with two berths

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

Propulsion - line shaft with ZF gearbox

Hull Shape - modified Vee with 19 degrees deadrise aft

Project - Zuccheri Yacht Design

Certification - CE A

www.cantieriestensi.it

Project: Med Yacht 60

Seeing its success with the Med Yacht 48 which has sold in ten units and for 2016 has received a full model update, the French company looks at expanding the line and presents a project for a new 60 flagship. The Med Yacht 60 is scheduled for a 2018 debut, and features similar aesthetics for a big day yacht with huge exterior spaces which use all the deck from fore to aft. Just as the smaller Med Yachts, the 60 will also be powered by Volvo IPS pod drives.    

www.med-yacht.com

New Model: Sunseeker 66 Manhattan

Doing its World launch at the January 2017 London boat show this new 66 Manhattan is the next chapter for Sunseeker medium large flybridge line. After seeing success with the 2016 launched 52 Manhattan, Sunseeker does a revamp for its Manhattan flybridge series, which equals more around windows on the upper deck and a general rethinking of spaces. Indeed the 66 Manhattan features one of the best layout for owners looking for a twenty meter motor yacht with a four double cabins layout.  The 66 Manhattan also sees Sunseeker looking at other builders for inspiration, for example the midships full beam owners stateroom features a separate entrance, something Prestige has been doing in the last five years.  Other details are the flybridge fins which remind of an Azimut yacht design profile, used for over a decade.  The 66 Manhattan continues to show Sunseeker versatility in propulsion choices for its customers being available as the replacing 65 with both line shaft and Man 1200hp engine combination, or twin Volvo 900hp and IPS pod drives.    

Technical Data:

LOA - 20.81 m (68.3ft)

Beam - 5.26 m

Draft - 1.8 m with IPS, 1.59 m with shaft drive

Displacement - 38500 kg with Volvo 900hp and IPS drives

Fuel Capacity - 4000 l

Water Capacity - 900 l

Accommodation - 8 guests in 4 cabins, 2 crew in 1 cabin

Engines - 2 x Man 1200hp, 2 x Volvo D13 900hp

Propulsion - line shaft, or Volvo IPS1200 forward looking dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 32 knots max, 10 knots economic cruise

Range - 550 nm at 10 knots

www.sunseeker.com

Project: Riva 110

Designed by Officina Italiana, the project of the Riva 110 expands on the just launched 100 Corsaro, for a semi wide body raised pilot house type super yacht.  Semi wide body not so large super yachts of around thirty meters in size are becoming increasingly popular with owners and semi production builders in recent years, due to the expansion of space these give to the owners stateroom on the fore part of the main deck.  Yet the CentoDieci is not only similar to the 100 Corsaro on concept, but also in looks, looking very alike outside.  Why would they not?  Consider also that after the launch of hull one of the 100 Corsaro, in couple of days Riva has sold production of this unit till early 2018, which shows a positive market response to both Officina Italiana and  Ferretti Group design engineering teams. 

www.riva-yacht.com

Improve-it = Bertram 35

In the upcoming Miami boat show 2017, Bertram will confirm to its fans that the 2016 new launched 35 is at heart an offshore fishing machine.  Hull one of the first 35 built in Maine, was ultimately outfitted to go in Italy to be a day boat.  So the next Bertram 35 showing, see rendering above will be outfitted with full offshore fishing rigging in mind.  Indeed if all goes well with the guys at Bertram, the 35 in sport-fishing form will be the next demo boat and is to run around next summer doing a lot more than just the cocktail circuit.  The 35 sportfish version will be dressed down a little for an easy boat to clean and maintain, and fitted out with a standard transom live well and of course a tower or hardtop, and outriggers.

www.bertram.com

Project: Sunreef Supreme 58 Power

After a World launch in 2016 and the growing popularity of the Sunreef Supreme 68 model, the Polish shipyard is taking another step forward and introducing a consistent continuation of the Supreme philosophy with a full line up from 48 to 88 feet.  Enters the project for a Sunreef Supreme 58, an ultramodern Power Catamaran yacht combining the advantages of the range and opening a world of new possibilities. She is the industry’s first boat of this size to offer truly extreme living spaces equaling 225 squared meters and a spacious aft garage being a world innovation implemented for the very first time on a catamaran of eighteen meters in length.  The Sunreef Supreme 58 boasts a massive main room surrounded with floor to ceiling glass, a seamless space opening wide onto the cockpit and giving direct access to the deck through folding doors on both sides of the yacht. The bow of the deck house offers enough space to install a spectacular full beam master cabin with a panoramic sea view. The layout of the saloon is entirely custom and can feature a big lounge, bar and dining table.  The design of the hulls offers the possibility to install a generous master suite, and up to four luxurious guest cabins and crew quarters with a fully equipped galley.  The innovative concept of the Sunreef Supreme 58 features an immense flybridge topped with an elegant hard-top. This scenic area can be fitted with bar and sofas to obtain a vast dining and lounging space. The yacht’s front terrace is the place to relax on the generous sun pads or to enjoy a lengthy bath in the jacuzzi.  The Sunreef Supreme 58 Power offers numerous engine options from twin 220hp up to 435hp units and can also be equipped with IPS propulsion to facilitate maneuverability.

www.sunreef-yachts.com

New Model: Bavaria R40 Fly

Bavaria continues to expand its power series with the introduction of the new R-Line, a Northern climate targeted motor cruiser.  The Bavaria R40 series is designed by JandJ and the Fly version is to be followed by a Coupe variant.  The R40 will offer a living on the main deck, with galley to port side, and an L-shaped dinette to starboard.  This dinette can join with the L-shaped aft deck settee and double its size in this form. Cabin layout for the R40 Fly is for a two large double cabins, with a full beam midships owner room, and a forward cabin.  Both cabins have private en-suite facilities.  Other notable features for the R40 Fly and it twelve meters of size are the spacious flybridge arrangement. The Bavaria R40 Fly is to be powered by twin Volvo 330hp and or optional 370hp engines with stern drive propulsion. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.64 m (41.6ft)

Hull Length - 11.7 m

Beam - 3.98 m

Draft - 1.08 m with drives and props

Displacement - 9600 kg unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 450 l

Water Capacity - 348 l

Max Persons - 12

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 330hp, D6 370hp

Propulsion - Volvo dual propeller stern drive

Speed - 31 knots max, 23 knots cruise with Volvo 370hp

Project - J and J design

Certification - CE B

www.bavariayachts.com

Project: Outer Reef 720 Trident

Having launched its first Trident model with the 620 in 2016, Outer Reef is working to expand the range which is receiving a lot of interest from its customer base. The Outer Reef 720 Trident project is a proof of this direction and follows the 620 as the second model in the range.  Just as the smaller 620 the 720 will feature a semi displacement hull which will be powered by standard twin Cat 641hp engines with line shaft propulsion.  Standard interior layout will offer a four double cabin arrangement, with a living kitchen dining area on the main deck.  A crew cabin with lobby, utility room, and work bench is located to midships in between the engine room and owners midships stateroom.   Outer Reef is offering two layouts for the 720 Trident which modify the main deck layout with choice for an astern galley or a central one, and change a bit the flybridge due to the different location of the internal stair case in the saloon moved from port to starboard.  

www.outerreefyachts.com