February 11, 2017

Project: Bering 130

Bering Yachts proudly announces the 130 project a new forty meters addition to its expedition series models and flagship of the fleet.  Striking with her bold and powerful lines, she has been developed in association with Sabdes Design to be a superb transoceanic yacht, ready to take on the heaviest of seas with grace and efficiency due to a tall bow profile that provides the requisite buoyancy to rise up and over approaching swells.  Her expeditionary-styled, tri-deck profile is influenced by the tall bow as well as the Portuguese bridge and pilothouse, features that contribute to her functionality as well as to her aesthetics. The Bering 130 is every bit as capable, and with 65000 liters of fuels can travel well over 6,000 nautical miles.  Bering 130 features an extremely functional layout thanks to a nine metrs plus of beam. The huge sun deck on the flybridge offers a prime location for entertaining, partially shaded by the hardtop and hosting a wet bar, large Jacuzzi, various lounging areas compromising of lots of fitted sun pads.  Stunning upper deck sky lounge reinforces the indoor/outdoor theme with large doors opening out to the aft. The library area, captain’s quarters and pilothouse are all well laid on the upper deck. Alfresco dining for up to ten and large sun-loungers are available on the aft side of this deck.  Exterior side of the main deck incorporates the lounge area with sun pads, seating and a generous coffee table. The vast main saloon and dining area (for 10 guests) have huge full-height windows on either side giving the guests a wonderful sea view. The galley, day head and extensive storage areas are also comprised on the main deck.  The forward located full beam master suite comprises a master stateroom with a king size bed, a spacious head and extensive storage areas. Being located on the main deck provides a real convenience over the more typical placement of the master suite in the lower deck, no stairs. In addition to being far more convenient, the master suite offers maximum privacy given the fact it is completely separated from the lower staterooms.  Four luxurious and spacious staterooms comprising large queen size beds and en suite heads make up the lower deck. Fully equipped, dedicated gym and massage therapy cabins, as well as the crew quarters are also located in the lower deck.

February 10, 2017

New Model: Vanquish VQ48

Vanquish new VQ48 is the current flagship for the open sports boat line from this Dutch builder, made famous for the capacity to keep passengers dry at all times: high and low speeds, quiet and rough seas, strong or light winds. The Guido de Groot design merges features from previous success stories like a smaller fore-deck version of the dinette from the VQ50 and the sun beds on the VQ43. Other highlights include two specially developed helm seats, a large lounge settee and an intelligent convertible top with a clever bimini solution.  The Vanquish VQ48 is powered by twin Cummins 600hp and or optional 715hp choice, with this latest option delivering speeds of over forty knots.
Technical Data:
LOA - 14.95 m (49ft)
Beam - 4.5 m
Draft - 0.85 m (exl drives)
Displacement - 14 t
Accommodation - four berths in two cabins
Engines - 2 x Cummins 600hp, 715hp
Propulsion - ZF aft looking dual propeller pod drives
Speed - 40 knots max
Project - Guido de Groot

February 9, 2017

Project: Baltic Yachts M/Y78

Baltic Yachts, renowned for their leading edge carbon fiber building technology to produce fast, lightweight,competitive luxury yachts, is pleased to announce the signing of a new powerful motor yacht order. The Germán Mani Frers designed, semi-planing, go-anywhere motor yacht will benefit from Baltic Yachts precision composite engineering and construction techniques. The spectacular Baltic M/Y78 superstructure contains two separate saloons, one for dining and another for relaxing, both with direct, same level access to the extensive deck space fore and aft. Below decks there are two crew cabins aft, two amidships cabins and an owner’s suite forward. With interior design from Design Unlimited the M/Y 78 is a modern and contemporary yacht. The Baltic M/Y 78 will be an efficient motor yacht capable of very comfortable cruising, top speed of 25 knots. Delivery is scheduled in summer 2017. Baltic Yachts will work closely together with the project Manager Roberto Martinez of Martinez Consulting throughout all stages of this custom project integrating outstanding performance with state-of-the-art technology.

February 8, 2017

Improve-it = Azimut 50 Flybridge

Azimut starts 2017 with a bang presenting a surprise novelty at one of the most important World boat shows, happening in Germany at Dusseldorf.  As it has already happened for several years in a row, Azimut has chosen this occasion to present its first novelty for 2017, underlining once again the importance of the European market. Visitors at the Düsseldorf Boat Show will be the first ones to uncover the alternative layout of the Azimut 50 Flybridge. Clients can choose now one of the two different layouts for the 50 Flybridge: with the galley on the main or in the lower deck.

February 7, 2017

Project: Sealine C530

Based on the 2016 launched F530, Sealine present the project for the C530, a coupe fully enclosed hard top with patio door version designed by Bill Dixon.  Mirroring the F530 in every area minus the flybridge, the C530 will feature a double sunroof hard-top, and is Sealine largest ever made sport yacht.  The C530 offers a three double cabin interior, with an option existing for the third cabin to have in twin single berths or a french double berth.  Power options are for twin Volvo 550ho or 600hp with IPS pod drives, with the large engine option having an estimated top speed of 34 knots. 

February 6, 2017

New Model: Viking 48 ST

Viking continue to present more models in its 48 line launched in 2016 with the Convertible version. This time around it is next for another model in the express series with the Viking 48 ST for Sport Tower. The Viking 48 ST is in all similar to the Open model with the main difference being the three part hard top covering the helmsman and half of the cockpit deck. The hard top creates all weather protection and also a second entertainment area usable come rain and shine. The Viking 48 ST is powered by standard twin Man 900hp engines with optional choices available for 1000 and 1200hp units.
Technical Data:
LOA - 15 m (49.1ft)
Beam - 5.2 m
Draft - 1.4 m incl props
Displacement - 30092 kg loaded
Fuel Capacity - 4504 l
Water Capacity - 674 l
Accommodation - 4 berths in two cabins
Engines - 2 x Man V8 crm 900hp, 1000hp, 1200hp
Propulsion - line shaft in tunnels
Speed - 35 knots max, 30 knots cruise

February 5, 2017

Project: Fipa Maiora 26

It is apparent that Fipa Maiora is on a restyling phase which started with the project for the new 36 designed by Quartostile presented in the second part of 2016 and currently under construction for a 2017 launch.  Now after the 36, Fipa is presenting another new project for a raised pilot house super yacht Maiora 26 model.  As is usual with Maiora the 26 will feature traditional Italian yacht lines with futuristic design touches. This will be an interesting phase for Fipa Maiora, and again we will see something similar to when the 20 Maiora was launched in the early nineties, and its success making the builder evolve all the line inspired from this important for it motor yacht model.  

February 3, 2017

New Model: Sirena 64

Sirena Yachts the all new Turkish motor-yacht brand part of Kiraca Holdings launches the new 64 at the 2017 Dusseldorf boat show.  The Sirena 64 is to be followed by an eight feel smaller 56 model in just a couple of weeks launching at the coming Miami boat show.  With this interesting explorer type yacht range, Sirena takes competition to the Azimut Magellano range head on with a very similar concept of yacht.  The Sirena 64 is designed by Frers; hull and exterior lines, and Spadolini responsible for the interior.  Her accommodation layout will offer three double guest cabins, plus a crew cabin with a two berth sleeping capacity.  Standard power is from twin Cats 850hp engines which give a top speed up to 25 knots.
Technical Data:
LOA - 20.74 m (68ft)
Hull Length - 19.2 m
Waterline Length - 19 m full load
Beam - 5.86 m
Draft - 1.27 m full load
Displacement - 44 t full load, 36 t unloaded
Fuel Capacity - 5300 l
Water Capacity - 1450 l
Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, two crew in one cabin
Engines - 2 x Cats C12.9 850hp
Propulsion - line shaft in V-drive with ZF gearbox 
Speed - 25 knots max, 16 knots cruise, 10 knots economy
Range - 1000 nm at 10 knots
Hull - semi displacement
Construction - Sandwich with Vinilester resin and PVC type core.  Carbon applied for superstructure
Project - Frers Naval Architecture hull and exterior lines, Studio Spadolini interior
Certification - CE A, data to ISO8666

February 2, 2017

Project: Fairline 43 Targa Open

Fairline announce the project for the Targa 43 Open, a completely new design starting from a blank sheet of paper by Italian designer, Alberto Mancini. The partnership between the Italian designer and British boatyard, which began with the Targa 63 GTO, has created an instantly recognizable sleek hull shape with effortless styling, showcasing the direction of Fairline future.  The new Targa 43 Open, of which ten models were sold during the first day of the London Boat Show 2017, will have the same innovative, versatile, light, bright and stylish feel of the Targa 63 GTO. The luxurious sports cruiser will feature a choice of either twin Volvo Penta 370hp or 435hp engines with IPS pod propulsion, which is expected to achieve max speeds around the mid thirty knots.

February 1, 2017

blogger - Year of Difference

What a difference can a year make for a brand and a important name?  By the look of things happening at Fairline a lot.  Since coming into new ownership and management a year ago Fairline is reestablishing itself slowly as an important name in production boat building.
But lets review a bit the recent story of Fairline.  This British boat builder has been slowly going in decline, for I would say more or less a decade.  Without going into much personal opinion about this, I would say the Fairline management in this term had let itself escape a big chunk of the market, with the main reason being of not sufficient investments for new models being done.  Most important Fairline was lacking renewal in its bread and butter sizes of between twelve to twenty meters, with its model offer in this size not being enough for clients.   
Interesting the new Fairline management team seems to have started head on to tackle this model issue with new models in these sizes coming in at interval of two for every year.  Result of this is that things are paying off and Fairline is meeting both its production and sales targets, with the project of a new Targa 43 Open selling ten units on plan during its presentation at the London boat show 2017.