February 16, 2017

New Model: Carver C52 Command Bridge

The new Carver C52 Command Bridge offers three staterooms and two heads in one of the most spacious layouts of a motor yacht of this size. Owners and guest will enjoy its large, open-concept cockpit with fully opening glass patio doors. The flush threshold leading to the spacious salon with wide side decks offers easy access to the large fore-deck seating area. Unique design elements include, a full-beam master stateroom with private entrance and a master head with a large stall shower. Two additional staterooms, a second head with a stall shower, a large aft galley, and a host of well-thought-out amenities. The Carver C52 Command Bridge is powered by standard twin Cummins 480hp engines, with optional 600 and 715hp choices.
Technical Data:
LOA - 15.19 m (51.9ft)
Beam - 4.78 m
Draft - 1.22 m
Displacement - 19051 kg dry with standard engine
Fuel Capacity - 2082 l
Water Capacity - 568 l
Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, one crew cabin berth
Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB 6.7 480hp, QSC 8.3 600hp, QSM11 715hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Construction - fiberglass hand laid and vacuum infusion with Vinilester coat
Certification - CE, NMMA, USCG

February 15, 2017

Project: Riva 56 Open

Riva continues to push forward, and at the first important World boat show of 2017 presents a new project for a 56 Open model.  Again a design to Officina Italiana of Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta, Riva designers since the early nineties the 56 Open presents itself as a huge day sport yacht with spacious exterior spaces, offering a central sun-pad, L-shaped dinette, L-shaped passenger settee, wet-bar galley area, and helm station.  The interior will offer two large owner and VIP cabins, midships and forward, with a separate crew cabin.  In between the cabins is an L-shaped saloon and galley.  Power for the 56 Open will come from Man 1000hp or optional 1200hp engines with estimated top speed being in the region of 39 knots with the large optional choice. Currently under construction the Riva 56 Open hull one should launch in late Spring, and will feature a shark grey color.   

February 14, 2017

New Model: Absolute 58 Fly

Absolute start 2017 in full throttle presenting its first novelty of the year with the new 58 Fly, a latest addition to its Flybridge range.  The Absolute 58 Fly will impress for its spaces in seventeen meters of length and a three cabins three heads layout.  Living is all on the main deck with an astern galley and dinette opposite layout.  The flybridge of the 58 Fly is also a spacious affair, with a central C-shaped dinette, L-shaped forward facing passenger settee, helm station to port side, wet bar, and a free stern space.  The Absolute 58 Fly as all new models presented from the Italian builder in the last decade will be propelled by IPS pod drives with twin 600hp Volvo engines.  
Technical Data:
LOA - 17.24 m (56.6ft)
Beam - 4.8 m
Fuel Capacity - 2000 l
Water Capacity - 600 l
Max Persons - 14
Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, one crew cabin berth
Engines - 2 x Volvo D8 600hp
Propulsion - Volvo IPS800 forward looking dual propeller pod drives
Project - Absolute Research and Development Lab
Certification - CE B

February 13, 2017

Project: Estensi 485 Goldstar S

Estensi present the project for the 485 Goldstar S.  An evolution of the 48, the 485 Goldstar S evolves one of Estensi Goldstar series most popular models with the  addition of windows serving the cabins, and the change of shape to the side saloon windows.  For the remaining the 485 Goldstar S keeps the traditional interior layout formula of the 48 for an interior with three double cabins, midships crew cabin, and a split level saloon with C-shaped saloon, and dinette.  Power for the Estensi 485 Goldstar S comes from twin Volvo engines of 500hp or optional 575hp units with line shaft propulsion.

February 12, 2017

New Model: Sanlorenzo 52Steel

Sanlorenzo Superyacht division celebrates the launch of Seven Sins, this being the first model of the new 52Steel line, a 52 meter superyacht in metal. The vessel was sold by Sanlorenzo Spain, the company representative based in Palma de Mallorca.  The ceremony took place at the recently acquired imposing production site in La Spezia. This site is exclusively dedicated to the design and construction of superyachts in metal from 40 up to 80 meters in length.  This site houses other important projects which are currently under construction, such as the second and third units of the 52Steel models, three units of the 460Explorer and the first 64Steel, that will become the new Sanlorenzo flagship.  To celebrate this important event, besides the presence of a number of local dignitaries, the Belgian owner invited many family and friends. Also included in the celebration were the whole Sanlorenzo workforce who contributed to the building of the first 52Steel over the past two years.  The 52Steel is a five-deck superyacht with endless customization possibilities. The external lines, drawn in collaboration with Officina Italiana Design, are a natural evolution of the Sanlorenzo superyacht range and continues with refined features, elegance and technical innovation.  Some of the groundbreaking elements on the aft section, introduced by the Technical Department of Sanlorenzo Superyacht division, includes a large swimming pool on the main deck. Its transparent floor allows natural light to filter into the beach club below. This exclusive space features two folding terraces, one on each side of the yacht, serving as platforms with direct access to the sea.  The same area can be quickly transformed into a garage with a controlled flooding system for the storage of a tender up to 8 meters in length. This part of the boat also houses a fully equipped, customized gym for its owner.  The internal layout hosts a large owner apartment in the bow on the main deck. With 2 vip and 3 guest cabins on the lower deck it allows the owner to entertain friends and family. It also has two spacious salons, one on the main deck and one on the upper deck. The external living areas are featured on the on the main, upper and sun deck.  Sanlorenzo 52Steel world premiere will take place at the Monaco Yacht Show 2017 at the end of Semptember, this boat show is exclusively dedicated to the world largest superyachts.
Technical Data:
LOA - 52 m (170ft)
Beam - 9.25 m
Draft - 2.65 m
Displacement - 499 gross tonnage
Fuel Capacity - 55000 l
Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, or twelve guests in six cabins, nine crew in five cabins
Engines - 2 x Cats 3512C 2366hp, MTU 12V4000 M63 2012hp
Propulsion - line shaft 
Speed - 17 knots max, 11 knots cruse
Construction Material - steel
Project - Mauro Micheli Officina Italiana Design

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.