Project: ISA Yachts 141 Super Sportivo

ISA Yachts since 2016 under the ownership of Palumbo continues to look forward and in a space of some months present the project for a new 141 Super Sportivo.  This project of the 141 follows that of the 121 Super Sportivo announced in September 2016, and is as the twenty foot smaller sister a design to Marco Casali.  The ISA 141 Super Sportivo will offer a standard layout of four double cabins with crew accommodation for five or six persons.  Power will come from twin MTU 4613hp which should give top speeds in the region of 32 knots and a cruise of 26.

www.isayachts.com

Project: Bavaria R55 Fly

During the Dusseldorf 2017 boat show Bavaria presented the project of the R55 Fly, what will be a new flagship in its Motor Boats line up, which currently starts at 28 feet and ends up at 45 feet.  Set to launch in the last quarter of 2017 the R55 is Bavaria's attempt to enter the large fifty feet yacht category, with the German boat builder trusting design and engineering to JandJ.  The Slovenian designers choose a sporty profile for the R55 Fly with a flat and long fore-deck.  Power for the Bavaria R55 will come from twin Volvo 600hp or optional 725hp engines with IPS pod drive propulsion.

www.bavaria-yachtbau.com  

New Model: Numarine 62 Hardtop

Numarine continue to expand there line with the new 62 Hardtop, called as project 60 in design construction stage.  A different aggressive looking nineteen meter sport yacht, with the new 62 Hardtop designer Can Yalman brings the  looks he proposed with the Numarine 70 a few years back in a smaller size.  The stand out feature of Can Yalman Numarine design is the attacking like looks, but also the different fore-deck with two side sun-pads and the forward looking bench settee. Just as the 60/62 Flybridge launched in the first part of 2016, the 62 Hardtop offers a spacious three double cabins interior layout, with full beam owners stateroom and all served with a private en-suite shower head.  A twin crew cabin is located aft.  Living is all on the main deck with a central positioned galley being center to a traditional layout, which can join form and function with the aft cockpit deck dinette.  Power for the Numarine is for standard Volvo 725hp with IPS pod drives with an optional choice for twin Volvo 900hp engines.    

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.16 m (62.8ft)

Beam - 5.1 m

Draft - 1.6 inc props

Displacement - 27.5 t light

Fuel Capacity - 4000 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

Accommodation - six guest berths in three cabins, 2 crew beds in 1 cabin

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 725hp, D13 900hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives, or line shaft Volvo 900hp only

Speed - 35 knots max, 28 knots cruise

Range - 375 nautical miles at cruise

Project - Can Yalman

Certification - ISO9001:2000

www.numarine.com

Project: Jarrett Bay 67 Sport Yacht Hull #63

Jarrett Bay goes for a nostalgic classic looking sport fish design for this new currently in build hull number 63, for a 67 Sport Yacht.  This Jarrett Bay 67 Sport Yacht will feature a couple firsts for the Carolina custom sportfish boat builder from a traditional trunk cabin design, to an integrated built in part of the hull bathing platform.  Like all Jarrett Bay Hull#63 is to be constructed in the cold molded method of jig wood framing covered with fiberglass and epoxy.   Power will come from twin 1135hp Cat engines.

www.jarrettbay.com

New Model: Breedendam MTB Fourzero Wheelhouse

The new Breedendam MTB Fourzero Wheelhouse is a retro classic inspired cruiser built with the latest technologies and designed by famous Dutch Guido de Groot with naval architecture by Flamme. The comfortable wheelhouse is bright and spacious and features an electric hard-top roof and a sliding window between the salon and cockpit enhancing the alfresco ambiance. The combination of sturdiness thanks to the aluminium construction, sportiness and elegance makes the MTB Fourzero Wheelhouse a unique offer in today's market.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.37 m (43.8ft)

Length - 12.2 m

Beam - 4 m exl drives and props

Draft - 1 m

Displacement - 12.6 t

Fuel Capacity - 1600 l

Water Capacity - 300 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS pod drives

Speed - 35 knots max half load

Hull Type - planning V

Construction - aluminium

Project - Guido de Groot design, Flamme for naval architecture

Certification - CE B

www.breedendam.com

Project: Weaver 97

Weaver present the project for a new 97 feet flagship enclosed bridge sportfish super yacht. The Weaver 97, called as the 95 DC in project stage is the 1998 founded Baltimore builder largest build to date, with the builder arriving at the 80 feet super yacht size with a launch in 2008. Build in the hybrid type construction of wood and glass with the jig method the Weaver 97 will offer a total of eight staterooms.  The Weaver 97 is to be powered by twin MTU 2600hp engines and have a generous 15,000 liter fuel capacity.

www.weaverboatworks.com

New Model: Sunseeker 131 Yacht

Sunseeker continue to enjoy success in its one hundred feet plus sizes, and the new 131 Yacht launched in early 2016 is for sure the protagonist of the current line.  Sunseeker have indeed as of end 2016 delivered three 131 units, showing a nice demand of this model already on plan early construction stages.  The 131 Yacht replaces the 40 Meter Yacht of which it is based on, and stands as Sunseeker second in size model behind the 155.  A three deck plus sun bridge up the 131 Yacht offers a layout of five guests suites with owners staterooms on the main deck.  Sunseeker also offers a six guest cabin version.  Crew accommodation is for nine with a captains cabin behind the pilot house.  Power comes from twin MTU 3181hp which give a max speed of 25 knots.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 40.05 m (131.5ft)

Beam - 8.09 m

Draft - 2.7 m

Displacement - 191,156 kg

Fuel Capacity - 21650 l or 26700 l with optional long range fuel tank

Water Capacity - 4950 l

Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins or twelve guests in six cabins, nine crew in five cabins 

Engines 2 x MTU 3181hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 25 knots max, 14 knots cruise, 10 knots economic cruise

Range - 1500 nm at 10 knots

www.sunseeker.com

Project: Monte Carlo Yachts MCY96

Monte Carlo Yachts has announced the development of the new MCY 96, an almost thirty meter super yacht that both further develops the MCY design philosophy and technical specifications and boosts the company's collection through a unique vessel with a scope and defining traits.  The new MCY 96 has been designed according to the highest standards on the market and complies with RINA Pleasure or Charter Class certifications. Upon request, the new model can also be certified according to CE-A category standards to be utilized as a pleasure boat or according to MCA MGN 280. The possibility to choose the preferred type of certification represents a quite unique feature and a highly significant added value for the owner.  Following the success of the award-winning MCY 105, the MCY 96 enters the collection as the result of Monte Carlo Yachts prominent and continued investments in the superyacht category, and will be followed by new models in the next future. The design of the MCY 96 was once again entrusted to Nuvolari Lenard. The firm's development of the MCY collection award-winning design philosophy shines throughout every nuance and detail of Monte Carlo Yacht's and maximizes key concepts and contents to achieve unprecedented results in its category. The yacht stands out for its smooth lines, high bow and deceptively low profile that confer its external profile a timeless, contemporary allure that is the natural evolution of the iconic MCY lines while keeping a coherent consistency with the rest of the collection.  Monte Carlo Yachts will present the new MCY 96 at an exclusive, invitation-only event in July before showcasing it at the Cannes, Monaco and Genova yacht shows.  Three units have so far been sold of the Monte Carlo Yachts MCY96.

www.montecarloyachts.it

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

www.carveryachts.com

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.   

www.riva-yacht.com 

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

www.absoluteyachts.com

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.

www.cantieriestensi.it

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

www.sanlorenzoyacht.com

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.

www.beringyachts.com

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

www.vanquish-yachts.com

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.

www.balticyachts.fi

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.

www.azimutyachts.com

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. 

www.sealine.com

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

www.vikingyachts.com

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.  

www.maiora.it

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

www.sirenayachts.com

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.

www.fairline.com

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.