Project: Kadey-Krogen 50 Open

Kadey-Krogen reveals the latest model on their drawing board, the 50 Open.  A true departure from any previous Kadey-Krogen model the 50 Open breaks the mold with an open and continuous saloon/galley/pilothouse main deck.  Entering the Kadey-Krogen 50 Open happens through one of five, full walk-through boarding doors for easy access, no matter if high fixed piers, low fixed piers or floating docks are present. Upon entering the saloon of the Krogen 50 Open from the cockpit, it is obvious this is not a typical raised pilothouse offshore trawler. An L-shaped settee to port with storage below and additional seating starboard, enhanced by four large picture windows, make up the spacious saloon. Moving forward is the galley is outfitted with all latest applicances including a Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, ample pantry and cabinet storage, and pullout trash and recycle bins. Exclusive to the Kadey-Krogen 50 Open, the pilothouse, elevated by a single step, is situated on the main deck, immediately forward of the saloon and galley. A retractable partition wall, designed to separate the galley from the pilothouse, can be raised for night running or privacy.  Below, the master stateroom and guest accommodations are available in either a midship master with VIP cabin forward, or a master-forward, three-cabin arrangement. Either layout can be customized to meet an owner’s desires, and both options have a master suite that entails a maximum-comfort queen island berth with drawer storage below, a private head and roomy his/her closets. Each design is also appointed with a guest head and luxurious washer and dryer closet. Also below, the stand-up engine room with an incredible six and a half feet of head room, houses either single or twin engines and the industry’s finest systems and equipment.  Out of doors, the Krogen 50’ Open is designed with a Portuguese bridge, port and starboard wing stations, and an uncluttered foredeck with waist-high bow railings. Additionally, she has an unprecedented flybridge modeled after the 58 EB entertaining area and large boat deck. The flybridge is available with an optional hardtop and summer kitchen.

www.kadeykrogen.com

Tiara New Web Site

Tiara Yachts from the US of America presents a new global web showroom. Tiara yachts is the motor boat division of S2 which was founded in 1974 by Leon Slickers who came from a previous boat building experience which started in 1946 as a joinery maker with Chris Craft. This continued in 1950 first building 14 foot runabouts in his garage after work, and later on registering the Slickcraft name in 1954. This move made Slickers a year later to abandon his successful career with Chris Craft, sell his house and open a factory in Michigan. In the same year Slickers started experimenting with fiberglass and within three years Slickcraft had already produced a few boats with a switch to total production with the new material in 1963. In 1969 Leon Slickers sells Slickcraft to AMF, and was appointed to lead three other AMF companies including Slickcraft. But after four years Slickers noticed that corporation business was not his way, and left the company. In 1974 Leon Slickers founded S2 Yachts first building sailboats, which in ten years time will become one of the top five builders in the US. A few years later to the founding of S2 a new motorboat series called Tiara is added. This will be joined by a second factory in 1977 at Florida building the Pursuit brand, and six years later to this Slickers purchases back again his Slickcraft from AMF. Today Tiara is a quality renowned cruiser and yacht builder with an offer which consists of thirteen models from 31 to 53 feet divided into a five range series; Q, Tiara, Convertible, Flybridge, and Coupe series. The line up starts with the 31, and goes up to the C53 Coupe flagship, with latest model being the F53 Flybridge.  Currently Tiara has also a project for a 36 LS which marks the return to an outboard powered model from Tiara. Tiara new website is available in nearly all languages and takes you around with the following buttons; Yachts, Tiara Soul, Tiara World, Find a Dealer, Tiara Collection, Tiara Events, and Connect. Tiara is also on social media with a link to its Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram, and Vimeo pages located at the bottom of the page.  

www.tiarayachts.com

Production History;

3100 Open 1979-91

3100 Continental/Convertible 1982/87-92

3600 Open 1985-96

3300 Flybridge 1986-92

2700 Open 1987-93

3600 Convertible 1987-95

3300 Open 1988-97

4300 Convertible 1990-2002

3100 Open (ii) 1992-2004

2900 Open 1993-2006

4000 Express 1994-2003

3700 Open 1995-2000

3500 Express 1995-2003

4100 Open 1996-2002

2900 Coronet 1997-2007

3500 Open 1998-2004

5000 Express 1999-2003

3800 Open 2001-08

4400 Sovran 2003-06

5200 Sovran 2003-06

4200 Open 2003-09

3600 Sovran 2004-06

3200 Open 2004-12

3600 Open 2005-14

4300 Sovran 2006-10 (100+) *4000 Sovran project

3900 Convertible 2006-17

4700 Sovran 2007-08

3000 Open 2007-12

3900 Sovran 2007-13

5800 Sovran 2007-13

3500 Sovran 2008-12

3900 Open 2008-13

4800 Convertible 2009-16

4300/43 Open 2010/12-19

4500 Sovran 2011-15

3000 Open 2011-

3100 Coronet 2011-19

3600 Coronet 2012-15

3900 Coronet 2013-19

50 Coupe 2013-16

44 Coupe 2014-22

50 Flybridge 2015-16

Q44 2015-22

53 Coupe 2016-19

39 Coupe 2016-22

F44 Flybridge 2017-19

F53 Flybridge 2017-19

49 Coupe 2018-23

EX60 2022-

EX54 2024-

New Model: Azimut Grande 35 Metri

During the first edition of the Versilia Viareggio boat show held in May 2017 Azimut launched and presented the new Grande 35 Metri model.  The Grande 35 Metri is designed as all the Azimut's since the early nineties by Stefano Righini with interiors by Achille Salvagni.  For the 35 Metri Righini followed the recent trend for a semi wide body design, this being done to increase interior space on the forward part of the main deck. The new Azimut Grande 35 Metri also follows the Italian recent technological scores as abundant use of carbon fiber for the super structure, and the D2P hull design as introduced in the Benetti Class F Range and designed in collaboration with Pierluigi Ausonio.  The Azimut Grande 35 Metri also breaks some records as having the largest extending terrace for a yacht of this size, two beach clubs, and side garage for the tenders. 

Technical Data:

LOA -  35.17 m (115.3ft)

Waterline Length - 18.5 m 

Beam - 7.5 m

Draft - 1.91 m incl props

Displacement - 154 t full load approx

Fuel Capacity - 18000 l

Water Capacity - 3000 l

Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, six crew in four cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 16V2000 M93 2400hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 25 knots max 21 knots cruise

Range - 1500 nm at 12 knots

Hull Shape - planning F2P hull with wave piercer

Project - Stegano Righini exterior, Achille Salvagni interior, Pierluigi Ausonio hull shape 

Construction - fiberglass with carbon fiber reinforcements for super structure

Certification - Rina for pleasure yachts C Hull, Mach Y, UNI ISO 8666 for data

www.azimutyachts.com

Project: ISA Yachts 120 Sport

Since being bought out by Palumbo Group in the early part of 2016 a lot is happening at ISA Yachts, with the Ancona super yacht builder keen in showing its activity for today and the future.  This ISA Yachts 120 Sport project is a new model replacement for its most popular build, delivered in ten units from 2005 till 2009.  The new ISA Yachts 120 Sport comes from the hands of Enrico Gobbi and his Team for Design company, who replaces Chistian Gatto as designer of the previous version.  

www.isayachts.com

New Model: Frauscher 1414 Demon

Considering that Frauscher has been around for ninety years it is interesting to note that its maximum size for a sport boat slash cruiser is of just over thirteen meters reached with this new 1414 Demon flagship. This in my opinion shows the focus this Austrian boat builder has had in building small size but luxury outfitted sport boats. This new Frauscher 1414 Demon follows the minimal styling which this builder has been following the past years.  Looking very aggressive outside the 1414 Demon offers interesting accommodation outside and interestingly inside. Outside offers a large aft sun-pad, C-shaped dinette, and a central console, and inside; spacious midships owners cabins, rather spacious galley, shower head, and a U-shaped dinette which can become an additional double berth.  The Frauscher 1414 Demon is standard powered by twin Volvo diesel 400hp with stern drive propulsion, with a higher performing 520hp fuel gas option being available.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.9 m (45.6ft)

Beam - 3.9 m

Draft - 1.1 m

Displacement - 10000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 1200 l

Water Capacity - 107 l

Accommodation - 2 + 2 berths

Max Persons - 12

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 400hp

Propulsion - Volvo dual propeller stern drives

Speed - 40 knots max with Volvo 400hp

Hull Shape - deep Vee

www.frauscherboats.com 

Project: Tecnorib Pirelli 1900

Tecnorib has unveiled project details for a new Pirelli 1900, the flagship that completes the range of rigid inflatable boats.  Guests attending the most prestigious Formula One Grand Prix event in Montecarlo on Sunday May 28th, had the opportunity to view for the very first time a scale model in the exclusive Pirelli Suite at the Monaco Yacht Club. The audience of high-profile visitors attending were able to admire a scale model of the Tecnorib Pirelli 1900 for the first time showing the design features of much bigger yacht to the characteristic sportiness expressed by the range.  Tecnorib one of the leading companies in this sector and the licensee for Pirelli branded Ribs which was signed in 2005 has recently renewed the agreement, and will present the 1900 flagship at the next Cannes boat show. This new rib yacht draws on the legacy of previous models and benefits from the expertise, know-how and technology developed, but for the first time adds the live ability of a big yacht to their exquisitely sporty DNA.  The new Pirelli 1900 flagship completes Tecnorib’s now consolidated range of the branded ribs, which starting this year will have a unique and immediately recognizable design feature, with the tread pattern of the Pirelli wet tyre used by the brand in top track races appearing on the inflatable tubes, in a celebration of Pirelli’s expertise in the production of extremely wet conditions.  So far Tecnorib is being very quiet on technical and accommodation details for the Pirelli 1900 project, but expect fast performances coupled with a minimal accommodation layout.

www.tecnorib.it

New Launch: F&S 40 Hull 25

FandS of Jim Floyd has build a solid reputation in building custom sportfish cruisers and yachts. For hull number 25 the Delaware builder has delivered a fully custom forty feet express sport fish cruiser.  This build is FandS second smallest to date, with only the outboard powered 36 feet hull number 21 being smaller.  FandS new hull 25 was completed in the second half of 2016 and features a center console type pilot station covered by a hard top and a tower on top.  F and S Hull 25 is powered by twin Cummins 715hp coupled to ZF Zeus aft looking dual propeller pod drive propulsion.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.19 m (40ft)
Beam - 4.11 m
Draft - 1.21 m
Displacement -
Fuel Capacity 2271 l
Water Capacity - 189 l
Engines - 2 x Cummins QSM11 715hp
Propulsion - ZF Zeus aft looking pod drives
Speed - 38 knots max 32 knots cruise

Hull Shape - variable deadrise Vee shaped

Construction - cold moulded wood covered with fiberglass and Awlcraft 2000 paint

www.fsyachts.com

Project: Sanlorezo SX88

Sanlorenzo outdone itself for the project launch of the SX88, with a social media marketing campaign giving hints of this new line starting in March 2017, confirmed by a press conference in Milan on 25 May. Sanlorenzo SX88 is a new cross-over type Super yacht design merging explorer and motor yacht styles coming from the hands of Mauro Micheli and Sergio Berretta of Officina Italiana design.  SX indeed means sport explorer.  Interiors for the SX88 are from Piero Lissoni and three different layouts will be available without moving any structural elements for this pocket size super yacht. Not much details are so far available on the interior, what we know is that the SX88 is available without an internal wheelhouse, and owners stateroom can be located on the main deck or at midships. The SX88 is to be launched in coming mid Summer and a further SX72 in 2018 and an SX104 in 2019 models will follow.  The Sanlorenzo SX88 had a test tanking done in Holland, with its hull reaching speeds up to 23 knots.  Engine and propulsion details are not advised by Sanlorenzo but the Viareggio Spezia builder said that this will be done in cooperation with Volvo.

www.sanlorenzoyacht.com 

New Model: Outer Reef 610 Classic Motoryacht

The Outer Reef Team is excited to present the first hull for the new 610 Classic Motoryacht. Standing in between the 580 and 630 models the new Outer Reef 610 Motoryacht has been deemed the ‘perfect-sized’ yacht for owner-operators who are looking for ease of maneuverability, fuel efficiency, storage capacity, and incredible interior volume. Interior accommodation space  allowing for a full beam master cabin with a central king berth, large L-shaped walk-in closet and abundant cabinetry and storage.  The open main deck layout provides nearly unlimited sight lines from her pilothouse, an adjoining galley with full size appliances and large pantries, and a comfortable salon with covered aft deck for alfresco dining. The added length of the hull under the extended swim platform will increase hull speed, raising efficiency and top-end speed.

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.6 m (61.2ft)

Beam - 5.23 m

Draft - 1.52 m

Displacement - 42 t

Fuel Capacity - 3785 l

Water Capacity - 1135 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x John Deere 6090 500hp

Propulsion - line shafts with Zf transmission

Construction - hand laid PVC core sandwich above waterline and Vinilester resin barrier coat

Certification - CE

www.outerreefyachts.com

Not a Boat Show

Some boat show organizers and or stands seem to have a total wrong idea what a boating exhibition is about, making it not friendly for visitors to visit boats on show, or the show itself.  The question comes automatic, should this elitism in a boating exhibition open for everyone exist?

Case in point one is for the new Italian boat show Versilia in the Super Yacht capital of the Mediterranean Viareggio.  This was a very interesting first event, attended by some of Italy's most popular names as Azimut-Benetti, Ferretti Group, the Gavio Group and his Baglietto, Cerri and Bertram brands, Apreamare, and the British Princess.  The location was spot on and since the late eighties I have always asked why the Viareggio boat show project was abandoned.  But on social media the event was clouded by a bad publicity of elitism and for a 22 EURO ticket which did not allow a re-entry once you left the interesting but so far small boat show.

Point case two, Fairline and its impossible to view boats on show.  Now this has been going on for years and even after ownership and management changes at the British builder it does not know how to stop. It seems that unless you have some connection with any of the Fairline staff visiting one of there boats on a show is very hard.  I do not know the reason for this but at this stage the legit question is why Fairline bothe7rs with boat shows.