New Model: Raffaelli 50 Compass Rose Evo

Launched in the early part of Summer 2017, the new Raffaelli 50 Compass Rose Evo, is an evolution of the original Compass Rose which launched in 2001 and is one of the recent successes for the Pesaro located and long standing family owned boat builder.  The new 50 Compass Rose Evo keeps the hull of the old model, but revisits the super structure and interior with a new design coming by Classtudio of Antonello Lucio Pontevolpe.  The interior of the new Raffaelli Compass Rose Evo also has been changed with the inclusion of a midships located full beam owners stateroom, choice of two or three shower heads, and galley moved astern.  Hull one also featured a technical change and was powered by the optional Volvo 550hp engines with IPS pod propulsion. With this set up the 50 Compass Rose Evo in its first sea trails allowed for a fully loaded top speed of 34 knots, with light loaded trials making it up to the magical 40 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.35 m (50.3ft)

Hull Length - 14.9 m

Waterline Length - 12.9 m

Beam - 4.34 m

Draft - 1.2 m

Displacement - 15800 kg unloaded, 17500 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 1720 l

Water Capacity - 500 l

Max Persons - 12

Accommodation - six persons in three cabins, one crew cabin berth

Engines - 2 x Cats 510hp, Cummins 550hp, or Volvo D8 550hp with IPS pod drives

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS700 pod drives, or line shafts

Speed - 32 knots max, 28 knots cruise
Range - 300 nm at cruise

Project - Classtudio Yacht Design by Antonello Lucio Pontevolpe

Certification - CE A

www.raffaelliyacht.com

Project: Riviera 39 Open Flybridge

During the Sydney boat show Riviera revealed details for two 39 foot project models set to launch in 2018.  Both new models will share the same hull, and are to be powered by twin Volvo 370hp engines IPS pod propulsion system.  The first model shown here is the 39 Open Flybridge which follows Riviera signature World famous home grown style of exterior looks.  The Rivera 39 Open Flybridge will offer two cabins sleeping five in total; owner cabin forward, and three berth midships cabin.  The two cabins will share a spacious shower head located to starboard in between the cabins.  Living is all located on the main deck which will have an L-shaped dinette and dual seat helm station to port side, and an L-shaped and relaxing couch to starboard.  The aft cockpit deck offers interesting open spaces which is joined by a mezzanine to port side equipped with a small cocktail table, and BBQ grill set up on the aft bulk head.  While not selling itself as a sport-fisherman, the aft helm station on the flybridge and free aft deck space  makes it easy to use the Riviera 39 Open Flybridge for fishing.  

www.riviera.com.au

New Model: Heesen 55m YN 17755

Heesen Yachts is proud to announce the delivery of the 55m YN 17755, formerly known as Project Alida. Her new Owners christened her Laurentia.  Heesen YN 17755 combines efficiency, performance and style in a design package of 740 GT, with elegant yet muscular clean lines by Omega Architects. This steel-hulled displacement motor yacht sets a new standard in superyacht performance. During the sea trials, which were held in the North Sea at the beginning of August in moderate sea conditions, YN 17755 exceeded her contractual speed and reached a top speed of 16.6 knots. The vessel proved to be highly responsive, accepting steering commands immediately. The use of large rudders in conjunction with a powerful steering unit makes for a very quick reaction, as does the high pitch of the propellers. The overall effect instils great confidence in the captain when maneuvering in strong wind conditions.  For YN 17755 the owner appointed Ramon Alonso at RADYCA, a Miami-based design firm, to create an interior design that promotes luxury, relaxation and entertainment throughout the yacht.  A consistent use of neutral hues is found in open-grain white oak and different tones of wengé, taupe and grey leathers, wool carpets, and light textured suedes. White Arabescato and Grecale brown marble slabs emphasize the purity of the design.The loose furniture was carefully selected from various European and American brands and each piece was customized to fit perfectly and adapt to the interior scheme. Hand-stitched leather panels and accents play in contrast with the light suedes and dark wengé wood in different tones and finishes.  Laurentia is a fantastic new addition to the fast growing Heesen fleet and will turn heads wherever she cruises!

Technical Data:

LOA - 55 m (180ft)

Beam - 9.6 m

Draft - 3.15 m

Displacement - 600 t

Fuel Capacity - 100000 l

Water Capacity - 24000 l

Accommodation - twelve guests in six cabins, 14 crew in 7 cabins

Engines - 2 x 8v4000 M6 1341hp

Propulsion - line shaft with Scaffran five blade fixed pitch propellers

Speed - 16 knots max, 13 knots cruse

Range - 4500 nm at 13 knots

Hull Shape - round bilge fast displacement

Construction - steel hull aluminium super structure

Project - Omega architects exterior, Van Oossanen naval architecture, Ramon Alonso interior

Certification - Lloyds 100A1 SSC Yacht 1 LMC Large Commercial Yacht Code LY3  

www.heesenyachts.com

Project: Overmarine Mangusta 45 GranSport

Since a few years Overmarine Mangusta have been expanding into new type of yachts and while its core market remains that of the big hard top super sport yachts which made its name famous, the 2016 first launch of the 42 Oceano, and the introduction of the new GranSport range shows a more diversified future for the Viareggio yacht builder.  This project of the new 45 GranSport is a design to Alberto Mancini who is both responsible for the interior and exterior lines.  In the 45 GranSport Mancini presented a hybrid type super sport yacht with a semi wide body area forward, and a beach club to aft.  Guest accommodation will be for six double cabins, while crew space is for seven persons.  To be build of aluminium, the 45 GranSport which was first shown as a 44 project model earlier this year will be powered by twin 2600hp MTU engines, which should allow for speeds up to 26 knots, and a cruise of 20 knots.  Range at cruise is for 1000 nautical miles, or slow down to 11 knots and this increases to 3000 nm.  

www.mangustayachts.com

New Launch: Wim Van Der Valk 27.90m Hull no. WV0114

Started in January 2016, this all-aluminium Ginton designed Wim Van der Valk 27m Continental Two  titled m/y Anemeli was delivered on schedule in August 2017. She features a round-bilge fast displacement hull painted in an elegant silver metallic colour. Her wide beam ensures an exceptionally spacious interior as well as lots of lounging space and ample accommodations. A rare feature is the bulb she sports on the submerged section of her hull, which artificially extends the waterline, increasing her speed and efficiency. In another departure from previous Van der Valk vessels in this size range the tender is stored on a multi-functional Opacmare Transformer platform aft, which also features a panto-graph system enabling gangway, passerelle, and swimming platform usage. This solution allowed the flybridge deck to be given over entirely to leisure activities. The flybridge in fact provides plenty of room for an outdoor steering position, a large U-shaped dining area, a shaded wet bar with several stools and pantry, and a sunbathing area. Inside this hull one of the 27m Continental Two flybridge series follows Wim Van Der Valk robust cherry wood interior which reflects a classical nautical nature. The floating spiral staircase in the center of the main deck that leads up to the flybridge is a delicate see-through structure that leaves lines sight open, while lateral doors open onto the gangways on either side. The indoor steering position forward is flanked by a hangout space for guests who enjoy watching the action at the helm. Below deck 27m Continental Two boasts four cabins with ensuite facilities, including two twins, a VIP and a full-beam master suite amidships. The compact crew area in the bow is directly accessible through a custom hatch on the main deck forward. At the explicit request of the owner, a keen fisherman, there is a large freezer next to the lazarette aft of the engine. This space also accommodates two SeaBobs, diving gear and an oversized bathing platform. Anemeli is the first aluminium yacht in the world to be fitted with the new large Man 1900hp engines. Half-loaded Wim Van der Valk 27m Continental Two deployed a maximum speed of thirty knots, two more nautical miles per hour more than the Dutch builder had calculated before completion. This Wim Van der Valk also featured a European first for being equipped with the Veem VG120 gyro stabilizer. 

Technical Data:

LOA -  27.50 m (90.2ft)

Beam - 6.52 m

Draft - 1.8 m

Displacement - 

Fuel Capacity - 13000 l

Water Capacity - 1500 l

Accommodation - eight guest berths in four cabins, two crew in one cabin

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1900hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 30 knots max

Hull Shape - round bilge fast displacement with bulb

Construction - H321 aluminium for hull, H111 aluminium for super structure

Project - Jaron Ginton

Certification - Lloyds, MCA category 2 

www.vandervalkshipyard.com

Project: Cayman S450

Seeing Cayman yachts return with a new project set to be World presented at the Cannes 2017 boat show is a good moment.  But this lasted little since this project of the new Cayman S450 is different to what the La Spezia boat builder represented since its founding in 1990 and the first decade of the new millennium, that for cruisers and yachts with sport-fishing practical details integrated into the design.  It is possible the old range will return in a not so distant future since Cayman new course is advising for S and F ranges and will build boats from 45 to 92 feet. Still at this stage it is fair to not take nothing away from the S450 which offers nice looking exterior looks and is designed from top to bottom by Paolo Prosperi son of Cayman founder Luigi.  Paolo was always part of the Cayman project, mostly as naval architect and taking care of the technical details, with exterior design duties of the previous models trusted to Nuvolari Lenard.  The Cayman S450 will be powered by twin Volvo 370hp with IPS pod drives, which will give top speeds up to 32 knots.  Accommodation will offer two double cabins plus two heads.

www.caymanyachts.it

New Model: Delta 60 Open

After fifteen units delivered of the Delta 54, the Swedish boat builder has now launched the open version with 60 Open, built entirely in carbon fiber and for this weighing only an impressive 13500 kg of dry weight. The large aft bathing platform extend length to over eighteen meters, but the feeling of the wheel is like driving a smaller sports boat.  Accommodation below deck is for a large owners cabin forward and two further guest cabins with single or double beds. Two large luxury bathrooms and optional washing machine compliment the lower deck accommodation.  The super structure changes the Delta 60 Open to a completely different sport yacht versus the 54 IPS it is based on, with its low and elegant line standing out, and the sofas and sunbeds for many offering day boat accommodation on the main deck.  The Delta 60 Open is open and sporty, but at the same time a stable sport yacht that runs smoothly and dry up to 38 knots max with the large engine option of twin Volvo 600hp engines couple to IPS pod drives. Range is another impressive number with the Delta 60 Open covering 500 nautical miles.  To put this into perspective good enough from Stockholm to Copenhagen, or from Monaco to Ibiza non stop.

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.4 m (60.3ft)

Hull Length - 16.5 m

Beam - 4.6 m

Displacement - 13500 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 2800 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp, D8 600hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS600 or IPS800 dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 38 knots max 32 knots cruise with Volvo 600hp engines

Range - 500 nm at economic fast cruise

Construction - carbon fiber

Project - Lars Modin

www.deltapowerboats.se

Project: Carver C34 Coupe

Carver presents an all new entry level C34 Coupe project.  Designed for a new generation of boaters, the new C34 continues the design ethos of the C-series as introduced in 2014 which has been so succesful to Carver. The Carver C34 offers a typical layout for an enclosed hard top sport cruiser in Coupe style; living and dinette on the main deck, with a lower deck in this case reserved for an open plan layout offering a double berth forward, a L-shaped lounger, and a shower head to starboard side.  Power for the Carcer C34 Coupe will come from Mercury inboard in petrol gas 250hp or 300hp choices, or 260hp diesel choices.  Propulsion is standard for stern drive but line shaft option seems to be available.

www.carveryachts.com

New Model: Hatteras M90 Panacera

The Hatteras 90 Motor Yacht is designed to provide owners with sweeping, panoramic views from the salon and easy movement from all social spaces while strongly evoking the series sleek, contemporary family DNA. Distinctive features include the builder’s first-ever hydraulic side balcony and a signature skylight that is even larger than the Atrium skylight Hatteras introduced in its 70 Motor Yacht. The impact of the 90 Motor Yacht’s massive 6.8 meters beam is felt throughout this pocket super yacht, especially in the four en suite staterooms. The 90 Motor Yacht also is the first yacht to showcase Hatteras innovative new HattCON total ship management system. HattCON fully integrates the yacht’s navigation, vessel monitoring and automation systems into a seamless touchscreen interface, increasing ease of use, overall performance and capability. With HattCON as your co-pilot, control over just about every system on the Hatteras 90 Motor Yacht is just a swipe, tap or toggle away.  The Hatteras 90 Motor Yacht will offer two internal main deck layout options with options available in the forward part, galley position and choice of opening side balconies which when closed become part of the bulwarks.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 27.95 m (91.9ft)

Waterline Length - 23.3 m

Beam - 6.86 m

Draft - 1.72 m

Displacement - 104326 kg

Fuel Capacity - 12435 l

Water Capacity - 3104 l

Accommodation - eight guest berths in four cabins, four crew in two cabin

Engines - 2 x C32A 1622hp

Propulsion - line shaft 

www.hatterasyachts.com

blogger - Boatember

Here we are in September which has become the month of the boat shows, and this is happening all together in one month since some years now.  That means that I think boat shows should be a bit more spread out, instead of competing all against other in the same month and sometimes even clashing on some days.  The top European boat shows are all concentrated in September that is the exception of Dusseldorf in January.

In September we have three of the most important boat shows of the year; Cannes, Southampton, and Genoa at the end of the month.  The first two even clash on each other on one of the weekends.  Genoa used to have a great date in the first October week, but during the recession UCINA decided to move into the last week of September.    

The Genoa decision is strange and was coupled with reduced show period of five days from nine days, and one weekend instead of two.  I think this went more against the Italian prime boat show then in favor.  A boat show that in its best years till 2008 it used to gather 300,000 visitors, and now records 100,000 plus of attendance.

I think that Genoa should return to its first week of October date if it wants to matter more, and it's time that Cannes and Southampton choose different dates.  Yes Cannes has the international flare which Southampton will never have, so they are from a certain point of view different shows.  With the decline of the London boat show, the Southampton boat show is the important one of the British boating industry.  But with Fairline, Princess, and Sunseeker competing heavily in Cannes is not this a logistical nightmare for them.