Project: Sunseeker 74 Predator

Boosted with a very successful 2017 year, Sunseeker return to the drawing board to present new projects and present a new large Predator 74 model with a forty knot capability. Sporty and sleek, the brand new Sunseeker Predator 74 is crafted to perfectly balance style with practicality. Epitomizing the latest Sunseeker design cues, the exterior boasts sleek, yet oversize pillar-less windows down to the side deck which floods the interior with light and provides uninterrupted views from the saloon.  Central to its appeal, the cleverly engineered cockpit door mechanism allows it to open conventionally, but also lower itself into the sole of the yacht. Depending on the owner’s wishes, the Predator 74 can be transformed into an open yacht in warmer regions or a closed yacht in cooler climates. The generous saloon includes a sumptuous U-shaped seating area, ample storage and comprehensive port side bar console; all below an extraordinary glass sliding roof.  Below deck from the saloon, there is a generous galley and three spacious en-suite cabins, comprising a midships master, starboard twin and forward VIP. The master cabin benefits from an optional walk-in wardrobe or office area. The below deck configuration offers complete flexibility for owners with an option to have an extended galley arrangement complete with lounge and breakfast bar seating or an additional twin guest cabin which would allow the yacht to accommodate up to eight guests in a four cabin arrangement.  The vast fore-deck features a superb sunbed for soaking up the sun complete with optional pram hood canopy. Behind the Predator 74 transom, directly below the vast sun-pad, the tender garage provides the space to house a jet tender or Jet Ski short of four meters in size, with a hydraulic bathing platform to make launching effortless.  The transom area features an optional Beach Club with parasol, this option first introduced with the Manhattan 52 in 2016 and now a Sunseeker signature feature. This area offers an inviting space for family and friends to enjoy the built-in BBQ, overhead rain shower and fold-down transom seating.  The Sunseeker 74 Predator is powered by standard Man 1550hp engines which give an impressive top speed of up to 35 knots. For those who want more speed Sunseeker also offers twin Man 1900hp option which should reach top speeds up to forty knots. 

www.sunseeker.com

New Model: Prestige 460 Flybridge

Prestige continue to evolve and hereby launch for 2017 the 460 model, an evolution and replacement of the successful 450.  For the exterior Garroni present the new 460 with similar but evolving signature style that has characterized Prestige in the last years, with an expanded, continuous line of windows in the hull being a recognizable difference to the 450. The flybridge integrates the concept of the L-shaped settee, which allows for maximum use of space, and can transform into a large  sundeck.  A new added solution in the Prestige 460 is the exterior galley located to the aft and onto the bathing platform.  The interior layout is redesigned in the main deck now having a galley looking to the side, with the lower deck offering similar two spacious en-suited cabins but loosing the separate entrance it featured for the owners stateroom to midships.  The Prestige 460 is Volvo powered with standard 370hp or optional 435hp engines with IPS pod propulsion.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.29 m (46.9ft)

Hull Length - 12.54 m

Beam - 4.25 m

Draft - 1.05 m

Displacement - 12413 kg light, 17350 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 1240 l

Water Capacity - 400 l

Max Persons - 10

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, one crew cabin berth

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 370hp, D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 32 knots max 24 knots cruise with Volvos 435hp

Range - 212 nm at cruise speed

Project - Garroni Design, JP Concepts

Certification - CE B10, C12

www.prestige-yachts.com

Project: Maritimo X60

Maritimo will never submit to the status quo and as innovators, the Australian down under challenge conventional wisdom to materialise new ideas, seeing every detail as an opportunity for excellence, and take no short cuts in a quest to create the extraordinary. A symphonic blend of functionality dressed in powerful form, the X Series is here to re-imagine the traditional idea of the conventional sport yacht concept. The result is nothing less than extraordinary with Maritimo fusing performance pedigree, bespoke materials and innovative design to create unparalleled boating luxury. With its innovative aft cabin, the X60 is a world first in its class. This re-imagined sport yacht announces the new generation of Maritimo design and is an exciting prelude of things to come. The X60 aft cabin gives owners a new level of customization. With options designed to cater to a range of needs, it is offered in three distinct configurations: a beach club cabana, an expansive tender garage or an additional queen stateroom.  The Maritimo X60 aft cabin revolutionizes entertaining on water with a game-changing new ‘beach club’ design. The cabana flows effortlessly into all areas of the boat, creating constant connections between guests and the sea. Alternatively choose to use the aft cabin as a fourth cabin and experience the comfort of an additional queen stateroom with a private ensuite. Enjoy three-sided panoramic ocean views and the ability to transform the swim platform into a makeshift balcony deck with fingertip control from your bedside.  Stemming from its illustrious Maritimo bloodline, the X-Series inherits the timeless elegance and unparalleled abilities in the water of its long range motor yacht predecessors. Underneath the hand crafted wood, fine leather and clever ergonomics you’ll find the best in nautical design that ensures simplicity, efficiency and cruise-ability. 

www.maritimo.com.au

New Model: Bayliss GameBoat 60

The first GameBoat built by Bayliss Boatworks was delivered to her owners in October 2017.  The Bayliss GameBoat concept was created, simply and directly, to chase fish; it is everything you need, and nothing you don’t. The GameBoat is not a charter boat, nor a production boat. As far as construction, fit, and finish, the GameBoat is no different than Bayliss Boatworks other builds. This is a high-quality, custom-built concept with a confined group of layouts for the owner whose main priority is fishing. By design, these boats have a simple interior layout, and include a concentration on rod and tackle storage, fishing efficiency, low maintenance, and speed.  The Bayliss GameBoat number one was named Mama C and is the product of over 30,000 man-hours and nearly 16 months of labor; she will be spending much of her time at southern latitudes, chasing sailfish.  Bayliss GameBoat 60 profile is unique with no front mask or tower; fishing efficiency and low maintenance are her main priorities. Her Matterhorn White hull pairs effortlessly with her custom blue bottom paint and boot stripe. A faux teak toe rail and half round adds pristine detail to the topside.  The flybridge layout draws from the classic center console style, complete with a faux teak helm pod, full electronics and plenty of storage. Bench seating is built-in on both port and starboard sides, in addition to seating forward of the console. Built-in teaser reels nest above the helm in the bridge hardtop.  The cockpit is adequately stocked with custom refrigeration boxes, plenty of tackle storage, and a large ice bin. The teak deck, cover boards, coming and built-in transom fish box complete the functionality of Mama C’s cockpit.  Bayliss GameBoat 60 interior lacks no detail or functionality. Synthetic flooring keeps with the minimalist maintenance program, and is installed throughout the galley and salon. Every cabinet is faced with horizontally laid sawn grain teak veneer. The galley is clad with quart-zite counter-tops, and fully equipped with a Viking microwave, two-burner Wolf induction cook-top, and two Subzero double-drawer refrigerators. Copious amounts of storage throughout the galley and in the dash make for a travel-ready boat.  Down below, her two stateroom/two head (with tackle room) layout ensures plentiful accommodations; each stateroom features two extra-large bunks and a central companionway.  Above each bunk is a custom cabby for electronics storage and charging, while vast tackle storage is built-in under each bunk. In the forward stateroom, the carpet lifts to reveal covert in-deck storage in the machine tunnel, intended for additional provisioning on longer fishing trips.  Both heads, one forward of the galley, and one forward of the forward stateroom, boast quart-zite counter-tops and sturdy, attractive fixtures. The second day head, located just aft of the galley, ensures easy and quick access during a busy fishing day.  A custom-designed tackle room, complete with a reel locker, perfectly fits the fishing storage needs of the GameBoat 60 owners. The neighboring full-size chest freezer ensures a well-stocked fishing program that is equipped to travel. Bayliss GameBoat 60 is a swift mover, with a top speed of 44 knots, and her cruise can range from an easy 32 knots up to 38 knots.  Bayliss GameBoat 60 is also equipped with a Seakeeper 9.

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.28 m (60ft)

Beam - 5.38 m

Draft - 1.37 m

Displacement - 33112 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 5110 l

Water Capacity - 757 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU M96L 1600hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 44 knots max 38 knots fast cruise 32 knots cruise

Construction - Okoume Epoxy resin cold molding in jig for hull, core cell composite super structure

www.baylissboatworks.com

Project: Mostes 34

The brand new Mostes 34 project is a clear example of how a high-performances hull can also be elegant and refined. The A. Mostes boat builder is preparing a really aggressive sports motorboat, notice the tapered windscreen and the engine air intakes.  The Mostes 34 will feature a deep-V hull shape, with three hydrodynamic supporting rails.  Accommodation will offer an open layout with a mid cabin of two berths, forward V-berth dinette, and a shower head to starboard.  

www.cantieriamostes.it

New Model: Rio 60 Granturismo

Rio has launched its largest build to date with the christening for its new 60 Granturismo model.  Set to be presented in the USA at the Fort Lauderdale 2017 boat show the new Rio 60 Granturismo is again an evolution of the 54 Colorado model which launched in 2010, and was followed by the 56, and the 58 Granturismo.  The 60 Granturismo main difference to the smaller models is the fore-deck settee, an extra ten centimeters in beam, and more powerful 1000hp Cat engines.  The interior is very similar layout to the smaller big Rio's with a standard two suites arrangement; owners at midship and VIP forward. An optional third cabin is available in replacement of the L-shaped dinette below deck.  A crew cabin is located aft.       

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.30 m (63.3ft)

Beam - 4.75 m

Draft - 0.78 m exl props

Displacement - 26000 kg dry, 30000 kg loaded estimate

Fuel Capacity - 3000 l

Water Capacity - 700 l

Max Persons - 16

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, or six berths in three cabins, one crew cabin berth

Engines - 2 x Cats C12.9 1000hp

Propulsion - V-drive line shaft with ZF500 transmission

Speed - 36 knots max 30 knots cruise

Project - Marino Alfani

www.rioyachts.net

Project: Arcadia 47m For.Th

Arcadia the Italian shipyard intends to expand their vision to even larger yachts, vessels that often interrupt the relationship between the owner and the sea with attempts at majesty that sacrifice the pure pleasure of going to sea.  Arcadia continues to look ahead and has decided to confirm their entry into the world of steel hulled vessels with their new For.Th range, this standing for Forward Thinking. This project closely follows the yard’s philosophy, and together with Hot Lab Studio, the collaboration that produced the successful A100+ continues.  Regarding engineering and producing the first unit of the new range, Arcadia is considering possible foreign partnerships, to ensure that the project proceeds in full respect of the yard’s highest quality standards.  The first model of the For.Th will be 47 meters long, with a maximum beam of 9 meters. Contact with the surrounding environment will be assured by the use of large glass surfaces and open transoms on both the main and upper decks. Arcadia typical linear design is contrasted by an almost completely glass prism, of clear architectural inspiration, providing the interiors with a great amount of natural illumination. This concept brings extreme contrast and is emphasized by the sharp modeling of the superstructure, whose fragmented elements create an appearance of distance, just like glass prisms. A light frame, in chromatic contrast with the rest, ideally reunites the shapes in a play of solids and voids that permits daylight to inundate the interiors.  Usable space is concentrated just a bit forward of amidships to allow for ample sunlit and shaded areas on the after decks, but the play of solids and voids, that literally fragment the lines of the yacht, suggests of an upward movement towards the stern, restoring dynamism to the whole.  All exterior design solutions reflect the maximum in conviviality. Design philosophy for the proposed interiors is based on a refined and contemporary open floor plan, clearly citing modern real-estate design. Spacious salons closely interact with the open air, doubling our perception; the proposed layout links interior to exterior in a relationship without barriers. All this on a yacht with a displacement of just under 500 gt.  The sundeck is surrounded by a discreet, low level structure that provides a base for the slender hardtop struts. The bodywork is painted completely black and merges with the glass prisms that delineate the bridge windscreen. The solar panels are lodged inside the prisms, a traditional Arcadia design distinction. Here the Italian yard proposes the possibility of a transparent Jacuzzi surrounded by a spacious C-shaped sunbathing area located on the forward half of the deck, with two linear settees and a central table tastefully set on the after part of the deck. The bar zone is found in the central part of the deck, facing aft to serve guests on bar stools next to the pool.  There is another bar on the upper deck, shielded by a laminated structure that lets the sun filter through when desired. One of the many solutions for the upper deck that Arcadia has also developed includes two facing L-shaped settees. This configuration creates the quintessential convivial area, covering an incredible 43 sqm. The convertible sky-lounge is another distinguishing feature of the Arcadia style; the full-height side windows slide forward until they completely disappear from sight, while the settees are placed to allow every seated guest to feel the sea breeze. Light inundates the area vertically from several skylights.  Of great interest is the proposal for a separate dining area, similar to the typical layout found on yachts over 70 meters long, connected to the kitchens below by means of a pantry that assures precise and discrete attendance by the crew, without disturbing the guests in any way. Taken all together, 68 sqm. of space is dedicated to the guests on this deck. The upper deck is completed by the Captain’s private quarters, with direct access to the wheelhouse.  The layout proposal for the main deck’s aft area also ensures the maximum in use of space. First, the dining table for eight, sheltered and shaded by the structure of the overhead deck. Then, after a large ”C” shaped settee, a spacious sun bathing area with removable backrests, providing further seating for guests, with a beach club/gym located below, separated from the stern by a large glass door aligned with the swimming platform. This solution lets a large amount of light through and eliminates any barrier to the view of the sea.  Also featured on the left and right of the 53 sqm. main interior salon are full-height glass doors that open onto the side decks, while access to the owner’s suite is through the owner’s office. This not only increases privacy but also assures considerable acoustic insulation. The suite offers completely dedicated to the owner, and also features a private lateral terrace.  On the lower deck, guests have two VIP cabins at their disposition, with private bathrooms and studios. The guest area is completed by two twin-berth cabins with private bathrooms. An excellent feature is direct access to the crew area, permitting the crew to service the guest area without having to use the guest stairs.  Ultimately, this is an extremely innovative and revolutionary yacht that maintains the Arcadia styling, a yacht that continues to confirm the yard’s role as a trailblazer and protagonist in what is ultra modern yachting.

www.arcadiayachts.it

New Launch: Feadship 47.00m Hull. 697

Feadship has launched the 47-metre hull. 697 for an experienced owner keen to revisit the classic era of the Dutch super yacht builder while enjoying a rich range of cutting edge on board facilities. Reminiscent of beauties such as Feadship’s 1992 Aurora B., she marries a striking midnight blue hull with a sophisticated superstructure in Matterhorn White aluminium and exterior teak woodwork with stainless steel details. The elegance of hull. 697 is in her tasteful classic design. Signed by Feadship De Voogt Naval Architects, the yacht’s profile appears deceptively simple until you notice the delicate grace of her silhouette, the walk-around deck-house, the curved gunwale of the sun deck forward and the cambered teak deck, all discreet characteristics underpinned by superlative craftsmanship. The traditional design is enriched by the interior architect, who added several subtle contemporary touches such as large windows and bright spaces. Perhaps the most striking modern components on Project 697 are the grilles on the mast, the sides of the superstructure and the main deck forward: these are part and parcel of the underlying aluminium structure. Perfectly clean, even and harmonious, and yet representative of avant-garde design, metalwork and paintwork, they epitomize the yacht’s resolute but unassuming elegance. They were also exceptionally difficult to build. A similar element is the lacquered teak handrails in the gangways on both decks not commonly seen on yachts for quite some time, this graceful nautical feature is staging a comeback. The outdoor seating areas on the main, bridge and sun deck are finished in teak, creating a traditional feel offset by the clean stainless steel and teak stairs connecting the decks. The sliding doors connecting the lounges with aft open spaces have been finished in lacquered teak on the exterior, while the other exterior doors mirror the white of the superstructure. The sun deck contains a wealth of sun lounging space. The centralized mast, a rare sight nowadays is modestly styled in keeping with the classical style. This required Feadship to incorporate a lot of clever engineering in order to fit the emergency generator and switchboard exhausts. The result is an ingenious technical Tetris puzzle within a stylish conical shape with integrated decorative grilles. The interior echoes the exterior in its delicate nautical theme overlaid with contemporary details and state-of-the-art technology. It consists entirely of high-gloss dark European walnut panels, light oak parquet, white wooden ceilings and judiciously placed white paneling. The galley, which adjoins the owners’ stateroom and is designed with a clever central nook where the owners and their guests can spend time, is exceptionally spacious and well-appointed, featuring the same high-gloss lacquered walnut finishing with exclusive stainless steel counter tops an outstanding example of a bespoke solution that reflects how time at sea will be enjoyed.

Technical Data:

LOA - 47 m (154.2ft)

Beam - 9.60 m

Draft - 2.92 m full load

Fuel Capacity - 50000 l

Water Capacity - 10000 l

Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, nine crew in five cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 12V2000M72 1448hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - fourteen knots max

Range - 4500 nm at best cruise

Project - Feadship De Voogt naval architecture and exterior design 

www.feadship.nl

Project: Picchiotti 56m Motor Yacht

Perini Navi, world leader in the design and build of super yachts, is pleased to announce the sale of a Picchiotti 56m motor yacht. With this new contract, Perini Navi’s order book is currently at over one hundred million Euros.  Built of steel and aluminum, with three decks, five staterooms and accommodation for nine crew, the new 56m exemplifies the comfort and style for which Picchiotti, Perini Navi motor yacht brand is renowned. This new 56m Picchiotti follows the design of her three predecessors, from fifty to 73 meters, all designed by French naval architect Philippe Briand. Perini Navi currently has four super yachts, three motor and one sailing, in build: from sixty to 25, plus a letter of intent for a 42 meter sailing yacht.

www.picchiottiyachts.com

New Model: Tecnorib Pirelli 1900

Launched at the 2017 Cannes Yachting Festival, Tecnorib extend the Pirelli partnership and present the new 1900 flagship model. Designed by Mannerfelt, the new Tecnorib Pirelli 1900 is built to the highest standards of quality, starting with the resin infused hull and the 100% carbon hardtop, designed to lower the center of gravity and improve performance. The new Pirelli 1900 reprises the lines of the previous 1400, but reinterprets them from a new, innovative, perspective, with an even greater focus on the development of communal areas. The outstanding feature is the design of the carbon hardtop, which extends aft to protect the cockpit. At the bow is a huge sun lounging area, while in the stern, the entire cockpit area can be customized. The hull has been designed to offer high performance without compromising on comfort: it isn’t particularly narrow, which translates into hospitable interiors with a height of up to two meters. In the engine room, two Man 800hp engines are coupled with Top System surface dives with a top design speed of 45 knots, while remaining easy to handle at all times thanks to the joystick and automatic trim system. Below deck the interiors are elegant and essential. The basic layout features two cabins and the central living area, containing the galley, a dinette that can be transformed into an additional berth, and a dining table. The owner’s cabin is in the bow, in the stern, the guest cabin, a head and a big and extremely practical technical storage compartment that, in a second solution available can be a third crew cabin. As always, the distinctive Pirelli tire tread design appears on the inflatable tubes, like all the boats in the range, with the pattern of the Blue Wet tread used in top track races paying tribute to the expertise gained by Italian firm designing tires for extremely wet conditions.

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.5 m (60.6ft)

Beam - 5 m

Displacement - 16.5 t unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 2000 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, optional crew cabin with one berth

Engines - 2 x Man I6 800hp

Propulsion - Top System TS45 surface drives

Speed - 45 knots max 30 knots cruise

Project - Mannerfelt design exterior and hull, AM architects interior

Certification - CE B 

www.tecnorib.it