New Model: Viking 68 Convertible

Ready to prove once again that Viking is the world leader in sportfish boatbuilding, the new 68 Convertible has emerged at the New Gretna, New Jersey, manufacturing plant in early December, revealing her splendid Shimmering Blue hull.  The four cabin sportfish yacht was put to the make-ready dock where she is currently being prepared doing her sea trials. The first 68 Convertible is powered with twin optional 1945hp MTU engines expected to deliver 35 knots cruise and 40 knots of max speed.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 20.90 m (68.7ft)

Beam - 5.84 m

Draft - 1.65 m

Displacement - 52302 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 7798 l, or optional 9172 l 

Water Capacity - 1302 l

Accommodation - six guest berths in three cabins, two crew berths in one cabin

Engines - 2 x MTU Series 2000 M96L 1945hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 35 knots cruise 40 knots max

Hull Shape - modified Vee with 12.1 degrees closing deadrise aft

www.vikingyachts.com

Andrea Spreafico 1921 - 2018

On 15 January 2018 at 96 years of age Andrea Spreafico left for the better World.  Born on 4th December 1921 in Vimercate in the province of Milan, Andrea Spreafico known to his friends as Gino is said to have made his fortunes in investing in the city of Milan after World War II and owning by the fifties around one thousand apartments in the World Fashion Capital.  He is also known to be the first Italian to buy the first Ferrari car, this passion of sport cars something which he never abandoned.  In the sixties he founds the Cielo Terra Mare CTM luxury good store in Milan, focusing among other things in selling yachts and representing the Versilcraft brand, something which he will do till the nineties.  In the early eighties Andrea invests in the Eastern Ligurian coasts and acquires along with some partners the famous Castles of Sestri Levante luxury hotel which will sole own from 2002.  In 1988 Andrea Spreafico founds the Falcon Yachts; at first the idea is to offer a range of fifteen to 24 meters in size, but in 1992 with the purchase of another shed in Viareggio the brand becomes totally independent moving away over time from the Versilcraft association.  Falcon Yachts will become a success and one of the top sellers in the 24 to 35 meters super yacht segment in the late nineties and the first decades of the new millennium, with the 82, 86 and 100 models all having successful sales. 

Improve-it = Sessa C44

Sessa continues its process to renovate its most successful models and after an updated C38, the Italian boat builder turns its attention to the C44.  This new renovation process involving 2018 models will show the C44 with new large hull side windows.  The C44 is one of Sessa most successful models thanks to its spacious twin cabin interior with large midships owners cabin.  The Sessa C44 is also available with two layout choices for the main deck; a traditional Mediterranean sunpad, and or a twin dinette version.  The Sessa C44 is powered by twin Volvo 435hp diesel engines with IPS pod propulsion which allow for a top speed up to 38 knots.

www.sessamarine.com

Project: Rosetti 85m Supply Vessel

Founded in 1925 Rosetti Marino shipyard from Ravenna enters the super yacht sector with this innovative super yacht project for a new 85m Supply Vessel designed by Tommaso Spadolini.  Following recent trends of expedition inspired super yachts, this 85m Supply Vessel inspired by the Italian Spadolini presents a super yacht with five decks, a displacement of 2200 gross tons, and two different versions which cater for helipad at midships or aft.  If you intend to carry large tenders as a big sailing boat, a helipad to aft is suggested in order to make landing operations easier.  The five deck interior layout plan of the Rosetti 85m Supply Vessel is divided into this arrangement; a lower deck with galley, crew lobby, and twelve berth crew accommodation; a main deck with guest accommodation of four double cabins; an owners deck which will feature an open-plan suite forward, his and her bathrooms, walk-in wardrobe, and aft dining room. The upper deck forward is also dedicated to the owner’s use with a private lounge, study and access to the open fore-deck with pool and another salon aft serves as a media room or a sky lounge.  The Rosetti 85m Supply Vessel is to be powered by a quadruple MTU diesel electrical set up which totals 11479hp with speeds being estimated to deliver a maximum of 20 knots and a cruise of 15 knots.

www.rosettisuperyachts.it

New Model: Canados 808 Maximus

Designed by Rome based Marco Casali and born as project 777 in early 2016 and then evolving into the Canados 808 Maximus before its launch, the new super yacht impresses for a lot of innovative features and clever intuitive thinking.  Marco Casali instructions where pretty clear that the new Canados 808 Maximus had to retain the modern-classic DNA of the seventy plus years old Cantieri Navali di Ostia shipyard while introducing new solutions to offer all the amenities and usage plan of a thirty meter super yacht in 24. In short, Casali was requested to incorporate all the amenities and comfort usually found on-board much larger yachts over 24 meters in length.  Yachts of this size are only available in four cabin versions. Their layout always calls for a lower deck master cabin at midships, to the vicinity of the engine room and a noisier environment.  The Canados 808 Maximus changes all this, offering a main deck owner suite, far from the engine room, while its full beam lower deck VIP suite offers volume to that of the best master stateroom found in competitive sized yachts, thanks to a six meter plus of beam.  Where the 808 Maximus is even more unique is in the fact she is also available in a five cabin version, making it the only yacht in this size offering such capacity. A bonus factor for those who want there yacht to operate for charter. The first Canados 808 Maximus launched is powered by twin Man 1900hp offering a cruising speed of 25 knots and a 30 knots maximum.

Technical Data:

LOA - 24.85 m (81.5ft)
Hull Length - 23.25 m
Beam - 6.25 m
Draft - 2 m
Displacement - 66000 kg loaded
Fuel Capacity - 6600 l
Water Capacity - 1200 l
Accommodation - eight berths in four cabins, or ten berths in five cabins, three crew in two cabins, or one crew in one cabin

Engines - 2 x Man 1550hp, 1900hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 30 knots max 25 knots cruiser with Man 1900hp

Project - Marco Casali exterior and interior, engineering Marco Seri and Canados Technical Team

www.canados.com

Project: Contest 52MC Open Sport

Contest aim to expand its 52MC for motor cruiser and after the first model launched in 2013 now called the Fastlane and the Flybridge version which followed in 2014 here comes the introduction of more open versions.  This project of the 52MC Open Sport is the first of three versions aimed straight at the superyacht tender/chase boat market as well as the top end, high speed, open cockpit luxury power boater.  The Contest 52MC Open Sport brings to the sector for the first time the very best of Dutch semi-custom building. This introduces a complete new set of impressive standards, improving on comfort both underway and at rest, on safe working and movement around deck, on the level of customization, with an varies lower deck layout from three cabins two heads, to two cabins and a lower galley plan. The Contest 52MC Open Sport will be powered by twin Cummins 550hp.

www.contestyachts.com

New Model: Van Den Hoven 1500 Executive Mk.2

Van Den Hoven new Executive 1500 Mk.2 retains all the qualities of the replacing 1500 and combines them with an exterior design inspired by the new Executive 1850. The changes in the hull design include the stepped bulwark, resulting in a lower hull and a more elegant and sporty silhouette. The swimming platform and access to the engine room aft have become also more accessible. In addition the stern features horizontal and vertical curves as part of the fresher design approach.  The most eye-catching element is the entirely new superstructure, which includes stepped sides of the wheelhouse roof to create extra curves, an extended aft roof to ensure it is easily closed off with an awning to provide more privacy and protection from the sun.  The Van Den Hoven 1500 Mk.2 will be fully equipped with marine glazing for a more modern and high-quality look, the flush deck creating a wider front of the cabin, making room for a large sofa on the fore-deck.  As Van den Hoven builds its yachts in steel they are able to offer a wide variety of adjustments, with a flybridge model of the Executive 1500 Mk2 also being an available option.  Following hull one launched in Summer 2017, three hulls have already been sold of the Executive 1500 Mk.2 with the third being delivered in Spring 2018.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.99 m (49.1ft)

Beam - 4.78 m

Draft - 1.40 m

Fuel Capacity - 2200 l

Water Capacity - 1350 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 1 x Volvo D4 225hp, or 2 x 180hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 9 knots with twin 180hp
Construction - steel
Project - John van Leeuwen exterior

www.bvandenhovenjachtbouw.nl

Project: Uniesse 56 SS

Having been bought out in 2017 by an American investor and its long standing USA dealer, Uniesse will make the 2018 year as that of executing its plans and present new models to its customers.  Here we have the project for the Uniesse 56 SS, a replacement for the 55 Sport which was one of the latest commercial successes of the Italian boat builder between 2010 and 2012.  This project of the new 56 SS takes a lot from the 55 Sport it replaces being very similar outside for the exception of the new hull side window.  The interior of the 56 SS is though vastly changed with the lower deck now moving the owners stateroom to a full beam midships layout from the previous full beam forward; with the other cabins being a VIP forward, and a twin berth cabin to port side.  The lower deck has also now a spacious C-shaped galley to starboard.  Engine and propulsion the Uniesse 56 SS follows recent trend to be powered by Volvo and IPS pod drives versus the Man engines and shaft or surface drives propulsion choice of the 55.

www.uniesse.com

New Model: Bavaria E34 Sedan

Bavaria continues to look forward with its innovative semi displacement hull shaped E line and launches the second E34 Sedan model.  The Bavaria E34 follows the idea of the larger E40 but in a smaller size, offering a very sailing type organization of the layout in slow passage type explorer cruiser.  Inside the Bavaria E34 features two spacious cabins at both ends of its hull, forward and aft,  with the living located on the main deck.  The Bavaria E34 is powered by standard single Volvo 60hp with optional 110hp and 220hp engines available.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.30 m (33.8ft)

Hull Length - 9.99 m

Waterline Length - 9.75 m

Beam - 3.49 m

Draft - 0.92 m

Displacement - 7550 kg unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 270 l, optional 540 l capacity

Water Capacity - 300 l

Max Persons - six

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 1 x Volvo D2 60hp D3 110hp, D4 220hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Construction - Bavaria Vacutech Vacuum Infusion with Isphotalic resin

Certification - CE B6, C12

www.bavariayachts.com

Project: Perini 25m Eco Tender

Perini Navi announces the project for a 25m Eco Tender with innovative technological solutions, including sophisticated hybrid propulsion systems. The idea to design the 25m Eco Tender was a request from an owner who wanted to have a hybrid tender, a smaller sister-ship, with all the characteristics of his Perini Navi sailing yacht. Designed in house by Franco Romani and his team, the aluminum 25m is a cross between a chase boat and a tender, with state of the art hybrid propulsion. The contemporary interior boasts a flexible layout, providing additional accommodation for family and guests. Fully equipped, the Perini 25m Eco Tender will even have two drones on-board to scout out remote areas.  The Perini 25m Eco Tender is the smallest motor yacht to be build and follows in the path of her predecessors built by Perini Navi, namely M/Y Exuma, Galileo G and Grace E.

www.perininavi.it