New Model: Evo Yachts 43 WA

Evo 43 WA is the second thirteen meter yacht built by Blu Emme Yachts designed by Valerio Rivellini.  The Evo 43 WA is based on the standard 43 with the main difference of the yacht that is has an all aroud deck which takes guest all around the boat with the added safety this brings.  For the remainin the Evo 43 WA has the same detials as the standard model from the opening sides aft which increase size by 40%, anchor which hides completely in the bow locker, and optional transformer bathing platform.  Inside the Evo 43 WA is identical to the standard 43 with four berth accommodation below, and separate shower head to starboard.  Power for the Evo 43 WA comes from Volvo 370hp or optional 435hp engines, with IPS pod propulsion.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.12m (43.1ft)

Hull Length - 13 m

Waterline Length - 11.3 m

Beam - 4.52 m 

Draft - 1.1 m

Displacement - 11500 kg unloaded, 12700 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 1000 l

Water Capacity - 400 l

Max Persons - 12

Accommodation - four berths

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

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Speed - 38 knots max 28 knots cruise

Range - 300 nm at cruise

Construction - fiberglass with infusion method

Project - Valerio Rivellini

Certificaion - CE A

www.evoyachts.com

Project: Botnia Targa 32 Tarfish

Botnia Targa 32 Tarfish project is the flagship model of sportfish range of the Finnish boat builder which features three models and starts at 25 feet.  The 32 Tarfish is an updated version of the 1040 and features the same door design from the pilothouse to the large aft deck and fish tank as the other Tarfish models.  As all Botnia Targa models safety is very important not only with its deep Vee sea worthy hull but also in the wide side-walks, high side rails, gunwales, and well placed grab-rails.  The interior offers a spacious pilothouse, roomy toilet in the fore cabin and three berths in the aft cabin.  The Botnia Targa 32 Tarfish can be powered with eight engine options in a single or twin stern drive propulsion, and start from a single Volvo 370hp and go up to twin 400hp engines. 

www.targa.fi

New Model: Princess V65

Princess present the new V65 which is based on the hull and layout of the S65 launched in 2016. Powerful and progressive, the V65 represents the latest present and future of the Princess V Class range, which has since 1995 represented the sportier cruiser and yachting side of the Plymouth World recognized name. This is also the third series V65 with the successful first launched in 2000 and then updated again in 2006 with the same hull and exterior looks and most important interior layout changes.  This new third series Princess V65 is much more sportier and aggressive looking then its predecessors. If entertaining is your aim the new Princess V65 spacious cockpit inspires relaxation with a sun-pad and well equipped dining area leading to the fully equipped aft galley. This flexible deck saloon model can be climate controlled or opened to the elements via triple sliding aft doors and a retractable sunroof. Below deck, eight guests enjoy four beautifully appointed cabins all bathed in natural light from elegant hull glazing.  The Princess V65 also features the option of a further single cabin aft for an occasional guest or crew.  Power for the Princess V65 comes from twin Man 1400hp which give top speeds up to 38 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 20.32 m (66.9ft) incl pulpit

Hull Length - 20 m

Beam - 5.08 m

Draft - 1.47 m

Displacement - 30500 kg medium load

Fuel Capacity - 4100 l

Water Capacity - 873 l

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

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1400hp

Propulsion - line shaft with five bladed props

Speed - 38 knots max

www.princessyachts.com

New Model: Heesen 50m YN18350

In mid July Heesen launched YN 18350, a 50 meter super yacht build of steel and christened Omaha, delivered to her owners following intensive sea trials in the North Sea in favourable weather conditions, with seas ranging from calm to moderate.  Heesen YN 18350 exceeded the contractual speed, reaching 16 knots one knot more then calculated and proved to be extremely maneuverable in all conditions thanks to her large rudders in combination with the power steering unit. Powered by two MTU 1340hp engines, she has a range of 3,800 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 12 knots. Her round bilge steel hull with bulbous bow provides great comfort for the guests, exceptional sea keeping and unparalleled performance. Heesen 50m YN 18350 will leave the Netherlands for her maiden voyage to the Mediterranean Sea where she will meet her owners.  This 50-metre Heesen steel yacht started on speculation under the project name ‘Maia’.  YN 18350 is the first in Heesen’s newly designed 50 metre Steel Class, whose exterior lines are by Clifford Denn and is a replacement to the 47 meter platform which was delivered in thirteen hulls. With a gross tonnage below the 500GT threshold, this 50m modern displacement yacht is the successor of the 47m Steel Class. Clifford Denn spliced the Heesen DNA with lines inspired by classic car design to create a true blue-water yacht with a bold presence on the water. UK based design studio Reymond Langton created a luxurious but welcoming interior with accommodation for ten guests in five cabins, with the Owner’s stateroom located on the main deck forward and four large guest suites on the lower deck.  A sister ship, YN 18850 Project Triton, is currently under construction at the Heesen shipyard in Oss and is available for delivery in February 2020.

Technical Data:

LOA - 50 m (162ft)

Beam - 9 m

Draft - 2.75 m

Displacement - 440 t

Fuel Capacity - 60000 l

Water Capacity - 20000 l

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

Engines - 2 x MTU 8V4000 M63 1340hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 16 knots max 12 knots cruise

Range - 3800 nm at 12 knots

Construction - steel hull alloy super structure

Project - Clifford Denn exterior, Reymnd Langton interior

Certification - Lloyds 100A1 SSC Yacht + LMC LY3, MCA

www.heesenyachts.com

Project: Filippetti S55

Considering that in the last two decades Fausto Filippetti has concentrated most of his efforts in building flybridge super yachts above 24 meters, it is interesting to see him return back to his roots with the S55.  Why am I saying all this, because Fausto Filippetti was one of the three co-founders who back in 1985 founded the Pershing shipyard, who today is considered as one of the most important names in the fifteen to thirty meter sport yacht size nonetheless also the trend setter who has set the rules for others to follow since the nineties.  The Filippetti S55 looks a lot in the direction to Fausto previous creations and comes from a design of Davide Cipriani, and is a three cabin sport yacht inspired to very aggressive yet clean lines.  The interior will feature three double cabins including a full beam owners stateroom, VIP forward cabin, and a third twin bunk berths cabin to starboard.  A spacious L-shaped galley is located below, while the living including a C-shaped dinette, a wet bar and grill are all located on the main deck.   The Filippetti S55 which actually was born couple years back as an S53 concept is to be powered by three engine choices set ups starting from twin Volvo 725hp with IPS pod propulsion, and going up to twin Cats 1000hp and or 1200hp with sufrace drives propulsion.  The standard engine pod set up has estimated top speeds of 34 knots, while the more performance orientated surface drives will deliver 43 and 50 knots high speeds.  

www.filippettiyacht.com

Alfamarine New Web Site

Alfamarine from Fiumicino the West sea side of the Italian capital city Rome presents its new World wide web showroom.  Alfamarine and Fazioli make a great part of the Italian story of pleasure boating from the mid seventies onward with some record breaking models in the making.  Alfamarine started its course in 1955 when Marcello Fazioli enters boat racing not only as a racer but also by building outboard powered speed boats for himself and on commission.  But the story of Alfamarine as a boat builder starts in 1975 when the yard in Fiumicino is founded and Marcello Fazioli launches the 40 Bronte model designed by Renato Sonny Levi and Franco Harrauer, two of the most innovative naval architects of the time specialized in fast deep Vee bottoms, who the lessons and innovations they introduced are still very much valid then as today.  Build of fiberglass the Alfamarine 40 Bronte is a huge success becoming the yard all time best seller with 146 units sold over its production run, and offered with two propulsion choices; Levi's Step surface drive and the standard line shaft, and available in three versions S for the open, Motoryacht for the flybridge, and the Fisherman with a lowered stern.  Alfamarine moves forward and after the success of the first model launches the bigger Alfamarine 60 Delta, and then the 16,50 Motoryacht.  A 35 is presented in 1985 the fourth and smallest ever produced model by Alfamarine, what is a chopped smaller 40 Bronte sport cruiser designed again by Franco Harrauer.  In the eighties Alfamarine competes with neighboring central and South Italian builders for making fast seaworthy large yachts; and Harrauer again designs the company first super yacht, the 83 Cronos a deep 25 degrees Vee deadrise hulled with a wide body upper structure design which will sell in six units.  The Cronos will reach 32 knots speeds with standard twin 1400hp engines, and will also be offered as the 83 Super Cronos with triple engines totalling 5000hp and Arneson surface drives project who in theory should have arrived up to fifty knots but unfortunately no unit sold with this power.  An Alfamarine 90 is later launched in 1993, what is an extended 83 Cronos with a totally re-invented more traditional not wide body upper structure.  After the 83 Cronos, Harrauer will design the Alfamarine 65 launched in 1991 and based on the 55 hull but with a triple Man 1000hp set up reaching speeds of sixty knots, 61.5 to be exact as recorded during its sea trials.  Always precise and technical in the details Alfamarine will launch other models over the years, the 55 in 1990 sees the yard go into a more conservative style and will sell in ten units.  Launched first as the 47 in 1991 and in 1995 becoming the 50 this model sees Alfamarine go into more modern nineties styling featuring a sloop stern design and later 1995 and newer versions also featuring an integrated windshield radar arch design and extended bathing platform.  The Alftamarine 50 will also embrace the Italian aft cabin sport cruiser yacht which was so popular in the eighty and nineties by many sport cruiser and yacht biulders of the shoe shaped peninsula.  The 50 is followed by the similar styled and smaller Alfamarine 43 designed by Fabio Buzzi and launched in 1994 and becoming the 47 in 1997, what is a model just as the 50 still offered in the production catalogue.  The Alfamarine 60 is launched in 1998 and is followed in 2002 with the 58, a modern version of the 1990 launched 55.  In 2003 Alfamarine launched the custom full displacement, steel construction and its largest build to date 140 triple deck to a design of Andrea Bacigalupo, who is then again used in the much admired 78 launched in 2004 and its smaller 72 sister in 2007.   Alfarmaine has won various prizes over the years with the most important being the Golden Keel awarded in 1985 for the 83 Cronos, and 2005 European Prize for the 78.  Today Alfamarine is managed by founder Marcello Fazioli and his son Andrea, and together apart offering a full refit service in Fiumicino offer seven build to order semi custom sport cruiser and yachts which start with the 47, and go up to the one off build 140.  Alfamarine latest model is the the hard-top updated 60 presented in 2009.  Alfamarine new website takes you around with the following buttons; Our Story, Building Site, Services, Achievements, and Contacts. Alfamarine is also on social media with button links to its Facebook and Youtube pages at the right top corner of the page.

www.alfamarine.it

Production History;

40 Bronte Fly 1975-90 (146) *includes S

40 Bronte S 1978-90 (146) includes Fly

60 Delta 1978 (1)

16.50 1981-90

83 Cronos 1982-92 (6)

35 1985-90

55 1990-93 (5)

47 1991-94

65 1991 (1)

90 1993 (1)

43 1994-96

50 1995-

47 1997-

60 1998-

58 2002-

47 m 2003 (1)

78 2004-15 (10)

72 2007-12 (6)

60 HT 2009-

Project: Viking 58 Convertible

The Viking Yacht Company is proud to announce the second generation of its 58 Convertible, the successor to the legendary 1990's model that helped build the New Jersey company into a sportfishing powerhouse.  From 1991 to 2000 luxury tax included Viking sold 110 of its first-generation 58 Convertibles.  Today eighteen years later Viking presents the 58 Convertible generation two poised to stake its claim as a tournament champion and the best high-performing family cruising yacht in its class. The 58 arrives as the culmination of nearly 55 years of convertible sportfishing design, engineering and manufacturing experience.  The Viking 58 Convertible comes on strong with our signature walk-around center console flybridge helm station with flanking lounges, fifteen square-meters cockpit and observation mezzanine. The private and comfortable three-stateroom, two-head layout maximizes the vessel's five meters plus of beam. A forward stateroom with a queen berth is standard, with an optional cross-over arrangement. Our design team has done a phenomenal job with the salon and galley arrangement, creating a highly functional open layout with a balanced mix of amenities for entertaining, relaxing or dining.  Viking 58 Convertible hull one which is nearly completed will be powered by a pair of MTU 1600hp engines which will give estimated speeds of forty knots maximum and a cruise of 35 knots.. The second generation 58 Convertible will make her debut at the annual Viking Dealer Meeting and Sea Trial Event held in mid September and after that will be a World premiere at the 2018 Fort Lauderdale which opens at the end of October.

www.vikingyachts.com

New Model: Riviera 39 Sports Motor Yacht

Australia's Riviera showcased the World Premiere of its new Riviera 39 Sports Motor Yacht at the Sydney International Boat Show on Thursday, 2 August 2018. The 39 Sports Motor Yacht includes multiple entertainer spaces, a light and spacious saloon, open cockpit and extended flybridge that are emblematic of Riviera Sports Motor Yachts. The Riviera 39 Sports Motor Yacht is based on the same platform as the April 2018 launched 395 SUV, with the addition of a flybridge up top, and is also the third model to come in one year since the first Sports Motor Yacht model the 68 was launched.  The Riviera 39 Sports Motor Yacht will offer a five berth accommodation plan with a forward owners double berth forward, and a three berth cabin at midships.  The saloon will feature a C-shaped sofa dinette and an L-shaped galley to starboard.  Power will be from twin Volvo 435hp with IPS pod propulsion.     

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.27 m (43.6ft)

Hull Length - 12.06 m

Beam - 4.26 m

Draft - 1.2 m

Displacement - 12990 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 1500 l

Water Capacity - 390 l

Accommodation - five berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS600 forward looking dual propeller pod drives

Certification - ISO8666 for data

www.riviera.com.au

Project: Azimut Grande 32 Metri

Avant-garde is the keyword that unlocks the meaning of the Grande 32 Metri project, which offers yet another demonstration of Azimut design creativity and will make its world debut at the Cannes boat show in early September 2018. The main aim of all avant-garde movements is to stand out from classical art. This same mission, interpreted as the desire to express an innovative vision that breaks away from the past, underpins the new Azimut Grande 32 Metri, with exteriors by Stefano Righini and interiors by Achille Salvagni. The Azimut Grande 32 Metri is forward thinking in every sense, not least because of the multiple unprecedented solutions that establish its right to a prominent position in the world of super yachts, or the advanced naval platform that is packed with technology and combines Carbon Tech with a D2P hull or, finally, the pure design excellence that characterizes Salvagni’s outstandingly distinctive work.  Stefano Righini has crafted powerful exterior lines, with stylistic features that sweep towards the stern and trick the eye in a way that hides the important interior volumes offered by the boat. The spacious stern beach club, the lateral garage that can house a five meter tender and a three meter jet ski, the huge full-height glazed surfaces on both sides of the full-beam owner’s suite, and the personality-building vertical bow are the distinctive features Righini has given to the Grande 32 Metri, making it absolutely unique in its category. Inside, the sense of sophisticated softness continues to permeate the constituent features, maintaining a family feeling with the other two Grande units designed by Salvagni the 27 and the 35 metri. His approach continues to eschew pure decoration and focuses instead on spatial composition: fluid surfaces detach from the walls to form an independent system, using spatial elements that flow seamlessly while nevertheless establishing distinct volumes. The settings are at one and the same time welcoming, simple and sophisticated, playing on the harmonious balance of detail and function. The walls embrace and expand, like a succession of negatives and positives that fix and extend space. Polished dark wood surfaces alternate with extensive areas and sections of ceiling featuring light-colored wood varieties: everything is in the contrast.  The night zone consists of five double cabins. The large owner’s cabin on the main deck is flooded with natural light, while the other four cabins are on the lower deck, two with twin beds and two with doubles.  The entire superstructure is built using Carbon Tech and epoxy resin: the combined effect of these materials and the Displacement2Planning hull with double-chine with a wave-piercing bow delivers maximum consumption efficiency levels at both slow cruising speed and higher speeds, extending the yacht’s range.  The Azimut Grande 32 Metri will be powered by twin 2200hp MTU units driving the yacht to a top speed of 26 knots.

www.azimutyachts.com

New Model: Bertram 61

Since Bertram started the Gavio ownership in 2015 the company first two models have been about reinventing the classic icons of the flying eagle, which made it legendary over the years and decades which has passed since 1960.  The first model to launch from Gavio was the 35 which paid homage to the legendary 31 sold in over a thousand units and also the first Bertram model to be produced when it all started in 1960.  Fast forward to 2018 and Gavio's Bertram second new 61 model is again inspired to the second most important icon in the flying eagle portfolio of legends, the early eighties and till end nineties produced 54.  Designed as the new 2016 launched 35 by Micheal Peters the new Bertram 61 started life as a 58 project, then it became a 60, and ultimately a 61.  The 61 is not just a new badge inspired 54 though, we see Bertram and Micheal Peters bring new cruiser elements to the genre and something which might make the competition have a thought or two.  Hull one of the Bertram 61 features a full wrap around wind screen which give very nice views from the living saloon area, an element which entertainers will like but usually sport-fishermen are not to keen on due to the structural integrity this will give over time.  The Bertram 61 also challenges again the genre below deck, with three guest cabins three heads accommodation layout which includes a full beam midships located owners stateroom.  With the 61 Bertram have a winning model and I see it being very successful in the more entertainment less sport fishing market, for the hardcore sport-fisherman I think the road ahead is longer, but also possible thanks to the Micheal Peters designed hull shape which automatically rates it high in the performance department.  What the Bertram 61 brings is a new option to buyers and a breath of fresh design solutions in the eighteen meter flybridge sportfish yacht, see full wrap around windscreen, and full beam owners cabin.  The others do not have these, the Bertram 61 has.

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.61 m (61.1ft)

Waterline Length - 16.3 m

Beam - 5.56 m

Draft - 1.11 m

Displacement - 41934 kg full load

Fuel Capacity - 6510 l

Water Capacity - 1059 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats C32 1900hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Construction - infused glass-fiber with Vinilester resin, all solid glass bottom with Kevlar reinforcements in center-line,  strake and structural grid

Project - Micheal Peters

www.bertram.com