November 14, 2018

New Model: Prestige 520 S

Prestige present the new 520 S, hard top coupe version of its 520 series.  As usual for Prestige S-Line range and designer Garroni, the French builder takes away the flybridge and presents a model with a sportier silhouette.  For the remaining the 520 S is identical to the Flybridge, and offers solutions which have been appreciated not little by the Prestige clientele.  One of these appreciated details in the Prestige line up, which has shown since some years now upwards of the 450 model is the separate entrance to the full beam midships owners stateroom.  Still the Prestige 520S has other couple of options for the new buyer.  From the choice of a single berth crew cabin or a tender garage, and that for a chaise lounge style settee or an L-shaped dinette for the aft deck.  The Prestige 520 S is powered by twin Volvo 435hp with IPS pod propulsion which give a max speed of 27 knots and a cruise of 23.     
Technical Data:
LOA - 16.11 (52.9ft)
Hull Length - 14.5 m
Beam - 4.49 m 
Draft - 1.05 m
Displacement - 15562 kg light, 22432 kg loaded
Fuel Capacity - 1300 l
Water Capacity - 636 l
Max Persons - 12
Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, optional one crew cabin berth
Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp
Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives
Speed - 27 knots max 23 knots cruise
Range - 220 nm at cruise
Construction - infused resin with Isophtalic type gel-coat
Project - Garroni exterior and interior, JP Concepts naval architecture, Prestige engineering
Certification - CE B12, C14

November 13, 2018

Project: Greenline 48 Coupe

It seems like they never stop at Greenline, and for Düsseldorf boat show 2019 the Slovenian boat builder will present a 48 Coupe, a hard-top variant of the the popular 48 Fly model.  The Greenline 48 Coupe follows the Slovenian boat builder one level living concept which makes living onboard without any steps between the cockpit and saloon. The 48 Coupe is also offered with a choice of three different furniture woods enabling owners to truly tailor it to there style and wishes. The 48 Coupe offers ample deck space which can be further upgraded with various devices, materials and colors suiting different tastes and requirements. To bring the well being on-board even further, the Greenline 48 Coupe features a full functional wet bar mounted at transom. Accessible from the bathing platform, the wet bar is equipped with a BBQ, sink and a worktop. Also the bathing platform comes in two sizes with the possibility of comfortable tender launching using built-in pop-up chocks and or a hydraulic lifting system.  Below deck the Greenline 48 Coupe presents a three double cabins layout, both served with an independent head.  An optional crew cabin is available aft.  Greenline have been pioneers in hybrid propulsion. Hybrid Drive for the Greenline 48 Coupe is available with twin 14kw electric engines which integrate with twin 10kw generators in combination with twin Volvo 220 HP diesel engines. You can of course choose not to have the hybrid drive which enables you to upgrade the power of the engines up to twin 480hp Cummins engines and cruise at a higher speed.  With Hybrid Drive the Greenline 48 Coupe has a top speed up to 16 knots, with only electric power cruise of six knots.  With the Cummins 480hp the 48 Coupe has top speeds up 30 knots.

November 12, 2018

New Model: Invictus GT320

With the new GT320 model Invictus raises its philosophy as outlined by designer Christian Grande, with features which are part of the smaller 280 and bigger 370 GT models, and in the same time renewing the identity of the brand and the GT range. From the GT280 the 320 takes its dynamic properties, which combine with the large living areas inspired from the GT370 flagship.  The Invictus GT 320 follows family design features from the reverse bow, further emphasized by the oval-section edge that runs the length of the boat, from the bow down to the stern swim platform.  The Invictus GT320 deck layout offers access to the cockpit via the stern swim platform, moving left of the large sundeck, which can be further expanded by transforming the fore sofa. In the middle of the cockpit, the L-shaped dinette has a table and faces a real outdoor galley; with fridge, ice maker, grill and basin, all neatly tucked into a stand-up cabinet in Invictus style which can conceal all behind doors. The cockpit can be sheltered by a standard hidden sun canopy. Among the Invictus GT320 optional, the carbon hardtop stands out and this can be extended to provide more shade with a transpiring, ventilated fabric held in place by carbon rods. The pilot and co-pilot chairs, with a bottle-holder between them, add value to the helm station.  At the bow, the large sundeck has headrests positioned on the deck-house, creating relaxing areas. Inside the Invictus GT320 has a transforming dinette along the port topside, with a container cabinet on the starboard side. At the stern, a second open-space cabin with double bed makes the best of the cockpit’s architecture, without adding weight to the boat’s profile, which appears slim and streamlined.  A bathroom is in the center of the cabin areat and has all the comforts needed to fully enjoy life on board. Invictus GT 320  is powered by engines up to twin 430hp in various stern drive propulsion from twin or single petrol gas or diesel engines. Invictus GT series is very much a semi custom project and the GT 320 is no exception offering eight color options for the exterior and a variety the interesting option of the carbon T-Top or a fully open look.
Technical Data:
LOA - 9.97 m (32.7ft)
Beam - 3.30 m
Fuel Capacity - 740 l
Water Capacity - 130 l
Max Persons - 10
Accommodation - 2 plus 2 berths
Engines - up to twin 2 x 430hp engines, Volvo V8 350hp
Propulsion - Volvo stern drive 
Project - Christian Grande
Certification - CE B10

November 11, 2018

Arcadia Yachts New Web Site

Arcadia Yachts from Naples Italy presents its new website.  Founded in 2009 Arcadia has from its beginning presented itself as the innovative and green super yacht builder.  Arcadia first model, is the still in production A85 which launched in 2010 a year after the founding.  Today Arcadia offers eight models divided in three lines; the entry level Sherpa which offers the 18 meter and 22 meter XL, standard A line with five models from the A85 to the A115, and the For.Th Forward Thinking series which has the still in project 47 meter flagship.  Arcadia new web site is available in Italian and English language and takes you around with the following buttons; Our Fleet, Solidified Technology, Shipyard, Brand Representatives, Latest News, Download Brochure, A Yachting Renaissance, and Contact Us. Arcadia is also on social media platform Instagram with a tab button located at bottom of the page.    
Production History;
A85 2010- (14
A115 2011- (6
Sherpa 60 2016-
85S 2016- (2
A100 2016 (1)
A105 2018- (3)
Sherpa 80 2019- *72 Sherpa/XL project
A96 2023- (4

November 10, 2018

New Model: Alia 31M

Built for global cruising, Alia 31M presents a remarkable volume for her length and an equally impressive performance, with a range up to 4500 nautical miles. The firm horizontal lines of her exterior styling by Omega architects reflects her resolute character, making her a quite exceptional evolution.  Alia 31M offers ample outdoor spaces for dining, lounging and sunbathing, while the interior offers gratifyingly airy accommodation for ten guests in five cabins. Finishings are of light oak and dark sycamore, with hand-cast bronze detailing, sets the tone of casual elegance, dappled in natural light and reflections off the water. The full-beam owner’s suite has two full-height glass doors on either side, leading to a private fore terrace on the main deck. The main dining saloon, set aft, continues panoramic views across the water, again with full-height wrap-around windows.  Alia 31M is powered by twin Yanmar 650hp engines which deliver performance up to fourteen knots.
Technical Data:
LOA - 30.50 m (100ft)
Waterline Length - 29.37 m
Beam - 7.40 m
Draft - 2.10 m
Displacement - 210 t
Fuel Capacity - 30600 l
Water Capacity - 7070 l
Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, eight crew in four cabins
Engines - 2 x Yanmar 6-HYM 650hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - 14 knots max
Hull Shape - displacement
Construction - steel grade A hull, aluminium 5803 H312 super structure
Project - Omega architects exterior, Redman Whitley Dixon interior
Certification - Rina Cross of Malta, Mach Ych short range

November 9, 2018

Project: Steeler Off Road 22

Steeler Yachts together with Vripack, want to show they are the place and builder and designer to make the dream come for special clients who do not want an ordinary yacht.  The Steeler Off Road 22 project is all about this and a request from a German client, who wanted a stable explorer yacht at zero speed, so that the helicopter can land safely even in not calm waters, and at the same time offering maximum comfort and space for eight guests in four dedicated cabins, including an owners stateroom on the main deck.  The Steeler Off Road 22 project was presented an explorer yacht with extreme initial stability, which offers the unique helicopter deck in a yacht just measuring twenty two meters in size. For this design firm Vripack presented a three deck explorer yacht with work tug boat looks, offering a living on the main deck.  On the technical side the Steeler Off Road 22 will have a commercial diesel engine, hydraulic bow and stern thruster, transom hatch, high lifting capacity crane for the tender and jet skis on the fly deck, and a small harbor generator.  

November 8, 2018

New Model: Galeon 470 Skydeck

Galeon new 470 Skydeck joins the lineup bringing even more innovation to the Third Generation range. Based on the successful 460 Fly it shares the same hull design and main deck layout allowing for great space for passengers and activities.  Where the Galeon 470 Skydeck truly shines is in the design department. With its sleek lines, one can easily mistake it for a hardtop model, and yet it offers a top deck neatly hidden away with a soft roof.  Up top in the 470 Skydeck one finds a complete helm station with space for leisure on the sport flybridge.  For the rest the Galeon 470 Skydeck is identical to the 460 Fly offering three spacious cabins below, full living on the main deck with astern galley, and opening side bulk heads which increase aft deck space by 1.3 meters when opened.  The Galeon 470 Skydeck is powered by standard Volvo 435hp with optional 550hp and 600hp engines available. 
Technical Data:
LOA - 14.35 m (47.5ft)
Hull Length - 12.9 m
Beam - 4.37 m
Draft - 0.90 m exl props
Displacement - 16500kg unloaded
Fuel Capacity - 2 x 750 l
Water Capacity - 650 l
Max Persons - 12
Accommodation - six berths in three cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp, D8 550hp, D8 600hp
Propulsion - line shaft, or Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives
Certification - CE B

November 7, 2018

Project: Absolute 62 Fly

After expanding again its facilities in the last two years, for 2019 Absolute is looking to renew the range with three new models set to launch in the coming year.  The Absolute 62 Fly is the third of these new 2019 projects and the one which is set to be presented the first, launching in January at the Dusseldorf boat show. The Absolute 62 Fly follows the North Italian boat builder recent stylistic elements, as presented with the 58 Fly launched in 2017.  As many flybridge motor yacht of this size the Absolute 62 Fly is about offering a lot of space and a pleasant exterior modern profile.  The living of the 62 Fly is an astern galley layout with a dinette opposite the galley, and a relaxing sofa on the forward part to a port side helm-station.  Below is a three double cabins three shower heads six berth accommodation for guests and a twin berth crew or extra guests cabin aft.  Owners stateroom is a full beam midships location, while the VIP suite forward offers a full beam feel thanks to the double berth looking to starboard.  The 62 Fly should also prove interesting for sun lovers with its three sunbathing areas; aft, forward, and on the flybridge.  The Absolute 62 Fly is to be powered by twin Volvo 725hp with forward IPS pod propulsion which should deliver top speeds up to thirty knots.

November 6, 2018

New Model: Mazu 52HT

Debuting  at the 2018 Cannes boat show, the new Mazu 52HT shows the Turkish builder prowess in building larger sports yacht.  The 52HT is built of carbon composite in a lightweight sandwich construction for rigidity and strength. Offering generous interior volume and deck space, plus an open-sided, carbon composite hardtop for protection from the summer sun, the new model continues the handcrafted, luxurious yacht feel of the Mazu range with enhanced onboard comfort for extended overnight cruising. The Mazu Yachts design team, lead by CEO Halit Yukay, made sure that the new Mazu 52HT carries the DNA of the brand's previous models but in a larger scale. The new Mazu flagship has the distinctive muscular cheeks, rough edges and linear long windows that emphasize powerful and yet minimalistic and elegant exterior look. The exterior of the Mazu 42HT presents itself as a cosy area with coffee tables well protected by the windglass hardtop.  There are two spacious outside areas on the bow and aft, where guests can relax under the sun and close to the sea to feel maximum contact with the outside environment. To achieve this feeling, the galley was also put on the main deck.  The new 52HT also is prepared to be both an ideal cruiser or a megayacht tender for short trips with a possibility to stay in complete. comfort over night. The interior is beautifully made and hand crafted with premium Foglizzo leathers, woods and natural stones. The Mazu 52 features a master cabin in the bow with a huge bathroom and an additional second cabin to travel with family or friends.  Mazu 52HT delivers a superb performance thanks to efficient hull shape and standard twin Volvo 600hp engines, with IPS pod propulsion which deliver top speeds up to 38 knots and cruising of around 32 knots.  Optional engines include twin Volvo 725hp engines which add both top speed and fast cruise by about two knots.
Technical Data:
LOA - 15.80 m (52ft)
Waterline Length - 14 m
Beam - 4.60 m
Draft - 1.20 m
Displacement - 19 t
Fuel Capacity - 2000 l
Water Capacity - 450 l
Accommodation - four berths in two cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo D8 600hp, D8 725hp
Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS pod drvies
Speed - 38 knots max 32 knots cruise with Volvo 600hp, 40 knots max 36 knots cruise with Volvo 725hp
Construction - epoxy resin composite with carbon reinforcements
Certification - RINA CE A or B

November 5, 2018

Project: Princess F45 Flybridge

Princess present the project for an all new F45 flybridge what should be a replacement to the F43 model. The F45 seems to impress for much more space to the F43, thanks to the use of Volvo IPS pod drives, and modern construction techniques.  The F45 extended flybridge includes a seating area with teak dining table and forward L-shaped seats that convert to a sunpad when required. At the touch of a button, her unique, electrically-sliding transom seating arrangement extends the length of the cockpit area to add additional main deck space the the thirteen meters flybridge cruiser. The sleeping accommodation below deck presents two large cabins, a full beam owner’s stateroom is complemented by a forward VIP suite. Powered by Volvo 435hp engines and reaching a top speed of 31 knots.  The F45 should be interesting competition and offers similar lower deck layout for the long standing Absolute 45 Fly, Prestige 460 Flybridge, and Ferretti 450, with both of these last two having the advantage of having a three cabins version available.