New Launch: Weaver 97 Enclosed Bridge

Weaver is currently doing the finishing touches for its largest build to date the 97 Enclosed Sportfish, which over sizes the 87 launched in 2013, and the 80.  Constructed as all Weaver in cold molding with the jig method, the new Weaver flagship was christened 18 Reeler and features a four guest cabin lower deck, with a spacious midships owners stateroom featuring two view portholes to both sides.  The main deck features a one step split level layout with the fore area featuring dining and galley, and the entrance being the relaxed area with a spacious C-shaped couch.  The Weaver 97 Enclosed Bridge is powered by twin MTU 2600hp. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 29.56 m (97ft)

Beam - 7.01 m

Draft - 1.21 m exl props

Displacement - 61688 kg

Fuel Capacity - 15141 l

Water Capacity - 2081 l

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

Engines - 2 x MTU 16V 2000 M96L 2600hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Construction - cold molded in jig method, epoxy fiberglass and wood structure

www.weaverboatworks.com 

Project: Admiral 55 meter S-Force

Admiral, a brand of The Italian Sea Group, is thrilled to announce the sale of the new 55 meter Yacht S-Force for delivery in early 2020.  Boasting a full aluminium semi displacement hull, 55 meter S-Force will be powered by twin 1901hp Cat engines which will allow top speeds up to eighteen knots.  Thanks to a careful study of proportions and volumes and despite a lower under 500 tons of displacement, S -Force boasts spaces, which are normally found on larger yachts.  Exteriors feature real terraces overlooking the sea thanks to generous spaces on every deck.  The Upper deck features a large circular sun bathing and entertainment area that can also be used as a touch-and-go helipad allowing easy access for guests at all times.  The Garage can host an eight meter tender and other water toys for fun in the water.  Distinctive elements of thr 55 meter S-Force are the sophistication of her furnishings, the elegance in the finishings and a particular attention to the brightness of the spaces with large windows that allow for plenty of natural light. Twelve guests can be accommodated in four well-appointed suites, and a full beam VIP on the lower deck and a full beam Master suite with a private studio on the main deck. Separate access for the crew will allow for discretion while servicing the guests.  The large Beach platform allows guests to enjoy the sea during the day and offers a spectacular dining area at night.

www.admiral-yachts.com

New Model: Amer 94 Twin

Amerio’s Family is happy to announce the launch of the new Amer 94 Twin, a super yacht under thirty meters which embodies the Italian yacht builder pioneering philosophy regarding consumption and emissions.  The new Amer 94 Twin is the first super yacht adopting the Volvo 1000hp configured to the new IPS1350 in double propulsion configuration.  The 94 Twin is for customers who enjoy life on board in large open and indoor spaces, and high comfort for long range and stabilized slow cruising.  The Amer 94 Twin preliminary data is equally impressive with best in class fuel consumption of fourteen liter per mile at a fast cruise of 23 knots, while an economic 9 knots gives you a range of 1600 nautical miles.  The Amer 94 Twin was certified by Rina Green Plus in order to emphasize the research process for new solutions, technologies and environmental friendly material used for the construction.  The first Amer 94 Twin which is recognizable from the standard model by the new large hull side windows was furnished in to a classical timeless style, with natural and white lacquered teak mixed with original custom details like a twin double galley.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 28.65 m (93.9ft)

Hull Length - 23.96 m

Beam - 6.30 m

Draft - 1.85 m

Displacement - 64 t

Fuel Capacity - 7000 l

Water Capacity - 1800 l

Accommodation - eight berths in four cabins, three/ four crew in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 1000hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS 1350 forward looking duel propeller pod drives

Speed - 27 knots max 23 knots cruise

Range - 360 nm at 23 knots, 1600 nm at economic 9 knots

Project - Stefano Tini interior

Certification - RINA Green Plus

www.ameryachts.it

Project: Steeler 67 S Performance Flybridge

Designed by Vripack this Steeler 67 S Performance Flybridge is one of the most forward looking motor yacht design I have seen in some time.  Vripack have managed to make the 67 S Performance Flybridge looking conservative yet at the same time modern.  Calling it contemporary is an understatement.  Named first as the 20 meter Flybridge on a news releases on the Steeler website the 67 S Performance Flybridge is a fully custom build to order, and unlike the name of the Dutch builder, she will be build in aluminium.  The Steeler 67 S Performance Flybridge is to be powered by standard twin 800hp engines, or optional 1200hp units.  Performance is estimated at 24 knots max speed with the standard engines, while optional 1200hp units achieve up to 34 knots.

www.steeleryachts.com

New Model: Cruisers 46 Cantius

For the 2019 season Cruisers continue to renew its above twelve meters sport cruisers line and presents the new 46 Cantius.  The new Cruisers 46 Cantius follows the redesign by Patrizio Facheris of its hard top sport cruisers as started with the 60 Cantius in 2015, to more sporty European looks, without missing a spacious accommodation layout.  The Cruisers 46 Cantius presents an interior with a living on the main deck with astern galley layout, while below is two large en-suited cabins with full beam midships owners suite.  The Cruisers 46 Cantius is powered by twin Volvo 435hp engines with IPS pod drives which allow for speeds up to 31 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.15 m (46.5ft)

Beam - 4.42 m

Draft - 1.07 m

Displacement - 14651 kg dry, 16782 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 1362 l

Water Capacity - 378 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS600 forward looking dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 31 knots max, 25 knots cruise

Range - 234 nm at cruise

Hull Shape - modified Vee with medium 17 degrees deadrise
Project - Patrizio Facheris

www.cruisersyachts.com

Project: Hunt 63 Ocean Series Express

Hunt Yachts has unveiled the 63 Ocean Series Express project, to a design by the legendary Ray Hunt design studio with a focus on offshore performance for customers looking to explore new destinations. A go-anywhere Down East traditional yacht the 63 Express will offer two lower deck options; a three double cabins option with office and a galley on the main deck, or an alternative two cabin lower galley and dinette below deck. The Hunt 63 Ocean Series Express will be powered by twin Volvo 1000hp with IPS pod drives which allow her to reach speeds up to 31 knots and a fast cruise at 26 knots.

www.huntyachts.com

New Model: Filippetti S55

During the fall of 2018 Filippetti launched the new S55, a high performance sport yacht designed by Davide Cipriani.  The S55 takes Filippetti back to its roots of sport yachting, this is the second model of the S sport yacht Series by the Mondolfo yacht builder, and follows ten years later the Daemon 75 launched in 2008 and today renamed as S75 in the line up.  The Filippetti S55 presents itself as a high performance hard top sport yacht, with three cabins and two heads, of which is an owners full beam midships stateroom. The hard top of the S55 is fully enclosed with a fully disappearing patio door, which when open makes the main deck become one single space with the exterior aft deck.  The Filippetti S55 is offered in two engine and propulsion variants, a more relaxed Volvo 900hp with IPS pod drives, and a high speed Man 1200hp surface drives choice.  Hull one was launched with the second which reaches top speeds up to 47 knots.      

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.38 m (57ft)

Hull Length - 16.7 m

Waterline Length - 13 m

Beam - 4.64 m

Displacement - 29 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 2700 l

Water Capacity - 700 l

Max Persons - 12

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins 

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 900hp, Man V8 1200hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS1200 forward looking pod drives with Volvo 900hp, Arneson surface drives

Speed - 34 knots max 31 knots cruise with Volvo 900hp IPS, 47 knots max 40 knots cruise with Man 1200hp and surface drives

Hull Type - fast planning

Project - Davide Cipriani, and Filippetti Yacht

Certification - RINA CE A

www.filippettiyacht.com

New Model: Nordlund 115 Expedition Yachtfisher

At the end of 2018 North American yard from Washington, Tacoma Nordlund launched the 115  Expedition Yachtfisher, a long range super yacht, with a main level master stateroom, three guest staterooms, three crew staterooms, a large salon and galley, and a top level pilothouse.  This is the second largest build Nordlund today following a 118 build in 2005.  The 115 Expedition Yachtfisher was christened Cazador and welcomes you inside the salon from the California deck, where three sofas and pull-up chairs are on your left, with the entertainment center to the right. Immediately ahead is a spiral staircase with an innovative elevator in its center. Both connect all three levels of the super yacht. Ahead to the left is casual seating for six at the galley counter. The large, well appointed wraparound galley allows a visual connection throughout the space, for excellent conversation and camaraderie.  Forward of the galley is the full beam, main level master stateroom. This stateroom has "his and hers" heads that are connected in the center by a large, dual-head shower. On the lower level there are three guest staterooms that accommodate six guests, each with its own head. Two crew staterooms are forward accommodation up to five crew. On the pilothouse level the captain's stateroom is aft of the raised settee, three helm chairs control center for the Nordlund 115 Expedition Yachtfisher.  Outside the aft cockpit area has twin curved stairs up to the California deck. There's a table and seating for eight to port and a day head to starboard. The salon entry is just forward, and covered walkways on both sides allow access up to mid ship level, where stairs lead up on either side begin. Access for the boat deck is through the aft of the pilothouse. There are two Novurania tenders launched by the telescoping davit. A ladder leads up to the pilot house. Doors on either side of the pilothouse lead to the covered Portuguese bridge, which has a center access to the fore-deck area.  The Nordlund 115 Expedition Yachtfisher is powered by twin Cats 1600hp engines.

Technical Data:

LOA - 35.05 m (115ft)

Waterline Length - 31 m

Beam - 7.62 m

Draft - 1.83 m

Displacement - 162,840 kg

Fuel Capacity - 26498 l

Water Capacity - 4542 l

Accommodation - eight guest berths in four cabins, six crew in four cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats C32 Acert CA 1600hp

Speed - 14 knots cruise

Range - 3000 nm at 14 knots

Hull Shape - semi displacement with bulb

Construction - cored fiberglass

Project - R.Edwin Monk naval architect, Tim Nolan structure, Mary Flores interior 

www.nordlundboat.com

Project: Bugari F77

After launching its F86 model in the fall of 2018, Bugari looks beyond this launch and present the F77 project.  A flybridge motor yacht just under 24 meters, the F77 presents itself as a sporty, versatile and different flybridge motor yacht.  The Bugari F77 offers four layout choices, with options being offered to both main and lower deck.  The options are various from a day head on the main deck, internal staircase for the flybridge, dinette to port side of the double seat helm station, and a separate entry to the guest cabins.  The four cabins present a layout for a full beam owners cabin at midships, VIP suite to port side, twin berth guest cabin to starboard, and fourth L-shaped bunk berths.  Another different feature in the Bugari F77 is the galley down feature connected to the two crew cabins located forward.  The Bugari F77 will be powered by triple Volvo 900hp with IPS pod drives.  

www.bugariyachts.it 

New Model: Vicem 65 IPS Classic

For the Fort Lauderdale 2018 boat show Vicem introduced the all-new 65 IPS Classic, a Turkish built yacht with Down East lobster boat inspired lines. The 65 IPS Classic is Vicem's 153rd hull, and brings everything the shipyard has become World renowned for in its 28 year history. This Vicem's is the largest in size fitted with the Volvo IPS system by the Turkish boat builder.  The Vicem 65 IPS Classic is the latest offering from a name that has distinguished itself from the very beginning for honoring the old traditions of both Turkish and American naval design, while infusing creations with luxury and quality of fit and finish in the classic yacht segment. That, coupled with a construction that of the cold molding method sets them ahead of the competition.  The Vicem 65 IPS Classis welcomes you to a cockpit with a large L-shaped sofa and a wet bar. The salon has an oversize L-shaped sofa to starboard and a large lounge chair, flanking an entertainment center, to port. The galley is up and forward to port, with lots of counter space for long-range cruising. The helm station to starboard has seats for two.  The 65 IPS Classic is a semi custom build and can be built with three or four staterooms and three heads. Below, the master stateroom is midships and full beam, with a walkaround bed and a large ensuite head with shower. The VIP cabin is forward with a walk-around bed and en suite head and shower; the third stateroom with two berths is on the starboard side, also with a head and shower.  Powered by twin 800hp Volvo diesels with IPS pod drives, the Vicem 65 IPS Classic cruises at 23 knots with a range of about 420 nautical miles, and tops out at 26 knots. The 65 IPS Classic is also offered with twin Volvo 900hp or 1000hp engines, coupled to the respected IPS pod drive units.

Technical Data:

LOA - 20.25 m (66.5ft)

Hull Length - 18.9 m

Waterline Length - 16.5 m

Beam - 5.33 m

Draft - 1.64 m loaded including props and drives

Displacement - 40000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 4500 l

Water Capacity 1000 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, or seven berths in four cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 800hp, D13 900hp, D13 1000hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Speed - 26 knots max 23 knots cruise with Volvo 800hp

Range - 420 nm at 23 knots cruise

Hull Shape - medium Vee with hard chine

Construction - cold molded mahogany with West system Epoxy

Project - Sinan Unal, Vicem Yacht Design Team

Certification - ABYC

www.vicemyachts.com