Propulsion: Yanmar ZT370

Yanmar is launching a full line-up of 4LV sterndrive marine diesel engine models to complete its highly-acclaimed 4LV series of ultra-refined common rail engines. The new 150 to 250hp five-engine range combines with the new Yanmar ZT370 sterndrive to offer exceptional acceleration, fuel efficiency, remarkably quiet operation, and low vibration to suit a wide variety of vessels. Complementing the Yanmar 4LV inboard engine range introduced earlier this year, the corresponding 150Z/170Z/195Z/230Z/250Z horsepower sterndrive models feature the very latest in electronically-managed CR fuel injection systems. This next generation system uses Thermo Swing Wall Insulation technology to provide maximum thermal efficiency, leading to more complete combustion, adding efficiency in fuel consumption, torque and lowered emissions. The 150 to 250hp power range marine diesel engines are all based on an identical engine block with the same dimensions and weight, making it easy for boat builders to install various options.  The new models are fitted with the Yanmar ZT370 sterndrive with hydraulic multi-disc clutch for exceptionally smooth and quiet gear engagement, plus standard Exo hard-anodization coating to provide exceptional protection against corrosion. Ensuring optimal performance for a range of boats for recreational and light duty commercial applications, the ZT370 sterndrive is available in various gear ratios. Other features include precision-forged gears with extra-long service life, the choice of electrical or mechanical shift models, and an integrated exhaust system.

www.yanmarmarine.com

New Model: Beneteau Swift Trawler 47

Beneteau continues to update and renew its hugely successful Swift Trawler line, and presents the new 47.  A design from Italian designer Andreani, the Swift Trawler 47 presents itself as a middle model between the successful 44 and the 50 flagship.  There is a lot to like in the Beneteau Swift Trawler 47 from its very open single level living deck with L-shaped galley and L-shaped dinette, to the central helm station, and hard top option for its fly-bridge.  Down below Andreani offered a tradition three cabin layout with owners cabin forward, a twin guest cabin to port side, and a double berth cabin to starboard.  The Beneteau Swift Trawler 47 is powered by twin Cummins 425hp engines with line shaft propulsion.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.74 m (48.4ft)

Hull Length - 12.77 m

Beam - 4.42 m

Draft - 1.15 m

Displacement - 12685 kg light

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 965 l

Water Capacity - 640 l

Max Persons - 14

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB 6.7 L 425hp

Propulsion - line shaft 

Project - Andreani design, MICAD naval architecture

Construction - Polyester resin hull and glass fiber monolithic hull, structure in counter molding, balsa cored super structure  

Certification - CE B14, C16 

www.beneteau.com

Mulder New Web Site

Dutch yacht builder Mulder presents its new virtual showroom aimed at presenting its unique range of steel builds to the global community. Founded in 1938 by Dirk Mulder Senior this Dutch leading boating family of designers and builders has grown itself into a rather unique company offering also a diverse product range. When Dirk Mulder Senior founded the company at the still actual premises he was only 27 years old. The first builds at Mulder where of wood and sailing craft type, but the company also started to construct yachts with steel a few years after its founding. With steel always becoming more predominant in the builds in 1953 Mulder launched its first complete motor powered boat with the 7.50 Baby Favorite, followed in 1955 by a complete three models range of power boats. In the sixties the company extended the range with the success of the Super Favorite, building for a good period at least one every month of the new bigger three model range. In the seventies Mulder delivered its last sailing yacht at twelve meters in size, and started dedicating full concentration to motor powered boats. At the period Dirk Mulder also started to take it more easy and gave yard operations to an outside manager until 1984, when 22 year old Dirk Robert Mulder Junior took over the leading position, which he baptized with the launch of the three different sized Favorite Super range, marking also the return to a classic flared bow. The nineties began the expansion of bigger sizes, but also the use of new construction methods for the Mulder yachts upper structure now build of steel or alloy. In the end of the nineties a new Futura range designed by the A1 team and consisting of more modern looks was launched. The company has after this seen an expansion in sizes which culminated with the delivery of the Mulder 88 in 2001. In April 2013 Mulder new building facility was opened. Today Mulder offers seven ranges of models: Bellagio, Convertible, Custom Build, Favorite, Flybridge, Futura, and Voyager, which start at fifteen meter and go up to the custom Thirty Six launched in 2017. Mulder website is available in Dutch and English language and takes you around with the following buttons: Home, Our Shipyard, Our Fleet, History, Services, News, and Jobs.  Mulder is also on social media with buttons at the bottom of the page taking you to its Instagram, and Facebook pages.

www.muldershipyard.com

Production History; (semi-production only)

Favorite 13.50 m 1986-2013 (8)

Favorite 10.50 m 1996 (4)

Favorite 11.50 m 1988-2005 (4)

Favorite 16.50 m 1989-90 (2)

Favorite 10.00 m 1990-92 (2)

Favorite 15.00 m 1990-99 (3)

Favorite 18.60 m 1991-2000 (3)

Favorite 15.50 m 1992-93 (2)

Favorite 11.00 m 1992 (2)

Favorite 17.00 m 1993 (2)

Favorite 14.00 m 1994-95 (3)

Favorite 10.70 m 1996-99 (4)

Favorite 11.30 m 2000-02 (2)

Wheelhouse 21.30 m 2003-09 (3)

Convertible 18.10 m 2005-10 (3)

Wheelhouse 19.40m 2006-07 (2)

Wheelhouse 22.30 m 2007-21 (4)

Convertible 20.70 m 2007-09 (2)

Favorite 1500 2010- (18

Favorite 1700 2016- (10

ThirtySix 2017- (9

Favorite 2200 2020- (3

Favorite 9.20 m 2022 (3)

New Launch: Benetti 107 meter FB277

On December 18th 2018, in Livorno Benetti successfully launched FB277, a 107 meters motor yacht, the biggest ever built in Italy by a private shipyard. Powered by a diesel electric propulsion system, the yacht’s interiors and exterior have been designed entirely in house by Benetti and managed by Imperial, acting as Owner’s Representative, Build Supervisor and Yacht Manager of the vessel. The giga yacht has a hull constructed in steel and a superstructure of aluminium. She features a large swimming pool on the Sun Deck, a grand piano, a Spa, massage room and gym and a touch and go helipad. Her maximum beam is 15.2 meters and she has a full load displacement of 3,300t.  The giga yacht FB277 is a stunning creation of epic proportions. From the exterior, her elongated and linear profile, emphasized by balanced ribbons of glazing, speak to the admirer of contemporary and minimal design. Her strong plumb bow is businesslike and rooted in the practical need to tackle swelling seas with ease and comfort. Here also, a vast helicopter pad makes for uncomplicated landings. To the stern each gently staggered deck ends in graceful sweep downwards.  In terms of guest facilities FB277 covers all the bases, adding delights guests might not have even thought to indulge in during their seafaring adventures. On the wheelhouse deck the master cabin is a sumptuous full beam size, flanked by identical port and starboard balconies leading on to vast dressing rooms and an interconnected bathroom. The upper deck saloon, aft of this suite, is perfect for unwinding at the end of a long day, listening to the grand piano or watching a movie on the private sofa. On the main deck, seven huge VIP cabins, each with a large bathroom, are placed forward of the spacious main dining and saloon area. A mesmerizing spiral staircase with a full height inner atrium intersects each deck. Half of the lower deck and some space on the under lower deck has been set aside for generous amounts of crew accommodation.  A spacious beach club has access to the sea on both sides of the beam, as well as to stern, creating a huge connection with nature. The ship’s connecting spa area is equipped with a gym and a massage room. Large areas of deck satisfy the sun lovers: the top deck features seating and sun pads for those who favour a view, whilst the sun deck accommodates dining areas, more sun pads and a huge pool that can hold about 21,000 liters. More outdoor seating is found on the wheelhouse deck and aft on the main deck.  Finally delivery of the yacht is expected to take place in Summer 2019. Benetti’s Giga yacht construction program, which includes two other giga yachts in build and due to be launched in the next few months, has been the subject of major investment at the shipyard. An ambitious business plan has prompted financial input of more than fifteen million euros in infrastructure, organisation, safety and security, to overcome the challenges presented by building such giga yachts. The development by Benetti of the Giga yacht construction program has also required the creation of a special team of experts in this specific type of project. Expansion at the Livorno shipyard, in the form of two new generation steel structure sheds, have enabled Benetti to massively increase its productivity.

Technical Data:
LOA - 107 m (351ft)

Beam - 15.2 m

Draft - 4.2 m

Displacement - 3300 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 300000 l

Water Capacity - 69000 l

Accommodation - twelve guests in eight cabins, 32 crew in eighteen cabins

Engines - 2 x Rolls Royce Electric Motors 2800 kw

Propulsion - line shaft 

Speed - 18 knots max 12 knots cruise

Range - 5500 nm at 12 knots

Project - Pierluigi Ausonio naval architect, Benettei style department

Certification - Llyods LY3 

www.benettiyachts.it

Project: Mazu 82

Mazu present the project for a new 82 flagship model to a design of Turkish designer Tanju Ozelgin.  The Mazu 82 is one of the largest pure open Super Sport Yachts currently available in the market, and the Turkish designer did actually a good job of presenting a traditional Mediterranean straight shear line, with minimal edges and design stints that propel the look to the future.  The Mazu 82 will be powered by triple Volvo 725hp engines, and or twin or triple 1000hp units.  Top speeds estimates are for forty knots with a cruise in the mid thirties.  The 82 interior will offer a three double cabins layout with a traditional owners cabin forward, and a saloon and a galley in between the cabins.  A two berth crew cabin is located forward.  The Mazu 82 will feature high end composite construction, with carbon reinforcements in certain areas, and epoxy resin blend.

www.mazuyachts.com

New Model: Bayliss Gameboat 62

The Bayliss Gameboat series continues its success and after the launching of the 60, a 62 followed.  Bayliss started building the second Gameboat in May 2017 and was launched in December 2018 and christened Gamechanger.  Unlike the first Gameboat, the 62 is less spartan on the outside and also looks very similar to the fully custom Bayliss models. The Gameboat 62 is more luxurious inside to the 60 with full teak wood finishing inside, while outside we see the mask, and full tower.  The interiors of Gameboat 62 also feature a three stateroom two head layout.  Bayliss Gameboat 62 is powered by twin MTU 1920hp.  The semi-production Gameboat has been a success for Bayliss and the first 60 and 62 models, are currently followed by two other 62's currently in production.  That is a total of four Gameboats in just over a year since the series was announced.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.89 m (62ft)

Beam - 5.53 m

Draft - 1.47 m

Fuel Capacity - 6533 l

Water Capacity - 946 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU M96L 12V 1920hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Construction - jig method cold molding with Okoume plywood and epoxy resin.  Super structure in Okoume plywood, Core-cell core and epoxy.

www.baylissboatworks.com

Improve-it = Sessa Key Largo 27 IB

Sessa improve the Christian Grande designed Key Largo 27 IB model presented in preview at the Cannes Boat Show. These improvements are demonstration of how Sessa continues to believe that the future needs the past, and that never like in these new versions, tradition meets innovation. A model that continuously evolves: a timeless design, with an even more aggressive look, characterized from the recognizable Key Largo lines. The improved Key Largo 27 features the addition of details, such as the large hull side window and the new windscreen, give a touch of modernity without disrespecting the previous versions. For the interiors and cushions the Key Largo 27 features a reinterpretation of the contemporary style. The Key Largo 27 IB offers a double cabin with Vee-shaped berth, and a head to starboard. The Key Largo 27 IB is powered by a single Volvo gas petrol 300hp engine which delivers top speeds up to 38 knots. These improvements are also present for the Sessa Key Largo 27 outboard version.

www.sessamarine.com

Project: Estensi 485 Maine

Estensi continues to renovate it's range and here we see the Italian builder update its 480 Maine model to the new 485.  Reinvented outside with new hull side windows, the entry level new 485 continues its standard for a reliable sea worthy explorer cruiser.  The Estensi 485 Maine features a three cabins two head interior, with lower deck galley located in between the cabins.  The Estensi 485 Maine is powered by twin 370hp Volvo engines.

www.cantieriestensi.it

New Model: Astondoa 377 Coupe

During the Cannes boat show 2018, Astondoa presented the new 377 Coupe.  The second model in the Coupé range, which represents the evolution of the shipyard towards a more modern, sporty, original, and bold aesthetics. The 377 Coupé is also Astondoa entry level boat for Spanish builder which spans in size up to a 197 feet project in its Steel range.  The 377 Coupe apart being a sport cruiser can also be labelled as a day-boat or a tender, thanks to its spacious cockpit.  Sporting a T-top and a full walk-around in its entire perimeter only with one step. it has three different areas: two sunbathing areas; at the bow and stern, and a third half-length area, which connects the galley and fridges space with the triple pilot seats in front of a modern center console helm station with harmonious and modern instruments and multi-function touch screens. The 377 Coupe also features a very useful store box under the stern sun-pad for water toys. Inside the 377 Coupe presents what Astondoa calls the lounge/cabin with its refrigerator and audio/TV system, completed with a spacious head with shower cabin, exceptional for its length, and a second cabin with two beds.  The Astondoa 377 Coupe is standard powered by twin Volvo 260hp diesel engines which allow for a top speed up to 36 knots.  Optional engines for the Astondoa 377 Coupe are twin larger 300hp diesel engines or twin petrol gas of 300hp.

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.61 m (38ft)

Hull Length - 10.95 m

Beam - 3.56 m

Draft - 0.81 m

Displacement - 8300 kg

Fuel Capacity - 830 l

Water Capacity - 200 l

Accommodation - four berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 260hp, D4 300hp, V8 300hp petrol gasoline

Propulsion - Volvo DPH or DPS dual propeller stern drives

Speed - 36 knots max 25 knots cruise with Volvo 260hp

Range - 200 nm at cruise

Certification - CE

www.astondoa.es

Project: Wim Van Der Valk 32M Raised Pilothouse

Wim Van der Valk is in excellent progress with the 32M Raised Pilothouse motoryacht Jangada 2. Ordered by a repeat client, the innovative two deck and a half super yacht has a wide range of bespoke elements to match a very specific brief for the owner. Due for delivery in May 2019, Wim Van Der Valk 32 meter Raised Pilothouse is the fifth superyacht in the Raised Pilothouse custom-series and the largest to date. The Raised Pilothouse all come from design by Guido de Groot and previous to the 32M have seen  previous launches of 24.99-meter, and a two 26 meter series.  The Wim Van der Valk 32M Raised Pilothouse will be build of alloy and offer a four guest cabin interior.  Crew space is for six persons in three cabin.  The 32M Raised Pilothouse will displace an approximate of 127 tons, and will be powered by win 1920hp MTU, which give a cruise speed of 19 knots.
www.vandervalkshipyard.com