New Model: Sunseeker Predator 60 Evo

Sunseeker is proud to release details of an exciting new model, the Predator 60 Evo. Set to make its world premiere at this year’s Southampton boat show in around mid September, the latest exterior and interior design of the new Predator is a credit to the influence of the Poole's boat builder Design and Technology Center.  Sporty and sleek, the Predator 60 Evo is an evolution of the Predator 57 launched in 2015 and the first model of Sunseeker’s major new product development plan with innovative stand out features and a truly sophisticated interior design.  The superstructure exemplifies the very latest in Sunseeker’s cutting-edge design which includes an all-new window line and powered carbon fiber hardtop with glazed panels, both helping to flood the interior with natural light. The hull retains its iconic glazing design and is now embellished with polished stainless-steel detailing. Customers can even opt from a choice of bespoke paint finishes, enabling them to create a Sunseeker that will be truly unique.  Central to its appeal, the cleverly engineered cockpit door mechanism allows it to open conventionally but also lower itself into the sole of the yacht, connecting the outdoor and indoor living spaces seamlessly.  Embracing a bold design direction, the model features all-new interior styling, furnishings, textures and materials; the Predator 60 Evo delivers a sophisticated, modern yet sporty style to surprise any owner.  The beautifully proportioned and ergonomically designed helm console is part of a wider focus on technology that Sunseeker will be rolling out across all its new models. The latest Simrad touch screen display enhances the customer experience with a simplified and intuitive user interface allowing integrated control of all essential systems.  Featuring six berths in three cabins, below deck replicates the sophisticated furnishings and flawless design on the main deck. The full-beam master stateroom, which is located amidship with ensuite, has been finished in a contemporary style with a key focus on textures, fabrics and light.  In addition, a fully appointed single berth crew cabin, together with a tender garage as standard allows a Williams 325 Jet Rib to be carried and launched via the hydraulic bathing platform.  The Predator 60 Evo certainly doesn’t sacrifice performance for style. Available with a range of engine and drive systems including the all new Volvo 1000hp engines on shafts capable of speeds of up to 34 knots, it cuts an impressive figure on the open water matched to exemplary seakeeping and agility.

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.24 m (59.96ft)

Beam 4.70 m

Draft - 1.30 m

Displacement - 27900 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 2200 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, one crew cabin berth

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 1000hp

Propulsion - line shaft, or Volvo forward looking IPS pod drives

Speed - 34 knots top speed with Volvo 1000hp and line shaft propulsion

Project - Sunseeker Design and Technology Center

www.suneeker.com

Project: Maritimo M78 One

During the Sydney 2019 boat show Maritimo announced the M One range, which will feature three models; M51, M72, and a new M78 flagship.  The M78 Flybridge Motoryacht we present here unveils the full extent of scope of customization that Maritimo One now offers.  This design sees customization to hull, engineering, exterior moldings and interior layout. Utilising the M70 Flybridge motoryacht as its base platform, the customization has been concentrated on creating the ultimate adventuring and entertaining motoryacht.  The extended hull and running surface make way for an expansive adventure deck complete with integrated davit in port hull side, and storage of tender. The hydraulic rotating swim platform then further increases deck for lounging and entertaining at anchor. The extended adventure deck then transforms the original M70 Flybridge motoryacht cockpit into an entertainment and lounging mezzanine deck with L-Shape lounge and dining, aft euro lounge and port side entertainment unit with electric grill, sink, refrigeration, rubbish, and storage. The extended flybridge deck and hardtop create added entertainment space with flybridge deck lounging, bar and powder room ensuite.  The Maritimo M78 One will feature a four cabin interior layout, with three shower heads, including a full beam midships located master stateroom.  Performance data is not yet announced.

www.maritimo.com.au

Web: Sunreef Yachts New Web Site

Sunreef Yachts presents its new virtual world wide web show room. Moving to Poland in 1992 French born Francis Lapp founded Sunreef Yachts in the year 2000 in Gdansk, Poland creating an innovative boat building company focusing on luxurious custom made catamarans. The success for Sunreef is to be seen today after nineteen years and the delivery of over one hundred yachts, being sailing or power with a size going from twelve up to 64 meters, including a 210 Power Trimaran in project stages.  Sunreef has made some important milestones since its founding from the launch of the 70 Power in 2008, to the receiving of eighteen awards with the first two in 2011, and last three in 2019.  Sunreef offers three distinctive ranges: Power which offers eleven models from 40 to 210 feet, Sailing with fourteen models from 50 up to 165, and the Supreme range with four models from 68 to 88 feet in both power and sailing. The new Sunreef website is available in five languages: English, French, Russian, Polish, and German and takes around with the following buttons; About Us, Power Range, Sailing Range, Supreme Range, Services, News and Events, and Contact Us.  Sunreef is also on social media with a link at the bottom of the page taking you to its; Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Youtube, Vimeo, Issuu, Instagram, and Pinterest pages.

www.sunreef-yachts.com

Project: Baglietto 43m Explorer

Baglietto present the project for a 43m Explorer designed by the Italian firm Santa Maria Magnolfi, who conceived a view to creating a real Explorer Yacht capable of ensuring maximum seaworthiness, comfort and safety in all sea conditions. The yacht was therefore designed after a painstaking analysis of all the features and functions required to use the super yacht all year round, in any possible climate, building on the stylistic heritage of different sectors: that of work boats, that of warships and, obviously, the world of yachting.  The watchword for this model is flexibility; the shipyard presenting the project including a landing pad for helicopter, this version is thought for an owner who likes to enjoy fishing or sailing with a small boat. Thus, new ideas have been worked out to satisfy different requests.  The 58 sq. m upper deck is entirely reserved for the owner. Depending on the needs, access to the entrance salon may be open to everyone or, alternatively, be limited, to obtain an entirely private deck. The size of the master cabin is truly unrivaled for a yacht in this class. The glazed surfaces on three sides offer an impressive open view forward. This version hosts outside on this deck, besides the enlarged dining area for 12 people, a 28 sport fisherman boat as well as a 6 meter rescue tender. The area is extremely versatile, as it can be fitted out to host glamorous parties or, conversely, be furnished with very simple, functional furniture when the dinghies are in the water.  A panoramic area with sofa and table has been placed in the bow area.  On the main deck, the large full-beam salon features an almost square layout and has ceiling-high windows on the bulwarks. The aft part has been completely redesigned in this version; moving the tenders up has given the possibility to open the back space and get a cozy conversation area under the shadow with a panoramic view and easy access to the sea thanks to a transformer system.  A winter garden, an area that is considered as “outdoor” but is in fact enclosed by glazed surfaces and air conditioned, works as a filter between the salon and the aft area. Being in a low center of gravity position, the winter garden can also be used as a salon when cruising in bad weather conditions or as a TV room.  The lower deck offers four guest cabins. Aft there is a wine cellar with controlled temperature and humidity and a cold room fully dedicated to the fish storage.  The interiors are characterized by large glazed surfaces letting in plenty of natural light and ensuring a constant interaction with the outside environment and landscape. Vertical elements with metal finishes convey a sense of safety and sturdiness indoors too and, alternating with the pleasant shades of natural materials, create the perfect backdrop for objects coming from far-away countries and telling compelling stories of remote lands, just like a Captain’s logbook. It is like an uninterrupted tale, where different experiences blend to breathe life into a harmonious atmosphere. Italian marbles and exotic woods are combined with ancient Moroccan straw mats and Indian silk fabrics; the large display cabinets and the wide shelves have been specifically designed to showcase precious objects gathered from seas across the globe. The utmost care has been devoted to the tiniest details throughout the yacht, so as to take guests on long, wonderful voyages in a variety of climate and sea conditions, making no compromises while always ensuring maximum on-board comfort.  The exteriors are often modular and can therefore be adapted to different needs: the outdoor dining area on the upper deck can be closed on the sides by means of sliding glazed doors.  An external staircase allows to reach the sundeck, which is a real observation area, furnished with a sunbed area but featuring a much more minimal style, with teak having been replaced by polished flooring, typical of ice breakers and work boats. On this deck stands a bridge house that has been designed using tubular elements drawing inspiration from the military world but featuring an elegant restyling and sophisticated finishes. The bridge house now works as a lifting platform, resulting in an observation point from which the Owner and his guests can catch sight of whales or simply enjoy the view.  On-board, there are separate, dedicated routes and staircases for the guests and the crew across all decks. The crew can use three direct exits, one on a bulwark on the main deck, one forward in the anchor area, and one on the navigation bridge. On the latter, the spacious 36 square meters deck house with indoor wings and a walk-around console is ideal for long-range cruises, also thanks to the glazed finish ensuring unmatched visibility and breathtaking views. The crew quarters develop over two decks and feature several areas, such as a laundry, storage areas and cold rooms, allowing to cover long stretches at sea without intermediate calls.

www.baglietto.com

New Launch: Benetti 108 meter FB275

The final installment of Benetti’s Giga Season kicks off as the yard announces the successful delivery of the 108 meter flagship Giga yacht FB275, the longest yacht ever built by Benetti. Featuring exterior design and decor by RWD and interiors by Benetti’s in-house design team. Onboard amenities such as her large swimming pool, on board cinema, fire pit and treasure trove of water toys make her live up to her Giga yacht status.  FB275 is the longest of three hundred plus meter super yachts built simultaneously by Benetti at its Italian facilities.  The 108-metre flagship departed Benetti’s yard in Livorno on July 26.  The departure of FB275 marks a significant milestone for the leading Italian shipyard. With a steel hull, aluminium superstructure and a naval architecture by Pierluigi Ausonio, the 108-metre FB275 is the longest Giga yacht ever to be delivered by Benetti. She features 14.5 meters beam, a draft of 4.4 meters and a gross tonnage of 3,367 tonnes. After four sea trials she is now accredited with Lloyd Certification.  With a fuel tank capacity of 345,000 liters and powerful twin MTU 3862hp engines, she has a maximum speed of 18.5 knots and an autonomous range of 6500 nm at 14 knots. Benetti’s new flagship Giga yacht also boasts an electric Schottel stern SPJ pump jet to enable the yacht to travel distances powered entirely by electric propulsion.  From the large heated swimming pool on the Main Deck to her treasure trove of yacht toys and tenders accommodated on board, the FB275 is a Giga yacht built for embracing the very best of the yacht life. In addition to her two fourteen meter tenders together with a  ten meter custom tender and a total of eight jet skis, she boasts more than 1000 square meters entirely devoted to outdoor living spaces. The Observation Deck is a highlight on board, providing breathtaking evenings under the stars, while on the Bridge Deck a 1.5-metre fire pit sets the scene for cosy nights at sea. The Owner’s Deck features its own private al fresco dining and relaxation areas, while on the Main Deck a vast dining table provides the perfect setting for an evening of al fresco fine dining. FB275 accommodates up to 22 guests on board in absolute comfort and luxury, tended to by a yacht crew of 29.  The Benetti’s Giga Season officially kicked off with the builds of three 100+ metre Giga yachts at the Benetti facilities in Italy. To rise to the enormous challenge of building three luxury Giga yachts of this size concurrently, Benetti heavily invested in their company processes, as well as their Livorno facilities. A fully ENAC – Italian Civil Aviation Authority – compliant helipad was installed for the comfort and convenience of clients and their staff, while two new 58.5 x 137-metre sheds enabled Benetti to massively increase its productivity. Both sheds are equipped with two gantry cranes with a maximum capacity of 40 tonnes.  The development by Benetti of the three Giga yachts construction program has also required the creation of an exceptional team of experts specialized in large yacht construction. Benetti is one of the very few shipyards in the world with the capabilities to build yachts exceeding 100-meters in length. This is part of a long-term plan for Benetti, and it is, indeed, the dawn of the Giga yacht in Italy. For the first time, an Italian private yard will be a serious competitor in the international 100+ meter luxury yacht market. With FB275 now delivered to her owners, the handover of the 107-metre FB277 will follow shortly, followed by the delivery of FB272 in the second half of the year.

Technical Data:

LOA - 108 m (354.3ft)

Beam - 14.5 m

Draft - 4.4 m

Displacement - 3367 t

Fuel Capacity - 345000 l

Accommodation - 22 guests in eleven cabins, 29 crew in fifteen cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 3862hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 18 knots top speed, 14 knots cruise

Range - 6500 nm at 14 knots

Construction - steel hull aluminium super structure

Project - RWD exterior and decor, Benetti interior. Pierluigi Ausonio naval architect 

Certification - Lloyds

www.benettiyachts.it

Project: Tornado 54

Tornado presents this new 54 project which is also the setting for its new yacht division for yachts above fifty feet.  The 54 is a new direction for Tornado which for the first time ventures into center console walk around territory. So far the Rome builder in it's story has produced open cruisers and yachts, and a sportfish yacht model.  The Tornado 54 is a sport yacht with full usable exterior spaces, from fore to aft, welcoming guests with two double sun-pads, two L-shaped dinettes, and in all this also features a spacious three cabin six berth interior, and crew cabin.  The Tornado 54 will be powered by standard twin 600hp Volvo with IPS pod drives good for top speeds up to 39 knots, or Man 800hp with surface drives which will allow high performances up to fifty knots.  

www.tornadoyachts.it  

Canados Super Yacht Thriller in Ponza

A Canados 27 meter super yacht with Dutch flag had an incredible Summer 2019 story in the Ponza archipelago full of thrill and drama, which started in early July with engine problems near the island of Palmarola.  After a few days then it was again that this Canados hit the Zirri reef in Ponza damaging the hull and rescued by the DMD salvage squad which patrols the island.  After this the Canados yacht was taken for repairs in a yard in Ponza which when completed, and at the moment of payment the captain showing himself as owner of the Canados, a 42 year old business man from Rome, who works in between the Italian capital city and Livorno.  Unfortunately the payments left to the shipyard resulted to be false, as was a Rolex left as guarantee.  But this was not the end, as this Canados yacht again hit a reef in Ponza with bigger damage on 11 August at 1100 hours, and was again rescued by the DMD squad.  After the save the captain somehow disappeared from Ponza, taking the first fast ferry and then being spotted in the Marina of Pisa.  After all this the Italian police force investigating the matter, found the real owner of the Canados yacht who is a 63 year businessman from Milan who deciding to sell the super yacht allowed a three day sea trial to the Rome buyer, who after this special allowance escaped with the yacht.  The real owner of the Canados has since then according to reports settled the pending payments.

This Canados is an 88 model, custom build to order super yacht built of wood, in late eighties up until the early nineties.  It featured an interior of four double guest cabins and four bathrooms, and is powered by twin GM of 1440hp engines which allowed for cruise speeds of twenty knots and top speeds of just over 25.  Two Canados 88 have been build with the model being an evolution of the 85 delivered in six units.

Explorer Cruiser Hits Reef in Tavolara Sardinia

On the evening on Friday, thirtieth August a fourteen meter explorer cruiser with German flag hit a reef near the Island of Tavolara, Olbia in the North East part of Sardinia.  The exact position of the accident happened in between Don Diego point and Red Islet.  Immediately the Italian Coast Guard of Olbia dispatched one of its vessels to assist in the matter.  Of the seven crew on-board none suffered injuries and where transported on land by another pleasure boat.  The Olbia Coast Guard also made sure of the safety of the Explorer Cruiser and guaranteed that no oil was dropped and no damage to the environment took place.  The fourteen meter motor cruiser was later on removed from the area and taken to a boat yard for repairs.  

Tavolara area in Sardinia is one of those zones where it seems every year we hear of a boat hitting a reef.  In this case seeing the anchor chain it seems the fourteen meter explorer cruiser might also have drifted, and reports also said that the boat actually ended in a protected area where it is not allowed to anchor or navigate.  This boat seems to escape me, the construction is wood and the design looks a bit Spanish possibly eighties and or nineties.  Anyways those who know something please leave a comment below.

Magnum Lost to Fire in Porto Ercole

A Magnum is like a unique peace, so when a 45 gets a fire, then lost and sank it is always a bad news.  This Magnum 45 went ablaze on thirteen August when cruising some one nautical mile away from the coast around Punto Avoltore, to the South West of Porto Ercole.  All the persons on-board have been saved, but unfortunately the Magnum 45 did not make it and succumbed to the fire and then ultimately sank in sixty meters of deep sea water.

The Magnum is in this fire is a 45, second model to come from the Filippo Thoedoli era which started in 1976 and brought so much success to the US legendary brand.  Designed as nearly all Magnum's by Jim Wynn and Walt Walters the 45 had an interior of a single cabin and optional two cabins version with bunk second guest cabin, and was powered twin by GM 650 or optional 735hp with line shaft or surface drive propulsion.  Selling in about forty units the Magnum 45 was replaced by the bit larger 50 Bestia in 1994.

New Model: Riviera 4800 Sport Yacht Series II

Riviera presents the new 4800 Sport Yacht Series II, part also of the new Platinum edition for all the three Sport Yacht models. Indeed, so significant were the model refinements that Riviera has designated it a Series II, recognizable outside by the full glazing window on the hull side.  Improving on an already very popular model, however, is no easy task. The original 4800 spent twelve months in design and development to optimize the aesthetics and space utilization. The 4800 emerged from this process as a masterpiece in every sense, as intellectual as it is functional.  First of the new features is an extended swim platform with flowing curves to the outboard ends. It is the gateway to a generous garage that accommodates a 2.7-metre RIB with the help of guide rails and Muir winch.  Next on the features list is a cockpit wet bar including bench-top, refrigerator, ice-maker, sink with folding tap and double electric BBQ, serviced by an extraction fan and fold-down lid.  Twin electric individually operated opening sunroofs fill the cockpit with light and fresh air. Slide back the stainless steel-framed glass door; open out the awning window and the cockpit flows into the saloon as one unified space. Step inside and you’re then welcomed by the walnut’s warmth and drawn in by the views.  A saloon cocktail cabinet with bottle storage drawer and drawers for glass storage is another excellent addition to the vessel’s entertainment attributes. The galley is equipped for anything from a weekend to a week on the water, with the Platinum Edition featuring new solid-surface bench tops.  Further rewards are in store in the accommodation deck as floor space has been increased in the forward mater stateroom, along with a larger starboard hanging locker, three-drawer chest and 32-inch TV.  For a perfect night’s sleep, a king-size walk-around berth with innerspring mattress and storage under berth, including drawers and gas struts for easy access. The bed base is luxuriously finished in leather and fine cabinetry. A superbly appointed private bathroom completes the master suite. While hull windows either side of the bed bring in natural light and accent the outside views.  A warm and inviting second stateroom features twin-single beds to port that slide together to create a double and a further single bed to starboard. Continuous glass hull windows to both port and starboard feature opening port holes. This is a perfect stateroom for family or guests. A second bathroom forward of the guest stateroom also serves as the day head.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.70 m (51.6ft)

Hull Length - 13.8 m

Beam - 4.61 m

Draft - 1.25 m

Displacement - 18565 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 2100 l

Water Capacity - 400 l

Accommodation - five berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D8 600hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS15 800 dual propeller forward looking pod drives

Certification - ISO8666 for dimensions

www.riviera.com.au