New Model: Viking 44 SC

Creating a model within a platform has been a successful path for Viking in it's smaller sub fifteen meters models, and this is continued in the 44 series already available as Convertible and Open models, which share the same hull with uniquely different deck and interior arrangements. The popularity of the 44 has encouraged Viking to expand the range with striking profiles and special features that showcase the New Jersey builder ability to broaden the appeal of this versatile hull.  Using its five-axis profile machine Viking designed and built a plug and a female mold to create a rakish fiberglass deck house module, fully open to the cockpit while incorporating stylish convertible window lines and a roof overhang. Built into finely tool hardtop is a pair of easily accessed rod stowage compartments.  The Viking 44 Sport Coupe has a distinctive New England or Great Lakes flavor for cruising efficacy and includes a choice of a custom fiberglass mast for the radar and other antennas, or a customized radar arch. In the eleven squared meter cockpit, the 44 SC sports the familiar starboard mezzanine seating arrangement of the popular 44 Open. Engine room access is provided with a convenient center line hatch that’s integral with the mezzanine seating. The SC has been engineered for the installation of a Seakeeper gyro stabilizer, which brings great stability to the sport cruiser to increase overall comfort.  The command deck includes our signature and tournament-proven center-line forward helm station on a raised platform for enhanced visibility. The console holds a bank of electronics displays, and has space for engine instrumentation and other accessories. Recessed compartments accommodate radios and additional equipment, plus accessory switches and controls.  A sliding companionway door and a large set of stairs with a starboard-side vertical handrail lead to the climate-controlled salon. With its five meter short beam, the widest of any boat in this class, the salon is a spacious social area for relaxing and entertaining. The starboard-side galley, which sits opposite an L-shaped lounge with a dinette table, includes teak cabinetry with meticulous joinery and fit and finish, expansive Corian counter tops, an electric range, separate under-counter refrigerator and freezer units and a microwave/convection oven. Other notable amenities include a stereo system with a flat screen HD TV.  In the forward master stateroom, the island queen bed with mattress has a lift-up top with gas pistons and maple-lined storage underneath. There's also a maple-lined hanging locker. Air conditioning, a 19-inch flat screen television and access to the head and shower round out the standard amenities.  The head has custom Amtico flooring, a one-piece molded Corian countertop with rounded edges and a sink with a satin nickel faucet. With its two-person berth, the aft guest stateroom can accommodate another couple and makes for a nice hideaway for the kids.  Twin Man 800hp diesels serve as the standard propulsion package. The engine-room, lazarette, forward bilge and anchor locker are all painted with Snow White Awlgrip for maximum visibility and easier maintenance. A Delta-T engine-room ventilation system, an oil exchange system and an Onan 13.5 kW E-QD Series generator are just some of the standard mechanical and electrical equipment.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.74 m (45.1ft)

Beam - 4.98 m

Draft - 1.35 m

Displacement - 22679 kg

Fuel Capacity - 3093 l

Water Capacity - 454 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Man i6 800hp

Propulsion - line shaft

www.vikingyachts.com

Project: Van Den Hoven Voyager 61

Van den Hoven from the Netherlands has unveiled the dynamic design for an all new Voyager 61 flybridge motoryacht, a result of years of research and design and client consultation.  Construction has started on the first of these spacious all-aluminium fast-displacement yachts that will allow owners to cover distances in good time and exceptional comfort. With more people looking to enjoy a areas such as the Mediterranean, Scandinavia and beyond, Van den Hoven decided to branch out and create a fast yacht in aluminium, developed with one of the leading Dutch designers in this field, Rene van der Velden for exterior and interior, and hull shape by Fred Dorresteijn.  Der Helden has successfully retained the characteristic Van den Hoven lines while drawing an exciting motor yacht. Recognizing that owners will spend a lot of time outdoors as they explore new grounds, the Voyager 61 makes excellent use of the available al fresco spaces. A large flybridge comfortably accommodates eight people who will enjoy the pleasures of the outside galley and the sun loungers. The foredeck also features large sun beds while the aft deck is a pleasant spot for shaded relaxation in the open air. The overall goal of the interior design was to achieve the finest possible blend of space, lightness and transparency, offering a very comfortable living space. A large open galley on the main deck is connected to the lounge and dining room, with one flowing piece of furniture bringing simplicity to the layout while generating a lot of space in optical terms. In a similar vein, the lower deck uses glass walls and doors in the bathrooms to create a unified space. Meanwhile, the extensive use of glass as part of the superstructure further complement the light and airy ambiance on the Voyager 61. The views are excellent too. The last piece of the jigsaw for the Voyager 61 was to create a hull that synthesizes comfort, speed and low fuel consumption. This has been successfully achieved by teaming up with award-winning Dutch naval architect Fred Dorresteijn. The hull has the smallest possible stern surface thanks to an ascending keel line from forward to aft, minimizing resistance and swell when going slower than hull speed.  Speed estimates are for 21 knots from only twin Volvo 725hp and weight of over 42 tones.  Thanks to serious interest noted and based on the many remarks, observations and wishes Van Den Hoven is planning to expand the series with a 70 and a 79 feet Voyager models.  

www.bvandenhovenjachtbouw.nl

John Erin Edson 1932 - 2019

Founder of Bayliner John Orin Edson, a dreamer and a powerhouse in the recreational marine industry, died on August 27, at age 87. From founding Bayliner to owning super yachts and investing in Westport Shipyards, he had an extraordinary, long-lasting, impact on yachting. Born in 1932, Edson was a boating entrepreneur, from an early age. He grew up boating with his family on Lake Washington in Seattle. When he was just 13, he built his first boat with money from his paper route. He then turned to boat racing on Lake Washington in his teens. The Korean War, where he served in the U.S. Army, interrupted his college years. The lack of a formal degree did not dissuade him upon his return, however. In fact, Edson began building wooden sailboats in the garage of his Washington State home when he came back. Together with his brother Walt, he began selling them in an open lot in Seattle in 1955. Wood-hulled motorboats soon followed. The first year’s success allowed them to start selling other brands, too, in just their second year. Advance Outboard Marine, their dealership, exceeded the $1-million sales mark in 1960. With business booming, and more locations opening, Edson rebranded the company Bayliner Boats. It’s no exaggeration to say that Bayliner revolutionized boat buying. Edson believed a Bayliner should be a reliable, affordable boat for any family. Furthermore, he introduced the Total Value Package, offering a Bayliner boat, motor, and trailer for one price. Before this, each item sold separately. For perspective, consider that in 1982, a Bayliner 1600 Capri, with an outboard and trailer, cost just $6,295. By the time Edson sold Bayliner to Brunswick Corporation in 1986, the brand was worth $425 million. Edson was not yet done with boating and in 1993, he took delivery of Evviva, a 161-foot custom super yacht from Admiral Marine Works. Notably, she was an all-composite super yacht, in an era where naysayers said the material was unsuitable for such a large project. Evivva went on to prove them wrong, winning multiple awards. The yacht still cruises today, as Aurora A.  Evivva also served as a prototype for the Westport 164 series.  Edson became the owner of hull number two in the Westport 164 series in 2006, nine years after becoming the shipyard’s majority shareholder. Naturally, he christened the yacht Evivva, loosely meaning “cheers” or “to life” in Italian.  Edson and his family cruised the world aboard each yacht. In 2014 Edsoin sold his interest in Westport to the Chouest family, selling Evivva the following year.  A noted philanthropist, Edson established the J. Orin Edson Foundation, which supports educational and healthcare causes. He and his wife Charlene donated $50 million to Arizona State University earlier this year. The funds were earmarked for research and education on dementia.  Edson leaves behind his wife Charlene, two sons Jack and Mark, and grandsons John, Alex, Coral, and Mark.

New Model: Dutch Craft 56

Dutch Craft is a new brand founded by Zeelander, who present with this 56 its first model.  The Dutch Craft 56 is versatility made into a yacht, and you can add utilities in the name as in plural for the various task this sport yacht is able to do.  Available in Cabin or Open version, all this centering around the main deck.  In open version the main  deck is open as pictured above, while in cabin this will be enclosed making it a fully glassed but cozy deck space.  The Dutch Craft 56 offers a three cabins lower deck interior with an owners cabin forward, a twin guest berth to starboard, and a single berth to port side.  A crew cabin is located aft in between the cabin area and the engine room.  The Dutch Craft is standard powered with Volvo 435hp engines and IPS pod drives.  Options exist for larger 725hp Volvo engines, and John Deere 1300hp with Jet drives.  The versatility of the Dutch Craft 56 is also seen in the option to upgrade fuel capacity from the standard three thousand liters to 4500, this increasing range by another 250 nautical miles and up to 750 nautical miles with a fast cruise of about 25 knots. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.07 m (56ft)

Waterline Length - 15 m

Beam - 5.13 m

Draft - 0.95 m exl props and drives, 1.10 m with IPS pod drives

Displacement - 17 t unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 3000 l, or 4500 l long range option

Water Capacity - 850 l

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

Max Persons - 36 CE C, 12 persons in CE A 

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp, D11 725hp, John Deere 13.5l 1300hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives, optional Doen DJ152 jet drives 

Speed - 40 knots max, 25 knots cruise

Range - 500 nm at 25 knots, 750 nm in long range version

Construction - Vinilester resin applied infusion method and sandwich PVC core

Project - Mulder for naval architecture, Dutch Craft

Certification - CE A/B, UCSG and ECB, IACS

www.dutchcraft.com

Project: Sessa FX5

Sessa present this project, code named FX5 to what so far seems to be a project dedicated for the Brazilian market, and requested by the South American dealership. Is not this a lost occasion to what really looks a World boat, and a replacement to the long standing Fly 54 updated recently but produced since 2009. Designed by Davide Cipriani design firm and the Lombardy boat builder, the pair with the FX5 have designed a model created to satisfy the specific needs of a growing Brazilian American market, the main characteristics of this new flybridge yacht fitted with Volvo Penta engines are maximum live-ability and comfort, natural light and open spaces created for a convivial lifestyle.  Beauty, attention to detail, style and cutting-edge technology are the key drivers of this project, which should launch in around 2020. Designed specifically with Brazilians in mind, the layout features three cabins plus the crew cabin, sleeping a total of seven. The day zone is dominated by a vast living room with huge windows that offer some striking views. The coatings and finishes are those typically found on Sessa yachts, with their reputation for quality. The excellent distribution of space on board is designed to offer maximum comfort and unparalleled opportunities to socialize: the living room, for example, has enough sofas and armchairs to seat twelve people, while the Flybridge with its carbon fiber T-Top is furnished as an open air living room, offering an L-shaped sofa, a low table, a cabinet, a sink and a grill or, optionally, a cooking top, as well as a solarium area around the helm station. The exterior spaces are both spacious and welcoming, reflecting how Brazilian owners typically use their boats, with various cooking units and classic sun lounging areas allowing the outdoor areas to be exploited to the full throughout the day. The main materials used for the interiors are nubuck, mirrored surfaces, lacquer and a mixture of grey oak wood varieties.  The engines will be two Volvo with IPS pod drive propulsion with a possiblity to fit the FX5 also hybrid engine currently being in the works.

www.sessamarine.com

New Model: Fjord 44 Coupe

The Fjord 44 Coupe complements the stylish puristic open layout characteristic with a luxurious and streamlined glassed deck house. The arc-saloon as Fjord calls it is a multi-functional structure, built with genuine glass, stainless steel and high quality composites. It incorporates a stylish arc design and enhances the use case of this Fjord. Two side doors at the front, two electric windows at the sides, an electric sunroof and a majestic twin sliding door at the back make the arc-saloon as versatile as possible.  The interior accommodation of the Fjord 44 Coupe is offered in two layouts, with the option offering a second two berth L-shaped cabin at midships.  In standard form this area is a free luggage space.  Fjord 44 Coupe is powered by standard Volvo 370hp or optional 480hp engines, with IPS pod drives.  Standard engines offer speeds up to thirty knots while option goes up to 36.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.45 m (44.2ft)

Hull Length - 11.9 m

Beam - 4.25 m

Draft - 1.14 m

Displacement - 11.2 t

Fuel Capacity - 900 l

Water Capacity - 295 l

Accommodation - two berths in one cabin, or four berths in two cabins

Max Persons - 12

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 370hp, D6 480hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Speed - 30 knots with 370hp, 36 knots with with 480hp

Construction - vacuum infused with vinilester resin, and isoptalic resin

Certification - CE B, ISO 8666 for dimensions

www.fjordyachts.com

Project: Alia 55m

Alia is delighted to announce the signing of the contract for the construction of Project Al Waab II, a 55 meter sub-500 GT super yacht with exterior and interior design, as well as naval architecture and Class engineering, from the creative desk of Dutch firm Vripack.  The project is the result of great teamwork between Alia Yachts, Vripack and SF Yachts, who played a key role as coordinator between the designers, the builders and the owner’s guidelines. With delivery scheduled for Summer 2021, Alia 55m will have a more detailed press presentation during the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show featuring further details and visuals.

www.aliayachts.com

Bilgin Super Yacht Fire in Mallorca

Super Yacht D'Angleterre caught fire on 24th August around 1500 hours in Mallorca near Es Trenc beach in the Southern tip of the Balearic island.  Fifteen people where rescued from this accident by two coast guard boats, with the captain and two crew members trying there best to stop the fire up until 1700 hours.  A fire fighting plane was later brought in to stop the blaze.  

D'Angleterre is a Bilgin 110 Sky build in Turkey in 2008 of wood in the cold molded method to a Mahir Bestas design.  This Bilgin super yacht sleeps twelve guests in six cabins, with crew accommodation for five in three cabins.  D'Angleterrre can reach speeds up to seventeen knots and was last refitted in 2019. 

Improve-it = Hatteras 100RPH

In July 2019 Hatteras delivered the fifth and last of the 100RPH series.  The fifth hull was named M/Y Optimus and is the most customized build of this semi custom thirty meter super yacht.  The most apparent of the customization are the hull extension of over two meters for an extra aft cockpit lowered deck usable also for fishing, and the electric blue custom paint for the flybridge top, radar arch, and side supports.  The Hatteras 100RPH comes from a collaboration with Italian designer Enrico Gobbi, and featured interior choices for five or four double cabins.  Power for the 100RPH is from standard twin Cats 1900hp or optional MTU 2600hp engines.  The 100 is to be replaced by the 105RPH of which the first hull is currently under construction.

www.hatterasyachts.com

New Model: Monte Carlo MCY 76

Monte Carlo has completed what it is calling its new Vision act with the launch of its MCY 76 at a private event in the Gulf of Trieste on 7 July 2019.  The Vision is the second act of Monte Carlo Yachts which was started in 2009, and in 2010 launched its first MCY 76 model.  The Vision series of three models was announced during the January 2019 Dusseldorf boat show with the presentation of the MCY 70.  The Monte Carlo Yachts Vision is an evolution of the species and see Italian design team of Nuvolari Lenard stream line the details.  The new MCY 76 Vision represents an important change as it represents the first Monte Carlo model, and also ten years of the head lining motor yacht brand of the Beneteau Group.  The new MCY 76 is recognizable from the previous model for the large window serving the forward VIP stateroom, and the radar arch on the flybridge replacing the central mast of the previous model.  Dimensions are more or less the same of the models, but the new 76 is six tons heavier and takes one thousand more of fuel capacity.  Engines are also bigger, with the previous bigger choice of twin 1400hp Man now being the standard, and a 1550hp added as option.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 23.06 m (75.7ft)

Beam - 5.75 m

Displacement - 52 t dry

Fuel Capacity - 5000 l

Water Capacity - 1000 l

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

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1400hp, 1550hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 30 knots max 24 knots cruise

Construction - fiberglass, kevlar, and carbin fiber

Project - Nuvolari Lenard

Certification - CE A

www.montecarloyachts.it