Project: Riviera 505 SUV

When Riviera’s design team set out to create their newest addition to the SUV Collection their first and foremost objective was to make the best of both world’s even better.  The result is the spectacular Riviera 505 SUV project set to launched in early 2020. The same pedigree of a single level alfresco entertainer with thrilling blue-water ability but with the added dimension of the mezzanine: a beautiful wining, dining and relaxing space offering privacy and protection from harsh sun and weather all year round.  The Riviera SUV concept demands a generous cockpit, low to the water to maximize the action and adventure of the full spectrum of water sports, and that’s what the cockpit of the 505 delivers. From bow to boarding platform, you’ll relish the Riviera attention to detail, handcrafted luxury and astonishing operational technology. This is cruising on an unprecedented scale of comfort and ease.  The Riviera 505 SUV also adds a new dimension to refined living below decks with a full beam master stateroom, private ensuite and walk-in robe as well as two guest staterooms with shared bathroom. Helmsman wise the 505 SUV will feature Volvo Glass Cockpit navigation system, powered by standard twin Volvo 600hp engines, or optional 725hp engines with forward dual propeller IPS pod propulsion.

www.riviera.com.au

New Model: Estensi 380 America

For Cannes boat show 2019, Estensi presented its new entry level 380 America model.  This new Estensi is a call to those looking for a conservative made and looking sport cruiser of eleven meters in length powered by line shaft propulsion.  The Estensi 380 America as all models from the Tuscany boat builder has another attraction and that of being flexible in its layout, offering two cabins or a single cabin layout.  In the single cabin layout the guest cabin with twin berths to starboard is replaced by an L-shaped settee.  A galley to port side is located in the lower deck.  The 380 America will also feature an open style hard top open in the sides, as is custom with some sport fishing boats.  The main deck cockpit layout offers a helm station to starboard, C-shaped dinette behind it, and a wet bar and or mini galley and chaise lounge forward opposite.  To aft is a mini sun-lounge which extends to become full size.  The Estensi 380 America is powered by twin Volvo 280hp as standard engines, with power choices going up to twin 370hp.

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.65 m (38.2ft)

Hull Length - 11.3 m

Waterline Length - 9.7 m

Beam - 3.90 m  

Draft - 1.20 m incl props

Displacement - 8 t dry, 10.3 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 900 l

Water Capacity - 400 l

Max Persons - 10

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

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 280hp, D6 370hp

Propulsion - line shaft with ZF gearbox

Project - Zuccheri exterior styling and design, Marino Alfani interior

Certification - CE A

www.cantieriestensi.it

Project: Princess Y78

Princess present the Y78 project, which at 24 meter over all length will be the entry level in its Y for Yacht class range.  The Y78 features the latest in Princess exterior design and interior materials and finishes. Her flexible deck layout features a walk through fore-deck with U-shaped seating and sunbathing area, whilst her flybridge aft has space for free standing furniture or can accommodate a crane and a tender. Natural light flows in to her main deck through extended window lines and a unique full-height window on the port side to make the free standing dining area a spectacular place to entertain. Forward on the lower deck, all three guest cabins are en suite whilst a dedicated staircase leads to the owner’s stateroom amidships via a private lobby area.  The Princess Y78 is to be powered by twin Man 1800hp which will give top speeds up to 36 knots.

www.princessyachts.com

New Model: Rizzardi InSix

Rizzardi continues its full return in producing incredibly awesome sport cruisers and yachts, and in 2019 show an important news of further things to come by launching its totally new InSix nineteen meter sport yacht model. A project of Maver design for the exterior, and Galeazzi and Minotti for the interior the Rizzardi InSix surprises for offering a total of 120 custom options. Maver was also the project team responsible for the 55 Incredible model launched in 2009. In the Rizzardi website InSix is shown with two main deck and two lower deck choice plans.  The main difference in these two plans is a galley down option and smaller third cabin layout choice, but Rizzardi did advise that further layouts exists mentioning also that even a four cabins version is possible. Hull one pictured above in its launch day in San Felice Circeo in early September before leaving for its World debut at the Cannes 2019 boat show, featured a dark aggressive exterior profile.  Performance wise the Rizzardi InSix, which is a short acronym for an Incredible model of Sixty feet, continues the Incredible vocation of high performance surface drive models, with it able to reach speeds up to fifty knots with the large twin Man 1550hp engines.  The Rizzardi InSix seems to have had a good start selling two other units for Rizzardi during the Cannes boat show, and having InSeven and InEight models currently on order.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.60 m (64.3ft)

Hull Length - 19.5 m

Waterline Length - 16.6 m

Beam - 4.88 m

Draft - 1.20 m

Displacement - 30 t unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 3000 l

Water Capacity - 700 l

Max Persons - 16

Accommodation - 6/7 berths in three cabins, one crew cabin berth

Engines - 2 x Man 1200hp, Man 1550hp

Propulsion - Top System surface drives

Speed - 50 knots max with Man 1550hp

Project - Maver design exterior, Galeazzi and Minotti interior 

Certification - CE A

www.rizzardiyachts.com

2 People 1 Dog Rescued After Tiara Boat Ends Aground in Marblehead

A nine meter Tiara sportfish cruiser with two persons onboard and a dog ended aground on the new entrance of West Harbor in Marblehead, Ohio, on the night of Saturday 21 September.  The US Coastguard Station Marblehead responded to this collision and went immediately to the scene with a vessel and five crew, rescuing the two crew and the dog.  The causes of this collision and eventual grounding are under investigation by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, although according to some boaters visibility was very restricted on the night of the accident.

The Tiara boat in this grounding is a second generation 3100 Open as produced from 1992 to 2004. The second generation Tiara 3100 Open was a complete make over the original 1979 to 91 version with a new hull design which also included propeller tunnels.  The 3100 Open mark.2 was replaced by the 3200 Open in 2004.

Project: Horizon FD125

Horizon Yachts and world renowned designer Cor D. Rover have partnered to collaborate on a brand new design, the FD125 Skyline superyacht. Similar in concept to the other models in the FD series, the FD125 features large windows in main deck and flybridge, bringing abundant natural light to the interior spaces. The enhanced interior volume incorporates double salons, spacious galley, on-deck full beam deluxe master cabin on the main deck, four en-suite staterooms on the lower level, plus accommodation for a crew of eight. The immense and multi functional alfresco areas are ideal places either for private family gathering or for parties with friends. The FD125 is a perfect combination of an ocean going super yacht and a luxurious beach house. The Horizon FD125 Skyline is to be powered by twin 1800hp Cat engines.

www.horizonyacht.com

New Launch: Benetti 47 meter FB703

Benetti custom mega yacht FB703 M/Y “Bacchanal”, with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, was launched in a festive atmosphere on August 2 in Viareggio. At 47 meters in length and with a draught of 2.45 metres, FB703 has a gross tonnage of just under 500 tonnes.  Despite the international feel of the yacht’s style, influenced significantly by architect Mauricio Gómez de Tuddo who worked with the Benetti Interior Style Department on the décor, FB703 is permeated by unique furnishings “Made in Italy” by brands like Minotti and Paola Lenti, as well as by Giorgetti, Rimadesio, Poltrona Frau and Exteta. The design of the sleek, elegant exteriors is entirely the work of Benetti. The layout, designed to accommodate twelve guests and seven crew, is spread across four decks, on which both interiors and exteriors share the same uniform approach. This effort can be seen most clearly on the Main Deck, where the cockpit, dining area and main lounge are divided by full-width frame-less sliding glass doors, creating an airy in and out veranda space. The pleasurable sensation of being out in the open air and having more direct contact with the sea makes the spaces seem larger and fills them with natural light. This solution is enriched and enhanced by the choice of teak floors with black caulking in both indoor and outdoor areas.  The night area for guests, consisting of two VIP and two guest cabins, is on the Lower Deck, as are the crew quarters. The captain’s accommodation and a third VIP cabin are on the Upper Deck. The full-beam owner’s suite, entered through a private study, is in the bow section of the Main Deck. The custom pool on the Sun Deck is clad in mosaic by Sicis, representing the ultimate in elegance.  Benetti FB703 is equipped with a sonar system to increase on board safety, allowing to identify bodies in the sea and providing information about any obstacles up to and over 500 meters from the yacht.  FB703 is powered by two MTU 1448hp engines and cruises at a speed of 14 knots, with a range of 4000 nautical miles at ten knots, allowing it to make transatlantic crossings.

Technical Data:

LOA - 47.3 m (155.1ft)

Beam - 9 m

Draft - 2.3 m

Displacement - 436 t full load

Fuel Capacity - 65340 l

Water Capacity - 12200 l

Accommodation - twelve guests in six cabins, seven crew in five cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 12V2000M72 1448hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 15 knots max 14 knots cruise 10 knots long range

Range - 4000 nm at 10 knots

Construction - steel hull aluminium super structure

Project - Benetti exterior, P.L.A.N.A. naval architecture, Mauricio Gomez de Tuddo interior 

Certification - RINA 

www.benettiyachts.it

Project: Astondoa 82 Flybridge

Astondoa present the project for a new 82 Flybridge model, a new pocket super yacht set to replace the current 80.  The 82 Flybridge is set to be released in 2020. With a cutting-edge design from bow to stern, the Astondoa 82 Flybridge features a length over all of twenty-five metres and a beam of six metres, is distinguished by her large side windows and an innovative styling of the main deck.  The lower deck is home to the versatile owner’s stateroom; with two possible layouts and three other cabins, all with ensuite bathrooms. Two crew cabins complete the night-time spaces of this yacht.

www.astondoa.com

New Model: Riva 14.92 mt Dolceriva

The Riva Dolceriva was the surprise novelty at this years 2019 Cannes boat show by the Ferretti Group.  This is day slash sport cruiser re-invented, with a unique sophisticated design born from the since early nineties Riva designers Officina Italiana Design, the studio of Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta.  That is over 25 years, of designing Riva, and Micheli and Berretta really have the pulse what the legendary brand and its unique sophistication mean.  The Dolceriva measures over fourteen meters and this is an open sport cruiser conceived to all intents and purposes to live life on board outside and inside in an absolute comfort, which aims to challenge the market with some unprecedented strengths. The exterior is spacious and an opening bathing platform doubles the beach area aft, while as center stage we have two sun-pads, an L-shaped dinette to port side, with a sofa and wet bar opposite, while forward we have a helm station and a companionway settee to port side.  Below is a lot of space for a single cabin forward with an L-shaped relaxing dinette and galley opposite. For the Dolceriva Micheli developed a new exterior pattern with a dividing space in between the shear line joining the hull window with the windscreen.  According to Ferretti Group we will see more of this in future Riva's and I really hope so as the design is actually unique giving a lot of equilibrium.  The Riva Dolveriva is powered by twin Volvo 800hp engines as standard with optional 1000hp units, and V-drive shaft line propulsion.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.92 m (48.9ft)

Hull Length - 14.7 m

Waterline Length - 12.8 m

Beam - 4.26 m

Draft - 1.48 m

Displacement - 21400 kg light, 24500 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 1800 l

Water Capacity - 310 l

Accommodation - two berths in one cabin, plus two in convertible dinette

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

Propulsion - V-drive line shaft

Speed - 35 knots max and 27 knots cruise with Volvo 800hp

Range - 230 nm at cruise

Project - Officina Italian Design of Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta, Ferretti Group Engineering

www.riva-yacht.com

Fabio Buzzi 1943 - 2019

Fabio Buzzi tragically left for the better World on September seventeenth 2019 at around 2100 hours in a Montecarlo Venice record breaking attempt which ended in tragedy in the final moments.  Records which Fabio Buzzi made so many times his in the years all over the World.  Fabio was a firm believer of application of his design theories with the real test being that of competition, which he was very much involved since 1960.  A unique trait of the genius that was Fabio Buzzi was not only involved in hull design but also in his expertise in diesel engines which he revolutionized in the eighties with Seatek, and also in that of propulsion with the Trimax surface-drives.  Buzzi was born in Lecco, Italy in 28 January 1943 to a family tied for centuries in building and design.  Buzzi started his involvement in powerboat racing in 1960, in 1971 he graduated from the Polytechnic of Turin in mechanical engineering with a thesis of self construct vessel, and in the same year FB Design is founded.  In 1974 he build his first powerboat a three pointed hydroplane called Mostro, first ever build boat with Kevlar 49 and with it will set at the time a World speed record for the S4 class at 95.39 knots. FB Design first specialization is high performance vessels, and later over the years enters the area of building specialized fast patrol craft for military and maritime control.  In 1986 with Carlo Bonomi, Fabio Buzzi founds SeaTek, specialized in high performance diesel engines.  Fabio Buzzi will collaborate over the years with many yards in designing hulls, most of which coming from his native country Italy.  His most known and famous boat building collaboration was with Milan fast sport cruiser and yacht builder Cigala and Bertinetti in the eighties, off which with them he will produce various legendary models most of which the famous Nitro 50, which was baptized as Cesa 1882 in the Class One offshore, and recently reborn as FPT red.  Cesa 1882 won two World Championships in 1988 and 89, and was unstoppable in racing when the sea got choppy and rough and the design over the years evolved into the Kerakoll, and then in the Metamarine/Tommy One, both taking top honors in the Enrdurance Powerboat World champions.  Other builders which saw Buzzi collaborate where Off Course, Tecnomar in the eighties, Novamarine for the high performance rib cruisers and yachts line, Alfamarine with the 43 and 50 models, and Otam which has the 80 HT and 2019 launched 85 GTS model based on his 2001 FB Design 80 Record hull.  That 80 Record which did the Montecarlo to London record.  Buzzi also collaborated with Sunseeker twice selling to the British company the design of the XS 2000 and the 2019 launched 38 Superhawk, this later being his recent 38 Stab with more refined finishes.  Fabio Buzzi has over the years conquered over 26 titles and records.  His designs have captured 52 World Offshore titles, 22 European Offshore titles, 27 Italian Championships, forty World speed records, and won seven Harmsworth Trophies.