September 29, 2019

New Model: Nobiskrug 80 meter Project 790

German super yacht builder Nobiskrug has recently completed the fitting works, of its new high-tech and environmentally-conscious 80 meter super yacht, Project 790 named M/Y Aretefact.  Project 790 is an innovative super yacht, something to expect from the builder who brought us the very much discussed 143 meters project 787, i.e sailing yacht A.  Nobiskrug Project 790 features a lot of eco-friendly systems, from solar panels and battery storage to operate for a limited time without fuel combustion engines, a DDC Azipod system which allows for the yacht to stay static in a spot without dropping anchor, and a waste water recycling system make it the first super yacht to meet IMO Tier III standards.  Another eye catching feature is a large floor to ceiling glass section complimenting 740 square meters of size.  Nobiskrug 80 meters Project 790 is also unusual in its size and type of yacht for having a composite resin made super structure.   
Technical Data:
LOA - 80 m (262.4ft)
Beam - 14.7 m
Draft - 4.1 m
Displacement - 2890 t
Propulsion - Azipod pod drives
Construction - steel hull, composite structure
Project - Gregory C. Marshall exterior, Raymond Langton interior
Certification - Lloyds, IMO Tier III, 

September 28, 2019

Project: Wim Van Der Valk 24-meter Modern Flybridge

Wim Van der Valk present this striking new modern design to complement its successful Flybridge series. Designed by Cor D. Rover, the 24-meter model will be built in aluminium and set new standards in terms of ease of operation and single-handed cruising. The 24-meter Modern Flybridge is designed by Cor D. Rover to offer a fresh take on the successful Flybridge series which launched in 2007. The brand-new 24-meter Modern Flybridge will have triple Volvo 800hp with IPS1050 pod propulsion and epitomize the quality, craftsmanship and aesthetic flair for which Van der Valk yachts are renowned. Among the various striking elements are the expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, which will offer you extraordinary panoramas of the surroundings. The design is also impressively spacious, with four double cabins, four bathrooms and crew quarters.

September 27, 2019

New Model: Canados 122 Caesar

Canados present its new 122 Caesar, a flagship in its traditional planning flybridge motor and super yacht line which today starts at eighty feet, and in the past has been the bread and butter of the Ostia Rome Italian yacht builder. The concept behind 122 Caesar is a super yacht created with a genuine leisure and lifestyle platform, where luxury, comfort and communion with the sea are fused in one astonishing design. The Canados 122 Caesar represents an experience where every parameter of an owner’s expectations has been considered and addressed. The primary defining aspect of the 122 Caesar is the constant interaction between the ocean and those on-board. To achieve this, no detail has been overlooked. The over-sized bathing platform, under-sole storage for your personal watercraft with a 4.30m tender garage that transforms into a teak paneled beach club, complete with shower and day-head all contribute to optimizing on-water activities. Over-sized saloon glass windows offer permanent visual contact with the sea.  The 122 Caesar has been created by a dedicated team of yacht builders in collaboration with a panel of owners, each of whom fully understand what is required. Every single detail, piece of equipment and shape has been drawn to optimize form and functionality. From deck space, terraces and the carbon fiber hardtop opening system, to over-sized portholes. The number of innovations created to enhance enjoyment are simply too many to list. It is an open secret within the yachting industry that Canados is one of the few builders to manufacture its own interiors. 122 Caesar is also a true ocean going vessel. Pleasure and practicality have been seamlessly merged to ensure your pleasure and safety is effortlessly achieved. Internationally renowned Boffi Kitchen manufactures the galleys to Canados design, while companionways and passages all offer secure circulation around the yacht even when underway. For added aesthetic appeal and purity of the yacht’s profile, all life rafts are concealed in quick release storage lockers. The focus on interaction of guests with the ocean results through a series of unique technical innovations including floor to ceiling main deck side glass walls and optional terraces featuring pop-up security guardrails to optimize the views afforded by its hydraulic gull wing doors and wrap around windows. The raised pilothouse is equipped with the latest state-of-the art navigation, communication and monitoring systems, allowing the crew total control over the entire yacht from a single position. Distinctly athletic in her design and aesthetic appeal, the 122 Caesar is an elegant and efficient performer, and powered by twin MTU 2600hp, allow her to cruise effortlessly at 24 knots and achieve a top speed of 27 knots. Faster yachts may exist, but surely not with such a power to performance ratio. No other yacht at 36 meters possesses the 122 Caesar comfort and level of performance for commensurate power. Thanks to a carefully studied noise management plan, at 22-knots the engines are inaudible on the flybridge, and all over the main deck. While cruising, one can comfortably enjoy lunch in the dining room or watch a movie in the main saloon. 
Technical Data:
LOA - 36.95 m (122ft)
Beam - 7.25 m
Draft - 2.25 m at propellers and full load
Displacement - 145 t
Fuel Capacity - 17000 l
Water Capacity - 2500 l
Engines - 2 x MTU 16V2000 M94L 2600hp
Propulsion - line shaft with Detra four bladed propellers
Speed - 27 knots max 23 knots cruise
Range - 560 nautical miles at cruise

September 26, 2019

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.

September 25, 2019

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

September 24, 2019

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.

September 23, 2019

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

September 22, 2019

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.

September 21, 2019

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 

September 20, 2019

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.