Project: Heesen 67m Project Sparta YN 20067

First presented at the Monaco Yacht Show 2018 as Project Avanti, this new design captured the attention of a client who fell in love with its dynamic architecture. Set for delivery in 2023, this is the third sale by Heesen in 2019. With no less than thirteen yachts currently under construction, Heesen confirms its leading role in the superyacht industry.  The elegant sheer line of Project Sparta connects a strong bow to an inviting transom, characterized by a stepped aft deck area with a five meter infinity pool. Indoor and outdoor spaces connect harmoniously and create the perfect haven for family life and relaxation. By incorporating a raised pilothouse, Winch Design has conceived a new-look sporty profile and paved the way for the next generation of Heesen yachts.  With a top speed of sixteen knots and an innovative FDHF hull devised by Van Oossanen, Project Sparta is not only beautiful but extremely efficient, too. The Owner, an experienced charterer and yacht connoisseur, has appointed Arcon Yachts as project manager.  An outstanding interior volume maximizes every corner of the 1200 GT space. The layout of Heesen Project Sparta is characterized by a full-beam salon on the main deck. This feature, unique on a vessel of this size. The indoor dining area seamlessly connects to the aft deck terrace, which is protected on both sides for optimal comfort, and allows for a smooth transition, both at anchor and when underway. Four guest suites are located forward on the main deck. Thanks to a sliding partition, the two forward cabins transform into a luxurious full beam VIP.  An off-center spiral staircase with glass elevator services all three decks. The lower deck houses a luxurious walk-in wellness area with oval Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and gymnasium, as well as the crew quarters and galley.  The Owner has reserved the entire bridge deck for himself. Two suites are located one forward with its private outdoor lounge area located fore, and the other facing aft with access to the private terrace with outdoor dining and lounging.  The focal attention on the sundeck is the Jacuzzi surrounded by a bar and large sun pads.  Fifteen crew and a nanny will discreetly service the guests thanks to a carefully designed flow of movement. Provisioning is made simple thanks to a shell door located on port side, and tenders and toys are conveniently stored in the forward garage with gull wing doors.

www.heesenyachts.com

New Model: Benetti Diamond 145

On the morning of Saturday January 25, the first Diamond 145 unit was launched by the Viareggio’s Benetti slipway. The 44-meter-long Class category flagship was given its baptism in the sea at an impressive ceremony in front of hundreds of spectators. There was an emotional atmosphere for the slipway launch of the first Diamond 145 unit, the 44-meter fiberglass flagship in the Class category, which touched the water for the first time with the entire city looking on. Welcoming the Authorities, the public, suppliers and all the company’s workers and office staff, Azimut|Benetti Group President Paolo Vitelli spoke of a spectacular launch. Diamond 145, sold thanks to the brokers Domeyachts and The Doc Yacht Services, is a powerful yet elegant yacht with a fiberglass hull, a gross tonnage of 456 tonnes, and a range of 3600 nautical miles at a cruising speed of eleven knots. The design of the exteriors, taken together with the contribution from Benetti’s Interior Style Department, underscores the details and celebrates harmonious, balanced proportions. The yacht, of which two units have already been sold, is the only fiberglass yacht of this size available today on the market. The design of the big seamless glazed surfaces on the main decks flows along the entire length of the yacht, allowing natural light to flood into interiors accommodating ten guests in five cabins, while the captain has a private cabin on the Upper Deck, near the helm station. In the stern, sliding glass doors open out onto a spacious beach area.

Technical Data:

LOA - 44.06 m (144.7ft)

Beam - 9.05 m

Draft - 2.28 m

Displacement - 362 t loaded

Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, seven crew in five cabins

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1400hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - fifteen knots max, eleven knots economic cruise

Range - 3800 nautical miles at eleven knots

Construction - fiberglass

Project - Giorgio M.Cassetta exterior, Beneteri interior

www.benettiyachts.it

Project: Absolute Navetta 64

During the Dusseldorf boat show 2020, Absolute presented the project for a new Navetta 64, which will sit in between the 2019 Navetta 68 novelty, and the just redesigned 58 models.  The Absolute Navetta 64 sees Absolute think out of the box for the lower deck layout, with an important option also revolving around the stern area, with an option for a Beach Club version.  The Beach Club version will feature two fixed up glass water tight doors, which open to a cabin that can transform to a fourth cabin with sofa which transforms to a double berth VIP cabin with private en-suite shower head to port side.  The lower deck layout of the Navetta 64 will feature as the other two bigger and smaller Navetta's a forward owner stateroom, with a midships VIP cabin to port side, and a third cabin to starboard.  A crew cabin is located to starboard with a private entrance from the aft deck.  The main deck with an astern galley will all be flush deck, with the exception for three steps leading up to the central twin seat pilot station.  A lot of thinking also went in the Navetta 64 to increase the glazed surfaces area on the main deck and as the above rendering shows the side bulwarks are left open in order to increase the view from the interior and saloon dinette areas to the outside.  The Navetta 64 will be powered by the large Volvo 900hp as standard and or optional 1000hp engines.

www.absoluteyachts.com

New Model: Comitti Breva 35

During the 2020 Dusseldorf boat show Italian Lake Como boat builder Comitti presented its new 35 Breva model.  This new Breva 35 apart being the new largest flagship model from Comitti follows the success on the 2019 launched Breva 29.  With the Breva 35 model Comitti gives tribute to traditional Italian runabouts of the past, with an important look to the future.  Needless to say the Breva 35 is an impressive looking machine, but apart looking great this new sport day cruiser offers interesting accommodation spaces both inside and outside.  The most interesting spaces comes in the central part of the exterior cockpit with L-shaped settee and wet-bar being the fulcrum of day activities.  While inside accommodation is also very interesting thanks to a forward convertible V-berth and central midships cabin, with a galley and shower head in between.  The Breva 35 is offered with thirteen engine choices from twin Mercruiser Gasoline 250hp up to 480hp engines, with everything including twin diesels in between. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.71 m (35.1ft)

Hull Length - 9.92 m

Beam - 2.99 m

Draft - 0.99 m

Displacement - 4900 kg dry and with smallest engines

Fuel Capacity - 650 l

Water Capacity - 170 l

Accommodation - two plus two berths

Engines - 2 x Mercruiser 4.5L V6 250hp, 6.2L V8 300hp, 350hp, 8.2 Mag 375hp, Volvo V6 260hp, V8 300hp, 350hp, 380hp, 430hp, 480hp Gasoline, Mercruise MD3.0 DTS 230hp, 270hp, Volvo D3 220hp Diesel

Propulsion - Mercruise Bravo Three or Volvo DP dual propeller stern drive

www.comittigroup.com

Project: Steeler Bronson 50

Steeler present the project Bronson 50, designed by Vripack this is an open type Mediterranean open sport yacht with a unique connection between the interior areas and outdoor spaces. This connection is provided thanks to a huge glass surface under the windshield which integrates the cockpit to the cabin area. The Bronson 50 will welcome guests aft in a wind-protected bench complete with side tables. Moving forward, a central expansive sun bed with back rest which if desired slides aft or forward so you can choose which way to lie and in which direction. Under the lounge bed is another large storage area, with room for a tender. Approaching amidships are two comfy L-shaped lounge benches to port and starboard, each with a table. At least eight people can enjoy lunch or cocktails here in outstanding comfort and sheltered from the wind.  The helm station offers four professional seats looking forward. Down below is a kitchenette while still maintaining direct contact with the people who are at the helm or chilling on the bow rider seating. The split-level lounge is another nice place to relax on the sofa while still feeling very much in the thick of the action. This whole area can be closed off at the push of a button with a glass hatch roof and glass sides should the weather becomes inclement.  The lower deck also includes two cabins; a full-beam cabin below and a standing-room-height master suite forward with a shower room. The lounge settee also converts into a bed, so the Bronson 50 can sleep up to six guests.  The Steeler Bronson 50 will be powered by twin Volvo 600hp standard, and or optional 725hp engines with IPS pod drives.  Standard power is estimated to give top speeds up to 35 knots, while optional units will increase top end by five up to forty knots.

www.bronson-marine.com

New Model: Sirena 58 Coupe

During the 2020 Miami boat show Sirena presented the new 58 Coupe.  Designed by German Frers and launched as Sirena 56 in 2017, the Sirena 58 Coupe is in all the standard 58 with flybridge model, with a hard-top replacing the fly deck, and this in term reducing air draft.  This model should open a new market for Sirena possibly for customers who like to cruise more inland waterways, as the Northern part of Europe.    

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.68 m (61ft)

Hull Length - 17.1 m

Waterline Length - 17 m

Beam - 5.36 m

Draft - 1.24 m

Displacement - 36 t loaded and with Cats 850hp

Fuel Capacity - 3600 l

Water Capacity - 800 l

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

Engines - 2 x Cats C8.7 650hp, C12.9 850hp

Propulsion - V-drive line shaft

Speed - 30 knots max with Cats 850hp (27 with 650hp) 16 knots cruise, 10 knots long range

Range - 850 nm at 10 knots

Hull Shape - semi displacement

Construction - Vinilester resin with sandwich construction, carbon fiber added to super structure

Project - German Frers exterior and engineering, Spadolini interior

Certification - CE A

www.sirenayachts.com

Project: Ferretti 1000

During the Dusseldorf boat show 2020 Ferretti presented the project for a new flagship the 1000 model.  This model replaces the 960 as the largest Ferretti Yacht ever built, that is excluding the separate but connected Custom Line brand.  The 1000 continues exterior design duties entrusted to Filippo Salvetti, while the interior is to be designed by IdeaeItalia.  As the above rendering shows the 1000 is a raised pilot house type super yacht, and Ferretti Group emphasized two things for this model; volume citing it as the most spacious super yacht in its size and type, and the use for a lot of carbon fiber to reduce weight. According to Ferretti the 1000 will also have a revolutionary stern area.  

www.ferretti-yachts.com

New Model: Majesty 120

Gulf Craft is proud to announce the official launch of its brand-new super yacht, the 37-meter tri-deck Majesty 120. The stunning addition to the Majesty Yachts, Superyacht Collection took to the waters of the Emirates for the first time on 18th February. Launched on schedule, advancement of the technologically engineered and exquisitely designed super yacht represents a major milestone for the Emirates based yacht builder. The launch of the Majesty 120 represents the latest chapter in the story of a project that was first announced during the Monaco Yacht Show 2019 by Mohammed H. Alshaali, Executive Chairman. Constructed using advanced composites such as GRP and carbon fibre, the Majesty 120 is one of the company’s most highly anticipated projects to date. Since its announcement, the team has received multiple interests in this super yacht. In a series of engineering breakthroughs for Gulf Craft, the super yacht is the first-ever Majesty Yacht model to have its onboard equipment fully electrically powered, with no hydraulic systems being used. The result is a noise-free environment and a less demanding maintenance lifespan. Only the engines and generators remain powered by conventional diesel methods. The super yacht’s dynamic exterior profile features angular lines and contemporary styling. The shipyard’s in-house design team followed the new DNA of Majesty Yachts – Superyacht Collection as featured on the award-winning Majesty 140. One of the key features onboard is the vast sun deck space, which is 30 per cent larger than yachts in its class. The Italian studio of Cristiano Gatto Design Team undertook the interior design, following their collaboration with Gulf Craft in the design of the Majesty 175 and the interior of the Majesty 140. The team worked to a brief that called for a minimalist yacht to meet international tastes, resulting in a modern and contemporary interior design. Onboard, the Majesty 120 accommodates up to 11 guests across five spacious staterooms in a first of its kind asymmetric layout. A total of seven crew are also accommodated onboard. The launch of the Majesty 120 follows a series of construction updates in recent months. The hull was first released from the mold in the first quarter of 2019 in an example of Gulf Craft’s efficient production methods. Then in December, Gulf Craft announced that the superyacht’s main deck and sun deck had been successfully joined to the hull. This sandwich-construction and smart module thinking ensured the build schedule would be shorter, thereby ensuring that the completion deadline of March 2020 was met. The Majesty 120 has a confirmed Gross Tonnage of 290 GT and is powered by twin MTU 2600hp each.

Technical Data:

LOA - 37 m (121.8ft)

Beam - 8.10 m

Draft - 2 m

Displacement - 200 t

Fuel Capacity - 24340 l

Water Capacity - 4069 l

Accommodation - eleven guests in five cabins, seven crew in four cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 2600hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Project - Gulf Craft naval architecture and exterior, Christian Gatto interior

www.gulfcraftinc.com

Project: Windy SLR60

During the 2020 Dusseldorf boat show Windy announced a new flagship and its biggest build to date with the SLR60 project designed by Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design  The first of these powerful sixty feet sport yacht chase boats has been commissioned by an experienced super yacht owner.  Apart the first order Windy has confirmed that it has put the SLR60 into production as the company’s flagship, that means this will not be a one off custom build but a plan to deliver more units.  Little details are available so far about the SLR60, but Windy and McKeon are saying that a lot of attention is going into it having a very dry ride from the bow flare to important chine testing.  The first unit of the SLR60 will also feature extra fuel tanks which will enable an impressive range of 850 nautical miles at 25 knots.

www.windyboats.com

New Model: Mag Bay 42

Mag Bay presents its new 42 model.  This the second model in the Mag Bay line following a 33 outboard center console which by end 2019 had arrived at hull number 35.  Designed by Micheal Peters the Mag Bay 42 is a fine looking express sportfish cruiser, in a market which contrary to a decade ago or before, and due to the success of the outboard center consoles is really flat at the moment.  The Mag Bay 42 is powered by twin 1000hp Volvo with line shaft propulsion.  No speed data has so far been announced.  The first hull from design to tooling took just over six hundred days to complete, showing the amount of technical detailing that Mag Bay has went before it launched its new big second model.  Founded in 2016 Mag Bay comes from the same family which founded Cabo in 1991,  who are renowned for getting production and details close to perfection.  With this model the Mag Bay founders return to a style of an inboard powered sportfish cruiser, which with the previous brand they dominated in the sub forty feet size, especially in between late nineties and up until 2007.  History might repeat itself again, I guess time will tell, the product does seem to have all the credentials to do it. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.87 m (42.3ft)

Beam - 4.80 m

Displacement - 19050 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2649 l

Accommodation - two plus two berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 1000hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Hull Shape - modified Vee with 18 degrees deadrise aft

Project - Michael Peters

www.magbayyachts.com