New Model: Jeanneau Merry Fisher 38 Fly

Jeanneau present the new Merry Fisher 38 Fly, a line shaft powered two cabin family thought flybridge motor cruiser. Designed by renowned British naval architect and designer Tony Castro the Merry Fisher 38 Fly offers interior around increased window area, offering bright living spaces inside with all around views.  The communication and safety features of the Merry Fisher 38 Fly deserve a mention from a side door to starboard by the helm station, recessed side decks, an open cockpit sheltered by the extended flybridge, and double doors to the large bathing platform.  True to the original concept, the Merry Fisher 38 Fly offers three living spaces; interior saloon, aft deck, and flybridge.  Down below, the Merry Fisher 38 Fly has a spacious owner's cabin forward, and an attractively twin berth guest cabin to starboard. The head compartment includes a separate shower stall, with the toilet outside.  The Merry Fisher 38 Fly is standard powered by twin Volvo 300hp, with optional 370hp engines being available.

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.43 m (37.6ft)

Hull Length - 9.98 m

Beam - 3.84 m

Draft - 0.83 m

Displacement - 8271 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 400 l

Water Capacity - 330 l

Max Persons - 10

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 300hp, D6 370hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Project - Tony Castro

Certification - CE B10, C12, D12

www.jeanneau.com

Project: Dale Classic 35

Dale is renewing its popular Classic 35 model, a review which sees a whole new line of three models with a new bit larger 36 feet variant with two versions also becoming available. Watch this spot for more information on the 36.  These new Dale medium sized models, take a look on the bigger models to make them more of a cruising traditional cruiser, then just a picnic day boat.  The Dale Classic 35 will feature two interior layout options, one for a forward double or Vee berth, and a galley down or up option.  No power details have yet been announced for this new Classic 35 version, but the current version is powered by single and or twin stern drive powered with a single 200hp diesel engine, as standard.  

www.dalenelson.co.uk

New Model: Fipa Maiora 30 Walkaround

During the 2019 Cannes boat show Maiora presented its new 30 Walkaround model, a thirty meters super yacht with a load line just under 24 meters, which allows it to be piloted by a standard yacht master licence.  I think at this moment the Maiora 30 Walkaround is one of the largest less to 24 meters load line super yachts available.  The Maiora 30 Walkaround is a two deck and raised pilothouse super yacht with five guest cabins, owners stateroom in main deck and four guest below deck including a full beam midships VIP suite.  Hull one of the Maiora 30 Walkaround featured an interior by Fossati.  The Walkaround means that the Maiora 30 has no wide body section, a design  detail which in recent years is popular in 25 meters plus super yacht, in order to expand the master stateroom on the forward part of the main deck, but loses the practicality of the traditional fore to aft deck.  The Maiora 30 Walkaround is powered by twin Cat 1925hp engines which allow for top speeds up to 25 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 30.46 m (99.9ft)

Beam - 7.5 m

Draft - 1.72 m

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

Engines - 2 x Cats C32 Acert 1925hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 25 knots max, 22 knots cruise, 12 knots economic cruise

Range - 1500 nm at economic cruise

Project - Quattrostile and Centrostile Gruppo Fipa exterior, Fossati interior, Gruppo Fipa naval architecture

www.maiora.it

Project: Cayman 400 WA

Cayman present the project for a new 400 WA model, a center console with fore to aft deck space.  The Cayman 400 WA continues the collaboration with Ferragni Progetti, which started with the F920 flagship launched in 2018, and was followed with F520 launched in 2019, and the S520 currently in construction for 2020.  For those who know Cayman will know that this is not the first time the WA for walk-around acronym is used, as the company did use it in most of its sport cruiser and yacht models from the mid late nineties up to 2005.  Fair to say these models where different to the new 400 WA as these sport cruisers and yachts where most inspired to an American sportfish design with walk-around designation used for the all around deep safe side deck which they featured.  So far we have very little information on the 400 WA, besides the above design rendering which give a good idea how the main deck layout will be.  An outboard version with triple outboards hidden under the sun-pad will be made, while I imagine diesel inboards with stern drives and IPS pod drives choice. 

www.caymanyachts.it

New Model: Astondoa 66 Flybridge

Astondoa new 66 Flybridge maximizes the use of both outdoor and indoor space making this motor yacht that is ideal for an owner/operator or a captain and crew. The flybridge of the Astondoa 66 Flybridge can be customized for any lifestyle; it features a covered helm with a retractable sunroof and an outdoor galley that is joined to an open aft section. Astondoa can create custom settees, tables, sun lounges and covered bench seats that surround the helm, bringing company to the captain.  The bow deck has a spacious sun pad, just forward of the Portuguese bridge lounge with a table, covered by a retractable Bimini top.  Sturdy steps lead passengers from the flybridge to the teak aft deck where lounging and seating beckons those who like a bit of shade and a bite to eat. More stairs lead to a submersible and versatile teak swim platform with a lift system that can support a tender, PWC or water toys. The aft door leads to the engine room and crew quarters, which as an option can become a custom storage area with a beach club and day head as desired.  From the aft deck, doors swing out to reveal either an aft or forward galley or a bar with ice-maker, wine cooler, refrigerator and comfortable, stylish seating throughout, all while enjoying a single level, step-free salon. The long, tall windows bring in natural light, complemented by overhead LED strip and recessed lighting. Astondoa’s custom-built furnishings offer the 66 Flybridge salon many options for coffee and dining tables, leather seating and footrests which double as extra seating, sofas and a TV that recesses into handsome cabinetry. Below, the full beam, amidships master suite, invites peaceful respite. Ample storage, entertainment system and a luxurious en suite with double sinks as an option complete the setting. Of course, the decor is customized.  Three additional staterooms, including a bow VIP, all have en suite heads, large closets, storage and amenities to ensure total comfort.  The Astondoa 66 Flybridge comes standard with twin Man 1200hp engines and with additional power choices of up to 1250hp. Volvo 1000hp with IPS pod drives are also an option.

Technical Data:

LOA - 20.12 m (66ft)

Beam - 5.30 m

Draft - 1.46 m

Displacement - 37195 kg dry 44398 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 3600 l

Water Capacity - 1000 l

Accommodation - eight berths in four cabins, two crew in one cabin

Engine - 2 x Man V8 1200hp, Volvo D13 1000hp (IPS only)

Propulsion - line shaft, Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Speed - 31 knots max 26 knots cruise

Range - 300 nm at cruise

Certification - RINA

www.astondoa.es

Ambrogio Carnevali 1933 - 2020

Ambrogio Carnevali went to the better World on Sunday 19th April at the age of 87 years old.  Ambrogio Carnevali leaves behind his wife Fernanda, his son Angelo, sister Anita and nephews.  Ambrogio Carnevali enters boat building in 1960 with Giancarlo Dellapasqua forming the Dellapasqua and Carnevali DC brand.  They where among the first in Italy to inspire themselves to the Hunt deep-v hull shape, and the use of a stern drive propulsion set up.  The success is immediate and they sell seventeen boats in the first year.  In 1992 Ambrogio Carnevali part ways with Dellpasqua and forms the Carnevali company with his son Angelo, who will take over complete management in 2005.  Carnevali is immediately a success from the launch of the first 36 model, up till the 2008 recession.  Carnevali has over the years and up till today made a total of seventeen different models from 30 feet up to a 72 flagship motor yacht.  It major sales come in the flybridge motor cruisers and yacht of thirteen to sixteen meter in size.

Project: Cantiere delle Marche Flexplorer 40m

Cantiere dell Marche present Flexplorer a forty meter super yacht, ordered from a repeat client to a project by Sergio Cutolo Hydrotec firm.  Cutolo is a long time collaborator with the Marche Italian based super yacht yard specialized in strong and sturdy build steel explorer yachts, and for the Flexplorer 40m he presents an eye catching super structure with an almost vertical bow, and a huge open aft deck.  The large aft deck transform itself to a huge terrace of 115 square meters.  The Flexplorer 40m will feature an interior of five cabins with an owners stateroom on the main deck, and four guests cabins on the lower deck. The Cantiere delle Marche Flexplorer 40m is powered by twin Cat 1000hp engines which will allow for speeds up to fourteen knots, with a range of 5000 nautical miles at ten knots.

www.cantieredellemarche.it

New Launch: Feadship 99.95m Hull. 1008

A new star has been born into the Feadship firmament with the launch of the 99.95-metre hull. 1008 titled m/y Moonrise. Unveiled today by the Feadship yard in Makkum hull. 1008 successfully marries sleek sensual lines with a modern masculine profile. A wide range of elegant details, long hull windows, a glorious grey hull and striking vertical bow add to the elegance of the design by Studio De Voogt. In addition to her imposing length hull. 1008 has a very impressive volume thanks to its fifteen metre beam. This has generated some fabulous interior space for sixteen people in eight staterooms. There are also exceptionally high-end crew accommodations for up to 32 crew, which are bathed in natural light and designed to ensure a premium standard for those living and working on the yacht. Guests and staff alike will benefit from the huge effort expended on keeping hull. 1008 exceptionally quiet, eclipsing even Feadship’s legendary standards of noise and vibration attenuation. Exterior highlights of note include the way that the superstructure is entirely clad in glass, the helipad on the foredeck and the large beach club aft, complete with gym and wellness areas. High ceilings predominate both outdoors and in, with flush decks complementing a seamless transition to the interior. The latter features a sophisticated yet minimalistic style by Rémi Tessier Design that is instantly welcoming. Twin MTU engines enable hull. 1008 to reach 19.5 knots and her cruising speed is sixteen knots, with Quantum stabilisers ensuring a comfortable ride at all times.  Like every new Feadship hull. 1008 benefits from the latest thinking in terms of smooth operation and environmental responsibility. For example, exhaust gas treatment has been fitted to the main engines, in addition to the Feadship proprietary generator exhaust cleaning system installed these past decades. A heat recovery system installed on the generators allows Moonrise’s jacuzzi water to be warmed up using far less electrical power. And an ECO-certified system for dynamic positioning facilitates the most energy-saving generator use in this mode.  The naval architecture for hull. 1008 has been optimised to provide maximum comfort both underway and at anchor. Her propeller and appendages have been designed to ensure minimum noise levels underwater, reducing both the yacht’s impact as well as interior sound levels. Add in extended autonomy, the long cruising range, streamlined hull design and cutting-edge wastewater processing and storage facilities and it is clear that hull. 1008 once again sets the benchmark for efficiency in the widest sense of the word.

Technical Data:

LOA - 99.95 m (327.9ft)

Beam - 15.5 m

Draft - 4.20 m
Displacement - 3500 tons

Accommodation - sixteen guests in eigt cabins, 32 crew in sixteen cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU

Speed - 19 knots max 16 knots cruise
Range - 4500 nm at cruise

Project - Studio de Voogt and Remi Tessier for exterior, Remi Tessier interior
Hull Type - displacement

www.feadship.nl

Improve-it = Absolute Navetta 58

During the 2020 Dusseldorf boat show, Absolute presented the new 2020 version of the Navetta 58. Launched in 2014 the 58 apart being a success for Absolute was the model which debuted the Navetta range for the Italian builder.  Now six years later to the launch of hull one the Italian Piacenza builder decided its time for an update. Most of the update in the new 2020 version comes from outside, with new large and different shape hull side windows, and a radar arch which looks back from the previous forward looking version, and this adding also a larger hard-top. These details will make it easy for people to recognize the new Navetta 58, 2020 and beyond version. But the changes do not stop there and for 2020 thanks to Volvo, the Navetta 58 will be powered with twin Volvo 550hp engines. The interior layout is mostly unchanged with a three cabins three head layout lower accommodation deck, and an astern galley with dinette opposite on the main deck. 

www.absoluteyachts.com

New Model: Wooden Boats WB 40 Classic

Wooden Boats was set up in 2012 by Marco Arnaboldi, Studio Arnaboldi based on his experience as former director of AB Yachts, which he founded in 1992 with his father to apply the cutting-edge technology of waterjets and sandwich construction to fast yachts.  This boutique hull specialist firm and shipyard has collaborated with leading Italian brands such as Benetti, Sanlorenzo, Pershing, Baglietto and others, designing, engineering and building eighteen custom tenders in less than eight years. It has also worked with top designer names, including Giorgio Cassetta, Guido de Groot, Marco Casali and Achille Salvagni.  The first yacht to be built using this particular construction technique was the WB40 Classic, a twelve meter luxury day cruiser for a European owner. The hull and the deck are made of sandwiched layers of multi-directional mahogany plywood and pre-preg carbon fiber using the epoxy vacuum method. Although Arnaboldi’s original mission was to build in wood and carbon fibre, Wooden Boats also specializes in construction using advanced composites alone.  Fully designed, engineered and produced in-house with a deep-V hull engineered for water jet propulsion, the WB40 Classic combines optimal performance and excellent sea keeping with an absence of vibrations in all sea conditions.  Conceived for weekend cruising in the sun and able to comfortably carry up to 14 guests, the WB 40 Classic has a forward sunbed atop the deck house, a central cockpit with a height-adjustable table that be transformed into another sundeck, and a third sunbed aft above the engine compartment. The helm station is raised above the main deck for optimal visibility under way and while maneuvering.  The entrance to the cabin is located on the right side of the helm station. Below deck is a spacious double bed, bathroom with toilet, sink and shower. Behind the helm is an open-air  kitchen cabinet with sink, worktop, two-burner hob and fridge. The whole area can be protected by a bimini top (there is also the option of a hard-top version and a full-carbon fibre hull with fold-down bulwarks to increase the size of the swim platform).  Powered by twin 420-hp Yanmar engines coupled to a pair of MJP water jets with lastest generation joystick controls, the WB40’ Classic has a top speed of 40 knots and a cruising speed of about 36 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.95 m (42.4ft)

Waterline Length - 11.5 m 

Beam - 4 m

Draft - 0.55 m exl propulsion

Displacement - 8500 kg medium load

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 400 l

Water Capacity - 250 l

Accommodation - two berths 

Engines - 2 x Yanmar MJP250X 440hp

Propulsion - MJP water jets

Speed - 40 knots 36 knots cruise

Project - Marco Arnaboldi

www.woodenboats.it