Project: Horizon FD92

Horizon present the project for a first tri-deck FD Series, the FD92 satisfying the owner who desires both an enclosed skylounge and an open flybridge. This five-stateroom super yacht offers a full-beam, on-deck master and four additional staterooms on the lower deck along with crew quarters for three. The uppermost deck comes equipped with a helm, seating and small bar while a six-person Jacuzzi, seating, sunpads and fridge/icemaker comprise the lounging area on the fore-deck. The Horizon FD92 features a fully equipped beach club and a Hi/Lo swim platform with a “transformer” stair section to facilitate easy water access.  The Horizon FD92 will be powered by twin MTU 1600hp engines.

www.horizonyacht.com

New Model: Beneteau Gran Turismo 36

Beneteau presents the new Gran Turismo 36 model. A project of Andreani, the Gran Turismo 36 is an evolution of a size range and type of boat, the sport cruiser which has shown the French boat building giant grow not little in recent years.  This growth by Beneteau was not by chance, but happened thanks to an evolution of looks and design which has always acted quickly.  In the Gran Turismo 36 we see this quick thinking, from the squared off bow, single level main deck, option of larger bathing platform, and the choice of outboard propulsion.  This last has taken the motor boating World sub twelve meters by storm in recent years.  The Beneteau Gran Turismo 36 has a two cabins lower deck; with a forward owners cabins with full walk around double berth, and guest cabin with double berth to midships.  In between two cabins is an L-shaped saloon to port side, with opposite galley, and head with enclosed shower stall.  Outside the Gran Turismo 36 shines with an aft sun-pad, C-shaped settee, and two forward facing settees one of which is the helm station to starboard.  The Beneteau Gran Turismo 36 is powered by standard twin Volvo 270hp and or optional 300hp engines, with the outboard version powered by Mercury 300hp or optional 350hp units.     

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.42 (40.9ft) with ext bathing platform

LOA - 11.56 

Hull Length - 11.28 m

Beam - 3.51 m

Draft - 1.09 m

Displacement - 7306 kg light

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 408 l

Water Capacity - 150 l

Max Persons - eight

Accommodation - six berths in two cabins plus convertible dinette

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 270hp, D4 300hp 

Propulsion - Volvo DPS stern drives or Mercury outboards

Speed - 35 knots max

Project - Andreani, Beneteau Power naval architecture

Certification - CE B8, C10

www.beneteau.com

Fairline Sport Cruiser Partially Sinks in Majorca

A rather new, possibly just about one year old Fairline Targa 45 sport cruiser partially sank the morning of fifteen July while moored in its berth in Puerto Portals marina, Palma de Mallorca, Majorca the large island of the Spanish Balearic islands archipelago.  The reason of the accident is still unknown, the sport cruiser was reported as unattended when it started to take in water, and later on sank.

The Targa 45 Open was launched by Fairline in the fall of 2018, the second model designed by Alberto Mancini and from the new ownership following Fairline's 2015 bankruptcy.  The Fairline Targa 45 features a two cabins interior with four or five berths, and is powered by Volvo 435hp engines with IPS pod drives which enable it to reach 32 knots top speeds.

Project: Evo Yachts Velar 78

In December 2019, designer Valerio Rivellini launched a new concept for a stunningly innovative 70 foot yacht that also incorporates the strengths of a sailboat. This concept has been transformed into a working project through synergy between the designer’s desire to break free of convention and the strategic vision and construction capabilities of Evo Yachts, the Blue Emme Yachts brand that has built a reputation on the market both for its range of open yachts with “XTension” bulwarks and for its tenders. In partnership, they developed Rivellini’s Velar 70 concept and transformed it into the Velar 78, with content and dimensions that make it a better fit for the shipyard’s development plans. Velar 78 is a 24 meter explorer motor yacht with a refined, minimalist design created for a leisurely and relaxed lifestyle at sea. It is a yacht that defies classification, combining the strengths of both motor yachts and sailboats.  Velar 78 goes beyond the expected. The big yacht wheel gives the owner the sensation of captaining a sailboat, while the helm station in the deck house offers a protected alternative out of the elements, equipped with a joystick drive that is perfect for complicated maneuvering or in rough seas and replaces the wheel, like on an aircraft. The glazed surfaces in the deck house are designed to disappear completely out of view, turning the boat into a pure open with T-top.  Velar 78 is a yacht for owners who want to experience the thrill of travel in a new but yet traditional way, mindful of reduced consumption and eco-sustainability. The keywords are contemplation, sharing and convenience. This model therefore represents the first step in a new direction of innovation and real progress, as well as a confirmation of the successful partnership between the shipyard and the designer. Evo Yachts and Valerio Rivellini are back at work together after creating high profile models like the multiple award winning R4, R6, and T2 tender.  With the Velar 78, on which construction work recently began and will be completed in early 2021, Evo Yachts adds a new series, the Velar line, to expand the existing range: the R-Line, with the R4, R4WA and R6 models, and the T-line with the T2 and, coming soon, the T3 model.

www.evoyachts.com

Sport Yacht Fire in Gouvia Marina Corfu

A sport yacht of about sixteen meters in length caught fire in Gouvia Marina on the Greek island of Corfu, on the evening of thirteen July.  Fire fighters from both the pier and the sea tried to turn off and slow the fire, with moderate success.  The sixteen meter sport yacht eventually partially sank, and no injuries are reported from the fire since the boat is reported as unattended at the moment of the fire.  The sport yacht was later fully floated.

The sixteen meter sport yacht of the fire is a Prinz 54 Coupe, and is powered by twin Volvo 435hp with IPS pod drives. The Prinz 54 Coupe offers a three double cabins interior layout.  Prinz was a Belgium brand which was founded in 2001 and had good success with its 31 to 40 models in open and fly version in the first decade of the second millennium.  The 54 Coupe was the largest model ever made by Prinz, and sold rather well as it was one of the first IPS propelled boats above fifteen meters in size when it launched in 2006. 

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Update 27 July and thanks to reader Vedran, we can report that Prinz closed its doors in around 2008 and then a couple of years laters, one of the employees in its Croatian factory bought the molds and re-branded the company as Pearlsea Yachts.  So if anyone is interested in any of the Prinz designs you can find a link to the Pearlsea Yachts website in the comments below. 

New Model: Nordhavn 41

Pacific Asian Enterprises, Inc. announces the launch of the first Nordhavn 41. Hull #1 splashed in the Aegean Sea last week and will commence with seatrials this week. She will undergo other testing before being prepared to ship in mid-July. The first hull will be delivered to her buyer in the northeast U.S.  Currently 14 the of the first 20 hulls have been reserved, sight unseen, pointing to the design’s broad appeal. What’s more, the boat is drawing on a truly international base with buyers coming from all over the globe including America, Turkey, Denmark, South Africa and Australia. Additionally, of the first five hulls completed, two will cruise right out of Turkey, taking advantage of Nordhavn’s offer to allow buyers to spend time cruising the Mediterranean before shipping the boat to their home port, with Nordhavn handling shipping logistics.  Upon the Nordhavn’s 41 arrival to the East coast, the Nordhavn’s vice president Jim Leishman and Chief of Design Jeff Leishman, will fly from CA to inspect her.  The Nordhavn 41 is the smallest boat in ocean-crossing line-up. She has a range of three thousand nautical miles and an anticipated cruise speed of around seven knots. She succeeds the N40, Nordhavn’s previous smallest couple’s passage maker, of which 69 hulls were built. The Nordhavn 40 is celebrated for setting the world record for fastest circumnavigation made by a production power boat. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.60 m (41.4ft)

Waterline Length - 12.1 m

Beam - 4.24 m

Draft - 1.38 m

Displacement - 19.5 t

Fuel Capacity - 3407 l

Water Capacity - 1136 l

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

Engines - 2 x Betamarine 85T Kubota V3307 83hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 9 knots max, 8 knots cruise, 6 knots long range

Range - 3130 nm at eight knots, 6750 nm at six knots

Construction -  resin infusion with Metyx brand multiaxial fiberglass and Vinilester resin

Project - Vripack

Certification - CE A

www.nordhavn.com

Project: Wim Van Der Valk BeachClub 660 Convertible

Wim Van der Valk ride the wave of success of its BeachClub range, which was launched in 2019 with the 600 and 660 models, and now reveal the Convertible project for the range.  The BeachClub concept, which has received lots of great press over the past year as well as several awards, come from the idea of freeing up living space.  This has clearly struck a chord with motor yacht fans the world over with a BeachClub 600 Hard Top already delivered to Lake Michigan and a BeachClub 660 Fly to Palma. Now, with several other models under construction, Van der Valk is increasing its options by unveiling an all-new design for a BeachClub 660 Convertible. Seriously, there’s nothing else like this on the market today. This exciting addition to the BeachClub fleet is a unique concept for a number of reasons. For a start, it has easily the most spacious interior available in her class. Moreover, as the BeachClub 660 Convertible will be built in super-flexible aluminium, you have an unrivaled range of options for the design, from a fully closed-off wheelhouse to the number of accommodations. For instance, you can choose to have three or four cabins, with six to eight berths and two or three bathrooms.  Other interior highlights include a crew cabin, a large galley with an American fridge and a day head for guests.  Apart all this the BeachClub 660 Convertible features an incredible amount of outdoor deck space too. Living very much up to its name, the beach club and aft terrace are extraordinary and you have the option to have a garage for a five-person tender. Another area to lay out according to your wishes is the fabulous fore-deck. Depending on choice the Wim Van der Valk BeachClub 660 can have top speeds up to 37 knots, this reached with twin Volvo 1000hp engines couple to forward looking IPS pod drives. The special patented hull shape makes the BeachClub 660 Convertible a seaworthy yacht with superior levels of comfort even in four meter high waves.  

www.vandervalkshipyard.com

Ferretti New Web Site

Ferretti Yachts presents its new World wide web virtual showroom.  Ferretti started up in 1968 with brothers Norberto and Alessandro expanding their car selling business into boat and yacht selling, with Chris Craft, Italcraft, and Sanlorenzo brands dealership.  Three years after this in 1971 Ferretti present their first boat a ten meter motor sailor build in a collaboration with Franchini of wood, who also designs the boat.  In 1980 Ferretti start the work to enter into motor boating, which leads to the Altura 38 Fly designed by race legend Fabio Buzzi debuting in 1982, which is Roadster and Estate versions a year later.  After a total of twelve models from the nine meter Meneghino to the nineteen meter Altura 61 the last Ferretti sail boat was build in 1988, and showed the innovation with the company being a pioneer in the raised saloon style, and today having a following in the used brokerage market.  After a total switch from sail to power the scope of the marque for innovation, quality and bigger boats takes a new step and in 1987 as Ferretti builds its first boat over fifty feet with the 52 Altura model, and in 1997 also presents its first super yacht over eighty feet with the 80 model.  An important step for Ferretti was also made in 1990 when Rome designer Giovanni Zuccon takes over from Pusceddu, his first design being the 54 model later renamed to 175 Fly and 60 produced till 1997.  From there onward Ferretti and Zuccon worked together non stop till 2017 with all the models of the Forli company designed by the renowned Italian designer.  From 2018 onward the new Ferretti designer is Filippo Salvetti who has designed the latest new four models; 670, 720, 500 and 1000.  In 1996 Ferretti founded Ferretti Custom Line, as a line with its aim of building bigger super yachts outside the Forli and Cattolica factories, with the first model the 94 launching in 1998.  The largest Ferretti build will be the 1000, to be launched this year, while under the Ferretti Custom Line the flagship is the Navetta 42. The Ferretti Custom Line was the catalyst for the company to form Ferretti Group from 1996 onward which today features eight very important and signature distinctive Italian brands.  Ferretti innovative spirit has always been part of its DNA and over the years the Italian brand has made important World firsts which have changed motor boating not only to the Italian company but also to all the boating World.  One of the most important strike of genius was the extended integrated bathing platform idle for tender storage first shown in 1985 on the 49 Altura, before this it was the folding up patio door window system which fully connected exterior and interior main decks, then we have the Anti Rolling Gyro developed in collaboration with Mitsubishi in 2004, and in 2005 Ferretti also pioneered the astern galley layout in the 630 model.  Ferretti also competed in offshore racing winning the top Class One tier World championship in 1994 and 1997, and European title in 1995 and 1997 with Norberto Ferretti at the helm.  Ferretti currently produces nine models from the entry level new 500, with the flagship being the soon to launch 1000 thirty meter super yacht.  Ferretti new web site is available in American, Italian, and Chinese language and takes you around with the following buttons; Fleet, Philosophy, News and Events, Customer Care, Dealer and Service Network, Contacts, and Pre-Owned.  Ferretti is also on social media on Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Youtube, Pintrest, and Twitter with a link to these available at the bottom of the page. 

www.ferretti-yachts.com

Production History:

Altura 38 Fly 1982-86 (44) *includes Estate and Roadster versions

Altura 38 Roadster 1983-87 (44) *includes Estate and Fly versions

Altura 38 Estate 1983-87 (44) *includes Fly and Roadster versions

Altura 35 Portorotondo 1984-87

Altura 46/49 1984-86 (40+) includes Altura 52

Altura 44 1986-88

Altura 40 1986-89

Altura 47 Open 1987-90

Altura 52 1987-88 (40+) includes Altura 46/49

36 Fly 1987-90 (30+-)

34 Fisherman 1987-92 

Altura 40 Roadster 1988-91 (20+-)

Altura 52 S 1988-92 (50+-)

Altura 44 S 1989-92 (40+-)

39 Fly 1989-92 (71)

Altura 47 S 1990-92

45 Fly/145 (93-94) 1991-94 (10+-)

Altura 58 1991-92 *project 56 Fly (40+) includes 185/185 S/65

54 Fly/175/60 1991/93/97 (40+-)  Zuccon design

48 High Performance 1992-93

185/185 S/65 1993/95-97 (40+) includes Altura 58 *project 58S Fly 

43 Fly /135/135 S 1993-97 

165/55 1993-96/97 (40+-) *project 50 Fly

225 1993-96 (12)

120 1993-97 *project 40 Fly

150 1994-97 (30+-)

70 1996-97 *project 210

43 97-99

53 1997-2003 (110) *build no. includes 530

62 1997-99

80 1997-2001 (45)

80 RPH 1997-2001 (7)

72 98-2002

57 Anniversay 1998

46 1999-2001

57 1999-2002

68 1999-2003

430 1999-2003

620 2000-04 (30+-)

480 2001-03

76 2001-04

730 2002-04

810 2002-05 (10)

810 RPH 2002-04

500 2004-07

460 2004-08 (120)

530 2004-08 (110) *includes 53

731 2004-09

590 2003-05

680 2003-07

880 2003-06 (14)

780 2004-09

550 2004-07

Altura 690 2005-09

630 2005-08

830 2005-12 (42)

591 2006-07

881 2006-12 (17)

510/530 2007/10-14

551 2007-09

881 RPH 2007-12 (8)

631 2008-11

592  2008-10

470  2008-10

740  2009-11

560/570 2009/10-14

Altura 840 - 2008-12 (10)

620 2010-12

800 2010-15 (15)

500 2011-15

720 2011-13

870 2012-16 (11)

690 2012-15

750 2013-17

960 2013-21 (20)

650 2014-17

700 2015-18

550 2015-22 

450 2016-20

850 2016-2021 (30)

920 2017- (31

780 2017- (40

670 2018-  Filippo Salvetti design

720 2019-

500 2020-

1000 2021- (20

860 2022- (16

580 2023-

1000 Skydeck 2023-

InFYnito 90 2023-

Project: Antonini UP40 Crossover

Antonini Navi presents UP40 Crossover, the first of three models based on the UP40 modular steel platform that allows the concept and type of yacht to be decided during the construction process. Like the upcoming models, Motoryacht and Sport Explorer, Crossover has been designed in collaboration with multiple award-winning architect and designer Fulvio De Simoni.  Like all the boats produced by the shipyard, UP40 rossover, on which construction work will begin in September, will have a clean, balanced and innovative design. Two main decks are connected by a half-deck containing the single helm station.  Static and dynamic testing of the hull, hull lines and appendages was performed at the Marin Maritime Research Institute in the Netherlands, simulating sea-keeping in up to extreme navigation conditions. The generous free boards have flowing lines and the cut of the bow is contemporary in style. The exterior areas can be furnished in various ways and an infinity pool can also be installed in the bow area on this model, creating a full-fledged solarium that is pleasantly airy both at anchor and when cruising.  UP40 Crossover is available in two versions, a fully Open Deck model designed for cruising in Mediterranean climates, plus an Enclosed Bridge version with a superstructure that covers part of the Upper Deck and features extensive glazed surfaces, offering a 360-degree view of the horizon. In this case, the owner’s suite can have a surface area of over 60 square meters and a private terrace. The external bow area can, of course, accommodate a table for  fresco dining and a sunbathing area. There are up to four double cabins for guests on the Lower Deck, sleeping a total of ten people, while five cabins are set aside for the crew.  The new model from Antonini Navi will also have two tenders: the first, seven meters long, is housed in the stern hangar for easy launch and recovery, while the second measuring almost four meters in length is stowed forward for use by the crew, with a recessed winched integrated in the gunwale.  The big fuel tanks and a special focus on efficient cruising deliver a range of over 5000 nautical miles at 10 knots. Top speed is about 15 knots and cruising speed is 12 knots.

www.antonininavi.com

New Model: Sanlorenzo 44 Alloy

Sanlorenzo launch the much waited 44 Alloy in a perfect combination of craftsmanship, innovation, experience and passion.  The Italian motor and super yacht builder continues its unstoppable progress by demonstrating once again that nautical design is a creative, exciting and versatile world in continuous evolution, capable of generating unexpected proposals with the aim of offering the highest quality of life on board.  This is the idea behind the new Sanlorenzo 44 Alloy superyacht, a 44 meter long fast displacement model, entirely in aluminium, which thanks to its unprecedented layout and maximum indoor-outdoor takes the concept of livability to new heights. The owner’s cabin, the conceptual fulcrum of the project, is conceived as a private apartment of 145 square meters divided into three levels, with indoor and outdoor zones, in a solution never seen before on a super yacht of this size.  The 44 Alloy conserves the elegant, balanced style and fluid that have always set the brand apart, while offering surprising spaces for the owner as well as guests, such as the large beach club that opens on three sides, providing direct connection to the sea, while the fore-deck, with its open area, offers multiple possibilities of use.  The new 44 Alloy is a true conceptual update of the prize-winning 40 Alloy, the forty meter long aluminium super yacht famous in 2007 for introducing fold-out terraces in the owner’s zone, its gull-wing doors on the bridge, its remarkable performance and commercial success, with ten yachts build by the Liguria yacht builder.  A completely new concept and project developed by the Sanlorenzo team, relying on the creativity of the studio Zuccon International Project, with the personal contribution of Bernardo Zuccon, for the design of the external lines and the definition of the concept in a layout never seen before, which has no equals on the market for yachts of this size.  The interior design of the 44 Alloy has been formulated in the first unit under construction by Zuccon International Project, with the refined taste and delicate choices of Martina Zuccon. The second yacht has interiors by the Florence-based architect Michele Bonan, while the third unit will bear the signature of the French architecture firm Liaigre, reflecting the flexibility, eclecticism and internationalism of the Sanlorenzo shipyard.

Technical Data:

LOA - 44.5 m (145.9ft)

Beam - 9 m

Draft - 2.30 m

Displacement - 300,000 kg light, 330,000 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 41000 l

Water Capacity - 8000 l

Accommodation: ten guests in five cabins, nine crew in five cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 12V2000 M96L 1920hp, 16V2000 M96L 2600hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 22 knots with MTU 2600hp, 20 knots max with 1920hp

Construction - aluminium

Project - Bernardo Zuccon exterior, Martina Zuccon interior

www.sanlorenzoyacht.com