New Launch: Feadship 49.65m Hull. 706

Feadship launch hull. 706 a sport profiled super yacht of 49 meters designed by De Voogt with two deck and a raised pilot house.  An extreme and modern Feadship hull. 706 is build in aluminium with a semi wide body to the main deck, and offers an accommodation of ten guests in five cabins.  Hull. 706 also returns Feadship to the realm of fast yachts which triple 2400hp MTU and jet propulsion allowing for speeds up to 28 knots.  If I am standing correct this would make her the second fastest Feadship behind the 1998 Terrence Disdale designed Sussurro which reached maximum speeds over 36 knots.  

Technical Data:

LOA -  49.65 m (162.9ft)

Beam - 8.20 m

Draft - 1.85 m

Fuel Capacaity - 32000 l

Water Capacity - 10000 l

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

Engines - 3 x MTU 16V2000M96 2400hp

Propulsion - water jets

Propulsion - 28 knots max  ten knots cruise

Range - 1600 nm at 10 knots cruise

Construction - aluminium

Project - Studio De Voogt exterior, Sinot interior, Feadship De Voogt naval architecture

www.feadship.nl

Project: Cheoy Lee CLX96

Like most ideas, the journey of creating the CLX96 project began with a clear vision emboldened by passion: to embody Cheoy Lee CL Yachts innate love of adventure, a connection with modern explorers, and an inherent desire to push luxury into uncharted waters. Designed by Jozeph Forakis The result is a departure from the traditional super yacht design with fresh thinking and smart solutions.  The Cheoy Lee is four double cabins super yacht with the master owners cabin located to fore of the lower deck.  The main deck is a full on living area with an open plan galley and a central positioned dining area with two fully opening side patios to both sides.   The flybridge is semi enclosed bridge.  The CLX 96 also rotates around four exterior areas; Beach Club located aft and expanding in size thanks to the transformer bathing platform, Sky Deck the aft area of the flybridge, Terrazza Portogheses which translates to Portuguese bridge terrace located on the forward part of the flybridge, and Piazza del Sole which is located to fore deck and features a large circled settee with three mini dinettes.  Currently in build with a delivery date slated for 2021 the Cheoy Lee CLX 96 will be powered by twin Cat engines which allow top speeds up to 27 knots. 

www.clyachts.com

New Model: Airon Marine Amx 25

Airon Marine from Lake Como has in recent years returned to the roots of how it started, building medium size sport cruiser cuddy cabins, launching in the process the Amx range of cuddy cabin sport cruisers from seven to ten meters which with this new entry now offers three models.  Following the Amx 34 and 28 presented in the last two three years, for 2020 Airon presents its new entry level model the Amx 25, a two berth single engine cuddy cabin sport cruiser of just over seven meters in length.  The Airon Marine Amx 25 is boating in its purest and simplest form, offering a thrilling ride from its pure deep Vee hull coupled with sunbathing areas, settee, and a cuddy cabin for that unexpected overnight stay.  Many boaters can look at there past and see that in reality that's how it all started.    

Technical Data:

LOA - 7.59 m (24.9ft)

Beam - 2.50 m

Displacement - 2300 kg unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 250 l

Water Capacity - 59 l

Max Persons - 8

Accommodation - two berths

Engines - single petrol gas from 240 up 380hp, diesel 200 up to 220hp 

Propulsion - stern drive

Certification - CE C

www.aironmarine.it

Engine: Cat C32B 2025hp

Caterpillar introduces the new Cat C32B of 2025hp.  The Cat C32B diesel rated at 2025hp at 2300 rpm, metric rating,  expands the power capability of the C32 high performance product line, delivering a 5% power increase over existing C32 engines, with only a 2% weight increase.  The C32B engine is a 12-cylinder, vee-configuration engine with a bore and stroke of 145 x 162mm and a displacement of 32.1 litres. Turbocharged and seawater aftercooled, the engine incorporates the latest version of Cat’s Adem 6 electronic engine control module as well as an advanced unit injection fuel system that delivers multiple injections per injection event and provides a 25% noise reduction at low speed conditions. The engine also utilizes Simplex fuel and oil filters, with oil change intervals as high as 500 hours.  Dry weight of the engine is 3075kg., with physical dimensions of 2.1 m. long, 1.48 m wide and 1.44 m. high, which is the same footprint as the current C32 engine, while maintaining most of the same connection points.  The engine will be available with the same emissions certifications as the current C32 high performance ratings, including EPA Tier 3 Recreational and IMO II standards. The engine comes with unlimited-hour protection for the first two years, with Cat’s Extended Service Coverage available for the next three years.

www.cat.com

Project: Burger 63 Sportfishing Motor Yacht

Burger present the 63 Sportfishing Motor Yacht, a concept that combines sportfish capability with a luxury yacht appointment the builder is known for, on a hull designed by renowned Dutch naval architects at Vripack. The flybridge-equipped 63 Sportfishing Motor Yacht will utilize Vripack’s Slide Hull, first patented by the Dutch yacht design house in 2016 that reportedly increases comfort in all sea conditions, improves speed, handling, and fuel efficiency.  The hull and superstructure are slated to be built of marine-grade aluminium. The concept calls for three staterooms, all en suite with retractable glass panels in the saloon and galley area. As an all-custom build, clients would have a wealth of choices for interior and exterior finishes and details. Exact specs on interior layout is also determined by client and the Burger design team.  Also unlike many Sportfish yacht of this size the Burger is standard presented with a lower helm station.  The Burger 63 Sportfishing Motor Yacht is powered by a triple Volvo 1000hp with IPS pod propulsion, which will give her estimated top speeds up to 35 knots.

www.burgerboat.com

New Model: Sundeck 430 S

Italians has always been clever, to reinvent the Nautical World, and this new Sundeck 430 S gives another facet for a walkaround sport cruiser.  Built on a solid and seaworthy vacuum infused, CE A class hull, expressively developed for the project, the 430 S combines a sport fishing heritage with plenty of amenities normally reserved for luxury yachts. Its huge aft cockpit can be fitted accordingly to the owner’s wishes, either to convivially seat plenty of guests or equipped for the more avid sport fishermen. The 430 S, benefits from the Trawler family feeling, offering you an all-weather and all purpose Express Sports cruiser which features extra accommodation cruising comfort, thanks to the two lower deck cabins and two bathrooms. The unique designed helm station and cockpit lounge are conveniently protected by the carbon fibre built hard top and superstructure, which contains a fan coil unit for climate control. The foredeck provides a great space for sun bed and the walk around design and the recessed windlass, at bow, really enhance safety on board. The standard provided full strata-glass enclosure, converts the 430 S into a a full enclosed cruiser.  A complete summer galley, available at rear deck, will make preparing quick summer meals and aperitifs easy and great fun. The Sundeck 430 S is powered by twin FPT 570hp or Cummins 550hp, top speed estimated up to 38 knots.  Of important note is the superior fuel capacity of 2000 litres a rare find on a thirteen meter sport cruiser.  An outboard 440 S version is currently on the works, while also a bigger 530 S is also being tooled as we speak.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.20 m (43.3ft)

Beam - 4.24 m

Draft - 1 m

Fuel Capacity - 2000 l

Water Capacity - 500 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x FPT N67 570hp, Cummins QSB 6.7 550hp, Mercury 6.7 550hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 38 knots max with FPT 570hp, 36 with Cummins or Mercury, 30 knots cruise

Range - 650 nm at 30 knots, 1500 nm at 8 knots

Construction - vacuum infused with solid fiberglass hulls and cored bulkheads and topsides

Certification - CE A

www.sundeckyachts.com

Itama New Web Site

Itama from Italy presents its new web site. Itama was founded in 1969 by Mario Amati, with the name of the brand coming from the surname of the founder as reflected in the sea, in opposite reading. Itama first location was in Lungotevere Dante, changed in 1977 to a new bigger location on the left side of the Tiber river. This will be the Itama home for over two decades up until the change of ownership to Ferretti Group in December 2004.  Currently Itama are being build in Forli. Itama model history starts up by building semi-custom wooden flybridge motor cruisers and yachts typical of of the Italian production of the period; the 115, 145, 165, and 185 models, but it will be the year 1978 which brings the big change.  Inspired by a famous US sport cruiser, Mario Amati decides to compete and creates a timeless gem to the Italian motor boating history, the Itama 38 an offshore style sport cruiser with a deep 22 degrees Vee shape hull.  Its a turn around for Itama, with the 38 production also making the switch to fiberglass production, and also for innovating.  Sold in over 170 units in a production run lasting over 22 years the Itama 38 was also the first inboard powered motor boat to feature an underwater exhaust system, presented in 1980.  Other Itama models with the same style will follow the 38 in the eighties, from the 52 in 1983 upadated and renamed as 54 in 85, and the 45 launched in 1985. Mario Amati will sell most of his shares of Itama in 2001, with the company being controlled for the majority stake by Bulgari, with a total buyout coming by Ferretti Group at the end of 2004.  The Ferretti Group era starts a new generation of models designed by Marco Casali and an internalization of the brand; Forty is launched in Genoa on October 2005, the Fifty Five follows a year later in 2006.  These are the first new models and are followed by the Seventy Five, Fifty and Sixty.  The most successful of the Ferretti Group era models has been the Forty which will sell 109 units in a production run lasting only six years, making it also the second most sold Itama of all time.  Currently Itama builds three models; 45RS, 62RS, and Seventy Five. Itama new web-site takes you around with the following buttons; Home, About Itama, Yachts Collection, Itama Open News, and Contacts. Itama new web site also features links to the Ferretti Group Social media pages; Youtube, and Instagram located at the bottom of the entrance page.

www.itama-yacht.com 

Production History;

- 115 1970-75

- 145 1974-78

- 160/165 1972-80

- 180 1976

- 38 1978-2001 (176) *prototype made in wood

- 52 1982-1984 (7) *prototype in wood *project 51

- 54 1985-2001 (19) *one made with enclosed HT 1989

- 45 1985-1995 (36) *one ordered in wood *project 44

- 46 1994-2002 (32)

- 56 1997-2002 (13)

- 42 2000-03 (9) 

- 76 2001-02 (2) *70 project  Bulgari-Amati ownership

- 50 (2003-5) (9) *last three units with rounded windshield

- 60 2003-5 (11) *two with steel radar arch/two with HT

- 40 2003-5 (12) 

- 48 2004-5 (9) *project 44

- 55 2004-05 (5)

- Forty 2005-11 (109)  Ferretti Group ownership/Marco Casali design

- Itama FiftyFive 2006-12 (56) 

- SeventyFive 2008- (30

- Sixty 2009-10 (2)

- Fifty 2009-11 (4)

- 45/45S/45RS 2011/2017/2023 (40

- 62/62S/62RS 2012/2020/2022 (35

New Model: Amer F100

Amer has launched the F100, a further development of the 100 Cento which launched in 2018.  The new F100 which will carry hull numbers from the Cento is the sixth hull in this 29 meter semi-wide body super yacht.  Designed by Verme who continues his long standing collaboration with Amer which exists since the end nineties, the F100 versus the Cento features a complete redesign of the glazed surfaces now extended and much larger especially on the main deck.  The Amer F100 offers a five double cabins interior with a master stateroom on the forward part of the main deck.  Crew accommodation is for five persons in two cabins.  Power for the Amer F100 comes from a quadruple Volvo 900hp set up, with IPS pod drives which allows top speed up 31-32 knots.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 29.60 m (97.9ft)

Hull Length - 23.9 m

Beam - 7 m

Draft - 1.95 m

Displacement - 85 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 8500 l

Water Capacity - 2000 l

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

Engines - 4 x Volvo D13 900hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward dual propeller IPS1200 pod drives

Speed - 32 knots max 25 knots cruise  

Project - Verme

www.ameryachts.com

Improve-It = Sunseeker Predator 74

Sunseeker has revealed its Predator 74 will now be available as an XPS limited edition. The yacht will feature dramatic new styling and numerous luxurious appointments which are only available together, as part of an optional package.  The XPS package on offer is available with the largest 1900 MAN engine option, giving each yacht the performance to complement the latest interior and exterior design enhancements.  The new design extends throughout the interior with the use of exquisite woods, luxurious contrasting fabrics and rich lacquers throughout, whilst innovative new indirect and dimmable lighting creates a sophisticated and striking ambience. The bold new options make use of carbon fibre trims, sharp accent designs, reflective surfaces and stainless-steel cabinet detailing that can be seen across the latest Predator and Sport Yacht models, redefining yet again, these definitive performance models.  The exterior socialising spaces have a cutting-edge feel with the XPS yacht featuring an electric lowering carbon fibre cockpit table and enhanced upholstery across all seating and sun-pads. Attention-to-detail borders on the obsessive, exampled in every area including sleek new LED navigation lights; a small feature but noteworthy in Sunseeker’s quest for perfection. If owners want the ultimate expression of the XPS models, their yacht can be specified with a stunning dark grey hull with silver superstructure. 

www.sunseeker.com

New Model: Invictus TT460

The Invictus TT460 was one of the most awaited novelties for the fall 2020, designed by Christian Grande the new flagship of the Italian builder did not defy expectations and by the end of Genoa boat show 2020 the company had already sold six units, with two already launched.  A walk around centre console full of unique characteristics the TT460 philosophy revolves around a cutting edge modern design.  So much all this is true that the model has already won its first prize for Design Innovation Award 2020.  Like any walk around sport cruiser the Invictus TT460 revolves around its outside area, with a central three seat centre console taking centre stage. Behind the helm one finds a galley, which is followed by a dinette with opposite seats and a central aft sun pad.  To both sides we have opening bulk heads which open to increase space and also offer two outlets to the water.  Inside the TT460 offers accommodation for four in an island double master bed forward, and twin berths at midships.  To starboard we have the shower head.  An alternative layout exists where instead of a double berth forward one trades this for a lounge area with sofa and entertainment area opposite.  The Invictus TT460 is powered by twin Volvo 480hp with IPS pod drives, giving estimated top speeds up to 38 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA: 14.27 m (46.8ft)

Beam - 4.43 m

Fuel Capacity - 1300 l

Water Capacity - 330 l

Max Persons - 12

Accommodation - four berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 480hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS650 dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 28 knots cruise 38 knots max

Project - Christian Grande

www.invictusyacht.com