New Model: Prestige 690 F-Line

Prestige present its new 690, second current largest model and flagship of its flybridge F-Line. Designed as all the range by Garroni, the new Prestige 690 shares hull with the wide-body X70 flagship model.  The Prestige 690 surprises for its spacious flybridge, possibly one of the largest in the category and a lower deck which is offered in a three double cabins layout, or a four cabins with double twin berths at midships.  Unlike most 21 meter yachts the Prestige 690 offers an owners stateroom forward, with a separate stairway entrance located at the forward part of the main deck to port side.  The Prestige 690 is powered by twin Volvo 900hp or optional 1000hp engines with IPS pod drives.

Technical Data:

LOA - 21.45 m (70.4ft)

Beam - 5.30 m

Draft - 1.45 m

Displacement - 33021 kg light

Fuel Capacity - 3450 l

Water Capacity - 760 l

Max Persons - fourteen

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

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 900hp, D13 1000hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Speed - 30 knots max 25 knots cruise

Range - 350 nm at cruise

Construction - infused resin with Isophthalic gel-coat, counter moulded deck

Project - Garroni exterior and interior, JandJ naval architecture

Certification - CE B14-C18

www.prestige-yachts.com

Project: Cruisers 42 GLS I/O

With outboards becoming the more popular it is interesting to see Cruisers insist on stern drive propulsion on its models and here comes the project of the 42 GLS I/O, these last initials standing for inboard-outboard meaning stern drive propulsion.  At twelve meter in length the Cruisers 42 GLS is a sport cruiser with bow rider stem to stern amenities, and cabin space to match those of the best centre consoles. Opening bulwarks at stern and up down bathing platform are more amenities which makes her a special boat, a bit unique in the current market offer. With all this space one could forget that the 42 GLS I/O offers a lower deck sleeping four with a forward U-shaped dinette which converts to a double berth, double midships berth, shower head to starboard, and a unit to port having a microwave oven and fridge.  The main galley is located on the main deck to port side under the hard-top.  The 42 GLS I/O is offered with twin Mercury 430hp, the outboard version is standard powered by triple Mercury 400hp and or optional 450hp.

www.cruisersyachts.com

Moonen New Web Site

Moonen Yachts from the Netherlands presents its new virtual World wide web showroom. Moonen was founded in 1963 at the Dutch town of Den Bosch first under the name of De Ruiter shipyard. In 1981 following new ownership entrance by Alhena, it is renamed to Moonen. In 1985 Moonen builds is first super yacht above 24 meters with the launch of 26 meter Cassiopeia S, and in 1992 the company follows more into this by launching a semi-custom design platform of 24 meter in size. The steel and aluminium semi-custom line is a success for Moonen, creating over the years quite a few recognizable designs in the 24 to 30 meter size. Still the semi-custom platform does not stop Moonen from building fully custom larger boats and the launch of 37m White Heaven III in 1998 is a testament to this what will be its larger super yacht for quite some time, superseded by the 38 meter Snowhite in 2009, and then by 41 meters Sofia in 2014 its largest build to date. Moonen has also in 2009 opened its second facility in Groot-Ammers some fifty kilometres away from the original home factory. The new facility has increased Moonen building size capability up to 50 meters from 35, thanks to a new larger hall. Moonen currently offers two lines; Semi-Custom, and Full-Custom. The Semi-Custom range offers six models and starts with the 30M Matica, and expands up to the 50M Monito. Currently Moonen has two super yachts in nearly completed state; a 36m Martinque and the new 110. Moonen new website takes you around with the following buttons; Available Yachts, Portfolio, Fleet, Pre-Owned, About, Media, Contact, and Careers. Moonen is also present in social media with bottom buttons taking you to its; Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and Twitter pages.

www.moonen.com

Production History; (semi-production ony)

1850 MY 1984-85 (2)

1600 MY 1984-86 (2)

85 1985-91 (5)

65 1986-90 (3)

48 1987 (2)

72 1988-92 (2)

84 2001-08 (8)

94 Alu 2007 (2)

97 2009-11 (4)

119 Martinque 2018- (4

124 Martinque 2023- (2

110 Mustique 2023- (2

Project: Sanlorenzo SL90 Asymmetric

Sanlorenzo present the project for a new SL90 Asymmetric, designed by Zuccon, this is the smallest semi wide body produced by the famous super yacht builder so far.  It will be interesting to see if Sanlorenzo push for a smaller Asymmetric models in the future.  The SL90 Asymmetric stands out for its 27 meter length and five double guest cabins, including of which is an owners stateroom on the main deck. The Asymmetric layout of being full wide body to port side, increases space by 31 square meters in the interior living area of the main deck.  The Sanlorenzo SL90 Asymmetric will be powered by twin Man 2000hp for top speeds up to 29 knots and a cruise of 25.

www.sanlorenzoyacht.com

New Model: Horizon FD90 Skyline

Horizon Yachts is pleased to announce the launch and delivery of a new FD90 Skyline to an Asian owner. Christened Tyee, the yacht is the twenteeth hull of the popular Fast Displacement series, and the first FD yacht delivered to Southeast Asia. Within her seven meter plus of beam, FD90 Skyline features a five-stateroom layout with an enclosed sky-lounge configuration. A spacious aft deck leads into the main salon with a dayhead and television aft to starboard and a lounging area highlighted by a corner glass cabinet, sumptuous L-shaped white leather sofa and coffee table with pouf ottoman to port. White oak and walnut feature as the main woods throughout the interior, and the elegant yet minimalist décor is further distinguished by floor-to-ceiling windows and white ash flooring. Forward, the formal dining area is flanked by sliding glass doors to port and starboard that allow for semi-al fresco meals. To starboard, walnut stairs with Led-lit treads lead to the sky-lounge one deck above, while the galley to starboard is separated from the main dining area and outfitted in Cambria Brittanicca quartz. Furthest forward, the full-beam master stateroom features spacious closets and a raised vanity/desk with a custom-made leather desk chair to starboard. The window to port features a built-in chaise longue with a leather cushion. Four additional guest staterooms are located on the lower deck, and comprise a VIP forward, a convertible twin with Pullman to port, and mirrored queen VIPs amidships. Accommodations for six crew members are situated aft of the engine room housing the twin Cat engines of 1,136hp each.  On the upper deck, the pilothouse can be closed off from the enclosed sky-lounge, which features a large U-shaped settee and a wenge games table. The spacious boat deck will house the tender with plenty of room for sunbathing and entertaining, while the foredeck features a sun-pad and U-shaped settee with sliding dinettes topped with Mt. Jade Meganite. This area features the same teak decking specified for all exterior areas and can be shaded with a sun awning. Delivered on schedule, FD90 Skyline is a further development of FD85 which first appeared in 2016, which then developed in the FD87 in 2018, and an FD92 custom being delivered on the same platform in 2020.

Technical Data:

LOA - 27.45 m (90ft)

Waterline Length - 24.7 m

Beam - 7.11 m 

Draft - 1.83 m

Displacement - 104 t

Fuel Capacity - 13170 l

Water Capacity - 1500 l

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

Engines - 2 x Cat C18A 1136hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Project - Cor D.Rover exterior

www.horizonyacht.com

Improve-it = Riva 56 Rivale

Riva present a 56 Rivale with a functional Hard-Top aims to satisfy the needs of owners by offering a spacious main deck shaded by awnings, the result is a functional design that is especially popular in markets where the average temperature is very high. It is no coincidence that the first unit is already on the other side of the Atlantic, sailing in American waters.  The 56 Rivale with hard-top follows on from the Dolceriva Hard Top and is part of the evolution of the Open range, consolidating a market segment that has been Riva’s main focus right from the outset, one that includes the brand’s most iconic models, such as Riva Iseo, Acquariva Super and Rivamare.  56’ Rivale with hard-top expresses all its dynamism, elegance and sportiness from the very first glance, drawing on the design elements that have given the Riva open range its unique status in the world, and is the result of collaboration between the Product Strategy Committee led by Mr. Piero Ferrari, the creative flair of designer Mauro Micheli, the founder of Officina Italiana Design with Sergio Beretta, and the Ferretti Group Engineering Department.  This extraordinary yacht combines meticulous attention to detail with the finest materials, distinctive features of the brand right from the outset, ranging from polished mahogany for the interiors to teak for the exteriors, and from lacquered surfaces to mirror-finish stainless steel and fine leather.  First unit is hull coloured entirely Riva Shark Grey with Bright Black detailing.

www.riva-yacht.com

New Model: Viking 54 ST

With the new 54 Open Series, Viking's largest-ever express-style yacht the New Jersey boat builder gives more of everything: speed, range, accommodations, creature comforts, storage, cockpit space, fishability. The fleet consists of three Vikings: the Open (O), Sport Coupe (SC) and 54 Sport Tower (ST). The trio joins and shares hull with the 54 Convertible to complete an unmatched offering of mid-size fish-and-cruise sixteen meter Viking sportfish yacht. Each model has its own unique style, aesthetic appeal and inherent cruising and fishing benefits. The 54 Sport Tower takes fishability to the highest levels with its Palm Beach Towers hardtop and tuna tower while giving the boat an unmistakably aggressive profile. Powered with optional Man 1550hp engines and boasting a sexy Shark Grey gelcoat, hull No. 1 is a fast forty plus knots) and ferocious offshore battlewagon with a tower and Rupp hydraulic outrigger system. Her color-coordinated exterior includes matching Shark Grey for the tower’s sunshade and standing platform as well as the radar and satellite antennas and thermal imaging camera.

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.61 (54.4ft)

Beam - 5.38 m

Draft - 1.47 m

Displacement - 31856 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 5625 l

Water Capacity - 750 l

Accomodation - four berths in two cabins, or six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1400hp, V12 1550hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - forty knots max with optional Man 1550hp

www.vikingyachts.com

Project: Sunseeker Superhawk 55

Sunseeker went all guns blazing during the Cannes 2021 boat show, presenting four new models and three upcoming projects for 2022, and announcing the return of the Superhawk name since the demise of the 43 model around 2012 with this new 55 project.  With Andrea Frabetti at the helm great things are coming from the Poole based builder, and now his work is turning full circle.  The Superhawk 55 is a sixteen meter with a beam of just under five meters sport yacht, offering a spacious main deck layout with central sun-pad, and a nice central wet bar behind the centre console type helm station.  Of note is that half of the exterior is covered by an overhang, side opened hard-top, and another important detail is that the aft part from the radar arch to the stern makes also full use of the beam.  Down below the Superhawk 55 also offers nice spaces with a standard two cabins layout; owners room at midships, and guest forward, and an option for a third in replacement to the lower deck saloon to starboard.  A galley is also located below to port side in between the cabins.  Performance wise the Sunseeker Superhawk 55 will be powered by twin Volvo 725hp with IPS pod drives and speeds up to 38 knots.   The Superhawk 55 is an innovative project to come from Sunseeker, with some brilliant ideas on the main deck giving the feel of a large centre console and when launched should be one of the most good looking sport yachts in its size.  My only gripe is that with the near to five meter beam and performance numbers it is difficult to picture this model in the Hawk-Superhawk line-up, but more about this in an upcoming blogger. 

www.sunseeker.com

New Model: Fiart 39 Seawalker

 

Seeing growth in the centre console market Fiart present the second model in less to a year for the Seawalker range, and following the 43 launched in the fall of 2020, here comes the new 39 presented in a private ceremony at the builders factory in Baia, Naples in early July.  The 39 is soon to be followed by the new 35 replacing the 33 which launched the Seawalker range in 2011. The new Fiart 39 Seawalker follows where the 43 left and offers a sport cruiser mainly suited for Summer entertainment, with overnight accommodation for four persons, in a forward island double berth, and midships with two singles.  The Fiart 39 Seawalker is standard powered by twin Volvo 270hp with optional engines up to 440hp.  An outboard version is also available.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.61 m (41.5ft)

Beam - 3.86 m

Draft - 1.01 m

Displacement - 7930 kg

Fuel Capacity - 940 l

Water Capacity - 520 l

Accommodation - four guests

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 270hp, 320hp, D6 440hp

Propulsion - Volvo DPI duoprop stern drive

Speed - up to 42 knots max, 34 knots max 25 knots cruise with Volvo 270hp

www.fiart.com

Hatteras Yacht Partially Sinks in Middle Bass Island

Heavy winds hindered and grounded a seventy five feet Hatteras motor yacht on Middle Bass Island on Lake Erie on the morning of twelfth September.  The cause of the accident are unknown but reports are claiming that the yacht lost its power and ended grounded and with this doing damage to the hull bottom beneath the engine room.  Unfortunately the yacht has also discharged some oil pollution from its fuel vents.  The owner was assisted by the Marine Coast Guard Safety of Detroit, Toledo section.  The Hatteras yacht was salvaged on 17 September.

The yacht in this accident is a Hatteras 75 Cockpit Motor Yacht which was released in year 2000 and produced till 2003.  Measuring over 23 meters in length the 75 Cockpit Motor Yacht offered a spacious full body main deck, and a lower deck sleeping seven up to ten in a four or five cabins and four different lower deck layout arrangement choices.  The Hatteras 75 Cockpit Motor Yacht is powered by twin Cats 1400hp, or Detroit 1480hp engines.  The Hatteras 75 Cockpit Motor Yacht, also known as the 75 Series for its two variants was also available as the Sports Deck version without the lowered aft cockpit deck.