November 25, 2021

Project: Steeler Bronson 75

Steeler Yachts is pushing back the boundaries with the construction of the almost 24-metre Bronson 75. Developments at the Steeler yard have gained momentum since the success of the Bronson 50, which won international awards and has set out for Mexico, USA, Ibiza and St Tropez, among other destinations. The finishing touches are currently being made to the drawings for the new aluminum Bronson 75, a ground-breaking sport yacht in every respect. It will be the largest Steeler ever built, more luxurious than any previous model, with more special features and innovations than any other in this class. Steeler Yachts' collaboration with Jonnie and Thérèse Boer of the Michelin 3-star restaurant De Librije is unique. They will be responsible for no fewer than five culinary locations on board: the beach bar in the cockpit, the spacious kitchen with 'chef's table' in the saloon, the romantic mini bar in the master bedroom and the two wet bars on the bridge and on the foredeck. The collaboration will cover the design and composition of kitchen equipment selected by Jonnie and Thérèse, along with cutlery and crockery, and the spices and ingredients, and of course a matching selection of wines. In practice, this translates into onboard gastronomic refinement. From the very best coffee and tea blends, to everything needed to prepare the most fantastic recipes recommended by the culinary couple. The characteristic axe bow and the modern underwater hull guarantee silky smooth sailing performance at sea. Three Volvo-Penta 1000hp with IPS will produce a top speed of 37 knots. A special feature in the Bronson 75 is the panoramic roof construction, which turns the wheelhouse roof into an open, streamlined T-top. The wet pool above the tender garage on the aft deck will also turn heads. Everyone can also relax onboard at the various other comfortable lounge areas in the sun. Literally at the highest level, you will find behind a modern dashboard the best steering position a skipper could wish for. The entire bridge housing is bathed in luxury, with a seating, dining and lounge area with the best all-around views. Below deck, the spacious saloon is remarkably bright thanks to a glass front and the use of the finest, lightweight materials. In total there are eight guest berth plus two for crew on board. As well as the owner's cabin, there is a large VIP guest cabin with its own wet cells. In terms of comfort, they are a close match. And then we have a two-person guest cabin on the port side and a crew cabin with its own entrance fore. The spacious lounge sofa in the saloon offers a berth for two more guests, which means a total of ten people can spend the night on board. In total, the Bronson 75 offers more than 200 square meters of space for limitless enjoyment.

November 24, 2021

New Model: Lion Evolution 6.0

Lion Yachts is a new Italian brand who with this Evolution 6.0 is on its second model.  The first was a modern centre console the Open Sport 3.5, but the Italian builder has a lot of projects in store, of which is also a super yacht of fifty meters.   The Lion Evolution 6.0 is a mixed explorer yacht of sorts, the builder calls it Sport Trawler, to me it is similar to what Cranchi did with the T36 Crossover, but in more extreme forms and custom options, including of which engine choice.  Following recent trends hull one of the Evolution 6.0 is powered by quadruple Yamaha 425hp engines, with options for twin 725hp or 800hp inboard engines being available.  The inboard choice does not change interior layout choices but moves tender stowage from midships to aft.  Also the outboard choice does not show the motors leaving the stern practically undisturbed.
Technical Data:
LOA - 17.65 m (57.9ft)
Beam - 5.05 m
Draft - 1.3 m
Displacement - 27 t
Fuel Capacity - 2200 l, 2800 l optional
Water Capacity - 750 l
Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, one crew cabin berth
Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 725hp, 800hp, 4 x Yamaha 425hp petrol gas outboards
Propulsion - forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives, line shaft, or outboards
Certification - CE B

November 23, 2021

Project: Sessa Fly 47

Sessa present the Fly 47 project a natural evolution of the 45 Fly, and part of its Flybridge Line. Rather than calling it a simple Flybridge, Sessa introduces the concept of the advanced open yacht for its Fly 47, with the ability on the main deck to fully open the area. In fact, this fourteen meter flybridge cruiser, offers three comfortable and liveable cabins, with two bathrooms having separate shower stalls.  The main deck offers spaciousness in a split level arrangement with an ergonomic galley located to port side and a brightly living area.  The flybridge offers space of more than twenty sqm able to comfortably host eight-ten people. The qualities of navigability, derived from the experience of the 45 Fly of which this model is a natural evolution. 

November 22, 2021

New Model: Marex 330 Scandinavia

Marex has launched its new 330 Scandinavia at the Cannes 2021 boat show, with the model starting with a flying start receiving two nominees. The Marex 330 Scandinavia presents itself as a hard-top sport cruiser suited for Northern climates, and sits in between the 375 and 310 Sun Cruiser, the more modern Marex models with forward cabins.  The Marex 330 Scandinavia offers and interior with two cabins on the lower deck; with a master berth forward, and a double berth at midships.  An extra double berth is available via the convertible saloon, on the living main deck.  The Marex also offers an option for a long version with a bathing platform being 51 centimetres longer to the short version.  Another option are the integrated solar panels available on the hard-top able to keep most domestic systems running for days without the use of a generator.  Like all Marex the 330 Scandinavia is available with single Volvo 440hp or twin 220hp engines.  Both propulsion in stern drives. 
Technical Data:
LOA - 10.49 m (34.4ft) long bathing platform version, 9.99 m (short bathing platform version)
Beam - 3.40 m
Draft - 1.10 m single engine with drive down, 0.90 m twin engines with drives down
Displacement - 5500 kg light, 7430 kg loaded
Fuel Capacity - 650 l
Water Capacity - 300 l
Max Persons - eight
Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, plus two convertible saloon
Engines - 1 x Volvo D6 440hp, 2 x Volvo D3 220hp 
Propulsion - Volvo duo prop stern drive
Speed - 34 knots max
Hull Shape - planning Vee shape
Project - Niki design, Marex
Certification - CE B

November 21, 2021

Web: Rodman New Web Site

Rodman Yachts from Spain presents its new World Wide web virtual showroom. Rodman was founded in 1974, and since its founding the company has seen growth not only building pleasure boats but also vessels for commercial and patrol use. The company continued to expand and in 1986 it increased its facility space buying the Ascon shipyard. Today Rodman has two facilities, one for the building of fiberglass boats for commercial or pleasure use, and another yard today devoted for the repair of steel craft. The current Rodman pleasure boat line up offers nine models divided into three lines; the standard line, Spirit, and Muse. The entry level model is the 890 Ventura, while the flagship is the 2007 launched 74 Muse, and the latest model is the 1290 Evolution. Rodman new website is available in Spanish and English language and takes you around with the following buttons; Rodman, Leisure Boats, Professional Boats and Vessels, Advanced Composites, Quality and Innovation, News, and Contact. Rodman is also on social media with top right buttons taking you to its; Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Linkedin pages.

November 20, 2021

New Launch: Feadship 77.00m Hull. 707

Launched in 2021 is this new fully custom 77 meter Feadship hull. 707 titled m/y Boardwalk.  The exterior of this pure custom 77-metre Feadship hull. 707 comes from the drawing boards of Studio De Voogt, whereas her interior is by Halffman Designs.  Hull. 707 is the 22nd largest Feadship build to date built with a steel hull and aluminium super structure, and was delivered in April 2021.  Power comes from twin MTU 3046hp engines which give a top speed of seventeen knots and a cruise of fourteen.
Technical Data:
LOA - 77 m (252.7ft)
Beam - 12.30 m
Draft - 3.60 m
Displacement - 1848 GT volume
Fuel Capacity - 154000 l
Water Capacity - 42000 l
Accommodation - fourteen guests in seven cabins, 22 crew in eleven cabins
Engines - 2 x MTU 16V4000 M63L 3046hp
Speed - seventeen knots max fourteen knots cruise
Hull Shape - displacement
Construction - steel hull aluminium super structure
Project - Studio de Voogt exterior and naval architect, Halffman interior
Certification - Lloyds 100 A1 SSC Yacht Mono G6 LMC

November 19, 2021

Project: Rizzardi InEight

Rizzardi present the InEight project, a 24 meter super sport yacht flagship, superseding in size the previous CR73 produced from 2003 to 2010.  Till today the CR73 was the largest boat produced by Rizzardi under his name, but not the largest as under Posillipo he did produce super yachts up to 36 meters with the Technema 120 launched in 2008 being the largest build to date.  The InEight presents itself as a purebred fast super sport yacht, with indisputable seaworthiness and set to impress with perfectly matched spaces and performance. Sporty lines are consistent with the unique characteristics of a family which had its start with the Incredible 45 in 2004 and does its next evolutionary step with the the InSix in 2019 and with this InEight sees its dimensional expansion and the addition of a sport-bridge, completely hidden from the side profile. With a  beam of six metres, comfort is absolute, connected by convenient lateral passageways, the platform, garage, and ample cockpit are found at the bow’s exterior. Inside, thanks to large windows and a retractable sliding door, the lounge offers luminosity and depth unique for its class, ensuring maximum safety in any condition. The layout features four cabins with en-suite bathrooms and a crew area that can accommodate up to four people. There are dual internal staircases, one for guests and one for the kitchen and the crew, who access their quarters directly from the galley itself.  The Rizzardi InEight is to be powered by standard twin MTU 2400hp and or optional 2600hp with surface drives.  Estimated top speeds are 45 knots with the standard engines, and fifty knots with the optional.

November 18, 2021

Riviera Partly Sinks in Garden Island Perth

An eighteen meter Riviera motor yacht partly sank when cruising around Garden Island, Perth in the morning of seventeen November after hitting a reef off the coast and damaging its hull.  After this the Riviera motor yacht began to take on water, which at some point filled all the aft part and cockpit of the hull.  Beside a shock no injuries where reported to the crew in the accident and the Riviera motor yacht was the day after salvaged and taken to a boat yard for repairs.
This Riviera in the accident is a 53 Enclosed Flybridge a project of Alex Dowd, Riviera head designer.  Offering an interior with three double cabins plus a two crew lower deck layout, the Riviera 53 Enclosed Flybridge is powered by twin Volvo 900hp or triple 435 both with IPS pod drives, and or twin Cats 1015hp in shafts.  The Riviera 53 Enclosed Flybridge reached speeds up to 35 knots with Volvo 900hp and IPS pod drives.   Produced from 2011 up to 2016 Riviera build 36 of the 53 Enclosed Flybridge, wit the model evolving into the 57 Enclosed Flybridge in 2016, thanks to a redesigned upper structure and hull extension of thirty centimeters.

New Model: Horizon FD75

Taking its place at the entrance of a series known for its unparalleled volume, innovative functionality and intelligent layout, the FD75 is a remarkable achievement in terms of design and naval architecture. Intended for owner/operators, the FD75 features a raised pilothouse design that accommodates both an open bridge and a lower helm area. The FD75 is a four-stateroom yacht, which includes a full-beam, on-deck master stateroom fitted with an en-suite and walk-in closets, and three spacious staterooms comprised of a queen, double and twin on the lower deck. Accommodations for two crew members are found aft, and a beach club is optional.  The Horizon FD75 is powered by twin Cat 1136hp engines.
Technical Data:
LOA - 22.86 m (75ft)
Waterline Length - 20.6 m
Beam - 6.2 m
Draft - 1.70 m
Displacement - 67 t
Fuel Capacity - 9086 l
Water Capacity - 1136 l
Accommodation - eight guest in four cabins, two crew in one
Engines - 2 x C18A 1136hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Project - Cor D.Rover

November 17, 2021

Project: Storebro 350 Biscay

Storebro present the 350 Biscay project, which is the first new boat model from the Swedish boat builder in a long time. It is a driving machine with all the comfort of a luxury family cruiser. Equipped with double or single Volvo diesel with sterndrive, combined with the latest manoeuvring systems, which will give you a precise and fully adjustable handling. The 350 Biscay is designed for the Scandinavian conditions and will securely and quick take you to the destination of your choice in any weather.  The Storebro 350 Biscay offers a two cabins interior, with a galley on the lower deck in between the cabins, and a saloon living on the main deck in the full enclosed hard-top area.