Project: Otam 58 GTS

The Otam 55 and later renamed as 58 has always been a best-seller, but the 26th hull in build at the Genoese shipyard appropriately named ‘Bad Boys’ takes the iconic design a step further.  Restyled by Giuseppe Bagnardi of BG Design Firm in Rome, the new-look 58 GTS takes the sporty DNA we all expect in an Otam yacht and ratchets it up a notch!  The updated exterior styling offers a semi-open deckhouse with a sharply raked windscreen and wraparound glazing for the en-plein air feel of a true open combined with the protection from the sun and wind of a hardtop. It also provides a more aerodynamic profile and less turbulence for better performance and more onboard comfort at high speed.  Integrated into the hardtop are two air intakes; another two are positioned to port and starboard on the foredeck that funnel air directly into the aft engine compartment underneath the two large sun-pads either side of the central walkway. These can be raised hydraulically for easy access to the engines and other equipment.  The covered cockpit is equipped with a bar unit, corner sofa and a comfortable ding area.  The swim platform and exhaust grilles in the transom have also been redesigned with the latter now integrated and disguised in the nameplate.  Like all Otam yachts, the 58 GTS is built for speed and lives up to its ‘Gran Turismo Sport’ suffix: powered by twin MTU 1825hp engines coupled to ASD14 Arneson surface drives, it has a top speed of 55 plus knots and cruises comfortably at 48 knots.  What hasn’t changed is the high-performance hull form by Tagliavini Marine Design, built using a mix of Aramat and vinylester resin to guarantee total safety and high comfort even at high speed in rough seas.  As with all Otam products, customisation is key and the 58 GTS is being built to the specific brief of her owner, who has also requested a bespoke Böning console for the pilot station.  Below deck, the Otam 58 GTS features two ensuite double cabins, an open-space galley and third single cabin with bathroom for an extra guest or crew member.  The lamination of a second hull is already complete and can be delivered within eight months of sale. The first Otam 58 GTS ‘Bad Boys’ is due to make her debut at the 2022 Cannes Yachting Festival.

www.otam.it

Greenline New Web Site

Greenline from Slovenia updates its new virtual showroom to a new platform. Greenline was founded in 2007, when its owners the Seaway Group started developing what will be the first model of the range the 33. Before actually starting production the first Greenline, a lot of thinking went into research and design similar to that of an innovative car with designers JandJ developing four different hull geometries, and studying various hybrid, batteries and solar power solution. In 2008 Volkswagen Marine joins the project in order to develop a hybrid-electrical diesel power. In the fall of 2008 the first prototype was developed, with tooling of the first model being ready in 2009 and first six production test models being produced. These models where tested in a variety of conditions in several European countries, Mediterranean, North Sea, large lakes, rivers, and canals of Northern and Southern Europe. Greenline has sold over 120 units of the 33 in the first year; today delivered in over 550 units and received a total of eight awards.  Today Greenline offers nine models based on sustainability; starting from 33, and going up to the 68 OC, with its latest project being the upcoming 58 Fly. Greenline new website is available in English, German, Slovenian, Italian, and Turkish language and takes you around with the following buttons; About, Propulsion, Solar, Jobs, Blog, Charter, Contact, and Test Centers.  Greenline is also on social media with bottom links taking you to the Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and Linkedin pages.

www.greenlinehybrid.com

Production History:

33 2008-21 (500)

Oceanclass 70 2011-17

40 2012-

48 Fly 2014- *project 46

39 2017- *36 Hybrid project

48 Coupe 2018-

Oceanclass 65 2018-20

45 Fly 2019-

Oceanclass 68 2021-22

45 Coupe 2021-

58 Fly 2023-

Project: Arksen 85

Arksen is a new British company focused on building semi-custom and custom explorer and super yachts from twenty to about 28 meters.  Arksen have currently two 85s in build, with a range which offers three models from 65 to this 85.  Beside a lot of Google advertising there seems to be a lot of genuine good effort in Arksen to provide something fresh to the market, with building coming from Wight shipyard a commercial fast ferry builder located in the Isle of Wight, hull design coming from Humphreys, and looks and interior layout coming from Design Unlimited.  The Arksen 85 will offer a three to four double cabins layout, with a main deck choice for a forward owners cabin.  A crew cabin for two is located forward on the lower deck.  Arksen 85 is powered by twin 330hp engines which allow for a top speed of fourteen knots, a fast cruise of twelve, and a nine knots 7000 nautical mile long range cruise.

www.arksen.com

New Launch: Feadship 71.50m Hull. 819

Feadship launch hull number 819 a 71.50 meter super yacht titled m/y Vanish.  Designed by the English house of Harrison Eidsgaard responsible for the the exterior and interior, Feadship hull. 819 is a twin screw super yacht with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, powered by twin MTU engines which make her reach top speeds up to nineteen knots.  Vanish actually replaced a slightly smaller 66 meter Feadship hull. 809 launched in 2016 and sold in December 2018.  The previous smaller Vanish had a similar conservative exterior conceived also by Harrison Eidsgaard.

Technical Data:

LOA - 71.50 m (234.5ft)

Beam - 12.50 m

Draft - 3.45 m

Displacement - 1728 gt (volume)

Fuel Capacity - 150,000 l

Water Capacity - 40,000 l

Accommodation - twelve guests in six cabins, 20 crew in 10 cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 16V 4000 M93L 6091hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - nineteen knots max, twelve knots cruise

Range - 5200 nm at cruise

Hull Shape - displacement

Construction - steel hull aluminium super structure

Project - Harrison Eidsgaard exterior and interior, Feadship De Voogt naval architecture

Certification - Lloyds

www.feadship.nl

Project: Maritimo M75

Maritimo present the project for a new M75 flagship.  Defined by the ultimate in Maritimo style, engineering, power and outstanding efficiency, everything combines to establish the uniquely commanding stature and natural leader of its fleet. The Australian built Maritimo M75 motor yacht is a head-turner right down to the finest detail, captivating guests by its space easily accommodating a family in style, safety and comfort for some genuine blue water passage making. The Maritimo M75 will offer a four double cabins layout, including which is a full beam master and full beam ensuite plus a massive galley with domestic sized refrigerators and Miele appliances. The M75 upper cockpit and adventure deck creates an incredibly versatile hub for lounging, cooking, adventuring or storage, with plenty of room to spare. The defining feature of the Maritimo M-Series is its recognisable enclosed flybridge sky-lounge with internal staircase which provides the largest indoor outdoor living space of any M-series model When serious cruising is on the agenda the M75 excels with power options available from from twin 1150hp through to a 1625hp option. Maritimo’s super efficient shaft drive and hull design technology ensure the best fuel consumption in its class. The perfect example of where engineering and efficiency combine to deliver the ultimate performer.

www.maritimo.com.au

Improve-it = Fairline F//Line 33

Fairline Yachts, made a splash at the fall of 2021 revealing an updated and improved F//Line 33. Fairline’s sleek and sporty dayboat, the F//Line 33, has taken the market by storm since launching at the 2019 Cannes Yachting Festival, winning awards across the industry. A collaboration between Fairline and celebrated Italian designer, Alberto Mancini, the F//Line 33 has been highly praised for its breath-taking design and impressive performance; achieving speeds of 48 knots and comfortable thirty plus knot cruising. The stylish F//Lline 33 now offers a new cockpit layout, which provides both sunbathing and seating options simultaneously. The new cockpit features C-shaped seating to the starboard side with the aft backrest doubling up as a headrest for the two-person sunbed. The cockpit will comfortably seat four to six people around a fixed height teak-top table. There is also an optional cantilever pedestal, which neatly stows the table behind the seat cushions when not in use. A wet bar to the port side includes a fitted sink and folding tap as standard, which can be upgraded to include a fridge and electric griddle, with a drawer icemaker in the seat base opposite. The new option to add an electric hob and sink below deck as well, means customers can enjoy their F//Line 33 during an even longer boating season and the more spacious helm allows for up to two twelve inch Garmin touchscreen displays.

www.fairline.com

Project: Princess V50

Princess present the project for a third generation V50, available as a deck saloon or Open model set to launch in Dusseldorf 2022.  This new V50 replaces the popular second generation V50 which came with the extension in length larger bathing platform to the V48 launched in 2013. Crafted with a new hull mould, this made to put the new glazing which now shows up nearly for all the hull length from fore to aft, similar to what is on the larger new V55 or on the newer more recent Princess models. Princess is promising improvements in all area to the out going second generation V50.  The Princess V50 mark.3 will be powered by twin Volvo 435hp or 480hp with IPS pod drives which are good for speeds up to thirty knots.  Once you modify the mould to put larger glazing it is a bit a pity that the Princess engineers did not try to put larger D8 550hp or 600hp units which would have delivered more decent performances upwards of thirty knots. 

www.princessyachts.com

New Model: Fiart 35 Seawalker

Fiart presents its new 35 Seawalker, a versatile centre console slash sport cruiser, with outside space from from fore to aft and an interior offering four berths.  Replacing the 33 Seawalker, the 35 comes from a total new concept and a much wider hull to the previous slightly smaller model.  The 35 Seawalker is also now the entry level into the Fiart range. Versality is key with the 35 Seawalker offered with twin outboard propulsion and or diesel with stern drives.  An option for a T-top also exists.

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.56 m (37.9ft)

Beam - 3.82 m

Draft  - 0.67 m excluding drives

Displacement - 5.5 t

Fuel Capacity - 760 l

Water Capacity - 250 l

Max Persons - ten

Accommodation - four berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo V6 240hp petrol gas, D4 270hp, D4 300hp, D4 320hp diesel (outboard from twin 260 to 350hp)

Propulsion - Volvo DPS or DPI dual propeller stern drives, outboards

Speed - up to 35 knots cruise 45 knots max speed

Certification - CE B

www.fiart.com

Project: Sunseeker 90 Ocean Enclosed

Following the success of 90 Ocean, Sunseeker where quickly to present a new project based on the same model but with the feature of an Enclosed Bridge, enters the Sunseeker 90 Ocean Enclosed. Enclosed Bridges are pretty popular in the USA and down under Australian and New Zealand market and here we see Sunseeker doing a first with this model.  In the Sunseeker 90 Ocean Enclosed the pilot house will be only located on the fly deck, covered by the fully enclosed hard-top.  This gives space for a larger saloon, and a dining area located in replacement of the helm station.  The Enclosed fly deck will offer a central helm station with a bar and wet-bar area and lounging sofas.  An option exists where the L-shaped dinette in the Enclosed bridge is replaced by a central dining table.  On the lower deck the 90 Ocean Enclosed will be the same double four cabins layout, as the standard Ocean model.

www.sunseeker.com

New Model: Wally Why200

Wally has been re-inventing the wheel since it appeared in the scene in 1994, and the new Why200 continues this formula.  Measuring and named for its 200 gross tons of volume size the Why200 can be registered under 24 meters load line length but conveys the comfort and space of a much larger displacement yacht alongside the speed advantages of a semi-displacement yacht. With naval architecture from Laurent Giles and interior design provided by Vallicelli Design Studio, the Why200 provides the space and volume benefits of a much larger super yacht thanks to its innovative full-wide-body design generating more than 200 sqm of indoor living space as well as 144 sqm of exterior decks. The breakthrough wrap-around main deck in glass provides the sensational and unprecedented owner’s suite at the bow, which takes the on board experience to a whole new level. The fold-out wings expand the beach club area with access to the sea on three sides. The two concealed garages provide unprecedented storage capacity for the yacht’s size category. Optimized for both full and semi-displacement cruising, the Why200 sits perfectly between the voluminous but slower full displacement yachts and the restricted but rapid planning yachts. The stable, beamy hull complemented by both fin and gyroscopic stabilizers, guarantees full comfort at anchor. After exhaustive testing at the Solent University’s towing tank in Southampton, UK, the hull has been optimized to deliver a comfortable experience at a wide range of speeds.

Technical Data:

LOA - 27.03 m (89.9ft)

Waterline Length - 23.9 m

Beam - 7.66 m

Draft - 2 m

Displacement - 118 t

Fuel Capacity - 12000 l

Water Capacity - 2200 l

Max Persons - twenty

Accommodation - eight guests in four cabins, or 10/12 in five cabins, 5 crew in 3 cabins

Engines - 4 x Volvo D13 900hp, D13 1000hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Speed - 21 knots max 18 knots cruise with 900hp, 23 knots 20 cruise with 1000hp

Range - 390 nm at eighteen knots, 1000 nm at ten knots

Hull Shape - semi displacement

Project - Wally exterior, A. Vallicelli interior, Laurent Giles naval architect

Certification - EU CE A

www.wally.com