March 22, 2022

Project: Breedendam MTB Sixzero Flybridge

 

Breedendam present the project for a new MTB Sixzero Flybridge, designed by Guido de Groot, with naval architecture by Flamme. Measuring over nineteen meters the MTB Sixzero will offer accommodation for six guests, across a midships master suite, a VIP fore suite, with a further third guest cabin located in between. In addition, a well-designed and comfortable private double crew cabin with private shower head is located at midships in between the engine room and master stateroom. The Breedendam will be twin Volvo with IPS drives propulsion giving an estimated top speed up to thirty knots.  MTB Sixzero Flybridge hull one has been sold in March 2022, to a repeat Breedendam client who will upgrade from his Fourzero model. 

March 21, 2022

New Model: Tecnomar For Lamborghini 63

Announced as a project in 2020 the Tecnomar For Lamborghini 63 is a fast sport yacht of twenty meters designed by the Sant' Agatha famed auto manufacturer for the exterior and Brunello Acampora for the hull, which touched the water in Summer of 2021 to much acclaim. It is not the first time though Lamborghini looked to boating as in 1983 in order to make a name in selling engines for racing powerboats in the Class One category it opened its marine division, which launched an eleven meter aluminium prototype designed by Aldo Cichero and build by Baglietto.  This prototype raced and competed in Class One, powered by twin 720hp Lambo engines and had top speeds up to eighty knots, and was then made into a production unit in 1984 build of Kevlar and Carbon Fibre by Axxes Quetzal and powered by twin 550hp or 720hp Lamborghini engines.  Including the aluminium prototype only two units are reported to have been made, with the fiberglass version being powered by smaller twin 550hp Lamborghini engines which gave her a 65 knots top speed. But the marine division remained open till 2008 selling engines mostly to Class One competing powerboats.  For those into history there was also the custom one off Riva Aquarama Lamborghini build for Ferrucio himself which launched in 1969, modified and extended in engine space to fit the twin 400hp Lamborghini engines.  The Tecnomar For Lamborghini 63 wants to be more of a production unit, with a limited run of 63 units, not little in these sizes even for a good selling commercial brand with price sensitivity in mind.  The Lamborghini 63 is offered in three lower deck versions; open lounge, single cabin, or two cabins, and is powered by twin Man 2000hp with fixed surface drives which make her reach a top speed up to sixty knots and a cruise of forty, while an economic thirty knots will make you consume only ten litres per nautical mile.  
Technical Data:
LOA - 20 m (65.6ft)
Beam - 5.4 m
Displacement - 24 t
Fuel Capacity - 3600 l
Water Capacity - 600 l
Max Persons - sixteen
Accommodation - two berths in open plan, two berths in one cabin, four berths in two cabins
Engines - 2 x Man V12 2000hp
Propulsion - fixed surface drives
Speed - sixty knots max, forty knots cruise, 25/30 knots economic cruise
Range - 219 nm at forty knots cruise
Hull Shape - deep Vee with twin step
Project - Brunello Acampora Victory design naval hull, Lamborghini for exterior
Certification - CE B

March 20, 2022

New Launch: Feadship 54.90m Hull. 708

A striking mast and the yacht’s very own submarine: these were just two of the specific requests by an owner who has enormous experience of discovering the world by sea. Like every genuinely custom superyacht, the design for m/y Shinkai, Feadship's hull number 708  revolved around these specific choices of the client. In this case the key was how best to incorporate a 7.2-tonne submarine on the aft deck along with the giant crane required for launching and collection. Taking this as the starting point, designer Philippe Briand and the teams at Vitruvius and Feadship have developed a 54 metre explorer yacht which will be able to travel the world while remaining both self-sufficient and fuel-efficient.  
Technical Data:
LOA - 54.90 m (180.1ft)
Beam - 10.35 m
Draft - 2.99 m
Displacement - 292 t unloaded, 974 GT volume
Fuel Capacity - 140,000 l
Water Capacity - 25,000 l
Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, twelve crew in six cabins
Engines - 2 x MTU 12v2000M72 1448hp
Propulsion - line shaft 
Speed - fourteen knots max, twelve knots cruise
Range - 5500 nautical miles at cruise
Hull Shape - displacement
Construction - steel hull aluminium super structure
Project - Phillippe Briand Vitruvius exterior, Boutsen interior, De Voogt naval architect
Certification - Bureau Veritas

March 19, 2022

Project: Amer 120

Amer present the project for a new 120 flagship, a model which started being in the works by the Italian shipyard since 2019.  The Amer 120 is a 35 meter super yacht and is the largest build to date, extending its size by four foot from the previous 116.  The Amer 120 is a two deck and half with a full wide body main deck super yacht, designed inhouse with the interior coming from Stefano Tini.  The Amer 120 has a volume of 250 gross tonnage, and offers a guest accommodation for ten guests in five cabins, including an owners stateroom on the main deck.  The 120 continues Amer forward thinking vision of sustainability with the super yacht being build with eco friendly resins and fibres, and the use of quadruple Volvo 1000hp engines and forward looking IPS pod drives.  If I am not mistaken this is to date the largest Volvo IPS powered super yacht.

March 18, 2022

New Model: Benetti Oasis 40M

Beanetti presents the Oasis 40M, a revolutionary forty metre 385 Gross Ton super yacht build of fibreglass. Addressing a modern clientele with a dynamic and casual lifestyle, the Oasis 40M has the look of an adventurous yacht but at the same time it shows an unexpectedly glamorous side that reveals the idea of well-being and total independence from the rest of the world. RWD’s UK designers, who worked on the project with Benetti, created a beach area that’s never been seen before in the category, with a one-of-a-kind pool for yachts this size, appropriately called the Infinity Pool. Just a few steps from the sea, it is set in a big space clad entirely in teak, with side wings that open out to extend the floor space, turning the beach area into a huge lounge and terrace overlooking the water and designed to experience the life at sea in a completely new way. No longer an area that makes use of what space is available, as is the case on traditional yachts sold on the market, but an area designed precisely to experience the sea at any time and as intimately as possible, unimpeded by the tender and water toys hidden away in the side and forward garages, and so always perfectly ready for use. Another bonus in design, construction and engineering of Oasis 40M is the wheelhouse that represents one of the most important innovations. Designed as a multifunctional space, it’s not just a helm station but a new area where Captain, Owner and guest can enjoy the cruise and decide the course for a new point of view. Thanks to a futuristically designed steering position with a panoramic view, the space can accommodate six people all seated. This space also features full-height windows and huge spaces, making a comfortable area for guests. The exterior lines designed by the famous UK firm RWD are a perfect synthesis of Italian elegance and classic British lines, thanks to which guests can enjoy an unprecedented atmosphere of freedom and intense intimacy with the sea. The interiors offer relaxed and informal comfort, designed by the New York firm Bonetti/Kozerski Architecture, whose elegant and minimalist projects include Ian Schrager’s boutique hotel, Donna Karan showrooms and the Pace Gallery in New York. The main and upper deck have large windows enabling natural light to be used as a design element. This characteristic and the unconventional layout of the spacious interiors are intended to underscore a desire for symbiosis with nature. The three external decks are designed to guarantee a strong sense of continuity between exterior and interior spaces thanks to the prevalent use of pale materials and colours. Oasis 40M has four decks with five cabins for ten guests and four cabins for seven crew members included the comfy captain’s cabin located on the upper Deck close to the wheelhouse. Equipped with two Man 1400hp, Oasis 40M is a yacht for owners who are not in a rush and want to enjoy the cruise. Featuring an excellent hull efficiency supplemented by a vertical bow, the yacht’s top speed is eighteen knots, and at eleven knots it consumes just over one hundred litres per hour, with a range greater than the necessary to cross the Atlantic.
Technical Data:
LOA - 40.80 m (133.9ft)
Beam - 8.50 m
Draft - 2.14 m
Displacement - 310 t loaded, 385 gross tonnage volume
Fuel Capacity - 45000 l
Water Capacity - 8000 l
Accommodation - eleven guests in five cabins, seven crew in four cabins
Engines - 2 x Man V12 1400hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - eighteen knots max, eleven knots cruise
Range - 4000 nautical miles at eleven knots
Construction - fiberglass
Project - RWD exterior, Pierluigi Ausonio Studio Plana naval architect, Bonetti Kozersky interior
Certification - RINA Cross of Malta hull standard Mach Y 

March 17, 2022

Project: Lyman-Morse Hood 35

The Hood 35 by Lyman-Morse hits the sweet spot of C.W. Hood Yacht’s powerboat acumen. Following the success and the raving reviews of the Hood 57 launched in the fall of 2020, Lyman-Morse presents the Hood 35 which follows the Down East lobster traditional cruiser genre in a smaller size and a perfect fit for day and weekend long cruises.  To be build in cold-moulding the Hoold 35 is beautifully shaped and engineered for a smooth ride. The Hood 35 LM is engineered and designed to handle all conditions, including when it’s less than ideal on the bay, with aplomb.  Twin Yanmar 440hp engines with Hamilton jet propulsion will propel the Hood 35 to a 38 knots top speed and acruise of thirty.  Currently under construction in Thomaston, Maine, Lyman-Morse Hood 35 hull one is scheduled for a launch this 2022 year, with a hull two which will feature a flybridge set to launch in 20213.

March 16, 2022

New Model: Van Den Hoven Executive 1700 Mk2

Van Den Hoven present the new Executive 1700 Mk2. Although the looks follow the modern, international design language established with the 1850 and 1500 Mk2, the 1700 Mk2 is clearly identifiable as a distinctive model. Stand-out features include newly designed windows on the sides and a different underwater body. Innovative design methods mean the 1700 Mk2 combines more speed with less fuel consumption. All Van den Hoven interiors are renowned for their smart layouts and wealth of space, and this level of comfort is certainly present on the 1700 Mk2. A natural flow between the galley, helm, saloon and dining area facilitates socialising and a seamless use of space. The aft deck invites guests to enjoy a drink or al fresco dining prepared in the modern galley, while the owners can showcase their driving skills behind the wheel. Clients who prefer even more space outside to enjoy their surroundings can add a flybridge to the design. The 1700 Mk2 comes standard powered with twin Volvo 225hp engines.
Technical Data:
LOA - 17.30 m (56.7ft)
Beam - 5.10 m
Draft - 1.35 m
Displacement - 42 t
Fuel Capacity - 2200 l
Water Capacity - 1500 l
Accommodation - six berths in three cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 225hp
Propulsion - line shaft

March 15, 2022

Project: Prestige M48

Prestige enter the World of Power Catamarans with the M48 project, a fourteen meter length six meters beam twin hulled flybridge cruiser designed by Garroni and Philippe Briand for exterior, and interior by De Romedis.  With its surprising characteristics, unique in its segment, the M48 offers a freedom of movement and stability to experience peaceful moments at sea.  This multihull yacht reveals generous, brightly lit and refined living spaces, affording the ultimate in comfort.  It promises life in harmony with the sea and at a gentle pace. The M48 comes with two lower deck layouts; three cabins with seven berths, owners stateroom forward, or four cabins eight berths owners room to starboard.  The Prestige M48 is powered by twin Volvo 320hp with V-drive line shaft propulsion and estimated top speeds of twenty knots.

March 14, 2022

Super Yacht Aground in Sea of Cortez Mexico

A 52 meter super yacht with fifteen passengers onboard titled m/y Vixit with Cayman Island flag registration ran aground on a rocky reefs in Mexico's Sea of Cortez five nautical miles South-East of Porto Escondido on the afternoon of Monday March 14.  Vixit was transiting from Loreto to Lo Paz when it hit the Piedras del Camaroncito which translate to Little Shrimp rocks.  The grounding is reported to have pinched three holes to Vixit among other damage to the propellers, rudders, and stabilizers.  The plan is to re-float the super yacht and take her further South to Mazatlan for repairs.
M/y Vixit is a 52.76 meter build by Swedeship in 1988 to a design and naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design from Holland and interiors by Arleen Dvorine.  Build of steel and aluminium it accommodates twelve guests in six cabins, and carries a crew of up to fifteen.  Vixit is the largest super yacht build by Swedeship who build four super yachts, three of which made in the eighties and one in the 1950s.

New Model: Sunseeker Predator 65

Based on the 65 Sport Yacht platform which Sunseeker launched in mid 2021, the Poole based yacht builder presents the new Predator 65. The dramatic exterior is a striking blend of tinted glazing, carbon fibre and polished stainless steel, perfectly balancing traditional Sunseeker design concepts with cutting-edge material innovation to create a performance twenty meter sport yacht. In a standard arrangement, the aft cockpit comprises of comfortable seating backed onto a large sun pad over the garage and a social bar unit with matching stools on the port side. Owners can opt for a fully integrated wet bar or extended J-shaped lounge seating running aft from the galley across the width of the cockpit if desired. This Predator 65 benefits from an optional crew cabin, accessed via a dedicated stairwell in the aft cockpit. Below deck, the three-cabin layout provides accommodation for up to six guests. A spacious, full-beam master stateroom features a generous en-suite, while the thoughtfully designed forward VIP cabin provides an equally comfortable room for guests. Each guest cabin has an en-suite, and there is a separate day-head below. Optionally, an open-plan Owner’s Office linked to the master stateroom, a single-berth cabin, lower deck galley or saloon can be specified, delivering flexibility for any owner. An extra-wide tender garage allows a jet tender to be carried and launched via a new diagonal sliding hydraulic bathing platform. The additional garage space can store SeaBobs, inflatable paddleboards, diving equipment or racking. If specified as a Beach Club, the fully-flush floor lends itself to free-standing furniture with a rain shower, lighting and speakers built in to the opened door.  The Sunseeker Predator 65 is powered by twin Volvo 900hp or 1000hp with IPS forward looking pod drives which allows top speeds up 35 knots with the large engine choice.
Technical Data:
LOA - 20.50 m (67.2ft)
Beam - 5.10 m
Draft - 1.6 m
Displacement - 37810 kg medium load
Fuel Capacity - 3500 l
Water Capacity - 800 l
Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, or seven berths in four cabins, one berth crew cabin
Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 900hp, D13 1000hp
Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS dual propeller pod drives
Speed - 35 knots max with Volvo 1000hp, ten knots long range cruise
Range - 750 nm at ten knots