June 17, 2022

Project: Alia 45m Project San

Alia Yachts is proud to announce a new contract for an all-aluminum, 45-metre super yacht designed by Sinot with naval architecture by Lateral. The attractive and innovative raised-pilothouse design is to be powered by quadruple Volvo IPS drives, and is characterized by sleek lines and a low superstructure with an emphasis on exterior spaces for open-air socializing. The Alia 45 meter will offer guest accommodation on the lower deck for four guest cabins and an owner’s stateroom. The interior design is geared towards the personal preferences of the owners and although minimalistic at first glance, on closer inspection is richly detailed.

June 16, 2022

New Model: Steeler 61 S Electric Trawler

Steeler is proud to launch the 61 S Electric Trawler, a  fully electric and seaworthy explorer yacht, which also features the Dutch builder European Powerboat of the Year awarded Flat floor Panorama Concept, which makes it one of the most spacious explorer yachts in its size, thanks to the use of the single level living. The 61 S Electric Trawler also features a unique electric drive technology, with the dominion of fossil-fuel always coming under question, with new green-tech seeing large advancements in bio-fuels, hydrogen, and electro-motors. The dimensions and weights of these systems is always becoming smaller, while their power continues to increase, with batteries becoming lighter and stronger with greater charging capacity, and recharge costs becoming cheaper and free in some ports.  Furthermore, an electromotor powered by a generator is more efficient than a conventional diesel engine. Even during the charging period for the batteries therefore, the 61 S Electric Trawler is more economical than a traditional diesel engine.  Fair to say up till today June 2022, there is no yacht with a reduced eco-print than the Steeler 61 S Electric Trawler.  The engine space of the Steeler 61 S Electric Trawler contains a state-of-the-art drive system, comprising a lithium-ion powered Hydista 120hp electric motor. The battery sets comprise 18 containers, each with sixteen cells, sufficient for four hours of sailing. Out on the ocean waves, a diesel Volvo 110hp generator provides the power. The batteries are charged in two hours, so that the generator only needs to work two hours during a ten hour cruising day. The 61 S Electric Trawler also features solar panels for a permanent and natural energy supply.  Design wise the 61 S Electric Trawler triple deck makes it an impressive and unusual looker. Its silhouette is shaped by the bow and the streamlined length of the hull itself.  Add to that the coupĂ©-style cabin tapering backwards, with the flying bridge towering on top. The principle of the triple deck Flat Floor design is based on the Steeler vision of single level living, whereby the owner has full command of the saloon, galley and master bedroom on the single level middle deck, over the entire length from fore-to-aft, without any stairs or height differences. The top deck houses the wheelhouse with entertainment area, freely connected to the open rear deck. The lower deck is home to two guest cabins, each with its own bathroom.
Technical Data:
LOA - 18.60 m (61ft)
Waterline Length - 17.8 m
Beam - 6 m
Draft - 1.80 m
Displacement - 70,000 kg
Fuel Capacity - 9997 l, eighteen IoN battery containers 
Water Capacity -  2498 l 
Accommodation - six berths in three cabins
Engine - Volvo D3 110hp (generator) with Hydrista 120hp electric motore
Propulsion - line shaft with five bladed propeller
Construction - steel
Project - Vripack exterior and interior
Certification - CE A

June 15, 2022

Project: Dominator 10.5m Midi-Ilumen

Dominator present the project for a 10.5 meter Midi-Ilumen sport cruiser. First announced as a Mini-Ilumen seven meter tender in 2020, the project has evolved apparently into the Midi-Ilumen, a 10.5 meter weekender sport cruiser featuring the design, safety and comfort of a much bigger size boat.  So far very little details are available for the Midi-Ilumen apart the fact that unlike the Mini version it has lower deck accommodation.  The rendering above shows a very innovative modern design.  The Mini-Ilumen was project to have top end speeds about forty knots, and an economic long range in around 25, with estimated range at this speed of an impressive 300 nautical miles.  If these numbers are followed in the Midi-Ilumen that pretty good for a sport cruiser of ten meters in length.  When announced in 2020 the idea of the Mini-Ilumen's was for this to be a range featuring three models from seven to thirteen meters in size. 

June 14, 2022

New Model: WallyPower 58

Making its first appearance during the Monaco Grand Prix, and then presented to the public during the Venice boat show at the end of May 2022, enters the WallyPower 58, an innovative evocative sport yacht from the inventor of the minimal wedged shape motor boat in 2003 with the ground breaking and daring 118 model. A natural progression and evolution of the outgoing 52 model, the WallyPower 58 as is the Wally trademark is an innovative sport yacht from aft to bow, and top to bottom. Unlike the 52 the WallyPower 58 takes design cues from the larger Wally models of the past particularly the 118 model, see air intakes in the hull sides.  The main innovation in the WallyPower 58 is the clean hull sides, with everyone going with large hull windows, Wally decides to change course and keep the lines clean with no windows, fitting in the hull two 4k cameras which show the view outside to the guests on the two; port and starboard screens mounted inside.  Other features of the WallyPower 58 are the drop down side bulwarks which double the extended aft open deck space to 25 sqm aft.  Another innovative feature is the bimini on the aft sun-pad, which comes out from a structural bottom part of the structure to sun cover guests in comfort.  Inside the WallyPower 58 is available in three versions; Guest with two cabins two heads with small saloon, Crew offering one cabin and a crew cabin to port side, and Double Saloon with one cabin with a double and two opposite saloons.  In all versions there is no galley in the lower deck, with this located to port side of the main deck opposite the starboard located helm station.  The WallyPower 58 is powered with triple Volvo IPS pod propulsion set up with three by 550hp engines as standard, and 600hp available as optional.  
Technical Data:
LOA - 17.3 m (56.9ft)
Hull Length - 17.2 m
Waterline Length - 15.6 m
Beam - 5 m
Draft - 1.7 m
Displacement - 24.5 t dry, 29.5 t loaded
Fuel Capacity - 3000 l
Water Capacity - 450 l
Max Persons - 12/16
Accommodation - 4 guests in 2 cabins, 2 guests one crew cabin, or two berths  
Engines - 3 x Volvo D8 550hp, D8 600hp
Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS700 or IPS800 pod drives
Speed - 30 knots cruses 36 max with Volvo 550hp, 32 knots cruise 38 knots max with 600hp
Hull Shape - warped modified Vee with spray rails and eighteen degrees deadrise aft
Project - Luca Basani 
Certification - CE A12/B16 2013/53/EU, modules B + F Rina Spa

June 13, 2022

Project: Italyure 45

Following the success of its first model the Allure 38 launched in 2021 and since then delivered in eight units, the Italian Naples boat builder follows it with a project for a bigger 45. With this new larger 45 project, designer and naval architect Maurizio Marzocca follows the family feeling and the principles of the smaller 38, for a sport cruiser center console in a larger formula which offers more spaces everywhere.  The Allure 45 project was presented at the Naples boat show in February as a scaled model, with the first profile project born as shaft propulsion.  Still expect the Allure 45 to be like the 38, available also in stern drives and outboards.  The first Allure 45 is in early stages of construction and is planned to launch in early 2023.

June 12, 2022

Classic Alalunga Hits Mirabello Quay

A 22 meter Alalunga motor yacht crashed into the fuel quay of Mirabello marina at around 1830 hours of Sunday 12 June.  The reports say that the accident was done on purpose by the captain to save the yacht from sinking as it was taking on water on its way to entering the Spezia harbor. Unconfirmed reports are saying the yacht was taking in water due to a broken seacock, while others are reporting it hit something on the way into the Spezia harbor.  Thanks to this risky maneuver from the captain and immediate May-Day call for assistance, and help from the Italian coast guard and fire fighting squads of La Spezia the yacht was reported as saved from sinking at about 2200 hours of the same day.  
The yacht in this accident is a Spertini Alalunga 22 from 1980 powered by twin 900hp MTU engines.  Introduced in 1975 and produced till the end of the eighties the Alalunga 22 came from a design of Aldo Cichero and was build of wood and to custom order, and was an evolutionary innovative motor yacht in its time, with a four double cabins lower deck layout and two crew cabins. 

Web: Kadey-Krogen New Web Site

Kadey-Krogen presents its new World wide web showroom.  Kadey-Krogen starts its journey in 1976 with founders Art Kadey an experienced boat builder yacht charter and broker, and Jim Krogen a commercial designer.  Art Kadey identified an untapped segment in the market for a blue water explorer cruiser, and show it to Jim who developed the first model the Kadey-Krogen 42 which launched in 1977.  Build of fiberglass in Taiwan the 42 was inspired to commercial trawler boats of the time, and was followed in 1981 by the 38 Cutter a shoal draft island hopper cruiser, and the 36 Monatee in 1984.  In 1988 Kadey-Krogen builds its first yacht over fifty feet with the North sea fishing vessel inspired 54, which will be surpassed in size in 2000 with the 58.  The 54 will evolve into the 55 in 2008, and as at today the 58 is still the official Kadey-Krogen flagship even though the company have project plans for a 70.  In 2019 Kadey-Krogen introduces its new planning motor yacht line with the Summit brand and the 54 model.  Since 1976 Kadey-Krogen has build 678 yachts, and today has eight sales centres around the World.  Kadey-Krogen currently offers seven explorer cruisers and yachts models which start from the 44 AE up to the still in project 70 model, while the Summit line offers the 54 model which is set to expand with the 54 Coupe later on this year.  Kadey-Krogen new web site takes you around with the following buttons; Our Yachts, Passagemaking, Build Quality, Living Aboard, Our Story, Perfect Day, Ship's Store, Brokerga, Summit Motoryachts, Events, and Contact Us.  Kadey-Krogen is also in social media with links at the bottom of the page taking you to its Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube pages.

June 11, 2022

New Launch: Benetti 65m FB274

Benetti is proud to announce the launch of hull no FB274, titled M/Y “Zazou”, this a 65-meter full custom yacht with sleek and sinuous lines. The steel hull was painted at the request of the owner, a repeat Benetti customer, in an elegant carinthia blue color; and the superstructure is made with aluminum. The external lines are by Giorgio M. Cassetta and the interiors, as well as some of the external spaces, are by the Dutch studio Sinot Yacht Architecture and Design. The yacht, which accommodates 12 people in 6 double cabins, has one of the largest Sun Decks in its category with a gym, a 5-meter-long swimming pool and an outdoor cinema on top of another cinema area on the Main Deck. Two Caterpillar 2400hp engines allow the yacht to navigate autonomously for 5,000 miles at a cruising speed of twelve knots.
Technical Data:
LOA - 65.40 m (214.5ft)
Beam - 10.9 m
Draft - 3.5 m
Displacement - 1,180 GT (volume)
Accommodation - twelve guests in six cabins, fourteen crew in seven cabins
Engines - 2 x Cats 3512 2400hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - sixteen knots max, fourteen knots cruise, long range at twelve knots
Range - five thousand nautical miles at twelve knots
Hull Shape - displacement
Construction - steel hull aluminum super structure
Project - Giorgio M. Casetta exterior, Sinot interior

June 10, 2022

Project: Versilcraft 45 Sportadventure

Currently undergoing finishing touches in Italy is the Versilcraft 45 Sportadventure.  The largest yacht ever build by Versilcraft, 45 Sportadventure is a triple deck super yacht with a steel hull and aluminum super structure construction, and is designed by Italian Spezia based Optima of Antonio Luxardo, who presented her with very clean minimal exterior looks. Inside the 45 Superadventure will feature a five double cabins sleeping ten layout, with the yacht just fitting in volume of 499 GT.   Versilcraft 45 Sportadventure is to be powered by twin 1600hp Cat engines which give a top speed up to fifteen knots, a cruise of fourteen, and a long range of up to six thousand nautical miles at eleven knots.

June 9, 2022

New Model: Vanquish VQ40 Sports Line

Vanquish presents its VQ40 Sports Line its new chapter in composite boat building which is to be followed by a larger sixteen meter VQ55 currently under going finishing touches.  Designed by Guido de Groot the Vanquish VQ40 Sports Line is a center console sport cruiser, with a lower deck cabin offering a double U-shaped berth and a shower head.  The Vanquish VQ40 is powered by twin Volvo 440hp engines which give a 45 knots top speeds, and or outboards from triple 300hp up to 600hp engines these last giving a top speed over 65 knots.   
Technical Data:
LOA - 12.15 m (40.5ft)
Beam - 3.82 m
Draft - 0.9 m
Displacement - 7.3 t
Fuel Capacity - 800 l
Water Capacity - 200 l
Max Persons - fourteen
Accommodation - two berths
Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 440hp, outboards petrol gas from 3 x Mercury 300hp up 600hp
Propulsion - Volvo duoprop DPI stern drives, triple Mercury outboards
Speed - 45 knots with Volvos 440hp, 65 knots with triple Mercury 600hp
Hull Shape - stepped modified Vee
Construction - resin infused composite
Project - Guide de Groot exterior and interior, Bakewell-White hull shape naval architect
Certification - CE B12