Engine: Man V12X 2200hp

Man will present its new V12X engine series to a global audience at the Cannes 2022 boat show. With the newly developed V12 engine for yacht applications, Man Engines is for the first time offering its customers an output of 2200hp from 30 liters of displacement. The Man V12X achieves its output of 2200hp at 2300 rpm from a bore of 138 mm and a stroke of 165 mm. Compared with the previous most powerful yacht engine from Man, V12 2000hp the displacement of the V12X has been increased by more than five liters and the maximum torque from 6500 Nm to 7350 Nm. The MAN V12X is based on a completely new basic engine, incorporating many findings from the current V12 engine series, which continues to cover yacht outputs of up to 2000hp. As part of the new development of the next-generation yacht engine, the engineers at MAN Engines enlarged the bore of the MAN V12X to 138 mm and the stroke to 165 mm. Among other things, the wall thicknesses of the crankcase have been increased at significant points, its bolt connection between the upper and lower parts of the case has been optimized and a new crankshaft with larger bearing diameters has been installed. A great deal of attention is also paid to the findings from numerous test bench trials with correspondingly long running times and the experience gained from trials at customers on the water. In addition, findings from the E3872 stationary gas engine developed in parallel complement the development. This counterpart for power and heat generation is based on the same basic engine and was presented for the first time back at the end of 2021. The evolution to the next generation of yacht engines is reflected in the numerous further developments that the Man V12X features, which on the one hand are due to the significantly higher output, but on the other also play a major role in ensuring the durability of the product. For this reason, the Man V12X in the highest output for yachts is designed for a full-load share of up to 20%. A new coolant pump and a new thermostat housing provide the Man V12X with an optimized coolant supply for the usual long service life of the engine. The engine is also optionally available with an outer-skin cooling system instead of the closed coolant circuit. The new, distinctive cylinder head of the V12X, which has also been significantly optimized in terms of flow and cooling, is designed to meet the same development goal. In addition, the oil supply has also been modified by using new oil pumps and new oil coolers, as well as optimizing the flow. As an additional customer benefit, the V12X is the first marine engine using Man recently introduced Hydraulic Valve Lash adjustment as standard on marine engines for the first time, which eliminates the need for regularly checking and adjusting the valve lash. The new Common Rail injection system is another milestone that represents the excellence of this next generation of engines. With an impressive 2200 bar injection pressure, the basis is created for the low fuel consumptions and outstanding raw emissions typical of Man engines. The engine control unit is also new and opens up further possibilities for optimal engine design. In conjunction with the exhaust gas aftertreatment system, which has also been adapted, strict legal requirements such as IMO Tier III are met. The Man V12X is also available in combination with the hybrid system from MAN Engines, the "MAN Smart HYBRID Experience". The compact installation dimensions is almost identical to those of the Man V12 series with 24 litres, an advantage for new builds as well as for re-engine projects. Despite numerous measures to ensure the robustness of the new engine, the Man V12X with its 2720kg dry weight is positioned as a lightweight in the field of twelve and sixteen cylinder yacht engines over 2000hp, giving 0.81hp per kilogram of dry weight or 74.3 hp (54.6 kW) per liter of displacement. The V12X engine will be available from mid-2024.

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Project: Filippetti Sport 65

Filippetti is still waiting for the first order for its impressive Sport 65, and while in this the Italian yacht builder has updated the project to include a sport bridge.  Designed by Davide Cipriani the Sport 65 with sport bridge will have a stair case to port side, and a layout offering a helm station to port with a C-shaped lounge settee opposite, and an small aft sun-pad.  For the rest the Filippetti Sport 65 offers a three double cabins lower deck, with three heads, while a lower a separate lower galley is located to starboard upon coming down to the cabin area.  A single berth crew cabin is located at midships in between the engine room, and the owners midships stateroom.  The Filippetti Sport 65 is standard powered by Volvo 1000hp with IPS pod drives, and optional Man 1550hp with Arneson surface drives.  Top speed is 34 knots with the standard Volvo, and 46 with Man surface drives optional.  The hidden number here is the unknown to many efficiency of surface drives which deliver a plus 75 of range to the IPS, up to 315 nautical mile range at a cruise speed of forty knots.  

www.filippettiyacht.com

Sasga New Web Site

Sasga Yachts presents its new World wide web showroom. Sasga is the creation of Juan Luis Sastre founded in 2010, but has roots which start much further in the past to that.  The start is in 1978 when Astilleros Menorca is founded, focusing on boat repair and the building of the Lluat traditional Balearic island fishing boat.  In 1997 a turn around happens when the Menorquin 55 a ten meter in length later renamed as the 110 is launched, this starts the way for the cruisers and yachts inspired range, and is followed by the 150 model in 1998.  In 2001 Menorquin becomes a family run company with Jose Luis Sastre taking the helm, which he will sell in 2006 to a private investment firm.  In 2010 following the ending of a clause denying Sastre to build boats for two years Sasga is opened, and as with the old continues the concept of the Menorcan Lluat traditional boat converted to a cruiser and yacht return. Sasga currently offers six models which start with the 34 HT, and go up to the 68 FB flagship. The Sasga models are designed by Ingo Toledo from Barracuda who gave a sense of modern looks to the traditional captivating lines. Sasga new website is available in English, Spanish, French, and Italian and takes you around with the following buttons; Models, About Us, News, Dealers, Contact, Brokerage, and Private Area. Sasga is also on social media with bottom buttons link taking you to its; Twitter, Pinterest, Linkedin, Youtube, Instagram, and Facebook pages.

www.sasgayachts.com

Production History;

Menorquin 42 HT 2011-  *12 project

Menorquin 54 HT 2012-22  *16 project

Menorquin 54 FB 2013-22  *16 project

Menorquin 42 FB 2014-

Menorquin 34 HT 2016-  *32 project

Menorquin 68 FB 2018-

Menorquin 55 FB 2023-

Menorquin 55 HT 2023-

Viking Sportfish Burns in Jupiter Florida

A twenty meter sportfish yacht caught fire while in its berth at Johnathan's Landing, Jupiter, Florida at around 1730 hours of Friday 26 August.  The yacht was moored in its berth when the fire started, with fire fighting crew arriving both from land and water in order to control it.  The vessel was towed away immediately in order to stop the fire from moving to other boats and areas of the marina.  At some point the yacht developed an explosion from its stern area.  No one was injured in the fire, though the sportfish yacht is a wreck.

The yacht in this fire a Viking 65 Enclosed Bridge Convertible from 2001 name m/y Talk N' Thrash which had a repower in 2008 and an electronics upgrade in 2013.  Viking first generation 65 Convertible was produced from 2000 till 2005 in about eighty units, and offered a layout with three cabins sleeping six or seven with an optional crew cabin for two.  The 65 was replaced by the Viking 68 Convertible in 2006.

New Model: Sanlorenzo SL120 Asymmetric

Sanlorenzo continues the Asymmetric philosophy a concept as introduced by Chris Bangle in 2018 with the SL102, and now this finds its way to the new flagship of the SL line the 120 model.  An evolution and replacement to the SL118 delivered in eleven units, the SL120 Asymmetric uses the same hull as the previous SL flagship produced till 2020, with a total overhaul of space usage on the main deck.  Like the small 90 to 106 feet sister the new SL flagship features a semi-wide body to port side adding space in this area by about 30%, with the SL120 different to the smaller yachts by a full wide body on the forward part of the main deck, this giving more space to the owners stateroom located here.  Four VIP suites are located on the lower deck, while the forward part here features the crew lobby with a galley and four cabins.  The aft area is fully dedicated to a huge garage with water toys and the openable beach club with bulkheads which flip to the sides to double the bathing area.  For those looking into detail, there is also a redesign of the fore-peak of the main deck, which now features a C-shaped dinette and another large V-shaped sun-pad.  The Sanlorenzo SL120 Asymmetric hull one launched in the second half of 2021 is powered by the twin large MTU 2637hp engines good for 27 knots max, and a long range speed of ten knots allows to cover about 1900 nautical miles.  The Sanlorenzo 120 Asymmetric has already proved a success with fourteen hulls reported on order and delivery dates entering 2025.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 36.92 m (118.1ft)

Beam - 7.60 m

Draft - 2.05 m full load

Fuel Capacity - 19900 l

Water Capacity - 4200 l

Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, six or eight crew in four cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 16V2000M96L 2637hp, Cat C32B 2400hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 27 knots max with MTU 2637hp, 25 knots with Cats 2400hp

Range - 486 nautical miles at max speed, 1900 nautical miles at ten knots 

Project - Bernardo Zuccon exterior, Martina Zuccon interior (hull #1), Chris Bangle concept

www.sanlorenzoyacht.com

Sport Cruiser Explodes in Villasimius Leaves Two Injured

An eight meter sport cruiser with two persons onboard exploded while on its berth at Villasimius, Sardinia on the morning of Friday 26 August.   Both two persons where injured with a 56 year old woman being in grievous condition and taken to hospital for attention.  According to initial reports from the Italian coast guard the explosion started from a short circuit to the water pump, which coming in contact to petrol fumes generated the explosion.  The quick start of the fire fighting equipment put off the fire right away, saving the boat from further damage and it expanding more in the marina.  The sport cruiser was later in the day taken to a boat yard for further investigation and repairs.

The sport cruiser in this accident is a Regal 270 Commodore. Produced in the early nineties the 270 Commodore offered an accommodation sleeping four in an open cabin layout which included a galley and a separate shower head.  The 270 Commodore was usually powered by twin Mercruiser 205hp with stern drive propulsion.

Project: Ocea 108 Commuter

Ocea shipyard in Les Sables d’Olonne is following the construction of the 108 Commuter, a fresh custom order for a 32 meter super yacht ordered in 2021 and designed by Pierre Frutschi, who also designed the previous last build the Commuter 90 launched in 2016. Ocea 108 Commuter will be the tenth yacht build by the French yacht builder and fourth 108, last of which hull number five launched in 2008 and shares hull dimensions with this new build and hull number four. The first 108 which launched in 2004 was a bit shorter and slimmer to the following units. Like previous Ocea, hull number ten is a custom build meeting the owner’s expectations in terms of equipment and space configuration, while relying on a time-tested design and proven solutions. In the spirit of all Ocea yachts, this alumimium ocean-going yacht will also be capable of circumnavigations in optimal comfort and safety. The Ocea 108 Commuter will also reduce the yacht's environmental footprint, in particular its greenhouse gas emissions, was the guiding principle behind the entire design. As a result, this will be the first Ocea with engines that meet IMO Tier III emission standards, allowing it to sail in Emission Control Areas defined by the International Maritime Organization. The yacht will also be equipped with the latest generation of batteries to keep the main on-board comfort features running at night without the need for generators. Ocea 108 Commuter will offer accommodation for eight guests in four staterooms, with crew accommodation for four in two cabins. Power will come from twin MTU 600hp engines, good for about fifteen knots max, twelve knots cruise, while an economic ten knots will give a range of four thousand nautical miles.

www.ocea-yachts.com

New Launch: Jarrett Bay 56 Open Convertible Hull #67

Since the launch of Hull #57 the 46 Sportfisherman in 2011 Jarrett Bay has taken an innovative approach in some of its custom builds which break the standard mold of the sportfish cruiser or yacht.  This recently launched fully custom Jarrett Bay 56 Open Convertible Hull #67 titled m/y Renegade is again following to that approach which I am sure comes from a challenging clients request, which the Carolina boat builder is ready to make for a happy customer.  Hull #67 for example may look your traditional sportfish convertible with flybridge, but upon closer inspection, you’ll find an additional lower helm station and convertible bulkhead that makes her a unique hybrid with the ability to transform and open its main deck.  This layout changes how the interior works with a main galley located on the lower deck, while a dinette and smaller galley is located on the main deck.  Accommodation is for four, with a master cabin forward, and a guest cabin with twin bunks to starboard.  Jarrett Bay’s ride characteristics and performance are complemented by twin MTU 1600hp which give the 56 Open Convertible top speed up to forty knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.91 m (55.6ft)

Waterline Length - 15 m

Beam - 5.33 m

Draft - 1.37 m

Displacement - 27669 kg unloaded,  31751 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 4542 l

Water Capacity - 946 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 10V2000 M96 1600hp
Propulsion - line shaft 

Speed - 40 knots max 34 cruise 

Construction - cold molded wood with epoxy in Jug method

Project - Jarrett Bay

www.jarrettbay.com

Project: Italyure 35

Following the success of the Allure 38, sold in eight build to order custom units in less then a year from its debut, and the presentation of the 45 project in January 2022 for an upcoming flagship, the Neapolitan south Italian builder come following with the presentation of a new entry level 35 model.  Designed as the bigger sisters by Maurizio Marzocca, the Allure 35 is a walk-around sport cruiser, with a central T-top covering the helm station.  Like many center consoles the symmetry of the walk around deck along with two central aft and fore-deck sun-pads, dinette and helm station plays an important role in its profile.  Down below the Allure 35 will offer an open layout with double Vee-berth with head and shower.  The Allure 35 is available in three propulsion choices; outboards, shaft, and sterndrives with power options for the Allure 35 starting from twin Yanmar 250hp up to FPT 370hp diesels on shafts, with gas Mercruiser 270hp and Suzuki 350hp outboards in between.   

www.italyure.com

New Model: Otam 58 GTS

Otam presents the new 58 GTS, an evolution of the 55 Millennium launched in 1999 and with this hull number 26 shows it is here to stay and evolve.  In reality this is the fourth evolution and version of the 55/58 hull with the 58 Open being the second, and a lightly changed 58 HT being the third. Designed by Giuseppe Bagnardi from Rome the new 58 GTS is a full custom design from the layout inside to the new open but protected hardtop exterior.  For the layout below the owner of Bad Boys, the name given to the first 58 GTS opted for two spacious staterooms a galley and no lower deck saloon. A crew cabin to starboard with a separate access from the technical room to port side is also located at midships. The first Otam 58 GTS is powered by the large option of twin MTU 1822hp with Arneson surface drives, good for about 55 knots wide open throttle and 48 knots cruise, or Portofino to Porto Cervo in just about four hours.  Two other smaller engine options including the first for Otam for an IPS pod propulsion choice are available.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.20 m (64.7ft)

Waterline Length - 16.75 m

Beam - 4.68 m

Draft - 1.29 m

Displacement - 30 t full load

Fuel Capacity - 3000 l

Water Capacity - 300 l

Accommodation - five berths in three cabins, or four berths in two cabins plus one crew cabin

Engines - 2 x MTU V10 M2000 1622hp, 1825hp, Volvo D13 900hp *IPS

Propulsion - Arneson ASD14 surface drives, or Volvo IPS1200 forward looking pod drives

Speed - 55 knots max 48 cruise MTU 1825hp, 53 knots max 1622hp, 38 knots with Volvo 900hp IPS

Hull Shape - deep Vee with 21 degrees deadrise aft  

Construction - Aramat fibers with Kevlar and DSM gelcoat

Project - Giuseppe Bagnardi BG Yacht Design, Umberto Tagliavini naval architect hull shape

Certification - RINA CE B

www.otam.it