Project: Rossinavi Infinity 42 Blue

In the wake of the success of Sea Cat, Rossinavi has embraced the new challenge of transferring BluE, the Rossinavi's new eco-friendly navigation technology to a monohull, choosing to apply this to one of Rossinavi's most appreciated projects, also born from the collaboration with Fulvio de Simoni. The result is Infinity 42 BluE. This yacht is entirely in aluminum and with a reduced draft, that guarantees a pleasant navigation also in shallow waters. Equipped with solar panels and a capacious battery pack, Infinity 42 BluE will be able to navigate 90% of the time in full-electric mode in a daily navigation scenario and 70% in an Atlantic crossing scenario, while the rest of the time is spent with the support of diesel generators. This is a great advantage in terms of reducing noise, odors and emissions. Infinity 42 BluE's solar panels are excellent in low-intensity sunlight and are able to generate energy even with minimum angles of solar incidence. On an aesthetic level, integration with the deck is almost total thanks to the great flexibility that allows them to be perfectly inserted into curvilinear designs. This project has an innovative eco-displacement hull, designed to reduce consumption even more than a traditional full-displacement hull at the classic cruising speeds of ten to eleven knots. Like all new Rossinavi projects, Infinity 42 BluE will feature the Rossinavi Artificial Intelligence system on board. The AI system constantly monitors the boat's performance, is able to learn and anticipate the needs of the guests on board and continuously communicates with crew members, suggesting lower-impact actions and instructing them in more conscious boating. This is also accompanied by the ever-present Rossinavi Zero Noise Technology, that dramatically reduces noise and vibrations on board. With regard to the interiors, every space on board has been meticulously studied in order to guarantee guests as many areas as possible, all with maximum comfort. Above all, the large sun deck stands out which extends, thanks to a small difference in height, to the stern end. This original architecture makes it possible to create an open area aft of the saloon portal, protected on all sides and offering great comfort and privacy even when the boat is at the quay as it is partially screened towards the stern by the raised deck. The sun deck hosts a dining area, a bar, a sunbathing area, as well as a jacuzzi. Inside there are five comfortable guest cabins on the lower deck and a full-beam master cabin on the main deck with structural balconies which, thanks to the large side windows, enjoys great visibility outwards. The spacious beach club is ready-to-use and thanks to the ceiling and lateral protections can also be enjoyed during navigation. In addition, a panoramic area finds its place forward on the main deck and has a pop-up cover that can, at the same time, guarantee shelter during navigation and creates shade, while continuing to convert solar energy thanks to the panels installed on the surface.

www.rossinavi.it

New Launch: Michael Rybovich 94 Sportfisherman Hull#6

Michael Rybovich and Sons Hull No. 6 is a 94-foot enclosed bridge, which is designed to fish anywhere in the world in total luxury, thanks to a state-of-the-art power management system and redundant systems throughout. The design features a full-beam master with side windows disguised as engine air intakes to allow in natural light without compromising the look of the hull from the outside. This build includes room to sleep up to eight guests and four crewmembers, making it the largest built by the Rybovich family to date. Designed by Michael and Dusty Rybovich responsible for the exterior and naval architecture, 94 Sportfisherman hull number six featured a modified Vee shape hull which closes at a rather flat seven degrees angle aft.  Another design detail of this new Rybovich flagship is the straight sheer line, which has not been shown since the 2007 launched 68 hull#124.  Powered by twin MTU 2600hp Michael Rybovich 94 Sportfisherman reaches a top speed of 41 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 28.65 m (94ft)

Beam - 6.70 m

Draft - 1.52 m

Displacement - 74842 kg *full load

Fuel Capacity - 16655 l

Water Capacity - 2271 l

Accommodation - eight guests in four cabins, four crew in two cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 16V2000 M96L 2600hp
Propulsion - line shaft with propeller pockets

Speed - 41 knots max thirty know cruise

Range - 700 nm at thirty knots

Hull Shape - modified Vee with 7 degrees low deadrise Vee closing aft

Construction - cold moulded mahogany 3 layers sides 4 layers bottom biaxial fiberglass epoxy resin 

Project - Michael and Dusty Rybovich exterior and naval architect, Patrick Knowles interior

www.michaelrybovichandsons.com

Project: Prestige M8

During Dusseldorf 2023 boat show Prestige presented the M8 project, designed by Garroni and Marc Lombard with interior by Valentina Militerno de Romedis this is the second model and new flagship of the M-Line, the power catamaran series which debuted with the M48 in 2022. The new M8 power catamaran yacht is a multihull of eight plus meters of beam and nineteen meters of beam, and will give the space and comfort equivalent to that of a 25 meter mono-hulled super yacht, targeting customers who want more space in less length. Thanks to this size the Prestige M8 will give a living area unequalled in its size, the redefining the standards of well-being on board, offering everyone the ability to share precious moments at sea. The main deck in the Prestige M8 is offered in two versions with a galley up located to starboard forward, and or this space replaced by a lounging area and the galley located below. Down below the options abound as well for a four or five double cabins layout, and two crew cabins forward. The owners stateroom is located in between the hulls forward, and uses all the eight meter beam. If you choose four cabins you have two options that for a lower galley to starboard, and or to have a large VIP suite to port side, which in this version will also feature a small L-shaped saloon private lounging area. The Prestige M8 is to be powered by twin Volvo 600hp for top speeds up to twenty knots and a cruise of fifteen giving a range of 350 nautical miles.

www.prestige-yachts.com

Princess Yacht Fire in Fort Lauderdale

A 26 meter Princess yacht titled m/y Hot Pursuit went in flames while berthed in her berth at Las Olas Isles, in Fort Lauderdale on 10:30 morning time of Wednesday March eight.  No one was aboard the yacht when Hot Pursuit's flybridge started to burn, with Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue responding to the fire and managing to control the flames, limiting the damage to the flybridge.  The causes of the fire are unknown with the first indications showing that it was an electrical fault which started the flames.

M/y Hot Pursuit is a Princess 88 MY from 2018.  Designed by Bernard Olesinski the Princess 88 MY was launched in 2013 and produced till 2019 in 27 units.  The 88 MY offered an interior with four double guest cabins, and two crew rooms and was powered by twin Cat 1825 or 1925hp engines.  A replacement to the Princess 85, the 88 MY was replaced by the half a meter smaller Y85 in 2019.

New Model: Focus Forza 37

Focus who some years ago took over the moulds of the Elan Power range presents its first totally new model, with the sport cruiser walk around Forza 37.  Also designed like other Focus by Tony Castro, the Forza 37 is a semi walk around centre console, what the Americans usually call dual console.  The exterior accommodation offers three seat central helm station covered in hard top, followed by a dinette and an aft sun-pad, with the three steps up to both sides taking you up to a fore-deck sun-pad.  Down below the Focus Forza offers accommodation for two in open layout with a central double berth, galley to port side and well sized shower head opposite.  The Focus Forza 37 can be powered by a variety of engines from twin Mercury diesel 270hp, to Yanmar 370hp, and or optional twin Merucy outboards 600hp in petrol gas.  Focus has not been very detailed on top speed quoting a fifty knots top speeds, possibly reachable with the bigger twin Merucy 600hp outboards.

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.40 m (36.1ft)

Beam - 3.60 m

Draft - 0.90 m

Displacement - 6500 kg

Fuel Capacity - 600 l

Water Capacity - 300 l

Max Persons - ten

Accommodation - two berths

Engines - 2 x Mercury Diesel 3.0 TDI 270hp, 4.2 TDI 320hp, Volvo D4 270hp, D4 320hp, Yanmar 370hp, petrol gas outboard Mercury Verado 600hp

Propulsion - Mercury Bravo III or Volvo DPI dual propeller stern drive, Mercury outboard

Speed - up to fifty knots max

Project - Tony Castro

Certification - CE B, IMCI

www.focus-motoryachts.com

Project: Azimut Magellano 60

The 2023 Dusseldorf boat show set the stage for the preview of Azimut's new Magellano 60 that will be presented in September. The 60 will complete the explorer with a Mediterrean vision Magellano series, which includes the larger 66, 25M and the 30M.  Designed by Ken Freivokh the same designer of the first 74 which represented a new direction not only for Azimut but yachting in general, and today is the designer of the two larger models.  In the Magellano 60 Freivokh integrates the refined world of sailing with the more complex world of the motor yacht, creating a crossover for true connoisseurs, owners who love long voyages full of adventure and charm. The Magellano 60 is a further step along the sustainable path that Azimut has planned, and with the second-generation Dual Mode hull, she takes her rightful place as a Low Emission Yacht.  Characterized by a timeless aesthetic, she balances a design full of details, generous volumes and architectural solutions that guarantee not only a unique lifestyle but also freedom and intimate contact with nature. Among her outstanding features, the Magellano 60 offers an Infinity Terrace aft and an internal dining with an exclusive sea view.  The Magellano 60 will feature a three double cabins layout with a single crew cabin berth aft.  Power will come from twin Man 730hp with line shafts propulsion giving a top speed up to 26 knots and a cruise of eighteen.

www.azimutyachts.com

Nordhavn SuperYacht Powerless in Arafuru Sea

A 29 meter Nordhavn super yacht titled m/y VivieRae II ended powerless and adrift while navigating in the Arafaru Sea, between North Australia and Papua New Guinea on Tuesday second March. In navigation from the Marshall Islands leaving on 26 February going to Sorong, Indonesia, VivieRae II had a towing line which broke free from an eleven meter tender in tow after it severed off due to very rough conditions and unfortunately got tangled in the prop, which seized the engines.  A search and rescue operation call was initiated on third March, with operations to tow the yacht not being successful on five March, due to bad weather and five meter waves rough seas.  The crew was rescued off the yacht on the sixth at 10:00 morning time by an Australian ship.  The eleven meter tender support chase boat got lost in the rope tangling.  Viverae II also sustained some cosmetic damage to its upper port side when it collided with a 190 meter tanker ship who was trying to tow the yacht but failed due to the rough seas.  On Sunday March 12 a rescue operation with owner Bob Giles and previous captain Gareth Schwegman reached ViveRae II and dived to clear the propellers from the ropes, with port side tangled with the tender line and starboard in a fishing net to port side.  The yachts eleven meter tender was also found near Thursday Island, about 240 nautical miles from the yacht position.  

All ends well with Viverae II arriving on Thursday Island on Monday thirteen March where the yacht will stop for repairs, recover its tender and then continue its around the World journey to the West.

VivieRae II is a Nordhavn 96, hull #3 from 2017 with twin Cat 1000hp engines and accommodation for eight guests in four cabins, and six crew in three cabins.  Designed by Nordhavn chief designer Jeff Leishman, the 96 is based on the 86 extended in length, and has been delivered in nine units since its debut in 2016.  The 96 is the second in size Nordhavn after the 120 model which the Taiwan builder so far sold in only one unit in 2013.  A one off Nordhavn 100 based on the hull on the 96 but with extended low fisherman cockpit was also delivered in 2018.

New Model: Princess S72

During the 2023 Dusseldorf boat show Princess debuted its new S72 model.  Presented as a project in 2022 the S72 mark. II is the second in size model of the S range, Princess sport bridge yacht four model range which starts at 62 and ends at 78 feet.  The S72 offers similar spaces to the bigger sister in one meter smaller size, with a similar four double cabins lower deck, and an astern galley main deck layout.  The main difference is that the S72 offers three heads, with a third shower head serving the third and fourth cabin.  The Princess S72 is standard powered by Man 1650hp and or optional 1800hp engines with top speeds up to 36 knots with the bigger engines. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 23.09 m (75.9ft) inc pulpit

Length - 22.30 m

Beam - 5.22 m

Draft - 1.72 m full load

Displacement - 55461 kg half load medium load

Fuel Capacity - 4500 l

Water Capacity - 835 l

Accommodation - eight berths in four cabins, two crew in one cabin

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1650hp, V12 1800hp 

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 36 knots max

Hull Shape - modified Vee

Project - Olesinski, Pininfarina exterior styling

Construction - resin infusion

www.princessyachts.com

Zeelander New Web Site

Zeelander from the Netherlands presents its new World wide web virtual showroom. Zeelander was founded in 2002 by passionate yachtsman Sietse Koopmans in Zeeland, a province located in the South West of the Netherlands.  In 2008 Zeelander launched its first model the Z44 designed by renowned Dutch designer Cor D.Rover, who presented a traditional down East inspired cruiser full of luxury of comfort.  Zeelander first started to build its models at the S2 Tiara factory in Holland Michigan, United States of America, but in 2017 it transferred to its own premises in Groot-Ammers on the river La Lek in Holland.  Currently Zeelander offers three from fourteen to 21 meter starting with the 5, 6, and 7 models. Zeelander new web showroom takes you around with the following buttons; Models, About, Brochure, and Contact. Zeelander also features its social media pages; Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Linkedin with link buttons located at the right bottom of the page. 

www.zeelander.com

Production History;

Z44 2008-21

Z68 2014-17

Z55 2016-21

Z72/7 2019/23

6 2022-

5 2023-

8 2024-

Project: Lazzara UHV 100

Currently being build in Turkey for completion at the end of this year is the Lazzara UHV 100 model.  With the first UHV 87 presented in 2022, the UHV 100 is the second of a three model range with the other project being Lazzara current largest 125 flagship.  The Lazzara UHV 100 builds on the Ultra High Volume concept of these yachts, offering a semi-wide body design, with a large owners stateroom on the forward part of the main deck.  The extra four meters of the Lazzara UHV 100 will give an extra cabin in the lower deck, offering four guests suite versus the three of the UHV 87.   Another incredible space in the Lazzara UHV 100 is the third deck which apart having the pilot bridge forward has a spacious living dining area which uses best possible space also thanks to the wide body feature.  The Lazzara UHV 100 is standard powered by Volvo 1000hp or optional Man 1550hp and MTU 1600hp with line shafts.

www.lazzarayachts.com