Project: Seanfinity T7HT

Seanfinity from South of Rome in Italy has been on the growing side of things and after launching its T4 and T5 models, present the project for a larger T7, a sport yacht of 21 meters.  Designed by Gianluca Caputi, a talented designer who was part owner and designer of the Italcraft revamp in the noughties, the Seanfinity T7 is semi custom project available in HT as pictured above with inboards surface drives, and or quadruple outboards Mercury 600hp.  Seanfinity and Caputi who apart the designer is also part owner, along with Vincenzo Tuccio of Top System surface drives fame is far giving little details, possibly also because this is a very semi custom project.  So far we can see that the Seanfinity T7 will have a transformative aft deck, with opening side balconies, which transform the aft into a massive beach bathing platform. 

www.seanfinityachts.com

New Model: Nordhavn N625

Nordhavn has just launched its new and first N625 model at the start of this month, arriving for commissioning in Dana Point, California. Designed by Nordhavn's Jeff Leishman the 625 is developed on the successful 60 platform, which was born from the 55 and is also the basis for the 63 models. Together these three models; 55, 60 and 63 have sold more then a hundred hulls, and now with this 625 that number will be going further upwards.  The Nordhavn N625 offers a single floor accommodation plan, with a technical area on the lower hull and a pilot house on top.  For this design solution she is a different offering a very living main deck, with the large Master and VIP staterooms on the forward part of the main deck.  The Nordhavn N625 is powered by a single John Deere 325hp engine.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.7 m (64.8ft)

Waterline Length - 17.4 m

Beam - 5.49 m

Draft - 2.02 m

Displacement - 62.6 t

Fuel Capacity - 8517 l

Water Capacity - 2271 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 1 x John Deere 6090AFM85 325hp

Propulsion - ZF gearbox with four bladed propellers

Construction - Vinilester resin in three layers, Gurti G80 core sandwich on hull sides

Project - Jeff Leishman

www.nordhavn.com

Project: Burger 122 RPH Motor Yacht

Designed Gregory K. Marshall and the Burger design team, the Wisconsin based builder presents the project for the 122 Raised Pilot House Motor Yacht. A stately and sleek custom super yacht, the 122 RPH Motor Yacht is a semi wide body sleek looking super yacht, with a custom accommodation of ten guests in five double cabins, including of which is an owners stateroom located on the forward part of the main deck. Crew are is located on the forward part of the main deck and offers a lounge with galley and an accommodation for six, including a captains cabin with double berth.  The Burger 122 RPH also offers a tender garage aft.  A fully custom build, the Burger 122 RPH Motor Yacht is estimated to reach speeds up to 24 knots.  

www.burgerboat.com

New Model: Viking 90 SB

In the early part of 2023 Viking launched its new 90 SB flagship, a 27 meters super sportfish yacht with all the birds and whistles.   A replacement to the 92 which debuted in the fall of 2014 and produced till 2022 sold in 21 units, of which sixteen where in the Enclosed Bridge variant.  The 90 is also the third in size Viking ever made if we add the 93 MY which sold in only one unit in 2017.  Following the introduction of Selective Catalytic Treatment Viking would have continued production of the non stop selling 92, but the new rules needed the New Gretna to go back to the drawing board and make a flagship with a 24 meter hull length.  The 90 looks all based on the 92 with an identical beam and will offer a five double stateroom layout with an owners master stateroom at midships.  A crew cabin with separate shower is located aft.  Beside the Sky Bridge version off hull one the 90 is also available in Enclosed Bridge or open Convertible version, with this being sold as hull number four and has started construction in the fall of 2022.  Available with three engines from standard Cats 1925hp, or optional 2433hp, and MTU 2635hp with these last fitted to hull one.  The 90 has so far sold in fifteen units after its debut at the Viking VIP preview in end January, and World launch in the Miami boat show in February 2013.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 28.96 m (95ft) with bow pulpit

Hull Length - 27.7 m

Waterline Length - 24.03 m

Beam - 7.05 m

Draft - 1.80 m

Displacement - 92378 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 14388 l

Water Capacity - 1817 l

Accommodation - ten berths in five cabins, one crew cabin for two

Engines - 2 x Cats C32A 1925hp, C32B 2433hp, MTU Series 2000 V16 M96L 2635hp

Propulsion - direct line shaft

Speed - 38 knots max 33 cruise

Range - 600 nm at cruise

Hull Shape - modified Vee with 12.4 degrees deadrise aft

www.vikingyachts.com

Baia Yacht on Fire in Channel Islands California

A 24 meter Baia super sport yacht titled Our Nauti Dream went on fire and was severely damaged while berthed in Port Hueneme in Channel Islands, Los Angeles USA on the morning of Friday 24 March.  A team of six fire fighters went onto the marina pontoon to control the fire with no success as the yacht is now mostly in a salvage state, as the picture above shows.  The Baia yacht was unattended at the time of the fire with no injuries to persons being reported.  Unconfirmed reports are stating the Baia yacht burned from a short circuit battery related causing the fire.

Our Nauti Dream is a Baia B80 from 1993 powered by twin GM 1450hp and Arneson surface drive propulsion giving speeds up to forty knots.  The B80 was launched in 1992 to a design of Carlo Galeazzi and was the Italian builder flagship at launch, surpassed by the one off B105 flybridge in 1994, which is at today still the largest Baia ever build.  Produced till 2004 Baia sold ten B80 and 80 Panther as the model evolved in 1999, redesigned upper structure with forward facing radar arch and hard top.  The Baia 80 was replaced by the 78/80 Atlantica in 2003.  Baia was founded in  1961 and closed in 2016, although since then every fall we do have news of the company coming back, which so far never materialized.

Project: Breedendam Eightzero Sport

The Leeuwarden-based shipyard, Breedendam has revealed its latest super sport yacht concept: the 24-metre convertible Eightzero Sport designed by long-time collaborator, Guido de Groot who was also responsible for designing the WW2 British Navy-inspired Fourzero and Sixzero models.  The Breedendam EightZero Sport concept aims to take a fresh look at how a classy gentleman’s sport yacht look according to her designer, by taking the lines and level of outfitting beyond what is expected from a typical large open super sport yacht.  Designed with various interior layout possibilities and propulsion options on offer, the Eightzero Sport is home to a large open outdoor entertainment deck with different seating areas, including one to fore deck. She features a spacious multifunctional aft deck. This carefully thought out space is perfect for guests to relax and take in their surroundings with removable furniture available on request, and for deploying tenders and toys. In addition, her large aft garage has space for a tender, WaveRunner and numerous other water toys. Created with socialising in mind, a great deal of attention has been given to ensuring that exterior and interior spaces blend seamlessly together for a relaxing onboard experience, with the large main deck aft cockpit area designed so that it can easily become part of the saloon area once it is closed off. Accommodation is provided for up to eight guests across three cabins, comprising one master, one VIP cabin and one additional guest stateroom, all of which are ensuite, as well as one crew cabin which houses two crew. Performance-wise, the Eightzero can either be powered by three Volvo 900 or 1000hp with IPS1200 pod drives for estimated top speeds up to 32 knots.  Alternatively Breedendam is also offering larger Man or MTU engine with top speeds up to forty knots.

www.breedendam.com

New Model: Aquador 300 HT

Aquador present the brand new 300 HT, a ground-breaking hard-top sport cruiser, with modern lines and full of features to suit the North European boater.  Designed for use and the Northern European market the Aquador 300 HT is a three part hard top sport cruiser, with a living on the main deck offering an L-shaped dinette to starboard, with galley opposite and dual seat helm station forward.  The lower deck offers accommodation for four with a double V-shaped berth forward, and a guest cabin with double berth to starboard.  A shower head is located to starboard in between the two sleeping areas.  The Aquador 300HT is powered by a single Mercury 270hp diesel engine with sterndrive, and or optional Yanmar 370hp, or twin petrol-gas outboards of 225hp or 250hp.    

Technical Data:

LOA - 9.35 m (30.6ft) 

Hull Length - 9.28 m

Beam - 3.30 m

Displacement - 4500 kg

Fuel Capacity - 445 l

Water Capacity - 145 l

Accommodation - four berths

Max Persons - six

Engines - 1 x Mercruiser 270hp, Yanmar 370hp diesel and stern drive, 2 x Mercury V6 225hp, Verado V8 250hp petrol gas and outboard

Propulsion - single duo propeller sterndrive, or twin outboards

Project - Karl Norschau

Certification - CE B6 C9

www.aquadorboats.fi

Azimut Super Yacht Beaches in Fort Lauderdale Channel

A 35 meter Azimut super yacht titled m/y Rylax with George Town flag ended beached and stuck in low tide while navigating in Fort Lauderdale's New River channels on the late morning of Wednesday March 22.  According to some reports the Azimut super yacht was a bit unlucky as the tide was just going out when doing a tight corner manoeuvring in the channel.  The Azimut super yacht was later assisted by Sea Tow with no success in towing her to deeper waters up until higher tide came in.  News if the yacht sustained any damage is not reported.

M/y Rylax is an Azimut 116 from 2005.  Designed by Stefano Righini the 116 was presented in 2004 and produced till 2011 in 29 units.  Offering five double guest rooms and three crew cabins, the 116 was Azimut flagship at the time of launch, and its second largest build to that date following the 118 Penthouse from 1994. The Azimut 116 was replaced by the Grande 35 Metri in 2016.

Project: Nimbus 465 Coupe

Nimbus present the project for an upcoming new flagship the 465 Coupe, and with this enters in the segment of modern explorer cruisers with living aboard amenities.  Extending current length by two meters and measuring just under fifteen meters in overall length, the Nimbus 465 Coupe is designed by the Swedes builder chief designer Joacim Gustavsson with the project details showing a classic straight shear line and a moderate flared bow hull, with all upper structure giving a twist of modernity thanks to large all around windows.  For the main deck the 465 Coupe will offer an astern galley living, with dinette forward to port side of the helm station located opposite.  The lower deck features a three double cabins layout with an owners stateroom with en-suite shower head at midship, a forward double cabin, and a third cabin with bunks to starboard.  The Nimbus 465 Coupe is to be powered by twin Volvo 480hp with IPS propulsion, with top speeds up to 27 knots, and cruise speeds in the range of 24 to twenty knots.

www.nimbus.se

New Model: Cheoy Lee CLB65

Cheoy Lee presents the CLB65, a flybridge motor yacht which represents a new entry point into CL Yachts’ line-up, with luxurious features inspired by her larger sister-ships. With standard twin 800hp Volvo engines with IPS pod pro propulsion the CLB65 can hit an impressive top end of 27 knots and cruise at a very respectable 21 knots. CLB65 comes fitted with multiple helm stations, one on the main deck and on the flying bridge, so that owner-operators have a choice of staying protected or fully enjoying the marine environment around them. Additionally, two wing control stations to either side of the aft deck are incredibly helpful when getting in and out of marinas. The CLB65 features an aft galley on the main deck layout, the first Cheoy Lee yachts with such a layout. With a hinged door and flip-up glass, the main deck can be fully opened. It’s an exciting development that makes food service to the salon or the cockpit equally easy, and helps make CLB65 an excellent entertainment platform. The salon has multiple seating options, including a large U-shaped settee forward and to port that will be a focal point for conversation. The CLB65 was imagined with volume and comfort in mind, to that end she is built on the same hull as the larger CLB72, with the same beam but shorter. The benefits of this choice are obvious to anyone who steps aboard, particularly in the full-beam en-suite midships master stateroom with extraordinary volume and remarkable natural light, followed by forepeak en-suite VIP with island-queen berth. A spacious guest stateroom to port has twin berths that are perfect for guests. All staterooms on the lower deck have opening port lights to enhance ventilation. Throughout the interior which can be finished in either walnut or hickory oiled veneers and a neutral color palette mean the CLB65 is effortlessly cool and timelessly stylish. As for outdoor entertainment spaces, the CLB65 has an expansive flybridge with everything needed for alfresco cruising, including multiple settees, a barbecue and wet bar at amidships, with a hardtop to provide shade for the whole proceeding. A foredeck lounge with a sun-pad provides a further entertainment area, and one which will provide much welcome privacy when this motor yacht is moored stern-to.

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.70 m (64.8ft)

Beam - 6.05 m

Draft - 1.50 m

Displacement - 40,900kg at full load

Fuel Capacity - 3200 l

Water Capacity - 950 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins,  one crew cabin berth

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 800hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS1050 pod drives

Speed - 27 knots max 21 cruise

Construction - resin infused with strategic use of carbon fiber

Certification - RINA, CE

www.cheoylee.com