Project: Numarine 30XP

For 2023 Numarine celebrates twenty years, and with this the Turkish yacht builder presents the project for the new 30XP model. A thirty meter two deck plus pilot bridge super yacht with distinctive modern design courtesy of Can Yalman, the 30XP will fit nicely in between the 26 and 32XP models. With the new 30XP Can Yalman also introduces the second generation design language in the XP series distinctive to the previous for being more horizontal and straight. In the new 30XP Numarine also introduces a beach club area on the lower deck, which increases in space when at anchor thanks to the opening side bulkheads. The Numarine 30XP will offer a five double guest cabin layout, with an owners stateroom on the forward part of the main deck. Crew accommodation is for three cabins, and five berths. The Numarine can be powered with twin 240kw hybrid diesel or Man 560hp engines with top speeds up to thirteen knots. Numarine has reported of selling three models of the 30XP with the first set to launch in 2024.

www.numarine.com

Vitech Super Yacht Sinks off Hastings

A 27 meter Vitech super yacht titled m/y Astor with two persons and a dog on board sank while cruising off Hastings, on the East Sussex coast on Thursday April six at about 1700 hours.  A coast guard helicopter rescued the crew while the dog was later saved by a life boat.  M/y Astor was reported sold in end January, after the yacht has sat untouched in Brighton marina for many years.   

M/y Astor is a 1993 Vitech 90 designed by Bill Dixon and build in Taiwan.  The Vitech 90 features an accommodation for eight guests in four cabins and is powered by twin Man 1100hp engines with a top speed up to 23 knots.  Astor was the first and one of two 90 models build with the second launching in 2006.

New Model: AB Yachts 80

Spring 2023 has started rather busy for AB Yachts as it launched its new 80 Sportfly model. Presented as a project in 2020, this AB 80 is the third unit to launch and is set to go in the USA.  The AB 80 replaced the AB78 in 2020 and is the current entry level model from the jet super sport yacht builder specialist.  The AB Yachts 80 will feature a traditional cockpit stern layout with an upper sun-pad, and garage underneath, with an interior of three double cabins and a separate galley located in between the cabins. A crew cabin with two berths is located forward.  Like any AB Yachts these details are subjective as the Viareggio yacht builder builds custom and to order, and an owner can change things before signing on the dotted lines.  The AB Yachts 80 is powered by triple Man 2000hp with MJP Jet propulsion for a top speed of up to 55 knots.  As any AB Yachts the 80 is a superior performance super sport yacht with a hull specially design for jet propulsion, which has been the set up of all AB Yachts produced from fifty up 145 feet and since the yard was founded in 1992.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 25.20 m (82.8ft)

Beam - 6.50 m

Draft - 1.30 m

Displacement - 75 t full load

Fuel Capacity - 9500 l

Water Capacity - 1500 l

Accommodation - six to eight berths in three cabins, two crew in one cabin

Engines - 3 x Man V12 2000hp

Propulsion - MJP waterjets, two steerable one central booster

Speed - 55 knots max 49 knots cruise

Range - 500 nautical miles at cruise

Project- AB yachts, Acube

Certification - CE A, RINA Cross of Malta Mach Y unrestricted navigation 

www.abyachts.com

Sport Cruiser Capsizes With Crane in Baia Naples

An eleven meter Rio sport cruiser capsized along with the crane during launch operation in Baia, to the West of Naples, Italy on the morning of sixth April.  The causes of the accident are not fully reported though some photos on social media point to the accident caused to the forward left crane foot not correctly positioned.  The crane and the sport cruiser where recovered on the evening of the same day.  The Rio sport cruiser sustained important damage to its hard-top and starboard upper hull structure.

The Rio in this accident is a 36 Air which the North Italian builder presented in 2009.  The Rio 36 Air was also available as an Art without the hard-top version and replaced the 35 Cruiser in 2008. The 36 Art features a four plus two interior and twin 320hp Mercruiser diesel engines gave speeds up to 37 knots. The Rio 36 was replaced by the Marino Alfani designed 38 Parana in 2015 which is still in production today.

Project: Fabbrica Italiana Motoscafi 420 Regina

Fabbrica Italiana Motoscafi continues its success and after the 340 presented in 2021, and the new 470 flagship launched in 2022, the Italian boat builder presents its third 420 Regina project set to launch later on this 2023 year. Designed by Alessandro Lottici and Fabbrica Italiana Motoscafi design team the 420 Regina is a walk around sport cruiser in a size of over thirteen meters overall length. One of the important features of the 420 Regina are the opening side bulkheads which open and expand the aft area. Down below the 420 Regina will offer a two plus two accommodation plan with a forward U-shaped dinette which transforms to a double berth, and midships master room with central island berth. The Fabbrica Italiana Motoscafi 420 Regina is to be powered by twin Yanmar 370hp, with options for Volvo 320 up 440hp with stern drive propulsion. Top speeds are estimated up to 35 knots.

www.fimotoscafi.com

New Model: Horizon PC68

During the 2023 Palm Beach boat show Horizon debuted its PC68 model.  The new, ultra-spacious Horizon PC68 model has been meticulously planned to meet and exceed the cruising needs of discerning boaters, and features multiple design innovations including of which is a four-stateroom layout with the option for an expansive open-plan salon or an on-deck master stateroom. While the On-Deck Master configuration offers a full-beam master with wraparound windows forward on the main deck, the debuting PC68 features an Open Salon layout, which offers an expansive salon area and a large seating and entertainment space on the main deck. This layout sees all four of the staterooms positioned off the salon, with two king ensuite staterooms forward in the hulls and two convertible twin-to-king ensuite cabins aft to port and starboard, respectively.  An expansive aft deck hints at the interior volume provided by the PC68 seven meters beam, and features a regal hi-gloss table with dining for ten, a wet bar and the option for a 43in TV. The lounge seating looks aft to the Hi/Lo swim platform which is flanked by large wet lockers storing diving and snorkeling equipment.  Ease of access is prioritized throughout the design, and walkaround side decks on the main deck lead to a lounging space forward. A unique and enviable Portuguese deck seating area with convertible Hi/Lo dinettes is a new feature for this model, which allows either sun beds or dining under the stars. The extended flybridge on this model allows for a variety of layout options while comfortably accommodating a five meter 100hp tender. The flybridge and boat deck comprise plentiful seating and lounging, a dayhead with shower, BBQ station, chest freezer, and a bar to port with fridge doors and a Scotsman icemaker. Forward of the helm, an innovative raised hatch and door accesses the Portuguese deck with three steps down to the foredeck.  Defined by award-winning advanced composites SCRIMP system construction that yields the most durable, lightweight hull marrying a perfect glass-to-resin ratio, with rigorous testing by the Horizon shipyard’s pioneering Non-Destructive Methods, the Horizon PC68 is fitted with twin MAN 850hp engines as standard to guarantee quiet, stable and efficient cruise of twenty knots. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 20.73 m (68ft)

Hull Length - 18.8 m

Beam - 7.47 m

Draft - 1.62 m

Displacement - 50.4 t

Fuel Capacity - 5677 l

Water Capacity - 1134 l

Accommodation - eight guests in four cabins

Engines - 2 x Man i6 850hp

Propulsion - line shaft 

Speed - twenty knots cruise

Construction - Scrimp resin infusion

www.horizonyacht.com

Improve-it = Palm Beach 70

In January 2023 Palm Beach commissioned a first 70 model with extended bridge.  Unlike previous 70 with flybridge this new version of Palm Beach flagship model features an extended fiberglass bridge deck, adding space to the flybridge, and covering the aft deck with a rigid protection.  This area on previous PB70 was usually extended with an awning, in order to cover the aft deck from the sun.  The 70 is the current flagship from Palm Beach, and is offered in Sedan and or Flybridge versions.  Other options in the Palm Beach 70 are that for an upper or lower galley, and two or three double guest cabins layouts, plus a crew cabin at midships.  The Palm Beach 70 is powered by twin Volvo 1000hp with IPS pod drives or line shaft propulsion.  Palm Beach are renowned for being super efficient thanks to a unique hull shape design, and light weight construction, and the 70 is a confirmation of this consuming just under two hundred litres an hour at 25 knots, which equals to eight litres per nautical miles at that speed, with Volvo 1000hp and IPS pod propulsion combination. That surely makes it one of the most economic 21 meter yacht on the market today.

www.palmbeachmotoryachts.com

New Model: Focus Power 44

Focus present the new Power 44 hard top sport cruiser. An evolution of the Elan Power 42 launched in the mid noughties, the Focus Power 44 builds on the Tony Castro design, modernizing its look to current times.  The hard-top is renewed extended in length, as is the bathing platform.  The Power 44 offers a combination of performance, refinement and layout flexibility, available in three or two cabins version. The Focus Ppwer 44 is engineered to deliver the ultimate in recreational flexibility a proven hull, its configurable lower deck, its vast cockpit and its retractable hardtop, it is a party hub, a watersports platform and a capable long-distance cruiser, all in one. The large open cockpit features a retractable hardtop for the ultimate in flexible socialising. In addition to a six-man dining station, a fully equipped galley and a sunbed, it also provides unrestricted fore-and-aft movement and easy access to the expansive foredeck lounger. Finished in muted oaks, with long hull windows and large skylights, the Focus Power 44 comes with either two ensuite staterooms or with three cabins and one or two bathrooms. The Focus Power 44 is powered by twin Mercury diesel 370hp or Volvo 380 or 400hp engines with stern drive propulsion.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.60 m (44.6ft)

Hull Length - 12.4 m

Beam - 3.90 m

Draft - 0.90 m ex drives

Displacement - 9.5 t

Fuel Capacity - 1000 l

Water Capacity - 330 l

Max Persons - ten

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, or six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Mercury TDI 4.2 370hp, Volvo D4 380hp, D6 400hp

Propulsion - Mercury Bravo III or Volvo DPI dual propeller stern drives

Speed - 36 knots max with twin Volvo 400hp

Range - up to 300 nautical miles

Project - Tony Castro 

Certification - CE B

www.focus-motoryachts.com

Project: Ferretti 1000 Skydeck

The determination of Ferretti to keep raising the standards of comfort and liveability has produced a spectacular new version of the brand’s 1000 model flagship. The Skydeck edition of Ferretti Yachts 1000, is a success story for the Forlì-based shipyard with an upper deck redesigned to create an enclosed, sheltered space that can be enjoyed year-round and conveys the breath-taking feeling of being able to touch the sky.  The first unit of the new model is planned for launch in June 2023, while the yacht’s official debut will be at the Fort Lauderdale 2023 boat show. The Ferretti 1000 Skydeck is the usual collaboration between the Strategic Product Committee led by Piero Ferrari, the Ferretti Group Engineering Department, architect Filippo Salvetti for exterior styling and Ideaeitalia interior design, Ferretti Yachts 1000 Skydeck showcases the brand’s signature values of comfort, Italianness, timeless design and craftsmanship. The Skydeck stands out from the 2020 launcehd 1000 with the new feature for a fully glazed upper deck connected to the aft terrace by a full-height sliding glass door. The result is a second lounge for the owner and guests to enjoy in any weather and whatever the time of year or day. Perfectly coordinated with the interiors, the décor features the same types of wood in a play of contrasts between warm hues and paler, more delicate shades. The Skydeck can be fitted with air conditioning and the shutter slats in the hard top can be opened for natural ventilation. A stairway from the bridge provides indoor access to the deck, which can also be reached from outdoors using the stairway connecting it to the cockpit, while a side door leads to the bow area. The outdoor terrace is another inviting space designed for conviviality with a fiberglass bar unit and stools, while the stern area can be fitted out with free standing furniture chosen to reflect the Owner’s tastes.  Following in the footsteps of Ferretti 1000, the new Skydeck version is versatile and suited to all markets, with interior design solutions that adapt to meet different needs. The yacht’s sporty exterior styling is counterpointed by comfort and wellbeing, the signature features of both the outdoor spaces and the interiors, where the suavely understated design, featuring clean lines and sophisticated materials, conveys a sense of refined luxury and is the ideal interpretation of the values expressed by the “Just Like Home” claim.

www.ferretti-yachts.com

Mystery Rendering

These days most project renderings are so realistic that sometimes it is difficult to make the difference from real photos.  The opposite is also true that digital photography has so much tools, that an over polished real photo can look like a rendering of sorts, making it difficult to distinguish the one from the other.

In all this though some boat builders are returning back to the past where a couple lines and little details tell small tiny bits of the new model coming up.  A mystery rendering which leaves you it to ones imagination what the new model will be all about.   This system was used a lot in the nineties.  But we are seeing it return again from some brands.

Pershing for example used it a lot when it started teasing its TO project in 2020, which was then later announced as the GTX116 in 2022, launched in the earlier part of this 2023 year.  Rizzardi is another brand which has always used mystery rendering for its upcoming models, showing five distinct lines of the model building curious anticipation to the interested buyer.

Building curious anticipation is important in new product nearly as designing the boat or yacht.