Project: Marquis 690 Fly Bridge

Marquis presents the project for a new 690 Fly Bridge model.  So far the 690 Fly Bridge model seems an update of the current 690 with new circle shape port holes, and different more aggressive big view windows serving the owner full beam stateroom.  Another different design seems also the hard covering the flybridge.  The new tweaks of the 690 should make it more online and similar looking to the current flagship of the Marquis line the 720. If this model will offer a different layout below to the current three stateroom plan, and a different engine power propulsion package we still don't know.

www.marquisyachts.com

New Model: Apreamare 45 Smeraldo

Apreamare presented the 45 Smeraldo at the Cannes show the past September.  The 45 Smeraldo is a return to a name used by Apreamare in the nineties, and is a design of architect Spadolini for exterior lines plus interior, and Umberto Tagliavini for hull shape.  Measuring 45 feet overall the new Smeraldo keeps the traditional Italian Gozzo fishing boat lines, but gives a further touch of modernity compared to the other current Apreamare models, although surprisingly there is no in fashion big view windows in the lower deck cabin area.  The latest Apreamare traditional 48, and 64 models have in fact featured these to midships. The interior lower deck offers a two cabins plan with owners suite to fore.  A crew cabin is located to port side behind the well sized galley.  Power is from twin Volvo 370 or optional 435hp engines with IPS pods propulsion.  The 45 Smeraldo is the second Aprea which goes the pod drives propulsion route following the use of these by the 66 Maestro launched the past Spring. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.9 m (45.7ft)

Hull Length - 13.78 m

Waterline Length - 12.25 m

Beam - 4.46 m

Draft - 1.02 m

Displacement - 16,4 t full load, 13,4 t dry

Fuel Capacity - 1700 l

Water Capacity - 330 l

Max Persons - twelve

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins, 1 crew berth cabin

Engines - 2 x Volvo Penta D6 370hp, D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS pod propulsion forward looking propellers

Speed - 32 knots, 27 knots cruise with 435hp

Range - 390 nm on cruise

Hull Type - 16 degrees variable geometry

Project - Tommaso Spadolini exterior interior, Umberto Tagliavini hull shape

Certification - CE 2003/44 B, RINA B modules 

www.apreamare.it

Project: Lazzara LMY64

Lazzara presents the project of the LMY64.  This new project will share hull with another model currently in the works for this US builder the LSX64, with a different super structure which adds a flybridge, and new very spacious four stateroom lower deck layout.  This last at this size being one of the greatest attributes of this upcoming Lazzara model.  The four stateroom plan also offers three very spacious cabins; full beam midships owner stateroom, two VIP suites, and a fourth cabin with twin L-shaped bunk berth.  This last being a bit sacrificed but four cabins are very rare indeed in this size. Power for the LMY64, will be from twin Volvo 900hp with pod being the chosen propulsion.  Worth to note that pods has powered nearly all new recent Lazzara of the last years, which currently has four new model projects, three of which will be powered by the innovative efficient drive systems.

www.lazzarayachts.com

New Model: Italcraft 38 Sarima S3

Italcraft a legendary name to what concerns technical aspects of boat design, especially for the hull shapes it pioneered, presents a new important model the 38 Sarima S3.  The new Italcraft Sarima S3 is based on the hull lines of the 38 Sarima launched in 1998, but features a total update in all the layout; both outside in the cockpit, and inside for the cabin area.  Down side to this is only stern drive propulsion, with the replaced model used to have also shafts, IPS pods, and surface drive as other choices. The signal S3 is also fully deserved here, as this is the third generation Sarima, which follows on the success of the first wood built 25 feet series delivered in seven hundred units in the nineteen sixties and seventies, and today being a collectors item.  The difference from the second generation in the new S3 is definitely more space everywhere, and that is saying something considering that the 1998 design was spacious, and that was already impressive being it was born from a hull of military patrol use derivation.  That is unlike most of today designs the Sarima is built around the sea, and not a spacious cabin.  The cockpit layout of the new S3 is a flush deck, fully open plan, with an L-shaped settee, galley,  fore sun pad to port side, and helm station to starboard.  Below is a spacious affair with a layout offering two cabins; shower head, L-shaped settee, galley, and second guest shower cubicle.  The guest mid-ships cabin has also the option of being offered in an optional three sleeping berths configuration.  Power choice is for Volvo engines; from twin 220 up 300hp which give speeds up to a max of 40 knots with the bigger option.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.85 m (38.9ft)

Hull Length - 9.97 m

Waterline Length - 9.85 m

Beam - 3.60 m

Draft - 0.95 m loaded

Displacement - 8 t medium load

Fuel Capacity - 800 l

Water Capacity - 225 l

Accommodation - 4 + 1 berths in 2 cabins, 5 + 1 berths optional layout

Max Persons - 10

Engines - 2 x Volvo D3 220hp, D4 260hp, D4 300hp

Propulsion - Volvo DPH, DPS or DPR dual propeller stern drive

Speed - 35 knots max 30 cruse with 220hp, 40 knots max 34 cruise with 300hp

Project - Gianluca Caputi

Certification - CE B

www.italcraft.it

Project: MJM 36z Express

Presenting its 36z model in its Downeast version, MJM now presents the more sports looking Express project.  Similar down East hull lines capture this new 36z Express which feature more aggressive looks up top, mostly coming in the design of the hard top and the windshield protecting the helm and the cockpit from the elements.  The rest is all coming from MJM hull with a good fuel efficient shape below waterline, and a high technology low weight construction.  The internal layout has the same options of Vee shaped berth to fore, or double berth plus separate head, and galley.  Power choices are for twin Volvo stern drives with standard being 170hp, and 220 or 300hp units offered as option.

www.mjmyachts.com

New Model: Azimut 40 Flybridge

Launched in early Summer 2011, and presented officially in Cannes the Azimut 40 Flybridge is a further evolution of the 38 model launched in 2009.  The Azimut 40 is the baby entry level of the vast range of this very famous Italian boat builder.  The major changes in the 40 which differentiate it from the 38 model happen at the stern with the hydraulic telescopic gangway now moved to starboard side instead of central this offering larger tender stowage space, the settee aft being now moved central and not divided, and a larger high low bathing platform. In the project press release of August Azimut also promised a sun roof glass opening from the flybridge to the saloon, but so far I cannot spot this feature. The interior of the 40 remains the same well used layout of the 38 offering unseen space and a good balance of comfort in a two cabins head layout.  The owners suite is to fore, and the second guest cabin having two large view windows is located to starboard midships.  Power is from twin Cummins 355hp which give a top speed of 31 knots, and a cruise of 26.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.24 m (40.2ft) incl pulpit

Hull Length - 11.58 m

Beam - 3.86 m

Draft - 1.15 m

Displacement - 12.5 t

Fuel Capacity - 1100 l

Water Capacity - 390 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB 5.9 355hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 31 knots max, 25 cruise

Hull Type - Vee shape with 17.9 degrees dead rise aft

Project - Stefano Righini exterior, Carlo Galeazzi interior

Certification - Regulations UNI ISO8666, CE

www.azimutyachts.com

Project: Tiara 3600 Coronet

Tiara Yachts proudly announces the introduction of a new project the 3600 Coronet. The second and large Coronet in this Tiara series, the 3600 is a completely new sports cruiser, reflecting the design, engineering and construction heritage of this US builder, and offering outstanding standard features and optional equipment.  Complementing the beautiful styling, fit, finish, features and detailing, the 3600 Coronet also offers two drive choices, either Inboard or ZF Pod Drive. And a choice of power: twin Mercury 375hp gas, or Cummins 380 diesels.  The standard hull and deck color is Fresh White, with Carbon color boot line and helm console/dash but other optional choices are available. Standards include a Tiara custom composite windshield frame with tempered safety glass and opening center vent, radar arch, swim platform with built-in ladder, molded-in fiberglass bow pulpit, Tiara custom diamond pattern non-skid and 2-tone exterior vinyl. The command station features the Tiara EZ Tilt-Away helm console, stainless steel tilt steering wheel and port side navigation center.  The over sized upper lower cockpit gives ample seating, including a double-wide helm seat, curved companion lounge, and twin port starboard aft-facing mezzanine seats. An entertainment center with sink and drawer refrigerator is aft of the helm seat.  Additional options include: hardtop with standard sunroof or canvas soft top, and exterior teak accent package, upper lower cockpit carpet, premium stereo system upgrade, and Garmin electronics package.  Below deck, the 3600 Coronet offers a large comfortable retreat, featuring a teak or optional maple wood finished interior, and solid hardwood floor.  The layout offers a private forward master stateroom, full galley, aft cabin settee converting to two person sleeper, and full fiberglass head with shower.

www.tiarayachts.com

New Model: Kha Shing 112 Monte Fino Tri

Kha Shing Enterprise Co. Ltd. presents the 122 Monte Fino Tri.  Build to custom requests the 122 Monte Fino Tri is the biggest and first Tri-Deck Kha Shing ever built.  The 122 Monte Fino Tri features a semi displacement underwater shape with composite built hull and superstructure. The exterior profile is designed with the involvement of Ed Dubois, structure, propulsion and system engineering by Kha Shing in house engineering team. The interior design is based on the preliminary design from Dick Young Designs with customization from the owner and his crews need as well as experiences of their first Monte Fino yacht.  The main deck level contains a master stateroom forward, large galley with lounge area for owner, a dining  area and a large salon with living lounging zone upon entrance. Below decks are four large en suite guest staterooms access from the interior spiral stairway and an independent stairway for accessing captain, crew cabins, lobby and enclosed laundry room from main deck galley. From this galley, captain and crew members can also access the pilot house and exterior deck from an exterior stairway without interrupting guests on board. Guests can access the yacht from the automatic sliding door at aft deck or the starboard foyer foyer. The upper deck includes the pilot house forward and a large sky lounge with bar, and a movie room. A large Jacuzzi tub with sun bed and seats are incorporated forward of pilot house.  The engine room houses two Cats 1700hp engines, providing top speeds of 17 knots. Some other key feature of this yacht include noise vibration and insulation engineered by Van Cappallen Consultancy, stabilization at anchor, hidden anchor pocket, customized hydraulic swimming ladder, tender garage with independent hydraulic access door and many more.

Technical Data:

LOA - 27.18 m (122ft)

Beam - 7.32 m

Draft - 1.85 m

Fuel Capacity - 22975 l

Water Capacity - 5110 l

Accommodation - 12 guests in 5 cabins, 7 crew in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats C32Acert 1700hp

Speed - 17 knots max

Project - Ed Dubois exterior, Dick Young interior, Van Cappallen engineering, Monte Fino

Construction - fiberglass reinforced plastics hull, and upper structure

Certification - Bureau Veritas class, Australian NSW Maritime USL Code

www.khashing.com.tw

Web: Giorgi New Web Site

Giorgi is an Italian boat company who presents its new World wide virtual showroom.  Giorgi was founded in 1954 on the Adriatic sea, in Pesaro.  It first started as a company repairing boats and yachts, which it later moved on to producing cruisers in the seventies.  In the eighties Giorgi fame grew thanks to the solid construction of its builds; and models such as the X10, and the 39 and 46 designed by Fulvio De Simoni.  These last two models apart being good sellers at the time are still very much sought after today in the used boat market. In 2004 after a period of stop production, the boat building brand has since then been sold and now has moved to a new establishment in Bergamo, North Italy.  The current Giorgi line up features eleven models all of sport design from the 45 Open, to the 80 Hard Top.  The four large models from the 55 to the 80 Hard Top are still in project stages.  Giorgi new web site available in Italian takes you around with the following buttons; Home, Company, Fleet, Dealers, Used, News, and Contacts.   

www.giorgimarine.com

New Model: Cranchi M35 ST

Cranchi presents the M35 ST, a medium sized hard top sport cruiser based on the hull lines of the 36 Zaffiro.  The M35 ST has been a much waited model from Cranchi, and in fact a hard top 36 Zaffiro was announced a few months after the standard open radar arch model was launched in 2008.  Considering how the demand for this size with hard top has increased Cranchi is late in this regard.  The Cranchi design team while in the works of this new model, also presented a new cockpit design to this model which improves the layout from the 36 Zaffiro.  The entrance to the aft deck on the M35 ST is now moved to port side, and the C-shaped settee is to the opposite and larger. Inside the layout is a copy of the 36 sleeping four plus two in two cabins plus a convertible saloon, with a galley and shower head in the middle.  New large view windows have also been added to the hull side serving the guest cabin to midships.  Power is from twin Volvo 300hp which give a max speed of 34 knots.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.71 m (38.5ft)

Hull Length - 9.96 m

Waterline Length - 8.20 m

Beam - 3.88 m

Draft - 1.00 m

Displacement - 7400 kg

Fuel Capacity - 600 l

Water Capacity - 190 l

Max Persons - 12 / 1200kg

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 300hp

Propulsion - Volvo DP dual prop stern drives

Speed - 34 knots max, 27 knots cruise

Project - Aldo Cranchi hull, Centro Studi Richerche Cranchi

Certification - CE B

www.cranchi.it

Project: Grand Banks 54 Heritage EU

Grand Banks Yachts marked the opening of the world's biggest boat show with an announcement of the newest and biggest model in its iconic Heritage Series lineup, the  54 Heritage EU, a "Europa-style" trawler motoryacht with a powerful blend of luxury, seaworthiness and fine craftsmanship.  This new project will launch in spring of 2012. Like other "new-generation" Heritage models, the 54EU features a modified-V hull designed to achieve better performance at higher speeds, while still delivering solid fuel economy, stable cruising comfort and longer range at displacement speeds.  An expansive main deck provides a very generous amount of living and entertaining space that flows smoothly on one level from its helm back through the galley, dining area and salon, then out to a large cockpit that extends the living area outdoors with its built-in settee and teak dining table.  Up top, an extended flybridge deck boasts plenty of room for family enjoyment, with two settees facing a teak dining table, an optional sun pad with adjustable reclining backs, and plenty of built-in storage with options for a wet bar, ice maker and BBQ. A standard Stidd helm seat sits on the center line before a large flybridge helm console, with a second optional Stidd to starboard. Space aft can hold a four meter tender and the standard davit. A flybridge hardtop is optional.  Down below, the standard lower-deck layout features three staterooms, all generously sized for a 54-foot vessel. The forward VIP cabin with queen-size berth has en-suite access to a head with shower, while a second guest cabin sits to port. The large master stateroom sits amidships with a queen-size berth, abundant closet and drawer storage, and a head with twin sinks and separate shower.  Even more storage plus room for a separate washer, dryer and other optional features can be found in the utility room that sits just aft of the master cabin and forward of the well-designed engine room. This space can, at the owner's option, also be configured as quarters for a crew of two.  On the main deck, dual settees in the salon provide ample seating for lounging or viewing the standard LED television. A well-equipped galley sits comfortably behind the helm and across from an efficient L-shaped dinette, well situated for dining together even when underway.  New for the Heritage Series, the 54EU foredeck features built-in seating around a teak cocktail table, adding yet another gathering space or comfortable hideaway for taking in the sun and air.  The new 54EU is built on the same Grand Banks designed hull as the 53 Aleutian RP, which has garnered worldwide acclaim for its dry and stable handling in rough seas and across a wide range of speeds. Standard twin Cummins 600hp diesel engines can power the 54 Heritage EU to a top speed of over 18 knots, or can cruise at a sedate 8 knots for well over 1100 nautical miles on a single tank of fuel.

www.grandbanks.com

New Model: Absolute 40 Fly

Absolute presents the 40 Fly, the entry level model of its flybridge line which was launched last year with the 50 and 43, and so far already features four models.  The Absolute 40 Fly is a very interesting flybridge cruiser featuring a very airy main deck with opening side door, fully open aft patio doors joining the interior saloon to the aft cockpit, and a spacious flybridge which can make bigger boats jealous.  The flybridge motor cruiser also has an up and down hydraulic bathing platform with quite a wide space for a tender.  A note here that there is very few flybridge boats which offer it in this size.  The new Galeon 400 and Azimut 40 come to mind. Below is space for a two cabins both with en-suite, and a galley.  The owners room is to fore, with large view windows to both sides. Power for the Absolute 40 Fly is twin Volvo from 300 up to 370hp in IPS or stern drive propulsion.  For a flybridge I suggest IPS all the way, because if the joystick goes bust it surely would be easier to manoeuvre then with stern drive.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.05 (39.5ft) 

Hull Length - 9.57 m

Beam - 4.05 m

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 400 l

Water Capacity - 250 l

Max Persons - 10

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 300hp, D6 330hp, D6 370hp

Propulsion - Volvo DP stern drive, Volvo IPS400 and IPS500 dual propeller pods

Project - Absolute Research and Development Lab

Certification - CE B

www.absoluteyachts.com

Project: Sasga 32

Sasga who just recently has launched its first model the 42, presents an important entry level project the 32.  Measuring just ten meters in length the Sasga 32 follows the Spanish Llaut fishing boat design, and takes it in style to become a traditional looking cruiser.  The Sasga 32 will offer two separate cabins located below, with a living and galley on the main deck by the pilothouse to starboard side.  Huge view windows characterize the Sasga 32 from the super structure, to the below cabin deck.  Power is from twin 230hp engines, which should give a top speed of 18 knots the slowest of the Sasga range so far, as both the bigger 42 and 54 are capable of 23 knots wide open throttle performance. Cruise is from 16 to 12 knots, reminding that the slower you go the better range to gain, and also better fuel consumption to the nautical mile.

www.sasgayachts.com

New Model: Jeanneau NC9

One has to admire Jeanneau and the Beneteau Group, who since starting to put more effort in the powerboat sector in 2000, and a success sparkle which came from the 34 Prestige S the French boat building giant has not only increased its offer in the category but also enhanced it in all its global form.  This can be seen in the sport fishing center console line up, more luxury attitude, and lastly in the more Northern cold climate all year usage coming from the NC11 presented more then a year ago.  The NC9 is a follow up to this first model which copies the intelligent function as offered by the bigger 11 in a smaller more affordable package.  What is sure is although it measures over one meter less the NC9 does not offer much less in terms of comfort, having the same clever albeit a bit smaller two cabin design.  The NC9 which is again a design of Italy Garroni responsible not only for the NC, but also for the Jeanneau Leader line, and Prestige models also features intelligent solution to improve space in a dedicated area like the sliding aft sliding settee in the cockpit, fully opening patio door, side helm door, and moving saloon.  Power and here is again my sad note for the NC9 is from a single Volvo 260hp.  Twin power would surely have made the NC9 itching to a wider cruising boat audience, but may be this would have also affected sales to the NC11.

Technical Data:

LOA - 9.43 m (31ft)

Hull Length - 9.1 m

Beam - 3.15 m

Draft - 0.91 m

Displacement - 4830 kg

Fuel Capacity - 300 l

Water Capacity - 160 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Max Persons - 8

Engine - 1 x Volvo D4 260hp

Propulsion - Volvo dual propeller stern drive

Project - Garroni, Jeanneau Design

Certification - CE B-8, C-10

www.jeanneau.com

New Model: Innovazioni Progetti 50 Alena

Innovazioni Progetti presents the new 50 Alena, a model which replaces the 52 of the same line. The current Alena range from Innovazioni Progetti is about fully enclosed hard top sports cruisers and yachts, and today this line offers five models from 46 to the recently launched 72 Innovazioni Progetti flagship.  The 50 Alena stands between the 48 and 56 models.  The interior of the Innovazioni Progetti 50 offers a traditional layout with three double cabins below, with an owners stateroom located to fore.  Power choices are very versatile which start from from twin 370 up to 700 hp, or triple 435hp choices.  Propulsion is always loyal to Volvo IPS pod drive units.

Technical Data:

Length - 14.7 m (48.2ft)

Beam - 4.60 m

Displacement - 18000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 800 l

Water Capacity - 1 x 420 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Max Persons - 16

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 370hp, D6435hp, D11 600hp, 3 x D6 370hp, D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS500, IPS600, IPS800 dual propeller forward looking pods

Project - Michele Carnevale

Certification - CE B

www.ipyachts.com 

Improve-it = Cigarette 39 Top Gun Unlimited

Ciagarette presented itself at the Fort Lauderdale show with an improved 39 Top Gun Unlimited, an evolution of this model featuring a new top deck profile, engine hatch redesign, enhanced cockpit fittings, and more powerful engine package.  The 39 Top Gun Unlimited in fact will be powered with staggered Mercury Racing 700's and NXT drives, kicking speed up a notch. Its Mercury Racing and Garmen instrumentation stand out on a black carbon fiber dash, and the full billet package includes speaker covers, foot boards, bolster bases, swim platform and fender holders.  The striking paint design of the first model of the improved 39 Top Gun Unlimited combined matte black, bright blue and lipstick red accents on shimmering pearl white to make a sleek silhouette and a classic Cigarette. The sharp black and white Daytona style interior show Cigarette's unrelenting attention to detail; white on white double stitching and design accents in the cockpit are carried into the "Cover Girl" cabin.  The new engine hatch design is another Cigarette statement on performance. Expanding the air-intake and cooling of the higher horsepower engines inspired this hatch which includes two, 3-D stainless steel, machined panels, framing a sizable sun pad with added stainless screens for a unique flair. While acting as an air-induction system, these panels add a touch to the revamped 39 Top Gun Unlimited and maybe even a little "Tail of the Dragon" feel as the boat achieves triple-digit speeds with ease.
www.cigaretteracing.com 

New Model: Itama 62

Itama presents the new 62 model, shown for the first time at the Genoa boat show.  This model replaces the Sixty, and is an evolution of the Fifty Five which according to the official website will so far remain in production.  Just as the new 45 presented in Cannes, the 62 main difference from the Fifty Five and Sixty models will be for an aft sloop stern.  Another difference will be for three double cabins interior now finished in standard form as the old nineties build Itama's in white lacquer color woods.  Power will be for a singular choice of twin MAN 1360hp which give a 40 knots top speed, to the pure deep Vee twenty degrees dead rise hull.

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.03 m (62.5ft)

Hull Length - 17.24 m

Waterline Length - 15.03 m

Beam - 4.75 m

Draft - 1.71 m

Displacement - 22.5 t unloaded, 28.3 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 3250 l

Water Capacity - 700 l

Accommodation - 6 guests berths in 3 cabins, 1 crew cabin berth

Max Persons - 14

Engines - 2 x MAN V12 1360hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 40 knots max, 37 knots cruise

Range - 255 nautical miles at 37 knots cruise

Hull Type - Monohedron hull with spray rails, 20 degrees deadrise aft

Project - Marco Casali, Ferretti AYT

Certification - CE 2003/44 A, modules B + F + Aa (sound emission) RINA Spa

www.itama-yacht.com

Project: Clipper 60 Orion

Clipper Motor Yachts presents a new line joining the current Cordova fleet, and recently launched Hudson Bay.  This time the down under Australia boat builder presents the Orion range of full displacement long range explorer yachts which is to be designed by Winston Pynn from Canada, and will feature two models, the 60 pictured above, and a 50 to be followed.  The 60 Orion will offer a three cabin interior with a full beam owners room.  The living main deck will be a split level area, with C-shaped saloon and galley below, and helm with dining area on top in the forward part.  A hard to find feature in this size of the 60 Orion will also be the full sized bath serving the owners stateroom.  Power for the 60 Orion will be from a single Deere engine, with auxiliary wing power.

www.clippermotoryachts.com.au

New Model: Princess 98 Motor Yacht

Princess presents the new 98 Motor Yacht launched at the Southampton show, what is a tweaking of the 95 the year ago flagship of British builder, that is before the introduction of the 32M.  Major changes for the 98 Motor Yacht versus the 95 are the additional of large view windows in the below deck cabin areas, and extension of the aft bathing platform.  Another novelty will be an interior choice for styling by Fendi Casa to the four or five cabin interior, as was the case for hull one of the 98 Motor Yacht. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 30.12 m (98.9ft) incl pulpit

LOA - 29.69 m ex pulpit

Beam - 7.06 m

Draft - 1.83 m

Displacement - 106,000 kg loaded and with MTU engines

Fuel Capacity - 11000 l

Water Capacity - 1600 l

Accommodation - 8 guest in 4 cabins or 10 guest berths in 5 cabins, 4 or 6 crew berths in 2 or 4 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats C32A 1925hp, MTU 16V2000 M92 2217hp, MTU 16V2000 M93 2434hp, MTU 16V2000 M94 2637hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 29 knots max with MTU 2637hp

www.princessyachts.com 

New Model: Overmarine Mangusta 72

Overmarine headed to this year Genoa boat show with a new renovated Mangusta 72, which updates this successful model mostly onboard in many areas from more powerful engines to a redesign of all the layout from the main to the lower deck.  A notable most important difference of the new Mangusta 72 is the back enclosure patio door, which makes the hard-top salon now completely closed.  The new patio door is made of crystal with smoked glass and features access from two sliding partitions which open the area to the aft deck. Thanks to the patio door the interior layout and design are thoroughly renovated, with the main deck now allowing for the stairs to be completely opened and accessible. The now enclosed living room is casually opulent, with the area becoming covered or open thanks to the hydraulic sliding roof, and patio door which gives a formidable flexibility to the use of this space.  Accessing the lower deck there is another salon equipped with big windows and then three cabins, each with its own bathroom. The Master is full beam with light flowing through four portholes. The Mangusta 72 also features a large galley that allows easiness in cooking as well as relax corner for the crew.  The design philosophy of this stunning yacht was to strike with a new furniture and interior style. Contemporary materials are used: Wengewood floors throughout the boat tastefully match the brown leather headboards in the rooms, as well as the Emperador dark marble in the bathrooms; while the natural oak panels and furniture are elegantly contrasted with satin stainless steel joints.   The exterior offers an array of enjoyment possibilities with a large sunbed and access to the water toys in the garage.  The Overmarine Mangusta 72 also receives new power comes from twin MTU 1600hp, an extra of 100hp to the previous set up which with the Arneson surface drives combination deliver a top speed of 40 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 22.23 m (72.9ft)

Beam - 5.40 m

Draft - 1.15 m

Displacement - 42 t half load

Fuel Capacity - 4200 l

Water Capacity - 900 l

Accommodation - 6/7 berths in 3 cabins, 2 crew berths

Engines - 2 x MTU 10V2000 M94 1600hp

Propuslion - Arneson ASD14

Speed - 40 knots max

Range - 270 nm at cruise speed

Project - Stefano Righini exterior styling, Overmarine Group interior 

www.mangustayachts.com

Engine: Steyr MO32 Smartsize Series 36hp

A unique developed two cylinder parallel twin Marine Diesel engine, the MO32 based on the robust Steyr Monoblock design allows a very compact design and offers new possibilities of placing system components. The Steyr Motors MO32 offers much higher power density, lower weight, more compact dimensions and therefore gives more freedom in using the space on board for living room and comfort - an expanded horizon in the leisure boat market!In combination with the proven IFG, Parallel- or Serial Hybrid system, you can select the new Steyr Motors MO32 Smartsize Series with the most suitable components of this modular system.  The MO32 can also be installed in combination with proven system components: IFG Integrated, brush less flywheel generator 14V or 28V/5kW DC or 220V AC; Parallel Hybrid “Zero emission” and noiseless electric drive 30kW continuous; Serial Hybrid the Steyr Genset provides DC power for alternative / electric propulsion systems and house load and 25 kW DC, and Underfloor installation

bringing unprecedented freedom in the world of under deck layout and cabin / bedroom design.

www.steyr-motors.com

New Model: Mulder 55 Explorer

Mooie Nel is a new Mulder 55 Explorer built for a client from the Netherlands. Although most Mulder yachts head for the Mediterranean region, she will mainly be cruising in Northern Europe and be berthed close to the builder's yard in Voorschoten, Netherlands. As the first Explorer yacht in the Mulder Shipyard range, Mooie Nel is a landmark project in many respects.  The famous Dutch Shipyard created Mooie Nel under its ‘Built by Mulder’ label, which offers clients the opportunity to utilise the expertise and craftsmanship of the shipyard and realise their own design for a dream yacht. Naturally, the design needs to be in line with the character and quality standards applied by the yard.  The Mulder 55 Explorer has a round-bilged hull to ensure excellent performance in all weather conditions. Her engine system consists of two John Deere 200hp each, giving a maximum speed of 11 knots and a cruising speed of nine. The white superstructure and grey hull have been combined with various high-gloss varnished teak details and polished stainless steel. Despite its robust character, the 55 Explorer has maintained an elegant appearance.  The yacht interior consists of cherry wood with unvarnished teak floors. A unique feature is the floor heating throughout the yacht to ensure a constant temperature throughout. The Mulder 55 Explorer interior layout offers three suites: Two guest cabins amidships and an owner’s stateroom fore. The saloon has a spacious L-shaped sofa and the galley is fully equipped with high-end kitchen appliances.  The wheelhouse contains a comfortable L-shaped sofa with great views over the water. A press of the button slides down the automatic screens to blind the wheelhouse windows. Additionally, the wheelhouse has a large electric sliding roof for maximum ventilation and an outdoor feel. The four teak swing doors provide access to the aft deck, which is fitted with a U-shaped sofa with comfortable cushions.  Mulder Shipyard is currently working on various other projects such as a new 73 Flybridge, a 98 Flybridge and several of the much appreciated down East lobster boat looking Favorite models.
Technical Data:

LOA - 16.9 m (55.4ft)
Beam - 4.80 m
Draft - 1.20 m
Displacement - 30 t
Fuel Capacity - 4000 l
Water Capacity - 1500 l
Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins
Engines - 2 x John Deere 200hp
Propulsion - line shafts
Speed - 11 knots max, 9 knots cruise
Hull Type - Round bilge
Construction - steel
Certification - CE A, Ocean

www.muldershipyard.com

Project: F&S 40 Hull 17

FandS a custom sportfish boat builder from Delaware, presents its smallest ever project with this hull 17, which stands at forty feet length.  Jim Floyd and Joe Bonvetti in this Sportfish cruiser presents a centre console layout, with a free pure sportfish aft deck, and open plan cabin layout below.  The exterior split level deck is also innovative as it features the helm located central to the length of the area, having two L-shaped lounge settees to forward and to port side.  This makes the helmsman more in contact with the fishing action happening on the aft deck.  Down below the layout is for a galley, separate head, C-shape settee to aft, and double bed to fore.  Power is from twin Cats 525hp with ZF Zeus pods propulsion.

www.fsyachts.com

New Model: Lancer 277

Lancer yachts from Brazil presents its new 277 model, which shows itself as a modern and intelligent sport cruiser with smart solutions.  The new Lancer 277 presents a spacious cockpit, with a large tender stowage space extended bathing platform, and central entrance. Here is a circular C-shaped settee, with the forward part having a lounge to port side, and helm station opposite.  The cabin, of the 277 presents excellent use of space with six different LED light scenarios, and four berth interior coming from a convertible V-shaped settee, and midships double berth.  Below is also a galley and separate head shower in between the sleeping areas.  Power options has not been announced but the choice is for diesel or petrol from 260 to 380hp.

Technical Data:

LOA - 8.3 m (27.2ft)

Beam - 2.86 m

Draft - 0.45 m ex drive and props
Displacement - 2300kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 250 l

Water Capacity - 85 l

Accommodation - 4 berths

Max Persons - 10

Engines - single diesel or petrol from 260 to 380hp

Propulsion - stern drive

Hull Type - modified Vee with 25 degrees center ship and 16 degrees dead rise aft

www.lanceryachts.com.br

The Storm

The Storm is not the next movie flick involving some motor boater in gale force winds and high seas, but is in my experience what the boat building industry has been experiencing since 2009 with very little good days in between.  That is a three years period of very difficult market situation. 

After the global melt down and sub prime crisis in 2009, we have seen bits of 2010, and more in 2011 of the sovereign debt crisis involving mostly Europe and other developed countries.  The situation is not good considering that most of the countries involved represent core growth or good market value for most European and US boat builders.  Those builders who have a global market share with a World wide distribution feel a bit better in this situation but even these have tremendous sales decreases, which growing markets as Brazil, India, and China cannot actually cover.  

So what does the future hold for the coming year? Can the market which now features double the competition to what it had ten years ago, return back to sustained levels, and more stable conditions.  Only a couple of more months can reply to this question.  But with the war in Libya finished the economy and market should settle down things to a more normal status in the upcoming months.   

Monthly News - October 2011

-pic of the month- Gulf Craft in Doha

Azimut Wins Nautical Design Awards

Thursday, October 20, in Milan – capital of design and Made in Italy – the official ceremonies were held for the 2011 Nautical Design Awards, the most important and preeminent recognition devoted to boating design. Azimut Yachts was the star of the evening with Magellano 50, the secure and sophisticated long-range 50-footer that had its public premier one year ago. The panel of judges, which consisted of experts from the boating and design sectors coordinated by ADI (Associazione per il Disegno Industriale – Association for Industrial Design) in collaboration with Yacht & Sail, recognised the Magellano 50, holder of the most awards in the category “Boats with Low Environmental Impact”, for its innovative capacity and extensive technological features in the service of the environment and the owner. Of the main characteristics, particularly noteworthy are the exclusive “Dual Mode” hull, a newly conceived semi-displacement hull that enables extremely smooth transition between displacement and planing modes, guaranteeing both optimal stability and comfort while underway and superior response and efficiency of the hull in both modes. With Magellano 50, Azimut Yachts offers not merely a new design but moreover new functions and a new yachting dimension, once again demonstrating its great innovative abilities and design and building expertise that puts it at the very top of the world boating industry. With the Nautical Design Award, the two yachts automatically gain access to another important triennial selection – open to all categories of products – the ADI Design INDEX, which brings with it the possibility of being awarded the Golden Compass, for more than 50 years the most coveted recognition for Italian design.

Azimut Wins Barca Dell'Anno 2011

The Azimut 45 has won the coveted 2011 Boat of the Year award from the magazine Vela e Motore, which was presented during the gala ceremony in Genoa on the evening of October 5. For ten years, this award has been given to the stars of the new boating season, conferring internationally important recognition on the winners. Once again, the Azimut brand, a part of the Azimut Benetti Group, has proven to be the market leader through the innovative spirit and unique design distinguishing its boats. In particular, the Azimut 45 model stood out for its functionality and design creativity; indeed, the most striking of these aspects are the modular flybridge, the offer of 2- or 3-cabin versions, the extraordinary galley with a length of 3.2 linear metres, and a VIP cabin amidships, whose size and the inclusion of a magnificent panoramic window make it a veritable second master cabin.

Azimut Earns Occupational Health and Safety System Certification

Azimut-Benetti SpA has obtained certification of its Occupational Health and Safety Management System, BS OHSAS 18001:2007. It is the first marine group specialized in luxury pleasure craft to obtain this certification for multiple production facilities. The certification was granted by the international body RINA and involved more than 14,000 hours of training to over 2,000 employees. While for the moment it regards the Avigliana and Savona works of Azimut Yachts and the Viareggio facility of the Benetti Class, extension of the certification to the Group’s other branches is already in the study and implementation phase.

Bavaria New Series

Bavaria Yachtbau GmbH announces at the Boat Show in Istanbul that it will be to adding a whole new series to their product range. In cooperation with Too Design, the renowned Italian design agency from Rome, the first model of the new luxury series is being developed at the moment and will be released in spring 2012. The team consisting of five designers and architects around Marco Casali already made a name for themselves within architecture, industrial and exhibition design. With its first model of this extraordinary design series Bavaria a will be entering a whole new segment.

Beneteau Group Communication

On Tuesday October 4th a broker passed on misleading comments to a certain number of investors, combining information released by the Group during the evening of Thursday September 29th with anonymous opinions from four dealers and unfounded rumors. Since then, many boat dealers have come forward to say that the claims do not reflect their business at the start of this season in any way at all. The Group would like to remind you that it will be communication on its vision of the market for 2011-12 season following the Autumn Shows as it does each year. However, it would like to clarify three points as of now. The Cannes and La Rochelle shows went well for the Group’s brands, with a level of activity that was virtually the same as last year. This indicator for the French market does not make it possible to draw any conclusions concerning changes in the overall market. Stocks of boats across the dealer networks are at normal levels for the start of this season. No Short-time working measures are planned or being looked into. Giving credence to this rumour can do nothing but undermine the qualty of labour relations established with the company. We are of course on hand should you require any further clarification or information following the communication.

Brunswick Higher Third Quarter Revenues

Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) today reported results for the third quarter of 2011: Net sales of $876.7 million, up 8 percent versus third quarter 2010. Operating earnings improved by $10.4 million from third quarter 2010. Net earnings of $0.05 per diluted share versus net loss of $0.08 per diluted share in the prior year. Excluding restructuring charges, loss on early extinguishment of debt and special tax items in 2011 and 2010, net earnings were $0.33 per diluted share and $0.07 per diluted share, respectively. Cash and marketable securities of $546.7 million; debt reduced by $84 million during the third quarter of 2011. For the third quarter of 2011, the Company reported net sales of $876.7 million, up from $815.4 million a year earlier. For the quarter, the Company reported operating earnings of $35.6 million, which included restructuring and exit charges of $13.2 million. In the third quarter of 2010, the Company had operating earnings of $25.2 million, which included $12.2 million of restructuring, exit and impairment charges.  For the third quarter of 2011, Brunswick reported net earnings of $4.7 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $7.2 million, or $0.08 loss per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2010. The diluted earnings per share for the third quarter of 2011 included restructuring and exit charges of $0.14 per diluted share, loss on early extinguishment of debt of $0.13 per diluted share and a $0.01 per diluted share expense from special tax items. The earnings per diluted share for the third quarter of 2010 included $0.14 per diluted share of restructuring, exit and impairment charges and a $0.01 per diluted share loss on early extinguishment of debt.

Cigarette Named Readers Choice Again

Powerboat Magazine announced Cigarette Racing Team as the "Favorite V-Bottom" Manufacturer, for the second consecutive time, in its annual Readers' Choice Awards. The awards announcement was made in Powerboat's new internet magazine, in advance of the hard-copy December issue to be circulated at the upcoming Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, October 27-31 and provides insights into the psyche of performance boaters. Cigarette will display its newest model, which it predicts is the "next generation of performance," at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, floating dock H-I. The model line currently includes deep-V hulls of 38-50', both the iconic traditional in-board and the popular out-board center consoles. Since 1969, the company has been built upon creating the perfect powerboat and as Braver goes into his 10th model year as Cigarette's owner, he has built a team that is intent on continuing to raise the bar of the performance industry.

CRN and Riva with Christian Jankowski at Frieze Art Fair London 2011

CRN and Riva, two luxury yachting brands of the Ferretti Group, will play a central role in an installation by Berlin-based artist Christian Jankowski, at this year’s Frieze Art Fair 2011. Curated by Sarah McCrory, The Finest Art on Water will be part of Frieze Projects, a series of special commissions which offer viewpoints that will elicit a shift in the viewer’s perception as they move through the fair. Jankowski has collaborated with yacht builders CRN, featuring the project of a 68 metre vessel, whose exteriors and interiors lines are designed by the designers of Officina Italiana Design, and will be produced by the shipyard in the contemporary artwork. The Aquariva Cento, a limited edition boat, also designed by Officina Italiana Design, that is available as a tender for CRN superyachts and embodies the modern Riva style and elegance, will be sculpturally displayed as part of the installation, simultaneously challenging an art audience and yacht lovers. Jankowski aims to engage directly with the idea of sales and exchange and the value of luxury goods. The Finest Art on Water is not only a yacht but also an art work; an exclusive, ready-made art piece that implicates, involves and engages the spectator. Visitors to the installation will play the part of prospective buyers, as they view the interior and listen to the description of the boat. Jankowski’s work encompasses film, video and performance in which, consciously or subconsciously, viewers become active participants. CRN specializes in the construction of fully customised mega yachts in steel and aluminum from 44 to 85 metres and has recently launched a revolutionary range of custom pleasure ships ‘Dislopen’, combining the aesthetics of open boats with the comfort of displacement vessels. The Aquariva Cento, designed by Officina Italiana Design, which will be displayed sculpturally at Frieze, is the ultimate in elegance and luxury and was commissioned as a special edition to celebrate the hundredth unit of the original Aquariva. The soft, elegant lines of the 33 foot Aquariva Cento exude tradition, whilst still managing to be highly innovative. The valuable, skilfully carpentered woods of the deck are mahogany with maple inlay and the innovative, electronically-controlled, two speed gearbox brings out all the passion and power of the two 380 horsepower Yanmar engines, resulting in an exceptional performance. Founded in 1842 in Sarnico, Riva is the oldest shipyard in the world never to have interrupted production and is protected by the Italian Fine Arts Society. The original quality and artisan care have been maintained over the years, to which innovation, elegance, style and design have been added. The history of CRN is a story full of successes, which have been accumulating right from the beginning. Set up by Sanzio Nicolini in 1963, the shipyard immediately established itself in a market which targeted a very selected clientele. This has been the guiding principle behind CRN right from the outset and has earned it a position among the top world builders of luxury mega yachts in association with important designers who helped establish the brand internationally. Riva and CRN have a strong history of working together, dating back more than 40 years. Now the two brands have a collaboration to produce a new line of megayachts measuring more than 50 metres.

Fairline Offers AwlGrip Hull Color Options

Fairline Boats, a luxury motor yacht manufacturer, is offering customers a variety of Awgrip hull colour options for the 2012 Fairline model range. In addition to the existing Fairline factory gelcoat colour options, owners will also have the choice of a wide selection of Awlgrip colours as an option when purchasing a new Fairline from the Squadron flybridge and Targa express cruiser ranges. Offering high resistance to UV, a deep shine and gloss, Awlgrip coatings are available in a range of colours, including fast-drying metallic, pearls and special effect coatings. The first Targa 58 Gran Turismo to feature a metallic silver hull was achieved using Awlcraft SE, a high performance, high gloss and robust topcoat system from Awlgrip. The paint work on this latest Targa 58 Gran Turismo was shown to prospects during the award-winning express cruiser’s recent tour of the western Mediterranean. The 2012 Fairline range includes the Targa 38, Targa 38 Gran Turismo, Targa 44 Open, Targa 44 Gran Turismo, Targa 50 Gran Turismo, Targa 58 Gran Turismo, Squadron 42, Squadron 50, Squadron 65, and the Squadron 78 Custom.

Ferretti Group to Restructure Captital

The Board of Directors of Ferretti S.p.A., with the aim to maximize the value of the Group, also in light of an order portfolio that to date comprises approximately 465 million euros, an increase of around 44% compared to the 322 million euros on the same date in 2010, and also in consideration of the current financial market conditions, deliberated to start a consensual process to restructure its capital structure through a significant reduction in debt position and by raising new money. To this end, the Ferretti Group has already started talking to its main lenders, who have expressed their willingness to assess the possibility of such restructuring process. With regard to the offer by Shandong Heavy Industry Group (“SHIG”), the Board of Directors of the Ferretti Group, while confirming the industrial validity of a possible deal with the Chinese Company, deems that to date it still contains a number of elements of uncertainty, which therefore require further evaluation. The Ferretti Group therefore confirms its intention to continue to pursue discussions with counterparties with the aim to evaluate all opportunities. In terms of its business, despite the phase of contraction that the entire nautical sector is currently witnessing, the Ferretti Group continues to operate with the usual dynamism, taking part with its prestigious brands to all the main international nautical trade shows. After the Autumn shows in Cannes, Monaco and Genoa, the group today is present at the 52nd Boat Show in Ft. Lauderdale, with an impressive fleet of 15 models, of which 5 are exclusive debuts for the American market. In a bid to best satisfy the demands from the American markets, the Ferretti Group has presented in Ft. Lauderdale: the highly anticipated Ferretti Custom Line 100’ of the Ferretti Custom Line brand, the new Pershing 92’ of the Pershing brand, the Riva 86’ Domino of the Riva brand, the Ferretti 720 of the Ferretti Yachts brand and the Bertram 64’ of the Bertram brand. The Ferretti Group therefore confirms, also in this way, its objective of anticipating the trends of the nautical market in terms of quality and product innovation bringing forth the plans for its 8 brands that represent a prestigious example of the Made in Italy style around the world.

Ferretti Group Presents Ten iPad Apps

The Ferretti Group, one of the world's leaders in the design, construction and sale of motor yachts, is proud to present ten new applications designed exclusively for the Apple iPad. They are available free in the iPad App Store on iTunes, easily accessible by clicking on the icons above. The new apps allow users to get to know the history and current range of Ferretti Yachts, Pershing, Itama, Riva, Mochi Craft and Ferretti Custom Line. Included are detail photos of both the interior and exterior of each yacht in the entire range in addition to deck by deck layouts to help you plan your next yacht. In addition to the full range application, single model applications have been developed for the Ferretti 720, Ferretti Custom Line Navetta 33 Crescendo, Pershing 74 and Itama 45. The Autumn 2011 edition of Protagonist, the exclusive magazine for Ferretti Group owners, is available as a free download in the iPad App Store. Published quarterly, Protagonist features the latest news from the Ferretti Group including the latest product launches, news & events. As you cruise into the end of the year, browse through the latest issue of iProtagonist. We are pleased to announce that the new Riva Iseo recently launched in Italy and is making its US debut later this year. Also enjoy some editor's picks highlighting the innovative Pershing 74 along with the announcement of the new Ferretti 690 and 870. Entrench yourself a little bit more in Ferretti Group's elegant lifestyle and make sure to take a minute to enjoy your time on the water this autumn.

Formula Boat Grabs National and World Championships

Offshore Team Formulaboats.com grabs National and World Championship. A Formula 382 Fastech has won the 2011 Amsoil Powerboat Series Class 4 National Championship Title! Ted Porter’s successful Precision Performance Engineering unlimited race team began working with TnT Racing to campaign the Formula 382 in the spring of 2010.

Gulf Craft Docks in Doha

Gulf Craft Inc., the leading manufacturer of fiberglass boat and yachts in the Middle East and Asia, docked at The Pearl, Qatar from October 27-29 as the host of its unique ‘Yachting Lifestyle Show’. Clients, media and the public were given the opportunity to view a range of luxury super yachts and yachts, sport cruisers and leisure boats from Gulf Craft’s Majesty Yachts, Oryx and Silvercraft brands at the Yachting Lifestyle Show, which was held in association with Gulf Craft’s Doha agents, Aurora Yachts and Speed Marine, as well as luxury lifestyle brand Tanagra. The Majesty 101 was the largest super yacht on display. Qatar has significant waterfront projects in various stages of development. For example, Lusail City, with a number of marinas and as many as 1,500 new berthing slots under development, is expected to become a busy maritime hub and waterfront destination when completed. In the meantime existing luxury lifestyle destinations such as The Pearl Qatar along the coast of Doha's prime West Bay district, already have berthing facilities available with more marina facilities planned, which are set to further boost the growth of the country’s marine leisure lifestyle. The country’s concentration of HNWIs and UHNWIs is another draw card. According to a recent report by Credit Suisse Research Institute, Qatar has the wealthiest people in the Middle East and North Africa region, with the average wealth per adult standing at $146,623 – a six-fold wealth increase since 2000.

Heesen Awarded the Prix du Design and two World Yacht Trophies.

Heesen Yachts, the Dutch shipyard and world leader in the construction of luxury superyachts, is proud to announce that MY Satori has recently been awarded two World Yacht Trophies in Cannes and the prestigious Prix du Design in Monaco. Satori is the first of Heesen’s new 50m aluminium class. Delivered last May and officially christened during the Monaco Grand Prix, has been cruising extensively in the Mediterranean. The World Yacht Trophies ceremony took place at the Carlton Beach, Cannes in mid-September. Satori was competing in the category Custom Yachts under 50m and she won both the Best Design and Best Layout and Decoration awards. Fabio Ermetto, Sales and Marketing Director at Heesen Yachts, collected the prizes and commented. The Prix du Design ceremony took place on board MY Satori herself whilst docked at Quai des Etats Unis during the XXI Monaco Yacht Show. HSH Prince Albert of Monaco, Gaëlle Tallarida – GM of the show – and Anna Becker from Nymphenburg, presented Satori’s Owner with the Prix du Design. The stunning trophy, the Volute Bowl, is a unique piece of ceramic designed by Ted Muheling and entirely hand crafted at the Nymphenburg atelier in Munich. Currently, eleven yachts, whose combined lengths total some 534 metres, will be delivered to their owners up to 2015 by Heesen Yachts. With designs driven by the latest technology, Heesen continues to epitomise state-of-the-art yacht-building.

Horizon Sign Second Mega Yacht Order for China

Horizon is pleased to announce a new mega yacht contract for a Horizon RP120 destined for the Chinese market – this is the second mega yacht order above 100 feet for China. The first, a 110ft Raised Pilothouse motoryacht, was recently completed and successfully sea tried in Kaohsiung Taiwan in August of this year. During the past few years, Horizon has expanded its home market of Asia, which now includes China and its growing demand for high quality super yachts. The Horizon RP120, in length of 120ft, will be the first yacht for its new owner, a successful business man from Shanghai, China who researched the Horizon RP120 against similarly-sized and styled yachts from all over the world. After a thorough evaluation of the quality, build flexibility and customer service offered by Horizon, the RP120 was the new owner’s choice for his first yacht. In the last 20 years, the Horizon Group has elevated Horizon to its current status as a global yacht brand and gained the largest market share for mega yachts 90 ft and above in neighboring markets such as Japan and Australia. Horizon endeavors to continue this trail of success and include the China super yacht market as one of the largest target markets.

Jarrett Bay Hull#56 Back Under Construction

Jarrett Bay is excited to announce that custom hull #56 has new owners and construction is officially back underway. Blank Check will be the largest build to date for Jarrett Bay Boatworks, and feature Twin MTU 16-V2000s at 2,600 hp each with conventional propulsion. With an anticipated launch date of Spring 2013, you'll be sure to hear a lot more about this build over the next year.

Linssen and Victorinox Share Vision

The new marketing concept of the renowned Maasbracht boatyard is a total success. During the HISWA in-water boat show in September, a new campaign was launched and new catalogues were issued. The show also featured the presentation of the first yacht resulting from the cross-marketing arrangement with Victorinox, the manufacturers of the Swiss Army Knife. The enthusiastic response was very satisfying for Yvonne Linssen, the third generation Linssen family member responsible for marketing and sales. The 30.9 Sedan Victorinox Edition is the first product that encapsulates the brand philosophy of both family firms in a entirely new dimension. The legendary quality and reliability of Victorinox knives applies in equal measure to the boats built in Maasbracht. Victorinox and Linssen are particularly proud of the fact that their shared vision and spontaneous cooperation (during the opening of the Victorinox Flagship Store along the Königsallee in Düsseldorf in February) quickly resulted in collaborative measures that both companies are skilfully exploiting and which extend far into 2012. The Victorinox Swiss Edition of Linssen Yachts is available as a 30.9 Sedan or in the AC version. As you would expect from a Linssen, this yacht is very complete and enhanced by the addition of Victorinox insignias (the famous cross and shield trademark). It goes without saying that the Victorinox Swiss Army Knife is also included. The striking red coating and the white superstructure clearly reflect this splendid product. Both versions are provided with very economical Volvo Penta diesel engines that guarantee efficient fuel use, low noise levels and environmentally-friendly operation. These characteristics have been very important to both companies for years as they have always placed great emphasis on sustainable energy use and respect for the environment! The 30.9 Victorinox with hull no. 2948 named "Emilia" did not feature long in the showroom as it was soon sold. The proud owner – who has been a convinced Victorinox Swiss Army Knife enthusiast since the age of 14 – is delighted with his new yacht. A series of 20 yachts in the Victorinox Swiss Edition has been planned. The second boat in this exclusive series is now under construction and is expected to be delivered to its owner in Switzerland in May 2012.

Maritimo New Interior Styling

Fort Lauderdale Boat Show was the first opportunity for US boating enthusiasts to view Maritimo's new interior styling by internationally awarded designer David Stewart. The new interior styling has already been a big success on the Australian boating scene since it was first launched in May this year and Maritimo extend an invitation for your own private viewing. The new interiors can be seen on the long range M48 Cruising Motoryacht and the 440 Offshore Convertible. Also on display was the C50 Sports Cabriolet, the 500 Offshore Convertible, the M56 Cruising Motoryacht and in conjunction with Twin Disc the C60 Sports Cabriolet featuring Twin Disc's EJS (Express Joystick System).

Overmarine Docks in Brazil

Overmarine Group’s development of new markets continues through the signing a new agreement for Brazil with Le Mon Group do Brazil. Le’Mon Group do Brasil today has become an uncontested reference in the world of luxury yachting in Brazil. The Le’Mon Group team relies on many decades of global experience in the entire yachting arena, private yachting, charter or fleet management, providing clients with an added value to purchasing decisions. Le’Mon Group is a network which encompasses technical experts including financial and fiscal advisors guarantying Brazilian clients an optimized service for the purchase and management of yacht as well as potential charter operations. The official agreement between Overmarine Group and Le’Mon Group was launched at the Sao Paolo Boat Show (13th-18th October 2011) with a Mangusta 130 scale model and images of the performing Maxi Open on display during a press conference with all the local media.

Overmarine New Communication Strategy

As anticipated at Cannes, Overmarine Group has embarked on a new communication strategy with a new advertising campaign and communication tools including a new website along with a new business strategy with the selection of strategic partners. As part of the new strategy, the Overmarine Group is developing the industrial area with a particular focus of the new structures in Pisa that will allow the Group to soon enter a new market segment: custom-built yachts in steel and aluminum. The facilities in the new boating area of Pisa cover an area of 20,000 square meters, of which 9,000 are covered with a height of 20 meters. These spaces allow the construction of yachts over 60 meters. The facilities will be opened early next year and in the meantime the project of the Mangusta 205 will be finalized and production will begin as soon as the premises will be available. The Mangusta range has also been renovated, while maintaining the timeless design, through the introduction of new technical and aesthetic improvements.

Palm Beach Takes Best Powerboat Trophy

The Australian designed and built Palm Beach 55 motor yacht has, for the second consecutive year, been awarded the prestigious ‘Best Powerboat’ trophy for its category at the Newport International Boat Show in America. The Palm Beach 55 Express was recognized by the judges as being superior to many of the world’s best-known brands in motor yachts. It is the first time in the 41-year history of this highly regarded show that the same company has won this award two years in a row. The Newport International Boat Show, which is staged on the historic waterfront of Newport, Rhode Island, is the official venue for the debut of the best new boats and boating products for America’s 2012 season. It is one of the largest in-water boat shows in the country. Richards, who is well known in international sailing circles as the skipper of Sydney Hobart race record holder and five-time line honours winner, Wild Oats XI, said that apart from impressing the judges, the Palm Beach 55 proved to be a ‘show-stopper’ with boating enthusiasts in Newport. They were most impressed by the Palm Beach 55’s styling, sensible accommodation plan, standard of finish and performance. A New York businessman ordered a Palm Beach 50 on the spot during the Newport show, and subsequently a Florida couple ordered a Palm Beach 55. Richards is expecting more orders to be confirmed within weeks. The company has four models in its range – the Palm Beach 45, 50, 55 and 65.

Riviera at Full Throttle

Riviera, Australia’s largest and most awarded pleasure boat builder is powering forward into the southern hemisphere summer with 32 new boats with a retail value of $50 million currently under construction and all scheduled for pre-Christmas completion and delivery. The 32 boats currently under construction are destined for owners around Australia and around the world including Dubai, Seattle, New Zealand, Wisconsin, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and Russia. Riviera’s chief operating officer Paul Lyons said production staff were on track to complete the full compliment of boats before Christmas. Riviera has received a lot of positive feedback at these recent major boat shows and there has been strong interest in Riviera’s latest models, the new 53 Enclosed Flybridge which has sold 17 since its launch in May 2011, 61 Series II Enclosed Flybridge which has sold 8 since its launch in May 2011 and 43 Open Flybridge which has sold 30 since its launch in May 2010. This continued strong support for the brand and improved exchange rates is positive news for Riviera’s exports. Riviera’s director of brand and communications Stephen Milne said there was growing international demand for Riviera’s luxury cruisers. Riviera looks forward to 2012 and the continued growth of export sales and is actively searching for quality, skilled tradespeople and production employees with a positive and committed attitude who want to work for a world-class company, building high quality, prestigious boats for domestic and international clients. In Riviera’s 30 year history, the company has produced more than 4,800 boats, 60 different models and currently employs more than 400 staff at its state-of-the-art 14 hectare facility in Coomera, Queensland, Australia.

Riviera Congratulates its Graduating Apprentices

Riviera, Australia’s largest and most awarded pleasure boat builder has congratulated nine of its apprentices who through hard work and dedication are now qualified tradesmen. Human Resources manager Deanne Lugton said it was pleasing to see apprentices graduating from all realms of the boat building industry. Graduating apprentices Scott Salmon (Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction), Stuart Tilsley (Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction), Rhys Phillips (Certificate III in Plastics Composites), Robert Geddes (Certificate III in Engineering Electrical/Electronics), Mitchell Seaward (Certificate III in Furniture Making/Cabinet Making), Bradley Herselman (Certificate III in Furniture Making/Wood Machining), Luke Hawkins (Certificate III in Furniture Making/Cabinet Making), Jai Schmitt (Certificate III in Furniture Making/Cabinet Making) and Jayden Anderson (Certificate Marine Craft Construction) were elated to be recognized for their achievement. Riviera hosted a special lunch to congratulate its newest tradesmen where Riviera’s chief operating officer Paul Lyons commended all nine apprentices on completing their apprenticeships. In Paul’s address at the lunch he said Riviera had a history of more than 15 years in training and helping to develop the company’s apprentices.

Sanlorenzo Awarded Best Boat of the Year

The new Sanlorenzo yacht has been awarded as best superyacht at the 51st Genoa International Boat Show. The jury of the Award, created by the well affirmed magazine Vela&Motore (Edisport Publishing), now at its 10th edition, gave the recognition to the SL94 as Best Boat of the Year 2011 for the superyacht cathegory exhibited at the 51st International Boat Show. The reasons of the jury composed of University professors, yacht designers and experts of the yachting world are the following: An innovative yacht produced by a Shipyard that get us used to the beauty without exaggerations, to the plain elegance applied in a hull of 28.60 meters but rich of innovations also regarding the onboard way of lining. A yacht to enjoy the sea faultlessly and the most strict elegance, with solutions offering more comfort and privacy to the owner and his guests. A praise to the brave entrepreneurial soul and to the interior designer, Francesco Paszkowski at his best creative effort in trend with the tailor made tradition of the Shipyard.

Sunreef CEO Meets France Prime Minister

Sunreef’s CEO Francis Lapp, had a pleasure to meet in person the Prime Minister of France, Mr. François Fillon, visiting Poland on the occasion of the Eastern Partnership Summit held in between 29 and 30 September 2011 in Warsaw. On 29 September, a meeting with French community living in Poland was organized in French Embassy in Warsaw. Gathering most successful French entrepreneurs operating in Poland, the meeting was oriented towards emphasizing common historical and political bonds and discussing business cooperation between both countries. Francis Lapp had a chance to exchange a few words with Mr. Fillon who congratulated Sunreef’s founder on his innovating ideas and international success with the Sunreef brand.

Sunreef Establishes US Office

Globally renowned for its luxury custom-made catamaran yachts, Sunreef Yachts keeps spreading its wings and has been speeding up the promotion process within the Americas. The Poland-based shipyard has now established its first US office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in the new centrally-located office on SE 17th Street, a short walking distance to the Pier 66 Marina. The US office has been operating since 2009 as the American base for Sunreef Yachts Charter, and is now expanding to sales and brokerage. Sales operations will be led by Martha Lukasik, President of Sunreef Yachts Charter and recently named Sunreef Sales Director for the Americas. Martha has been with Sunreef Yachts for more than 7 years and she has all the knowledge and contacts to reinforce the brand through a consistent brokerage network and direct client relations. The US team also participated the Fort Lauderdale boat show.

Sunreef TV New Videos

Filmed partly in Gdansk, Poland and partly in Cannes, after the Festival de la Plaisance 2011, our recent videos feature new yachts launched in May 2011: Sunreef 58 IN THE WIND and the 70 Sunreef Power Damrak II. Both yachts will attend the upcoming Antigua Charter Show in December 2011 displayed by Sunreef Yachts Charter.

Sunseeker Go Around the Globe with Peters and May

Peters & May, the global leader in boat shipping and logistics, recently shipped two Sunseeker yachts to Hong Kong from the yacht builder's shipyard in Poole, UK. As an independent shipping company, without ties to any particular carrier, Peters & May can devise a variety of shipping options to suit a client's budget, time-table and destination. The Sunseeker Predator 115 has a raised wheel house and full fly-bridge, which adds to the challenge of shipping such a sizable, tall boat. This Predator became the largest boat to be transported under-deck on a container vessel which helped to ensure its safety and protection from the elements in transit. Floating cranes were used to load the 135-ton yacht from the water to the container vessel enroute to Hong Kong. The second yacht, a Sunseeker Predator 130, was shipped directly to Hong Kong on a general cargo ship, or break bulk vessel to reduce its transit time and protect it from other cargo onboard. The 145-ton Sunseeker yacht was loaded onto a Peters & May custom-made cradle, lifted by the ship's own gear and shipped to Hong Kong, where it was discharged directly into the water.

Sunseeker Supplier Awards 2011

Sunseeker International's Supplier of the Year Awards 2011 were hosted by Andrew Macdonald - Director of Procurement at the PSP Southampton Boat Show on Tuesday 20th September on the Sunseeker stand. The awards were presented by President Robert Braithwaite at a morning reception for the award winners. The awards are presented to suppliers and partners who have been recognized for their outstanding performance in meeting the organizations most demanding requirements. Following the reception all guests were able to visit the boats on display and see how their products or services contribute to the finished product. This year's winners were: MSA Manufacturing Ltd who received the Award for Production Support; Amber Composites Ltd who received the Award for Technical Innovation; Marine Concepts Ltd who received the Award for Quality; The Electric Center who received the Award for Value Improvement; Key Industrial Equipment Ltd who received the Award for Outstanding Service; Andrew Rice from Elite Fabrications and Welding Ltd who received the Award for Outstanding Individual Service; Mploy Staffing Solutions Ltd who received the Award for Indirect Supplier; Candido Hermida who received the Award for Best New Supplier; Trend Marine Ltd who received the Award for Business Improvement; Sunseeker International Mouldings Ltd who received the Award for Best Internal Supplier.

Sunseeker Accepts RINA Green Plus Certification

Sunseeker International accepted the prestigious Rina Green Plus Certification at the Green Yacht Plus Awards that were held on the opening night at the recent Monaco Yacht Show which welcomed HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco. The Green Plus Certification is granted by RINA as further recognition to those companies that will go that one step further with investing in environmental excellence to achieve the highest level of certification. To attain Green Plus Certification, Sunseeker International was put through a stringent and in-depth testing process where RINA evaluated ten different pollution sources from engine requirements through to environmental control procedures. All Sunseeker craft throughout the range have attained recognition for incorporating the highest possible standard of environmental performance and energy efficiency, whilst making a significant investment with design solutions, onboard equipment and operational procedures; which all contribute to an improvement in environmental performance beyond the levels required by international regulation on environmental protection. RINA is one of the oldest classification societies and certification companies in the world. Today the company spans the globe as a multi-faceted company, sharing its knowledge and experience through a wide range of services which help industries and the community to improve their business quality of life. The company is committed to continuous improvements in its environmental practices.