Marex presents the new 373 Aft Cabin Cruiser, a development of its 2009 launched 370 with the changes coming mostly in the window profile. Indeed the new 373 revisits all windows with the top main deck window from the super structure removed, and large hull side windows added to both the fore and aft cabin areas. For the remaining the Marex 373 Aft Cabin Cruiser keeps the unique formula of the 370 for an elegant looking hard top sport cruiser, with a unique highly efficient single engine installation.
Technical Data:
LOA - 11.3 m (37ft)
Beam - 3.5 m
Draft - 1.09 m
Weight - 6500-7000 kg
Fuel Capacity - 650 l
Water Capacity - 300 l
Max Persons - 10
Accommodation - 5 berths in 2 cabins
Engine - 1 x Volvo Penta D6 370hp, D6 435hp
Propulsion - Seatorque straight shaft with mid positioned engine
Speed - max 29 knots, cruising 25 knots estimated
Hull Shape - planning with shaft propulsion
Project - Marex Seaway, E.Aalrud, JJ Design and E.Thorup
The new 28 to 29 meter Raised Pilot House Super Yacht was created by Sanlorenzo in 2011, when it replaced the long standing good selling SL88 with the SL94. Just as the 88, the SL94 was also a raised pilot house yacht, but had an important different layout which the previous model did not offer, for a main deck with fore ship owners stateroom. The SL94 had also the advantage which similar type and size yachts above 28 meter did not have in 2011, and that was a hull size or load line length 23.9 meters or under. Meaning it can be helmed by owners or captains with a standard yacht master licence. This gave the SL94 two features unheard in this size; owners room on the main deck which used to be found in yachts a couple meters bigger, and a hull size which legally classifies as a smaller yacht.
PRESENT
The Sanlorenzo SL94 was an important change and other builders reacted to this. In the fall of 2012 Ferretti presented the project for the 960, a new flagship for the Yachts range launching in the first half of 2013. Amer came following in 2013 with the semi wide body Cento measuring just above 29 meters. Always in high attention Azimut followed with the new Grande 95RPH which launched in early 2014. Seeing all this competition in 2014 Sanlorenzo tweaked its SL94, and developed it into the SL96 with some important modernization details, see large sized cabin windows below, and opening optional balconies on the main deck. The last to join the pack is the British Sunseeker who in 2015 presented the project for its new raised pilot house 95 Yacht which the Poole based builder launched in the second quarter of 2016.
Upcoming is the Summer 2016 presented project by Canados with the 969 Coliseum, set to launch in 2017. The Canados will be an interesting challenge to all builders listed here, with Sanlorenzo being the traditional competitor, as both builders are a representation of hand build made in Italy semi-custom yachts since the 1970's. FUTURE
It is a growing new class with some important super yacht builders creating an interesting choice to buyers looking for a raised pilot house pocket super yacht of 28 to 29 meters overall with a hull or load line length less to 23.9 meters and an owners stateroom on the main deck. Who is next in this class is all speculative, but expect something to come from Montecarlo Yachts, Princess, and Fipa Maiora. I would say the next new challenge in this size coming from Montecarlo Yachts who would not surprise me to have something ready for 2017 as the company has an empty spot between its large 105 and 86 models. The Yachts Specifications, speed and range data as supplied by boat builders. Prices are at factory, no Taxes or VAT, standard engines and equipment, dated 10/2016.
Ferretti 960
LOA - 29.2 m (95.9ft)
Hull Length - 23.9 m
Waterline Length - 22.3 m
Beam - 6.7 m
Draft - 2.2 m
Displacement - 87 t unloaded, 99 t loaded
Fuel Capacity - 9000 l
Water Capacity - 1320 l
Accommodation - ten guest berths in five cabins, five crew berths in three cabins
Max Persons - 20
Engines - 2 x MTU 16V2000 M84 2218hp, 16v2000 M93 2435hp, 15v2000 M94 2638hp
Propulsion - line shaft with V-drive
Speed - 27 knots max 24 cruise with MTU 2218hp, 31 knots max 27 cruise with MTU 2638hp
Range - 315 nm at 23 knots cruise with MTU 2218hp
Hull Shape - planning warped Vee with 12 degrees deadrise aft
Project - Zuccon International Project line and interior, Ferretti Group Engineering hull
Certification - modules B + F + Aa (Sound Emission) RINA
Price from 7,000,000 EUROS with standard MTU 2218hp
Positives = low profile, side saloon door, stern chaise lounge
Negatives = no foredeck dinette, no real layout choices
Amer 100 Cento
LOA - 29.6 m (97.1ft)
Hull Length - 23.9 m
Beam - 7 m
Draft - 2 m including props
Displacement - 85 t half load
Fuel Capacity - 11500 l or 10000 l
Water Capacity - 2000 l
Accommodation - ten guest berths in five cabins,, four or six crew in four cabins
Engines - 4 x Volvo D13 800hp, D13 900hp, 2 x Cat C18 Acert 1015hp, C32 Acert 1925hp, MTU 8V2000 M94 1085hp, 12V2000 M94 1920hp
Propulsion - line shaft with ZF greabox, Fortjes pod drives, or quadruple Volvo IPS forward looking dual propeller pod drives
Speed - 20 knots max 17 knots cruise with MTU 1085hp, 28 knots max 24 knots cruise with Cats 1925hp and Fortjes pods, or 4 x Volvo D13 800hp and IPS pod drives
Range - 584 nm at 24 knots with quad Volvo 800hp IPS pods version
Hull Shape - planning Vee with 12 degrees deadrise aft
Project - Massimo Verme
Price from 8.600.000 EUROS with Cats 1925hp
Positives = foredeck pool, port starboard saloon doors, wide owners stateroom, propulsion choices
Negatives = semi-widebody for stern to mooring,
Azimut Grande 95RPH
LOA - 28.62 m (93.9ft)
Hull Length - 23.9 m
Waterline Length - 23.3 m
Beam - 6.94 m
Draft - 2.05 m full load
Displacement - 111 t full load
Fuel Capacity - 12000 l
Water Capacity - 2000 l
Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, four crew in three cabins
Engines - 2 x MTU 16V2000 M94 2200hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - 28 knots max, 22 knots
Range - 350 nm at cruise
Hull Shape - planning Vee with 7.6 degrees dead-rise aft
Codecasa has launched four 65 meters super yacht all very different to the other. Now the renowned fully custom super yacht builder presents a project for another distinctively classic new Codecasa 65 meters project designed in-house by the Viareggio shipyard. Since always a symbol of high quality products and refined nnot excessive aesthetic taste, the Codecasa brand reflects in all its production a style, which goes against the current trend of showing off at all costs some stylistic extravagances. It is a choice of simple elegance, appreciated by many people. Today we reveal this new project of 65 meters, where the choice of the shiny metallic grey color for both the hull and the superstructure adds charm to the streamlined and simple lines of this super yacht. The Codecasa 65 is distributed over four decks and it features large windows which brighten up the interiors. From a functional point of view, great attention was devoted to the exteriors with comfortable and spacious relaxation areas on all decks, in addition to a large swimming pool in the forward zone. CodecasaYachts are always featured by an iconic exterior design combined with fully customizable interiors. This is what makes each Codecasa Yacht unique.
Formula expands its Crossover Bowrider range with the introduction of the 330 model sitting alongside the well received 350. Formula Crossover Bowrider range is aimed at the day boat user, with the bonus of an overnight twin berth cabin below deck. The Formula 330 Crossover Bowrider continues the North American builder fame of building fast boats, with twin Mercruiser 380hp allowing top speeds up to 46 knots.
Absolute looks towards 2017 with an expansion plan and the launch of a couple new models. of which will be the project of the 73 Navetta. A new Absolute flagship surpassing the currently largest 72 Fly by one foot, and third model of the Navetta explorer yacht range the 73 presents itself as a spacious offer in its size and beyond. With a length of about 22 meters Absolute is saying the new 73 Navetta will offer spaces similar to yachts a couple meters longer. For example even on rendering the flybridge of the 73 Navetta looks already abundantly spacious. The 73 Navetta is to be powered by twin Volvo 900hp engines and continues Absolute use of the IPS pod propulsion system.
Always renovating its down East lobster cruisers, Back Cove launches the new 32 a model which currently stands in between the 30 and 34 models. The Back Cove 32 continues the single engine philosophy of the Rockland Maine USA builder. Accommodation offers a double owners cabin forward, separate shower and toilet room below, with galley and dinette on the main deck. Power is a single Volvo 370hp with line shaft propulsion.
Blue Ice a brand of Sea Engineering group has released an improved version of the 38 V. The 38 V represents one of the most successful models from Blue Ice: and the improved version, even if it maintains the basic features, introduces changes making life on board more comfortable, providing at the same time a touch of elegance to the exterior lines. The Blue Ice 38 V has improved in various area, the most visible exterior change is the introduction of new port holes, which now have a vertical shape. Space inside has has also been improved with increased headroom in the shower head compartment. But the most important change for the improved Blue Ice 38 V will come to the cockpit deck, which is now on one level, and also features a dinette transformation for the aft sun-pad.
The Viking 48 platform continues to expand and here the New Jersey USA builder launches the Open, second version of the series which is to be followed by the SC and ST models. Most sporty of the Viking 48's the Open presents itself with large exterior areas offering a central helm, two companion way settee, and two J-shaped dinettes. The exterior cockpit is usually covered by a rigid hard top. The aft deck is a free space sport fishing tournament area, with double mezzanine settees. Below is accommodation for four with an owners room forward, twin bunk cabin to starboard, galley, saloon, and shower head. Engine options come from Man 900hp and go to optional 1200hp units.
Tiara presents the project for the 44 Flybridge, a new model which will share hull the with Coupe and Q44 models. The 44 Flybridge will also have a revisited main deck when compared with Coupe with the standard layout offered without an interior helm station. Access to the flybridge is from a staircase type ladder to port side on the aft deck. The bridge is covered by an open type rigid hard top, and will have a U-shaped dinette, wet bar, L-shaped settee, and helm station to starboard. Power choices are not yet advised but expect the Tiara 44 Flybridge to be powered as the Coupe with Volvo's 435hp with IPS pod drive, or Cummins 550hp and ZF Zeus pod drives.
Launched at the end of 2015 Jeanneau 46 Leader, flagship model of the sport cruiser range impresses for her sinuous profile. You can say that Italian design Garroni out did himself in the sweet lines of the Jeanneau Leader 46. But the Leader 46 does not stop impressing with its exterior profile and goes even further by offering luxurious spaces and quality finish inside. The main deck entirely on one level, offers a large U-shaped saloon to port side, a modular bench seat at the helm that converts into a sheltered sundeck, and a very attractive cockpit galley. Below the sleep accommodation of the Leader 46 offers a choice of two or three double cabins layout, including a full beam midships owner’s suite. Main guest cabin is located to forward and features a shared private head. A third bunk guest cabin is available as option to port side, and replaces an L-shaped dinette. Power starts with standard Volvo 370hp and stern drive propulsion, and goes up to 400hp units with stern drive or 435hp with IPS pod drives.
Technical Data:
LOA - 14.3 m (46.9ft)
Hull Length - 12.6 m
Beam - 4.1 m
Draft - 1,1 m
Displacement - 10,600 kg light
Fuel Capacity - 900 l
Water Capacity - 400 l
Max Persons - 12
Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths, or 6 berths in three cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 370hp, D6 400hp, D6 435hp
Propulsion - Volvo DP duoprop stern drive, or IPS600 forward looking dual propeller pod drives
Dalla Pieta presents the project for the DP 72 Fly, which is based for the most part on the 72 HT with a flybridge deck up top. Appearing very low profile the flybridge of the 72 Fly is to be covered by hard top for over half of its size, and offers a layout with a C-shaped dinette, central helm, and a free aft space. Access to the flybridge comes from a staircase ladder to port side from the aft deck. Accommodation will offer a three or four cabins layout. Crew area including galley is located at midships in between the engine room and owners stateroom. Power comes from twin 1675hp or optional 1826hp engines, with testing of Volvo 900hp units with IPS pod drives currently undergoing. www.dallapieta.it
The Moonen 29.90 meter Caribbean Matica is a raised pilot house twin-screw, two-and-a-half deck displacement super yacht. The owners stateroom is situated at main deck, together with the saloon, dining, bar, and galley. Three spacious guest cabins and the crew area for five crew in three cabins are situated at lower deck. To aft is a tender bay with a launching sledge. The round bilge of this fast displacement hull makes the 29.90 meter Caribbean Matica seaworthy and gives her a very economical fuel consumption and long range at lower speeds. Together with the low noise and vibration levels this well-equipped yacht gives great comfort and luxury. Moonen will build and fit out the yacht in accordance with their usual high quality standards and deliver it to the principal, after extensive sea trials, in a ready-to-operate condition. Matica is named after an island in the Caribbean, reflecting the fact that this beautiful yacht is likely to spend much of her time in warm and exotic climates. At just below the 200 Gross Tonnage mark with the maximum volume possible, Matica offers you a wide range of benefits. Her hull is based on the well-proven Moonen 97 design, ensuring very comfortable sea-keeping behavior and low fuel consumption. Her steeper bow gives a narrower waterline entrance and a longer waterline, further increasing comfort at sea and fuel economy. The limited draft and well protected propellers make Matica ideal for shallow waters.
Technical Data:
LOA - 29.9 m (98ft)
Waterline Length - 28.8 m
Beam - 7 m
Draft - 2.1 m
Dispalcement - 190 t full load
Fuel Capacity - 24000 l
Water Capacity - 5000 l
Accommodation - 8 berths in 4 cabins, 5 crew in 3 cabins
Engines - 2 x Cats C8 599hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - 13 knots max, 11 knots cruise, economic long range 9 knots
Range - 3300 nm at nine knots
Hull Shape - displacement round bilge
Construction - steel hull, aluminium super structure
Project - Rene Van der Velden exterior, Adam Lay interior, Diana Yacht naval architecture
Certification - Lloyds RS 100A1 Ssc Yacht mono, G3 LMC, MCA LY3 short range
ISA Yachts having been acquired this Summer 2016 by the Palumbo Group starts to show its new course, and presents its new 121 Super Sport model. Designed by Marco Casali, who has to be one of the most busy designers of recent times, the ISA 121 is a progression of the 120 Sport which was a project of Andrea Vallicelli and was delivered in eleven units. To be build of fiberglass the ISA 121 Super Sport will feature a sport exterior with sport bridge very much integrated into the lines. Accommodation and technical details are not yet announced although I expect both to be very much to owners choice. A larger 141 Super Sport is also on the drawing board.
Mondomarine presents the launch of project C22-04, a fifty meter semi displacement super yacht has delivery number 64 for the Savona based Italian shipyard. Mondomarine M50 C22-04 is a design from Milan based Hot Lab studio who designed the exterior, with the interior managed by Interforce Inc from Fort Lauderdale USA. With an overall length of 49 meters and a beam of nine, build with light alloy for both hull and superstructure, M50 features three decks and a spacious sundeck. The innovative look of this project follows Mondomarine’s traditional styling and heritage adding design solutions that gives to the yacht’s profile a flowing and appealing line enriched by the magnificent color combinations attributed by the owner. Her most eye-catching feature is the steep rake of the stern, which generates a forward visual thrust for the superstructure and creates a play of open and filled spaces, allowing natural light to bathe the main deck interiors. The full-height windows running most of the length of the main deck create exciting, light-filled interior spaces that allow a constant dialogue with the exterior. Access to the yacht is along the central walkway separating the two large sun-pads which leads to the aft cockpit, offering a large sun area and lounge with spacious sofas evoking the generous spaces typical of an open design. The fold-down beach area is uniquely large for a super yacht of this size and conceals the access stairway and forms a striking yet warmly welcoming area. This stylistic solution creates an extended visual sweep that acts as a conceptual reflection of the classic external lines. Automobile-style details that are a typical feature of Hot Lab’s work include the design of the aft fair-leads. The starboard garage hosts a large tender. Twelve guests will be accommodated in four guest cabins and one Owner’s stateroom. The style of the interiors is fully classical, which contains countless elements of the purest architectural tradition, columns, pilasters and carved lintels, friezes and bas-reliefs, from the Italian, English and French manufacturing tradition. Twelve different type of marbles are found on-board, onyx, mahogany, brier and a large quantity and variety of tissues: 37 different motifs decorate the 5 cabins, the two lounges and other public and private areas, creating a decorative richness of precious and rare color impact. As all Mondomarine‘s construction structural, hydrodynamic and technical design for M50 C22-06 was handled by the Savona builder engineering team, who for this vessel went for a semi displacement hull shape which offer max speeds of twenty knots from twin MTU 2185hp engines.
Technical Data:
LOA - 49.2 m (161.5ft)
Beam - 9 m
Draft - 2.3 m
Displacement - 499 t
Fuel Capacity - 80300 l
Water Capacity - 11800 l
Accommodation - twelve guests in five cabins
Engines - 2 x MTU 16V 2000 M84 2185hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - 20 knots max 17 knots fast cruse, 12 knots econmomic long range
Range - 3500 nm at 12 knots
Hull Shape - semi dispalcement
Construciton - light alloy
Project - Hot Lad exterior, Interforce Inc interior, Mondo Marine for naval engineering
Ceritification - A1 Commercial Yachting Service, Cross of Malta construtcion, AMS (E)
During the 2016 Monaco yacht show Overmarine announced the sale for its first Mangusta 54 GranSport. Designed by Alessandro Mancini the Gran Sport series was presented as a fifty meter super sport yacht concept in 2015. The first hull of the new alloy build Gran Sport sees the size expanded by four meters, and will feature a quadruple MTU 2600hp engines set up coupled with stabilizers. With this set up Overmarine is estimating performance numbers for a 30 knots max speed, while a range at the best economy cruise for 3800 nautical miles.
Today we live in times full of expectations created by marketing gurus who basically are able to make the hype of nothing. Interestingly the new Bertram 35 and considering the history here, has had a low profile call it shy launch in one of the National US boat shows. This new Bertram 35 marks two important returns; the relaunch of the iconic name inventor of the deep-V hull shape after a couple of difficult years, and a modern recreation of its first and most sold 31 model delivered in over 1700 units for a production run of twenty years. Saying all this, the Bertram name return has had the desired impact, with nine units sold on plan and prior to launch for the Micheal Peters and Marty A.Lowe designed 35 model. It is still early days for Gavio's Group Bertram, owners of the US legend since the start of 2015 but this long term project looks all set up in the right direction. The challenge is now for all to see as the first 35 heads to various boat shows, and then after this in the hands of owners, who will be the ultimate real judges of Bertram's new chapter and whether it can reach or exceed the level bar which comes with the legendary name.
Technical Data:
LOA - 10.69 m (35.1ft)
Waterline Length - 9.57 m
Beam - 3.78 m
Draft - 0.76 m ex props
Displacement - 9434 kg medium load
Fuel Capacity - 1135 l
Water Capacity - 189 l
Accommodation - 2 + 2 berths
Engines - 2 x 460hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - 40 knots max
Construction - Infused vinilester with solid glass bottom, Kevlar reinforced centerline, strakes, and structure grid
Absolute present the project for the 58 Fly which seems a follow up to the renovation phase as started in this 2016 year with the 50 Fly model. The 58 Fly will be also a replacement to the 56 series. The 58 Fly is an evolution of the Absolute design, taking cues from the larger 64 and 72 models and having the feel of a much bigger boat, see deeper walk around bulwarks and fore deck settee. Its main deck layout although similar to the 56 will offer also much more spaces see larger dinette, while the astern galley will be of a much open style. Below deck the Absolute 58 Fly will also offer a three double cabins three head layout, with the option of a crew cabin aft. Standard engine power will come from twin Volvo 600hp engines. Launching is scheduled for the first half of 2017.
Rancraft heads into the 2017 season with the new RC 28, an interesting sports cruiser which for its size offers quality interior and exterior spaces. Featuring an aggressive exterior profile and Rancraft's patented IGC stepped hull the RC 28 impresses for its exterior aft deck spaces which feature a C-shape dinette which can transform into a sun-pad, a chaise lounger and wet bar to port side, and helm station to starboard. Considering its exterior spaces the RC 28 will also offer an interior worthy of note with a V-shape dinette forward which converts to a double berth, separate shower head, and a small children double berth at midships. The RC28 also offers the option of a radar arch, and in the pipeline is also an outboard version.
Technical Data:
LOA - 8.55 m (28ft)
Hull Length - 7.48 m
Beam - 2.55 m
Displacement - 2700 kg dry
Fuel Capacity - 400 l
Water Capacity - 75 l
Max Persons - 8
Accommodation - two plus two berths
Engines - 1 or 2 from 250hp up to 380hp
Propulsion - single or twin stern drives
Construction - fiberglass with sandwich, neopolitic gelcoat, with vinilester and isoftalic resins
GTMM presents its new world wide Web show room. Founded in 2010 by Giovanni Theodoli the company has roots coming from the status symbol and highly respected Magnum Marine stable. Giovanni is indeed the son of the current since 1976 Magnum owner, and has worked in the legendary company since 1990 first in the electrical department, then doing sea trials, quality control, and last as customer relations. After many years building bigger Magnums his attention turned to the roots of the brand, which will be the aim of GTMM. Giovanni is helped by Scott V.Smith also a Magnum employer from 1999 till 2010, and prior to this working with Cigarette for fourteen years, and winning two offshore powerboats World Championships in 1982 and 1998. GTMM current range offers two performance models 27, and 39. Interesting to note that Giovanni keeps the Magnum philosophy building his models to order and semi custom. The GTMM web site takes you around with the following buttons; Models, About Us, News Blog, Digital Media, and Contact Us. GTMM is also on Social Media with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube pages links located in the Contact Us page.
Blu Martin headed into the important fall 2016 boat show season with a new edition of its popular 13.90 Sea Top. Blu Martin's top selling model the 13.90 first series sold over one hundred units in a production span of less to ten years. The new generation for the 13.90 Sea Top wants to build on that and features a restyling by Valerio Rivellini, who for those that don't know is also the designer responsible for the highly acclaimed Evo 43. Rivellini for this new generation of the 13.90 Sea Top kept the form and function of the 13.90 and has worked on creating a new hard top design; now more aggressive in looks, added natural light to the lower deck thanks to a large view window which spans all the accommodation area, and also updated the bathing platform design. For the remaining the 13.90 Sea Top keeps the versatility of the first series, like the much appreciated three double cabins layout, or the choice for a two large bedrooms lower deck. Power options are three Volvo engines from 370hp up to 435hp in stern drive or IPS propulsion choices.
Technical Data:
LOA - 13.9 m (45.6ft)
Hull Length - 12.4 m
Beam - 3.98 m
Draft - 0.7 m exl drives and props
Displacement - 13 t loaded
Fuel Capacity - 912 l
Water Capacity - 411 l
Max Persons - 12
Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, or four berths in two cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 370hp, D6 400hp, D6 435hp only with IPS
It is always interesting to see how a boat builder will preform when a change happens for a long standing designer. This is part of the story for the new Sessa 21 Fly which after an important time with Christian Grande taking care of design head into the new with Davide Cipriani Centrostile team. A name which has expanded not little in recent years, Centrostiledesign have worked with some important Italian names as Carnevali, Sanlorenzo, and Riva here bringing the important open hard-top evolution on the 88 Florida model. The Sessa 21 Fly seems based on the C68 for its hull lines with a completely new super structure with flybridge. Interesting details seem also to be the rule on the 21 Fly which will feature an unedited opening system for the interior salon to the sides, and also an interesting very soft on the lines flybridge hard top.
Since introducing its Coupe range with the 50 in 2013, Tiara has slowly since then expanded the range to include a 44 and now a 39. The new Tiara 39 Coupe is an enclosed hard top cruiser with down East lobster boat inspired lines. Like its bigger sisters the 39 Coupe offers a twin double cabin accommodation plan, with an enclosed or open hard top covered main deck living area. Other interesting details of the Tiara 39 Coupe which also come from its bigger sisters is the grill wet bar on the bathing platform. Powered by twin Volvo 370hp with IPS pod drives the Tiara 39 Coupe to a 35 knots top speed, and a thirty knots cruise.
Starting with a project of the Sundeck 550 in 2015, this Italian boat builder is slowly expanding its range to a complete offer in the explorer cruiser yacht segment with the just launched 450 entry level to the project for a new eighty feet flagship. This project of the 670 is the next natural step up for Sundeck following the success of the 550, and sees designer Maurizio Zuccheri expand a family feeling look and the small ship features of the smaller model into larger dimensions. Interestingly for an explorer yacht the Sundeck 670 surprises for its exterior spaces with a lot of thought going into making the fore deck a prime entertainment area. The Sundeck 670 offers interesting performance numbers with the standard twin 850hp engines reaching max speeds of 27 knots, and a 17 knots cruise giving a four hundred nautical mile range. Slow your speed further at nine knots and your range becomes 1500 nautical miles.
For a hard sport yacht transformed into a full flybridge motor yacht, the Cruisers 60 Fly designed by Facheris is possibly one of the best I have seen. Compliments to the Belgian born US residing designer Patrizio Facheris. With entrance from a starboard step style ladder the flybridge of the Cruisers 60 Fly is also very spacious offering a U-shaped dinette to aft of the bride, central helming console, central settee, and two side chaise lounges or seating benches. For the remaining the 60 Fly keeps the Cruisers 60 Cantius features of an interior with astern galley, a choice of two cabins with lower saloon or three double cabins without below deck, and Volvo IPS propulsion power. Technical Data:
LOA - 18.2 m (59.9ft)
Beam - 4.9 m
Draft - 1.32 m
Displacement - 25,719 kg
Fuel Capacity - 2449 l
Water Capacity - 564 l
Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins, optional 6 berths in 3 cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 725hp
Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS950 dual propeller pod drives
Viking has been a pioneer to the development of the enclosed bridge convertible and the 80 is another version that appeals to both tournament fishermen and long range cruising yachtsmen. Viking has in recent years also developed it's innovative Sky Bridge, which adds an open flying bridge atop the climate controlled main helm station. The enclosed bridge arrangement is extremely versatile and is outfitted with a lounge, a cocktail table, and an entertainment system to serve as a virtual second salon abaft the center line helm.
Amer presents its new Cento, a semi wide body super yacht designed by Massimo Verne. With hull one launched in 2013, it took three years to launch the second Amer Cento with a more official presentation in the fall boat shows of 2016. Hull two and one have an important different propulsion feature, with the second hull powered by a quad Volvo IPS system which delivers important efficiency numbers. With this Amer follows the success it had with the 94. Still the Amer Cento is available in wide variety of engine and propulsion formats, from long range versions with twin engines just above 1000hp or faster variants as the quadruple Volvo 800hp with IPS, or twin 1900hp engines and Fortjes pod drives. Interesting is also that the Amer Cento features a hull length just under 24 meters, as is the case for both the first two units delivered.
Technical Data:
LOA - 29.6 m (97.1ft)
Hull Length - 23.9 m
Beam - 7 m
Draft - 2 m including props
Displacement - 85 t half load
Fuel Capacity - 11500 l or 10000 l
Water Capacity - 2000 l
Accommodation - ten guest berths in five cabins,, four or six crew in four cabins
Engines - 4 x Volvo D11 800hp, 2 x Cat C18 Acert 1015hp, C32 Acert 1925hp, MTU 8V2000 M94 1085hp, 12V2000 M94 1920hp
Propulsion - line shaft with ZF greabox, Fortjes pod drives, or quadruple Volvo IPS1200 forward looking dual propeller pod drives
Speed - 20 knots max 17 knots cruise with MTU 1085hp, 28 knots max 24 knots cruise with Cats 1925hp and Fortjes pods or 4 x Volvo 800hp with IPS pod drives
Canados present the project for a new 969 Coliseum. Designed by Marco Casali from Rome, the 969 Coliseum shows the knowledge of new Canados owners, who are seeing a high interest in this 28-29 meter overall, 23.9 meter hull with raised pilot house super yacht. Still if desired the 969 Coliseum can be ordered with a ship load line of over 24 meters. Full of option and choices to the owner Canados emphasize the sea keeping ability for the 969 with a hull tested to be soft on the wave and dry. The standard layouts of the Canados 969 Coliseum offers an owners stateroom on the main deck, with a choice for the lower deck of three or four cabins. Engine choices start from a standard 1900hp Man or Cat engines which give speeds at light load of 28 knots and a cruise of about 23. Alternative options include twin MTU 2600hp which should give speeds in excess of 30 knots.
Beneteau is in full swing in recent years presenting a line up of novelties each season. It is no wonder why the French Group is the giant to behold in the boating industry of the moment. Designed by Italians Nuvolari Lenard the hard top sport cruiser 46 Gran Turismo is a prime example of the versatility of Beneteau who presented a model full of different solution choices for the buyer; enclosed with patio door or without, two or three cabins lower deck, and stern drive or IPS propulsion. For a fourteen meter sport cruiser the Beneteau 46 Gran Turismo has a lot going for, and including in all this is a full beam owners room with a spacious en-suite shower head, versatile modular cockpit seating, and the second generation of its Air Step patented hull system.
Technical Data:
LOA - 14.78 m (48.4ft)
Hull Length - 13.5 m
Beam - 4.2 m
Draft - 1.11 m
Displacement - 10061 kg light
Fuel Capacity - 2 x 450 l
Water Capacity - 2 x 200 l
Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, or four berths in two cabin
Max Persons - 12
Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 370hp, D6 400hp, D6 435hp
Propulsion - Volvo DP stern drive, or IPS600 pod drives
Hull Shape - Planning vee with Beneteau patented Air Step system
Construction - sandwich with balsa core, hull in solid fiberglass,
Sirena Marine from Turkey presents a new explorer type yacht with the 64 project, designed by German Frers for naval engineering and Spadolini for interior. The Turkish builder and its designer seem inspired and targeting the innovative Azimut Magellano line with this model, as it is one of the few low profile more Mediterranean type explorer yacht. Interesting to note that founded in 2006, Sirena has for some time built some sub contracted Azimut models, apparently in the smaller sizes of its line up. The new Sirena 64 is an explorer yacht offering interesting consumption numbers at between twelve to sixteen knots cruise, accommodation spaces, along with a top speed of about 27 knots.
Princess has launched a patio door fully enclosed hard top version for its V58, which was launched as V58 Open in 2015. The Open version will still be available. The V58 has interesting spacious cockpit spaces for eighteen meters of length, with its double dinette saloon layout being its main attraction, and in the enclosed version making a more practical sense. The V58 offers a three double cabin layout of which is a full beam owners room, VIP forward, and bunk twin berth cabin. The galley is located below and there is also a crew cabin located aft.
Rose Island has always been very intuitive of market trends, responsible to no small part to the Down East lobster boat success in the Italian market. Rose Island and its design team; Mario Alfani exterior, Aldo Gatti hull, Fabio Rosa engineering, and boat builder Stefano de Franceschi offer a fresh approach to the Explorer Cruiser presenting the 12 Giano project. A two cabin four berths, with a living on the main deck, the 12 Giano also features an unedited keel shape coupled to an innovative exterior which merge Pilot ship like super structure with a modern ax-bow hull shape. Interesting looks and content, what strikes in the technical details is the 12 Giano two thousand liter fuel storage capacity which is 30% more to the usual standard in this size. This allows for a greater range which at a cruise speed of eighteen knots give 440 nautical miles autonomy.
In a surprise event at the end of June, Riva unveiled the new Rivamare model, a sport cruiser which its heir to the dynasty of the wooden runabouts which gave fame to the Italian name. At 38 feet the Rivamare is an expansion of the range and sits in between the top selling long produced Aquariva and Rivarama models. Continuing the since 1991 dynasty of Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta Officina Italian design, the Rivamare offers interesting external spaces, and lower deck accommodation for two. All this is followed by the unique attention to detail Riva delivers.
Technical Data:
LOA - 11.88 m (38.9ft)
Hull Length - 11.7 m
Waterline Length - 10.1 m
Beam - 3.5 m
Draft - 1.16 m
Displacement - 9000 kg dry, 11500 kg loaded
Fuel Capacity - 1000 l
Water Capacity - 330 l
Accommodation - two berths
Max Persons - 8
Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 400hp
Propulsion - Volvo DPH dual propeller stern drive
Speed - 40 knots max, 31 knots cruise
Range - 280 nm at cruise
Project - Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta Officina Italian
Sea Ray became a serious contender in the luxury yacht market with the debut of its L-Class line-up three years ago, and the new L550 Fly will only further cement this status. Blending Sea Ray lines with a modern Europe aesthetic, the L550 Fly is, like its larger L-Class siblings, a seamless blend of style and substance. Throughout the yacht, advanced technologies enhance comfort and ease of use, including vacuum infusion structures and a state-of-the-art digital switching system. Livability is exceptional; the lower level features a luxurious full-beam master suite with resort-style head, as well as two additional staterooms and a guest head. On the main deck, a sprawling, sunlit salon with galley opens to a large, social cockpit, where options including a grill and sunshade encourage gathering. Perhaps the most defining feature of the L550 Fly is its well-appointed flybridge, geared toward entertaining a group with ease. The upper helm station, as well as the standard lower helm, will features latest electronics. Twin Cats 850hp inboards are available with joystick control for effortless docking, and an available Seakeeper gyroscopic stabilizer will adds comfort to what is already a reassuring ride. Official presentation at Fort Lauderdal boat show in early November.
Rio is a builder to watch in recent times and the 38 Parana designed by Marino Alfani is an important entrance ticket to its renovated range. Replacement to the good looking 36 Air the Rio 38 Parana with a bit more length brings important novelties to the twelve meter sport cruiser sector. The 38 Parana does all this by staying in the small boat under ten meter registry. One of the most interesting details of the 38 Parana is for sure its lower deck layout, available in three double or two large cabin plan choices. In the large two cabin option the two midships cabins are replaced by a spacious full beam owners room with private en-suite head at midships. The 38 Parana also improves the exterior cockpit and now is a full flash deck no step layout with open convivial spaces. Power for the Rio 38 Parana comes from twin Volvo 300hp engines which give max speeds up to 35 knots.
Technical Data:
LOA - 12.3 m (40.3ft)
Hull Length - 9.98 m
Beam - 3.65 m
Draft - 0.64 m exl props and drives
Displacement - 9000 kg dry
Fuel Capacity - 780 l
Water Capacity - 300 l
Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, or four berths in two cabins
Mares present the project for a 64 Yacht power catamaran designed by Robson Design from New Zealand. Featuring a very interesting exterior profile the Mares 64 Yacht is to be offered in two lower deck layout plans, offering five or five double cabins. The 64 Yacht offers interesting accommodation solutions, which apart the size which one would accept from a Catamaran of this size also features for example a day head on the main deck, accessible from the aft cockpit. To be IPS pod powered the Mares 64 Yacht is an interesting offer in this growing segment.
Viking recently launched its new 72 Convertible, heir to the 70 what is was considered by many the reigning champion of blue-water tournament contenders. A strategic merge of speed, performance, fishing prowess, and distinguished luxury, the new Viking 72 Convertible represents the excellence and attention to detail the New Jersey builder is known to bring. The new Viking 72 Convertible offers a three double cabin interior, sleeping seven and room having own private en-suite heads. Engine options start from standard twin 1550hp Man, and go up to twin high performing 2635hp MTU.
Technical Data:
LOA - 22.15 m (72.8ft)
Beam - 6.1 m
Draft - 1.75 m
Displacement - 58829 kg wet
Fuel Capacity - 9819 l
Water Capacity - 1408 l
Accommodation - seven berths in three cabins, 1 or two crew in 1 cabin
Engines - 2 x Man V12 1550hp, Cat C32A 1925hp, MTU 2000 V12 M96L 1926hp, V16 M96L 2635hp
Steeler presents its new World wide web showroom. Steeler is a Dutch builder from Steenwijk, founded by Hans Webbink in 2010. Hans Webbink before founding Steeler was building sailing sloops in fiberglass. With Steeler he moved in a total different direction building fully customized steel and or aluminium displacement, semi displacement, and planning motor boats. Currently Steeler offer a total of 27 models, all made to order and divided into five ranges; NG, NGS, Explorer, Panorama, and Bronson. Steeler starts its range with the 7.45 m Bronson and goes to the still on plan NG 75 S flagship. Steeler new web site is available in Dutch, English, German, and French language and takes you around with the following buttons; Home, Unique Features, Models, Gallery, News, Concepts, Delivered Boats/Under Construction, New and Pre-Owned, and Contact. Steeler has also its Facebook, and Vimeo social pages with a link button located at the bottom of the page.
Gulf Craft and its Majesty yacht and super yacht brand have been very active lately, with an interesting expansion going always into larger sizes. The new Majesty 90 launched in Spring 2016 is a new flagship for its Yacht collection, and takes design cues from the smaller 70 model, see single peace looking side window, which makes it look from a distance a less intimidating yacht. The new Majesty 90 offers a four double guest cabin accommodation, with full beam owners cabin. The main deck is all dedicated to the owner and his guests with a large welcome lounge, central dinette, open style galley, day head, dinette, staircase to the flybridge, and helm station. A crew area with three cabins, lobby, main galley, and direct access to the engine room is located aft. Power is twin standard 1800hp or optional 1902hp engines with line shaft propulsion.
Technical Data:
LOA - 28 m (91.9ft)
Beam - 6.5 m
Draft - 1.4 m
Displacement - 75 t approx
Fuel Capacity - 11360 l
Water Capacity - 1890 l
Accommodation - 8 guest berths in four cabins, three crew in two cabins
Engines - 2 x 1800hp, 1902hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Construction - Hand laid sandwich vacuum bagging. M-foam closed cell core and balsa core on hull side. Isophtalic polyester resin with hull skin coat in Vinilester. Hull in sold glass.
Benetti's new 95 Delfino project is off to flying start having the builder announced at the past Cannes boat show 2016 the sale of a third unit. Hull number BD103 will be delivered in 2018, simultaneously with her other two sisters. Benetti Delfino 95 will be the new semi-displacement yacht from the Class range, a 29 meter luxury super yacht that promises to be incredible, both for design and performance, that owners are willing to wait for two years to own. Benetti 95 Delfino follows as the just launched 116 Mediterraneo exterior design by Giorgio Maria Cassetta, and will feature interiors by Achille Salvagni. Her interior layout will offer five double cabins, including an owners cabin located on the fore deck of the main deck.
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