New Model: Canados Oceanic 76 GT

What an important year 2016 has turned out to be for Canados! Not only did Cantieri Navali di Ostia reopen its doors, the Italian yacht builder did a relaunch how it should be done and was one of the most active names of 2016 presenting an important line up of projects and making clients enthusiastic about its future. Props go to Michel Karsenti and his team at Canados. The Oceanic 76 GT was one of the first projects to be promoted in the new Canados.  Interestingly a sale immediatly came through and as promised on the brochure in six months the Oceanic 76 GT was in the water.  The Oceanic made by Canados explorer yacht line has been received with  a positive success, thanks to its work boat inspired design giving extra exterior space, and the unique displanning hull which reduces the hump at the planning speed of sixteen knots.  None the less the Canados Oceanic 76 GT can be ordered with a range of engines from standard Cats 1150hp up twin Man 1550hp, with this last optional choice reaching max speeds of 32 knots.  The Summer 2016 launched hull one was fitted with the standard Cats 1150hp.

Technical Data:

LOA - 23.7 m (77.7ft)

Hull Length - 23.5 m

Beam - 5.8 m

Draft - 1.98 m incl props

Displacement - 56 t full load, 49 t half load

Fuel Capacity - 4800 l

Water Capacity - 1200 l

Accommodation - eights in four cabins, or six berths in three cabins, two crew beths

Engines - 2 x Cats C18 Acert 1150hp, C32 Acert 1450hp, Man V12 1550hp

Propulsion - direct line shaft

Speed - 32 knots max 27 knots cruise Man 1550hp, 24 knots max 20 knots cruise Cats 1150hp, planning speed 16 knots

Range - 360 nm at fast cruise

Hull Shape - displanning

Project - Canados Design Office exterior, Christian Gatto exterior

www.canados.com

Project: Rio 58 GTS

Rio presents the project for a new 58 GTS, a further development of the well received 54 and 56 Colorado models. The 58 GTS will have important notable differences to the 56 Colorado, and while the exterior is almost identical when looking from distance the top deck has recieved a subtle important redesign and is now higher and deeper.  This has been done in order to offer a fore deck lounge with a U-shape settee looking forward.  In the 58 GTS the stern area is also redesigned now having a larger settee and only one transom entrance to starboard.  From the intial renderings as shown on Rio Facebook page the 58 GTS should also offer space for a garage.  Other important notable differences will be the fuel capacity of three thousand liters, an extra of 750 liters on the 56.  Rio is labelling the 58 GTS as a custom product and hull one has started construction with a completion slated for middle 2017.

www.rioyachts.net

New Model: Med Yacht 48

Med Yacht is a young builder from South of France founded 2009, and producing its first model the full open sport cruiser 48 in 2011.  Med Yacht are produced by Galeon form Poland and so far the 48 has been its only model altough plans for bigger and smaller models are on the drawing board.  After selling ten plus 48 for 2016 Med Yacht updates the model for what is called the second Edition CJV series.  The new Med Yacht 48 2016 edition is 45 cm wider and 60 cm longer, and recieves the following updates; winshield with a squarish look, new hard-top design, updated deck with tender garage with over two meter of space, and last but not least a more comfortable interior with two cabins two heads layout.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.99 m (49.1ft)

Beam - 4.53 m

Draft - 1.1 m

Fuel Capacity - 1900 l

Water Capacity - 400 l

Max Persons - 12

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp, D8 600hp, D11 725hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS pod drives

Project - Gilles Vaton

Certificaion - CE

www.med-yacht.com

Project: Sirena 56

Sirena presents the project for a second model for its anticipated explorer yacht range, the 56 that  following the good example of its bigger sister, will be more powerful than its direct competitors and equipped with updated engines to guarantee power, safety and excellent performances. The Sirena 56 will feature spacious external areas to fully enjoy the natural environment and bigger internal spaces both regarding the cabins and the saloon. Sirena 56 is expected to lauch in early 2017 with a World presentation for the 2017 Miami boat show.

www.sirenayachts.com

Renato Sonny Levi 1926 - 2016

Certainly one of the pioneering boat designers ever to exist Renato "Sonny" Levi has died on Saturday 12 November 2016 at his home in the Isle of Wight.  Born in 1926 in Karachi, India, it is hard to find the right way to describe Renato Sonny Levi: designer, brilliant mind, certainly the father of modern fast boats. During the course of his long and prolific career, he has developed a wide range of innovations for the world of nautical engineering and naval architecture.  Among the most important are his planning deep Vee hulls, the "Delta" variable Vee hulls, surface drive propulsion, and tunnel for the propellers.  From the point of view of design, his boats are recognised as a functional elegance, innovation and sophistication. Levi is in this sense a figure able to manage the project as a whole, from its engineering aspects to the stylistic and aesthetic.  After more than sixty years since his early work, his contribution is a reference point from which all the boating industry continually draws inspiration for innovation and design. Important is also the publication of his two books; Dhows To Deltas and Milestones In My Design, and through numerous articles that have appeared in the most important industry publications.  The University of Genoa had recently awarded Renato Sonny Levi the Honorary Degree in Yacht Design Class LM34.  His known works are still as at today considered as a reference points in nautical design for comfort and rough sea conditions handling at high speeds. Among his production boats is the Italcraft where he developed a lot of his most extreme innovations in production and semi-production as the Drago series, Riva and the 2000 model which is possibly the most innovative model every made by the Sarnico boat builder where he developed the propulsion, the Alfamarine 40 Bronte what is a co-development with his friend Franco Harrauer, and a lot of the models for the boat builders of Fiumicino in Rome; Delta, and Canav.  His latest work is the Levi Boat 30'6 Corsair Classic, for the newly founded company of his son Martin Levi and Antonello Villa.  Obviously there is a long list of competing winning boats in Renato Levi's career and also some special custom projects for special clients as the Count of Agusta, Giovanni Agnelli, Roberto Olivetti, and last but not least the Virgin Atlantic Challenger for Richard Branson. 

Web: Marquis New Web Site

Marquis presents its new virtual World wide web showroom. Marquis was founded in 2005, as the luxury high end production line of the Genmar Group. Located in Pulaski in the USA, the company has since its early start collaborated with renowned yacht designers Nuvolari Lenard, who started up with what is considered Marquis most successful model the 420 SC. The Venice, Italian design team has since then made eight models for Marquis. Marquis current line up offers four models which start with the 500 Sport Yacht and go up to the 720 Tri-Deck. Marquis new web site takes your around with the following buttons; Yachts, Dealers, Construction, Owners, Contact Us, Company, News, Apparel, and Brochure. Marquis is also on social media with a link to its Facebook and Youtube pages located at the top of the page. 

www.marquisyachts.com

Project: Couach 3800

It's big news at Couach who after some years in difficult waters now is back in full swing.  Now after the announced sale and currently in construction new 23 meter the French yacht and super yacht builder has released first details of a new concept from in-house designers Clément Carbonne and Diane Viboud, what is part of a fully revised product line. The inspiring new concepts is for an adventurous new 3800 model, a 38 meters super yacht explorer with a semi-displacement hull.  The Couach 3800 is also the largest super yacht design to come from the company’s own drafting table.  Couach choose to propose this super yacht with a semi displacement hull because boats are above all made for those who require made-to-measure services, absolute comfort and love navigation. 

www.couach.com

New Model: Ocean Alexander 100 Motoryacht

Ocean Alexander has been a builder who has expanded gradually in recent years building bigger yachts but also in turn over.  The Ocean Alexander 100 Motoryacht is one of its most recent launches and is a progression of the 90 model to a design of Evan K.Marshall.  Built of alloy the Ocean Alexander 100 Motoryacht offers a four double guest cabin accommodation and four to six crew berths in a lobby located aft.  The Ocean Alexander 100 Motoryacht is also available with sky-lounge as hull two pictured above, or with a hardtop flybridge as was the case with hull one.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 30.53 m (100.2 ft)

Waterline Length - 26.8 m

Beam - 7.01 m

Draft - 1.96 m with props

Displacement - 104,281 kg

Fuel Capacity - 15152 l

Water Capacity - 2461 l

Accommodation -  eight guest berths in four cabins, four/six crew berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats C32 Acert 1925hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Construction - alloy

Project - Evan K.Marshall

www.oceanalexander.com 

Project: Wim Van Der Valk 600 Beachclub

Wim Van Der Valk presents this new innovative project designed by Cor D.Rover for a 600 Beachclub model.  Cor D.Rover presented an innovative unedited layout for the 600 Beachclub which will feature two living areas, one on the main deck by the pilot station, and the second astern which can open up to the sea and become a beach club.  The fore deck part of the lower deck will feature three guest cabins with the owners room to fore.  The Van der Valk 600 Beachclub will feature a semi planning hard chine Vee-shape hull and will be built of aluminium.  The 600 Beachclub will be powered by twin Volvo 725hp engines coupled to IPS pod propulsion which will give a cruise speed of 19 knots.  

www.vandervalkshipyard.com

New Model: Sea Ray 460 Sundancer

Sea Ray continue its wind of change as started in 2013 with the launch of the 510 Fly model.  Three years later the renovation to its upper sizes continues and this time around it is for a new 460 Sundancer, a project which was presented to the dealers as 450 during the Summer 2016 period.  With the new Sea Ray 460 Sundancer the famed USA boat builder takes customer choice to a new level with important options to the customer from five hull colors, interior layouts for two or three cabins, line shaft V-drive or ZF Zeus pod drives, and optional larger fuel capacity for an extra two hundred liters.  Putting all this togather the Sea Ray 460 Sundancer can really become a tailor made sport cruiser.  Design wise the Sea Ray 460 Sundancer is very much in many areas of its design European inspired, from the large hi-low lift bathing platform, to the astern galley, living located on the main deck, and last but not least a cabin area all located on the lower deck.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.22 m (46.8ft)

Beam - 4.32 m

Draft - 1.4 m

Displacement - 14,966 kg with line shafts, 16424 kg with ZF Zeus drives

Fuel Capacity - 1419 l, or optional 1638 l

Water Capacity - 454 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins, 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB 6.7 550hp

Propulsion - line shaft with V-drive, or ZF Zeus aft looking dual propeller pod drives

Hull Shape - modfied Vee with spray rail and 17 degrees deadrise aft

Certification - ABYC, NMMA, CE

www.searay.com

Project: Rose Island 16.65 m Giano MkII

Rose Island add another project to its Giano series, what the Italian boat builder refers to MkII model.  Contrary to usual belief the Giano MkII, is not a newer version of the 12 Giano but a totally different bigger model measuring over sixteen meters in length.  The Giano MkII is based on Rose Island's 58 Pathfinder hull and will feature the same innovative semi planning with directional central keel bottom.  The design upwards of the main deck, pilot house is completely new.  The hull shape of the Giano MkII has some interesting numbers going on the plane at just eleven knots and reaching max speeds up to 25 knots powered by only twin 450hp engines.  Rose Island is not giving any layout details for the Giano MkII, still I would expect a three double cabins plus crew cabin on the development of the 58 Pathfinder.

www.roseisland.it  

New Model: Tecnomar Evo 55 Open

Sometimes a builder comes with a design which is out of the ordinary, and while all these innovative looking boats seem to get the input from the 2003 big Wally Power, recent new boats are going beyond the copy paste realm.  The new Tecnomar Evo 55 Open designed by Gian Marco Campanino is such a design. The Italian designer for the Evo series seem to have gotten inspiration from a sci-fi movie with the exterior of the Evo 55 Open looking like a chameleon coming out of the water.  Looking standstill the Tecnomar Evo 55 looks like it is looking at you.  Campanino has to be commended for an interesting out of the ordinary design, such it is that we forget that the Evo 55 sees Tecnomar returning to the smaller sizes sub 24 meter, something which the yard has not been doing for quite some time. Still important to note that Tecnomar returns to smaller sizes with its usual custom identity it had since founded in the mid eighties with the Evo 55 Open offering three lower deck choices, optional crew cabin and a different Hardtop model availability.       

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.5 m (54.1ft)

Beam - 4.7 m

Accommodation - 2 guests, or 2 + 2 berths in 1 seperate cabins, optional single crew cabin

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 725hp, D13 900hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS pod drives

Speed - 40 knots max with Volvo 900hp units

Project - Architect Gian Marco Campanino

www.tecnomar.com 

Project: Viking 48 SC

Viking continues to expand the 48 series and presents the range with more projects after the launch of the Convertible and Open models.  When the 48 series will be complete will be seeing a four model line up offer all catering to different clientele needs.  This time around Viking presents the project for the 48 SC, these last initials standing for sport cruiser. The 48 SC is very much the same to the Open in layout, with the difference of a three part hard top protecting the center cockpit of the main deck. The Viking 48 SC is on paper the most cruiser friendly model of the series, without forgetting that its DNA is still that of a sport-fishing machine, its aft deck is open, and the mezzanine settees are there.  

www.vikingyachts.com

New Model: Riviera 575 SUV

Riviera presents the new 575 SUV what is a further development of the 565 with some technical differences. It is more or less the same size and the exterior and interior are not any different. Look skin deep though and you start finding a larger fuel tank; five hundred liters plus, a boat which displaces four tons more dry, and most important a choice for eighter IPS pod drives or line shafts propulsion. This last choice allows for a Cat 1000hp engines installation. So how do you recognize a 565 from a 575? The notable exterior design difference is the engine air intake to the side which comes in a more smooth profile on the new 575 SUV. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.5 m (60.8ft)

Hull Length - 17.2 m

Beam - 5.13 m

Draft - 1.55 m incl props

Displacement - 27,400 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 4000 l

Water Capacity - 750 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D 727hp, D13 900hp, Cats C12.9 1000hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS pod drives. or line shafts

Speed - 30 knots max, 25 knots cruise with Cat 1000hp and line shaft choice

Range - 437 nm at 25 knots

www.riviera.com.au

Project: True North 50

True North present the project for a 50 flagship designed by Lanagan out of Newport Rhode Island.  It is not the first time True North tries to go into bigger sizes with a new flagship, with the North US builder presenting a project for a 47 in 2009 which never materialized.  The times where difficult back then, now with the TN 50 is hoping that the Warren Rhode Island builder manages this time around with this completely more modern looking new project.  The True North 50 will also be available in a flybridge option variant and mixes Down East lobster boat lines into that of a comfortable two cabin yacht. The True North 50 is to be powered by twin Volvo 435hp engines with IPS pod drives propulsion, and will feature a modified medium Vee shape hull which closes at 17 degrees deadrise aft.  

www.tnyachts.com

New Model: Gulf Craft 65 Nomad

Gulf Craft Nomad range has been slowly expanding and today the range is a complete line up from 55 up to 95 feet.  The Nomad range is an answer to customers looking for a semi planning motor yacht with medium cruising speeds.  The new Nomad 65 sits at the middle of the range and offers some incredible spaces for a yacht measuring twenty meters.  The 65 Nomad accommodation plan will offer three double cabins, plus a crew cabin berth aft.  All the living is located on the main deck; saloon, galley, dining and will also include a day head.  The Gulf Craft 65 Nomad by understanding is the smallest craft with a day head on the main deck.  Power for the Nomad 65 comes from twin 800hp standard engines, or optional more powerful 1150hp units.

Technical Data:

LOA - 20 m (65.9ft)

Waterline Length - 17.5 m

Beam - 5.53 m

Draft - 1.39 m full load  

Displacement - 32 t 

Fuel Capacity - 5678 l

Water Capacity - 757 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, 2 or 1 crew berths in 1 cabins

Engines - 2 x 800hp, 1150hp

Propulsion - direct line shaft

Speed - 25 knots max, long range cruise at 10 knots

Range - 1600 nm at 10 knots

www.gulfcraftinc.com

New Model: Numarine 105 Hardtop

Numarine is looking at important growth in recent couple years with 2016 being an important establishing year for the Turkish boat builder. For 2016 Numarine launched the 105 Hardtop, a 2013 project which is seeing the construction of a second unit as we speak.  Currently the largest Numarine launched the 105 Hardtop surprises for its vanguard different looks outside, and an interior with a very large midships owners stateroom, two VIP suites, and a guest cabin with double french beds forward.  The crew lobby is located to midships and will also feature three double cabins a lobby and the galley.  The Numarine is standard powered by twin Cats 1825hp giving 31 knots top speed.

Technical Data:

LOA - 32.94 m (108ft)

Hull Length - 30 m

Beam - 7.1 m 

Draft - 1.95 incl props

Displacement - 74 t light, 98 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 12700 l

Water Capacity - 2400 l

Accommodation - 8 guest berths in 3 cabins, 6 crew in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cat C32 1825hp, MTU 16V2000 M93 2400hp

Propulsion - line shaft with ZF gearbox

Speed - 31 knots max, 26 knots cruise with standard Cats 1825hp

Range - 500 nm at best cruise

Construction - vacuum infusion Vinilester resin PVC foam core, multi-axial unidirectional E-glass

www.numarine.com

Project: C.Boat 28 Explorer S

C.Boat from Sicily is a shipyard which is continuing to grow and here it presents a just sold new project which had its keel laid in early October 2016.  The C.Boat 28 Explorer S will feature important technical content and sees the Italian builder colloborate for the first time with Sergio Cutolo and his Hydro Tec studio.  A naval architect who has seen his rating go higher in this decade and is at the prime spot for builders or owners wanting an explorer adventure yacht.  The C.Boat 28 Explorer S is a tug boat looking super yacht with three decks and a flying bridge up top.  For its size and type the 28 Explorer S will suprise for its spacious exterior areas, as the aft deck or the space available in both bridges; second deck and up top on the fly.  The 28 Explorer S will feature three guest cabins below deck, while the owners suite is to be located on the forward part of the main deck. Launching for the C.Boat 28 Explorer S is for the first half of 2018. 

www.customyacht.com

New Model: Segesta 50 Capri

Segesta is a fairly young Italian company being founded in 2009 by four Italian entrepreneurs and now it launches its first 50 Capri model. A fully custom hand crafted build to order traditional motor yacht, the Segesta 50 Capri is designed by Carlo Borghi who inspired himself to a mix of early seventies Italian sportfish cruisers like the early Alalunga's or some of the recent nineties build Castagnola models.  Tradtional both outside and inside, its three double cabins interior with forward owners suite, and two guest cabins at midships are again a shout to the past as is the wood filled finished interior.  But do not be mistaken while the Segesta 50 Capri is fairly classic looking outside and inside; it can be ordered with a technoligical heart of quadruple hybrid propulsion drive of four 200 kw electric motors, these giving a range of clean power for two hours at ten knots.  These electric motors are an optional addition to the twin FPT 650hp engines giving a 33 knots max speed, and when ordered reduce fuel capacity by one thousand liters.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.6 m (51.1ft)

Beam - 4.3 m

Draft - 1.5 m

Displacement - 12 t light

Fuel Capacity - 2500 l, 1500 l in hybrid option

Water Capacity - 500 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x FPT Cursor 9 650hp, optional addition of 4 x 200 kw electirc motors available

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 33 knots max 25 knots cruise

Project - Carlo Borghi

Certification - CE A

www.segestayachting.com

Project: Storebro 460 Commander

Storebro present the project for a new 460 Commander a result of careful development combined with respect for traditional values, and genuine craftsmanship with a long nearly seventy years history.  The 460 Commander presents as the most modern looking Storebro ever made and will also offer sunnier climates ammenities as the fully extended flybridge.  The Storebro 460 Commander will also offer full walk around side decks.  Details are still very much spread thin with no details on engine choices and internal layout details.

www.storebro.se

New Model: Sea Ray 355 Sundancer Coupe

Sea Ray introduces the new Sundancer 350 Coupe, a new addition to this North American builder iconic series. Looking very Europe outside with its sleek hardtop and enhanced coupe fore-deck seating lounging zone, Sea Ray 350 Sundancer Coupe shows its American DNA in its open plan accommodation layouts. The 350 Sundancer Coupe will also feature a bathing platform bbq area, something akeen of bigger boats, and its cockpit area surprises for transformation settees which turn and at anchor or in the marina become part of the entairtainment.  The Sea Ray 350 Sundancer Coupe also offers flexibility with options which make life onboard better as the extended bathing platform, and a technical choice of stern drive or line shaft propulsion.

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.45 m (37.6ft) with optional extended bathing plaftom

Length - 10.6 m

Beam - 3.45 m

Draft - 1.4 m with drives

Displacement - 8525 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 810 l

Water Capacity - 151 l

Accommodation - six berths

Engines - 2 x Mercruiser 6.2l Mag MPi 350hp, 8.2l Mag ECT 380hp gas petrol, Mercury 4,2l TDi 370hp diesel  

Propulsion - Mercruiser Bravo Three dual propeller stern drive, or V-drive line shaft

Hull Type - planning modified Vee with twenty degrees deadries

Certification - USCG, ABYC, NMMA, CE

www.searay.com

Project: Cruisers 54 Fly

The formula for the project of the Cruisers 54 Fly is the same the North American boat builder used for its 60 Fly model.  Basically Cruisers is using the 54 Cantius base and adding a flybridge up top.  Fair to say this system has worked incredibly well for Cruisers in the flagship 60 series, so the same result is expected for the 54 Fly.  Both series are a design to Beglian born USA resident Facheris, and the 54 Fly just as the hard top sport yacht Cantius is to be powered by the same twin Volvo 725hp engine with IPS propulsion. 

www.cruisersyachts.com

New Model: Rio 44 Colorado

Rio continues expanding and for 2016 the North Italian Brescia pleasure boat builder presents the 44 Colorado, a fourteen meter enclosed hard top sport cruiser with intelligent exterior spaces and a spacious three double cabin interior.  So far it is not clear if the 44 Colorado is a replacement to one of the 42 and 46 Air models.  Looking at the plans and technical content one understands that the three similar sized models which share hull can co-exist cause of the differences; see fully open hard top two cabins and IPS propulsion for the Air models. The Rio 44 Colorado has interesting layout solutions usually found on larger boats.  For example its flash main deck and the three part patio door can become an all open area of eight square meters. But the surprises of the Rio 44 Colorado do not stop, as the fourteen meter sports cruiser surprises again for its three double cabins below deck, which still features a spacious full beam owners suite.  This is in addition to a VIP cabin forward, bunk third cabin to starboard, and L-shaped sofa to port side. The galley of the 44 Colorado is located on the main deck behind the helm station to starboard.  Power for the new Rio is standard Cummins 480hp with line shaft propulsion, or optional Volvo 370hp coupled to stern drives propulsion.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.11 m (46.2ft)

Beam - 4 m

Displacement - 12500 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 1400 l

Water Capacity - 330 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Max Persons - 12

Engines -2 x Volvo D6 370hp, Cummins QSB 6.7 480hp

Propulsion - Volvo DPH dual propeller stern drives, or line shaft 

Project - Marino Alfani

www.rioyachts.net