Project: Toy 44 Tender

Toy shows the very interesting project for a 44 feet model called the Tender.  The North Italian Toy says this 44 project represents a hybrid between a down East lobster boat in looks, and day boat tender practicality which can be used for a Villa or a large super yacht.  Designed by Nauta the line of the 44 is indeed an all lobster boat, but the unusualy big rub rail, flash fore deck, and open aft deck do suggest a very daily fast use of the new Toy 44.  Still it is worth to say not to be mistaken as the 44 Tender still offers over night accommodation for four in two cabins below, in the many layouts which will be offered to this model.  Power for the Toy 44 Tender is from twin 500hp Cummins engines, which give a top speed of 32 knots, and cruise at 26 giving a very good medium range of 700 nautical miles.  Impressive range in this size, and at this speed, which I cannot contradict due to the builder not advising fuel capacity.

Project: ISA Yachts 54 Meters Project Panorama

ISA presents this current in build and sold 54 Meter Project Panorama super yacht coming from a sales coperation with Camper and Nicholsons. The 54 Meter Project Panorama is a custom five decks steel and aluminium displacement motor yacht designed by Horacio Bozzo. Interior design was commissioned to Studio Massari. The designer choose modern exterior lines and a double-curvature stem hull. The owner's deck features a private balcony with access from their stateroom, a wide panoramic office and a large aft deck terrace. The flybridge shares its space with a seven square meter pool, a large dinner table, bar and a forward sun pads relax area. Forward on main deck there is a clever and unusual formal dining area and salon plenty of natural light from generous size hull windows. Aft on main deck there is a salon with full height doors that opens into exterior foldable bulwarks for undisturbed views of the outside. All guest decks including the flybridge are connected by a glass elevator with a rounded stair case around it. A spacious beach club with large foldable stern and side platforms ideal for water toys and tenders docking give also facilitated access to the water by an automatic and gentle-angled submerged stairs. The crew area is connected to the engine room through a corridor in the tank deck giving easy access at all technical areas of the vessel. The main garage is located forward on main deck carrying an 8.3 meter Riva Iseo tender and a 5.5 meter crew tender. The rescue boat and jet skis are located on the foredeck. She will cruise at a speed of 14 knots with trans-pacific range. The delivery of this 54m is scheduled in Summer 2014.

Boat Show: Croatia Preview 2012

Boat Show: Croatia Preview 2012

In its 14th edition, Croatia Boat Show offers a lot of new stuff and among the rest it will contain three fairs in one: the Croatia Boat Show, Nauticus Show, and Split Auto Show. The biggest nautical event in the region will present the newest models of yachts and sailing boats, but also the variety of boat equipment and engines, boosting the recovery of the nautical business. Nauticus Show is news in this event and it will contain charter companies, brokers, used boats, marinas, services, wine producers, nautical restaurants, giving them all additional benefits through natural synergy of their activities. So far there is no announcement of a new model previous but rest sure, the some of the yacht preview in the fall 2011, and start 2012 shows will be shown here in their natural sea element.

Project: Rivera 63 Enclosed Flybrige

Riviera is proud to announce the launch of its new 63 Enclosed Flybridge which is a project based on its predecessor, the 2008 Frank Mulder designed 61 recently updated to Mk.II and now developed into this upcoming model. Now  featuring more important design changes, the 63 offers a whole lot more capability, offshore and at anchor.  Riviera 63 also adds cues from the currently under construction upcoming flagship the 75.  The new 63 features a galley positioned central astern to the party, a cockpit that is an extension of the live-aboard space inside, a master stateroom that is bathed in light and fresh air, an enclosed flybridge that serves as a sky lounge and refinements to the hull that further enhance performance and sea keeping ability.  The new galley is positioned aft, adjacent to the saloon bulkhead, and separated from the large sociable cockpit space by a hinged awning window and full tinted glass door. The result is an extension of light and space from outside in, with guests easily able to converse with whoever is in the galley.  Cabin layouts are a standard of four guests room with three heads, An option three en-suite rooms, with a larger VIP layout us also offered.  The hull is a modified Vee design, with architect Alan Down tweaking some areas and reducing weight in non structural areas.  Deadrise is a medium Vee of 12.5 degrees aft, while construction is all hand laminated.

Project: ISA 43 M GT

After about a month from the announcement of the three new sales, ISA is enthusiastic to announce the fourth! This time its for a brand new 43 M Granturismo, which follows on the design of the bigger 66m of the same series, and is the second model of this new range. ISA 43 M GT is a two decks steel/aluminium displacement motor yacht which main features are very eye-catching design, excellent performance and very good range and extreme comfort.  This 43 M GT draws the attention for her strong and sporty lines and very elegant personality. The sleek hull features a plumb bow which allows to make the most of the yacht’s length.  Designed by Andea Vallicelli, it can accommodated ten guests in four cabins plus an owners stateroom.  Top speed for the 43 M GT is 17 knots max and cruise is at 15 knots.

New Model: Estensi 360 Goldstar Sport

Estensi launched the much awaited 360 Goldstar Sport just of couple weeks ago.  Designed by Zuccheri the new 360 is the entry level Traditional Cruiser of this five model range from Estensi which goes up to 54 feet.  The Estensi 360 Goldstar S, looks as much as her bigger sisters from the design to the practicality of its accommodation plan.  Estensi with the 360 Goldstar Sport follows a function of cabins and galley below, and a relaxing saloon up top.  Engine choices are twin FPT from standard 280hp to optional 370hp.  The bigger engine choice gives a max speed of 33 knots, five more to the standard engine.  Interesting is a very low planning speed of only 10 knots, which Estensi says keep also a low bow attitude making helming also easy.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.65 m (38ft)

Hull Length - 11.35 m

Waterline Length - 9.7 m

Beam - 3.90 m

Draft - 1.20 m

Displacement - 8 t unloaded, 10,3 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 900 l

Water Capacity - 400 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Max Persons - 10 with CE A

Engines - 2 x FPT N67 MNT M28 280hp, N60 EMT M27 370hp

Propulsion - line shafts with ZF transmissions

Speed - 27 knots max, 23 cruise with 280hp, 33 knots max with 370hp

Project - Zuccheri Yacht Design

Certification - CE A 10, B 12, C 14

New Model: Broom 35 Coupe

Is always nice to see a yard taking good steps into the future, and Broom with its new course is certainly one of them.  The British builder has already launched two new models since its ownership change in 2010, and now presents the much awaited 35 Coupe.  This new Broom is a bit step away from the usual  British aft cabin motor cruiser this builder has offered in recent years if not decades.  But do not be mistaken the 35 Coupe remains a pure British cruiser thanks to its versatility of fully opening patio door, hard top, and very nice lines which makes it easy to feel cozy and warm inside in seconds. Inside the 35 Coupe works a very practical layout with a saloon and dining on the main deck, and a cabin or two deepening on what you choose below.  Power for the 35 Coupe starts from a single 60hp a choice for those who like inland waterways cruising up to a 360hp for open seas option.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.7 m (35.1ft)

Beam - 3.76 m

Draft - 0.94 m

Displacement - 8 tons approx

Fuel Capacity - 500 l
Water Capacity - 375 l 

Accommodation - 2 + 2, or 4 + 2 

Engines - 1 x Nanni, H4 170hp, T4 200hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Certification - CE

Project: Austin Parker 36

As it always happens legal aspects can make a builder to present new products which where not in the immediate planning, and this is the case with the Austin Parker 36, which is made to suit small ship dimension and the currently enforced new tax laws for boats over ten meters.  Designed as all the range by Fulvio De Simino the Austin Parker 36 continues this Italian builder looks of down East lobster cruiser with a modern influence going into its exterior department.  Accommodation wise the new entry level Austin Parker 36 offers a very spacious aft deck with three dinettes, and an interior with a Vee shaped berth, L-shaped sofa, galley and separate shower head.  Power comes from Volvo twin 260hp with IPS pods, again a novelty for Austin Parker who in its other models has always stayed with the tradition of line shafts.  Estimated performance is 34 knots max, and a 30 cruise.

New Model: Kardis 50 Akuma

Italian builders Kardis have recently launched their new Rib Yacht 50 Akuma.  Design of the new Kardis flagship comes from Andrea Cardinetti and his team of Molina and Cavagna. The design team presents the 50 Akuma with sleek looks, and aerodynamic lines emphasized in the aggressiveness of its deck shapes, which are followed by aesthetics of design and the functionality of the inflatable structure. As any rib more so in one of over fifteen meters 50 Akuma’s deck is conceived to host guests in large numbers and is certified for fourteen persons. The ample aft sun pad features a central walkway path to the cockpit. Here space is well arranged with two generous L-shaped sofas and tables, while a central console, complete with economical pilot and copilot seats, is adequately protected behind a curved windscreen.  To the forward part of the deck is a generous living space defined by fiberglass bulwarks on both sides to protect tubes internally. Interiors live up to expectations: the design concept is aligned to a philosophy of luxury and exclusiveness and an open plan feel adding feeling, thanks to the absence of partitions, except for private facilities and shower.  Owners can also choose between two layouts, with a two cabin plan sleeping five, or an additional galley down layout sleeping four.  Power comes from twin 750hp Yanmar engines and Jolly surface drives which push the Kardis 50 Akuma at a max of 44 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.78 m (51.7ft)

Beam - 4.60 m

Displacement - 12,800 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 1080 l

Water Capacity - 350 l

Accommodation - 2 + 2 berths, 3 + 2 berths 

Max Persons - 14

Engines - 2 x Yanmar TD 530hp, 6SY 750hp

Propulsion - Jolly Surface Drives

Speed - 44 knots max

Project - Andrea Cardinetti, A. Molina and A Cavagna.

Construction - Infusion construction with Neopentilic Gel Coat and Isoftalic resins. Rubber tubes in Pennel and Flipo 1620 DTX fabric, having 66 mm diameter, fender fabric on sides.

Certification - CE B

Improve-it = Overmarine Mangusta 165

Overmarine Group launched in the last days of March hull number seven of the Mangusta165.  The launch event took place at the Overmarine Dock in Viareggio in a private way and was hosted by the owner and his friends, and the management and the people that accurately worked at building up this this latest 165.  Mangusta 165 is the fastest super sport yacht in the world and considering these numbers it is a real success for the Overmarine Group.  The 167 number seven is to be delivered to its owner and she will cruise in the Mediterranean sea coming Summer and will be moved in the Caribbean in the fall of the year.  The yachts name is still confidential and has so far not been disclosed. The exteriors follow the specific requests of the Owner but it is in the inside that he freed his creativity with the co-operation of Overmarine’s Design Team of experts starting from the layout with four cabins: one full beam Master stateroom, two guests and a spacious VIP. The rest is then dedicated to full relax and enjoyment from the main deck, to the cockpit, main salon with relax and dining areas, the lower deck together with the cabins, a relax room and a gym. Mangusta 165 features also sports flying bridge where a second helm station, plus a dining and sunbed areas found their home.  Stunning are the outdoor spaces both dedicated to relax and fun, equipped with water toys

Web: Carver New Web Site

Carver yachts from the US presents its new virtual World wide web showroom.  Carver started off in 1954 with Charlie Carter and George Verhagen beginning to build mahogany planked high speed runabouts.  In 1956 the two boat builders move to Pulaski, Wisconsin expanding the line up also to include larger cabin cruisers.  Carver switched to fiberglass construction in 1970 starting up with the successful run of the 32 Mariner model.  Carver expanded significantly in the US and Great Lakes area in the eighties, which was followed by uprising sales in the rest of the World.  In 1991 Carver was acquired by the Genmar Group.  Carver made numerous technical breakups in the nineties, one also of being among the first builders to use frame less windows on its cruisers.  In 2000 the largest Carver 57 Voyager Pilothouse was built.  In 2003 Carver and its parent Genmar company bought boat building facilities in Fano along with the Mochi 19 Sonic moulds and re branded this model as the Nuvari 63.  These will later be sold to Dominator, but this actually started the collaboration with Italian designers Nuvolari Lenard, and the Marquis brand creation also in 2003.  Currently Carver builds seven models which start with the 36 Super Sport up to the recently presented new 54 Voyager flagship.  Carver Yachts new website takes you around with the following buttons; Home, Company, Yachts, Dealer, Service, Forum, Video, and Contact.  The new web site also features links to the companies facebook, forum, and Youtube page.