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Six For The Summer: Cool Cabriolets To Look Forward To

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Six For The Summer: Cool Cabriolets To Look Forward To

June 30, 2022
12:52 pm

Here are 6 sexy cabriolets that are guaranteed to amplify your sensory experience while driving.

By Sheldon Trollope

One of life’s greatest pleasures is an open-top drive in a cabriolet on a warm, balmy sunset. There’s nothing like the smell of sea salt when driving along the coast or the petrichor of the forest, freshly washed by the rain just moments before.

Driving top down also makes for a heightened sensory experience. The driver hears the engine and exhaust more clearly, and the smell of hot brakes and tyres from a spirited drive stirs the emotions to a new level.

If you’re lucky enough to be behind the wheel of an open cabriolet on these occasions, you can literally feel the stress melt away and a smile grow on your face. It has been said, however, that the most successful people make their own luck. So to prepare you for these situations, here are six of the latest cabriolets that are guaranteed to make your day. Every day.

Maserati MC-20 Cielo

The newest in this group is the Maserati MC-20 Cielo. Hot on the heels of the coupé that made its debut last year, the Cielo is in fact more of a targa than an outright convertible. Instead of a folding fabric or metal top, this Maserati is fitted with a state-of-the-art electrochromic glass roof panel. At a touch of a button on the central screen, the top can be transformed from clear to opaque. Best-in-class thermal insulation promises to keep heat Sun’s heat at bay while it takes just a press of a button and 12 seconds to electrically remove the top.

Impressively, the MC-20 Cielo weighs just 65kg more than the coupe, which is insignificant for the revolutionary Nettuno twin-turbo V6 engine to overcome. With 630hp at the driver’s disposal, the MC-20 Cielo is capable of reaching over 320km/h and needs only three seconds to reach 100km/h from a standstill. Just as well then, that among the various drive modes available to optimize the car’s handling dynamics, WET Mode is also there for reassuring control when the heavens open.

Bentley Continental GT V8 Convertible

The perfect accompaniment to a cabriolet is an engine that sings. One of the best-sounding motors that money can buy is a high-revving V8 which incidentally, can be fund under the bonnet of the Bentley Continental GT V8 Convertible

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Its 4.0-litre twin-turbo engine produces a characterful V8 burble through its stylish quad exhaust pipes, while offering better efficiency for a Touring range of over 800km. All in unbeatable comfort for effortlessly covering long distances.

While a top speed of 318km/h and the ability to reach 100km/h from a standstill in four seconds, the Bentley Drive Dynamics selector allows the full breadth of performance, from class-leading refinement and comfort to focussed handling in Sport mode.

In addition, the Active All-Wheel Drive System, enables the use of rear-wheel drive as much as possible during normal driving for optimum efficiency and dynamic performance.

BMW M4 Competition Convertible with M xDrive

Another brand that is increasing the availability of all-wheel drive in its model range is BMW M. This performance division of BMW is known for building some of the most uncompromising performance cars of out time.

Most recently, the M4 is available in Convertible guise. Paired with all-wheel drive, the BMW M4 Competition Convertible with M xDrive, as it is properly called, breaks new ground for the M sub-brand. Just as well since its 3.0-litre, 6-cylinder in-line twin-turbocharged engine makes 510hp.

Reverting back to a fabric folding roof after a long hiatus also means adding the convenience of opening or closing the roof on the move at speeds of up to 50km/h.

Audi R8 Spyder V10 performance RWD

The Audi R8 has matured into something of a “thinking man’s” supercar. It is well-executed; stylish, handles beautifully and has a track record of reliability that is the envy of many exotic brands.

It also offers some pedigree, too. By way of the Lamborghini Huracan with which it shares its chassis and that fabulous V10 engine! Additionally, the Audi R8 Spyder V10 performance RWD offers a greater degree of purity with a rear wheel drive layout that saves weight as well as puts the driver firmly in control. With great power, comes great responsibility indeed.

Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet

No list of sports cars, open-topped or otherwise, would be complete without the Porsche 911. In this case, the latest 992-generation models are so complete that even the ‘entry’ model is easily capable of delivering all the useable performance anyone could possibly need. Look further up the price list and the Stuttgart carmaker is only too happy to oblige with even more potent versions of its iconic sports car.

The 385hp output of the 911 Carrera Cabriolet perfectly subscribes to the brand’s philosophy of Porsche Intelligent Performance. In the real world, stratospheric power outputs only translate to spending more time braking for the next corner. The driver of this 911 Carrera however, would be able to spend more time, savouring the nuances of the power band and the characteristic engine notes that come with every increment of revs. All the better that this is done with the top down…

Jaguar F-Type R-Dynamic Black Convertible

Speaking of intelligent performance, one of the most beautiful cars in this group is also the most efficient. Powered by a 300hp, 2.0-litre turbocharged Ingenium four-cylinder engine, it generates maximum torque from just 1,500rpm. All this while delivering the expected sports car acceleration from 0 to 100km/h in only 5.4 seconds and a top speed of 250km/h.

The new R-Dynamic Black variants of the F-Type take the purity and presence of its sports car ethos to a new level. For starters, the 20-inch gloss black alloy wheels known as ‘Style 5039’ are not available on any other model in the range.

Inside, more quality detailing can be found that gives this car the look and feel of traditionally British craftsmanship which adds a greater sense of luxury and sportiness.

Sunreef developing Explorer series

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Sunreef developing Explorer series

June 30, 2022
4:51 am

Professional explorer Mike Horn is the ambassador of Sunreef’s new line of Explorer powercats.

Sunreef has announced that professional adventurer Mike Horn is the ambassador of its new range of explorer yachts, which has been spearheaded by designs of 40m and 50m models (click to read).

Horn, 55, recently visited the Sunreef facilities in Gdansk on Poland’s north coast, where the South Arica-born Swiss resident found out more about Sunreef’s design and production, including its solar-powered Eco range. The renowned explorer has accomplished a series of groundbreaking expeditions including a legendary solo journey around the equator without motorised transport.

Mike Horn at the Sunreef facility in Poland

Billed as the ‘next generation of expedition superyachts’, Sunreef’s new Explorer series of powercats will feature shallow draft, enormous storage capacity and vast entertainment areas.

Sunreef stated: “The Sunreef Explorer line is a full range of versatile luxury craft dedicated to discovering new cruising grounds. Their pioneering design provides a unique combination of seaworthiness, redundancy and extreme range for extended voyages.”

CGI of the 50M Sunreef Explorer

The models will be customisable and will offer a safe platform for circumnavigation, a fleet of toys and a high level of luxury including tailored interiors.

Francis Lapp, founder and President of Sunreef Yachts, said the builder’s Explorer models are designed to appeal to owners looking for life-changing experiences.

Outdoor area on the 50M Sunreef Explorer

The definition of luxury has changed over the years. Nowadays, true luxury is a sensation, a feeling, an experience,” Lapp said.

“Our activity as a shipyard goes far beyond building boats. We build emotions, we design magic moments at sea and we craft dreams into reality. Our new Explorer Line is all about living the moment.”
www.sunreef-yachts.com

Silent-Yachts becomes sole owner of Italian shipyard

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Silent-Yachts becomes sole owner of Italian shipyard

June 30, 2022
4:43 am

Silent-Yachts, the Austrian-owned manufacturer of silent-electric catamarans, has become the outright owner of its Fano facility in Italy.

The Silent-Yachts facility in Fano

Silent-Yachts has become the sole shareholder of its Italian production site, which is located in Fano on the country’s Adriatic coast. The Austrian-owned company produces its Silent 60 and Silent 80 series of models at the shipyard.

The site includes five construction sheds with 22,000sqm of covered space and a similar amount of outdoor area. The new range of electric Silent-Tenders will also be produced at the Fano facility, which includes an Innovation Centre for researching and developing new models, technologies and solutions.

The Fano site covers over four hectares

Michael Köhler, founder and CEO of Silent-Yachts, said: “Our acquisition of the facility in Fano is a great opportunity for the city and for the nautical sector in the area. By later this year, we will employ approximately 250 people, both directly and indirectly, and we have expansion plans already under discussion to increase the production capacity of our sites and acquire new ones.”

Silent-Yachts also builds in Turkey following a partnership with VisionF Yachting (click for more), the catamaran builder created in 2019 by Coşkun Bayraktar, founder of the Viaport Group.
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Yachts Asia stages two Thailand debuts

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V Yachts Asia stages two Thailand debuts

June 28, 2022
9:23 pm

V Yachts Asia hosted the national premieres of the Ferretti Yachts 500 and the Riva 76’ Perseo in Pattaya.

Thailand’s first Ferretti Yachts 500

V Yachts Asia hosted the Thailand premieres of the Ferretti Yachts 500 and Riva 76’ Perseo at TYS Pattaya, which was held at Ocean Marina Yacht Club. Thailand’s exclusive dealer for Ferretti Yachts, Riva and Pershing since early 2021, V Yachts Asia recently announced that both new yachts have been sold.

Chanyo Manakulsawasd, Country Manager of V Yachts Asia, said: “Making their Thailand debut were two yachts in our collection – the new-style Ferretti Yachts 500 alongside the beautiful, ultra-luxurious Riva 76 Perseo. We were thrilled, but not surprised, that both yachts drew great interest from show visitors, leading finally to the successful conclusion of both sales.”

The Ferretti Yachts 500

Just over 15m long, the Ferretti Yachts 500 debuted in 2020 and was the brand’s first model to feature an interior by IdeaeItalia along with a Filippo Salvetti exterior. The planing flybridge yacht features three guest cabins and has a top speed of 30 knots.

The Riva 76’ Perseo has an overall length of 23.25m and a beam of 5.75m, and has been one of the most popular models within the brand’s Sportfly series in recent years. Fitted with two 1,800hp MAN V12 V-engines, it has a top speed of 37 knots and was made available in a Super edition launched last year.

Chanyo Manakulsawasd, Country Manager, V Yachts Asia

“Our company’s motto is to offer the ultimate yachting experience to customers who wish to have their own private place on the water and experience the sea in ways they never imagined,” Chanyo said.

“With V Yachts Asia’s collection of some of the world’s most outstanding superyachts and our reputation as a high-profile company managed by a capable, well-respected team – as well as representing Ferretti Group, an icon of the nautical industry – our customers are assured of safety, trustworthiness and reliability as they venture into the fascinating world of yachting with us.”
www.vyachtsasia.com
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Sanlorenzo’s entire SX range arrives in Hong Kong

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Sanlorenzo’s entire SX range arrives in Hong Kong

June 25, 2022
9:15 pm

An SX76, SX88 and SX112 from the Italian builder’s ‘crossover series’ were recently delivered to Hong Kong.

Sanlorenzo SX112 arrives in Hong Kong

The recent arrival of a Sanlorenzo SX112 in Hong Kong completed a remarkable trio of arrivals in the city, as it followed the arrivals of an SX76 and SX88 in the city just a few weeks earlier. The three models make up the entire SX ‘crossover range’, which began with the premiere of the SX88 in 2017 and was followed a year later by the SX76, then the series flagship SX112 in 2020.

The first SX112 in Hong Kong arrived late last year, while the second unit arrived in June 2022, ahead of the summer season. The new unit features an owner’s stateroom and two VIP suites on the lower deck along with a lounge area that can be converted into a fourth cabin.

Sanlorenzo SX112 unloaded from the ship

Simpson Marine broker Windie Tsoi handled the sale and assisted the owners with the purchase process through selection, design and delivery.

“It has been a year since we had our last design meeting, and I was delighted to finally welcome the yacht to Hong Kong. The owner selected playful colours for both the interior and exterior furniture. The saloon looks impressive, with the staircase in glass connecting to the dining area, and this will be an area owner enjoys using a lot,” Tsoi said.

Sanlorenzo SX112 cruising in Hong Kong

“Every piece of marble on board was selected by the owner, who sees the marble as art and an expression of their personality. With the owner, we arranged a virtual visit to the marble supplier’s facility where we were shown each individual slab to choose from. The entire build journey has been a memorable one and we are all very excited for the arrival into Hong Kong.”

Having arrived together on an earlier ship, the SX76 and SX88 have been commissioned by the Sanlorenzo Asia service team and are ready for summer adventures with their owners. The SX76 was sold to Hainan under the new Free Trade Port (FTP) policy and follows the arrival of a sister ship in ‘China’s Hawaii’ a few months earlier, while several units have been delivered to Hong Kong.

The Sanlorenzo SX76 (left) in Hong Kong before delivery to Hainan

Rachel Ma, a yacht broker with Simpson Marine Sanya, said: “I’m very proud to see a second Sanlorenzo SX76 sold to Sanya in a short span of time. As a result of Hainan’s new Free Trade Port policies that grant foreign yachts access to China with no need for the heavy tax to be paid, we have seen a tremendous increase in the yachting activity on the island.

“The owner of this SX76 took advantage of this new scheme and the quick delivery to Asia. With the global demand for Sanlorenzo, we were fortunate to secure a delivery slot and satisfy this owner who was looking for something truly bespoke and the exclusivity of owning a Sanlorenzo yacht.”

Sanlorenzo SX88 (top) and SX76 (bottom)

The SX88 is for a couple in Hong Kong, who had previously owned a pre-owned model from the Italian builder. Customisations suited to the family’s usage include a media room in place of a bedroom and a huge dining room with a round dining table for 10 guests.

Simpson Marine broker Tom Allen, who handled the sale of the yacht, said: “After selling a second-hand Sanlorenzo to my clients in 2018, I was elated in 2021 to sign a contract with the same husband-and-wife team for a new-build SX88. This couple worked with our team in Hong Kong and our counterparts in Italy to customise areas of the yacht.

Sanlorenzo SX88

“A year after signing the contract, the yacht has safely arrived and been handed over in Hong Kong, and I’m happy to say the results are magnificent. Beautiful furniture in the saloon and some pops of designer Paola Lenti colour on the flybridge really add the finishing touches to this amazing new yacht.”

Simpson Marine has represented Sanlorenzo in Asia from 2015, since when the shipyard has become one of the most popular luxury motor yacht brands in the region. Nick Stratton, VP of Sales at Sanlorenzo Asia, heads the regional team, while Marko Stojanovic leads the service team.

The second SX112 in Hong Kong

Stratton said: “It’s always an exciting moment to see the arrival of each new yacht, the result of what can easily be one to two years of planning. To see the commissioning docks full and the Sanlorenzo Asia service team hard at work is a satisfying sight. Even after many years, watching a new yacht come together and delivered to its owner is always a great buzz.

“The SX range is simply incredible. All the models share impressive characteristics, be it the generous beam, the air-conditioned flybridges, the huge open-plan living spaces and the owners’ own design personalities on each yacht. These models bring so much to the yachting experience and are why the SX range continues to dominate the market.” www.simpsonmarine.com

Asia’s first new-edition Fairline Squadron 68 delivered in Thailand

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Asia’s first new-edition Fairline Squadron 68 delivered in Thailand

June 25, 2022
9:08 pm

Following its Asia premiere in Pattaya, the region’s first unit of Fairline’s new flagship was delivered to its owner by Simpson Marine’s Thailand office.

The Squadron 68 in the Gulf of Thailand

Simpson Marine handed over a new-edition Fairline Squadron 68 to its owners following the model’s Asia premiere at TYS Pattaya, where the regional dealer had an impressive nine-yacht, multi-brand showcase.

The delivery to the owners was described as “a special celebration for friends and family” and included a scenic cruise around islands near Pattaya. The yacht is berthed at Ocean Marina Yacht Club and her owners plan to use her at weekends and explore the Gulf of Thailand and further afield.

The 2022 version includes a new hard top and sunroof

Following the arrival of the first unit into Asia, Simpson Marine has secured another hull of the British builder’s impressive new flagship that’s scheduled to arrive in October 2022.

Fairline debuted the original Squadron 68 in 2019 before launching a revised version earlier this year. Changes include a redesigned exterior with newly styled topsides and a new hard top now better integrated into the flybridge moulding, while the former slatted sunroof has been replaced by a fully retractable canvas version.

The Squadron 68 is Fairline’s flagship

A side door has been added on the starboard side deck, which improves ventilation and deck access for the skipper. Interior changes include more volume, natural light and improved design and décor, while other key features include a 500kg-capacity high-low bathing platform that can carry a Williams SportJet 345 as a tender.

The official world premiere of the Fairline Squadron 68 will be held at the Cannes Yachting Festival from September 6-11.
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Simpson Marine supports Hong Kong Ballet

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Simpson Marine supports Hong Kong Ballet

June 25, 2022
8:53 pm

Asia’s biggest yacht dealer has become a Corporate Patron of Asia’s premier ballet company.

Hong Kong Ballet production of Romeo & Juliet in 2021

Simpson Marine has become a Corporate Patron of Hong Kong Ballet and a member of the prestigious Club Hong Kong Ballet. Since its inception in 1979, Hong Kong Ballet has evolved into a vibrant performing arts organisation with a dynamic repertoire, forward-thinking community engagement initiatives, and an emphasis on excellence.

With nearly 50 dancers from all over the globe, Hong Kong Ballet is internationally recognised as a world-class institution and Asia’s premier ballet company, and has won recognition internationally for creativity, talent and artistry.

Septime Webre (seated) has been Artistic Director since 2017

It has been headed since 2017 by Artistic Director Septime Webre, a renowned ballet director, choreographer, educator and advocate. In the US, he spent six years as Artistic Director of the Princeton-based American Repertory Ballet before spending 17 years as Artistic Director of The Washington Ballet.

Simpson Marine was founded in in Hong Kong in 1984 and its support of Hong Kong Ballet is part of the yachting company’s increased engagement with local communities and arts.

Production of Balanchine’s Jewels

As a Corporate Patron, Asia’s biggest yacht dealer will enjoy a series of entitlements that will benefit its customers including VIP tickets to selected shows and premieres, and engagements with the Artistic Director and dancers.

After reduced activity due to pandemic-related restrictions, Hong Kong Ballet is looking ahead to a busy calendar of events, which Simpson Marine will share with its clients. Upcoming productions include Cinderella (July 8-10), Carmina Burana (October 14-16) and The Nutcracker (December 16-26).
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Multihull Solutions gearing up for Sydney show

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Multihull Solutions gearing up for Sydney show

June 25, 2022
8:39 pm

The Asia-Pacific multihull dealer will stage the world premiere of an ILIAD power catamaran at this year’s Sydney International Boat Show.

CGI of the ILIAD 62

Multihull Solutions will stage the world premiere of the ILIAD 62 at this year’s Sydney International Boat Show, which will be held at ICC Sydney and Cockle Bay from July 28-August 1. The dealership will also display the ILIAD 50, Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 sailing catamaran and Fountaine Pajot MY5 power catamaran at the show.

CGI of the ILIAD 62 saloon

Multihull Solutions has also been appointed to represent the new Cora Cat 48, an updated version of the Heliotrope 48 featuring an interior and exterior redesign, new deck moulds and extra features throughout. The powercat is produced by the PMG Shipyard in Thailand.
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Galeon to stage world premiere at Polboat show

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Galeon to stage world premiere at Polboat show

June 25, 2022
8:23 pm

The brand-new Galeon model will be among highlights of the Polboat Yachting Festival in July, which features motor and sailing yachts from Polish and international builders.

CGI of the Galeon 375 GTO

Galeon, celebrating its 40th anniversary, will debut its 375 GTO among its large display at the third edition of the Polboat Yachting Festival, which will be held at Marina Yacht Park in Gdynia from July 21-24. As well as the new addition to the GTO series, the builder’s other models at Poland’s biggest boat show will include the 325 GTO, 400 Fly, 425 HTS, 500 Fly, 510 Sky and 680 Fly.

Sunreef, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, will exhibit a 60 Sunreef Power, which will also host the opening ceremony a year after a Sunreef 80 sailing catamaran performed the same role. The opening ceremony at Marina Yacht Park, owned by the PHN Group, usually features leading figures from the Polish yachting industry along with state and local government officials.

A Sunreef 80 hosted the opening ceremony last year

Among Polish brands, Cobrey will display three vessels including its flagship 50, Vulcan Yachts will debut the JP 47, Balt Yachts will show its SunCamper 35 and Northman will exhibit its 1200. International brands exhibiting include Bavaria (Germany) and Rio (Italy).

As a country, Poland is a world leader in the production of small motorboats and is home to many shipyards that build for international companies, so sub-10m boats will be the dominant sector at the show.

The event is held at Marina Yacht Park in Gdynia

Parker Poland will show four models, while foreign brands on display include US brands Bayliner and Malibu, Swedish builders Nimbus and Windy, Finnish brands Saxdor and Flipper, and Slovenia’s Alfastreet, most of which produce in Poland.

Emerging Polish brands showing at Polboat include Canna Boats, Mongird Yachts, Futuro Boats, D-Boat, Nautic Yachts and VTS. Sportis, the country’s largest builder of RIB boats, will also participate

Sailing yachts include a Hanse 458, Dehler 420 and a Jacht 2020 by local shipyard Pro-Air, while the Legia yacht formerly owned by Colonel Ryszard Kukliński and the royal yacht Norn VI will be among unique sailing vessels on display.

A Wave 50 at last year’s exhibition

Houseboats will again be on show and exhibitors will include La Mare from Bydgoszcz and Nomadream, which will float the 1200 Double Decker unit. Tents on the waterfront area will feature exhibitors offering sailing and motorboat accessories, navigation equipment and clothing, plus financing and insurance for boats.

Other luxury industries will be represented by Mercedes-Benz cars from BMG Goworowski, motorhomes and exclusive clothes from Tailors Club, while Pomeranian Voivodeship will host a special relaxation zone.

Activities include the Gdynia Polboat Awards Gala at the Courtyard by Marriott Gdynia Waterfront hotel on the evening of July 21, the show’s first day. The jury comprising designer Jacek Centkowski and Yachtsmen.eu editor Stanisław Iwiński will adjudge boats on display at the show, while singer Olga Barej will perform before the event is followed by the Inter Cars – Exide Cocktail Party.

Polish and international brands exhibit yachts

A Yacht & Jazz Festival at the Super Yachts Club within Marina Yacht Park is planned for the second day, while Galeon will celebrate its 40th anniversary on day three.

The four-day event will also include displays of flyboards, water scooters, Hobie kayaks, Awake electric surfboards and water-rescue performances, while there will be opportunities to meet yachting figures including the sailor Jurand Goszczyński and Captain Roman Paszke.

The #Become_a_Boater campaign, organised with the Aktywnie i Zdrowo Foundation and Pro-Air, will be held on the Saturday and Sunday, and offers guests a free cruise on a sailing or motor boat and an introduction to life on the water.

Water toys and accessories are also on display

Industry discussion topics will include the development of education for the yachting industry, yacht investments, communication systems or the problem of ocean pollution.

The Polboat Yachting Festival is organised by Polboat (Polish Chamber of Marine Industry and Water Sports). Partners include The City of Gdynia, Polish Sailing Association, Polish Motorboat and Water Ski Association, Maritime Economy Forum, Polish Investment and Trade Agency, Mercedes-Benz BMG Goworowski, Tailors Club, Courtyard by Marriott, Inter Cars, Exide, BanGlob Catering, Taurus Sea Power, Sztorm Grupa, Pro-Air Jacht 2020, and Pomeranian Regional Tourist Organization.
www.yachtingfestival.pl

Ferretti Yachts launches 860 in Cattolica

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Ferretti Yachts launches 860 in Cattolica

June 23, 2022
3:28 pm

Ferretti Yachts launches the first 860, which will cruise in the Mediterranean before the model’s world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival from September 6-11.

Ferretti Yachts employees celebrate the 860 launch

Ferretti Yachts has launched hull one of the 860 in Cattolica, which will be handed over to her Italian owner ahead of the yacht’s her maiden cruise in the Mediterranean.

The Ferretti Yachts 860 will then be showcased at the Ferretti Group Private Preview in Monaco from September 2-4 before her official world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival from September 6-11.

Hull one was launched in the Cattolica shipyard

“The owner loves her contemporary design and the versatile interiors and exteriors, all combined with a superb cruising experience,” stated Ferretti Yachts, which launched the first hull eight months after sharing details of the project.

Ferretti Yachts 860 is the brand’s third model featuring both exterior design by architect Filippo Salvetti and an interior by IdeaeItalia, and was developed with Ferretti Group’s Strategic Product Committee led by Piero Ferrari and its Engineering Department.

Ferretti Yachts 860 is designed by Filippo Salvetti and IdeaeItalia

The owner chose the Classic Mood interior offered by IdeaeItalia, which features warm, dark colours with bold contrasts. The interior and décor of the 860 includes Art Deco-inspired curves and a large helical staircase linking the main deck to the lower deck.

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Bold and the beautiful: Exciting new catamaran designs

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Bold and the beautiful: Exciting new catamaran designs

June 23, 2022
2:43 am

Yacht Style showcases a varied selection of catamaran designs and concepts – some in build, some in negotiation and some that could stay on the drawing board.

50M Sunreef Explorer

Sunreef may be leading the way in production of large luxury powercats, yet it’s determined to go bigger still and recently added to its portfolio of designs with the 50M Sunreef Explorer.

Designed to “go anywhere, from lush tropical islands to the most extreme latitudes”, the Polish builder’s latest Explorer design follows the 40M version and is designed to be “self-sufficient for months and offer all the autonomy needed for worldwide exploration in ultimate comfort, safety and luxury”.

50M Sunreef Explorer

The 50M Sunreef Explorer has a huge aft platform that makes the most of its 14.3m beam and the superyacht is fitted with tender cranes, garages and windlasses to help store and deploy a fleet of water toys including dive compressors, Seabobs, e-bikes, e-foils, sailing dinghies and tenders.

The yacht can be tailored for divers, adrenaline-seekers or fishing enthusiasts, while onboard areas can include a private spa, gym and an outdoor cinema with a bar, with accommodation customised for up to 12 guests.

50M Sunreef Explorer

Sunreef believes catamarans are the safest platforms for extended navigation as all essential systems on board are doubled, with two engines, two fuel tanks, multiple generators and two water tanks ensuring redundancy and reliability in critical areas.

In this vein, the 50M Sunreef Explorer includes impressive storage capacities for provisioning and a smart waste management system.

Rossinavi Sea Cat 40

Rossinavi has revealed an all-aluminium Sea Cat 40 concept, the first catamaran proposed by the Italian superyacht builder. Featuring exterior and interior design by Fulvio de Simoni, the sub-500GT motor yacht has an overall length of 42.75m (140ft 3in) and a beam of 13.75m (45ft 1in), with a 100sqm saloon and dining area plus accommodation for 10 guests and seven crew.

The Viareggio yard says the solar panels are designed to produce enough electricity to supply the daily consumption of 5-6 average American households, so can power the onboard services and propulsion at low speeds.

Rossinavi Sea Cat 40

In daily use, the catamaran can operate 100 per cent in full-electric mode. In the case of an Atlantic crossing, it can cruise continuously for 20 days, covering 3,850nm at eight knots.

To extend battery life, Sea Cat 40 can maintain the batteries’ charge status at 40-80 per cent and be programmed to navigate for 80 per cent of an ocean crossing in full-electric mode and 20 per cent in diesel-electric mode.

Widercat 92

Fellow Italian shipyard Wider has begun building the first units of the Widercat 92, a hybrid model designed with Luca Dini and expected to launch in 2023.

The 92ft powercat has a beam of over 39ft and this extends when the side platforms drop, offering direct access to both VIP cabins and potentially linking with the fold-down garage door to form a 720sqft, three-sided beach club.

Widercat 92

Solar panels covering 1,830sqft deliver self-sufficiency at anchor, with unused energy stored in the lithium batteries to power systems at night. Wider’s serial hybrid system enables a cruising speed of 12 knots and a range over 1,600nm at eight knots or up to 2,400nm at six knots, while in zero-emission mode, the yacht can travel 27nm at six knots in silence.

StellarPM has announced the aluminium StellarCAT AL25-3, a towering tri-deck version of the AL25-2 measuring 82ft in length and 38ft wide, and offering four-six guest cabins and one or two crew cabins.

StellarCAT AL25-3

The main deck includes an aft cockpit, a 635sqft saloon and either a full-beam master suite or two VIP cabins forward.

The upper deck can be configured with a wheelhouse and skylounge or a master suite with private verandah, while above is an open sun deck. Depending on engine options, the yacht has a top speed of 19 or 24 knots and a range of 1,700nm or 2,400nm.

Cosmopolitan 66

Ivan Salas of Spain’s Iddes Yachts and German entrepreneur Christian Braun are behind Cosmopolitan Yachts, whose first model is the aluminium, solar-electric Cosmopolitan 66, which can house up to six guest cabins.

Featuring a beam of 35ft, the yacht has a 1m-plus bridgedeck clearance and a foil below the aft end of both hulls, while solar panel coverage is designed to generate 17kWp.

Soel Senses 62

Dutch-owned Soel Yachts has designed and engineered the Senses 48 and Senses 62 solar-electric catamarans for private use.

The company has previous built several passenger vessels including the SoelCat 12 in 2017 and two units of the Shuttle 14 recently delivered to Bora Bora, and built a custom-designed 10m carbon-fibre speedboat for private use.

Pininfarina De Simoni catamaran

Meanwhile, naval architect Fulvio De Simoni – designer of the Rossinavi Sea Cat 40 – has collaborated with Pininfarina Nautical on a 48ft powercat for Turkey-based Epsilon, a specialist in composite materials for aviation and boating.

SAILING CATAMARANS

On the sailing side, Sunreef’s larger designs have included a Sunreef 100 and an MM 460 Cat designed with Malcolm McKeon. More recently, the shipyard announced the Sunreef 43M, a ‘sailing super-catamaran’ initially known as the Sunreef 140 and featuring a 50ft 6in beam.

Sunreef 43M Eco

The highlight is a spectacular beach club, a three sided, walkaround waterside arena once the hydraulic swim platform and two side terraces are lowered. Fully customisable, the beach club connects with a sea-view gym as well as a storage room for diving gear and water toys. Beneath the aft cockpit, a garage accommodates two large jet-skis, a refuelling station and launching system.

Accommodation for up to 12 guests includes a spectacular full-beam owner’s suite with panoramic views and private access to the lounging area and spa pool on the foredeck.

Sunreef 43M/43M Eco

The 43M is also available in an Eco version that features Sunreef’s innovative ‘solar skin’ integrated into the bodywork, mast and boom, generating green energy for twin 200kW engines.

Smart-power and water-management systems optimise energy consumption, while an optional hydro-generation system is another power source.

Eco Yacht 88’ by Pajot Custom Yachts

Marc Pajot of Pajot Custom Yachts and Wider recently revealed the Eco Yacht 88’, which features a full-width superstructure and a boomless rig, which also featured on Pajot’s Eco Yacht 110’ concept revealed in 2020.

Made of aluminium and carbon, the new 88-footer with a 39ft-plus beam has 540sqft of solar panels, hybrid sail/diesel-electric propulsion, and two or three electrically assisted interior and exterior helm stations.

Eco Yacht 88’ by Pajot Custom Yachts

Inside, the main saloon is flanked by a semi-open galley to port and a home cinema to starboard, while the forward area includes a master suite or two VIPs. There are also two 220sqft beach club cabins in the aft part of the hulls that have direct door access to the sugarscoops.

German-owned Mavea Yachts has revealed the solar-electric Slyder 80, a Café Racer-styled carbon cat designed with Matthias Krenz.

Slyder 80 by Mavea Yachts

For sale with Ocean Independence and expected to launch in 2024, the 80-footer has a 35ft 5in beam and a flat superstructure with ‘sports-fly’ helm stations on either side.

Armed with a 215sqm mainsail with three reefs, the Slyder 80 also has a serial hybrid drive (twin 70 100kW electric motors) and PLC electrics. The interior offers headroom up to 2.2m and includes a 410sqft saloon and accommodation for up to eight guests in the tall hulls.

Zen50

Meanwhile, the solar-electric Zen50 has been promoted as the world’s first production yacht equipped with a wingsail. The first unit is sold and expected to be launched in early 2023 by Zen, which stands for Zero Emission Nautic and recently opened a showroom in Barcelona’s Marina Vela, close to where the first hull is being built.

Designed by Julien Mélot, the 51ft 6in cat has a 27ft 7in beam, lightweight carbon hulls and a semi rigid Oceanwings32 wingsail designed by Paris-based Ayro (a spin-off of VPLP) that can be controlled at upper and lower helm stations.

Zen50

A huge flat roof and a hardtop above the 365sqft flybridge enable extensive solar panel coverage that can generate 16kW.

The first unit won’t have a generator and won’t carry any fossil fuel, with the electric tender recharged by the mother vessel. The yacht can also be equipped with a dive compressor, e-water scooter, e-foil, electric jet boards and electric water maker.

Note: The original article appeared in Yacht Style Issue 65. For the magazine article, click on ‘Catamarans Special 2022’ at: www.yachtstyle.co/specials

Dufour’s dynamic new flagship

Reviews / yachtstyle2020

Dufour’s dynamic new flagship

June 23, 2022
2:21 am

Winner of the Best Large Monohull 50ft and Above category in this year’s SAIL Best Boats awards, the new Dufour 61 is a brand flagship that instils confidence. Words: Zuzana Prochazka Photos: Jérôme Kelagopian & Jean-Marie Liot

The Dufour 61 is the flagship of a range of nine models

Dufour Yachts shifted their marketing strategy two years ago and did away with their Performance and Grand Large differentiators, opting instead to go with a hybrid model and a solitary number in their naming scheme.

This created a combination yacht that’s both performance-oriented and popular with cruisers, and the approach seems to be working. The newly launched Dufour 61 becomes the second in this series and the flagship of the French builder’s line.

The twin-helm Dufour 61 is a solid performer

Despite the change in positioning, Dufour continued with their design team, Felci Yacht Design. At first glance, the Dufour 61 looks like a typical cruiser with a plumb bow, a long chine that builds interior volume, a low coachroof and plenty of beam. Below the waterline, however, she has the same single rudder and deep keel as the builder’s previous performance models.

The construction includes a solid fibreglass hull with an integrated structural grid topped by a cored and infused deck. The bow is blunt, and the drop-down transom is snub, maximising waterline length. The fractional rig has a tapered mast and triple aft-swept spreaders. The best sail plan for short-handed sailing is offered with a self-tacking jib and a Code 0 attached to the sprit.

ON DECK

A boat must function well both under sail and at anchor, and Dufour has improved the on-deck experience from both perspectives.

The Dufour 61 offers plenty of seating aft and on facing bench seats for others to join in the fun

There are two winches set on an angle on either side of the working cockpit. This is a nice separation, so crew handling sheets or halyards stay out of the way of the driver.

As is standard with Dufour, all lines are led aft and the decks are clear. Sailing simplicity includes a mainsheet attached up high on an arch which also holds a spray dodger. In the cockpit, twin helm stations are set on streamlined, angled pedestals with large multi-function displays, instruments and engine controls on superyacht-style binnacles.

The optional aft sunbed offers a great place to relax and can even be arranged as a dinette

The social cockpit is just ahead and features a drop-leaf table that hides an optional refrigerator and wide settees ideal for dining or napping. From here it gets really interesting. There’s an optional sunbed between the wheels. It’s the place to lounge because you’re in the centre of the action but still out of the way.

At anchor, the middle section of the sunbed can be raised to form an athwartships table while the forward and aft sections of the pad serve as seats. It doubles the al fresco dinner guest occupancy or forms the quintessential kids’ table.

The outdoor galley sits above the tender garage

An optional outdoor galley is integrated into the transom where the chef stands on the electric drop transom to use the grill and sink. With the transom open, you’ll also notice a full dinghy garage that accommodates the tender with an outboard attached.

DOWN BELOW

Below, the Dufour 61 is reminiscent of the many models that came before but now with even more opportunity to make it your own.

View of the saloon with the full-width, forward galley, while the owner’s suite is in the bow

Layout options include three or four cabins and three or four heads, but the way the accommodation can be switched up is surprising.

Our test boat was set up for proper owner cruising with the master in the bow and two cabins and heads aft. That leaves an open saloon with an L-shaped dinette and a folding table to port, and a C-shaped sofa to starboard.

Aft view of the galley, which is a step below the saloon

The signature Dufour split galley separates the master stateroom from the saloon. To port is a double sink, a cooktop and a refrigerator/freezer, while to starboard is additional refrigeration and more countertop space. With the galley forward, the saloon benefits from the maximum beam of nearly 16ft 6in.

The master stateroom is forward and has a bed offset to port and a large head in the bow. This cabin and the saloon, with its forward-facing navigation desk on starboard, remain the same regardless of the rest of the configuration choices.

The owner’s cabin with en-suite bathroom forward offers great space and natural light

The galley can be located aft in the portside corner. This adds a small cabin with a single bed and head that are perfect for a professional captain. With the galley here, there’s room forward for an over/under twin cabin on port and an additional head across on starboard.

Another approach is to keep half the forward galley, put over/under bunks on starboard, skip the additional head and maintain the layout of the other cabins as is. To my eye, Dufour’s signature split galley makes the most sense for owner/operators.

This model defines bright and airy with what could be called an “array of sunshine” overhead. Triple fixed skylights lie ahead of triple opening hatches and bring in abundant light and ventilation.

Twin set-up for one of the aft guest cabins

Add to that the hull and deck portlights and the option of light wood and fabrics, and you’ll never feel buried in the hull. The fit and finish are quite upmarket for a production boat and Dufour prides itself on their workmanship with good reason.

PERFORMANCE

The thing about sailing Dufour models is that they feel stout, competent and friendly. That last word can’t be underscored enough.

Today’s size creep has put less experienced or older sailors on some large designs that can get out of hand quickly. But the 61, like all Dufour yachts, is stately, measured and easy-going. With the self-tacking jib, there’s hardly anything to do even in a tacking duel. She stays on her feet and builds confidence as she takes care of her owners.

The Dufour 61 is suitable for short-handed sailing and older skippers

Wind speeds of 15-20 knots are perfect for this design. On flat water, you can expect to sail in the nine-knot range and enjoy pointing up to 40 degrees where the Dufour 61 is still comfortable and doesn’t feel overpowered.

A big boat requires a big engine, and this model offers a 175hp Volvo Penta diesel with a straight shaft that gets the job done. Top speeds are 9-10 knots, but an efficient cruise is more around eight knots. The boat responds quickly from a standstill as the prop pushes water directly over the single rudder. With a bow thruster, even this large model is a cinch to fit into the tightest of spaces.

Dufour now markets nine model from 32-61ft and they get better looking the bigger they grow. Our test boat was outfitted with a few extras including air-conditioning, genset, outdoor galley, electronics and more.

The foredeck is big enough for several people to sunbathe or socialise

Add commissioning, bottom paint, delivery and a few other goodies, and you can expect a price tag around US$1.3 million. She’s versatile and attractive and instils confidence in anyone inspired by wanderlust. www.dufour-yachts.com

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