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Swan spreads wings with 76ft Arrow

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Swan spreads wings with 76ft Arrow

September 22, 2023
10:02 am

Nautor Swan is expanding its motor yacht range with the Arrow, which features a walkaround design, an expandable waterside beach club and up to three cabins.

Following the launch of the 43ft Shadow in 2021 and the inboard Overshadow, which debuted at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival, Nautor Swan is developing the much larger Arrow, which is scheduled to debut in the summer of 2024 and will be the brand’s third motor yacht model.

Built in advanced composites mixing infused GRP and infused carbon, the 76ft 1in yacht with a 22ft 8in beam can be fitted with two or three 1,000hp Volvo Penta D13-IPS1350 outboards, for top speeds of about 30 and 40 knots respectively.

Leonardo Ferragamo, President of Nautor Group, said: “When we started designing the first model, we thought it would just be an incredibly beautiful chase boat to go alongside our Swans. When it was launched, the result was overwhelming as the Swan Shadow became a boat of its own, creating its specific niche in our waters and becoming a great day boat.

“The high acceptance gave us the strength and determination to follow this path designing a second version, Swan Overshadow, a ‘gran turismo’ compared to her sister, with inboard engines. We thought they both needed a bigger sister and the market was pushing us in this direction. This is how Swan Arrow was born, strongly enhancing the coherence of the unique identity we have created.”

Designed by Jarkko Jamsen, the brand’s resident motor yacht designer, the Arrow is notable for its drop-down sides that increase the waterside beach area to 50sqm. The beach club features flexible furniture either side of central stairs up to the main deck.

Jamsen said: “What is essential when we think about a sailing yacht is the fact it’s mostly about spending time outdoors at sea. This ideology and the Med lifestyle were the initial inspiration for the concept of the Swan Arrow. We set out to maximise the sensation and enjoyment of being on the water and outdoors, and then we combined that with all the comforts of a motor yacht.”

The main deck features side decks either side of a protected cockpit, which features an opening roof and a sliding, pivoting glass-door system. The covered area includes facing sofas, forward chairs, a central galley and a twin-seat helm station to starboard of stairs to the lower deck.

The lower deck includes a full-beam owner’s suite midships, a VIP in the bow, galley to port and a third guest cabin or a lounge to starboard, while the crew quarters for two is forward.

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Wally developing wallypower50

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Wally developing wallypower50

September 22, 2023
9:34 am

The Ferretti Group brand could kickstart its 30th anniversary with the world premiere of the wallypower50, little sister of the wallypower58 already in Asia.

Wally, which celebrates its 30^th anniversary in 2024, is expanding its motor yacht range with the wallypower50, which could have its global debut at Boot Dusseldorf from January 20-28.

The yacht will also be available in an outboard version, wallypower50X, following the wallypower58 and wallypower58X. The wallytender48 and wallytender43 were the brand’s first motor yachts since it joined the Ferretti Group and are also available in outboard ‘X’ versions.

Stefano de Vivo, Managing Director of Wally, said: “The new wallypower50 is a real key addition to the range, serving as a link between the wallytenders and the wallypowers. As such, we’ve imbued it with everything that both ranges offer and more.

“The wallypower50 sets a new standard for being flexible, practical, dynamic and – of course – iconic. It’s the ultimate example of the evolution of a species and it highlights once again that Wally remains several steps ahead of anything else on the market.”

The wallypower50 was designed to bridge the more open style of the wallytenders and the larger wallypower58.

With an extensive options list including the wraparound fender used on the wallytenders, the wallypower50 can be configured and specced for a range of uses from support vessel to standalone family cruiser.

Like the wallypower58, the wallypower 50 features drop-down wings, which add 6sqm of aft deck space. However, instead of central aft sunpad seen on the wallypower58, the wallypower50 features two separate sunbeds.

The upper cockpit area provides ample seating for eight guests under the coachroof plus four more on two forward-facing bench seats. Below is a large, flexible space, plus a bathroom with separate shower, a large couch and a double bed, with natural light from above and the option of Wally’s Magic Portholes, as seen on the wallypower58.

The closed cockpit is pushed far forward to provide space for inside/outside living, allowing its use in all weather conditions.

Featuring the same twin Volvo Penta IPS650s installed on the wallytender48, the wallypower50 can top 36 knots, cruise at 30 knots cruise and offers the option of easy joystick handling with DPS in close-quarters manoeuvres.

The deep-V hull aids stability and performance in bigger seas, while the model is also offered in the X version with four 400hp Mercury outboards that deliver 48 knots as well as a 240nm range. If the 500hp Mercury Racing options are chosen, the wallypower50X can exceed 50 knots.

Luca Bassani, Wally’s founder and Chief Designer, said: “You can draw a direct line from the original, legendary wallypower118 to the wallypower50. The wallypower118’s heart beats within the wallypower50.

“The wallypower118’s sharp, angular lines, deep-V hull and aggressive double-chine profile are mirrored in the wallypower50’s dynamic and seaworthy hull, but the wallypower50 is perhaps the purest and most essential in form yet to earn the ‘power’ epithet.

“What’s more, its ability to be anything from chase boat to dayboat, offering everything from utilitarian support to ultimate style makes it another milestone launch for Wally.”

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Monaco Yacht Show preview: Part One

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Monaco Yacht Show preview: Part One

September 22, 2023
1:01 am

The Monaco Yacht Show looks set to enjoy another strong edition, with a typically strong line-up of megayachts complemented by an interesting variety of sub-50m production and semi-production models.

The Monaco Yacht Show is on course for another busy edition, with organisers confident the number of superyachts exhibiting inside Port Hercules from September 27-30 will top last year’s tally of 117. Almost that many yachts were listed by organisers over a month ahead of the show, with well over 40 listed as 2023 launches and exhibitors evenly split between shipyards and brokerage houses.

The line-up includes the 97.2m Lürssen megayacht Carinthia VII, designed by Tim Heywood and launched in 2002. However, for the first time, she’s being presented to the charter market, where she’s represented exclusively by Fraser, which is jointly exhibiting the 319ft megayacht with Lürssen at the show and displaying several other superyachts.

Carinthia VII was sold to her new owner by Fraser just ahead of last year’s Monaco Yacht Show and this year will reveal the results of its extensive refit at Lürssen’s Hamburg facilities. With Italy-based Bizzozero Cassina Architects overseeing design of the refit, changes include redesigned exterior decks with new lounge and living areas and a new 12m (39ft) pool and fitness room.

The 97m Carinthia VII

Peter Lürssen, Managing Partner of Lürssen, said: “I am very proud that after building Carinthia VII, we have now been able to participate in her new lease of life with an extensive refit. She remains a very particular vessel and is a testament to the solidity of our German engineering and manufacture.”

Mark Duncan, Fraser’s Director of Business Development & Marketing, added: “When speaking with clients after their charters, it’s fascinating to listen to which aspects of their experience resonate with them. For most it’s the crew, the food, the toys and the locations that always rate highly.

“For some, though, it’s very much about the yacht itself – the layouts, design, space, features and ambience. We suspect Carinthia VII is going to be as much a part of those after-charter dinner conversations as the unforgettable moments we know she’s going to help create for those who decide to book something exceptional.”

Other large yachts lined up for this year’s Monaco Yacht Show include the 91m Lady Lara (2015), for sale with Y.Co and Merle Wood & Associates, and the 90m Lürssen Phoenix 2 (2010), exhibited by Cecil Wright & Partners, while other brokerage houses had reserved slots for megayachts in the region of 90m.

The 83.5m Savannah

Feadship is exhibiting the 83.5m Savannah delivered in the Netherlands in 2015, while new builds include the 78m O’Rea by Golden Yachts of Greece and 80m Leona by Bilgin, the Turkish yard also showing the 42m Kasif.

The Italian Sea Group is showing the 75m Admiral Kensho delivered in 2021 and the new 55m Admiral Silver Star featuring interiors by Giorgio Armani, with the 20m Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 among the smaller yachts on show.

Six Amels superyachts and one Yacht Support will be on display, marking the highest number of Damen Yachting showcases presented together at one show. Headlining the line-up are the new Amels 60 Entourage and the 55m Amels 180 Papa, while the Amels 60 Come Together, Amels 180 Were Dreams, 61.5m full-custom Calypso and the 67m Yacht Support Dapple will be presented by their respective brokers. The 65m Amels 212 Ventum Maris could also be on show.

The 66m Alchemy by Italy’s Rossinavi is among new builds, Palumbo Superyachts is presenting Isa’s Classic 65 Resilience and Granturismo 45 UV II, while there are three Lürssen brokerage yachts in the 60-69m size range.

Camper & Nicholsons is displaying five brokerage yachts: the 55m Feadships Kahalani (2010) and Sea Huntress (1997), 52m Amels Were Dreams (2008), 50m Heesen Van Tom (2018) and 43m CRN Only Eighty (2013), while Burgess is also exhibiting multiple models.

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Genoa show continues revamp

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Genoa show continues revamp

September 21, 2023
5:05 pm

Azimut, Ferretti Group and Sanlorenzo are among leading builders at the 63rd Genoa International Boat Show.

Photos from the 62^nd Genoa International Boat Show in 2022

Italian and international yacht builders have again thrown their support behind the six-day Genoa International Boat Show (September 21-26), which takes place in the city’s revamped Eastern Waterfront area designed by renowned Italian architect Renzo Piano, as the coastal zone continues to undergo an extensive upgrade.

Organisers have again said they expect about 1,000 boats on display, with an estimated quarter of that total in the water. Last year’s event attracted 104,000 visitors over the six days and city officials are confident of another successful edition, boosted by Genoa’s hosting of The Ocean Race finale over the summer.

Marco Bucci, Mayor of Genoa, said: “The city returns once again as the world’s yachting capital as it hosts the Genoa International Boat Show, an event that brings our city to the forefront on the global stage. The show is a historic event for yachting enthusiasts and a point of reference for the very best of Italian production, with a focus on a driving industry at the heart of the country’s economy.

“The event will star at the centre of one of the greatest infrastructural revolutions of our city: the construction of the new Eastern Waterfront, an area we’re gradually renovating and which demonstrates how our city is constantly looking to the future.”

Azimut’s provisional line-up includes the Magellano 60 and Fly 72 that both debuted at the Cannes Yachting Festival. The Italian builder’s other models comprise the Atlantis 45 and Atlantis 51 cruisers, Fly 53 and Fly 68 flybridge models, and S7 (70ft) and S8 (81ft) sportbridge yachts.

Ferretti Group is showing Riva’s 82’ Diva, following its global debut at Cannes, along with a Dolceriva, Wally’s wallytender43X, Pershing’s high-performance 7X, Ferretti Yachts’ new 580 and 860 flybridge motor yachts, and a Custom Line Navetta 30, one of the show’s biggest yachts.

Alberto Galassi, Ferretti Group’s CEO, said: “After the Private Preview in Monaco and the Cannes Yachting Festival, coming to Genoa and our splendid Italian showcase is always a special occasion. We’re in excellent shape after some hectic months focused on the Milan stock exchange listing and some major investments and we strongly believe in the development potential of our domestic market.

“To mark the occasion, we have seven amazing yachts at the Genoa International Boat Show, including some important new products. The 82’ Diva is a flybridge model that revolutionises onboard areas while preserving the Riva brand’s timeless appeal, while the Navetta 30 is Custom Line’s living work of art, featuring clean, powerful and seamless lines.”

Other superyachts in Genoa include the Amer 950, F100 and 120, Next Yacht Group’s AB 100, Manda’s S09 (89ft) and an 80ft Versilcraft, while Fabiani is showing its 77’, 100’ and 101’ models.

Sanlorenzo will showcase the SX100 following its debut at Cannes, along with sister models SX76 and SX88. The brand’s other models comprise the SL78, SL90A and SL106A planing yachts, SD90 and SD96 semi-displacement models, and SP110 smart performance coupe.

Sister brand Bluegame is showing its BGM75 multihull motor yacht, following its world premiere at Cannes, along with the BGX73, BGX63, BG74 (renamed from BGX70, BGX60 and BG72 respectively), BG54 and BG42. Absolute is showing its Navetta 52, 64 and 68, while Cranchi’s 10-strong display includes its flagship Settantotto 78 Fly.

Evo is staging the Italian debut of the 18m R+, while day boat specialists include sister brands Invictus and Capoforte, Pardo and VanDutch, Solaris Power, Fiart and Apreamare.

Italia Yachts is showing its new 43 Veloce, the brand’s first motor yacht, while Italian-owned Nautor Swan is staging the Italy debut of its OverShadow, which is produced in Italy along with the Shadow, the Finnish brand’s first motor yacht.

Sweden’s Nimbus Group will have a display featuring multiple brands, Saxdor will show its new flagship 400 GTO, while fellow Finnish brand Axopar and Austria’s Frauscher are also among exhibitors.

Italian luxury RIB manufacturers include Sacs with its Rebel 47 and 50 G, and Strider 11 and 15, Tecnorib with all four of its Pirelli-branded boats (30, 35, 42, 50), Lomac with five models, while Nuova Jolly was listed as having over 20 boats. Other RIB builders include Williams and Highfield.

From the UK, Princess models include the V40, V55, F45, F55, new S72 and Y85, while fellow British builder Sunseeker, represented by Sunseeker Italy, will stage the Genoa debuts of the Superhawk 55 and 75 Sport Yacht unveiled earlier this year, along with the 65 Sport Yacht and Manhattan 68.

Andrea Frabetti, Sunseeker’s CEO, said: “Sunseeker looks forward to another year at Genoa International Boat Show with an exceptional team in-market to support our clients in Italy.

“As one of our long-standing dealers in the Mediterranean, Sunseeker Italy offers the very best in sales expertise and service. We’re thrilled to be represented by this exceptional team at Italy’s largest boat show.”

Catamaran builders include Lagoon, showing its 46 and 51 sailing cats, while sister brand Excess is displaying its 11 and 14. Fountaine Pajot’s line-up includes the Isla 40, Elba 45 and Samana 59, as well as its MY4.S powercat, while Leopard shows its new 40 Powercat.

The show has a strong sailing zone and Italy’s Grand Soleil could have eight sailing monohulls from the 40 to new 72 Long Cruise. Solaris Yachts is showing five models from the 40 to 64 RS, while the line-up includes a CNB 78, produced by the former Groupe Beneteau brand now owned by Solaris.

Swan will stage the Italy debut of its Swan 48MKII and show its Swan 55, while other exhibitors include Italia Yachts. French brands include Beneteau, which is displaying the new Oceanis 37.1 following its world premiere at Cannes along with the First 44, Oceanis 46.1 and Oceanis Yacht 54.

Sister brand Jeanneau is showcasing its new Jeanneau Yachts 55 – which debuted at Boot in January – along with its flagship Jeanneau Yachts 65 and three Sun Odyssey models: 380, 410 and 440. Hanse and Bavaria will each display several models, while fellow German builder Y Yachts will show its 72ft, all-carbon Y7.

On the evening of September 22, the show hosts the fourth Design Innovation Award, which features 10 categories across sailing and motor boats, superyachts, multihulls, RIBs and boating equipment, as well as three special prizes and up to two honorary mentions.

Liguria, the coastal region stretching from the French border to the west and La Spezia to the east, is among the leading areas in the production of yachts and superyachts in Italy, which builds about half of the world’s 24m-plus yachts according to regional officials.

Giovanni Toti, President of the Liguria Region, said: “Genoa and Liguria are proud to host the 63^rd Genoa International Boat Show. The event finds its natural location in our region, given Liguria’s

inseparable bond not only with the sea but also with the yachting sector and, more generally, with the marine economy, the true pillar on which the development and growth of this territory rests.

“This year’s Genoa International Boat Show will see over 1,000 boats on display at the Fiera di Genova (‘Genoa Fair’). It’s a symbolic and iconic location, which is increasingly connected to the city and is changing its appearance thanks to the magnificent Eastern Waterfront project.

“All show participants will be able to admire the new navigable canals that have brought the waters of the Mediterranean even closer to the city, making the unbreakable bond that ties Liguria to the sea, a key element of its identity, even closer.”

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New Models 2023: Motor Yachts – International

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New Models 2023: Motor Yachts – International

September 21, 2023
12:44 pm

Part three of YACHT STYLE’s annual ‘New Models’ feature covers the year’s premieres from leading international luxury motor yacht and powercat builders.

Note: Click to read Part One on Italy and Part Two on France/UK

Galeon 560 Fly

MOTOR YACHTS: INTERNATIONAL

Galeon is having another exciting year for new models, having launched the 375 GTO and flagship 800 Fly last year.

This year, the Polish builder held the world premieres of its 440 Fly and 560 Fly at the Miami International Boat Show and showed them at the Cannes Yachting Festival, with both models integrating the same drop-down sides seen on flybridge sisters like the 400, 500 and 640.

Galeon 440 Fly

In the three-cabin 560, the saloon can open on both sides, to port for a waterside bar and fully to starboard, where the interior dining area can be converted into alfresco dining with sea views over the fold-down balcony.

The three-cabin 440 has a much larger saloon than the 400, with sofas on both sides, while both new Fly models feature the multi-functional cockpits, foredecks and enormous flybridges the brand is known for.

Galeon 450 HTC

Galeon has also launched the 450 HTC, a hard top coupe model set to premiere at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show from October 25-29. Features include a high-low swim platform featuring integrated steps, a flip-up outdoor galley aft of the cockpit, a sliding cockpit bimini, an opening sunroof inside and three cabins below.

The newest model from Nimbus is the Weekender 11 (W11), which debuted at Cannes. The 41-footer is grouped with the W9 and 305 Drophead in the Swedish builder’s Day Cruiser series, but is a semi-enclosed ‘weekender’ built on the same hull as the open Tender 11 and the enclosed Commuter 11.

Nimbus W11

Fitted with twin Mercury outboards, either 300hp V8s or 400hp V10s, the yacht starts with an aft facing sofa before a covered J-shaped seating area with outdoor galley. There’s also a foredeck sunbathing area that can be covered by a bimini, and a lower deck with two double beds and a bathroom.

Swan Overshadow

Also at Cannes, Nautor Swan debuted its 43ft OverShadow, which is produced with the Shadow – the Finnish brand’s first motor yacht – at ‘Casa Shadow’ in Italy in partnership with Oversea Italy. The OverShadow is effectively the inboard version of the Shadow and features additional space below deck.

Spanish builder Tesoro debuted its T38 Powercat at Cannes, while Gulf Craft premiered its flagship power catamaran, the two-cabin SilverCat 46 Lux, at this year’s Dubai International Boat Show. Adding to the 34 (CC, HT, Lux) and 40 (CC, Lux) models in the range, the SilverCat 46 Lux is available with two 440hp inboard engines or even four 400hp outboards.

Gulf Craft Majesty 111

However, Gulf Craft’s most high-profile world premieres at this year’s Dubai show were the Majesty 111, later exhibiting at the Monaco Yacht Show, and the Nomad 101, which appeared at the Sydney International Boat Show in August.

Designed with Netherlands-based Phathom Studio, the 34m, 240GT Majesty 111 has a semi-displacement hull, enclosed skylounge, main-deck owner’s stateroom with a skylight into the flybridge plunge pool, plus five lower-deck guest cabins including a 15sqm forward VIP suite. There’s also storage for a 4m-plus tender and jet-ski, and a three-cabin crew quarters for up to six crew.

Gulf Craft Nomad 101

An extended, tri-deck version of the Nomad 95 SUV, the 130GT Nomad 101 has a new sky deck and a full-walkaround upper deck with 35sqm of exterior area and 16sqm of interior lounge space. Accommodation includes a main-deck master suite and four ensuite guest cabins on the lower deck. The yacht can carry a Williams TurboJet 325 tender and two three-seater jet-skis.

Aquila has released two new models this year, starting with the 42 Yacht, which had its world premiere at Miami and had its European debut at Cannes.

Aquila 42 Yacht

The new entry model for the powercat leader’s Yacht range of flybridge models including the 44, 54 and flagship 70, the 42 Yacht retains brand signatures like large outdoor areas, a cockpit bar and flybridge-foredeck steps, while introducing new cabin options below deck and a new swinging hammock off the tender crane.

Aquila’s second new model is the 47 Molokai, set to debut at Fort Lauderdale and reputed to have a top speed over 50 knots. Following the 28 Molokai, the 47 Molokai is the second model in the brand’s Offshore series of fishing boats. Boasting an overall length of 49ft 4in, the ‘Big Kahuna’ has a 45ft 8in, double-stepped hull, which helps reduce drag and improve handling and stability, while its bulkheads are in carbon-fibre.

Leopard 40 Powercat

Like Aquila, Leopard had a major premiere at Miami, with the new 40 Powercat completing the brand’s new-look family of powercats, which also includes the 46 and flagship 53, all by Simonis Voogd Design and built in Cape Town, South Africa.

The 40 Powercat features what Leopard describes as the largest flybridge ever seen on a 40-footer, while other exterior spaces include the transoms, aft cockpit and foredeck sunpads. The foredeck is accessible by the side decks or through the forward saloon door, a brand signature since 2010. A full-length en-suite owner’s cabin occupies the starboard hull, while to port are two guest cabins and a shared bathroom.

70 Sunreef Power

Poland’s Sunreef Yachts is enjoying another spectacular year for new models and hosted three world premieres at Cannes, comprising the 70 Eco sailing cat in Port Canto and two powercats in Vieux Port. One of them was the 70 Sunreef Power, which joins the 60 and 80 models in the builder’s standard range of luxury powercats.

The 80 Sunreef Power Eco – based on the 80 Sunreef Power – was arguably the most exciting of the builder’s premieres as it’s the first powercat from the Eco range to be displayed at a major boat show, although the yacht on show in Cannes and Monaco is the model’s third unit (hull two, Sol, appeared on the cover of Issue 72).

Sol, the second 80 Sunreef Power Eco

The first 60 Sunreef Power Eco is also expected to launch this year. All Eco models feature Sunreef’s in-house ‘solar skin’ – which is less than 1mm thick – integrated into the hulls, superstructure and bimini roof, as well as an ultralight battery bank.

The above article is the third chapter of New Models 2023 from Issue 73 (click to read/download)

Sunseeker premieres Ocean 182

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Sunseeker premieres Ocean 182

September 21, 2023
2:27 am

The British builder staged the global debut of the 182GT enclosed-flybridge motor yacht in Newport, ahead of its Fort Lauderdale showing.

Sunseeker Ocean 182 at Newport International Boat Show

Sunseeker and US dealer OneWater Yacht Group staged the world premiere of the Ocean 182 at the Newport International Boat Show. Hull one of the model, which is the enclosed-flybridge version of the Ocean 90, has since continued a US tour that includes exhibiting at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show from October 25-29.

Named after its gross tonnage, the Ocean 182 offers 2,060sqft of interior space spanning three decks. It’s also the first Sunseeker model to features its sole helm station in the skylounge of the upper deck, while the main deck has an infinity layout, with an enormous saloon leading to the galley and dining area forward.

The Ocean 182 will also show at Fort Lauderdale

The yacht is offered with either twin 1,650hp or 1,900hp MAN V12 engines, which offer a top speed of 27 knots and an extended range of 1,100nm at a displacement speed of 12 knots.

Sean Robertson, Sales & Marketing Director at Sunseeker International and President at Sunseeker USA Sales, said: “The Sunseeker Ocean 182 introduces a new dimension of space within the Sunseeker range. Her impressive 7m beam offers an incredible interior space and three interior decks, with an option for alfresco dining on the upper deck, for the ultimate owner experience. We are proud to launch this exceptional new yacht with our US distributor, OneWater Yacht Group.”

The Ocean 182 features an enclosed skylounge

The 6m by 4m aft platform can include an optional barbecue grill and Sonos speakers. The hydraulic bathing platform with retractable sea-stair has a lifting capacity of 750kg and can store a tender and jet-ski.

Sunseeker’s patented X-Tend™ sunbed system can be raised to reveal storage for water toys, racking for towels or diving equipment. The system’s outer panel can be folded out and down to offer a sofa in the beach club, or the whole ‘open’ system can be raised to form an extension of the aft cockpit, which has loose furniture complemented by refrigeration and an ice maker.

The foredeck has a wide sofa, a large sunpad forward and mirror chaise longues on the port and starboard side, as well as fridge drawers, cupholders, marine speakers, mood lighting and a sail canopy.

Forward view of the main-deck interior

On the main deck, the 671sqft interior has floor-to-ceiling sliding doors on the starboard side and matching windows on the port side. Forward of the spiral staircase with minimalist stair treads is a semi-open galley with a pantograph door to the port side deck, Miele appliances and an option to include additional refrigeration and a 34-bottle wine cooler. On the starboard side is a generous dining table for eight guests and a bar forward.

The upper deck has retractable sliding doors that can close to create a third indoor living space or be left open to form an alfresco balcony. The helm station sits by an L-shaped bar with refrigeration, ice maker and wash basin. Further aft, on the starboard side is C-shaped seating, to port is a fixed TV unit with storage, while the open aft deck can be dressed with loose furniture.

Aft view of the upper-deck skylounge

In a standard configuration, the lower deck includes three double cabins and a twin, all with en-suite bathrooms. The interior, curated in collaboration with Design Unlimited, is characterised by soft neutral tones, textured materials, recessed ambient mood lighting, stainless-steel trim detailing and feature bulkheads.

Bryan Braley, President at OneWater Yacht Group, said: “The interior space on board this exceptional yacht is groundbreaking and the response we had at Newport was overwhelmingly positive. We’re excited to continue the Sunseeker Ocean 182’s launch tour of North America at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show at the end of October.”

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Fairline debutsSquadron 58

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Fairline debuts Squadron 58

September 21, 2023
2:20 am

The Oundle shipyard has premiered the Squadron 58, the first sub-80ft British-built yacht to feature two hydraulically powered balconies.

Fairline unveiled the all-new Squadron 58 on the opening day of the 10-day Southampton International Boat Show (September 15-24). Its display also includes the flagship Squadron 68 flybridge motor yacht, the Targa 45 Open and Targa 45 GT cruisers, and the F//Line 33, the brand’s fastest yacht.

The British builder is also displaying a small-scale model of the Targa 40, a model that will debut at Boot Dusseldorf in January. The company said it had already received almost 50 combined orders for the Squadron 58 and Targa 40, with factory availability for the majority of Fairline models now stretching to early 2025.

James Powell, Fairline’s Sales Director, said: “In a British manufacturing first for yachts under 80ft, the Squadron 58 offers power-down beach club balconies on both sides. This creates an outdoor living space equal to an 80ft yacht, which gives owners the feeling of something far larger but with the ownership and running costs of a yacht under 60ft.

“This configuration lends itself to how our customers use their boat at anchor, with the market really being driven by outdoor space as much as accommodation, and the Squadron 58 exemplifies that.

“The Squadron 58 demonstrates the latest in Fairline’s cutting-edge design, offering flexible and modular seating in the large cockpit complemented with a glass transom to enhance the connection to the water with unhindered views with the main deck boasting an almost 360-degree view of the surroundings.”

Aside from the large, hydraulically powered balconies on both sides, other Squadron 58 highlights include an innovative bathing platform that can be used to store a tender of up to 3.3m and can remotely extend, doubling in length, allowing plenty of space for sun loungers. Teamed with the large cockpit, the Squadron 58 has over 30sqm of aft outdoor space.

The yacht also offers flexible modular seating in the cockpit, complemented by a glass transom to enhance the connection to the water and expand views of the seascape. The beach club includes a cockpit bar and powered side window to port, moveable cockpit bar stools and integrated audio system, while the triple-fin styling detail into the aft superstructure recalls past Squadrons.

The flybridge features a spacious sun pad aft, wet bar, plenty of seating, a hard top with sunroof and wrap-around glazing, while the foredeck has a sofa, table and large sunpad. In another first for Fairline, the saloon is entered by an angled door, has an aft galley to port and a forward lounge with a C-shaped sofa and a table to port facing a double sofa to starboard.

The interior has been designed with sociability in mind, featuring an almost 360-degree view, while the neutral interior scheme first seen on the flagship Squadron 68 offers an elegant, muted palette featuring taupe, white and cream colourways.

The lower deck has a master cabin midships with a king-sized bed, bureau with stool and drawer storage to starboard, and a large sofa to port, while the starboard guest cabin shares the forward VIP cabin’s en-suite bathroom. At the stern, clients can add a twin crew cabin, which is accessed through a door in the transom, while engine options are twin Volvo D13-900 or D13-1000 shaft-drive engines.

Simpson Marine represents Fairline in key markets in Asia including Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand.

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Benetti appoints Massimiliano Casoni

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Benetti appoints Massimiliano Casoni

September 21, 2023
1:57 am

The Italian superyacht builder has appointed Casoni as its General Manager.

Massimiliano Casoni, General Manager, Benetti

Massimiliano Casoni has joined Benetti as its General Manager, having begun his role on September 4. The Italian superyacht builder said Casoni has been tasked with supervising the management of Benetti, focusing on new product development and the rationalisation and efficiency of its Livorno and Viareggio shipyards, while ensuring the design and build quality of its products remain at the very highest market levels.

“I’m extremely pleased to seize this opportunity to lead a luxury brand like Benetti and look forward to getting down to work with my new colleagues, so we can pursue together the ambitious goal of consolidating our strengths and tackling the major challenges awaiting us in the coming years,” Casoni said.

After graduating in mechanical engineering from Bologna University in 1995, Casoni gained extensive experience at international industrial groups, including luxury brands, for over 20 years. After his first professional appointment in SCM group, he moved to Ferrari in 1999 and the following year joined Maserati, where he held management positions before becoming Production Manager in 2002.

From 2005 to 2015, he again worked in Ferrari, where his roles included Manufacturing Director and Gran Turismo Product Development Team Leader before becoming Production Processes Director in 2012. Casoni was later Chief Operating Officer at Technogym Group for eight years.

In his new role, Casoni will report to Marco Valle, CEO of Azimut-Benetti Group, who said: “We are pleased to welcome Massimiliano Casoni to our team. His expertise and experience working for world-class companies will prove extremely useful in generating added value for Benetti as the world’s leading superyacht builder.”

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Azimut reveals partnerships to help reduce emissions

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Azimut reveals partnerships to help reduce emissions

September 15, 2023
12:44 pm

The Italian shipyard has partnered with multiple companies and organisations as it seeks to help the industry decarbonise.

Azimut’s Magellano 60 can use HVOlution biofuel

Azimut staged a press conference at the Cannes Yachting Festival focused on its efforts to reduce environmental impact by lowering CO2 emissions.

The shipyard presented the results of its efforts, certified by an independent scientific panel, and the new goals to be pursued with its partners: the Politecnico di Torino, Eni Sustainable Mobility, Lloyd’s Register and Superyacht Eco Association, a non-profit organisation created by the Yacht Club de Monaco and Credit Suisse.

Milestones in Azimut’s green path include the first fuel cell tested on board, the first hybrid yacht and a fleet of Low Emission Yachts that emit up to 30 per cent less CO2 than comparable boats with shaft line propulsion.

Giovanna Vitelli, Chair of the Azimut-Benetti Group, said: “We don’t just wait for the solutions of the future, but we combine tomorrow-oriented research with today’s concrete answers, validating our research with the best scientific and certification bodies.”

Its approach involves the search for alternatives to fossil fuels, an activity conducted by the Group’s R&D department, which involves scouting and testing of solutions ranging from biodiesel to synthetic fuels.

The desire to evaluate which solution could be immediately applicable and effective with a scientific and objective method led the shipyard to contact the Energy Department of the Politecnico di Torino and Professor Massimo Santarelli, professor of Advanced Energy Systems at the Piedmont university and the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm.

The Politecnico, drawing on the experience gained in the automotive and aviation sectors, conducted an independent, extensive study on alternative fuels for the pleasure boating industry. The study analyses HVO biodiesel, methanol and hydrogen, comparing their efficiency, safety, availability and costs in a short and medium-term horizon.

Presented by Professor Santarelli, the results highlighted the advantages of biodiesel compared to methanol and hydrogen. Green or synthetic methanol, the type effective in reducing CO2 emissions, is an option that cannot be implemented in the short term due to critical issues related to production and distribution, but could be promising in a longer term.

Gray methanol, on the other hand, has a higher life cycle footprint than traditional diesel. Hydrogen represents a distant alternative due to the complexities of storage and safe management on board.

“Today, biodiesel is the only viable alternative to fossil fuel and at the present the most effective to contribute to the decarbonization of the pleasure boat sector,” Professor Santarelli said.

HVO biodiesel is currently among the most mature solutions, ready for immediate and practical use, as adoption does not require significant changes to the storage or propulsion system.

The study by the Politecnico di Torino underlined the Group’s recent collaboration with Eni Sustainable Mobility, the Eni company dedicated to accelerating the path towards mobility carbon neutrality.

The agreement, announced in June, involves replacing the fuel used for sea trials, technical tests and transfers of prototypes and newly produced boats – approximately 700,000 litres in total per year – with HVOlution. The Eni biofuel is made from renewable* raw materials and reduces CO2 emissions by up to 90 per cent compared to the reference fossil mix, depending on the specific raw materials used for its production**.

The R&D department of Azimut-Benetti Group was the first to extensively test the HVOlution biofuel for use in the nautical sector. Azimut also used biodiesel in specific laboratory tests of the new Magellano 60 which, during the summer, sailed in the Mediterranean powered by HVO.

The tests recorded a reduction in well-to-wake CO2 emissions of more than 80 per cent compared to a yacht of comparable size powered by fossil fuel.

Azimut-Benetti collaboration with Lloyd’s Register and SEA Index

After two decades of research to reduce CO2 emissions, the shipyard is observing significant growth in the relevance of emissions as a discriminating factor in the purchase of a yacht. This trend highlights the absence of standardised, transparent information that allows owners to collect, read and compare data and ratings, which are typically offered in the automotive and real estate industries.

CGI of Azimut Seadeck 9

The Group has started to collaborate with Lloyd’s Register and the Superyacht Eco Association, which through the SEA Index calculates the CO2 emissions of yachts from 25-100m and beyond. In September, Azimut became a corporate member of the SEA Index to support the association in the definition of an objective carbon emission index that permits comparison for yachts under 24m.

Azimut, together with Lloyd’s Register – one of the main classification bodies in the maritime sector – has realised a consumption and CO2 emissions certification plan in standard conditions.

Based on the tests carried out with Azimut yachts and a database integrated with the shipyard’s findings, Lloyd’s has developed a comparison index for the Superyacht Eco Association which expresses CO2 emissions in relation to the volume of the boat and the reference speed (g CO2/GT.NM), data held by all shipyards and easily detectable during a sea trial.

The index has essential criteria and can become a point of reference for producers, technicians and specialists in the sector.

Natalie Quévert, General Secretary of the Superyacht Eco Association, said: “SEA Index was created to mobilize the sector to undertake concrete interventions to reduce CO2 emissions. Thanks to the partnership with Azimut, SEA Index can also certify yachts under 24m, with the ambition of reaching a number of owners to start an unprecedented movement.”

Azimut has laid the foundations to create a new, more conscious phase of the nautical industry to reduce the environmental impact. It will progressively certify all new boats with the aim of making consumption and emissions data accessible for consultation.

The new ambassadors of the shipyard’s green route, the Seadeck 9 and the Grande 30M, are among the first models involved in the programme.

The Seadeck 9 has been announced as the third Seadeck model representing the first series of hybrid yachts for families and the most efficient ever created by Azimut, achieving a reduction in CO2 emissions of up to 40 per cent, between navigation and time spent at anchor, compared to a traditional flybridge boat of similar size.

The Grande 30M, previewed during the press conference in Cannes, marks a new stage in the shipyard’s collaboration with ZF. This mode will be the first equipped with the new POD 4900, developed by Azimut in partnership with ZF.

Marco Valle, CEO of the Azimut-Benetti Group, said: “Less than one year ago, I announced the Group’s desire to involve the nautical world in the development of an objective index to compare consumption and emissions.

“Today, thanks to the collaboration with Lloyd’s and SEA Index, that tool exists. The Azimut yachts in Cannes are displayed with their key impact data, certified by a third party and shared with owners as well as the public.”

* Pursuant to EU Directive 2018/2001 “REDII”.

** According to the conventional criterion of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 “REDII”, the reduction in CO2eq emissions of the HVOlution along the logistics-production chain in 2022 was between 60% and 90%, compared to the mix reference fossil (i.e. 94g CO2eq/MJ), depending on the raw materials used for its production.

Sanlorenzo premieres SX100

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Sanlorenzo premieres SX100

September 15, 2023
12:35 pm

The Italian shipyard staged the world premiere of the SX100 at the Cannes Yachting Festival following a private preview on the eve of the show.

Sanlorenzo SX100

On the eve of this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival, Sanlorenzo staged an evening press conference on the beach that included a preview of the SX100, which went on to debut at the six-day show alongside the BGM75 multihull motor yacht from sister brand Bluegame.

A 100-footer with a 25ft beam, the SX100 offers accommodation for eight guests and five crew. Four 800hp D13-IPS1050 engines produce a top speed of 23 knots, a cruising speed of 20 knots and an economical speed of 10 knots, which offers a range of 1,600nm.

As it did for the SX76, SX88 and SX112, the Zuccon International Project studio developed the concept and exterior lines of the SX100, while the interiors of the 211GT unit presented at Cannes were custom made to a design by Piero Lissoni.

Bernardo Zuccon of Zuccon International Project said: “The SX100 stems from the conviction that today the boat can be thought of as a versatile platform where large spaces can be made available.

“In a market where demands are multiple, diversified and multicultural, a design that offers an open stern that effectively represents a blank canvas – where the owner can interpret that space according to his needs and habits – is a great opportunity.”

The aft platform can carry a 5.65m tender and is flanked by two spacious side terraces that open onto the sea, before stairs lead to the aft cockpit on the main deck and the interior including a saloon with full-height windows.

The forward part of the main deck houses the owner’s suite, which combines mirrors and glass details with wood. The three guest cabins are located on the lower deck, while upper deck includes large windows sheltering the wheelhouse.

Features include two internal staircases connecting the three levels. The first, with its sculptural character, is made of chromed metal and joins lower deck with the main. The staircase connecting the main deck to the flybridge is in wood and is disguised behind a decorative screen.

Lissoni, Sanlorenzo’s Art Director, said: “The SX100 is another architectural design, an addition to the SX family with similar characteristics to its larger siblings – the stern opens up, there are interconnections between the decks – but it uses a different language. The proportions have changed.

“We’ve included some surprises, such as a staircase that becomes the heart of the whole project, a very important metal staircase, very naval in some ways but stark in others. An additional staircase becomes invisible: if you don’t go looking for it, it’s not there, but instead appears if you open some screens, and then the rooms reconnect as if it were an architectural duplex.”

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New Models 2023: Motor Yachts – UK, France

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New Models 2023: Motor Yachts – UK, France

September 15, 2023
11:42 am

Part two of YACHT STYLE’s annual ‘New Models’ feature covers the year’s new models from leading luxury motor yacht builders in the UK and France.

The following article is the second chapter of New Models 2023 from Issue 73 (click to read/download)

Sunseeker Superhawk 55

MOTOR YACHTS: UK, FRANCE

Sunseeker kicked off the year with the world premieres of the Superhawk 55 and 75 Sport Yacht at Boot, where the former’s unveiling was one of the highlights of the show. After staging the US debut of the Superhawk 55 at the Miami International Boat Show, the Poole shipyard is showing the Superhawk at Cannes, Southampton and Genoa, with the Sport Yacht flagship exhibiting at Cannes and Genoa.

The Superhawk 55 is one of the builder’s most exciting new models for years, rekindling the dynamic Superhawk brand but bringing it into a very modern setting by offering an all-action day boat with flexible cockpit and foredeck areas, along with a lower deck that has a saloon, galley and two cabins, allowing for extended cruises.

Sunseeker 75 Sport Yacht

The 75 Sport Yacht had a low-key premiere at Boot, so Sunseeker is excited about the in-water appearance of this extensive upgrade of the 74 Sport Yacht and big sister of the much-lauded 65 Sport Yacht.

Sunseeker hosts its third world premiere of the year at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (October 25-29), where it will unveil the Ocean 182, the enclosed version of the 90 Ocean model that ushered in the brand’s big-beam, high-volume series. Selected media were invited for a sea trial in August before the yacht crossed the Atlantic.

Princess S72

Princess kicked off this year’s Boot with the world premiere of the S72, which had its US debut at Palm Beach and gets further exposure at the Cannes, Southampton and Genoa shows.

Joining the S62, S66 and S78 in the Plymouth builder’s S Class of sportbridge yachts, the S72 has a garage for a 3.9m tender, four en-suite guest cabins, and twin 1,650hp or 1,800hp MAN V12 engines, reaching up to 36 knots with the latter.

Princess Y95

Princess is debuting the all-new Y80 at Cannes along with the Y95, which join the Y72 and Y85 in the Y Class of large flybridge motor yachts. The Y95 is effectively the open-flybridge version of the X95 and had a private, appointment-only preview in Plymouth last December. The hull on show at Cannes is set to head to Southeast Asia through regional dealer Boat Lagoon Yachting.

The Y80 offers three cockpit layout options, curved sofas in the saloon, a flexible foredeck, four en-suite guest cabins and two crew cabins, plus twin 1,900hp MAN V12 engines expected to produce a top speed over 30 knots.

Fairline Squadron 58

Fairline is staging the world premiere of its much-anticipated Squadron 58 at the Southampton International Boat Show (September 15-24) as it reveals the first sub-80ft motor yacht by a British builder to feature drop-down sides on both sides of the cockpit.

Fitting between the 50 and flagship 68 in the Squadron series of flybridge yachts, the 58 is also distinguished by an extendable swim platform, modular seating in the infinity cockpit, a flybridge packed with seating and sunbathing areas, three guest cabins, and either a twin cabin or day area with head in the stern.

Prestige M8

Prestige, part of France’s Groupe Beneteau, has taken its new M-Line of multihulls to the next level with the M8 (click for Review), which has its world premiere at Cannes. This 65-footer with a 29ft beam offers vast social areas, from the open-plan cockpit and the multi-level foredeck up to the vast flybridge and inside to an airy interior including a full-beam owner’s suite forward.

The French builder’s global debuts at Cannes also include the F4 (REVIEW, Issue 73), an all-new 50ft model that kicks off a new-look F-Line flybridge series, which currently includes the 420, 460, 520, 590 and 690.

Prestige F4

Featuring exterior and interior design by Camillo Garroni and naval architecture by Michael Peters, the F4 features a high-low swim platform, infinity cockpit with facing sofas and a forward master suite with an aft-facing bed set on what the builder calls the ‘semi-main deck’.

Sister brand Jeanneau is expanding its new DB Yachts series of day boats, revealing the DB/37 at this year’s Boot following the debut of the DB/43 at Cannes last year. The smaller sister also appears at Cannes – with her big sister – and Grand Pavois La Rochelle (September 20-25) on France’s west coast in September. There are no huge surprises in the DB/37, except how it offers much of what the DB/43 does but in a shorter package.

Jeanneau DB/37

At Cannes, Jeanneau revealed Serie2 versions of its Merry Fisher 895 Serie2 and Cap Camarat 9.0 WA Serie2, which both benefit from a series of upgrades. Designed by Jeanneau with Centkowski & Denert, the third-biggest Merry Fisher – whose updates include from a modernised, flexible foredeck – will also be on display at the Barcelona International Boat Show (October 11-15).

Meanwhile, the Cap Camarat 9.0 WA Serie2 is designed by Patrice Sarrazin and features a new 8m hull by Michael Peters. It will show at La Rochelle and Barcelona before making its US debut at Fort Lauderdale at the end of October.

Beneteau Antares 12

Beneteau unveiled the all-new Antares 12 at Cannes before staging its American premiere at Fort Lauderdale. Featuring an overall length of 42ft 7in and a beam of 12ft 5in, the new series flagship is 10ft longer than the Antares 11 and 11 Fly, and fitted with Mercury Verado outboards, either twin 400hp V10s or triple 300hp V8s.

Highlights include a drop-down bulwark on the cockpit’s starboard side, a comprehensive flybridge with C-shaped dinette, upper helm and companion seating, a saloon dinette that can be converted to a double bed, and two or three cabins below.

Catana Group, which owns Bali Catamarans, has launched a new brand of powercats, Yot, which debuted its first model, a 36, at Cannes.

Aquila delivers 200th unit of 36 Sport

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Aquila delivers 200th unit of 36 Sport

September 14, 2023
2:11 pm

The power catamaran builder has reached a production landmark for its 36 Sport outboard cruiser.

Aquila Power Catamarans has delivered the 200th hull of its 36 Sport, the flagship of a Sport series of outboard cruisers that also includes the 32 Sport. “This momentous achievement marks a significant milestone for the company and their dedication to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction,” Aquila stated.

Buzz and Christine Cohen, owners of the 200^th hull, said: “We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional delivery experience of our Aquila 36 Sport. The moment we arrived at the MarineMax Pompano facility, we were treated with unparalleled hospitality.

“The team’s warm welcome, introductions and genuine congratulations made us feel truly valued. The significance of being the proud owners of hull 200 of the Aquila 36 Sport model was not lost on us. It’s a testament to Aquila’s innovation and we’re overjoyed to be a part of the Aquila family.”

The Aquila 36 Sport has a hull length of 32ft 7in and a beam of 14ft 7in, can be enclosed or open, features two cabins below, and offers the option of the company’s Hydro Glide Foil System.

Alain Raas, Aquila Brand Manager, said: “Our team is thrilled to celebrate this milestone with the delivery of the 200th hull of our 36 Sport model. This achievement is a testament to our commitment to pushing boundaries and redefining what’s possible in power catamaran design. We are incredibly grateful for the trust and support of our customers and the entire boating community.”
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