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2012-08-10T11:33:00.002-07:00

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2012-08-10T11:32:00.002-07:00

Project: Toy 44 Tender

2012-05-13T11:00:00.003-07:00

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

Project: ISA Yachts 54 Meters Project Panorama

2012-05-13T11:00:00.000-07:00

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

Boat Show: Croatia Preview 2012

2012-05-13T10:59:00.002-07:00

Boat Show: Croatia Preview 2012

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

Project: Rivera 63 Enclosed Flybrige

2012-05-13T10:58:00.002-07:00

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

Project: ISA 43 M GT

2012-05-13T10:57:00.002-07:00

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

New Model: Estensi 360 Goldstar Sport

2012-05-13T10:57:00.000-07:00

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

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.65 m (38ft)

Hull Length - 11.35 m

Waterline Length - 9.7 m

Beam - 3.90 m

Draft - 1.20 m

Displacement - 8 t unloaded, 10,3 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 900 l

Water Capacity - 400 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Max Persons - 10 with CE A

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

Propulsion - line shafts with ZF transmissions

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

Project - Zuccheri Yacht Design

Certification - CE A 10, B 12, C 14

New Model: Broom 35 Coupe

2012-05-13T10:55:00.002-07:00

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

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.7 m (35.1ft)

Beam - 3.76 m

Draft - 0.94 m

Displacement - 8 tons approx

Fuel Capacity - 500 l
Water Capacity - 375 l

Accommodation - 2 + 2, or 4 + 2

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

Propulsion - line shaft

Certification - CE

Project: Austin Parker 36

2012-05-13T10:54:00.003-07:00

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

New Model: Kardis 50 Akuma

2012-05-13T10:54:00.000-07:00

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

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.78 m (51.7ft)

Beam - 4.60 m

Displacement - 12,800 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 1080 l

Water Capacity - 350 l

Accommodation - 2 + 2 berths, 3 + 2 berths

Max Persons - 14

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

Propulsion - Jolly Surface Drives

Speed - 44 knots max

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

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

Certification - CE B

Improve-it = Overmarine Mangusta 165

2012-05-13T10:53:00.000-07:00

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

Web: Carver New Web Site

2012-05-13T10:52:00.000-07:00

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

Yacht POLAR STAR - A Lurssen Superyacht

2012-04-27T04:56:00.000-07:00

acht POLAR STAR - A Lurssen Superyacht

Yacht Charter Description

Motor yacht POLAR STAR is an Lurssen built 208' (63.40 m) superyacht which was launched in 2005 and designed by Espen Oeino. Superyacht POLAR STAR has an an imposing six levels of interior and exterior deck space. She is a full displacement steel hulled explorer ship which provides yacht charter guests with fantastic stability and safety, powerful presence and graceful styling. In her interior however, the yacht also shows a tranquil ambience of sumptuous decadence and elegant poise as created by interior designer Pauline Nunn. Lurssen Yachts of Germany, one of the most celebrated builders of quality superyachts, has created an impressive yacht in every measure and M/Y Polar Star is coveted by many who are lucky enough to have seen her pull into port.

The POLAR STAR yacht has an imposing presence being a one of a kind expedition motor yacht. This is provided by her ample beam 42' (12.80 m) and huge volume (the real measure of a yacht’s size) which also creates an enormous interior living space. Accordingly, this luxury charter boat can accommodate 12 charter guests in complete spacious comfort with 6 independent staterooms (4 doubles and 2 twins), all with ensuite bathrooms. Her full ice class steel hull, with aluminium superstructure, means strength and safety at sea in even trying conditions and the ability to explore the world’s more remote and natural wildernesses.

Yacht Polar Star has a deck jacuzzi spa pool and also offers an internal a Sauna for quests. Guest Staterooms are situated up on her main deck, rather than below decks, affording extra natural light and splendid ocean views. The Owner’s Area has a stateroom, a den and an ‘his and hers’ bathroom. In addition the owner areas features its own private deck which enables panoramic views forward and on both sides of the yacht and through huge windows. The spa pool is on the owner's deck, to aft, and it holds up to 10 bathers.

The Polar Star yacht is about experiencing oceanographic and coastal delights in uncompromising comfort. The superyacht brings capacious outdoor decks aft, forward and also on the Sundeck making for the ideal interaction with the natural environment. These areas provide ample seating for entertaining, open air dining or lounging and in addition there are numerous easy access ‘day head’ bathrooms and showers at hand.

Luxury yacht Polar Star's ice class hull allows access to all the world's oceans, including some areas in the Arctic and Antarctic which have been till recently outside the scope of a private yacht charter. A preference for cruising remote and unfashionable cruising regions explains the fact that the Crew Accommodation Area (seven cabins in all, plus crew lounge) is located centrally rather than in the crew's traditional place way up forward, where the ship's motion underway offers no respite from the violence of heavy seas. For ease of access by chef and assistants, the ship's galley is located on the same deck as the crew cabins.

Yacht Polar Star also has a Tank Deck which has a generous storage space, industrial grade freezer and refrigeration rooms and laundry room, chill room and garbage storage compartment – all necessary for long range and remote exploratory cruising. She has a high quality bi-level engine room with control room and voluminous machinery compartments. Her stern garage holds water toys and marine equipment like jet skis, wave runners and kayaks as well as adjacent compartments for fishing gear. A custom built dive compressor can charge five tanks simultaneously. Superyacht Polar Star also has a gym, at anchor zero speed stabilisers, a 30' Naiad tender Inflatable and a 30' Centre Console tender with twin outboards.

The Lurssen built superyacht Polar Star is available for select luxury yacht charters in the locations listed below at various different seasons and times of the year, including summer in the Mediterranean (France, Italy, Sardinia etc). Please contact CharterWorld for more detailed information as a motor yacht of this quality and capacity offers more than can be listed online. We look forward to organising a world class luxury yacht charter for you onboard the superb expedition Polar Star yacht.

Polar Star completed an extensive refit in 2011 with upgraded AV and IT system, outdoor cinema on the sundeck; new upholstered furniture, new carpets, in addition to new Yamaha Wave runners and toys and increased stabilizer size for 40% better stability at anchor. Boasting magnificent deck spaces and a super friendly and efficient crew, Polar Star is ready to charter!

Yacht Charter Accommodation

Sleeps 12 charter guests in 6 ensuite Staterooms, including owner suite area. She has Six levels of interior and exterior deck space and a massive interior volume for common rooms.

Yacht Charter Specifications

Type/Year:	A Lurssen Superyacht/2005
Refit:	2011	Beam:	12.80m (42' )
L.O.A.:	63.40m (208' )	Crew:	17
Charter Guest:	12	Max Speed:	17 knots
Cabins:	6	Engines:	MAIN ENGINES: 2xCaterpil
Cruise Speed:	15 knots	More Yacht Info:

Your Western Mediterranean ‘Dream Come True’ Aboard Charter Yacht FOUR ACES

2012-04-27T04:55:00.002-07:00

Your Western Mediterranean ‘Dream Come True’ Aboard Charter Yacht FOUR ACES

Cruising aboard the exceptional 55.78-metre (183′) luxury charter yacht FOUR ACES will leave you breathless and wanting to come back for more. This elegant and striking vessel featuring naval architecture by Stefano Natucci with beautiful interior design by Francois Zuretti is amongst the best superyachts to rent for an unforgettable Mediterranean charter vacation. FOUR ACES is currently available for a rate of €240,000.00 per week plus expenses, around the popular and enchanting Western Mediterranean destinations, including Italy, Sardinia, Sicily, South of France andCorsica.

Luxury charter yacht FOUR ACES - Benetti Yachts

With a great volume and a large beam, the motor yacht Four Aces provides excellent spacious outdoor dining areas and superb sun-deck with sunbathing and a popular Jacuzzi. She was refitted and renewed in 2008 and features a stylish interior design with quality wooden trim, large aft swimming deck, zero speed stabilisers as well as a gymnasium.

Mediterranean charter yacht FOUR ACES

Benetti Mega Yacht FOUR ACES accommodates her 12 charter guests in five double cabins and one twin cabin. The Master suite is full width with great views, featuring a sitting room. Well positioned forward on the main deck, it boasts a king-sized bed with a 2-person settee to starboard and a vanity to port, as well as large closets either side of the king bed.

Luxury superyacht FOUR ACES

There are 5 additional guest cabins aboard Four Aces, including a very spacious VIP cabin with a large en-suite bathroom, found on the wheelhouse deck to starboard. Lower deck accommodates 4 additional cabins, including 1 twin and 3 king staterooms, all with en-suite bathrooms.

Motor Yacht FOUR ACES - Benetti Yachts

Yacht tenders and toys belonging to Four Aces superyacht are a 33′ Intrepid year 2000, 2×250 Yamaha outboards, 15′ Novurania w/1 x 90hp Yamaha outboard, 2 x Yamaha waverunners, 2x Windsurfers, 3x Kayaks 2 peddle type and 1 x 2 man paddle type. 2 wakeboards, 2 sets of skis, snorkel gear, towable banana and tubes, 2 long paddle boards. Fun is certainly guaranteed aboard the Benetti mega yacht Four Aces!

FOUR ACES Yacht by Benetti - Gymnasium

Western Mediterranean Yacht Charter Holidays

Western Mediterranean is known as the most visited charter destination around the world. And not surprisingly! Oozing with history, beautiful beaches, glamourous rivieras and enchanting small towns, Italy, France and Spain boast everything one should expect from a perfect summer vacation aboard a luxury superyacht.

Antibes - France

Crewed sailing yachts, motor yachts, luxury mega yachts as well as beautiful catamarans, the choices are endless! We can organise a number of magnificent itineraries along the Italian coast, including such unique and sought after charter destinations as Genoa, through to Cinque Terre and Tuscany, following down to Naples and the Amalfi coast, Reggio Calabria and Tropea, as well as the spectacular islands of Sardinia or Sicily.

Some of the most glamourous and most popular charter destination for those with an intention to visit the French Riviera,include Monaco, Nice, Antibes, Cannes, St Tropez, Iles d’Hyeres and Corsica. Spanish Balearic Islands offer the historically rich Mallorca and Palma de Mallorca. Some of the favourite yacht charter location from mainland Spain include Costa Brava, Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol.

Southern Italy - Calabria - Tropea

Whether you choose to sail along the Mediterranean coastlines or charter a magnificent motor yacht, our team will be able to provide you with the most suitable yacht charter itinerary depending on your desires and needs. Please, do not hesitate tocontact our friendly consultants today.

TIBS Specifications and Accommodations

2012-04-27T04:50:00.002-07:00

Boat Specifications

2012-04-27T04:50:00.000-07:00

Boat Length

The length of a boat is one of the most important factors affecting the boat's price. Yet, the represented length does not always reflect the true size of the boat.

-Boat Length
- Model Numbers
- Registered Length
- Tonnage
- Drafts
- Weight -vs- Displacement
- Builder's Weight -vs- the Weight Now
- Boat Speeds

With the advent of integrally molded bow pulpits and built in swim platforms, there has been a lot of confusion over how a boat length should be properly represented. A few, though certainly a minority, of boat builders have included the bow pulpit in the length over all (LOA).

Most others use what is known as length on deck (LOD) that does not include the length of the pulpit.

So which is the proper length to use? Since the pulpit does not represent useable space on the boat, the proper length to use is the length exclusive of the pulpit, or LOD, though that number is most often expressed as LOA.

Confusion can arise because the pulpit is an integral part of the deck. Therefore, to call it LOA is not inaccurate. Some refer to length with and without pulpit, which eliminates all confusion. If the builder leaves any doubt about this, be sure to clarify it.

Not only are there built-in bow pulpits today, but also built-in swim platforms, or what may be called transom platforms or extensions. Should these be included or excluded in the length? Some of these are bolt-on molded sections, while others are molded into and are integral with the hull. The use of bolt-ons is rapidly passing, though there are plenty of used boats with these things. For the most part, I'd argue that bolt-ons do not reflect useable hull length, and should not be figured in as the hull length.

However, the integral platforms do represent useable space on the boat, as well as actually extending the length of the hull proper. Therefore, this is rightly included in the hull length representation.

Consider these two boats, They are actually the same LOA. The stern drive boat also has an integral platform, but note that it does not provide any additional internal hull space. Therefore, we rate it as being 24" shorter than the inboard boat above.

Model Numbers

Many builders have taken to applying model numbers like 2685 or 450 that might seem to represent the boat length, but are actually misleading. The Sea Ray 500 is actually a 45 foot boat where the 500 seems to represent the length including the bow pulpit.

Registered Length

There has long been much misunderstanding about the lengths and weights shown on Federally documented boats. How these numbers are derived goes back to the World War II days when many yachts were impressed into Coast Guarding services. At that time, the Coast Guard wanted to know the useable interior volume of the yachts. This was achieved through a procedure called admeasurement.

Therefore, the "Registered Length" shown on Federal documents represents an average of the length on deck and the length waterline. Basically, this number cuts the lengths of the overhangs at bow and stern in half. Thus, if you have a boat that is 50 feet on deck and 46 feet on waterline, the registered length will be 48 feet. The same holds true for the beam of the boat; it's an average between the widest point and the beam at water line.

Tonnage

So what about the tonnage, that doesn't ever seem to agree with the stated builder weight? Well, the registered tonnage is derived much the same way. In other words from a particular formula that was designed to fit the Coast Guard's needs. Hence, the registered tonnage shown on your USCG documents bears little resemblance to the actual weight of the boat.

Drafts

These number should be provided accurately by the builder, and usually is. But keep in mind that that is with empty tanks and no equipment. By the time you add fuel, water and equipment, the draft is likely to change, though usually not enough to cause concern. If you're marking your hull to add a boot stripe, be sure to do that with the boat fully loaded.

Weight -vs- Displacement

The weight of the vessel as could be measured on a scale versus the calculated displacement are not quite the same, though the difference is not enough to concern boat owners. Displacement is the volume of water that is displaced by the hull of the vessel measured in pounds or tons. This derives from a math calculation made by naval architects during the design process. No one actually ever physically measures the displacement of a hull as that is far too costly to do. Displacement as a representation of boat weight is no longer used by pleasure craft builders, though it is always used for ships.

So where does the builder weight come from? Commonly stated as "dry weight," it normally means the weight of the boat without any fluids in tanks. Since most builders end up having to ship boats, which requires obtaining an actual measured weight, builders typically ship the boat off to a truck weigh station where the weight is there taken less the weight of the trailer. These weigh stations, operated by federal or state governments, are actually quite accurate to within 100 lbs. The scales are tested and certified annually.

What about travel lift scales, are they accurate? No, they are not sufficiently accurate to rely upon. That's because the loads are distributed over a number of lifting slings that can result in considerable error. Nor is there any requirement that the be calibrated and certified.

Builder's Weight -vs- the Weight Now

Naturally, the builder's dry weight and what your boat weighs now after fitting out and filling all the tanks is not the same. You can figure the difference with reasonable accuracy by taking the tank capacities and multiplying the weight of liquids per gallon.

Then you have to figure weights added during fitting out. Typically, this will be about 10% of the dry weight, assuming that you are not making any major additions like a tender, davit or other particularly heavy additions.

What About Water Absorption? I've heard it said that boat hulls will absorb up to 10% of their weight in water. This is a myth and is not true. I doubt even a wood boat could absorb that much, but certainly not a fiberglass boat. The amount of water that a fiberglass hull is capable of absorbing is insignificant. Even the amount of water that could be absorbed by things like seat cushions and deck cores is not going to be to the degree that it will affect boat speed.

Boat Speeds

Most builders have learned the hard way not to advertise boat speeds. There are far too many factors involved for them to do so reliably. There have been many lawsuits over failures to achieve advertised speeds, which has prompted most builders to remain silent on that subject. If a builder does make a representation as to speed, you'd best take that with a grain of salt and not believe it until proven on a sea trial.

New Model: Steeler NG43

2012-04-26T11:59:00.000-07:00

Always in the lime light in the bigger super sizes, in recent times Dutch builders have also gathered attention in the smaller sub fifty feet sizes. Steeler is one of the builders coming from Holland who makes part of the resurgence in the smaller cruiser sizes. Steeler as the name of the Steenwijk located builder suggests builds of steel and the NG43 is its most recent model. A hard top sport cruiser in looks, the NG 43 offers a semi displacement hull suitable for inland waterways and sea navigation. The accommodation is a traditional four plus two layout. Two guest cabins below sleeping four and a convertible C-shaped settee in the saloon. The Steeler SG43 is standard powered by a single Yanmar 110hp, but a twin Steyr 250hp diesel engine has been the choice of hull number two.
Technical Data:

LOA - 12.92 m (42.3ft)

Beam - 4.30 m

Draft - 1.09 m

Displacement - 16 tons

Fuel Capacity - 550 l
Water Capacity - 480 l
Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths
Engines - 1 x Yanmar 110hp, 2 x Steyr 250hp
Propulsion - line shafts
Project - Martin Bekebrebe Yacht Design
Certification - CE B

New Model: Prestige 550 Flybridge

2012-04-26T11:58:00.000-07:00

Following on the very nice looks of the 500 series models, Prestige 550 Flybridge is similar in many respects to its smaller 500 sister, from the looks to the layout. Basicaly on the 550 everything is just bigger. Designed again by Prestige trio of designer companies; Garroni, J and J, and JP the 550 presents itself as a practical good looking flybridge motor yacht with its wrap around all view windshield playing again a distinctive characteristic. Prestige did also to stick on the layout of the 500 on the 550 offering some exquisite details which are quite hard to find at this size; like the separate entrance to the owners midships full beam stateroom, and the much appreciated very socializing astern galley on the main deck saloon. Power and more so propulsion makes the difference in the 550 Flybridge, with twin Cummins 600hp and ZF Pods against the Volvo units of the 500.

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.92 m (58.9ft)

Hull Length - 16.06 m

Beam - 4.79 m

Draft - 1.17 m

Displacement - 17700 kg

Fuel Capacity - 1930 l

Water Capacity - 800 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSC 8.3 600hp

Propulsion - ZF Zeus aft looking dual propeller pods

Speed - 30 knots max 24 cruise

Range - 240 nm at cruise speed

Hull Type - Vee shape with 16 degrees dead rise aft
Project - J and J, Garroni, JP Design
Certification - CE B-12, C-14

New Model: Spencer 70 Volvo

2012-04-26T11:56:00.000-07:00

Showing the impact of custom sportfish boat builders, the Spencer 70 Volvo was actually commissioned by the Swedish engine manufacturer and its maiden name is indeed Penta. Spencer hae always been among the most innovators of the Eastern North American custom builders, looking to the future and bringing ideas especially in this new model which come more from the pleasure world of yachting. Those big windows to midships, central wind shield view to fore, and the pods says a lot of things how Spencer can innovate into the classic lines of his Carolina sportfisherman, if a client desires so. The Spencer 70 Volvo presents a lower deck with three double cabins, having a full beam owners stateroom to midships. A crew cabin is located to midships behind the owners room. The Spencer 70 Volvo is powered by triple Volvo 900hp with forward looking IPS pods which tops a 38 knots max speed. Interesting is that with this combination the Spencer carries almost half the horse power most sportfish of this size usually have. But to be honest this performance comes also on how weight conscious the Spencer 70 Volvo has been build.

Technical Data:

LOA - 21,4 m (70.6ft)

Beam - 6.19 m
Draft - 11.54 m including props
Displacement - 37648 kg
Fuel Capacity - 5223 l
Water Capacity - 832 l
Accommodation - 6 guest berths in 3 cabins, 1 crew cabin berth
Engine - 2 x Volvo D12 900hp
Propulsion - Volvo IPS1200 forward looking dual propeller pods
Speed - 38 knots max, 30 cruise, 25 knots economic
Construction - composite cold molded, with use of Kevlar, solid glass in all through hulls, foam composite core
Project - Steve French

Project: Four Winns V275

2012-04-26T11:52:00.000-07:00

Project: Four Winns V275

Four Winns bolster its important medium size range with the modern looking project of the V275. This new Four Winns features a nice mix of sport low profile lines, but at the same time offering spacious accommodation for the dimensions on offer here. Big view windows on the side and top of the deck show the take of modern of this model, The V275 will have a choice of five colors for hull and the color band. Inside accommodation will be for four in two areas, with a midships cabin divided by curtain. Power choices are five petrol gas engine all single from Mercruiser and Volvo starting at 300 up to 380hp.

New Model: Hinckley T48 Talaria Motor Yacht

2012-04-26T11:48:00.000-07:00

Hinckley unveiled its new T48 Talaria 48 Motor Yacht in February at the Miami show, and continues the expansion of this range joining the first family of American yachting, with roots in Maine work boats and branches as distinguished as the Bermuda 40 and the Picnic Boat. With its state-of-the art vacuum Scrimp construction, classic styling above the waterline, and innovative design below, jet propulsion and patented JetStick control, this stunning T48 Talaria Motor Yacht yacht is already earning her place in the Hinckley family. In preliminary sea trials, targeted boat speeds of 30 knots at cruise and 35 knots top were easily met on the motoryacht version of the boat with standard twin Cummins 715hp and jet drives. In heavy seas and breeze, the boat rode very comfortably, with T48 Talaria featuring a fuller bow with convex sections that reduce the rise and fall motion gives the boat a softer ride. Accommodation is two cabin plans with owners room with en-suite bathroom located to fore, and a double guest cabins to starboard. A galley is located below decks to port side, with a luxurious welcoming saloon on the main deck, behind the dual seat helm station.
Technical Data:

LOA - 15.6 m (51,6ft)

Warterline Length - 13.6 m

Beam - 4.69 m

Draft - 0.78 m

Displacement - 17349 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2649 l

Water Capacity - 567 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in cabins

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSM11 715hp

Propulsion - Hamilton HJ634 jet drives

Speed - 35 knots max, 30 knots cruise

Hull Type - modified Vee with 19 degrees deadrise aft

Construction - Dual Guard Scrimp, Kevlar Carbon E-glass composite hull with Vinilester resin. E-glass deck,

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Project: Toy 44 Tender

Project: ISA Yachts 54 Meters Project Panorama

Boat Show: Croatia Preview 2012

Boat Show: Croatia Preview 2012

Project: Rivera 63 Enclosed Flybrige

Project: ISA 43 M GT

New Model: Estensi 360 Goldstar Sport

New Model: Broom 35 Coupe

Project: Austin Parker 36

New Model: Kardis 50 Akuma

Improve-it = Overmarine Mangusta 165

Web: Carver New Web Site

Yacht POLAR STAR - A Lurssen Superyacht

acht POLAR STAR - A Lurssen Superyacht

Yacht Charter Description

Yacht Charter Accommodation

Sleeps 12 charter guests in 6 ensuite Staterooms, including owner suite area. She has Six levels of interior and exterior deck space and a massive interior volume for common rooms.

Yacht Charter Specifications

Type/Year:

A Lurssen Superyacht/2005

Refit:

2011

Beam:

12.80m (42' )

L.O.A.:

63.40m (208' )

Crew:

17

Charter Guest:

12

Max Speed:

17 knots

Cabins:

6

Engines:

MAIN ENGINES: 2xCaterpil

Cruise Speed:

15 knots

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Your Western Mediterranean ‘Dream Come True’ Aboard Charter Yacht FOUR ACES

Your Western Mediterranean ‘Dream Come True’ Aboard Charter Yacht FOUR ACES

TIBS Specifications and Accommodations

Boat Specifications

New Model: Steeler NG43

New Model: Prestige 550 Flybridge

New Model: Spencer 70 Volvo

Project: Four Winns V275

Project: Four Winns V275

New Model: Hinckley T48 Talaria Motor Yacht