Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Sporty New Yachts For 2013

By Aaron Linebarger


Yacht Columbus Sport Hybrid 40m: The latest reports from the Palumbo Shipyard in Naples, Italy demonstrate that the 40m Columbus Sport Hybrid Project is progressing at a rate of knots. With the all-aluminum hull and superstructures now all but complete, the focus of attention is turning toward the interior fit out, conceived by Hot Lab Yacht & Design in Milan in conjunction with the shipyard and owner.

Yacht Columbus Sport Hybrid 40m: Just prior to going to press, we met with Antonio Romano of Hot Lab who provided these very latest renderings exclusively to INVICTVS. The conceptual drawings show an elegant contemporary design, with a depth of texture provided through extensive use of natural materials. Marbles such as Breccia Sarda and Adria Venato are matched with eucalyptus, Tay wood and a dark oak for the interior floors. These are warmed with luxurious brightly colored leather, soft wool carpets and polished stainless steel.

Yacht Dubois 101m Sloop: GCA also worked on the 160' (53.5m) sailing yacht Nirvana, built by Vitters, and which bears Dubois' handiwork as well. The GA calls for four 387sqft (36sqm) guest suits, two of which will feather double beds while twin beds will occupy the remaining two. A full-beam owner's suite (almost 50' across), with separate his-and-hers bathrooms and dressing rooms, and a large, shared shower compartment, sits amidships.

Yacht Miss Tor 40m Schooner: This 131' (40m) steel schooner is currently in-build at the Orucoglu Shipyard in Turkey. With a superstructure more commonly associated with a motor yacht than a sailing schooner, she boats impressive interior volume, with a living space in excess of 1,640sqft (500sqm). On her twin 450hp MAN engines alone she is capable of a 14-knot cruising speed, while her three masts will provide sound sailing performance despite her 165 ton gross tonnage.

Yacht Columbus Sport Hybrid 40m: On the upper deck the relaxing atmosphere is enhanced by two huge sofas, more than 55" deep Romano tells us, chosen from the Diesel collection by Moroso. Being the first in the Columbus range from the mighty Palumbo Group, we look forward to inspecting her fully on launching. In keeping with the environmentally responsible ethos of the lightweight hybrid yacht, Hot Lab has revealed that where possible environmentally sustainable materials will be used in the interior.

Yacht Miss Tor 40m Schooner Her interior dcor will be one of light colors, with creams and whites reflecting the natural light through large picture window portholes in her hull and huge glazed surfaces in the superstructure, where the salon and dining room form the main living and entertainment space. An expansive cockpit provides a dining area for the yacht's guests, while a sundeck up above features a huge outdoor table forward overlooking the bows, with a Jacuzzi aft.

Yacht Miss Tor 40m Schooner The views over the yacht's wake from here are sure to be impressive. A large bathing platform completes the yacht's amenities, and her designers appear to have left room in the tall transom for a tender garage that could double up as a beach club, although this has not been confirmed by the Orucoglu Shipyard. With several decades experience building leisure yachts, Miss Tor is the brand name under which the yard, part of Orucoglu Holding one of the well-known leading groups of Turkey, produces their yachts.

Yacht ISA's 41m Classic series: With her inoffensive styling, surfeit of exterior and interior space and full displacement efficiency, on would expect the 41m Classic to be a hit on the charter market, and if this is the case, guests can enjoy the attention of six crewmembers, plus the captain. Powered by twin CAT C-18 engines to achieve a top speed of 14.5 knots (or 16 knots with the more powerful alternatives of twin C-32s), the 41m Classic carries almost 16,000 US Gal of fuel. Scheduled for delivery during the summer this year, the 41m Classic is expected to make her debut at the Monaco Yacht Show in September.




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