New Riva 63´ Virtus Yacht The Biggest Riva Open is Born

The new yacht Riva 63′ Virtus is the product of a close working relationship between Officina Italiana Design, the studio that exclusively designs all yachts in the Riva range, the AYT – Advanced Yacht Technology, the Ferretti Group’s naval research and design centre, and the team of architects and designers at Centro Stile Ferrettigroup. The new model has been designed as a sporty yacht, created for owners wishing to experience the sea first hand.

Riva reinterprets the concept of an open yacht with a model featuring a typical Mediterranean style which maintains the unmistakable elegance of all the shipyard’s models: class, refinement and clean lines. These are also found in and on the new Riva 63′ Virtus yacht, flagship of the Riva opens, a model designed to last.

Created following the lines of the 63′ Vertigo yacht, a classical, highly successful Riva model, Virtus recaptures the strong character of the Rivale, another Riva open boat which has marked the shipyard’s history, but uses larger spaces which guarantee excellent liveability and total on-board comfort.

The exteriors feature spacious areas which enable owners to enjoy the Riva 63´ Virtus yacht in the company of their guests, also thanks to two large sundecks, one at bow and one astern, under which the garage for the tender is located. This sociable aspect of the boat is also extended to the helm area, where the driving seat consists of a three seater sofa, enabling owners to share the pleasure of driving the yacht with their guests.

Riva 63´ Virtus Yacht

Moreover, it is protected by a large windshield with a double curve which ensures comfort while cruising. The cockpit is spacious, comfortable and equipped with a fridge, sink and – upon request – a grill. In the cockpit there are three sofas, one of which L-shaped, located on the port hand side, one astern and a third equipped with a system which slides and enables to move closer to the varnished teak table which has a flip up section. Moreover, the cockpit is covered with a large, electro-hydraulically operated bimini which can also be kept open whilst running.

Typical of Riva, the class and attention to fine detail is evident in the cleats and in the electric winches skilfully concealed to ensure aesthetic fluidity. Painstaking attention has also been paid to creating the functional, well-designed instrument mast in line with the style of all Riva open models.

The interior fittings have been studied in such a way as to attain the very best availability in terms of space and comfort, with a large salon which makes it possible to place a wooden table, able to accomodate up to six in this area, without having to reduce the size of the galley.

Riva 63′ Virtus is a yacht featuring contrasts of colour and materials: the alternation between the light shades of the oak and darker ones of the leather, and between the opaque and polished lacquering create a style which gives the new Riva 63′ Virtus a further touch of modern style without forgetting the traditional elegance of all Riva yachts.

The master cabin is located portside astern and set slightly lower than the other two, and has been enriched with a bed run around in leather stitching. The slightly lower position of the cabin makes it possible to use all the space available. The guest cabin, also located port-side midships, features bunk beds, set out in an L-shape which offer a pleasant panoramic view of the surface of the water. The master and VIP cabins, set at bow, both feature en-suite heads, whilst the day head is located opposite the guest cabin.

The harmonious profile and racy lines of the yacht are further emphasised by the large arrow-shaped side windows, which have made so many other Riva models successful and guarantee excellent natural lighting below deck. The unusual features of the hull and teak of the deck and part of the cockpit, together with the many details in stainless steel, contribute to making the yacht 63′ Virtus both modern and sporty.

TECHNOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE

The new Riva 63′ Virtus is also on the cutting-edge for her on-board technological equipment. Featuring twin 1360mhp MAN 12V engines, 1000 kW at 2300 rpm/min, the new yacht Riva 63′ VIRTUS delivers an excellent performance, with a top speed of 40 knots and a cruise speed of 35 thanks to the tried and tested hull equipped with direct shaft line tunnel propulsion. Her ease of handling and smoothness over the waves are also excellent for this category.

Technical Specifications of the Riva 63´ Virtus yacht:

ENGINES
2 * MAN V12 – 1360 power 1360 mhp / 1000 kW at 2300 rpm

Maximum recorded speed
Maximum speed:     40 knots
Crusing speed:     35 knots

RANGE (nautical miles)
Maximum speed:     230 m.n.
Crusing speed:     270 m.n.

MAIN SIZES
Loa = overall length (standard ISO 8666)     19,57 m. – 64 ft. 2 in.
Lh = Hull length (standard ISO 8666)     19,03 m. – 62 ft. 5 in.
Lwl = waterline length (boat fully laden)     15,62 m. – 51 ft. 3 in.
Maximun beam     4,80 m. – 15 ft. 9 in.
Depth under propellers (boat fully laden)     1,60 m. – 5 ft. 3 in.
Displacement, unladen     27,70 ton. / lb. 61068
Displacement, laden     32,30 ton. / lb. 71209
Maximun number of persons on board     12
Navigation category CE 2003/44     A
Certification modules     B + F + Aa (sound emission) RINA S.p.A.

TECHNICAL DATA
Hull type: 17° deadrise Monohedron hull with spray rails
H = Overall height from keel to Roll bar:     4,72 m. – 15 ft. 6 in.
Ht = Minimum transport height from keel:     4,28 m. – 14 ft. 1 in.
P1 = pulpit     0,52 m. – 1 ft. 8 in.
P2 = Platform connected to the hull     0,00 m. – 0 ft. 0 in.
Water tanks capacity:     3200 lt. – 845 US gal
Fuel tanks capacity:     660 lt. – 174 US gal

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
The performance is estimated at the following conditions:
standard version displacement of the yacht:     29,42 ton. / lb. 64851
at 1 / 3 liquid load, clean hull, 25°C air temperature, good weather conditions, 6 persons on board:
overloading the yacht by:     1,5 ton. / lb. 3307
top speed decreases of:     1 knot

Works in progress on the motor yacht 60 Sunreef Power and the Sunreef 82 Double Deck superyacht

60 Sunreef Power Yacht and the luxury yacht Sunreef 82 Double Deck currently under construction by Sunreef

Sunreef working on the 60 Sunreef Power Yacht and the Super Yacht Sunreef 82 Double Deck

The moulds of the flybridge will be cut on a CNC milling machine and delivered to the shipyard in the coming days. The infusion of the wet deck for both models is set for mid-February. All interior design has been approved by the Owners, and it is now being created at the woodwork and upholstery departments. Both models, the 60 Sunreef Power yacht as well as the luxury catamaran yacht Sunreef 82 Double Deck will be premiered at the Cannes International Boat Show in September 2012.

Three version motor yacht Pacific Class by Monaco Yachting & Technologies

Due to the unique double insulated engine-room and machinery arrangement the luxury yacht Pacific Class offers silent and vibration free operation no other vessel of similar size can match.

The MY&T super yacht Pacific had been engineered for unlimited world-wide operation and trans-pacific range. The hull design features a very stable and seaworthy naval architecture.

All Pacific Class yachts are as well equipped with a computerized Dynamic Positioning and Joystick system interfaced to the two azimuth thrusters and the bow thruster for enhanced operation in any sea condition.

Luxury Charter Yacht AXIOMA by ISA

10 guests can be easily accommodated on board the beautiful super yacht Project Panorama. She will offer 5 comfortable staterooms.

The ISA luxury yacht Project Panorama will be powered by twin Caterpillar 3512C engines, allowing her to comfortably cruise at 14 knots.

Horizon V74 Yacht

As a luxury explorer yacht, the super yacht CC105 features large interior volume, accommodations for 10 plus crew, and abulbous bow that helps maximize fuel efficiency.  The V74 yacht is the second to come to the U.S. East Coast market and is a true turn-key vessel, with an open three stateroom layout plus crew and enclosed pilothouse with dayhead.

The CC105 and V74 are inventory yachts for Horizon Yachts Inc, the U.S. East Coast sales and service office, and will reside in the Old Port Cove Marina adjacent to the Horizon office.

Roger Sowerbutts, head of Horizon Yachts Inc, said, “We are starting off our 2012 show season and 25th anniversary with two new Horizon yachts that are unparalleled in luxury, craftsmanship and design. Horizon is, and has remained throughout the years, committed to the U.S.market, and the CC105 and V74 are a great representation of the build quality and flexibility Horizon has to offer.”

The RP120 luxury yacht MUSES by Horizon Yachts

The RP120 MUSES
The Horizon RP120 super yacht Muses features a sleek style and voluminous living spaces, thanks to her generous 26’ beam and well-appointed accommodations. The layout options are only restricted by one´s imagination. The RP120 is a comfortable, spacious, elegant and truly sea going yacht that reflects Horizon’s continuous drive to improve upon yacht building technology.

The Horizon P136 super yacht ANGARA

The P136 Angara
Combining industry-leading design with advanced construction technologies, the Horizon P136 luxury yacht Angara is built, as standard, to DNV Classification. A true mega-yacht, the P136 is tailored to a lifestyle of enjoyment and layout – five or six staterooms, a tender garage and many other options are available to meet one´s yachting needs. Horizon is committed to ensuring comfort and quality in their yachts, which is why their goal is to build custom mega yachts that are as unique.

Now in its seventh year, the World Superyacht Awards honors the most elite superyachts over 30 meters in length that have been delivered between January  1, 2011 and December 31, 2011. This year’s World Superyacht Awards will be hosted on May 5th, 2012 in Istanbul, Turkey at the Ciragan Palace Kempinski, and Horizon is honored to have two superyachts among the finalists for this prestigious award.

Riva Aquariva Yacht Tender by Marc Newson

The Aquariva yacht by Marc Newson was the special guest of Arte Fiera, the annual event that celebrated its 36th edition, making of Bologna the Italian centre for modern and contemporary art during the last week end.

The Aquariva project by Marc Newson is the result of the partnership of two of the greatest representatives of International design: Officina Italiana Design – the studio which has been designing for 20 years the style of the crafts by Riva, manufactured in the glorious shipyards funded by Pietro Riva in 1842 – and Marc Newson – the famous Australian designer who is the protagonist with his works of many collections, even permanent ones, in the greatest museums and art galleries in the world.

This artistic union led to the review of the historic 33-foot model featuring smooth and elegant lines, through which Newson expressed its personal view of nautical design. The result is the creation of an exclusive Aquariva model, a timeless classic, connecting the past with the present, tradition and innovation.

Riva Yacht Aquariva by Marc Newson

The Aquariva yacht by Newson is an extraordinary match of style and functionality, a glance to the period of the Dolce Vita of the 50’s and 60’s which looks towards the future, in line with the latest trends of nautical design.

This result has also been achieved thanks to the special materials chosen by the Australian designer: the wood-like textile-based laminate (a phenol composite, the forerunner of fiberglass), used for the deck area and the helm station; the anodized aluminum instead of steel and chrome brass, an unusual choice in the nautical sector which allowed giving a high-tech touch to the classic and elegant flair of Riva, a myth of the sector, a synonym for the exclusivity and luxury of the Italian style.

The exclusive Aquariva by Newson was launched last year as limited edition, 22 hulls only, and is distributed all over the world through the Riva dealers’ network.

New CMC Marine website

Designed by Studio EffeErre, Milan, the new website, which consistently follows the CMC Marine corporate identity, is rich in content but still easy to navigate (a click is always sufficient to reach all the pages of the site) and aesthetically original with a graphic applicant, stylized waves, and the prevailing colors light blue and blue.

The website, as above mentioned, celebrates the product that is placed in a central location. The same role is given to the “News” that, for a dynamic company as CMC Marine is, are numerous and always interesting. Following a pragmatic philosophy, the site is full of useful sections such as the “Download” page to let the user have all the relevant documents about the company and its product, the “FAQ” page to get immediate answers to all the frequently asked questions or “Request for quotation” page through which the user can send the pertinent data necessary to get detailed technical and commercial information. Even the corporate menus, such as “Company”, “Reference” or “Contact” are designed to provide all relevant information in an immediate, concise and complete way. An effective, innovative in design but functional website, consistent to the corporate vision.

92m Mayan Queen IV in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand

Spanning 6 decks, the Mayan Queen IV yacht is listed as the 33rd biggest superyacht in the world and is an impressive site. The yacht has been in New Zealand since September last year and was one of the superyachts berthed in the newly redeveloped Wynyard Quarter in Auckland during the 2011 Rugby World Cup.  The yacht remained in Auckland until early 2012, receiving some maintenance and servicing work.

One of the largest yachts to visit New Zealand in the past 6 years and certainly one of the largest megayachts to grace Queen Charlotte Sound, the M/Y Mayan Queen IV is owned by Mexican billionaire Alberto Bailleres.  Alberto Bailleres chairs Mexico’s second-largest mining company, Industrias Penoles, which one of the world’s largest silver miners.

Mr Bailleres reportedly has a net worth of US$11.9 billion and was ranked at number 66 on Forbes magazine’s March 2011 list of the world’s billionaires.

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, owner of the Chelsea Football Club owns the world’s largest superyacht Eclipse, also built by Blohm & Voss which is an imposing 164m (538)  in length.

Superyacht Mayan Queen IV - Profile showing Owners stateroom balcony.

Before making her way to the Marlborough Sounds, the Mayan Queen IV yacht was also spotted further south in Dunedin, turning heads as it made its way up Otago Harbour to its berth,  having sailed from Fiordland, where it had spent several days before the weather deteriorated. Motor yacht Mayan Queen has now left the Marlborough Sounds and is berthed in Wellington. Hopefully those onboard will enjoy a sunny Waitangi Day and weekend in the Capital.

The six new orders are made up of one Swan 80 sailing yacht, three Swan 60s, one Swan 53 and a Club Swan 42 – a spread across the SwanLine from Swan Maxi through to the smaller cruising range and through to the racing oriented smallest Swan in the model range.

Positive Start to 2012 for Nautor's Swan © Nautor's Swan

With three more Swan 60 sail yacht orders secured, the fleet continues to grow in numbers with nine scheduled to be sailing by the end of summer.  Using the latest technology, design and construction methods, the Swan 60 yacht combines a voluminous contemporary styled interior with spacious cabins, large cockpit, high righting moment for comfortable cruising with easy handling while offering racing performance potential.  Designed to enhance the cruising experience and benefiting from a practical cockpit layout and helm position, space for relaxation, sunbathing and unhindered movement around the boat at all times is assured.

In addition, the most recent Swan to the leave the yard in Pietarsaari, Finland, and the first for 2012 has been delivered for commissioning and test sailing in France.  The fifth Swan 60 to be delivered will be joining the Swan Maxi Class circuit taking place in the Mediterranean during the summer of 2012 before competing at the Rolex Swan Cup in Porto Cervo from 10 – 16 September.

Specifications and layout design details for the new Swan 100 continue apace with further meetings taking place during boot Dusseldorf to conclude details for the second hull of the new model, due to launch fall 2013 / spring 2014.

Enrico Chieffi, Managing Director of Nautor’s Swan commented, “I am delighted that our order book is so full as we start 2012 and our team of quality craftsmen in our yard in Finland are working at close to full capacity to deliver a series of fabulous Swan’s across the full range of our SwanLine.  We have a series of innovations and evolutions to the SwanLine that we will be launching throughout 2012 including the new Swan 100.  I am personally very pleased to be leading the team during this exciting time for Nautor’s Swan.”