New Model: Vicem 61 Bahama Bay

Just launched at the Turkish Tuyap boat show the new Vicem 61 Bahama Bay merges classic down East lobster boat styling with the latest cutting edge technologies of Volvo IPS. The 61 Bahama Bay boasts some new twists to the traditional style yacht, and this represents the second time for Vicem, with the first being the 54 Bahama Bay also with IPS Drive system.  Constructed as most of the Vicem's with cold molding technology, a wood fiberglass hybrid which brings strength with low weight plus a custom build approach.  Interiors for hull one of the 61 Bahama Bay are finished with African woods of Khaya, Ducia, and Wenge mahogany.  The layout of the 61 gains space to the use of the Volvo pods, with a spacious lower deck having three double cabins; owners, VIP, and twin bunk, and the galley.  The midships owners stateroom surprises for its space in a lobster looking traditional yachts of this size, having a walk around double bed, and en suite bathroom.  For outside looks the 61 takes also a further step from the first model of this range thanks to the help of architect Hakki Karoglu, an owner of the first 54 Bahama Bay launched who gave some important input.  The stand out feature is for sure the all white exterior paint; but other benefit from the 54 is also the extended hard top which now covers all the cockpit.  Power is from twin Volvo 700hp with IPS pods, which deliver a 29 knots max speed, 24 cruise and a 500 nautical miles range 10 knots economic run.

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.5 m (60.8ft)

Hull Length - 17.25 m

Waterline Length - 16.38 m

Beam - 5.06 m

Draft - 1.30 m

Displacement - 29 t

Fuel Capacity - 2400 l

Water Capacity - 995 l

Accommodation - 6 guests in 3 cabins

Max Persons - 12

Engines - 2 x Volvo D9 700hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS900 pods

Speed - 29 knots max, 24 knots cruising, 10 knots economic

Range - 260 nm at 24 knots, 500 nm at 10 knots

Hull Type - hard chine Vee planning ship with 12 degrees dead rise aft

Construction - cold molded mahogany with epoxy by West System

Project - Vicem Yacht Design Team, special mention Hakki Koroglu

Certification - CE RINA B

www.vicemyacht.com

New Model: Azimut 120 SL

The 120 SL is definitely one of the most awaited models in the Azimut fleet, and considering the success of the 2003 launched S fleet this had to be expected.  The sales numbers of the Azimut S has always been impressive; with the first model the 68 sold to over fifty units in less to a year at its time, and the second the 86 over ten in the same period.  Designed as all Azimut fleet minus the Magellano range by Stefano Righini the 120 SL makes part of the Grande fleet, and is the current flagship of the Italian builders line up, although projects of a 126 tri-deck are in development stages.  The new sports flagship of Azimut as the smaller 103 SL features a sport flybridge.  Below in standard layout is space for four double guest cabins with an owners stateroom located to midships.  An enclosed galley is located in between the cabins.  Crew cabins are three sleeping from four to six located with a lobby to midships between the engine and owners room.  Power is a triple MTU engine set up of 2434hp each with water jets propulsion giving a top speed of 36 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 35.5 m (116.6ft)

Beam - 7.90 m

Draft - 1.50 m

Displacement - 148 t

Fuel Capacity - 18000 l

Water Capacity - 3000 l

Accommodation - 8 guest in 4 cabins, 6 or 4 crew in 3 cabins

Engines - 3 x MTU 16V2000 M93 2434hp

Propulsion - jet dives

Speed - 36 knots max, 23 cruise

Project - Stefano Righini

www.azimutyachts.com