How do you store compressed liquid hydrogen on a superyacht at the equivalent of minus-423 degrees Fahrenheit?

This was the toughest question Dutch builder Feadship faced as it set out to create Project 821, the world’s first hydrogen-cell superyacht. “The aim has been to develop a new, clean technology not just for this project, but for the world,” says Jan-Bart Verkuyl, Feadship director and CEO at Royal Van Lent Shipyard.

Hydrogen fuel cells offer great promise for combustion-free cruising, with only electricity and water as their byproducts. But unlike with vehicles and spacecraft, the technology is new to recreational yachts. Weight isn’t the problem because hydrogen is light, but safely storing it on a vessel requires a double-walled cryogenic tank in a dedicated room. According to Feadship, it takes eight to 10 times more space to store hydrogen than the energy equivalent in diesel fuel.

Project 821’s size, at 390 feet long, made it a good candidate to test the technology. The tank on board holds about 4 tons of hydrogen, with the system able to provide a week’s worth of silent operation at anchor, or navigating at 10 knots while leaving harbors or cruising in protected marine zones.

All of that was achieved in addition to the kind of luxury that Feadship clients demand. The yacht’s design is by RWD, with owner representation by Edmiston. It has the most hull openings of any Feadship to date, with 14 balconies. Guest amenities include an elevator and a library.

“We have now shown that cryogenic storage of liquefied hydrogen in the interior of a superyacht is a viable solution,” Verkuyl says. “Future innovations on fuel cells and onboard reforming of methanol to hydrogen are on the near horizon.”

New Horizons

There were no regulations for hydrogen storage and fuel-cell systems on a superyacht, so Feadship, along with Edmiston and Lloyd’s Register, developed appropriately scaled equipment, protocols and safety regulations as part of the build.

Record-Setter

Project 821 is also the largest motoryacht ever launched in the Netherlands. It is about the same length as Feadship’s Launchpad, but with 30 percent more volume.

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The Italian builder Austin Parker has launched a range of catamarans called Unica, along with a range of navettas called Iconica.

Each collection will have three models. For the Unica collection, there will be a 58, 68 and 78. In the Iconica collection, there will be a 77, 88 and 100.

At the recent Cannes Yachting Festival in France, the company unveiled the design for the Iconica 100, and had the Unica 58 in the water (its design was unveiled for the public last year). The company noted an A-shaped line on the hardtop support for all its boats as a signature feature going forward.

The introduction of the Unica and Iconica ranges follows the 2023 acquisition of Austin Parker by Baris Nalcaci, a Turkish entrepreneur active in various industrial sectors, including the production of composite products for the aeronautical sector. One of his goals is to help Austin Parker “make a significant leap in quality,” according to the company.

On the Unica series, there’s a full-beam master stateroom and large windows, with the idea of onboard comfort as well as a blending of the indoors and outdoors. The Iconica series also has large windows, as well as a two-level entrance aft and an owner’s stateroom with a private terrace.

Solar panels and sustainable materials are incorporated to reduce the yachts’ ecological footprints.

Austin Parker worked with Pininfarina and De Simoni Yacht Design on the concepts.

“We focused on identifying and addressing the missing features in the current market, ensuring our new products stand out by providing unmatched comfort and performance,” Daniele Mazzon, head of nautical design at Pininfarina, stated in a press release. “Our latest product range is designed to offer all the comforts of a private villa, without sacrificing the essential seakeeping capabilities that our customers expect.”

What does designer Fulvio De Simoni say about the new models from Austin Parker? “Designing a new line of boats for a shipyard is a great responsibility, and I thank [shipyard owner Baris] Nalcaci for believing so strongly in our work. We need to anticipate trends, imagine new ways to use onboard spaces, and define a distinctive style that identifies the shipyard. Collaborating and sharing ideas with such an important partner has certainly been stimulating, and I believe that together we are creating projects of great quality.”

Take the next step: go to austinparker.com

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The Argos Nautic GT14 is a six-person center-console RIB that is intended to serve as a can-do tender for 70- to 100-foot yachts. Owners can customize each GT14, including upholstery, paint, Hypalon tube textures and colors, and rub-rail aesthetics so the tender can match the mothership in various ways.

Whom It’s For: Yacht owners who want a capable, stylish and highly customizable side ride.

Picture This: Your main ride is berthed at the Harborside Inn Marina in Edgartown, Massachusetts, on Martha’s Vineyard, but the breeze is on and your friends want to go kiteboarding. You load up your Argos Nautic GT14 tender and cruise over to Cape Poge Bay’s protected waters for some fun in the sun. Everyone has a blast, and you make it back in time for dinner at the Atlantic Fish & Chop House.  

Take the next step: argosnautic.com/gt14

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Alia Yachts in Turkey is planning for the debut of its all-aluminum, fully custom, 148-foot yacht SAN at the Monaco Yacht Show at the end of September.

SAN is designed by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design, with naval architecture by Lateral Naval Architects. Power is courtesy of Volvo Penta and a quad setup of IPS drives.

According to the Alia shipyard, SAN has a fully open main deck from the stern to the bow, framed by sole-to-ceiling glass windows with sliding doors forward and aft.

“This design offers an unparalleled sense of openness and a seamless connection to the sea,” the yard stated in a press release. “SAN integrates indoor and outdoor spaces harmoniously, allowing for a straight walk from aft to forward and providing panoramic views through the expansive glass around the salon.”

Exterior deck furniture is designed to be multifunctional, so owners and guests can use it for any variations they want during dining, cocktails or sunbathing. Additional space can be found for relaxing far aft by lowering the bulwarks to expand the sunbathing area.

Belowdecks are four guest staterooms along with the owner’s stateroom.  

“SAN is a striking and innovative superyacht that highlights our strengths as a truly custom builder,” Gökhan Çelik, president of Alia Yachts, stated in the press release. “It’s projects like SAN that attract the best clients from all over the world, reinforcing our reputation as a leading custom yacht builder.”

Where is SAN right now? According to the shipyard, the yacht has completed sea trials and been delivered to its owners. Look for SAN to appear at the Monaco Yacht Show at the end of September.

Take the next step: go to aliayachts.com

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In this article, we explore the world’s top power catamarans, ranging from a 36-footer ideal for a cruising couple to a 78-footer perfect for entertaining friends and family. The propulsion options are diverse, including outboards, diesel inboards, hybrids, and even all-solar setups.

Top Luxury Power Catamarans

The following power catamarans are all vessels we’ve reviewed. They are listed in no particular order.

• Fountaine Pajot MY44: A family-oriented cat suitable for long-range cruising and aimed at owner-operators. 
• Silent Yachts 60: This is a catamaran that can cruise comfortably for long distances using emissions-free solar-electric propulsion.
• Horizon PC74: With interior and deck space like a much larger vessel, the PC74 is perfect for cruising the Bahamas and Caribbean.
• Aquila 36: This beefy 36-footer is an outboard-powered, express-cruiser-style catamaran.
• Lagoon Seventy 8 Powercat: A spacious design, this vessel fits the volume of a 130-foot-long monohull into just 78 feet of length overall. 
• Horizon PC68: This cat has a stable ride, long range, volume to spare and intriguing layout options.
• Two Oceans 555: An elegantly simple yet luxurious 55-foot custom with the space and amenities of a much larger vessel.
• Lagoon 630: From its open salon to its spacious decks, the Lagoon is a comfortable and luxurious platform.
• Fountaine Pajot MY5: A midsize cruiser with serious big-boat space for family and friends. 
• Prestige Yachts M8: The voluminous 65-footer lets owners customize onboard spaces.
• Aquila 47 Molokai: Calling all anglers: This cat has 60-plus-knot speed and is set up for serious bluewater adventure.

Fountaine Pajot MY44

The Fountaine Pajot MY44, a creation of Italian architect Pierangelo Andreani and French designer Daniel Andrieu, has a main deck that’s open from the aft-deck seating all the way forward to the starboard helm station. The sense of spaciousness is significant, for several reasons. First, four glass panels aft can all slide to port, creating an indoor-outdoor space with the aft deck and salon. In the salon, 32-inch-high windows extend for 12 feet down the sides of the yacht, with three sections per side, bringing in natural light along with the three forward panes that comprise the windshield. Finally, 6-foot-6-inch headroom provides vertical clearance, with a 21-foot-7-inch beam that adds interior roominess while keeping the yacht stable.

Quick Specifications

Silent Yachts 60

Solar panels, ocean-crossing range and self-sufficiency define the electric Silent-Yachts 60 power catamaran. If there was any question that the “Tesla moment” has arrived in yachting, the Silent 60 clearly provides a positive response. Consider, for a moment, crossing oceans in silence at 5 to 6 knots without consuming a drop of fuel and never needing to plan your course between fuel stops. Imagine sitting at anchor and running the air conditioning all night, not to mention all the galley appliances plus the washer-dryer, without the hum or fumes from a genset.

Horizon PC74

As founder and director of The Powercat Company, a Horizon Power Catamarans distributor, Stuart Hegerstrom had long believed that catamaran builders needed to design their yachts to more stylish standards.

“The boats were very boxy,” he says, based on his years of experience with cats in the charter market. He and his partner, Richard Ford, asked Horizon to produce models that had high-end finishes and looked good inside and out.

The Horizon team brought in mega-yacht designer JC Espinosa to work with its own craftsmen. The result aboard the Horizon PC74 is a catamaran with exterior styling, layout and functionality that should appeal to private and charter owners alike.

Aquila 36

The Aquila 36 is a departure from her sisterships in that she is an outboard-powered, express-cruiser-style catamaran, but she also adheres to MarineMax’s philosophies.

With a single main living level from bow to stern and a beam of 14 feet 7 inches, the Aquila 36 is like a bowrider on steroids. She has seating that can handle 20 adults for outings and barbecues, and there are two staterooms below, one in each hull, for family weekending. The staterooms have nearly queen-size berths, en suite heads, stowage and 6-foot-6-inch headroom.

Lagoon Seventy 8 Powercat

Lagoon is a division of Groupe Beneteau, the world’s largest builder of sailing yachts, and the Lagoon Seventy 8 Powercat is a developmental sistership of its Seventy 7 super sailing cat. The Seventy series yachts are built at Construction Navale Bordeaux in France, which had to add a new yard to construct these catamarans because they require separate stern molds for the power and sail versions.

Horizon PC68

Multihull yachts ride differently than monohulls, often counteracting the sea’s motion for a smoother, more stable ride. On the Horizon PC68, sharp hull entries make head seas seem gentle, and a Humphree stabilization system with blades reduces roll. Horizon uses SCRIMP construction for resin saturation that maximizes strength with an 111,112-pound displacement. And with a 5-foot-4-inch draft, the PC68 invites island cruising.

Two Oceans 555

With 27-knot speed, house-like volume, an on-deck master and top-tier tech, the Two Oceans 555 is a formidable power catamaran. Dave Jirikovic of HMY Yachts was on a quest. The sales broker was looking for the meanest, nastiest patch of Gulf Stream he could find to show a potential client what the Two Oceans 555 power cat could handle. And just as he had intended to show us, the broad-shouldered power cat didn’t even notice. He even dropped the single-lever throttles back to idle and left the 25-foot-wide Two Oceans 555 beam-on to another set of square-edged seas. The 55-footer brushed that off too. Jirikovic tried quartering into the seas—never a happy angle for catamarans—and the yacht drowsed through them.

Lagoon 630

Fitted with the optional twin 300-horsepower Volvo Penta D4 diesels, the Lagoon 630 MY burns only 1.64 gph total at 6 knots, giving a theoretical range of 2,952 nautical miles with standard tankage of 793 gallons. Hull No. 1 had an optional 502-gallon tank, giving it transatlantic range.

Luxury, stability and economy are all hallmarks of Lagoon’s return to luxury motor yachts. If you can take a ride, it will be worth your time.

Fountaine Pajot MY5

The flybridge deck on the Fountaine Pajot MY5 is a standout feature, offering virtually unobstructed 360-degree ocean views and an elevated beach club vibe. Aft of the off-center starboard helm is a spacious area perfect for entertaining, complete with a wet bar, refrigeration center, and ample seating. It’s the most popular space aboard according to the builder. And if the weather turns for the worse, a second helm station in the saloon allows the skipper to pilot the MY5 in climate-controlled comfort.

Prestige Yachts M8

How fitting it was that Prestige Yachts introduced its new M-Line flagship, the M8, at Portopiccolo, a picturesque yachting village outside Trieste, Italy. Formerly a quarry, the cliff-side area had been chiseled into a clean site rife with eye-catching vistas, much like the French builder’s 65-foot power catamaran and its nearly 3,000 square feet of usable real estate.

Aquila 47 Molokai

With every boat, there’s an origin story. In the case of the Aquila 47 Molokai power catamaran, it starts with MarineMax, which saw people renting boats for bareboat charters. MarineMax Vacations was born. After experimenting with several production yachts, the company decided to build its own: the Aquila line, designed for charter as well as for sale to owner-operators.

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Tiara is planning to premiere the 56 LS at the Miami International Boat Show in February 2025.

Tiara Yachts in Holland, Michigan, is planning for the debut of its 56 LS at the Miami International Boat Show that’s scheduled to take place February 12-16, 2025.

The Tiara 56 LS is the largest, most ambitious of Tiara’s outboard models to date—the brand’s first quad-outboard model, with four 600-horsepower Mercury Verado V-12 engines. Top speed, according to Tiara, will be about 50 knots, also making the 56 LS one of the fastest boats that Tiara has ever built.

“The Luxury Sport formula has been a successful one for Tiara, elevating the day yachting experience with versatile social zones and luxurious amenities. The 56 LS builds upon that foundation. Everything is amplified on this boat,” Tiara Yachts CEO Tom Slikkers stated in a press release. “I’m confident our customers are going to be just as excited as we are about this addition to our portfolio.”

Exterior spaces on the 56 LS include a galley overlooking the cockpit, where two module options—for entertaining or fishing—are available as the owner’s choice. Port and starboard hullside terraces expand the beam by more than 6 feet. At the helm, the integrated electronics package includes Garmin systems.

Belowdecks, two staterooms and two heads can sleep five people for overnight or extended stays.

“Our LS line has been a favorite of our customers, and we’re eager to showcase this new addition to our portfolio,” Andrew Bartlett, director of design at Tiara, stated in the press release. “Our customers will find multiple features on board that allow them to enjoy the water, entertain family and friends, and comfortably stay overnight. As outboard models continue to have a resurgence in the boating industry, we’re excited to introduce another Tiara to the market.”

How many other models are in Tiara’s Luxury Sport line? The 56 is the fifth. The four other LS models range from 34 to 48 feet length overall. The Luxury Sport line is one of four series the builder offers. The other three are the LX, LE and EX.

Take the next step: visit tiarayachts.com

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Contender 35ST: Adrenaline-Fueled Angling 

Ready, Set, Run 

With the ability to strap up to 1,200 hp of outboard engines to the Contender 35ST’s transom, owners of this center-console can sprint to the fishing grounds before they finish their morning coffee. In fact, when powered with triple 350 hp Yamahas, the Florida-built boat has a reported top speed above 60 knots.

Built to Take It 

Supporting all that horsepower is a wave-slicing, dual-stepped deep-V hull form with a fine entry and 24.5-degree transom deadrise. The steps aid in lift, reduce hydrodynamic drag, and increase overall efficiency. The hull is built with hand-laid fiberglass and a foam-cored fiberglass stringer system that adds backbone. Fully loaded, displacement is 13,500 pounds, according to Contender.

The Fishing Mission 

This center-console’s single-level deck makes for sure footing when chasing a big fish around the boat.

Tools of the Trade 

There are twin 40-gallon in-transom livewells, a 50-gallon in-sole livewell, four in-sole fish boxes, a coffin box with stowage below it, a 96-quart slide-out cooler, and a rocket launcher with rod holders to spare.

Grady-White Canyon 386: Born to Run

Go Fish

Grady-White’s Canyon 386 is set up for angling enthusiasts, with standards such as two 35-gallon livewells, two 149-quart fish boxes, a 291-quart fish box, 10 in-gunwale rod holders, and a lean bar with a rigging station. Owners can add 18-foot Gemlux carbon-fiber outriggers.

How It’s Made

The Canyon 386 is constructed with a hand-laid fiberglass hull and deck. All in, this center-console displaces 14,950 pounds sans motors. The boat has Grady-White’s SeaV2 deep-V hull form, which has a continuously variable deadrise from the bow to the transom. At the transom, deadrise is 20 degrees.

Have It Your Way

Some options for the Canyon 386 include a choice of four hull colors (celestial blue, coastal fog, ocean mist and sea glass), a grill in lieu of the storage area on the lean bar, T-top color and an electrically adjustable bow table.

Triple Threat

Power for this fishing-focused center-console is a trio of 450 hp Yamaha outboards. The builder reports a top-end speed of about 52.3 knots at 6,000 rpm. At 3,300 rpm, cruise speed is about 26 knots. Dial it up to 4,000 rpm for a fast cruise of about 33.8 knots.

Scout Boats 357 LXF: Level Up

How It Starts

Scout puts big-boat build quality into its 357 LXF with an epoxy-infused hull that provides strength without added weight. The hull has a deep-V form with a knifelike entry for cutting down the chop. It also has 22 degrees of transom deadrise. Twin steps reduce drag, and increase the ride and fuel efficiency. Add a Seakeeper 3 (DC version) to make the trip as stable as a table.

Off Like a Shot

Power options range from twin 450 hp outboards to triple 300 and triple 400 hp outboards from Yamaha or Mercury. With triple 400 hp Mercury V-10 Verado outboards, Scout reports a top hop of around 62.3 knots at 6,400 rpm. Best cruise speed is 38 knots, where the 357 LXF earns about 1.15 mpg.

Let’s Go Fishing

Standard angling gear includes a transom livewell, 60-gallon transom fish box, 10 flush-mount rod holders, in-sole fish boxes aft and undergunwale rod stowage. Options include Taco outriggers (15 to 20 feet in carbon fiber or aluminum), a retractable rocket launcher and bow rod holders.

Tech It Out

Garmin electronics, FLIR night vision and solar panels are also available.

Sōlace 37CS: Go Far, Go Fast

Confidence-Inspiring Build The Sōlace 37CS starts with vacuum-infused carbon fiber and epoxy-resin-blend hull construction. Sōlace offers owners a 10-year hull-and-deck warranty. The hull is a variable-deadrise, dual-stepped form for running in rough water.

Fishing-Feature-Filled

Standard angling amenities include twin 40-gallon livewells, 16 flush-mounted, in-gunwale rod holders (and nine more in the transom), two in-sole fish boxes (40 gallons and 73 gallons), two electric reel outlets, tackle stowage, and in-cabin stowage for 11 rods and two gaffs. Angling options include tuna tubes, a folding marlin tower, Gemlux swivel rod holders, 22-foot Gemlux outriggers, a transom fish-box chiller and more.

Power Play

Outboard engine options are from Mercury or Yamaha, and include twin 400 hp or 450 hp motors, or triple 350 hp, 400 hp or—for those with a real need for speed—450 hp outboards.

Personalize It

Some other notable options include a choice of four hull colors, three upholstery styles, a Quick gyrostabilizer, Garmin electronics and a Humphree trim-tab upgrade.

Pursuit S 328 Sport: Fishing Is the Mission

Solid Underfoot

The Pursuit S 328 Sport starts with a hand-laid fiberglass hull reinforced with an infused-fiberglass structural-grid system, forming a strong backbone for long offshore runs. The transom is resin-​infused with a reinforcement grid to accommodate big outboards.

Driving Force

The S 328 Sport can handle twin 300 hp or 350 hp Yamahas. Pursuit reports a 31-knot cruise speed with the 350s and a 46.8-knot top hop. With the 300s, cruise speed is 28 knots and top speed is 43 knots.

Let’s Get Catching

Standard fishing features include a 24-gallon livewell with an acrylic lid, four in-gunwale rod holders, five transom rod holders, two in-sole fish boxes, and undergunwale and underhardtop rod stowage. Angling options include 18- or 20-foot outriggers (telescoping and carbon fiber, respectively), and rod holders in the hardtop and at the bow.

Kit It Out

Owners have a choice of six hull colors: carbon, Neptune gray, Gulf Stream blue, flag blue, arctic blue and fresh white. Options include a Garmin Fantom radar upgrade, electric sunshade and underwater lights.

Jupiter 32: Speedy Pelagic Platform

It’s a Hull Thing

The Jupiter 32 is built on a deep-V hull form with a 60-degree entry and 24-degree transom deadrise. The boat runs on a Posi-Stern hull pad, so the keel has a flatter section that enhances lift and tracking. The design also reduces hydrodynamic drag, enhancing overall performance without compromising the wave-dicing benefits of the deep-V form.

Supporting Cast

The resin-infused fiberglass hull has closed-cell PVC foam coring, and the deck is mechanically fastened and fiberglass-bonded to the hull. Additionally, there is a fiberglass uni-grid stringer system. An inner liner is bonded to the hull for added strength.

Prepare for Launch

The Jupiter 32’s power options include twin 300 hp or 400 hp Yamaha outboards, but the boat is rated for a maximum of 900 hp, so perhaps 450s for those who need more speed.

Wet a Line

When it comes to angling, there are two 250-quart cockpit fish boxes with macerators, a bait-prep center, a 35-gallon transom livewell, four rod holders, and a 90-quart console cooler forward of the helm. Just add outriggers and head out on the hunt.

Intrepid 41 Panacea: In Pursuit

It Starts With the Ride

The 41 Panacea is built on Intrepid’s trademark single-step hull form. The design helps to optimize lift abaft the step, enhancing the boat’s overall performance with a dry ride and level running attitude.

Power Up

To make the most of this hull form, Intrepid offers several Mercury power options, including twin 600 hp V-12 Verados, triple 400 hp V-10s and quad 400s. The builder says other triple-engine options are available. The quad 400s give the 41 Panacea a reported top-end speed of 60-plus knots, so if time is an issue, this boat will make the most of the day.

The Standards

For angling aficionados, this center-console has two 34-gallon transom livewells as well as 140 gallons of fish-box stowage. Additionally, the boat has a cabin with a fridge and a single-burner cooktop. There is a Paguro generator, cabin and cockpit air conditioning (two 16,000 Btu units), as well as a bow thruster.

Tailor It

As a semicustom builder, Intrepid offers an options list that is long, but a couple of notable add-ons are an AC-power Seakeeper 4.5 gyrostabilizer and a stern thruster.

Edgewater 340CC: Ready to Roam

Purposeful Design

Edgewater’s 340CC has a deep-V, variable-deadrise hull form that transitions from its wave-slicing bow to 23.5 degrees at the transom. The builder says the boat has an optimized length-to-beam ratio to ensure a stable ride. Time on board can be even more sure-footed with a Seakeeper 2.

Robust Build

Edgewater uses a single-piece-infusion construction process, creating a stout, monocoque structure backed by a limited lifetime structural hull warranty. All in, the 340CC displaces 12,800 pounds, which should make the ride comfortable on offshore runs.

Prop Power

This center-console can handle up to 900 total horsepower. When powered with twin 425 hp Yamaha outboards, the 340CC reportedly tops out at 51 knots at 6,100 rpm. At 4,000 rpm and 32 knots, it has a 340-nautical-mile range with a 10 percent reserve.

Go Fish

The 340CC is delivered standard with six in-gunwale rod holders, four vertical rod holders and a 32-gallon livewell. Other angling options include a 38-gallon livewell, 18-foot Taco outriggers, a spear-gun rack and pre-rigging for electric reels.

Tiara Yachts 43 LS: Family Fishing Fun

Personalized Pelagic Pursuer

The Tiara Yachts 43 LS is offered with a fishing-module option that turns the cockpit into an angler’s oasis. The setup includes a 30-gallon livewell; a 104-quart coil-wrapped freezer tank; four rod holders aft; a hardtop rocket launcher with room for seven rods; 20-foot Taco Marine Grand Slam outriggers with carbon-fiber poles; a cutting board; a sink and more. Owners can add four more in-gunwale rod holders. Cooperative fish not included.

On the Move

Power for the Tiara 43 LS is a pair of 600 hp Mercury V-12 Verado outboards. The builder reports a top-end speed of 47-plus knots. Optimal cruise speed is reportedly 38.1 knots at 5,000 rpm, burning 62.8 gph and providing a 220-nautical-mile range. That should be plenty of speed when the bite is on and time is short.

Built to Take It

The boat’s hull and structural-grid systems are infused fiberglass, while the deck is hand-laminated with a balsa core. The transom has a five-ply resin-infusion build with a transom reinforcement grid. The builder offers owners a five-year hull-and-deck warranty.

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Apreamare, which has been turning out stylish Italian cruising boats since 1988, is preparing for the debut of its new flagship model: the Maestro 88.

The yacht is scheduled to premiere from September 19-24 at the Genoa Boat Show in Italy. It joins the Gozzo range that includes a Gozzo 38 Cabin, Gozzo 45 and Gozzo 35.

With the Maestro 88, Apreamare is adding a flagship that is also the largest vessel the shipyard has ever built. It’s being marketed as a “gentleman’s navetta” with a planing hull and full customization options.

Apreamare worked with designer Marco Casali and engineer Umberto Tagliavini to reinterpret and update the Maestro line. Casali—who got his start working with the Ferretti Group before opening Too Design in 2004—posted on LinkedIn that the Maestro 88 was created for a longtime Maestro client who wanted a larger yacht that could provide a soft, safe, comfortable ride in adverse conditions.

That LinkedIn post says the Maestro 88 cruises silently at 18 knots and can hit 22 knots when required. The shipyard is also advertising a top hop of 22 knots, backed by twin 1,650-horsepower MAN engines. At a cruising speed of 10 knots, Apreamare says, the Maestro 88 has a range of 1,000 nautical miles.

Casali’s LinkedIn post says Hull No. 1 has four staterooms, four heads, a study and a relaxation corner. Interiors, Apreamare says, are “completely customizable, with configurations that include up to four cabins.”

The shipyard also says that Casali’s design includes expanded living spaces such as a sizable beach club, along with interior features like long, sliding glass windows on the main deck to connect the inside of the yacht with the outside environment. The flybridge houses relaxation spaces along with a wet bar, galley and solar panels.

Also on display from Apreamare this autumn: The builder is showcasing the Gozzo 38 Cabin, which is a collaboration between Casali, Tagliavini and Cataldo Aprea. The shipyard says the Gozzo 38 Cabin “represents a significant evolution of the Gozzo 35, boasting larger interior spaces and the improved habitability of a raised deckhouse.” Another distinctive element is the extension of the stern platform, which brings the vessel’s overall length to 37 feet, 7 inches without changing its classification. Power on the Gozzo 38 is traditional 270- or 320-horsepower Volvo Penta D4 shaft line engines and stern drives.

Take the next step: click over to apreamare.it

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Dutch yacht and superyacht builder Holterman Shipyard recently debuted its Xtreme X-65 model at the Hiswa te Water boat show in Lelystad, Netherlands. The yacht will soon be delivered to its new owner for cruising in Northern European waters and Norwegian fjords.

According to an emailed news release from Holterman, the X-65 boasts steel construction for its hull and supestructure, spacious storage areas, innovative exterior elements and an interior featuring a double-height lower salon-cum-office. Its interior layout –tailored to its owner’s requests– includes a split-level living area and aft galley equipped with seating. 

A roomy dining area at main deck level overlooks an atrium-style lower salon with an office area and TV lounge. The centerline helm sits at the forward end of the salon and overlooks the lower lounge. Additionally, the lower salon’s TV lounge converts into an extra double berth to accommodate extra guests.

“The owner really wanted that lofty lower saloon area where he could have an office for work – the plan was that he could work while cruising and as a result extend his trips and cruises on the boat,” said exterior designer Bernd Weel in the release.

Bernd Weel Design is the studio behind the design of all Holterman’s Xtreme range of yachts. Trimm Design was responsible for the X-65’s naval architecture and Kitty van der Kamp worked on the yacht’s interior design.

Bernd said in the release that the X-65’s design was inspired by similar Xtreme models. The long glass recess in the hull and superstructure are very similar to those found on the X-78, and the line of the top on top of the bulwark is similar across all Xtreme models.

The X-65 has an adaptable layout and is highly customizable. The rest of the lower deck is split between a grandiose full-beam master stateroom with an en suite head amidships and a generous forward VIP stateroom with access to a second head and shower.

An aft garage, comparable to the yacht’s larger siblings, creates a stowage area for electric scooters, bicycles, water toys and other gear and equipment. The foredeck has seating and a dinette, plus forward-facing seats that convert to a sun pad. 

The X-65 has twin 300 hp Volvo-Penta D6 diesels engines and is reportedly capable of 12-knot top hop. The vessel has an 18-foot-4-inch beam, a 4-foot and about an 88,620-pound displacement.

The X-65 blends luxury and performance to be capable of tackling ambitious long-range cruising adventures.

 “He had a dream to cruise the Norwegian fjords, and for that you need a really robust boat, which the 65 is – she has a steel, round-bilge hull, which is not only incredibly strong but which also offers a low center of gravity which means she will be a very stable and comfortable boat,” Weel said.

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Tiara Yachts entered new territory with its EX 60 last year, and its EX 54 follows that same magic in a smaller package. Like the EX 60, the EX 54 has modular seating in the cockpit, allowing each owner to tailor the yacht to a specific mission.

My educated guess says that the Lounge module will be the most popular, with a pair of settees facing across a folding teak table. Not only does this setup make for great alfresco entertaining, but the aft settee also incorporates a sink, grill, fridge and optional ice maker across the transom.

The Adventure module has fishing written all over it, replacing the aft settee with more foot space and a console with five rod holders, tackle lockers, a cutting board and a sink.

The last module is the Glass Patio, which replaces the backrest of the aft settee with a laminated glass bulkhead so guests (and parents) can keep an eye on the watery action off the stern. I’d recommend the optional hydraulic platform (a 5-foot platform is standard) with steps descending into the water and built-in chocks to stow a tender. All the cockpit modules raise electrically to reveal a garage for water toys and gear.

Like many powerboats these days, the Tiara EX 54 has foldout hullsides to create extended cockpit space, but Tiara goes further with flush-mounted boarding doors on each side. This design makes for easy step-aboard access while leaving nothing to stub toes with the sides folded down.

Forward of the seating modules and up two steps on the mezzanine level is an aft-facing table with twin hassocks (with stowage). Forward of that and to port, with an electrically disappearing window, a pair of stools create a salon-facing bar. The adjacent two-panel sliding doors can open the salon entirely to the cockpit.

In the salon, which has a Herculan teak sole, a convertible dinette to port forms a berth by lowering the high-gloss teak table. (It’s the same size as the one on the EX 60.) The galley is fitted out for cruising, with a two-burner Kenyon induction cooktop, cookware, a microwave/convection oven, a two-drawer fridge and a stainless-steel sink. Behind the galley countertop is a pop-up 43-inch TV that faces the lounge. The absence of overhead cabinets makes for a panoramic view, with stowage in drawers and lockers.

Just forward, the skipper can use the sliding pilothouse door for easy side-deck access. This, along with a clever outboard sliding armrest on the Stidd double-wide helm seat, lets the skipper stand on the side deck and use the Volvo Penta joystick for docking. Overhead is a Webasto electric sunroof.

The dash is fitted with Volvo Penta’s Glass Cockpit, including two 22-inch Garmin GPSMap 8622 displays and a row of backlit buttons for systems. The equipment includes a Garmin autopilot, Fantom 54 radar, VHF radio and aft-facing cockpit camera.

Opposite the helm is a double-wide companion seat that, at the push of a button, slides aft so everyone can join in the action while running to the next waypoint. The seat also slides forward to create a U-shaped dinette. That companion seat has a console with an optional Garmin GPSMap 8622.

Step down into the airy, bright atrium from salon level, and a door leads forward from the foyer to the VIP stateroom with a walk-around island queen berth. It lifts to reveal lighted stowage for suitcases. A door allows private access to the guest head—also off the foyer—with a VacuFlush head and stall shower. Across the foyer is a second stateroom, ideally for kids, with bunk berths.

The full-beam owner’s stateroom is aft with 6-foot-​5-inch headroom and a queen-size pedestal berth. The EX 54 that I got aboard had the full bureau to starboard. (A settee is optional.) The space had 23 drawers for extended cruising, plus a cedar-lined hanging locker like the ones in the other staterooms. A GE washer-dryer was tucked away in the passageway to this stateroom, and the private head included a Lacava vessel sink, stowage and a stall shower.

Going forward on deck is made secure by solid coamings capped by stainless-steel rails. The bow area has a multiuse lounge with sun pads and a removable table. The all-chain windlass is tucked under a hatch, with a wired remote as well as helm controls. I liked the two walkways on each side of the windlass locker, allowing deck crew to look down securely on the anchor.

Power for the EX 54 is twin Volvo Penta IPS2 950 diesels paired to pod drives, and the engine room is clearly arranged for service techs or hands-on owners. A five-step ladder leads down from the cockpit, and everything from the oil changers and seacocks to the 13.5 kW Onan genset is readily accessible.

Underway, the EX 54 is pure fun. We started our runs in smooth water on the Intracoastal Waterway, where I checked a 33.7-knot top speed and indulged in some doughnuts and swoops. I recorded just 70 decibels at full throttle with the sunroof open, making conversation easy. Once offshore, the yacht’s fine entry and 14-degree transom deadrise handled the lumpy Gulf Stream, throwing spray far to the side and providing a smooth, predictable, stable ride. I didn’t need handrails, but I did take note that Tiara has provided a plethora of them, often neatly concealed (next to the forward sun pad, for example).

Whether for entertaining, cruising with friends, fishing or simply enjoying the water, the Tiara Yachts EX 54 can be tailored to fit many owners’ ideas of fun.  

Pod Power

This second-generation Volvo Penta diesel IPS2 950 pod-drive system punches out 750 hp, driving through a 1.7:1 gearbox with a jack shaft that allows the engines to sit closer to the center of the yacht. With Volvo’s P4 props, cruise speed was 26 knots for a range of about 300 nautical miles.  

Built To Take It

The EX 54 has a no-wood hull. The yacht’s hull, deck and topsides are backed by closed-cell foam coring that provides strength as well as soundproofing. A fiberglass grid supports the engines and interior, adding strength and rigidity. 

Garmin Glass Cockpit

Optimized for use with Volvo Penta power, this user-friendly interface combines navigation (a chart plotter, GPS, sonar and radar) with operations (engine data and multitouch systems screens). Preloaded with BlueChart G3 coastal charts, it provides detail to 1 foot with contours for fishing, as well as depth shading and shallow-water warnings.

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