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Otam’s Menacing New 70-Foot Yacht Wants to Be the Manta Ray of Cruisers

The otam 70ht is the next step up the evolutionary ladder of a typical go-fast yacht, with a wealth of custom details., j. george gorant, j. george gorant's most recent stories.

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Building a 50-knot, ocean-going performance boat with modern comforts and luxury appointments is not a problem for Otam , which has been doing just that for 60 years. Coming up with an iconic design for such a boat is more challenging.

“We wanted something you recognize at first sight, with no doubt,” Otam ’s sales and communication manager Matteo Belardinelli told Robb Report . “We wanted to bring the details to a higher design level and create something that gives the feeling of acceleration and speed, even when moored to the dock.”

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It took three years, but Otam finally settled on a profile drawn by BG Design Firm, with engineering and hull lines developed by Umberto Tagliavini Marine Design and Otam’s CEO/mechanical engineer Gianfranco Zanoni.

The highlights of the Otam 70HT include a raked, tinted superstructure capped with a radar arch that recalls a manta ray; scooped air intakes in the hull, on the foredeck, forward of the windscreen and under the radar arch; and stylized aft exhaust vents that can be fitted with accent lights.

The actual performance, including a 40-knot cruising speed, comes via twin 2,000-hp MAN or MTU engines (Otam is investigating more powerful engine options), which hook up to Arneson drives with custom Otam-Rolla propellers. The hull runs 58’6” at the waterline, which combined with 21-degrees of deadrise aft, should make the 70HT seaworthy and efficient.

Otam’s new 70-footer, which runs over 50 knots, goes beyond the typical go-fast motor yacht with exquisite details in the interior and exterior.  Otam

“Otam buyers look for the real meaning of extreme customization, not just buying a serial product but building their own one, never similar to another and perfectly reflecting their personal style and main needs,” Belardinelli says. To accommodate such variety, Otam offers interchangeable options. The yacht has a base price of $4.36 million, or €4 million. The exterior includes forward and aft sun pads, an aft tender garage and multiple helm and cockpit layout configurations.

Belowdecks there is even more variability. Hull number one, which is under construction and should have its world introduction in Fall 2021, has separate crew quarters (with its own galley) as part of a three-stateroom mix, but the options are many. “One-of-a-kind customizable construction is our calling card, and no two Otam yachts are the same,” Belardinelli says.

More important to the Genoa-based builder, no other brand is the same. Says Belardinelli: “We certainly wanted to avoid the major risk of what is happening in the market today—too many similarities exist between different designs in the same product segments.”

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MJM introduces the outboard-powered, 50-knot 53z By Patrick Sciacca | Yachting

The MJM 53z is a Down East-inspired design, accented by stainless-steel bow rails that average around 30 inches high and mirror the form of the yacht’s fine entry. The rails sweep down the vessel’s razorlike profile and resolve amidships, where a cleverly placed handrail on the hardtop takes over the safety-in-transit department. A trunk cabin adds to the 53z’s ageless aesthetic, and it has function too, increasing headroom belowdecks.

Her classic look contrasts with the yacht’s modern engine package and high-tech build. Power for the 53z that I got aboard was quad 400 hp Mercury Verados. Quad 350s are standard, but either way, the power setup is a dramatic shift from the builder’s 50z, which has triple 435 hp Volvo Penta IPS600 diesels. The switch to outboards means the 53z needs considerably more fuel capacity: 910 gallons of gasoline compared with 534 gallons of diesel. To balance the 53z with the increased fuel, MJM switched from saddle fuel tanks to a centerline tank. The builder also placed the vessel’s 10-kW Westerbeke genset and standard Seakeeper 9 stabilizer aft to help maintain equilibrium.

I didn’t have a level with me, but taking in the yacht dockside in Newport, Rhode Island, she looked arrow-straight and well-proportioned. To that end, the 53z’s length-to-beam ratio is 3.5 to 1. Her length overall is 56 feet, 3 inches. Length on deck is 53 feet even, and her beam is 15 feet on the nose.

As for handling, I grew up on a Down East boat, and if we saw 15 to 16 knots, we were flying, so I was curious to see what 1,600 ponies would do for the 53z. Shortly after passing under the Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge, Johnstone put the throttles down. The 53z’s acceleration was impressively smooth in the calm conditions. Bow rise was nearly nonexistent, with the hull helped in part by the yacht’s Humphree Interceptors. They were set on auto and adjusted in real time as the yacht popped out of the hole and onto plane. Sightlines were unobstructed for nearly 360 degrees.

Her average top hop was right around 49 knots, but a couple of times, I saw the vessel clip 50 and even 51 knots. The 53z was loaded with about half fuel, 120 gallons of water and four people. This speed is about 10 knots faster than the 50z’s top-end speed. MJM’s initial sea trials saw an average wide-open speed of 48.6 knots.

At the 53z’s maximum velocity, her four engines consume about 142.3 gallons per hour, resulting in a range of 272 nautical miles. Dial the speed back to a relatively leisurely 37 knots (around 5,000 rpm) and fuel burn drops to 114 gph, while range pops up to 297 nm. Bring the yacht down to 31.6 knots (around 4,500 rpm) and fuel burn falls off to 90 gph, while range increases to 320 nm. That’s 0.4 nm per gallon, which is a pretty consistent number for this yacht between 2,500 rpm to 4,500 rpm. At the 53z’s top speed, efficiency drops a hair to 0.3 nmpg.

Taking the 24-inch Edson Destroyer wheel, I throttled the 53z up to wide open. Her handling was fairly effortless. She responded instantly to wheel input. The yacht turned hard over without excessive inboard heel or bleeding off much speed. Although the sea conditions weren’t challenging, they provided insight into the fun side of this high-performing craft.

The 53z’s hull felt solid underfoot, thanks in part to her construction. The builder uses wet, prepreg epoxy resin that is post-cured (see: oven baked). Corecell foam in the hull and bulkheads adds rigidity without excessive weight. MJM uses higher-density foam in the hull bottom to better handle the rigors of running in the ocean at speed. For improved abrasion resistance, the builder employs Kevlar in the 53z’s outer skin.

This all adds up to the yacht coming in at a fighting weight of about 33,669 pounds at half-load. When you take a lightweight design and add horsepower, you get the performance I saw off the coast of Newport.

It’s easy to get lost in the 53z’s zip, but she also has the creature comforts that cruisers want and need. Belowdecks are two staterooms. There is a forepeak master with an en suite head and a step-up berth. An easy chair is abaft the berth and to port, if you want to sit back with a book or spend some quality time with the laptop. Johnstone suggested that I try out the chair. Admittedly, once I was in it, I didn’t want to leave it. The space is made warm with satin-finish cherry wood, and the average headroom is about 6 feet, 2 inches.

Abaft to starboard is a guest stateroom, which can be set up with a double berth or twins. In the double configuration, the berth runs athwartships, and there is an easy chair here too. In the twin-berth setup, the berths run fore to aft, and the chair goes away. A 27-inch LG TV in this stateroom doubles as a computer monitor. There is a second head just forward of the guest stateroom that serves as the day-head.

Between the staterooms and the salon is the galley-down with a Wolf two-burner, ceramic induction cooktop, Breville microwave, 5.5-cubic-foot two-drawer Vitrifrigo fridge, Isotherm freezer and stainless-steel sink. And there is enough stowage for a cruising family to take off for a summer sojourn. If more space is needed, the stowage under the main-deck seating is wide and deep enough to fit my 5-foot-7-inch frame without trying.

It’s no simple task to take a yacht that has a stately look and blend that design with the modern-day ingredients of outboard power, as well as with technically intricate construction materials and methods. But MJM has managed to maintain the 53z’s Down East DNA in look and feel while providing a thrill ride of a driving experience and all the comforts of home.

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• American John Staluppi decided in the early 1980s that he wanted the fastest superyacht in the world 
• He wanted a yacht that could exceed 50 knots – but every boatyard he approached told him it was impossible 
• Heesen Yachts said yes – and a new documentary tells the story of how they fulfilled this tallest of orders 

They said it was ‘the superyacht that couldn’t be built’.

When American entrepreneur John Staluppi decided in the early 1980s that he wanted the fastest superyacht in the world – one that could break the 50knot (57.5mph) barrier – every boatyard told him it couldn’t be done. Every boatyard except Heesen Yachts in the Netherlands.

Octopussy, pictured left in the 1980s, was designed by Frank Mulder and built at the Heesen shipyard. Pictured right is John Staluppi using a radar gun to measure precisely how fast the yacht can go 

Called Octopussy: The Yacht That Could Not Be Built, it tells how Staluppi, after investigating the highest horsepower engines available, took the unprecedented step of buying three immensely powerful MTU power units and went looking for a naval architect to design a boat around them. 

But it was an order too tall for everyone he approached.

Heesen agreed to a legally binding penalty clause in the contract stipulating that if Octopussy did not reach 48 knots (55mph) at launch, Staluppi would not have to take the boat or pay for the cost

However, Frank Mulder of Mulder Design, a skilled naval architect from the Netherlands, after six weeks of calculations, said the project was possible.

Staluppi continues: ‘Mulder said that he only knew one shipyard that might take the challenge. And that’s how we got started with  Frans Heesen , who was supposed to be the best.’  

Shortly after, in a meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Heesen accepted Staluppi’s challenge to build the fastest superyacht in the world. 

OCTOPUSSY: FACTS AND FIGURES

Length: 38m (124ft) in 1988, now 44m (144ft) 

Top Speed: 53.17 knots (61 mph)

Shipyard: Heesen Yachts

Naval Architect: Mulder Design

Exterior Designer: Gerhard Gilgenast

Interior Designer: Joachim Kinder and Art Line

Material: Aluminium

The documentary reveals that Heesen was so supremely confident in his team’s engineering and craftsmanship, he even agreed to a legally binding penalty clause in the contract that if Octopussy did not reach 48 knots (55mph) at launch, Staluppi would not have to take the boat or pay for the cost.

In addition, for every knot under 50 that the top speed equalled, the shipyard would have to pay Staluppi $100,000 (£80,000). That’s the equivalent of $200,000 (£160,000) in today’s money.

However, for every knot over 50, Heesen Yachts would receive a $200,000 bonus ($430k/£345k in today’s money).

Staluppi said: ‘It was a risky challenge for a shipyard – if it went under 48 knots, I didn’t have to take the boat and they’d give me all my money back.

According to Moran Yacht and Ship, Octopussy is ‘perfect for island hopping and allows access to anchorages normally reserved for much smaller vessels’ 

Financially the yard could not survive such a loss, but the documentary shows that with the international press following Staluppi’s every move, an ambitious Heesen decided to risk the entire future of the company for the opportunity to put the shipyard’s name on the global stage.

From then, each decision, from the water jets specified to the appliances that Staluppi’s wife, Jeanette, chose were defined by weight.

All parties worked around the clock to ensure the boat was as light as possible to facilitate hitting the 50-knot goal.

The listing for Octopussy describes the superyacht as ‘iconic in every sense of the word’ 

Heesen Yachts said: ‘Her speed and design became the benchmark for other shipyards and Heesen’s reputation for boldly delivering world firsts based on a DNA of innovation, technology and top craftsmanship, was born.

‘The gamble had paid off. Staluppi realized his dream and Heesen Yachts became an international sensation, forever marking its brand on the world map as a major player in the superyacht arena.’

Octopussy pictured moored in the Bahamas. The current fastest superyacht in the world is the 140ft ‘World Is Not Enough’, which has a top speed of 70 knots (80mph)Octopussy

It has five spacious staterooms, a huge main salon and a formal dining area with floor-to-ceiling glass doors, which open out on to the main deck.

The superyacht is currently for sale with  Moran Yacht & Ship  and has an asking price of $3,995,000 (£3,211,580). 

The current fastest superyacht in the world is the 140ft ‘World Is Not Enough’, which has a top speed of 70 knots (80mph).

Built in 2004, the vessel was also designed by Mulder Design and is the brainchild of Staluppi and his close friend, businessman John Rosatti.

While Octopussy can now ‘only’ reach 32 knots (36mph) – she’s a lot heavier post-refit – the speed achieved in 1988 is a record that still puts her in the top 20 fastest superyachts ever. 

• To watch Octopussy: The Yacht That Could Not Be Built click  here .  For more on Heesen Yachts, visit  www.heesenyachts.com .

By JENNIFER NEWTON

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Why Knot HIGHLIGHTS

• Yacht Details: 50' Sea Ray 1994
• Location: Spring Lake, MI
• Engines: Detroit Diesel
• Last Updated: Jul 12, 2024
• Asking Price: $179,500
• Maximum Speed: 25 kn
• Max Draft: 4' 0''

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• Cruising Speed: 22 kn
• Beam: 15' 0''
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Fuel Tank: 3 x 550|gallon
• Fresh Water: 1 x 150|gallon
• Holding: 1 x 70|gallon
• 240v/120v/12v shore/ship power
• 50' 50amp retractable shore power cord (electric)
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Xtender 16.1 – the long-range, 50 knot tender that’s built like a superyacht

Dutch builder Xtender’s new flagship, the Xtender 16.1 yacht tender, is so customised that its build process was closer to that of superyacht. Designed for a discerning owner, the fully carbon yacht tender was created in collaboration with Herbert Dercksen, Dubois Naval Architects and GCA Architects.

The brief for the new Xtenders 16.1 yacht tender called for a boat that could be stowable on the superyacht where she would reside. Dubois drew the lines of the low deckhouse, while Herbert Dercksen’s experience as an Olympic sailor influenced the Xtender 16.1’s efficiency, stability and speed. She can reach a top speed of 50 knots – making her one of the fastest superyacht tenders – and impressively has a range of 500 nautical miles at 25 knots.

“I wouldn’t even call it a tender,” he says, “It’s more like a small superyacht. The project was conceived in the same way we do superyachts, with a specification designer and interior designer,” says owner representative Sebastian Allebrodt. “The 16.1 has been a big game changer for Xtenders and I feel they were working more as a superyacht shipyard during the project rather than a tender builder.”

GCA Architects from Barcelona decorated the detailed interior, which is a place where guests can have respite from the elements. The Xtender 16.1’s interior is decorated in clear-coat carbon veneers and has a full galley with Miele and CEA appliances like you’d typically find on a mothership. There’s also a day head, and the berth transforms into a sofa.

“Two of the most important factors were the correct use of the textures and of the colors; the cabin’s interior shows a strong contrast between the flat dark surfaces in carbon fibre and the coziness and softness of the white fabrics,” comments Anna Trillo of GCA Architects.

The Xtender 16.1 has notable features, such as a sun awning that can be used in speeds of up to 40mph. The entire yacht tranforms into a “floating island” while at anchor as the aft bulwarks fold down, creating a huge area for sunbathing

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Yacht Test: Cruisers Yachts 50 Cantius.

The best of both worlds – express-inspired performance and yacht-inspired living space – in under fifty feet.

Beam: 15’/ 4.5 m

Fuel Capacity: 450 gals / 1,710 L

Waste Capacity: 60 gal/ 228 L

Water System Capacity: 62 gal and 49 Gal / 235L and 186L

Weight: ww 34,400 lbs/ 15,636 kgs

Power: Twin 435-hp Volvo Penta IPS 600

MSRP: $1,250,000 US

For more information Cruiser Yachts. 804 Pecor Street Oconto, Wisconsin 54153 (920) 834-2211 www.cruiseryachts.com

The first Cantius model appeared in 2011, the largest Cantius in the fleet at 60’ was unveiled in 2015, and the most recent addition – the 50’ Cantius – was introduced in time for the 2017 boat show season. She made her much-awaited debut at the 2017 Yachts Miami Beach boat show this past February. At 49’ 5”, the newest Cantius is perhaps best described as an enclosed express yacht offering the very best of both worlds: express-inspired performance and yacht-inspired living space.  Built using resin-infused composite construction, the 50’ Cantius features coring throughout the boat with a solid fiberglass keel and reinforced fiberglass areas around the through hull fittings.  Viewed from the side, there is almost as much window area as there is fiberglass area, foreshadowing a very bright interior. The large hydraulic swim platform is remote operated and features easy access to shore power connections, and a large storage space under a power hatch for your wet gear and fenders.  The permanent grill is positioned here – freeing up valuable cockpit space, and keeping those who have a need to offer unwanted grilling advice well away from the chef. The grill is well sized to feed all your guests and is centered between not one but two nice wide staircases that lead up to the aft deck.  Of course, with built-in drink holders and a water-level view, why anyone would want to leave this entertaining space is beyond me. The aft deck features a stern mounted u-shaped sofa wrapping around a rectangular solid wood dinette table.  Facing aft, mounted to port and up against the power window to the cabin, another sofa completes the conversation space.  For docking ease, the optional joystick can be mounted in the coming port or starboard depending on your slip preference.

Large sidewalks up both sides lead to the foredeck where you’ll find a stainless windlass, integral sunpad with lounger backs, and a unique cocktail table that pops up or folds down. My compliments to the design team for the integrated foot space that allows for comfortable upright seated lounging.  The area isn’t your typical sunpad with a couple of cupholders, this is indeed a ‘bow lounge’.  My wife would spend her whole day up here.

Stepping into the cabin, through a double-wide stainless framed glass bi-fold door, those familiar with the Cantius line will notice several similarities to the 50’s larger sistership models.  The single level cabin features ample headroom under the hardtop.  The galley is aft and to port, set right back against the power window to the aft deck so there is really no separation. Obviously designed by a chef, the galley features lots of useable counter space, a stainless drawer fridge-freezer combo, a two-burner glass cooktop, a convection oven, and plenty of storage space in the under-counter drawers and overhead cupboards in your choice of charcoal oak or walnut. Overhead cupboards are not easy to pull off without making the space dark and enclosed, but the 50 Cantius’ massive integrated windows wrap all the way around the cabin allowing the beauty of the outdoors to pour in. Slightly forward, but still on the same level, the salon features a u-shaped sofa to port around a solid wood table.  Sitting here you’re afforded a commanding view over everything around you. My preference would be to eat outside and use this area as an office with my laptop, or for reading. The helm is to starboard and features a double-wide captain’s seat and beautifully laid out dash.  Large opening windows to port and starboard, plus the massive power sunroof overhead, provide cross ventilation and that open air express cruiser feeling, for those days you don’t need to use the on-board air conditioning.

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The list, which does not exist in this form and completeness at any other series boatyard, is an internal document. No owner will ever get to see it. Because everything it contains will be on board when Amel hands over the new yacht. It lists almost a hundred items: Oil and fuel filters, for example, a set of zinc anodes, an impeller, a V-belt, shackles, jumper cables for the batteries, a can of WD-40, grease for winches and propellers - everything you need if you want to be autonomous at sea for longer.

However, it is not just spare and wear parts that are part of the unusually extensive equipment. There are also deck scrubbers and boat hooks, a pump for the dinghy, a flagpole with a national flag and the saling flags Charlie and November. Below deck, the shipyard's care goes even further: the list includes twelve pillows, two bathrobes, two sets of towels and beach towels, two hot-air hairdryers, 30 bin bags and 40 clothes hangers, to name but a few. As well as, it goes without saying in France, two bottles of champagne, a bottle of Pineau, a bottle each of cognac and wine, 16 bottles of Evian or Vittel, a can opener and a bottle opener.

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The all-round carefree package could be dismissed as a mere nice-to-have, even as a matter of course in view of the proud purchase price of 1,249,500 euros. But it is far more than that. The internal list of endearing features is part and parcel of the very concept that has always characterised Amel yachts. Designed and built for a life on the water, they are intended to take their crew safely and comfortably wherever they want to go. This is no small task. All the more reason for the shipyard to endeavour to achieve this - which is by no means limited to equipping them with sparkling wine or cleaning sponges.

Modern construction

In fact, the French pursue their mission with almost Prussian seriousness and Swabian thoroughness. In the past, this sometimes made them seem quirky, because company founder Henri Amel, although following his own innovative agenda, was nevertheless reluctant to embrace some technical innovations. In the meantime, however, the employees have taken over the shipyard and set in motion an unprecedented wave of modernisation. They have retained many typical unique selling points, while at the same time setting new trends.

The lines of the Amel 50 already signalise that it is in tune with the spirit of the times. Her vertical stem, the high freeboard, her large beam, which hardly tapers towards the stern, and the overall rather angular design language clearly set her apart from her predecessors. A fixed stainless steel bowsprit extends the hull, serves as a mount for the anchor and as an attachment point for Code Zero or gennaker. For the first time, there are also twin rudders on an Amel, which are intended to ensure better controllability when the boat is in position.

However, the most visible change to her 55 and 64-foot sister models is above water. For the first time in almost half a century, Amel is building a sloop again with the 50. Before that, all boats were rigged as ketches, which meant better adaptation to the conditions at sea and greater course stability, but also increased construction and operating costs. Gone!

Nevertheless, the Amel 50 is no ordinary cruising boat. Even in the luxury class, to which it clearly belongs, it still clearly stands out from the competition. On the one hand, there are design features. The deep bilge, for example, serves as a collector for grey water and is specially sealed towards the saloon for this purpose. As a result, there are far fewer hull openings and sea valves than on other yachts in this segment - a plus in terms of safety and ease of maintenance.

The engine, generator and other installations are also located centrally in an engine room that is easily accessible from the cockpit. It is so spacious that servicing is a real pleasure. If necessary, all units can be dismantled and winched through the large hatch on deck. The crew remains completely untroubled by such drudgery below deck - a comfort feature that you have to search long and hard for elsewhere.

The cockpit itself is also unrivalled in this form. Covered by a fixed windscreen with a hardtop, it offers protection from almost all weather conditions. In summer, it can be pleasantly ventilated through a window in the centre and two hatches in the roof. In the rain or cold, the sides can also be completely sealed off using fabric panels.

Comfort and ease of use are persistent virtues of the Amel 50

High coamings enclose the large cockpit, which looks as secure as a fortress. The crew never has to leave their retreat to operate the sails - all the sheets can be operated from here, and the furling systems for the main, genoa and staysail can even be operated from the helm at the touch of a button.

It is located on the port side and is so well equipped that the watchstander almost feels like he is on a modern freighter. From the swivelling armchair, you really do have everything under control and, more importantly, in view. The feeling here is almost uplifting. Amel has the genoa, stay jib and code zero from Incidences, one of the most renowned French sailmakers, cut higher in the foot so as not to restrict visibility. Aerodynamically, this results in a loss of pressure, but on the other hand offers a decisive safety advantage in heavily travelled coastal regions, where keeping a lookout is essential.

This is where the shipyard's determination in pursuing its philosophy becomes clear. While other boat builders may well make compromises in favour of aesthetics and dynamics, Amel stubbornly remains true to the brand's typical virtues such as comfort and ease of use.

Improved performance

This is definitely noticeable during the test off La Rochelle. In an unusually light breeze for autumn, the 19-tonner struggles to shine as expected. To do this, the boat would need 4 Beaufort or more, which we were denied two days in a row. But the Amel has unmistakably gained in temperament compared to her sisters.

Thanks to her long waterline and with the help of a gennaker and code zero, she delivers respectable performance values. In particular, her straight line speed hardly differs from that of most competitors. The Amel 50 does not run quite as high as others, and the indirect ratio rudder system does not provide a usable feeling for the flow conditions at the two blades. However, it runs cleanly straight ahead and hardly requires any corrections to the wheel.

Olivier Racoupeau, the designer, has succeeded in creating an efficient crack for long sea voyages. "Of course it's an Amel," he says. "But we have tried to give it better sailing characteristics as well as seaworthiness and superiority."

Flexible sailing plan

It is particularly easy to adapt to changing conditions. The code zero and gennaker are stowed in the sail locker in the bow; setting or retrieving them requires only a few simple steps. In stronger winds, switching to a smaller sheet is even smoother - it takes less than a minute to switch from the genoa to the optional staysail jib, as both are permanently attached and are furled and unfurled electrically. With this and the infinitely variable furling main, the Amel 50 is equipped for a wind window of 5 to 45 knots, even without a mizzen mast, a range that is rarely seen on production boats.

The driving noise under engine proved to be surprisingly loud on construction number 1 - otherwise a parade discipline of all Amels. The noise in the aft owner's cabin was particularly unruly. This was a new phenomenon for the shipyard, which had previously relied on a self-developed aquadrive in which the propeller exits at the trailing edge of the keel fin. The Amel 50, on the other hand, has a conventional shaft system for the first time. The propeller thrust hits the hull at the level of the double berth, where the fittings act as a resonating body.

The shipyard responded immediately. Additional insulation measures on the floor assembly and a modified propeller have reduced the noise level measured in the YACHT test from 83 to 70 decibels. This means that the Amel 50 is within the normal or quiet range everywhere at a cruising speed of 8.1 knots. Anything else would be inadequate, because owners and guests should feel comfortable under all circumstances - even when passing through a calm zone under engine power, of course.

The shipyard has gone to great lengths to ensure a pleasant stay on board. Below deck, the crew is surrounded by an ambience of dignified elegance. Yes, you could even call it a wow effect. Thanks to a maximum of natural light and harmonious colours and surfaces, the yacht appears bright but not cool, modern but not uninhabited - simply harmonious and beautiful.

High-quality finishing

The interior was designed by Isabelle Racoupeau, the wife of the designer, who demonstrated great stylistic confidence. The realisation by Amel's boat builders was equally masterful. Perfect fits and minimal gaps are evidence of great craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail.

High-quality fittings and sophisticated solutions can be found throughout the boat. For example, the drawers on the cupboard module that connects the galley and saloon can be securely locked with a stainless steel bar, even in the heaviest weather. Where storage spaces are concealed under the floorboards, these are attached to hinges that make access easier. The shower doors lock so securely that they will never shake loose, even in rough seas. The fore and aft sections are acoustically decoupled from the saloon to such an extent that no chit-chat on the sofa disturbs the sleep of your fellow sailors.

Going to sea or lying at anchor in this boat is almost like being in a safe, everything here seems so solid, so reassuringly (over)dimensioned. The foredeck and aft compartment can even be sealed off watertight in the event of an accident - another sign of Amel's unconditional striving for safety.

None of this is new. But the technical expertise has never come across as unobtrusively, as casually as in the Amel 50. While the utilitarianism of earlier models was even more characteristic, with form more often following function, the new model from La Rochelle presents itself in a surprisingly relaxed manner. It offers everything that characterises the brand in a highly attractive and contemporary package. After the shipyard came away empty-handed twice in a row, the Amel 50 was named European Yacht of the Year 2018. The successful synthesis of substance and design, solidity and sophistication has rightly helped her to victory.

Technical data of the Amel 50

• Designer: Berret/Racoupeau
• CE design category: A
• Torso length: 15,51 m
• Waterline length: 14,51 m
• Width: 4,79 m
• Depth: 2,15 m
• Theoretical torso speed: 9.25 kn
• Weight: 18,75 t
• Ballast/proportion: 5,4 t/29 %
• Mast height above waterline: 22,50 m
• Mainsail: 62,0 m2
• Furling genoa (109 %): 64,0 m2
• machine (Volvo Penta): 81 kW/110 hp
• Fuel tank: 675 l
• Fresh water tank: 600 l
• Grey/black water tanks: 180 l

Hull and deck construction

GRP foam sandwich, laminated in vacuum infusion. Deck and bulkheads glued and laminated over. Four watertight sealable compartments. Cast iron keel. Stainless steel rudder shafts

• Base price ex shipyard: 1.249.500 €
• Standard equipment included: Engine, sheets, railing, navigation lights, battery, compass, cushions, galley/cooker, bilge pump, toilet, sailcloth, anchor/chain, fenders, mooring lines, fire extinguisher, electric cooler, holding tank with suction, antifouling included.
• Guarantee/against osmosis: 2/2 years

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Chantiers Amel S. A., 17183 Périgny Cedex, France, e-mail: [email protected] , Web: www.amel.fr

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The Amel is currently the most modern cruising boat in the 50-foot luxury class. No competitor offers the crew more protection and comfort in the cockpit, and none offers such a special ambience below deck. An absolute recommendation for long, well-cared-for blue water cruises

Design and concept

• + Clear focus on long journeys
• + Consistently realised down to the last detail
• - Full body, high superstructure

Sailing performance and trim

• + Respectable temperament with Code Zero
• + Extremely safe, protected cockpit
• + Very easy handling

Living and finishing quality

• + Harmonious design below deck
• + Plenty of natural light
• + Very high-quality workmanship

Equipment and technology

• + Extensive standard equipment
• + High ease of maintenance
• - Engine clearly too loud on the test boat

The article first appeared in YACHT 25/2017 and has been updated for the online version.

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Reviewed: Outback Yachts 50

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• Updated: October 23, 2020

First things first: the Outback 50 has nothing to do with the Australian wilderness or the casual-dining chain restaurant. Instead, the Outback in this case refers to the yacht’s optional 16-foot-long “infinity deck” cockpit, which is large enough for a pingpong table, should an owner desire one.

Let’s talk a little more about the boat. Florida-based Michael Peters designed the Outback 50, which is built at Kha Shing—the same Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, factory that produces finely finished yachts for Hargrave and Offshore. The 50 has that same level of finish and a design inspired by pilot boats, with their smaller interior accommodations and larger exterior areas, coupled with a smooth-riding and seaworthy hull. In addition to the Infinity Deck model, Outback offers an Extended Deck model with 2 more feet of space in the salon and the same large cockpit.

Exterior space and interaction with the marine environment are integral to Outback’s ideas about boating. To that end, the cockpit on my test vessel had modular teak furniture and a Magma grill, perched on a railing aft, as well as a Fusion sound system for the day’s soundtrack. Notably, the Outback 50 has a completely open transom—save for safety railings—a design that lets green water drain more quickly. This feature was inspired by workboats. Running all the way around the bow are 15-inch-wide teak-soled side decks with thigh-high bulwarks—an excellent setup for safety while docking.

The other major exterior entertaining area on the Outback 50 is its flybridge. The yacht’s tender can be stowed in the cockpit, but should the owner want a dining settee there instead, the flybridge can house a davit as well as the 10-foot-long tender aft. Forward of that space is L-shaped seating to starboard with an accompanying table. The upper helm has twin pilot seats built by Todd Enterprises, as well as a Garmin screen. The Outback’s vertical clearance is 15 feet, which makes her suitable for most bridge-encumbered waterways, including those along the Great Loop.

The yacht’s interior is highly customizable, though the standard layout has an L-shaped dining settee to port with a high-gloss teak table, which is foldable for better maneuverability. Across from the settee is a 42-inch pop-up TV to starboard. This space has nearly 360 degrees of visibility, helping to connect the exterior with the interior and fitting with the running theme of this boat’s overall design.

A galley forward of the dining settee is ready for meal prep with a three-burner Kenyon cooktop, a Sharp microwave and a Vitrifrigo refrigerator.

The lower helm has good sightlines thanks to all the windows surrounding the interior, and because of the boat’s minimal 2 degrees of trim at running speeds. The low trim numbers are in large part due to a shallow shaft angle of 8 degrees, a design choice that allows the engines’ forces to be applied nearly completely forward and not up. This design also gives the boat a shallow draft of 3 feet, including a keel.

Underway, the boat is designed to have water slough off as quickly as possible (hence the aforementioned open transom). To that end, the entire boat slopes aft. If you were to place a golf ball at the bow tip, it would run unimpeded all the way aft until it plopped into the water. The boat is also solid below the waterline, while Outback used coring above. Twin 425 hp Cummins straight-shaft diesels are housed in the orderly and easily accessible engine room. Twin 270 hp Volvo Penta D4 sterndrives will be on Hull No. 2, which is an Extended Deck version.

I manned the Outback 50 from the upper helm, and was pleased with how smoothly she got on plane and shot up to her top hop of 24 knots with her bow barely rising. It was a beautiful South Florida day, and the seas didn’t give Peters’ hull much to work with, but she did feel solid in the gentle swells. The control I felt at the wheel during S-turns at a 19-knot cruise was confidence inducing.

This vessel is effectively a picnic boat on steroids. She is fun to drive and has lots of exterior entertainment space, with enough interior space for family cruising. The Outback 50 is a well-designed and straightforward “boater’s boat.”

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Quarken 35 Cabin review: Fast, fun and fantastic value

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Alex Smith takes a test drive of the new Quarken 35 Cabin, Quarken’s largest model yet, which follows much the same principles as the award-winning 27

Although Quarken was founded fewer than three years ago, we already have a very clear grasp of what this ambitious Nordic builder is all about. We know, for instance, that a Quarken is designed and built in Finland with a twin-stepped hull, a vertical stem, a fine entry and a flared bow.

We know that it uses asymmetrical deck layouts and convertible furniture to improve on-board movement. We know that it comes with a Yamaha outboard rig and a keenly resolved helm arrangement for intuitive, easy-access boating. And we know that it adopts very clean, understated lines that combine modern Nordic design with extremely competitive pricing.

So when a new flagship emerges from Quarken’s HQ in the Gulf of Bothnia, our excitement is not so much wide-eyed and frothy-mouthed as informed and expectant. The new Quarken 35 Cabin might be 8ft longer and twice as powerful as anything that’s gone before but as we make our way toward the pontoon, we feel pretty confident in what we’re about to see…

This is a 46-knot boat with a novice-friendly drive and a cruising range of almost 200 miles. Photo: Paul Wyeth

The ten-man back end

Quarken’s 27 T-Top was a very deserving MBY award winner, so it’s good to see that, in spite of the new boat’s extra length, beam and volume, the designers have again dug deep to squeeze maximum utility out of limited space. Access to the aft cockpit, for instance, is easily done via one of two symmetrical swim platforms on either side of the F300s.

Ahead of this, the stern bench is framed on both sides by fender bins and the fact that these lockers are drained means they serve equally well as ice buckets when you want to fill the deck with day boating guests.

The layout back here is flexible too. You can choose an open deck for load carrying and fishing; you can add a large transverse galley directly opposite the stern bench for alfresco cooking; or you can use a pair of facing benches and a large table for extra seating space.

You can also opt for a pair of 350s for a 52-knot top end and a more flexible cruising band. Photo: Paul Wyeth

That’s what we have on our test boat – and it’s made all the more sociable by the inclusion of some half-height drop-down bulwarks on either side of the deck that double as seats. With these extra benches deployed, you can seat the full ship’s company of ten in the cockpit, while still keeping the companionways clear and unobstructed.

The fact that these two-man benches lower the freeboard by a foot or so means they also generate some handy disembarkation points when you’re berthed alongside; and while the sheer breadth of the deck threatens to separate you from the main party, the compact adjustable tables keep those on the bulwark seats properly involved.

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It’s a strong start and, for the most part, the side decks and bow space continue that form. The narrower port side deck, for instance, is raised to help create volume for the port heads compartment down below but it still provides a decent toe rail, a roof-top grab rail and very little in the way of roof-top projection to obstruct your progress. It’s much more navigable than most examples of its type but it could still do with a rooftop rail extension at the aft end, just to ease your passage up and down from the cockpit.

Over at the deeper, wider starboard side deck, there’s a sharp edge on the low-level runner at the aft end of the sliding door, so you do need to be wary you don’t catch an ankle bone while making your way forward from the cockpit. But when you get to the foredeck, Quarken’s trademark bow arrangement is about as perfect as you’ll see on a boat of this size. There are central sundecks, a four-person lounge, permament skylights, safe peripheral walkways and a bow platform so broad that it provides the space for an offset anchor and a step-through forepeak.

The starboard side deck is considerably wider and deeper than the port one. Photo: Paul Wyeth

The ‘open’ pilothouse

As you would expect these days, the external cockpit and internal saloon get some decent integration thanks to a single-level deck, an inward-opening port door and a swing-up starboard panel that nestles flush against the deckhead.

That enables you to recline on the dinette’s aft bench and conduct conversations very naturally with the guys outside. That said, it would be good to see the hinged window equipped with a retaining catch because as things stand, you can’t leave it open underway.

With the folding bulwarks deployed you can seat up to ten without hindering access to the side decks. Photo: Paul Wyeth

The port galley is a neat piece of work though. It provides enough of everything that most people will be content to forego the optional cockpit wet bar, but it still leaves plenty of space for a proper co-pilot seat at its leading edge.

There’s also remarkable visibility all round and lots of natural light in here, thanks to the forward-raked windscreen, slender mullions and plunging side windows. A decent fore-and-aft sunroof helps open things up even further and the provision of a vast sliding Skipper’s door to supplement the one aft makes movement around the boat pretty easy too.

The highlight in here though is undoubtedly the starboard dinette. It’s substantially raised, partly to improve the views and partly to create extra storage inside the seat bases.

The raised dinette comes with a footbrace to prevent the discomfort of dangling legs . Photo: Paul Wyeth

A flip-over backrest helps integrate the helm bench, enabling you to make use of the entire starboard side – and to compensate for the extra elevation, it also comes with an integrated steel bar so you can prop your feet up and stay comfy. The fact that you can rig the dinette as an occasional double bed is of course very handy too but the best feature involves the sliding side panels, which can be pushed forward, creating a very authentic open boating sensation for the people arranged around the table.

Head down the steps and the lower deck accommodation also has a trick or two up its sleeve, not least in the form of a pull-out bench at the foot of the double bed that transforms into an extra berth. It does so by means of a slide-and-hinge mechanism that makes great use of the backrest so there’s no need for extra infils. And unlike the smaller models in the Quarken fleet, there’s also space for a separate heads and shower compartment on the port side, which radically ramps up the practicality of the 35 Cabin for keen cruisers.

The side panels can be shunted forward for big, open views from the aft bench. Photo: Paul Wyeth

In principle, then, you could sleep five or even six people on board this boat – and the fact that the new Quarken comes with a 750L fuel tank (more than twice the capacity of the 27 Cabin) suggests that the designers are keen to use that functionality to the utmost. We do need to keep that in perspective though because the 35’s chief strength is undoubtedly as a a day boat or couple’s cruiser. But if you don’t mind a bit of camp-style overnighting, it will work well as a family cruiser too.

The easy ride

Quarken is the brainchild of industrial designer, Jussi Hurskainen, in collaboration with Osmo Roukala and Antero Sundeberg. They bring with them valuable experience in award-winning fleets from Yamarin, Finnmaster, Husky, Grandezza and Saxdor – and the drive, like the deck arrangement, has a distinct whiff of time-honoured experience about it.

For a start, Quarken has been characteristically modest about performance. Though they suggest that 44 knots is likely, our twin Yamaha F300s actually push us on towards 46 knots during our test session and that’s with three people on board and more than 400 litres of fuel.

It’s a compact bathroom but the fact that it’s a separate compartment makes a big difference. Photo: Paul Wyeth

That said, according to the guys at Quarken, it’s likely that a pair of F350s will also be an option in the future, and while you might look at that and question what possible reason the family boater might have for going any faster than 46 knots, it actually makes sense…

After all, the test boat’s optimum cruising band runs from 22 to 32 knots. At that point you’re burning around 3L/Nm for a range in the region of 185 miles. But with the 350s on the transom, you should get an increased top end of around 52 knots, alongside a more flexible fast cruising band of up to 36 knots plus some extra grunt for watersports and heavy loads, while only increasing the price by £10,000 (or around 4%).

As with every other Quarken we’ve tested though, it’s not just about the straight-line performance. It’s about user-friendly helming dynamics. That goes for the adjustable wheel, the twin-bolstered bench seat and the various helm controls.

The big forward bed conceals a huge storage zone beneath the hinged mattress. Photo: Paul Wyeth

It also goes for the secure and responsive handling, which once again, dials just enough slip into the turn to keep it all feeling placid and accessible rather than hard-edged or highly strung. And it goes for the helming practicality too, which is very strong thanks to the all-round visibility and easy-access starboard side deck.

It could be taken to a fresh level with a couple of simple additions though. An opening window on the port side would enable both better communication and better access to the port cleat without having to head outside; and a larger, retractable overhead sunroof would improve visibility in the turn. But happily, having spoken to the guys at Quarken, it looks like both features will be made available on future models.

Quarken 35 Cabin specifications

LOA: 35ft 0in (10.68m) BEAM: 11ft 5in (3.48m) DRAFT: 3ft 4in (1.00m) DISPLACEMENT: 4,400kg (light) FUEL CAPACITY: 700 litres WATER CAPACITY: 120 litres ENGINES: Twin Yamaha F300 outboards RCD: B10 CONTACT: www.boatpoint.co.uk

Quarken 35 Cabin cost & options

From: £218,750 ex VAT. Test boat includes the following options… Weekend Package (inc shore power and warm water system) Foredeck cushions with cover Cockpit table, cover and forward bench Bow windlass with stainless steel anchor Cabin diesel heater 4kw

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For all the Quarken 35 Cabin’s merit, you might argue that the Axopar 37 Cross Cabin is a potential stumbling block. After all, in spite of measuring nearly 3ft longer and 5in wider, with the option of two separate cabins for more private weekends away, its base price looks broadly comparable. But while the Quarken feels cool and distinctive in the same way that perhaps a Saab 900 used to, you could argue that Axopar’s global success has made it feel a touch – well, if not bland, then certainly obvious. More to the point, while Axopar is built alongside a bunch of other mainstream brands in a huge industrial unit in Poland, this thing is put together amongst its home waters in the heartland of Finnish boat building. Considered in that context, the fact that it costs £315,000 all-in inc VAT (more than £100,000 less than you might expect to pay for a Wellcraft 355) ought to be ample cause for knowing nods and considered applause. And that’s particularly true, given that (in stark contrast to most brands, including Axopar and Wellcraft), this highly specced test boat adds a remarkably modest 25% to the price of the base package. However you look at it then, the upshot is clear. Good to drive, cleverly arranged, easy to use and accessibly priced, Quarken’s award-winning formula has been as keenly realised on this new flagship as on any Quarken that has gone before.

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