5 sporty blue waters coming up at upcoming boat shows
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In the first installment devoted to new products coming to boat shows we talked about “mid-size” boats, this time we go up a range. Blue water cruisers are the long-distance boats, which have changed somewhat in recent years and also embrace designs with a more sporty philosophy, such as some in the selection we offer here. X-Yachts, Ice, Swan, Arcona, Grand Soleil, here are 5 blue waters to dream big.
X49MK II
Compared with MK 1, launched in 2018, this fast cruiser has a new look with a modified hull, new rudder, lower overall weight, and more luxurious interior. These are in brief the improvements made to the original model that revamp it in a major way. Innovate without distorting.
Type: Fast cruiser.
L.f.t.: 15.34 m; l.w.l.: 13.58;
Width: 4.49; Depth: 2.71 m;
Displacement: 12.9 t; Zav.: 5.48; Sup. vel: – .
ARCONA 50
The first Arcona by Niels Jeppesen, historic X-Yachts founder and designer who has “switched stables.” The aesthetic is one that harkens back to the world of performance-cruisers, with generous but balanced volumes, nearly inverted bow exits that are also appealing to those who like sporty boats.
Type: Fast Cruiser.
L.f.t.: 15.80 m; l.w.l.: 13.98 m;
Width: 4.60 m; Depth: 2.20/2.95 m;
Displ.: 13.09 t; Zav.: 4.60 t; Sup. vel: 142 sq. m.
Blue water cruisers. Swan 55
The new Nautor Swan 55 is both a fast cruiser and a “chameleon-like” blue water, which with as many as 4 keel options and various customizations on interior and exterior layouts can change its skin from blue water to sporty sailing. The design is by German Frers, with interiors by Misa Poggi.
Type: Fast cruiser.
L.f.t.: 17.75 m; w.w.l.:15.78 m; W.d.: 5.00 m; Draft: 2.50 m; Displacement: 22.45 t;
Zav.: 7.53 t; Sup. vel: 175.26 sq. m.
ICE 66 RS
The new ICE 66 RS aims to bring the lines of motorsport to the sea. ICE Yachts’ latest design-signed by Farr and Micheletti-takes inspiration from supercars to have modern, sleek and high-performance lines. Without sacrificing a spacious and extremely well-maintained interior.
Type: Fast cruiser.
L.f.t.: 19.90 m; w.w.l.: 18.50 m; W.r.w.: 5.70 m; Fath.: 3.35 m; Displacement: 26 t; Zav.: – ;
Sup. vel: 276 sq. m.
Blue water cruisers. GRAND SOLEIL 65 LC
The new Grand Soleil 65 (Long Cruise version) made its debut at the Cannes Boat Show. The naval architecture, designed by Matteo Polli, aims to achieve the same goals as the Grand Soleil 72, declined on a smaller scale. A fast, comfortable and stylish blue water (the interior is by Nauta)
Type: Fast cruiser.
L.f.t.: 21.60 m; w.w.l.: 18.20 m; W.d.: 5.90 m; Draft: 3.50 m; Displacement: 26 t; Zav.: – ;
Sup. vel: – .
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