🇫🇮 Finnish boatbuilder Yamarin has launched a new eight-metre model in its popular day cruiser range. The Yamarin 80 DC differs from typical Nordic day cruisers — and Yamarin’s other models — in the design of its bow deck, which provides access to the boat from the side.
With this in mind, this new model is said to combine the best features of a day cruiser and a walkaround. Access from the sheltered open seating area to the bow is located on the port side, whereas on many modern-day cruisers, access is typically in the middle of the boat.
Behind the opening windshield and protected by a railing, a recessed and sheltered passageway leads to the bow, which is completely flat, making it a suitable space for a sunbed and making it easy to move around when docking.
These new solutions allow the new Yamarin 80 DC to be adapted to suit different boating cultures. In the Nordic countries, landing on the shallow shore is often done bow first, so safe access to the bow is important. In the Mediterranean boats are usually docked stern first, so the bow deck is primarily used as a living area, as well as for anchoring and mooring.
Yamarin’s design team was supported by R2 Marine (which focused on hull design and functionality), Northern Works (an expert in vehicle planning and design headed by designer Miika Heikkinen), and Italian boat designer Marco Casalli.
The new Yamarin 80 DC features spacious bow cabin accommodation, which is very well-lit due to the large windows in the hull, and an opening hatch on the deck.
On the port side, under the recessed passageway, there is a divan with views out of the adjacent hull window. In addition, there is a separate WC in the bow and from the bow cabin, there is also access to another cabin located under the open space, where two adults can sleep comfortably.
Yamarin says a key selling point of the new 80 DC is its large open living area, where up to eight people can socialise in comfort. The galley on the port side is equipped with a stove, refrigerator, sink, and good storage facilities and, while cooking, the lid of the galley opens into a handy worktop.
The Yamarin 80 DC will be making its UK show debut at the Southampton International Boat Show, 15-24 September 2023.
🏡 The Houseyacht by Reina Boats will launch this autumn. The new concept is the brainchild of Reina founders Hayri Dayi and Emin Günal.
Günal designed the Reina line of Houseyachts, including 26ft, 34ft, 44ft and 60ft models. The Reina line includes five models ranging from a floating RV to a luxurious, two-storey ‘waterfront condo’.
Reina Houseyachts are currently being constructed in Turkey. The first model, the Reina Live 44 DR, is scheduled to arrive in Miami in September 2023 and make its world debut at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show this October.
The idea for the Houseyacht came to the Reina team during the Covid pandemic, when the founders saw a surge in popularity not only in the boating lifestyle but also in holidaying on the water with family. At the same time, however, they identified the need for a different kind of vessel that could deliver all the amenities people new to boating desired.
In researching the US houseboat market, however, Günal and Dayi say that the vessel designs were largely outdated. “The existing houseboats were stuck in the design of the 1980s, and almost 90 per cent of the houseboats on the water were commercially rented vessels. They were boats that yacht and catamaran owners would never consider buying,” Günal says.
That led the Reina team to develop the concept of the Houseyacht.
Reina complies with CE Class C, ABYC, and US coast guard standards. The boats are made of marine-grade aluminium, and the hull design is based on catamaran engineering principles.
The Reina line is powered by Mercury outboard engines, which align with Reina’s goal to help reduce emissions, promote sustainability and product longevity. The latest generation of Mercury outboards… are fuel efficient, remarkably quiet, and operate smoothly. They also are certified with an ultra-low emissions rating from the California Air Resources Board.
😮 Scanstrut has updated its Flip Pro Charge range of outdoor chargers with the addition of three new models.
Marine and outdoor equipment maker Scanstrut says its three new models ’embody a perfect blend of aesthetics and performance’, boasting an IPX4 waterproof spring-loaded lid that locks open when in use.
The new models comprise a 12V power socket a dual USB-C port charger and the ‘Flip Pro Multi’ charger, which blends both the 12V and C/C chargers into a multi-power solution.
Scanstrut says these additions cater specifically to marine and RV applications, and are designed for easy installation with a single rear lock ring. All models harness a 12V power supply and an optional front-fit bezel kit as standard in all SKUs for hassle-free installation.
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