PowerPlay 67
Australian-owned, Thailand-based builder is finalising the long-range PP67, built to explore Indonesia’s surfing hot spots, and has designed a “super-high-performance” PP70.
PowerPlay Catamarans is preparing to launch its latest PP67 at its base in the Ocean Marina Yacht Club in Pattaya, with the model available for inspection from mid-December and sea trials scheduled for later in the month.
Designed by Australian James Dewing, who founded the company in Townsville in North Queensland in 2000, the 67ft 6in powercat with an enclosed flybridge has been custom-built for international clients looking for big surf in the Mentawai Islands west of Sumatra and to explore areas from Bali to Langkawi.
With a top speed of 25-plus knots, like her 2019 sistership Seamaster, the new Class A offshore catamaran is fitted with twin 600hp Cummins engines and four fuel tanks totalling 14,000 litres for a range of about 2,500nm at 13-14 knots.
“The owners are big-wave surfers who want a high-performance, long-range cruiser to take them where they want to go – and quickly when needed. They’ll be monitoring the best waves and then going to catch them with the onboard RIB and WaveRunner,” says Mr Dewing, who has been designing and building boats for over four decades.
“PowerPlay cats are built to go faster and further, then play for a while. The PP67 will easily be able to go from Singapore to the Mentawai Islands, hang out and return without refuelling. I sometimes describe our catamarans as Pacific cruisers, as our previous model is in French Polynesia and all our yachts are suitable for extensive cruising in terms of duration and distance.”
With a draft of 4ft 6in and a navy-blue hull, the PP67 is an evolution of Seamaster, the ocean-blue PP65 launched in December 2019 and based in Bora Bora, having been delivered to Tahiti in January. However, the PP67 has a completely new interior design and longer hull, with PowerPlay able to adapt its moulds for models from 58-72ft.
The PP67’s hull is over 2ft longer than the PP65’s and the model’s centre of gravity has moved aft compared to Seamaster, which has a forward crane and a solid foredeck where it carries its RIB. On the PP67, the foredeck will feature nets, while the tender and jetski will be carried on the fixed aft platform, which occupies the stern area where Seamaster has a self-contained fishing deck.
Like Seamaster, the PP67 will have twin luxury helm chairs in the enclosed, air-conditioned flybridge. However, instead of four lower-deck cabins and a master suite forward on the main deck, the new model has a four-cabin layout, with two bedrooms in each hull, allowing for a large, open-plan saloon with dining aft.
Mr Dewing says the new yacht will be able to accommodate up to 12 people when required, but will usually have four guests, a cameraman and crew.
“The PP67 has a huge saloon with sofas about 1m deep, perfect for lounging while waiting for the big waves,” he says. “Compared to more famous brands, PowerPlay’s catamarans are faster and have better performance and longer range – those are our greatest strengths.
“Our cats are built for long distances and cruising remote islands. Our lower-deck cabins are not as big because our hulls are a little thinner, as we focus on better performance. Being built in Southeast Asia, we’re also more affordable and can basically build to the owner’s exact requirements.”
PowerPlay’s range includes a new design for a “super-high-performance” PP70 and the yard is taking orders for 2021.
Number: PP 67-19, G4
Length Overall: 67.4’ (20.54M
Length Waterline: 66.0.’ (20.12)
Beam: 26.2 (8.18.)
Draft: 4,2” (1.25M)
Displacement: 30,000 KG est. light ship
Hulls & Deck: PVC and Corecell Vinylester Vacuum GRP Resin System, (Epoxy resin system option)
Paint system: Alexseal polyurethane
Hull Color: Owners choice topsides, decks and superstructure
Foredecks: Ferrari Nets
Cockpit: Extended Aft Cockpit and Fishing Deck
Flybridge: Fixed with side windows and door
Transom Walkway: 900mm Wide With hand rails
Main Deck Level: Forward Master cabin amidships Galley, aft dinning, extended cockpit aft
Number Cabins: Three to five Cabin, bridge deck master cabin, two forward on lower level Two aft
Bathrooms: 3
Total Berths: 10
Galley Location: Saloon amidships optional location to owners requirements
Flybridge stairs: internal or external option
Cooktop: Siemens ET675MG11E 60cm 4-Zone Radiant Hob
Oven: Siemens 65 litres Built-in Electric Oven (HB23AB520W)
Rangehood: Slimline D436E air extractor, switches and lights with carbon filter
Sink: 1.5 Stainless steel bowl
Fridge/Freezer: Samsung 700 Litre Double Door + Icemaker
Dishwasher: Fisher Paykel
Pantry: Port lower hull
Overhead Cupboards: Fitted forward bulkhead
Splash back: Colored glass to forward bulkhead and starboard side above sink
Cooking Tower: Incorporating microwave & storage drawers
Bench Tops: Acrylic color to owner’s requirements
Forward Cabins x 2
Beds: Queen size island beds with storage under. Single berths Option
Bedhead: Fabric as specified
Ensuite: Shower, toilet, vanity cabinet & mirror
Cupboards: Wardrobe and cabinets
Hatches: Two Lewmar hatches with ocean air hatch screen
Master cabin
Bed: King size Island bed
Bed head: Vinyl Padded
Cupboards: Wardrobe and drawers under bed
Hatches: Two Maxwell hatches with ocean air hatch screens
Entertainment: Lift up 42” TV
Port Aft Cabin
Bed: Double size
Bed head: Vinyl padded
Cupboard: Wardrobe and drawers
Hatches: Two Lewmar hatches with ocean air hatch screens
Port aft cabin Ensuite: Separate shower head and sink
Extractor: Fan All bathrooms
Shower: Hot and cold
Towel Rails: All bathrooms
Soap Holders: All bathrooms
Feature Walls: In showers with timber grating
Tap wear: Jomoo Brand or similar
Heads: “Dometic ” luxury silent flush
Shower screens: Separate shower screens except forward heads
Arrangement: Enclosed flybridge Glass windscreens forward
Zip and roll up clears aft , Helm station. Sink, Waeco CR 110 Fridge,
seating, dinette and cabinets
Helm Seating: Twin Springfield helm chairs.
Flybridge seating: Sunbrella fabric.
Flooring: Flexi teak
Hatches: Two Maxwell hatches with ocean air hatch screens
Internal Timber: Some timber trims
Internal Timber Finish: Satin Urethane
Internal Flooring: Flooring Columbian Walnut
Bathroom Flooring: Flooring Columbian Walnut
Flybridge Flooring: Flex teak
Upholstery: Ultra-fabric interior , Sunbrella external
Internal Linings: Marine white Vinyl
Deck heads (Ceilings): Marine white Vinyl
Galley Bench tops: Acrylic Corian Stone white
Bathrooms: White Gelcoat with timber trims
Bathroom Bench tops: Acrylic stone white
Cupboards: Veneered Satin with laminate liners
Drawers: Two pack timber veneer with laminate liners
Furniture Molding’s: Two pack timber veneer with laminate liners
Doors: Two pack timber veneer with laminate liners
Settee: Ultra-fabric
Pelmets: Marine white Vinyl
Cockpit Flooring: Flexi teak
Transom Steps and swim deck: Flexi teak
Saloon: 42” Samsung smart TV. Fusion sound system. (Bose lifestyle 25 option)
All cabins: Fusion TV 20” Option
Flybridge: 1 x Fusion 700 system in Flybridge with 4 Zones including aft deck, fore deck and saloon 12 speakers
No. Engines: 2
Make: Cummins
Model: QSC 8.3
Horsepower: 2 X 600HP
Controls: Glendenning
Gearboxes: ZF
Engine Ventilation: Passive flow extraction in engine rooms one exhast fan
Soundproofing: Engine rooms lined with marine standard insulation (Sound down)
Fuel/Water Gauges: BEP
Windscreen Wipers: 1 x 28” wiper arm to Flybridge windscreen
Bow Thrusters: Option
Performance (estimated)
Maximum Speed: 25- 28Knots approx.
Cruising Speed: 15-18 Knots approx.
Range: 2000 Nm @ 12-14 knots in fair conditions
Fuel Capacity
No. Tanks: 4
Capacity Total: 12000 Litres 2 x 2700L 2 x 3600 with fuel transfer
Construction: Integral GRP
Water Capacity
No. Water Tanks: 2
Total Capacity: 2400 Litres 2x 1200 Litres
Construction: Integral GRP
AIS Receiver: Ray marine
Auto Pilot: Ray marine EV2 DBW/IPS – P70R Autopilot
Compass: 105 mm Silva
GPS: Ray marine 130+
Plotter X 2: Ray marine E128touch screen /WIFI/Bluetooth
Radar: Ray marine -1 24″ Radome 4 kW
Sounder/Fish Finder: Ray marine CP300DMS
Sidescan sounder: Ray marine CP200
VHF Radio: Ray 63 VHF
AIS Transponder: Ray marine AIS650 AIS Transponder system
Antennas:
» 1 x Glomex Marine DVB TV antenna kit
» 1 x Glomex Marine AM/FM antenna kit w/- knock down mount
Satellite TV and phone: TracVision TV6 – TracPhone V7HTS
DC System: 24v Bep Czone DC system
AC System: 230 VAC 50 htz System BEP switch panels
Batteries:
» Engine start – 2 x 130 amp Mastervolt AGM
» House – Mastervolt AGM 220 Amp x 8 » Total 24v 880amp bank
» Genset Mastervolt 1 x 70 amp AGM
Genset: Fischer Panda 25000i
Inverter/Charger: Mastervolt Mass Combi 12/3500/100 , 220V/60Hz
Air Conditioning: Frigomar chilled water 144,000 btu 2 x 72,000 Btu chiller
» Saloon 48,000 Btu
» Master Cabin 24000 Btu
» Forward cabins 12,000 BTU Marine Air » Vector Turbo
» Crew cabin 8 Btu
» Flybridge 40.000 Btu
Lighting: 60 Hella marine – Hella Marine LED lights
» LED courtesy lights fitted to all stairs & companionways
» LED down lights all areas of passenger use
» LED navigation and anchor lights
» 8 x deck lights
» 6 x reading lights over berths
» 20 x light switches Vimar Brand white or black
» 4 x floodlights aft deck and foredeck & forward topsides
» 12 x 240 volt power points Vimar Brand white or black
Fans: 1 x 24V circulating fan each cabin
Shore Power:
» 2 x 32 AMP power inlets, isolators, RCDs
» 1 x Marineco shore power leads
Solar Power: 2.0 KW ( 8 x 250w)panels with 80 amp solar Mastervolt controller
Underwater Lights: 6
Wiring Specification: AS 3000, Tricab Brand marine grade tinned wire
Plumbing system: John Guest Quick connect” plumbing system or equivalent
Fresh water pumps: 3 x Whale pressure pumps
Hot Water: 2 x 40 liter electric systems
Toilets: 3 x Tecma Electric silent flush
Holding Tank: 3 x 200 litre tanks with manual shut off
Bilge Pumps: 8 pumps (4 each hull) 4 x electric auto/manual with float switches & non return valves and 2 x manual double action pumps
Desalinater: Stella160 LPH with Auto flush or equivalent
Flybridge Sink: Stainless Steel
Cockpit Sink: Stainless Steel
Transom Shower: Hot & Cold Port side Whale
Windscreen Washers: To Flybridge windscreen
Washing Machine: Siemens washer dryer Combo
Storage Cupboard: Beside washing machine
Anchor Winch: Muir 4200W horizontal mounted in chain locker with chain counter
Winch Controls: Helm remote plus deck mounted foot switches
Anchor 1: 60 KG Plough Stainless steel
Anchor 2: 60 KG Plough Galvanised with 120 metres 18mm Silver anchor line
Anchor Chain: 100 Metres ½” grade L chain
Anchor Bridle: 18mm silver rope x 10 metres with Chain claw,
Anchor Wash: Whale deck wash
Cockpit Table: Timber veneer 2 x 75mm stainless steel legs fixed
Cockpit Icebox: Top loading fitted to stbd aft box
Deck Wash: Freshwater 19 litres/minute to foredeck and port aft topsides
Deck Shower: Hot & cold stbd topsides aft
Dolphin Seats: 2 x composite seats located at each bow
Mooring Ropes: 4 x black braided
Fenders: 4 x 200mm diameter
Fender Holders: 4 x stainless steel fitted to safety rails
Grab Rails: 2 x fitted to port & starboard cockpit entrances
Keels: Beaching and docking keels x 2 sacrificially mounted each hull
Mooring Cleats:
» 8 x 300mm hull
» 1 x 300mm on catwalk
» 3 x pop-up cleats each stern swim platform
Bow Lockers: 1 each bow accessed from deck with shelving
Anchor Locker: Large storage space with spare lockers either side for rope and tackle
BBQ Locker: Located aft portside, gas bottle stowage, plumbed gas line to outer transom connection for barbecue
Rod Locker: Portside space behind main fridge
Tackle Cupboard: Lockable, located stbd side aft galley area
Towing Strongpoints: To both boarding platforms
Transom Swim Ladder: Stainless steel mounted on port swim deck
Safety Rails: 32mm stainless top rail 4mm stainless intermediate wires
Spa: Not required
Spa Cover: “Sunbrella” covered 75mm foam cushion foredeck pad
Non Skid Deck Tread: Flex teak
Fishing deck: 900mm as per design documents with safety rail
Crane: SM 1100 hydraulic crane mounted fore deck or aft deck
Rotation, luff, lift, extend.
Surfboard Racks: Surfboard Racks located where required.
Cabin Doors: Timber paneling
Saloon Entrance Doors: Anodized aluminum hinged door (Stainless steel option)
Flybridge door: Anodized aluminum hinged door (Stainless steel option)
Saloon Rear Windows: Anodized aluminum sliding glass Ensuite Side Window Sliding aft section
Windscreens: 12mm toughened glass
Aft Hull Windows: 3 x fixed 900mm x 500mm 12mm toughened glass
Forward Hull Windows: 8 x opening elliptical ports 500mm x 200mm
Foredeck Hatches: 2 x 500mm x 500mm opening hatches above forward cabins “Maxwel”
Flybridge Hatches: 2 x 500mm x 500mm “”Maxwell
Master Cabin Hatches: 2 x 500mm x 500mm“ Maxwell”
Aft cabin and bathroom: 2 x 400mm x 200mm“ Maxwell”
Flybridge Side Windows: 6mm toughened tinted glass
Exterior Locker Doors: Composite
CE Certification: Class A Offshore.
Cost FOB ex-factory: USD POA
Options: POA
Joystick: Control With Twin Bow thrusters
Hydraulic: Lifting platform
Upgrade to Volvo IPS: 800 – 950
Warranty 12 months standard terms, Equipment as per OEM Warranty from delivery.
Build schedule 12-14 months
