Monthly News - December 2008

-pic of the month- Nordhavn New Factory

Baglietto Group Marketing and Commercial Director Resigns

Gruppo Baglietto informs that Fabio Ermetto, Marketing and Commercial Director has resigned from his duties. Gruppo Baglietto would like to thank Fabio Ermetto for his commitment to date.

CNL Admiral Holds Yachtmaster Meeting

On 3 December, Admiral and the yacht Commanders met in Genoa for the annual Admiral Yachtmaster Meeting, which, this year, is now in its fifth edition. The backdrop to the meeting was Villa Lo Zerbino, a historic patrician house in the heart of Genoa with a wealth of seventeenth century frescos to which were added, in the Nineteenth century, elegant neo-classical decorations and with wonderful Italian gardens with grottos, fishponds and marble sculptures. The session of works was opened with a greeting from the CNL management to the more than 50 Commanders present. This was followed by two technical interventions of considerable interest and pertinence: water-jet propulsion and electrical stabilisation. Andrea Cerutti, from Rolls Royce Italia, presented by Daniele Succio, Technical and Commercial Manager of CNL, together with the Commanders, tackled the subject of water-jet propulsion on large sized yachts and, in particular, explained their functioning and the advantages of the model which CNL has included on its 44 metre new, planning flagship, the Admiral 44 WJ in construction at Lavagna. These advantages are those such as its great maneuverability, the absence of vibrations, the reduced immersion and the excellent performance with regard to speed. Alessandro Cappiello, of CMC Marine, and Francesco Rogantin, CNL Technical Director, on the other hand, updated the Commanders on the brand new stabilising fins with electrical functioning, a revolutionary novelty in the field of the stabilising of large yachts. This solution guarantees advantages with regard to performance: simplicity of installation, silence, no significant loss of power, a more rapid response within a range of wider frequency and the greater rotation speed which enormously improves the stabilization of the anchor. A confirmation of CNL Admiral innovation for the purpose to guarantee excellent performance in style. An intensive, professional, constructive and involving day, both for the Commanders who participated actively and with enthusiasm and for the organizers who were able to meet face to face with those who have a real experience the sea. A fixed date, then, for next year but always with consistent attention paid to both professionalism and quality.

Ferretti Group CEO Resigns

Ferretti group, a world leader within the sphere of designing, building and marketing luxury motoryachts, which encompasses nine of the most exclusive and prestigious brands in the nautical world (Ferretti Yachts, Pershing, Itama, Bertram, Riva, Apreamare, Mochi Craft, CRN and Custom Line), announces that Vincenzo Cannatelli has relinquished his powers as Chief Executive Officer of Ferretti S.p.A. and has resigned from the position of director of the subsidiaries effective immediately, while continuing to serve as member of the Board of Directors of Ferretti S.p.A. until the General Shareholders’ Meeting that will approve the financial statements for the year ending 31 August 2008. This decision, taken in full agreement with the Board of Directors of Ferretti S.p.A., takes account of the extension of the timetable for a potential IPO, given the financial market crisis and, consequently, the need to allow the Company to lay out an organizational structure that is more consistent with the current market conditions. Norberto Ferretti continues to serve as the Group’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ferruccio Rossi has been confirmed as the Group’s General Manager, and Mauro Moretti, the Group’s CFO, will receive broader operating powers.


Ferretti Wins Ceasar Best Yacht Award

Ferretti Yachts confirms its position as an ambassador for Made in Italy excellence in the Romanian market, too. This was the verdict given by the third edition of the 'Caesar Awards', the exclusive event presented by CAESAR magazine, which has recognised the best international luxury products for the 2009 season. In the presence of 200 selected guests, including Romanian Prime Minister Calin Popescu Tariceanu, Ion Tiriac, Ilie Nastase and Nadia Comaneci, the prizegiving "Awards Gala" ceremony rewarded excellence in international luxury, divided into product categories. In the "nautical luxury" sector, Ferretti Altura 840 won the title of "CAESAR BEST YACHT", an accolade given to the yacht built by the Forlì-based yard. The Altura 840 presented in world preview at the Cannes Boat Show 2008 marks an evolution and renewal for the yard, extending the historic series born in the mid-1970s with Altura 42 followed in the 1980s by the Altura 46 and Altura 49, "pioneer" models that opened up an age of motoryachting with cutting edge innovation. Altura 840 now stands alongside Altura 690, which provided the inspiration behind the design project, as an extremely comfortable yacht with generous, welcoming spaces and high navigation performances. At the ceremony, held at Crown Plaza in Bucharest, the Ferretti Yachts management celebrated winning this prestigious award with Francos Marina, the dealer for Romania.


Formula Wins Arabian Yachting Award

Fomula Boats Inc from USA has won the best boat in the 40' and under category with the 400 SS model in the Arabian Yachting Awards for 2008. The awards were divided into 18 categories and are a reflection of all boats sold in the Middle East, with a primary focus on the UAE.


Inrizzardi President Gianfranco Rizzardi gets Top 100 Managers Listing

Gianfranco Rizzardi, President and Owner of Inrizzardi Group was listed as one of Italy’s top 100 managers, in the annual Atlas named Top Management Italiano 2008, edited by Communicazione Italiana.


Nordhavn PAE Launches New Factory

PAE is very excited to announce the opening of a state-of-the-art factory in Xiamen, China, which will become the new production center for nine of the Nordhavn models. After almost two years of blasting, digging, welding, pouring, wiring, plumbing and fine finishing, the new factory built by Chinese South Coast Marine finished September 1 and immediately commenced with full production. The new factory which replaces the original factory built in 2002, is a magnificent facility and ranks as one of the top yacht building factories in the world. Erected on 20 acres of land and with nearly 400,000 square feet of floor space, the plant, known as “Xiamen II,” boasts many high-tech features including a climate controlled lamination room for ABS class certification, computerized materials handling, a 150 X 40 foot test tank, an on site metal fabrication facility, an on site lumber mill, an on site hotel for PAE staff, Nordhavn buyers and their captains and crew and dormitory facilities for the factory workers. As a really cool touch, the word Nordhavn has been written in 30-foot high letters on one of the massive production bays clearly visible from outer space. Seriously! Just wait until Google Earth updates the area around the factory and you’ll be able to see for yourselves. The Xiamen II plant currently has a workforce of 600 people and builds the following Nordhavn models: N40, N43, N47, N52, N55, N60, EYF75, N86 and the N120. The workforce will expand to over 1000 people within the next 24 months. PAE has invested a considerable amount of time, effort and money in recent years to develop and introduce new models and find itself perfectly positioned with a fresh product line and the eminent arrival of two exciting new models, the MS56 and the EYF75.


Nord West Boat of the Year Nomination

Nord West receives notice for nominees for both 420 and new 370 to win the Motor Boat of the Year 2009! The winner will be announced during the London Boat show in January 2009. The Swedish builder is not new to this price having won it twice in a row with the 420 Flybridge model.


Riva New Home Couture

Since Christmas 2008 the sophisticated style of the prestigious nautical brand Made in Italy expanded also on fittings thanks to a collection of exclusive products born to decorate not only the interior of the Riva yachts. Pure and noble materials like cachemire, silk, leather and linen were the protagonists of the very first Riva Home Couture collection presented to the public and press from December 12th to 22nd in the showroom at 15/a, via D. Manin in Milan. Products thought to satisfy the most refined tastes through a careful research of fabrics and design. Like the Scia (Wake) model, plaid and cushions on which an embroidered draws the ideal wake of a Riva yacht; or like the reading set made in pure cachemire, with a special plaid studied to make reading a true luxury moment. The elegant collection achieved immediately a huge success, thanks to the high quality materials used and to the originality of the products proposed and it will be sold by appointment only at the showroom in Milan.


Riviera Steady Growth

Australian leading luxury boat builder, Riviera, today announced it had completed a strategic and operational review addressing the impact of slowing demand in the current economic climate and providing a more stable platform for growth. The company announced a number of changes to the executive team, including the appointment of Ms Ly-Eng Ea as Chief Financial Officer and Mr Les Galbraith as Managing Director of the company’s Australasian retail organisation, R Marine. Mr Galbraith takes over from founding Managing Director Mr Tim Sayer who has been promoted to the new position of Director of Global Sales and Marketing. Mr Michael Burke has been promoted to Director of Operations. Ms Ea joins Riviera from Siemens in Singapore where she has held a similar role since 1994 while Mr Galbraith was previously with the Stella Group. The review also included strengthening of the company’s banking facilities and an injection of new equity from its institutional investors which include Ironbridge and Gresham Private Equity. John Anderson, CEO of Riviera said the financing arrangements, which included a new three-year debt facility, provided the management team with greater flexibility as it responded to the challenges in global markets.

Riviera Owner Circum Navigates Australia

With a graceful turn to starboard, Ian Reynolds fulfilled a dream to circumnavigate Australia. At the age of 80 years young, he and his Riviera 56, Investigator IV, entered the Gold Coast Seaway after a year exploring the sometimes exotic, sometimes fierce and always awesome coast in a 9,000 nautical mile adventure. Ian’s voyage ended as had begun, under a giant Riviera flag hovering over the fleet. The flag, measuring 12 metres by 12 metres, was used to salute his departure from the Gold Coast Seaway on November 1, 2007. Now – 380 days later - it welcomed him home. A fleet of boats of all sizes waited as helicopters hovered overhead. Then the boat appeared from behind the headland and the fleet surged forward to greet him, sounding their horns. Crowds on the breakwater applauded. Ian Reynolds and Investigator IV made their way through the gathered boats that quickly formed a line astern, heading north on the calm Gold Coast Broadwater toward McLaren’s Landing for a celebration party, a time to talk of the voyage and finally to relax. During the party, Riviera presented Ian with a large framed chart, a copy of the one first published by Matthew Flinders in 1804, a year after he circumnavigated Australia. With the chart, the continent’s true shape was shown for the first time. Reynolds’ Investigator IV is a standard Riviera 56 Enclosed Flybridge, fitted for the voyage only with the addition of an extra 713-litre fuel tank, a watermaker, extra anchor chain and sophisticated electronic navigation aids. The adventure included a brief diversion to take the helm of the 70-metre long square-rigged sailing vessel James Craig, diving with great white sharks off Port Lincoln in South Australia and losing his starboard propeller in the aptly-named Whirlpool Pass in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Throughout the voyage, Ian Reynolds sought locations to remember Matthew Flinders, the first person to circumnavigate Australia and, in doing so, to give this continent its name. Ian has owned five Rivieras over the past 12 years – all except the first called Investigator after Flinders’ ship. A true blue-water sailor, he began his voyaging aboard a Riviera 35, venturing from Melbourne across Bass Strait to the entire northern Tasmanian coast and return. He navigated Investigator II, a Riviera 48, from Port Douglas to Hobart, inspiring him to plan his first circumnavigation – around Tasmania. That task was completed in 2006 aboard Investigator III and plans began immediately for the continental voyage.

Riviera Honors Star Performers

Luxury boat builder Riviera is ending 2008 on a high note with a ceremony to honour high achieving staff over the year. The company yesterday announced its Star Performers for 2008 in three categories: Star Performer, Apprentice and Safety. Each was rewarded with a trip to New Zealand to visit the Auckland International Boat Show in March next year. Riviera Star Performer for 2008 is Matthew Febey and Apprentice of the Year is Craig Folker while the company’s vital Safety award went to Shane Hollindale. Matthew Febey said he was proud to receive recognition for his work. The annual Star Performers lunch at the company’s R Restaurant Bar brought together all nominated outstanding staff for the final quarter of the year as well as the best from previous quarters. More than 80 staff gathered to applaud the achievers. Riviera CEO John Anderson used the occasion to tell staff the company continues to out-perform its major competitors around the globe at international boat shows. He said the performance of staff across the company continued to improve and the quality of boats being delivered was the best the Dealers have ever seen.

Sunseeker Charitable Thrust

On 9th January 2009 The Sunseeker Charitable Trust will once again be supporting The Outward Bound Trust Ball. The Outward Bound Trust is a deserving charity with HRH Duke of York at its helm which helps young people, and in the last year more than 30,000 young people attended an Outward Bound Course, half of whom were supported financially thanks to generous supporters. The 9th January 2009 will see a line up of internationally acclaimed artists giving their services free of charge and performing Bee Gees' greatest hits, Robin Gibb CBE, the legendary Bill Wyman and "The Rhythm Kings" (as the resident house band) Lulu, Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm, soul diva Beverley Knight, Georgie Fame, Mark King from Level 42, Kenney Jones from The Who and the Small Faces, Paulo Nutini, Atomic Kitten's Natasha Hamilton and Russia's number one selling artist Valeriya will all be on stage to entertain you. The black tie ball is once again being held on the first Friday of the boat show (9th January 2009) at Battersea Evolution, Battersea Park, London. Last year many of you supported this event and we would be delighted if you could do so again. Tickets are available at £250, £500 and £1,000 per person. This is an exclusive event, tickets are limited and this will be the only time these artists appear together on stage so please come and lend your support and help us make this a night to remember.

Sunseeker Hits Reef Then Partly Sinks

When Volvo introduced its revolutionary forward looking IPS pod drive a couple of years ago its marketing machine concentrated on three important factors: easy handling thanks to the joystick, better performance consumption with less horsepower, and that it was safer then anything due to a water tight system in case the unexpected happened. These pictures shown on the Thailandboating website above show an IPS pod set up failure which nearly sank a fairly new fourteen meter Sunseeker sport cruiser with only ten hours on its engine clocks in December 2008 in Thailand.   This failure happened due to the rubber gasket which is supposed to block water from coming in, and go in operation if the drives are sheared off. In this case the drives did not shear off and the gasket did not work, and only the water tight bulkhead prevented this boat from totally sinking.  Still the consequences are that all the electronics and generator set will need changing, and the engines thanks to some lucky and fast yard repairs can be rebuilt.

The Sunseeker in this IPS pod failure is a Portofino 47 model.  Introduced in 2007, the Portofino 47 is a hard top sport cruiser with two-ensuite double cabins and was offered with shaft drive or IPS pod propulsion option.  The Portofino 47 came as a replacement to the 2003 introduced Portofino 46, with softer lines and the addition of a hard-top, although an open version was also produced.

Propulsion: Seatorque Boss Enclosed Shaft System STM3 Series

The Seatorque Boss Enclosed Shaft System was introduced in 2006, but having been contacted by UK representative H4 Marine, it was decided to review this innovative propulsion system representing power development efficiency. The Boss Enclosed Shaft System has been designed in house by Seatorque’s engineering department, and the system offers ease of installation, effortless mechanical alignment, reductions in labour cost, and a 2 year or 250 hour limited warranty. With boat builders continually looking for time saving solutions during production Seatorque believes that the Boss Enclosed Shaft System can offer considerable savings and benefits. The boat owner gets a quieter boat with less service and maintenance. In short the advantages to the manufacturer and boat owner are multiple including: noise vibration reduction, routine maintenance minimised, no dripping stuffing box with bilges kept dry, increased axial stiffness greatly reducing the level of damage or risk of bending a shaft during a grounding, engine and transmission service life increased, overall propulsion efficiency improved by approximately 8% allowing for greater fuel economy at cruising speeds with increased operational range, improved hull harmonics due to reduced vibrations helps attract fish for the sportsman, construction costs slashed by 2/3Rd's, elimination of any intermediate strut cutlass bearings, no installation alignment difficulties, no post delivery engine re-alignment issues, total drive train supplier consolidation for the builder and is suitable for power and sail boats. The Seatorque Boss Enclosed Shaft System STM3 is available in 8 sizes from 100 up to the 400 model. So far its has been used by some renowned builders included Donzi Roscioli Yachts, Egg Harbor, Ocean Yachts and Fleming.

www.seatorque.com

New Model: Viking 82 Convertible

The new much waited 82 Convertible, Viking's brand new flagship model which will be joined by three additional new launches, all to be premiered at the 2009 Miami Show in February, with a sneak preview at the Viking Service Center, January 30-31, 2009. The Viking 82 Convertible represents another ground breaking design that Viking produces thanks to its in-house team and the expertise of thousands hours racked up by its demo program. The profile of the Viking 82 is as recognizable at the dock of a yacht club as it is on the 1,000 fathom line. The aggressively raked stem, the gorgeous sheer and the symphony of soft, seamless curves are a true feast for the eyes. The foredeck, for example, is flush with a gentle crown, which hints at the substantial headroom below in each of the four staterooms. Freeboard forward is nearly nine feet, yet a modest three feet in the cockpit, which makes it safe and effortless for the crew to release fish unharmed. With a maximum beam of more than 21 feet, a lesser design would look chunky and clunky, but the Viking 82 wears its measurements like a runway model. The substantial beam allows an epic salon, entered through an electric sliding door, and features an L-shaped sofa excellent to enjoy relaxed entertainting, a dinette to port, and bar stools at the granite topped galley counter to starboard what creates a relaxing format practical environment. The galley is super yacht class with gourmet appliances and stowage capabilities to cruise for weeks on end. A companionway to port leads to the four staterooms, plus private crew quarters for two, which also includes a head with shower and access to the engineroom and cockpit. In the master suite located amidships for maximum comfort and privacy, there is a king-size bed with stowage below, a settee, a dressing table, an entertainment system, a chest of drawers and an oversized fiberglass shower stall in the head. An offset companionway leads to three additional staterooms, each with a private head and shower. Due to the generously sized staterooms, there is flexibility in the sleeping accommodations with both queen and double berth arrangements. The aft deck boasts 235 square feet of working space, and features Viking signature mezzanine deck beneath the flying bridge overhang for protection against sun and spray. The open flying bridge features a center helm console with electronics that stow neatly beneath clear acrylic panels for all-weather use and dual radio boxes provide additional room. Port and starboard bench seats conceal rod stowage below and built-in freezer and refrigeration space is standard ahead of the helm station. Three Murray Products helm seats with teak ladder backs and stainless-steel hardware and pedestals provide comfort and superb visibility. The Viking 82 Convertible will be powered with MTU Series2000 diesels affording a cruise speed of 30 knots and a top end in the mid-30 knot range depending upon engine selection, load and sea conditions.

Technical Data:

LOA - 25.83 m (82.9ft)

Beam - 6.81 m

Draft - 1.68 m

Weight - 71532 kg gross

Fuel Capacity - 11735 l

Water Capacity - 1779 l

Accommodation - 8 berths in 4 cabin, 2 crew berths

Engines - 2 x Cat C32A 1825hp, MTU Series2000V16 M91 2030hp, M93 2400hp

www.vikingyachts.com

Projects: Maritimo A55 Aegean Flybridge, Maritimo 73 Cruising Motoryacht

Maritimo the renowned Austrailian Yacht builder unveils two more projects, aiming to bring it more at the forefront of the yacht building industry. The first of these new projects is from the new Aegean Flybridge series motor yacht line. This new line should launch its first model, presented on PowerYacht Project a few weeks back, the A60 in the coming days. With the new A55, Maritimo follows the concept used for the construction of the A60, using the Sports Cabriolet series hull lines, with a different superstructure adding up top a sleek flybridge which takes some hints of European style, but with a down under unique flare in the final shape. So far Maritimo have given little or no information for this new model, although expect a 3 cabin yacht with twin 670hp Cummins engines as is for the C55 Sports Cabriolet. The other much waited project is Maritimo’s new flagship the 73 Cruising Motoryacht. Weighing in at about 50 tonnes, the new Maritimo flagship stretches out to more than 24 metres, boasting a beam that exceeds the overall length of similar yachts. The Maritimo 73 Cruising Motoryacht is the largest vessel ever built by the company and is scheduled to be unveiled during the 2009 Sydney Boat Show. Everything about the new flagship is massive, call it a small ship, or big yacht if you like. Her standard power is a pair of Caterpillar C32 marine diesels, each generating 1550hp, with a smaller twin 1000hp C18 Caterpillar option available. The huge C32 Caterpillar engines give the new Maritimo flagship a top speed in the region of 36knots and a cruising of 30 knots, with the smaller C18 giving a respectable top speed of 28 knots. Caring for the engines will be no problem, thanks to a meticulously planned engine room offering full height headroom and ample space for routine maintenance procedures. Accommodation will be a fully air conditioned interior, offering the comforts of a home, with a superb galley and spacious luxurious spaces. The owners master suite for example will boast his and hers en-suites.

www.maritimo.com.au

New Model: Apreamare 44

The new Apreamare 44 continues this Italian builders success, who with the help of Victory Design offer a novelty which shouts tradition but takes hints of the recent models developments, read stern similar to the 64. As has been for Apreamare traditional Gozzo cruisers the sober elegant lines make the functional upper deck immediately recognizable thanks to the wide passageways, the settee to fore, huge bow sunbed, and the settee aft which if desired can transform into an additional sun lounger aft. Lower accommodation deck is reserved for the two spacious cabins and a galley: offering an owners cabin forward, a guest cabin with a single and a double berth, and two spacious en-suite heads, of which the one in the guest cabin featuring double doors to be used also as day bath. The airy l-shaped galley also distinguishes itself for its functional space offering a double wash basin worktop, and a well sized fridge freezer. The main deck saloon offers a c-shaped settee which can transform to a double berth thanks to the adjustable table, the helm station to starboard, and l-shaped unit. A crew cabin aft is also available. Power for Apreamare 44 is by twin Cummins of 480hp or 550hp, which give top speeds from 30 up to 32 knots.

Technical Data:
LOA - 13.5 m (44.3ft)
Length Waterline - 11 m
Beam - 4.51m
Draft - 1.27 m
Displacement - 16 t dry, 19.6 t loaded
Fuel Capacity - 1650 l
Water Capacity - 510 l
Max Persons - 12
Engines - Cummins QSB5.9-6L 480hp, QSC8.3-6L 550hp
Speed - 32 knots max, 29 knots cruising with 550hp
Range - 270 nautical miles
Project - Victory Design
Hull Shape - vee with 15 degrees deadrise aft
Certification - CE B

www.apreamare.it

Project: Ilver 42 Mirable Open

A legendary model from Italian builder Ilver, which after presenting the first update of the Mirable with the 42 HT version in Genoa 2007, continues its evolution with the project of the Open version, aimed at replacing the 41 Mirable after 10 years of successful production. The new 42 Mirable Open is identical to the HT version in function, giving the much sought 3 double cabins and the well sized galley on the main deck. What you will be missing is the hard top, but thanks to this the Open version has classy sporty lines as tradition from the Mirable model since its launch in 1991, offering good looks but also spacious space below. Power will be from twin stern drive propelled, Volvo D6 at 330hp, or the bigger 370hp option.

www.ilvercantierenautico.it

New Model: Fairline 70 Squadron

The new Fairline 70 Squadron makes her World debut at the coming London Boat Show. Central to the concept of this new model is the British company desire to improve upon the success of the 68 Squadron, a Motorboat of the Year class winner, of which the 70 Squadron evolves from taking her design, creating greater flexibility and enhance the large yacht feel that is a hallmark of the Squadron range success. The introduction of an extended hydraulic hi-lo bathing platform, from which the increase in model designation derives its name, is one of the more evident external developments. This not only allows easy access, handling and storage for the Jet RIB tender, but also provides a spacious and well-equipped facility for swimming, diving and water sports. The flybridge too has been subject to intense evaluation by Fairline's design team and the result is a choice of two layouts; an extended sunbathing area aft with beautifully contoured day beds for a more relaxing onboard experience, or alternatively, a tender stowage area and crane for those seeking a more adventurous lifestyle. Add to this a choice of aft layouts below decks, allowing the owner to dedicate this area to guests or alternatively a crew cabin and utility facilities, and you get a great amount of flexibility in this luxury 22 metre motor yacht.
Technical Data:

LOA - 22.18 m (72.9ft)

Length - 20.4 m

Beam - 5.4 m

Draft - 1.44 m unloaded

Displacement - 36.17 t dry

Fuel Capacity - 4044 l

Water Capacity - 1084 l

Berths - eight berths in four cabins, one crew for twon 

Engines - 2 x Caterpillar C18 1015hp, C32 1572hp, MAN CRM 1360hp

Speed - 35 knots max with Cat C32

Project - Bernard Olesinski

www.fairline.com

Project: Abati 64 Freeport Fly

Abati Yachts present its new flagship model, the 64 Freeport project, set to debut the coming summer. As shown from this Italian builder smaller models, the new flagship project continues the traditional lobster lines, but with a modern design influence, as the slanting stern with a big tender garage, and the well sized central ship windows for the full beam owners cabin. The 64 Freeport makes good use of its space, showing spacious exterior areas and intelligent cabin use. Its exterior deck offers 2 huge sunpads to fore and aft, something unusual for a traditional lobster yacht, but also the flybridge is made for the sun worshippers, showing its builders Mediterranean heritage. The interior welcomes you in the saloon social area, offering entertaining, dining and galley all in one place. The lower deck is all reserved for the three spacious owner and guest cabins and there en-suite heads. Power will be from twin MAN engines, with three options available starting from smaller 1100hp up to twin 1360hp, which the builder is estimating will give top speeds of about 35 knots.

www.abatiyachts.com

New Model: Chaparral 400 Premiere

Chaparral presents its latest flagship model the 400 Premiere, offering a progressive styled hardtop sports cruiser, showcasing soft European flare with a bold American style. The cockpit gets you covered with a wraparound windshield that fits seamlessly with the hard top, and featuring also a cockpit air conditioning and misting system keeping things cool when the going gets hot. The raised helm is full of technological marvel with an innovative ask any question, sophisticated computerized instrumentation giving the answers. Breaking tradition, premium leather bucket seats offer a form-fitting difference over a standard captain's bench. At speed, get in gear with a sport yacht that runs in every way thanks to Volvo's successful IPS propulsion system, which thanks to joystick maneuverability in even the tightest docking situations, makes this 40 footer easier to operate than most 20-footers. As impressive as the 400 Premiere is topside, its even better down below with luxury at your fingertips in every inch of the way, with finishing in ageless solid wood cabinetry blending with the modern styling of stainless steel to create a unique environment. Its lower deck though is not only luxury but also spacious with a fully equipped galley and overnight accommodations for six, separated in three areas in total comfort. The forward stateroom features an innovative fold out queen sized bed, while on the sides separate rooms house the en-suite head and shower for the owners cabin. The aft mid-ship cabin, also with an en-suite head, and its own entertainment station provides the perfect guest cabin with an l-shaped settee which easily transforms to a double berth.

Technical Data:
LOA - 13 m (42ft)
Beam - 4.06 m
Draft - 1.14 m
Fuel Capacity - 1136 l
Water Capacity - 291 l
Berths - 4 + 2
Engines - Twin Volvo Penta IPS500 370hp, IPS600 435hp
Hull Shape - vee with 18 degrees deadrise aft

www.chaparralboats.com