Propulsion: Steyr Motors Hybrid

The first serialized hybrid propulsion power system that can be installed on all engines and drive combination. The environmental friendly hybrid solution marks a new chapter in the history of pleasure boat power. It not only assures zero emission and low speed manoeuvring in harbours, noiseless drive on inland waters and natural reserves, but also eliminated the need for a separate generator units for other on board equipment. The zero emission electric drive mode allows a speed of 5 knots using solely electric propulsion and switches to the combustion engine with an easy turn of the ignition key. The ingenious propulsion then gets boosted by the electric drive and enables quicker acceleration, lowering fuel consumption, improving response and dynamics. Significantly reduced maintenance costs and improved ease of service are further irrevocable arguments that Steyr motors is introducing a serious technological innovation. The Steyr Motors Hybrid has a power of 7 kw at 48 Volts, charging at 56 Volts and weighs 75 kg excluding battery pack, with a length of 100 mm.

www.steyr-motors.com

New Model: Azimut 95

The Azimut 95 Flybridge, is born and built in Viareggio. In its almost 30 meters of length and over 175 m² of space devoted to life at sea the Azimut 95 sets new standards of Italian made elegance. Everything contributes to the immediate sensation of pleasure that one experiences stepping on board: the refinement of its immense spaces, the natural light that floods its interiors, the luxuriousness and elegance of its details. Dynamism and lightness are the dominant characteristics of the 95 external lines, made supple and sinuous by the hull windows and the three big scenic windows on either side of the deck house that give a perfectly diffused luminosity. Azimut’s latest creation has been designed according to criteria of rationality in the use of spaces, shapes that blend with the style, exceptional simplicity of operation, and maximum intimacy for owner and guests. The large flybridge, the largest in the category, the covered cockpit and the generous forward spaces are transformed into cozy "lofts" on the water. Attention to the concept of space is particularly expressed by the flybridge, a real "agora" on the sea, a multi–faceted place for meeting, socializing and having fun. The spacious main deck is rationally subdivided by fine cherry furniture between the large saloon and the dining area. A panoramic view of the sea is provided by the three central windows of the deckhouse, with the middle one descending to the level of the washboard. The wheelhouse area and the galley are also accessible from the outside, ensuring maximum independence between crew activities and the on board life of owner and guests. The lower deck presents four spacious cabins: the master stateroom is remarkable for its spaciousness and luxuriousness, featuring a double bath, Jacuzzi and shower, while an exceptional VIP stateroom offers a 45° bed and new large windows and the two guest cabins have twin beds. Once again the genius of Stefano Righini’s concept and the originality of Carlo Galeazzi have produced a new, innovative Azimut Yachts model: a privileged, exclusive place to live the sea en plain air.

Technical Data:

LOA - 29.87 m (98ft)

Hull Length - 29.4 m

Beam - 6.85 m

Draft - 1.86 m (full load and includes props)

Displacement - 105 t at full load

Fuel Capacity - 12.000 l

Water Capacity - 1.800 l

Accommodation - 8 berths in 4 cabins, 6 heads

Engines - 2 x Caterpillar C32 Acert 12v 1825hp

Speed - 26.5 knots max, 23 knots cruising

Design - Stegan Righini exterior, Carlo Galeazzi interior

Hull - vee shape with 9.6 degrees deadrise aft

Material - GRP

www.azimutyachts.com

Class 1 - Victory One Two in Egypt

Championship leaders, Victory 1, took a giant step towards retaining the team’s World title after leading home a dream one-two finish in today’s Egyptian Grand Prix after seeing all three of their main title rivals falter, with Negotiator capping an impressive return to top-flight racing, finishing third.

For Victory 1, today’s win, the team’s fourth of the season, moves them 15 points clear of team-mates Victory 7, and puts Al Marri within sight of his second world crown and Bin Hendi his first, but more importantly puts them 35 points clear of their Qatari rivals, with just two races remaining and with only 40 points on offer.

With rough conditions anticipated, race officials decided to run a revised course and reduced the race distance to 70Nm, and the message from Victory Team’s general manager, Gianfranco Venturelli, before the race to both his crews was to bring the boats home in one piece. And, after seeing the pole-sitters Qatar 96 lead from the flag and then open up a comfortable lead, the Victory 1 crew looked to have settled for second place. The bonus came on lap 13 when the leaders hit trouble and slowed. Victory 1 swept into the lead, going on to take a comfortable win by over two minutes.

For the Qatar team their day went from bad to very bad. With Qater 96 limping around the course to salvage valuable points, team-mates in Qatar 95, who were running comfortably in third place suddenly stopped a lap later, handing second place to Victory 7.

Negotiator held off a race-long challenge from Foresti & Suardi to take third place, which marked an impressive return to racing for Chris Parsonage, who has sat out the last four races, and capped an impressive Class 1 debut for throttleman, Billy Moore.

Foresti & Suardi 8 maintained it's impressive record for reliability producing their best result of the season getting an important fourth place.

Disappointment for the Spirit of Spain 88 crew, retiring on lap12, while Class 1 newcomer Mohammed Abdelkader Ahmed, marked his debut with four points in eighth place in Roscioli Hotels Roma 60. There was also disappointment for SeveneleveN 18 who retired on lap five and Jotun’s 90 hopes of a hat-trick win ended on lap three.

Class 1 now heads to Dubai for the final two races, with Victory 1 on target to win the World, Middle East and the Edox Pole Position Championships.

EGYPTIAN GRAND PRIX - result

1. Victory 1 - M Al Marri (UAE) / N Bin Hendi (UAE) – 00.51.03,17

2. Victory 7 - A Al Mehairbi (UAE) / JM Sanchez (France) + 02.08,29

3. Negotiator 50 - C Parsonage (England) / W Moore (USA) + 1 lap

4. Foresti & Suardi 8 - K Selmer (Norway) / G Montavoci (Italy) + 1 lap

5. Qatar 96 - H Al-Thani (Qatar) / S Curtis (England) + 4 laps

6. Qatar 95 - A Al-Sulaiti (Qatar) / M Nicolini (Italy) + 6 laps

7. Roscioli Hotels Roma 60 - M A Ahmed (Spain) / A Al Suwaidi (UAE) + 7 laps

Spirit of Spain 88 - S Carrasco (Spain) / G Carpitella (Italy) – dnf

SeveneleveN 18 - G Manuzzi (Italy) / N Giorgi (Italy) – dnf

Jotun 90 - IB Aarbakke (Norway) / J Tandberg (Norway) – dnf

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - after round 6 of 8

1. Victory 1 – 105pts

2. Victory 7 – 90pts

3. Qatar 95 – 72pts

4. Qatar 96 – 71pts

5. Jotun 90 – 64pts

6. Foresti & Suardi 8 – 50pts

7. Spirit of Spain 88 – 19pts

8. Negotiator 50 – 16pts

9. SeveneleveN 18– 14pts

10= Qatar 9 – 4pts

10= Roscioli Hotels Roma 60 – 4pts

(Championship points include bonus points allocated to teams for running engines for two consecutive races - one point, per engine, per race)

MIDDLE EAST CHAMPIONSHIP - after round 2 of 4

1. Victory 1 – 40pts

2. Victory 7 – 27pts

3. Qatar 96 – 22pts

4= Foresti & Suardi 8 – 16pts

4= Negotiator 50 – 16pts

6. Qatar 95 – 14pts

7. SeveneleveN 18 – 5pts

8. Roscioli Hotels Roma 60 – 4pts

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New Model: Princess 85 Motor Yacht

Princess presents the second model of there new Motor Yacht line, which was introduced last year with the launch of the 95 foot flagship. With this new model Princess deliver an entry level super yacht with exquisite comfort, luxury and a sleek modern crisp shape giving a resemblance with her bigger sister. The 85 Motor Yacht is suited for long medium range cruising, thanks to a deep V hull and the draft-reducing propeller tunnels, ensuring easy handling. The layout is a flexible one ensuring maximum enjoyment on deck, with a spacious teak-laid flybridge incorporating a fully equipped bar and generous seating and sunbed options. These are complemented perfectly by a separate entertaining and sunbathing area on the foredeck coach roof. The cockpit provides another area for Al fresco entertaining and opens up through triple sliding doors to the saloon. A separate dining table seats eight within a dedicated dining area amidships, while the saloon is fitted with a contemporary U-shaped seating area and an entertainment centre, incorporating an LCD TV with up and down movement stowing itself in the starboard sideboard. Adjoining the wheelhouse, the galley is equipped to the highest standards with granite surfaces and generous refrigeration, as well as ample storage space and access to the port side deck. The crew have starboard deck access from the lower helm. Below decks, the accent remains on light and space with the master stateroom featuring vast vertical port lights, as well as a sumptuous pocket sprung bed. Owners can choose between a three or four cabin layout, all with en-suite facilities. Crew quarters are located aft of the machinery space allowing separation from the main guest owner accommodation.

Technical Data:

LOA - 25.93 m (85.1ft)

Length - 25.6 m

Beam - 6.3 m

Draft - 1.65 m

Displacement - 70 t with Caterpillar C32 Engines

Fuel Capacity - 8400 l

Water Capacity - 1500 l

Engines - 2 x Cats C32 1675hp, C32A 1825hp, MTU 12V2000M93 1800hp

Speed - 32 knots max with Catperillar C32A

www.princessyachts.com

Project: Di Donna 65 Serapo

Italian builder Di Donna, presents the project of its new flagship, the 65 Serapo model. This is a step up for the Italian, Roman builder which with its current range its biggest offer is the successful 42 Serapo model, a traditional Gozzo cruiser with a planning hull, offered in Open and Cabin version. The flagship project of the 65 Serapo abandons the Gozzo design for Di Donna, offering a sports yacht with a traditional feel. Touches of tradition are felt in the deep wide side decks, the hard top coach roof, hull lines having the feel of a Gozzo and the wood being used on the main deck. So far Di Donna have not communicated any interior plans, although the large roundish central windows, tell us for a full beam owners cabin, with a traditional 3 cabin 3 heads layout below.

www.cantierinavalididonna.it

New Model: Broom 395

New Broom 395 incorporates the latest developments and improvements taking place across the range, of the British builder. The exterior has been styled to include steps up both sides of the transom, the latest type of frame less windows, and a helm position console layout developed from the 425. The most significant change from the 39 model is the large aft deck. With steps up both sides of the transom the aft deck has been deleted and the cockpit area moved back as the 450. This gives a large sitting area in the cockpit. The specification and interior layout follows on from the 39, with the decor and joinery style being a further progression from the 425. The 395 is offered in the dinette and 2+2 form. The side door is not included in the specification, but may be considered as an extra providing there is sufficient lead time. The 395 is available with both single and twin engine installations.
Technical Data:
LOA - 12.04 m (39.6ft)
Length - 11.22 m
Waterline Length - 10.5 m
Beam - 3.96 m
Draft - 1.06 m
Weight - 10.2 t
Fuel Capacity - 2 x 272 l single engine, 2 x 454 l twin engines, 2 x 605 l
Water Capacity - 454 l
Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins
Engines - single or twin diesels
Speeds - 27 knots max
Design - Andrew Wolstenholme

www.broomboats.com

New Model: Estensi 420 Goldstar C

The new Estensi 420 Goldstar C, continues to upgrade the traditional lobster cruiser offer from this Italian builder. Based on the hull lines of the 400 Goldstar S, with important differences aimed at those looking for more tradition looks with the Goldstar C range. The C versus the S offers a squarish stern, spacious aft deck, more traditional superstructure pilot house design and the noticeable refined wooden patio door. Inside on the on the other hand we have the same well planned functional layout of the 400 S, with the main deck featuring an l-shaped settee to port in the main saloon, a cabinet opposite, and a helm station to starboard. Lower deck has the galley to port, master cabin with en suite head to fore, a double berth guest cabin to starboard, and second guest head.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.9 m (42.3ft)

Length Hull - 12.60 m

Length Waterline - 10.55 m

Beam - 4.00 m

Draft - 1.25 m

Displacement - 11.000 kg empty, 13.900 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 1500 l

Water Capacity - 500 l

Max Persons - 12

Engines - 2 x 400hp

Design - Maurizio Zuccheri

Certification - CE A

www.cantieriestensi.it

Projects: Mustang 430 Sports Coupe, Mustang M 56 Sports Flybridge

The new 430 Sports Coupe is an exciting project development for the new Mustang Marine team. This is an innovative Sport Cruiser from the new owners of the Australian Mustang Marine, who seems committed to the continual growth of this builder founded in 1974 and the addition of this new Sports Coupe range is the first of many new developments in the pipeline. Key Features for this project are the Volvo IPS propulsion power with joystick docking system, large swim platform with integrated BBQ station, extensive fully equipped entertainment deck, glass bi-fold entrance patio doors, moulded hard top with glazed sunroof, 2 or 3 cabin layout options and a more innovative fresh European design, let me add North looks outside.

An important project for Mustang, for it's new flagship model the M 56 Sports Flybridge. A Sportfisher of 18 metres of full length with undeniable USA looks, offering comfortable accommodation and high sea keeping qualities, which is the norm for these style of yachts. One of the most distinctive, comfortable and sought out features of the M 56 is without a doubt the enclosed flybridge area, with internal stair case offering an all weather helm station, but also a great socializing area up top with the right comforts. Much appreciated on plan and hoping the real boat will be the same is the galley, located aft of the main saloon, perfect for entertainment with easy communication with the exterior cockpit deck, and the upper bridge thanks to the opposite facing staircase which leads up top. The main deck saloon has also 2 l-shaped settees to fore of the galley, one for dining and an other for socializing. The lower deck reserved all for sleeping accommodation has 3 cabins with 2 heads one of which en-suite. Standard power for the M 56 Sports Flybridge will be twin Caterpillars C12 at 715 hp each. Mustang is estimating a 20 t dry weight, light for a Sport Fisher but achieved thanks to the use of Kevlar in the construction process.

www.mustangmarine.com.au

New Model: Mochi 23 Long Range

Mochi 23 Long Range was without a doubt the highest star of the 48th Genoa Boat Show, expected much since last year announcement that Ferretti Group was producing a hybrid yacht. The new flagship of the Mochi range, three decks plus flybridge explorer yacht had to be thanks to a host of two important firsts: the Zero Emissions Mode called ZEM Hybrid Propulsion and the Fer.Wey. Ferretti Wave Efficient Yacht Hull. Another important note for us yacht passionate was in seeing World famous Ferretti Group and designer Zuccon, both renowned mostly for thirty knots performing yachts, challenge the explorer yacht market with a green concept, but also an innovative hull with a top speed of sixteen knots, cruise at thirteen and range of 1500 nautical miles at nine knots. The result shows the 23 Long Range already in the future, to what regards Eco friendliness, being the first to obtain RINA Green Star Clean Energy and Clean Propulsion certification, and also efficient hull dynamics thanks to the Fer.Way hull, which improves the trans planning speeds of 12 knots plus, where displacement and planning shapes start behaving in an abnormal way. Standard interior arrangement of the 75 foot, 23 Long range is a three cabins and double crew berth aft layout. Alternatively an optional four cabin version with fourth bunk cabin is available, plus also the option of an extra captains cabin up top on the third deck, next to the wheel house. Praise has to be given for Ferretti Group, Zuccon International Project and the Mochi brand, who with the 23 Long Range have opened new horizon in yachting technology and design, inventing an Eco friendly motor yacht and reinventing the concept of displacement and semi displacement hull types.
Technical Data:
LOA - 23 m (75.6ft)
Hull Length - 21.33 m
Length Waterline - 19.76 m
Beam - 6.24 m
Draft - 1.48 m
Displacement - 66 t unloaded, 77.7 t loaded
Fuel Capacity - 7800 l
Water Capacity - 2000 l
Max Persons - eighteen
Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins, 2 berths crew cabin, optional 4 cabins plus extra crew cabin
Engines - 2 x MAN D0836LE423 550hp, MAN R6 800CR 800hp
Speeds - max 16 knots, cruising 13.5 knots with MAN 800hp
Range - 1500 nautical miles at nine knots
Project - Zuccon International Project, AYT Ferretti Engineering
Certification - CE A 2003/44, RINA Green star

www.mochicraft-yacht.com

PowerYachtBlog Best of the Year 2008

Class 1 - Porto Marina Egypt Preview

With three races remaining, the teams find themselves facing the business-end in the race for the world title, as they head to the highly-fashionable resort of Porto Marina on Egypt’s Northern Mediterranean coast, for the Egyptian Grand Prix, round 6 of the Class 1 World Powerboat Championship, round two of the Middle East Championship. The newly-crowned European Champions, Inge Brigt Aarbakke and Jorn Tandberg, currently lying in fourth place, will line up in Jotun for the Egyptian Grand Prix on Saturday, 25 October, looking to maintain their charge and move up in the championship standings and to reduce their 19-point deficit in the World title race by taking their third consecutive win of the season. Following the drama that unfolded in the last race in Romania, just 21 points now separate the top five boats. Championship leader Victory 1, have seen their points lead cut in half over the last two races, and will have to put the disappointment of losing out on the European title by one point behind them and try to restore there winning ways. The immediate challenge to their title lead comes from team-mates Victory 7, currently lying in second spot and 10 points adrift, who have been a constant threat all season and will be hunting down a fifth podium finish, if not their first win of the year. Qatar 95’s impressive second place last time out, running the Sterling V8 power-plants for the first time, catapulted it into third place and crucially, ahead of their team-mates, Qatar 96 who are down in fifth place, to head the Qatar challenge for title honours. And with a raft of modifications carried out on Qatar 95, they will be looking to go one better and win in Porto Marina. Foresti and Suardi 8 Italian-Norwegian pairing, are proving to be one of the season’s most reliable outfits - taking five fifth place finishes and one sixth - and lead the race for middle-order supremacy, with Montavoci, a rough water specialist, hoping to spring a few surprises if they get a repeat of last year’s rough conditions. Spaniards Spirit of Spain 88, will be aiming to step up their levels of performance, running their Mercury-Class 1 V8-powered Tencara, for the first time with Class 1 newcomer Mohammed Abdelkader Ahmed making his competitive debut in the team’s second boat, Roscioli Hotels Roma, alongside Giovanni Carpitella who makes a welcome return to Class 1 action. Following a frustrating few races, but a solid sixth place in Romania, SeveneleveN 18 switch back to the Giorgi V12 engine-package and is another team who will benefit in rough seas and will be confident that they can grab another top-six finish. After crashing out of the opening race of the season in Qatar, Chris Personage returns to front-line action in Negotiator 50 for only his second start of the season. But with regular driver, 2005 World Champion Bard Eker, unavailable, Parsonage has drafted in the services of the experienced American throttleman Billy Moore to take the sticks, with team boss Parsonage switching to takeover driving duties, his first time behind the wheel for two years. The return of Negotiator means that four out of the ten boats lining up in Porto Marina will be running V8 power-plants; Negotiator and Qatar 95 with Sterlings and Spirit of Spain and Jotun with the Mercury-Class 1. And whilst Negotiator 50 world title aspirations ended in Doha, the likelihood is, that they will be in the mix in the fight for the Middle East Championship, and could well play a role in the outcome of the World Championship if they can take points away from any of the title contenders. What no one can predict will be the weather and conditions that teams will face in Porto Marina. But a repeat of last years extremely rough conditions will act as great leveller in terms of boat and pilot performance, with the 20-lap, 91.67Nm Egyptian Grand Prix shaping up to be a crucial race in the outcome of the 2008 world title.
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - after round 5 of 8
1. Victory 1 – 81pts
2. Victory 7 – 71pts
3. Qatar 95 – 63pts
4. Jotun 90 – 62pts
5. Qatar 96 – 60pts
6. Foresti & Suardi 8 – 41pts
7. Spirit of Spain 88 – 19pts
8. SeveneleveN 18 – 14pts
9= Negotiator 50 – 4pts
9= Qatar 9 – 4pts
(Championship points include bonus points allocated to teams for running engines for two consecutive races - one point, per engine, per race)
MIDDLE EAST CHAMPIONSHIP - after round 1 of 4
1. Victory 1 – 20pts
2. Qatar 96 – 15pts
3. Victory 7 – 12pts
4. Qatar 95 – 9pts
5. Foresti & Suardi 8 – 7pts
6. SeveneleveN 18 – 5pts
7. Negotiator 50 – 4pts
8. Jotun 90 – 0pts
EDOX POLE POSITION CHAMPIONSHIP – after round 5 of 8
1. Victory 1 – 75pts
2. Qatar 96 – 59pts
3. Jotun 90 – 51pts
4. Qatar 95 – 37pts
5. Victory 7 – 28pts
6. Foresti & Suardi 8 – 17pts
7. SeveneleveN 18 – 15pts
8. Negotiator 50 – 7pts
9. Qatar 9 – 5pts
10. Spirit of Spain 88 – 2pts

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