Propulsion: Volvo Penta IPS800 - IPS900

With newer, larger drive units, the Volvo Penta IPS system is expanding with two more power classes: IPS900 and IPS800. The new packages will be installable on boats up to 100 feet and thereby offer never before seen features for the environment, maneuvering, comfort and performance on this type of boat. Volvo Penta IPS is the leading system in the boating industry for pod installations. Since its launch in 2005, Volvo Penta has, with the help of the IPS system, successfully taken an increasingly greater share or the inboard market. And as a result of the systems immense flexibility with multiple installations, IPS is currently offered on an increasing variety of boat types, all the way up to 100 feet. To date, the engines on the IPS system have been Volvo Penta 4 and 6 liter diesel engines with a maximum of 435 hp. Two entirely new power classes are launched with larger drive units and larger engines. More powerful drive units, larger engines with greater power and more than twice as much torque place enormous demands on drive units. Therefore, Volvo Penta has developed a larger and considerably more powerful IPS drive unit and a new propeller series for the IPS800 and IPS900. The larger drive unit provides all the advantages and characteristics that made the original IPS system so successful. An underwater body and propellers were developed with the help of highly advanced computer models along with extensive trials in the cavitation tunnel and tests on the boat. The result is an integrated, highly efficient propulsion system. Boat owners will have significantly lower fuel consumption and exhaust emissions and the industry’s best features for performance, comfort and maneuverability with the renowned joystick function. As with earlier drive units, the propeller series is systematic, which means that the boat manufacturer chooses the propeller according to the IPS model and top speed of the boat. The engine for the new power classes is Volvo Penta’s 11-liter engine, D11, with 700hp or 600hp. The engine is equipped with a twin-entry turbo that enables pulse charging, a technique that coupled with a mechanical compressor provides powerful torque from low RPMs. Combined with the larger IPS drive and twin forward-facing counter-rotating propellers provide highly rapid acceleration and immediate response to the driver’s commands. Increased efficiency leads to superior performance in the IPS900 and IPS800, combined with lower fuel consumption and in particular lower total emissions.

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Project: Aqualum 55

Argentine builder Aqualum, after presenting two successful flybridge motor cruisers of 35 and 43 feet, continue to upgrade its range, this time entering in the over 50 plus feet motor yacht territory. With the new 55, Aqualum present a modern flybridge motor yacht, with an Italian Mediterranean design flare to its lines, also offering alternative layouts for the lower deck especially to what regards the cabin numbers. The Aqualum 55 is in fact offered in 3 different lower deck versions: layout 1 offers 3 cabins with the much requested full beam owners cabin with ensuite head VIP cabin to fore guest cabin with bunk beds in between and guest head, layout 2 is a similar plan accept for the master cabin where the en-suite head gets bigger with a bidet and a separate shower stall to starboard, layout 3 get a completely different layout offering a 4 cabin 2 head version with master cabin to fore and the fourth cabin in bunks, what can be an ideal big family or charter business solution. On the main split level saloon deck, the layout is somehow also a bit different to what the competition offers. The lower aft part here offers the galley located at stern to starboard, allowing easy communication with the exterior aft deck, with the upper fore area having the l-shaped settee with dining table to port, and to starboard the helm station. On the fly we have a traditional u-shaped settee, with a sunpad aft plan but also here Aqualum left a free space where a moving deck chair can be placed. Power to push the 26 ton 55 will be from twin 800hp engines, with speed figures so far not announced.

www.aqualumyachts.com

New Model: Four Winns V408

Four Winns premiered the V408, during the recent Fort Lauderdale show, showcasing a new model, with plenty of innovative use of space, but also unheard features in a boat of this size and type. If you look for a smart hard top sport cruiser which feels big where it counts, this has to be one of your top views, offering smart ideas that take comfort onboard into another dimension. The V408 excels in all parts, but the aft stern area of the boat is where it shines the most, with the hi low bathing platform, the BBQ / Grill to starboard, or the settee which can be made to look to fore or also transform itself to a sunpad. Smart features for the V408 does not stop here, with innovative deck sunpads with adjustable head rest and a built in bimini for relaxed entertainment forward. The helm station is also a winner, and last the extended hardtop with big sunroof and central opening for easy deck movement. Below the V408 continues to surprise its intelligent use of space with three different options. Standard layout is a single cabin 1 head dual saloon, second option is an l-shaped settee convertible to double berth and a second head, and the third layout is a 2 cabin 2 head with aft cabin now becoming a fixed berth. Power for the V408 is from Volvo IPS500 and 600, which will sure give the ease of manoeuvring, low planning speeds, and better top speeds compared to shafts offered by the Swedish forward looking pods.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.3 m (43.6ft)

Beam - 4.07 m

Draft - 1.12 m

Weight - 12.700 kg approx

Fuel Capacity - 1130 l

Water Capacity - 321 l

Accommodation - 1 cabin 2 berths 1 head dual saloon, 2 cabin 2 heads

Engines - 2 x Volvo IPS500 370hp, IPS600 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS Forward looking Pod Drive

Hull - vee shape with 19 degrees deadrise

www.fourwinns.com

Class 1 - Mina Seyahi Dubai U.A.E. Preview

The Victory Team will be looking to wrap up their eighth World Championship in the Mina Seyahi Grand Prix in Dubai, the penultimate race of the season on Saturday, 6 December, by bringing both their boats home ahead of their Qatari rivals, who still pose a mathematical but improbable outside threat to their title. Four wins this season for Victory 1 and five podium finishes for Victory 7 have put the Dubai boats respectively 33 and 18 points clear of Qatar 95 and in an almost unassailable position, with the luxury of an in-house fight for the title. Victory 1 is the clear favourite; they lead the World, Middle East and Edox Pole Position Championships comfortably and another win will all but guarantee Al Marri his second World title and Nadir Bin Hendi his first. But the Dubai crew has already seen one title slip through their fingers this year from what seemed an unassailable position. And if Victory 7’s rookie driver Abdullah Al Mehairbi and defending World Champion, Jean-Marc Sanchez, take the win and their team-mates falter or finish outside the top three, the title race will go to the wire and be decided in the Emirates and Dubai Duty Free Grand Prix on Saturday, 13 December. The Qatar Team has one last throw of the dice to try to turn around a season that promised so much but so far has failed to deliver the success that was expected. Their flickering title hopes rest with both Victory outfits breaking and posting only a handful of points, so realistically, they will be fighting each other for third place in the overall Championship standings, with both the Qatar 95 and Qatar 96 crews looking for their first wins of the season. Jotun will be hoping for a return to winning ways in Dubai, with the 2008 European Champions aiming to finish the season as the top European outfit in the overall standings and in the Edox Pole Position Championship. The target for Foresti & Suardi’s Italian-Norwegian pairing, who currently head the middle order, is to continue their season-long run of reliability, complete the season without any technical hitches and to finish as the highest-placed European team in the Middle East Championship. But to do so, first they must fend of the challenge from Negotiator following the Anglo-American pairing's impressive third place in their first outing together in the Egyptian Grand Prix in Porto Marina in October, currently tied with them in fourth place. SeveneleveN will be looking to complete their season of development as they started, by taking their third top-six finish of the year. Domenico Cirilli returns to competitive duties after missing the last race to partner Sergio Carrasco for his first outing in Spirit of Spain, with Giovanni Carpitella switching cockpits to partner Class 1 rookie, Abdelkader Ahmed in Roscioli Hotels Roma. And the 2007/8 Australian Offshore Superboat Champions, Tom Barry-Cotter and Pal Virik Nilsen, make their second appearance of the year in Class 1 and will showcase the newest Class 1 ‘spec’ raceboat, designed and built by Australia’s premiere manufacturer of long-range luxury motoryachts, Maritimo. Eleven boats will line up for the 21-lap, 97.21Nm Mina Seyahi Grand Prix; first official practice takes place on Thursday, 4 December (12.00-14.00) followed by a second session on Friday morning (10.00-11.30) and the Edox Pole Position at 14.30. Final practice is on Saturday morning (10.00-11.00) with the Mina Seyahi Grand Prix starting at 14.30.
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
11. Roscioli Hotels Roma 60 – 0pts
(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= Jotun 90 – 0pts
8= Roscioli Hotels Roma 60 – 0pts
8= Spirit of Spain 88 – 0pts
EDOX POLE POSITION CHAMPIONSHIP – after round 6 of 8
1. Victory 1 – 90pts
2. Qatar 96 – 79pts
3. Jotun 90 – 63pts
4. Qatar 95 – 44pts
5. Victory 7 – 37pts
6. Foresti & Suardi 8 – 21pts
7. SeveneleveN 18 – 18pts
8. Negotiator 50 – 12pts
9= Qatar 9 – 5pts
9= Spirit of Spain 88 – 5pts
11. Roscioli Hotels Roma 60 – 2pts

www.class-1.com

New Model: Beneteau 11 Antares

The new Beneteau 11 Antares combines a high-performance hull with modern lines and interior spaces that are great to live in and share. The interior is exceptionally comfortable, with a spacious 2 cabins, 4 berths living quarters and carefully designed features like the upper deck l-shaped galley to fore of the saloon. A well-equipped flybridge offers also a practical second living open area, unimaginable on a motor cruiser of 11 metres with great views out to sea. Power is by standard twin D4 260hp Volvo Penta, propelled by traditional in line shafts. Antarès 11 adopts the same hull design as the bigger Antarès 12 with a V-shaped hull forward, a flared bow which ensures exceptional sea penetration and a reassuring level of stability, which continues the good reputation gained over the years, for the sea-kindly qualities of this Beneteau range.

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.35 m (37.2ft)

Length - 10.35 m

Length Hull - 9.97 m Beam - 3.80 m

Draft - 1.00 m

Displacement - 6.540 kg light

Fuel Capacity - 640 l

Water Capacity -320 l

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 260hp

Propulsion - shaft line

Design - P.Sarazin, Beneteau Power

Certification - CE B8, C10

www.beneteau.com

Monthly News - November 2008

-pic of the month- Nord West takes Boat Innovation 2008

Apreamare New CEO

Fabio Fraternale has been appointed CEO of Apreamare S.p.A. Mr. Fraternale will also carry on the position of CEO of Itama S.p.A., a brand of Ferretti S.p.A., 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. Fabio Fraternale’s appointment is part of a precise and strategic plan for further expanding the Apreamare and Itama brands, which is aimed at strengthening the activities of the two companies. The new Itama headquarters will be transferred to Torre Annunziata (Naples), already the main seat of Apreamare, in order to maximize the potential of the existing synergy between these two brands. Since September 2008, the offices and activities of the Itama S.p.A. shipyard, located in Castelvecchio di Monteporzio, Pesaro to date, have been transferred to the new site. Fabio Fraternale, who previously covered the role of CEO of Pershing S.p.A. and Itama S.p.A., will be aided by Tilli Antonelli, President of Itama S.p.A., for aspects pertaining to Itama brand and Cataldo Aprea, CEO of Apreamare S.p.A., for those concerning Apreamare brand. After graduating in Political Science at the “Carlo Bo” University of Urbino, Fabio Fraternale began his working life at the Banca Popolare dell’Adriatico, where he held management roles in a number of different branches. In 1996, he became manager of Cantieri Navali dell’Adriatico – CNA S.r.l., specializing in the construction of open-type motorboats with the prestigious brand Pershing. In 1998, he worked actively on the integration of Pershing, which went on to incorporate CNA in 1999 into Ferretti group. Following this, Fabio Fraternale was appointed Chief Operating Officer of Pershing S.p.A., subsequently covering the position of CEO of Pershing S.p.A. and Itama S.p.A. The new nautical pole of Torre Annunziata is a modern production facility, currently being completed. It stretches over a surface area of over 125,000 m², of which 53,000 m² are covered. The shipyard is able to offer services both on land and in the water, as well as top quality assistance for Ferretti group clients and all other yacht owners. The pole features a private, internal wet dock measuring around 10,000 m² with about 100 mooring spaces, a canal which flows into the sea and coastal defence works that is necessary for both developing production activities and protecting the stretch of coast. The new pole also has a 200 tonne travel-lift used for large craft, thus making it possible to carry out sea trials and testing both quickly and easily, as well as haulage of Ferretti group craft. The pole makes it possible to assist and serve both clients who are passing through and those in the Tyrrhenian basin, just a few miles from important tourist destinations such as Capri, Ischia and Sorrento.


Bavaria Invests in New Production Line

Bavaria is investing into another new production line and enlarging the capacities of the fully automatic varnishing system for furniture and interior equipment of sailing and motor yachts. The company says that despite the fact that in general consumers are tending to keep a low profile due to the latest developments in the financial sector, results of the recent boat fairs showed that there is an ongoing interest and demand for its yachts. Compared with the results of preceding years, sales are lower, but much more than estimated in advance! Bavaria continues to build yachts strictly on demand, with a short term aim to stabilize its current production rate of six yachts per day. This means that they will not produce yachts to stockpile afterwards, with every customer having the full choice of all available options to configure an individual ship. At the same time, it will strengthen and further establish the existing product lines and introduce new products, especially for the growing market of larger yachts.


Beneteau Group Reports Growth for 2008

French boatbuilder the Beneteau Group has reported growth in earnings for 2007-2008, with income from ordinary operations representing 14.3 per cent of sales, but is preparing for a downturn in 2009. On a comparable basis excluding this year's sales of Beneteau's Microcar and Wauquiez brands and with mobile home firm IRM incorporated over 12 months in 2007 — consolidated sales come out at €1,055.4m for 2007-2008, an increase of 8.2 per cent on the previous year. Income from ordinary operations totalled €151.4m, representing 14.3 per cent of sales and up 9.6 per cent in relation to 2006-2007. Beneteau's boat business grew its operating income by 8.5 per cent to €129.6m, representing 15.2 per cent of sales (compared with 15.1 per cent last year). The group acknowledges the impact of the credit crisis on the marine industry and is preparing itself to 'outperform the market by 5-10 points'. Beneteau will accelerate the release of its new models, part of which, initially planned for 2010, will be brought forward to the 2009 season. Beneteau divides its business between boatbuilding and leisure homes, which represent around 80 per cent and 20 per cent of the group's turnover respectively. The group is present in over 50 countries, with 6,000 employees at 24 production sites.


Fairline Shorter Working Week

UK boat builder Fairline introduced a shorter working week for around a quarter of its workforce this morning in response to the recent economic downturn and sales reduction for certain models. Some 365 of the company's 1,360 employees are affected by the move, which will see four of Fairline's production lines reverting to a two-day week, and one moving to a three-day week. The shorter working week will last for seven weeks until December 24, 2008. The company said it would pay the affected workers 60 per cent of their basic wage, more than the statutory minimum.


Ferretti Group Announces USA Strategy

Ferretti S.p.A., parent company of 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), arrived to the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show with an impressive line-up and presentation of its prestigious fleet comprised of 23 yachts, of which 2 are previews, further proof of the great importance that the Ferretti group has always dedicated to its US customers. Recently celebrating 40 years since its inception, this past year marks a particularly significant nautical year for Ferretti. Achieving many milestones over the past year and developing new, cutting edge technologies, has allowed the company to successfully uphold its leading position in the marine industry worldwide, thereby proving Ferretti’s strength time and time again. As a result of its continued growth and in order to further diversify its dynamic portfolio, Ferretti has developed a highly strategic plan for expansion into the U.S. market. The American market has always been a strategic area for the company and its commitment to the U.S. market has grown especially strong within the last year. Ferretti has redirected its efforts in the U.S. and has devised a long-term strategy to further establish a direct presence in the U.S. market in order to meet the high quality standards set forth by the Ferretti brands. One of the most significant new initiatives that Ferretti has undergone this year to implement this new strategy was the recent acquisition of Allied Richard Bertram Marine Group in September of 2008. As a result, Ferretti has formed Allied Marine, the newest Ferretti group company to be added to the group’s impressive portfolio. In order to effectively penetrate the U.S. market, Ferretti group acquired all of the assets, brands and ongoing operations of the American company, which specializes in the post sales, services and the marketing of both new and pre-owned motoryachts as well as providing brokerage services. With over 50 years of success, Allied has remained a leader in the U.S. marine industry, by emphasizing the importance of superior customer service in a personalized manner. This new acquisition will enable the group to enter important sectors of the nautical market with a high added value, such as distribution and after sales assistance service. Also, it will provide Ferretti customers in the U.S. with more personalized, quality, comprehensive and effective after sales service assistance for Ferretti customers and products in the U.S. As for the foundation and allocation of Allied Marine’s activities, there will be more details developing in the coming months. Furthermore, Allied Marine will operate out of its main facility in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and will remain as the main headquarters for Ferretti in the USA. As the company will be developing its network outside of Florida over the course of the next year, it will seek to expand its capabilities throughout the U.S. to offer the highest service available. Allied Marine is now the sole distributor for all of the European brands in the U.S.A. and will continue to be the exclusive distributor for Bertram and Tiara on the east coast of Florida. Bertram will retain its previous dealer network outside of the state of Florida. Consequentially, George Kyriazakos has been appointed Chairman for Ferretti operations in the USA. George Kyriazakos is a long time Ferretti board member, as well as a successful boat dealer and a passionate boater. In this role he will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all ongoing activities carried out by Ferretti companies in the USA. Robert Mc Dougal has been appointed President for Allied Marine thus overseeing all service, brokerage, sales and communication activities. Giovanni Vacchi will maintain his role as Chairman and CEO of Bertram Yacht. Aside from this new comprehensive strategy for the U.S. market, Ferretti is also forging ahead with product innovation and launching new models on the US market. Two new models, displayed here at Ft. Lauderdale, include a world preview the new Bertram 540, a world-class sport fishing yacht, which incorporates cutting edge technology, sleek styling and high-performance into an innovative sport-fishing vessel and the new Custom Line 112’ NEXT, a preview for the US market, the new flagship of the brand’s planing line, one of the very best expressions of top level yachts thanks to its finest woods, leather and fabrics. This presentation of Ferretti’s prestigious portfolio of brands in the nautical world (Ferretti Yachts, Pershing, Itama, Bertram, Riva, Apreamare, Mochi Craft, CRN and Custom Line), displayed here at the 2008 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show with as many as 23 boats, showcases the advanced world of Ferretti products and represents luxury, innovation and excellence at its best.


Hatteras New Chairman

William Naumann, who left the chief spot at the Hatteras Collection in 2006, has been brought back from retirement to run that Brunswick business unit. The Hatteras Collection includes the Hatteras, Cabo and Albemarle brands. Brunswick also announced that its current president, Keri Theophilus, would be moving to a new assignment in Brunswick International. He will be replaced by James Meyer, formerly vice president of product development, supply chain and business integration for the Brunswick Boat Group. Naumann, according to a statement, will lead efforts to strengthen relations with dealers, customers, and suppliers. He will also be responsible for government and public affairs. Naumann and Meyer will report to Dustan E. McCoy, Brunswick's chairman and chief executive officer.


Nord West wins Boat Innovation Award 2008

Nord West is pleased to announce that the new 370 Sport model has been awarded Boat Innovation Award 2008 at the Scandinavian Boat Show in Stockholm the 9th of November.


Riviera Sales Increase

Australia's largest luxury boat builder, Riviera, reports a strong result from the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show in the United States and Genoa Boat Show in Italy which was held last month. The Fort Lauderdale show achieved a total of eight boats sold during the five-day show with a total value of more than $A6 million while the Genoa Show saw the sales of three larger models with a total value of about $A3.3 million. Riviera CEO John Anderson, who attended both shows, said that sales had predominately come from across the Flybridge and Sport Yacht model ranges with an encouraging level of other enquiry for our dealers to work with over the coming months. Mr Anderson said the US market remains tight in the wake of the financial crisis. However, the result demonstrated that the right boats will continue to attract buyers in all market conditions. The company is looking forward to the release of the new 3600 Sport Yacht Series II with Volvo Penta IPS in December this year and the exciting new 5800 Sport Yacht with the Volvo Penta IPS at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in May next year, he said.

Riviera Gold Coast Game Fish Tournament

The Riviera Light Tackle Masters game fishing tournament off the Gold Coast in January is already shaping to be bigger and better than the successful 2008 event. Again, the Masters will run over three full days of fishing, beginning on Friday, January 16. A flotilla of more than 50 boats and 200 anglers, with many ladies and juniors, is expected to challenge for prizes valued at more than $60,000. The event, hosted by the Gold Coast Game Fish Club from Marina Quays International at Hope Harbour, will begin with registration in the evening of Thursday January 15, followed by three action-filled days of fishing and culminating with the Presentation dinner on Sunday evening, January 18. According to Darren Malaquin, President of the Gold Coast Game Fish Club, the quantities of game fish at this time of year and their easy accessibility on fishing grounds close inshore make this tournament an ideal opportunity to enjoy great fishing, good weather and loads of fun. Marina berths and hotel accommodation at the Marina Quays International at Hope Harbour are available.

Riviera Praised by Industry Leaders

Mr. Paulsen speaking to a following visit by 32 Queensland Leaders members to the Riviera facility on the Gold Coast applauded the boat builder as one of Australia true prestige brand. Mr. Paulsen said the organization helps to provide the knowledge, networks and capital for selected companies to become international players. Riviera CEO John Anderson told the executives that his company was a major competitor in its category of the international leisure boating market.

Sealine to Collaborate with Studio Conran

Sealine will unveil, in January 2009, the first of a new premium line of luxury motor yachts. This line will be known as AURA and will combine spacious, high performance motor-yachts with the very best of modern interior design. The new AURA line will be launched on the flagship T60 and is the result of a unique collaboration between Sealine and Studio Conran. Recognised worldwide for their architecture, interior design, stylish shops and restaurants, Studio Conran has a diverse portfolio of design work which includes interiors for Concorde and Yotel compact hotel cabins. In the T60 Aura, space has been optimised with practical, clever storage solutions. Subtly integrated technology provides flexibility, transforming the interior space of the Aura to suit the occupant’s mood, whether entertaining in port or cruising. Natural oaks, light finishes and furnishings throughout reflect light, helping to bring the outside in. The new T60 AURA will be revealed at a special exhibition being staged at the Design Museum in January and the new boat will be moored a short walk away at Butlers Wharf.

New Model: Baia One Hundred

In the renowned Gulf of Baia, Naples, Antonio and Roy Capasso, CEO and marketing director for yacht builder Baia, the Saturday 15Th November presented there latest most important creation to journalists, clients and friends: the much waited One Hundred, new modern flagship of over 100 feet that adds to the expanding range of the Neapolitan builder. The new model represents an important step for Baia and the whole Neapolitan nautical industry, considering this as the first 100 feet plus super yacht entirely build in Naples. Baia is admired for going against the current international crisis hitting the globe, with the builder managing to realize a total quality Super Sport Yacht, and also crediting itself in having an actual order book of 24 million Euros. A much wanted Baia decision was to present the One Hundred in its place of built in Naples, where a lot has been invested on people and materials to make this product among the best in the World. The One Hundred is a very innovative yacht and although its super dimensions, the philosophy of the boat remains unchanged since Baia in 1976, opted to produce luxurious fast open cruisers and yachts, with undisputed comfort and sea kindliness in any condition. One Hundred in fact, joins the tradition of Baia with a constant research, to create an open from bow to stern, with maximum use of all spaces, for a yacht signed by Carlo Galeazzi for the design, Alberto Ascenzi engineering and builder Baia for the concept. Light plays the important role on the new big Baia, thanks to the use of glass that like a crystal form the superstructure, permitting the owner and his guests to live a constant natural view with the outside in line with the concept of an open. The spoiler of the One Hundred is located aft as possible, allowing for the traditional big Baia foredeck, which permits to have an extra living to fore, connected to the yachts thanks to an innovative central glass door. The stern area is also full of innovative spaces, and once inside the hardtop, one is welcomed in the living of the yacht full of settees, dinettes, furniture with hiding up and down TVs and triple settee helm station. To keep with the undisputed performance fame of Baia, pushing the 80 tons of the One Hundred is from a standard twin MTU 2430hp engines with Arneson surface drives propulsion, but for those in desire of more speeds there is also a triple engine option with the same power, or a twin more powerful MTU 3510hp each, which should give maximum speeds of 50 knots. As is natural from Baia great attention was given to the hull design: with the technical office doing numerous research and engineering, on the static and floating of the hull, along with minimum water resistance above 35 knots, giving maximum comfort during navigation. The extreme attention to the design has permitted Baia to offer innovative solutions that are becoming the trademark for its builds, as presented in the latest models, but most importantly in this new big flagship. For example getting into the saloon hard top, can be done from four different areas, which are the two side doors to port and starboard, innovative central fore entrance, and the aft patio door which as seen on smaller Baia if desired can be open completely by disappearing up top, making the saloon and aft deck a whole entertainment area. Accommodation on the lower living deck is unsuspectingly spacious when one observers the fluid and aggressive lines of the hull. To aft the One Hundred has the crew cabin with two cabins: a double and two single, both with en suite heads and joined by a fully equipped galley. To fore in the lower deck we have the owner and guests living quarters, which is composed of four cabins all with spacious shower heads, offering a very spacious full beam mid ship owners cabin, two sister cabins with two single berths in between and the VIP guest cabin to fore.
Technical Data:
LOA - 31 m (101.7ft)
Beam - 7.34 m
Draft - 1.20 m
Displacement - 80 t
Fuel Capacity - 8500 l

Water Capacity - 1300 l

Accommodation - 8 guest berths in 4 cabins, 4 crew berths in 2 cabins
Engines - 2 x, or 3 x MTU 16V2000M93 2430hp, MTU 12V4000M93 3510hp
Propulsion - surface drives Arneson ASD16, ASD15 (x3 engine option), ASD18
Speed - 50 knots max
Project - Carlo Galeazzi design, Ablerto Acenzi engineering, Baia concept

www.baiayacht.com

PowerYachtBlog Best of 2008 Nominated

Inrizzardi New Web Site

InRizzardi is a famous Italian Group, holding of six yacht builders presents its new web site. InRizzardi is the expansion of the 1974 founded Cantieri Rizzardi, which today includes six boat and  yacht builders.  Interesting Rizzardi was among the first to start grouping up, that is owning more then one brand, when in 1993 Gianfranco Rizzardi took the helm of struggling yacht builder Posillipo.  InRizzardi was created in 2006 when Rizzardi acquired Italcraft, another legendary name from central Italy known for its innovations in hull shape, new building methods, and propulsion advancement.  Move forward to a year later, and Inrizzardi takes three other companies; Diano, Santa Yachts, and Parisi, while a seventh rib maker is also in the works to become part of the group.  The new InRizzardi website is divided into the following main sections: The Company, Yacht Collection, Racing, Press Lounge and Inrizzardi World. There is also the following sub sections: Dealer Network, Yacht Service, Pre-Owned Yacht Collection, Owners Club and Contacts. For visiting the separate site of each brand scroll down and press any of the six logos, or click on Yacht Collection and again click on the interested name. Not to loose and visit in the site is the Inrizzardi magazine Step by Step featured in the Press Lounge, where one can see interviews to the people part of the Rizzardi World family, get deeper information on the happenings of the group, and also see some special previews in more detail.

www.rizzardiyachts.com

Note; Following the Great Recession from 2007 to 2009, InRizzardi Group ceased to exist in 2013, with some of the yacht builders part of the group; Diano, Santa Yachts, Parisi, and Bat disappearing.  Rizzardi and Posillipo will reopen in 2015 under the same ownership, with Italcraft opening under new owners and doing mostly refits nowadays.

New Model: Luhrs 37 IPS Canyon Series

Presented during the recent Fort Lauderdale show, Luhrs 37 Open IPS is the first in the Canyon Series from the American builder, combining serious offshore features found only in larger, traditional shaft driven sportfish boats with the speed, versatility and low noise of the IPS propulsion. Twin Volvo Penta IPS 500 or the larger IPS 600 power the boat , giving the advantage of this modern propulsion which put you on the plane easily, gives more speed and generates less noise than comparable inboard drives. The standard tower, fish box, livewell and bait prep center will please the hard core fisherman, but not at the cost of cruising comfort. No other saltwater fish boat offers two cabins and two heads under 40 feet, and no other fish boat offers the combination of best-in-class beam, a deep blue water hull with a great ride offering fabulous seakeeping, exhilarating performance, and a salon built for entertaining. For those looking for a gas petrol version, the 37 is also available in an OB, outboard format version, with triple 350 hp Yamaha's which give 40 knots plus speeds.
Technical Data:
LOA - 11.84m (38.2ft)
Length - 10.8m without platform
Beam - 4.42m
Draft - 0.76m ex props
Displacement - 10.706kg dry
Fuel Capacity - 1514 l
Water Capacity - 379 l
Berths - 5
Engines - 2 x Volvo Penta IPS500 370hp, IPS600 435hp

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Project: Otam 58 Millennium Open

Based on the success of the Otam 55 Millennium, which later this year was also modified as the 58 Millennium HT, the new 58 Millennium Open represents the next step for the Otam shipyard, renowned for building rock solid sport yachts with 50 knots plus performance. The 58 Millennium Open takes a new direction for the Italian, Santa Margherita builder offering a pure fast heavy open day boat, in what is a big 19 metre size. While the super fast sea keeping hull of the Otam comes from the HT sister, the boat has some important new modifications worth of noting, like the solarium for natural light on the deck, and the cockpit layout now offering two sunpads per side, and 2 settees one c-shaped to port behind the helm station and an l-shaped to starboard of which to fore lies also an l-shaped wetbar. Standard interior layout offers 2 separate cabins, a spacious galley to port, c-shaped settee to starboard and a day head. Owners cabin is to fore with a separate shower stall and head, and the guest cabin is located mid-ship. Still speaking of interiors on an Otam is always a bit superfluous as all the boats are custom made, but this is in principle the standard option. Power for the Otam 58 Millennium Open comes from twin Caterpillar 1670hp each, which the builder is very confident will give 50 knots cruising speeds in the out most comfort in various sea conditions.

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