Class 1 - Fazza Hat Trick

Race 1

Fazza completed the double by claiming their fifth win of the season in race 1 of the Class 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, after qualifying in Pole Position earlier in the day. Team-mates Victory 1 finished in second place ahead of Sea Dubai-C.A.M. giving Class 1 debutant Ahmed Al Hameli and Giovanni Carpitella their first Class 1 podiums.

Leading from start-to-finish, Fazza blew away their rivals to finish more than 25 seconds ahead of Victory 1. The win see’s Fazza move ahead of their team-mates by just one point in the World Championship standings.

Despite an impressive start for Victory 1, moving up from fourth to second by the first turn, they were unable to match the blistering pace of Fazza, but claimed their sixth podium of the season, finishing second.

Class 1 debutant Al Hameli and Carpitella, Sea Dubai-C.A.M., claimed an outstanding third place. Making the most of the rough conditions on the start run, they reached the first mark alongside the leaders. They fell behind Maritimo after both had run their initial long-laps but moved back into third when Maritimo stopped on lap 5. On the last four laps they had to withstand a determined charge from Welmax, who were closing the gap with each lap, to claim a thoroughly deserved podium place.

A supercharger failure ended Maritimo 11 race early, having just moved up into third place. The stoppage frustrated the pair as this was the second race in a row that an engine problem forced them to retire when running in a podium position. Welmax put a slow start behind them to take fourth place, less than three seconds off the podium and see’s them move into third place in the World Championship standings. The performance was the all the more impressive by the all-Norwegian crew after a miscommunication had seen them run three long-laps, as opposed to the mandatory two.

A wretched race for Giorgioffshore, after qualifying in an impressive third place, saw them finish fifth. A trim problem on the start run in the rough water outside the island prevented them from staying with the leaders at the start and then a fuel pump problem prevented them from hitting top speed, losing up to five seconds a lap.

Foresti & Suardi – Roscioli Hotels came in sixth place to maintain the consistency of finishing all races this season in the points and maintain their fifth place in the championship. There was also frustration for Victory 7 when a fuel problem ended their race on lap nine when running in third place.

Race 2

Fazza completed the hat-trick by winning race 2 of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, to add to their Pole Position and race wins yesterday. Their sixth win of the season came after a frenetic start which saw all boats except Maritimo handed a penalty long-lap for jumping the start. For the third race in succession Victory 1 had to settle for second place behind their team-mates, after a tight battle with Welmax who finished third. Fazza Bin Hendi and Al Zafeen, who have now won seven out of nine races since being paired together at the beginning of the 2008 season, did not have the race all their own way and a coming together on the start run with Victory 1 could have ended their race before it had started. Despite this collision they turned the first corner in the lead and then were able to use their superior speed to pull away, completing the 15 lap course in 41mins 47.60secs, to take the win and extend their World Championship lead to eight points.

Victory 1, who started the weekend at the top of the World Championship standings, just could not live with the pace of the race winners. After the impact with Fazza they found themselves in third place and behind Victory 7 at the first mark. But Victory 7’s gearing problems on the final corner of the first lap, allowed them to pass them, but they were unable to make any impression on Fazza, and had to settle for second place.

A sensational corner at the end of the first lap saw Welmax move up from fifth place to third, overtaking Victory 7 and Sea Dubai-C.A.M in the process. A dramatic hook on the very same corner, a lap later, could have prematurely ended the race for the all-Norwegian pairing, but an exceptional piece of driving by Selmer, prevented that disaster. Having had a frustrating day yesterday the Norwegians were determined to push for second place, setting the fastest two laps of the afternoon, but after feeling a vibration during lap 11 throttleman Tandberg backed off to ensure that they completed the race and claimed a comfortable third place, finishing nearly 34 seconds ahead of Sea Dubai-C.A.M.

A fantastic start for Victory 7 saw them turn the first corner in second place, but the brilliant start came at a cost as they were forced to retire after only one lap due to gearing problems.

Giorgioffshore were also forced into an early retirement, when their transmission failed on lap three. Maritimo will be keen to put this weekend behind too, after another supercharger failure saw them limp around the course on one engine for four laps, before they finally called it a day.

A radio mix-up saw Sea Dubai-C.A.M. take five long-laps as opposed to the mandatory three and one penalty long-lap. In spite of this they were still able to claim a commendable fourth place, making it a fine weekend for the new pairing, who took their maiden podiums in Friday’s race, and move up from eighth to sixth place in the World Championship standings.

Foresti & Suardi – Roscioli Hotels maintained their fifth place in the World Championship standings on 53 points, by claiming fifth place. After the confusion at the start, they found themselves briefly challenging front runners, but lost out as they got caught up in their wake.

The Championship now heads to Dubai for the season finale, 10-12 December, and with both Fazza and Victory 1 in unassailable points positions, the Victory Team has already secured a remarkable ninth Class 1 World title.

The fight for the Class 1 World title is now a straight head-to-head battle between Fazza and Victory 1, with only eight points separating them and two races on their home waters remaining. ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX – race 1

1. Fazza 3 - A Al Zafeen (UAE) / N Bin Hendi (UAE) - 00.31.15,20

2. Victory 1 - M Al Mehairi (UAE) / JM Sanchez (FRA) + 00.25,78

3. Sea Dubai - C.A.M. - A Al Hameli (UAE) / G Carpitella (ITA) + 00.58,17

4. Welmax - K Selmer (NOR) / J Tandberg (NOR) + 01.01,05

5. Giorgioffshore - C Zaborowski (NOR) / N Giorgi (ITA) + 01.25,01

6. Foresti & Suardi-Roscioli Hotels - R Lo Piano (ITA) / G Montavoci (ITA) + 1 lap

7. Victory 7 - A Al Mehairbi (UAE) / M Al Marri (UAE) + 3 laps

8. Maritimo 11 - T Barry-Cotter (AUS) / PV Nilsen (NOR) - DNF

ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX – race 2

1. Fazza - A Al Zafeen (UAE) / N Bin Hendi (UAE) - 41.47,60

2. Victory 1 - M Al Mehairi (UAE) / JM Sanchez (FRA) + 00.13,18

3. Welmax - K Selmer (NOR) / J Tandberg (NOR) + 00.26,86

4. Sea Dubai-C.A.M. – A Al Hameli (UAE) / G Carpitella (ITA) + 01.00,69

5. Foresti & Suardi-Roscioli Hotels - R Lo Piano (ITA) / G Montavoci (ITA) + 4 laps

Maritimo 11 - T Barry-Cotter (AUS) / PV Nilsen (NOR) - DNF

Giorgioffshore - C Zaborowski (NOR) / N Giorgi (ITA) - DNF

Victory 7 - A Al Mehairbi (UAE) / M Al Marri (UAE) - DNF

CLASS 1 WORLD POWERBOAT CHAMPIONSHIP – after round 5 of 6

1. Fazza - 133pts

2. Victory 1 - 125pts

3. Welmax - 76pts

4. Maritimo 11 - 56pts

5. Foresti & Suardi-Roscioli Hotels - 53pts

6. Sea Dubai-C.A.M - 44pts

7. Giorgioffshore - 43pts

8. Victory 7 - 38pts

9. Qatar 96 - 15pts

10. Maritimo 12 - 12pts

11. Qatar 95 - 4pts

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

CLASS 1 MIDDLE EAST CHAMPIONSHIP – after round 2 of 3

1. Fazza - 60pts

2. Victory 1 - 42pts

3. Sea Dubai-C.A.M. - 30pts

4. Welmax - 21pts

5. Foresti & Suardi-Roscioli Hotels - 17pts

6. Qatar 96 - 15pts

7. Giorgioffshore - 14pts

8. Victory 7 - 4pts

9= Maritimo 11 0pts

9= Maritimo 12 - 0pts

9= Qatar 95 - 0pts

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New Model: Tecnomar 41 Nadara RPH

After launching the record breaking triple decked 43 Nadara, Tecnomar continue 2009 by presenting big fiberglass super builds, and follows its current flagship with a slightly smaller 41 Nadara RPH. This new Tecnomar is a two deck and a half flybridge super yacht with a raised pilot house. This solution gives the benefit of having a fully dedicated main deck for the owners conveniences. The owner of hull number one of the 41 Nadara opted for the main deck to be dedicated fully to entertainment with a large saloon featuring two large sofas upon entrance, a separate galley, and a dining area to fore. Below is reserved for the five guest cabins, with the full beam owners suite first to present itself after the descending of the stairs. The other four cabins, are located further aft, being the two VIP suites, and two double single berths. Crew area is located to fore with four cabins for seven, three shower heads, and a lobby. Performance is a 28 knots top speed with twin MTU 2880hp, but a bigger engine choice of 3200hp is available which gives a higher 30 knots at wide open throttle.
Technical Data:
LOA - 41.60 m (136.4ft)
Beam - 7.44 m
Displacement - 125 t
Fuel Capacity - 18000 l
Water Capacity - 2000 l
Accommodation - 10 guest berths in 5 cabins, 7 crew in 4 cabins
Engines - 2 x MTU 16v 396 2880hp, 12v M90 3200hp
Propulsion - in line shaft
Speed - 28 knots max, 25 knots cruising with 2880hp, 30 knots with 3200hp
 Construction - GRP
Project - Tecnomar

www.tecnomar.com

New Model: Sunseeker 80 Yacht

Sunseeker launched the new 80 Yacht at the Southampton show. Presented as the entry level for the Yacht range, the new 80 also replaces the 82 in this nine model range, which carries up to the soon to come 46 Metre Yacht, the future flagship of the renowned British builder currently under construction at Poole. Also latest model to carry the illustrious Yacht title, the 80 is a pocket size super yacht just in the border to get this title and being large enough for big luxury and small enough to helm and maintain with minimum crew. The 80 Yacht offers below deck sleep accommodation arrangements allowing for three double full beam suites, or two double guest cabins and two twin guest cabins with crew accommodation for three aft. Power is by twin 1800hp diesel engines, which give 30 knots max at wide open throttle, a cruise of 26 knots, and an economic speed of 22 knots, which allows a range of about 350 nautical miles. Other notable features of the new 80 Yacht are its large flybridge providing separate helm position, ample seating, sunbathing space and the large aft submersible bathing platform providing space to carry a personal water craft, Sunseeker being one of the first builders to offer this solution on its yachts.

Technical Data:

LOA - 24.44 m (80.2ft)

Waterline Length - 18.64 m

Beam - 6.03 m

Draft - 1.90 m

Displacement - 64700 kg

Fuel Capacity - 6000 l

Water Capacity - 1200 l

Accommodation - 8 guests + 3 crew berths

Engines - 2 x 1800hp

Propulsion - shafts in semi tunnels

Speed - 30 knots max, 26 knots cruise

Range - 350 nm at 22 knots

Construction - GRP Vinylester resin, powderbound mat, balsa core sides, PVC core topsides

Design - Sunseeker Design, Design Unlimited

Certification - CE B, MCA MGN 280(m) Category 2 Charter optional

www.sunseeker.com

Improve-it = CRN 43

Just a few months away from the spectacular launching of Clarena 2, a 72 metre super yacht, CRN celebrates a new baptism at sea. “Eviva”, a magnificent 43 metre super yacht, fifth hull of the successful composite CRN 43 line, has touched the sea just a few days ago. The shipyard dedicated this event to its client, who came with his family and closest friends for a moment of special pride at all levels. In fact, the shipowner toasted to this occasion together with the workers involved in the construction of the vessel, testifying a relationship of trust and cohesion. The emotions and joy shared during the ceremony culminated with the impressive slipway launch. “Eviva”, realized with the collaboration of Zuccon International Project who took care of the external and internal layouts, stands out for its significant volumes and the wide-open areas, such as the covered cockpits of the main deck and the upper deck, which turn into a magnificent white hull. Comfort is the password on this boat which can host ten special guests in five cabins and nine crew members, and sail at a maximum speed of 15.5 knots and a cruising speed of 13 knots. Equipped with four decks and a bulbous bow, 43 number five was entirely built at the Dorian premises starting from the realization of prints and the lamination of the hull up to phase of defining furnishings and decorations. Therefore, the entire productive process is controlled for quality and reliability, both characteristics of CRN, testifying the great expertise of the local workers. These are skills that the Ancona yacht builder flexibly uses even for composite hulls to customize and improve them at the owners request. In fact this CRN 43 hull number five features structural modifications on the sun deck, which has been elongated at the stern to make space for a helipad, which has been installed for the first time on a 43 metre. On the same sun deck, upon client’s request, there will also be a six metre sailing boat which together with two jet skis will form the super yacht personal water crafts. The owner and his guests will be able to enjoy the comfort of the internal areas, including the possibility to use the fitness area with a gym overlooking the beach of the lower deck and a sauna for relaxation time. Moreover, one of the other improved peculiar characteristics of this super yacht is the owners suite terrace, a balcony with table and chairs for breakfast which is a distinctive element of the entire CRN fleet.

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New Model: Maritimo A50 Aegean Enclosed

Maritimo present the A50 Aegean Enclosed prior to the standard version. The luxurious enclosed flybridge on the A50 Aegean takes the joy of cruising to new heights, but as well offers uninhibited views of the seascape, and providing also another entertainment area where guests can relax both indoors and out, thanks to the sliding glass doors to an aft balcony. With the helm station up top the A50 Aegean Enclosed get also more room to move on the main deck. Apart from being long on features, the A50 Aegean Enclosed continues Maritimo philosophy on genuine long medium range cruising capability. Designed with an advanced variable dead rise hull which is used on all the Aegean and Sports Cabriolet series, engines and fuel tanks over the centre of buoyancy, and a minuscule shaft angle of just 9 degrees, the A50 has effortless poise and balance, with good 24 knots fuel efficient speed. Named after the Aegean Sea, the A50 Enclosed offers a three double cabin accommodation plan, with owner suite to fore, a mid ship VIP to port side, and double bunk guest cabin. The A50 Aegean Enclosed as its bigger sisters also has tender stowage in a garage aft, being one of the smallest flybridge motor yachts with such a solution.
Technical Data:
LOA - 16.1 m (53ft)
Beam - 5.2 m
Draft - 1.26 m
Displacement - 22.5 t
Fuel Capacity - 3000 l
Water Capacity - 800 l
Accommodation - 5 / 6 berths in 3 cabins
Engines - 2 x Cats C12 715hp
Propulsion - shaft drive
Speed - 24 knots cruise

www.maritimo.com.au

New Model: Patrone 27 Convertible

After presenting the 27 Open in mid Summer Patrone Moreno updates this series with the more family orientated closed pilot house type Convertible model. The 27 Convertible is the second new model from the Italian Liguria region builder for this year, and is based on identical water line and hull as the previous Open version. Convertible here means a cruising boat with fishing capability, which is far from the American Sportfisher type but true to its Traditional Liguria Gozzo lines. Gozzo being the traditional displacement type Italian fishing boat since ages gone by. As expected inside the 27 Convertible offers more accommodation to the open version, having an interior divided between main, and lower deck, with an owners cabin to fore, separate shower head, a dining settee and galley. Outside while smaller to its more spartan sister is just as comfortable considering the eight metres of length and offers a sun lounger on the fore deck, and an aft cockpit with a bench seat for four ideally suited for a variety of uses from dining to fishing. The 27 Convertible has the same power as the Open version with twin Diesel engines up to 225hp, propelled to reliable traditional direct in line shafts.

Technical Data:

LOA - 8.80 m (28.8ft) Length Hull - 7.97 m

Beam - 2.83 m

Displacement - 7110 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 238 l

Water Capacity - 150 l

Max Persons - 8

Engines - 2 x D3EVC 190hp, 225hp 

Propulsion - direct shaft line 

Speed - 25 knots max 

Design - Michele Moreno 

Certification - CE B

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Boat Review: Grand Banks 41 Heritage EU

Presentation
Grand Banks launched the 41 Heritage EU in 2008 after presenting the project a year earlier in 2007. While looking on the outside as a real Grand Banks Heritage with similar distinctive trawler like lines still echoing the 1962 built Spray which was the fore runner of the 36 launched in 1964, the new 41 Heritage EU was a challenge of innovation from its builders by being the first explorer cruiser to be powered by pods. A follower of traditional in line shaft drives since the founding of the company in 1956 the change of new propulsion units to one of its boats was taken with huge surprise and enthusiasm by the brand aficionados, and the press. Out of the available pod units in the market Grand Banks choice went to the ZF Zeus aft looking dual propeller pods. The benefits of the two so far presented pods are known to everyone since 2006, but in case you missed a beat in the last years will repeat them: better efficiency, easier handling, and more speed. If you are looking at a Grand Banks I am sure your interest is greatly revolved around efficiency at a comfortable cruising speed, and it is also this improvement the main reason behind the US Asian boat builder pod transition.
Accommodation
As good as it looks the 41 Heritage EU offers real Grand Banks live aboard space in its main deck, a large flybridge, and a twin cabin lower deck. The open aft deck space typical of the EU for Europe models, ideally suited for stern too mooring, welcomes you on board the 41. Here a central patio door takes you inside the flushed decked interior saloon welcoming you with an L-shaped settee to port, a three person bench sofa opposite, large size comfortable galley, and lower main helm station to port. The bench sofa can be changed with two movable chairs as in the optional layout for the main deck.
A central stair case leads from the living to the below accommodation deck featuring two spacious cabins, and a large head. The owners cabin with double queen sized berth is located to fore. Guest second cabin with two single berths, which can transform to a double becoming a VIP is located to starboard mid ship. The shower head room which is quite large takes as much space as that of a small cabin, and features a very spacious shower room separated by a sliding door from the head and sink. Below is also space for a big storage room located to mid ship before the cabins, with a hatch entrance located on the main deck saloon. The storage room of the 41 Heritage EU has the space if you want of a cabin and here is also the two fuel tanks located to both sides, and the water tank which stands by the aft looking bulk head.
For going from the inside to the outside of the 41 Heritage EU are two ways. Unusual for a fourteen metre but not for a Grand Banks which has a side door by the helm station taking you to the walk around deep wide ship like deck to starboard, and the traditional aft patio door to the cockpit. From the aft deck and up the integrated staircase is the way point to the open air living area that is the flybridge which features a free space suited for tender stowage, a wet bar, L-shaped settee, bench sofa to port, and a single seat central second helm station. Performance
Many think of Grand Banks as slow boats, but the real fact of the matter is that the traditional trawler looking explorer cruisers and yachts have always had a hybrid designed semi displacement planning hull with keel capable of twenty plus knots, which for the 41 Heritage EU also has a medium vee seventeen degrees dead rise aft, and deep twenty two at midships. This hull while reminiscent of trawler yachts puts in use the advantages of faster hulls, giving a stuck to the water feel safe approach typical of a displacement hull but at the same time when necessary also sporting an agile handling similar to a planning design. The 41 Heritage EU further improves and consolidates the planning notion by offering a fast propulsion set up with the ZF Zeus aft looking dual propeller pods, and twin medium power Cummins 425hp each. Top speed is of 25 knots, not bad for an explorer cruiser with an all time cruise of 17 knots. Range always an important theme in an explorer cruiser is a shy for an explorer boat 276 nm at 17 knots, but a reassuring 743 nm at the most economic seven knots speed.
Positive
Zeus pods performance handling
main deck
utility room space
Negative
no second head
Competition
Grand Bank's 41 Heritage EU is a bit of a unique boat offering speeds close to those of a flybridge motor cruiser type boat, and at the same time having a slow medium cruising range similar to that of heavier full displacement explorer type yachts. That's not to say the 41 is not an explorer medium range cruiser, it is also this, but it also offers benefits of the other way of going on the water while still being in its own unique explorer world. Closest competitors to the Grand Banks concept are all shaft powered and are the down under build Clipper 45 Cordova, Mainship 45 Trawler, and the bit bigger Italian Estensi 480 Maine. Criteria was for Explorer Cruisers with twin medium range or single engine longer transatlantic set up, thirteen to fourteen metres of length, and an open Europe style aft main deck.
Adagio 48 Europa - three cabin two head option, double dinette
American Tug 41 - twin large cabin with heads, main deck with split floor
Clipper 45 Cordova - similar interior plan, but more modern looks
Estensi 480 Maine - Italian build, 3 cabins, similar speed
Kadey-Krogen 44 - displacement long range, single engine, separate pilot house
Ruby 43 Sedan Trawler - slower single engine, similar interior to GB
Mainship 45 Trawler - 2 heads, similar speeds, lower deck galley
Mirage N47 Great Harbour - twin small engines, living galley below
Nordhavn 47 - 2 en-suited cabins, single engine slow displacement, long range
Jet Tern Selene 44 - displacement single engine long range, separate helm, two heads
WILD CARD: Menorquin MY145 Flybridge - traditional looks, similar range
Conclusion
With its traditional line and looks, the Grand Banks 41 Heritage EU pays big tribute to its name, hiding it's revolution in the engine room, propulsion and hull all this representing the brand in the past, present, and future. The 41 was launched in 2008 as the new entry level to the explorer cruiser Heritage line, breaking new technical ground, thanks to the innovation presented by the pod drives. This also stepped up the 41 Heritage to make a revolution to the range, which only the future will tell if this is big as the 36 which marked the change to fiberglass construction at Grand Banks in 1973. This new propulsion set up give the 41 Heritage EU also a big efficiency advantage: that of good medium speeds with less powerful engines, and a better range when going slow. Thinking that pods started there life for use on ships in 1998 it is also surprising how this system is as today ignored on semi planning, displacement medium sized yachts! Apart from the pod drives, the 41 Heritage EU follows the famed Grand Banks selling points, that of superb attention to detail with a living aboard comfort in a luxury wooden finished interior. A successful theme proposed by the US Singapore builder since its inception in 1956, which I doubt will it ever consider to change.
Technical Data
LOA. 14.05 metres (46.2ft) max includes pulpit and platform
Hull Length. 12.59 metres
Waterline Length. 11.56 metres
Beam. 4.77 metres
Draft. 1.12 metres
Displacement. 18,235 kg
Fuel Capacity. 1893 litres
Water Capacity. 738 litres
Accommodation. 4 berths in 2 cabins
Engines. 2 x Cummins QSB5.9 425hp
Propulsion. ZF Zeus aft looking dual propeller pods
Speed. 25 knots max, 17 knots cruise
Range. 276 nm at 17 knots cruise, 743 nm at 7 knots
Hull Shape. semi displacement planning hull with keel 17 degrees aft, 22.7 mid ship

Project. Grand Banks
Design Team, Earl Alfaro hull, Toni Profitt interior.
Construction. solid bottom hull, vacuum bagged foam core sides and deck, clear gel coat with epoxy resin below waterline
Certification. CE B

www.grandbanks.com
Picture Copyright Grand Banks. Data Grand Banks.

New Model: Nor-Tech 427 Super Vee

Nor-Tech presents the new 427, a further development of the 3900 Super Vee. More style and features combine to bring you a vee bottom from Nor-Tech with exceptional features. Starting with the helm, here utilizing the same platform from the 4000 Roadster. This gives you the option for steering from either side with controls between the seats. The GPS is mounted in the center, convenient for either position and you can opt for a screen as large as fifteen inch. For those hot days Nor-Tech also installed large fans at waist level to keep you cool. To the starboard side there is an aft facing jump seat with a built in cooler below the cushion. The back rest opens to reveal a large fender storage closet for easy docking needs. The center position of the helm seats provides for a larger cockpit to move around to either side of the boat. A new recessed sun lounge leads to another new feature, the stern trunk. Slide the lock from the large swim platform and a large lid opens to reveal the molded trunk space. Storage for the dive ladder, running light, dock lines, etc is both convenient and stylish. The new larger swim platform extends beyond the drives and props for safe water access. Below decks there is a much larger head compartment with plenty of headroom, flushing toilet, sink and a pull out shower. On the performance side the hull bottom has been refined to deliver a better ride and performance. With twin Mercury 700hp and performance NXT stern drives test results have yielded top speeds in the mid 100mph range.
Technical Data:
LOA - 12.97 m (42.7ft)
Beam - 2.59 m
Draft - 0.76 m
Displacement - 4762 kg
Fuel Capacity - 757 l
Water Capacity - 56 l
Accommodation - 2 berths
Engines - 2 x Mercruiser 700hp Petrol
Propulsion - Mercruiser NXT stern drive
Speed - 87 knots (100mph) max

www.nor-techboats.com

Improve-it = Riviera 41 Flybridge

IPS propulsion has been announced as a new option for the popular Riviera 41 Flybridge, giving with this superior handling, improved engine access, fuel efficiency, and increased accommodation. The Riviera 41 Flybridge with twin IPS600 has a main amidships fuel tank capacity of 1800 litres with an additional 300 litre tank underneath the bunk in the aft cabin. Although about 400 litres less in fuel than the shaft drive 41, fitted with an optional tank, the range is nearly the same and the maximum speed is higher with the IPS drives. The 41 IPS has a cruising range of 340 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 28 knots. Maximum speed for the boat at a half load condition of 16.5 tonnes is 32 knots. The new 41 Flybridge IPS model will feature a new cockpit floor with electronic lift system enabling quick and easy access to the engine room and drive pods. Riviera’s New product development design manager Alan Dowd said the Volvo IPS system had proved popular with Riviera owners in the 4400 Sport Yacht, 43 Offshore Express, 5800 Sport Yacht and 51 Series II. The option of IPS in the Riviera 41 will no doubt be very attractive to many, especially those boat owners looking to move up in size from a Sport Cruiser to a Flybridge boat or people wanting a good mid-sized Sportfish Cruiser to start their boating lifestyle. Concept design manager at Riviera, Neil McCabe said there would be a day access hatch into the engine room and the option of a fish bin in the cockpit floor. The amidships fuel tank provided also benefits, like keeping weight central in the vessel and provided sound insulation between the accommodation area and the engine room. The forward cabin includes a queen size island berth and port side ensuite. To starboard is the second/day head, and the new aft cabin which now sleeps four in a double and two bunk berths. Introduction of large fixed port and starboard windows to the aft cabin provides greater visibility, while two opening portholes offer cross ventilation. The Riviera 41 Flybridge also includes a wrap-around tinted windscreen, low profile hard top, solid surface bench tops, Amtico timber look flooring in the bathrooms and a huge storage space under galley.

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New Model: Nordhavn 68 FPH

With plenty of living room, a long list of comfort and convenience features and the range and size to cross oceans, the Nordhavn 64/68 series has proven a popular trawler size, bridging the gap between the 55 and the larger 76. Built on the same extended hull as the aft pilothouse Nordhavn 68, the new FPH forward pilothouse version retains the same interior layout as the similar looking but smaller 64, but adds four feet of length to the aft cockpit, increasing the outdoor living and playing space to 191 square feet. An additional benefit one that’s always appreciated, is also a larger lazarette. Compared to the Nordhavn 64, the 68 forward pilothouse enjoys the advantage of a slight increase in cruising efficiency because of its longer waterline. Compared with the 68 aft pilothouse sibling, the forward pilothouse version has a slightly larger fuel capacity of plus 99 litres to the original version.

Technical Data:

LOA - 20.73 m (68ft)

Waterline Length - 19.25 m

Beam - 6.20 m

Draft - 2.18 m Displacement - 104.3 t

Fuel Capacity - 11871 l

Water Capacity - 2548 l

Engine - 1 x Detroit Diesel Series60 14L 400hp

Range - 3000 nm at cruise

Construction - solid glass, cored klegcell tops, Isophtalic gelcoat and Vinilester resin

www.nordhavn.com