Propulsion: Steyr Motors EDS System

This sophisticated mechanical device gives the boat owners the opportunity to engage a mechanical rack mover by a shifting cable in case of emergency. This can be for example a complete breakdown of the board electric system including engine, and engine control panel. Finally the Steyr engine will run the boat home on a safety mode. For the time being there is no other electronically controlled marine engine besides a Steyr Diesel on the market which offers this feature. The EDS guarantees the highest safety standard and makes you independent from any other complicated additional propulsion system. This Steyr option has been developed specifically to satisfy the highest requirements of life and rescue boat builders for their SOLAS related products. There is also a high demand and many inquiries from leisure boat builders and blue water sailboat owner who want to offer the maximum safety available on the market. EDS Mechanical Energy Drive System is worldwide unique and available for the whole range of Steyr Marine Diesel 4 and 6 cylinder engines, based on Mono block and High Pressure Unit Injectors fully developed its own engineering department. It is representing the most innovative and professional backup solution for all kind of applications for commercial and leisure boat operation.

www.steyr-motors.com

New Model: Fountaine Pajot 40 Summerland

French Catamaran specialist Fountaine Pajot presents the 40 Summerland, its third power model to go into production. Designed for cruising by Joubert-Nivelt also the designers for the previous two power catamaran models to come from the French builder, the new 40 Summerland offers great comfort in terms of navigation and life on board, featuring open spaces, a sheltered cockpit, and direct safe access areas which make for easy relaxing trips. The flybridge of the 40 Summerland offers a full relaxation area equipped with a sundeck, wide seats and helm station to starboard. Entrance to the interior is through a patio door, here all being flush level with the exterior, making for easy communications with the aft deck outside, and the inside living area. The saloon in the 40 Summerland has well defined areas where you will find the light and comfort of bigger boats, and features a dinette to port which can accommodate six persons, a fully fitted galley opposite to starboard, and the central located main lower helm station. Privacy is a key element for the lower deck of the new medium sized power catamaran Fountaine Pajot. The owners suite located to starboard has a fully independent entrance with its double berth positioned to the beam, a beauty desk, and a private shower head. To port side are two separate guest cabins which share a shower head located in between. The two cabins are a twin single to fore, and a double VIP to mid ship. Standard power for the 40 Summerland is twin Volvo D3 150hp engines, with a higher rated D6 260hp available as optionals. The standard engines give a top speed of 18 knots and a cruise of 13 knots. Fountaine Pajot has also some super numbers for its new medium sized Power Catamaran, which at its best economic 7 knots cruise consumes only 10.6 litres per hour and totals 1000 nautical miles on a tank.
Technical Data:

LOA - 12.19 m (40ft)

Beam - 5.35 m

Draft - 1.04 m

Displacement - 12 t unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 700 l

Water Capacity - 598

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D3 150hp, D4 260hp

Propulsion - in line shaft

Speed - 18 knots max, 13 knots cruise with D3s 150hp

Range - 500 nm @ 13 knots, 1000 nm @ 7 knots

Design - Joubert-Nivelt, Coste Design & Partners

www.fountaine-pajot.com

New Model: Linssen 25.9 Grand Sturdy Sedan

Dutch boat builder Linssen present the new 25.9 Grand Sturdy distinguished by its full hull. This creates a vast amount of space which the designers have put to good use. The separate fore cabin contains a generously proportioned French style double bed and there is also a separate head shower compartments as well as ample cupboard and storage space. The helmsman’s position and cockpit are on one level, creating a “saloon” of about eight metres squared which gives a pleasant feeling of space. It can be completely opened in fine weather and well protected when the weather is not so good (on one side when windy, if desired) using the handy open cockpit covers all around. Helmsman’s position with bench seat and “co-pilot” seat have been located centrally so that captain and partner can together enjoy a panoramic view while under way. The fully equipped galley unit behind the cockpit bench on the starboard side is positioned practically opposite the large, real leather U-bench with great book-reading position and dinette table. The interior is finished in luxury American cherry wood throughout, which creates an atmosphere of warmth and luxury when combined with the curtains and the attractive floor. Although its ease of operation and compact dimensions make it extremely suitable for short weekend trips, Linssen definitely did not develop the Grand Sturdy Sedan 25.9 as a typical day cruiser, on the contrary it is also well suited to longer stays, particularly because of good storage space availability under the cockpit floor.

Technical Data:
LOA - 8.20 m (26.9ft)
Length Waterline - 6.73 m
Beam - 3.15 m
Draft - 0.90 m
Displacement - 6000 kg
Fuel Capacity - 100 l
Water Capacity - 100 l
Accommodation - 2 berths
Engine - 1 x Vetus 4 cylinder M4.15 33hp
Propulsion - in line shaft
Hull Shape - chine
Construction - LY patented FBFS construction
Certification - CE C Coast

www.linssenyachts.com

Improve-it = Atlantis 50x4

Following its introduction in the Azimut Benetti Group Yachting Gala in June 2008, the 50x4 from the Atlantis brand is now offered with further options and improvements to the inside for the interior, and for its power choices that is the heart of this versatile sport yacht. Atlantis proposes now the 50x4 with a new restyling of the area below decks, which concerns the décor offering more classic taste, and higher quality materials. The 50x4 has also been upgraded with new engine options, now offered with an optional twin Cat C9 575hp choice propelled with aft looking ZF Zeus pods, adding more power to the standard unit of the twin Volvo's 435hp IPS propulsion set up. Performance with this new engine option is for a 36 knots top speed, that is 6 knots more to the standard IPS set up.

www.azimutyachts.com

New Model: Beneteau 30 Antares

For the fall of this year French builder Beneteau decided to change the Antares range with all models over nine meters having there designation change in feet size. For the 30 Antares the French builder decided for a full replacement to the nine series, upgrading and renovating it to a new model. The 30 Antares is an innovative motor cruiser, challenging a size and style of the market, that of an entry level flybridge abandoned today by most European motor boat builders. Designed by Sarazin the new small Antares has modern looks to it with an extended flybridge covering the cockpit and an elegant looking windshield. The new small Antares is also about options giving choice to the buyer of a second central helm station up top with L-shaped settee, or replaced by a fully dedicated entertainment area, with sun pad and settee table. A further S hardtop version with patio door is also in the works, and should be launched before the end of the year. Watch PowerYachtBlog for more information on this project. Inside the 30 Antares is also a comfortable cruiser offering four berths in two cabins plus a convertible extra double bed. The main deck welcomes you in the comfort zone with the C-shaped settee which converts to an additional double berth, galley, and lower main helm station. Below is dedicated to the sleeping quarters with the owners cabin to fore featuring a queen size berth, double bunk guest cabin, and a shower head. Power is by a single Yanmar 380hp, the French Group in recent times taking this more economic choice for its smaller models.

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.22 m (33.5ft)

Hull Length - 9.20 m

Beam - 3.39 m

Draft - 0.95 m

Displacement - 4960 kg

Fuel Capacity - 375 l

Water Capacity - 145 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Max Persons - 8

Engine - 1 x Yanmar 6LY3 380hp

Propulsion - shaft line

Construction - sandwich fibreglass, polyester resin with balsa

Project - Sarazin Design, Beneteau Design Team hull

Certification - CE B8, C10

www.beneteau.com

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

www.class-1.com

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.

www.crn-yacht.com

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