Class 1 - 2010 Season Preview

For the first time in the sport’s history, a leg of Class-1 Powerboat Championship takes place at a southern hemisphere country. Rio de Janeiro hosts the Class-1 Brazil Grand Prix 2010 season-opener. The races are scheduled on 26-28 March at Marina da Glória and it happens to be the first of a ten year agreement. It heralds the start of a long-term agreement among International Offshore Team Association – IOTA, Aktuell Communication Office and Event Promoter, Eike Batista, President of EBX Group. The organization counts also on the mayor city support. Class-1 Powerboat Championship Grandprix Brazil stages the 2010 season opener and is the first great international Sport event to happen in Rio de Janeiro since 2016 Olympic Games announcement. Over a million people are expected to closely watch all Powerboat training and official race laps from Aterro do Flamengo. The Marina da Glória provides the public all needed structure. Vip area, shops, bars and restaurants and a disco club are part of a complex that joins sports and entertainment. This year first round will feature five teams with seven boats competing. Dubai's Victory Team winners of last year tragic ending season will again be a firm favorite for the race as well to the title taking. Another possible contender will be the Norwegian Welmax Team, European Champions in 2008. Welmax will have a two boat entry this year, with one of the boats featuring Marit Stromoy, the first woman in Class One. Worth of note is Guido Capellini, the F1 Powerboat legend returning for a second time on a Class One powerboat with no.8 Duemme Yacht Forest & Sguardi composite built Tencara catamaran.

www.class-1.com

New Model: Airon Marine 325 Sport

Lake Como's Airon Marine headed by Paolo Molinare and family present the new 325 Sport. The Molinari family reviewed the standard 325 undoing its radar arch to offer a more young looking new Sport version. What they got with the new 325 Sport is a full open boat without missing the comfort of the more family looking standard version offering a spacious five berth lower deck interior in a forward vee berth, and mid ship three beds cabin. Below is also a galley, and an L-shaped saloon. Power is from twin petrol or diesel engines up to a max combined 500hp.
Technical Data:
LOA - 9.78 m (32.1ft)
Beam - 3.10 m
Displacement - 4000 kg
Fuel Capacity - 425 l
Water Capacity - 150 l
Accommodation - 5 berths
Max Persons - 10
Engines - 2 x 190hp, 225hp, 250hp Petrol Gas, 160hp, 190hp, 200hp Diesel
Propulsion - stern drives
Certification - CE B

www.aironmarine.it

New Model: Outerlimits 44 SL

After a successful 2009 on the race track Outerlimits continued its triumph on the market with the launch of two new models. The first of these new models is the 44 SL. The SL letters standing for Super Leggera, which is testament to the innovative hull construction using the lightest and strongest materials. The 44 SL is built with epoxy resins and core sandwich vacuum bagged method joined by an innovative carbon X-frame. The Carbon Monoque X-frame from Outerlimits is also pending patent. Speed is testament to the 44 SL but a comfortable interior typical of a fast powerboat is found, with a forward V-shaped double berth, two settees, galley, and separate shower head.
Technical Data:
LOA - 13.51 m (44.4ft)
Beam - 2.79 m
Displacement - 4762 kg

Accommodation - 2 + 2 berths
Construction - epoxy resin foam cored vacuum bagged hull and deck

www.outerlimitspowerboats.com

New Model: Rhea 43 Trawler

French builder Rhea presents the 43 Trawler, what is the first of a new range. The 43 Trawler is the smallest for this new range from Rhea which has a future program of five models with a maximum length of 67 feet. But today the 43 Trawler also stands as the flagship of this French boat builder. Rhea's 43 Trawler reflects the recent trend of Explorer Cruisers who offer a semi displacement hull with stable medium speeds and a longer range capability. Having the influence of the US trawler looks outside the 43 reflects generous seamanship influence with deep side bulwarks covered in teak, a very livable main deck saloon with galley inside, and a large dominant second helm station up top. Below accommodation is for a two cabin, two head layout. Rhea unlike other builders also selected traditional propulsion system with line shaft as its choice. Power is from twin 300hp engines.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.10 m (42.9ft)

Hull Length - 12.00 m

Beam - 4.40 m

Draft - 1.10 m

Displacement - 10500 kg

Fuel Capacity - 1800 l

Water Capacity - 700 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths Engines - 2 x 300hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Project - Bertrand Danglade concept, Mortain - Mavrikios - Chabaud

Certification - CE B

www.rhea-marine.fr

Improve-it = Atlantis 54

Atlantis presented itself to the Miami boat show with a highly customized personalized 54 model with graphics by Romero Britto. The famous Miami based neo-pop artist Romero Britto decorated the exterior of the current Atlantis flagship for its presentation at the Miami boat show, making it stand out as a floating art gallery. Romero Britto works are renowned with other famous brands as the Mini by BMW, Apple, Absolut Vodka, and Pepsi Cola. Britto's aesthetics combine really well with the Atlantis we are open philosophy. The Atlantis 54 which was a special boat for the Miami was sold quickly at the opening. Atlantis presented this innovative 54 to show its clients an open minded philosophy which means not only for the sports nature of the range, but also for listening to clients requests and challenges. The Atlantis 54 was introduced in the fall of 2008 and is a three double cabin sport yacht, which offers a wide open spaced main deck. Power is from twin shaft driven Volvo 775hp engines.

www.azimutyachts.com

New Model: Palm Beach 65 Sedan

Down under Palm Beach Motor Yachts adds another model to its range with the introduction of the 65 Sedan. New flagship to Palm Beach traditional looking cruiser and yachts, the 65 Sedan is a natural progression following the popularity of the 2008 launched 50 model. Like the 50, the new 65 Sedan expands a single living main deck experience, with discreet mezzanine levels accessing the cabins. Big large panoramic windows which are sort off a trade mark now for the Palm Beach lobster design surround the main saloon offering seamless views from the port and starboard lounges. Keeping in with its traditional down east lobster lines the aft cockpit is voluminous and protected by an automated awning providing welcome shade. A tender garage opens hydraulically aft at the press of a button and can house tenders up to 3.1 metres in size. The swimming platform gently eases itself into the water and the walk around decks provides effortless access to the sun bed located to the foredeck. The Palm Beach 65 Sedan has a hull design with a low centre of gravity, fine bow entry, hard chines, and a moderate draft hull. Power is from twin Yanmar 700hp which seem a bit small for a boat this size.
Technical Data:
LOA - 21.34 m (70ft)
Beam - 5.85 m
Draft - 1.37 m
Displacement - 18000 kg dry
Fuel Capacity - 4000 l
Water Capacity - 1500 l
Accommodation - 8 berths
Engines - 2 x Yanmar 700hp
Propulsion - in line shaft
Construcion - vinylerter epoxy resins, E-glass, sticted to multi axial fabrics

www.palmbeachmotoryachts.com.au

Project: Mano 32 Gran Sport

Mano presents the project of the 32 Gran Sport. This latest Mano medium sized project reflects recent trends as shown by other Italian builders to present a Sport Cruiser design joined with that of a centre console open boat. So far the South Italian Mano has forwarded little details of this project, but with this rendering we can imagine that the 32 Gran Sport will be a full walk around for half of its length and having a full sun worshipper raised deck to fore. The port windows also suggest the use of over half of the length for accommodation below deck, which also is a big indication to tell us that the engines are located to aft with a high possibility of having stern drive engines, as is the normality in this size for European boat builders.

www.manomarine.com

New Launch: ISA Yachts 630

ISA Yachts is nearing completion its 630, its biggest project and build to date. The 630 which features a moon stone hull and stark white superstructure color, is the first of three Super Yachts over fifty metres due to be delivered from ISA this year. The striking Super Yacht, with displacement hull, blends technology with Italian craftsmanship and style. She boasts sleek and aggressive lines with a long, sloping stern. Her exterior styling is by Andrea Vallicelli responsible for most of the ISA Yachts line including the successful 120 Composite series, who worked in close collaboration with International Shipyard Ancona Technical Department. The yacht’s interiors have a Key West-style with finishes in bamboo and natural materials, designed by Patrick Knowles. The 630 yacht was commissioned in September 2007 and the two and a half year construction has involved no less than 310 direct and indirect staff members. The super yacht’s launch and delivery are scheduled for the beginning of April, giving her owners an early start to the summer season in the Mediterranean.
Technical Data:
LOA - 63 m (206.6ft)
Waterline Length - 56.38 m
Beam - 12.00 m
Draft - 3.30 m
Displacement - 1080 t full load
Fuel Capacity - 130000 l
Water Capacity - 35000 l
Engines - 2 x Cats 3512C 2388hp
Speed - 16 knots max, 14 knots cruise
Range - 2700 nm at 14 knots
Construction - steel hull, aluminium super structure
Design - Andrea Vallicelli, International Shipyard Ancona Technical Department
Certification - Lloyds 100A1 SSC Yacht (P) Mono G6 LMC, UMS, MCA Code of Practice, LY2, unrestricted

www.isayachts.com

Project: C.Boat 23-82

After launching its first 27-82 Classic model C.Boat moves ahead by presenting new projects which aim to enrich is range of modern looking steel build motor and super yachts. The second project from C.Boat is the 23-82, which is four meters smaller to the 27 metres launched Super Yacht in 2009, and is also the entry level project of the range. C.Boat 23-82 is a 24 metre over all motor yacht designed by Mauro Corvesieri, and Salvo Parigi responsible for the interior. The concept for the 23-82 follows that of the larger C.Boat with an 8 mm thick steel construction, a Vee shaped full keel hull, and a very angular bow. This design is ideally suited for displacement speeds which allows for half the power of what the usual planning yachts of this size need. With twin 700hp engines, the C23-82 should give a top speed of 13 knots at light load. Interior the C23-82 has a standard three double cabins plus crew layout. An optional four cabin version which will make minus the tender garage aft is available.

www.cboat.it

New Model: Bayliner 245 Sunbridge Cruiser

Bayliner presents its new 245 Sunbridge Cruiser for 2010, its latest entry level weekend Sport Cruiser suited for cruising, water sports or dockside entertaining. Featuring room for eight and a light filled open cabin lower deck with four berths, the 245 Sunbridge Cruiser allows one to step into a medium small sized sport cruiser by offering value per metre. Bayliner’s 245 Sunbridge Cruiser is designed for comfort, performance and ease of ownership. Featuring a plush topside as it is spacious below in well appointed cabin, the 245 Sunbridge Cruiser benefits from beamy forward sections that puts space where it is needed. In the cockpit, the L-shaped seating area includes a SunChaiser lounger with fore and aft movable backrest so passengers can optimize their conversation or viewing space. Drivers will appreciate the power assisted steering that minimizes helm effort, and the ample dash space which gives room for after market electronics. Powering the 245 Sunbridge Cruiser is a standard 220hp MerCruiser, or optional 260hp. In the cabin below, six plus feet of headroom provides openness, a feeling only accented by the continuous side windows. The galley includes a stainless steel wet sink and plenty of food and dinnerware storage; the forward dinette, capable of seating four comfortably, doubles as a V-berth at night. The 245 SB also includes a private aft stateroom for two, enclosed head with sink and portable toilet or optional holding tank.
Technical Data:

LOA - 7.34 m (24.1ft)

Beam - 2.57 m

Draft - 0.84 m

Displacement - 2397 kg

Fuel Capacity - 242 l

Water Capacity - 75 l

Max Persons - 8

Accommodation - 4 berths

Engines - 1 x Mercruise 5.0i 220hp, 5.0i MPI 260hp petrol gas fuel

Propulsion - stern drive Mercruiser Alpha I, Bravo III

Hull - sixteen degrees vee aft

www.bayliner.com