Class 1 - Brazil Race 1 for Fazza 3

A phenomenal performance by Fazza 3 saw them leave the field behind to dominate from start-to-finish to win race 1 of the Brazilian Grand Prix, the opening round of 2010 UIM Class 1 World Powerboat Championship.

The defending world champions were uncatchable and put on a master class, to lead home the field by over 45 seconds. Teammates Fazza 1 made the most of a fantastic start to complete a Victory Team one-two, with Welmax completing the podium, finishing in third place.

Fazza 3’s Arif Al Zafeen and Nadir Bin Hendi followed up their Edox Pole Position win earlier in the day, with a performance of speed and skill that showcased to their rivals why they are world champions. The perfect start to the defence of their title was made by sealing victory over the 54.94Nm course in 35mins 44.56secs.

Mohammed Al Marri and Abdullah Al Mehairbi in Fazza 1, made a perfect start from third on the grid, passing Welmax to move into second place. From there they held off the challenge from the Norwegians and were rarely troubled as the pair claimed their first second place finish.

The all-Norwegian Welmax, piloted by Jorn Tandberg and Kolbjorn Selmer, were satisfied with the final podium place. A sluggish start saw them challenged early on by Team Abu Dhabi, who were a mere 0.16secs behind at the end of the start lap. However, after both outfits had run their long-laps, Welmax got ahead and streaked away to start closing in on Fazza 1, but despite their best efforts the Norwegians could not get close enough to make a move for second place, finishing 9.75secs behind.

Following disqualification from the Edox Pole Position, after setting the fourth fastest time, due to a weight-rule infringement, Duemme - Foresti & Suardi’s Giampaolo Montavoci and Guido Cappellini were forced to start from the back of the grid. A jump start then saw them penalised further with a long-lap penalty, after which they were running in fifth place. Another penalty long-lap, this time for Team Abu Dhabi for missing a turn buoy, allowed Montavoci and Cappellini to close the gap to just over five seconds. A fuel problem for Team Abu Dhabi’s Rashed Al Tayer and Nicola Giorgi, which prevented them from accelerating out of the corners, then allowed the experienced Montavoci and new partner Cappellini to overtake at the end of lap 12 and move them up into fourth place.

Welmax Alianza’s new pairing of Giorgio Manuzzi and Marit Stromoy followed up a solid performance in their first outing together in qualifying and despite a high-speed spin on lap seven, finished in sixth place ahead of Fabio Magnani and Marco Pennesi in Foresti & Suardi - Scam. A Fazza one-two bodes well for the team that swept all before them in 2009 and the challenge is now on for their rivals to see if they can split the Dubai-based team’s raceboats in race 2 of the Brazilian Grand Prix, tomorrow.

BRAZILIAN GRAND PRIX, RACE 1 - results

1. Fazza 3 - A Al Zafeen (UAE) / N Bin Hendi (UAE) - 35.44,56

2. Fazza 1 - A Al Mehairbi (UAE) / M Al Marri (UAE) + 45,45

3. Welmax - K Selmer (NOR) / J Tandberg (NOR) + 55,20

4. Duemme - Foresti & Suardi - G Cappellini (ITA) / G Montavoci (ITA) + 1.40,37

5. Team Abu Dhabi - R Al Tayer (UAE) / N Giorgi (ITA) + 1.51,76

6. Welmax Alianza - G Manuzzi (SMR) / M Stromoy (NOR) + 2.44,40

7. Foresti & Suardi - SCAM - F Magnani (ITA) / M Pennesi (ITA) + 1 lap

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Arturo Stabile Stama New Web Site

Boat builder Arturo Stabile known for the Stama range of Sport Cruisers and Yachts updates its website virtual showroom to a new design. The Stabile family started building and servicing boats long ago in the year 1875. Many years have passed since then and the Stabile's have kept many things in common since its founding, with the most important being the unchanged location in Trapani on the West side of the biggest Mediterranean Italian island of Sicily. Another not changed element of the Stabile business strategy and what formed is business long ago is the servicing and assisting to the commercial fisherman. But today the Stabile family has also made pleasure boating a big part of its business with the building of the Arturo Stabile sport cruisers and yachts range, coupled to the managing of the Marina Arturo Stabile in Trapani also forming important part of the company. Arturo Stabile current model line up features five models from the entry level 28 Stama to the most recently introduced 50 Stama flagship. Arturo Stabile new website is so far available only in Italian language and takes you around with the following buttons: Stabile Boat Yard, Models, Contacts, and Photo Gallery. The Arturo Stabile new website has also logo links to its two other companies which are the Marina Arturo Stabile, and the used boats page.

www.cantieristabile.it

New Model: Ferretti 800

On Monday 22nd February, the new Ferretti 800 moved out of the Cattolica shipyard to reach the nearby dock for technical sea trials. The Ferretti 800 is just over 24 metres of length making it what is often referred to a pocket Super Yacht status. In its first sea trials according to Ferretti's technical department the 800 confirmed a perfect hydrostatic trim, with an excellent sea keeping, going beyond the performances and noisiness expectations when cruising. According to Ferretti the 800 is also extremely manageable when turning, with great satisfaction of AYT, responsible for the project which has been developed together with Zuccon International Project. The 800 as we stated in our project presentation a few weeks back features a different interior combination which sorts of goes back to the future with a lower deck having the crew quarters to fore, engines to aft, and thus allowing for more spaces for the owners and guests. Long standing designer Zuccon now with Ferretti for a twenty year period also presented clever looks which make you think of a raised pilot house, but in fact it is not. Although the lower helm station has a feeling of being separate and is up three steps from the lower part of the saloon. Power is from twin MAN 1800hp with so far not confirmed top speed estimates of 31 knots. Now the Ferretti 800 will be presented as a preview to clients and dealer network during an event which will be held in April, and after that it will be officially launched at the coming Cannes show in September.

Technical Data:
LOA - 24.73 m (81.2ft)
Hull Length - 23.98 m
Waterline Length - 20.50 m
Beam - 6.28 m
Draft - 1.88 m full load
Displacement - 64.5 t unloaded, 74.8 t loaded
Fuel Capacity - 6750 l
Water Capacity - 1320 l
Max Persons - 20
Accommodation - 8 guest berths, 3 crew berths
Engines - 2 x MAN V12 1800hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - 31 knots estimated
Hull - warped vee with spray rails and twelve degrees dead rise aft
Construction - multi axial fiberglass
Design - Zuccon International Project, Ferretti Advanced Yacht Technology
Certification - CE A ISO 8666

www.ferretti-yachts.com

Project: Wally 24m Wallyshadow

One of the most forward looking boat builders in the planet, Wally presents the project of the 24m Wallyshadow which marks the Italian Monaco company entry into the displacement yachting world. The 24 metre Wallyshadow looks different, but most of all it is. Unusual planning here starts with the guest cabins all located from midship to aft, a central ship located to the beam tender garage, galley and crew quarters located in the forward part, and a sports pitch sized flybridge top deck all reserved for entertainment. The Shadow will also be available in a three or four cabin format below. In the third cabin format the owners cabin is large and is located to aft. Displaying 85 tons with a fiberglass construction the displacement Wally 24m Wallyshadow will be powered by small but very economic twin Cats 275hp engines. Performance should be for a 12 knots max, with a range of up to 3200 nautical miles possible at a 9 knots cruise. For best comfort and less rolling the 24m Wallyshadow is equipped with gyroscopic stabilizers as standard.

www.wally.com

Boat Review: Cerri 102 Flying Sport

Presentation
Cerri's 102 Flying Sport follows on what this refined North Italian builder did with the 86 but in a bigger more important one hundred foot plus size. Launched in late Spring 2009 Cerri's 102 Flying Sport is the biggest yacht ever build by the Tuscany, Carrara builder which continues a story filled with cross over style design innovation as the main character. Obviously company owner Carlo Cerri follows the schemes seen on the 86, in the 102 featuring the much wanted invisible unnoticeable only know about once you are on it flybridge. Then again just like the smaller 86 the 102 is much more then just Flying Sport offering a semi custom interior, high performance surface drives propulsion giving forty knots top speeds, and a reliable sea worthy hull designed by military experienced engineer Gianfranco De Casa. If you liked what you have seen with the 86 be ready also for more on the big Cerri, as is the case with the top fly deck which is similarly large as to that of a standard flybridge Super Yacht.
Accommodation
Customization is a stamp for Cerri who made tailor making request a big part to his boats from the start. This is farther testified with the all different twelve units delivered of the 86. Hull number one of the 102 Flying Sport featured a not so common for this size Super Sport Yacht five cabin version. A four cabins version with a larger owners cabin is also available.
The 102 welcomes you on its aft deck with a sunpad, curved settee for five persons, central table and free chairs making this area excellent for Al fresco entertaining. Going to fore is very easy with deep side bulwarks all around. The central theme of the fore deck is for the central located circular table which is a second more private dining Al fresco area, and the large sunpads forward to this. Another third exterior socializing area is the flybridge reached from a stair case inside. If you think this is just a second sporty helm station you are wrong as here we have 28 squared metres of space just right to compete with a similar sized looking full flybridge yacht. The layouts on the flybridge are endless and owners can really use there imagination. You can have it like in the plans with a large C-shaped settee to aft, or as the case for hull one using free moving chaise lounges to suit your needs.
Entering inside of the 102 Flying Sport you are welcomed into the interior relaxing area saloon. Here you find a C-shaped settee with a sofa opposite. More to fore is the dining table for ten persons and to starboard we have the stairs which lead to the large flybridge. Upfront of the main deck and ahead to the dining table is the three seated central interior helm station which can be separated from the living area by a descending blind. The galley is located to mid ship below decks and is a C-shaped design. Here is also the space for a lobby and an extra crew berth. To fore reached from the outside deck is the other twin double bunk cabins with shower head.
Going to the guest cabins below is from a circle shaped stair case to starboard. The five cabins layout offers a VIP to fore, two double guest cabins in between, a second VIP to port side, and the central owners suite located centrally. Hull one also featured a small L-shaped settee with TV unit below. In the four cabins version you will loose the second VIP and get more room in the owners suite which benefits from a large walk in wardrobe. All cabins in the 102 Flying Sport are en-suited in both the plans so far on offer.

Toy storage plays also an important part in the 102 Flying Sport with the aft garage taking a large tender and jet bike, and a stowage for a small motorcycle on the main deck. One last note is that while the script above and plans below show actual layouts these are just examples for hull one and two, and if the 86 was any proof Cerri really make the possibilities endless to customize a build to owners wishes.

Performance

Just has been since 1997 when Cerri debuted its first 28 model, the 102 Flying Sport features a hull design by Engineer Gianfranco De Casa. While not much known outside the professional scene, De Casa is a very famous military and working hull designer and so far did all Cerri's previous five models underwater shapes. For the 102 Flying Sport, De Casa presented a medium vee warped shaped hull which ends with a sixteen degrees deadrise aft. Unusually angled for this size of yacht and what should make a formidable match to surface drives propulsion and high forty knots top speeds. Hull one for the 102 Flying Sport was fitted with twin MTU 2400hp engines, and Arneson surface drives. This package produces a fast 40 knots top speed, and an all time cruise of 33 knots giving a range of 450 nautical miles.

Positive

Flybridge Size

Performance

Customization

High Quality

Negative

Crew head for cabins to fore

Competition

The Cerri 102 Flying Sport gets to be a bit unique against its super sport yacht peers. What makes Cerri's flagship stand out is surely the big flybridge, high customization, and the five cabins layout. This seems to be not available from the competition bar the new bigger Pershing 108. Performance is also similar with some staying with a tradition line shaft system like the Azimut 103SL which is the slowest, others opting for jet propulsion like the Arno and the Overmarine, and some opting for a triple propulsion choice as the Pershing or as optional on the Baia One Hundred.

Arno Leopard 32M - flybridge, but looks sport overall

Azimut 103SL - you see the flybridge on the red SL, but it is sleek

Baia One Hundred - huge glassed surfaces, invisible fly, 50 knots with 3500hp MTU

Pershing 108 - launching soon, similar fly deck, 41 knots, five cabins optional

WILD CARD: Overmarine 105 Mangusta - raised saloon helm, similar performance

Conclusion

Carlo Cerri thirteen years of operation has given a lot to the boating world not only for cross over design innovation but also for a unique way to build its product. If you visit Cerri shipyard you will be surprised in that you will find adjacent to the boat building premises a gym with pool and spa, and music played while the workers are completing the boats. With this Cerri is passing on a strong message in a producing World where numbers seem the only thing important. It is true numbers are important but if you want someone to build your boat you want these people to have a passion for it, feel good in the premises, and to be part of a family. The 102 Flying Sport is a proof of how since 1997 the Cerri brand has flourished and follows its Constructors of Passion trademark. This new Cerri 102 Flying Sport flagship as is the smaller 86 and the other projects in store from the Italian Tuscany company like a bigger 120, and a smaller seventy foot model are just testimony to this.

Technical Data

LOA. 31.10 metres (102ft)

Waterline length. 24.47 metres

Beam. 7.20 metres

Draft. 1.40 metres

Displacement. 80 t

Fuel Capacity. 10000 litres

Water Capacity. 2000 litres

Max Persons. 21

Accommodation. 10 or 8 guest berths, 6 or 8 crew berths

Engines. 2 x MTU M93 16v 2400hp

Propulsion. Arneson ASD 16L surface drives

Speed. 40 knots max, 33 knots cruise

Range. 450 nm at 33 knots cruise

Hull Shape. vee shape with 16 degrees deadrise aft

Project. Cerri Cantieri Navali, Gianfranco De Casa hull

Construction. Vinilester resin followed by isophtalic with bi and quadrixial glass solid hull, core sandwich in sides. Super structure in aramid and vinilester resins.

Certification. RINA Cross of Malta MACH Y unrestricted.

www.cerricantierinavali.it

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New Model: Dellapasqua DC9 Elite

As has always been the tradition of this builder Dellapasqua show its roots to the past not only in the lines of its boats, hull shape, drive systems and construction method but also in the designation model 9 Elite name. In fact the nine metres for this model is a water line measurement as the most recent addition to the Dellapasqua family measures a full eleven metres overall. That is six feet more to what nine metres would be! Apart of this the Dellapasqua 9 Elite is a pure offshore Sport Cruiser coming from the past from its very Hunt influenced deep-V hull to the solid glass construction. The 9 Elite is in many areas not far away from what you would have seen in the seventies. The new medium sized Dellapasqua 9 Elite welcomes you on board in its large cockpit aft deck offering a sun pad to aft, L-shaped settee, wet bar, and helm station. Below the accommodation is a limited but well laid affair with a separate owners double berth cabin to fore, dining table to starboard which converts to an extra twin berth, and separate shower head. Space is important for the Dellapasqua family builders but comes always second behind perfect weight distribution, and the stability from a direct in line shaft propulsion. The new Dellapasqua DC9 Elite is powered by twin 400hp turbo diesel engines.
Technical Data:
LOA - 11.02 m (36.1ft)
Hull Length - 10.42 m
Beam - 3.08 m
Displacement - 9.97 t
Fuel Capacity - 600 l
Water Capacity - 250 l
Accommodation - 2 + 2 berths
Max Persons - 12
Engines - 2 x 400hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Hull Shape - deep V
Construction - neopentilic gel coat hand laid fiberglass
Project - Dellapasqua
Certification - CE B

www.dellapasquadc.com

Improve-it = Cabo 40 Flybridge

During the recent Miami boat show Cabo has presented a redesigned interior for the 40 Flybridge model. Cabo’s designers have improved this most popular Sportfish Cruiser flybridge model with added interior comfort and design appeal. Cabo retained the beautifully finished teak used in the 40 Flybridge cabinet doors, then expanded its use and coverage to the cabinet frames, storage lockers, and bulkheads for a more inviting environment. Cabo also introduced several new decor packages for customers to choose from, adding wall coverings and padded panel options instead of bare gel coat in the living spaces. The two cabin two heads interior of the refreshed 40 Flybridge represent an evolutionary change for one of Cabo's best sellers, providing a new level of thoughtful attention. The interior design below deck in a Cabo equals the detail which has always gone into the cockpit, helm deck and wiring which is considered an industry standard. While the new 40 Flybridge interiors are definitely more luxurious, the fit and finish is designed to retain the low maintenance approach of the traditional utilitarian interiors they replace. Also a new option for the 40 Flybridge is the availability of ZF Zeus pod propulsion with twin 600hp Cummins option. This choice follows what was seen on the 40 Express, Cabo's first pod drive boat which shares the same Micheal Peter's hull with the 40 Flybridge. For those still in doubt of new technology Cabo still offers three engine choices with the traditional line shaft propulsion from 715hp Cats, up to 800hp MANs.

www.caboyachts.com

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.

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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