Class 1 - Brazil Race 2 Fazza 3 Makes 2/2

Arif Al Zafeen and Nadir Bin Hendi completed a hat-trick of wins, winning race 2 of the Brazilian Grand Prix to take a maximum 40 points from round one of the UIM Class 1 World Powerboat Championship and make the perfect start to the defence of their World Championship title. Fazza 1 pushed their teammates all the way to claim another second place finish, with Duemme - Foresti & Suardi’s all-Italian pairing of Giampaolo Montavoci and Guido Cappellini claiming a first podium, in their first Grand Prix weekend together. The reigning world champions, led from start-to-finish, claiming a tenth race win in only their twelfth race together, a career fourteenth for both. Despite an electrical failure, Al Zafeen and Bin Hendi were able to hold off a determined challenge from their closest rivals and teammates to take the victory, completing the 71.32Nm course in 47mins 16.14secs. A close race saw Fazza 1 get within touching distance of their teammates while holding off a strong challenge from Duemme - Foresti & Suardi behind them. Two podiums from the weekend saw them consolidate second place in the championship on 30 points. An inspired performance by new-pairing Montavoci and Cappellini in Duemme - Foresti & Suardi saw them claim their first podium together. Moving up from fourth on the grid they briefly held second place as they traded long-laps with Fazza 1. The third place finish, Montavoci’s first podium since Portorose, Slovenia, in 2006, delighted the experienced Italian. A spin on lap six of the race prevented Team Abu Dhabi’s from pushing for the podium. Their fourth placed finish was well earned and the new pairing will take heart from a good performance by both boat and team, giving them something to build on for the next race. Fabio Magnani and Marco Pennesi in Foresti & Suardi - SCAM produced another solid performance taking fifth place in their second outing together, going two better than in race 1, to make it an eleven-point weekend. Welmax Alianza’s Giorgio Manuzzi and Marit Stromoy claimed their second consecutive sixth place in their first grand prix outing together, however, their was frustration for teammates Jorn Tandberg and Kolbjorn Selmer, in Welmax, who were unable to build on yesterday’s podium finish after stopping on the start lap before restarting, only to see their race hopes end a lap later with a broken compressor belt. The UIM Class 1 World Powerboat Championship now heads to Europe for round 2, on the dazzling fjords of Arendal, Norway, on 16-18 July, 2010.
BRAZILIAN GRAND PRIX, RACE 2 - results
1. Fazza 3 - A Al Zafeen (UAE) / N Bin Hendi (UAE) - 47.16,14
2. Fazza 1 - A Al Mehairbi (UAE) / M Al Marri (UAE) + 00.14,09
3. Duemme - Foresti and Suardi - G Cappellini (ITA) / G Montavoci (ITA) + 00.28,00
4. Team Abu Dhabi - R Al Tayer (UAE) / N Giorgi (ITA) + 01.56,11
5. Foresti and Suardi - SCAM - F Magnani (ITA) / M Pennesi (ITA) + 02.29,87
6. Welmax Alianza - G Manuzzi (SMR) / M Stromoy (NOR) + 1 lap
Welmax - K Selmer (NOR) / J Tandberg (NOR) - DNF
CLASS 1 WORLD POWERBOAT CHAMPIONSHIP - after race 2 of 14
1. Fazza 3 - 40pts
2. Fazza 1 - 30pts
3. Duemme - Foresti and Suardi - 21pts
4. Team Abu Dhabi - 16pts
5. Welmax - 12pts
6. Foresti and Suardi - SCAM - 11pts
7. Welmax Alianza - 10pts

www.class-1.com

Improve-it = Albemarle 410 XF

Carolina's Albemarle has recently introduced an improved 410XF model featuring a new interior layout plan, and more high class fitting out. The 410XF is the flagship express Sportfish Cruiser from Albemarle and was introduced in the fall of 2000. Now close to its ten years production run Albemarle decide to enrich the 410XF with superior luxury finishing inside featuring rope lightning under the drawers, galley and the owners forward berth. Albemarle thanks to the new layout was also able to offer more cabinets in the owners cabin which now features two over sized hanging lockers and four drawer banks in the master stateroom to port and starboard. This new 2010 layout has also a new position of the forward berth which now lies to the beam, a saloon dining table for four to starboard, and a shower head located upon entrance of the lower deck. The 2009 layout with bigger lounging saloon, and en-suited forward cabin will still be available. The Albemarle 410XF is powered by twin engines from 710hp up to 800hp. With standard twin 710hp engines set up a max speed of 35 knots is reached.

www.albemarleboats.com

Project: Riviera 43 Open Flybridge

Riviera presents the project for a new 43 Open Flybridge, latest in design from this down under World famous boat builder set to launch in the Sanctuary Cove show in May. This new model incorporates function and style within a supremely comfortable, sea-kindly hull. The most striking aspect about Riviera’s latest creation is its design approach: a thoroughly modern methodology progressing the Sportfish Cruiser design into the next generation. Designed exclusively using Riviera’s Unigraphics three dimensional CAD software system, the result is a superbly considered boat with abundant light and space. The 43 Open Flybridge brings the outdoors in, creating an alfresco environment with a seamless transition between the expansive cockpit and the contemporary leather and varnished cherry interior. The main saloon is both beautiful and practical, with seating for seven in a U-shape lounge to starboard around a generous sized, timber folding table. To port is a two-seater leather lounge that can be brought forward to the saloon table as two separate dining chairs. When not required, the chairs are stowed neatly between the bar and open plan galley on the port side. Below decks there is sleeping accommodation for up to six in two large cabins. The forward master stateroom features a queen sized two metre long double bed, with a cedar-lined hanging robe, extensive storage and an ensuite bathroom. The aft, full beam cabin has large port lights with optional opening portholes either side for natural light and cross ventilation. A large skylight under the forward saloon windscreen provides additional light to this cabin creating a very bright and welcoming space. The flybridge, accessible from the cockpit via a new design stair ladder, offers 360 degree vision with minimal interruption, thanks to a new structural hard top canopy. Swivel companion and helm chairs allow finger tip console control while there is seating for four in an L-shape lounge in front of the helm around a weatherproof table. A wet bar with settee opposite on the port side completes the flybridge comforts. When it comes to propulsion, the proven Volvo IPS has allowed Riviera designers to create a fresh accommodation layout on the new 43 Open Flybridge. With all major engineering positioned well aft, enormous gains are made with beam-width space amidships. The pod installation allows Riviera’s New Product Design Manager, Alan Dowd to create a high performance running surface to the 43 Open Flybridge that is extremely fuel efficient cruising at 28 knots with a top speed of around 31 knots, and a range of 340 nautical miles from its 1800 litre tanks. The hull and deck construction is solid hand-laid fibreglass below the waterline and core materials in the hull topsides and superstructure. This composite laminate design makes good use of weight where it is needed delivering a solid soft ride offshore. Controlling all onboard electrics is the digital CZone system. A revolutionary solid state Controller Area Network (CAN) bus design, that allows for the ultimate in customisation and finger-touch control of all aspects of electrical operation, from entertainment lighting to navigation equipment. There are multiple custom settings for easy operation and the CZone system allows for the ability to drill down within each setting in order to control or change specific operations. CZone also talks the same data language as the Volvo IPS system, so all your engine parameters are metered through the same monitoring system.

www.riviera.com.au

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

www.class-1.com

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