Improve-it = Donzi 27 ZR

Donzi revamps and improves the 27 ZR with a new cabin, revamped external layout, and further detailing enhancements. The smallest model of the fast ZR line follows this legendary builder never ending upgrades. The 27 ZR has been improved with a new engine hatch treatment featuring integrated scoops with stainless steel grills and new "ZR" sun pad, streamlined cockpit upholstery featuring contoured aft seat with low profile backrest, restyled helm seats and coaming pads with more generous application of accent colors, upgraded helm now features carbon fiber dash panels and improved ergonomics thanks to new location for throttles, and upgraded driver/passengers footrest. Down below the 27 ZR continues the improvements with a greatly expanded cabin which adds seven inches of headroom. Here the layout is for a forward vee-berth, porta-pottie, starboard love seat and large, port side removable cooler. New color themes have also been added to the 27 ZR with titanium metallic silver hull sides, pearl black Modena red boot stripe, and stainless steel Donzi logos on the foredeck. Power options start from a standard single Mercruiser 375hp up to 525hp max.

www.donzimarine.com

New Model: Estensi 440 Goldstar S

During the recent Estensi Open days this boat builder presented a much waited new model with the official launch of the 440 Goldstar S. This new Estensi traditional lobster looking cruiser continues this boat builder philosophy of joining two thoughts in one putting sea keeping and classic lines associated with this design together to a good level of comfort and performance. The 440 Goldstar S offers on facts an impressive three double cabin interior with two shower heads. An owner spacious stateroom is located to the fore part of the lower deck and its en-suite shower head also features a bidet. The interior main deck offers the helm station, a C-shaped dinette, and galley. This area is separated from the aft deck with an all weather use easy to close two part glass framed patio door. The aft deck is an open plan layout with the stern being the usual modern sloop design of the Goldstar S range. Power is from twin FPT 450hp shaft propelled engines which give a 31 knots top speed, a 24 knots cruise, and go on the plane with no trim tabs help at only 11 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.95 m (45.7ft)

Hull Length - 13.65 m

Waterline Length - 11.70 m

Beam - 4.25 m

Displacement - 15233 loaded, 12000 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 1600 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Max Persons - 10

Engines - 2 x FPT N67 450 hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 31 knots, 24 knots cruise

Certification - CE A

www.cantieriestensi.it

Project: Alaska 60 Pilothouse Yachtfisher

Based on its recently launched flagship Alaska 57 Pilothouse model, this down under boat builder presents the project of the 60 Pilothouse Yachtfisher. This new flagship is all based to the 57 featuring an extended hull in length which offers more aft deck space for those who enjoy fishing or scuba diving and features a fully moulded Yacht Fisher style cockpit with additional storage, kill tanks, and rope lockers. Like the 57, the 60 shares a hull which is computer scaled off the 46 series. Her classic and elegant looks combine with a generous five metres plus of beam gives you unparalleled live able spaces on board. Some key design features of the 60 pilothouse are; walk-around decks, three cabin configuration, full beam master stateroom with king-size bed, dual en-suites, laundry, fibreglass hardtop over cockpit and side decks, and tender storage deck aft of flybridge. Like the 57, the 60 Pilothouse Yachtfisher is standard powered with twin Cummins 670hp, or optional 710hp units. The Alaska 60 Pilothouse Yachtfisher variable dead-rise hull ensures an economical cruising speed of 9 knots, or a faster cruise at 18 knots, with top speeds being in the region of 22 knots.

www.alaskamotoryachts.com.au

New Model: Chaparral 310 Signature

US boat builder Chaparral presents the new 310 Signature model. This model is the first follow up to the 400 Premiere flagship launched in 2008, and takes full advantage of Chaparral patented Wide Tech technology. The 310 Signature gives style, more storage space, higher cabin headroom, and further performance. Chaparral says that everywhere you look from the helm, transom area, even the galley you see innovation. On the topside, the new 310's standard fiberglass open hard top provides all weather protection and is reminiscent of cruisers ten feet longer and twice as expensive. In the cockpit, you get a feeling of total security wrapped in unmatched luxury. Two cockpit seating options meet every need. The 310 also features a new cabin door, carefree single level cockpit, redefined helm seating and the fine workmanship. Below decks, the 310 Signature offers space efficiency, with sleeping capacity for six. The aft cabin has considerably more headroom than previous offerings and a clever optional air mattress system in the salon eliminates old-fashioned filler cushions on a boat that introduces a space saving power ease forward berth that retracts at the flip of a switch. Showcasing a super clean look, the cabin is built with a fiberglass inner liner that even includes a ceiling liner. An over sized LCD television is mounted on a swivel bracket for viewing in both the salon and forward berth. Fittings are in lighter wood tones of Chaparral's River Cherry cabinetry. Clever touches abound in the 310 Signature use of space like the filler cushion for the aft cabin which is part of the backrest, and the side mount cabin table stows in its own space under the dinette seat. Various power options power the nine metre plus ling 310 Signature sport cruiser from standard twin Mercruiser 220hp to Volvo's 270hp, and a 190hp diesel engines choice.

Technical Data:

LOA - 9.45 m (31ft)

Beam - 3.00 m

Draft - 0.99 m

Displacement - 4808 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 473 l

Water Capacity - 151 l

Accommodation - 6 berths

Engines - 2 x Mercruiser 4.3L MPI 220hp, 5.0L MPI 260hp, Volvo 4.3L GXI MPI 220hp, 5.0L GXI MPI 27-hp, D3 2.4L 190hp

Propulsion - Mercruiser Bravo Three, Volvo DP

Hull Shape - vee with 19 degrees deadrise

www.chaparralboats.com

News: Nord West May 2010

FRENETIC DELIVERIES PERIOD

Due to the extreme winter with lots of snow, many postponed their deliveries earlier this spring. Almost everyone wants their boat delivered for the upcoming Ascension Day, which puts a lot of pressure on Nord West delivery team here on Vindön this year. During a number of weeks Nord West has launched and delivered fifteen boats each seven days, educating new owners on their boat and all the equipments on board in the process. Most of the customers spend at least one night on board their boats in Nord West delivery harbour and always have a few questions the next day or wishes a shorter repetition in either some equipments or about maneuvering. In the last week's deliveries Nord West also enjoyed an extra celebration to mark the delivery of the 100th 420. As can be expected it was smiles all around as salesman, Martin Waktel handed over the new boat to Kristofer Reiten and Per Olav Mevold from Molde, Norway. After cruising the five hundred nautical miles to Molde, it is still high spirits from the happy owners despite experiencing rough and tricky seas when crossing.

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SATURDAYS OPEN SHOWROOM

As of this coming weekend Nord West will have all the exhibition, show room open for all Saturdays except midsummer opening hours: 10.00 - 14.00. You are welcome to visit and look at new and second hand refurbished Nord West boats in the permanent exhibition, showroom at Vindön. This show room is two thousand square meters in size filled with motorboats of all sizes. Opening hours are Monday to Thursday 8-16:30, Friday 8-15:00 and Saturdays 10-14:00 with the exception for the 26 of June or after booking with our sales staff on other times.

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MOSCOW SHOW

The latest boat show attended was in Moscow where dealer Jonacor Marine exhibited a Nord West 370 Sports Top. Due to the volcano eruption the trip home for Public Relations Manager Jessica Stenlund was a little longer then expected, she had to hitch a ride home in a car, and take the ferry across from Finland.

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NEW PROFILE JACKET

The new Nord West jackets are from Pelle Pettersson design and are available in white and ashgrey. Available in sizes from XS-XXL. The model is called PP1053 Hood Jacket if you would like to try one out at a any shop that sells the Pelle Pettersson collection. The Nord West logo is printed on the right hand side on the chest and on the one side under the arm. Delivery time from order is between one to two weeks.

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www.nordwest.se

Project: Rhea 47 Trawler

After the presentation of the Rhea 43 Trawler this French builder continues its proposal of a medium range Explorer Cruisers with the project of a 47 Trawler. Measuring an overall fourteen metres plus of length, the 47 Trawler will offer a lower deck accommodation with two double cabins, both served with personal shower heads. The 47 Trawler will have more classic features versus its four feet smaller sister not only for the trawler’s bow, or frigate stern and a two tone gel coat hull color, but mostly for its Portuguese bridge, its immense wheelhouse fit for a yacht, and its very large flybridge. But serious cruising and safety has been the thinking at Rhea for the 47 Trawler this shown with the protected propellers to prevent damage when running aground or hitting dangerous submersed objects. Designed as the Rhea 43 Trawler by Bertrand Danglade the 47 Trawler has a semi displacement hull rated to a CE A category standard with a one thousand nautical miles plus of range. Power is from twin 350hp engines.

www.rhea-marine.fr

Powerboat GPS - Yalta Endurance Race Round 2

88 SNAV - KITON, and 38 BAIA ATTOLINI are the winners of Grand Prix of the Sea in Yalta taking the Evolution and Super Sport Classes respectively. Both Italian teams have won the two races held on Saturday and Sunday, with 38 Baia Attolini also taking PowerPole on Friday.

Evolution

Unlike the Saturday Sprint race, the longer Endurance leg delivered only some suspense during the first lap. #33 Furnibo took a light whisker lead from #88 SNAV in the first straight run, which lasted till turning buoy one, when the Italian OSG team got into a perfect route to overtake the Fountain 40 Lighting and take a dominant position. OSG Racing Team #88 SNAV maintained this lead till the end of the race which ended in a fifteen seconds finish advantage, against second placed #60 Metamarine. The Italian built and powered Metamarine Seatek diesel monster is again showing very huge potential this year, reminiscent of the great 2008 season. Ultimately the Belgian Fountain boat #33 Furnibo ended in a good third place, which gives a shared 28 point second place overall with Metamarine for the Yalta Grand Prix of the Sea.

Super Sport

The production 90 mph speed limited class, saw a battle between various boats. #38 Baia Attolini started another leading run from beginning to end. #17 Spirit of Belgium ended in a solid second place, after a tight battle with #43 Seagull which lasted till the third lap when the new Nor-Tech boat overtook the 2009 Championship winning Chaudron 41. Third place for the new 38 foot Fountain of Italians #81 Karelpiu who made a full race fighting with the Seagull boat and where ultimately rewarded with a podium finish, and a make up for the breakage which happened on Saturday's Sprint race. In yesterdays Endurance race Team RG87 #81 Karelpiu just left the bad day of race one behind in the past. Starting in the last sixth position the US Fountain boat of the Italian team kept on battling and in lap four saw them jump to fourth position, and thanks to a good final run ended in a podium rewarded third place finish. The Albatro boat #06 Jolly Drive had a fifth place postion up until the last pen-ultimate bouy, when a photo finish final run gave this Italian team a fourth place ending. The home Ukrainian Spirit #43 Seagull 2009 Super Sport title winning boat had a race to forget which from a good second position in the initial parts ended in fifth, and a boat which was taking water during the return to the pits. #22 Big Sergio and the new Outerlimits had a slow race which ultimately saw them end in the last sixth position. Still this was enough for Team Al & Al who had enough points for a third position overall in the Yalta Grand Prix of the Sea. Race in the pits for the Donzi 38 #26 Team 26 which after the incident of Saturday did not start the Endurance run. Lets hope this team gets back to its usual winning combat ways in the next Grand Prix.

Next date is set for my home Malta Grand Prix the Sea, now in its sixth consecutive run on the 11 and 13 June. The calendar is still in a building basis, but as long as the show is on who are we to argue.

EVOLUTION CLASS
1. 88 SNAV-Kiton = 15 laps 52:46,33
2. 60 Metamarine Foresti Suardi = 53:00,86
3. 33 Furnibo = 56:14,01
4. 55 Ukrainian Spirit = RET 5 laps
5. 47 Silverline = RET 1 lap
6. 66 Cranefields Wine = RET 0 laps
- 77 Lucas Oil Scandinavian Offshore Challenge = DNS
- 01 Carconnex = DNS

SUPER SPORT CLASS

1. 38 Baia Attolini = 14 laps 56:34,05

2. 17 Spirit of Belgium = 56:38,63

3. 81 Karelpiu = 58:16,89

4. 06 Jolly Drive = 59,27,77

5. 43 Seagull Chaudron = 59:33,03

6. 22 Big Sergio = 57:18,06 -3 laps

- 26 Team 26 = DNS

2010 Championship After Round 2

EVOLUTION:

Pos. Boat Name - Team Name ~ Round 1 + Round 2 = TOTAL
1. 88 SNAV-Kiton - OSG Racing Team ~ 20 + 20 = 40
2. 60 Metamarine Foresti&Suardi - Metamarine Corse ~ 12 + 16 = 28
3. 33 Furnibo - 2B1 Racing Team ~ 16 + 12 = 28
4. 66 Cranefields Wine - Searex Racing Team ~ 7 + 0 = 7
5. 55 Ukrainian Spirit - Ukrainian Spirit ~ 0 + 0 = 0
6. 47 Silverline Racing - Silverline ~ 0 + 0 = 0
7. 77 Lucas Oil Scandinavian - Scandinavian Offshore Challenge ~ 0 + 0 = 0
8. 01 Carconnex - Carconnex ~ 0 + 0 = 0

SUPERSPORT:

Pos. Boat Name - Team Name ~ Round 1 + Round 2 = TOTAL
1. 38 Baia Attolini - Baia Attolini ~ 20 + 20 = 40
2. 17 Spirit of Belgium - Spirit of Belgium ~ 12 + 16 = 28
3. 22 Big Sergio - Al & Al Racing Team ~ 16 + 5 = 21
4. 06 Jolly Drive - Jolly Drive Racing Team ~ 6 + 7 = 13
5. 43 Seagull Chaudron - Ukrainian Spirit ~ 7 + 6 = 13
6. 81 Karelpiù - RG 87 Racing Team ~ 0 + 12 = 12
7. 26 Team 26 - Team 26 ~ 0 + 0 = 0

www.grandprixofthesea.com

Project: Sabre 46 Salon Express

Never a company to sit and wait for something to happen, the recent success of the South Casco US Sabre with the 40 Sedan demonstrates that the market likes new designs with latest technologies in them. Following this Sabre has been tweaking a new project for a few months on the development of a 46 foot powerboat design, the 46 Salon Express. This model will offer two well sized cabins layout each with it's own private head and shower. The galley will be down and another spacious area is the interior main deck saloon which joins with the aft deck thanks to the fully opening patio door. The 46 Salon Express will be powered by Cummins QSC 8.3 engines coupled to ZF Zeus pods. This should give estimated top speeds of 32 knots and a cruise of 27. Silence is also of importance to Sabre and the 46 Salon Express is quiet a whisper doing only 75 dba of noise.

www.sabreyachts.com

Fred Hudson 1929 - 2010

Fred Lennox Hudson Jr., 80, of Miami, Fla., died Saturday, May 8, 2010, from cancer. Born in Hartford, Conn on May 24, 1929, to Fred Lennox Hudson and Sybil Geer Brewer Hudson, he was a 1947 graduate of the Loomis School in Windsor, Conn., and Cornell University's College of Architecture School of Fine Arts, 1951.  He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Phi Kappa Psi from 1948. An article outlining his life and career was published in a recent issue of Phi Kappa Psi magazine.  Some sketches for the Packard Motor Company began a design career that spanned five decades, and included work at Chris Craft, American Motors, Chrysler, Hatteras Yachts, the Whitcraft Division of North American Rockwell, Bertram, and Uniesse Yachts of Italy.  A member of the Industrial Design Society of America, he was Founder and President of Fred L. Hudson Industrial Design.  He leaves his sister Janice May Hudson Davies; brother Howard Geer Hudson; sons Fred Lennox Hudson III (Angela) of Haverford, Pa., David Durant Hudson (Katherine) of Falmouth, Mass., and Eric Colwell Hudson (Kathleen) of Acton, Mass.; six grandsons and his former wife, Joan Kelley Hudson Kopperl of West Stockbridge.

Van Der Heijden New Web Site

Dutch builder Van Der Heijden presents a new virtual web showroom with a totally redesigned quality online site. Founded in the mid nineties by still owner Ronald Van Der Heijden, this Dutch builder has since then delivered over four hundred units. Coming from a career with the Dutch Navy, Ronald Van Der Heijden sets about building quality semi custom steel yachts, with a huge attention to his clients demands and dreams. The company has also its own Design department in order to accommodate clients wishes during the ordering and building process. Fifteen years after its founding Van Der Heijden has a five range line up: Exclusive, Elegance, Dynamic, Dynamic Deluxe, and Superior which offers a total of fifteen models. Three models for each range. Smallest in the models is the eleven metre 1100 Exclusive which goes up to the still in project 108 feet 3300 Superior. Available in French, English, Dutch, Netherlands, and Sweden language the new Van Der Heijden Steel Yachts website takes you around with the following buttons: About Us, Media, Contact, and a button for each of the unique five ranges.

www.vanderheijdensteelyachts.nl

Powerboat GPS - Yalta Sprint Race Round 1

Team OSG and 88 SNAV - Kiton and 38 Baia Attolini continued where they left in 2009 for there respective Evolution and Super Sport Classes taking first position for Yalta Sprint race one of the 2010 season.

Evolution

Starting first, the prototype no limits class saw the Italian #60 Metamarine Foresti Sguardi take the lead and keeping it for the first five laps, where at this time they had a very good 25 seconds lead on #88 SNAV - Kiton. The initial part of the race saw also a fierce battle for third place between Fountain #33 Furnibo, and the new 44 feet Chaudron #55 Ukrainian Spirit boat. Positions seemed settled at the first half of the race but four laps to the end #60 Metmarine had some engine problem which caused a slow down to the Italian diesel powered monster, and an opportunity for the 2009 Champion #88 SNAV. But drama was not over, as repeated spinning by #88 SNAV caused by crossing seas gave space to #55 Ukrainian Spirit who climbed themselves to the top spot. Surely at this time the locals where loving the success of there home team! Ukrainian Spirit kept this lead till the last lap, when a last assault by SNAV OSG Racing Team who where trimming the Outerlimits SV43 to perfection, saw them take the lead again. This made the Maltese and Ukrainian drivers pair try all and the idea came to follow as close possible the wake of #88 SNAV - Kiton, which spun again in this part of the race and #55 Ukrainian Spirit going straight into the US boat Italian team have been for going off route, and causing light damage to the new Chaudron Evolution boat to avoid a very terrible accident. After this #55 Ukrainian Spirit had to abandon race which is sad considering how well the Maltese built new Chaudron 44 ran in its first Evolution run. Ultimately the race finished with #88 SNAV winning, #33 Furnibo second, and #60 Metamarine third. Germany's #66 Cranefields took fourth. The #01 Carconnex, #47 Silverline, and #77 Lucas Oil did not finish the race.

Supersport

The smaller category race was more simple but saw some tension in the initial part of the race when during starting procedure the Donzi of British teams #26 Team 26 blew up a transmission, which also resulted in a broken pulse to English driver Daniel Cramphorn. The 2009 Italian Champions and runners up of the Powerboat P1 Championship #38 Baia Attolini showed there prepartion for the season which gave them a Powerpole yesterday, and a lead from start to finish today. Second place for #22 Big Sergio who presented themselves with a new Outerlimts SV40 boat, showing that the Naples team want to make up for the sad 2009 season which saw them finish the season in a pen-ultimate sixth place. The third place which was ultimately taken by #17 Spirit of Belgium saw a never ending three way battle which included the Italian Albatro boat 06 Jolly Drive, and the Fountain #81 Karelpiu who ended the race on the third lap. Jolly Drive fiinshed in the last place of the concluding boats, which still gives important points. The 2009 Powerboat P1 Supersport champion boat #43 Seagull finished in a below its potential fourth place.

EVOLUTION CLASS

1. 88 SNAV - KITON = 10 laps 39:52,71

2. 33 Furnibo = 43:15,57

3. 60 Metamarine Foresti&Sguardi = 44:13,11

4. 66 Cranefields Wine = 41:37,91 -1 lap

5. 55 Ukrainian Spirit = RET 9 laps

6. 77 Lucas Oil Scaninavian Offshore Challenge = RET 6 laps

7. 47 Silverline = RET 1 lap

8. 01 Carconnex = RET 0 laps

SUPERSPORT CLASS

1. 38 Baia Attolini = 9 laps 40:18,98

2. 22 Big Sergio = 40:24,97

3. 17 Spirit of Belgium = 40:58,91

4. 44 Seagull Chaudron = 42:08,11

5. 06 Jolly Drive = 43:47,80

6. 81 Karelpiu = RET 3 laps

7. 26 Team 26 = RET 0 laps

www.grandprixofthesea.com

Project: Azimut Grande 126

Azimut presents its second of the Grande hundred feet plus line project with an exterior rendering of the 126. The 126 will take Azimut top spot as its greatest ever build, renewing the top position from the first Grande model to be launched by the end of this year which is the 120 SL. Designed as all the Azimut's since early nineties by Stefano Righini, the Italian firm and designers present a nice three deck Super Yacht with a sport looking raised pilot house. The raised pilot house seems to be the big innovation so far for the 126, although I would wait to say this is the only one, as this builder has the fame for being a trend setter in everything it does. This is also thanks to its fully dedicated Research and Design centre located in Varazze. As usual to Azimut and Righini integrated view windows abound in all the 126 feet of the flagship project. Launching is scheduled to be in 2012.

www.azimutyachts.com

Powerboat GPS - Yalta Powerpole

After much difficulties the 2010 Powerboat P1 season is finally in it's start in Ukraine. It was a first day of testing and later on it was for the usual timed Powerpole. Seas where flat calm in Yalta with what is the fastest time which give the right of line for the winning team.

EVOLUTION

The ever imposing Belgium team of Furnibo took first in the top P1 Class who follow the winning manners they ended the 2009 year. Italian Metamarine who placed second seems to want to continue and do another nice run this year similar to what they did in 2008. Third for the 2009 Champion SNAV - Kiton OSG Outerlimits boat. Only five seconds divided the first three boats which should wish well for high competition tomorrow. Fifth place for very anticipated Lucas Oil Ilmor powered Vector boat. German Cranefields placed sixth and news run that they blew up an engine in the final part of the timed run. Hope they fix this in time for tomorrow's race. Negative first result for the much awaited home team of Ukrainian Spirit who placed last of the boats finishing the pole, although the over 48 seconds from the first shows an engine problem here. Silverline and the new Fountain 43 V8 powered boat did not manage to start its first Powerpole. Let see if they can copy what Cigarette Smash Poker did in Malta for its first race in the past season, when not competing in the pole it did blew up the competition on race one.

SUPERSPORT

Similar theme to Evolution in the 90 mph speed limited open canopy production category with Belgian and Italian teams succeeding and taking the first places. First place for the 2009 Championship runner-up Baia Attolini, second was the Spirit of Belgium with there new very good looking Nor-Tech 423 boat, and third was Big Sergio Al and Al now driving a new Outerlimits SV40 boat which replaces the Italian Naples built Al and Al Marine 38 Blu Shaft.

Evolution Results:
1. 33 Furnibo = 03:30,86

2. 60 Metamarine = 03:33,54

3. 88 SNAV-Kiton = 03:35,05

4. 01 Carconnex = 03:42,26

5. 77 Lucas Oil Scandinavian Offshore Challenge = 03:45,92

6. 66 Cranefields Wine = 03:53,83

7. 55 Ukrainian Spirit = 04:18,77

- 47 Silverline = DNS

Super Sport Results:
1. 38 Baia Attolini = 04:04,29
2. 17 Spirit of Belgium = 04:04,24
3. 22 Big Sergio = 04:04,73

4. 26 Team 26 = 04:05,82

5. 81 Karelpiu = 04:09,96

- 43 Seagull Chaudron = DNS

- 06 Jolly Drive = DNS

www.grandprixofthesea.com

New Model: Cayman 70 Fly

Launched during the end of 2009, Cayman presents its 70 Fly model. This new Cayman is the second largest build from the La Spezia located boat builder, and represents the flagship of the flybridge motor yacht range. The 70 Fly was designed by renowned Venice firm of Nuvolari Lenard and follows similar modern style to the smaller 62 Fly, which was recently revamped as 620 Bridge. Inside the 70 Fly presents a standard four cabin three heads guest layout below, a two person crew quarters aft, and a split level saloon main deck. The layout of the four cabins is the usual design with full beam mid ship owners suite having a spacious aft looking shower head and walk in wardrobe, VIP to fore, third two berth guest cabin, and fourth double bunk cabin to port side. Customization is an important part of the buying and building of any Cayman and the 70 Fly will follow this process, with the yard also offering other versions to the standard plan during construction in order to suite each owners personal needs. Hull one for example was fitted with a mid tone lacquered cherry wood, and also featured a galley which could become from enclosed to open thanks to movable partitions. Powered by twin 1360hp MAN the 70 Fly reached 32 knots of max, and a cruise of 29 knots during its first sea trials.

Technical Data:

LOA - 22.20 m (72.83ft)

Beam - 5.45 m

Displacement - 36000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 4200 l

Water Capacity - 750 l

Accommodation - 8 berths in 4 cabins, 2 crew

Engines - 2 x MAN 1360hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 32 knots max, 29 knots cruise

Hull - vee shape

Project - Nuvolari Lenard

Certification - CE A

www.caymanyachts.it

Improve-it = Cabo 36 Express

Cabo presents a redesigned improvement to its fall 2008 launched 36 Express. Cabo's designers have improved this model with added interior comfort, design appeal, and luxury. Cabo retained the beautifully finished teak used in the cabinet doors, then expanded its use and coverage to the frames, storage lockers, and bulkheads for a more inviting environment. Cabo also introduced several new decor packages for customers to choose from, added new wall coverings, and padded panel options instead of bare gel coat in the living spaces. The five berths interior of the refreshed 36 Express represent an evolutionary change to this model in terms of luxury, providing a new level of thoughtful attention to it's below decks to equal the attention to detail that has always gone into the cockpit and helm station. While these interiors are definitely more luxurious, the fit and finish is designed to retain the low maintenance approach of the traditional utilitarian interiors they replace. The 36 Express features a Michael Peters 17.5 medium vee aft hull shape with shaft line propulsion Sportfish Cruiser, and its engine options start form twin Cummins 425hp up to the Cats 575hp option.

www.caboyachts.com

Project: Island Pilot 535

Island Pilot, builder of the 435 and the award winning DSe Hybrid 12m, is adding a new 53 foot model to its performance yacht series, the 535. The concept for the 535 began percolating almost as soon as the original Island Pilots were hitting the waterways in 2005 and the design has evolved over the years, incorporating both customer feedback and the latest available technology. The 535 was designed by the company’s president, Reuben Trane, and naval architect, George Petrie. Their driving goal is to maintain equivalent performance and efficiency to that of the 435 while offering more luxury and roomier accommodations. New molds for the 535 have been built at the company’s yard in Zhuhai City, China. At this time, Island Pilot has two firm orders for the 535, one of which is from a current Island Pilot owner moving up. The 535 gets her performance capabilities from the latest drive train from Volvo Penta, the IPS II 900. In addition to three Joystick docking stations, the 535 will be fitted with Volvo Penta’s new “Dynamic Positioning System” (DPS), which holds heading and position automatically using a GPS array mounted on the radar arch. Extensive tank testing plus computer simulations predict a top speed of 33 knots with economical fast-cruising speeds between 18 and 28 knots. At slower speeds, the 535 will have similar economy to single screw displacement trawlers and mid-speed, semi-displacement cruisers. The pair of 700hp, D11 diesels is aft in a walk-in, stand up, uncluttered engine room accessed through a weather tight door in the cockpit. The spacious engine room allows easy access to all sides of the engines and generator with room left over for a work bench and tool storage. Other systems normally crowded around the motors are located in an easily-accessed “basement” under the galley sole. The 535 high-end performance is complimented by her inviting and accommodating cockpit layout, spacious flybridge arrangement, and interior appointments. A nine foot U-shaped settee is the focal point of the cockpit and with its own canopy the space is perfectly laid out for outdoor entertaining. Owners can select to have a full summer kitchen including grill and wet bar either in the cockpit, on the flybridge, or in both locations. The flybridge has space for three helm chairs or a pair of twins and is outfitted with a pair 15-inch Garmin touchscreens, the same found at the lower helm. A signature feature of all Island Pilot yachts is the bright, open feeling of the deck house, with plenty of glass and 360-degree vistas. The 535 continues this tradition with even more space, the U-shaped settee is 11x6 feet, and room remains for a pair of barrel easy chairs and the raised helm chairs. At 12x14 feet, the deck house is highly customizable. Forward of the deck house, under the great expanse of windscreen, is the fully equipped galley overlooking the dinette. Forward is an island-queen VIP stateroom and aft, under the deck house, is the full width, mid-ship, master stateroom. Measuring 11x16 feet, this space can be configured to an owner’s preference and be fitted with an island queen, either angled or squared off, or a pair of twin berths. With her unique layout, the 535 affords the privacy found in an aft-cabin yacht with the advantages of the sedan-styling. The Island Pilot 535 will debut at the 2011 Miami Boat Show.

www.islandpilot.com

News: Menorquin May 2010

SLOW YACHTING MOMENTS
With the aim of familiarizing people with the Slow Yachting philosophy the shipyard has produced a series of audiovisual accounts of the Club Menorquin sailor’s personal experiences, some of which can already be seen online. How do the Club Menorquin sailors feel when they are living out their passion for the sea on board their Menorquin vessels? This was the question that has fuelled the Menorquin team to develop this initiative, Slow Yachting Moments, with the purpose of familiarizing people with the sailing philosophy of these boats. Because who better than the sailors of the boats themselves to transmit through their own personal experiences what Slow Yachting is all about? The format consists of a recorded interview with the Club Menorquin yacht owner, characterized with image capsules depicting some of this sailor’s Slow Yachting Moments. “Arrival time”,“Siesta time” and “Walk time” are some of the titles which make up the different audiovisual pieces of the first Slow Yachting Moments. The videos are being made of Menorquin customers from various different countries where the shipyard has a presence.

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SLOW YACHTING MOMENTS FROM LLEVANT D’ES GRAU
Llevant d’Es Grau is the name Ramón Galopa, a businessman from Barcelona and Club Menorquin sailor, chose for his Menorquin Yacht 100 Open, the same name as the village where he retires to enjoy his free time and sail whenever his agenda allows it. He is to be the first Slow Yachting Moments protagonist. Ramón Galopa has visited the coast of Menorca, whose beauty he praises highly, since he was fifteen. Since then he has maintained a strong link with this peaceful island which he now visits every month. This Club Menorquin sailor used to own a speed boat before acquiring his MY 100 Open and becoming a Menorquin sailor, over the years he decided to start enjoying the sea at his own pace in the Slow Yachting style. In his video, Galopa admits he is very confident in his boat because the Llevant d’Es Grau’s performance is secure and safe in any sea conditions. Sailing on board his Menorquin is precisely what breaks the pace of the whole week, or the pace of the whole year. These escapes are like a spa, they fill you with happiness comments Ramón Galopa. Slow Yachting Moments is also a Menorquin project with which the shipyard wishes to pay tribute to the loyalty of its customers, and transmit how much the company values the hard work and dedication invested in strengthening day by day the relationship with them.

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www.menorquin.com

New Model: Tiara 4300 Open

Renowned quality US boat builder Tiara presents the new flagship for its Open Series, the 4300 Open. This new model launched during the February Miami show reflects Tiara traditional style, craftsmanship, and rugged elegance and follows on the footsteps of the 2008 launched 3900 Open. As the flagship of the Open range the 4300 is combined with outstanding features and equipment that make her capable of handling deep water fishing and, or sea cruising, breaking a perfect balance between the two environments which is hard to find. A 98 square-foot upper cockpit features Tiara hinged helm console with full flush mount electronics capability, Stidd Captain’s Seat, curved companion lounge with swivel seat, engine access hatch, wet bar, and abundant storage. The lower cockpit which is the fisherman's ring offers 95 square-foot of space. This area is built to accommodate a fighting chair if desired, and features an aft-facing mezzanine seating, low free board, flush floor storage boxes/hatches, and molded in transom door and gate. Accommodation for the 4300 is for six berths in a four plus two environment in a private European style which goes away from the usual US open plan system. The layout is a owners room to fore, two bunk berths cabin to port, shower head to starboard, convertible C-shaped settee, and an L-shaped galley. The 4300 Open is powered by twin Cummins QSM11 715hp Diesels, which give a top speed of 35 knots, and a cruise of 32 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.99 m (45.9ft)

Beam - 4.67 m

Draft - 1.30 m

Displacement - 13607 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 2271 l

Water Capacity - 492 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSM11 715hp

Propulsion - line shaft with four bladed props

Speed - 35 knots max, 32 knots cruise, 23 knots efficient fast cruise

Range - 385 nm at 23 knots

Hull Shape - planning vee with 17.5 degrees dead rise aft

Construction - hand laid fiberglass with vinylester resin and balsa cored sides

Certification - NMMA, ABYC Standard

www.tiarayachts.com

Powerboat GPS - 2010 Season Preview

Only a couple days away from the start of the 2010 UIM Poweboat P1 Championship, and we go again with a new revised calendar which is still not in its official form. As it was hinted in a previous article the Malta Grand Prix has been moved to September, and more Grand Prix of the seas settings should be added. A Belgium race is being hinted a lot, as is one in Sweden, and in North Italy. None the less a minimum five Grand Prix races should be made for 2010 and considering that a month ago the season was actually cancelled this is good news.

The list of teams is the positive starting news for the 2010 year seeing again an upgrade versus the 2009 season which had a seven boats line up in each of the two classes. This year we are back again to good numbers which are closer to the record participants seen in 2008 with nine in Evolution, and seven in Super Super Class so far confirmed in the first race. Some teams are missing from the first Grand Prix line up so we should see more racers gathering in both the Super Sport and Evolution classes in the upcoming races. Considering a month ago we had no races at all, this is all but a very positive feedback.

EVOLUTION CLASS
The top performing no limit Evolution Class will see old and new competitors, and for the 43 foot Outerlimits 88 OSG Racing Team to hold its title will be a very hard task. My favorites for this year title starts with the very promising new boat / power package 77 Lucas Oil Scandinavian Offshore Challenge, followed by title holders 88 Outerlimits which has a drivers line up which looks more like a Real Madrid football team, and the Belgian 33 Furnibo 2B1 Fountain race boat which showed promising qualities towards the end of last year season. The wildcards are the diesel powered 60 Metamarine Foresti Sguardi, 53 Pignolo Team Lamborghini Racing, and the new 55 Ukranian Spirit team which are the 2009 Supersport Champions. Ukrainian Spirit choose again a new Chaudron design and will be interesting to see how the three time Supersport Champion builder will handle the pressure of the more demanding Evolution class. Other challenger would have been the Italian Cigarette Team which so far looks missing in the first race.

SUPERSPORT CLASS
Giving a preview for this class looks easy but actually is more difficult then ever. On first thoughts the 38 feet Chief powered Donzi 26 Team 26 should be the favorite showing how well they performed in 2009, and only reliability issues in five races actually stopped them from taking the championship. Team 26 also re-rigged their boat during the autumn winter break. Other favorites are the 2009 title winner 41 feet Chaudron 43 Ukrainian Spirit, and the other 38 Donzi second placed in 2009 38 Baia Attolini. The wild cards in my book are the 17 Spirit of Belgium with the new Nor-Tech 423 who shown promising results with the old boat towards the end of the 2009 season. In this class there is also two new teams both from Italy; 06 Jolly Drive Racing Team, and 81 RG87 Racing Team. More teams should join and the new Pantera 41 for 8 Phoenix TV which changes from a Formula 38, and the two times 2007-2008 Super Sport Class Racing Project Chaudron 41 which has been re-rigged for 2010 should complete the circle in this class. Both these teams should also not be taken lightly.

www.grandprixofthesea.com

Projects: Rio 42 Air, Rio 42 Art

Rio continue with the revamp as started in 2004 with the launch of the successful 44 Art for all its range presenting always more innovative and modern looking models. Just as promised in the 2009 Genoa show the North Italian builder presents the renderings for a complete new 42 model which as usual to Rio will feature the Air for hardtop, and the Art open style version. This 42 is a complete new model and features many changes not only in the looks and layout plan department but in all parts of this medium to large sized sport cruiser. It is also in fact 25 cm wider, and a foot longer to the old model. The size changes show a complete different internal plan with a larger full beam owners cabin, stern drive propulsion versus shaft of the old model, high low bathing platform, and a complete revamp to the cockpit layout with large L-shaped settee which adds a lot of free space against the sun pad plan of the old 42. The 42 Air will also offer a major difference as unlike the previous model will have a real integrated hardtop design. The 42 Art will also offer big changes and follows the looks and feel of the 2008 launched 35 Art model with a forward looking radar arch. The 42 Art is all similar to the hard top Air model, but goes on with full open hands in the air cockpit. Standard power is from twin Volvo D6 330hp. This model made its debut at the recent Naples boat show and should prove to be another winning design from Rio.

www.rioyachts.net

News: Galeon May 2010

NEW REPRESENTATION IN CHINA

Polish boat builder Galeon is thrilled to announce another important addition to its World wide expansion strategy adding a new representation in the Peoples Republic of China, Honk Kong, and Macau. This new Asian representation addition follows that of Galeon of North America in Texas. The first and new Galeon representative in this Asian continent area is Hongkong Performance Yacht Co.. Limited located in Xiamen, China. Galeon's new Chinese partners are well establish on these markets and will work closely with the Polish builder central office in Strazyn to ensure a highest quality service.

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www.galeon.pl

Project: Ladenstein 85

Austria company but Thailand built Ladenstein Yachts presents its entrance to the Super Yacht category with the project for a new 85 flagship model. Designed by Markus Ladenstein this new 85 will be a two and a half deck flybridge yacht, and its main selling point in this size of craft will be the very unconventional plan having the owners stateroom located on the forward part of the main deck. But don't to worry as also the lower deck offers for three large cabins below. A very large flybridge deck with a spa tub and free chaise lounges area aft gets also a lof of the attention. Crew quarters offer four berths in two cabins, to fore. Powered by MAN, MTU or Cat engines Markus Ladenstein is estimating top speeds of 35 knots for his new biggest in size model.

www.ladensteinyacht.com

Powerboat P1

The past month was a difficult one for those like me who count the days for the Powerboat P1 championship to start. After six months of waiting for the 2010 season, we had the bad news that racing for both the Evolution and Supersport Classes was cancelled. Thankfully after some meetings between the parties, UIM and the teams we had the good news that the P1 Season was still on schedule for a full 2010 run.

Started in 2003 Powerboat P1 has been a fabulous series in mono hull offshore racing. P1 took what was left of the early nineties Class One mono hulls and expanded on this since 2003. The season has seen many important boating brands compete and win. Credit should also be given for Powerboat P1 Management who created a fabulous level playing field in both classes, with a precise power to weight ratio system which made sure of fierce and fair competition. Many P1 titles have been decided in the last Grand Prix of the Sea of a Season, with the only exception being the dominant Racing Project Chaudron 41 Supersport 2008 title run, which they took with a Grand Prix in advance. P1 is also pure endurance not only for speed and the spectacle they give, but most of all for pure rough weather racing. A superb memory I have is the 2008 Malta Grand Prix with seas having ten footers and winds peaking force seven in both the classes and the Saturday Endurance, and Sunday Sprint races. The 2008 Season featured many rough water races other to Malta, as in Marseilles and Tunisia.

Some renowned boat builders who won in the past of the P1 series have been Rizzardi winners of Evolution in 2003 with a Buzzi designed boat, legendary Donzi with driver Cangiano in 2006, the double Fountain Evolution title in 2007 and 2008, and the 2009 Outerlimits SV43 win again with Cangiano. Sunseeker has also competed in three seasons with the Buzzi design XS2000 in 2006 not officially, and 2007 and 2008 in a semi official dress. Speeds have also increased a lot since the limit was removed in the Evolution Class from 2008 onwards. Before this Evolution Class had a 90 mph limit. This was a very important turn around with today's fastest boats in this class being close to the 120 mph mark, and some of them also going over this limit. Rumour has it that the Sweden totaled Outerlimits Lucas Oil boat could peak 126 mph. But if you think renowned brands are the only part of the P1 story you better see some facts, as the series has also seen the revolution created by Chaudron who competed in the SuperSport production class since 2004, but it was their 41 launched in 07 which marked the turn around making a dominant three year title run from 2007 till 2009. Not bad for a family boat builder located in a small central Mediterranean island which builds sport boats from 12 to 41 feet. After this fantastic run Chaudron Chiantar family takes the challenge to the more challenging Evolution Class this year.

For all the above and more PowerYacht says long live Powerboat P1 and hoping that the difficulties encountered this season will bring a better championship in the years to come.

Monthly News - April 2010

-picture of the month- Moonen Historic Passage

Azimut R and D Experience Day

There's a reason why many of the innovations developed at the Azimut Research and Development Center have the word "easy" in their names. To discover what's behind it, all you have to do is try the technological systems available on Azimut boats. That's what numerous specialized journalists from France, Germany, England, Slovenia, Croatia and Italy were able to do thanks to their invitation to the first Azimut R&D Experience Day. During the tests they were able to see how Azimut's exclusive technological devices make navigation simpler and more comfortable and how the onboard experience can become more laid-back and relaxed. "Made in Azimut" technology always places itself at the service of owners' safety and comfort.

Azimut New Partnership in Brazil

In Brazil the luxury market is growing and Azimut Yachts strengthens its presence in this South American country, importing yachts produced in Italy and strengthening its sales network. Azimut Yachts, world leader in the luxury yacht sector, confirms its role as the leading player in yachting also in Brazil. The Italian Shipyard has decided to focus on maximum product quality, offering an efficient comprehensive sales and technical support network consolidated in over twenty years of experience. With the advantage of established and important brand awareness on the Brazilian market after working for many years with a local production partner, Azimut Yachts has made its offering in this country even more attractive. As from today, the vessels produced directly at the Azimut works will also be available overseas; the company factory uses some of the most modern and efficient production processes in the world, while tried and tested personnel training procedures and thorough control policies ensure exceptional quality standards. To ensure optimal distribution of its products in the South American country, Azimut Yachts has formed a new partnership with Yacht Brasil. Operating since 1990 with an extremely well-organised network, Yacht Brasil has been chosen as importer for Brazil. Coverage of the territory is ensured by eighteen sales outlets and eight dedicated service points. In these locations every Customer can discover the Azimut experience. The pleasure of owning an Azimut vessel begins with purchase and continues throughout the life of the product, due to a delivery, technical support and after-sale programme that eliminates all worries, leaving the Customer free to enjoy his yacht to the full. A business model Azimut has consolidated practically all over the world, from Europe to the USA, Russia, the Middle East, China and now also Brazil.


Bayliner Expands Marketing Team

Michelle Borja has joined the marketing department at Bayliner in the US as director of consumer marketing. Based in the group's corporate headquarters in Knoxville, Tennessee, Borja will be responsible for Bayliner's consumer engagement activities. She reports to Betsy Lazzara, vice president and brand manager for Bayliner. Bryan Clark has also joined the Bayliner staff as marketing analyst. In his new role, Clark will be responsible for market share analysis and other metrics to measure return on investment of Bayliner's marketing expenditures. He reports to Jeff Hull, Bayliner's director of dealer development.


Brunswick Stays with September Model Year Change Over

Andy Graves, president of the Brunswick Boat Group, said the company would keep September 1 as the model-year changeover date for its 2011 models. Brunswick's boat companies, with the exception of Hatteras and Cabo, last year moved their model-year changeovers from July 1 to September.


Chaparral and Robalo New Vice President

Chaparral and Robalo Boats have announced the promotion of Ann Baldree to vice president. Baldree's career has spanned almost three decades with the company. Her responsibilities include managing the company's worldwide sales network, which includes eight regional sales managers, 159 domestic dealers and 30 international dealers. Baldree is the 2008 winner of the Darlene Briggs Marine Industry Women of the Year award. She is also a member of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Boat Board of Directors.


Grand Banks Rendez Vous Season is Here

The 2010 rendezvous season gets underway next month! With many active GB Owners Associations around the world, this is a special time of the year for owners to come together and celebrate their vessels.

Grand Banks Newest Spray Magazine

The newest edition of Spray Magazine is now available online. Features include the revival one of the most famous wooden Grand Banks ever built; helpful information about DSC-equipped VHF radios; and recent sea trials in Istanbul of the first 46 Eastbay SX. Grand Banks President and CEO Rob Livingston offers his thoughts on how the company and the industry have weathered this "unique" time in its history and as always, new Grand Banks owners are featured from around the world, including one couples adventures exploring the East Coast of the U.S. in their 46EU.


Ferretti Group Easea Show

The Ferretti Group presents the Ferretti Group Days, from April 30th to May 2nd: an exclusive three day event dedicated to clients and dealers of all Ferretti Group Brands at the Marina in Cattolica. On May 1st the easea>show, the permanent exhibition of the boats of the Group’s brands, will be officially inaugurated.

Ferretti Group Creates Ferretti Group Brazil

The Ferretti Group, a world leader within the sphere of the design, construction and sale of motoryachts encompassing a unique portfolio of some of the most exclusive brands in the nautical world, has signed an agreement with Spirit, a Brazilian company based in Sao Paolo, operating within the production and sale of new and pre-owned yachts. The agreement was announced, during the Rio Boat Show 2010, at which the Ferretti Group was present from 8th to 14th April with 6 yachts displayed on a prestigious stand set out over an impressive 210 m². The agreement provides that the sale and after sales assistance of all Ferretti Group brand yachts on the Brazilian market will now be managed by Marcio Latorre Christiansen, founder and CEO of Spirit, under the new brand name Ferrettigroup Brasil, thus strengthening the network of services offered to clients. Hence, Ferrettigroup Brasil will be a platform for developing the distribution and services supporting Ferretti Group yachts on the Brazilian market, thus contributing to the further expansion of the Group’s business in this country. In particular, Ferrettigroup Brasil has significant strategic value, in that it will be able to count on the consolidated skills of the Ferretti Group within the sphere of designing and producing motoryachts on the one hand, and on Spirit’s specific know-how regarding production, sales and after sales services in Brazil, on the other. Moreover, this working relationship also provides for the opening, by Ferrettigroup Brasil, of a prestigious showroom by the end of June 2010. Set out over more than 1000m² at the exclusive, luxury mall in Sao Paolo, ‘Shopping Center Cidade Jardim’, it will display both Ferretti Group yachts and a fine selection of luxury items, such as cars, helicopters and watches produced by some of the most prestigious brands in the world. The agreement between the two Groups, which have been working together since 1989, confirms the Ferretti Group’s interest in this country. Indeed, it is one of the most important markets in the world, with excellent potential and also a continuous incentive and natural outlet, full of prospects for development.


Jarrett Bay Humanity Fund Raiser

The Jarrett Bay family recently held a barbecue lunch fundraiser benefiting the Joy Gaskill Memorial House, being built by the Crystal Coast Habitat for Humanity. Around 250 people in the community participated in the luncheon fundraiser last week. As a long-time Jarrett Bay employee, Joy started this endeavor shortly before being tragically killed in a car accident two years ago. A location for the home has been selected in Newport, NC. It costs about $50,000 to build a Habitat for Humanity home, and donations are still very much needed.


Marlow Yachts Ocean Challenge

The Ocean Challenge is open to all production yacht builders representing their products as long-distance passage makers. Marlow Yachts challenges any production builder in an epic voyage in the summer of 2010, from West Palm Beach, Florida, to Reykjavik, Iceland, non-stop, using only the advertised standard fuel capacity of currently offered vessels. Dependent upon chosen course, this voyage is as much as 3,500 miles offshore. Alternatively, the challengers may opt for a shorter voyage from West Palm Beach, Florida, to Gibraltar. No stops in Bermuda or Azores are permitted. This voyage, dependent upon route, is around 2,700 miles offshore. The first to arrive is the winner; though it can be clearly stated that all capable of either voyage are winners as well.


Moonen Makes Historic Passage

Etoile d'Azur, the seventh in the highly successful Moonen 84 series, crossed the Atlantic Ocean last December, from Gibraltar to Sint Maarten, via the Azores (3.350 nm). Delivered to her owner in May 2007, she is the first Moonen 84 to do so since the series was initiated in 2002, proving that this "pocket-size superyacht" has the range and reliability worthy of the name. Etoile left her homeport Monaco end of October 2009, stopping in Palma, Mallorca (350 nm), for two weeks for some work, then laid over in Gibraltar (450 nm) for fuelling (taking on extra portable tanks to extend her capacity, which turned out not to be needed). On the first, 1.000-nautical-mile, leg to the Azores Etoile encountered heavy weather, including 12 hours with occasional seas breaking over her. Her captain, Guillaume Bourhis, reported that she behaved well despite the seas. On the leg to Sint Maarten she had smoother seas and cruised the 2.350 nautical miles in 10 days. Overall, Etoile's performance and economy are impressive. On the first leg, with her engines purring at 1.320 rpm for 4 ½ days at an averages speed of 9.26 knots, she consumed 7.500 litres, or 7,5 litres/nautical mile (or 69,4 litres per hour). On the second leg, throttled back to 1.280 rpm for 10,5 days, she averaged 9,33 knots over 2.350 nautical miles, consuming 15.000 litres for an average of 6,4 litres/nautical mile (or 59,5 litres/hour). When she arrived in Sint Maarten, she still had 4.000 litres in her boat tanks and the spare tanks were still full.

Moonen Refits Launch

The inaugural Moonen Refits Lunch at the recent Antibes boat show attracted an impressive number of yachting influentials. Well over thirty captains, brokers, superintendents, yacht managers, owner’s reps and senior members of the press enjoyed a tasty selection of food and drinks as Moonen provided an overview of its competencies and ambitions in the refit arena. The case studies presented showed what can be achieved when a yacht is placed in the right hands for a refit explains Mark Vermeulen, director operations at the Dutch Moonen Shipyards. Vermeulen also explained the capacity to rebuild both Moonen yachts and other premium quality superyachts was appreciated by all the attendees.


Mustang Muster Support

Mustang Owners rallied over the weekend in support of the iconic Australian Boat Builder, Mustang Marine. Twenty-five Mustang boats moored at the Sanctuary Cove Marina bringing life and a lot of activity to the hub of the Marina. An overwhelming amount of backing was shown for Mustang with over eighty people participating in the Saturday night festivities. The muster demonstrated the support and loyalty the Mustang owners have for their manufacturer. Quayside Cocktail Bar at Sanctuary Cove hosted an event on the Saturday night staging live music, canapés and drinks for all Mustang owners, their families and friends. Staff of Mustang Marine, including CEO, Chris Heaton, and Queensland Dealer Principal, Carl Kellett, joined in the fun. Mustang boat owners, Charles Phillis and Dave Hatton, organised the weekend to reignite the passion boating brings to so many families and to reinforce the dedication Mustang owners have to the brand. Mustang Marine is currently going through the motions of securing a new investor and restructuring the business to be better equipped to meet the current market conditions. Mustang will be back at Sanctuary Cove next month for the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.


Riviera Officially Withdrawn from Sale

Australia’s pleasure boat builder, Riviera has today announced that the company’s bankers have officially closed the sale process of the business. Over the past six months a number of domestic and international parties have been in discussions with the Receivers and Managers regarding the possible purchase of Riviera. After extensive consideration, the secured debt holders have elected to formerly withdraw the business from the sale process electing over the medium term to continue to rebuild the business.

Riviera 35% Growth in First Quarter

Riviera, Australia’s pleasure boat builder has recorded the best sales results in 15 months after a strong first quarter signals returning confidence to the luxury boat market. The iconic boat builder has sold 36 new boats over the three month period 1st January to 31st March 2010, valued at over (AUD) $38 million. Riviera CEO John Anderson said these results were gratifying and demonstrated that the Riviera brand was as strong as ever in the current market.

Riviera New Zealand Game Fishing Tournament

Riviera, Australia’s largest luxury pleasure boat builder, teamed up last month for the 9th annual Riviera/Sime Darby Invitational Game Fishing Tournament held in New Zealand’s north island. A fleet of 16 Rivieras ranging in size from 37 to 70 feet cruised 140 nautical miles from Auckland to New Zealand’s Marlin capital in Whangaroa, north of the Bay of Islands, for the three day game fishing tournament hosted by the Whangaroa Big Game Fishing Club. The event held in late March concluded with a total of four fish tagged and released, coming equal first with one fish tagged each were, Limited Edition, Riviera 30 Open Flybridge - Striped Marlin, Lady Janine - Striped Marlin, Osibisa, Riviera 37 Open Flybridge - Striped Marlin, Aurora, Riviera 51 Enclosed Flybridge - Blue Marlin. The cash prize of $15,000 was shared among the four teams with the trophy presented to Limited Edition for being the first to tag and release a fish. Kay Beck on board Aquaniche, Riviera 47 Enclosed Flybridge Series II, won the tournament for the heaviest weighed Marlin, a 239.2kg Blue Marlin, while John Beck won the $11,650 Calcutta Prize as he purchased his own boat in the Calcutta auction prior to the start of the tournament. R Marine New Zealand’s dealer principal Bruce McGill said there was plenty of action for game fishing enthusiasts with more than 20 hook ups over the three-day event, down on last year’s event, which recorded more than 100 hook ups. The weather on the first day was fine and windy with a north easterly 10-25 knots, but on day two and three of the competition the wind died down to east/north-easterly 5-15 knots. Despite the inclement weather conditions and fewer hook ups than last year’s tournament, a good time was had by all. The first night was registration and the Calcutta auction before the fleet set out the following day for the first day of fishing where they could stay overnight at an anchorage of their choice. On the second day of fishing, teams returned to base for the dock party. After the third day of fishing the event concluded with the formal function and prize giving. Owner of Limited Edition, Craig Park said it was the first time he had entered the Riviera/Sime fishing tournament and he was thrilled to come equal first in the tag and release section.

Riviera Full Model Line Dealer in New Zealand

Riviera, Australia’s most awarded pleasure boat builder has appointed R Marine New Zealand as a full line Riviera dealer. Effective immediately, R Marine New Zealand will now be the sole retail arm for Riviera in New Zealand. With this appointment, R Marine New Zealand will now formerly offer the exciting and growing Riviera Sport Yacht range from 36 to 58 feet together with the existing Flybridge, Offshore Express and Motor Yacht ranges. This will bring R Marine New Zealand’s offering to 20 individual Riviera models from 36 to 85 feet in length. The news of this full Riviera line dealership appointment follows the recent staging of the annual R Marine New Zealand Fishing Tournament held last weekend in Whangaroa north of the Bay of Islands, some 270 nm north of Auckland, where a total of 18 boats and over 80 participants enjoyed 3 days of camaraderie and fishing in challenging weather conditions.

Riviera Kooringal Experience

A fleet of 21 Rivieras recently embarked on the 70 nautical mile round journey from the Gold Coast north to Moreton Island via Canaipa Passage, as part of R Marine Queensland’s first voyage to Kooringal. Randall Jones and the team from R Marine Queensland led 57 Riviera owners and their families to Kooringal, which is a small township located at the southern tip of Moreton Island. On Saturday morning, the group set off in their tenders for a day exploring Days Gutter, a shallow waterway with an abundance of marine life including stingrays, shovel nose sharks, soft coral and fish. Greg and Denise Hansford owners of Riviera M370 said the Kooringal Experience was one of the best and most enjoyable Riviera cruises they had ever embarked on. Despite the average weather conditions, everyone had a great time and made the most of the trip. On Sunday afternoon it was time to head back to the Gold Coast but as the sun set and the weekend came to an end; the memories lingered, the friendships lasted, and the Kooringal Experience is now part of R Marine Queensland’s extensive annual calendar of owner events.


Sealine Sponsor the Big Splash Event

Finally an event that celebrates all things power that the whole family can get excited about. This summer marks the first ever Big Splash event, held at Cowes Yacht Haven on the Isle of Wight, and you can get a 10% discount from the ticket price if you book before the end of May. This summer marks the first ever Big Splash event, held at Cowes Yacht Haven on the Isle of Wight. The three-day extravaganza, over the weekend of 13-15 August, will have something for all the family. Sponsored by Sealine, Motor Boats Monthly, Raymarine, Volvo Penta, Henri Lloyd, Nautica Watches and Volvo Cars, there will be navigation tuition as well as plenty of non-boating entertainment. The Big Splash will kick off at 3pm on Friday 13 August when guests will begin arriving and the weekend is sure to get off to a raucous start with a Mardi Gras fancy dress Caribbean barbecue with a steel band and face-painting for the kids (or any game adults). The following morning anyone that's fit for purpose can take advantage of the huge itinerary of events, from cookery demonstrations, to a circus skills workshop, to an on-the-water treasure quest, to a tour of Cowes, which includes lunch at the Island Sailing Club and wine-tasting in Kendall's Fine Art gallery. And if you still have energy after all that there will be a second Mardi Gras party on the Saturday evening – this time a masked ball with a Caribbean dance performance. Tickets cost £160 for boats under 40ft; £190 for boats between 40ft and 50ft, and £225 for boats over 51ft. Ticket price includes two nights berthing in the marina, plus access to event activities but you will need to buy separate tickets for meals.

Sea Ray Choose Paisley for AquaPalozza 2010 Signature Event

Sea Ray Boats announced today that country music superstar Brad Paisley will headline the AquaPalooza 2010 Signature Event, which is scheduled for July 10 at The Reserve at Lake Travis near Austin, Texas. The event, hosted by Sea Ray and its local dealer Sail & Ski Center, will have Paisley performing in front of a crowd of thousands of concert-goers on boats. With a current single titled Water and a new tour called the H2O World Tour, it makes sense that Paisley should headline this year’s AquaPalooza Signature Event. Paisley is a consummate singer, songwriter, guitarist and entertainer, which has earned him three Grammy Awards, 12 Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards and 13 Country Music Association (CMA) Awards. He has released eight critically acclaimed studio albums and has accumulated sales of more than 10 million units. His most recent album, American Saturday Night, was ranked as Time magazine’s No. 1 album of 2009 in any music genre. Paisley’s most recent single, American Saturday Night, was his 16th No. 1 the last 12 of which were consecutive. Paisley’s innovative and entertaining tours have consistently placed in the Top 5 in Pollstar for attendance, and his 2009 American Saturday Night tour played to nearly 1.2 million fans in eight months. Currently, Paisley is nominated for four ACM awards: Entertainer, Male, Album (American Saturday Night) and Video (“Welcome to the Future”).

Sea Ray Launch Pet and Water Safety Program

Most dogs and cats are more than pets. They are members of the family. This means they’re not only a part of life’s daily routines, but also those special moments that bring a family closer, like adventures aboard your boat. That’s why Sea Ray Boats created its Pet and Water Safety (PAWS) program, to help boaters keep their pets healthy and happy on the water. In a recent survey of its customers, the company found that more than 60% of Sea Ray owners had dogs and cats, and nearly two-thirds of them take their pets, primarily dogs on their boats between five and fifteen times a season. Sea Ray recently launched a PAWS website with the help of lead partner Nestlé Purina PetCare, the official pet food sponsor for the program. The site currently includes feature articles, guidelines, safety tips, contests, gear, and special offers from PAWS sponsors. Sea Ray is also pleased to announce that outdoor gear manufacturer Onyx has signed on as the PFD sponsor. Sea Ray hopes to attract more sponsors in the near future, in order to further spread the reach of PAWS.


Sunseeker Provides Top Quality Training for Crew

Sunseeker Asia hosted a training school for their current crew last month in China, Shenzhen Marina. Attendance levels were high and more than 60 crew attended the fantastic training day provided by Sunseeker Asia. Training classes will continue to be run at Sunseeker Asia annually to ensure crew are updated and fully trained at all times. There are now over 75 Sunseeker craft in Hong Kong and China ranging from 50ft to 130ft.

Sunseeker Cyprus Dealer Businessman of the Year

Charalambos Walker, Char Pilakoutas Group who represents Sunseeker in Cyprus, is voted 'Businessman of the year for 2009.' Managing Director of the Char Pilakoutas Group, was named '2009 Businessman of the year' last week at the Johnnie Walker MAN of the year awards. The event was heavily publicised and televised nationally with many politicians and the business elite of the community in attendance. This is the third time that Charalambos has been voted businessman of the year since the beginning of the awards in Cyprus in 2004.


Viking Celebrates 46 Years

Middle age may cause some to pause as they ponder a mid-life crisis, but at the Viking Yacht Company we’re too busy to slow down as April 1, 2010 marks the 46th anniversary of this storied boat builder on the Bass River. It was on this day in 1964 when brothers Bill and Bob Healey opened the doors at the Viking Yacht Company in sleepy New Gretna, New Jersey, 20 minutes north of Atlantic City. What began over four and a half decades ago with a handful of wooden cruisers has evolved into the largest manufacturer in the world of luxury convertible sportfishing yachts. With an incredible fleet that ranges from 42 to 82 feet, and a bevy of new models in development, Viking reigns supreme with no plans other than to continue leading the charge in the marine industry by building a better boat everyday.

Improve-it = BWA 40 WL

BWA presents an updated improved version of the 40 WL now featuring a more sporty aggressive profile and larger sunbathing areas. BWA has been able to put additional two sun pads on the deck house to the fore deck. At the aft improvements are seen too with the recreational area having a larger size thanks to the extension of the deck above the bathing platform. The stern beach i.e bathing platform is just on the water surface and thus is perfect for fresh sunbathing and to get on board easily. At the helm position there are two anatomical seats and all the passengers are well protected in the aft sofa. The attractive top is used for antennas and navigation lights and the roll bar is also useful as handrail. The streamlined silhouette, presents a very open feature with rib cruiser characteristics, which almost hides the cabin below deck. Accommodation here is a double king size berth, a sofa, table, storage area, and a separate shower head. The cabin also offers the latest in modern furnishings with fine glossy lacquer coatings, and total comfort with air conditioning, hot water, ice maker, LCD television, DVD, Hi-Fi, and led lights with chromo-therapy effect. Construction wise the BWA 40 WL has a very strong Kevlar reinforced fiberglass built, with the additional support of the over seven stages tubes at over two feet in width. Twin Fiat Powertrain Technologies 400hp with Jolly surface drives power the latest 40 WL and deliver a 45 knots cruise with a cruise of 35 knots. At cruise you get a range of about 400 nautical miles. This set up also offers ideal low planning speed with the 40 WL going on the plane at just 10 knots. A very handful feature if the going gets tough.

www.bwa.it

Project: Casa 68 HT

The Casa 68 HT is a further expansion in size of the 64 HT project presented in early 2008. For it the South of Rome boat builder expanded all areas resulting in more comfort features in the now only four cabins 68 HT plan. There is also other noticeable differences outside like big large view windows in the fore cabin, and a larger glassed hard top. For a Sport Yacht above twenty metres the Casa 68 HT will be a unique example for offering four cabins plus a separate crew cabin with galley and lobby to mid ship aft. All four cabins of the 68 HT will have there own en-suite shower head. Power will be from twin MAN 1360hp, or optional 1550hp engines with Arneson surface drives propulsion. The big MAN engine choice should deliver estimated top speeds of 53 knots.

www.cantiericasa.it

New Model: Alaska 57 Pilothouse

Alaska yachts from down under Australia present its new 57 Pilothouse model. Following the smaller 54 sister, the hull of the new 57 Pilothouse was computer scaled from the successful 46 series with the latest CAD software. The 57 pilothouse simply offers you the best configuration for high end luxury cruising. Her classic and elegant looks combined with her generous sixteen feet plus of beam give an unparalleled Explorer Yacht with a myriad of living spaces on board. The 57 Pilothouse is a cross over motor explorer yacht design trying to give the best of both worlds outside, inside and during navigation. The Australia builder notes had some key design features for the 57 Pilothouse which included walk-around decks, three double cabin configuration, full-beam master stateroom having a king-size double berth, dual en suites, laundry, fibreglass hardtop over cockpit, and tender storage deck on aft flybridge. The 57 Pilothouse features Alaska's variable hull design which can cruise at an economical 9 knots, or a normal 18 knots. Top speed is 22 knots.
Technical Data:
LOA - 17.98 m (59ft)
Hull Length - 17.37 m
Beam - 5.10 m
Draft - 1.22 m
Displacement - 30000 kg
Fuel Capacity - 3800 l
Water Capacity - 1200 l
Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins
Engines - 2 x Cummins QSM11 670hp, 710hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - 22 knots max, 18 knots cruise, 9 knots economic

www.alaskamotoryachts.com.au

Improve-it = Nimbus 250 R

The Nimbus 250 R, a classic representative of the Swedish builder image, has been given a serious face lift for 2010. Part of the popular Nimbus R series, the 250 R was introduced in 2001, and since it was greeted with enthusiasm for its innovative design with round stern and its slightly “pugnacious” look. The boat won the “Utmärkt Svensk Form” industrial design award, and has been a leading star product for Nimbus ever since. Hundred boats of the 250 R have been delivered to satisfied customers on the west coast of Sweden, Oslo and Stockholm; places that feature among the boat’s best markets, owing to the R series innovative design, and seaworthiness. The Nimbus 250 R has been given an overall face lift for 2010 and many properties of this already highly competent boat have been further improved. The major changes are a new larger helm with longer sides to protect both helmsman and passengers, an entirely new helmsman’s environment, space for fourteen inch navigation equipment, teak cabin door replaced by an elegant sliding door in smoked glass that slides in beneath the instrument panel, a new windscreen that matches the design giving better protection, more stowage space under the floor, batteries reposition for better use of space under the aft sofa, and a custom DLS audio developed specifically for the 250 R.

www.nimbus.se