To round off the success of the Spider, Cantieri di Sarnico presents a new “PERLA” version at the Genova Boat Show characterised by a provocative livery and exotic furnishings. The model is complete with an unprecedented white body but as with true pearls, the value is not merely measured by how bright they are, but by the shape, the lustre and the many translucent layers. In order to highlight the sporting nature of the boat, it's sides are complete with a dark brown line realised with a very special painting. The same dark and brilliant tones are used for the upholstery on deck and illustrate the exclusivity of the boat and the modernity of its styling. The light and the colours give the boat its lines as much as the fiberglass structure does, adding great value to the shape designed by Nuvolari and Lenard. In addition, the colour of the accessories, furniture and bridge are painted in order to give a chromatic contrast. The cockpit deck of the "Perla" is realised with large and impressive teak strips separated with white lines. The layout of the lower deck is the same as the original version but uses carefully selected bamboo in order to distinguish it from the standard version. Other stylistic changes include polished ebony wood in the kitchen, leather floor and white polished overhead lockers. The hull is conceived by Victory Design considering all their racing experience making the boat agile and extremely light to optimize its trim without any need for corrections by the pilot. With twin Volvo Penta D6 Turbosiesel Common Rail 435 hp engines, the maximum speed is nearly 40 Knots and because of the new Joystick system the Spider is very easy to moor regardless of the conditions.
The Genoa Boat Show will also see the arrival of an upgraded Sarnico 60 “Gran Turismo” dedicated to those clients who want to use a boat in all seasons. The new model is closed at the rear of the cockpit with a central glass overlapping door, which can be fixed in the open position to allow access to the main deck. Closing the rear of the boat allows for the cockpit to be heated or cooled according to the external temperature and the requirements of the owner. The living area has been decked out in bleached oak with a leather floor and the dark brown pilot chairs up front catch the eye as does the bronze underside of the hard top. The ample table, long sofas and the 40'' LCD TV and Bose stereo system were created so the space could be used to look after guests in the finest surroundings which is principally what led to the changes to the internal layout. The below deck has been dedicated to an ample kitchen, in order that the owner can cater for a large numbers of guests and the galley top means guests can enjoy the experience altogether. The kitchen is equipped with a 244 l fridge, a 101 l freezer and there is a wine cellar in order to keep precious bottles safely. In addition there is four burner electric hob, a large oven and a double sink which would not be out of place at home. The sleeping arrangements include the owners cabin which is centrally positioned and a completely separate guest cabin at the rear and the sleeping quarters for the staff which complete the cabins aboard the vessel. The style and class of the furniture and finishing are clear examples of the workmanship of skilled artisans and an indelible imprint of their care and attention to detail. The care and craftsmanship is present in every aspect of the boat, from all its hidden parts to every detail and component. Propelled by twin turbo diesel Man common rail engines of 1100 HP, the Sarnico 60 can reach maximum speeds of 39 knots and achieve high cruising speeds even in the choppiest of waters. This is thanks to its extraordinary adaptable hull and the central positioning of the engines which grant great stability to the boat. This new version breaths life into the Sarnico 60 as a grand cruiser of the seas, able to match the performance of the original in perfect comfort.
September 5, 2008
September 4, 2008
New Model: Aicon 58 Flybridge
Presented as a surprise in begining July, during the Aicon dealer meeting, the new 58 Flybridge is the new symbol for luxury and elegance from the Sicilian yacht builder. The Messina company, planed the new 58 to be the new top seller of it's range, and to become an important and successful motor yacht under 18 metres, following the success, the first Aicon launched model the 56 enjoyed in over 6 years of production. Based on the 56 Flybridge, which the new 58 will go on and replace the new Aicon is a motor yacht of style, elegance and refinement, making it extremely livable and comfortable. Aicon say the new 58 Flybridge was planned like a small Super Yacht, applying huge spaces and luxury in a flybridge yacht measuring less then 18 meters, with an important space organization creating great fluidity between outside and inside. Of extreme elegance and comfort is the flybridge area, with a spacious C-shaped settee located aft of the fly, and the saloon area with a luxurious open space feel joining itself with the aft deck. Other important design notes for the 58 is the big windshield, and the Aicon trademark rounded center big port hole view windows for the master cabin, which unlike similar design also open up to allow air. An other important selling note which was also part of the 56 success, is the 3 cabin 3 head layout, making the Aicon the only yacht of under 18 metres with a full beam owner cabin offering an en-suite head for all three cabins. Double Caterpillar C15 of 800 hp, power the 58, giving top speeds of 29 knots, and a 25 knots continues cruising, but as is the case with the 56 I believe bigger double 1000 hp engines for higher speeds lovers will be made available as optional.
Technical Data:
LOA - 17.61 m (57.7ft)
Length - 17.40 m
Beam - 4.80 m
Draft - 1.38 m
Displacement - 31 t loaded
Fuel Capacity - 2670 l
Water Capacity - 800 l
Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins with 3 heads, optional single crew cabin with head
Engines - 2 x CAT C15 800hp
Speed - 29 knots max, 25 knots cruising
Construction Material - GRP Fiberglass
Design - Aicon Style Center
Hull - vee shape with 17 degrees deadrise aft
Certification - CE A
September 3, 2008
Project: Dalla Pieta DP 70
Dalla Pietà Yachts signs the art of living in pure Italian style and with the new DP 70 project reduces the distance between the sportive open and the cruising flybridge yacht. The DP 70 model, will combine aesthetics, functionality, fine materials and handcraft details in a mix made up of comfort and high technology. Entirely designed by the shipyard's technical team, and placed beside the DP 59, the only fly in the current line, which with this new 70 feet model, Dalla Pieta aims to build and enrich. The DP 70 is a fly in all effects but revisited with an open style, proposing itself as a unique model. This new project from the Venetian builder seduces due to the widening of the conviviality area, which starts aft. Here there are a broad sunbathing area which transforms into a comfortable sofa facing the sea and two steps which lead to the horizontally pivoted aft bridge which can be experienced as a small private beach or it can accommodate water scooters or large-sized tenders. At bow there is a second relax area with a broad sofa, a mini-bar and a sunbathing area serviceable also during navigation. On the Fly the sportive spirit is expressed by the helm station: central and slightly rear warded compared to the traditional post, leaving space in front of the dashboard for a dinette which easily transforms into a solarium area. Behind is a small area for the deckchairs. In the interior layout plan, Dalla Pieta wanted to offer the owners the possibility to choose where to position the master's cabin, in the centre or bow, maintaining the same dimensions. Planned in two versions, with 3 cabins 3 bathrooms or 4 cabins 4 bathrooms, the new Fly proposes some interesting architectural solutions also for what concerns the crew area which can be equipped with 1 cabin, 1 bathroom and a storage area that can be converted into a second cabin. Last, the utility area access has been designed not to disturb life on board. Inside, furniture design and customization. Outside, interesting concept with broad relax areas. A perfect mix between concepts of space, volume and movement, in order to surprise and satisfy the most demanding owners, who want a fly with the taste of an open.
September 2, 2008
New Model: Franchini 74 Emozione
A new model extending Franchini Emozione line of Motoryachts, this time to a model of 74 feet making it the current biggest construction of the Italian builder, having build a great fame in the past with it's extensive range of raised saloon sailing boats. The Franchini Emozione line was introduced a few years back with a very nice looking 55 model, offering traditional lobster boat looks, making the Italian builder return back to motor boat building after an absence of over 10 years. The success of the 55 model now also available as a flybridge version, made Franchini follow it in a new 74 Emozione model, which in a lobster style design and a modern element going into it, offers impressive unrivalled comfort, with spacious 4 double cabins and a double crew cabin aft. The 74 Emozione also performs impressively with top speeds of 33 knots thanks to double 1550 hp diesel engines. When you see the class of the lines at anchor or in harbour, one would never imagine such a speed!
Technical Data:
LOA - 22.57 m (74ft)
Beam - 5.80 m
Draft - 1.50 m
Displacement - 40.000 kg
Fuel Capacity - 6000 l
Water Capacity - 1500 l
Engines - 2 x 1550hp
Speeds - 33 knots maximum
Range - 400 nautical miles
September 1, 2008
Class 1 - Jotun Wins and Takes European Title
Jotun’s Inge Brigt Aarbakke and Jorn Tandberg were celebrating the team’s first major title in over a decade, after winning today’s Romanian Grand Prix to clinch the European Championship by one point from the unlucky Victory 1 crew, with Qatar 95 finishing second and Victory 7 coming home in third place.
Despite a good start, the Mercury V8-powered Jotun trailed Victory 1, the championship leader’s and pre-race favourites, into the first corner and could not match their extraordinary pace for the first quarter of the race, as Victory 1 opened up an 18 second lead. But on lap 8, Jotun stormed passed Victory 1, who had slowed to a crawl after breaking a propeller, to take the lead, going on to win the race by 23seconds, completing the 21-lap, 92.27Nm Romanian Grand Prix in a time of 58m 00.65s.
For Victory 1 it was the cruellest outcome, as they saw their European title hopes fade, loosing four laps limping back to the pits. Despite a quick propeller change and a desperate attempt to make up places and points, an eventual seventh place meant they missed out on the title by one point.
In contrast to the disappointment felt in the Victory camp, Qatar 95 celebrated an impressive and trouble-free second place on its debut race-outing running the Sterling V8 engines, and moved into third place in the World Championship standings, one place and three points ahead of their team-mates.
Despite losing his European crown to Jotun, Victory 7 seemed satisfied with their afternoon’s work, making up two places from fifth place on the start line to take third spot and their fourth podium of the year, which now puts them just 10 points behind their team-mates in the race for the World title. For Qatar 96, after qualifying in third place but finishing fourth, and dropping down to fifth in the overall points standings, the day was summed up by Sheikh Hassan’s comment - good morning bad afternoon – with Curtis simply acknowledging that they just messed up, making some very basic errors that cost them a very probable podium finish and a chance to make up ground on Championship leaders, Victory 1.
Foresti & Suardi 8 record for reliability remains intact after producing yet another very solid top six finish, with the pairing ending their weekend on a positive note, taking fifth place. SevenEleven 18 was also back in the points, taking their second sixth place of the season. But there was a disappointing end to Roscioli Hotels Roma’s race, retiring on lap 15 with technical problems, but the all-Spanish pairing picked up three points having completed 70% of the race distance.
Today’s win for Jotun, their second in as many races, has put them right back in the fight for the World title, with the all-Norwegian crew now viewed by their rivals as real title contenders. And with Victory 1 dropping points, the championship standings have taken on a completely new complexion with just 21-points separating the top four boats.
Class 1 now heads to Porto Sokhna for the Egyptian Grand Prix, on October 24, one week later than originally scheduled.
ROMANIAN GRAND PRIX - results
1. Jotun 90 - IB Aarbakke (Norway) / J Tandberg (Norway) - 00.58.00,65
2. Qatar 95 - A Al-Sulaiti (Qatar) / M Nicolini (Italy) + 00.23,33
3. Victory 7 - A Al Mehairbi (UAE) / JM Sanchez (France) +01.01,39
4. Qatar 96 - H Al-Thani (Qatar) / S Curtis (England) + 01.48,75
5. Foresti & Suardi 8 - K Selmer (Norway) / G Montavoci (Italy) + 1lap
6. SeveneleveN 18 - G Manuzzi (Italy) / N Giorgi (Italy) + 2laps
7. Victory 1 - M Al Marri (UAE) / N Bin Hendi (UAE) + 2laps
8. Roscioli Hotels Roma 88 - S Carrasco (Spain) / D Cirilli (Spain) + 7laps
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - after round 5 of 8
1. Victory 1 – 81pts
2. Victory 7 – 71pts
3. Qatar 95 – 63pts
4. Jotun 90 – 62pts
5. Qatar 96 – 60pts
6. Foresti & Suardi 8 – 41pts
7. Roscioli Hotels Roma 88 – 19pts
8. SeveneleveN 18– 14pts
9= Negotiator 50 – 4pts
9= Qatar 9 – 4pts
EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP - after round 4 of 4
1. Jotun 90 – 54pts
2. Victory 1 – 53pts
3. Victory 7 – 51pts
4. Qatar 95 – 46pts
5. Qatar 96 – 41pts
6. Foresti & Suardi 8 – 26pts
7. Roscioli Hotels Roma 88 – 11pts
8. SeveneleveN 18 – 5pts
Qatar 9 – 0pts
Negotiator 50 – 0pts
August 31, 2008
Monthly News - August 2008
CRN Open Monaco Branch
CRN, a division of Italy's Ferretti Group, has opened a new sales office in the Principality of Monaco. Strategically located on the French Riviera, CRN Monaco will serve not only as a point of contact for customers and crew, but as an outlet for the promotion of the group's commercial activities, public relations and product research in the region. It will also provide all of the Ferretti brands with a headquarters for their strategic operations.
Chris-Craft Lays off 40 Workers
Chris-Craft has laid off 40 employees in its plant in Sarasota, Florida. The layoffs come on top of the furlough of 55 other workers in its North Carolina facility, which will temporarily stop building boats. There are about 195 workers still at the local plant, according to the Sarasota Herald Tribune. Chris-Craft spokeswoman Meghan Stout told the paper that dealer orders for 2009 are down for the first time since Stellican Ltd. acquired Chris-Craft in 2000 from Genmar. Because of a slowdown in sales, Chris-Craft transferred production of its Catalina line of center console boats back to Florida from North Carolina. Stout said Chris-Craft will continue to build the Catalina line, but will focus on its higher-end products. Chris-Craft also intends to launch new models. Stout said that a staff of about 40 remains in North Carolina to perform product testing and engineering.
Dalla Pieta 2008 Campaign
“My boat is my island. It's a home, a refuge, a castle... where you are like the owner of the entire world cause that is the entire world. Who owns an island has already entered paradise." The creative though based on which the entire Dalla Pietà Yachts communication has originated has remained unaltered, on the other hand the image has evolved in order to adapt itself to a new target. From black and white to colour, from the woman who owned a boat which was like her island, to the woman who owns an island boat. Notice the island-boat: from a metaphor on the concept of freedom to an icon of new luxury. A luxury that has become more aggressive in a market which has given the cards a shuffle and has substituted the pleasure of living emotions with the desire of emerging: an eternal chase towards wanting "always more". It seems as if the target is chasing itself in a global market, dominated by a return to the pleasure of showing one's belongings and oneself, which frequently characterizes the high social classes of emerging countries such as Ukraine, Russia, and Arab Emirates. A new luxury which needs a language which becomes a show, an ephemeral appearance to contrast the desire of showing off. For these reasons the new advertising campaign was inspired by the fashion world, by the will of surprising and showing-off, and by its international language. Two fantastic women, the shoots of Pierpaolo Ferrari, a famous Photographer from Condé Nast, a brave and recognizable message: fashion suggestions to tell a brand. A path made of images which match the new strategies of Dalla Pieta Yachts: following clients and markets in an objective which leads them to a broader internationalization.
Ferretti Group Launch Ferretti Luxury Beach Residence
ACI Real Estate and Ferretti Group today launched two luxury waterfront residences, “Ferretti Luxury Beach Residence” and “Pershing Luxury Beach Residence”. Announced earlier this year, the two companies joined hands in what is believed to set new trends in luxury waterfront living. The freehold ownership project branded as “Marine Legends”, valued at about UAE 6 billion Dirham - over USD 1.6 billion - and situated at the Waterfront, offers a sprawling 1,969,607 Sq Ft of saleable area. The Ferretti Group is globally renowned for its luxurious, high performance yachts. This unique partnership is another example of ACI Real Estate creating a unique concept to add tangible and intangible value to its offerings. The result in this case is a convergence of prime real estate with a world famous luxury brand to fashion an out of this world living experience. The twin tower Ferretti Luxury Beach Residence and Pershing Luxury Beach Residence are, quite simply, unique. With landscaped gardens amidst canal and sea views, the property offers the latest amenities such as pool, fitness center, sauna and Jacuzzi, and a little something else: eight luxury yachts per brand will be available for residents to charter at preferential rates. These yachts will be purchased by ACI Group. The twin tower Ferretti Luxury Beach Residence will have over 44 floors each, while the Pershing Luxury Beach Residence will have over 41 floors, along with individual retail units at the ground floor of each tower. Ferretti Yachts and Pershing Yachts designers are proposed to design common areas of the towers, lending them their signature touch of elegance and sophistication. The project is slated for completion by 2011.
Ferretti Yachts Aquires Allied Richard Bertram
Ferretti SpA, parent company of Italy's Ferretti Group, has signed a contract to acquire the assets, brands and ongoing operations of US yacht distribution and service provider Allied Richard Bertram Marine Group (ARBMG). Headquartered in Ft Lauderdale, Florida, ARBMG specialises in aftersales service and marketing of both new and pre-owned motoryachts, as well as brokerage services. The acquisition, which is due to be completed in the first week of September, will provide Ferretti with a strong distribution platform to reach and service customers in Florida and the US. ARBMG claims to be one of the leading privately owned yacht sales and service organisations in the US. The company has nine service and distribution centres throughout the state of Florida.
Hatteras Cuts 325 Jobs
Two Brunswick brands in The Hatteras Collection said today that they would be permanently cutting their collective workforce by 325 workers as they reduce production for the 2009 model year. Hatteras, which employed 960 workers, and Albemarle, which employed 95, told employees on Thursday that the two brands would be resized in order to stay "more competitive and profitable" during current market conditions. The 325 jobs were eliminated at the company's North Carolina facilities in New Bern and Edenton. The statement noted that the reduction involves both hourly and salaried personnel. Last January, Hatteras announced the closure of its Swansboro facility, resulting in 200 job cuts.
Intermare Days 2008
The annual appointment with the Intermare days was held the 2nd and 3rd August, what is always a special moment to present the new products in project, but also to unite the Intermare family. For the 2008 of the Intermare days, the organization was set for a dynamic party, involving all the affectionate clients, in a family navigation experience with there Intermare cruisers and yachts, with destination to one of the beautiful islands of the Tuscany archipelago, Capraia. The meeting for the 2008 edition was held in Cala De Medici harbour, with famous Italian TV presenter Carlo Conti welcoming the guests. Now it’s just to wait for the 2009 edition.
Nordhavn 2008 Rendezvous
New event sees the most Nordhavns ever assembled in one place at the same time. Nordhavn's first-ever 'Rendezvous' was an overwhelming success with 29 boats and an additional 9 sets of owners who came sans yachts, taking part in the 5-day event hosted by Nordhavn's US Northeast sales office. In all, more than 100 people converged on the Herreshoff Museum Marina in Bristol, Rhode Island, USA for nearly a week of fun, education, relaxation and comradeship. The event commenced Wednesday July 16th with 16 of the boats pulling up dockside while the rest grabbed moorings. After move-in and registration, guests were treated to welcome cocktails and an address by PAE president Dan Streech who told the crowd how proud he was of the turnout. The remainder of the week unfolded with a tour of Newport, a series of seminars covering topics from Lugger engines to liferaft survival to fishing from trawlers, and finally two evenings of dinner and dancing. In fact, it was the spirit of camaraderie embraced by the owners - many of whom had never met other Nordhavn owners - that prompted PAE's decision to make the Nordhavn Rendezvous an annual event. L.A. Key said she almost didn't make the inaugural affair due to a busy schedule. Like most of the boats, Lucent made the trip from Florida gradually edging its way north. Only Maggie May, a brand new Nordhavn 55 that had just finished commissioning a couple of weeks prior, had to race to make it to Rhode Island in time specifically for the Rendezvous. Only a few weeks old, and already Andy and Susan Francis have put 1,200 nm on Maggie May. With two of the Nordhavn Atlantic Rally boats in attendance, many of the Nordhavns were well-traveled, giving PAE's promotions coordinator Randy Robertson the ideal audience to announce the company's forthcoming Distance Pennant program in which Nordhavn owners will receive special burgees based on incremental mileage they've accumulated since owning their boats.
Riva 2008 Diner Party
Arriving at the end of the nautical year 2007/08, Riva has decided to party, as it does every year, with its Owners and friends. The destination chosen is one of the preferred for the Italian and international summer holidays: Porto Cervo. The traditional rendezvous of the end of the season, that also celebrates the opening of the new year before the official boat shows, took place this year on August 6th at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. The enchanting frame of Porto Cervo Marina, where many meetings between Riva and its Owners had already taken place, was once again the set of the gala dinner, during which the shipyard’s novelty for 2008 was revealed in preview: the sophisticated and elegant 92’ Duchessa. During the night, that offered evocative music and an involving ballet accompanying the unveil of the new yacht, Riva was joined by its long-term partners: Audi, Credit Suisse, Veuve Clicquot and Vini Pasqua. The 92’ Duchessa will be officially launched at the Cannes boat show from September 10th to 15th 2008.
Riviera Announces Key Appointments
Australia’s largest luxury boat builder has today announced two key appointments. John Anderson has been appointed CEO of Riviera following the retirement of former CEO Wes Moxey. Following the strong result for Riviera at the Sydney International Boat Show that concluded Tuesday of last week and the overwhelming successful launch of the company’s new flagship 70 Enclosed Flybridge, Mr Moxey felt that the time was right to retire from Riviera. Mr Anderson joined Riviera 18 months ago as Director of Operations of the company’s 14 hectare manufacturing facility on Queensland’s Gold Coast. Prior to joining Riviera, Mr Anderson served for nine years as President of American boat builder Four Winns, who built over 7,000 boats each year. The second key announcement by Riviera this week is the appointment of Les Galbraith as Managing Director of R Marine, Riviera’s retail dealer network, which now spans 13 locations within the region. Mr Galbraith takes over the role from founding Managing Director Tim Sayer. Mr Sayer will undertake an Advanced Management Degree at Harvard University in the US over the next two months before returning to take up a senior strategic role within Riviera. Mr Anderson said that Mr Sayer had performed an outstanding task to bring the R Marine network together. Les Galbraith comes to R Marine from Travelscene American Express where he was General Manager. Mr Galbraith brings to R Marine a passion for delivering lifestyle options for clients around Australia. His other great passion is boating. Mr Anderson said that Les Galbraith will bring to the role a wealth of knowledge about the leisure retail market.
Riviera Largest Infusion Project
Riviera has taken another major technology step with the infusion of the hull on its new 5800 Sport Yacht – one of the largest infusion projects ever undertaken by an Australian boat builder. The 5800 Sport Yacht is scheduled for release at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in May next year. John said the benefits of infusion included a lighter weight hull that is very strong, with an exact glass-to-resin ratio and consistent thickness throughout. Riviera has already received orders for six of the four-cabin 5800 Sport Yachts which include three of the revolutionary Volvo Penta IPS drive units.
Riviera Solar Challenge
It was a special boating demonstration in the middle of the Sydney International Boat Show at Darling Harbour on Saturday – the Riviera Solar Boat Challenge featuring competitors from the boating media. The boats are specially developed by apprentices at Riviera for the International Solar Challenge later this year. The boats are modelled on Riviera's popular 45 Open Flybridge model and feature two catamaran hulls with a solid deck between. Each boat is powered by an electric outboard motor that draws energy from a solar panel mounted on the boat's deck. Hillary Buckman represented Ocean magazine and the female journalists while Gary Dickson from SeaSpray competed on behalf of New Zealand. Charlie Walter from BoatsPlus raced on behalf of the online media. They were joined by Miss Wolrd Australia contestant Sonia Lipski. Competition was fierce and fast through two laps around the small area of waterway still clear in Cockle Bay during the massive show. The result was completely confused when the Water Police arrived and arrested Gary for offences unknown. He was quickly released and the police decided they needed to trial one of the boats instead. Everyone declared the boats exciting and fast.
Riviera Cuts 120 Workers
Riviera Yachts announced yesterday that it has cut 121 workers in its Coomera, Australia facility. The company told local news sources that it had "no choice" but to lay off the workers because orders have dropped by 35 per cent. The company also cut 136 workers and 70 contractors several months ago. About 800 staff currently remain. John Anderson, Riviera CEO, also denied rumours that receivers had visited its corporate headquarters last week. He also said that last week's retirement of former Riviera CEO Wes Moxey was not due to any financial troubles at the company. Anderson told the website that the decision prompting the layoffs was based on lower sales from the Sydney and Sanctuary Cove boat shows and a lower order book. He said that Riviera, which has a turnover of A$400 million per year and made A$73 million from both boat shows, has seen orders for new boats drop about 35 per cent. Anderson said that Moxey's retirement was unrelated to the layoffs. Anderson said its new models have attracted interest.
Sea Ray Wins NMMA Customer Satisfaction Honours Again
In professional sports, they would call it a dynasty. For the fourth year in a row, Sea Ray Boats has won more National Marine Manufacturer Association (NMMA) Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) awards than any other boat builder in the program. In addition, this is the fifth consecutive year that Sea Ray has been recognized by the association for continued excellence in customer satisfaction. Each year, the Marine Industry CSI Awards recognize companies that actively pursue continuous improvement by measuring customer satisfaction. The NMMA’s 2008 CSI award recipients will be formally acknowledged during the annual International Boat Builders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), which will take place from October 6 to 8 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Florida. This year, Sea Ray received top honors in eight categories, including Deck Boats, Fiberglass Outboard Boats, Inboard Express Cruiser Boats, Inboard Fishing Express Boats, Inboard Flybridge Sedans & Convertible Boats, Inboard Motoryachts & Trawlers, Sterndrive Bowrider Boats, and Sterndrive Cuddy & Express Boats. This impressive showing is more remarkable in that no other boat builder won more than five awards. In meeting the requirements for the Marine Industry CSI Awards, Sea Ray achieved and maintained an independently measured standard of excellence of 90 percent or higher in customer satisfaction over the past year. This score is based on information provided directly by the consumers who purchased a new boat and engine during the period between April 1, 2007 and March 31, 2008.
Sea Ray AquaPalooza World Largest Boat Party
Third time is the charm for AquaPalooza, the world’s largest boating party, which wrapped up festivities last weekend on rivers, lakes and other bodies of water around the world. Not only will the 2008 edition of the annual event go down as another stunning Sea Ray success, but by all accounts the third year of this multi-location marine celebration was the biggest and best yet! There were more parties, more boats and an astonishing 54 percent more guests as compared to 2007 numbers. This year’s Signature Event, hosted by MarineMax Lake Ozark, MarineMax Osage Beach and MarineMax Laurie, drew thousands of revelers to a giant raft-up on Lake of the Ozarks, Mo., during a picture-perfect Saturday afternoon. Major-league rock bands Cracker, Soul Asylum and Everclear headlined the main stage, while on shore attendees enjoyed food and drinks at Coconuts Caribbean Beach Bar & Grill, as well as volleyball, carnival games, giveaways and vendor booths. The day ended with a fireworks display rivaling that of any Fourth of July exhibition. According to local water patrol estimates, more than 2,500 boats gathered at the Signature Event — that’s nearly double the number of boats that were originally registered. Indeed, in other parts of the country, Sea Ray dealers invited boaters of all stripes to their own local AquaPalooza events. On Canyon Lake near San Antonio, Texas, The Sail & Ski Center organized an overnight cruise and poker run. Port Sandfield Marina, in Port Sandfield, Ont., Canada, hosted an event that featured antique boats and cars, as well as a kids’ coloring contest. Sea Ray of Knoxville rocked the company’s world headquarters in Knoxville, Tenn., with three bands, food, drinks, fireworks and more. Pictures and videos of AquaPalooza 2008 can be viewed at AquaPalooza website. Those interested in details about the next edition of AquaPalooza can check the Web site periodically for updated information.
Sunseeker Charitable Trust Gifts Cancer Unit to Poole Hospital
Sunseeker Charitable Trust Gifts Cancer Treatment Unit to Poole HospitalThe Sunseeker Charitable Trust has made its first major award with the gift of a new HDR Brachytherapy unit to Poole Hospital. The new HDR unit will initially be used to treat gynaecological malignancies and will dramatically reduce treatment times. Patients will now be able to be treated on an outpatient basis in the specially designed suite, thus freeing up room in the hospital as well as valuable theatre time. The Sunseeker Charitable Trust donated £220,000 enough to buy the unit outright, complete with couch and dosimetry equipment as specified by the hospital. The Sunseeker Charitable Trust was launched earlier this year to benefit a range of charities and organisations close to the heart of the company.
August 30, 2008
Project: Italcraft 90
The prestigious Italcraft brand, now since 2004 part of the Inrizzardi Group, presents an innovative new open hard top model. From a name which made innovation it's main theme in the seventies, eighties and nineties with its underwater hull shapes and futuristic designs. The new 27 metre super sport yacht project, so far named 90, is designed by architect Carlo Galeazzi revolving around three different exterior living areas, the traditional one aft, a forward on the bow featuring a c-shaped settee with 2 sun pads on either side and one with a flybridge dedicated to a full relaxed sun worshipper area with its three sun pads. As the above rendering shows the new Italcraft is a very different open, with the designers concentrating on extending the boat's 3 open areas as much as possible. The second impressive element is the deck superstructure whose volume is accented by a transparent cylindrical glass veranda. The dining area can be fully open at the sides and with face to the stern, creating an impression of eating in the open air. For the lower deck 2 ladders at both sides of the bridge lead from the main deck: on the left, to the four guest cabins, and on the right, to the large galley and the adjoining crew area comprising two single cabins and a bathroom. An other innovative solution for the new Italcraft 90 is the automatic ladder from the main deck to the upper solarium one, which retracts into the antenna niche leaving the cockpit free.
August 29, 2008
New Model: Sunseeker 92 Predator Sport
PowerYacht is proud to show one of the first pictures for the much waited new Sunseeker 92 Predator Sport, announced as a project in the begining of this year. Set to launch officialy at the forthcoming Southampton International Boat show on September 12-21, 2008. The Predator 92 Sport will be the largest Sunseeker ever to be displayed on the brand's stand. Uniquely positioned within the Sunseeker range, the 92 Predator Sport features a sleek flybridge as standard which has been incorporated without breaking the series distinctive sleek powerful styling. The result is outstanding both in terms of design achievement and extending enjoyment for helm and guests. With a choice of drive systems and an exhilarating open-air help position, the new Predator Sport delivers a thrilling performance incorporating the very latest technology. The helm station below remains the nerve centre of operations and there are optional cabin arrangements on the lower deck including a central or offset-berth full-beam master stateroom with walk-in wardrobe. The galley is situated on the lower deck within the crew quarters, which has two separate sleeping cabins plus a comfortable mess-area, with the possibility to customise this area to include a laundry. The aft deck features the general range facilities of wetbar with refrigeration, ice maker and also ceramic griddle. The foredeck arrangement has been transformed and incorporates upholstered shaped seating with an occasional table for those who don’t want to take their under-way thrills lying down. Twin FP props in semi tunnels provide a top speed of up to 40 knots. Depending on engine option, cruising at 23 knots can deliver up to 450 nautical miles. A triple arneson engine option is available for those clients that require added performance. The 92 Predator Sport also features the latest on-board entertainment including 42” Flat Screen TVs in both the deck saloon, the master and VIP staterooms. The saloon area also features a DVD/CD/Radio surround system complete with connected ipod™ docking station, which is also linked to the aft cockpit. An independent audio system serves the aft cockpit. With teak decking, and granite or marble finish en suite bathrooms, the Predator 92 Sport provides the perfect combination of comfort, luxury and opulence with true power and performance.
Technical Data:
LOA - 28.15 m (92.4ft)
LOA - 28.15 m (92.4ft)
Length Waterline - 20.99 m
Beam - 6.34 m
Draft - 1.98 m
Displacement - 65800 kg half load
Fuel Capacity - 8500 l
Water Capacity - 1500 l
Engines - twin up to 4868hp total
Propulsion - twin shafts in semi tunnels, arneson surface drives
Speed - 36 knots max, 28 knots cruising
Range - 450 nautical miles
August 28, 2008
Project: Ferretti 470
At the next Genoa International Boat Show, Ferretti Yachts will present the worldwide premiere of the new 470, created to renew, reinterpret and replace the previous 460 model. This was launched in 2004 to great acclaim from clients and press, with almost 80 models now sailing the world’s seas. The new Ferretti 470 consolidates the yard’s intention to complete its new entry range with a model that fully reflects the innovative layout concept introduced by the 630 and 510 models, and penetrate an international target group of young, privileged owners. With the Ferretti 470 the yard aims to increase its market share in well-established nautical poles as Europe and America, but also attack the emerging Middle East and Asia Pacific markets, including China. A product of the highly successful collaboration between the Advanced Yacht Technology, the Ferretti Engineering Division and Studio Zuccon International Project, the 470 is an ideal blend of form and function. The combination of compact size 14.65 metres long, with a 4.34 metre beam, and intelligent optimisation of space creates an opportunity to enjoy the best of Italian-style luxury and experience sailing while surrounded by high levels of comfort associated by this top class builder. Ferretti 470 offers a range of features that makes it unique in its class, firstly the increased window area, providing a sweeping, uninterrupted view from stern to bows and allowing natural light to flood the entire living area. The location of the galley aft also optimises the use of interior space and enhances livability by opening the swinging window, in fact, it’s possible to create a single open space with a seamless transition between cockpit, galley and living area. For the accommodation, three cabins provide 6 generous berths for the guests and owner, with the forward master cabin featuring an unusual large bathroom for a flybridge of this size. The sun lounge on the flybridge, also offers plenty of room to enjoy sea and sun, where the absence of a roll bar lightens the yacht’s already sleek lines, giving it an elegant, sporty silhouette. The external look is characterised by the large window area providing 360 degree visibility and flooding the living area with light, accenting the warm colours of the gold teak and light upholstery, which combine to create a decor that reflects contemporary tastes. The Ferretti 470 will be powered by twin 600hp Cummins units providing outstanding performance, with a cruising speed of 28 knots and maximum of 31 knots.
August 27, 2008
Class 1 - Constanta Romania Preview
Qatar 96 and Jotun will spearhead the fight-back to overhaul Victory’s lead in the World title race as Class 1 heads to the Black Sea resort of Mamaia-Constanta where teams will resume rivalries in the Romanian Grand Prix on Sunday, 31 August, round five of the Class 1 World Powerboat Championship and the fourth and final round of the Class 1 European Championship. And barring all disasters, it is Dubai’s Victory Team who look set to lift the European title. Victory 1, which leads the World Championship by 18 points and carry a ten-point advantage in the European standings, will line up on Mamaia’s Lake Siutghiol for the 21-lap, 94.77Nm Romanian Grand Prix, as the clear favourites to lift a sixth European title for the team and the first silverware of the year after dominating the first half of the season, with Bin Hendi taking three wins from four starts, one with Arif Al Zafeen, out injured after round one, and two with Al Marri. The immediate challenge to Victory 1 are team-mates, Abdullah Al Mehairbi and defending World and European Champion, Jean-Marc Sanchez, who have taken three podiums this season, out-gunning their team-mates last time out. But Victory 7’s throttleman, Sanchez, winner in Romania last year, knows that if he is to retain his title, they have to finish ahead of Victory 1 with several boats between them and an 11-point advantage – a tall order. However, should either of the Victory outfits falter or hit trouble, several boats lie in wait with an outside tilt at the European crown. Jotun, who ended Victory’s winning streak with a sensational win in the BMW Norwegian Grand Prix, are the most improving team this season and now the leading European challenger to the might of the Middle East teams, look for a second consecutive win. For Qatar 96, also with three podiums to their credit, a second European title looks a distant prospect, but the English, Middle East pairing both know that to keep their World title aspirations alive, finishing ahead of both Victory outfits is the priority. Team-mates lying in fourth slot in the overall title race in Qatar 95, will switch engines for Romania and the remainder of the season, opting to run Sterling V8 power-plants. Foresti & Suardi’s Italian-Norwegian partnership head the battle for middle-order supremacy comfortably under-pinning their sixth place with consistency and reliability, finishing in the top six in all races so far this season. For Roscioli Hotels Roma, 2008 is seen as a year for developing new talent, with new charge, Sergio Carrasco, producing some solid performances in his first season, with the all-Spanish pairing taking points finishes from two of their three starts, missing out in Moscow after a harrowing moment when their steering broke, but looking for more points in Romania. SeveneleveN’s crew are also looking at this season as a development year, with a new boat and driver-throttleman combination and more recently a new engine package. And with new engines for the second half of the season, Giorgi is confident that they can repeat the kind of performance that earned them a top six finish in the season opener. After unveiling Class 1’s newest thoroughbred in Moscow, designed by Matteo Nicolini and built by Nicolini Offshore, Mohammed Al-Nassr and Luca Nicolini will give the boat only its third outing in Romania, looking for reliability to realise the promise and potential seen during multiple practice sessions and Pole Position outings.
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - after round 4 of 8
1. Victory 1 - M Al Marri (UAE) / N Bin Hendi (UAE) – 77pts
2. Victory 7 - A Al Mehairbi (UAE) / JM Sanchez (France) – 59pts
3. Qatar 96 - H Al-Thani (Qatar) / S Curtis (England) – 51pts
4. Qatar 95 - A Al-Sulaiti (Qatar) / M Nicolini (Italy) – 48pts
5. Jotun 90 – IB Aarbakke (Norway) / J Tandberg (Norway) – 42pts
6. Foresti & Suardi 8 - K Selmer (Norway) / G Montavoci (Italy) – 32pts
7. Roscioli Hotels Roma 88 - S Carrasco (Spain) / D Cirilli (Spain) – 12pts
8. SeveneleveN 18 - G Manuzzi (Italy) / N Giorgi (Italy) – 7pts
9= Negotiator 50 - B Eker (Norway) / C Parsonage (England) – 4pts
9= Qatar 9 - M Al-Nassr (Qatar) / L Nicolini (Italy) – 4pts
EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP - after round 3 of 4
1. Victory 1 – 49pts
2. Victory 7 – 39pts
3. Jotun 90 – 34pts
4. Qatar 96 – 32pts
5. Qatar 95 – 31pts
6. Foresti & Suardi 8 – 19pts
7. Roscioli Hotels Roma 88 – 8pts
SeveneleveN 18 – 0pts
Qatar 9 – 0pts
EDOX POLE POSITION CHAMPIONSHIP – after round 4 of 8
1. Victory 1 – 55pts
2. Qatar 96 – 47pts
3. Jotun 90 – 36pts
4. Qatar 95 – 28pts
5. Victory 7 – 20pts
6. Foresti & Suardi 8 – 11pts
7. SeveneleveN 18 – 10pts
8. Negotiator 50 – 7pts
9= White 4 – 5pts
9= Qatar 9 – 5pts
11. Roscioli Hotels Roma 88 – 2pts
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - after round 4 of 8
1. Victory 1 - M Al Marri (UAE) / N Bin Hendi (UAE) – 77pts
2. Victory 7 - A Al Mehairbi (UAE) / JM Sanchez (France) – 59pts
3. Qatar 96 - H Al-Thani (Qatar) / S Curtis (England) – 51pts
4. Qatar 95 - A Al-Sulaiti (Qatar) / M Nicolini (Italy) – 48pts
5. Jotun 90 – IB Aarbakke (Norway) / J Tandberg (Norway) – 42pts
6. Foresti & Suardi 8 - K Selmer (Norway) / G Montavoci (Italy) – 32pts
7. Roscioli Hotels Roma 88 - S Carrasco (Spain) / D Cirilli (Spain) – 12pts
8. SeveneleveN 18 - G Manuzzi (Italy) / N Giorgi (Italy) – 7pts
9= Negotiator 50 - B Eker (Norway) / C Parsonage (England) – 4pts
9= Qatar 9 - M Al-Nassr (Qatar) / L Nicolini (Italy) – 4pts
EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP - after round 3 of 4
1. Victory 1 – 49pts
2. Victory 7 – 39pts
3. Jotun 90 – 34pts
4. Qatar 96 – 32pts
5. Qatar 95 – 31pts
6. Foresti & Suardi 8 – 19pts
7. Roscioli Hotels Roma 88 – 8pts
SeveneleveN 18 – 0pts
Qatar 9 – 0pts
EDOX POLE POSITION CHAMPIONSHIP – after round 4 of 8
1. Victory 1 – 55pts
2. Qatar 96 – 47pts
3. Jotun 90 – 36pts
4. Qatar 95 – 28pts
5. Victory 7 – 20pts
6. Foresti & Suardi 8 – 11pts
7. SeveneleveN 18 – 10pts
8. Negotiator 50 – 7pts
9= White 4 – 5pts
9= Qatar 9 – 5pts
11. Roscioli Hotels Roma 88 – 2pts
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