Powerboat P1 - Italian GP SNAV OSG Baia Attolini All Italian Job

Lightning fast SNAV OSG stormed to the overall Powerboat P1 Italian Grand Prix of the Sea Championship in San Benedetto del Tronto after the all-Italian outfit followed up Saturday’s stunning Sprint Race victory with an emphatic Endurance Race win on Sunday. Racing in the face of turbulent weather and with UIM President Raffaele Chiulli among the thousands watching, the triumphant team beat the attrition epidemic that struck all but three of the Evolution Class powerboats to secure their first championship of the 2009 Powerboat P1 World Championship. SNAV OSG still trail Silverline by a staggering 119 points in the overall Evolution Class World Championship standings with the British-based team claiming the second spot on Sunday’s podium just ahead of Belgian outfit, 2B1 Furnibo. SuperSport victors Baia-Attolini ensured the Italians dominated the race weekend after breaking their winning duck in this year’s open-canopy class. Powerboat P1’s oldest statesman Renato Guidi celebrated a perfect birthday present collecting the overall Grand Prix of the Sea trophy alongside euphoric teammates. The thrilled trio closed the gap on SuperSport Class championship leaders, Seagull Chaudron, to 19 points with four rounds to go chasing the World Champions in Gothenburg, Sweden in August. Fourth place during Sunday’s Endurance Race scored Spirit of Belgium their first Powerboat P1 World Championship podium of 2009. Fairing marginally better than their Evolution peers, only two hulls failed to cross the finishing line with championship hopefuls, Ikocasa and Team SW1 Capital suffering from technical problems.

PowerPole

San Benedetto’s home town hero Marco Pennesi powered to pole position at the Italian Grand Prix of the Sea on Friday evening. Charging across the sun-drenched Lingomare shoreline, the Metamarine Pignolo 53 powerboat edged out Italian rivals SNAV OSG by 0.6 of a second with Cigarette Smash Poker starting from third in Saturday’s Sprint Race. Baia Attolini ensured an Italian double celebration with the fastest qualifying time in the open-canopy SuperSport Class. The Naples-based team has been threatening a top-placed finish all season and Friday’s pole-finder, albeit at the expense of Team SW1 Capital who suffered a three-minute penalty for missing a buoy, has given the speed-king trio of Stefano Acanfora, Roy Capasso and Renato Guidi a timely boost ahead of Saturday’s Sprint Race.

Evolution Race 5

After jumping out to a significant lead in Evolution Class, 10 CIGARETTE SMASH POKER throttled by Matteo Nicolini and driven by Luca Formilli Fendi, spun their Mercury powered Cigarette in lap six, allowing 88 SNAV OSG, crewed by fellow countrymen Giancarlo Cangiano and Giovanni Carpitella to take the lead. The Mercury-powered Outerlimits never relinquished the lead, taking the checkered flag ahead of CIGARETTE SMASH POKER, which recovered nicely but had little time to chase down the new leader. Hometown hero Marco Pennesi, whose Seatek diesel powered 53 METAMARINE PIGNOLO 53 was built in San Benedetto del Tronto, finished third for an all Italian podium. Pennesi's regular throttleman, Max Ferrari was replaced due to a scheduling conflict by Luca Nicolini, brother of Matteo. The Nicolini brothers were born a short distance from the race venue.

Evolution Race 6

Thunderstorms delayed the start and threatened the finish of day-two racing in the Powerboat P1 Italian Grand Prix, but when the checkered flag flew, the Italian 88 SNAV OSG, a Mercury-powered Outerlimits crewed by Giancarlo Cangiano and Giovanni Carpitella, added the Evolution Class Endurance Race to Saturday's Sprint Race victory, and captured the weekend's Grand Prix title. While delayed, the race start saw exciting action lining up wide behind the pace boat and crashing in on a right-hand dog-leg turn when the green flag dropped. Belgians Pierre Colpin and Frank Hemelaer in the 33 FURNIBO jumped their Mercury-powered Fountain ahead of the pack, but were forced wide going into the turn by hometown heroes Marco Pennesi and Luca Nicolini's 53 METAMARINE PIGNOLO 53. When the rooster-tails cleared coming out of the first turn, SNAV OSG held first, and never looked back, racing to an easy victory. Close behind them were fellow Italians 10 CIGARETTE SMASH POKER, and 77 LUCAS OIL BUDWEISER, who had worked their Outerlimits with Chief engines from deep in the pack to emerge third. However, entering the first full race lap, LUCAS OIL BUDWEISER came off plane, limping their way through the rest of the race and moving METAMARINE PIGNOLO 53 into third. On the second full lap, CIGARETTE SMASH POKER also dropped off plane, and later dropped from the race, which allowed FURNIBO to move up into third. In lap three, FURNIBO executed another tight turn move on METAMARINE PIGNOLO 53, moving into second, and the three boats held that position, with SNAV OSG opening a wider lead with each new lap. Then on lap 11 of the 13 lap Endurance Race, thick black smoke began pouring from the diesel engines of METAMARINE PIGNOLO 53, and as rain started to fall the Power Pole winner and Saturday's third-place finisher came off plane and completed the race well off the pace. METAMARINE's problems allowed the Brits in the 47 SILVERLINE, who had been crawling through the races both days in order to assure a finish and maintain their standing in the points battle, to move into third. Team SILVERLINE, a Buzzi hull powered by Sterling Marine engines is the only Evolution Class boat to receive a "reliability bonus" of 50 points for having made it through the first half the season using the same set of motors. The bonus points, coupled with their third place finish on Sunday puts SILVERLINE atop the P1 World Championship point standings, despite never having taken a win this season.

SuperSport Race 5

Defending champions Angelo Tedeschi and Aaron Ciantar racked-up another checkered flag in their 43 SEAGULL CHAUDRON, powered by Ilmor. The Mercury-powered Donzi 38 BAIA ATTOLINI, finished second after winning the Power Pole on Friday. Third place saw the all-female team 44 IKO CASA, a similar Chaudron hull as their 43 teammates, only powered by Mercury Racing. The ladies have been delivering consistent performance for Tedechi's Racing Project, and only ten seconds separated the top five teams in SuperSport Class on Saturday.

SuperSport Race 6

Timing is everything, it is said, and that proved true in the second day of the Powerboat P1 World Championship Italian Grand Prix of the Sea at San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy. A points tie for the Grand Prix title between 43 SEAGULL CHAUDRON, Saturday's race winner and 38 BAIA ATTOLINI, which took Sunday's checkered flag was decided by the fastest race times, and delivered the Grand Prix SuperSport title to BAIA ATTOLINI's, in the Mercury-powered Donzi. The Italians jumped to an early lead following the start, in which both Evolution and SuperSport classes started together along a wide line before having to cut in for a hard right turn onto the race course. It was a lead they held for the entire race. The all-female team of 44 IKO CASA, a Chaudron hull powered by Mercury Racing were hot on their heels followed by Britian's 26 SW1 CAPITAL. However, SW1 CAPITAL, which has been plagued by problems this season, saw gremlins once again end their race early, allowing IKO CASA's team boss, in the Ilmor-powered 43 SEAGULL CHAUDRON move into third. The race positions never changed, but the ladies were closing the gap on the leaders when rain began falling in lap eight of the 12 lap Endurance race. On the very next lap, IKO CASA came off plane and 17 MasForce, moved their Mercury-power NorTech into third. Then in the final two laps, another two-boat team was able to make a move as 22 BIG SERGIO, were able to overtake MasForce, winning the Italians a place on the Sunday podium. However, MasForce's fourth place finish Sunday and fifth place finish on Saturday provided a points total moving them into third place overall for the Italian Grand Prix of the Sea.

Results

EVOLUTION CLASS SPRINT
1 88 SNAV OSG 00:32:09.89
2 10 Cigarette Smash Poker 00:32:27.99
3 53 Metamarine Pignolo 53 00:33:49.73
4 66 Cranefields Wine 00:39:35.22
5 77 Lucas Oil Outerlimits 00:33:13.82 -1 lap
6 47 Silverline 00:41:52.58 -2 laps
7 33 Furnibo
EVOLUTION CLASS ENDURANCE
1 88 SNAV OSG 00:59:14.36
2 33 Furnibo 01:02:03.01
3 47 Silverline 01:00:52.24 -2 laps
4 53 Metamarine Pignolo 53 DNF
5 10 Cigarette Smash Poker RET
6 77 Lucas Oil Outerlimits DNF
7 66 Cranefields Wine DNF
SUPERSPORT SPRINT RACE
1 43 Seagull Chaudron 00:34:15.53
2 38 Baia Attolini 00:34:17.68
3 44 Iko Casa 00:34:24.07
4 26 Team SW1 Capital 00:34:33.68
5 17 MasForce 00:36:01.21 -1 lap
6 22 Big Sergio 00:37:38.66 -3 laps
7 28 Blue Shaft DNF
SUPERSPORT CLASS ENDURANCE
1 38 Baia Attolini 01:02:53.55
2 43 Seagull Chaudron 01:02:56.75
3 22 Big Sergio 01:03:18.67
4 17 MasForce 01:03:34.87 -1 lap
5 28 Blue Shaft 01:06:28.48 -1 lap
6 44 Iko Casa DNF
7 26 Team SW1 Capital RET

www.powerboatp1.com

New Model: Astondoa 96 GLX

Spanish yacht builder continues to upgrade its big boat range with modern looking planning Super Yachts. The new 96 GLX has many interesting features, and is designed by Italian architect Fulvio De Simoni, what is his first work for Spanish biggest yacht builder. De Simoni as is his style created a modern looking twenty eight metre Super Yacht with some distinctive areas offering innovative design elements along with huge spaces. The layout is a four guest cabin plan offering a distinctive owners cabin standing to the beam of the boat. The same has to be said for the spacious VIP cabin to fore, which offers huge spaces. Crew accommodation is for four members located aft. Engines are twin MTU 16V2000 2000hp each.
Technical Data:
Length Hull - 28 m (91.8ft)
Beam - 6.81 m
Draft - 2.38 m
Fuel Capacity - 10000 l
Water Capacity - 3700 l
Accommodation - 12 berths
Engines - 2 x MTU 16V2000 2000hp

Project - Fulvio De Simoni Ital Projects
Certification - CE B

www.astondoa.es

Project: Dominator 720

The new Dominator 720 continues the synergy created between the shipyard's Engineering Division and the Team 4 Design studio. This will be the fourth yacht designed by Team 4 for the Italian Adriatic sea based builder. Dominator with the 720 continues to present sober, clean contoured, sleek, and a streamlined style concept, what has become the quintessence of all the distinctive qualities of its range. Linear and dynamic, this craft is the perfect balance between the elegance of longer vessels and the aggressive spirit of a sports styled yacht. The interiors of the 720 will stand out for rationality with a spatial design as well as for their sleek, modern style. Here Dominator continues the use of rich and refined materials used for the panelling and upholstery enhancing every room with a sense of elegance and superior luxury. In perfect Dominator style, as with all the other craft in the range, particular care has also been taken over the lighting systems, all of which have been skilfully designed to create evocative atmospheres both inside and outside. Dominator offers three interior lower deck versions and two main deck layout options. The lower deck is offered with a standard four cabin all with private head arrangement, and two optional three cabin versions which extend the space to the owners cabin. The two saloon options differ mostly in the galley area, with the proposal B offering an open plan layout versus the closed separate galley of proposal A. Engine options will be twin MAN or MTU from 1360hp up to 1550hp.

www.dominator.it

New Model: Sea Ray 540 Sundancer

Sea Ray's newest Sundancer, is the big, and bold 540. This new model once again redefines a modern express cruiser with a sleek distinctive exterior; inviting and thoughtful interior; flexible and intuitive entertaining spaces; and friendly and comfortable living areas. The 540's sheer line flows sinuously from the bow back to the integral hardtop, which is enclosed on the front and sides to create a protected bridge. A retractable sunroof opens at the push of a button, and 32,000-BTU reverse-cycle air-conditioning keeps the cockpit comfortable year-round. This area boasts an amazing list of user-definable features, from a cockpit table and optional teak deck chairs, to a large starboard-side wet bar with icemaker and optional grill and 19" flatscreen TV with DVD player, to an aft bench with backrest cushions that swing open to extend the already huge sunpad. At the helm, two pedestal seats with armrests, footrests, and reclining backrests sit on centerline, enhancing individual comfort and visibility. These seats also pivot on a fiberglass base to face the starboard lounger and create a forward conversation area when the boat is at rest. The helm console is dominated by two 12" color displays for the Raymarine radar/GPS/chartplotter. Controls for the spotlight, Sony stereo, and VHF radio rest below, along with the electronic shifter, throttle, and joystick that operate the standard twin Cummins MerCruiser QSC600 diesel inboards 574hp with innovative, individually articulating Zeus pod drives. Twin SmartCraft Vessel View displays mounted overhead provide detailed engine and vessel data. Sea Ray's designers used natural light and earthy elements to create an elegant, dramatic atmosphere in the cabin. A skylight and six over sized hull windows brighten the salon and galley, where amenities include a Bose home theater system with 32" flatscreen HDTV, Ultraleather HPTM sofa that converts to a bed, coffee table, and wood flooring. Slightly removed from the salon, the galley has a spacious countertop for food preparation, as well as loads of storage. It comes equipped with a coffeemaker, under-counter freezer, under-counter refrigerator, two-burner stove, microwave/convection oven, and power vent. A sliding door in the style of a Japanese shoji screen leads aft to the full-beam master stateroom with en suite head. In this private sanctuary, which has a large picture window for light and ambiance, the owner enjoys a queen-sized innerspring mattress facing a Bose entertainment center with 26" flatscreen LCD and storage below. Another shoji-style door leads to the master head; this is a big space with a full-length mirror, hanging locker, additional drawer and vanity storage, and tile flooring. An enclosed shower stall with seat allows the head to be easily used by more than one person at a time. All the way forward, a VIP stateroom with access to a second head is almost as enticing as the master. A queen-sized island berth with innerspring mattress is flanked by cedar-lined hanging lockers and faces a Bose entertainment center with 19" flatscreen LCD. The forward head includes a shower stall, opening portlight, vanity, mirrored medicine chest, and tile flooring. The 540's layout can also be configured to accommodate three staterooms, in which case the mid-stateroom is split and the forward stateroom becomes the master. There is also a long list of desirable options that include specialized electronics, luxury upgrades, and even a tender package and swim platform with hydraulic marine lift.

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.7 m (54.9ft)

Beam - 4.65 m

Draft - 1.27 m

Displacement - 21,274 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2271 l

Water Capacity - 568 l

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSC600 574hp

Propulsion - ZF Zeus aft looking pod drives

Hull Shape - vee with 21 degrees deadrise

www.searay.com

Improve-it = Nord West 370 SportsTop

Earlier this week Nord West launched a first boat with a new system called Stern drive Joystick. Similar to the IPS this new drive system has electrical steering and manoeuvring in harbours can be done with a joystick. Nord West was among the first users of Volvo IPS system as well as being among the first to make a special designed hull for the propulsion. Every boat can be installed with a maximum of 4 joystick controls. With the new system stern drive with joystick Nord West has chosen as the first boat the 370 SportsTop, which is there latest model release with an electrical soft top hatch. Nord West also advised that further models will be available with this system. Watch this spot for further information!

www.nordwest.se

Powerboat P1 - Italy, San Benedetto Del Tronto Preview

Next and third round for the 2009 P1 season is San Benedetto del Tronto, the city in Marche, Italy, in the province of Ascoli Piceno situated on the Adriatic Sea. San Benedetto is a key fishing port, and one of the main seaside resorts of the renowned Adriatic coast. Powerboat P1 arrived in San Benedetto for the first time in the 2008 season, opening last year calendar and receiving a fantastic reception from power boating fans. This Grand Prix of the Sea in San Benedetto del Tronto will also run in conjunction with the exciting Italian Powerboat Series (IPS).

In Evolution the local fans will surely have there eyes set on local team Metamarine, the company formed by Marco Pennesi in 2001, Supersport Class winner in 2004, and second runner up in 2008. So far 53 Metamarine after a terrific accident in the first round in Malta started the season all uphill, but a positive result in the Turkish Grand Prix second race placing third are showing the goods for this diesel powered boat. High expectations are also expected for the three teams showing big potential this year the 10 Cigarette Smash Poker, 77 Lucas Oil Outerlimits, and 33 Furnibo all coming from great racing in Turkey. Evolution Class leader 47 Silverline who are first thanks to there reliability is surely looking for ways to increase also the performance of the boat in order to keep the much sought after leadership. Looking for reliability is also 88 SNAV OSG who came from Turkey disappointed collecting no points and loosing it leadership, because of various technical gremlins. Same story for German team 66 Cranefields Wine who still are looking for the important reliability and speed elements.

Supersport Class is showing that 2009 will be a never ending battle up till the last second. The thinking is that this class this year has five possible winners, with the calmer seas showing fifth place standing but two race winner Team SW1 Capital having that little extra pace. The tie is so close that the division between the first three teams: 43 Seagull Chaudron, 38 Baia Attolini, and 44 Iko Casa are grouped in only a thirty points distance. In this class the reliability price goes to Belgian 17 Mas Force who are placed fourth. The two Al&Al team boats the new 28 Blue Shaft, and 22 Big Sergio are last. Worth to note that Big Sergio showed some great speed potential during the Turkish Power Pole. There is also a wild card from a known face with the 8 Ocean Dragon, Mercury powered Formula hull making its 2009 debut in Italy.

www.powerboatp1.com

New Model: Freedom Boatworks 77

Freedom Boatworks 77 is the first model to come out of this new North Carolina shipyard founded in 2008. Designed by Applied Concepts, the 77 was supervised by Jim Polatty ex Sculley boat builder, and was built for Freedom Boatworks owner. Building a seventy seven feet as its first model, Freedom Boatworks compared to other custom sportfish builders who normally start building a fifteen metre yacht did start big. The 77 is powered with twin CAT C-32A 1825hp, cruising at 30 knots fully loaded with only 1950 rpm and burning 408 lph, and giving a max of 37. The interior accommodation layout has a total five cabins with a full-beam master, VIP with a walk around queen, and another guest cabin with twin lower bunks. Each cabin has a private en-suite head. There is also two cabins for the crew one for the captain with a queen berth, and a double bunk for the crew. The captain and crew share a head. The 77 also features a day head just inside the salon from the mezzanine. The much appreciated mezzanine has seating for six, with an expandable dining table. Underneath the mezzanine one finds a large freezer, refrigerated bait box, refrigerated drink box, large ice dump, and ample storage. There is also a large refrigerated kill box in the transom that can alternatively be used as a livewell. There are two additional in-deck refrigerated fish boxes. The flybridge has a center console with 3 helm seats and 2 jumpseats. Additionally, it has a u-shaped settee, and another bench seating for sixteen person. The flybridge is fully equipped with air conditioning, refrigerator, freezer, lots of storage and great visibility. The interior decor for the 77 was designed by Dawn Moffitt, a renowned name working mostly on megayachts. Finishes include cherry with custom eucalyptus, maple inlays, granite tops in the galley and salon, onyx tops in the heads and staterooms, onyx flooring in the guest heads, glass tile with abolone shell inlays for the master head floor. The galley features two subzero refrigerator drawers, 2 freezer drawers, Meile cooktop, oven, and dishwasher. It's dinette seats seven for dinner. A separate wetbar has ample liquor storage, icemaker, and 2 additional refrigerator drawers. What's unique for the Freedom Boatworks 77 which is built in the custom cold molding method will sure be her agility and fuel economy. This compares to running costs associated with a production sixty four footer, and handling associated to a much smaller boat thanks to the unique hull form and weight per strength the cold moulding building method gives. Technical Data:

LOA - 23.4 m (77ft)

Beam - 6.70 m

Draft - 1.72 m

Displacement - 49.895 kg

Fuel Capacity - 10031 l

Water Capacity - 1135 l

Accommodation - 10 berths in 5 stateroom, 4 heads + 1 day head

Engines - 2 x Cats C32A 1825hp

Speed - 37 knots max, 30 knots cruise @ 1950 rpm with 408 lph consumption

Project - Applied Concepts exterior, Dawn Moffitt interior

www.ncfreedomboatworks.com

Monthly News - June 2009

pic of the month - Otam Support Boat in Giraglia Rolex Cup in St.Tropez

Apreamare Itama and Porsche

On Friday, May 22nd the new nautical pole in Torre Annunziata, a modern production area spread over 125.000 sm, opened to selected guests on the occasion of a unique event: sea trials and test drive so to taste the sportmanship and the elegance featuring Apreamare and Itama brands. Tradition and history, technological innovation and advanced research on materials, but also performance and great care in construction details feature the DNA of Itama, Porsche and Apreamare, able to arranged an original and involving event Itama, an icon in Italian open yachting, praised especially in the 70s by the international jet set who made Itama yachts an item of worship, had available for sea trials and visit onboard Itama Forty and Itama Fiftyfive, models which made the success of the yard after the entrance in Ferretti Group (2004). The guests lived the filters free contact with the sea that Itama boats can give at best. Apart the flagship – Itama Seventyfive – was available too, after having gained a worldwide success thanks to its ability to boast style and power, two of the main feature of this brand. Apreamare, other Ferretti brand, is a long tradition company, who renewed the gozzos, maintaining the distinctive feature of craftmade care, and, at the same time, providing them with the most advanced technological innovations. Also Apreamare gozzo and Maestro complete ranges have been presented in the nautical centre marina, ready for visits onboard and sea trials. Finally the Porsche dealer for Naples Palumbo introduced in this special setting the new Boxster and Cayman, available for exciting test drive, with the support of professional pilots coming from Porsche Driving School. Passion, power and sportmanship feature those brands, who maintain the leadership in each market mixing attention to beautiful design and advanced technological innovation.


Couach New Start

The Bordeaux Commercial Court has authorised the sale of Couach to Industrialist Fabrice Vial for €1.5 million. Vial, who is the owner of a 33 metre Couach yacht intends to continue the yacht builder’s present strategy and will focus mainly on yachts of 50 metres. He expects to retain all 310 workers, although it is uncertain when work will restart at the yard, which has remained closed since March.


Fairline Wins Motor Boat of the Year

Leading luxury performance motor yacht manufacturer, Fairline Boats has been awarded the prestigious accolade of the ‘Motor Boat of the Year’ Award 2009 in the Flybridge Above 50ft category for the Fairline Squadron 55. The Awards are judged by a panel of boat testers from UK marine titles Motor Boats Monthly and Motor Boat & Yachting. The Award was accepted by Derek Carter, CEO, Fairline Boats and Adam Greenwood, Technical Director. The company has received international acclaim and won many prestigious awards over the years. Most recent accolades bestowed upon Fairline include winning The Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2008 in the International Trade category


Ferretti Group Presents EaSea Show

Ferretti group, a world leader within the sphere of the design, construction and sale of luxury motoryachts, encompassing a unique portfolio of nine of the most exclusive brands in the nautical world, wishes to announce a new, prestigious undertaking: “Easea>show”, a permanent exhibition of the group’s top yachts on show at Cattolica marina starting from 12th June 2009. Devised to further enhance the excellent range of services devoted to its owners, “Easea>show” will be an exclusive, personalised showcase of the Ferretti Yachts, Pershing, Itama, Mochi Craft and Custom Line fleets, and, starting from Autumn 2009, involve all the other Ferretti group brands, too. The exhibition, part of the larger “Easea>yachting” service project, will be a true private “boat show”, enabling even the busiest customers to visit yachts any day of the year, and test them in the water in total privacy and relaxation. “Easea>show” thus responds to the requirements of the most demanding owners who, by booking through the reference dealer for their area, will be able to visit and carry out sea tests accompanied by a highly specialised member of staff, thereby avoiding the inconvenience of overcrowded boat shows. Moreover, “Easea>show” will enable owners to admire and visit top Ferretti group yachts, completely fitted out with exceptional furnishings produced by the most important luxury designers: Christofle, Frette, Oluce, Pentalight and Somma to enrich the elegance of the Ferretti Yachts and Ferretti Custom Line interiors with their fabrics and furnishing elements; GT Design for the textiles and fabrics on board the Mochi Craft range; Christofle a Radaelli, Fos, Gentili Mosconi and Pineider for Pershing. The “Easea>show” experience will be yet further enriched through top partnerships with prestigious facilities in the area, such as exclusive hotels and restaurants, well being centres and “special shopping tours”, which will make an owner’s visit even more special. The exhibition, initially comprising top Ferretti Yachts, Pershing, Itama, Mochi Craft and Custom Line models, will be extended to the entire range of Ferretti group brands by the end of the autumn boat shows. This will complete an undertaking which had never before been developed on the world nautical scene, and offer Group clients the privilege of being involved in a unique, “tailor-made” experience.


Fountain Takes Car

Nautilux, the Adriatic coast dealer for Fountain Worldwide in Italy, has organized the Challenge of the Summer. Marco Paci and Team Nautilux will run a Fountain 34 CC Sport Fish from Porto San Giorgio, a seaside resort and port city nearby San Benedetto del Tronto, one of the stops for the Powerboat P1 World Championship, 170 miles north to Chioggia, a small fishing village at the southern tip of the Venetian Lagoon, near the famous floating city of Venice. What is so special about that? Well at the same time as the Fountain 34 CC Sport Fish jumps on plane and blasts its way to Venice, a brand new Citroen C5 (a sporty sedan) driven by nearby dealer Boldrin Auto, will take off by road to the same destination to see if they can beat team Nautilux and the Fountain. Via Michelin, the Italian equivalent of Map quest, clocks the car journey at 4 hours-that's abiding by all the speed limits and stop signs. Sure! They're Italian! Calculating an average speed of the Fountain at just around 50 mph, Team Nautilux should make the journey in 3 hours and 20 minutes. Of course, they don't have speed limits or stop signs, but at this time of the year, the Adriatic is known for rough seas. The head-to-head or should we say Mano-e-Mano, took place on Saturday may 30th.


Otam Giraglia Rolex Cup

Otam was support boat of the Giraglia Rolex Cup in Saint Tropez from the 14th to the 16th June. Otam 45 Heritage HS the smallest yacht of the line was the protagonists of the Giraglia Rolex cup last weekend in Saint Tropez. Its crew lived the competition in fist class and all its emotions since the last straw. Otam, experienced the sea as a protagonist in Saint Tropez.


Menorquin Launches a Comprehensive Personalized Assistance Programme

Menorquin continues to advance by improving and expanding its range of services to adapt it self to the changing market needs. In order to achieve this the Balearic shipyard has developed a very wide spectrum of services which include every type of repair work facility, restoration and boat maintenance service; all orientated to provide personalized solutions according to each customer’s needs. Menorquin Services is available for any boat type and the services are offered along the whole Menorcan coast, the island being a strategic passing point in any Mediterranean crossing. For those whose home port is on the island it offers the opportunity to renovate, repair or fine tune their vessel; but it has also been put in place for those sailors cruising around the Balearic Islands wishing to freshen up their boat whilst they spend a few days visiting some of the islands many attractions. Menorquin Services may also be contracted through Menorquin’s distribution division, called Emotion Yachting, which has its headquarters in Denia (Alicante). The Shipyard has 30.000 m2 of facilities on Menorca for carrying out the various tasks which make up the Menorquin Services programme, including buildings for hull lamination work, paint spray chambers, carpentry sections, sections for the assembly processes and finishes as well as an area for winterizing vessels, all of these are operated by a team of highly qualified professionals. These facilities enable Menorquin to be efficient in providing high quality solutions for customers and the shipyard also has moorings in Mahón harbour which are available for customers contracting Menorquin Services.


Mustang to Start Producing in the Philippines

Mustang Marine has announced it will be manufacturing it’s soon to be released Australian designed Sports Cruiser range in Asia to meet the demand for good quality entry level boating in Australia. The new Sports Cruiser range which includes the 2850, 3350 and 3850 will be manufactured by Mustang's production partner in the Philippines, Australasian Marine Alliance Corp. Sports Cruisers destined for Asian markets will be fully built at the production facility in the Philippines reducing shipping costs and improving lead times, however boats sold via Mustangs Australian and New Zealand dealer network will be assembled to a partial stage in the Philippines and completed in the Mustang facility on the Gold Coast. Australasian Marine Alliance Corp has recently released the first test production Sports Cruiser. Mustang CEO, Chris Heaton, was on hand to review Mustang's strict quality requirements and was thoroughly impressed with the fit out, finish and overall attention to detail. Mustang have an absolute focus on delivering quality products at a great price, Mr Heaton went on to say. Strict quality assurances have been put in place, and will be monitored to ensure the highest quality is always maintained. Mustang has committed to building the Australian designed Sports Coupé, Sports Euro and Sports Flybridge ranges at their production facility on the Gold Coast, Australia, where they now maintain a growing workforce of well over 100 people. The 2850 will be the first Sports Cruiser to be released in December and will reflect the new European inspired styling, exceptional quality and performance that Mustang features across their entire range.

Nordic Tug New CEO

Nordic Tugs, a US manufacturer of tug-style trawler yachts, has appointed Andy Lund as the company's new CEO. Lund owned one of the largest Grand Banks dealerships in the US from 1995-2001 and served on the NW Yacht Brokers Association board of directors for five years. An avid boater, he sold his Grand Banks dealership in 2001 and has spent the past few years cruising from the Puget Sound through the Panama Canal, across the Atlantic and around Europe on a long-range trawler. Headquartered in Burlington, Washington, Nordic Tugs builds classic tug-style cruisers from 9.8m-16.5m (32ft-54ft). Late last year, Nordic CFO David Goehring was appointed president following the death of former president/CEO Jim Cress in October 2008. Goehring will continue to serve the company as vice president and CFO.


Nord West Visit by Swedish National Team

During the World Championship qualifying match played in Gothenburg, the Swedish National Football team was looking for a pre-game experience to relax before the important match against Malta. The decision to visit the Nord West boat yard on Orust became an easy choice as many of the players share the passion of the boating life. The players and leaders were given a tour of the factory to see the production up close and were also given a chance to sea trial the many different models and the different drive systems. Especially exciting was driving with the IPS systems joystick function on the new Sport cruiser. The National Football team secretary Leif Andersson, gave the a big following greeting to Nord West saying it was very interesting and exciting experience for the entire crew. Perhaps the future will see some of the players cruising around in a new Nord West boat.


Numarine Open Day in Bodrum

Turkish motoryacht producer Numarine is to hold its second Open Day in Bodrum next month. From July 2-4, members of the press and distributors will gather to see the launch of the company's latest model, the 78HT, which is making its world debut. Sea trials will also take place onboard the 78' Fly and the 102' RPH. Founded in 2002, Numarine of Gebze, Turkey has a production capacity of 50 yachts per year, ranging from 55ft-102ft (17m-31m) in length.


Pershing Sea Show 2009

Pershing, a brand of Ferretti S.p.A., world leader in designing, building and marketing luxury motoryachts, enters the very heart of the nautical season with the exclusive Pershing SeaShow 2009. An event created to promote the brand’s innovative corporate philosophy, the SeaShow has been realized from the 12th to 14th June, in the extraordinary setting of Cattolica Marina. SeaShow 2009 is an appointment devoted to all lovers of the shipyard’s unmistakable style. It provides a special opportunity for them to share unique moments on board a Pershing, and directly experience the sportsmanship and elegant style of these yachts. The most important models of the fleet have been at visitors’ disposal for exciting sea trials for the entire duration of SeaShow. Every day, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Pershing have offered guests the chance to visit the yachts and experience their high performance at sea. Several jewels of the sea, ranging from 46 to 90 feet, have been on display, including the high performance of Pershing 90’, featuring the characteristics and distinctiveness of a true megayacht; Pershing 80’, the shipyard’s very latest model and winner of the “Best Luxury Performance Yacht 2009” award on the Chinese market; and Pershing 56’, Pershing 50’ and Pershing 46’, with their racy, sporty lines. Visitors have also been able to admire Pershing 64’ and Pershing 72’, symbols of design, functional innovation and high, on-board technology. For over twenty years, Pershing has been an all-Italian symbol of comfort, technological innovation and cutting-edge design worldwide. The shipyard has provided guests with an opportunity to fully-experience the power, speed and innovation has always distinguished its yachts. Everything has been realized for an exclusive event which has opened the nautical season and has attracted the most enthusiastic lovers of a top performance at sea.


Princess Signs New Lease for 15 Acre Plymouth Waterfront

Princess Yachts International has signed the lease for a 15 acre (6 hectare) waterfront site at South Yard, Plymouth. Part of the famous Devonport Naval base, this facility has been acquired to enable Princess to commence the construction of a new range of large yachts. The bespoke craft, which will be over 100 feet, are too large to be built in Princess’ existing manufacturing sites. With the additional 15 acres at an estimated phased investment cost of around £15m, Princess Yachts International now has over 38 acres of land in Plymouth, including its Newport Street head office and manufacturing site, Coypool, Lee Mill and Langage sites. The company remains one of the largest employers in the area. One of the first yachts to be built at the South Yard site will be the Princess 105. Heralding the start of a new range of technically advanced, long range cruising yachts, it is estimated that the first finished craft will be completed by the end of 2010. The development of these new larger models forms a major part of Princess’ future expansion plans, and has helped secure the future employment of many of its existing staff.

Sunseeker Celebrate Retirees

Robert had a celebratory glass of champagne at the Technology Centre Meeting Room on Thursday 4th June with a number of retirees who have been with the company for many years. Robert thanked them for all their hard work and wished them a happy and healthy retirement. One of the retirees included Colin Baldwin, who was leaving the company after 12 years. Working in the moulding shop, Colin has witnessed major changes in his time at the company. He's seen the development of the tech centre, Sunseeker's venture into the Superyacht market, the purchase of the 11-acre site at Portland and the brand's elevation to world style icon. Colin's part in the process has been integral - he was a member of the team that has won four Queen's awards over the years.

Sunseeker Fly Royal Standard

A recent visit to Portland and Weymouth by Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh presented Sunseeker International Limited with the opportunity to fly the Royal Standard on one of the company's luxury yachts as it carried the royal couple from the National Sailing Academy to Weymouth Quay. Her Majesty the Queen and Prince Philip were visiting various attractions in the area including the Sailing Academy where Lord Sebastian Coe, chairman of the 2012 Olympic Games organising committee, proudly showed off the first Olympic venue to be ready. Having signed the academy's visitors' book the royal couple were met by Sunseeker representative and ex Royal Yacht Britannia crew member, Peter Langridge, and boarded a Sunseeker 34 Metre Yacht. According to Peter Her Majesty the Queen and Prince Philip were very impressed with the vessel and favourably commented on its design and level of finish. The trip then passed through Portland Harbour, across Weymouth Bay and along Weymouth Quay, ending with the royal couple leaving the yacht at the Harbour Masters office where a large crowd greeted them. Sunseeker International has become a major contributor to the area having acquired an 11 acre site next to the sailing academy at Osprey Quay. Most of the company's larger models are moulded and built at this new facility and with the addition of a 300 tonne travel hoist even larger models are being planned for the future.

Project: Colombo 37 Alldays

Colombo now coming from the new management of Sarnico Group, show its future aims with the presentation of the project for the 37 Alldays upcoming model which will also indicate a new range. The 37 Alldays is designed by renowned Venice firm Nuvolari Lenard a long collaborator for Sarnico but doing its first job for the renowned classic Como boat builder. As this rendering above shows this new model has features which unite it to Sarnico Yachts like the stern design, others to Colombo thanks to the use of mahogany wood inserts outside, and a new unedited solutions for both builders thanks to the deep walk around side decks. As the model name indicates the 37 Alldays wants also to be an all year to use Sport Cruiser being it rain or sun with a glass hard top closing in seconds, and a patio door aft doing the same for the main deck. Inside it offers a living with galley on the main deck, two cabins offering sleeping accommodation for five persons, and a separate shower head. Power is by twin Volvo IPS400 D4 300hp joystick, offering easy manoeuvrability with joystick and the efficiency of the forward looking double propeller pod drives.

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New Model: Monterey 320SY Sport Yacht

Monterey Boats unveiled the third of the company’s 2009 new models all announced during the annual dealer meeting in August, and the cream of the crop was the 2009 320SY Sport Yacht. The 320SY Sport Yacht with a length of over ten metres and a spacious beam, was the larger of Monterey’s new line up and completes the range of eight cruisers ranging from 26 to 41 feet. Featuring European styling and a forward extended arch, this new model raises the bar in style, and is packed with amenities above and below deck, defining luxury and performance. For example dual extra wide seats are situated at the helm for the driver and passenger, and a large fiberglass sliding door with extra sized integrated steps leads to the foredeck easy. If you want more luxury you can also include the optional 16,000 BTU cockpit air, cockpit television, and the Flexiteek inlay for the swim platform. The 320SY Sport Yacht can also be equipped with the industry’s most revolutionary advanced propulsion and navigation systems, including Volvo’s new gas EVC or MerCruiser’s exciting Axius. Edgy, contemporary interior lines and a full fiberglass headliner highlight the style down below. The cabin is rich with luxury and elegance, with Sapele African mahogany wood trim, wood mini blinds, an enclosed fiberglass head and fully appointed galley with sink, designer faucet, dual burner electric stove, coffee maker, microwave and cabinets. The full size vee berth has a quilted mattress cover, privacy curtain and storage underneath, as does the comfortable island berth with luxurious UltraLeather, perfect for overnights or just quick naps between destinations. Completing the vast array of entertainment amenities is a 22 inch flat screen TV.
Technical Data:
LOA - 10.3 m (33.9ft)
Beam - 3.3 m
Draft - 1.02 m
Fuel Capacity - 681 l
Water Capacity - 150 l
Engines - 2 x 320hp Gas Petrol max power
Hull - moderate vee with 17 degrees dead rise aft

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