New Model: Picchiotti 50 m Vitruvius Explorer

Exuma, is the first Picchiotti 50 metre super yacht of three such units sold as of today by the Perini Navi Group under the Picchiotti brand. The first Vitruvius was launched in the beginning of this month in La Spezia, and marks Perini Navi Group’s entrance in the field of motor yachts and the new reorganization of the Italian shipyards with the change in the company name of the Cantieri Navali Beconcini shipyard of La Spezia to Picchiotti. The new 50m Vitruvius Explorer also marks the return of the legendary Picchiotti name. The new generation of Picchiotti Vitruvius series motor yachts, of which three further sizes are available was born from the collaboration between Vitruvius Ltd, Philippe Briand and the Perini Navi Group. It is conceived with a focus on top efficiency for fully autonomous navigation. The aluminum hull is characterized by streamlined, slender traits and follows the principles of the BOS Hull; Briand Optimized Stretched Hull that allows to enjoy a gross tonnage of 497 tons, displacement of 400 tones, a reduced draught of 2.3 meters for navigating even in shallower waters, and a range of 5,500 miles at 12 knots. Exuma was conceived and created with a strong aptitude for exploration in mind, and has the capability of stowing large amounts of equipment on board to allow exploring the most beautiful and remote areas of the world: an amphibious 16.4 ft vehicle, completely customized with Iveco Campagnola mechanical components and frame, a Hov Pod 12ft hovercraft housed inside the two fore lateral garages with gull-wing door openings, two tenders, respectively measuring 21ft and 14ft, two electric land scooters, two Seabobs and a Sea-Doo RXT 250 jet ski. The yacht is also equipped with diving areas and equipment. The interior and exterior spaces are designed to increase privacy among shipboard guests and to enhance outdoor living. Internal furnishings are designed by Perini Navi’s Interior Designers with a focus on classic maritime style tradition, essentially using oak, teak and Italian marble.
Technical Data:
LOA - 50 m (164ft)
Waterline length - 48.90 m
Beam - 9.50 m
Draft - 2.30 m
Displacement - 400 t

Fuel Capacity - 75000 l

Water Capacity - 14000 l
Engines - 2 x Cat C32 Acert
Speed - 16 knots, 12 knots cruise
Range - 5500 nm at 12 knots
Construction - Aluminium
Project - Philippe Briand Vitruvius Ltd, Perini Navi interior
Certficiation - ABS Malta cross A1 Yachting Commercial Service, AMS, MCA
www.picchiottiyachts.com

Project: Pershing 92

While many are waiting for the new Pershing 108 to go into the water, this famous builder presents the project of a 92, which eventually will replace the 90 presented in 2005. Fulvio De Simoni who has been Pershing designer since 1985, continues the new course with the 92 as undertaken in 2007 with the 72, and followed later on by the 64, 80, and the in progress 108. As expected the 92 will feature many must have features of modern Super Sport Yachts, as a second helm up top, and fore deck settee. The 92 will also continue the collaborations as undertaken by Pershing in recent periods with Poltrana Frau who takes care for the soft furnishing of the interior, and ErnestoMeda for the galley. Other usual Pershing concepts also featured on the 92 will be the full opening patio door as featured in the main deck, making the interior saloon a one part entertainment area with the aft cockpit. The 92 in collaboration with Besenzoni will also have a unique folding glass door up front where from the bow one can go into the interior saloon. Accommodation lower deck will be a four cabin plan, with full beam owners suite, VIP to fore, and two double guest cabin in between. Here is a semi custom plan with the owners cabin being available in three different layouts. Power for the 92 will be from twin MTU 2638hp coupled to Arneson surface drives, which should give the slender hulled 92 a top speed of 42 knots, and a cruise of 38.

www.pershing-yacht.com

New Model: Portofino 11 Spider

Portofino continues to expand its 11 range, with the fourth Spider version which follows the Flybridge, Coupe, and Fisherman models introduced since 2008. Portofino also offers the Spider version for its entry level 750, and 10 models. Continuing the Zagano design of this series the Portofino 11 Spider has the bigger exterior, dedicated to full Al fresco entertainment. For having this you loose the extra two berths which come from converting the C-shaped settee as available in the first introduced Flybridge and Coupe versions. The settee is L-shaped in the Coupe version and opposite to port side you get the galley, and helm station. Below you get the usual layout of the 11 series, with the owners cabin to fore, a two person bunk guest cabin, and complete shower head.
Technical Data:
LOA - 11.47 m (37.6ft)
Registry Length - 9.48 m
Beam - 3.54 m
Displacement - 9.5 t
Fuel Capacity - 750 l
Water Capacity - 250 l
Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins
Max Persons - 10
Engines - 2 x Volvo IPS350 260hp, IPS400 300hp
Propulsion - Volvo IPS forward looking dual propeller pods
Speed - 34 knots with IPS400
Hull Shape - 18 degrees vee
Designer - A. Zagano
www.portofinomarine.com

Project: Mares 43 Fly Bridge

US builder Mares presents the first of its promised revamped models, with the project of the 43 Fly Bridge. Founded in 1982, this builder located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA has at the moment a twelve model line up which bases itself on three platforms the 38, 43, and 54. The very euro styled 43 Fly Bridge project will have a planning cat hull. The accommodation will have a living on the main deck, with sleeping quarters all located below. I do admit that the exterior is good looking in the above rendering, although they look similar to an Italian design Spanish built product presented in 2007 of a similar size. The Mares 43 Fly Bridge will be built with latest resin infusion methods, and is to be powered by twin Cummins engines with ZF Zeus pods propulsion. www.maresinternational.com

Class 1 - Norwegian Preview

All eyes will be on Welmax at this weekend's BMW Norwegian Grand Prix (16-18 July), round 2 of the UIM Class 1 World Powerboat Championship, to see if Jorn Tandberg and Kolbjorn Selmer can end Victory Team's winning streak. The all-Norwegian partnership, who went second quickest in qualifying and took third place in race 1 at the Brazilian Grand Prix, look the most likely challengers capable of staging an upset, with Tandberg looking for his fourth Grand Prix career win, his third in Arendal, as Selmer goes for his first to add to his tally of six podiums from 24 starts. But it will be Fazza 3 who will line up as the firm favourites, looking to repeat the dominance they showed in the season-opener in Rio de Janeiro when they took the win-treble. Arif Al Zafeen, a winner in Arendal in 2007, and Nadir Bin Hendi, the defending World Champions, will be aiming to extend the team's 11-race unbeaten run and their six-race winning streak, as they go for race win number 15. Fazza 1's Abdullah Al Mehairbi and former World Champion, Mohammed Al Marri, also pose a threat to their team-mates and Welmax, with this relatively new partnership which came together at the Romania Grand Prix last season looking to build on and go one better than their two second places in Rio. Three new partnerships will make their season-debuts in Arendal: Giovanni Carpitella, a multiple race winner taking Italian, European, Middle East and World titles in Class 3,6litre, P1, the XCAT series and a winner of the APBA championship in the USA, teams up with Giorgio Manuzzi in Spirit of Dubai - the latest design to come out of the Victory stable - who made his Class 1 debut in 2007 and taken two podium finishes from 15-starts. Giorgioffshore field an all-Italian line-up in Primatist, with throttleman Nicola Giorgi teaming-up with ten-times F1 Powerboat World Champion, Guido Cappellini, who returned to Class 1 racing at the Brazilian Grand Prix - taking third place in race 2. Norwegian, Christian Zaborowski, who won in Arendal in 2006, heads up a new team, Zabo Racing, running a Mercury V8-powered Maritimo hull. Zaborowski will be joined in boat 91 Relekta, by former Class 1 Brazilian Champion, Paul Gaiser. But the team for all to beat is Victory, the most successful team to race in Arendal, winning seven times from 12 starts, their first win coming in 1994; since regaining the World title in 2007, the team has won 18 out of 25 races, with Al Zafeen and Bin Hendi netting 14 - 10 of those together. In the last three years, just three teams other than Victory have taken race wins - four by Spirit of Norway in 2007, two by Jotun and the last team to beat them, Qatar 95, in 2008. 2010 sees a round of the UIM Class 1 World Powerboat Championship being staged in Norway for the 17th consecutive year; Arendal hosted the first in 1994 - won by Victory Team's Saeed Al Tayer and Felix Serralles - and this year hosts its 13th Grand Prix. Oslo has hosted eight Grands Prix and Trondheim two. The action starts with first practice on Friday afternoon followed by the Class 1 Edox Speed Run. Second practice on Saturday morning is immediately followed by qualifying in the Edox Pole Position and Race 1, 50.85Nm - 9 laps, including one long lap. A final practice on Sunday morning is followed by Race 2, 68.21Nm - 12 laps, including two long laps.
UIM CLASS 1 WORLD POWERBOAT CHAMPIONSHIP - after race 2 of 12

1. Fazza 3 - 40pts

2. Fazza 1 - 30pts

3. Duemme - Foresti & Suardi - 21pts

4. Team Abu Dhabi - 16pts

5. Welmax - 12pts

6. Foresti and Suardi - SCAM - 11pts

7. Welmax Alianza - 10pts
EDOX POLE POSITION CHAMPIONSHIP - after round 1 of 6

1. Fazza 3 - 20pts

2. Welmax - 15pts

3. Fazza 1 - 12pts

4. Duemme - Foresti & Suardi - 9pts

5. Team Abu Dhabi - 7pts

6. Welmax Alianza - 5pts

7. Foresti and Suardi - SCAM - 4pts

www.class-1.com

New Model: Maritimo C47 Sports Cabriolet

Maritimo unveiled the new C47 Sports Cabriolet at the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show, revealing with it some world first IPS safety features, along the usual dynamic looks, styling and performance of this range. Most important the C47 Sports Cabriotlet introduces the world first positive buoyancy chambers in the engine room that house the twin Volvo Penta IPS600 power plants. During project Maritimo was concerned that due to the engines and fuel tanks both located aft, a breach in the hull could trap people forward, so the company worked it out with naval architect Stuart Ballantyne to integrate positive buoyancy tanks on the sides of the engine room. According to Volvo this is the first IPS build to have both water tight bulkheads and buoyancy chambers. Maritimo C47 Sports Cabriolet is also the first build coming from Oceania which gets a full Volvo Certified installation. This is a sets of rules dictating laminate schedule, the rings of the pods, and the fuel lines running at the bottom of the tanks. The C47 Sports Cabriolet continues the comfort of this range having a living on the main deck, two double cabins with full view windows below, and an aft deck which becomes an Al fresco entertainment area. The C47 also features a high low bathing platform for easy tender stowage.
Technical Data:
LOA - 15.43 m (50.6ft)
Beam - 4.85 m
Draft - 1.00 m
Displacement - 13000 kg
Fuel Capacity - 1800 l
Water Capacity - 400 l
Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp
Propulsion - Volvo IPS600 dual propeller forward looking pods
Project - Maritimo, Stuart Ballantyne
www.maritimo.com.au

Project: Luhrs 30 Open

Luhrs is introducing a new 30 Open. At two inches short of 32 feet, this entry level sportfish cruiser will build on tried true platforms, incorporating new design features that are sure to make anglers sit up and take notice. Equipped with twin Yanmar 260 diesels, this boat will have the perfect blend of power and fuel efficiency. The transom door opens into a large split cockpit, and below, the Luhrs engineering and design team in Millville, New Jersey has laid out a thoughtful and roomy interior that sleeps four. The softer side of this hardcore fishing machine will be readily apparent, with Amtico wood slat floors, genuine Corian counter tops, and durably soft UltraLeather seating.

www.luhrs.com

Powerboat GPS - Polto Quato Grand Prix

The picturesque Poltu Quatu on the famous Emerald Coast in Sardinia was the back drop for the turning point of the 2010 season. This year season is becoming a very challenging competition, where differences between both boats in the classes are just split seconds and with this reliability playing a more important role then to 2009. The Italians continue there good season run this year with Italian teams leading both classes. Saturday morning trials was also marked again by another terrible incident to the Super Sport Nor-tech Spirit of Beglium boat which nose dipped at 83 mph and left bad injuries to both Patrick and Shelley Jory.

EVOLUTION CLASS
Round 5
After not participating in the Friday Powerpole due to a blown Turbo, the competition was surely surprised to see a 60 Metamarine who from last position on the start run challenged second place on the first buoy turn, and after round six overtook the retiring engine troubled 33 Furnibo Fountain, going again to a dominant run. Second place for an always improving 77 Lucas Oil. Third place for the awaited return of the 55 Ukrainian Spirit Chaudron now with new more powerful Mercury engines. A not so good fourth place for the 2009 and 2006 champion OSG team 88 SNAV, who surely know that if they want to challenge Metamarine they have to do better then this. Finally 47 Silverline managed to cross the finish line, and with a three minutes distance in the nine laps course may be there is hope for a better performance in the races to come. Cranefields Wine German Searex powerboat had a slow performance considering there recent improvements in Malta, and in the Friday Powerpole. Retirement for the fast Fountain 33 Furnibo who before retiring on lap 6 was turning all laps under the four minute barrier, something only the diesel 60 Metamarine also managed for four laps, and 88 SNAV Kiton once on the third lap.
1. 60 Metamarine Foresti Sguardi = 9 laps 34:22,04
2. 77 Lucas Oil Scandinavian Offshore Challenge = 35:54,11
3. 55 Ukrainian Spirit = 36,21,24
4. 88 SNAV - Kiton = 36:48,45
5. 47 Silverline = 37:34,31
6. 66 Cranefields Wine - Carconnex = 41:28,71
7. 33 Furnibo = RET 6 laps
Round 6

It was a similar start to the Saturday Sprint race, with the two faster boats going head to head on the turning of the first buoy, but with the Belgian Fountain 33 Furnibo taking the inside of the turn and a better position to lead the race from start to finish. A display of strength and speed was followed by the Belgian team doing nine of the thirteen laps under the four minute barrier, including a weekend fastest three minutes 49.84 seconds. But the fast Belgian Fountain better watch its back all times as the reliable and fast Italian diesel monster 60 Metamarine replied with a similar fashion doing six laps under the four minutes barrier, its best being a three minutes 51,19 seconds. The second place of 60 Metamrine also meant a second overall Grand Prix win, following the one in Malta for the big Italian diesel powerboat, along with more points collected which increased its title advantage on the competition. Third position for the 2010 built 43 feet Chaudron who showed good composure and skill in the Poltu Quatu Grand Prix taking two important third place podium finishes. A race of frustration for Team OSG and the 2009 Championship winner 43 feet Outerlimits, who finished fourth on retirement on the thirteenth lap, and a two minute jump start penalty. Retirements for 77 Lucas Oil who still cant make a complete weekend after such a good race on Saturday, and 47 Silverline who continue there 2010 reliability issues. The 66 Cranefields Searex did not manage to start the race.
1. 33 Furnibo = 14 laps 54:01,98
2. 60 Metamarine Foresti Sguardi = 54:50,39
3. 55 Ukrainian Spirit = 57:34,80
4. 88 SNAV - Kiton = 54:21,51 -1 laps + 2:00 Jump Start Penalty
5. 77 Lucas Oil Scandinavian Offshore Challenge = RET 11 laps
6. 47 Silverline = RET 1 lap
7. 66 Cranefields Wine - Carconnex = DNS
SUPERSPORT CLASS
Round 5

After years of hard work the determination of Team Al&Al paid up, and finally we see the 22 Big Sergio make it to the top of the podium. The race also featured a very nice overtaking to the 43 Seagull Chaudron who finished second. Third place for 81 Karelpiu who actually where first, but finished demoted after receiving a thirty seconds over speeding penalty. 38 Baia Attolini and the 38 feet Donzi finished fourth. The diesel FPT powered 06 Jolly Drive after a month of hard work following Malta finished a point collecting fifth place. Not so good a start of a sixth place for the new much awaited Pantera 41 of Ocean Dragon Racing the 08 Asia 2011-15. No start for the 43 feet Nor-Tech which apparently disintegrated in a terrible nose dip on the morning practice leaving both pilots badly injured. The fast 38 feet Donzi Team 26 did not make it to Sardinia though in its absence we had three Italian teams competing for the Italian circuit; Saho 59 Chrisden a known 38 feet Donzi which competed in 2008, 18 Pratiko, and Angelo Tedeschi 44 Kenon Cafe which is the 2007 and 2008 Supersport Champion boat.

1. 22 Big Sergio = 8 laps 34:32,75
2. 43 Seagull Chaudron = 34:38,45
3. 81 Karelpiu = 34:28,86 + 30 seconds over speeding Penalty
4. 38 Baia Attolini = 35:08,32
5. 06 Jolly Drive = 37:23,54
6. 08 Asia 2011-15 = 38:20,34
7. 17 Spirit of Belgium = DNS
Round 6

38 Baia Attolini did a similar run to what they did in Malta a month ago dominating the round six Poltu Quatu Endurance race for thirteen laps. Second place for Big Sergio who with it take Poltu Quatu overall win, and reduce the gap to the 38 feet Donzi of Baia Attolini to only 29 points. A very successful weekend for Team Al&Al which was also celebrated by the signing of a new sponsor deal. Another third place for the fast 81 Karelpiu Fountain, but this time no surprise penalty to demote this very good performing rookie team. Fourth place for the 41 feet Seagull Chaudron. No start for three boats; the diesel powered 06 Jolly Drive, the new 41 feet Pantera 08 Asia 2011-15, and the Saturday accident 43 feet Nor-Tech 17 Spirit of Belgium. The three Italian teams which competed in the Italian series had a retirement on lap 8 for 18 Pratiko, a slow run for the Saho 59 Chrisden which finished two laps behind, and a good race by Team Racing Project 44 Kenon Cafe which made to all remember its glory days.
1. 38 Baia Attolini = 13 laps 57:57,90
2. 22 Big Sergio = 58:03,30
3. 81 Karelpiu = 58:46,02
4. 43 Seagull Chaudron = 59:16,69
5. 06 Jolly Drive = DNS
6. 08 Asia 2011-15 = DNS
7. 17 Spirit of Belgium = DNS
2010 Championship After Round 6
EVOLUTION:
Pos. Boat Name - Team Name ~ Round 5 + Round 6 = TOTAL (incl engine bonus 5 pts)
1. 60 Metamarine Foresti&Suardi - Metamarine Corse ~ 20 + 16 = 115 (1 bonus)
2. 33 Furnibo - 2B1 Racing Team ~ 0 + 20 = 73
3. 88 SNAV-Kiton - OSG Racing Team ~ 7 + 7 = 64 (1 bonus)
4. 77 Lucas Oil - Scandiavian Offshore Challenge ~ 16 + 0 = 45
5. 66 Cranefields Wine - Searex Racing Team ~ 5 + 0 = 40
6. 55 Ukrainian Spirit - Ukrainian Spirit ~ 12 + 12 = 24
7. 47 Silverline Racing - Silverline ~ 6 + 0 = 6
8. 01 Carconnex - Carconnex ~ 0 + 0 = 0
SUPERSPORT:
Pos. Boat Name - Team Name ~ Round 5 + Round 6 = TOTAL
1. 38 Baia Attolini - Baia Attolini ~ 7 + 20 = 109 (1 bonus)
2. 22 Big Sergio - Al & Al Racing Team ~ 20 + 16 = 80
3. 43 Seagull Chaudron - Ukrainian Spirit ~ 16 + 7 = 75 (1 bonus)
4. 81 Karelpiù - RG 87 Racing Team ~ 12 + 12 = 61 (1 bonus)
5. 17 Spirit of Belgium - Spirit of Belgium ~ 0 + 0 = 49
6. 06 Jolly Drive - Jolly Drive Racing Team ~ 6 + 0 = 24
7. 26 Team 26 - Team 26 ~ 0 + 0 = 21
8. 08 Asia 2011-15 - Ocean Dragon Racing Team ~ 5 + 0 = 5
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Projects: Arcadia 135, Arcadia 115

Arcadia Yachts continues its innovative inspiration by presenting two bigger projects to its first 85 model. Pictured above is the largest of the projects the 135, which is to be the flagship from this South Italy, Neapolitan boat builder. As the rendering above shows the 135 is another innovative project with a three deck explorer yacht feel to it. As is expected solar panels will be another theme of the 135, just as it is for the 85. Accommodation for the 135 will be a five guest cabin, with the owners stateroom on the main deck. The crew will have also four double bunk cabins to fore, a personal lobby, and a captains room on the upper deck just behind the pilot house. The 135 will have a full displacement hull. After delivering the first 85 in the fall of 2009, hull two in early 2010, three being put into the water in this time, and four currently in construction, the Arcadia 115 will be the second model, not only in size but also to be presented by this Naples builder. Arcadia advised us that the tooling for the 115 has started early this Spring and the yard is hoping for an owner in order to pursue the construction of this model with the hope of a 2011 delivery. With the 115 Guida Engineering keeps the hybrid evolution as seen on the 85 with a sporty explorer feel to the exterior looks. Considering this is a three deck yacht this is no small task. Again spaces are abundant everywhere on the 115 with the upper third deck having record breaking sizes. Accommodation is for a five or four cabin lower deck, plus an owner stateroom on the main deck. The 115 also offers an interesting entertainment area with pool on the fore deck. The 115 will also again feature the Green attitude of the 85 with Solar panels everywhere, electric propulsion available on request, black water treatment, and zero speed stabilization. Power for the 115 will be from twin MAN 1224hp. www.arcadiayachts.com

Powerboat GPS - Poltu Quatu Powerpole

Powerboats return to the white island that is Sardinia after a very long time. Who does remember the long endurance race like the Viareggio Bastia held in the sixties, seventies, and being abandoned in the late eighties when Class 1 started to change. But since then such yards as Bruno Abbate do hold their yearly race in Poltu Quatu. The weekend started in sunshine with a bit of swell, and usual big boats waves from the huge traffic the famous Emerald Coast has.
EVOLUTION
In Evolution Class the Fountain Furnibo continued to show its Powerpole, taking its consecutive Powerpole of the year, after Yalta. The nimble Fountain is proofing to be the fastest boat in this year circuit, now is to see if this will this be enough to beat the diesel monster staying in front of the championship. Second place with over seven seconds delay for the German Searex 66 Cranefields Wine, which has shown an improving performance ever since this season started. Third time for the new Chaurdon 43 feet, which here competed with the new much awaited more powerful Mercruiser engines in replacement to Ilmor's. Fourth place for the Vector 77 Lucas Oil with a fifteen seconds delay from the first. A fifth place which apart the time which was a seventeen seconds delay from the leader surely had to celebrate for completing its first power pole. No pole for what are the other two faster boats, the championship leading diesel powered 60 Metamarine, and the 2009 Champion 88 SNAV-Kiton.
SUPERSPORT
It was a big and pleasant surprise to see Angelo Tedeschi with the 2007, and 2008 title winner 41 feet Chaudron hull 44 Kenon Caffe taking the Powerpole of Poltu Quatu. In the 90 mph speed limited class we had a few guests from the Italian championship, which obviously adds to the show of the sport. Second place and less to a second late for the always faster Fountain 81 Karelpiu. Third place for current championship leader the Donzi of 38 Baia Attolini. Nine seconds late and fourth for the Ukrainain helmed 2009 Champion boat Seagull Chaudron. Another Italian competitor what is another Donzi 38 feet powered with stern drives the 59 Crisden came fifth in a seventeen seconds late run. Sixth for the diesel powered Jolly Drive. Four boats did not compete the Nortech 17 Spirit of Belgium which stands third in the championship tables, the Outerlimits SV40 of 22 Big Sergio, the Italian Championship competitor Adriatic sea built ZL 43 feet number 18 Pratiko, and the much waited 08 Asia2011-15 new Pantera 41.
Evolution Results:
1. 33 Furnibo = 3:47,28
2. 66 Cranefields Wine - Carconnex = 3:54,52
3. 55 Ukrainian Spirit = 3:56,50
4. 77 Lucas Oil Scandinavian Offshore Challenge = 4:02,14
5. 47 Silverline = 4:04,30
6. 60 Metamarine = DNS
7. 88 SNAV-Kiton = DNS
Super Sport Results:
1. 44 Kenon Caffe = 4:32,90
2. 81 Karelpiu = 4:33,38
3. 38 Baia Attolini = 4:35,90
4. 43 Seagull Chaudron = 4:43,14
5. 59 Crisden = 4:49,81
6. 06 Jolly Drive = 4:55,99
7. 16 Spirit of Belgium = DNS
8. 22 Big Sergio = DNS
9. 18 Pratiko = DNS
10. 08 Asia 2011-15 = DNS
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