Project: Kingship 116 Hydro Tec Explorer

Kingship yard from Hong Kong has commissioned a new project the 116 Hydro Tec Explorer, to Italian Engineer Architect Sergio Cutolo’s firm. The Chinese yard recently presented the yacht at the Seoul boat show, eliciting very interest from the crowd. The Kingship 116 Hydro Tec Explorer, for which Cutolo designed the external lines as well as the hydrodynamics and engineering, is a typical example of yacht with extended cruises in mind and as such has extensive fuel and water capacities, excellent sea keeping in all conditions and extensive internal volume. She will be a steel hull and an aluminum superstructure build. The hull is a classic full displacement type and with a rudder profile optimized for the propeller wake along with a powerful bow-thruster, allowing for good maneuverability. The 116 Hydro Tec Explorer performance is characterized by her excellent fuel efficiency. The propulsion choice led to the use of twin 600hp Cat engines that provide a maximum speed of 13 knots or a range of 7000 NM at a cruising speed of 11.5 knots. The yacht also incorporates an active stabilization system which works at anchor, based on two non-retractable fins. The Kingship 116 Hydro Tec Explorer will have an interior lower deck with four large guest suites, plus three double cabins for the crew. On the main deck, from bow to stern, there is an enormous lounge complete with dining room, kitchen and an amazing owner’s stateroom. The stateroom is extremely spacious and will be used exclusively by the yacht’s owner. On the upper deck there is a passageway with the captain’s cabin along with an area to relax with a small lounge and open space, complete with Jacuzzi. On the Sun deck, there is a solarium and dining area with both a bar and barbecue. All decks are interconnected with an elevator. The 116 Hydro Tec Explorer came about through an agreement that Cutolo firm made with the Kingship shipyard and led to the development of another two models, all destined for the global market. The 116 is the first of the series and will be followed by a larger 148 and then a smaller 87 foot. All three projects will be presented at the Monaco boat show in September. This new series of Explorer Vessels will certainly enrich the yacht design portfolio of Sergio Cutolo Hydro Tec where the core theme is for expansive space, low fuel consumption and extended cruising range, a market which is increasing in demand. Engineer Cutolo has such a broad experience when it comes to this type of yacht that he is currently exclusively working on three further projects for Navetta or Explorer type yachts.

www.kingship.com

Powerboat GPS - Bacoli Powerpole

Powerboats top class category which is the Evolution and Super Sport classes is back to Naples, South of Italy, in the sea town of Bacoli. The last time this offshore class participated in Naples was three years ago in 2007. Do you remember that Saturday race when Cangiano sank his Donzi in Saturday's race, and still managed to fix it in time to compete on Sunday. I hope to see Naples more in future calendars of the class, as here a lot of Power Boating history has been written in the past by the likes of legendary Don Aronow, and the Neapolitan Gagliotta. Naples is home to four teams competing in this years championship, and Bacoli in general is also the town of Sergio Carpentieri which sadly left us in the 2007 racing accident during the German Grand Prix. I am sure all racers who knew Sergio will make the fourth Grand Prix a dedication to him, most especially the Team Al&Al which he founded.

EVOLUTION

88 SNAV-Kiton and the OSG Racing Team show there never giving up skills by taking the Powerpole of the Bacoli Grand Prix held today at 1700 hours. Second place for the championship leaders diesel powered 60 Metamarine Foresti Sguardi with two seconds away. A whisk one hundred of a seconds awy from 66 Cranfields Wine which show there improving performance taking a respective third. Worst pole of the year for what is considered the fastest boat in the circuit that is the Mercury powered Fountain 33 Furnibo taking fourth by four seconds away. Fifth place for the 43 feet Chaudron Ukrainian Spirit with a deficit of six seconds. 77 Lucas Oil who started the run, had to give up after ten seconds because of a fuse problem. The other Fountain of Silverline which so far had a season full of mechanical problems and only concluded one race will sadly miss the Bacoli Grand Prix

SUPERSPORT

Team Al&AL 22 Big Sergio take the first power pole of the season which Alfredo Amato boss of the team and the Postiglione shipyard dedicating it to his friend and mentor Sergio Carpentieri. 22 Big Sergio result was also good news for US boat builder Outerlimits which takes Powerpole in both the GPS classes. Second place with a delay of just short of two seconds for the other Neapolitan team championship leading Donzi of 38 Baia Attolini. Third for the 2009 title winning Chaudron boat 43 Seagull Chaudron. After trouble shooting which started in Malta and continued in Poltu Quato a good fourth for the FPT diesel powered Albatro boat 06 Jolly Drive. A retirement during the run for the open cockpit Fountain of 81 Karelpiu of the Rookie for 2010 Neapolitan Bacoli team RG87 known here as Nautica Schiano. Sadly the fast Donzi of Team 26, miss also Bacoli after missing Poltu Quatu back in July, as do Spirit of Belgium who totalled there Nor-Tech in Poltu Quatu. Considering we had ten competitors in Poltu Quatu in Super Sport which reminded us of the great 2008 year, it is a bit sad to see just five competitors for Bacoli. But be reminded that four of these five have won a race in recent times so its all very close.

Evolution Results:

1. 88 SNAV-Kiton = 3:04,51

2. 60 Metamarine Foresti Sguardi = 3:05,88

3. 66 Cranfields Wine = 3:05,89

4. 33 Furnibo = 3:07,53

5. 55 Ukrainian Spirit = 3:10,93

6. 77 Lucas Oil Scandinavian Offshore Challenge = DNS

Super Sport Results:

1. 22 Big Sergio = 3:26,87

2. 38 Baia Attolini = 3:28,54

3. 43 Seagull Chaudron = 3:33,19

4. 06 Jolly Drive = 3:45,62

5. 81 Karelpiu = RET

www.grandprixofthesea.com

Web: Cobalt New Web Site

A new Internet showroom for US builder Cobalt Boats which follows just by a year and a half its recent update. Founded over four decades ago in 1968 by current owner Pack St.Clair, this Kansas builder has branded itself as a quality manufacturer. Cobalt apart from the quality is also renowned in its good after sales service, winning various Customer Satisfaction prizes in recent years. The new web site for Cobalt joins all the models from the small 21 feet sport boat up to a 37 feet in the Cuddies and Cruisers. Cobalt has also built a 46 footer in recent times but this has this year been stopped in production. Presenting itself with an always changing screen showing the recent models from Cobalt, the new site offers four picture tabs for: Design Your Dream, Setting it Straight, Good Run, and Cobalt Lines. The other site buttons which are featured on top are; Home, Why Cobalt, Our Company, Our Boats, Support, Your Dealer, Brochure, Cobalt Wine, Sportswear, and further down you have the Up Coming Events & Shows.

www.cobaltboats.com

New Model: Fountaine Pajot 55 Queensland

Fountaine Pajot launches the 55 Queensland, brand new flagship of its Trawler Catamaran fleet now featuring four distinctive models from 35 up to 55 feet. Designed by Andrieu and Coste the new 55 Queensland wants to be a true cruising apartment making advantage of its beam to offer a spacious unheard of in sixteen meters of length interior space of four double cabins all with personal showers and head. The cabins have also two separate entrances for the port and starboard lower deck hulls. A further optional crew cabin is available to the fore bow peak. The main deck is also comfortable and airy here taking advantage more of the seven metres beam, offering a dining table for eight, a relaxing sofa, and C-shaped galley. The flybridge is distinctively spacious and offers a free aft area which can be equipped with relaxing chaise lounges, or a another tender. Power is from twin Volvo standard 435hp, or optional 670hp this later choice increasing speed by four digits to a max of 24 knots. Range is 1200 nautical miles at nine knots with the standard engines, or 1000 NM with the big engine choice at the same economic cruise.

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.75 m (54.9ft)

Beam - 7.80 m

Draft - 1.10 m

Displacement - 25,000 kg, 33,000 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 3200 l

Water Capacity - 1000 l

Accommodation - 8 berths in 4 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp, D11 670hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 20 knots max 15 knots cruise 435hp, 24 knots max 18 knots cruise w/ 670hp

Range - 1000 nm at economic 9.5 knots cruise

Project - Andrieu, Coste Design & Partners

Certification - CE A

www.fountaine-pajot.com

Project: Tiara 4500 Sovran

Tiara presents the project for a new 4500 Sovran set to replace the 4300 model. As usual to this high quality renowned US builder, the new Tiara 4500 Sovran offers smart masculine looks with a mix of practical items set to challenge the best of them in this size. That's not to say there is no smooth touches in the design, which the 4500 seems to be full but it surely is different and less aggressive in the looks department then to most of the European competitors. The 4500 Sovran as the picture above shows delivers a very elegant smooth stance with its straight shear line relax posture. Below the 4500 Sovran will have a two cabins both with private shower heads interior, an L-shaped saloon which converts to an extra double berth, and an L-shaped galley. The exterior aft deck keeps a two level split layout with an aft one reserved for entertaining and dining, and the one above having the helm to starboard, L-shaped settee to port, and an exterior wet bar which is small compared to recent European offers. But the interior galley surely makes up for this being one of the larger in this size. The 4500 Sovran has also been thought out for after factory fitting out of a hydraulic bathing platform lift systems, and washer dryer combo systems in the saloon. The clever items are a big list from the sun pads inclined back rests on the fore deck, to the aft storage trunk which apart having loads of space transforms to a platform seat, the transom grill, the chart flat with optional hiding TV with DVD, and the 32 inch TV below. Power choice is a secret so far although we do know that they will be twin diesels which will move this twelve tons moderate Vee seventeen degrees dead rise aft sport cruiser.
www.tiarayachts.com

Powerboat GPS - Bacoli Preview

The most in doubt of the 2010 races has been confirmed to be happening in Bacoli in the South of Italy, on the West side of Naples. A lot names have been mentioned before the surprising Bacoli came up with names such as Malta, then Belgium being tipped up for the fourth stop of the season which consists of Rounds 7 and 8 races. Bacoli should be another great theme to this years circuits having on its South West side the islands of Procida, and Ischia which will provide for another spectacular background to the races.

Another important note is that many teams originate from the Naples area so this will be a very home race for them. 2006 and 09 Evolution champions OSG Racing, 2009 Supersport runner up Baia Attolini, Big Sergio, and the 2010 rookie RG87 Racing Team all are in fact from Naples.

The 2010 championship has shown the usual energy although if the usual recent results will be confirmed in both classes we will be heading for a two boats championship battle. But I am sure that 88 SNAV Kiton in Evolution, and 43 Seagull Chaudron in Supersport both sitting third will give all there best to battle this last part of the season before the closing showdown in Syracuse.

EVOLUTION:

Pos. Boat Name - Team Name ~ Points

1. 60 Metamarine Foresti&Suardi - Metamarine Corse ~ 115

Continued in Poltu Quatu with reliability and fast run results.

2. 33 Furnibo - 2B1 Racing Team ~ 78

Very fast indeed, but sometimes you need to scratch some points to win a title.

3. 88 SNAV-Kiton - OSG Racing Team ~ 64

Another not so good run in Sardinia. But can you ever count them out....

4. 77 Lucas Oil - Scandiavian Offshore Challenge ~ 45

Good fifth round race which showed them take second. Improving!

5. 66 Cranefields Wine - Searex Racing Team ~ 40

Improved performance and reliability versus the season start. Can they take it up a bit.

6. 55 Ukrainian Spirit - Ukrainian Spirit ~ 24

The engine change did not give that extra notch, but may be it is too early too say.

7. 47 Silverline Racing - Silverline ~ 6

Finally finished a race, and collected some points in the Quatu Sardinia race.

SUPERSPORT:

1. 38 Baia Attolini - Baia Attolini ~ 109

In Sardinia a photocopy result to Malta with a fourth and a first. Still leading!

2. 22 Big Sergio - Al & Al Racing Team ~ 80

First win in Poltu Quatu which was celebrated with a new sponsor. A challenge it is.

3. 43 Seagull Chaudron - Ukrainian Spirit ~ 75

A boat built for this class when its speed limit was 80mph. Never count her out!

4. 81 Karelpiù - RG 87 Racing Team ~ 61

A very good rookie season. Speed limit penalty in Sardinia.

5. 17 Spirit of Belgium - Spirit of Belgium ~ 49

Saturday morning trials accident in Sardinia totalled the boat. Hope to see them in Bacoli.

6. 06 Jolly Drive - Jolly Drive Racing Team ~ 24

This Diesel power is struggling. But this is not a bad package as the Ukrainian race showed.

7. 26 Team 26 - Team 26 ~ 21

A fast boat, but they strangely and sadly missed the Sardinia/ Poltu Quatu GPS.

8. 08 Asia 2011-15 - Ocean Dragon Racing Team ~ 5

A slow start for a new boat which just as the Chaudron 41 is built for Supersport rules.

www.grandprixofthesea.com

INBUILD ~ Galeon 385 HT Part 6 of 7

We continue the Inbuild experience of the Galeon 385, which from concept renderings early on this year is becoming a reality just in time for everyone to see in the Cannes boat show. After showing you the tooling job, then the always very interesting stringers, and later on the fitting out of the main deck we follow this with the interior inside part. Above you are seeing the galley of the 385 HT which will be situated to starboard side in a central part of the hull, to the left of the stair case leading to the lower deck. The galley will be of L-shape and continues recent seen trends to make it more luxury then to past years models. Here we can see some part wood veneered pieces, Corian work top of the galley, and wiring hydraulic piping's which are always a behind the scene experience a lot of owners hope they will never see, with some others those experienced ones making it important to see.
www.galeon.pl

Project: Albatro 60

The ever performance orientated Alabtro boat builder located on the North tip of the Italian shoe shaped peninsula presents a project for a 60 model. This 60 model altough Sport Yacht in size is of a very powerboat inspiration with a two stepped hull, and Jolly special surface drives propulsion attached aft. The power should be from a quadruple 480hp engines which will give the usual high performance associated with the smaller Albatro boats. Interior accommodation offers four different choices with a single, two or three cabins, plus a galley, two longitudinal sofas, and a one, or two bathrooms options.
www.albatrointernational.com

Easy Sea Expensive Waters

Prices increases of sixty per cent in the major most wanted marinas yacht harbours in Italy said an article on the very regarded Italian newspaper La Republica with a trend to reserve places for the bigger sizes of 24 metres plus. This surely is hurting the development of the yacht boating industry and may be a system of control should be started especially in those harbours where the infrastructure was carried out by public finances which is paid by all tax payers money, not by the monopolists who are managing these harbours. In recent forums discussions a trend is starting to sleep on anchor even for motor boats which usually have a habit of going into a harbour for the night against the more sailor orientated sailing boats. So was the saying from many owners and declared by a few like a Ferretti 53 owner in Croatia asked 120 EUROS per night, and another in Ibiza quoted 400 EUROS a sleep for his twenty metre Princess 67.

In June the promised Marina privatisation started locally, with the first lease tendered by the Malta government to Harbour Management Ltd of the Mgarr Gozo harbour pontoons. As stated by the Maltese Government in the local media in the last year prices where not supposed to increase for the first four years, the upgrading of the services, and a controlled eye will be made on these privatisations. The control so far seems very weak with Malta setting a record of doubling its prices for the guests with a ten metre boat paying now 30 EUROS plus for night versus the previous 14.56 EUROS Summer high season rate. We are today in September and so far nothing has been controlled and the marina has not yet been upgraded, altough the service seems to have improved a bit. I wonder what sort of control the Maltese government is doing here! Some of this company share holders seem also to carry interests or management positions in the private Manoel Island Marina, a ship yacht repair dry dock facility in Marsa, and a yard looking South of Manoel Island. My dear Malta government always said about liberating the sector from his influence, I never thought this meant giving it to a private monopoly.

Now if we compare this to Sicily and Italy there is a total different mentality to what regards Marina concessions and competition. In all harbours that are government made, that means the Tax payers paid public authorities do the break water and some land infrastracture, there is always a very vital competition. This is the case just to name a few in Pozallo, Scoglitti, Syracuse, Riposto, Vibo Marina etc etc. In a personal case in Scoglitti I moored at the Yachting Club the old two pontoon piers inside of the harbour paying 35 EUROS per night, but while enquiring into the new marinas one manager just asked straight and plane what I was paying and whatever it is he will make it cheaper. Now that is real competition I add, and an example which should be followed.

Easea>Tour was a great promotion carried out by the Ferretti Group with three of its vessels. I must say the idea was amazing showing means and manners what this boating universe is all about. I liked it so much that I got used to following the diary daily and see as the boats touched parts of Croatia, Montenegro, Sicily, Eolian Island, Sardinia, Corsica, and ending in the South of France just three days ago. Another good news was that the yard technical departments where made to use the boats, rather then always seeing them still or much worse on a computer screen. We have seen something similar to this with the My Voyage of the Azimut 74 Magellano doing a Mediterranean circumnavigation the past Autumn, Winter. Hope these type of marketing ideas continue and come from other boat builders too, showing the yachts out of the usual exposition Universe we have been used to in the last years. Spreading the message of this tour is also today very easy thanks to online media sites as YouTube, Twitter, etc etc

Monthly News - August 2010

-pic of the month- Magnum Refit

Cigarette Name Top Summer Toy

Robb Report the luxury lifestyle magazine, knows a good catch when it sees one and was reeled in by Cigarette Racing Team's Top Fish, naming the 39' center console one of the "Top Ten Toys of Summer" in its August 2010 issue. Robb Report recognizes Cigarette as Top Fish Open synonymous with "fast and tough powerboats," writing that with the Top Fish, the company has ventured beyond its signature racers while staying true to its swift and sturdy heritage. Introduced originally with a cuddy cabin, a second Top Fish model followed last year with an open bow design for additional seating or improved "fishability." Both models feature a stand-up head and shower and plenty of fishing accoutrements. The magazine was particularly impressed with the latest option for the Open version, a retractable foredeck that can rise to serve as a casting platform, sun pad or table. The Top Fish swims in an impressive Top Fish Cuddy Cabin school of Top Toys, which includes the Audi R8 Spyder V10, the Porsche Boxster Spyder and the Richard Mille RM 028 sports watch, but the Cigarette is the only powerboat on the list. According to the Robb Report, in order to be included in the annual Toys of Summer feature, the product must be recently introduced or delivered, manufactured by a company whose standards of quality are consistent with those of the brands regularly included in Robb Report, of relevance to the publication's affluent audience, and readily identifiable as something most appropriately utilized during the summer season. Now in its 34th year, Robb Report describes itself as the international authority on the luxury lifestyle. Each month, the magazine reports on exceptional products and services for the affluent connoisseur.


Coronet Scale Models

Coronet will launch within the next weeks the first scale model of the beautiful and popular Coronet 290 Sport ready for sale. The model is made in scale 1:12 with a length of 70cm, and will be available in the Danish builder’s web shop during the autumn. Expected price for the scale model of the original Coronet 290 Sport will be 1.500 € including Danish VAT (25%).

Coronet Classic Models Brochures

Coronet is currently updating its webshop with more brochures for previous models. And hope you will find this of interest. The latest brochure is a combined presentation of following models: "Coronet 21 Daycruiser, 24 Family, 24 Family Fly, 24 Cabin and 24 Midi". The brochure is in Spanish language including 12 pages with color photos of both interior and exterior of the models. Furthermore the brochure for Coronet 32 Deepsea Sedan is now also available in English, earlier it was only available in Swedish. This brochure also includes color photos of exterior and interior combined with a description of the yacht. The brochures are all available at Coronets website in the category "Coronet Classics" and we hope you will enjoy the wonderful pictures and information on these classic boats.


Grand Banks Turning Heads

The new Grand Banks 72SC will be featured in upcoming issues of Yachts International, Sea Magazine and Passage Maker Magazine. She will also grace the covers of the September issue of Southern Boating and the October issue of Yachting.


Gulf Craft Appoints European PR Agency

Gulf Craft, the UAE's leading boatbuilder, has chosen The Mansell Agency in the UK to handle its PR activities in Europe. Located in Poole, Dorset, The Mansell Agency was chosen to raise the profile and cover all European public relations for Gulf Craft's range of luxury flybridge yachts — Majesty Yachts from 13m-41m (44ft-135ft) and Majesty Superyachts.


Jarrett Bay Wins NC Governor’s Cup Series

The official results are pending a few release forms, but we've been notified that the 67' Jarrett Bay Waste Knot has indeed won the 2010 North Carolina Governor's Cup Series after their strong run at Pirate's Cove last week. This conservation series tallies all billfish catches during the North Carolina tournaments and awards top boats and participants for doing their part in helping to protect our state's valuable billfishing resources. Several other Jarrett Bay boats, including Chainlink, Frequent Flyer, Sensation & Sea Striker were all doing very well in the last official release standings, so we'll be sure to pass along final results once we receive them. In the meantime, be sure to congratulate owners Ven, Scott, and Lonnie Poole along with Captain Pizza, Mate Pete and the entire Waste Knot team on another great accomplishment for our extended Jarrett Bay family!

Jarrett Bay August Tournament Wrap Up

Fishing was pretty darn awesome for the WMO and Pirate's Cove with some really big whites and blues being caught almost daily. The Jarrett Bay family created their fair share of buzz both at the scales and on the release boards, with Waste Knot, Ravaganza, Rameseas & Builder's Choice all doing some really pretty work out there!


Nimbus Teams with Simrad

Simrad Yachting and its Swedish distributor, Sportmanship Marin, have been awarded an exclusive four-year supplier contract with Nimbus Group, Scandinavia's leading manufacturer of cruising and sport leisure boats. As of this summer, Simrad's new NSE system will be fitted as standard to every boat in the Nimbus range, which includes the Nova Series, R-Series, Coupe Cruisers, Commander, Paragon and Storebro. The NSE multifunction displays incorporate "best in class" radar, chartplotter and echo-sounder technology. In choosing the Simrad NSE, Nimbus will be able to offer their customers the option to add additional hardware such as the award winning Broadband Radar, along with a range of other echo sounder and autopilot options.


Magnum Refit

Magnum Marine is offering its outstanding new boat building capability for refit services. That means returning an old boat to a new condition. The renowned mechanical, carpentry, electrical and fiberglass specialists who built the unique Magnum boats will take the best care of your boat and update it to your wishes. This can vary from a reconditioning to upgrading. Magnum welcomes clients at the yard in Aventura Florida to discuss the needs and wishes and obtain an estimate.


Marquis Appoints New Dealer

US boatbuilder Marquis Yachts has chosen Whale Yachts Ltd as its new dealer in Cyprus. The company, which is based in Limassol, serves markets in Russia, Cyprus, Lichtenstein, Israel and Luxembourg. The company is now awaiting delivery of a customised 22m (72ft) Marquis, as well as a custom-built Marquis 15m (50ft) Sport Bridge powered by triple diesel engines and computer controlled pod drives.


Mulder Mobile Web Site

During the end of August the Dutch Mulder shipyard has launched and put online its new mobile website. So now Mulder can be visited on your traveling with this new portal by using your mobile phone or your PDA.

Mulder Live on Radio Station

Mulder Shipyard was interviewed by Paul van Liempt of the BNR News Radio programme ‘Aan de slag’ translated to To work during SAIL Amsterdam last week. We thank BNR News Radio for their interest. You can listen to the interview on the Mulder website.


Palmer Johnson Closes UK Operations

Palmer Johnson said it will be closing its UK operations in Hampshire, with the loss of around 110 jobs. The site in Hythe Marine Park, Southampton, recently saw the launch of the US builder's first UK-built superyacht — the 51m Sport Yacht. The company had also been planning to build a new facility in the former VT shipyard in Woolston, Southampton. The Wisconsin-based builder, which received planning permission to build the yard last month, had forecast the creation of about 800 local jobs. Kelsey said there are currently five yachts under construction at the Sturgeon Bay facility. But Palmer Johnson has not entirely closed the door on building from the UK in the future.


Princess to Implement Goldmine CRM Solution

The UK's Princess Yachts International has decided to implement the GoldMine Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution from Access. The consulting-led business and finance software provider won the contract against Microsoft Dynamics.Princess Yachts is one of the UK's leading boatbuilders, with revenues in excess of £200m. The company employs around 1,900 people and exports account for 90 per cent of all sales. The 25-user system will be implemented within Princess Yachts' sales and aftersales departments. GoldMine from FrontRange Solutions is a world leader in the development of business and CRM software. Over the last 10 years, Access has grown to become one of the largest GoldMine resellers in Europe.


Riva at 5th Edition of Salon Prive in London

Riva participated to the 5th edition of Salon Privé, the exhibition dedicated to luxury and super cars, held in the enchanting frame of the exclusive Hurlingham Club in London, from July 21st until the 23rd. Ventura UK, Riva’s exclusive dealer for United Kingdom and Ireland, attended the show for the third year in a row and exposed a specimen of the model Aquariva in Riva Cream colour, the modern icon of the yard, which stood out among the stands located in open air inside the park.


Riviera Got the X Factor

Riviera, Australia’s most awarded pleasure boat builder will show Australia it has the X Factor when the iconic boat builder stars in episode one of Channel Seven’s new hit TV talent show ‘The X Factor’ that goes to air on Monday August 30. According to the world’s most discerning boat owners, Riviera has always had the X Factor and proof of this will be seen on Monday night when four of Riviera’s latest models from its spectacular Sport Yacht range grace the nation’s television screens. The sleek, stylish and sophisticated black hulled beauties will be seen escorting the X Factor judges, singer Natalie Imbruglia, former Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian, radio host Kyle Sandilands and Irish singer Ronan Keating to the first round of auditions at Sydney’s Luna Park. Riviera’s Director of Brand and Communications Stephen Milne said it was an honour to be invited to star in Channel Seven’s new TV talent show. The first episode of Channel Seven’s ‘The X Factor’ will be screened on Monday, August 30 at 7.30pm EST so tune in to see Riviera’s Sport Yacht range powering up Sydney Harbour.

Riviera Rides Sydney Boat Show High

Australia’s most awarded pleasure boat builder Riviera, has achieved an amazing result at the Sydney International Boat Show selling 19 new boats over the five days of the show and its subsequent sea trial days immediately following the show and winning an award for Display Excellence at the marina. Riviera’s new boat sales were across the flybridge, sport yacht and offshore express ranges and included multiple sales of the 47 Enclosed Flybridge, 5000 and 5800 Sport Yachts with a total value of AUD $26,246,000. The incredible popularity of the new 43 Open Flybridge continues with four sales achieved at the Sydney International Boat Show. Since its launch in late May several international orders have also been received. Riviera now holds orders for 16 of these exciting new models. The announcement of the new 53 Enclosed Flybridge was extremely well received on day one of the boat show. This new model retains the distinctive Riviera styling but incorporates a new generation of technology and comfort. The 53 combines contemporary thinking with traditional Riviera elements. There is a lot of boat for its length and a great many key design features including an enclosed flybridge, internal staircase, full beam master cabin, a total of three cabins, two bathrooms aft galley and the flexibility of choice with a range of different pod drive and engine plant configurations. This new model has been entirely designed around these proven and efficient drives and is due for release in March 2011. Riviera CEO John Anderson said these results showed the market was falling in love with Riviera’s new designs and new thinking. Riviera’s brand and communications manager Stephen Milne said the sales results were a direct reflection of the factory teams working in partnership with Riviera’s dealers. Shares in Riviera Syndication boats were snapped up by enthusiastic owners in the Sydney based 5800 Sport Yacht which sold out at the show. Four more boats are on order including a second 5800 Sport Yacht for Sydney, a second 5000 Sport Yacht for Sydney which has already sold eight of the 10 shares, a new 5800 Sport Yacht for Hamilton Island and also the 5800 Sport Yacht for Sanctuary Cove. Riviera Syndication managing director John Russell said it was a ‘stunning response at the show’. Riviera’s I Love Riv team greeted more than 300 guests on the Saturday night of the show for the launch party held on Riviera’s floating display. Riviera’s brand and communications manager Stephen Milne said spirits were very high as party-goers celebrated the launch of Riviera’s 43 and 53 flybridges and the company’s strong performance over the past 12 months. Mr Anderson said Riviera started a new production line at its Coomera Gold Coast facility on Monday this week to help meet growing local and international demand.

Riviera Awards Sales and Service Excellence

Riviera’s R Marine Perth has been recognised for excellence in customer service and always going the extra mile at the Australia/New Zealand Dealer of the Year Awards, held this month in Sydney. R Marine Perth has taken the proactive move to offer break-down assistance during the busy Christmas holiday period and they also host regular owner information evenings, trips and fundraisers during the year for the year ending June 2010 to ensure they are constantly educating and listening to their customers. R Marine Perth was awarded overall Dealer of the Year while R Marine Sydney was awarded the dealership award for Sales Excellence. Individual awards went to Peter Devery from R Marine Sydney for Sales Excellence, Tim Wright from R Marine Perth for Service Excellence and Stephen Milne from Riviera for Excellence in Dealer Support. These Dealer Awards have been running consistently for the past 16 years and were created to recognise outstanding achievement and dedication to Riviera’s loyal owners and brand. Dealers are judged on their ability both to service customer needs and boats, conduct client events and professional representation at boat shows, overall boat sales both of new and pre-owned Rivieras, co-operation with the factory’s business guidelines and communication with dealer support services, dealership presentation and customer satisfaction. R Marine Perth dealer principal Brendan Grieve said this was the first time they had won this award. Riviera Chief Executive Officer, John Anderson, said these awards were a credit to the dealerships and he commended the dedication, enthusiasm and positive attitude of the staff who have received Riviera’s highest accolade. Serviceman of the year was awarded to Tim Wright from R Marine Perth, his exceptional customer service. Brendan Grieve said Tim was a real asset to the R Marine Perth team. R Marine Sydney was recognised for its outstanding sales success with the highest number of boats sold during the past 12 months. Peter Devery from R Marine Sydney sold the most new boats for an individual over the past 12 months and was awarded the Salesman of the Year award for this outstanding achievement. R Marine Sydney dealer principal Michael Joyce said it was an honour for his dealership to receive these awards. Riviera’s annual Dealer Awards acknowledge outstanding achievement, professionalism, sales success and work ethic.

Riviera Launches Recruitment Drive

Riviera, Australia’s most awarded pleasure boat builder is ramping up production to meet the growing demand for its range of luxury and boats is actively recruiting qualified tradesmen to work on its new 10 day production line that officially started this month. The multi award-winning company based on the Gold Coast in Queensland has already re-hired several staff who were made redundant last year, when the full impact of the GFC was felt and has recently recruited eight former Mustang Marine employees. Riviera’s HR manager Deanne Lugton said the company was searching for quality, skilled tradespeople and production employees with a positive and committed attitude. Brothers Jason and Rick Wieland were re-hired earlier this month in Riviera’s lamination department after being made redundant in May last year. Jason began his career with Riviera in 2001 when he worked as a detailer in Fit Out One. The following year his brother, Rick, also started working as a detailer in Fit Out One. When Rick was made redundant last year, he moved his family to Harvey Bay in search of work, while Jason remained on the Gold Coast doing odd jobs repairing boats and servicing pools before being hired by Mustang. Jason said it was great to be back at Riviera with a stable income and he also enjoyed working a four day week so he could pursue his interest in dirt bike riding.


Rybovich Awaits New Yard Plan

It will be early November before US boatbuilder Rybovich Yachts learns whether it will be able to develop a superyacht repair and refit facility at Rivera Beach Marina. The company has developed a plan that could handle yachts of 76m (250ft) and above, which is larger than at its present Palm Beach, Florida facility. Rybovich has been cooperating with Viking Developers, the company that was recently awarded the mandate to create a master plan for the 150-berth marina. There has been a sizeable amount of opposition to the Rybovich plans from local residents. They have produced a petition which, under local laws, means a decision will have to be put to a local vote. This is due to be held on November 2, 2010. Viking will have the task of totally revamping the marina and modernising it. The proposal between Viking and Rybovich is that the latter would lease part of the marina site for a 25-year period to operate it as the yacht refit and repair facility. If it goes ahead it would complement Rybovich's existing Palm Beach yard, which offers berthing for yachts of up to 90m (300ft) but cannot build or repair as its shoreside facilities are limited to 55m (180ft). The Rivera Beach yard would give Rybovich the capacity to cope with the large yachts that are increasingly visiting Florida.


Tiara Goes Facebook

Tiara Yachts has established a presence on Facebook! You will notice the “f” logo on the homepage of Tiara yachts which will allow you to like us and follow us through your Facebook account. We are excited about the new online presence and hope you will “like” the posts including; corporate & dealer event timing & information, new product updates, and customer & dealer stories. Keep up with all the stories, photos, and video and don't hesitate to let us know what you think and what else you want to see.