Salvatore Basile 1952 - 2011

Ferretti Group CEO Salvatore Basile suddenly passed away on 27 March after suffering a heart attack. He was 58.  The entire Ferretti Group team, Chairman Norberto Ferretti, the Board of Directors and the Executive committee, deeply shaken by his premature death, share the sorrow that Mrs Basile and family bear. He will always be remembered for the great love he had for his work, his strategic vision and strong, sensitive personality, qualities he managed to convey instantly to all Group employees, with enthusiasm, motivation and strength.  Salvatore Basile began his career in the late 70s working for CM-Carlo Miazzo, and going on to cover roles of increasing responsibility in the groups ZF, Saeco, Demm SpA, De Longhi and Baxi SpA. Lastly, in 2009 he was appointed CEO at Ferretti Group, where he superbly managed its reorganization and relaunch project.

News: Galeon March 2011

BEST IN SHOW

The Galeon 385 has received the prize of Best in Show at Warsaw exhibition. This follows the nominee for Powerboat of the Year by Boote Magazine in Dusseldorf again for the 385 model. The 385 HTS was World premiered in Cannes 2010, and the sister 385 Open version was first shown in Dusseldorf the just passed January 2011. The Galeon 385 measures 40 feet over all excluding the bathing platform and features a two cabins, with en-suite heads interior. Various exterior hull color choices are available, and other interesting features are an up and down hydraulic bathing platform available as optional. This being a rare choice on a stern drive powered boat. Six diesel engine choices are available from Volkswagen and Volvo.

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YACHT OF THE YEAR

Galeon 325 HTS has one the prize for Yacht of the Year in Poland. The Galeon 325 is a sport cruiser with a two separate cabin interior which measures 35 feet over all with the extended bathing platform option. The 325 is available as HTS i.e. hard top sports, or as Open version with forward looking radar arch.

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FACEBOOK

The renowned social network is now part of all the lives of the people, and Galeon marketing team has recently established its page. In the Facebook page Galeon will be showing its latest pictures and also show some exclusive pictures. So if you are one of the many Galeon owners, or a fan of the brand you can follow what is happening in Strazyn Poland on Facebook too. So go on the Galeon website and from there you can follow the Facebook link and join the community.
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www.galeon.pl

Project: Ocean Yachts 37 Express

Ocean Yachts present the project for the 37 Express which is scheduled to launch for the coming Summer. Based on a hull which comes from the well received Billfish model the 37 Express will be an open style sportfish cruiser. Her interior will be of an open plan layout, which feature a double berth to fore, dinette, galley, and separate shower head. A split level aft cockpit deck with the aft being a game fisherman place with central fighting chair, and above having helm and two L-shaped settees relaxation lounging area. A center console style helm is to be featured. Power is three engine choices of twin Yanmar or Cummins from 480 up to 530hp. Interestingly pod drives are not offered as option, although this choice is available as optional for the Billfish. www.oceanyachtsinc.com

Web: Chaparral New Web Site

Chaparral boats from the US presents a new virtual World wide web showroom. Chaparral boats was founded in 1965 by Buck Pegg, at the time named Fiberglass Fabricators and producing a tri-hull speed boat costing 675US$. Time passes by and in 1976 the company moves to Georgia, in Nashville and changes its names to Chaparral. Since then Chaparral has produced over a quarter of a million boats, satisfying the same number of clients, and receiving a total of forty awards from CSI three, Boat of the Year ten, and 27 for Product Excellence. Chaparral current line up has twenty eight models divided in seven different ranges; SSI sportboats, SSI/SSX cuddy cabins, SSX sportboats, Sunesta sportdecks, Xtreme tow boats, Signature cruisers, and Premiere sport yachts. Its entry level smallest model is the 186 SSi, and the flagship is the 420 Premiere. Chaparral new web site takes you around with the following buttons; Home, Inside Chaparral, Customer Support, Chaparral Gear, Contact Us, and Dealer.

www.chaparralboats.com

Project: Codecasa 51.mt Construction C.116

Codecasa continues to build unique custom made super yachts, and Construction C.116 is its latest to date 51 meters project set to launch for this year. This three deck super yacht continues Codecasa over two decade trends with a high bow, being a prerogative of its design features. Accommodation will offers five guest cabins all located on the lower deck, and an owners apartment style stateroom located to fore of the main deck. Power for this 565 tons with a semi displacement style hull is twin Cats 2447hp engines which give a max of 17 knots, and cruise of 13 delivering 4000 nautical miles of range.

www.codecasayachts.com

New Model: Absolute 50 Fly

After making a good name in the sport cruiser and yacht market in a very short time, Italian Absolute presented its first flybridge project in early 2010 marking the entry in this type of yacht. The Absolute 50 is the first of a two model flybridge range named Fly. In the 50 Fly, Absolute continues its desire of innovation with huge glassed surfaces and IPS propulsion being a predominant feature of all its models since this Italian boat builder appeared in the market. The Absolute 50 Fly will also offer a distinctive feature for this size and coming from a European builder, being offered with a hard top over the flybridge. The interior layout of the 50 Fly will offer a two or three cabin choice with two heads layout. In the two cabins choice the owners stateroom or largest cabin will move to mid ship, while on three cabins this is located to fore peak. Power is a twin or triple engine choice from Volvo 370 up to 435hp each.

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.55 m (53.4ft)

Beam - 4.65 m

Draft - 1.30 m

Displacement - 24500 kg with 3 x IPS600

Fuel Capacity - 1700 l

Water Capacity - 500 l

Accommodation - 6 + 1 crew berths, 4 + 1 crew berths

Max Persons - 12 Engines - 2 x Volvo IPS500 370hp, IPS600 435hp, 3 x Volvo IPS600 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS dual propeller forward looking pods

Speed - 36 knots max, 28 knots cruise with 3 x IPS600

Project - Absolute Research and Development Lab

Certification - CE B

www.absoluteyachts.com

Project: Viking 66 Convertible

After presenting four new models for the 2011 year, Viking shows again its way ahead with the presentation of the 66 Convertible project. This model is set to launch in the end of the coming Summer with a World showcasing target for the 2011 Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show in October. Sharing the sleek, aggressive stance of its new generation siblings, the profile of Viking 66 Convertible bespeaks power, speed and grace. The yacht’s interior is an expansive display of hand finished teak joinery with beyond custom quality workmanship including natural veneers that reveal warmth of beauty and detail rich in opulence. In the salon, your senses are delighted with a spacious layout that is both luxurious and practical for tournament campaign living, as well as cruising for a month at a time, or longer. Space is conveniently appropriated for dining, cooking and relaxing with generous accommodations for all. Viking benchmarks abound including a granite-topped island with 360 degrees, bar stools and under counter refrigeration in the galley opposite a roomy dinette. Aft, an L-shaped sofa with abundant stowage below is strategically placed to enjoy the sights and surround sound details from the 40-inch flat screen television that rises from the teak cabinetry. Special touches include a galley pantry forward with standing headroom, deep-pull-out drawers in the galley, and a day head aft conveniently placed immediately inside the electric opening fiberglass salon door. Below, four staterooms, each with its own head and fiberglass shower stall team with restful space with large, comfortable spring mattress berths for comfort and privacy. The master suite with its queen plus size berth flanked with end tables, and his and her maple-lined hanging lockers is particularly inviting. Cleverly designed crew quarters include private access to and from the engineroom. Note, too, that the offset companionway is thoughtfully designed to maximize traffic flow to the staterooms and laundry center, which includes a nearby linen closet. The flying bridge is a proven tournament design featuring a center console helm with electronic controls, superb visibility, plus amenities that include Murray Products teak ladder back helm seats, port, starboard, and forward lounge seating, refrigeration, and an Atlantic Marine Electronics’ navigation and communication package. Viking’s winning ways on the tournament circuit also are incorporated in the 174 square-foot cockpit with an observation mezzanine protected from wind and spray by the flying bridge overhang, refrigeration and freezer space, tackle and gear stowage, insulated wells for fish and bait, a transom door with lift gate, rounded coamings, under gunwale stowage, and a nonslip fiberglass sole. The 66 Convertible also benefits from advanced engineering and construction materials that deliver better performance, increased strength and reduced weight. The hull bottom is vacuumed-bagged end grain balsa skinned with high-tech knitted fiberglass laminates. Composite main engine room and forward bulkheads also are vacuumed-bagged. The molded fiberglass salon floor, engine room ceiling is foam cored to provide thermal and acoustical insulation. Interior teak cabinetry doors are cored for weight savings and stiffness. Mechanically, the 66 Convertible is equipped to live large in the wild. Viking’s proprietary VIPER power-assisted hydraulic steering features programmable independent rudders. At flank speeds the 66 Convertible will turn in two boat lengths with your fingertips on the wheel. The Delta-T engine room ventilation system uses thermostatically controlled supply and discharge fans for proper air circulation and water intrusion suppression. Pneumatically controlled air intake dampeners are integrated with the fire suppression system for added safety. A Moritz Octoplex touch screen power distribution system controls all AC/DC requirements at the salon main panel and at the helm on the flying bridge. Manually operated back-up systems are conveniently located throughout the yacht. When combined with optional MTU 2001hp engines, the new 66 Convertible will provide 40 knots performance with horsepower to spare for better efficiencies and longer range than its competitors. Standard power is MAN 1550hp. www.vikingyachts.com

New Model: Metamarine TNT 48 Replica

Metamarine new model has long since been announced as a project, but finally the TNT 48 Replica made its debut in the fall of 2010. The TNT 48 Replica has benefited of a high level research and design, that is much often unseen in power boat building today. Although the first Metamarine represents an evolution of stepped deep Vee hull, the improvement which this has undergone from the competing 46 Corsa sister is unique. Worth to remember is that the 46 Corsa has since 2005 participated in the top Evolution class of the UIM Endurance championship, and won the World title last year in 2010 a month before the presentation of this model. Metamarine also won the production Supersport class in 2004. Metamarine unique research has benefited into everything being done with thinking from engines which have always been diesel in the racing boats, Sollevamax trim tabs, and Variante surface drive propulsion. The TNT 48 Replica will also boast the usual powerboat style interior accommodation, sleeping four, and featuring a galley, and separate shower head. The power choice is also unique for these type of boats, as most of the competition which comes the USA has usually petrol gas power, with the 48 Replica featuring twin diesel engines from Isotta Fraschini or SeaTek which start at 850 and go up to 950hp. Propulsion comes also from inside with the Metamarine designed and build unique Variante surface drive system, which joins a trimming moving shaft with a rudder capability. Top speed is a safety limited of 85 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.7 m (48.2ft)

Beam - 2.80 m

Displacement - 7800 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 1150 l

Accommodation - 2 + 2

Max Persons - 8

Engines - 2 x Isotta Fraschini 850hp, SeaTek 850hp, 950hp

Speed - 85 knots limited max, 47 knots cruise

Range - 7 hours on cruise speed

Propulsion - Metamarine Variante surface drives

Construction - Vinilester resins, Kevlar, fiberglass

Certification - CE B

www.metamarine.it

Project: Prestige 500 Flybridge

Prestige present the project for the 500 Flybridge project which based on the same hull lines as the 500 Express model. The 500 Flybridge will replace the 510 Flybridge and shares similar lines and Volvo IPS pods propulsion set up to the Express version. The design of the 500 Flybridge is entrusted to Garroni, Prestige Engineering department, J. de Premmorel for the concept, and J & J. Similar in all aspects minus the second helm up the 500 Flybridge offers a nice below sleeping are where we have a three double cabin layout with an owners suites being a silent at night mid ship full beam affair. To aft is a single crew cabin with heads. The saloon is also very interesting offering the nice galley astern layout with dining and lounging areas located to fore. The flybridge which is the novelty has an L-shaped settee to aft, sun pad to starboard side, and helm station to port.

www.prestige-yachts.com

New Model: Cigarette 42X Ducati

Cigarette Racing Team and Ducati presented the new 42X Ducati at the Miami International Boat Show; launching a collaboration between two legends of marine and motorcycle performance. The 42X Ducati is is the second collaboration in a one year period from Cigarette following what was done with the 46 AMG last year. The two performance icons have chosen to unveil the new model on Cigarette Racing Team's home turf in Florida; and the 42X Ducati edition delivers everything aficionados have come to expect from the performance brands. With literally dozens of championships between the two companies, the 42X Ducati comes from an unmatched performance heritage. The 42X Ducati will feature a massive 2,200hp rating, although the largest engine is the Mercury Racing SCI Dry Sump of 1075hp. Top speed is in the region of 104 knots or as it is referred in high performance boat 120 mph. The livery of the model is pure Ducati, in white with a red racing stripe representing the iconic Italian made motor cycle colors. A white interior boasting red accents features a specially designed stereo from JL Audio. Accommodation is for four berths.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.64 m (41.6ft) ex optional bathing platform

Beam - 2.44 m

Draft - 0.91 m

Weight - 4898 kg

Fuel Capacity - 932 l

Accommodation - 4 berths

Engines - 2 x Mercury Racing SCI 700hp, SCI 850hp, SCI Dry Sump 1075hp

Propulsion - Mercury NXT stern drives

Speed - 104 knots

www.cigaretteracing.com