New Model: Windy 31 Zonda

Windy launches its much expected new 31 Zonda model.  The 31 Zonda should represent a replacement to the 32 Grand Tornado model, and  futures innovative design solutions see large window for the cabin in the hull, and high technology vacuum bagging infused resin construction as all newer Windy models.  The cabin is designed to offer luxury having a double single berth forward, shower head, and a galley.  The same concept of luxury is also offered in the all open fast style cockpit which features a very Mediterranean aft sun pad layout.  Single or twin, petrol or diesel engine options with stern drive will be available up to a total of 440hp for diesel or 640hp in petrol gas configuration.

Technical Data:

LOA - 9.60 m (31.4ft)

Beam - 2.97 m

Displacement - 4200 kg

Max Persons - 8

Accommodation - 2 berths

Engines - 1 x Volvo D6 370hp, 2 x Volvo D3 220hp, Volvo 5.7 GXIE 320hp Petrol Gas 

Propulsion - single or twin Volvo dual propeller stern drive

Speed - 41 knots max with single Volvo 370hp

Hull - deep Vee with 24 degrees dead rise

Construction - vacuum mould with infused resin

Project - Hans Jorgen Johnson exterior, Eidsgaard interior

Certification - CE B in process

www.windy.no

Project: Elan Power 53

Elan Power presents the project for its new 53 flagship, which come launching day which is scheduled for this year's fall will take the mantle as largest build of the Slovenian boat builder from the 2008 debuted 48.  The new Elan Power 53 is full of recent technological design novelties as featured in latest sport yachts from large view windows to a fully enclosed but open able main deck.  Pod propulsion from both Volvo or ZF are part of the new Elan Power flagship.  The 53 is designed by Unielle, which does represent a novelty for Elan, having all the other previous smaller models being an operation of British architect Tony Castro.  The Elan Power 53 will feature three different lower deck choices from of two or three cabins, and an office with saloon choice.  Power options will be a standard triple Volvo 435hp engines with IPS600, or optional twin Cummins 600hp with ZF Zeus 3800 pods.

www.elan-yachts.com

Powerboat OGP - Malta Round Two

It was to be a war of attrition as the boats lined up for the second round of the UIM Malta Ocean Grand Prix. With teams battling sweltering heat and rough waters, the result was adrenline-fuelled racing from start to finish in both the Evo and SuperSport classes.

In SuperSport, the FPT-powered Jolly Drive boat of Federico Montanari, Alfredo Zanardo and Giambattista Gabriele took early command, gaining traction off the line and leading their rivals at the first turn. Despite a slow start, fellow Italian’s Karelpiu kept the pressure on, closing the gap to the lead boat. The lead then changed hands five times before Karelpiu forged ahead and the race win looked a formality at the halfway stage. However, this is endurance racing and with the chequered flag almost in sight, driver Giuseppe Schiano di Cola fainted at the wheel, overcome with heat exhaustion. With his Fountain boat at a standstill it opened the door to Jolly Drive to take the win although the Ocean Grand Prix crown was won by Karelpiu who secured victory in yesterday’s race. Di Cola recovered swiftly following attention from medics.

The close fought action continued in the Evo class with Furnibo, piloted by Pierre Colpin and Frank Hemelaar taking another scintillating win to take the Grand Prix victory. The Belgium team had fought hard with Swedish-American’s Lucas Oil throughout, both boats trading the lead on numerous occasions. The first four laps were nail-biting and a tight finish looked a certainty until Lucas Oils lost power in one engine and were forced to limp home with both pilots, Michael Silfverberg and Nigel Hook’s anxiously looking over their shoulder as the German Searex team closed in.

Despite the Searex-powered Hercules Sagemann boat being hampered by ignition problems before the race – causing the team to start from the back of the field – German’s Douglas Verbanck and Siegfried Greve kept a steady nerve to eventually finish the race in second.

The British boat, Silverline, of Drew Langdon and Miles Jennings was forced to retire on the first lap with a broken torque sensor, a disappointing end to their weekend’s racing.

Attention now turns to rounds 3 and 4 of the UIM Ocean Grand Prix World Endurance Championship, which takes place in Den Helder, Holland over the weekend of 5-7 August.

UIM Malta Ocean Grand Prix (Round 02) PROVISIONAL

Endurance Race Results – Evo Class

Pos. — No. — Boat Name — Nat. — Time — Pts.

1 — 33 — Furnibo — BEL — 00:39:43:80 — 20

2 — 66 — Hercules Sagemann — DEU — 00:41:20:28 — 16

3 — 77 — Lucas Oil — SWE — 00:51:26:42 — 12

4 — 47 — Silverline — GBR — DNF — 0

Endurance Race Results – SuperSport Class

1 — 06 — Jolly Drive — ITA — 00:46:41:45 — 20

2 — 81 — Karelpiu — ITA — 00:46:53:08 — 16

3 — 38 — SIF — ITA — DNS — 0

UIM Ocean Grand Prix World Endurance Championship

Malta Grand Prix Result – Evo Class

Pos. — No. — Boat Name — Nat. — Pts.

1 — 33 — Furnibo — BEL — 40

2 — 77 — Lucas Oil — SWE — 28

3 — 66 — Hercules Sagemann — DEU — 23

4 — 47 — Silverline — GBR — 12

Malta Grand Prix Result – SuperSport Class

1 — 81 — Karelpiu — ITA — 36

2 — 06 — Jolly Drive — ITA — 32

3 — 38 — SIF — ITA — 12

www.oceangrandprix.org

New Model: Benetti Class 145 Vision

Benetti launches the new Class 145 Vision what is the new line up from this very famous status symbol Super Yacht builder.  As usual to Benetti there was great enthusiasm during the Catholic blessing launch ceremony, which was simple but quite moving. The launch was done in the ancient manner, with the boat entering the water stern-first from the ways of Benetti’s original launching site. The event was attended by the owner and his family and by all the people involved in building this beautiful vessel, that stands out for its modern and innovative design penned by Stefano Righini.  The Benetti Class 145 Vision takes over from the 140 Vision and is recognizable from the older model with darker window profile in the upper structure, although the owners still choose smaller vertical style windows in the cabins of the lower deck which open up again the big glass surfaces as outlined in the renderings of the project. Unlike standard Benetti Class 145 Vision for the interiors of hull sixteenth the owner choice went with Molori Design in collaboration with the staff of the shipyard. In standard the interiors are designed by Francois Zuretti. The contemporary style of the interiors is reflected in every item of furniture, down to the smallest detail, and are based on the personal tastes of the owner.  Molori created an atmosphere of refined decor, with a balance mix of classic and modern elements underscored by the gentleness of the natural materials used for the panelling.  Standard power for the Benetti Class 145 Vision is twin Cats 1300hp which give a top speed of 15 knots, and a cruise of 14.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 43.6 m (143.1ft)
Beam - 9.26 m

Draft - 2.27 m

Displacement - 390 t

Fuel Capacity - 61000 l

Water Capacity - 10000 l

Accommodation - 10 guest berths in five cabins, 9 crew berths

Engines - 2 x Cats C32 Acert C 1300hp

Propulsion - line shaft with Benetti designed propellers

Speed - 15 knots max, 14 knots cruse, 12 knots economic long range

Range - 3900 nm at 12 knots

Construction - fiberglass, gross reinforced plastic

Project - Stefano Righini exterior, Francois Zuretti interior (standard)

Certification - ABS A1 Yachting Service AMS, MCA Compliance

www.benettiyachts.com

Powerboat OGP - Malta Round One

As the green flag flew and the boats, complete with rooster tails, blasted into the distance, a new dawn signalled for international endurance racing and a new day for the crews; the waiting was over and a world championship title was at stake.

By the end of the first ever race in the newly formed UIM-OGP World Endurance Championship, Furnibo from Belgium, piloted by Pierre Colpin and Frank Hemelaar had taken the spoils and set the standards for the campaign ahead.

It was the Germans, Douglas Verbanck and Sigi Greve, in Hercules Sagemann that showed the early pace, gaining traction off the start with Lucas Oil, the Swedish-American challenger tucking in behind. It wasn’t long though before oil pressure issues hampered the Searex boat allowing Lucus Oil and Furnibo to pass.

The two boats fought a hard battle with Lucas Oil showing the early pace and leading for four laps. It was an impressive performance by the Silverhook, a newly built craft that had not entered the water in anger until this weekend. The race remained in the balance until the closing stages.

The British contenders, Drew Langdon and Miles Jennings in Silverline were content to take third place in the Evo class, passing the German boat mid-race and consolidating the position.

This was the weekend’s shorter sprint race over a distance of 47-miles but high temperatures and heavy seas combined to make for an exhausting ride. With cockpit temperatures reaching 40 degrees centigrade, several pilots suffered. None more so than Frank Hemelaar who collapsed on reaching land, what should have been a victory celebration turning into a dramatic few minutes on the side of the pontoon. He recovered shortly afterwards and will be fit to race tomorrow.

In Supersport, Antonio and Giuseppe Schiano di Cola and Francesco Calo in Karelpiu won the race in commanding fashion. The Neapolitan team RG87, racing a Mercury-powered Fountain, had started from pole and dominated proceedings from the first lap. Even the guile of the experienced Renato Guidi, Stefano Acanfora and Vittorio Foglia Manzillo, piloting SIF could do nothing to reel in the lead boat. They finished in second with Jolly Drive a distant third.

Now the preparation starts in earnest for tomorrows 74-mile endurance race, the closing leg of the UIM Malta Ocean Grand Prix.

UIM Malta Ocean Grand Prix (Round 01) PROVISIONAL

Sprint Race Results – Evo Class

Pos. – No. — Boat Name – Nat. – Time – Pts.

1 – 33 – Furnibo – BEL – 00:44:45:50 – 20

2 – 77 – Lucas Oil – SWE – 00:47:36:05 – 16

3 – 47 – Silverline – GBR – 00:46:21:55 – 12

4 – 66 – Hercules Sagemann – DEU – 01:03:51:03 – 7

Sprint Race Results – SuperSport Class

1 – 81 – Karelpiu – ITA – 00:47:55:09 – 20

2 – 38 – SIF – ITA – 00:49:45:57 – 16

3 – 06 – Jolly Drive – ITA – 00:47:55:43 – 12

www.oceangrandprix.org

Web: Italian Yachts New Web Site

Italian Yachts with its Jaguar Yachts brand presents its new World wide web global showroom.  This new web site comes following the launch of the 92 Jaguar flagship model.  Located in the Nortth West sea City of Genoa in Italy, Italian Yachts was founded in 2005 by Abbas Ghafourian an architect of Persian origin.  Abbas has been a Genoa resident for over 35 years after stopping in the city for studying architecture.  The first Italian Yachts model is the now stopped in production 76, which was designed by Roberto Angel and Paolo Caliari the architects still responsible for the range.  The current Italian Yachts range features three sport yachts in production; 72 Jaguar, 80 Jaguar, and 92 Jaguar, while other models specifically the 54 and 108 Jaguar are currently in project stages.  Italian Jaguar Yachts new web site is available in Italian and English language and takes you around with the following buttons; About Us, Jaguar Style, Jaguar 54, Jaguar 72, Jaguar 80, Jaguar 92, Jaguar 108, News, Used, Reserved Area, Contact Us, and Legal Information.  Italian Jaguar Yachts can also be found on social networks as Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube.

www.jaguaryachts.com 

Powerboat OGP - Malta Powerpole

The Belgian powerboat Furnibo, piloted by Frank Hemelaer and Pierre Colpin, secured Pole Position for tomorrow’s first leg of the UIM Malta Ocean Grand Prix, ahead of American challenger Lucas Oil by just 0.6 seconds.

With only four seconds separating the top three boats as they raced into Marsamxett Harbour, an exciting season beckons in the Evolution class.

In Supersport, the winner was Karelpui, the Italian craft of Giusseppe and Antonio Schiano di Cola and Francesco Calo. Fellow Italians, Federico Montanari, Alfredo Zanardo and Giambattista Gabriele, in the Yanmar-powered Jolly Drive were second.

Tomorrows first race of the 2011 UIM-OGP World Endurance Championship will start at 4pm local time and comprise 10 laps, 47 miles in total.

The Malta UIM Ocean Grand Prix Provisional Result

Pole Position Top 3 – Evolution Class

Pos. — No. — Boat Name — Nat. — Time

1 — 33 — Furnibo — BEL — 00:02:01:96

2 — 77 — Lucas Oil — SWE — 00:02:02:56

3 — 66 — Hercules Sagemann — DEU — 00:02:05:89

Pole Position Top 3 – SuperSport Class

Pos. — No. — Boat Name — Nat. — Time

1 — 81 — Karelpiu — ITA — 00:02:23:86

2 — 06 — Jolly Drive — ITA — 00:02:25:28

3 — 38 — SIF — ITA — 00:02:27:01

www.oceangrandprix.org

New Model: Bayliss 65 B12

Bayliss continues to deliver its custom Sportfish Yacht to its exclusive clients.  The 65 feet B12 is the latest of its launches, and has a hull which is derived from the one foot smaller B10.  As is custom to Bayliss the 65 B12 is a modern interpretation of the Carolina battle wagon designed by Robert Ulberg, and constructed in cold molded, wood and epoxy to a modern jig method.  The owners of the B12 opted for a luxurious three stateroom, three head interior, finished in teak veneers.  Power is from twin 1900hp Cat engines of which the top speeds has not so far been announced.  Bayliss has at the moment four models in production, with two yachts waiting order confirmation.

Technical Data:

Length - 19.81 m (65ft)

Beam - 5.63 m

Draft - 1.60 m

Displacement - 33565 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 7570 l

Water Capacity - 1514 l 

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats C32 Acerts 1900hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Construction - Cold molded, epoxy with wood, jig method.  Teak veneer finished interior.

Project - Robert Ulberg, Ulberg Yacht Designs 

Certification - ABYC

www.baylissboatworks.com

Project: Rio 34 Espera

Rio presents the project of the 34 Espera.  This medium sized sport cruiser innovates in its style joining sleek lines with solution as found on a walk around boat.  Those who know the Rio brand might say that the North Italian company has already the Blu line which offers such a similar concept, but the 34 Espera does move into a more sportier aggressive category.  The 34 Espera will offer a four berth accommodation below which comes from a convertible V-berth sofa to fore, and a separate double bed mid ship cabin.  A more to the usual spacious for this size shower head will be located to starboard.  The cockpit which is the main living area of the 34 Espera uses all the beam of the boat with an L-shaped settee located to aft, central helm console, and a galley.  Other options like a more open sport fish layout will also be available, as the choice of a central hard top above the console. Power comes from a standard twin Mercruiser 305hp petrol gas engines, to optional Volkswagen 265hp diesel in a stern drive propulsion.  A twin outboard version named 34 Espera TA and powered by twin Mercury Verado's should also be available.     

www.rioyachts.net

New Model: Adagio 58 Europa

Adagio launches its new flagship with the presentation of the 58 Europa.  This new model represents the next step for the Adagio line of boats which are built in China to the specification of the European French company.  The 58 Europa features very US trawler looks with the benefit of an aft deck as is common in Europe for stern to mooring.  Inside it can be specified with different options. two for the main deck, and two for the below cabin area.  The split level saloon can be specified with a to the side starboard located or central helm station, with this last choice giving a smaller galley and larger C-shaped saloon.  Down below the choice is more simple offering a three cabins sleeping five, or two doubles with owners stateroom moving to mid ship and being a more spacious full beam affair.  Power specification have not so far been advise by Adagio say the 58 Europa can be specified with a single or twin engine from Volvo, and Yanmar. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.76 m (58.3ft)

Beam - 4.80 m

Draft - 1.50 m

Displacement - 27.5 t

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 2000 l

Water Capacity - 2 x 475 l

Accommodation - 5 berths in 3 cabins, or 4 berths in 2 cabins

Max Persons - 8 to CE A standard

Propulsion - line shaft

Construction - hand laminated fiber glass, with core sandwich for deck cabin, and epoxy barrier

Certification - CE A

www.adagio-yachts.com