Monthly News - August 2014

-pic of the month- Sun Reef reinforces position in the Middle East

Benetti Biggest Yacht in Cannes

Ocean Paradise is a 55 meters in aluminum and steel and it based on a consolidated and tested Benetti platform, yet rich with innovative contents, especially with regards to partitioning, interior design, decor and fitting out. With Ocean Paradise, Benetti gives further proof of their second to none capability in interpreting and adapting to Owner's requests. Many elements make this yacht an example of custom avant-garde solutions: from the furnishings to the highly elaborate illumination plan, with the use of novel architectural solutions and the combination of both transparent and opaque materials that emphasize the traditional relationship with the sea, or a more contemporary look and feel, as required. All this is coordinated and managed by BEST(Benetti Exclusive Sea Technology), the proven domotic system adopted by the yard aboard several vessels and very much appreciated by Owners and crew. The Benetti Ocean Paradise was also conceived to fulfill the specific need of the charter activities, but despite this is characterized by several notable one of a kind elements, such as the designer's research for solutions that guarantee communication between adjacent environments and especially with the sea, even while relaxing in the main saloon or lunch area. This was obtained by the intense study and development of the height of the opaque elements, and the adoption of Plexiglas and crystal materials, with the absence of bulwarks in the floor to ceiling windows in the salon. Minimalist, but never cold, and always connected with the sea: these were some of the guidelines given by the Owner for the development of this project. The Benetti team of interior and exterior designers interpreted the desires of the Owner, bringing it to an ideal fruition from both the technical and aesthetic/functional points of view.

Cheoy Lee Rockets to Cocoa Beach

The #33 Cheoy Lee Alpha race team joins seven other P1 SuperStock teams to rocket around the Florida Space Coast this weekend in the fourth round of the championship one-design race boat series. Paula and Gene Weeks enter the weekend At Cocoa Beach, FL, in fourth place, 11 points off the leaders, but just one point behind #07 GD Environmental and the hometown team of #13 Florida's Space Coast, who are tied in second place. The husband and wife team are hoping for a better showing than last month's race in Tampa Bay with just one race left in September to determine the title. The veteran offshore throttleman began racing with his wife last year in the P1 SuperStock series and have had a roller-coaster-like season in 2014.Last month in Tampa, the pair started strong winning the pole position in a drag-style qualifying round, only to be plagued by gremlins during racing. This is P1 SuperStock's second visit to Cocoa Beach, following a successful debut last year.

Fairline Strengthens Global Sales Team

Fairline Boats is continuing to strengthen its global sales team with a key new appointment. Douglas Culverwell joins Fairline as Regional Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), following the recent expansion of Fairline’s approved dealer network in 2014. Douglas brings to the role a wealth of global boat industry knowledge and experience acquired over the last 17 years. He has worked for a number of leading distributors and manufacturers across the world, including as Regional Sales Manager at Viking Sport Cruisers Inc. in the US, Senior Sales Manager for the Asia Pacific region at Princess Yachts International Ltd, and most recently at Sealine International. Douglas worked as Sales Director for Sealine, both at the original company in the UK and also at its new home with Hanse Yachts AG in Germany. Douglas will be responsible for the strategic growth and development of Fairline’s dealer network throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He joins Adam Waters (Asia Pacific), Steve Leeson (Americas) and James Powell (UK and Spain) in the sales team, which is led by James Robinson, Fairline's Sales Director. 

Ferretti Group Capital Increase

Ferretti S.p.A. ("Ferretti") announces that the Shareholders' Meeting of Ferretti International Holding S.p.A. ("FIH"), sole shareholder of Ferretti, resolved an €80 million share capital increase in cash to support the Group's new Industrial Plan. FIH is the holding company of Ferretti, in which the reference shareholder Weichai Group Holding Hong Kong Investment Co. Ltd., The Royal Bank of Scotland Plc, SVP Special Situations LLC, through several investment funds and vehicles related to it, and other minority shareholders, hold interests. The FIH share capital increase approved by the shareholders considerably boosts the investment that the Ferretti shareholders, and in particular the majority shareholder Weichai Group Holding Hong Kong Investment Co. Ltd., made in Italy. The result is that the Ferretti Group's capital and finances are significantly strengthened thanks to financial instruments allowing the new relaunch and growth Industrial Plan to be implemented.

Horizon Welcomes New Dubai Sales Partner Team

Horizon Group is pleased to announce the Bush & Noble company as a Preferred Partner for sales and service in Middle East (UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Kuwait). Established in 2012 and headquartered in Dubai, Bush & Noble is a vibrant and experienced yacht company offering a fresh approach to the marine industry in the Middle East. The core aspects of Bush & Noble comprise a yacht consultancy service focused on providing yacht owners with management, advice and guidance on any aspect of buying, selling or owning a yacht; and a brokerage division to facilitate the purchase and sale of yachts worldwide. “Bush & Noble has an enviable place in the developing yacht market, and we are looking forward to working closely together to bring Horizon Yachts to the Middle East, an area that has previously been unavailable to us,” said John Lu, CEO of Horizon Group.

Outer Reef New Director of Marketing

As a result of international demand and company growth, the US luxury yacht builder, Outer Reef Yachts, has announced that Tracy Hess has been selected as director of marketing and communications. She will manage the company’s global image as it pertains to the brand, and evolve product lines as well as various owner services. Hess joins the team as part of Outer Reef Yachts’ continued commitment to product and service growth, including the latest launch of the new Outer Reef Trident series, a series that focuses on the design and construction of long-range motor yachts, with a unique synthesis of stylistic innovation, technology and functionality. Working with senior management and the company’s sales network, Hess will implement marketing strategies to meet the needs of current international clients and prospective buyers for this new series, while continuing to increase market awareness for the successful classic Outer Reef long-range motor yacht product line, ranging from 53ft to 115ft. Leveraging 15 years of marketing experience in her new position with Outer Reef Yachts, Tracy has held sales management and leadership positions within marine media and technology companies, including Power and Motoryacht magazine, and most recently Yachtworld, Boats.com and Boat Trader. Also, she contributes to the overall industry as an ember of the Florida Yacht Brokers Association, Young Professionals in Yachting and the Maine Industries Association of South Florida.

Overmarine Mangusta in Cote D'Azur

The official inauguration of the Overmarine Group branch office in the Côte d’Azur was held last 31st July. Many people and Mangusta lovers attended the event, celebrating together with the managers of the company the new important and exclusive location. The new office is strategically located in Port Rayon, Golf Juan, nearby Cannes. All guests had the opportunity to admire a yacht of the Mangusta 105 series that was docked in front of the office. Opening this new office in the Côte d'Azur is part of the work of strengthening the brand and strategic consolidation which is leading the Group to preside directly over strategic markets such as the United States and France. Historically, in fact, France is one of the reference markets for Mangusta, as is clear from the number of the yachts that can be seen in the most exclusive marinas of the Côte d'Azur. This is a market in which the company believes strongly, so much so it has actually opened an office there. As of today, the company’s reliability and its thirty year experience, the passion of those working here and the success of this brand are now even closer to clients and their demands in France.

Riviera Recognizes Marine Industry Excellence in 2014

Good things certainly do come in threes for the team at R Marine South Australia who not only won three esteemed awards at the annual Australia and New Zealand dealer awards, but also won the coveted Overall Dealership of the Year award for the third consecutive year in recognition of their exceptional customer service, innovative owner experience events and dedication to the Riviera and Belize brands. The 20th annual Australia and New Zealand Dealer Awards were held at a special ceremony at Cockle Bay in Sydney on the eve of the Sydney International Boat Show. The awards recognise outstanding achievement and marine industry excellence within Riviera’s R Marine dealer network – the largest luxury owner network in the region. Riviera’s dealer relationship manager Peter Welch said the awards were designed to bring together Riviera’s Australian and New Zealand R Marine dealer network to celebrate their success and recognise exceptional customer care. R Marine South Australia did exceptionally well this year winning the coveted Overall Dealership of the Year award, the Sales Excellence by a Dealership award (which they won jointly with R Marine Sydney), and dealer principal Paul Harrop won the Sales Excellence by an Individual award. For the first time in the award’s 20-year history, Riviera recognised two dealerships for Sales Excellence, R Marine South Australia and R Marine Sydney. Mr Welch said both dealerships achieved the highest sales results across the Australia/New Zealand dealer network and deserved to be equally recognised for this achievement. R Marine Sydney’s dealer principal Michael Joyce commended his team for their positive attitude and continued commitment to the Riviera and Belize brands. The Service Excellence by a Dealership award was presented to one of Riviera’s newest dealers, R Marine Mandurah, located about 72 kilometres south of Perth, who over the past 18 months established a reputation for high quality service within their local boating community. R Marine Mandurah dealer principal Carl Segreto congratulated his team on their dedication and commitment to servicing Mandurah’s Riviera owners. Riviera’s esteemed Dealer Awards have recognised excellence in sales, owner care and service innovation for the past 20 years and instils Riviera’s commitment to quality as championed by the entire Riviera factory team of over 400 people, the company’s CEO Wes Moxey and owner Rodney Longhurst. These awards encourage the dealer network team to consistently go above and beyond for their Riviera Family of owners.

Sea Ray New Director of Product Training

Well-known marine trainer JD Schmid has joined Sea Ray as Director of Product Training. Prior to joining Sea Ray, Schmid was a partner at the Sales Institute for Excellence. A longtime member of the recreational boating community, he has successfully started and operated a boat dealership before deepening his involvement with professional training. As a professional trainer, Schmid would often deliver up to 200 presentations a year with audiences as large as 2,000 people. He’s delivered marine-specific training to more than 1,000 marine sales professionals. One of the key focus areas for Schmid will be Sea Ray’s launch of the broadly affordable SPX series later this fall, comprised of 19 and 21 foot models in several power and option configurations. 

Sun Reef Reinforces Position in the Middle East

Reflecting the growing interest in Sunreef Yachts in the Middle East, the company has announced their expansion into Bahrain - as a subsequent phase of the company’s plans for GCC expansion. After the 3 month presence of 70 Sunreef Power DAMRAK II in the Middle East, the shipyard decided to open in 2013 the first office in Dubai (UAE) which was the key step in spreading the brand and product awareness in this area. At the beginning of 2014 the company presented the most outstanding luxurious catamaran models including 90 Sunreef Power and Sunreef 165 ULTIMATE at the Kuwait Yacht Show and Dubai International Boat Show. Furthermore in March 2014 Sunreef Yachts organized a series of exclusive events held in 4 locations in the Gulf region during which the futuristic trimaran concept 210 Power Trimaran was presented - with 64 m in length and almost 1000 m2 living space that makes it the biggest vessel of this type on the market. The hightened interest of the local customers was certainly a reason for the opening of the new local office in Bahrain. Surrounded by the crystalline waters of the Persian Gulf, with a rich industry and relaxed cultural rules, "The Kingdom of the two Seas" is a fertile environment for the sale of Sunreef catamarans. At the same time, the Bahrain office will be a portal in which Sunreef Yachts will be able to showcase itself on the broad Middle East yachting market. The company`s vision is to fulfill a gap in the GCC's leisure marine market with truly unique luxury catamarans, offering much more than typical monohulls - ideal stability, exquisite custom luxury design, incredible space on board, speed, long range and low fuel consumption. The Sunreef Yachts business in Bahrain will be headed by Anna Nowotarska who is with the shipyard more than 5 years now.

Viking Summer Chores

While many Viking employees are taking advantage of the August plant vacation week, work around the facility continues at a record pace. Among the major projects under way has been the removal and replacement of the concrete pad surrounding Buildings 2 and 2N. Of course in the Viking tradition of building a better boat every day, the company has taken the same approach with the improvements. Thus, we have added radiant heating beneath the new concrete to prevent the buildup of ice during the winter, which will make it more convenient for the Travelift, as well as enhance the safety for our people. A special thanks to Bayview Nurseries and Garden Center of Northfield, New Jersey, for graciously supplying us with beautiful foliage for Building 1.

Viking Win Texas Legends

Bandit for the win! Bert Steindorf's Viking 82 Bandit won it all at the recent Texas Legends Billfish Tournament. With Captain Kevin Scott at the helm, the team released a blue marlin, three white marlin and four sails to top the leaderboard. Third Place was awarded to Cliff Thomas' Viking 68 Mine Time with four whites and four sails. Mine Time also led the Billfish Release category. The largest blue marlin released was on George Gartner's Viking 56 Legacy.

Viking Tami Ann Puts Charlie in the Bag

More than 80 boats fished the northeast's premiere tournament, the Tri-State Canyon Shootout in Block Island, Rhode Island. Topping the board was Frank Mazza's brand new Viking 55Tami Ann. Tami Ann angler Wade Baker brought a big eye to the scales that topped out at a record 278.5 pounds to claim Largest Tuna and the biggest paycheck in the tournament's history. Third Place Tuna was awarded to Scott Rhein fishing on Pete Rhein's Viking 56 Sneaky Pete with a 201 pounder. The largest wahoo went to angler Roland Beamish with a 64 pound 'hoo fishing on the Viking 61 Jolly Mon. The Viking 61 Blue Eyes took the Tri-Fishecta and angler Jim Payliaro secured the top albacore spot with a 61.5 pounder. Third Place Billfish release points went to the Viking 45 Relentless thanks to angler Mike Tucci.

Viking On The Board

First event and a first place win! The Viking 62 Convertible showed up to her inaugural tournament with guns blazing for the Beach Haven White Marlin Invitational. Captain Brian Komer and his crew wasted no time in heading straight to the winner's circle with nine white marlin and the title of Grand Champion and First Place White Marlin Points. Viking 62 angler Bob Shomo, Vice President of Johnson & Towers, brought two whites to the scales to claim the First and Second Place Heaviest White Marlin. Congratulations to the Viking 64 Oil Slick for kicking off marlin season on the right foot. Oil Slick added more hardware to the trophy case with a First Place finish at the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor Invitational Marlin Tournament. Captain Ryan Higgins, fishing on the Viking 70, led angler Lonni Rutt to a Second Place Angler award.

Viking Texas Blues

The Rockport, Texas, Bastante Tournament is not only in the books, it is in the Texas State Record Book! Captain Kevin Dearman found some fishy water and Viking 56 Legacy angler Richard Richardson, Jr., went to work. The crew thought they were fighting a shark but when the big beauty surfaced, they realized it was a blue marlin. Richard took about 20 minutes reeling her in while the crew spent more than double that to boat the fish. At the scales the number read 972 pounds, smashing the 26 year old Texas state blue marlin record. Congratulations to Legacy owner George and Donna Gartner for taking Top Boat, Legacy's Kevin Dearman on Top Captain and angler Richard Richardson, Jr., on a new state record.

New Model: Horizon V80

Horizon is pleased to announce the launch and delivery of the first V80 to a new owner in Taiwan at the end of July. The launch of V80 marks two milestones for Horizon, she is hull one of the new model but also the first over 24 meter private super yacht delivered to a Taiwan owner. The Horizon V80 is a cockpit style yacht and was re-imagined from the V72 model after listening to client feedback; increased interior volume and added a variety of amenities and features, such as the ability to accommodate three or four spacious ensuite staterooms and an internal stairwell from the salon to crew. On the exterior, Horizon incorporated a U-shaped settee for eight persons and dual sun-pads in the fore-deck, with the option for a Bimini top if desired, and the crew quarters also saw an increase in space. Horizon’s ability to customize a yacht is one of the main reasons the owner chose to build with the famous Taiwan builder, and he visited the shipyard and met with the in-house designers many times, both before signing the contract and during the build of the V80. Built for a first-time yacht owner, V80 first hull was titled “The One” and also features a number of custom items requested by the owner: a three stateroom layout below deck, with an oversize master; a mahjong area forward of the salon on the main deck; and the galley aft of the engines in lieu of a crew area. The owner liked the V80’s quality, design and performance, and the extra twenty feet plus beam also provided a functional space for his family, entertaining guests and business demands. Equipped with twin Man 1360hp engines the V80 cruises at 20 knots and tops out at 24 knots. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 24.9 m (81.9ft)

Waterline Length - 20.9 m

Beam - 6.25 m

Draft - 1.75 m

Displacement - 62 t light

Fuel Capacity - 5299 l

Water Capacity - 1135 l

Accommodation - 6 guest berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cat C19 Acert 1150hp, Mam V12 1360hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 24 knots max, 20 knots cruise with Man 1360hp 

www.horizonyacht.com

Magnum Marine New Web Site

It is always a pleasure to speak about Magnum Marine, and now the World famed very exclusive US builder presents a new web showroom taking you into its unique universe. Magnum started up in 1966 Miami, Florida and was one of the half a dozen fast boat builders founded in the sixties and seventies by Don Aronow. For the record Donald Aronow was the creator of the famed Thunderboat Row in Miami where Magnum is still located, and his other founded companies are Formula in 1961, Donzi in 1964, Cigarette in 1970, and Aronow Powerboats in the eighties and all his companies revolved around the deep vee underwater shaped hull for the most part designed by Jim Wynne and Walt Walters. The Aronow Hull Jim Wynne design was similar in concept to the Ray Hunt 1958 deep-Vee, but was revolved towards more high performance. In 1968 Don sold to Apeco, and eight years later in 1976 Marchese Filippo Theodoli took over Magnum from the US firm to transform its legacy into a status symbol sport yacht builder. Filippo Theodoli idea was to keep with the super fast sea worthy deep vee 24 degrees hull, but add to it a bullet proof construction, and the luxurious comfort associated of a yacht fifteen meters or more in size. The Italian vision was complete a year later presenting the first and largest open Sport Yacht over fifteen meter of the period the Magnum 53 Maltese in 1977, which subsequently was delivered in over fifty examples in a production run lasting till 1995. Following the 53, Magnum continued to present other cruisers; the 45 and 40 and in 1984 it continued to push the sport yacht size limit presenting the 63 Sports with lines by Pininfarina, in 1989 the 70 also by Pininfarina, and the 80 again at the hands of the Italian firm in 2000. Driven by Filippo Theodoli the 63 went on to do the impossible by winning the Miami Nassau Miami for three times in a row with a diesel powered sport yacht, reaching speeds over eighty mph, and beating smaller faster boats thanks to its consistent speed in rough waters. Filippo died in 1990, and today Magnum is managed by wife Katrin, and son Giovanni who produce a limited customized two boats a year of the current six models from 44 to 100 feet. The flagship of the range the 100 is currently in advanced planning stages, with the current largest Magnum still being the 80, which was delivered in two units so far. The new Magnum web site takes you around with the following buttons: Home, Models, History, Brokerage, Technology, News, Store, and Contact Us.

www.magnummarine.com

Production History

35 1966-74

27 1968-91 (443) includes racers, patrolling, Starfire, and Sedan

16 Marauder 1967-69

16 Missile 1967-69

27 Sedan 1970-88 (443) *includes racers, patrolling, Starfire, and Sport Apeco ownership

Sport 25 1972-75 (36)

28 Maltese 1973-79 (98)

27 Starfire 1975-91 (443) *includes racers, patrolling, Sport, and Sedan

38 1974-1982

53 Maltese 1977-95 (55)  Theodoli ownership

45 1980-1992 (22)

40 1981-98 (72)

63 Pininfarina 1983-2000 (20+-)

70 Pininfarina 1987- (10

50 Bestia 1993-2007 (15) Katrin Theodoli ownership

56 1995-2008

44 Banzai 1999-2020

60 Furia 2001- 

80 2001- (2

51 Bestia 2009- (3

27 2021-

47.5 2022- 

New Model: Novamarine 220 Black Shiver Jet

It's always great to see a brand like Novamarine back at work. This Sardinia located company back in the eighties re-invented the rib and put a lot of innovation into this style of craft. Novamarine was also the first company to produce a jet tender back in the nineties with the RH350 jet, and was also an innovator to what regards rib sizes going above the fifteen meter size in the same period. The Novamarine 220 Black Shiver Jet is the biggest model ever built by the company, and is a rib yacht concentrated on a performance attitude of both looks and sea qualities. Innovation plays also a big part to all the Black Shiver line and the semi circle tubes who are produced in foam of closed expansion cell who do not puncture or deflate. As a craft the 220 Black Shiver has a capacity of thirty max persons on-board, with an over night accommodation space dedicated to one large owners cabins. A crew cabin with head is also featured. Power is twin 1850hp engines with jet propulsion, which deliver a max speed of fifty knots.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 22 m (72.1ft)

Beam - 5.6 m

Draft - 1.05 m

Displacement - 

Fuel Capacity - 3200 l

Water Capacity - 500 l

Max Persons - 30

Accommodation - 2 berths in 1 cabins, 1 crew cabin berth

Engines - 2 x MTU 1850hp

Propulsion - Rolls Royce KaMeWa water ket

Speed - 50 knots max, 42 knots cruise

Range - 400 nm at cruise

Construction - fiberglass hull with Vinilester resin and Kevlar mats, tubes in foam expansion close cells

Certification - CE B

www.novamarine.it

Projects: Bavaria 400 Sport Coupe, Bavaria 400 Sport HT, Bavaria 400 Sport Open, Bavaria 400 Sport ST

Bavaria presents the project for a new 400 Sport set to debut the coming fall. As the 360 presented a few months back we again see a model available in four different version; Open, Hard Top, Soft Top and Couple. The different styles have become more varied and show a Bavaria who with one model want to hit a varied customer base. The exterior and interior styling of the 400 Sport received a large number of detailed solutions from the design team at Bavaria and the international design partners; Italian firm Too Design of March Casali exterior, Insenval S.L hull shape, and Design Unlimited for the interior. A new designed seating area at the stern of the 400 Sport has been created which can be easily transformed into a sun pad. Another important note is also the multi-function of the seating areas in the cockpit creating spaces for enjoyable dinners at night or another couch area through one easy flip of the back supports to join up with the sun bench on the opposite side of the steering wheel. The most versatile all year use version of the new 400 Sport will the be the Coupe version, who with the opening of the electric sunroof and the generous glass sliding patio doors aft, make the upper saloon becomes a very spacious cockpit joining outside with inside. Below decks the new Bavaria 400 will offers an owner's cabin in the bow, saloon and the galley and VIP cabin amidships. Power options for the 400 will be a total of seven engines; three gas petrol and seven diesel stern drive choices. Standard power base is twin Mercury 320hp gas petrol.

www.bavaria-yachtbau.com

New Model: Back Cove 41

It's been something of a surprise when the 41 was announced considering that a criteria for all of Back Cove line of Traditional down East inspired cruisers is for a single engine installation. But a year later to the project presentation Back Cove launched the 41, who even in design stages showed a high client interest with four orders coming from the renderings. As it stands hull one was launched in early 2014 just in time for the Miami boat show. The 41 is a spacious cruiser with a two double cabins twin head lower deck, and a main deck which serves as both living and entertainment areas joined together. Galley is to port side, with a C-shaped double duty dinette settee opposite. To fore starboard is the helm station, which also features a side door giving direct access to the side deck. Standard power is a single Cummins 600hp or optional Volvo 725hp engine.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.1 m (46.3ft)

Hull Length - 12.7 m

Beam - 4.2 m

Draft - 0.83 m

Displacement - 12.1 t (loaded)

Fuel Capacity - 1514 l

Water Capacity - 454 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins

Engine - 1 x Cummins QSC 8.3 600hp, Volvo D11 725hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 26 knots max 23 cruise with Cummins 600hp, 29 knots max 27 cruise with Volvo 725hp

Range - 322 nm at 27 knots, 419 nm at 18 knots with Volvo 725hp

Certification - CE B, ABYC, NMMA, USCG

www.backcoveyachts.com

Micheal Fiore 1970 - 2014

A boating accident Saturday during the Shootout competition has taken the life of Michael Fiore, 44, who died the Tuesday evening of 26 August at University Hospital in Columbia after developing complications from surgery. Fiore was the throttle-man in the 42-foot catamaran Outerlimits that flipped multiple times during a run down the mile-long course about 10:30 a.m. Saturday near Captain Ron’s. He was owner of the Bristol, R.I.-based Outerlimits Offshore Powerboat Company.  Fiore and Joel Begin, the boat’s driver, were extricated from the badly damaged boat by emergency crews. Fiore was airlifted to Columbia, and Begin was taken by Lake Regional Hospital and later released.  Initial reports listed Fiore as in critical but responsive condition after the accident.  A report from the Missouri Highway Patrol after the accident says the crash was caused when the boat lost control at high speeds due to wind interference.  Frank Sciacca, general counsel of Outerlimits, released a statement saying the entire Outerlimits family is devastated by the loss of its friend and leader of the company. Fiore founded Outerlimits in 1993.

Project: Sciallino Sc 27 Ventisette

This size has always been the bread and butter of Sciallino, and now continuing its new course presents an important entry level project. Designed as all the new line by Luca Maschera the Sc 27 Ventisette follows a similar line to its larger new other 30 and 36 sisters, with traditional Ligurian Gozzo Italian fishing boat lines coupled to a planning Vee shape hull. The Sc 27 is a two cabin cruiser which sleeps three in two cabins, forward and at midships. Its living area is on the main deck, with a galley behind the helm to starboard, and a relaxing sofa to port side. For a nine meter cruiser the Sc 27 will offer some important details some typical to the traditional inspired Gozzo cruisers, as safe side decks, others not so much as the fully enclosed patio door closed cabin house on the main deck. Three engine options are available for the Sc 27, single Mercury diesel 260hp or VM 350hp, or twin 170hp again from Mercury diesel.   

www.sciallino.it

New Model: Storm X-53

It is that the Dutch boat builders are on the upswing of things in recent times. Storm Yachts a new brand founded in 2010 is a testimony to this.  The X-53 is its first launch but will soon be followed by two other models currently under construction.  The first X-53 was an F series a letter which stands for France, as this model features a lower profile versus the standard 53 making it easier for river use. The Storm X-53 features a semi displacement Storm Yacht patented hull shape name FDFH, which is suitable for both river and sea cruising.  Her standard interior is a two cabin layout, with a galley below, and a saloon on the main deck. The owners cabin is located forward. Power is twin Perkins 150hp or optional 300hp.

Technical Data:

LOA - 16 m (52.4ft)

Beam - 4.7 m

Draft - 1.20 m

Displacement - 24 t dry

Fuel Capacity - 3000 l

Water Capacity - 1500 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Perkins M150C 150hp, M300C 300hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 17 knots max with Perkins 300hp

Hull Shape - patented FDFH hull

Certification - CE A

www.stormyachts.com

Web: Mondomarine New Web Site

Mondo Marine from Savona presents its new World Wide wed virtual showroom. This web site represents an important ownership change at Mondo Marine which happened in 2013. Mondo Marine was founded in 1978 when Mondo Group aquired a yard in Alba to build yachts, and named this company Mondo Marine. In the mid nineties Mondo Marine transferred to a yard in Genoa in order to build bigger alloy and steel yachts over forty meters in length. After this Mondo Marine transferred again to an even larger facility in Savona. This facility in Savona was known as the Campanella shipyard, and was founded in 1915. In 2013 Mondo Marine was aquired by Alessandro Falciai and Roberto Zambrini. Currently Mondo Marine has a list of sixteen new custom yacht projects with four of these; SF40, M50, M54, and M60 S being under construction. Mondo Marine new web site takes you around with the following buttons; Home, About Us, Yacht, Sales Network, Events and News, Press, Contacts, Repair and Refit, and Reserved Area.

www.mondomarine.it