Charles A. Carter 1915 - 2017

Charles A. Carter, 102, died peacefully on Saturday August 26, 2017, at Aurora Medical Center with family by his side. He was born on June 11, 1915, son of the late Charles and Fern Carter in Indiana. Charles graduated from Mentone Indiana High School. He also graduated from Chicago Aero Nautical University. Charles then moved to Buffalo, New York and worked at Bell Aircraft during the war years. He worked as a supervisor at Allison Airplane Corp.  His love for boat racing brought him to Green Bay, WI, where he owned and operated Green Bay Marine Mart. Charles and his partner, George Ver Hagen opened Carver Boat in Milwaukee. They later moved to Pulaski in 1999. The company is still in operation as Marquis and Carver Boats. In 1959, he married Betty Lou Esslinger. After selling Carver Boat Corporation, he went back to his first love, airplanes. They opened up Pulaski Airport and remained there for five years. He and his wife, Betty, moved to Florida, where they lived for the next 40 years. They soon started an Aircraft Corp. in Sebring, FL. They owned and operated it until they moved back to Oshkosh in 2005. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church of Oshkosh.  Charles is survived by his wife, Betty Lou (Esslinger); sons: Charles (Patricia) JR. of Escondido, CA and Gary (Karen) of Krakow, WI; granddaughters: Frankie (Allen Babe) Carter of Caledonia, WI, "Chuckie" Carter of Escondido, CA and Marnie (Jack Stubbs) Carter of Escondido, CA; grandson, Brad (Joann) Carter of Burnsville, MN; sister in law, June Backus of Oshkosh, WI; and numerous great and great-great-grandchildren; and special nephew, Mark Backus.  He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter, Toni Gayle Apelando; the mother of his two sons, Ethel Fisher; brothers and sisters-in-law: Alvin (Jane) Fauk, Henry Backus, William (Germaine) McGraw; father and mother-in-law, William and Elsa Esslinger.

Project: Cerri 27m Fuoriserie

Following the sale of 50m and K40, Cerri announces the new order from an Italian for a 27m “Fuoriserie” yacht.  Bearing witness to Cerri increasing success in the fully-custom yachts segment, this new build is commissioned by a famous Italian fashion designer to develop the yacht of his dreams, a fully-customized project penciled by designer Tommaso Spadolini, who took care of both the exteriors and the interiors. The new project, expected to be delivered in summer 2018, consists in a 27m fast motoryacht with aluminium hull and superstructure capable of reaching a maximum speed of 40 knots thanks to 3 water-jet engines. Both the exterior profile and the interior layout will reflect the strong personality of the Owner, who asked for a super sport yacht enhancing maximum contact with the sea while also ensuring the utmost privacy. To provide some more details, the master cabin located behind the helm station will extend across the entire main deck. A central sky-light will let in plenty of natural light, while aft, the large cockpit fitted with concealing curtains will allow to fully enjoy the sea in privacy. The lower deck will feature two guest cabins and comfortable crew quarters, and the fly will include a private area with pilot seat. The tender will be located forward. Cerri Cantieri Navali is increasingly showing its strong drive for innovation, flexibility, and world-class shipbuilding quality through fully-custom projects that are tailor-made to clients taste and desires. 

www.cerricantierinavali.it

New Model: Fipa Maiora 36 FB

The coming years will be interesting times at Fipa Maiora as the company and its famous line of motor and super yachts enters a new era with exterior styling design duties now taken care by Quartostile from Turin.  Quartostile will face an interesting challenge taking duty from the long standing Roberto del Re who gave the Viareggio builder an important timeless identity from the eighties onward, and created with the 20 model launched in early nineties an irresistible contemporary design which lasted production and success for over twenty years.  Maiora and Quartostile will revamp the whole line and currently the Viareggio builder has also commissioned projects for a currently in build 26, 30, 42 and 46 meter models.  Interesting to note that Maiora new models over thirty meters will be available with the Royale triple deck version.  Also following Maiora history I think its possible to see more flexibility to these as the FB full-body variant and also more sleek non raised house pilot house versions for the smaller units.  As all Maioras the new 36 FB hull one is custom build to order and the Viareggio builder declares it to be one of the most spacious yachts in its size.  Internal layout is for five guest cabins with the owners stateroom located on the full body forward part of the main deck.  Crew accommodation is for five berths in three cabins. Maiora 36 FB is powered by twin MTU 2600hp which reaches a top speed of 30 knots and can cruise at 26 knots.  Long range capability is for 1100 nautical miles at a twelve knots speed.     

Technical Data:

LOA - 37 m (121.4ft)

Beam - 8.2 m

Draft - 1.7 m 

Displacement - 160 t full load

Fuel Capacity - 20000 l

Water Capacity - 3000 l

Accommodation - ten guests in six cabins, six crew in three cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 16V2000 M96L 2600hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 30 knots max 26 knots cruise, 12 knots long range

Range - 750 nm at economic cruise,  1100 nm at 12 knots

Hull Shape - planning Vee

Construction - Kevlar reinforced Grp Sandwich with vacuum baging and resin infusion

Project - Quartostile  

Certification - R.I.Na Cross of Malta, Mach Y, unrestricted navigation Pleasure

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Project: Bayliss 75 B23

Popular these days is the advent of a two-boat fishing program; one for the Atlantic/Caribbean, and one for the Pacific. Bayliss Hull No. 23, at 75, will be part of a two-boat program, and the owner’s second Bayliss hull.  Exterior features include a natural teak cockpit bulkhead, toe rail, transom, and more.  Built for travel to remote destinations, she will be equipped with seven custom stainless refrigerator/freezer boxes, all fabricated by Bayliss Boatworks. The interior layout is designed around a center island galley and a very symmetrical, balanced living space.  Below will be a four double cabins layout.  Systems will include a pair of Tier 3 Northern Lights 30kw generators, a Seakeeper 26, dual 1,000 pound-per-day ice-makers, an FCI watermaker, and much more. Hull 23 will deliver in late summer of 2019 and will be powered by twin 2600hp MTU engines.

www.baylissboatworks.com

New Model: XL Marine 45

Founded in 2006, XL Marine has had a good success with its 43 and 51 models, with the South Rome Italian boat builder expanding on this by launching its 45.  As information goes only one 45 has been build launched in 2014.  So why we are presenting this now?  Because pictures have been very hard to come by.  The XL 45 is based on the 43 hull extended in length and with this coming out with a totally different internal layout and bigger engines.  It is as XL Marine always stated an evolution of the species in this case of the 43 model.  Indeed thanks to this extension XL Marine 45 offers a spacious lower deck with options for a three double cabins two bathrooms and a galley, two double cabins two bathrooms plus one crew cabin with private bath and a galley, and last a more traditional two double cabin two bathrooms plus C-shaped dinette and galley.  The XL Marine 45 is also offered with a hard top option with the looks of this similar to what is offered on the 51.  XL Marine 45 is powered by twin Cummins 550hp which give top speeds up to forty knots.     

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.8 m (45.2ft)

Beam - 4.01 m

Draft - 1 m ex props

Displacement - 14000 kg 

Fuel Capacity - 1500 l

Water Capacity - 500 l

Accommodation - four berths two cabins, four berths two plus one crew cabin, six berths three cabins

Engines - 2 x Cummins 550hp

Propulsion - integrated V-drive with line shafts

Speed - 40 knots max 34 knots cruise

Hull Shape - deep Vee shape

www.xlmarine.it

Project: Sunseeker 76 Yacht

Sunseeker present the project for a new 76 Yacht, a model which replaces the 75 and takes design cues from the successful 66 Manhattan as launched in early 2018.  The 76 Yacht seems to have been incredibly received by dealers and clients with eighteen units pre-sold on plan.  The 76 Yacht certainly hits the sweet spot in terms of size, space and a larger yacht feel whilst being extremely manageable for those looking to self-crew. Clever design maximizes social and entertaining spaces, whilst the innovative use of glass enhances natural light, making this a bright and airy boat in which to relax and unwind with family and friends.  The optional retractable glass skylight over the lower helm, creates an almost open boat feel to the helm and the adjacent companion seating area to port which is the ideal spot for guests to enjoy the view whilst underway. Natural light also flows into the main deck through extended window lines and unique full-height glazing on the port side.  The 76 Yacht exterior decks provide unprecedented levels of space and flexibility that can be can be adapted to suit any needs, whether relaxing, entertaining or both. Space is on the new 76 Yacht is about 25% more than the highly popular 75 predecessor it is going to replace. The cockpit for example can be adapted to provide additional lounge seating or a cocktail bar for afternoon drinks and the option of a ‘beach club’ complete with BBQ grill, fold-out seating and full height rain shower makes full use of the extensive bathing platform which is large enough to carry a four meter plus rib. The vast flybridge is another exceptional feature of the 76 Yacht, and the impressive layout can be further enhanced by the addition of an optional spa-tub and cocktail bar to further complement that larger yacht feel.  The light and space continues below deck, where there are four cabins and four bathrooms, including an impressive full beam master suite with ensuite and dressing area. The spacious crew cabin can accommodate up to three people in an open-plan layout or can be specified with an enclosed double berth cabin.  The Sunseeker 76 Yacht is powered by engines up to twin 1550hp engines, which should deliver a cruise of 25 knots and a range at this speed of about four hundred nautical miles. 

www.sunseeker.com

New Model: Ferretti 920

The sea awaited reverentially and eagerly as the new 92-footer by Ferretti Yachts entered the water with the calm might of a nautical giant. The launch of the first Ferretti 920 took place on 20 July at the brand’s private dock, which is just a few waves away from the shipyard in Cattolica. The Ferretti Yachts 920 is a flybridge yacht like no other. It stands out thanks to its monumental, dynamic forms, its innovative design features (such as the wide body concept of the owner’s suite on the main deck), its superb functional flexibility (including the option of switching from a four cabins to a five cabins version), and the vast spaces in its groundbreaking bow area, all of which can be used by guests. The interiors are just as breathtaking, with numerous spacious relaxation areas and sophisticated layouts steeped in original, unprecedented elegance. As always, the new yacht was produced in partnership by Zuccon International Project, the Ferretti Group’s Engineering Department and the Product Strategy Committee. This new Ferretti super yacht will make its official debut at the Ferretti Group Private Preview in Monte Carlo in September, before its international public premiere at Cannes Yachting Festival in the same month. In the shipyard, work has already begun on the next units, which will be launched in the coming months: the second Ferretti Yachts 920 will be transported to the United States, where it will be unveiled in style at Yachts Miami Beach in February 2018, while the third vessel which features the famous Tai He Ban layout designed by Ferretti Yachts for Far East markets and owners will also make its first appearance next year in Asia.

Technical Data:

LOA - 28.49 m (93.8ft)

Hull Length - 23.9 m

Waterline Length - 22.3 m

Beam - 6.78 m

Draft - 2.2 m

Displacement - 85000 kg unloaded, 95000 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 9000 l

Water Capacity - 1300 l

Max Persons - 20

Accommodation - eight guests in four cabins, or ten guests in five cabins, six crew in three cabin

Engines - 2 x MTU 12V2000 M96L 1948hp, 16V2000 M86 2217hp, 16V2000 M96 2485hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 30 knots max 26 knots cruise with MTU 2485hp

Range - 340 nm at 26 knots cruise

Project - Zuccon International, Ferretti Group Engineering

www.ferretti-yachts.com 

Project: Wider 130

Wider is delighted to announce the project for a new 130 model.  The 130 project in theory is a replacement of the 125 of which supposedly was sold in 2016 and is currently under construction. The aggressive styling of this full-displacement all aluminium super yacht is designed by the in-house Wider team offering exceptional range and generous living space without compromising the clean modern lines that the Italian builder is known for.  The sporty exterior styling of the Wider 130 allows for huge deck space totaling more than two hundred squared meters, split into three distinct luxury areas: the fore deck for sun worshipers, bridge deck aft for alfresco dining, and the generous beach club.  Wider 130 will offer six double guest cabins sleeping twelve guests.  Performance is a max speed up to fourteen knots while range can go up to 4200 nautical miles at 8 knots.

www.wider-yachts.com

New Model: Riviera 68 Sports Motor Yacht

It's been a two year journey for this project to come into reality, and finally the Riviera 68 Sports Motor Yacht has arrived in all its glory.  It is an interesting and different offer from Riviera and yet the 68 Sports Motor Yacht embodies what the famous down under builder has been doing since about a decade when it launched the 3600 Sport Yacht, hybridizing various yacht styles into a practical design.  This new 68 Sports Motor Yacht takes hybridizing yacht styles to a new level, and yet it all seem to work so good both on the aesthetic point of view and the practical.    

Technical Data:

LOA - 22.68 m (75ft)

Hull Length - 21 m

Beam - 6 m

Draft - 1.75 m

Displacement - 45900 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 7000 l

Water Capacity - 1000 l

Accommodation - eight guests berths in four cabins

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1550hp, V12 1800hp, V12 1900hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Project - Frank Mulder hull shape

www.riviera.com.au

Engine: Volvo D13 1000hp

Volvo Penta presents the new D13-1000 which sees the Swedish engine maker move into the 1000hp marine leisure engine market for the first time, and provides higher performance, greater durability and more comfort than ever before. The inboard engine and its equivalent from Volvo Penta’s Inboard Performance System (IPS) range, the D13-IPS1350 have been designed for the benefit of customers operating yachts of up to 120ft.  As a mark of its commitment to the marine leisure industry, Volvo Penta has carried out a major redesign of the 13-liter engine model and drive train in order to offer an outstanding new product. High-end yacht customers will be able to reap the benefits, as features such as new pistons, highly efficient injectors and improved cooling systems, combine to produce 11 per cent more power than on previous engines. The optimized power-to-weight ratio and excellent low-end torque of the D13-1000 provide incredible power on demand. With this new engine, Volvo Penta is giving premium boat owners the possibility to go further and faster than ever before.  Volvo Penta’s D13-IPS1350 is an integrated package that matches the new D13 engine with an upgraded IPS pod drive. It is named D13-IPS1350 as the 1000hp engine provides the equivalent power of a 1350hp engine when matched to the IPS drive. As a complete package, the new IPS has all the traditional benefits of the system in providing a seamless link from helm to propellers, with superior grip in the water. When compared to a traditional inboard shaft engine installation, Volvo Penta IPS provides a longer cruising range, higher top speed, reduced fuel consumption and emissions, reduced vibration, and lower onboard noise levels. The configuration also allows for more space on board.  Upgrades to the IPS pod drive have been made to match the new engine. The D13-IPS1350 package is available in twin, triple or quadruple installation; the latter of these provides power to the equivalent of 5400hp. Improved features on the new IPS drive can also be fitted on existing IPS units.  The D13-IPS1350 has been field tested in a 68ft yacht and its data compared to a 1360hp traditional inboard engine from a Volvo Penta competitor. Volvo Penta’s unit was lighter with better displacement, used 36 per cent less fuel, had faster acceleration and a higher top speed, and lower noise and vibration.

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