It’s hard to imagine three vessels, in a single class, as different in layout, purpose and execution than the trio of multihulls that comprised the year’s Best Full-Size Multihull class. Two of the three were catamarans, and the third a most unusual craft: a cruising trimaran. Sorting out these unique boats was a challenge. The multimillion-dollar Eagle Class 53—built...
Launched near Athens, O’Pari is now the yard’s flagship, eclipsing the 85 metre O’Ptasia, which was launched in 2018. Commissioned by an experienced owner, O’Pari was designed inside and out by Studio Vafiadis and features a 13.8 metre beam and 2,700GT interior. Expected for delivery later this year, O'Pari features vast outdoor living areas. O’Pari will be run ...
The 49.5 metre, all aluminium model is part of a new range of configurable yachts focused on sport and wellbeing and intended for owners wanting to travel to many different locations. Interested potential owners can configure the yacht using Dynamiq's website. With a starting price of €19,900,000, the yacht features “racy and contemporary styling” penned by Dobroserdo...
THE VESSELS YOUR CREW DESERVES 2019 is the first full year of Damen’s next-generation range of harbour tugs being available on the market. The first vessels have been delivered over the last 6 months – two RSD Tugs 2513, two ASD Tugs 2811 and two ASD Tugs 2813. There are 14 more on order for delivery in 2019. The vessels of the series are composed of a mix of new desi...
CONUS MSR/MST0680 • Registered slope-truncated cone casing designed with rear or top cable inlet • Aluminium bronze or Anodized aluminium material • luminous flux of 3.500lm or 10.700lm • 6 High-Power LEDs design model available with white, blue or green illumination CONUS MSR/MST18240 • 18 High-Power LEDs design model available also with RGB and WGB multi color il...
With maximum speed under sail and manoeuvrability some of the key design parameters for performance sailing yachts, a retractable propulsion system (RPS) is an appealing solution for yachts seeking a competitive edge. By ensuring a clean and flush underwater hull shape when the propellers are not in use, these systems eliminate propeller drag and, therefore, enable highe...
Structured Luff technology is a new sail-making approach developed by Doyle Sails for the grand prix and superyacht markets. The technology essentially changes the manner in which load in the luff of a sail is distributed and, by reducing luff sag, it allows the sail to achieve more driving force. “This technology came out of the free flying code sails we were buildin...
Getting the best performance out of a racing yacht is tough, with lots of controlled and uncontrolled variables in the equation to success. Accurate sensors are essential to provide the valid data on which crews can make decisions, and confidently repeat optimum settings for performance. Sensors for wind speed and angle, boatspeed and heading have evolved over the decade...
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Designer Chirstian Grande – who oversees design for the entire Invictus lineup – created the CX270. Grande has played with the contrast in details, pairing shiny stainless steel with soft leathers. As an option, an owner can extend the solid teak of the cockpit floor to the stern platform. The CX series marries Invictus’ high-performance hull design with a liveable la...
During this years Cannes Yachting Festival, Rowan Gyde from Nautic Expo took the time to chat with Louis Taurel, marketing director for Tofinou a CHANTIER NAVAL LATITUDE 46 brand. Elegance and prestige play a big part in catching the eye at Cannes Yachting Festival and Tofinou's new 9.7 certainly caught many. The interview took place on the Stark designed Tofinou 12. h...
While advancement in the field of marine electronics is moving quickly, it might seem like much of it is focused on equipment designed for boats over 30 feet in length. This year, however, many of these refinements are becoming incorporated into smaller units suitable for boats as small as 20 feet or less. A prime example of this trickle-down effect is the new EchoMap...
Touchscreen multifunction displays for boats continue to grow in processing power, networking capabilities, advanced features and size. One of the originators in this field is Furuno, with its NavNet TZtouch. Now the company has brought forth the next generation of this vaunted system. Furuno has introduced the third generation of NavNet MFDs—the TZtouch3 series, avai...
Made in Germany, Liqui Moly Marine 4T Shooter fuel additive is designed to extend the life of four-stroke marine engines while boosting performance, according to the company. Pouring a can of Marine 4T Shooter from Liqui Moly into a boat or PWC gasoline tank improves starting, cleans internal parts, fights corrosion and protects the entire fuel system. While Liqui Mol...
World-class boat shows such as the annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show are visual feasts. But as stunning as the daytime optics might be when the docks are populated with billions of dollars’ worth of floating aluminum, fiberglass and carbon fiber, it’s even more visually arresting after the sun sets, both above and below their waterlines. And while there’s no...
The advent of relatively inexpensive recreational unmanned aerial vehicles in 2014 effectively marked the dawn of a post-privacy world for yachts that cruise near shore or frequent popular anchorages. Fortunately, Martek’s Anti-Drone System allows properly equipped owners to electronically reclaim their privacy using CE-approved technologies. Most recreational drones ...
Piloting a new car is easy, so why should stepping behind a new helm feel any different? This was Navico’s thinking when the manufacturer of the B&G, Lowrance and Simrad brands released its Information Display system, which gives boatbuilders a new way of integrating, monitoring and controlling all of a yacht’s instrumentation, switching and onboard systems. Navico’s ...
Delicately speaking, few pieces of mission-critical marine electronics equipment sport clunkier user interfaces than VHF radios. While there’s no question that they work exceptionally well, most VHFs still employ chunky analog knobs and push-buttons as their user interfaces, rather than -intuitive, app-based software and touchscreens. This all changed with the arrival...
FishReveal™ combines the benefits of Lowrance CHIRP sonar and DownScan Imaging™ on one screen to make fish more visible. Genesis Live helps you find and return to the best fishing with preloaded mapping or by mapping uncharted water in real time. Available in 9-, 7- and 5-inch models, HOOK Reveal boasts a simple interface. Autotuning sonar makes it easy to use, automa...
The new design incorporates a number of custom features including the highly rated Spinlock HRS (Harness Release System). HRS features a discreet but easy to locate two-stage release handle which, with a short pull, opens the soft loop harness connection. As well as being incredibly simple to use, Spinlock’s new HRS system is a surprisingly detailed piece of design engin...
In the updated D13 IPS 1350, the propulsion system’s torque curve has been modified to cope with higher thrust loads at slower speeds and a wider speed range. It also introduces two new SD-only propellers – the QS4 and QS5. Until now the advantages of IPS – increased onboard comfort, better fuel efficiency and longer range – were not available for larger, semi-displaceme...
Action please! The EVOLUTION flies at top speeds on just one hull over inland lakes or coastal waters and offers good positioning and stability even in stronger swells and at winds up to force 5 on the Beaufort scale. It is ideal for two sporty sailors but it also packs plenty of fun and space for families with children and luggage. This medium-sized member of the Grabne...
Dockmate integrates with Volvo’s line of drive-by-wire steering systems including IPS, Aquamatic and Inboard systems, and provides fingertip control over single or twin engines, gearboxes and throttle controls, bow and stern thrusters, anchor winches – even the ship’s horn. The new charging pad wirelessly charges the Dockmate Twist remote, as well as later model Samsu...
This new creation from the mind of yacht designer and CEO Mark Richards displays all the power, unmatched efficiency and smooth-running capabilities for which all Palm Beach models are known, but the GT Series brings additional contemporary styling cues and no-holds-barred top-end performance. “On the water the GT60 follows closely in the footsteps of the previously l...
Mercury will provide all the outboard engines needed for Emirates Team New Zealand’s chase and support boats. “We are incredibly honoured to be part of the America’s Cup defence which is going to be such an important event for everyone in New Zealand,” said Dean Harris, New Zealand Manager, Mercury Marine. “Emirates Team New Zealand has an incredible record in the ...
For this new fast cruising yacht, the Structures shipyard, builder of the Pogo yachts, has once again entrusted the Finot-Conq naval architecture firm to apply the very successful design of the Pogo 36 to a larger model. The first thing that stands out in terms of style is the use of the Pogo 36's faceted roof portholes, which aim to provide light and a good view forw...
In fact, the Mercury Racing 60HP is the only outboard in its class with a 15-inch midsection. It fits perfectly on the transom of these compact performance skiffs and aims to offer the added benefits of a high-thrust gearcase. This lightweight, compact outboard is a powerhouse tuned and geared to deliver amazing hole-shot acceleration for instant on-plane performance in ...
Stylish and oceangoing Hylas Yachts has collaborated with German Frers for over 40 years and built a reputation for yachts that combine ocean sailing capability, classic lines and finished interiors. The H60 is a performance cruiser with all the seaworthy attributes Hylas is known for but boldly embraces the clean sweeping lines of a yacht for owners that want Hylas qua...
The future Bénéteau Océanis Yacht 54 should certainly be one of the major new products on the luxury monohull yacht market at the next Cannes Yachting Festival in September! In order to strengthen its offer on the market for large luxury monohull cruisers, which currently includes the Bénéteau First Yacht 53 (with a sporty feel) and Bénéteau Océanis Yacht 62, the Fren...
The major innovation to the new Signature 580 « Épure » is to offer three huge exterior lockers in place of the forward cockpit. This storage can be converted into a comfortable sunbathing area by simply laying down cushions, which are easy to stow again when heavy weather is on the horizon. With no forward cockpit, there is no need for a door through from the saloon,...
With a $15,000 list price and a target boat size of 23-29 feet the 1 aims at a high volume segment of the boating market and brings the price down to about 10-20 percent of the cost of the boat. I co-chaired this year’s innovation awards at the Miami show where we awarded the Seakeeper 1 the innovation award for mechanical and electrical systems. I think the new desig...
But some prefer that their electrical cords blend in with the boat deck or dock surfaces. For them, there’s the new 30A/125V White Cordset. It has all the impressive features of the standard SmartPlug system, but in a pleasing traditional marine color. It debuted at the Miami International Boat Show. The revolutionary SmartPlug replaces an outdated, 83-year old invent...
The filter head alerts the boater to the presence of water in their fuel by raising a message on the NMEA 2000 network. Most systems for alerting to water-in-fuel use a small sensor that connects to a bowl in below the filter. But Signal Filters explained that with gasoline fuel systems it’s been very difficult to pass ABYC and Coast Guard fire protection requirements wi...
The $650 list price — Digital Yacht says they expect a $500 street price — unit comes without a NMEA 2000 interface (though there’s a model that adds it for an additional $100) but with WiFi built in. Configuration of the unit can be completed from a web browser via a set of built-in web pages. Physical installation of the unit will require just a power connection, VHF a...
I saw what looked like a PC screen running Coastal Explorer but with a radar display shown. It turns out this is a new version of Koden’s RADARpc that interfaces nearly any Koden or Si-Tex radar with a PC running Coastal Explorer. I remembered that years ago there was an option for radar with Coastal Explorer but I’m not aware of any current options until Koden’s new ver...
NEEL-TRIMARANS’ teams are proud to announce that NEEL 47 is nominated in the multihull category for this 2020 edition of the European Yacht of the Year. 12 magazines from all over over Europe make up the jury The European Yacht of the Year Award is an important and recognized award. It’s awarded by a jury of 12 international trade magazines. This group of expert...
