Maritimo’s X60, released to critical acclaim a little over a year ago, has been an outstanding success for the Australian luxury motoryacht manufacturer. Maritimo expects similar success for the new X50, which debuted at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show earlier this year. There’s no mistaking the X60 and X50 are closely related, but despite looking almost like twi...
In the five-metre range, a RIB is a lightweight, easy-to-tow proposition for the family or bach owner who wants a sea-kindly nature, superb stability and ability to perform multiple functions. At this size they have a Swiss army knife, one-boat-does-it-all appeal that is beginning to be noticed by manufacturers. On a cool and blessedly rainless Auckland morning, we got ...
An evolution of the popular 525 SUV, the new release continues with its proven hull but now comes with an improved accommodation plan and enough oomph to ensure fun is a factor in this 58-foot IPS-powered hull. Despite being best known for its towering flybridge models, the Queensland company has been making strong sales in this sportier range, which appeals to both sen...
Fish of the Day, fronted by Clarke Gayford, fiancée of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, is currently filming its fourth series. It screens in more than 80 countries, including New Zealand, with season three now screening on Air New Zealand. It premiered on National Geographic’s People channel in August. The premise for Fish of the Day is simple: fish for and catch a speci...
Viva La Vida the boat splashed down in Auckland a few months ago, the first of this top-of-the-line Beneteau to be ordered here. And so far it’s been love at first sight for owners Craig and Sharon Walker. The Walkers chose the 15.8m boat to replace their previous 14.8m sedan-style launch, and are enjoying the extra room to move – and entertain family and friends. “We ...
Walker Bay Boats will be unveiling the new Generation Light RIB (Generation LTE) at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat show on November 1st. Michael Carroll, Director of Sales and Marketing for Walker Bay Boats said, “As the name suggests this new line is lighter weight than the Generation DLX boats and is designed for customers who want all the luxurious style and ...
Rapido Trimarans is delighted to unveil its pioneering folding mechanism that will used on our all-new, Rapido 50 Trimaran, designed by Morrelli & Melvin Design & Engineering Inc. (concept by Paul Koch, Australia Patent Application No. 2019902014). The Rapido 50’s folding mechanism allows owners to moor in a single-berth at a marina, saving costs. Additionally, by ...
Built entirely at the Gdansk-based facility in Poland, the tri-deck catamaran will feature a 17-metre beam that will provide abundant outdoor living areas. Operated by a crew of 17, the 49-metre catamaran superyacht can sleep up to 10 guests. She will be able to carry up to three tenders and numerous water toys and PWCs. Francis Lapp, founder and president of Sunreef ...
The name ‘Vis’ is meant to denote vigour and incisiveness and her exterior design is reminiscent of the Italian navy ships which Fincantieri also builds. For the six-deck superyacht, advanced technologies and smart architectural solutions such as fold-out balconies, wide panoramic social areas and solar panels have been designed to create a stylish yet functional vessel...
The 780 GT superyacht has been designed to be fast, sleek and spacious, featuring a unique elongated profile and scoop-shaped stern that together give her a sporty yet elegant appearance with stretched, angular lines. Frank Laupman from Omega Yachts explained: “We added a touch of aggression by way of sharp angles, but balanced that out with long, elegant lines. The over...
Mohammed Hussein Alshaali, Gulf Craft’s executive chairman, says: “With the Majesty 120, everything except for the engines and generators are electrically powered - from the fin stabilisers to the thrusters and steering, from the balconies to the passerelle, all services onboard will not require any use of hydraulics. Listening to market demands for more efficiency as we...
More than 20 years on the market! To a maximum water depth of 65 feet The buoy is always positioned directly above the anchor No complicated calculations for guessing the length of line let out Unique, specially designed self-rolling belt/strap mecanism Tripping the anchor is easy A tensile strength of up to 1100 Ibs Precisely marks...
We have devised a new construction method which results in a remarkably light and stiff hull for a timber construction, of less than 1t. The hull shell is built from carefully selected spruce planks at +/-45 degrees and is supported by a network of closely spaced carbon continuous stringers. The material testing conducted at an Airbus facility, the density based mater...
Following her debut, the full carbon sloop is set to cross the Atlantic to take part in the RORC Caribbean 600 and the St Barths Bucket in 2020. From there, her experienced owner has plans to take her through the Panama Canal and arrive in New Zealand in time for the America’s Cup in 2021.Early on in the build process, the owner intended to use the 34.13 metre sloop a...
The flagship of the Extra Yachts line, L.A.U.L. will make her debut at the Monaco Yacht Show later this month. L.A.U.L. was designed inside and out by Francesco Guida with naval architecture by Studio Rogantin in collaboration with Palumbo Superyachts. Her profile contrasts white fibreglass and aluminium surfaces with dark windows, while her interiors are designed to ...
Currently in the final stages of the design process, the Wally 101 is the first sailing yacht unveiled by the brand since it was acquired by the Ferretti Group earlier this year. The semi-custom yacht features naval architecture by Judel/ Vrolijk while the exterior styling has been developed with Pininfarina. While displaying all the “hallmarks’ of an iconic Wally ...
Designed by Zuccon International Project, with interior design by Patricia Urquiola, the 28 metre model was unveiled at the Cannes Yachting Festival. It will replace the SD92 model in the range, which was launched in 2007 and has spawned 27 units. The SD96 is the smallest yacht in the transatlantic SD range, which spans from 28 metres to 38 metres and includes the SD1...
The flagship project was signed in May 2019 and sold to repeat client looking to upgrade their current 34 metre sailing yacht, also named L'Aquila. Construction is already underway with a build time of 24 months and delivery slated for 2021. Once complete, it will be the largest sailing yacht built by Mengi Yay, topping the 42 metre Gweilo. L'Aquila II will feature a ...
One, with a "Gunmetal grey" paint finish, is being presented in the water while the other, which features a "Sahara sand finish", is presented on land. It comes after the Ferretti Group announced the sale of three 48 Wallytenders in June this year, following the confirmation of the Wally brand acquisition.The debuting new models were sold to clients in Europe and the ...
Forward Looking Sonars (FLS) can help to ensure safe navigation by analysing the seabed under and ahead of vessel, making captains and crew aware of any uncharted or hidden obstacles below the water's surface. The latest development of Daniamant’s 3D Forward Looking Sonar, the EchoPilot FLS 3D, is a collision avoidance system designed for superyachts in need of identifyi...
The yacht, which hit the water in August, travelled non-stop for eight days from the Netherlands to the Mediterranean, proving its mettle against bad weather and eight-metre waves. Following Cannes, Joy Rider will appear at the Monaco Yacht Show later this month. First revealed at the 2018 Monaco Yacht Show, the vessel design is "a smart package that can be both a ...
The introduction of the new “radical model” is part of a wider plan that will see the yard double its range to a total of 22 models in the next three years. Revealed at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2019, the Sunseeker 133 will be the first ever Sunseeker to feature a vertical bow. The yacht will feature a round semi-displacement hull form and will boast 27% more volum...
With a little careful planning, you can adopt some surprisingly effective energy-efficiency measures for your newbuilds, saving a lot of money in the long run, while also greening up operations. A changing marinetech climate New regulatory guidelines in recent years have progressed innovations in marine technology. Both vessel and equipment manufacturers alike have...
ANNECY (France), TRANAS (Sweden), 03 September 2019 – Dolphin Charger is proud to announce that it has further extended its worldwide B2B distribution network to Sweden. “We are very excited to welcome our new partner, Batteripoolen, into our Dealership and B2B Distributorship Network”, says Nicolas Fata, Head of OEM and Export Sales. In Sweden, Dolphin Charger inten...
Metis is characterised by a unique layout in which the interiors are rotated by 30 degrees, revealing scenic vantage points not attainable with a more traditional arrangement. She offers six staterooms as well as a full-beam owner's cabin, which covers 162 square metres. The spacious owner’s suite is adorned with smoked oak, carbon and polished steel decor surrounded by ...
Divergence is right. Ocean Alexander is striking out in a new direction with the 45, the smallest boat in its range and the first to be powered by outboards. We shouldn’t be surprised given the rate that big outboard-powered craft are coming to market at the moment and this one will be a direct competitor for the Boston Whaler 420 Outrage. Ocean Alexander tradition...
Launched by Trelleborg’s marine and infrastructure operation, DynaMoor maintains constant tension in mooring lines to dampen vessel movements, reducing the risk of parted lines and eliminating the effect that passing ships and long-period waves have on moored vessels. Richard Hepworth, president of Trelleborg’s marine and infrastructure operation, said: “A demanding e...
C-Quip supplies UK manufactured Sleek Ecopower plant-based products which include concentrated boat wash, upholstery cleaner and conditioner, bilge cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner and lubricant. Sleek concentrated boat wash is safe to use on fiberglass, vinyl, plastic, rubber, glass, metal and painted areas. It will not strip existing wax or polish finishes, but gently a...
MCI advises that all ball valves should be flushed with fresh water to remove any salt residue, opened and closed to ensure they function properly and then greased. “Laying your boat up means you can check the valves, known as seacocks, to ensure they are in proper working order and look for any signs of corrosion,” says MD Andy Scott. “If the product is brass and ...
The new launch, the third for the company in the past two years, was showcased at the Thames Traditional Boat Festival in Henley-on-Thames in July. The future's electric All Landamores launches are hybrids - powered by either electric propulsion or inboard diesel engine but the company is turning to a more sustainable design. “We are proud to say that over the past...
The latest addition to Mirka’s Polarshine product portfolio has been designed and developed by the company’s R&D department in Jeppo, Finland, as a coarser and faster compound. It is suitable for hard surfaces and coatings and has been produced to provide a deep gloss finish to enable boat builders and yards to offer a high-quality end product in a shorter time to the...
Rock Oil was established in 1928 and has on-site laboratory and blending plant at its purpose-built site in Warrington. Products range from a basic grease through to a high specification race lubricant. “It is a natural fit for us to be forming more strategic and technical partnerships with our suppliers – Rock Oil is the epitome of this,” said Gavin Lacey, Bainbri...
Measuring 23.9m, the PEARL 80 is the second-largest yacht in the boatbuilder’s fleet. She features four guest cabins with exterior design and naval architecture undertaken by the British designer, Bill Dixon and interior design by Kelly Hoppen. The yacht was first launched at Fort Lauderdale in 2017. “We have seen exceptional feedback from clients and look forward ...
“Running wires behind a bulkhead to create a network can cause challenges through a lack of space and limited areas to run wires through,” he explained. “Creating a network through a wireless Wi-Fi connection saves a considerable amount of time and effort on installation.” And he added that connecting marine electronic devices to a Wi-Fi enabled device allows navigati...
The possibility of dimming is still an important fact for most of the customers by buying a luminaire. When conventional incandescent lamps are dimmed, the color temperature drops and the light appears warmer. Until now it was just possible to reduce the intensity of the light by dimming LEDs but the light seems to become something colder. With the brand new „dim2warm...
A lot of LED lights from our prebit main catalog are now also available as a version with USB charger. The charger is integrated into the wall housing of the luminaire. It is optimized for the operation of caravans and boats and is suitable for charging smartphones, tablets, navigation devices, digital cameras, mobile phones, as well as other electronic devices, which ca...
