Those of you who categorised Couach as a manufacturer of traditional yachts may have spoken too soon, as the dynamic, flexible shipyard strikes back with this flamboyant new product. The Figi is a 2800 Long Range Yacht in a striking ruby red with smoked glass windshield, proving that the production unit created in 2002 is […]
Continue Reading ...9th NICE COTE D’AZUR BOAT SHOW 2005 ! For its 9th edition, from the 18th to March 21st, 2005, “NICE COTE D’AZUR BOAT SHOW” (ex “Nautical Boat Show of Nice”) takes a new dimension. Reflection of the good health of the nautical sector (nearly 10% of growth in 2004 according to the FIN – Nautical […]
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Construction. The first Nautitech boats were launched in 1994 by Dufour. In 2002, the brand was bought by Marine Development, which then set up the company Nautitech SA, run by Bruno Voisard. This year at the Grand Pavois boat show in La Rochelle, the company presented its Nautitech 47, which targets both charter companies and […]
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Construction. The flagship of the Jeanneau fleet, the Sun Odyssey 54 DS presented at the 2002 autumn boat shows was designed by architect Jacques Fauroux. Interior design is by Vittorio Garroni, who also worked on the new Sun Odyssey 49 DS. Deck. As the initials DS imply, the 54 DS cockpit serves as a Deck […]
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Sleek, sophisticated, modern and comfortable are just a few adjectives to describe the Norwegian manufacturer Windy’s largest cruising boat. After five tough years, the Windy 58 Zephyros finally became a reality in the Swedish shipyard Storebro, under the watchful eye of the architect Hans Jorgen Johnsen. The coachroof can be partly detached, allowing the captain […]
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Construction. The Grand Soleil range from the Cantiere del Pardo shipyard has an outstanding reputation. The Grand Soleil 45 is no exception. Like its predecessors, it offers high performance for both racing and cruising. The new version of the Grand Soleil first presented in 2003 (there was another 45′ model designed in 1988 by the […]
Continue Reading ...The Far East market is increasing importance in the yachting world. The Italian shipyard specialized in luxury fiberglass flying bridge motor yachts ranging between 46 and 88 feet has just announced two important distribution agreements. The first one with ANTEK Co, which will be responsible for the Shaghai market and the provinces of Zhejiang and […]
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Construction. Designed by naval architect Niels Jeppesen, the X-46 is one of the major innovations unveiled at the 2004 autumn-winter boat shows. This 46-footer built with a sandwich hull and deck and galvanized steel girder is the new addition to Danish manufacturer X-Yachts’ range of cruising yachts. Deck. The X-46 is equipped with the best […]
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Construction. Robertson and Caine is one of South Africa’s leading shipyards. It was founded in 1975 and today supplies chartering company Moorings with all its cruising catamarans. The Leopard 40 is the Moorings 4000. Designed in the offices of Gino Morelli and Pete Melvin, the architects of Steve Fossett’s Playstation, this catamaran promises great things. […]
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Construction. The German shipyard Hanse on the Baltic Sea presented its flagship at the last Cannes Boat Show. The Hanse 531, designed by Alinghi architects Friedrich Judel and Rolf Vrolijk, promises excellent performance at sea. This boat has many unique features which place it in a class of its own. Deck. The teak deck is […]
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