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Acquisition of Itama by Ferretti group

On december the 1st, the Ferretti Group has finalized the acquisition of the Itama shipyard announced last October during the signature of an agreement between Ferretti, and Opera together with the other shareholders of Itama S.p.A. As announced, 100% of Itama S.p.A. capital has been transferred to Pershing S.p.A., subsidiary of Ferretti group, specialized in […]

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  • Bavaria 42 Match : Fast and functional

    Construction. Initially presented to the public at the 2004 Grand Pavois International Boat Show in La Rochelle, the Bavaria 42 Match is also available as a 35 or 38-footer. As the name Match implies, this boat is designed for offshore racing, and is German shipyard Bavaria Yachtbau’s flagship model, produced with the help of J&J […]

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  • Pershing 115 : a remarkable new model

    Pershing 115 ‘, drawn by the architect Fulvio de Simoni, illustrates the will of the Pershing shipyard to impose its name on the market of prestigious boats. It is the first yacht propelled by hydrojets associated with two MTU 16V4000 engines (of 3700 HP each). Moreover, a TF 50 turbine, creating a booster rocket effect, […]

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  • Voiles de St Tropez 2004 : a spectacular meeting

    For its 6th edition, the spectacular meeting of modern and traditional sailing ships once again associated the general public and the elite of the international yachting in a festive atmosphere. Small historical background: during a meal, a tropezian restorer and a navigator friend of him launched out a sporting challenge. They decided on a nautical […]

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  • Portrait Jean-Luc Van den Heede

    Record holder of a round the world trip, the wrong way, on his monohull Adrien”, second in the “Route du Rhum”, race winner of the 60 foot world championship, Jean-luc Van Den Heede is an experienced and accomplished seaman who keeps his two feet on the ground. The meeting The broad shouldered gray bearded man […]

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  • Princess 57

    In the motor yacht world, the name of Princess is synonymous with excellence. Series 57 confirms this reputation. The extension of the range of the shipyard continues by respecting the principle of a luxurious distribution of volumes: the boat has three beautiful double cabins at the front and a crew cabin. More, the comfort of […]

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  • Rodman 38 : functional cruising

    Rodman 38 illustrates without any doubt the will of the shipyard to widen its range with functional cruising. While preserving the characteristics of the previous models whose fishing style was  marked, Rodman 38 shows a leisure vocation. Thus, in addition to the broad gangways, balcony and handrails facilitating the movement of the crew, the boat […]

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  • Swan 45 : Exceptional quality and performances

    Exceptional quality and performances define these Finnish sailing ships. Built by Nautor in Pietarsaari (Finland) and designed by the architect German Frers, Swan 45 does not make exception to this rule. Monotype, this Swan shows remarkable performances in regatta as well as in cruising. The particularly low frank-board of the sailing ship and the roof […]

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