01/2006 – A fine flagship Elegant lines, a convenient deck plan and high-quality fittings are what make the latest addition to the Pilot Saloon range irresistible. At the Cannes Boat Show in 2005, visitors had the chance to visit the largest of the Wauquiez Pilot Saloons, an elegant and eye-catching cruising boat designed by Berret […]
Continue Reading ...11/2005 – Small but sturdy Construction Founded in 1976 by Gianfranco Rizzardi, the Roman shipyard of the same name mainly specialises in open racing boats, but has also expanded into luxury motor yacht design with the acquisition of Italian brand Posilippo. The new, Rizzardi 45 InCRedible (CR stands for Cantieri Rizzardi) is now the brand's […]
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The curtain falls on the Monaco Classic Week Giving the starting signal for the Grimaldi Trophy race from Monaco to Cannes on Sunday, HSH Prince Albert II officially closed Monaco’s two-yearly gathering of the world’s most outstanding classic yachts. The Monaco Classic Week came to a stunning close as its classic yachts offered up one […]
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For its seventh edition, the “Voiles de Saint-Tropez” (St Tropez Sails) welcomes, from October 2nd to 8th , 2005, 250 sailing ships gathering at the same time the most recent prototypes of race and the most beautiful traditional yachts. No sailor would like to miss this last stopover of the Yachting season. Since the stop […]
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Construction. After the 42 and 47, Gobbi shipyard adds a new member to its elegant, contemporary range with this hard top cruiser with streamlined hull. Stefano Righini’s signature, the hallmark of understated luxury, is unmistakable on board this new flagship in the Atlantis range. Deck. Although the manufacturer has given in to the trend for […]
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Construction. Apreamare’s new 14-metre model has the same subtle lines as all Ferretti boats. After the success of the 16-metre model, a revolution in the range, the next logical step for the manufacturer was to continue diversifying its range which, until now, was restricted to small cruisers. Deck. Like its predecessor, the 145 enjoys an […]
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When Shamrock V was launched in 1930 she was the first yacht to be built under the J Class rules created one year before. Inspired by the works of Nathanael Herreschoff, the J Class ensured that all sailing yachts competing in the Americas Cup had identical characteristics. It also marked the replacement of the gaff […]
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Construction In 1959, when Willis Slane founded Hatteras, his dream was to conquer the North Atlantic waters. Since then, the shipyard has produced countless fishing boats and luxury yachts. The latest addition to its convertible range is a 68-footer presented for the first time at the Fort Lauderdale boat show in 2004 then at Cannes […]
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Already well known in water-skiing and wakeboarding circles, the Isle of Man shipyard is expanding into the luxury day-cruiser market with its Maristar series. For water-skiing and wakeboarding, criteria such as manoeuvrability and power are essential. These boats are also required to produce a perfect wake, and are equipped with flaps and ballasts (and a […]
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Revealed at the last London Boat Show (January 2005), the IPS (Inboard Performance System) shows enthusiastic features: higher top speed, faster acceleration, reduced fuel consumption (improved cruising range), better handling, more room onboard… What is the IPS ? It is a combined engine and propulsion system, developped by Volvo Penta since 1998. It consists in […]
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