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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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 […]
Continue Reading ...French shipyard Couach now has its own technical facilities in the Mediterranean after its buyout of IMS (International Marine Service) in Saint Mandrier in the bay of Toulon. With a team of some thirty employees specialised in yacht maintenance, refits and engine replacement, this shipyard is the ideal technical solution for Couach, whose headquarters are […]
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At the coming Genoa Boat Show (from October the 8th to the 16th, 2005), Cantieri di Sarnico will exhibit its latest model: the Sarnico 60. This model too presents the unmistakable distinctive lines on the new concept by Nuvolary & Lenard: the shifting of the deck forward enlarges the cockpit dimensions, the double side windows […]
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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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Two years after the launch of M/Y Magnifica, CRN Shipyard celebrated on March 15, 2003, the launch of “M/Y Clarena (Ex Kooilust Mare)”, a 46mt in length displacement vessel in steel and aluminium with soft curves . The project continues the successful co-operation with CRN’s Engineering and Studio Nuvolari & Lenard, which designed both the […]
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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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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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Just over a month after its official presentation at Boot Düsseldorf, the Pershing 46′ brings home its first award. In fact the craft was nominated “Croatian Boat of the Year 2005” in the motor boats sport/open 38′-46′ category, one of the most prestigious awards in the “Boat of the Year” prize series. The winners for […]
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