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OCTOBER 2001

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ON BOARD LADY CHRISTINE & THETIS

Previews: Fort Lauder & Genoa VERSILCRAFT PLANET 105 BELLEVUE * AUSTRAL

ABEKING & RASMUSSEN

What makes a yacht differency?

... not trial and error A & R yachts are certified to the highest safety standards.

From the very outset, they are designed to be long-lasting and retain their value.

Even when you’re not driving it, you are.

The effortless transformation from sports couple to convertible.

The incredibly smooth 4.3 litr, V8 engine The sensual, refined leather interior.

The eternity between appetiser and main course.

Betwwen main course and dessert.

Betwwen the bill and the parking lot.

THE NEW SC430

In an age where all eyes are on the futureworld built on binary, Failine, like the owners of our boats, recognise true craftsmanship as a precious commodity.

From the molding of the superstructure to the lacquering and polishing of the

cherrywood cabinetry, we are driven by pride on our craft. This is what makes Fairline boats so unique. Individuality created by individuals.

The Inside Story. No. 9 in a searies pf many.

CONTENTS Features Racing Andrew Blatter reports on a new race in Antigua and news form the Giraglia event.

GENOA Robin Gates looks at who will be at the 41st year of the Genoa boat show.

New Yard DeBirs Yachts is a new Egyptian yard with a difference, reports Roy Roberts. rEVIEW DON ESTEBAN l l Phil Draper reports on this impresive, new build wooden motor yacht.

On board VERSILCRAFT PLANET 105 Dag Pike takes a special interest in versilcraft’s first Planet 105

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Boat International

princess twenty metre pure sophistication

The only way to get rid of a temtation is to yield to itRiva FERRETTI GROUP

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A table is situated to the aft of the upper bridge with room for 12 guest to lunch.

Alfa: the first letter of the Greek alphabet (Alpha) for the first ofa new sereis of wonderful 52-meter of displacement motor yacthswith steel hull and aluminum superstructure , design byu Benetti.

Alfa inaugurates a new series of megayachts created by Bennetti.

Simply Wonderful

The most exclusive comfort also continues outside

Alfa for natural alegance of the external lines designed

by Stefano Natucci woth its large oval windows and the refined hospitality of the interiors : warm and developing as is Francois Zuretti’s style.

Alfa of the name of a new extreordinary work of creativity and technoloy by the Benetti shipyards joining of a collection of successes that is unique in the world.

Alfa another reason to pay a visit to the “ Benetti Art Gallery”, where is everything is unique, including the rooftop parking, if you wish to arrive directly to the Helicopter.

In the large sky lounge: music, cinema and a wine cellar for 100 bottles of champagne.

Benetti The spledid main hall, an elegant example of style and atmosphere, flooded with light from the large windows

ILVER PIPER

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FORT LAUDERDALE SHOW Technological innovation and shifts in style ensure that DATES thursday 25 October to monday 29 October VENUES Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Greater Fort Lauderdale/ Broward County Convetnion Center, Marriott gathered in Fort Lauderdale for this 42nd edition of the Portside Marina, Pier 66 Resort & Marina, Hall of Fame MAriina , Las Olas Municipal Marina world’s largest boat show is veryt different from that senn TIMES Prime time preview: Thursday, 1000 to 1900 Open to public: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 1000 t0 in 2000. Designers, builders,refiiters,brokers,charters, and 1900; Monday, 1000 to 1800 the billion dollars worth plus of boats and equipment

Riva

The LEGEND CONTINUES

since 1842 when Riva was conceived, it has produced what some of the more discerning would describe as the world’s most luxurious and most refined boats. combining attendtion to detail, as single minded drive for perfection and exceptional engineering skill, Riva can boast craft of superior design and build suited to those who understand the finer aspects of life. It is no wonder that Riva as such a forbidable following.

equippers are here in force of new boats, gear and services spread liberally across all six show sites, linked by bus routes, river boats, and water taxis. As with a good paint

Tel:+1 954 764 7642 or 1 800 940 7642 Fax:+1 954 764 7642 or 1 800 940 7642 finish, a satisfying show visit demands careful preparation. E-mail:ftlboatsho@aol.com Read on.

Compiled by Robin Gates

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PEDIGREE, STYLE, QUALITY AND DESIGN HAVE MADE RIVA INTO A LEGEND

ADVANCE BOOKING Shiw Management, 1115 Northeast 9th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 , USA

DON ESTEBAN ll Once in a while a yacht comes along that is an inspiration to all who step aboard. Glity, comfortable and a sleek mover, Don Esteban ll is a sumptuous treat. Report by Phil Draper.

The spledid main hall, an elegant example of style

In the large sky lounge:

The main deck of the Panthalassa sailing boat features the lounge, a bar and a board room, with wonderful views of the water and horizons.

Throughout the whole interior immaculate attention has been paid by the designers to penetration of light, lighting and the keeping of the spaces airy and light.

REVIEW

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esigned by the famous Bill Dixon Yacht Design Studio, built by Austral yachts in 2001, HANSEAT IV features a classic appearance and beautiful sheer lines. The idea was to create an uncompromisingly comfortable, easy to handle, safe and well performing sloop, built to the highest standards with respect to construction, materials and equipment. The classically-styled interior with American Cherry wood is tasteful and singularly cozy.

This admirable yacht has received a refit in 2012 and is looking better than ever. Her price level is very realistic

BOAT INTERNATIONAL

TIVOLI Tivoli moves to South Pacific with 4 charters booked

Thursday, 23 August 2012 The 90ft Doggersbank, Tivoli is moving to the South Pacific for 2013 with 4 charters (37 days) already booked by 37South. Tivoli has enjoyed many successful years of charter in the Caribbean but the South Pacific was calling in more ways than one with numerous charter opportunities knocking at the helm. The move is one that seems to be a growing trend amongst yachts from the Caribbean and the Med. When Allan Jouning from 37South approached him about some possible charters in numerous South Pacific destinations he was very interested. The owner has been very flexible and understanding throughout the whole process of getting the numerous charters off the ground. This flexibility has resulted in an excellent outcome for everyone involved.

The owner says; “The crew, my kids, family and I are all really quite excited about this trip, it’s something different and new for all of us”. Allan (from 37South) has been instrumental in my decision not only bringing me the enquiries but giving valuable advice for the passage and cruising itineraries”.

Allan and the team at 37South are thrilled to see more yachts coming to the South Pacific and hope to see more of it. “Times are tough economically around the world, but with a bit of flexibility from all sides (owner, yacht and agent) there is hope for further growth in the South Pacific charter market”.

37 South

The main saloon is through a door opening direclty fron the aft deck.

The owner was keen for his new yacht to have a wood-based decorative scheme supplemented with neutral tones so as to ensure enduring appeal.

Decoration is impeccable with a laid teak and holly floor and tan leather settee adding an air of super yacht sophistication while the twin wing stations just outside the pilothouse doors and furthers control stations at the stern give excellent visibility whatever the situation.

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