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63 Ocean Explorer
from Cove magazine
PORSCHE DAKAR While the Lamborghini Sterrato seems more likely aimed at Sheikhs-in-a-hurry, the Porsche 911 Dakar will come equipped for the truly tough stuff.
The Porsche 911 established its off-road credentials when it won the legendary ParisDakar desert race in 1984, so it’s perhaps surprising the company has taken almost 40 years to reprise the feat with its first customer interpretation.
Just 2500 will be built.
The Australian recommended retail price is quoted at $491,400, plus $54,730 for an optional Rallye Design Package.
Owners receiving their first cars in Australia in the second half of this year will get: • All-wheel drive. • Suspension height raised by 50mm, with a mechanism to raise a further 30mm in tough off-road terrain. • Reinforced tyres. • Bodywork protection. • Towing hooks. • Extra lighting. • Special sports seats.
Few buyers would not opt for the tempting Rallye Design Package (it’s only $54,730, after all).
SCGCC_CoveAd_148.5x240.qxp_Layout 1 1/2/22 9:05 am Page 1 For this, the Dakar adds: • Roof rack and pod capable of carrying 42kg of items such as water and fuel containers, shovels and even a Porsche roof-top tent. • Interior roll-over cage. • Racing seat harnesses. • Fire extinguisher. • Choice of a personal racing number between 1 and 999 to be fixed to the doors.
Finally, the purchase of a 911 Dakar entitles the owner to also buy an exclusive chronograph wristwatch.
Thanks to a bit of lightening of various components, Porsche promises the Dakar’s performance will not be blunted, with a 0-100kmh acceleration time remaining well within the supercar realm.
Clearly, this most exclusive of Porsches is designed with real intent.
Where would you use it?
I’m predicting someone is going to tackle the Simpson Desert crossing.
The daily social media posts, live TV crosses, streaming video series, book and souvenir merchandise promise to deliver Porsche the ultimate bragging rights.
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OCEAN EXPLORER
ALEXANDER MARINE AUSTRALIA, the exclusive dealer for Ocean Alexander and Galeon Yachts in Australia and New Zealand, are thrilled to present the spectacular Ocean Alexander 28 Explorer to the boating market.
Defined as a luxurious, feature-filled, highvolume vessel, the 27.74-metre motor yacht is designed in collaboration with Evan K. Marshall and is the culmination of 40-plus years of boat-building innovation.
With 163 GT of interior volume, the 28 Explorer can accommodate up to 10 guests.
She boasts a category-leading full-beam on-deck master featuring a king-size island bed.
Breathtaking natural light floods this cabin through supersized glazing on three sides.
Stand-out master bathroom features include a heated marble floor and a retractable hi/lo mirror which adds to the ‘wow’ factor of the spacious owner’s retreat.
Her lower deck accommodation layout is also impressive, comprising another four guest cabins.
Two mid-ship mirrored junior VIP cabins each feature an island queen bed, both with ensuite.
The spacious forward VIP cabin features a walk-around angled island queen bed with ensuite and walk-in robe.
The separate utility room is a handy addition and can be configured to suit specific buyer needs, such as a gym or dedicated office space.
Crew accommodation in the aft of the 28e includes two dedicated crew cabins and a third multipurpose cabin featuring a Pullman berth for use when required.
For entertaining, there is a spacious saloon with a lounge area and separate formal dining space.
A huge penthouse-inspired sky lounge flows out onto the elevated top deck which boasts another drinks refrigerator, barbecue grill and jacuzzi.
At the transom, the oversized swim platform offers owners and guests incredible exterior lounge space and storage for a multitude of water sports, exploration gear, tenders and PWCs.
Alexander Marine Australia dealer principal and director Todd Holzapfel said the OA28e is the ideal escape vessel for Australian and New Zealand waters.
“The OA28e attracted incredible interest from visitors at the 2022 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show and the recent Sydney International Boat Show, and we are ecstatic with the feedback from serious boat buyers,” said Todd.
“Ocean Alexander Yachts provide for amazing comfort and safety in our oftenchallenging sea-state conditions and the team here at Alexander Marine Australia can’t wait to show the local boating market the ultimate vessel for exploring oceans with family and friends,” he says.
Ocean Alexander is consistently one of the top-selling brands for large yachts in the U.S., with the range now spanning three model series – Revolution, Legend, and Explorer.
The various models have proven popular with boat owners globally as worldwide demand for larger luxury motor yachts continues.
Like many in the industry, Ocean Alexander enjoyed a healthy and robust 2021 with doubledigit growth, which continued with the same momentum in 2022, and sold out of most models well into 2023 and beyond.
Part of the international Alexander Marine group, Alexander Marine Australia specialises in yacht sales, new construction projects and yacht brokerage.
With their head office at The Boat Works Marina and Shipyard in the heart of the Gold Coast marine precinct, Alexander Marine customers enjoy firstclass sales and after-sales service provided with the assistance of Australia’s highest concentration of marine trades.
Alexander Marine Australia’s dedicated team of yacht sales consultants stand ready to provide the most complete and competent yacht purchase experience available. alexandermarineaust.com.au 07 5618 0000
