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THE PREMIER PUBLICATION FOR PERFORMANCE POWERBOATING ISSUE 38 • SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER • 2010 • £3.95/€6

PERSHING 92 SILVER BULLET INTO WHITE PEARL

PLUS TESTING: The Nordic Tug MOCHI DOLPHIN 74: Improving on Perfection AMPHICAR, 1930s STYLE

INSIDE PREVIEW: 2010 Southampton Boat Show Marathon Engine Swap from Volvo to VW ON THE ROAD: With the superb Jaguar XJ75

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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR

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he silly season has arrived, and given the time, money and energy, there are countless boat shows around the universe just waiting for the unsuspecting, potential clients to open their cheque books. Those that know me are aware I’m not a great fan of maritime exhibitions as the vast choice can boggle the mind, making it impossible to arrive at any rational decision when most of the performance sports boats and cruisers bear such an uncanny resemblance to each other. However, I do like to peruse the gizmos and gadgets that might make life on board more amenable even if you’ve managed very well without them for years. For me, it’s Southampton this year, and I’m on the lookout for a comfortable helmsman seat and replacement flares since those in the locker are a tad out of date.

I’m also off to the Isle of Wight at the end of this month for the 50th anniversary of the Cowes-Torquay-Cowes race which will see a fleet of Marathon boats completing this famous and historic course. Unfortunately, a point that has been raised by many folk this year is that the traditional and spectacular rolling start behind the Red Funnel hydrofoil has been scrapped, and instead the fleet are to be led down the Solent to almost its entrance before the green flag drops.

Those are the orders of the harbour authorities that police the Solent and we understand it to be on the grounds of safety. However, it appears to be OK with those same authorities to allow upwards of 1,000 yachts to carpet the Solent as they prepare for the start of the Round the Island race during Cowes Week. A case of one law for the yachtsman and another for the powerboaters I think. The Cowes-Torquay-Cowes is a major international sporting attraction so would it not be possible to provide adequate patrol boats for the 5 minutes it takes to start the race? After all, authorities in Russia close the River Neva, a very busy shipping lane, for an hour while the World Formula 1 powerboat race takes place as they appreciate that it’s an important attraction to the city’s tourist trade.

David Sewell Editor

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News: What’s New in the market and who’s making News

14 New Boats: A brief glimpse at debutantes in the new boat shop window 16 RYA Safety Training: Your guide to Crossing the Channel

25 Genoa Boat Show: Reaches its 50th Birthday – First launched in 1962 28 Engine Transplant: From Volvo to VW was not plain sailing 30 Cover Story: PERSHING 92 – Another newcomer from one of Italy’s most prolific builders

21 Past Times: An Amphibian from 1930 36 Boat Testing: MOCHI 74 – Further improvement on the 2007 Custom Yacht winner

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CONTENTS ISSUE 38 • SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2010

40 Boat Testing: NORDIC TUG – A great little cruiser from the USA

52 Racing Round-up: F1 - The magnificent city of St Petersburg, Russia host F1 GP

44 Company Profile: Whitmarsh High Performance RIBS Ltd

54 Racing Round-up: WORLD CLASS 1 – An incident packed race card from Scandinavia

48 On the Road: Jaguar commemorates the brands 75th 58 10 Minutes with: Class 1 photographer Nigel Quilter anniversary with a platinum concept talks to World of PowerBoats

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NEWS

CIGARETTE VOTED ONE OF THE “TOP TEN SUMMER TOYS”

Robb Report - the luxury lifestyle magazine, knows a good catch when it sees one and was reeled in by Cigarette Racing Team’s Top Fish, naming the 39’ center console one of the “Top Ten Toys of Summer” in its August 2010 issue.

Robb Report recognises Cigarette as synonymous with “fast and tough powerboats,” writing that with the Top Fish, the company “has ventured beyond its signature racers while staying true to its swift and sturdy heritage.”

Introduced originally with a cuddy cabin, a second Top Fish model followed last year with an open bow design for additional seating or improved “fishability.” Both models feature a stand-up head and shower and plenty of fishing

accoutrements. The magazine was particularly impressed with the latest option for the Open version, a retractable foredeck that can rise to serve as a casting platform, sun pad or table.

The Top Fish swims in an impressive school of Top Toys, which includes the Audi R8 Spyder V10, the Porsche Boxster Spyder and the Richard Mille RM 028 sports watch, but the Cigarette is the only powerboat on the list. According to the Robb Report, in order to be included in the annual Toys of Summer feature, the product must be recently introduced or delivered, manufactured by a company whose standards of quality are consistent with those of the brands regularly included in Robb Report, of relevance to the

publication’s affluent audience, and readily identifiable as something most appropriately utilized during the summer season Now in its 34th year, Robb Report describes itself as “the international authority on the luxury lifestyle.

Each month, the magazine reports on exceptional products and services for the affluent connoisseur.”

“Inclusion in the ‘Top 10 Toys of Summer’ means a great deal to Cigarette,” says Skip Braver, President and CEO, “The Robb Report reader recognises quality and performance and that is our legacy and ongoing commitment. The Top Fish added an attractive component to Cigarette boating. It is every bit a Cigarette -- which is, after all, not just a boat, but a lifestyle.”

RAYMARINE AT SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW Raymarine will be showcasing its full range of marine electronic products on Stand G088 at the PSP Southampton International Boat Show.

Raymarine’s latest range of multifunction displays include the highly popular E Series Widescreen, which has received worldwide approval for design, HybridTouch technology and easy-to-use interface. Also on show will be the C Series Widescreen, offering everything consumers have come to love about Raymarine chartplotters in a widescreen format. Raymarine’s smallest Chartplotter, the A Series is now available as a chartplotter and chartplotter/ fishfinder combination in the A50, A57 and A70. For larger boats the G Series and Glass Bridge System offer large displays and Raymarine’s most powerful processors to deliver the best performance possible.

Digital radar technology now makes it even easier to use and see details at a glance with colour screens, and Raymarine has both Digital Radomes and HD Digital Radomes, which are designed for boats that need a radar to run on minimal power and which have limited mounting space. Raymarine’s range of open array radars are available in HD Digital Radar and Super HD Digital Radar, offering enhanced performance and improved range for larger yachts.

The ST70 Plus is Raymarine‘s top of the range instrument and pilot display system. Featuring large, high visibility LCD images, ST70 Plus offers a new way of displaying and managing data, and

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is the perfect partner for Raymarine’s multifunction display systems. The ST70 Plus can be configured as an instrument or autopilot display.

Managed via a dedicated remote control keypad, the 6.5 inch (164 mm) screen is fully customisable with multiple options for screen set up, colour palette and offers remarkable quality day and night viewing.

The AIS500 and AIS250 will both be on display at the show. The AIS500 transceiver allows users to both transmit to, and receive AIS data to and from vessels in the area, as well as to shore-based traffic centres. The AIS250 receiver allows users to see the position of other vessels in the area, as well as full vessel information. The receiver is able to monitor both Class A and B transmissions at the same time over VHF frequencies.

Raymarine’s range of VHF communication products mean that no matter where you venture you will never be out of reach. If safety products are needed, Raymarine’s Cam 50 and Cam100 cameras provide clear visuals of vital areas such as the bow, aft, engine room, or swim platforms. The images can be displayed anywhere on the boat, using Raymarine’s multifunction displays. The Raymarine Lifetag Man Overboard System enables quick location and recovery in a man overboard situation, meaning that on a yacht or high speed powerboat, anyone falling overboard will be quickly noticed, located and recovered.

RUBBISH CAMPAIGN SHOWS SEA BIRDS HAVE HAD A GUT-FULL The dynamic kiwi charity Sustainable Coastlines recently launched a hard-hitting campaign aimed at raising awareness around the truly shocking effects of litter that makes it onto our beaches and into our oceans.

The campaign – which features a disturbing photo of the decomposing remains of a bird: its stomach filled with pieces of plastic – is certain to get people talking.

“The bottle caps, cigarette lighters, drinking straws and all other manner of disposable plastic products that we drop on our streets can very quickly end up out at sea and on our beaches” says the charity’s Marketing Manager Camden Howitt. “Once trash gets into coastal and marine environments it can have devastating effects on the wildlife.

This image will challenge the way that people think about and deal with their rubbish.”

The photo used in the campaign was taken on Midway Atoll – a tiny set of sandy islets in the northwestern Hawaiian Islands thousands of kilometres from the nearest continent.

Hawaiian monk seals, green sea turtles and spinner dolphins frequent the stunning turquoise waters of this remote atoll, and almost two million seabirds – including the world’s largest breeding population of the majestic Laysan albatross - breed and feed their young there each year.

But the albatrosses are dying, the oceans are polluted, and the atoll is strewn with plastic and the rotting carcasses of choked seabirds. Aside from the usual mash of squid and fish eggs, nesting albatross chicks here are fed a cocktail of rubbish by their parents, who mistake the plastic pieces as food. The sheer volume of plastics in the chicks’ stomachs leaves little room for food and many die of starvation. What’s left in the decomposing albatross carcasses resembles what you’d expect to find in a rubbish bin, landfill or, as Sustainable Coastlines points out, an urban drain.

Sustainable Coastlines are calling for donations to help fund their ongoing work on projects to sustain and protect coastlines around New Zealand and around the world. Supporters can make a $3 donation towards their work by simply texting TRASH to 2447,

Marquis Yachts, LLC Welcomes Whale Yachts LTD as its Newest Dealer Marquis Yachts, LLC has recently appointed Whale Yachts LTD as an authorized agent for Marquis brand premium quality yachts. Headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, the company serves markets in Russia, Cyprus, Lichtenstein, Israel and Luxembourg.

“Whale Yachts LTD represents the highest level within the international yacht industry. Their longstanding history serving the needs of experienced and highly discriminating yachtsmen will now be extended to Marquis brand yachts.” Stated Robert VanGrunsven, President of Marquis Yachts LLC. “Whale Yachts has elected to align themselves with only the most prestigious yacht yards in the world. We are honored to be represented by this outstanding company and their very experienced and professional staff.”

“Adding Marquis Yachts to our array of premium quality brands will enable us to serve a new segment of the international yachting market. Marquis yachts, designed by the famous naval design firm of NuvolariLenard, are very special vessels and are recognized throughout the world as representing the highest level in design and construction quality within their size range.

As a yacht sales and service firm who only represents best quality brands, Marquis is a well suited addition to our product offerings. The personalized service we extend to our current clientele will now be presented to our new Marquis clients.” commented Rytis Babravicius, Director and Principal of Whale Yachts LTD. • For more information call Dick Nocenti, Director of Communications at 920.822.7275 or visit www.marquisyachts.com.

ARCOA LAUNCHES THEIR 2nd YACHT 62.

Perfect in her lines, in a great dark chocolate livery, the 2 x 800 HP Caterpillarwere immediately fired up and over 28 knots was impressive! The passage at sea was comfortable and safe thanks to the deep V hull. As far as the layout is concerned, the teak arrangements are refined: the Owners Suite takes all the width of the yacht, the salon open on the cockpit is ideal for entertaining.

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NEWS

RYA ANNOUNCES NEW TRAINING MANAGER The RYA is delighted to announce that Richard Falk, who joined the RYA in February this year as RYA Cruising Manager, has now been appointed the new RYA Training Manager, following the retirement of James Stevens.

After a long and illustrious career at the RYA, James Stevens will retire at the end of September, when Richard will take over the post of Training Manager and Chief Examiner.

Richard said: “I am delighted with my appointment and look forward to taking over where James leaves off. RYA Training is without question a powerful force with great recognition around the world. We have a healthy scheme delivered by committed and professional instructors.”

“The strength and scale of the various schemes can be largely attributed to James Stevens through his many years of involvement

and leadership. I look forward to carrying on his work whilst exploring the many opportunities for growth and development in the future.”

As Training Manager and Chief Examiner, Richard will be responsible for the maintenance and development of all RYA training schemes both in the UK and overseas. He will also replace James as the Chief Examiner for the Yachtmaster scheme and will continue to champion RYA recreational and commercial training and qualifications. One of his key responsibilities will be in liaising with national governing bodies concerning the recognition of RYA qualifications internationally.

Originally from Australia, Richard has been living in the UK for five years and is an RYA Yachtmaster Instructor and Examiner. He has been Principal of an RYA training centre, so is

well versed in the challenges that instructors and Principals face.

Richard is also a very experienced cruising and racing sailor, having skippered the Singapore entry for the Clipper Ventures Round the World Race and is highly qualified in the commercial motor boating world. In addition, he has a strong business background, having worked for large retail corporations in Australia over the years.

RENTA CHOPPER

Balearic Discovery, the tailor-made travel service has teamed up with Sloane Mallorca to offer clients special rates on the latest helicopter to join the fleet. The brand new Agusta 109E helicopter will be joining the Mallorca based helicopter company on July 16th. This is the first of its kind in the Balearics and will offer clients the opportunity to fly over water on a private helicopter charter to the neighbouring islands of Ibiza and Menorca. The aircraft can reach Ibiza in 30 minutes, Barcelona in 50 minutes and Menorca in 30 minutes. With a range of over 250 miles the Agusta 109E can also reach many other parts of mainland Spain and even north Africa if clients request this.

The helicopter seats up to 8 people without baggage, or five or six with golf clubs, skis or suitcases. “This is a great addition to our services,” says Jane Stanbury Director of Balearic Discovery, “until now there have been very limited options to transport our guests to Ibiza or Menorca and a trip

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to the other islands is something we are often asked for. Normally we would recommend a boat but that generally requires an overnight stay to make the trip worthwhile however with the new Agusta 109E we can send clients golfing in Alicante, visiting Ibiza’s beautiful old town, or enjoying the rolling hills of Menorca for just a day. It would be a really memorable addition to their holiday.”

Sloane Mallorca currently runs a fleet of Robinson 44 helicopters offering pilot training, aerial photography and scenic flights, as well as heli-picnics for those looking for something a little different. “We’re pleased to be teaming up with Balearic Discovery and their network of contacts which extends far and wide across the island,” says

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Jonny Greenall MD of Sloane Mallorca.

“We know there is a demand from tourists who want to visit other islands, or even the mainland for a day and working with a travel company helps us expand our market,” he says.

For charter clients departure will be from Son Bonet Aerodrome, Mallorca’s second airport situated just 10 minutes drive from central Palma. As a small aerodrome this eliminates the standard airport routine of lengthy check-ins, car parking issues and security lines, for what will invariably be short range flights. The Agusta 109E can also operate out of the General Aviation terminal at Palma’s main Son Sant Joan airport if required. Charter prices will begin at around 1500 Euros per hour and are available on request.

• For further information please contact Jane Stanbury, jane@balearicdiscovery.com, tel +34 971 875 395 www.balearicdiscovery.com

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NEWS

IAN STERLING 1951-2010 David Sewell I was on holiday in Wales when I received a message that Ian Sterling had lost his life following an accident while competing in the European Class 3C championships at Harwich. Initially I couldn’t believe it as Ian was one of the most experienced open cockpit drivers in Britain and has taken part in literally hundreds of races in just about abut every condition. Ian was one of the nicest people on the race circuit and one of the few drivers who remained totally modest regardless of the success he achieved. He was one of the infamous ‘Midland Navy’ who enhanced the OCR scene back in the late 1990s and his daredevil style of driving was relentless behind the wheel of his A class Phantom in OCR and later in Class 3. He was the voice of OCR with his regular features in Raceboat International and his became a very good friend of mine over the years.

We understand the accident that cost Ian his life did not involve any other boat and was aboard a Batboat. Ian’s long time co-pilot Ady was also injured in the accident but is recovering, although losing such a close friend will take much longer to recover from.

I extend my heartfelt sympathy to Rohese, Ian’s partner and her family at this very sad moment in time.

KARNIC POWERBOATS EXPANDS

Karnic Powerboats in Cyprus has completed Phase I of a major expansion at its Limassol yard. The company recently took delivery of a new building that has undergone serious refurbishment and modification over the last eight months. Building-B will be used to house the company’s Structures & Lamination department and is expected to be fully operational by the beginning of September 2010.

For the past 18 months, Karnic has been implementing a restructuring strategy that comprises major investments in new product development, expanding facilities and refining production methods.

In Phase II of its expansion, Karnic will move its Technology & Development department into a new detached building. Its existing main plant will be modified in Phase III and reorganised for product assembly in four production lines.

In the final Phase IV, custom developed communication and control systems will be installed to improve efficiency and productivity. The entire project is expected to reach completion in the first quarter of 2011.

Founded in 1993, Karnic is a privately owned manufacturer of powerboats from 5.95m-10.3m (20ft-34ft) under the Bluewater, Open and Cruiser marques. The company operates in private premises of 18000sq m, 5,000sq m of which are covered.

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CMD AND VOLKSWAGEN FORM STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP Marine propulsion specialist Cummins MerCruiser Diesel (CMD) has teamed up with Volkswagen to jointly develop and supply marine engines that comply with the impending Tier 3 emissions standard.

Volkswagen, a leading manufacturer of diesel marine engines with a maximum rating of 258kW (350hp), will set up series production of the new engine generation at its plant in Salzgitter, Germany.

Under the terms of the agreement, all Volkswagen marine engines will be exclusively supplied to CMD and marketed under the CMD name from 2011 onwards.

The Tier 3 emissions standard prescribes significantly lower thresholds for emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and other pollutants and requires the further development of diesel combustion technology. It comes into effect in the US in 2012, with the corresponding European standards following from 2014 onwards.

Werner Neubauer, a member of Volkswagen’s management board, says the union provides significant potential for both partners. It also safeguards employment at Volkswagen on a sustainable basis.

“We bring to the alliance our technological know-how in engine production and the high quality standard of Volkswagen products,” says Neubauer. “CMD has expert knowledge of marine applications and is well known for its success in marine engine distribution and service.”

Alex Savelli, president of CMD, says: “We are convinced the relationship with Volkswagen will put us in a position to meet the requirements of the new exhaust legislation for the marine industry well before it comes into effect.”

“Our alliance will not only culminate in new products that set the ecological benchmark in their class, but will also bring added value with regard to reliability, reduced noise and vibrations, size, weight and price.”

Based in Charleston, South Carolina, CMD designs, manufactures and provides marine propulsion products with ratings from 115hp715 hp for recreational use and 76hp-715hp for commercial use. The company is a joint venture between Cummins Inc and Mercury Marine.

NEWS

ITALIAN TAX AUTHORITIES PURSUE BOAT OWNERS Italian authorities will be targeting yacht owners this month in a nationwide sweep to uncover tax evaders. Agenzia delle Entrate, Italy’s inland revenue authority, recently released figures saying that Italians evade more than €124bn in taxes each year. Revenue inspectors will be scouring Italy’s coastline, concentrating on marinas located in prime holiday destinations.

More than 25,000 inspections will be carried out. Yacht owners will be asked for registration documents, and those numbers will be checked against the income they declared for the year.

If there is a discrepancy between the numbers, the agency will investigate in greater detail.

The probe follows the high profile seizure of Flavio Briatore’s yacht, Force Blue, earlier this year. The financial police allege that the Formula One owner owes millions in taxes on the yacht.

Briatore maintained his innocence, and after being impounded, the yacht was returned. Agenzia officials said they had caught one person in Ravenna on the Adriatic coast who had declared an income of €8,000 a year. But he had chartered a yacht for €20,000, as well as paying €6,400 in fees to the local sailing club. “This year we aim to recoup €10bn. It’s a lot and you have to understand just how much work that entails, even for just €1,” Attilo Befera, head of the Agenzia, commented. “We are not after the people who evade €100, otherwise we would be tied up all day, we are after the medium and large size evaders.”

Beyond yachts, the tax authorities will be targeting hotels, night clubs and restaurants to make sure that the décor and fittings match with annual tax returns.

ITV1’S ALL AT SEA STARS TO OPEN PSP SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW Fresh from sailing around the south coast of England for ITV1’s recent All At Sea three-part series, Dawn Porter and Nick Hancock will be sailing in to officially mark the opening of the PSP Southampton Boat Show in Mayflower Park on Friday 10 September. Taking advantage of their new-found sea legs, Dawn and Nick will

arrive separately into the Show’s marina by an original World War Two Royal Navy gun boat and a World War Two RAF high speed rescue launch to kick off the celebrations. The historic RAF boat, a 64 foot High Speed Launch was originally used to recover pilots during the Battle of Britain, which sees its 70th anniversary this year. The Royal Navy gun boat is a 71½ foot last motor launch capable of reaching 40 knots, which was involved in countering the German E boat raids on allied shipping and attacking German convoys in the North Sea and the Channel. More recently a similar boat to these historic vessels took a starring role alongside Dawn, Nick and their cast members in All At Sea. Joining the Battle of Britain commemorations, an original Grace Spitfire ML 407 will fly above the gun boat as it approaches the Show marina,

performing a spectacular demonstration over the Solent.

After posing for photographs on the marina, Dawn and Nick will join the Show compère to declare the Show officially open. Both Dawn and Nick will then take part in a Q&A session with the compère, discussing their experiences of sailing around the UK in the different sailing vessels.

All At Sea, which aired from mid-May on ITV1 for three weeks, saw Dawn and Nick make the journey from Cornwall to Kent by sea in a variety of different vessels, stopping off to see the sights along the way. Guided by each boat’s crew, they experienced life at sea aboard a luxury yacht, a 1930s motor torpedo boat, a pirate ship and a fishing trawler taking in the hidden gems of the English coast, which can only be appreciated from the sea.

SUZUKI AND MOTUL LAUNCH NEW GEAR OIL Suzuki GB PLC, in association with Motul Oils France, has just announced the introduction of a new gear oil product to its current marine lubricants range.

The new Suzuki Motul Marine SAE90 Gear Oil Grade GL-5 is specifically designed for use in Suzuki four stroke outboard propeller boxes and is an ‘extreme pressure’ lubricant that gives better wear and protection. Its superior grade guarantees oil film thickness at high temperatures and under severe conditions, such as high loads. Its high lubricating properties help to reduce propeller box noise and friction, protects against corrosion and it also has anti-foam properties.

The new Suzuki Marine gear oil, which will be available in

one litre and 350ml tube sizes, complements the existing range of lubricants which includes; four stroke engine oil, two stroke oil, engine cleaning products, water resistant grease and carb cleaner.

Andy Taylor, Sales & Marketing Manager for Suzuki GB’s Parts & Accessories Division said, “We are continually working with our partners and suppliers to ensure that we provide our dealers with a range of excellent products to offer their customers. The new gear oil that has been developed in association with Motul will perform to the highest standards and will only enhance the already outstanding reliability of Suzuki’s four stroke outboards.”

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new boats

World of Powerboats brings you the lowdown on the latest marine launches aRCoa yaCht 62 aRCoa has been in existance since 1947; the heritage of the past is very strong, and the different boats of the range are well known for their classic lines, exceptional comfort à sea and quality of construction.

The YACHT 62 belongs to the family of the Open Hardtop ; this 2nd unit just launched this summer is simply elegant ; the large aft bath plateform and the flush space cockpit/salon invites to farniente and to nautical leisures, thanks to the numerous possibilities offered. The roof can be entirely opened, and the large side windows offer a splendid panoramic view and safe exteriors guardrails. The handling under power is simply

KONGSBERG MARITIME ESTABLISHES NEW COMPANY DUBAI easy, performances and passage in theIN water secure and smooth, thank’s to a specifi hull shape with aNew deepservice, V-bow.support and after sales company for the GCC region.

Kongsberg pleased In term of interior, we have a splendid Owner’s Suite, Maritime lighted byislarge announce opening a new windows on the side, which to makes all thethe beam of theof hull and Kongsberg a VIP double Maritime company based in Dubai.

Kongsberg Cabin ; a second round-shape deck salon is located forward, close to the Middle East DMCCO a Dubai Maritime steering position, so that theMaritime pilot doesn’t feel alone duringislong cruises ; City disappear Freezone company, withclever offices in Dubai the galley fully equipped simply through very cupboards Investment Falcon House.

Therefined new company, and covers.... Everything is well thoughtPark, out, seriously built and ! which is a joint venture and part owned by long term Kongsberg Maritime partner in the Middle East, Unique Systems, started operation June 2010, with an official opening ceremony to follow on 30th June 2010.

Kongsberg Maritime Middle East is a service, support and after sales company, established primarily for supporting vessels and yards in

specifications loa: 18.75m beam: 4.70 mt draft: 1,35m displ approx: 23.7T

MagnuM MaRine. the usa high peRfoRManCe CRaft, inCluding the MagnuM 44’, 50’ and 60’ CRuiseRs up to ouR 80’ supeRyaChts.

Magnum Marine is the foremost company in the world specialising in the construction of high quality, hand laminated fiberglass Patrol and Pleasure craft. It is for their unique performance, their seaworthiness even in adverse conditions, and superior workmanship, that Magnum pleasure and patrol craft have been chosen by the U.S. Government, as well as many foreign governments and clients all over the world.

All of our Magnum models are custom built to each client’s specifications. Colors of the hull and interior layouts are your personal choice and there are numerous engine, equipment and layout options available.

The Magnum 44’ Banzai is offered in an open sport configuration with a single stateroom, salon, galley and head with shower. The cockpit can be equipped for fishing or with an aft sun pad.

Built for offshore performance, the Magnum 44’ achieves a top speed of approximately 55mph with twin Caterpillar or MAN engines of 700hp coupled to Arneson surface drives. We can offer MAN engines of 800hp each for maximum power.

This model is also available with a Bimini top and / or a fishing tower.

The Magnum 51’ is our new model based on our popular Magnum 50’ Bestia which has been called the “Ferrari” of the sea! The spacious and

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most elegant interiors combine with extraordinary performance to create a craft unequaled by any manufacturer anywhere in the world. Interiors include a stateroom forward with a head and separate stall shower, a spacious salon and galley, and a crew cabin.

Equipped with MTU, Caterpillar or MAN diesels of 1550hp coupled with Arneson drives, the Magnum 51’ will reach a top speed of approximately 72mph and has incredible acceleration. Its quick response and handling characteristics compare to that which is expected of the world’s finest sports cars. Other engines options up to twin 1825hp each are also available for a top speed up to 80mph.

The new Magnum 60’ Furia equipped with twin Caterpillar or MTU engines of between 1500hp and 1800hp, coupled to Arneson surface drives, will reach a top speed of between 59mph and 69mph depending on engine option. Interiors include two double cabins, each with separate head and stall shower, a large salon, galley and crew cabin forward.

The Magnum 70’ Sport, designed by Pininfarina, is certainly one of the fastest boats of its size in the world. This model is equipped with standard twin MTU 1800hp common rails diesels, coupled to Arneson Surface drives and will

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VICEM 78 - A ContEMporAry twIst to A tIMElEss ClAssIC Vicem yachts, turkish builders of luxury classic motor yachts and megayachts, heads into the 2010 European show season.

The 78 Cruiser is the latest in Vicem’s celebrated series of classic, flybridge and cruiser motor yachts ranging from 50 – 100 feet. The new 78 Cruiser epitomises the three hallmarks of every Vicem yacht: exuding a classic look of timeless elegance, exemplifying the Vicem ideals for unmatched craftsmanship, and a commitment to total customisation. But this classic 25m Vicem has undergone a subtle yet sophisticated makeover with a number of new refinements, thanks to Vicem’s 14-person in house design team.

Many of the changes made aboard the 78 Cruiser appeal to more European tastes. The trademark interior high-gloss surfaces have given way to the understated beauty of satin-finish mahogany, accentuated by neutral-coloured fabrics and the discerning use of leather appointments. Guests will also appreciate having more natural light stream in to social areas through markedly larger windows. A bigger swim platform and sunpad area adorn the aft deck and flybridge, respectively. And a hard top for the flybridge’s helm station comes standard.

These contemporary twists are complemented by an updated exterior, which projects the cleaner lines that were widely well-received with the introduction of the Vicem 54 IPS model earlier this year.

Power arrangements are 2 x MAN V8 900HP Common Rail, which allow the 78 Cruiser to reach

reach a top speed of about 55mph. Other engine options up to 2400hp are available for a top speed of about 65mph.

Interiors of the Magnum 70’ are custom built to each owner’s requirements and generally include three double staterooms, a large salon, galley, and crew accommodations. In the true tradition of Magnum Marine, this yacht offers elegant interiors, a spacious cockpit and excellent offshore performance. It is available with or without a retractable top.

The newest Pininfarina designed Magnum, the Magnum 80’, is truly impressive due to its styling and performance. Its sleek design was inspired by the lines of the stealth bomber. Equipped with twin 2000hp diesels coupled to Arneson surface drives, this yacht has a top speed of approximately 55mph. Other engine options up to 2400hp for even greater performance are available. Interiors are custom built to each client’s requirements and include up to four cabins, each with separate head, a large salon, galley, and crew cabin.

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cruising and maximum speeds of 16 and 21 knots, respectively, and a range of 1,200 nm at 10 knots.

The 78 Cruiser can accommodate aboard twelve guests and three crew. Sleeping

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sEssA C54 the tone is set as soon as you walk on the main deck, where for the first time Sessa Marine introduces the closed lounge concept into one of its open boats, plunging you into a welcoming atmosphere: comfortable, refined and spacious. The shipyard’s objective is clear: to give the 54 footer the C68’s amenities and inimitable style that have made it a success since its presentation last September.

Combining the unique characteristics of a high-performance and sporty open boat, no secret for Sessa now, and those of a comfortable, elegant yacht, the C54 offers its owner a generous spacious layout onboard. “It is intended for the modern, refined client who is looking for comfort and space on a liveabord boat for the whole year round, making no compromises in terms of aesthetics or style” comments – Riccardo Radice, Sessa Marine Vice President.

One of the rare shipyards already able to boast its 4th generation of boats developed for IPS (following the C46, C43 and the Fly 54), Sessa has been able to take advantage of this valuable experience to optimise this technology on the C54 to the full and incorporate judicious use of volumes.

Stylish and powerful, the C54 has all the comforts one would expect on a yacht: 3 cabins including the owner cabin at the centre of the boat, bright and comfortable

with a separate bathroom; a spacious galley on the lower deck, entirely freeing the upper deck which, with its 8 guest table, bar, divan convertible into a large sun bath and its glass door, becomes a genuine haven for life and relaxation, in summer and winter. Let’s not forget the BBQ area behind the cockpit, the hydraulic stern bridge or the crew cabin which is welcoming enough to become a backup guest cabin, and all the details that give the C54 its mark of prestige.

Following on from the Fly 54 and the C68 presented last year and again designed

by Christian Grande, the C54 provides the essentials of an incisive and striking design, which the designer himself qualifies as “animal”: the so particular lines that vitalize the boat and bring it to life.

A streamlined exterior and a smart, modern interior make for an uncluttered atmosphere where each subtle detail has its place, becoming essential for turning every trip into a true life experience.

With the C54, this season SESSA gives you the opportunity to dive into a sporting universe without losing a single particle of the elegance associated with the brand. This open yacht will be perfect for the sea-loving boat owner. The pleasure and desire to spend as much time as possible on the boat will be hard to resist, even out of season!

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crossIng the channel

It’s a scenarIo that has confronted many a keen motor cruIser: the forecast for the weekend Is great and a couple of days’ potterIng around BrItaIn’s coastal playground Is on the cards when the thought creeps over you: perhaps dInner In dInard would Be nIce?

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ne of the beauties of motor cruising is that carefree spontaneity to be able to go where you want, with whomever you wish, whenever you like.

But carefree doesn’t mean careless, and however long into the planning of your cross-Channel jaunt, and whatever your intended destination, there are a number of fundamentals every skipper with Europe-bound aspirations should remember.

1) Crossing the english Channel?

It sounds basic, but exactly where your chosen destination is and where you’re departing from is pivotal to your planning.

A Channel-crossing for someone leaving Southend for Ostend, Belgium will require different decisions to someone departing Falmouth for St Malo, France.

Not only will the distances travelled vary dramatically, impacting on aspects like provisions and fuel, but the Netherlands, France and Belgium have their own individual nuances when it comes to such things as regulations and immigration. Therefore doing your homework is essential.

2) Do i neeD to be qualifieD? Is your boat used purely for pleasure and less than either 24m in length or 80GT? If so, you don’t legally need a certificate of competence to skipper it in UK waters or on the high seas.

However, navigating long passages isn’t for novices, so be honest about your capabilities.

If you feel you need more knowledge or reassurance about your skills and experience before tackling the Channel, the RYA runs many shore-based and practical courses to give you the necessary proficiencies.

The Coastal Skipper course focuses on safely navigating coastal and offshore passages, so is ideal for cross-Channel preparation. If you’re not at that level but aspire to be, the Basic Navigation and Safety course, providing an initial introduction to navigation and safety, or the Day Skipper course, delivering the knowledge to navigate familiar waters by day, while providing a basic introduction to night cruising, are excellent stepping stones.

A Certificate of Competence isn’t mandatory in the UK, but when you venture to other countries this can change. Proof of competence isn’t known to be a requirement for a UK flagged boat visiting the coastal waters of France, Belgium or the Netherlands, but if you plan to venture inland in any of these countries, you may need an International Certificate of Competence (ICC). In France an ICC is required for boats of more than 5m and capable of over 20kph, while in Belgium

and the Netherlands this applies to boats of more than 15m or capable of over 20kph.

Having an ICC aboard in coastal waters on Channel crossing is never going to do any harm, as should a skipper be asked to show proof of competence the ICC will usually suffice.

The Short Range Certificate is the minimum qualification required to operate a VHF radio fitted with Digital Selective Calling (DSC). All new VHF sets are fitted, or can be interfaced, with DSC. If you hold a pre-1999 VHF licence, you need to upgrade your qualification if you buy new radio equipment. The RYA can help you gain these certificates through a one-day course.

Anyone tackling a Channel crossing should be fully up-tospeed with the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea (IRPCS /COLREGS) and have a copy aboard - this is mandatory in Belgium. The IRPCS /COLREGS are featured in many publications, including Reeds Almanac.

3) What shoulD i take?

Here we’re talking about things like fuel, provisions, equipment and paperwork. The length of passage and the expected conditions will dictate exactly what you need aboard. fuel: Every boat varies in terms of fuel consumption, therefore doing your calculations so you don’t run out 20 miles from port is paramount. How far are you travelling? How long should the crossing take at comfortable cruising speed? How much fuel will you need and what should you allow for contingencies?

Also don’t overlook the red diesel issue - if you’ve filled your boat’s tanks with duty paid red diesel in the UK, you should be permitted to use it elsewhere in the EU. However, be aware that despite this some countries, most recently Belgium, have been imposing fines on boaters with traces of red diesel in

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their tanks. To minimise any issues that may arise, keep your receipt as proof of purchase and duty paid in the UK, log the date of refuelling and engine hours and only keep red diesel in the main fuel storage tank. Although the use of red diesel in boats’ main tanks is legal under EU law, this doesn’t extend to fuel carried in spare cans, which must be white.

Provisions: Again it’s basic maths. How many people are there onboard and for how long? If the crossing is expected to be a bit rough, easily prepared meals, such as sandwiches, snacks and hot drinks in flasks, are a good idea and always have a surplus in case you’re at sea longer than intended.

Ensure you have an adequate supply of drinks and an independent emergency supply of water and wait till you get to your destination before opening any alcohol. Apart from obvious safety issues of drinking alcohol aboard, it could also increase the likelihood of seasickness for you and your crew. equipment: There are two key elements here – safety equipment and equipment to keep your boat working.

Remember ALL your kit – whether for your boat or personal safety – should be checked for wear and tear before departing, including such things as whether your flares are in date and your lifejackets have been recently serviced. Also check your navigation lights – don’t assume because they worked last time they will again. a) safety equiPment SOLAS V is the chief area of safety regulation for pleasure boats less than 13.7m long. Applying to ‘all ships on voyages’, save for a few exemptions, it stipulates the rules on radar

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reflectors – maximising your visibility to ships using radar as a primary means of avoiding potential hazards - lifesaving signals, danger messages, distress messages, passage planning and misuse of distress signals.

Although no laws govern the carriage of safety equipment, it’s essential your boat is sufficiently equipped for the duration and complexity of trip you’re undertaking. The absolute minimum you should have on any boat is: • Lifejackets (or buoyancy aids) for everyone aboard which should be worn unless you’re certain it’s safe not to.

• A handheld VHF radio • A way of showing yourself to other boats in an emergency for example three handheld flares.

The laws for boats longer than 13.7m are much stricter.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) Mandatory Equipment for Pleasure Vessels factsheet states exactly what’s required regards liferafts, lifebuoys, lifejackets, flares, radio and boarding ladder. Download this factsheet at www.rya.org.uk by clicking on Information & Advice / Regulations & Safety / Pleasure craft regulations.

Make sure you have a well-stocked First Aid kit on board, as well as harness lines, foul weather gear and sunscreen. A full crew list should also be made and any medications over and above the contents of a standard First Aid kit listed.

Briefing your crew on onboard safety - where everything is and how it works - shouldn’t be taken lightly, regardless of their experience. b) boat kit A full range of tools to keep your boat operating is imperative as are basic spares. Although the list could be endless, it should definitely include the following: • impellers for engine and water pumps • engine oil • gear box oil • fuel and oil filters • drive belts • fuses • bulbs for navigation and interior lights • cable ties • different types of tape • adjustable spanners • pliers • screwdrivers • sharp knife • magnet • torch with spare batteries • hammer • filter wrench • impeller puller Paperwork: It’s easy to become blasé about heading abroad when on your own boat and only travelling 30 miles from home but there are some documents you must be able to produce should you get stopped by customs officials.

Everyone aboard must have their passport and any nonEU residents may have to be cleared through immigration. A visa may also be required depending on where they are from - check with the embassy of the country you’re travelling to for visa information.

Carrying a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) - the successor to the E111 as the passport to free or reduced cost medical care in European Economic Area (EEA) countries - to carry a European Health Insurance Card but remember this doesn’t include repatriation so having travel insurance is advisable. ship’s Papers: These should all be the originals and the following are essential.

• your boat registration document • ship radio licence • insurance • proof of VAT status of the boat

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Meanwhile, if your boat was built or imported into the EEA after 16th June 1998, you also need proof your craft is RCD Compliant. Proof of ownership, or an authorising letter from the owner, is also recommended.

4) How do i tackle passage planning?

It’s a legal obligation under SOLAS V to plan your passage and it should be done before you depart.

Passage planning includes fuel consumption; weather forecasts, tidal considerations such as the rapid tides of the Alderney Race, crew experience – are there enough people aboard with enough experience for the length of passage and expected conditions – boltholes, navigation plans and equipment and hazards.

Use charts and almanacs to determine your pilotage out of port in the UK, pilotage into your destination port and your navigational plan in between. Plot waypoints on a chart and ensure they’re appropriate for the time of day you will be travelling and the forecast conditions. Always know exactly where you are, if in doubt stop and re-establish your position.

Being one of the World’s busiest shipping lanes, familiarity with the Channel’s traffic separation schemes and how to identify and deal with vessels restricted in manoeuvrability

is a must as is being able to handle fog. Identifying ports of refuge, should you encounter poor weather or engine problems, is crucial.

Never travel faster than your pilot is able to compute the information and make the right, safe calls.

5) wHat do i need to know about arriving at my destination?

Each country, and often each port, has their own regulations and researching your destination’s particular customs is part of your passage planning.

If you remain in the EU and have nothing to declare, including goods or non-EU residents, you don’t need to fly the Q Flag. If you depart from the UK and your next port is in a non-EU country, including the Channel Islands, you must advise UK Customs of your intentions, using form C1331 and carry the Q Flag.

Customs in Jersey differ to the rest of the Channel Islands (Guernsey, Alderney, Herm, Sark) so make sure you know what you need for where you’re headed.

Local regulations regarding the discharge of ‘black’ water – toilet waste – and holding tanks, should also be checked.

A UK flagged vessel should wear her ensign when entering a foreign port, and is also legally required to wear her ensign when near to or in sight of land or another vessel. It’s also customary, and often expected, to hoist a courtesy flag of the country you’re visiting to acknowledge you’re in foreign waters.

Once you’ve logically thought through the eventualities of what could unfold on a Channel crossing and what you would need to minimise any dangers, the crossing itself should be a lot more fun and, of course, the more times you do it, the more preparation time will decrease, leaving you longer to soak up the splendours of the continent. the rya’s website – www.rya.org.uk – has all the advice and information you need to plan a safe and enjoyable passage from RYA course details to the latest news on rules and regulations.

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PAST TIMES

THEY DON’T MAKE THEM LIKE THIS ANYMORE...

WHEN WE PUBLISH OUR ‘PASTIMES’ FEATURE IT INVARIABLY LOOKS AT EVENTS OR BOATS FROM MAYBE THE 1950/60/70 ERA BUT THIS TIME WE ARE STEPPING BACK IN TIME TO JULY 1930 AND AN ARTICLE THAT APPEARED IN A LONGGONE MAGAZINE WHICH CLEARLY ILLUSTRATES THE AMPHICAR IS NOT A RECENT INVENTION.

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short time ago I received a ‘phone call from an old friend, who invited me to visit his home and have a run in his car, then in it set forth on the waters. Needless to say, I enquired as to the particular type of car capable of such a feat (knowing that 12 years previously my friend had one of those things known by the ugly name of amphibian), but all the satisfaction I could get was that it was a hydro car, and that no other term could be applied to it. On being assured as to its capabilities on the water, I at once decided to risk a ducking, and on the Clyde, test this “Unknown quantity.”

We ran down at about 25 miles per hour from outside Glasgow to Old Kilpatrick, where over a dozen motorcars were waiting for the ferry to take them to the Erskine side. To say that we caused a sensation would be, to put it mildly. Evidently, my friend had been there before, as a group of young

PREVIOUSLY MY FRIEND HAD ONE OF THOSE THINGS KNOWN BY THE UGLY NAME OF AMPHIBIAN), BUT ALL THE SATISFACTION I COULD GET WAS THAT IT WAS A HYDRO CAR, AND THAT NO OTHER TERM COULD BE APPLIED TO IT. WORLD OF P OWE RB OAT S

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men sitting on the dykes walling in the Forth and Clyde Canal immediately left their perches and, throwing their arms in the air, made a dash for the ferry slip. Crossing the swing bridge over the canal, we made for the ferry and, once through the toll gates, slipped past the row of waiting cars.

Naturally, from the interiors of the various beautiful saloons, etc., there were looks of indignation, consternation and, finally, should I say, awe or stupefaction? At least, all three expressions were easily discernible on the

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faces at the windows, and, to dispel further the quietness which we had anticipated, a score of workmen engaged in collecting timber from the Clyde, following a launch from a local yard, stopped work and cheered yet another launch. Still, all this curiosity and publicity did not daunt us or even make us think of less risky and quieter things at home.

In we went, over the ferry chain and all, and working against the tide and dodging floating timber, crossed over and crawled up the slip at

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UNDOUBTEDLY, IT WAS A NEW EXPERIENCE FOR ME BUT A SPLENDID ONE, AND I CAN ASSURE THAT ANYONE READING THIS OR STUDYING THE ILLUSTRATIONS THAT IT WAS THE SIMPLEST THING ON EARTH AND THAT EVERYTHING WENT OFF PERFECTLY AND WITHOUT THE SLIGHTEST HITCH.

Erskine. Nothing, of course, would satisfy the motorists who had gone over by ferry but that they should wait and see us arrive. After a smoke and allowing a few paddle steamers to pass, we again entered the water, but this time with a dash and, smartly negotiating the slip at Old Kilpatrick, proceeded home at a speed of 35 m.p.h.

Undoubtedly, it was a new experience for me but a splendid one, and I can assure that anyone reading this or studying the illustrations that it

was the simplest thing on earth and that everything went off perfectly and without the slightest hitch. So much so, in fact, that I am endeavouring to coax my friend to come farther down the Clyde and to cross the Gareloch or any other loch. She has already been out from Balmaha, Loch Lomond, round the islands and back.

In building this machine my friend has kept well before him the principle that it should be primarily a car and possible of carrying out every function of which a car should be capable, at the same time being able, when required, to take the water for such purposes as crossing rivers, lakes, etc., thereby saving many miles of road travelling. This, of course, in the areas of Scotland where there are so many lochs, would be a boon to motorists.

This particular hydro car is the second to be constructed by the same builder, an earlier model of smaller dimensions having, in 1912, successfully crossed Loch Lomond at its widest part, a distance of 4 ½ miles. One very important feature of the new model is its easy springing, essential for driving over rough approaches onto the water. One can always see where one is going on land, but driving into the water is quite a different proposition. Often the machine may be required to run over very rocky ground, and a great amount of flexibility is thus necessary.

This particular unit is designed, therefore, that when driven no strain is thrown on the boat-body. If this did happen there would be endless trouble from leaks. The length of the body or hull is 10 ft, the beam 3 ft.

8ins and the total weight of the whole outfit being 15 cwt. The engine fitted is of a lower power than it is possible to install, but with it the maximum land speed is 35 mph and the water speed 5 m.p.h. When driven on land the propeller is out of action and the change over is changed in the usual way by two dog clutches. Front wheel drive combined with steering is employed, and the same wheels guide as in water so that there is no necessity for additional stern rudders.

I presume many will ask “How is the cooling system arranged? What is the underlying principle of the gearing?” At the moment I am not allowed to divulge any further information, but at a later time I hope to be in the position to give fuller details. It is sufficient at the moment for me to say that the hydro car is here, and that with very few and inexpensive adjustments, such as the fitting of a better form of hull to cope with steamer wash it can be made well-nigh perfect. The demonstration model is in perfect running order, and it would appear that such a unit could be put to many uses in many places abroad.

We are all aware of the progress that has been made in air, on land, on water and below it. Who knows? We may be getting a stage nearer to the time when all four means of travel will be incorporated. Remember Jules Verne and H.G Wells; then consider.

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GENOA BOAT SHOW

GENOA INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW GENOA INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW HAS REACHED ITS 50TH BIRTHDAY. THE SHOW, WHICH WAS HELD FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 1962, AND TWICE IN 1972.

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nnovation, a complete product range, and quality: these will be the key-words of the 2010 Genoa Boat Show, an event which over the last fifty years has progressively gained the worldwide leadership and become the international reference point for the recreational boating industry as a whole.

The Show – which will feature power boats, sailing boats, inflatable boats, engines, technical apparel, accessories, nautical tourism, and services – is expected to host 1,400 exhibitors and 2,300 crafts overall, 500 of which will be on display in the water. Over 36% of exhibitors will come from abroad, proving once more the Show’s international significance. 500 new models will be launched at the Show.

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SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW

THE SHOW – WHICH WILL FEATURE POWER BOATS, SAILING BOATS, INFLATABLE BOATS, ENGINES, TECHNICAL APPAREL, ACCESSORIES, NAUTICAL TOURISM, AND SERVICES – IS EXPECTED TO HOST 1,400 EXHIBITORS AND 2,300 CRAFTS OVERALL, 500 OF WHICH WILL BE ON DISPLAY IN THE WATER. These figures bear witness to the Show’s liveliness: against a general economic scenario that is forcing companies to implement highly selective commercial strategies, Genoa Boat Show keeps strengthening its position as an unmissable event for all market operators.

To its more-than-aware public and to professional operators, Genoa International Boat Show will offer TechTrade, the section devoted to components and accessories for pleasure boating.

The traditional mission of foreign exhibitors will be longer this year, and involve more participants, the final objective being doubling the presence of foreign professional operators at the Show against last year and favouring in particular the participation of representatives from strategic markets like China, India, North Africa and South America.

After a tough 2009, which undoubtedly put to the test several companies in this sector, the Italian boating industry is now facing an equally demanding 2010. In spite of some slight improvements recorded, the general trend is characterised by great caution and by the awareness that reaching the productivity results achieved in the years before the crisis is going to be a difficult target for some more time.

Based on a preliminary analysis of 2009 final data - which confirm an overall 30.5% drop compared to 2008 -, it can be noted that the most heavily affected sectors were the

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components and engine ones. On the other hand, the fact that exports held (recording only a 15% decrease) allowed it to maintain its ranking among the first twenty pleasure boatexporting countries in the world.

The Show will be open every day from 10 am to 6.30 pm. The entrance ticket will cost 15 Euros, concessions 12 Euros. Free entrance for children under the age of 6, concessions for groups of at least 30 people and for children aged between 6 and 14 years.

Right now, the people in the other boat will be refuelling just about... ...here

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ENGINE TRANSPLANT

VW ENGINE TRANSPLANT: THE FINALE

THOSE OF YOU WITH PARTICULARLY LONG MEMORIES WILL RECALL THAT WE EMBARKED ON A WINTER PROJECT IN 2008 THAT INVOLVED TAKING TWO PETROL VOLVO 5.7 LITRE V8s OUT OF A SUNSEEKER 27 HAWK AND REPLACING WITH A SINGLE VW TDI 265-6 V6 ALUMINIUM BLOCK DIESEL. WE HAD ANTICIPATED IT WOULD TAKE AROUND 3-4 MONTHS TO COMPLETE BUT IN THE EVENT IT WAS ALMOST TWO YEARS. TRUE SOME OF THE DELAY WAS CAUSED BY WINTER WEATHER AS THE PROJECT WAS BEING CARRIED OUT IN THE OWNER’S GARDEN. WORDS: DAVID SEWELL

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he change-over was of particular interest to us as this was not going to be an installation carried out by a boatyard familiar with reengining but the owner Malcolm McPherson was going to perform the ‘transplant’.

Well the good news is, the boat is now up and running and the VW performs superbly, but the bad new is Mr McPherson has endured countless problems as VW Marine do not appear to operate a customer satisfaction service. The engine package included an oil pressure gauge, the dedicated cable and documentation on how to install it. Later VW announced they had decided not to include an oil pressure gauge and only a warning light and audible warning was replacing the gauge as used on motor cars.

McPherson was told the TDi 265 was NMEA compatible and

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The chartplotter display link was one of the reasons the owner chose this engine as the modern Raymarine chartplotters and all leading makes display engine instrumentation. It transpires the VW only respects the old NMEA 0183 protocol and not NMEA 2000, which the majority of engine makers recognise.

The engine was supplied by Finnings Ltd, the VW distributor for the UK. It would be very easy to blame them for the countless delays along the way. However in Finnings defence, it must be stressed that their plight was not helped by what appeared to be an almost total lack of input by VW Marine in Germany. It might be argued that Finnings took on the distributorship without ensuring their in-house staff and dealers

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had adequate knowledge of the engine range. Even simple questions could not be answered and at times contradictory advice seemed to be offered. Maybe Volvo in the early years suffered similar problems when the first Swedish units entered the UK but it is essential that customer care is of paramount importance and when a customer has a query, the right answer should be available.

With a name like the auto giant VW, it is only natural to assume that their marine division would enjoy the same professional service as the motorist but nothing could be further from reality.

In truth, the VW diesel installed in the Sunseeker is superb.

It’s quiet, vibration less, economical and punches a huge

punch. Transmission is through a Mercruiser outdrive and Mr McPherson is at last happy with his decision to take the VW route. However, Finnings cannot claim much credit for the final success and they must have been aware when taking on the agency that their dealer network was very short on knowledge of the engines and perhaps the VW car dealers had a better chance of providing advice and spare parts.

After enjoying a trip out in the VW powered Sunseeker I had to agree it makes a great package and we can only hope VW get their act together and when asked to comment on the VW service Malcolm Mcpherson replied “I cannot complain as there is no service”.

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SILVER BULLET INTO WHITE PEARL

PERSHING HAS ANNOUNCED A BRAND NEW MODEL, AND A BRAND NEW COLOUR – THE PERSHING 92 IN ‘WHITE PEARL’. THE 92 IS THE LATEST AND LARGEST EXAMPLE TO DATE OF PERSHING’S TREND-SETTING AND ‘NEW-GENERATION’ PROFILE, WITH ITS TWIN-CURVE, FULL LENGTH WINDOW DESIGN, FIRST SEEN ON THE PERSHING 72 A AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE 64 AND THE 80. A FIFTH MEMBER OF THE RESTYLED FAMILY, THE PERSHING 108, IS ALSO IN THE PIPELINE AND EXPECTED TO LAUNCH IN EARLY 2011.

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The obvious benchmark for the 92 is the model she replaces, the Pershing 90. On the face of it their specs are quite similar: just under 24m long, close to 68 tons, twin MTU V16 2450hp diesels with Arneson ASD 16L surface drives, and 4 cabins plus crew.

But beyond that there are some very significant differences.

Aside from the obvious styling upgrade, the most striking is undoubtedly the colour, which will help distinguish the new Pershing from the brand’s ever-growing hordes of imitators. As its name suggests, ‘White Pearl’ is a beautifully subtle shade of silvery off-white, with a shimmering, metallic, reflective lustre.

The effect is stunning, and will create an unmistakable new distinguishing mark that is uniquely Pershing.

Comparing the 92 with both the 90 and the 80, the next most notable difference is the top deck. Whereas the 80 is a

straightforward hardtop sports cruiser with no top deck, and even the 90 had only a sunpad, the 92 has a sundeck and a flybridge helm. Yet, the top deck is so discreetly designed that, in profile, you can hardly tell it’s there, as it barely interrupts the smooth, sweeping line of the coachroof. Prospective ownerdrivers will also be pleased to learn that it won’t only be the professional hired skipper who gets to enjoy this sensational, open-top helm, because the 92 comes in at just under the 24m pleasure craft limit which means it can be driven without the need for a master’s ticket.

In a new departure for Pershing, the 92 is offered with three semi-custom layout options for the owner’s suite – a huge space, which occupies approximately a third of the entire lower deck. All three versions feature a big central double bed, large hull windows on both sides, an impressively spacious main bathroom with separate shower cubicle, and a second toilet

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with washbasin. It is in the dressing area in the lobby of the owner’s suite that the buyer has the option for either of two different arrangements, both of which incorporate a study. Aft of the owner’s suite, and separated from it by some substantial sound insulation, is the crew area, accessible from both the main saloon and the aft deck. This incorporates a twin and a single cabin, two washrooms, the main galley and the crew mess.

Further forward on the lower deck are two identical twin-berth guest suites to port and starboard, and a larger VIP guest suite in the bow.

By combining all the smartest and most stylish features of the 72, 64 and 80, and adding a few of its own, the 92 is a magnificent representation of the state-of-the-art Pershing design.

In true Pershing fashion, a two-part glass partition between the saloon and aft deck drops away into the floor, creating the best example yet of Pershing’s seamless, single-level, indooroutdoor main deck living space. The 8-seater dining area on the aft deck sits agreeably in the shade of the flybridge overhang, and behind it is one of three huge loungers for the dedicated sun worshippers on board, the other two being on the flybridge and the foredeck – where there’s also a further socialising and eating area, the perfect place to enjoy a secluded breakfast, well screened from inquisitive onlookers on the quay when moored stern-to.

A couple of extras included as standard that are worthy of note are the jet-ski and Williams 385 jet tender in the garage, and coastal cover internet access via a UMTS/MSDPA router.

Projected top speed for the 92 is 42 knots (48.4mph) with a comfortable cruising speed of 38 knots and a range of 385nm.

Throughout the 92, Pershing’s favourite interior designer Poltrona Frau is much in evidence, with elegant couches, sumptuous loungers and exquisite leather upholstery and trimmings. Indeed, in true Pershing fashion, the quality of every part of this fabulous craft is never in doubt. The engineering, materials, build quality and finishes are, as ever, an object lesson to the entire boatbuilding industry.

PERSHING 92 Length overall: 91 ft 9 in Max beam: 20 ft 5 in engines: 2 x MTU 16V 2000 M93 engine power: 2 x 2450 hp Drive system: Arneson AsD 16L surface Drives Max speed*: 42 knots Cruising speed*: 38 knots Range (cruising speed)*: 385 nm Bow thruster: 24hp

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stern thruster(s): Optional Unladen displacement: 67.9ton Cabins (ex crew): 4 Heads (ex crew): 5 Crew: 3 Fuel: 1980 gal Watermaker: 40 gal/hr Water: 70 gal Air conditioning: 108 KBTU generators: 2 x 20 kW RCD: category ‘A’

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TESTING MOCHI DOLPHIN 74

MOCHI DOLPHIN 74

IMPROVING ON PERFECTION

THE WINNER OF THE CUSTOM YACHT CATEGORY IN THE MOTOR BOAT OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2007, THE MOCHI MAXIDOLPHIN 74, IS NO MORE. THE NEW 74FT REPLACEMENT, THE MOCHI DOLPHIN 74 CRUISER, HAS JUST BEEN LAUNCHED.WORDS: DAVID SEWELL

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part from its hull – which is virtually the same as the old MaxiDolphin 74, except that it has more and larger windows – just about everything else on the new model is different.

The key to the most dramatic advances in the Mochi Dolphin 74 Cruiser, compared with its predecessor, is the superstructure. It is considerably longer than the previous model, creating a saloon that is 6ft longer – 29ft compared with 23ft – and with a flybridge that is simply enormous, extending all the way to the transom.

The Motor Boat of the Year Award citation for the old MaxiDolphin 74 said she had “a saloon to die for”. Well, that wasn’t good enough for Mochi. The 6ft longer saloon of the new Mochi Dolphin 74 Cruiser has enabled the designers to devote the entire aft section to a huge lounging area, rather than it being shared by the lounge and dining areas as it was on the old model. The dining area on the new boat is now separate, and further forward, opposite the door into the galley. The galley itself is enclosed, so the crew working there won’t disturb the owner and guests. One particularly notable feature of this larger main deck layout is that the helm is now on the port side,

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which will appeal to the purists!

Thanks to some ingenious planning of the ‘below stairs’ space, the crew areas have been kept entirely separate from the rest of the accommodation. The crew have direct access from the galley down to their crew quarters – where there are cabins for three, a galley and crew mess – and from there, through to the engine room, the aft utility room, the boat garage and the fold-down ‘beach deck’ right at the stern. So the crew can go about their duties without ever disturbing others on board.

Taking pride of place on the lower deck is a huge, full-beam owner’s suite at the centre of the boat. It boasts an uncommonly large dressing room in the corner on the port side, and also much larger windows than the old MaxiDolphin 74, and with opening ports. The VIP guest suite is in the bow, plus a further double and a twin cabin both of which have en suite bathrooms.

Above decks, the new Mochi Dolphin 74 Cruiser is streets ahead of her predecessor.

The foredeck has a vast sunbed, plus a cosy seating area for breakfast that’s well desgined, screened from prying eyes on the quay when moored stern-to. The splendid terrace dining area in the aft cockpit features a clever-design converting seat-cumsunbed that provides forward and aft facing settee seats when the backrests are in place, and a very large sunbed with the backrests folded down – one forward and one aft.

‘Sunbed’ is perhaps not quite the right term since it is in the shade of the long flybridge overhang; a ‘siesta lounger’ would be a more accurate description!

With the flybridge stretching all the way to the transom, the

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space on top has to be seen to be believed. The flybridge is some 28ft long, from windscreen to aft coaming – that’s more than the width of a singles tennis court! There’s a commanding view from the flybridge helm, which sits on a plinth in the centre. From here, with just a couple of steps either way, the skipper can easily check over the side when manoeuvring at close quarters. Aft of the helm is a huge sunbed, and in front of it, a seating area that will comfortably accommodate 12 people.

There is little doubt that a great deal of thought and a wealth of Mediterranean cruising expertise has gone into the design and detailing of the Mochi Dolphin 74 Cruiser. The result is perhaps the closest thing yet at this size to the consummate, high-speed, gentleman’s motor yacht. Those with many years of warm-weather cruising under their keels will surely appreciate everything about this fabulous craft, from its style, performance, maturity and refinement, to it’s superb construction, glorious interior, exceptional user-friendliness and unquestionable quality in every detail.

And what of that famous Mochi ‘wow’ factor? That is evident in abundance! The old Mochi MaxiDolphin 74 was famously described as ‘heart-wrenchingly beautiful’. The new Mochi Dolphin 74 Cruiser is arguably even more handsome.

MOCHI DOLPHIN 74 CRUISER Length overall: 74 ft 0 in Max beam: 22 ft 6 in engines: 2 x mAn V10 m94 engine power: 2 x 1550 hp Drive system: conventional shafts Max speed*: 31.5 knots Cruising speed*: 28 knots Range (cruising speed)*: 305 nm Bow thruster: 15hp stern thrusters: optional Unladen displacement: 50 ton

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TESTING NORDIC TUG 39

THE NORDIC TUG 39 I MUST CONFESS, IF I HAD A CHOICE OF BOAT FOR MY OWN PERSONAL USE, I WOULD CHOOSE A TRAWLER YACHT. THERE IS SOMETHING ABOUT THEIR PROFILE THAT IS VERY APPEALING AND IT IS ALMOST LIKE OWNING A ‘MINI-SHIP’. THE NORDIC TUG RANGE OF TRAWLER YACHTS ARE A GREAT EXAMPLE OF WHAT I’M REFERRING TO AND THE COMPANY HAVE RECENTLY LAUNCHED A TUG 39 WHICH FOR ME IS THE ULTIMATE MODE OF MARINE PLEASURE TRANSPORT. WORDS: DAVID SEWELL

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ordic Tugs Inc unveiled the newest model in its range of pilothouse trawlers, the 2011 Nordic Tug 39. Successor to the popular Nordic Tug 37, the new 39 is built on the same Lynn Senour-designed hull as that of its predecessor, but features a number of significant refinements, many of these in response to suggestions from current owners. The new cruiser is on track to complete sea trials prior to its public debut.

Nordic Tugs President and CEO Andy Lund described the new vessel as an evolutionary advancement, developed to offer a better cruising experience. “We began with an enormously successful design, and then contacted our many Nordic Tugs 37 owners for their feedback on how we could improve it,” he said, adding that many of the features offered in the new 39 are in direct response to customers’ suggestions.

Most evident among the changes are larger windows at salon and pilot house levels, designed to offer passengers a more expansive view and to improve sightlines from the helm. A look inside the saloon reveals a new U-shaped settee with enhanced cushioning and a pull-out berth similar to that of the 37. Facing the settee is an optional overhead-mounted flat-screen HDTV. In the galley, a Force 10 electric cook top, Sharp convection microwave oven and top-loading freezer are now standard. To help improve ventilation, a new Dutch door and two larger sliding windows, all by Diamond Sea-Glaze, are integrated into the salon. In the pilot house, the helm console has been expanded to accommodate large chart plotter and radar display screens. A standard Llebroc captain’s chair has been specified to provide improved comfort, important for proper watch-keeping during lengthy passages.

Below, the guest cabin of the new Nordic Tugs 39 offers a pull-out lower berth that serves as a settee during the day and a wide bunk at night. The re-designed head features a new Tecma toilet, a fully molded shower stall with a bench seat, and an innovative sliding door that glides open and closed on a spacesaving curved track.

Like all Nordic Tugs models in the company’s 2011 line-up,

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nordic tug 39 LOA: 40’ (with roller) 12.19 m LWL: 37’ 4” 11.4 m Beam: 12’ 11” 3.9 m Draft: 4’ 4” 1.3 m Power: cummins QSB 380 hp diesel cummins QSB 283 kw Weight (dry, approx.): 22,600 lbs 10,273 kg Weight (full load, approx.):

26,000 lbs 11,793 kg Fuel: 320 uS gal 1,211 L Range (approx): 1,000 nm @ 8 knots.

Varies with load and cruising conditions Fresh Water: 144 uSg 545 L Black Water: 32 uSg 121 L grey Water: 9 uSg 34 L

the new 39 will feature LED lighting, including interior lights from Imtra, selected for their warmer tone, compared to the harsher blue cast of earlier fixtures. LED lights, Lund noted, use about one-fifth the electricity required by halogen lamps and produce considerably less heat. LED navigation lights, he added, typically last ten times as long as incandescent bulbs.

Other new features for 2011 Nordic Tugs (32’ and up) include a Maretron NMEA 2000® network extending from stem to stern and including the engine room, helm station and signal mast. The network offers “plug-and-play” installation of electronics, gauges and equipment ranging from chart plotters and rudder angle indicators to ultrasonic tank level indicators, depth sounders and the GPS. The system is compatible with the most popular electronics brands for display on the Maretron monitor at the helm.

Standard power is a single 380 hp Cummins QSB 5.9 common-rail diesel paired with the Cummins Vessel View helm display for continuous monitoring of engine and generator operating status.

“Together, these refinements deliver a higher level of comfort, safety and utility,” Lund concluded, “especially on the longer cruises that our customers typically enjoy. Measured by the number of units we’ve built and sold over the years, the 37 was a tough act to follow, but the new Nordic Tug 39 is a worthy successor.”

COMPANY PROFILE

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WHITMARSH HIGH PERFORMANCE RIBS LTD JAMES WHITMARSH, HAS SPENT HIS ENTIRE WORKING LIFE IN THE HIGH PERFORMANCE POWERBOAT INDUSTRY, AND HAS RECENTLY INTRODUCED HIS LATEST INNOVATION THE EXOTIC WHITMARSH 11M RIB.

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hroughout the 1980s the name Bonito and Whitmarsh were by-words on the offshore race circuit and high performance pleasure boat industry when father Brian and sons James and Stefan were jointly embroiled in building their own brand of maritime speed machines. But it was the name Bonito that established the Whitmarsh family name in the high performance powerboat industry. The Bonito 36 was designed in 1978 by Brian (Bendy) Hendicott and the first boat ‘Miss Pearlcorder’ came second in the 1980 World Class 2 championships in Viareggio, Italy. Also during the 1980s the red hulled, flush deck, outboard powered ‘Cossack’ enjoyed success in the hands of former disc jockey and television presenter Noel Edmonds, and Bonito cruisers continued to clinch many race victories during the 1980/90s in Production Cruiser class that was very popular in those days.

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Miss Pearlcorder, 1979

It was the Whitmarsh family who jointly transformed their Bonito design from a flush deck racing machine into an unconventional superb eye catching express cruiser powered by either twin inboards or outboard motors. At the time when most builders were producing traditional family motor cruisers, Bonito were turning out low, sleek monohulls with sumptuous contemporary accommodation. James Whitmarsh had an uncanny knack of knowing what the racing enthusiast wanted and had become familiar with all aspects of boat production from engines to interior design and manufacture. Under the sponsorship of Vodaphone, in the days when mobile phones were the size of house bricks and almost as heavy, the Bonito 36 was winning races and even won the Cowes-Torquay marathon in 1986, with Wonderfire 36’ coming second in the Cowes-Torquay 1987.

During a conversation I had with James (who was sporting

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with his unquestionable skills in design and construction, James has launched his own company, whitmarsh high performance ribs ltd, and the first model, whitmarsh 11m, has been launched and tested. a Simply Red, Mick Hucknell hairstyle at the time around late 1988) he revealed that the Bonito company was going to start building Baby Bonito, a 27 foot version of the 36. The first one out of the mould sported Vodaphone livery and James raced the boat himself, which had a few placings and won the Prudential Bournemouth race. It was powered by twin Mercury 200 outboards and although it never won any titles, its stunning appearance alone was enough to persuade me to buy one. Supported by Weru, the German double glazing company, my Bonito was fitted with a big single Ford diesel engine with transmission through the rather agricultural looking surface drive from Lancing Marine. I never fitted trim tabs so it struggled to get on the plane, but once it was up and running ‘Weru’ went like a rocket.

Production of Bonitos stopped in 1990, and James joined Sunseeker International building Super Hawks, and later the Buzzi designed Sunseeker XS 2000. The entrepreneurial urge took James Whitmarsh in the direction of the ever expanding RIB market and, based on the Baby Bonito design, a 9 metre RIB was born. Its styling was typically ‘Whitmarsh’ - low sleek and modernistic. Unfortunately he put this on hold to carry out some large superyacht re-fits in the South of France before returning to Sunseeker as the Med warranty manager. Ironically brother Stefan, meanwhile, had been appointed superyacht shipyard manager of Sunseeker Superyachts in Poole.

More recently, with his unquestionable skills in design and

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construction, James has launched his own company, Whitmarsh High Performance RIBs Ltd, and the first model, Whitmarsh 11m, has been launched and tested. The styling and performance are, as one would expect, superb. The running surface is based on the tried and tested Bonito 36, but the interior is very 21st century.

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ON THE ROAD REVIEW

JAGUAR XJ75 PLATINUM CONCEPT

COMMEMORATES BRAND’S 75th ANNIVERSARY

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s part of the year-long celebration of Jaguar’s 75th anniversary the Jaguar design team has created the XJ75 Platinum Concept, a one-ofa-kind design project on display at the Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance Concept Car Lawn this weekend .

The XJ75 Platinum Concept is the company’s first demonstration of the design customisation potential of the striking new XJ luxury salon, emphasising the Jaguar’s dramatic interior and exterior styling themes.

“The new Jaguar XJ Platinum Concept celebrates Jaguar’s 75th Anniversary, and highlights the uniqueness of the XJ, and more broadly, the increasingly personal nature of luxury cars in today’s market,” said Mike O’Driscoll, Managing Director of Jaguar Cars.

“The XJ is thoroughly modern, and captures the innovative and daring character that our founder Sir William Lyons built into every Jaguar. And the design team clearly had some fun making their first one-of-a-kind XJ design concept in that spirit.”

Dominated by a striking white and black contrast theme that suggests precious platinum metal, the XJ75 Platinum Concept is a high-performance 470-hp 2011 Jaguar XJL Supercharged equipped with new ground-hugging front, rear and side sills.

Painted a lustrous Satin Matte Pearlescent White, exterior chrome elements have been revised to either a dark chrome or gloss black. Bespoke 22-inch wheels are black and use a brushed contrast finish.

The contrast theme continues with gloss pearlescent white air vents, veneers and diamond stitch suede inserts to the seats

and headliner, all set against the backdrop of a full Jet Softgrain leather interior. Suede and leather accents are seen throughout the interior to further material enhancements.

The XJ75 Platinum Concept centre console houses a bespoke clock developed and designed in partnership with the Bremont Watch Company. An independent British company, Bremont creates beautifully engineered and designed mechanical watches hand assembled in Switzerland.

“From a pure design perspective, the XJ75 Platinum Concept is foremost about emphasising the striking proportion and presence of the new XJ, with a distilled black and white theme, which conjures up the sense of precious platinum,” said Jaguar XJ Chief Designer Giles Taylor. “At the same time, the pure sporting character of XJ is brought to the fore by keeping the car’s clean graphic approach and further lowering its stance.”

“On the inside, we played up the XJ’s combination of high-end materials and British flair to really have some fun. The XJ75 Platinum Concept is a design exercise that shows our vision of customization as an inspiration for those enthusiasts who have a taste for strong individuality and visual confidence in their luxury automobiles.”

Performance on the XJ75 Platinum Concept is derived from its 5.0-litre Supercharged direct-injection V8 with 470 horsepower and 424 lb.-ft of torque. Entertainment is provided by a 1,200watt Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system with 20 speakers powered through 15 channels and state-of-the-art sound processing technology.

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JAGUAR XJ WINS WHAT CAR? LUXURY CAR GREEN AWARD J

aguar has won the Luxury Car category in this year’s What Car? Green Awards with its XJ 3.0 Diesel V6 Luxury model with the judges saying it is the best green luxury car money can buy.

The verdict of the What Car? judges was: “In a class dominated by understated design, the Jaguar XJ’s styling takes your breath away. It’s powerful yet athletic, imposing yet sleek. No other luxury car gets as much attention for the way it looks. You’ll enjoy driving the XJ an awful lot more than most of its competition, too. The Jaguar XJ is stunning, in every sense of the word.”

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The all-new XJ’s beauty is much more than skin-deep. The XJ benefits from the most advanced, powerful and efficient Jaguar powertrains ever and is constructed using Jaguar’s aerospaceinspired aluminium body technology, which makes the XJ lighter than its rivals by at least 150kg. These technologies significantly improve performance, handling and economy, while delivering increased strength, refinement and safety.

What Car? editor-in-chief Steve Fowler said: “British designed and built, the Jaguar is equipped with an efficient, high-tech diesel engine which in a comparatively light car makes for some

ON THE ROAD REVIEW spectacular emissions figures: CO2 is just 184g/km, while NOx is an equally impressive 0.142g/km.

“Of course, there’s more to these figures than their environmental impact. That low CO2 return means you’ll pay company car tax at just 28 per cent of the Jaguar’s price, so you’ll pay less to the taxman than you would if you drove most of the XJ’s rivals.

“Look no further if you want a luxury car that’s as good for the driver as it is for the environment.”

What Car? considered a range of environmental factors, not just CO2 and other pollutants to choose their winners. The best green cars score highly on other important buying considerations, too – from space and practicality to buying and running costs as well as being great fun to drive and to be in.

The all-new XJ takes a new approach to sustainable motoring, with its lightweight aluminium body structure and advanced powertrains. Jaguar has developed its approach to sustainability by focusing on the ‘lifecycle’ of a vehicle; a more stringent approach to sustainability than standalone measures like fuel consumption or CO2 emissions. Geoff Cousins, Managing Director, Jaguar UK said: “Environmental considerations are increasingly important to car buyers. By taking a lifecycle approach to the new XJ we have minimised the amount of materials used, we use recycled material and low-energy manufacturing processes, as well as making the

vehicle easy to recycle at the end of its life.”

Jaguar’s aluminium architecture is a significant contributor to the green credentials of the new XJ. It uses around 50 percent recycled material in the body, and plans are in place to increase that figure to 75 percent. This alone creates a saving of three tonnes of CO2 per vehicle, compared to a bodyshell made from new aluminium.

Geoff Cousins added: “This accolade from What Car? demonstrates that we have successfully created a green car without compromising the quality, luxury and sports car-like drive that our customers want to enjoy in their Jaguar. This all helps make the Jaguar XJ more desirable which boosts residual values - industry experts already predict that the new Jaguar XJ will have classleading residual values; better than Audi, BMW and MercedesBenz over the next three years.

“Sales of the new Jaguar XJ, which arrived in dealers at the end of May, have helped Jaguar to a great sales result for the first half of 2010, along with a strong performance for XF and XK. In its first full month on sale, the XJ has taken the market lead outselling the Mercedes S Class and BMW 7-Series.”

Equipped with the 3.0-litre AJ-V6D turbodiesel, the XJ delivers an impressive combined economy figure of 40.1mpg and CO2 emissions of 184g/km. The new XJ is priced from £53,900.

THE ALL-NEW XJ TAKES A NEW APPROACH TO SUSTAINABLE MOTORING, WITH ITS LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINIUM BODY STRUCTURE AND ADVANCED POWERTRAINS. JAGUAR HAS DEVELOPED ITS APPROACH TO SUSTAINABILITY BY FOCUSING ON THE ‘LIFECYCLE’ OF A VEHICLE. WORLD OF P OWE RBOAT S

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SELIO: BACK IN THE TITLE HUNT

AfTEr LEAvINg POrTImAO wITH zErO POINTS, mAd CrOC SAmI SELIO wAS dETErmINEd TO rEvErSE THAT SITUATION ANd ON THE rIvEr NEvA IN ST PETErSBUrg, rUSSIA, THE fINN ACHIEvEd HIS gOAL By wINNINg rOUNd TwO Of THE 2010 UIm wOrLd f1 CHAmPIONSHIP. wOrdS: dAvId SEwELL

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or global tourists, St Petersburg is a ‘must’ on the travel agenda, particularly in summertime.

A coach trip around St Petersburg (formerly Leningrad) reveals a wealth of magnificent architecture. The River Neva passes through the centre of the city with many canals branching off in various directions, and whilst the seaward end of the Neva is visited by cruise ships, the river where the race course lies is busy with passenger ferry traffic which includes high speed hydrofoils. The banks of the Neva are flanked by historic buildings, making an impressive contrasting backdrop to the hi-tech F1 missiles as they drone by. This is the second consecutive year the F1 Series has visited St Petersburg, where the pits are overlooked by the gold topped domes of St Peters & Paul cathedral which is situated within the walls St Peters & Paul’s Fortress which also houses museums and various other attractions that appeal to tens of thousands of international visitors who flock to the city each year.

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The F1 race is billed as the ‘GP of the midnight sun’ because it is still daylight in St Petersburg at midnight, although the main race started earlier in the evening. Once again, the successful format that was introduced in the opening round in Portugal were the qualifying sessions where the slowest driver drops out after each session leaving the top ten to establish pole position.

Sami Selio secured pole position ahead of Abu Dhabi’s Ahmed Al Hameli and Qatar’s Jay Price, but it transpired Al Hameli had changed his powerhead during qualifying which resulted in him being demoted to number 16 on the grid just ahead of CTIC China’s Pierre Lundin, Luigi Roberto and Rinaldo Osculati who all changed powerheads. In the event, Osculati and Fabian Kalsow were deemed non-starters.

In a dazzling plume of white spray the 18 strong pack were unleashed, and after negotiating the first buoy, Selio was leading the charge chased by Price, Selio’s team mate Alex Carella, Thani Al Qamzi, Francesco Cantando and Jonas Andersson.

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Within 2 laps a disappointed Duarte Benavente was out, and 5 laps later the yellow flags were raised when Cantando appeared to clash with 800 Doctor’s Luigi Roberto who was making a welcome return to F1. Cantando flipped over and his dreams of another podium (he was 2nd in Portugal) were over. On the restart, the anticipated pressure by Price on the leader did not seem to be happening, indeed it was Carella who passed the Qatar driver to fill 2nd place. We later learned that Jay had lost a blade off his prop on lap 3 and despite severe vibrations the New Orleans pilot managed to hang onto 3rd place.

After starting down the grid Al Hameli had fought his way through to 6th place before an engine blow-out on lap 29. Meanwhile, Abu Dhab’s Al Qamzi was hunting down the leading quartet and moved into 4th place when Fabio Comparato flipped over on lap 39 and Jonas Andersson stepped up to 5th spot. The Chinese – Swede Lundin had made great strides to climb to 6th place after starting 17th, and Norway’s lady driver Marit Stromoy assured everyone that she’s not there to make up the numbers by finishing strongly in 7th; Marit had spent several laps as the filling in a Chinese sandwich with Lundin ahead and Philippe Chiappe behind, but on lap 31 Chiappe retired. Rainbow’s David Padovan, who made his F1 debut in Portugal, was the last pilot to complete the full distance of 40 laps.

Andy Elliott and Stanislav Kourtsenovki managed 39 laps; the Russian also making a welcome return to F1 after a two year sabbatical, while Roberto and Tomas Cermak of Team Nautica rounded off the finishers with 36 laps completed. The World F1 Series takes a long summer break before embarking on the most hectic part of the campaign with three races in China followed by Qatar, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.

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CLASS 1 DELIVERS THRILLS AND SPILLS IN SCANDINAVIA

AfTER oNE of THE moST DRAmATIC SERIES of LAPS SEEN IN CLASS I, THE fLEET LImPED-ouT of SCANDINAVIA bATTERED AND bRuISED AfTER Two SPECTACuLAR CRASHES IN RACE 1 of THE SwEDISH GRAND PRIx, wHICH SAw wELmAx SIDELINED oN LAP oNE, THE RACE RED-fLAGGED TwICE, AND RELEkTA AND fAzzA Go ouT oN LAP oNE of THE fIRST RESTART AT THE SAmE TuRN-buoy. woRDS: DAVID SEwELL

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wo Grand Prix in three weeks in Arendal, Norway and Uddevalla, Sweden, produced several close encounters of a Class 1 kind, some great performances and a glimmer of hope for one or two teams that Fazza are, at times, beatable.

Class 1 headed to Arendal in July for the BMW Norwegian Grand Prix; Victory Team unveiled the latest offering from their design room – Spirit of Dubai – with the flamboyant Italian, Giovanni Carpitella, teaming-up with countryman, Giorgio Manuzzi. F1 powerboat ace and ten-times World Champion,

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Guido Cappellini switched throttleman, and boat, to partner Nicola Giorgi in Primatist, hoping to repeat his podium in the season-opener in Brazil. And taking to the water for the first time in 2010 was Zabo Racing, with Christian Zaborowski racing alongside former F1 driver, Brazilian, Paul Gaiser.

For Welmax and Fazza 1, it was all about trying to unseat the World Champions, Arif Al Zafeen and Nadir Bin Hendi, who looked comfortable in practice, but there was a surprise in store for them in qualifying in the Edox Pole Position – blown away by a blistering lap by Jorn Tandberg and Kolbjorn Selmer in Welmax.

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An exciting session went down to the wire, the allNorwegian pairing threw down the gauntlet on their first flying lap, posting a best time of 3mins18.40secs, and then watched as their main rivals, Fazza 3 and Spirit of Dubai, tried to overhaul them – but failed.

Fazza 3 resumed normal service in race 1, with Al Zafeen and Bin Hendi producing a faultless flag-to-finish display to win with ease, with Tandberg and Kolbjorn Selmer unable to recover from a poor start or match the pace of the Champions, finishing second.

Spirit of Dubai’s Giovanni Carpitella and Giorgio Manuzzi completed the podium with yet another impressive performance, to upset Fazza 1’s Mohammed Al Marri and Abdullah Al Mehairbi, whose race was compromised on the opening lap, missing a turn-buoy, and incurring a penalty long-lap.

Despite bringing Relekta home in fifth place, Christian Zaborowski and Paul Gaiser produced a more than encouraging performance in their first race together - before they too incurred a penalty long-lap, ultimately dropping them to fifth. Primatist’s weekend started and would end badly failing to start both races.

In race 2, Dubai’s Victory Team produced a racing masterclass, with Fazza 3 and Fazza 1 finishing first and third, and the newest design to emerge from the Victory stable, Spirit of Dubai, taking second.

A spectacular start saw home favourites Welmax win the drag-race to the first turn and lead the race for a lapand-a-half before stopping with a broken propeller, Fazza 1

almost flipping before the first turn, followed by a series of breakdowns reduce the numbers on the water to leave the Fazza crews and Spirit of Dubai out on their own to race for the podium places.

Uddevalla, on Sweden’s west coast hosted the countries first-ever Class 1 Grand Prix, and the crowds that turned out in their tens-of-thousands were treated to incident after incident.

Welmax repeated their qualifying supremacy over Fazza and Team Abu Dhabi - the ex Spirit of Dubai - with Rashed Al Tayer racing with Carpitella, but hopes of a first win for Tandberg and Selmer in 2010 ended spectacularly when the Norwegians crashed heavily and rolled out of race 1 at the first corner.

The restart was even more dramatic; Team Abu Dhabi led into the first turn, Relekta came from the outside after a blistering start, but hooked and spun-out into the path of Fazza, leaving Zaborowski and Gaiser stranded and Al Zafeen and Bin Hendi with nowhere to go, except into the back of and over the top of Relekta - putting both boats out of the race.

When the race finally got underway and past turn one, Team Abu Dhabi took control to take a maiden win ahead of Skydive Dubai - the ex Fazza 1 - and Primatist.

Race 2 saw a patched-up Fazza make the start line, but despite the night-long efforts of its crew, Welmax didn’t.

The drag race to turn one produced another moment of controversy; Team Abu Dhabi and Fazza were side-by-side going into the turn, Fazza saw a gap and came from the outside to get ahead – a move not appreciated by Carpitella.

Fazza then controlled the race to take the win over Team Abu Dhabi, with Skydive Dubai completing the podium and Primatist picking up more valuable points.

But Fazza’s podium celebrations were short-lived, receiving a time penalty by officials for a start and turn infringement, relegating them to second place, giving Team Abu Dhabi maximum points from the weekend.

UIM CLASS 1 WORLD POWERBOAT CHAMPIONSHIP after round 3, race 6 of 12 1st Fazza 103 points 2nd Skydive Dubai 86 points 3rd Team Abu Dhabi 71 points 4th Primatist 46 points 5th Welmax 31 points 6th Foresti & Suardi 11 points 6th Relekta 11 points 8th Welmax Alianza 10 points

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NIGEL ‘Q’ QUILTER Q as he is known in the trade, has been involved in Class 1 powerboats for almost two decades.

He was writing about the sport in the early 1990s when the late Mauro Ravenna boasted a fleet of almost thirty boats and not a Victory Team in sight.

Today Nigel is still putting heart and soul into his work as PR officer for the UIM World Class 1 Series but it’s getting harder with sometimes only six boats on the water.

WOP: DO YOU REMEMBER THOSE EARLY YEARS WHEN YOU WORKED ALONGSIDE TONY JARDINE (WHO LATER BECAME INVOLVED IN F1 MOTOR RACING)?

NQ: The World’s in Guernsey in 1988 was my first brush with powerboats - 3 races in a week to decide the title. It is hard not to forget the flamboyance of the teams and the larger than life characters.

To promote the event, Dick Ridout (event organiser and UIM Commissioner) insisted on dragging us to races in St Tropez and Monaco to gem up on the sport. I remember sitting on Ridout’s boat, Wined-Up, one evening, moored in Monaco harbour, surrounded by superyachts and a huge fleet of Class 1 powerboats – and was gob-smacked by this sport they called offshore!

In those days there really was an air of glitz and glamour, and a display of reckless wealth. I remember Corvettes and Lamborghinis rolling out of the back of workshops, racers buzzing around on Harley Davidsons and nipping along the Riviera to grab a spot of lunch, in mini replicas of their race boats.

WOP: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE TO THOSE EARLY DAYS COMPARED WITH THE LATE 2000S? NQ: The racers and the obvious difference, the type of courses we run today. No longer three laps of 30/40 Nm with boats disappearing into the distance - now tighter shorter circuits, closer to shore and more spectator friendly. And also boat design, enclosed canopies - more advanced technology and faster boats.

WOP: HAVE YOU A FAVOURITE VENUE AND IS THERE ONE RACE THAT STICKS IN YOUR MIND? NQ: The race I will never forget is for the wrong reasons - Dubai last year - and the tragedy that cost the lives of Jean-Marc and Mohammad.

As for a favourite venue – there are many and for different reasons – but I always look forward to Arendal in Norway. The setting, the venue and the circuit is quite spectacular, from a racers and spectators point

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of view. It is powerboats equivalent of a street circuit, and has been dubbed the Monaco of powerboat racing. It also has one of the most exciting first corners in any form of motorsport. It is as though Arendal was built to host powerboat racing, with all the key activities taking place in the Pollen in the heart of the town - the perfect pits. It is also the venue where we get a huge spectator turn out – over a hundred thousand over the race weekend. They know boats and a lot about powerboats and the pilots. And they know how to have a good time!!

WOP: IF YOU WERE RUNNING THE SHOW WHAT CHANGES WOULD YOU MAKE? NQ: What needs to be done is, rather strangely, what the majority appear to want but hasn’t happened yet.

A simple set of racing rules that are transparent and consistently policed.

A set of technical rules that puts all teams irrespective of available or lack of budget - on a level playing field, that keep costs down, and gives each team a real chance to compete.

This would encourage more participation and improve the competition. Spectators want to see close, exciting racing and be entertained - it is that simple.

WOP: PEOPLE SAY THE SPORT HAS GOT TOO EXPENSIVE BUT IT WAS CHEAP IN THE 1990s?

NQ: There is a huge disparity between teams and their budgets – and herein lies the problem. To win in motorsport you have to find that edge over your rivals, one way is buying in the best equipment, having the best of everything available, continuous development and testing to improve performance. Fine if you have the budget.

But what has happened is clear. It has become harder - almost impossible - for teams without substantial budgets to do this and therefore they are unable to compete at the same level.

WOP: WAS THERE MUCH EFFORT MADE TO KEEP SHEIKH HASSAN AND BILL BARRY-COTTER IN YOUR CHAMPIONSHIP? NQ: The only people who can answer that is IOTA, Sheikh Hassan and Bill – but the fact that they are not racing somewhat indicates that there certainly was no solution.

What baffles me is that as President of IOTA, the team association, Sheikh Hassan was better placed than anyone to put in motion the steps to resolve any issues, yet he chose to walk away.

Class 1 needs Qatar and Maritimo, of course for their boat numbers, but more than that it need the

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likes of Curtis, Nicolini and Sheikh Hassan back racing to increase and improve the competition.

Right now Class 1 has some great racers – but it needs to have all the great racers competing together.

WOP: CAN YOU EVER FORESEE A TRULY GLOBAL SERIES TAKING IN AMERICA, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND AND EUROPE? NQ: Yes I can, but to do this the sport must become more commercially driven. To be a truly global championship it must take in more countries and entice more teams from different countries to compete in order to broaden its reach and increase its commercial value.

If we are racing in South America, it seems a logical step to add one or two more venues in that part of the world, and certainly to take our brand to North America.

Australia and New Zealand both have a good racing infrastructure, but the issue the sport faces is the cost of shipping. In order to cover and spread the costs for local organisers, we have to race at multiple venues in these locations.

WOP: DO YOU EVER STRUGGLE TO COMPOSE EDITORIALS AND PRESS RELEASES WITH JUST A FEW BOATS ON THE WATER OR ARE YOU JUST AS EXCITED NOW AS YOU WERE IN THE EARLY DAYS? NQ: Yes and no. The hardest part is to try to justify the self-billing and maintain the credibility of the sport with the current limited number of boats, knowing that whatever you put down you can always hear people saying…but only six boats!

But if as happened in Sweden, with so much drama and incident on the water, the numbers pale into insignificance.

WOP: WE KNOW THERE WERE A FEW PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAZIL EVENT BUT HAS THAT PART OF THE WORLD GOT A FUTURE FOR POWERBOAT RACING AS THEY LOVE MOTOR RACING? NQ: Class 1 has always been a target for rumour mongers, criticism and ill-informed comment about practically every aspect of the Championship.

I am sure the organisers will look at this year’s event, see what went well and consider what needs adjusting.

But from my point of view Brazil was a good event and can only get even better.

A fantastic venue set-up, a great setting and a well managed event. The facilities - especially the media set-up - were the best I have ever had to work with in Class 1 and the media interest and support was huge.

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