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Ubi Maior Italia jons the new edition of Metstrade Amsterdam with its line of mooring
1000 Miles in the Tyrrhenian Sea is a docufilm that showcases the incredible beauty of
We already knew that the Magazzù MX-11 Coupé was a beautiful and elegant boat, a
The Mets Trade 2024 is just a few days away, and Naval Tecno Sud, the
Besenzoni brings its new Manta Comfort chair at Metstrade Amsterdam 2024, the Europe’s largest event
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Naval Tecno Sud at Mets with a revolutionary product
The Mets Trade 2024 is just a few days away, and Naval Tecno Sud, the leading manufacturer of boat stands, can’t wait for the doors to open at the world’s largest marine accessories trade show to unveil its latest creation to the public.It is called “Adjustable heel for the keel,” and it is a as simple yet ingenious, double telescoping adjustable heel. An essential tool, capable of supporting boats even for long periods, in total
Besenzoni: the new Manta Comfort chair is a DAME Award finalist
Besenzoni brings its new Manta Comfort chair at Metstrade Amsterdam 2024, the Europe’s largest event dedicated to the marine industry, scheduled for 19–21 November. Finalist for the prestigious Dame Award, the Manta Comfort chair is eagerly awaited by boating enthusiasts, who can’t wait to discover this new flagship product from Besenzoni—a brand renowned for its ability to combine beautiful design with comfort while cruising. Besenzoni’s presence at Metstrade Amsterdam will be divided across two locations:
Greenline Yachts leads the way not only on hybrid propulsion
Greenline Yachts had a major presence at the world's largest in-water boat show, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, held from October 30th to Novembre 3rd. With no fewer than four of its innovative hybrid models on the water, it was a real showcase of the Slovenian yard's capabilities. Specifically, visitors had the opportunity to admire the Greenline 39, the Greenline 40, the Greenline 45 Fly and the Greenline 48 Fly, along with the US
Navetta 62, sophisticated and handcrafted: Absolute’s new creation is a dream come true
A new yacht by Absolute Yachts that embodies innovation, comfort, and style. Navetta 62 is the latest model from a shipyard that, in recent years, has redefined the standards of onboard living, establishing itself as a major player in the world luxury yachting. This reputation is reaffirmed with the new Navetta 62, a yacht that excels in innovative, contemporary features, blending cutting-edge design with functionality to offer an unparalleled experience at sea.Thanks to its sophisticated
Absolute 70 Fly, the perfection in design and innovation
Absolute Yachts continues to tirelessly produce magnificent yachts for sailing across the world's seas. Just a few days after announcing the new Navetta 62, the Emilia-based shipyard introduced the Absolute 70 Fly, a yacht that redefines the standards of luxury at sea. Already set to become the new masterpiece of Absolute’s flybridge range, the 70 Fly debuts with a series of innovative features and embodies the brand’s attention to detail, space optimization, and immersive lighting.The
Absolute 60 Fly, here’s the yacht that will change the market
New Absolute 60 Fly Sea Trial: the innovative content of this yacht is amazingThe innovative spirit that drives Absolute Yachts never sleeps. Less than a year has passed since the presentation of the Navetta 64 - a boat that has literally shaken up the market with its stern beach club - and now the shipyard plays a new trump card with the new Absolute 60 Fly.The new model brings no less than four innovations, once
New Sessa C47 video test online
An exciting boat with an aggressive, magnetic appeal. We were so impressed by the new Sessa C47 that we couldn't resist dedicating a chapter to it in Boat Review, the editorial format that The International Yachting Media dedicates to video tests.A sensory journey led by our Giorgio Bruno who, with great experience and a simple yet effective commentary, pleasantly leads the viewer to discover the strengths of this boat.The Boat Review makes use of breathtaking
Sessa C47 Yacht Line: sophistication and sportiness
Today Peschiera del Garda offers a postcard-perfect view and welcomes us to thoroughly test the latest addition to Sessa Marine range, the C47 Yacht Line.It is a project signed by CentroStileDesign, heir and evolution of Sessa best seller, the C44. 14.27 meters long and 4.39 meters wide, the Sessa C47 is a sporty coupé with sleek, sporty lines and a very strong stylistic link with Sessa Marine's flagship, the C68 Gullwing.About the Sessa C47The complete
Pirelli 35 by TecnoRib: top-level elegance and performance
After the success of the 42, TecnoRib presents the brand-new Pirelli 35 walkaround, a worthy heir of sportiness and elegance with more moderate aesthetics, liveability and performance. The sportiness of lines has always characterised the well-known Pirelli inflatable boats built by TecnoRib but the Pirelli 35, exclusively in water for the first time for The International Yachting Media, denotes a stylistic transformation dictated by the intuitions of the historic Swedish studio Mannerfeld Design Team, which
Raymarine Axiom MFD: test with an all-electric propulsion
The test of Raymarine Axiom MFD (Multifunction Display) aboard an all-electric sailing boat If you were to summarise, in a single sentence, the appeal of motor-sailing with electric rather than diesel propulsion, you’d naturally point out that it’s quieter, cleaner, and friendlier to the environment. These obvious advantages make it difficult to understand why anyone might wish to take an opposing view; but there are even more recommendations for
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Events at the 61st Genoa Boat Show
The Best of Sport will be coming to the 61st Genoa International Boat Show from 16h to 21st September, with the most beautiful boating wonders and special events. A rich programme of sports competitions will be held during the event on the Ligurian Sea. The opening day will see the start of the Genoa-Trieste RoundItaly, where participants will race non-stop for a total of 1,130 nautical miles in the Mediterranean Sea. At the same time,
Cannes Yachting Festival 2021, a real success for the boating industry
Now that the Cannes Yachting Festival is over, it's time for reports. The nautical festival on the Côte d'Azur, which returned after a two-year absence due to Covid-19, certainly confirms the figures of the last 2019 edition. Albeit slightly downwards: 7% fewer visitors and 4% fewer boats. The totals show 575 exhibitors, 620 boats and 54,400 visitors from all over the world. But the most interesting fact is that there was a 10% increase in
Quick: new MC² Quick Gyro X75 and BT QSY exhibited in Cannes
At the Cannes Yachting Festival, Quick Spa unveiled two important innovations: 'the new MC2 Quick Gyro X75 gyro stabiliser and BT QSY, a new range of thrusters powered by electric QSY - Quick Synchronous Motors'. These electric motors have a special feature that the company does not miss to underline: 'The new permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motors represent an important technological evolution in the nautical market and have extraordinary characteristics that mean better overall energy
Thermowell in Cannes and Genoa: air conditioning and sanitation systems
Thermowell joins the autumn boat shows with a wide range of products for air conditioning, with the possibility to request a service of solutions tailored to customer needs. Particularly noteworthy are the ventilation and air treatment systems designed to fight Covid-19, as well as food refrigeration systems, ice makers and accessories such as sea circuit pumps and fan coils. Backed by 20 years of experience, and multiple collaborations with engineers, architects and shipyards, Thermowell also
The island of Procida: tips for sailing
Procida is the closest island to the mainland in the Phlegraean archipelago, emerging completely of volcanic origin in the Gulf of Naples. The island is just four hundred metres from the private islet of Vivara, to which it is connected by a bridge, and it is believed that in Roman times there was even a natural cliff that joined them together. It is possible to anchor in the Vivara inlet, but it is necessary to
FIM keeps on growing: new 420 Regina in the pipeline
It was an emotion-filled evening the one held at the headquarters of FIM, Fabbrica Italiana Motoscafi; an evening held to celebrate, on the one hand, the work done so far with the construction of the magnificent FIM 340 Regina and FIM 470 REGINA, but also, and above all, to launch the new FIM 420 Regina. FIM, a shipyard from Bergamo that makes Made in Italy its greatest strength, through design and construction developed with the
Ocean Alexander cements status as Top Luxury Yacht Manufacturer with 2022 sales triumph
Miami, Florida - On February 24, 2023, Ocean Alexander, the renowned manufacturer of luxury super-yachts, kicked off the Miami International Boat Show with a bang. The highlight of the evening was the celebration of the successful closing and delivery of new Ocean Alexander yachts from the prior year, which was a testament to the brand's commitment to delivering exceptional quality and craftsmanship.It was an incredible year for Ocean Alexander, as at least one yacht of
Absolute debuts its 56 FLY Stateside: adding a touch of “Italian Charisma” to U.S. Shores
Prolific leading lady and the definition of a goddess, Italian movie star Sophia Loren once said, “Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes.” Well, making my way onto the Absolute 56 FLY at its USA premiere on the bountiful yacht-stocked B Dock at the Miami International Boat Show brings me back to Loren’s precious prose – Absolute Yachts CCO Cesare Mastroianni and his team effortlessly emulated that beauty she speaks
Ocean Alexander 37 Legend: where classic and cosmopolitan connect
The secret is out! The Ocean Alexander 37 Legend motor yacht thinks she’s a mega yacht. Given her part classic, part cosmopolitan composition, and boundless 118 feet dimension making her the overall OA portfolio leader, why wouldn’t she? Her story starts in 2021 when the family-run Taiwanese ship builder brought a triad of new models including the 30R and 35R to the Fort Lauderdale Bahia Mar dock on US shores for the legendary late-October yacht
Riva 54 Metri: sales of the largest Riva ever built announced
The shipyard has announced the contract signing for the first Riva 54 metri, which will be launched and delivered in 2025 This superyacht is the largest Riva the Italian shipyard has ever built. A new door has opened for the large-sized dream boats that the brand's enthusiasts have been impatiently waiting for. The huge vessel will be a mix of elegance, sporty and sleek lines, and draws on the brand’s stylistic hallmarks in recent years,
Zar 95 SL : exclusive sea trial with Sergio Davì
Zar 95 SL: Sergio Davì, special tester for The International Yachting Media That of the Zar 95 SL, carried out in Miami Biscayne Bay, was a sea trial that allowed us to discover the point of view of a true expert of inflatable boats. In fact, we were accompanied by Sergio Davì who, fresh from his extraordinary sailing challenge from Palermo to New York, gave us his opinion about the Zar Formenti's maxi RIB. Zar 95
Scanner Marine : quality and innovation for over 30 years
Scanner Marine Keeping up with the times is a true daily challenge for those who operate in the yachting market where new trends are constantly round the corner. Since 1989, Scanner Marine has been taking up this challenge every day, keeping a watchful eye on innovation. Suffice to think of the Scanner 590, the inflatable boat with which, in 1993, the Scanner project presented itself to the general public. With its soft elongated lines, the
Pyxis Yachts : debut in grand style with the P-30WA
The ambitious challenge launched by Pyxis Yachts The goal is ambitious: to enter and succeed in a prestigious market segment whose high performance and safety standards go hand in hand with cutting-edge design. It's with this in mind that Pyxis Yachts SA will debut in the yachting world next spring. " Pyxis Yachts is a company born out of the shared passion of its founders - CEO and co-founder Guido Molese explains - We have
The 5 most photographed lighthouses in the world
Lighthouses, a light in the sea that gives hope and comfort The light at the end of the tunnel, when a troubled period is finally over. A light in the sea, at the end of a long crossing. After all, it is just like that, whether it is about a metaphor of life or something concerning the nautical world: at the end of an experience or of a travel, there is always a light that
Sailing, motorboating and sea trials
Sailing, motorboating and sea trials The essence of the last issue of The International Yachting Media Digest Boating - the passion that unites us all - implies various possible opportunities. Sailing and motorboating are nothing more than a reflection of our taste or of the amount of time we have available. That's why I am not surprised when, interviewing modern boaters, I discover that the contamination between the two faces of boating is increasingly more
Quick Arcipelago: the new marine lighting Capsule Collection
Quick Marine Lighting, the interior lighting division of Quick Spa, has unveiled at a special event the Arcipelago project that encompasses the new Capsule Collection range designed by Parisotto+Formenton. The event comes in response to METS Amsterdam, where the company was supposed to present the collection in world premiere, but did not attend due to the serious outbreak of COVID-19. However, the presentation of Arcipelago products, yet another pride of Made in Italy, was attended
X75, here’s Quick’s new stabilizer for Super and Mega yachts
The X75 is the most powerful and innovative gyro stabilizer ever produced by Quick. In order to better understand how such a "great" result has been achieved, we interviewed Fulvio Romano, Operations Director, and Chiara Marzucco, Vice President of this well-known Italian multinational company. The result was a very exciting and useful technical conversation, which satisfies both the curiosity of owners and captains and the information needs of those who are responsible for building the
On test. Mercury Verado V12 600, the outboards that have changed the market
New Mercury Verado V12 600 Sea Trial The progress that Mercury outboards have made over the last four years is simply incredible. A path that started in 2018 with the presentation of the V6 and V8, passed through the introduction of the fantastic 450R, and culminated in September this year with the arrival of the new Mercury Verado V12 600. An impressive escalation that, through investment, technology and healthy "heavy iron" (Mercury produces all its
QSY Quick Synchronous Motors, Quick thrusters now also on Superyachts
Marco Panzavolta, Quick's area manager for Asia, tells us about the interconnection, autonomy and performance of the new thrusters equipped with QSY Quick Synchronous Motors electric motors.The Ravenna-based company's research project lasted more than two years and has produced a product that will appeal to boatyards and owners all over the world because it is easy to install. This is also important for the large boat sector, since the new range also covers 30-meter superyachts,
PlasDeck: the synthetic teak chosen by TECNOMAR FOR LAMBORGHINI
SYNTEAK, an Italian company based in Trento, has been engaged in the installation of synthetic teak for more than 20 years and is the exclusive installer and distributor of PlasDECK for Europe. With more than 5.000 sqm laid per year on average only in Italy and an incalculable number of works done, SYNTEAK® is one of the few companies able both to supply the product and to install it all over Europe. Increasingly preferred by
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