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Another major milestone for Quick Group, the Italian-headquartered international leader in the production and marketing of marine equipment: its subsidiary
Just looking at it while it's moored, you can understand that we're facing a concentration of sportiness and elegance. The
Wellcraft 435: Probefahrt mit einer wirklich einzigartigen Yacht Wenn der international renommierte Designer Camillo Garroni und der gefeierte Schiffbauingenieur Michael
Wellcraft 435: sea trial of a truly unique yacht When the internationally renowned designer Camillo Garroni and the celebrated naval
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Boat Fenders: how to choose and use them properly
Fenders play a crucial role in preserving the integrity of boats when they are moored or approaching a dock, protecting them from impacts against the dock or other vessels.But what exactly are fenders? What models exist and in what situations is it advisable to use them? In this article, we will explore in detail everything there is to know about fenders: from their definition and composition to their operating principles and the importance of using
International Multihull Show 2024: a record edition
The International Multihull Show in La Grande Motte has just wrapped up a record-breaking edition, reaffirming its position as a leading global B2B and B2C commercial event and already looking forward to the 2025 edition to continue its growth path. Held from April 3-7 with a remarkable presence of 160 exhibitors, the Occitan salon dedicated to multihulls was a positive, dynamic, and revitalized event. Under these conditions, the prospects can only be bright for the
NIMBUS CHARTER SARDEGNA, the sharing of excellence lands in Poltu Quatu
Scandinavian Boats Italia is opening a new center in Poltu Quatu, and it will be called NIMBUS CHARTER SARDEGNAPoltu Quatu is situated in a small fjord characterized by pink granite rocks, shaped by the wind, overlooking one of the most beautiful landscapes of Sardinia: the Maddalena Archipelago. An exclusive place between crystal-clear waters and the glamorous life of the Costa Smeralda, the village has over time become a destination for the jet set and is
Sunseeker: confirmation awaited on sale to US investment company
Confirmation awaited on sale of Sunseeker to US investment company reports. It is now almost a week since reports appeared in Bloomberg and the South China Morning Post indicating that the UK-based luxury yacht build Sunseeker International has been sold by its Chinese owners, the Dalian Wanda Group to Lionheart Capital, a Miami-headquartered investment firm.Since those initial media reports none of the three businesses involved have issued a confirmation about any such transaction. The media reports
Privilege Marine to double production under new ownership, service centres planned worldwide
The new owners of Privilege Marine, the French luxury catamaran builder, plan to at least double production at its modern 20,000sq metre Les Sables d’Olonne shipyard at 20 or more units a year from the 10 built in 2023. The company employs some 200 people and its order book is valued at around 50 million euros.It is very much a year of change for Privilege Marine being not only under the new ownership of the
Cantiere del Pardo at Genoa and Cannes boat shows with new GS 42LC and Pardo 38
Good start to the beginning of the nautical calendar for Cantiere del Pardo. The shipyard, indeed, will join the end-of-summer boat shows to introduce two new models: the GS42 LC and the Pardo 38. Both models will be unveiled at Cannes Yachting Festival in the evenings of September 10th and 11th. Grand Soleil 42 LC Cantiere del Pardo has given birth to the Grand Soleil 42 LC, a boat designed for medium-range comfortable cruising. Designed
Anchor choice: anchor types and bottom types that they are best suited
Anchor types Weight, chain size and shape. These are the three key elements of an anchor line. We can determine the chain weight and size on the basis of our boat size and these features are usually defined by the shipbuilder. As for shape, on the contrary, it depends on the sea bottom type. Of course, we can't have an anchor stock for any kind of bottom but we can choose a main anchor, one or two
Osculati: cutting-edge logistics for a widespread network
Logistics by Osculati, the leader of marine accessories During our recent visit to Osculati's headquarters, we found out a cutting-edge logistic system. The Italian company, specialized in the production of marine accessories, supplies over 5,000 professional customers around the world every day that, in their turn, resell Osculati products to thousands of individuals. The supplying process is carried out in record time. The reason for the success lies in a technological punctual logistic system. Orders
The International Yachting Magazine: a free App for the most popular yachting magazine
The new version of The International Yachting Media is now available from an App Innovation and technological development never stop for the world's most widely read yachting magazine. It's only been three months since The International Yachting Media Digest, the first multimedia yachting magazine, was launched and another great novelty has already come. Starting from today, The International Yachting Media is available, as usual for free, also in the form of an
Selva 320 VIB and Selva Guppy 2.5 : a revolutionary tender-outboard duo. The test begins
Selva 320 VIB tender and Selva Guppy 2.5 outboard : the durability test begins This is year, too, our Daydreamer will leave her usual summer cruise. She will sail for over a month and the itinerary, as usual, will includes more than 1,000 nautical miles. Special guests of our test will be the new Selva Guppy 2.5 HP outboard and the latest innovation in terms of inflatable keel tenders: the Selva 320 VIB. Both products
Verado 600 HP V12: interview with Mercury’s Managing Director
Mercury Marine's new 7.6 liter V12 600hp Verado outboard engine represents a quantum leap for boats larger than 45/50 feet. Among other things, this is the hallmark of an engine that "redefines outboard performance for the ultimate luxury boating experience". Mercury Marine confirms itself as a multinational 100% yachting-oriented company that has the right numbers for "production", as Alessandro Conti, General Manager of the American giant's Italian division, told us. In the midst of the
Fabiani Yacht: Hybrid, the forerunner of green boating in Genoa
With its Hybrid range at the Genoa Boat Show, Fabiani Yacht represented the symbol of a marine ecology-oriented yachting industry that focuses on hybrid propulsion (photovoltaic/diesel) and the use of recyclable materials in the hull such as steel and glass in the superstructures. All effective ways of meeting environmental needs, rejecting CO2 emissions, underwater engine noise, the use of composite and other materials that cannot be disposed of. Owners are interested, as demonstrated by the
Tuccoli T210VM: it’s fishing time. Sea trial in Genoa
Brand-new for 2021, the Tuccoli T210VM is an entry level fisherman, perfect for offshore fishing even in rough seas. We tested the boat during the Genoa Boat Show. It was a day that, from the first light of morning, did not bode well at all: lots of rain and gusts of north wind. The T210VM proved to cope very well with 1.5 meter high waves, even at top speed. Navigation on board was absolutely linear
Endurance 60, sea trial in Cannes
At the Cannes Yachting Festival, all I could think of was the Endurance 60. I wanted to sea trial this boat from Pardo Yachts, which has already revealed itself to the public as futuristic, innovative, different and absolutely philosophical. Within the Cantiere del Pardo nautical paradigm, the Endurance 60 materializes a substance that speaks of continuity between interior and exterior spaces, sustainable materials, silent navigation and low consumption. Then there are the propulsion: two standard
RYCK 280: the head-turning walkaround
RYCK 280: big, sporty and beautiful The Hanse Yachts group, the second largest boat manufacturer in the world in terms of numbers of boats sold, is simply unstoppable. There are in fact numerous brands belonging to the German group that have written nautical history, both in sailing and motor-boating sectors where Fjord, just to mention one example, has created a range of luxurious, walk-around boats whose deck design has literally conquered and influenced the entire
How to catch bluefin tuna: lines and terminal tackle
In Italy, where tuna fish generally has a size ranging from 30 to 70 Kg (with some rare exceptions where fish is even bigger), drifting often replaces drift-net fishing, fishing at anchor or other fishing techniques to catch bluefin tuna, generally benefiting from a main line between 30 and 50 pounds. 30-pound fishing lines are generally used by experts , especially during fishing competitions, since a 30-pound capture is assigned a higher score than a
Boot Düsseldorf: the hidden charm of the Europe’s largest boat show
Whatever your origins, pretend you come from Naples, Bari or any other city of the Mediterranean so that you can make this very apt observation in the right tone: " they are not simply precise but too precise". Well, you've just correctly expressed what a visitor feels when he looses himself in the Boot of Düsseldorf and therefore enters the Europe's largest boat show. The area where the Boot Düsseldorf takes place is a huge
Volvo Penta Easy Connect. Put your boat in your smartphone
Developed by Volvo Penta, Easy Connect is a free app which gives boat owners instant access to boat, engine, route and itinerary data directly on their smartphone or tablet. Presented at last Boot Dusseldorf, the app has a simple dashboard-style layout that can be personalized to each customer's requirements. Boating data are indeed presented in two different modes: "Captain View" when connected onboard, and "Home View", accessing stored data. The first mode is capable of displaying
Marine safety and yachting. Gruppo Med’s vision from Boot Dusseldorf
Two production facilities, 200 employees, three historic yachting and marine safety brands like Arimar, Solemar and Svama recently joined by Nano, a new brand for tenders production. These are the figures and traits defining Gruppo Med, a company established in 2016 with a specific mission: to preserve history, promote the know-how of the companies composing the group while boosting innovation in its organisation, business models and relationships with the market. At Boot Dusseldorf, we met
Besenzoni joins Boot Dusseldorf with 3 versions of the P400 Matrix helm chair
After a highly satisfying 2017, Besenzoni welcomes the new year with its participation to Boot Dusseldorf. The Italian brand is indeed taking part in the Europe's largest boat show with one among its most successful products: the P400 Matrix helm chair. After having receiving the 2017 Dame Design Award at the last Mestrade in Amsterdam, the helm chair continues its European tour in Germany. Equipped with adjustable headrest, armrests and footrests, the chair boasts the
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