Boats | Motoring
New Clarion marine units offer unrivalled onboard entertainment
Clarion - a global leader of mobile electronics – has added the marine industry’s first watertight multimedia head-unit to its range of custom marine products.
Top 10 boat insurance claims
Sailing is one of the favourite past times of the over 50's with this age group accounting for over 41% of boat owners in the UK. Contrary to popular belief, theft is not the biggest risk faced by boat-owners according to claims statistics from Saga Boat Insurance.
Acquarius Marine offers vital expertise to Gibraltar Boat Show
Buying a yacht can be a rewarding experience but there’s plenty to consider before you weigh anchor. How’s the purchase going to be financed? Who’s going to insure her? Is she going to be privately or corporately owned and, crucially, what nationality are you going to gift your yacht at registration? Turn to the professionals.
Offshore Quest to bring powerboat thrill to Gibraltar
Corporate hospitality sounds very glamorous but often it isn’t. Average entertainment, average food, average wine and memories which fade as fast as the hangover. Spain-based Offshore Quest has taken this corporate hospitality mould and smashed it to pieces. They’ll invite you to swap your power suit for a powerboat and take you on a high-speed adrenalin-fuelled mission from Spain to Gibraltar to Africa - courtesy of the Hustler 388 Slingshot.
Expansion at Ocean Village ups ante for berthing in Gibraltar
Residents in Andover can show their cheeky side on Sunday 14 June 2009 by uniting in their pants for the annual "Pants in the Park" 5K fun run, in partnership with Simplyhealth, for Prostate UK.
Boaters beware
Recent analysis of Saga Boat Insurance claims has revealed that 68% of theft claims are more likely to happen when boats are moored for the summer months, not laid up for the winter.
Experience boating on Britain’s most famous river
Residents in Andover can show their cheeky side on Sunday 14 June 2009 by uniting in their pants for the annual "Pants in the Park" 5K fun run, in partnership with Simplyhealth, for Prostate UK.
Curvelle partners with Yacht Carbon Offset
Luxury yacht builder Curvelle has appointed Yacht Carbon Offset to help it become the first superyacht builder to Carbon Offset the energy that will be used in the building and development of its motoryachts. The first Curvelle, a 33m x 9m motor catamaran, already shows considerable energy savings due to its efficient and innovative hull design, the announcement therefore underlines Curvelle’s commitment to achieving optimal environmental performance across the board.
Navigators & General sponsors Navigators 3 Rivers Race
For the 14th consecutive year, Navigators & General (N&G), the UK's leading pleasurecraft insurer and part of the Zurich Group, is sponsoring what is believed to be largest and most unique inland waterways yacht race in Europe - The 49th Navigators Three Rivers Race.
Thrane & Thrane and KVH form global VSAT alliance
Thrane & Thrane, the world leading Inmarsat terminal manufacturer has signed a global distribution agreement with KVH Industries, Inc for KVH’s mini-VSAT Broadband(sm) service and compatible marine hardware. The agreement builds on the longstanding successful collaboration between the two satcom innovators and will lead to a faster roll-out to global coverage based on a SAILORCitroen branded version of the KVH TracPhoneCitroen V7 and mini-VSAT Broadband service.
A1GP drivers have unique lesson in the haka and go jet boating
A1GP World Cup of Motorsport gave its drivers a unique opportunity this morning to have a lesson in one of New Zealand's most famous cultural ceremonies the haka - a Maori traditional dance.
Three new SAILOR fixed VHF radios revealed
Satellite and radio communications specialist Thrane & Thrane has unveiled the latest generation of its highly regarded SAILOR VHF series.
BRP launches exclusive Evinrude E-TEC program
BRP has introduced an exclusive "2009 Five-Year Warranty" Spring program offer to any customer purchasing an Evinrude E-TEC engine from a participating authorised BRP UK dealer from 9th January – 30th April 2009. Customers who purchase a new, unused model year 2009 Evinrude outboard engine 40HP and greater, sold and warranty registered during this period, will receive an extended limited warranty in addition to the existing limited warranty that is currently offered on new engines purchased.
Fairline Nederland opens new showroom
Fairline Nederland, the official Fairline dealer for the Netherlands and Belgium, has opened a new, redesigned showroom with modern features at its premises overlooking Marina Port Zelande.
The new Yamaha FZR WaveRunner has landed!
The moment that you have all been waiting for has finally arrived, the new adrenalin inducing FZR WaveRunner with its awesome supercharged 1812cc power plant and race inspired NanoXcelTM hull, is now available at an authorised Yamaha WaveRunner dealer near you!
Curvelle unveils the 33X9
Curvelle, the fractional ownership specialists have released details of the first Curvelle 33 metre motor yacht, which will start construction this year at the award winning Cheoy Lee Shipyard. The Curvelle 33X9 has been designed by Incat Crowther Naval Architects with input from a number of superyacht and motor catamaran specialists. The resulting design has provided outstanding accommodation which has delivered 50% more accommodation than any equivalent length mono hull of similar performance.
Widen your horizons with Raymarine C Series Widescreen
Raymarine has previewed its new C Series Widescreen displays at the Excel London Boat Show, attracting a massive amount of interest from press and visitors alike. Andy Davies, Raymarine’s UK Sales Manager says, “This is the very first time the new C Series Widescreen has been on show, and it really has been creating a stir. The feedback is that it offers everything boat owners are looking for.”
Marlink announces five year contract with Aida Cruises
Marlink, the world's largest maritime satellite communications integrator has announced a new five year contract with German cruise company AIDA Cruises, for the supply of its Sealink(T) satellite communications system. Sealink(T) will be provided to five existing cruise vessels and three planned new builds, the first of which will be in operation from spring 2009 with the others in commission in 2010 and 2011.
Fairline South Mallorca opens flagship sales office in Palma
One of Fairline Boats’ largest authorised dealers, Fairline South Mallorca expands its presence in the south-west of Mallorca with the opening of a third sales office within easy reach of the beautiful cruising grounds of the Balearics. The new addition of the Palma office will provide a central base for Fairline customers in the region.
Cruisair celebrates 50 years
Dometic Marine brand, Cruisair, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Founded in 1959 by Jere Crews, Cruisair is one of the world’s premium brands of high-performance marine air conditioning systems for pleasure yachts.
First Trader 75 Superyacht set for spring launch
Following the successful launch of the Trader 70 Superyacht in 2007, Emsworth, UK based Tarquin Boat Company has revealed that her larger sister and the company’s new flagship model, the Trader 75 Superyacht, is all set to be unveiled this spring. Featuring many new design innovations to allow both crew and guests to live comfortably on board, the Trader 75 Superyacht will be the largest Trader on the water and has been designed to provide the ultimate in luxury.
Professional boat cleaning made easy
Cleaning your boat is a necessity if you want to keep her looking her best. Swobbit Europe, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of boat cleaning equipment, has introduced a range of cleaning kits that are designed to provide professional results on any size of boat and are suitable for use by individuals on smaller craft or by crew on Superyachts.
St. Helier RNLI lifeboat capsized in the name of safety
The RNLI’s new Tamar class lifeboat, to be stationed at St. Helier later this year, was ‘rolled over’ on purpose yesterday, 3 February. The future George Sullivan underwent its self-righting trial at the main dockyard in Plymouth under the watchful eye of experts from the RNLI and Babcock Marine who are fitting the lifeboat out.
Fairline Boats Asia
In support of its growing interests in Asia, leading luxury performance motor yacht manufacturer Fairline Boats has set up Fairline Boats Asia with a dedicated corporate office in Singapore. Bryan Jones, who has held the position of Global Marketing Manager for Fairline Boats in the UK for eight years, has transferred to Singapore and taken up the position of President of Fairline Boats Asia. Key territories within this area include the dynamic economies of China, Hong Kong, India and Singapore.
A classic line-up from Fairline
Leading luxury performance motor yacht manufacturer, Fairline Boats is showcasing a stunning selection of Fairline motor yachts at this year’s Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show.
New generation low-light underwater camera from Kongsberg
Kongsberg Maritime Ltd, the leading underwater camera specialist will exhibit its new generation low-light underwater camera, the OE13 124 BIT at Subsea 09. This new high performance camera was unveiled in November 2008, and subsequently Kongsberg Maritime has introduced a EIA RS170 (525 line 60Hz) version in addition to the original CCIR (625 line, 50Hz) version.
Brighter ‘outlook’ for boat owners with MDL Berthing
Europe’s largest marina operator, MDL Marinas has significantly improved the benefits of its Club Outlook package for annual berth holders at all of its 19 UK marinas/boatyards for the 2009/10 season. On top of the many great benefits already available, Club Outlook members (annual berth holders) will be able to enjoy fuel at cost, 50% off boatyard services and up to 30 nights visitor berthing at any MDL marina/boatyard throughout the 2009/10 season, which runs from 1st April 2009 to 31st March 2010.
Custom fittings for a smart catamaran
Barton Marine, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sail control hardware has designed a special range of blocks and cleats specifically for a unique and innovative new catamaran. Built in Austria, the Smartkat has inflatable hulls, which means that it can be stored in a bag when not in use and transported for quick and easy launch on the water.
Navigators & General launches low cost boat insurance cover
Navigators & General (N&G) has launched a low-cost, Third Party only insurance policy to provide basic protection for those with boats not requiring fully comprehensive cover, against the cost of damage to surrounding craft.
‘New for old’ promotion on Avon & Zodiac jet ribs
A new incentive aimed at encouraging customers to upgrade their existing two-stroke Jet RIBs with the equivalent four stroke models has been launched by Avon Inflatables Ltd, the UK distributor for the Avon and Zodiac brands. The ‘New for Old’ promotion applies to both Avon and Zodiac two-stroke Jet RIBs and is being implemented via Avon and Zodiac authorized dealers throughout the UK.
Hatteland Display NMD chosen for US Navy Freedom Class
Hatteland Display's Naval Multi Display (NMD), has been chosen for the US Navy Freedom Class LCS by Navantia, Spain's foremost military ship building contractor. The Navantia system is an Electro-Optical (E-O) solution for the fire control system of the Freedom Class. It is an extremely high-tech solution that is also selected by the American company Lockheed Martin.
Simrad SX90 Sonar update adds audio output
A new software update for Simrad’s flagship SX90 Sonar introduces audio output, enhanced noise filtering and a number of minor software fixes. The new software is flagged as an important update by Simrad and is available free of charge from Simrad dealers. Once installed, users need only to connect a pair of powered speakers to the SX90 computer to take full advantage of the new audio functionality.
Spring promotion launched for pre-owned Traders
The Tarquin Boat Company, designer and manufacturer of Trader luxury long range motor yachts, has announced the launch of a new spring promotion on a selection of its Trader brokerage yachts offering customers a comprehensive range of pre-handover services free of charge.
Boat insurer sees threefold increase in fraudulent claims
Navigators and General (N&G), the UK's number one yacht and motorboat insurer and part of the Zurich Group, has seen cost of pleasurecraft claims rise by more than threefold in the first three months of 2009.