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) Beneteau Sense 55 with its vacuum infused epoxy , closely Oyster 825 located bulkheads strengthened by large Swan 100S longitudinal stringers, making it a strong inshore and offshore weapon. Cruising has never been more accessible to sailors thanks to the high quality throughout nearly all manufactured boats and these vessels are more automated than ever with smart electronics (such as simple AIS and broadband radar), centralised control systems and new joystick docking. So, consider a 40-footer for your next cruiser rather than cramming into a 35-footer. Comfort levels have also made strides forward thanks to designer interiors utilising space and function to a much higher degree than a few years ago. Value for money is definitely to the fore thanks to the strong dollar plus the greater economies of scale from the production builders translating into reduced prices, and with the upcoming show season expect to see ‘value packs’ of nav gear and so on being thrown in. Reflecting the challenging global market, several brands have chosen to slim down costs by building in cheaper labour markets, as Farr have done in Dubai, McConaghy in China and North Africa is touted as another possible area for others, conveniently on ’s doorstep. Elsewhere the major European builders such as Beneteau have increased sales by bringing out innovative products such as the Sense deck-saloon styled range. German builder Bavaria strongly revamped its range with a quarter now coming from the Farr Design house and scoring highly with yachting journalists (including this writer). For your world cruise the top end of the market is coming to the party with both the British Oyster brand and the iconic Swan from Finland commissioning new designs that will launch this year and next. So, there are plenty of choices coming up in 2012 on which to enjoy the blue highway. 030 yachts to watch Y SUPER SPORTY a c

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J Boats J/70 Farr 400 Boats is expecting a busy year with the much- arr’s replacement for the 15-year old Farr 40 is the anticipated launch of the J/70, with local dealer new carbon hulled Farr 400, an inshore race boat Ray Entwistle at Yachtspot reporting more than 60 with offshore capabilities to Cat 2. Jpre-build orders worldwide. The one design 22 footer Farr’s President, Patrick Shaughnessy describes is trailerable thanks to a vertically lifting bulb keel and Fthe one design 400 as epitomising the modern grand prix two hulls are expected to fit inside a standard shipping racer (with IRC 1.250 rating) with key features of large container. The rig is a carbon fibre single-spreader spar volume bow sections, big headed main to promote bow-up that flies a masthead asymmetric off the retractable reaching while chines at the stern helps the flow of the hull carbon . The J/70 has a large (11 foot) open- and heeling angles. transom cockpit with dedicated stowage for a 2.5hp Portability is a key to the Farr 400 with a two-piece outboard motor and small cuddy forward for gear. Aiming carbon mast and detachable lifting keel (reducing draft to keep costs down, the three man boat comes with a from 9ft to 6ft) and rudder. This means the Farr 400 can fit manageable three sail inventory, as specified in the class into a shipping container (when heeled over) for ease and rules, and a trailer is included in the package. reduced cost of international transport between regattas. First production boats launch later in the year and The long, wide cockpit is dominated by a central pedestal Yachtspot in Sydney are now taking orders for what looks coffee grinder winch while all running is hidden to be an exciting entry in the competitive sports boat in gutters, allowing extremely clean decks. Both tiller and arena. twin wheel steering are available. The South African built www.yachtspot.com.au Southern Spars carbon mast is supported by EC6 carbon rigging, for lightness and strength, while halyard locks are used on the headsails (only). The lightweight hull is built using SP Systems carbon infusion by Premier Composites (Dubai). Down below, two sections divide the area with pipe cots for off-watch crew and up forward, bin style lockers for gear. Premier Composites showcased the ninth hull at the Dusseldorf Boat Show in January, with the first Australian delivery arriving for a Sydney yachtsman this month. www.pct.ae

model J/70 model Farr 400 LOA 6.93 m LOA 11.8 m LWL – LWL 11.11 m Beam 2.25 m Beam 3.42 m Draft 1.45m (lift keel) Draft 2.9 m / 1.98 m engine 2.5HP outboard engine 27HP 2 2 Sail Area 129 sqm Sail Area main & 102m , asymmetric 133m water capacity – water capacity – fuel capacity – fuel capacity – displacement 726 kg displacement 3920 kg price $58,000 (estimate) price $395,000 (base boat)

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Sydney Yachts GTS 43 Bavaria Vision 46 he revitalised Sydney Yachts, under new managing ebuting at January’s Dusseldorf Boat Show the director Darren Williams, enlisted the proven Vision 46, the first of a new Bavaria range, expertise of Englishman Jason Ker to pen its new is a competitively priced cruiser with lots of raft of cruiser racers – the earlier GTS37 and the options including Bavaria’s new joystick docking Tmore recent GTS43. Intended as a strong offshore and Dsystem. With the emphasis firmly on easy handling and inshore competitor that includes creature comforts, the comfortable living the Vision comes with a cockpit sun GTS 43 is a lightweight performer with big ambitions. lounger (with similar system in the saloon to extend the Typical of Sydney Yachts, like the legendary Sydney 38, seating), high coamings to shelter the crew and below, a a large open cockpit with twin wheels dominates the voluminous interior with 1.95m of headroom. The large topsides, however bulkheads for seating ensure that in saloon is sensibly partitioned with part of the galley and cruising mode there’s also a comfy perch. large windows along with hatches ensuring plenty of A double spreader, custom alloy rig with non- natural light (and views), while up forward the master overlapping headsails gives a functional sail plan while looks to have ample office desk/vanity space alongside the the large asymmetric is tacked well forward on the carbon queen bed. Stern accommodation comprises two doubles. bowsprit. The GRP hull is built with lightweight foam and On the water the Vision promises excellent performance e-glass laminates, vacuum bagged bulkheads, carbon fibre thanks to Farr Yacht Design and a ‘sport’ sail plan is chain plates and carbon rudderstock. A bulbed keel with offered. In this mode the 20m mast carries 103 m2 of sail stainless stock is intended to aid stiffness and stability. (into the wind) with a bowsprit for a cruising chute. Hull volume is adequate for comfortable interior space www.northsouthyachting.com.au while conforming to IRC/ORCi optimisation and allowing three double cabins, an enclosed head and galley with stove/oven, as well as a dedicated navigation area. Early results have been promising with the December 2011 launched Walawala 2 of Steve Manning taking second place at the recent King’s Cup in Thailand. www.sydneyyachts.com

model Sydney GTS 43 model Bavaria Vision 46 LOA 13.1 m / 43 ft LOA 13.99 m LWL – LWL 12.51 m Beam 4.35 m Beam 3.76 m Draft 2.75 m Draft 2.14 m / 1.7 m engine 40HP Yanmar engine Volvo Penta Sail drive D2-55 / D2-75 2 Sail Area Jib 47m2, mainsail 60m2, asymmetric 195m2 Sail Area 100m water capacity 200 litres water capacity 600 litres fuel capacity 90 litres fuel capacity 210 litres displacement 6700 kg displacement 12,300 kg price $462,000 (base boat ex GST) price $399,000 (intro offer/hull only) 75HP 033 4.97 m 17.20 m 15.93 m 970 litres 830 litres 18,560 kg 2.35 m / 1.90 m 2.35 m / 1.90 m Beneteau Sense 55 ense 55 32.90 sqm (mainsail), 26.60 sqm (genoa) S yachts to watch to yachts $400,000 (base boat ex GST) $626,500 (sail away)

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Oyster 825 Swan 100S he iconic British builder of high quality cruising autor Swan is replacing its 10-year old Swan yachts is tooling up this Rob Humphreys design as 100 design with an all-new boat, with two we go to press. Looking like a pocket superyacht, yachts under construction despite not officially with teardrop cabin, sheltered large forward cockpit releasing details to the market. The Finnish Tand featuring in vogue larger hullports and ‘seascape’ luxuryN brand will undoubtedly continue its trademark windows, the 825 is very much a contemporary design. build practice of supplying fully fitted out boats – that Accommodation comprises five cabins with the include everything from air conditioning, watermakers, master ensuite at the stern including space for up to navigation electronics and automated controls systems four professional crew. Available in Deck Saloon or the in one integrated package. Under construction is the more voluminous Raised Saloon, below decks features 100S (semi-raised deck saloon model) which is aimed American white oak with customised cabinetry and at cruising practicality and spaciousness of a classic various layout options. blue water cruiser, combined with the sleek high end Big boat features include 24volt electrics, oversized performance pedigree of the well-established Swanline. powered Lewmar deck gear and hydraulics on key areas. The first all-new Swan 100 will be launched and For shoal waters and shallow harbours a hydraulic during the summer of 2013. Enrico Chieffi, Managing centreboard with twin rudders is also available. The rig is Director of Nautor’s Swan, commented “The build slots for a keel stepped alloy semi-fractional configuration 2012 are now almost fully booked which in today’s market (or carbon option) with slab reefing fully battened is a promising start for the New Year. The new Swan 100S mainsail including lazy jacks, held up by discontinuous is moving from plans and design to a reality now under stainless steel rod rigging. The 79-foot hull is hand laid construction with two orders has been an exciting process GRP combined with Kevlar and Carbon fibre laminates. to lead. We are looking forward to dynamically promoting Delivery of the first hull from the Southampton shipyard her around the world during 2012 and believe many of our is expected in late 2013, advises Australian distributor existing and prospective owners will be drawn to some of Michael Bell. the unique developments she will feature.” www.oystermarine.com www.australia.nautorswan.com

model Oyster 825 model Swan 100S LOA (including bowsprit): 25.15 m LOA 30.21 m LWL 21.97 m LWL 26.46 m Beam 6.31 m Beam 7.06 m Draft 3.42 m Draft 4.00 m engine Cummins QSB 5.9 305hp engine 305HP Cummins Sail Area 371 m2 Sail Area mainsail 240.0 m2, Jib 237.7 m2, Asymmetric 797.0 m2 water capacity 2000 litres water capacity 1500 litres fuel capacity 3000 litres fuel capacity 2500 litres displacement (standard keel, lightship): 56,000 kg displacement 78,200 kg price TBA price TBA