Its not a helicopter its the new Windy 45 Chinook
Norwegian boat-builder Windy Boats is to unveil a major new model at the 2013 Düsseldorf Boat Show (19-27 January) which combines the comfort and protection of hard-top cruising with the exhilaration of an open sports boat. Involving a considerable investment in design, tooling and customer research, the new 45 Chinook, a development of the 44, boasts a massively enlarged hardtop that offers more shelter to the cockpit and main deck seating areas.
A New Year resolution in the new Princess 52
Princess broke new ground when they launched the Princess 50 which has long been the benchmark for her class. Impeccable handling, blistering performance and exceptional space and comfort the model quickly became something of an iconic product for the Plymouth boat builder. So to replace this model is no small feat but the new Princess 52 promises to be a craft that is definitely up to the challenge. WSB takes a closer look at 52 and checks out if the credentials measure up.
The newly crowned World Champions finish in style at the Abu Dhabi Class 1 UIM Offshore Grand Prix 2012
Mohammed Al Marri completed their Abu Dhabi Grand Prix treble after cruising to a comfortable victory in race 2. Their seventh of the season, ends a near perfect season for the Champions, claiming top spot in the World, Middle East and Edox Pole Position Championships
Farewell 2012 welcome the new year in the Ferretti 870
The spacious and comfort of a great Ferretti yacht ensured by an overall-length of more than 26 metres, in spite of a hull below 24 metres: this is one of the great strengths of the new Ferretti 870, presented as a worldwide preview at the 35th Festival de la Plaisance in Cannes. Available in the standard roll-bar version or with an optional hard top, depending on the owners taste, this new sports yacht has single-handedly renovated the large-yacht range of the historical Ferretti Group‘s brand. The WSB team go behind the sleek lines of this new addition to the Ferretti Flybridge range and takes a closer look.
Brighten up your world with the new Beneteau Gran Turismo 2013 range
The Beneteau Sport Cruisers have been developed to take full advantage of life in the open air, Beneteau have worked on improving comfort outside in these new versions for 2013. On all the Gran Turismos, Beneteau have added an electric barbecue (on option) in the port side corner of the aft platform. So we at WSB take a closer look at the new 2013 range to see what else has been added by Beneteau.
Its a classic new Sunseeker Portofino 40
The all new Portofino 40 has been launched following an intensive study of this highly competitive sector culminating in the creation of a truly class-leading all rounder. The spacious four+one berth layout boasts two exquisitely designed cabins, a luxurious central saloon, galley and twin access head and shower room. We at WSB take a closer look behind the classic Portofino name of Sunseeker’s newest arrival.
The waterworld boat is the Azimut 43 Magellano
One word, Simple; the new mid-size Italian long range by Azimut Yachts continues to extend what is fast becoming the greenest motor cruisers available. Preceded by the innovative scope of the 74, and the commercial success of the 50, the new 43 is the newest addition to the Magellano Collection.
A new cat prowling the seas as the new Jaguar concept sports boat
Jaguar Cars has unveiled an exciting and unique styling concept at the international driving debut of the new Jaguar XF Sportbrake. ‘The Concept Speedboat by Jaguar Cars’ showcases the design DNA of the British premium luxury and sports car manufacturer in an unexpected and spectacular package.
Ultimate freedom in the new Sealine F48
A development from the F46, this latest model combines the largest flybridge area for models in this size category with a completely flexible living space. The modern exterior style compliments the sophisticated and luxurious interior. There is a wide choice of layouts for both the main and lower decks and coupled with the extensive choice of wood and fabric finishes gives owners the opportunity to semi customise their boats. In addition there are excellent storage facilities making the F48 ideally suited for long distance cruising. We at WSB take a deeper look into the workings of the new F48 and see how it measures up.
An Olympic hero arrives in the new Sanlorenzo SD110
The new arrival of the Sanlorenzo SD100 completes the SD range with a model that sits between SD 92 and SD 122. The semi-displacement range of yachts by Sanlorenzo started with SD 92, the entry model launched in 2007, introducing an elegant and balanced style that could concentrate in a relatively small size, a high quantity of fascination and composition elements that in few years became a reference. So we at WSB take a look behinds the scene of the latest creation from Sanlorenzo.
Einstein takes the power of Feadship Relativity to Fort Lauderdale
Following the tremendous buzz created at the Monaco show by having ‘Albert Einstein’ unveil its latest Future Concept – designed with the genius scientist’s imagined requirements in mind – Feadship is taking the entire Relativity package to the Fort Lauderdale boat show (25-29 October). This will include the detailed model of the boat as well as the actor-turned-Feadship-expert who proved in Monaco that imagination and knowledge do indeed go hand in hand.
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