Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2018 i Boat International US Edition

I have no fear of flying. Jumbo planes? Relaxing. Helicopters? Fun. But the lightweight, all-carbon two-seater ICON A5 seaplane is a different animal. It helps that the first time I step on board, the skipper is the company’s CEO. A former F-16 Air Force pilot, Stanford graduate and aerospace engineer, Kirk Hawkins knows everything about this plane. Its hull, with strakes similar in appearance to that of a planing boat, is also reassuringly familiar. My short flight some 300 feet up above very familiar South Florida landmarks is exhilarating. As we fly over shipyards in Dania I recognize some yachts, and the park near Hollywood Beach, and I can’t snap enough pictures. Following a gradual descent, we skim the light chop on the Intracoastal Waterway and come to a full…

ELLIOT MARCH MARCH & WHITE HOW MANY CARS DO YOU HAVE? I’m running two. I’m a massive Alfa fan and have a 1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super and an Alfa 4C Spider. My friends think I’m mad, but I love the crazy Italians for their pursuit of form over function. DO YOU TAKE PART IN ANY TRACK DAYS OR CLASSIC CAR SHOWS? Living in LA I get to interact with a lot of the local and major car shows on the West Coast. At the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance you get to see a real mix of both American and European cars. WHICH CAR PUSHES THE BOUNDARIES OF DESIGN IN YOUR OPINION? The Fiat Abarth 2000 from the 1960s was one of the first cars to use angular sloping lines…

ICON A5 The seaplane is one of the first tools Allen looked for. “My family is a family of aviators. We have a Citation X+. We’ve got a Cirrus SR22, and we have an Icon. I wanted to build the Icon so that we could house it on Axis, which makes it a small aircraft carrier.” The lightweight plane has foldable wings (see more about the A5 on page 37). It’s been rejigged with lifting gear for the support vessel’s crane. “I wanted to use it not only as a pleasure craft, but also as part of our scouting team when it comes to fishing. It’s great to go looking for schooling tunas, marlin basking on top of the water, schools of dolphin, or weed lines, but also for treasure…

PARAJET FALCO Take to the skies and paraglide in comfort using Parajet’s Falco paratrike, handcrafted from 6082 aircraft alloy and T45 steel tubing. The wide wheelbase and compact aerodynamic form are ideal for stowing in small spaces. Cleverly, the paratrike is able to attach quickly and easily without the need for tools to one of the company’s existing paramotors, the Volution 3. If this engine is not for you, you can swap the V3 for another Parajet option. The trike features a version of the company’s formidable safety cage to protect you from the machinery behind you. The cantilever rear axles can be removed for transportation, while large pneumatic tires should handle rough terrain or soft sand with ease. From $4,295, parajet.com CANADA GOOSE HYBRIDGE PERREN JACKET Designed for temperatures…

WORK HARD, PLAYA HARD Med beach club brand Purobeach has made its first foray into the Americas at Playa del Carmen in Mexico. The new club boasts an expansive deck, infinity pool, rooftop restaurant and bar terrace where mixologists will whip up your perfect cocktail. purobeach.com SPICE UP YOUR LIFE Add a dash of Marrakech to your wardrobe with LoveShackFancy’s 2018 resort collection. The Moroccan-inspired range combines tribal Berber elements with vintage English silhouettes and romantic detailing. Carly top $275, Cara dress $325, loveshackfancy.com TRUNK CALL Derek Rose has been stitching the highest quality pyjamas since 1926, and the brand’s new resort wear – 10 years in the making – takes its classic style out of the master stateroom and onto your sundeck. The Men’s Classic Fit swim shorts, left,…

08:00 MORNING MOORING Sailors who prefer their Château Montrachet to pirate’s rum should moor at Atlantis and extend their passerelle directly onto paradise. The nation’s premier marina can accommodate superyachts up to 240ft. 08:30 PICTURE PERFECT Avoid the temptation of the private cabanas at Atlantis and hike for 30 minutes to Hog Island lighthouse. The inviting waters surrounding it demonstrate why the island has been the location for four James Bond films (and the underwater scenes in Jaws). 10:00 REMEMBERING THE PAST Take a ride in a Lincoln limousine to Fort Fincastle and climb the Queen’s Staircase – 66 steps hewn from solid limestone by slaves between 1793 and 1794 – which mount the highest point in Nassau. 10:30 COLONIAL CHIC Wander west to downtown past Government House, the bright…

Fashion photography in the early 20th century was carefully posed, stiffly stylish and almost exclusively indoors. Norman Parkinson, who started as an apprentice court photographer before getting into magazine work, threw open the windows and took his models outside. He said that in the 1930s, “most photographers showed women standing in scintillating salons with their knees bolted... I never knew any girls with bolted knees. I only knew girls that jumped and ran. So I started to photograph these girls. Everyone said, ‘How bold!’” This 1937 image was part of a fashion story for American women’s magazine Harper’s Bazaar, shot in what the accompanying caption called “the little port of Dubrovnik.” The tender was made by the British Power Boat Company, which went on to build large numbers of torpedo…

“I want to see this build year on year, with more boats coming to Asia because they know there is fun to be had” “I think Phuket offers some of the best cruising grounds anywhere in the world” The second Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous, organized by property investment company Infinite Luxury, welcomed an impressive fleet of more than 20 yachts to Phuket in December to help raise the profile of Thailand as a cruising destination. Richard Pope, CEO of Infinite Luxury, wants the annual three-day event to encourage more yachts to head to South East Asia, rather than the Caribbean, for the winter season. “It is a little bit farther to come but it is a bigger sailing area and not as explored by most yacht owners,” he says. “I…

Remember the days, not too long ago, when a yacht cruise meant a true escape from reality? No cell phones, no Wi-Fi, no surround sound speakers in every room. Thanks to today’s world of constantly evolving technology, it’s all too easy to board your yacht without escaping the hectic pace of everyday life. If only for one day, take a tech break during your next cruise. Let your brain decompress; let your adrenals relax. Your first attempt won’t be easy, but it will be worth it. HOW TO DO IT NO PHONES: You might be starting to sweat with anxiety as you read this. But yes, try turning off your phone. If necessary, let your captain screen your calls in case of an emergency, but in reality your constant communication…

The Large Yacht Brokers Association (LYBRA) has announced plans to launch a new show in Barcelona. The Superyacht Show, as it will be known, will be held in OneOcean Port Vell from May 2-5. The aim of the show is to offer both potential superyacht buyers and charterers the chance to step on board some of the world’s finest yachts in an exclusive and private setting. A selection of hand-picked luxury products and high-end lifestyle brands will complement the on-water display. Jonathan Beckett, president of LYBRA, said: “The idea of a client-focused show was put forward several years ago and we’ve been working on the details for quite some time. We have a great team in place and while our expectations for the first year are modest, I’m confident we’re…

KEF LS50 WIRELESS NOCTURNE This luxury collaboration combines the design smarts from a master in the world of interior design with the sonic clout of an audiophile brand that is respected worldwide. Dutch designer Marcel Wanders and KEF's Nocturne speakers are inspired by the concepts of rhythm, with geometric shapes and musical notation symbols emblazoned on the front of the peerless LS50 speakers. The speakers use a 192kHz/24 bit hi-res digital signal in combination with KEF’s Uni-Q driver to allow the tweeter to be located in the acoustic center of the bass/mid-range cone. The result is a source that disperses sound evenly throughout a space. From $2,200, kef.com CUBIC PULSE 160 JELLYFISH TANK Cubic’s flagship 55 gallon jellyfish aquarium is so large it can house a wide variety of jellyfish…

SPORTSSTUFF HIGH ROLLER A towable toy, the High Roller is available in a two, three or four passenger configuration. In theory, riders can stay dry on top of the nylon-covered tube as they hydroplane at up to 20mph (15mph is the maximum recommended for kids). It’s equipped with sturdy grab handles and knuckle guards, air chambers for comfortable positioning, foam pads to protect knees and legs, and the half moons at the bottom give the whole apparatus the lift necessary to stay on top of wake. It inflates quickly via a couple of pull-out safety valves and is equipped with “Kwik Connect” towing points. From $359.99, sportsstuff.com FREESTYLE SLIDES INFLATABLE SLIDE In just a few years, an inflatable slide has gone from being a novelty to a must-have, even if…

LOA 93' 5" LWL 74' 11" Beam 24' 4" Draft 6' 2" Displacement 214,685lb Gross tonnage 186GT Engines 2 x 1,945hp MTU 12V 2000 M96L Speed max/cruise 27.5/23 knots Range at 23 knots 450nm with optional fuel Generators 2 x 55kW Onan Fuel capacity 1,972 gallons 3,150 gallons of optional fuel Freshwater capacity 499 gallons Owners/guests 10 Crew 3 Construction FRP hull and superstructure Naval architecture Michael Peters Yacht Design; Viking Exterior styling Michael Peters Yacht Design; Viking Interior design Michael Peters Yacht Design; Viking Builder/year Viking Yachts/2017 New Gretna, NJ t: 609 296 6000 e: clandry@vikingyachts.com w: vikingyachts.com…

“I didn’t think I needed an island in Fiji. But about a year later I came here and I started to think ‘maybe I do need an island in Fiji’” “This is just a big yacht, my next Kokomo. The only difference is you are anchored,” says Lang Walker of his new Fijian private island resort. The serial superyacht owner always names his boats Kokomo, a moniker that originates from Walker’s first sailing dinghy (rather than the Beach Boys’ hit), and his latest Kokomo is his most ambitious yet – a coral fringed haven at the edge of the Kadavu islands. While most people in their early seventies consider slowing down, Walker has decided to embark on his first venture into hotel ownership, having accidentally fallen for the island originally…

Like the famed porters on the slopes of the Himalayas, this Sherpa is designed to carry a big load. At least that was the idea that the owners of the Arcadia shipyard in Italy had when developing this new model a few years ago. Since then, the Sherpa line has tapped into a market of boaters eager for fun, a different pace and a versatile platform. The main attraction is a 538 square foot open deck, which can be configured to haul toys or as a great outdoor lounge area at sea level. The bridge/sky lounge is an enclosed space when the windows are up but they open at the touch of a button to allow fresh air through. The 60ft fiberglass boat is speedy and fairly economical to run,…

DELTA DOES IT AGAIN 174 footer is an American classic “We had pouring rain, then the sky opened up and we had rainbows as the hull came out,” says designer Jonathan Barnett, of JQB, looking back on the launch of Delta Marine’s latest yacht, Project 174046, in Seattle in January. “It’s based on the Delta 55 meter hull form, which we optimized from Silver Shalis,” says Barnett. “It has a shallow draft and hard chines aft, so it’s Bahamas-capable.” The semi-displacement hull in aluminum has no bulbous bow and the superstructure is composite. One of the parameters was a dynamic cruising/top speed (14/20-plus knots) for the 174ft yacht with a 35.3ft beam. This led the yard to choose twin MTUs producing a combined 7,720hp output. “Building at home, in the…

SEA-DOO GTX LIMITED The huge Rotax 1630 ACE engine puts out 300hp, controlled using the intelligent throttle. Sea-Doo’s unique braking technology also allows it to stop nearly 160ft before other watercraft would. It features a removable three person seat. From $15,899, sea-doo.com KAWASAKI JET SKI ULTRA 310LX With a big 1,498cc engine, supercharged with Eaton Twin Vortices, Kawasaki’s flagship PWC packs a mighty punch – and it features Jetsound Bluetooth audio. $17,999, kawasaki.com KAWASAKI JET SKI SX-R The SX-R offers speed and a phenomenally responsive ride. It has plenty of power in the 1,498cc engine. $9,999, kawasaki.com YAMAHA GP1800 The GP1800 boasts incredibly tight cornering and stability in tougher conditions, as well as a top speed of 70mph due to its 1.8 liter engine.…

Modern cars are often impressively versatile, being simultaneously luxurious, sporting and practical (I’m thinking of SUVs such as the Maserati Levante, Bentley Bentayga, Porsche Cayenne and so on) but no one car truly has the ability to serve as a gentleman’s express, a rugged off-roader and a raw, back lane driving machine. So surely this provides the proper excuse to buy three separate vehicles to cater for each eventuality. But which ones to choose? 1 MERCEDES-BENZ My list would start with one of the longest running car models in production – the G-Class (or Geländewagen) from Mercedes-Benz, the distinctive off-roader that oozes charm and character despite having the aerodynamic qualities of a house brick. More recent SUVs might be more comfortable, better appointed, faster and more economical but, when it…

Bob Giles Yacht: VivieRae Year: 2017 Length: 98ft Location: Fiji How’s Fiji? Wonderful. I love to dive and it’s got a lot of beautiful reefs and at the same time there are lots of amazing resorts, which my wife and our guests love. We’ve done several incredible shark dives and dived some passes coming into a little island called Gau. Sharks, huge tuna and bonito stack up right outside the reef passes and they’re amazing to dive when you have an incoming tide What’s your diving set-up like? We have a compressor and I dive with a rebreather. We also have a hyperbaric chamber so we carry plenty of oxygen. We designed a little dive locker for the transom, which has a storage area for seven sets of scuba…

U-BOAT WORX C-RESEARCHER 3 – 1100 Not only is there space for a pilot and two passengers but a whole host of scientific equipment can also fit into this luxury submarine that can dive to depths of up to 3,600ft. It can cruise at speeds of three knots and remain submerged for up to 18 hours with its 62kWh battery. Thanks to that acrylic sphere, visibility should not be an issue. Plus, the 130 degree sonar with a range of 330ft means you can spot obstacles before they even come into view. Finally, auto depth and auto heading make piloting the 1100 relatively simple. POA, uboatworx.com SUPERMARINOVATION X2 SPORT If ever there was a James Bond piece of tech for the superyacht, this is it. The x2 Sport underwater jet…

MAZU 42 WA Mazu’s new, fast and lavish 40 footer would make an excellent cruiser in its own right. It combines the security of a high freeboard with a sporty profile that owes something to the military. Its standout feature is walkaround access to a big dining and lounging area forward, all supported by a well-equipped Gaggenau galley. Hold on, though, as its top speed is close to 50 knots. It launches this summer. LOA: 40' Beam: 12' 2" Displacement: 17,600lb Top speed: 47 knots Draft: 2' Air draft: 9' 8" Passengers: 10 Fuel capacity: 264 gallons Price: $670,000 mazuyachts.com CASTOLDI JET TENDER 25 For outright person-carrying capacity, this little Castoldi water jet tender is hard to beat. It’s a workhorse rather than a showboat but, with yards of comfortable…

As ruggedly handsome as the model we photographed on board, Scout served as the ideal backdrop for our March fashion shoot. Equal parts burly and beautiful, the 148ft steel and aluminum 496GT yacht was delivered in 2012 by RMK Marine with exterior and interior styling by Design Unlimited. She has a commanding gray hull punctuated by bright yellow detailing in her racing stripe and bimini tops. She is a worthy long-range cruiser, with proven seakeeping characteristics provided by her Ron Holland Design naval architecture, boasts an economical range of 4,000 nautical miles and cruises comfortably at 12 knots, with a top speed of 14.8 knots. Accommodation is for 12 guests in five en-suite cabins. Notably, Scout has a bridge deck owner’s suite with a private gym and office that opens…