Flashy Boats

Reporter: SARA GROEN

 

The 2007 Sydney International Boat Show is coming up from the 2nd to 7th August, 2007 at Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre & Cockle Bay Marina, Darling Harbour
For more information www.sydneyboatshow.com.au
Or telephone: BIA on 1300 7 BOATS (26287)
www.bia.org.au

 

 

Want to know what’s on at this year’s Sydney International Boat Show?? Then here’s a little taste (of the high life) to whet your appetite!

 

Fjord 40’ Cruiser

The twelve meter Fjord 40 is the new Flagship of the Fjord line.
The Fjord 40 Cruiser demonstrates this expertise and skill with a thoroughly thought out hull design.

The ability and talent to create a design with a hull to beam ration of 3:1 that moves easily through the water and navigates quickly, quietly and economically, is a testament to their advanced know-how.

The Fjord 40 already sports the look that will be the trademark of the Fjord Cruiser in the future: massive glass surfaces in construction. The design allows light to infiltrate the boat and conveys a feeling immensity and roominess in the sheltered salon.

Features include: a shower on deck, a concealed swim ladder, 12 seater dining capacity, a cockpit to keep your lunch cool and the obligatory sun bed … perfect for a sunny Sydney harbour day.

 

Beneteau First 50’

The latest Award Winning design from the worlds most prolific yacht production company; the experts from Beneteau France have worked together with super yacht designer Philippe Briand to produce this cutting edge 50ft beauty.

The design was to be edgy, fast and at the same time a very easy yacht to sail shorthanded. The exterior is free of clutter, streamlined and with a fantastic open cockpit, suitable for the type of sailing synonymous with Australian waters.
The deck plan is advanced and means that the helmsman can easily access all of the controls from the wheel.

Winner of 4 “European boat of the year” awards; the interior is a real step ahead – the feel of a stylish New York Apartment – No longer do you feel like you are downstairs in the guts of a yacht but you feel that you are lounging in a light and open environment.

 

61’ Sunseeker Predator

The Predators’ unrivalled performance is only for those who crave breathtaking acceleration, exhilarating top speeds and a lifestyle to match. To meet the most extreme demand for speed, the XS Sport’s cheetah-like acceleration makes it a gripping drive.  The perfect fusion of performance and practicality can be found in the Portofino range, and for sports enthusiasts, the Sportsfisher 37 is a sports boat in league of its own.

Elegant and regal, the Predator 61 is a prized asset to the range of performance motoryachts being shown at this year’s Sydney International Boat Show by Sunseeker Motoryachts.

With her covered upper deck and retractable sunroof, the Predator 61 offers a variety of accommodations. You can have a huge master stateroom aft with a large stateroom forward, or a large en-suite owner's cabin forward and two twin cabins aft. And depending on your choice of cockpit options, you can have a garage for either a tender or a jet bike.

A selection of her features include a full wet bar with ice maker, griddle, cool box and sink with hot and cold water, foot level courtesy lighting, flat screen televisions in all cabins and a Hi-fi DVD/CD surround system.

    

Extensive open-deck space is matched by spacious and imaginative interior layouts.
She can reach maximum speeds of up to 37 knots, a cruising speed of 28 knots and a range of up to 370 miles.

 

More Information

Sydney International Boat Show
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
& Cockle Bay Marina, Darling Harbour
From the 2nd to 7th August, 2007
10am – 8pm (halls) 10am – 6pm (marina)
Adults: $18 Kids: $10 Family: $42
www.sydneyboatshow.com.au
Telephone: BIA on 1300 7 BOATS (26287)
www.bia.org.au