Flashy Boats
Reporter: Peter Wells
Pete’s joins history making kayakers, James Castrission and Justin Jones to check out some of the top end of boats which will be showcased at this year’s Sydney International Boat Show.
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Buizen 48
The Buizen 48 has achieved iconic status as a handmade Australian yacht with true integrity. Each example is built to order by a small family company with a rich heritage for fine craftsmanship. Of course quality takes time, with each one requiring an investment of 12 months and 10,000 man hours.
There’s more interior space than virtually any 48 foot yacht leaving ample room for all the comforts of a luxury motor cruiser. It features hand crafted American Cherrywood with a solid teak laid floor, genuine leather seating and a true entertainer’s galley complete with fridge, freezer, stove and microwave. You’ve got a choice of 3 cabin layouts, each sleeping 6 adults in style and comfort.
Being a pilothouse saloon yacht, The Buizen 48 allows 180 degree vision with its wraparound windscreen, like a power boat. With the cockpit and saloon all on one level, the skipper can converse with the passengers, making the Buizen 48 a true social boat.
Targa 52
With three sumptuous and spacious double cabins, an enormously accommodating cockpit area for relaxing and entertaining in style … and up to 36 exhilarating knots on tap, the Targa 52 is a luxury long-range sports cruiser guaranteed to turn heads as you power effortlessly past.
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Naturally, pace, space and luxury are to be expected on board any Fairline, but there’s a whole new boating experience on offer here, because the Targa 52 is another award-winning GRAN TURISMO model, featuring the fabulous retractable powered hardtop introduced to international acclaim. This smooth and beautifully engineered sliding roof rapidly converts the airy, spacious and class-leading cockpit into a cosy deck saloon at the flick of a switch.
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More Information Sydney International Boat Show Darling Harbour
31st July to 5th August, 2008 Telephone: 1300 7 BOATS
Maybe it’s time for that boat… There’s something at everyone’s price range at this year’s Sydney International Boat Show. You can catch Justin and James there too. |
Prices correct as at 19/07/08