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BENETEAU INTRODUCES ITS FIFTH GENERATION
January 15, 2010 : Paul Rosen
MARION, SC: An increasing demand for larger, series built yachts which offer elegance at an exceptional value has lead to the development of Beneteau’s most recent additions, the Oceanis 50 and 58. These grand sailing craft introduce the fifth generation of the modern cruising range from the world’s top builder, and they launch a striking style which mates new design elements with sophisticated yet functional ideas.
Both the Oceanis 50 and 58, created by the teamwork of Nauta Design and the naval architects at Berret Racoupeau, feature a sleek profile with lean lines, a low coachroof highlighted by a long “eyebrow” window and a mounted mainsail arch. The injected GRP arch is ergonomically integrated into the design to blend into the overall taunt lines, and as there is no need for a traveler track on the deck, it allows for the companionway to be larger plus it provides ease of movement throughout the cockpit and into the cabin.
“It delivers a new interpretation of comfort and luxury under sail!” Said Bruno Belmont, Sailing Development Manager at Beneteau, upon testing the boats in their initial sea trials, where the performance was confirmed as continuing the trends to deliver ever faster sailing speeds with greater stability than predecessors of similar size.
The sumptuous interiors are entered by gently-inclined companionways which open into enormous saloons with galleys that are more like full-size kitchens. Forward, splendid owner’s staterooms with ensuite heads provide magnificent space and numerous unique storage compartments. Both the Oceanis 50 and 58 offer a choice of layout versions for sailing couples or cruising with a bigger family. They also encompass detailing that is luxurious and contemporary with woodwork in lustrous, mahogany stained Alpi, LED lighting, and stainless steel with leather accents. Each living space has innovative features which are firsts, such as vast areas of deck translucency on the 58 which brings the outside into the warmth of her interior, or the energy stingy, bi-speed refrigeration system on the 50.
The Oceanis 50, crafted at Beneteau’s Marion, SC factory, will make its North American debut at the Miami Boat Show taking place February 11th-15th. And while there, or soon after the show, there will be limited sea trial availability in the sunny climes of Florida. Don’t miss the opportunity to see this latest generation of Beneteau and perhaps sail her in beautiful blue seas! The Oceanis 58, produced in France, just made her debut at European shows.
Beneteau USA, the American division of the world’s largest sailboat manufacturer, builds hundreds of 31-50 foot production sailboats in Marion, SC and imports power and sailing yachts up to 58 feet in length from its parent company in France. |
Beneteau First 40 Wins Sydney Hobart Race
January 6,2010 : Paul Rosen
FIRST 40 WINS SYDNEY HOBART RACE
MARION, SC, JANUARY 6, 2010: Beneteau USA is pleased to announce that First 40s have taken first and second overall in the IRC Division of the 2009 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race. The victory comes fresh off the announcement of Sailing World Magazine awarding the First 40 with its Boat of the Year Award for Best Crossover.
Andrew Saies’s First 40 Two True finished first overall in a fleet of 77 boats sailing from Sydney, Australia to Hobart, Tasmania under the IRC rating system. Two True took first overall among the 33 boats racing in the ORCI Fleet, as well. Additionally, the First 40 Wicked, owned by Mark Welsh, finished less than an hour behind Two True on corrected time to claim second overall in the IRC Division. The two boats completed the 628 nautical mile course in just under four days. Saies, who had previously owned a First 40.7, was impressed with the new boat’s performance.
“A great boat, this new Beneteau,” said Saies. “It’s a fast boat, we had a strong belief that this boat was going to rate well and do ok in this event.”
The new First 40 made its U.S. debut at the United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis this past October, and was designed by Farr Yacht Design to replace the First 40.7, which also won the Sydney to Hobart |
Great Marine Finance Rates
January 11, 2010 : Paul Rosen
Annapolis Yacht Sales Marine Finance Department
Consumer marine finance options are expanding in 2010 with the entry of a number of new funding sources into the market. We will experience a shift from working with larger, national lenders to alliances with local or regional banks. This will provide greater stability to the industry and increased competition amongst banks should benefit the consumer.
The Mid-Atlantic region, which serves as the marketing footprint for Annapolis Yacht Sales, is particularly attractive to this industry’s funding sources. With loan volume goals for our lenders increasing for 2010, the finance department stands ready to provide attractive options and flexible repayment programs to the valued customers of AYS.
January 2010:
Variable rate programs from 4.24%
Adjustable rate programs from 5.75%
Fixed rate programs from 5.99%
Terms to 20 or even 30 years
410-263-6797 – Finance Dept
Larry Reagan – 410-979-5960 (cell)
Michelle DeVaughn – 410-440-7733 (cell)
loaninfo@annapolisyachtsales.com |
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