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H2X MCat 88 Bradley

09/2007 – H2X announces the launch of its new build: 26 m motor yacht cruising catamaran BRADLEY H2X specialises in super yacht catamarans for luxury cruising. The french shipyard, located a doorway to the Riviera, is proud to announce the launching, early in may 2007, of its new build (Sealium aluminium hull and composite superstructure); […]

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  • Bénéteau First 50

    09/2007 – One of a kind Bénéteau marks a major change in its product line with the First 50, its new flagship that previewed at the Cannes International Boat Show in 2006. This is the first sailing yacht designed for France’s largest manufacturer by Philippe Briand, an architect renowned for his outstanding technical performance and […]

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  • Cabo 52 Express

    08/2007 – A serious sportfisher Construction The US brand Cabo has been on the Fishing market since 1993, aiming to become the number one brand for sportfisher vessels. The 52 Express is the largest model in the range and the flagship of the brand. Above deck Overall, the Cabo 52 has magnificent lines and a […]

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  • The New Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200

    06/2007 – A ‘FUN’ BOAT FOR THE TRANSQUADRA 2008! Designed by Daniel Andrieu, the Sun Fast 3200 has already attracted a number Transquadra sailors as well as owners from northern Europe (Sweden, Norway etc). The official introduction and launch of the prototype are due to take place in July 2007. Built using the most up-to-date […]

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  • Poncin Group

    04/2007 – Poncin, yachting inspiration. Poncin Yachts builds and markets three different but complementary ranges of sailing yachts: the Catana catamaran range and the Diva and Harmony single hull ranges. The latter have been so successful that the shipyard, based in La Rochelle, is investing in new and innovative production techniques. Founded in 2001, Poncin […]

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  • Alutech 43: first born

    12/2006 – Alutech Marine – A43 First born. Alutech Marine, the Franco-Spanish manufacturer based 40 km from Madrid, is launching its first line of aluminium sailing yachts with an ambitious design by Guy Ribadeau Dumas. The first model in the range will be the A-43, an aluminium cutter with double bilge, keel and rudder. The […]

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  • Babcock International Group complete the purchase of DML

      08/2007 – On 28 June 2007, Babcock International Group PLC completed the purchase of DML (Devonport Management Limited), the parent company of Devonport, the specialist superyacht builder (between 70 and 120 metres). A new division, Babcock Marine, is being created which will cover DML Group activities, including Devonport. In the immediate future this development […]

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  • Bénéteau First 45

    06/2007 – FIRST 45: MORE FIRST THAN EVER! Given the enthusiastic reception received by the First 50 from customers and the international yachting press (voted Yacht of the Year in Norway, Slovenia, the USA and Italy), there’s every reason to suppose that an equally warm welcome awaits the Philippe Briand-designed First 45 when it is […]

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  • Catana 50

    06/2007 – Optimising the Catana range At the 2006 Paris boat show, Catana presented its first new model since it was taken over by Poncin in 2003. The Catana 50 was unveiled by the group’s Chairman, Olivier Poncin, who announced that “there is a potential market for a more sophisticated, more customised model comprising all […]

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  • On board Wayward

    01/2007 – With her original gaff rig, Wayward made a discreet return to the competitive circuit at the 2006 Régates Royales. As a Marconi Yawl back in 1996, Wayward won 2 events at the Rendez-vous Atlantiques in Brest. At the Régates Royales 2006, her return was so symbolic that no victories were required! Back in […]

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