Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
FEATURES:
THE COMPOSITE SOLUTION - The latest developments in composite fibre construction in the America's Cup were impressive. How long will it be before the benefits are seen on superyachts? - Adrian Morgan and Barry Pickthall
ANTIGUA RACING - Tropical depression dampened the 4th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta but spirits were revived for the 25th Antigua Sailing Week as the usual blue skies and warm winds returned - reportand photography by Max Browne
THE 1992 YACHT REGISTER - Boat International's new definitive annual register of over one hundred and seventy of the world's largest superyachts listed in order of size. The invaluable information in the ten pages of tables includes full description, specification, dimensions, builders, engines, naval architectects, interior designers, classification and comments.
REVIEW:
AQUILA 14M - This 14.8m (46ft Gin) Dutch-built, steel-hulled motoryacht was designed by Wiltem De Vries Lentsch for long distance cruising at displacement speeds. Report by Emrhys Barrell
NEPTUNUS 168 - Neptunus offer complete flexibility for the interior layout of this 18.6m (61ft) GRP-hulled motoryacht capable of 30 knots. Report by Emrhys Barrell
SOVEREIGN 40 - Designed by lan Anderson, and hand-built to order in Dartmouth, this 12.2m (40ft) cruiser is offered by Western Approaches Yachts as either a sloop or ketch. Report by Cliff Norbury
ON BOARD:
HAKIM - This 39.65m (130ft) 18 knot, motoryacht built by Lloyd's Ships in Australia features two superb master suites making her particularly attractive for charter. Report by Roger Lean-Vercoe
LIBERTY - At 46.5m (152ft 7in) she is the second largest yacht to be built by Perini Navi.
REGULAR ITEMS:
RACING LOGBOOK - Olympic preview, Europe 1 trans-Atlantic race, Corum Japan Cup, 50-footers in St. Tropez, Commodore's Cup, Offshore World Class 1 Grand Prix powerboating.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS - A 42-knot hydrofoil from Westport Shipyard, Sensation Yachts' 37.5m (123ft) ketch, a SWATH yacht launched in Vancouver: all this and much more in our international news pages this month.
CHARTER & BROKERAGE NEWS - The market's upbeat mood continues, with major sales reported by Merle Wood, Nigel Burgess and Yachting Partners International. Plus updates on new offerings from brokers worldwide.
COVER : Photograph by B.Gedlek/Boat International. We open our 1992 Yachts Register Issue with a bow view in San Remo's Porto Sole marina of the 53,99m (177ft) Stefaren designed by Diana Yacht Design with interior styling by Jon Bannenberg and built by Brooke Yachts International in 1988 for Bennet Le Bow. Stefaren is listed 61st in order of size in The Register which starts on page 85. The captive winch sail control systems enable sails to be set and tacked single-handed from within the wheel-house.Report by Roger Lean-Vercoe
THE COMPOSITE SOLUTION - The latest developments in composite fibre construction in the America's Cup were impressive. How long will it be before the benefits are seen on superyachts? - Adrian Morgan and Barry Pickthall
ANTIGUA RACING - Tropical depression dampened the 4th Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta but spirits were revived for the 25th Antigua Sailing Week as the usual blue skies and warm winds returned - reportand photography by Max Browne
THE 1992 YACHT REGISTER - Boat International's new definitive annual register of over one hundred and seventy of the world's largest superyachts listed in order of size. The invaluable information in the ten pages of tables includes full description, specification, dimensions, builders, engines, naval architectects, interior designers, classification and comments.
REVIEW:
AQUILA 14M - This 14.8m (46ft Gin) Dutch-built, steel-hulled motoryacht was designed by Wiltem De Vries Lentsch for long distance cruising at displacement speeds. Report by Emrhys Barrell
NEPTUNUS 168 - Neptunus offer complete flexibility for the interior layout of this 18.6m (61ft) GRP-hulled motoryacht capable of 30 knots. Report by Emrhys Barrell
SOVEREIGN 40 - Designed by lan Anderson, and hand-built to order in Dartmouth, this 12.2m (40ft) cruiser is offered by Western Approaches Yachts as either a sloop or ketch. Report by Cliff Norbury
ON BOARD:
HAKIM - This 39.65m (130ft) 18 knot, motoryacht built by Lloyd's Ships in Australia features two superb master suites making her particularly attractive for charter. Report by Roger Lean-Vercoe
LIBERTY - At 46.5m (152ft 7in) she is the second largest yacht to be built by Perini Navi.
REGULAR ITEMS:
RACING LOGBOOK - Olympic preview, Europe 1 trans-Atlantic race, Corum Japan Cup, 50-footers in St. Tropez, Commodore's Cup, Offshore World Class 1 Grand Prix powerboating.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS - A 42-knot hydrofoil from Westport Shipyard, Sensation Yachts' 37.5m (123ft) ketch, a SWATH yacht launched in Vancouver: all this and much more in our international news pages this month.
CHARTER & BROKERAGE NEWS - The market's upbeat mood continues, with major sales reported by Merle Wood, Nigel Burgess and Yachting Partners International. Plus updates on new offerings from brokers worldwide.
COVER : Photograph by B.Gedlek/Boat International. We open our 1992 Yachts Register Issue with a bow view in San Remo's Porto Sole marina of the 53,99m (177ft) Stefaren designed by Diana Yacht Design with interior styling by Jon Bannenberg and built by Brooke Yachts International in 1988 for Bennet Le Bow. Stefaren is listed 61st in order of size in The Register which starts on page 85. The captive winch sail control systems enable sails to be set and tacked single-handed from within the wheel-house.Report by Roger Lean-Vercoe
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