SUPERCATZ - YOU WILL HEAR MORE ABOUT THIS NEWCOMER SOON

A new 'One Class' concept to be launched in 2013 and is a cross between Class 1 and X Cat

David Sewell 17-May-12 16:21

This cat should be carrying a 'Top Secret' label but as we at Raceboat are not very good at keeping secrets, we thought you might like to catch a glimpse of a brand new craft that will hopefully set the offshore world alight in 2013.

The 'One Design' class with be known as Supercatz' and is a 37 foot GRP model designed by Adam Younger and will be constructed by a boatyard on the south coast of Britain. Power will come from two 525 Mercruiser Racing V8's through number 6 drives. One Design means exactly what it says on the box, everyboat will be identical and so will the powerplants with no modifications allowed.

The price of a turn-key package is expected to be £247,000 or $390,000 or Euro 308,000 ex vat ex trailer. and it is anticipated the new class will attract around 12-14 boats. The championship of 5 races will be established in the northern hemisphere and be launched in 2013

It is hoped Supercatz will bridge the yawning gap between Class 1 and X Cats as there has been nothing since the demise of Class 2.

ROYAL MOTOR YACHT CLUB ATTRACT GOOD ENTRY

The RMYC's Annie Beakhust Memorial race opens UK offshore season in style

David Sewell 16-May-12 13:52

When the opening offshore race of the season was cancelled at Torquay through lack of entries an air of doom and gloom descended in the UK as the future of offshore looked abysmal. However thanks to the hard work of Bob Eddings,motorboat supremo of the Royal Motor Yacht Club, Poole, Dorset, the Beakhust Memorial Trophy (formerly the Needles Trophy) has attracted a healthy entry of Marathon, Class 3 and Club Class boats. Annie and Rob Beakhust, two of offshores keenest supporters passed away in 2010 and they would have been proud to see a 20 plus strong fleet line-up off Bournemouth PIer on 27th May.

Eddings pointed out that he was very worried only a few weeks ago when he only had one entry but after chasing every team owner and posting pleas on various forums, the RMYC will have a very strong field. The Camden Trophy for Class 3 boats has always been staged on the same weekend as the Needlesand this year will be run for Class 3B boats providing there are six or more teams but there are only four as of today (16th). We assume those 3B boats can enter the Needles if another 2 boats don't enter for the Camden.

Poole Quay will be closed over the weekend of 26th/27th May as not only will the Marathon Boats be parked outside the Thistle Hotel but the Quay will also be featuring  Harry Paye Day, a fun filled charity event. Hopefully the weather will co-operate and Poole enjoys a bumper weekend of action and fun

RMYC poster thanks to Raceboat's 'Snapper' Ormiston

UIM MARATHON WINNING BOAT CINZANO 558 HAS NEW ILMOR ENGINES FITTED

Eric and Max Smillie work on Cinzano 558 for the 2012 season

David Sewell 14-May-12 17:35

Eric and Max Smillie installing the 2012 Ilmor engines

When you see the multi race winning CUV Cinzano 558 speed past you next, spare a thought for the preparation that goes into the boat!