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Enews 114 : March 2012

Berthon built RNLI prototype loops the loop

This month we undertook the capsize test for the RNLI prototype lifeboat FCB2. This was a tremendous success with the boat self righting in just over 4 seconds. View at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcX6M3nKK1g. Contact dominic.may@berthon.co.uk.

Düsseldorf does the business for Berthon

A phenomenal show that is a must for anyone searching for a new yacht. It was a great show for us with 2 x 31 Zondas and a 40 Maestro signed at the show. Contact windy@berthon.co.uk.

New search facility on the Berthon Website

We hope that you like our new yacht search facility on the website which went live this month, giving quicker information retrieval and more information and photographs than ever before. Visit http://www.berthon.co.uk/berthon-yacht-sales-and-brokerage/yacht-sales.html.

A new FPB is born

Probably one of the most technically advanced and revolutionary designs ever, Steve Dashew’s new 97 offers the sea keeping for which all his designs are renowned, together with astonishing fuel economy and new solar technology to run many of her systems. All this – and she looks incredible…. Contact sue.grant@berthon.co.uk.

Funky Nautical Makeover

DK 46 KAJSA III, sold by us, just stopped by the big blue sheds for a complete hull and topsides repaint, Nautix sprayed speed antifoul, boom and spinnaker repaint and fab new graphics. We wish her well on the race circuit this season. Contact refits@berthon.co.uk.

PERSISTENT has sold

This 24m motor yacht has now been sold by Berthon, after generating a massive amount of interest. A tremendous project, we wish her new owner fair winds and good sailing. Contact hugh.rayner@berthon.co.uk.