Maritimo announces pod drive Sports Cabriolet
Wednesday, 02 December 2009
Maritimo has announced it will unveil its first model powered by
pod drive technology at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
in May next year.
"We will launch a C47 Sports Cabriolet with Volvo Penta IPS at
the show," said Maritimo Marketing Director Luke Durman.
Luke said that the company is not considering pod drives for its
50-foot plus range.
"We believe that our approach to well balanced shaft drive boats
over 50 feet provide great economy and ample accommodation space,"
he said. "We will continue to offer the ZF joystick system on the
larger boats as well as many of our new mid-range models."
Luke said the slow-speed manoeuvrability of pod systems clearly
provides many owners in the mid-range market with an added sense of
security.
"Our design team is also taking advantage of the added space
offered amidships to provide more cabin space in these boats," he
said.
The company continues to monitor the pod drive market and will
apply the technology where it offers best market advantage.
Volvo Penta Oceania General Manager Auke Bruinsma said the
company was delighted to be working with Maritimo on the
development of new pod drive models.
"We believe Volvo Penta IPS and Maritimo's renowned quality boat
building will be an attractive combination for the market," he
said.
The C47 Sports Cabriolet is among a raft of new models Maritimo
will launch in the 40-to-50 foot range over the next 12 months.
"The first of our new models is the 470 Offshore Convertible
that will be launched in early February," said Luke Durman. "This
boat is equipped with 670hp Volvo Penta D11 turbo diesel engines
and shaft drives."