Boating New Zealand — February 2018

54 Boating New Zealand

SEA ANCHORS FROM

DOWNUNDER WORLD’S BEST

At January’s Düsseldorf Boatshow, Bavaria released

seven new models.

The C Series of yachts, designed by renowned

Italian designer Maurizio Cossutti, welcomed the C45,

C50 and C65, joining the previously-released C57.

These highly spec’d models represent excellent

value and outstanding comfort with features such as a

dinghy garage, self-tacking jib, cockpit wet bar (BBQ

grill and fridge), huge tankage and generous modern

L-shaped galleys that are well-suited to the modern

New Zealand sailor.

Bavaria Yacht’s popular motorboat range received

two new additions – the R55 and E34 Fly. The R55

will be the largest powerboat the company has ever

produced – no expense has been spared in creating a

luxurious and elegant vessel.

With three large double cabins (the owners’ cabin

even has its own walk-in wardrobe), each with its

own ensuite, everyone has their own space, but can

socialise in the brilliant galley/saloon area or lounge in

the cockpit or forward sunbathing zone.

The E34 Fly joins the E-Range of displacement

shaft-drive powerboats. A sister to the E34 sedan, it

brings economical cruising, is a great social boat and

its unique helm position, which keeps you connected

with the rest of your crew, makes steering a pleasure.

Like the bigger E40 model, the E34 is well-appointed,

has a huge amount of storage space. Its large

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A New Zealand sea anchor manufacturer has

again scooped international awards, this time

at the largest specialty fabrics tradeshow in

the Americas.

Coppins Sea Anchors of Motueka has

been judged ‘Top Winner’ at the Industrial

Fabrics Association International (IFAI) Expo

in New Orleans, with two International

Achievement Awards. Its winning entry was

for a line of sea anchors for superyachts.

This is the sixth time in 16 years the

company has been recognised in this award

scheme.

The product incorporates several features

never seen before, including an integrated

rescue towline and an innovative method

of retrieving and repacking it, which can be

achieved by just one person. The superyacht

sea anchor is also far smaller, lighter and

stronger than any comparable product,

according to Managing Director Bill Coppins.

The IFAI awards have recognised

innovation, technical skill and design for

over 70 years. Entries are judged by industry

experts, editors, architects, educators and

design professionals. Some 235 entries were

received from 11 countries this year.

Coppins products are used on some

very large vessels and by major international

customers, including the US Navy.

Coppins Sea Anchors set out some years

ago to make the best sea anchors in the

world. The recent awards and some ground-

breaking contracts are signs the company is

heading in the right direction. “But we’ll never

be satisfied, we still want to find ways to make

our products even better,” says Coppins.

http://www.paraseaanchor.com

Bavaria R55 Fly

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