Pittwater show time

Riviera, Maritimo, and Axopar are the big names headlining the show, with Riviera’s acclaimed 52 Enclosed Flybridge sure to attract plenty of attention.

Powered by common-rail electronic 725hp D11 Volvo Penta engines with IPS2 pod drives, and loaded with new-generation tech features such as a Dynamic Positioning System (DPS) which is a GPS virtual anchor, joystick docking from various stations, digital switching, and integrated Garmin Glass Helm electronics, the 52 represents Riviera’s crop of new high quality builds making an impact on world markets.

Local high-profile dealer eyachts will have two of the extremely popular range of Axopar centre console sports boats for inspection. Strongly built, Axopar from Finland, are proving a big hit with discerning buyers who love the wide array of configurations the boats come in; such as open, hardtop and cabin versions.

Well-known boating industry figure, Peter Hrones, formerly Managing Director of Team Windcraft, is now concentrating on the stable of brands offered by eyachts, and says an Axopar 28 and 37 will be available for showgoers to look over. Hrones is confident the Axopars, with their RIB like performance in excess of 40 knots, without the maintenance, will gain a big following here.