Friday Random Ten: 2010-04-30


NameArtistAlbumGenre
1. State Of GraceLiquid Tension ExperimentLiquid Tension Experiment 1Rock
2. FragolinoBilly CobhamThe TravelerJazz
3. The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy)Simon & GarfunkelThe Best Of Simon & GarfunkelFolk
4. Only When I Sleep?The CorrsTalk On CornersPop
5. ClapYesThe Yes AlbumRock
6. StereotomyThe Alan Parsons ProjectStereotomyRock
7. Owner Of A Lonely HeartYes90125Rock
8. Solo in 4 Movements – 4th Movement – BurundiTerry BozzioSolo Drum Music (Disc 1)World
9. Bacon FatFrank ZappaBroadway The Hard WayAlternative & Punk
10. Come Sail AwayEric CartmanSouth Park: Chef AidSoundtrack

Island Pilot 535

Island Pilot 555 I’ve been intrigue by Island Pilot‘s offerings, and I’m looking forward to seeing more information about their new Island Pilot 535.

This exciting new project was conceived as a way to provide those who like the Island Pilots – their style – their performance – their economy – with something big enough to house an extraordinary master and roomy VIP staterooms.

The result is the IP535. She’ll have a layout similar to the 1SR – except that the galley/great room forward of the helm will be split level with both the galley and the dining area. A day head is located just forward of the dinette.

Forward of the great room is a VIP stateroom with ensuite head and shower. Aft of the great room is the master with ensuite head and shower. A full-height door opens from the master into the stand-up engine room.

The deck house is 3 feet wider and 3 feet longer – and since no dining is planned here, has a full-sized convertible U-shaped settee and easy chairs, along with the lower helm station.

The after cockpit is larger, too – in both directions. An L-shaped stairway leads to the bridge – also king-sized with seating for 12.

Under the cockpit are a pair of the IPS II 900 drives. This way, Island Pilot will continue to give you the performance (30 knots plus) and economy (45 gph or .6 NM/Gal) – both unheard of in a cruising yacht of this size. The NM/Gal is more in line with cruising yachts the size of the IP435! There will be a real WOW factor to the IP535. Contact us for more info.

Island Pilot introduces the IP535 performance cruising yacht

The Island Pilot 535 will debut at the 2011 Miami International Boat Show. Pre-construction pricing is now in effect.

Island Pilot 535 Specifications

Length on Deck: 53′ 6”
LOA: 57′ 0”
LWL: 47′ 0”
Beam: 16′ 9”
Draft: 4′ 0”
Hardtop height: 19’6” (radar arch folded)
Displacement (full load): 54,500 lbs.
Power: Volvo IPS900
Fuel: 600 U.S. gal. in three tanks
Water: 200 U.S. gal.
Holding Tank: 100 U.S. gal.
Generator: Mastervolt 11kW


Island Pilot 535

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Friday Random Ten: 2010-04-23


NameArtistAlbumGenre
1. AirheadThomas DolbyAliens Ate My BuickAlternative & Punk
2. Cousin KevinThe WhoTommyRock
3. SundayThe Cranberries Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We?Alternative & Punk
4. New MillenniumDream TheaterFalling Into InfinityMetal
5. Shelob’s LairHoward ShoreThe Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The KingSoundtrack
6. La Quera Baila (The Fair One Dances)Stan KentonCuban Fire!Jazz
7. SurvivalYes & The London PhilharmonicSymphonic Music Of YesRock
8. Little EarthquakesTori AmosLittle EarthquakesAlternative & Punk
9. Willie The PimpFrank ZappaHot RatsAlternative & Punk
10. EclipsePink FloydDark Side Of The MoonRock

Hybrid Boat

Greenline 33

Greenline Hybrid

The hybrid boat Greenline is developed through the collaboration between J&J Design, Seaway’s Research & Development department and German corporation Volkswagen Marine. This innovation is a big step in the development of the nautical industry. With the making of a hybrid boat, Seaway and VW Marine wish to make nautics cheaper (financially more accesible), and the boating experience a more comfortable one and friendlier to the environment. With this innovation, Seaway and VW Marine hope that they will make the nautics interesting to the wider public and that more people will be making decisions in purchasing and utlising vessels. Greenline Hybrid Boat will, in return, be financially more appealing to the buyer and closer to the concept of the ´home comfort´. The highlight of the Greenline Hybrid Boat is the attention put into environmentally friendly design as with the use of hyvrid technology there is a clear reduction in fossil fuels use, and therefore, lower emissions of smog into the air. This vessel is environmentally friendly and it does not create wake during mooring and boating in the marina, which means it accommodates the well-being all the nautical enthusiasts.

Greenline 33 measures 10m in length, with alternating use between diesel and electric motors – classified as parallel hybrid. When the elctrical motor is not in use, the diesel motor takes over and is capable of generating electrical charge up to 5kW. This enables the use of all other equipment on the boat which charge at 220 V at all times. The whole of the roof is made up of solar cells which generate 2kW of electrical energy. High capacity battery allows for up to 20 nautical miles solely in electrical drive mode. Greenline 33 excells in its uniwue, patented body design, which is conceptualised to efficiently use of energy.

The heart of Greenline 33’s superior performance is the new Superdisplacement hull (patent pending), which consumes less fuel, emits less CO2 and produces less wake than any comparable displacement or planing hulls. Further advantage of this hull shape is a very soft and stable ride in all conditions – an important factor in comfort and safety underway (incomparably better than any planing hull).

Twin protective fixed keels at the aft part of the underbody provide excellent directional stability, especially with following seas. At the same time they provide the roll stabilizing effect and additionally protect the propeller and drive during accidental grounding. The keels are sacrificial: if getting damaged during repeated hard groundings they are easily and inexpensively replaced without hampering the structure of the boat. The keels also enable the boat to be set aground without damage to the hull or the drive train. Propeller is further protected by a stainless steel protection preventing ropes, chains or debris to foul the propeller.

The VW Marine TDI 75-4 diesel engine gives a top speed of over 10 knots and a range of 700 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 7 knots (fuel capacity 400 l, 10% reserve). Beside being very quiet, vibration free and reliable, this is probably the most popular and the cleanest modern diesel engine available today.

A nifty concept. Checkout the The Island Pilot DSe Hybrid for another approach to the hybrid boat idea.

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