South Coast Yachts News: Winter 2011
The new 2012 Sense 55 at the Paris Boat Show!
Sense 55 video from the Paris Boat Show 2011 (about $750k loaded and delivered in S.D.)
Click HERE for our fun holiday Video message from the decks of the 2012 Beneteau 50!
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The new Beneteau Oceanis 41, 45, & 48
Click here for a sneak preview: New Oceanis Series for 2012!
Beneteau Sense 50 arrives in San Diego!
Do you want to see the coolest new sailboat design in years?? The design that has changed our industry? The new Beneteau Sense 50 arrived at our South Coast docks this week. Please call or email to see her. The boat is amazing! Everybody at the marina is drooling on her!
San Diego Summer Beer Can Racing....Beneteau Racers are Dominant!
Click to see Beneteau Racing and Fun party shots!
See photos of the new Sense 50 arriving at our boat yard: Sense 50 pix
Read SAIL Magazine's latest article about Beneteau's Joy Stick Club!
The innovative Dock & Go System from Beneteau has everyone talking!
Click on this to read about the latest press release about the growth of South Coast Yachts:
Article from "The Log" about South Coast Yachts Team
Click here for our latest newsletter
Click to See new Video of our First 30 Sailing in San Diego!
The Beneteau Sense 50 latest video, click here!
Click here to see The Harbor 20 and Harbor 25 sailing on San Diego Bay!
San Diego Sunroad Marina Boat Show - January 27-30, 2011
Barrett being interviewed by Kimberly King on Channel 8
All the Beneteaus lined up
Our Lounge area!
The Harbor 25 at the Boat Show docks!
The Harbor 20 at the Boat Show docks!
Josefa, our Hula Dancer, at the Beneteau owner's party at the Boat Show!
Sunset at the Boat Show!
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South Coast Yachts and Beneteau awards for 2010 and 2011.
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South Coast Yachts signs with W.D. Schock representing Harbor 20 and 25 Day sailers in San Diego.
Click here for full specs and more photos
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Beneteau Introduces new "Sense"
Click to see Beneteau Sense Video
Life on board SENSE is organized around three main living areas, from stern to stem:
1. Exterior living with ample bathing platform, isolated helm position and a cockpit
width never seen before.
2. Daytime life in perfect harmony with the exterior: salon and galley.
3. Life after dark at the forward end of the boat: bedrooms and bathrooms.
An innovative cockpit design
BENETEAU has designed a lowered secure cockpit which positively alters life on board. Thanks to this innovation, SENSE combines stretched and flowing lines with ease of access to the sea and the salon.
The ultra wide and spacious cockpit is designed to accommodate sailors and guests in novel and distinctive spaces, free from the constraints normally generated by aft cabins.
Under the cockpit there is a technical area with tremendous storage.; plus all the systems, machinery and deck equipment are brought together under the cockpit to ensure that noise is separated from the living area.
A well protected living space having perfect communication with the cockpit and outdoors:
The companionway is extremely convenient, with access to the salon by just 3 steps with a 45° angle to provide safe and easy movement, while everywhere the generously wide hand rails ensure safety for movement on board.
A wide glass area and openings on both sides of the companionway promote a sense of harmony allowing life below and above deck to blend seamlessly together.
Layouts: 2 cabins, 2 heads with a choice of a 3rd sleeping cabin or an office are available according to each owner's preference.
Life after dark at the forward end of the boat: bed and bathrooms
The owner's bedroom and that of his VIP guests have ensuite bathrooms with a separate shower.
This means that the cabins are better ventilated and privacy is emphasized with the bedrooms insulated from cockpit and dock noise.
These choices confirm the commitment of SENSE to provide increased levels of comfort to the owners and their guests.
A boat that simplifies life on board
On board SENSE, priority is given to the pleasure of being on the water.including an innovative deck plan with the controls (winches, halyards, genoa sheets, etc.) located aft of the ″relaxing″ cockpit area. The mainsheet is led back to a fixed arch which allows the companionway to be unrestricted.
More freedom!
SENSE is designed for sailing with complete freedom.
· The fresh water capacity can be increased to 193 gallons.
· The fuel tanks hold up to 219 gallons.
· The boat is ready for renewable energies (solar, wind power)
SENSE for the self-sufficient travellers.
SENSE is also adapted for tomorrow's technologies:
· Hybrid engines
· Boat-handling assistance (Dock & Go Joystick docking) Read an article about Dock & GO, below.
Additionally, SENSE has the option of a motorized companionway door, electric tables electric blinds, 32" LCD LED pop-up TV, recharging station and many other optional equipment items.
Joystick Docking For Sailboats? It's Here!
- By Jay Bernstein
In 2006, Volvo introduced a joystick engine system for power boats called the Independent Pod System (IPS).
It is only available in newer boats largely because of engine placement in the new design.
Cummins subsequently introduced a similar system called Zeus.
And now Beneteau has introduced a similar system for sailboats called "Dock and Go".
All of these systems simplify the docking experience of all mariners driving a boat appropriately equipped as well as some other exciting benefits.
The idea is to have a joystick that is intuitively pushed in the direction you want the boat to go while docking. The boat simply moves in whatever direction the joystick is commanding.
We have all learned how to make a boat go to the side using a combination of rudders, throttle, and, if you have them, thrusters. The joystick is a lot easier to use because it is so simple. Push the stick sideways and backwards and the boat goes sideways and backwards. A twist of the joystick makes the boat spin in the direction of the twist.
With only a couple of hours of practice, most experienced boaters can dock an IPS or Zeus powered boat with ease. After docking, normal throttles and the wheel are used. I found the steering to be crisper with a slightly different feel than other boats I have driven. The system is amazingly simple to use.
Using the joystick for docking may be one of the most exciting advantages of these new drive systems, but there are many other benefits. IPS and Zeus utilize counter rotating propellers on swiveling drives. Volvo's props face forward, whereas the Zeus drives feature aft facing counter rotating props. The counter rotating set up eliminates cavitation problems and reduced vibration.
By not having separate rudders, drag is reduced. Volvo claims that IPS increases range by 40%, reduces fuel consumption by 30%, increases top speed by 20%, and has a perceived noise level 50% less than conventional engines. Underwater exhaust does away with most of the familiar diesel smell that passengers often complain about. The underwater exhaust also accounts for the lower noise level.
Volvo's Dynamic Positioning System will keep a boat confined to a tight space kind of like a virtual anchor. Cummins offers a similar product. All of these major performance and comfort enhancements make IPS and Zeus drives one of the biggest technology breakthroughs in boating.
Beneteau is introducing a similar system for sailboats that will be available beginning on 2011 models. It is not surprising that it took longer to introduce this technology to sailboats because of their single engine nature. The "Dock and Go" system combines a pivoting Yanmar drive unit with a powerful bow thruster controlled by a joystick. Docking is accomplished in a way very similar to that of IPS or Zeus equipped power boat. The North American debut of the system is happening at the Annapolis Boat Show October 7th-11th. To see a dramatic short video of this new technology on Your Tube, Click Here.
If you have been waiting for a dramatic improvement in boat performance, one of the new drive systems may be worth looking into. A wide range of powerboat manufacturers already have several different models available.
Docking has long been regarded as one of the most complicated tasks for an inexperienced boater. Now there are systems available that make even easier than just thrusters.
The next time you are waiting at the fuel dock and see a boat slide effortlessly sideways, you will know that they probably have a boat equipped with IPS, Zeus, or Dock and Go.
Jay Bernstein is a Licensed Captain and a Yacht Broker for Beneteau dealer South Coast Yachts. He welcomes your feedback, ideas, and suggestions. Feel free to call him at 619-265-6226 or email him at jay@scyachts.com.
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The 2011 Beneteau First 30
Designed by Juan K. The Beneteau First 30, debuts at Annapolis Boat Show October 7-11th
Beneteau just introduced the new 2011 First 30, Designed by the famous Juan K! We will see her this Fall. Let us know if you'd like pricing or details. Click here for the First 30 website
