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The world launch of the Beneteau Swift Trawler 35 will take place at the 2017 Southampton Boat Show (15th-24th September 2017).

The Beneteau Swift Trawler 35 is taking over from the extremely successful Swift Trawler 34, which sold over 400 boats in her tenure. Not an easy task but this completely new boat with a redesigned hull takes on this challenge and not only succeeds but brings a trawler style boat bang up to date! Designed for comfortable cruising whether for long periods or short hops, the Swift Trawler 35 will certainly tick the boxes for owners and guests alike. Its harmonious lines and light-filled wheelhouse with 360o view will make this one for show visitors’ wish lists. 

The Cummins 425hp engine and newly designed semi-planing hull work together to make this Swift Trawler 35 easy to manoeuvre and a pleasure to pilot. The design team have focussed on making the hull shape as efficient as possible to increase her cruising range, while tweaking the entry to make her comfortable at sea no matter what is thrown at you. The flybridge can either be protected by a bimini or soft top, and there is plenty of space to relax and enjoy the sea views. Broad walkways, lots of hand rails and high pushpits (higher than required by regulations) illustrate the importance attached to safety on board.

The spacious interior benefits from ingenious contemporary fittings. The owner’s cabin has a walkaround double berth bathed in light from the large hull windows and an en-suite shower room, while the second cabin is equipped with comfortable twin bunks. The U-shaped galley is fitted with a twin sink that converts to add additional worktop space, and also has an extra forward-facing seat. Seating in the saloon converts simply to add a comfortable double berth to the accommodation. Beneteau anticipates that the Swift Trawler 35, on its world launch, will be one of the must-see boats at TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show and with availability limited for 2018 you must snap yours up quickly!

Beneteau Power is also showcasing a new redesigned interior for the Swift Trawler 50 at the show. The entire Beneteau Power display will be on the water, giving easy access to all models and enabling visitors to see the boats afloat.

The full list of Beneteau Power models available to view at TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show is as follows:

Swift Trawler 35 WORLD LAUNCH
Swift Trawler 50 NEW INTERIOR
Swift Trawler 30
Gran Turismo 40
Gran Turismo 46

As the UK’s largest dealer for Beneteau Power, Ancasta will be presenting the models from 15th to 24th September 2017. Benteau are distributed in Ireland by BJ Marine.

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The Half Ton Class was created by the Offshore Racing Council for boats within the racing band not exceeding 22'-0". The ORC decided that the rule should "....permit the development of seaworthy offshore racing yachts...The Council will endeavour to protect the majority of the existing IOR fleet from rapid obsolescence caused by ....developments which produce increased performance without corresponding changes in ratings..."

When first introduced the IOR rule was perfectly adequate for rating boats in existence at that time. However yacht designers naturally examined the rule to seize upon any advantage they could find, the most noticeable of which has been a reduction in displacement and a return to fractional rigs.

After 1993, when the IOR Mk.III rule reached it termination due to lack of people building new boats, the rule was replaced by the CHS (Channel) Handicap system which in turn developed into the IRC system now used.

The IRC handicap system operates by a secret formula which tries to develop boats which are 'Cruising type' of relatively heavy boats with good internal accommodation. It tends to penalise boats with excessive stability or excessive sail area.

Competitions

The most significant events for the Half Ton Class has been the annual Half Ton Cup which was sailed under the IOR rules until 1993. More recently this has been replaced with the Half Ton Classics Cup. The venue of the event moved from continent to continent with over-representation on French or British ports. In later years the event is held biennially. Initially, it was proposed to hold events in Ireland, Britain and France by rotation. However, it was the Belgians who took the ball and ran with it. The Class is now managed from Belgium. 

At A Glance – Half Ton Classics Cup Winners

  • 2017 – Kinsale – Swuzzlebubble – Phil Plumtree – Farr 1977
  • 2016 – Falmouth – Swuzzlebubble – Greg Peck – Farr 1977
  • 2015 – Nieuwport – Checkmate XV – David Cullen – Humphreys 1985
  • 2014 – St Quay Portrieux – Swuzzlebubble – Peter Morton – Farr 1977
  • 2013 – Boulogne – Checkmate XV – Nigel Biggs – Humphreys 1985
  • 2011 – Cowes – Chimp – Michael Kershaw – Berret 1978
  • 2009 – Nieuwpoort – Général Tapioca – Philippe Pilate – Berret 1978
  • 2007 – Dun Laoghaire – Henri-Lloyd Harmony – Nigel Biggs – Humphreys 1980~
  • 2005 – Dinard – Gingko – Patrick Lobrichon – Mauric 1968
  • 2003 – Nieuwpoort – Général Tapioca – Philippe Pilate – Berret 1978

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