Patriot Press - American Custom Yachts

VOLUME 45 - 2009
Patriot Press
NE W S AND INF ORMATI ON F R OM AMERI C A N C USTOM YAC HTS
AMERICAN CUSTOM YACHTS, INC. • 6800 S.W. JACK JAMES DRIVE • STUART, FL 34997 • (772) 221-9100
Fax: (772) 288-4993 • Web Site: www.americancustomyachts.com • E-mail: info@acyinc.com
Gold Star for SILVER ARROW!
Sea Trial a Success for New ACY68
ACY recently conducted a successful sea trial of their newest work of art – the 68-foot SILVER ARROW. Featuring ACY’s traditional outline and signature
water-slicing hull, the SILVER ARROW is ACY’s first 68-footer and the first ACY vessel to carry the new MTU Series 2000, 2400 bhp engines. This oneof-a-kind showpiece has been meticulously handcrafted by ACY to meet the owner’s every need. The SILVER ARROW is loaded with custom features,
including hand-selected teak throughout the vessel (including all three staterooms, heads and soles), marble counter tops in the galley and vanities,
a motorized rod storage locker in the companionway, and an oversized custom refrigerator and freezer. An elaborate electronics package has been
installed by IMS American Marine Electronics, including drop-down TVs in the staterooms, a pop-up TV in the salon, and a sophisticated navigation
package complementing the eye-catching custom tower and hard top by Bausch-American Towers. Final interior detailing of the vessel is currently
underway. Upon completion, ACY will conduct additional sea trials to fine tune equipment and optimize the propellers.
Retrofitted BANDIT Shipped to Dubai
ACY recently culminated a year-long retrofit on the 65-foot BANDIT, American’s first traditionallystyled sportfisherman built in 2000. Upon completion, the boat was shipped from Ft. Lauderdale to
Dubai via yacht transport.
At the new owner’s request, the vessel was custom refitted to accommodate extended fishing
excursions from Dubai to the fish-filled waters of the Gulf of Oman.
ACY teamed up with affiliates Bausch-American Towers, IMS American Marine Electronics and TCR
American Custom Canvas to perform significant modifications throughout the vessel, including
major mechanical and system upgrades. The MTU Series 2000, 1800 bhp engines were completely
rebuilt. Electrical systems were converted to a 50-hertz service to accommodate the European-based power supply, and the air conditioning system
capacity was increased to account for the intense heat in the Middle East.
Interior modifications include the conversion of an existing storage area to crew’s quarters with a private head, and the installation of new whisper
wall headliner throughout. ACY also performed structural modifications to the salon to allow a Sharp® 40-inch flat panel LCD TV, installed by IMS
American, to pop up from behind the sofa, courtesy of a Motivated Design® lift. The BANDIT’s original tube TV was removed from its
cabinet and ACY fabricated a second pantry for additional storage. Upgraded salon components installed by IMS American (... continued on page 2)
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Bandit (... continued from page 1)
include a Yamaha® receiver, a Sony Blu-ray Disc® DVD player, a Panasonic® VCR player and a Clarion® 12-volt
radio/receiver wired to the cockpit stereo. New LCD TVs were also installed in each state room. A KVH TracVision®
satellite TV system was also installed and programmed to receive signals from the Arabsat® satellite network.
The BANDIT’s original full tower was removed and replaced with a custom BAT half-tower featuring a resininfused hard-top outfitted with a drop-down radio box, radar pod and built-in spreader lights. A new bridge
enclosure and bridge seat cushions were fabricated by TCR American.
The new BANDIT is graced with an extensive electronics package by IMS American, including a Furuno®
navigation package with a NavNet® radar, echo sounder, back-up sounder, chart plotter/GPS combo and dual
15” LCD monitors. Additional components include a Simrad® autopilot system, ICOM® VHF radio, a VEI Apollo®
night vision camera and an ACR® spotlight. IMS American also installed a Clarion® outdoor stereo system with
a watertight CD/tuner, six disc changer and iPod interface, along with a four-channel marine power amp and
coaxial speakers by JL Audio®.
Interior modifications include the conversion
of an existing storage area to crew’s
quarters with a private head.
ACY’s final touch – a removable stainless steel bow pulpit – will surely come in handy while mooring in the Gulf
of Oman awaiting the next day’s fishing adventure. ACY’s systems expert Kenny Miller will be traveling to Dubai
to familiarize the owner and crew with the vessel’s systems and operation.
ACY and affiliates Bausch-American Towers, IMS American Marine Electronics and TCR American Custom Canvas worked as a team to perform significant modifications to the BANDIT, including major
mechanical and system upgrades.
ACY90 Readies for Engine Installation
A custom fabricated aluminum engine bed was recently installed in
the new ACY90 to accommodate the massive 9,200 hp MTU power
package. The installation was followed by the fitting of fuel tanks
and transmissions. The deck house was removed to accommodate
these installations, as well as the painting of the utility room
and commencement of plumbing and electrical systems. The
fabrication of interior accommodations is nearing completion,
including the construction of the salon sole step and the final fitting
of bunks, night stands and heads. Installation of the bunk rails, sea
rails, door jambs and veneer will follow.
The finishing touches are being made on the ACY90 engine bed prior to installation. The
engine bed was custom fabricated at ACY’s machine shop under the guidance of Davis
LaCombe.
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RUMBERA Radiates!
Bausch-American Towers &
IMS American Marine Electronics
team up to provide a state-of-the-art
tower and electronics package for
the 84’ sportfisherman RUMBERA.
IMS American Marine Electronics outfitted the
master stateroom with a Samsung® 37-inch LCD
TV, concealed by an automated Vutec® art screen
when not in use.
IMS American installed a 46” Samsung® B650 LCD
television in a salon cabinet, along with a hard
drive movie/music server and 1080p player by
Kaleidescape®; a Denon® 3808 stereo receiver;
and a Paradox Magellan® wireless vessel alarm
system. Audio-video components are controlled
by a Universal® MX3000 remote control.
Custom fitted into the mezzanine, IMS American
crafted an aft cockpit control station with a VEI®
monitor and hard button switching system
controlling a selection of navigation images.
A redundant system is mounted in the tower.
IMS American’s meticulous wire management
is demonstrated with this installation of NEMA®
input buffers.
Working closely with the RUMBERA’s owner and
captain, Bausch-American Towers designed a
center ladder tower package with extensive
custom rail work and tower ring jump seats. The
installation includes HID spreader lights and
tri-color dome lights mounted on the standing
platform and buggy top. A set of Rupp Marine®
hydraulic Power Riggers and a VEI® Apollo night
vision camera complete the package.
The bridge helm layout features five 17” VEI®
displays with the ability to shuffle navigation
images between any display, courtesy of a VEI®
SSIR color touch screen and Furuno® radar
controller. The bridge installation also includes
two NavNet® 3D systems and an ISIS® vessel
monitoring system.
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www.IMSAmerican.com
New Installations on the Cutting Edge
58 Monterey
IMS American recently
finalized a cutting edge electronics upgrade on
the 58’ custom sportfish CHACH. With the help
of ACY’s carpenters, the helm faceplate was
modified to accommodate a pair of Furuno® 15”
LCD monitors at port and starboard along with
a Garmin® touch screen plotter occupying the
center box. A Furuno NavNet® radar and sounder
completed the package.
98 Burger
IMS American re-fitted the 98’ Burger motoryacht LADY CATEE in grand style with
an elaborate audio-video system, including integrated full-boat audio and high definition DIRECTV™
throughout the boat. The audio system is driven by a Niles® receiver with AM/FM/CD and iPod®
interface. TV cabinets throughout the vessel were modified by ACY’s skilled carpentry team to
accommodate new LCD TVs and A/V components. The salon cabinet was modified to accommodate
a 40-inch Samsung® LCD TV and a Mid-Atlantic® pull-out rack housing a full-boat CD player and
receiver by Denon®, along with a Sony Blu-ray Disc® DVD player. The galley staterooms were outfitted
with Sony® LCD TVs and Blu-ray Disc® DVD players. Every TV on the boat is programmed to view the
engine room and security cameras as well.
Product Profile
Intellian® d-Series High Performance Marine Antenna Systems
IMS American Marine Electronics is proud to offer the new d-Series High Definition (HD) TV antenna systems by Intellian Technologies.
Incorporating a revolutionary new patent-pending design, the Intellian® d-Series antennas receive both Ka- and Kuband satellite signals, providing access to the highest quality satellite TV on the open ocean, including the latest
HDTV programming. The d-Series systems are compatible with Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) satellites,
which use the international standard for digital TV transmission. The antenna system core technology
includes a patent-pending Wide Range Search (WRS) algorithm which minimizes search time at
the initial state, and patent-pending Dynamic Beam Tilting (DBT) technology which dynamically
shapes the antenna beam for better stabilization. The DBT uses a high-performance, constantly
adjusting sub-reflector while tracking the target satellite, allowing the antenna to remain
relatively still and eliminating the constant whine of stepper motors while staying locked on
target. This new single-dome technology by Intellian® makes HD programming a reality for
boats 30 feet or larger.
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772-781-3992 · www.FOXAudioVideo.com
Home Entertainment News · Home Entertainment News
FOX Brings Home Automation to Medalist Golf Club Residence
Thanks to the skilled technicians at FOX Audio-Video, the owners of a 4,800 squarefoot estate home at the Medalist Golf Club in Hobe Sound can now control audiovideo components, lighting and window treatments throughout their home with
the touch of a Crestron® wireless touch-panel.
FOX has integrated the finest components in sight and sound to create a fully
integrated home-wide entertainment system. Residents and guests can choose
from an expansive library of movies and music in every room courtesy of an
expansive Kaleidescape® movie and music server. Alternatively, they can choose
to listen to their favorite music or radio station via an Apple iPod® interface and
FM receiver. Strategically-placed, in-ceiling speakers by Monitor Audio® deliver
balanced, distortion-free sound throughout the entire residence.
A dedicated home theater room creates a central entertainment hub in the home,
featuring a Pioneer Elite® 1080p Plasma TV, a B&K® surround receiver, a Panasonic®
HDD digital video recorder and Monitor Audio® surround sound speakers. A
push of a button dims the lights and lowers the window treatments to create the
ultimate home theater experience.
The family room and kitchen provide perfect venues for casual dining and entertaining. Both rooms feature Sony® flat panel, high-definition LCD
TVs that can be adjusted for any occasion thanks to articulating wall mounts. The home theater experience continues onto the pool and patio area
courtesy of a Sunbrite® outdoor LCD TV on an articulating mount, a Gefen® HDMI receiver and Klipsch® hi-fidelity speakers.
FOX Audio-Video has moved to 6800 S.W. Jack James Drive, Stuart!
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Stuart, FL: 772-283-2771 · Beaufort, NC: 252-728-7332
BAT Goes East... Again!
New Installations Take
BAT Back to Taiwan
and Japan
BAT’s Dave Purkey redeemed a batch of frequent flyer
miles recently, thanks to two new tower installations
on Horizon 52-footers in Taiwan and Japan. The first
installation (pictured left) took Purkey to Horizon Yachts’
production facility in Kaoshiung, Taiwan. The second
installation (pictured right) was performed in Japan at
the Creation Marine facility located on Osaka Harbor.
This is the fourth trip to Asia that BAT has made within
the past two years for Horizon.
BAT Florida Highlights
34 Bonadeo
Another new Bonadeo 34 was sighted on the Indian River
sporting a custom-painted BAT T-top.
37 Legend
BAT recently installed a full tower on the first of four 37’
Legend custom express boats to be outfitted at the Florida facility.
BAT North Carolina Highlights
61 Chadwick
This Chadwick 61 custom sportfisherman received a
full tower package with custom hard top, built-in radar pod, recessed teaser
reels and molded spreader lights. The boat was also equipped with a set of
Rupp Marine Bigg Rigg® triple-spreader outriggers.
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39 Scarborough
BAT traveled to the Ricky Scarborough Yachts
facility in Wanchese, NC to outfit this new 39-footer with a custom halftower and hard top, complete with recessed teaser reels, molded spreader
lights and a full enclosure courtesy of Carteret Canvas.
ACY performed a series of modifications aboard the 102’ motoryacht
DETERMINATION, including steering and plumbing system upgrades, the removal
of obsolete gas tanks and replacement of a bow thruster motor.
The 54’ sportfisherman SHEPSL’S INTERIM recently returned to ACY for a complete
paint job, as well as a variety of electronics and carpentry upgrades, including the
installation of a new rub rail.
ACY recently completed several major upgrades on the PATRIOT, an 80’ custom
sportfisherman. Both engines were completely rebuilt and a new engine room
ventilation system was installed. The vessel received electrical system upgrades, a
new generator and new rudder bearings. Electronics upgrades included the
installation of new satellite TV and communications antennas by C-Comm®. Final
touches included a bottom job, new interior varnish and topside paint.
TEASER, a 40’ custom express sportfisherman, is visiting ACY for annual maintenance,
including a bottom job, running gear maintenance and new varnish on the transom
and salon cabin sole. The refrigeration system will also be upgraded, and the cockpit
and covering boards will be sanded.
The 61’ motoryacht CAROL LEE came to American for a bottom job, along with sea
cock and thru-hull maintenance.
ACY is performing a complete bottom strip and applying a new barrier coat and
bottom paint to the 98’ motoryacht LADY CATEE. The vessel will also receive
running gear maintenance and new cap rail varnish.
Keep up with the latest information from ACY at www.AmericanCustomYachts.com.
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COMING IN OUR NEXT ISSUE
ACY PLANS NEW 64’ EXPRESS YACHT!
This feature answers commonly asked questions posed to ACY regarding
boat construction, maintenance and repair. Please fax your question to
772-288-4993, or e-mail it to info@acyinc.com, in care of the “Yacht
Doctors©.” If your question is selected, we’ll send you an ACY T-shirt. (To
protect your privacy, your name will not be used.) The doctors are always in!
Join the American Family of
Companies in the Bahia Mar
“Blue Room” during the
Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show!
Q: I own a 68-foot motoryacht that I keep docked behind my home. I run
the boat myself and keep in it in perfect condition. I recently accepted a
business offer that will take me overseas for the next year. I’d like to keep
my boat at a yard or marina that will keep it maintained in the manner
that I am accustomed to so I can use it when I have the opportunity to fly
home. Do boatyards and marinas typically offer general maintenance,
cleaning and restocking services?
Join the American family of companies in the “Blue Room” on the
first floor of the Bahia Mar Resort Hotel during the Fort Lauderdale
International Boat Show. Stop by and relax in the “comfort zone,”
experience the latest in marine electronics from IMS American and
meet industry experts in yacht construction, repair, painting and
repowering, along with representatives from Bausch-American
Towers, TCR American Custom Canvas and marine marketing
specialists AMG Creative.
Ask the Yacht Doctors©
YD: Your situation is actually quite common and several alternatives may
be available at boat yards and marinas in your area. We recommend that
you check with the service managers and dock masters at local facilities
to discuss the types of services they offer and the costs. Since you plan
to be away for extended periods of time, we recommend that you have
your vessel stored on land. While storing during the hot summer months,
ACY recommends hooking up to shore power and keeping the A/C on.
Most large boat yards should be able to accommodate your needs while
keeping your boat stored. At American Custom Yachts, we offer a variety
of a la carte concierge services for our storage customers. Services
include everything from routine wash-downs, hull waxing and teak
maintenance to cleaning, re-stocking and vessel make-ready. We also
check fluid levels and routinely inspect all electrical, plumbing and
fuel systems. With a few days’ notice, the boat can be in the water, fully
stocked, fueled and ready to go.
The American exhibit will be open Thursday and Friday from 10
a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For additional
information, call 772-221-9100, or e-mail info@acyinc.com.
Design & Production by AMG Creative
Managing Editor................................................................Chris Shultz
Art & Editorial Director....................................... Jennifer LaCombe
Editorial Support....................................................... Monica Falgout
Photography.......................................................................Chris Shultz
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