ACY Performs Double Flip!

VOLUME 40 - 2007
N E W S A N D I N F O R M AT I O N F R O M A M E R I C A N C U S TO M YAC H T S
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: [email protected]
REMEMBER
ALWAYS
Construction Booming at ACY
ACY Performs Double Flip!
June 29, 2007 marked a special day in American history. Not
only was it the first time that two new ACY hulls were flipped on
the same day, but of special significance is the fact that they were
the largest and smallest hulls built at the facility. To see photos
of the complete flipping sequence on-line, go to the “Design &
Construction” link at americancustomyachts.com.
ACY90
ACY90
The deck house on the ACY90 has been placed temporarily
on the vessel to allow for the precise fitting of the forward windshield. Once the windshield is framed and the plywood is laminated, the deckhouse will be removed and returned to the shop floor
for glassing and fairing. The construction of the hull exterior is complete and Kevlar® has been applied to the interior up to the waterline. Forward deck framing has been dry-fitted and the forward soles
are under construction. The fuel, water and waste tanks will be
installed next. The framework on the bridge is also finished and ready
to be skinned upon completion of the bridge seating.
ACY42 EXPRESS
ACY68
The bridge has
been placed on the
house of the ACY68,
pictured here next to
the ACY42 EXPRESS.
The cockpit tanks and
fish box are all in
place, and the teak
toe rail and teak transom have been installed. If you’re in the market for a custom ACY dream machine, this vessel is available and
ready for the ultimate interior.
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New Construction Update...
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ACY42 EXPRESS
The hull exterior of the new ACY42 EXPRESS has
been completed and primed. Kevlar® and fiberglass have
been applied to the interior in preparation for the deck
structure and planking. Mock-ups of the deck line, console and interior layout are being positioned for owner
approval. (The owner approved the layout just after this
photo was taken and the deck framing has commenced.)
Shell Shocked!
Thanks to recent installations by BAT and IMS, the 48’
Viking SHELL SHOCK now lights up the sea and sky.
BAT created an awe inspiring full tower with tri-color dome
lights flush-mounted on the hardtops, along with special features like custom pitch bait bucket holders integrated into the
bow rail.
Complementing the performance of their affiliate, IMS
provided a picture perfect installation of navigation and A/V
equipment, including multiple Furuno NavNet® displays, complete tower electronics and an extensive Latham® sportfish
camera system. A KVH® high definition “TV at Sea” system
provides entertainment throughout the vessel. And for an
encore, a Sony® LCD TV in the salon is mounted on a swingout door, cleverly revealing an air-conditioned cabinet housing the audio-video components.
Vessels in the News
BLACK GOLD battles in Puerto Rico.
QUE MAS sings the blues in Bermuda.
The ACY fleet has been making a big splash on the high seas,
logging outstanding catches and making a major impression on
the tournament circuit.
The ACY65 QUE MAS achieved a stunning upset in the 2007
Sea Horse Anglers Club Billfish Tournament – a Bermuda Triple
Crown event. With just two hours left in the tournament, QUE MAS
was in fifth place when they hooked into a blue, vaulting them
into second. Then, with just 30 minutes of fishing left, they hooked
into a pair of whites, releasing the first one just before lines out,
securing the victory. Proving their love for the sport, the QUE MAS
team spent another 15 minutes battling the second white, hooked
on a spinner, just for fun. The final tally: a 570 lb. blue marlin,
a blue release and six white releases.
The QUE MAS and sister ACY65 FREE ENTERPRISE are preparing to ship via transport to the Pacific where they will fish their way
through Central America and up the coast to Cabo San Lucas,
where they will join the ACY63 STEPHANIE LEE, winner of the
STEPHANIE LEE celebrates in Los Suenos.
first leg of Costa Rica Los Sueños Billfish Tournament Series.
The ACY65 BLACK GOLD battled for a fifth place finish in
the prestigious Club Nautico de San Juan 54th Annual Billfish
Tournament. This year’s tourney was particularly competitive with
a spread of just 50 points separating the second through fifth place
spots. Both the BLACK GOLD and the ACY65 BANDIT posted
strong tournament showings in the Bahamas this year, with the BANDIT catching the vessel’s two largest fish ever, both in the 400to-600-lb. range.
ACY’s head-turning 72-foot YELLOWBIRD reported actionpacked adventure in Bermuda. Highlights include releasing a behemoth 700-lb. blue.
The ACY65 SNEAK ATTACK recently traveled on its own bottom through Panama to the Pacific where it will be permanently
stationed.
BLUE WATER CAT, an ACY65, made another strong showing in this year’s Gulf Coast tourney circuit.
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
Billy Johnson
The Ultimate
Sportfishing
Package
Now here’s an opportunity for the serious
fisherman with the wanderlust! The world-famous
ACY65 FREEDOM is now available for purchase along
with it’s 103-foot mothership, the C-CONDO, a retrofitted supply vessel with all the comforts of home (and
a huge fuel capacity!). Call Dominick at 772-2219100 to see just how far you can go.
As Service Carpentry Foreman Billy Johnson
readies to celebrate his ninth year at ACY, he looks
back at a successful career in the marine industry
that spans two decades.
Johnson got his feet wet on the assembly line
at Sea Ray, working his way up to lead person,
before leaving to pursue custom yacht work with Nautical Specialties and then
E&H Boatworks.
Billy joined ACY in 1996 as a service carpenter. Before long, he was called
over to join the new hull crew where he advanced to crew chief. When the
service department expanded, he was promoted to his current position as Service
Carpentry Foreman.
Overseeing a crew of nine, Johnson manages all carpentry upgrades and
retrofits, working closely with the mechanical, electrical and plumbing crews.
“I have to give credit to my guys for their excellent work,” said Johnson.
“It’s my goal to keep everyone motivated and striving for perfection at all times.
That’s what American is known for.”
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MARINE ELECTRONICS
NEWSNEWS
www.IMSAmerican.com
Florida: 800-960-8476 • North Carolina: 252-728-7720
IMS has completed yet another
state-of-the-art electronics and entertainment package for Gilman Yachts of
North Palm Beach. The recipient this time HORIZON 95
was the eye-catching new Horizon 95
ARRIGODERCI.
The cutting–edge electronics package
includes two JRC® JMA-5320/6 radars;
a pair of Furuno® RD30 digital depth
displays; a Simrad® AP2505 autopilot
system; a JRC® JLR-10T digital GPS compass; a JRC® JHS-182 auto identification system; three Nauticomp® 19”
daylight monitors on the bridge; two 12”
Nauticomp® sunlight monitors on the
upper bridge aft station; and two
Uniden® VHF radios.
The communications and security
system includes a KVH® Fleet 33 satellite phone system; a Geostat® wifi system; Pelco® PTZ engine room cameras;
a NVT 1018i night vision camera on the
hard top; a Carlisle & Finch® 200-watt
Xenon® spotlight on the mast; and a
KVH® Direct TV® at sea system.
Top-shelf entertainment is provided throughout the vessel with
names like Pioneer®, Sharp, Crestron®, Denon®, Elan® and
Sunfire®. The salon entertainment system features an extensive
Pioneer® audio-video package controlled by a Crestron® touch
panel. Components include a 50-inch hi-definition plasma TV; an
AM/FM receiver; and a combination DVD/CD/MP3 player.
The owners of the 44’ Ocean GOOD JUDGEMENT exhibited excellent judgement when they came to IMS to upgrade the vessel’s entertainment system. The package includes LCD TVs by Sharp®;
a Middle Atlantic® component rack; a Yamaha® RXV-1700 receiver; a Sony® BDPS-300 combination DVD/CD and Blu-ray® player; a Direct TV® H20 hi-definition receiver; a Klipsch® 5:1 overhead
surround system; a Sherbourn LDS 2/150A amplifier; and MB
Quart® 10” waterproof speakers in the cockpit and bridge.
HOME ENTERTAINMENT
NEWSNEWS
772-781-3992 • 257 SE MONTEREY ROAD, STUART
Homes and Businesses Hunt for FOX
FOX Audio-Video recently completed a number of major residential
and commercial installations ranging from entertainment systems to communications and security systems, custom lighting and complete home
automation.
FOX upgraded a Sewall’s Point residence with the ultimate in sonic
technology by Crestron®. Imagine all your family's music – CDs, MP3s,
satellite radio – all brought together in a single system and accessible
from anywhere in your home. Listening to music should always be this
easy! The installation included an Adagio® music server and six-zone
receiver with an expander to reach a total of 12 zones – all controlled
by Crestron® remote keypads and touch panels. Additional components
included a 52-inch Sony Bravia XBR-2 LCD TV with a Denon® surround
system in the living room, and Niles® outdoor rock speakers that blend
in naturally with the landscape.
FOX proudly equipped outrigger experts Rupp Marine with a new music
system at their Port Salerno manufacturing facility. The package includes
a Cirius® satellite radio system with an outdoor satellite antenna; a Denon®
receiver and CD player; and an array of Klipsch® six-inch ceiling-mounted
speakers. A Niles® SSVC speaker selector switch allows for isolated volume controls in different zones, along with iPod® hook-ups. Maybe it’s
the music that keeps these guys turning out the world’s finest outriggers!
Klipsch Reference Series®
RF-63 Speaker System
The Klipsch Reference Series® RF-63 home theater
speaker system offers an exceptional combination of style
and sound. Utilizing advanced audio technology housed
in a slender design, this setup is an absolute must for getting the most out of your home entertainment experience.
Consisting of a pair of RF-63 floor standing loudspeakers,
an RC-64 center channel, a pair of RS-62 surround speakers and an RT-10d subwoofer, this system can fill any room
with crisp, powerful movie theater quality sound for the ultimate entertainment experience.
NEWS FROM CUSTOM YACHTS INTERNATIONAL
954-254-1656 • 1535 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale, FL
B R O K E R AG E
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C O N S T R U C T I O N
Custom Yachts International (CYI) recently added a beautifully refitted 100’ Horizon, to its brokerage department listings.
CYI plans to have two brokerage yachts in the Ft. Lauderdale show
this October – the 100’ Horizon CONSTELLATION being one of
them. The CONSTELLATION features four staterooms, each with
a state-of-the-art entertainment package and private head. The
master stateroom offers stunning 180 degree panoramic views.
The vessel sustains a very comfortable cruising speed of 15 knots,
powered by a pair of Deutz 1850 hp. engines.
The CYI yacht construction department is also pleased to report
a number of inquiries into new build projects. For more information, call Chuck Levert at 954-254-1656.
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C H A RT E R S
In the charter department, CYI is pleased to offer two luxurious 112’ Westport motoryachts for charter this year – the NEW
MOON II and the RAINMAKER.
RAINMAKER will spend the winter in Nassau, Bahamas while
NEW MOON II will winter in St. Thomas in the Caribbean. Both
offer superior five star service and custom itineraries. Guests will
not only enjoy outstanding service and incredible meals prepared
by their own personal chef, but also a myriad of exciting activities such as snorkeling the wondrous reefs and visiting famous landmarks. There’s a host of water sports to enjoy as well, including
jet skiing, water skiing and kayaking. Both of these yachts tow a
32’ tender that is great for exploring the fantastic islands of the
Caribbean and the Bahamas.
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BAT recently installed this custom full tower on the 57’
Dean Johnson CRACKER at the Stuart facility.
Team NC crafted a fine looking half-tower for this 48’ Garlington.
A full tower and hard top are being fabricated on the
shop floor for the 60’ Rybovich FONDANA.
This 36’ Grady White received a new BAT full tower.
A low profile tower with a molded hard top is being
created for a 33’ L&H.
A stylish BAT hard top graces this 64’ Hatteras motoryacht.
ACY recently upgraded the grounding system and performed routine
bottom maintenance on the DOUBLE DOG, a 66’ Hines Farley sportfisherman.
ACY performed a variety of services on the KEITA, a 40’ custom
“down east” cruising yacht. Work included a full top side paint
and fuel tank replacement, along with interior modifications and
systems upgrades.
SIBONEY, a 60’ Rybovich, came to ACY for a full paint and bottom maintenance.
The ACY65 FLOW CONTROL came home for a new teak cockpit sole
and covering board, along with a variety of mechanical upgrades.
The 101’ Dennison motoryacht ASTRA DEE received a full paint job,
running gear maintenance and a bottom job.
ACY re-faired and re-painted hull of the KENEPURU, a 56’
Celene motoryacht,
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COMING IN OUR NEXT ISSUE GET TO KNOW ACY SERVICE MANAGER BILL WOLF
ACY Expands
Boat Storage
The recent expansion of ACY’s boat storage facility is
complete and awaiting the installation of landscaping,
reported Project Manager John Resnik. According to Resnik,
ACY can now accommodate the storage of over 75 new
vessels, including ample space for hurricane storage and
regular service vessels. “We’re starting to see a bigger mix
of vessels coming to ACY for storage, including a large number of sailboats,” said Resnik. The expansion will allow ACY
to accommodate up to 250 vessels on site.
ASK THE YACHT DOCTORS©
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 [email protected],
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!
Q: How often should I have my vessel’s running gear inspected?
YD: It is wise to have running gear, struts and shafts inspected
for cracks at every haul-out, especially if there has been a vibration or a propeller running loose. A dye test can magnify even
the smallest hairline cracks and signs of stress not visible to the
naked eye. Be sure to have the tapered portion of the shafts inspected carefully, as well as all welds and castings -- these are common area for stress. If a stress crack is discovered on a shaft, ask
the service yard if the shaft needs to be replaced or if there is
another remedy.
ACY inspects the running gear on the 65’ Hatteras sportfisherman FATHER’S DAY
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