ACTIVA unveiling the Present and the Future at Sydney International Boat Show

12 June 2008

Visitors to the spectacular marina at the 2008 Sydney International Boat Show are in for a treat when they stop by the ACTIVA display. ACTIVA Motor Yachts (AUST) will be showing off its latest creation in the form of the all new ACTIVA 5300 Raised Pilothouse.

Australia was chosen for the world release of this awe inspiring coastal cruising Motor Yacht, which is large enough to cruise Australia and entertain family & friends, yet small enough for 1 person to handle and dock.

With industry legend Charles Chang a Naval Architect and Marine Engineer at the helm of ACTIVA Marine in Asia, ACTIVA has set new standards for vessel design and construction. Charles Chang has been building boats for over 30 years with more than 500 in use world wide.

Never one to rest on his laurels, Charles has updated the model range with revamped designs for existing models and introduced five new models for 2008, including their flag ship “The ACTIVA Legacy 8500”.

The boat on display in Sydney boasts a pair of D9 Volvo 575 marine diesels, and offers the performance characteristics one would normally associate with a smaller vessel. Fuel usage at cruising speeds is where the ACTIVA 5300 stands out from the crowd, the 5300 hardly uses any. For those in a hurry the display vessel can exceed 22 Knots, with large motor sizes also available up to 30 Knots. The vessel also has powerful bow and stern thrusters for precision maneuvering and a stand up engine room.

Kevin Sulzberger the Australian Importer for ACTIVA Marine does not hold back when discussing the 5300 Pilothouse design.

“This boat will revolutionise low fuel usage coastal cruiser designs for years to come” he declares.

Those who board this exciting ‘revolution’ will notice one of the largest flybridges in the 50’ range boats offering such additional space that the ‘bridge could be termed and extra cabin! It is much larger than a normal bridge and boasts a second kitchen as well as an aft deck ‘overhang’ that eliminates the need for cockpit canvas. It also has an internal staircase as well as stairs from the cockpit.

Meanwhile, the custom designed Golden Teak interior entices you with a full width central owner’s stateroom, a further stateroom forward and a two berth cabin port, large dining area and spacious galley. Perfect for entertaining, the saloon is impressively spacious and includes many extra features, such as the triple size cockpit doors, an entertainment unit incorporating an LCD/TV with DVD player, sound equipment as well as a hi-low table for entertaining convenience.

All ACTIVA Motor Yachts from the small 4600 (46’) to the “Legacy 8500” are wired to AS/NZS 3000 sec 6 or AS/NZS 3017 with full compliance.

Such has been the incredible success of ACTIVA Marine that Charles Chang is building a new factory on the Yangtze River in Shanghai. The new 33,000 sq. ft building will house a team of professional boat craftsman, architects, engineers and highly professional technical staff who have always taken special pride in achieving the highest quality in boat building.

The new building will have an all temperature controlled working facility for painting and laminating vessels to achieve the highest quality finish. Currently ACTIVA Marine build their Motor Yachts in Suzhou China or Kaohsiung Taiwan.

As exciting as the ACTIVA 5300 display is, it’s the company’s future plans that have the industry buzzing with gossip. The introduction of the “Legacy” range of Motor Yachts meets the demand of corporate buyers. These all new luxurious motor yachts can only be described as stunning. With a profile that could be credited to any of the top European designer/builders, the “Legacy” range of Motor Yachts will be offered in 75’ (23 metres) 80’ (24.5 metres) and 85’ (26.1 metres) versions, with a choice of Caterpillar, Volvo IPS or Cummins diesels.

Kevin Sulzberger says the range has a timeless design that will not date. Unique features includes walk-around side decks, spacious cabins, crews quarters if required and al fresco dining for up to eighteen people on the massive size flybridge.

There’s also a hydraulic swim platform that can be raised and lowered, offering superb access to and from the vessel. Being a new creation, it probably comes as no surprise that despite only floor plans and artist’s impressions being currently available, a tremendous amount of interest has already been developed in the US, New Zealand and Australia for the “Legacy”.

“If you want to be among the first to be a part of the most exciting release in the local marine industry’s history, talk to me sooner rather than later’” Kevin says. Dealers are also required for NSW, VIC, SA & WA so trade enquiries are being sort.

For further information about ACTIVA Motor Yachts, telephone Kevin Sulzberger on +61 418 726 944 or visit the website, www.activayachts.com