Offering you a convenient alternative to traditional brokerage we can now provide you with a quick and easy solution to selling your boat, whether you need to raise cash, clear finance or simply find the fastest way to sell. You may have found your next boat already but need to sell your current boat first. With Opal Marine direct purchase or part exchange, we give you the ability to buy your new boat now, without the worry and cost of owning two boats at once.

Buy an approved used boat from Opal Marine and you are ensuring peace of mind. We understand how important it is to ensure that your new purchase represents good quality and value. All Opal Marine approved used boats come with clear title, a full structural and engine report and either clear confirmed engine service history or a recent full engine service carried out by one of our local, trusted engineers, so there are absolutely no surprises.

What You Can Do

On 21st February, the HMRC issued draft legislation to take effect from 1st April, 2012, which HMRC describes as follows:-

“The measure provides that red diesel for use as fuel for propelling private pleasure craft can only be used in UK waters. All purchasers of red diesel for use as fuel for propelling private pleasure craft will be required to sign a declaration to that effect. All purchasers will be made aware that if they travel outside UK waters they will be subject to the restrictions and prohibitions of other Member States”.

The background to this is that the European Commission has challenged the UK practice of allowing the use of red diesel to propel private pleasure craft despite the condition that full duty is paid. This proposed legislation is an attempt to reduce the likelihood of such litigation. As it stands, this measure should have no impact on members sailing in UK waters only, but it will be prejudicial to those members wishing to sail outside of UK waters, and creates considerable practical problems.

HMRC have indicated that they are prepared to consider comments on the draft legislation from all interested parties by no later than 11th March, 2012.

The Cruising Association is in continuing discussions with the HMRC on this issue. You can help by expressing your concerns to both the HMRC and your MP and encouraging your friends and your local yacht club to do the same.

Comments to HMRC should be sent by email using the link envirotax.bst which can be accessed only via the HMRC web site at www.hmrc.gov.uk/drafts/rebated-pp-crafts.htm , or by post to:

Transport Taxes Team
HM Revenue & Customs
Room 1/37
100 Parliament Street
London SW1A 2BQ

Your letters will have more impact if you use your own words, but you may wish to consider the following key points:

i) White diesel is not currently available from the vast majority of marine suppliers in harbours and marinas. It is not feasible to install a second tank and pump for white diesel in many of these locations. Where it is feasible, the proposed timescale is not sufficient to make the necessary changes in time.

ii) White diesel currently available in the UK contains bio-fuel. It has previously been accepted that such bio-fuel can have a seriously detrimental effect on some marine engines. It is known to make worse the problems of `bugs’ in tanks causing blocked filters, break-down to acids leading to engine equipment damage and leakage from fuel component seals, all of which represent significant additional safety risks to boat owners using UK white diesel.

iii) In the light of the above points, many owners wishing to sail outside of UK waters will be faced with the only alternative of having to purchase red diesel and having to make, knowingly, a false declaration. This is totally unacceptable.

iv) The measure is also likely to deter foreign boat owners from coming to the UK since, when refuelling here, they will be asked to declare that the fuel will only be used in UK waters, which is patently not the case.

Given the above, it is strongly recommended that the proposed legislation be withdrawn completely, or as a minimum, be postponed to allow a proper consultation process to take place in order to identify practical and sensible solutions to the various issues.

We are now offering a reduced brokerage rate of 5% + vat to any new customer listing their boat on a sole brokerage agreement during March and April. Contact us for more details!

A world leader in the design and manufacture of Marine and Vehicle Generators, Air Conditioning, and DC Generators/Air Conditioning. Specialists in this field for some 24 years, HFL have continuously focused on the more problematic issues on boats, such as noise, space constraints and have proven to be one of the most innovative of Marine Generator manufacturers, resolving on-board problems and redefining expectations. It is in this way that HFL has become one of the leading names in the marine industry, supplying and servicing some of the marine industry's biggest names and always with the same goal in mind: to continually listen to boat builders and boat owners alike and strive to innovate, design and manufacture smaller, quieter and lighter products, but never with compromise on efficiency, reliability or output.

Opal Marine are delighted to be working with HFL and can offer full support to customers with existing products as well as the supply and installation of new units for new customers.

Visit www.opalmarine.com/marine-services for more information

With over 30 years of Marine engineering experience, our in-house engineering division will help you keep your boat seaworthy and running in peak condition all year round. Our comprehensive services include:

• Engine servicing and diagnostics
• Generators — installation and servicing
• Heating — Installation and servicing
• Air Conditioning — installation and servicing
• Hydraulic steering and control systems — installation and servicing
• Water and waste systems including holding tanks installation
• Bow and Stern thruster installation
• Winch and windlass installation and servicing
• Passerelle installation and servicing — electric and hydraulic

A 10% discount on labour charges is available to all Opal Marine brokerage customers.

OPAL MARINE LTD IS DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE OUR APPOINTMENT AS JOINT CENTRAL SALES AGENTS FOR PROJECT 12, A BRAND NEW, HIGH VOLUME PERFORMANCE YACHT DUE FOR DELIVERY THIS SUMMER AND FOR SALE FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME.

Currently in the final stages of construction at Pisa Superyachts and built to ABS classification and MCA compliancy, PROJECT 12 translates the success and build quality of the Cantieri di Pisa Akhir range to a larger scale offering exhilarating performance generated by twin 4,670hp MTU engines. With interior design by Mark Berryman and sleek Italian exterior styling, PROJECT 12 offers spacious living spaces and accommodation for 12/14 guests in luxurious surroundings.

Intelligent layout and design take full advantage of the yacht’s volume to provide generous living areas throughout. The full beam sky lounge on the upper deck is an exceptional feature with large sliding doors to port and starboard and bulwarks that fold down to create a balcony on each side with spectacular 180° views, flooding the interior with natural light. The main salon provides a versatile living space with comfortable seating areas, a bar and separate music or library area aft of the formal dining room. Other singular features are a floating glass staircase leading from the main deck up, with a large skylight overhead illuminating the interior. Natural, modern interior design finished in limed teak, leather and marble provides an elegant, understated backdrop.

The yacht has an appealing and versatile accommodation layout in 6/7 staterooms that will ensure she is equally popular with charter clients or private guests alike. The full beam master suite on the main deck is accessed through a large office / lobby area and boasts twin en suite bathrooms with two separate walk-in wardrobes and offers superb views out to sea. A fantastic, full beam VIP cabin incorporates a separate lounge area with large sofa and desk again with twin ensuite bathrooms and his and hers dressing areas. The lounge area can be completely shut off from the principal stateroom with a soundproof sliding door thus converting this large area into two separate double staterooms. Further accommodation is provided for another eight guests in two double and two twin staterooms, each with additional Pullman berth.

The same dedicated build team has worked on PROJECT 12 throughout the build, from Cantieri di Pisa through to completion at Pisa Superyachts, to ensure the very highest standards of finish and delivery. The yacht is now nearing completion and inspections are strongly encouraged to see the final stages of this impressive build in progress.

Key features:

• Generous, well appointed interiors, intelligent layout
• Spacious, versatile accommodation for 12/14 guests in 6/7 cabins (full beam master suite on main deck; full beam VIP suite that converts into two double staterooms; 2 double staterooms; 2 twin staterooms, both with Pullman berths).
• Powerful performance from twin MTU 16v 4000 M93L Blue Vision engines, 4,670hp each
• Approx speeds: Cruising speed 22.5 knots / maximum speed 24.5 knots / economic speed 12 knots (approximate)
• Zero speed at anchor stabilisers
• Classification: ABS, MCA LY2
• Interior design by Mark Berryman, exterior styling by Carlo Galeazzi
• Build overseen and carried out by the same highly experienced project team throughout, from Cantieri di Pisa through final stages at Pisa Superyachts
• Standard warranties provided

Specifications, renderings and GA available by reply to this email.

Asking Price – EUR 23,000,000

Joint Central Agents with Burgess Yachts.

For the full specification visit Cantieri di Pisa 153