BYM News, April 7 2008-- The Akilaria Class 40 fleet continues to grow! Maine Yacht Center will complete the fit out and commissioning of two Akilaria Class 40s this summer, as the burgeoning European race class continues its rapid expansion in the US. To date, more than 60 Class 40s have been launched in Europe, with many racing in the Route du Rhum, Transat Jacques Vabre, Trans-At and Quebec-St.Malo Ocean Races.
Now, the newly formed Akilaria Imports LLC will bring two more, Marc Lombard-designed boats to the US; both with final commissioning work and launch at Maine Yacht Center in Portland, Maine. "We were right on the mark," says Brian Harris, General Manager of Maine Yacht Center and President of Akilaria Imports LLC. "The debut of the first Akilaria 40 at the Newport Boat Show last year was a phenomenal success; it's the hottest boat on the market for the US-based short-handed racer who is searching for true value and high performance."
The Akilaria 40 is designed by Marc Lombard and is built by MC Tec in Tunisia under French supervision. Key components, such as keel, rudders and mast, are built in France. But the final fit-out and commissioning work is all completed by Maine Yacht Center in Portland Maine.
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BYM News, April 7 2008-- The Akilaria Class 40 fleet continues to grow! Maine Yacht Center will complete the fit out and commissioning of two Akilaria Class 40s this summer, as the burgeoning European race class continues its rapid expansion in the US. To date, more than 60 Class 40s have been launched in Europe, with many racing in the Route du Rhum, Transat Jacques Vabre, Trans-At and Quebec-St.Malo Ocean Races.
Now, the newly formed Akilaria Imports LLC will bring two more, Marc Lombard-designed boats to the US; both with final commissioning work and launch at Maine Yacht Center in Portland, Maine. "We were right on the mark," says Brian Harris, General Manager of Maine Yacht Center and President of Akilaria Imports LLC. "The debut of the first Akilaria 40 at the Newport Boat Show last year was a phenomenal success; it's the hottest boat on the market for the US-based short-handed racer who is searching for true value and high performance."
The Akilaria 40 is designed by Marc Lombard and is built by MC Tec in Tunisia under French supervision. Key components, such as keel, rudders and mast, are built in France. But the final fit-out and commissioning work is all completed by Maine Yacht Center in Portland Maine. Read More
