Bénéteau trials new Monte Carlo 37 at Valencia

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Bénéteau trials new Monte Carlo 37 at Valencia

Friday, 23 February 2007

The Monte Carlo 37's ride proved stable and smooth

Beneteau trials it's Monte Carlo 37 at the Alinghi base in Valencia. When any boat manufacturer invites over 100 journalists from over 23 different countries, you know that Beneteau want to make a point.

The point is that the new Monte Carlo 37 power boat features a new variant of the stepped hull, which Beneteau have patented called the Air Step system. The main difference from standard stepped hull and Beneteau's Air Step system, is the all important source of air to keep the boat riding efficiently as possible.

The air supply exits here

Beneteau system is unique in that they are feeding air from two tubes directly under the boat. So confident of success, that Beneteau are expected to produce much bigger power boats, which is linked to the fact that with Air Step, one of the primary benefits are consistency and efficiency of air step performance, which directly benefits fuel consumption, hence the use on bigger power boats.

The air intake for the airstep is at each side, in front of the windshield, and this is where all the air goes. The two vertical tubes shown here under a panel in the cabin, between the two berths. The smaller clear plastic pipe is not related to airstep system.

Our goal with the Monte Carlo 37 is to have a good combination of stability, comfort and efficiency. With our unique Air Step system, the Monte Carlo 37 achieves these goals
Laurent Fabre, Project Director - Power Boat Range

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The clear message from Beneteau is that this system has been patented by them, however the patent lasts for 10 years, with perhaps a 5 year extension possible. With such benefits on fuel consumption and efficiency, Beneteau needs to make an immediate impact in the market whilst it is the only vendor possible to offer such a system.

Very little nose lift was recorded during acceleration

There are many points of interest on The Monte Carlo 37, apart from it's Air Stepped Hull, including even the use of indirect lighting to give the interior a more spacious feel.

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Also consider these models

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Length: 11.14m

Beam: 3.50m

Price from: £237,462

Comments:- The Windy 37 Gran Mistral might not have the fancy stepped hull but you have choice of Volvo 300hp powerplant

Model: Targa 38

Length: 12.13m

Beam: 3.65m

Price from: £246,844

Comments:- Very similar to the Fairline Targa 38 bar the Stepped Hull of course. Bigger engines in the Twin Volvo 370's and hence bigger price for the Fairline