NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM AMERICAN CUSTOM YACHTS

Patriot Press NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM AMERICAN CUSTOM YACHTS VOLUME 45-2009 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: info@acyinc.com Gold Star for SILVER ARROW! Sea Trial a Success for New ACY68 ACY recently conducted a successful sea trial of their newest work of art the 68-foot SILVER ARROW. Featuring ACY s traditional outline and signature water-slicing hull, the SILVER ARROW is ACY s first 68-footer and the first ACY vessel to carry the new MTU Series 2000, 2400 bhp engines. This oneof-a-kind showpiece has been meticulously handcrafted by ACY to meet the owner s every need. The SILVER ARROW is loaded with custom features, including hand-selected teak throughout the vessel (including all three staterooms, heads and soles), marble counter tops in the galley and vanities, a motorized rod storage locker in the companionway, and an oversized custom refrigerator and freezer. An elaborate electronics package has been installed by IMS American Marine Electronics, including drop-down TVs in the staterooms, a pop-up TV in the salon, and a sophisticated navigation package complementing the eye-catching custom tower and hard top by Bausch-American Towers. Final interior detailing of the vessel is currently underway. Upon completion, ACY will conduct additional sea trials to fine tune equipment and optimize the propellers. Retrofitted BANDIT Shipped to Dubai ACY recently culminated a year-long retrofit on the 65-foot BANDIT, American s first traditionallystyled sportfisherman built in 2000. Upon completion, the boat was shipped from Ft. Lauderdale to Dubai via yacht transport. At the new owner s request, the vessel was custom refitted to accommodate extended fishing excursions from Dubai to the fish-filled waters of the Gulf of Oman. ACY teamed up with affiliates Bausch-American Towers, IMS American Marine Electronics and TCR American Custom Canvas to perform significant modifications throughout the vessel, including major mechanical and system upgrades. The MTU Series 2000, 1800 bhp engines were completely rebuilt. Electrical systems were converted to a 50-hertz service to accommodate the European-based power supply, and the air conditioning system capacity was increased to account for the intense heat in the Middle East. Interior modifications include the conversion of an existing storage area to crew s quarters with a private head, and the installation of new whisper wall headliner throughout. ACY also performed structural modifications to the salon to allow a Sharp 40-inch flat panel LCD TV, installed by IMS American, to pop up from behind the sofa, courtesy of a Motivated Design lift. The BANDIT s original tube TV was removed from its cabinet and ACY fabricated a second pantry for additional storage. Upgraded salon components installed by IMS American (... continued on page 2) Keep up with the latest information from ACY at www.americancustomyachts.com. 1

Bandit (... continued from page 1) include a Yamaha receiver, a Sony Blu-ray Disc DVD player, a Panasonic VCR player and a Clarion 12-volt radio/receiver wired to the cockpit stereo. New LCD TVs were also installed in each state room. A KVH TracVision satellite TV system was also installed and programmed to receive signals from the Arabsat satellite network. The BANDIT s original full tower was removed and replaced with a custom BAT half-tower featuring a resininfused hard-top outfitted with a drop-down radio box, radar pod and built-in spreader lights. A new bridge enclosure and bridge seat cushions were fabricated by TCR American. The new BANDIT is graced with an extensive electronics package by IMS American, including a Furuno navigation package with a NavNet radar, echo sounder, back-up sounder, chart plotter/gps combo and dual 15 LCD monitors. Additional components include a Simrad autopilot system, ICOM VHF radio, a VEI Apollo night vision camera and an ACR spotlight. IMS American also installed a Clarion outdoor stereo system with a watertight CD/tuner, six disc changer and ipod interface, along with a four-channel marine power amp and coaxial speakers by JL Audio. Interior modifications include the conversion of an existing storage area to crew s quarters with a private head. ACY s final touch a removable stainless steel bow pulpit will surely come in handy while mooring in the Gulf of Oman awaiting the next day s fishing adventure. ACY s systems expert Kenny Miller will be traveling to Dubai to familiarize the owner and crew with the vessel s systems and operation. ACY and affiliates Bausch-American Towers, IMS American Marine Electronics and TCR American Custom Canvas worked as a team to perform significant modifications to the BANDIT, including major mechanical and system upgrades. ACY90 Readies for Engine Installation A custom fabricated aluminum engine bed was recently installed in the new ACY90 to accommodate the massive 9,200 hp MTU power package. The installation was followed by the fitting of fuel tanks and transmissions. The deck house was removed to accommodate these installations, as well as the painting of the utility room and commencement of plumbing and electrical systems. The fabrication of interior accommodations is nearing completion, including the construction of the salon sole step and the final fitting of bunks, night stands and heads. Installation of the bunk rails, sea rails, door jambs and veneer will follow. 2 The finishing touches are being made on the ACY90 engine bed prior to installation. The engine bed was custom fabricated at ACY s machine shop under the guidance of Davis LaCombe.

RUMBERA Radiates! Bausch-American Towers & IMS American Marine Electronics team up to provide a state-of-the-art tower and electronics package for the 84 sportfisherman RUMBERA. IMS American Marine Electronics outfitted the master stateroom with a Samsung 37-inch LCD TV, concealed by an automated Vutec art screen when not in use. Custom fitted into the mezzanine, IMS American crafted an aft cockpit control station with a VEI monitor and hard button switching system controlling a selection of navigation images. A redundant system is mounted in the tower. IMS American installed a 46 Samsung B650 LCD television in a salon cabinet, along with a hard drive movie/music server and 1080p player by Kaleidescape ; a Denon 3808 stereo receiver; and a Paradox Magellan wireless vessel alarm system. Audio-video components are controlled by a Universal MX3000 remote control. IMS American s meticulous wire management is demonstrated with this installation of NEMA input buffers. Working closely with the RUMBERA s owner and captain, Bausch-American Towers designed a center ladder tower package with extensive custom rail work and tower ring jump seats. The installation includes HID spreader lights and tri-color dome lights mounted on the standing platform and buggy top. A set of Rupp Marine hydraulic Power Riggers and a VEI Apollo night vision camera complete the package. The bridge helm layout features five 17 VEI displays with the ability to shuffle navigation images between any display, courtesy of a VEI SSIR color touch screen and Furuno radar controller. The bridge installation also includes two NavNet 3D systems and an ISIS vessel monitoring system. Keep up with the latest information from ACY at www.americancustomyachts.com. 3

www.imsamerican.com New Installations on the Cutting Edge 58 Monterey IMS American recently finalized a cutting edge electronics upgrade on the 58 custom sportfish CHACH. With the help of ACY s carpenters, the helm faceplate was modified to accommodate a pair of Furuno 15 LCD monitors at port and starboard along with a Garmin touch screen plotter occupying the center box. A Furuno NavNet radar and sounder completed the package. 98 Burger IMS American re-fitted the 98 Burger motoryacht LADY CATEE in grand style with an elaborate audio-video system, including integrated full-boat audio and high definition DIRECTV throughout the boat. The audio system is driven by a Niles receiver with AM/FM/CD and ipod interface. TV cabinets throughout the vessel were modified by ACY s skilled carpentry team to accommodate new LCD TVs and A/V components. The salon cabinet was modified to accommodate a 40-inch Samsung LCD TV and a Mid-Atlantic pull-out rack housing a full-boat CD player and receiver by Denon, along with a Sony Blu-ray Disc DVD player. The galley staterooms were outfitted with Sony LCD TVs and Blu-ray Disc DVD players. Every TV on the boat is programmed to view the engine room and security cameras as well. Product Profile Intellian d-series High Performance Marine Antenna Systems IMS American Marine Electronics is proud to offer the new d-series High Definition (HD) TV antenna systems by Intellian Technologies. Incorporating a revolutionary new patent-pending design, the Intellian d-series antennas receive both Ka- and Kuband satellite signals, providing access to the highest quality satellite TV on the open ocean, including the latest HDTV programming. The d-series systems are compatible with Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) satellites, which use the international standard for digital TV transmission. The antenna system core technology includes a patent-pending Wide Range Search (WRS) algorithm which minimizes search time at the initial state, and patent-pending Dynamic Beam Tilting (DBT) technology which dynamically shapes the antenna beam for better stabilization. The DBT uses a high-performance, constantly adjusting sub-reflector while tracking the target satellite, allowing the antenna to remain relatively still and eliminating the constant whine of stepper motors while staying locked on target. This new single-dome technology by Intellian makes HD programming a reality for boats 30 feet or larger. 4

A DIVISION OF IMS AMERICAN 772-781-3992 www.foxaudiovideo.com Home Entertainment News Home Entertainment News FOX Brings Home Automation to Medalist Golf Club Residence Thanks to the skilled technicians at FOX Audio-Video, the owners of a 4,800 squarefoot estate home at the Medalist Golf Club in Hobe Sound can now control audiovideo components, lighting and window treatments throughout their home with the touch of a Crestron wireless touch-panel. FOX has integrated the finest components in sight and sound to create a fully integrated home-wide entertainment system. Residents and guests can choose from an expansive library of movies and music in every room courtesy of an expansive Kaleidescape movie and music server. Alternatively, they can choose to listen to their favorite music or radio station via an Apple ipod interface and FM receiver. Strategically-placed, in-ceiling speakers by Monitor Audio deliver balanced, distortion-free sound throughout the entire residence. A dedicated home theater room creates a central entertainment hub in the home, featuring a Pioneer Elite 1080p Plasma TV, a B&K surround receiver, a Panasonic HDD digital video recorder and Monitor Audio surround sound speakers. A push of a button dims the lights and lowers the window treatments to create the ultimate home theater experience. The family room and kitchen provide perfect venues for casual dining and entertaining. Both rooms feature Sony flat panel, high-definition LCD TVs that can be adjusted for any occasion thanks to articulating wall mounts. The home theater experience continues onto the pool and patio area courtesy of a Sunbrite outdoor LCD TV on an articulating mount, a Gefen HDMI receiver and Klipsch hi-fidelity speakers. FOX Audio-Video has moved to 6800 S.W. Jack James Drive, Stuart! Keep up with the latest information from ACY at www.americancustomyachts.com. 5

BAT Goes East... Again! New Installations Take BAT Back to Taiwan and Japan BAT s Dave Purkey redeemed a batch of frequent flyer miles recently, thanks to two new tower installations on Horizon 52-footers in Taiwan and Japan. The first installation (pictured left) took Purkey to Horizon Yachts production facility in Kaoshiung, Taiwan. The second installation (pictured right) was performed in Japan at the Creation Marine facility located on Osaka Harbor. This is the fourth trip to Asia that BAT has made within the past two years for Horizon. BAT Florida Highlights Stuart, FL: 772-283-2771 Beaufort, NC: 252-728-7332 34 Bonadeo Another new Bonadeo 34 was sighted on the Indian River sporting a custom-painted BAT T-top. BAT North Carolina Highlights 37 Legend BAT recently installed a full tower on the first of four 37 Legend custom express boats to be outfitted at the Florida facility. 61 Chadwick This Chadwick 61 custom sportfisherman received a full tower package with custom hard top, built-in radar pod, recessed teaser reels and molded spreader lights. The boat was also equipped with a set of Rupp Marine Bigg Rigg triple-spreader outriggers. 6 39 Scarborough BAT traveled to the Ricky Scarborough Yachts facility in Wanchese, NC to outfit this new 39-footer with a custom halftower and hard top, complete with recessed teaser reels, molded spreader lights and a full enclosure courtesy of Carteret Canvas.

ACY performed a series of modifications aboard the 102 motoryacht DETERMINATION, including steering and plumbing system upgrades, the removal of obsolete gas tanks and replacement of a bow thruster motor. The 54 sportfisherman SHEPSL S INTERIM recently returned to ACY for a complete paint job, as well as a variety of electronics and carpentry upgrades, including the installation of a new rub rail. ACY recently completed several major upgrades on the PATRIOT, an 80 custom sportfisherman. Both engines were completely rebuilt and a new engine room ventilation system was installed. The vessel received electrical system upgrades, a new generator and new rudder bearings. Electronics upgrades included the installation of new satellite TV and communications antennas by C-Comm. Final touches included a bottom job, new interior varnish and topside paint. TEASER, a 40 custom express sportfisherman, is visiting ACY for annual maintenance, including a bottom job, running gear maintenance and new varnish on the transom and salon cabin sole. The refrigeration system will also be upgraded, and the cockpit and covering boards will be sanded. The 61 motoryacht CAROL LEE came to American for a bottom job, along with sea cock and thru-hull maintenance. ACY is performing a complete bottom strip and applying a new barrier coat and bottom paint to the 98 motoryacht LADY CATEE. The vessel will also receive running gear maintenance and new cap rail varnish. Keep up with the latest information from ACY at www.americancustomyachts.com. 7

6800 S.W. Jack James Drive Stuart, FL 34997 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID WEST PALM BCH, FL PERMIT NO. 1946 COMING IN OUR NEXT ISSUE 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 info@acyinc.com, 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! ACY PLANS NEW 64 EXPRESS YACHT! Join the American Family of Companies in the Bahia Mar Blue Room during the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show! Q: I own a 68-foot motoryacht that I keep docked behind my home. I run the boat myself and keep in it in perfect condition. I recently accepted a business offer that will take me overseas for the next year. I d like to keep my boat at a yard or marina that will keep it maintained in the manner that I am accustomed to so I can use it when I have the opportunity to fly home. Do boatyards and marinas typically offer general maintenance, cleaning and restocking services? YD: Your situation is actually quite common and several alternatives may be available at boat yards and marinas in your area. We recommend that you check with the service managers and dock masters at local facilities to discuss the types of services they offer and the costs. Since you plan to be away for extended periods of time, we recommend that you have your vessel stored on land. While storing during the hot summer months, ACY recommends hooking up to shore power and keeping the A/C on. Most large boat yards should be able to accommodate your needs while keeping your boat stored. At American Custom Yachts, we offer a variety of a la carte concierge services for our storage customers. Services include everything from routine wash-downs, hull waxing and teak maintenance to cleaning, re-stocking and vessel make-ready. We also check fluid levels and routinely inspect all electrical, plumbing and fuel systems. With a few days notice, the boat can be in the water, fully stocked, fueled and ready to go. Join the American family of companies in the Blue Room on the first floor of the Bahia Mar Resort Hotel during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Stop by and relax in the comfort zone, experience the latest in marine electronics from IMS American and meet industry experts in yacht construction, repair, painting and repowering, along with representatives from Bausch-American Towers, TCR American Custom Canvas and marine marketing specialists AMG Creative. The American exhibit will be open Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For additional information, call 772-221-9100, or e-mail info@acyinc.com. Design & Production by AMG Creative Managing Editor...Chris Shultz Art & Editorial Director...Jennifer LaCombe Editorial Support... Monica Falgout Photography...Chris Shultz Keep up with the latest information from ACY at www.americancustomyachts.com. 8