Montebello 12.5m Powercat
Montebello 12.5m Sail Cat
Construction: Full Foam composite construction of Hull, Deck, Bulkheads and Furniture, by the infusion build method. Transom: There are large steps giving easy access to the water with a recessed fold away stainless steal ladder. There is full access to engine compartments through deck hatches in this area.
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An Absolute Monte
News Article From 'Multihull World' - August 2010
Performance, efficiency, innovation and luxury often go hand in hand with a power catamaran configuration but in the case of the latest offering from Montebello Yachts, the Montebello 12.5 Sailing Catamaran, designer and builder have proved that you can include all of the above and more – in a purpose-built cruising-dedicated sailing catamaran.
Montebello Coup d’état
News Article From 'Pacific Motor Yacht Magazine' - March 2010
When Montebello commenced business ‘way back’ in 2008 its simple philosophy was to give its respective owners exactly the boat they wanted, whilst still embracing the cost-effective parameters of a production vessel.
Montebello Coupe 12.5m Power Catamaran
News Article From 'Club Marine Magazine' - February / March 2010
Recently, Australian catatmaran builder Montebello introduced it's new 12.5m Coupe for a Gold Coast client. The Coupe, powered by 500bhp IPS Volvos with a top speed of 70km/h, offers the client a low profile boat that can explore the city as well as take off on coastal journeys.
Sea Trial Report - Montebello 12.5m Power Catamaran
'Volvo Penta Twin D6 435i' - October 2009
Having repowered a Randall 38’ with a pair of Volvo Penta D6 310i’s back in 2007, Mr Quinn knew exactly what type of engines he wanted for his dream boat.
Montebello building the latest catamaran designs in Australia
News Article From 'The Exporter Magazine' - October 2009
Montebello Yachts, based on the Gold Coast in Queensland, manufactures luxury power and sailing catamarans ranging from 11.5 meters upwards.
Big Cat Shows Style
News Article From 'The West Australian' - September 2009
Big catamarans, power and sail, seem to have suddenly become fashionable. There are excellent reasons why it should be so, ranging from the ability to use shallow water moorings to a lot of useable space within the typical dimensions. But why it should be happening now is less clear.
CATABUNGA!
News Article From 'Trade a Boat Magazine' - August 2009
You can’t help but delight in the extreme efficiency, generous indoor and outdoor living spaces, and excellent workmanship in the new Montebello 12.5M.
DAVID LOCKWOOD reckons a star is born.
'Yanmar Power News'
News Article From 'Yanmar' - August 2009
Gary Zamparutti, the Managing Director of Montebello Yachts, has been a fantastic supporter of Yanmar having installed a number of engines in various vessels over the years. He chose twin Yanmar 6LPASTP2 315mhp at 3800rpm propulsion engines complete with ZF63-IV V-drive marine gearboxes with 2.5:1 ratio for the new Montebello 12.5M Power Cat demo boat project.
'Montebello Makes Waves'
News Article From 'Trade a Boat Magazine' - August 2009
New Gold Coast luxury catamaran builder Montebello Yachts says even the well healed are looking for economical cruising, cost-effective berthing and easy maintenance these days, and that its range of powerboats fits that bill. Going into the boat show season, Montebello says it has four potential new clients, one of whom is an international. “We are in negotiations on specifications and price. This is above any expectations we had,” says Frances Zamparutti, Montebello Yachts marketing and administration manager.
'Aussie Made' Boat Review: Montebello 12.5
by BARRY TYLER - April 2009
Our intrepid owner was just so typical of boaters in this day and age; he wanted a new boat that was considerably cheaper to run, as he was well and truly over the onerous pastime of sinking hundreds of dollars into a fuel payload, every time the family went out for the day or for the weekend.
Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
21st – 24th May 2009
Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show is the largest on-water display in the Asia-Pacific region. We look forward to seeing you there. Wharf A 23
www.sanctuarycoveboatshow.com.au
Top of the Mountain
News Article From Modern Boat magazine - March 2009
This Aussie cat is fresh out
of the factory and already making waves
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King of the Cats
News Article From Trade a Boat magazine - March 2009
Queensland is Australia’s catamaran playground, and the Sunshine State has a new
player in the mix, Gold Coast-based luxury builder Montebello Yachts
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They’re only rumours
News Article From The Gold Coast Bulletin - February 09
IF ever there was an industry
hell-bent on scuttling itself
with unfounded rumours it has
to be the marine industry.
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Montebello Yachts 12.5m Powercat
Seaspray Magazine - February 2009
The basis on which a company’s name is chosen has always held a fascination for me. So when I visited Gold Coast catamaran manufacturer Montebello Yachts, a relative newcomer to the market, to test their 12.5 m power catamaran, the first question I put to Managing Director Gary Zamparutti was how he came to name his company. Perhaps understandably the eponymous route wasn’t an option, but why Montebello?
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The Full Monte
News Article From The Gold Coast Bulletin - January 09
A group of Gold Coast business men haven’t let the downturn in the boat building industry dampen their passion to build a world-class offshore cruiser. Download the full story 2mb pdf