Suzuki Motor Corporation’s new flagship, award winning four-stroke outboard motor, the DF350A was officially launched in Malta last week in the presence of Mr. Daisuke Kawatari – General Manager, Suzuki Europe, Mr. Tomonori Saito, General Manager, Suzuki Marine, Europe and Mr. Paolo Ilariuzzi, Suzuki Italia Marine Sales Manager.

At 350 horsepower, this V6 4-stroke is the largest, most powerful outboard Suzuki has built to date. In development for more than three years, it represents a significant milestone in both engineering and design.  The Suzuki DF350A outboard has already won a number of industry accolades due to its  distinctive technological innovations and delivery of outstanding consumer benefits, practicality and cost-effectiveness.

The following are some of distinctive features of the DF350A:

• The largest V6 engine displacement, at 4.4 litres
• Suzuki Dual Prop System (for exceptional grip and acceleration)
• Direct Air Intake & Dual Injector (for achieving high compression ratio and efficient combustion)
• Dual Louver System (for efficiently separating air and water)
• Low Fuel Consumption

Suzuki outboards, have won nine in the largest number of awards in the outboard engine category of the marine industry. Suzuki’s winning record is a reflection of its commitment to innovative technology that makes boating more enjoyable for its customers.

“Suzuki have yet again pushed the boundaries of the outboard motor as we know it, launching the first ever dual-prop outboard as their new flagship. This new DF350A is packed full of industry-first technologies, whilst promising to retain Suzuki’s focus on reliability, consumption and low-emissions” explained Matthew Travers, Director, Strand Marine & Auto Systems, agents of Suzuki Marine in Malta.

The launch, which took place at the Marina di Valletta, also gave those present the opportunity to feel the power of the new outboards which were installed on the latest Nuova Jolly Prince 38 which forms part of the Strand Rib Charters fleet.

Suzuki DF350A outboards are now available in stock at  Strand Marine & Auto Systems, local agents for Suzuki Marine in Malta as well as other marine and automotive related products.

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Marina di Valletta will be welcoming the Trophee Bailli de Suffren fleet between  the 4th and 5th July.

The famed Trophee Bailli de Suffren Race  is 580-nautical mile race, which starts in Saint Tropez and includes stop overs in Porto Rotondo, Trapani, and finally the Maltese islands.   For the second time in the race’s’ history, the race finish will be in Gozo.

Competing yachts are generally divided into three categories – Vintage, Classic, and Spirit of Tradition.

Named after Pierre Andre de Suffren, who was Vice Admiral of the French fleet and a Knight of Malta, the title of Bailli was given by the Order of Malta. De Suffren was known by his sailors and his enemies (particularly the British) as ‘Admiral Satan’. To date, seven ships of the French navy have borne the name of Suffren in his honour. His statue dominates the quayside in Saint Tropez.

The Trophée Bailli de Suffren will leave Gozo for a Parade of Sail on the 4th July when it will berth at Marina di Valletta.

A Prize Giving evening will then take place at the Royal Malta Yacht Club.

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Marina di Valletta will be home to the Malta-Syracuse Race fleet.

Dating back to the sixties, the Malta-Syracuse Race, organised by the Royal Malta Yacht Club in conjunction with the Lega Navale Italiana (Sezione Siracusa), is one of the  oldest races on the Club’s calendar.

The Malta-Syracuse Race, is an 85 nautical mile race that typically attracts a strong fleet, and the start of the race alternates each year, one year starting from Malta and the next starting from Syracuse.

In 2018 the race will start in Malta on the 14th July and participating yachts will be berthed at the Marina di Valletta.  This is following an agreement of co-operation between the Royal Malta Yacht Club and the Marina.

Photo Courtesy of Royal Malta Yacht Club

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Azimut S7, Azimut 60 Flybridge, Azimut Atlantis 51 delivered to Malta

The Esprit Yachting team was in charge of a very special delivery in May, when it delivered four brand new Azimut Yachts  – Azimut S7,  Azimut 60 Flybridge, and two Azimut Atlantis 51.

The fleet made its way from Marina di Varazze to Marina di Valletta where they were delivered to their proud owners.

Here’s wishing their new owners a season full of great memories at sea amongst friends and family!

We couldn’t resist not sharing some photos of the boats upon their arrival in Malta!

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