| Italy & USA. Rodriquez Yachts appoints BRB Yachts exclusive US dealer |
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| Tuesday, 09 May 2006 | |
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Company news: Rodriquez Yachts, a leading European luxury yacht manufacturer, and South Florida-based BRB Yachts today announced an exclusive agreement that will bring Rodriquez's internationally acclaimed designs to the United States for the first time. Known as the "Aston Martin of yachts," Rodriquez Yachts combines technological innovation and incomparable Italian style and offers customizable seafaring adventure to yachting enthusiasts. According to Daniel Berrebi, the owner and president of BRB Yachts, Miami's position as a gateway to international business and tourism makes the city an obvious spot for BRB's outreach to yacht aficionados. Despite an economy that is showing signs of leveling off, and in the face of rising fuel costs, statistics show that high-end consumers continue to see Miami as a leader in luxury trends. "With its classic Italian style and advanced, military technology, a Rodriquez yacht is the perfect blend of old world and new world -- it's like combining Da Vinci with Bill Gates," said Berrebi. Rodriquez Cantieri Navali (RCN), the parent company of Rodriquez Yachts, was founded in 1887 as a small ship repair yard. From four shipyards in Italy and one in Brazil, RCN has built over 550 vessels in the last 40 years including high specification military vessels, fast ferries and luxury yachts. RCN also builds military crafts for countries worldwide, including the United States. Government funding allows RCN the ability to invest in research needed to create the best, fastest, safest and technologically advanced instruments and vessels for military defense. RCN has used these years of experience and firm foundations as a base to enter the world of luxury cruising. Rodriquez is then able to incorporate this tested military experience and knowledge into the design and build process of the brand's luxury yachts. "The integration of Rodriquez's production facilities and its research, engineering and development centers means that the best and latest technology is immediately available for production on every model," said Berrebi. "Unlike other luxury yacht brands, the high-end amenities available on a Rodriquez yacht are standard features provided at no additional cost." Rodriquez yachts range from 50 to 220 feet, and the models available to American consumers are the 500 Sport, 600 Sport, 600 Widebody, 800 Widebody and 800 Sport, which are customizable to suit the needs of each yachtsman. Some of the high-tech solutions available on a Rodriquez yacht include a retractable top, touch screen controls and user friendly instrumentation, on-board monitoring, control and stabilization equipment (including the patented intruder system), engine room camera, a specially designed hull for skimming at low speeds and fuel efficiency. Rodriquez's design team and naval architects even provide yacht owners with color options, ranging from the classic white to streamlined silver. |
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