Benetti Sail Division preparing "Grand Cru III" for launch Benetti Sail Division has announced the upcoming launch of their 115-foot long range yacht, "Grand Cru III" She is scheduled to be launched on the 28th of July, 2008. Grand Cru III is a three and a half level yacht that has been optimized from long range cruising. Comfort has been included in the equation where expansive space is given to lounging and saloon areas. Accommodation will be situated on the Lower-Deck for both guest and crew. Dining for up to eight persons can be had in the semi enclosed space to the fore of the main saloon. The wheelhouse is located to the fore of the internal deck where command will be taken. On the Sun-Deck, there will be option for a bounty of sunpads to the aft. Meanwhile a hardtop from the mast covers an intimate space to the fore, defined by sunpads and jacuzzi. Grand Cru III is the next motor yacht to be launched by Benetti Sail Division. Specifications: LOA: 36.50 M BOA: 7.65 M Draught: 2.35 M Displacment: 250 tonnes (1/2 load) Fuel: 42.000 LT Water: 7.400 LT Speed: 13 knots (cruising) Engines: 2 X CAT 596 HP GENSETS:2 x 55 KW (Back up) 1 X 13 KW Builder: Benetti Sail Division Year: July, 2008 For more information: Benetti Sail Division, 9, Av. des Castelans · 98000 Monaco Mob.: +33 6 07 93 09 57 · Tel.: +377 92 05 77 90 Fax: +377 92 05 27 17 http://www.benettisaildivision.com ***