Maritimo launches R36 production raceboat
An affordable racing package for existing competitors and those getting into the sportMartimo is in the construction process of build a secretive new 36ft race catamaran in package form at its Hope Harbour manufacturing facility.
The Maritimo Racing R36 is scheduled for racing debut at the Key West SBI World Championships in November, 2017.
Driver Tom Barry-Cotter said the Maritimo Racing R36 will be a culmination of decades of racing knowledge and experience in terms of design and engineering, that has stemmed from new cost reducing technical rules being implemented from the 2017 season.
The Maritimo Racing R36 is an affordable racing package that can be manufactured to order for existing competitors or anyone with the urge to get involved in powerboat racing, and is already drawing plenty of interest," he said.
Maritimo race team is internationally respected in terms of race boat construction and setup, always attracting significant interest when it brings something new to the USA.
The race team has just finalised the setup of its new headquarters, adjacent to the company's manufacturing plant at Coomera on the Gold Coast, and it is already turning into an attraction with many existing and prospective Maritimo owners wanting to see what goes on behind the scenes in the world of high-speed offshore powerboat racing.
MARITIMO RACE TEAM IN 2017
Australia's only production boat manufacturer with an international race team has its goals set high for the 2017 race circuit.
Following a 14th Offshore Super Boat Championships Australian title last year, Maritimo is gearing up to repeat the success again this year, while also committing to a two-boat assault on the Key West Super Boat International World Championships (SBI) in the USA this November.
Driving in both the national and international Maritimo campaigns this year, Barry-Cotter is confident with the team’s pre-season preparations so far.
"The team has not eased off after last season’s success, and are determined to carry that momentum into the 2017 season with the goal of retaining a national title and winning a world title," he said.
"It’s a challenge the team has taken on with great motivation and energy.
TWO BOAT CAMPAIGN
Maritimo will be campaigning two boats in the Australian Super Cat Extreme Class this season, 40’ and 42’ Maritimo catamarans powered by twin 8.3L naturally aspirated V8 engines, developing around 750hp each.
Barry-Cotter will team up with Steve Jellick in the team’s 40’ Catamaran. For the first time father-and-son duo Ross and Andrew Willaton will race together in the 42’ Catamaran.
The Australian series kicks off in North Queensland in July, and will include six races, the final one being held in Newcastle on November 25-26 as part of the Coates Hire Newcastle 500 Supercar Event.
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