YACHTS - Mochi Craft Dolphin 54: Motorboat of the Year 2009 Date: 29-01-09   The “retro” charm of the Mochi Craft Dolphin 54 takes the honours at the ‘Motorboat of the Year’ Awards 2009. London, January 2009 – Dolphin Mochi Craft charm continues to attract favourable criticism from around the world, and with the new year only a couple of weeks old the European market has given its first great compliment to the excellence of the craft built by the Forlì-based yard, creator of the Lobster Boat Italian Style. The prestigious “Motor Boat of The Year Awards 2009” event – organised by the respected British “Motor Boats Monthly” and “Motor Boat & Yachting” magazines – presented the Mochi Craft Dolphin 54’ sun top the award for the “Traditional and Retro” category. The two IPC media titles - reference points for European owners – compared the craft tested by their own experts in 2008, including, in the different categories, the most important new offers from the nautical market. The Dolphin 54’ sun top – the leading lobster boat in the 2007-2008 season – stands out for its unique personality, enhanced by the creamy-yellow hull livery. This 16-metre craft packs all the comfort and performance of a large yacht. Based on the collaboration between Norberto Ferretti, AYT - Advanced Yacht Technology, Ferretti’s design and naval research centre – and the Victory Design studio, the Dolphin 54, also available in a fly bridge version, is the perfect embodiment of the Mochi Craft fleet’s distinctive lines – 100% Made in Italy style, a predominance of solid woods, sinuous lines and unmistakeable retro taste combined with market-leading technology. “The MOCHI CRAFT Dolphins have a truly special charm, and they’ve always been highly appreciated on the international market. The vintage retro style, which is now highly sought-after, is combined with outstanding performance and handling characteristics. We are very pleased with this prestigious recognition from London, and it’s a recognition of the great effort made by the entire team over recent years. Knowing that we’re the only Italian yard to win an award is an even greater source of pride,” says Marco Segato, Vice President Sales Mochi Craft. ________________________________________ End of press release