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Article: BAIA Atlantica 78 express.(Cross Currents)
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- Yachting
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- September 1, 2003
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Italian builder Cantieri di Baia is introducing the Baia Atlantica 78, which is due to arrive on this side of the pond by the beginning of next year. This latest launch from the go-fast builder is an express cruiser on steroids, offering the appeal of Italian styling and performance combined with American comfort. Global Yachts International, Inc. of Miami is Cantieri di Baia's U.S. distributor.
The expansive helm deck on the 78 opens to a wide afterdeck with a sun lounge, providing a perfect perch to watch the world blaze past.
Cantieri di Baia predicts the 78 will have a top speed of nearly 50 knots and a cruising speed of about 43 knots. She comes with ...