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Genoemde prijzen zijn Aflever-Klaar dus inclusief; Afleverklaar maken, Transport, Fabrieksgarantie, COC / CvO document en 21% BTW . Europese prijs is exclusief de Nederlandse Belasting op Personenauto’s en Motorrijtuigen (BPM). Deze camper met Nederlands kenteken kent een meerprijs van € 11.543,- aan BPM. Wij verkopen en leveren in geheel Europa zonder BPM, dit is nu eventueel ook voor Nederland mogelijk. Benieuwd hoe? Kom naar onze showroom!

LENGTE 6.49 m

4 slaapplaatsen, 4 zitplaatsen, max. 3500 kg (standaard rijbewijs), rijklaar 3137 kg, laadvermogen 363 kg.

Fiat Ducato X290 35 Light, Motor 2.3l 130 pk / 96 kw Euro 6, 6 versnellingen, Airconditioning, Elektrische ramen, Elektrisch verstelbare- en verwarmde buitenspiegels, Radiovoorbereiding inclusief speakers en antenne, Bumper voorzijde in wit, Wieldoppen, Airbags bestuurder en bijrijder, ASR (Anti Slip Regeling, Tractiecontrole), ABS (Anti Blokkeer Systeem), Stuurbekrachtiging, Centrale deurvergrendeling, 3-punts gordels.

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Winter pakket (Watertanks vorstvrij en geïsoleerd), Drink-watertank 120 liter, Afval-watertank 110 liter, Koelkast 142 liter met groot vriesvak, Combi 4 verwarming Truma, CP plus paneel Truma, Douchevlonder, TV aansluiting 12- en 230v, TV beugel uittrek-/ draaibaar, Night Blue veiligheidsverlichting voor de nacht, Hordeur bij entree, Entreedeur met raam, blindering en afvalbakje, Entreedeur met dubbele vergrendeling en centrale vergrendeling, Skydome (dakraam) boven cabine, Voorbereiding achteruitrijcamera, Verlichting in garageruimte, Opbergruimte in zijskirts, Voorbereiding airconditioning woongedeelte, Anti-condens systeem (beluchting systeem bovenkastjes), Drukwaterpomp Shurflo, Grote garage met 2 deuren, LED verlichting, iTech 4.0 (Houtvrije opbouw, wanden, dak en bodem opgebouwd uit GFK/Styrofoam/Kunststof laminaat), Afleverklaar maken, Transport, Fabrieksgarantie, COC/CvO, Technische keuring

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Zvenigorod's most famous sight is the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery, which was founded in 1398 by the monk Savva from the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, at the invitation and with the support of Prince Yury Dmitrievich of Zvenigorod. Savva was later canonised as St Sabbas (Savva) of Storozhev. The monastery late flourished under the reign of Tsar Alexis, who chose the monastery as his family church and often went on pilgrimage there and made lots of donations to it. Most of the monastery’s buildings date from this time. The monastery is heavily fortified with thick walls and six towers, the most impressive of which is the Krasny Tower which also serves as the eastern entrance. The monastery was closed in 1918 and only reopened in 1995. In 1998 Patriarch Alexius II took part in a service to return the relics of St Sabbas to the monastery. Today the monastery has the status of a stauropegic monastery, which is second in status to a lavra. In addition to being a working monastery, it also holds the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum.

Belfry and Neighbouring Churches

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Located near the main entrance is the monastery's belfry which is perhaps the calling card of the monastery due to its uniqueness. It was built in the 1650s and the St Sergius of Radonezh’s Church was opened on the middle tier in the mid-17th century, although it was originally dedicated to the Trinity. The belfry's 35-tonne Great Bladgovestny Bell fell in 1941 and was only restored and returned in 2003. Attached to the belfry is a large refectory and the Transfiguration Church, both of which were built on the orders of Tsar Alexis in the 1650s.  

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To the left of the belfry is another, smaller, refectory which is attached to the Trinity Gate-Church, which was also constructed in the 1650s on the orders of Tsar Alexis who made it his own family church. The church is elaborately decorated with colourful trims and underneath the archway is a beautiful 19th century fresco.

Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral

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The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is the oldest building in the monastery and among the oldest buildings in the Moscow Region. It was built between 1404 and 1405 during the lifetime of St Sabbas and using the funds of Prince Yury of Zvenigorod. The white-stone cathedral is a standard four-pillar design with a single golden dome. After the death of St Sabbas he was interred in the cathedral and a new altar dedicated to him was added.

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Under the reign of Tsar Alexis the cathedral was decorated with frescoes by Stepan Ryazanets, some of which remain today. Tsar Alexis also presented the cathedral with a five-tier iconostasis, the top row of icons have been preserved.

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The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is located between the Tsaritsa's Chambers of the left and the Palace of Tsar Alexis on the right. The Tsaritsa's Chambers were built in the mid-17th century for the wife of Tsar Alexey - Tsaritsa Maria Ilinichna Miloskavskaya. The design of the building is influenced by the ancient Russian architectural style. Is prettier than the Tsar's chambers opposite, being red in colour with elaborately decorated window frames and entrance.

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At present the Tsaritsa's Chambers houses the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum. Among its displays is an accurate recreation of the interior of a noble lady's chambers including furniture, decorations and a decorated tiled oven, and an exhibition on the history of Zvenigorod and the monastery.

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The Palace of Tsar Alexis was built in the 1650s and is now one of the best surviving examples of non-religious architecture of that era. It was built especially for Tsar Alexis who often visited the monastery on religious pilgrimages. Its most striking feature is its pretty row of nine chimney spouts which resemble towers.

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Killer whales attack and sink 50-foot yacht in Strait of Gibraltar: Spanish officials

A pod of killer whales attacked and sunk a yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar, between Spain and Morocco, officials confirmed to ABC News.

Two people were on board the vessel when the incident occurred Sunday at 9 a.m. local time, according to Spain's maritime authority.

The nearly 50-foot yacht, named The Alboran Cognac, was 15 miles from Cabo Espartel in Morocco when an unknown number of orcas began ramming it.

The couple alerted Spanish authorities and a rescue team arrived to extricate them from the vessel an hour after the attack, though officials were unable to salvage the sinking boat.

There have been approximately 700 orca attacks since 2020, according to GT Orca Atlantica, a conservation group, and officials believe there are more than 37 orcas in the Strait of Gibraltar.

The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea, separating Europe from Africa.

"During the summer and autumn of 2020, interaction events began to occur between several specimens of this species and vessels, mainly sailboats, both in the Strait of Gibraltar and in the waters of the Galician coast," according to Spanish government officials. "These interactions have ranged from persistent approaches to ships, to ramming the hull and rudder, causing various types of damage, which continue today."

It's unclear why orcas attack boats, though experts hypothesize the marine mammals could be targeting vessels for sport or they feel threatened.

According to a study in Biological Conservation , a peer-reviewed journal, "sophisticated learning abilities" have been found to exist in orcas.

In June 2023, racing yachts in the Strait of Gibraltar had a close encounter with a pod of orcas, race officials said at the time.

Crew members aboard a rival pair of 65-foot yachts were on the final leg of The Ocean Race, a global sailing competition, when they reported being intercepted by killer whales as their boats approached the Strait of Gibraltar.

No fatalities were reported in the incident, according to officials.

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A pack of killer whales sank a 50-foot yacht in Moroccan waters Sunday when the massive sea mammals slammed into the vessel and forced two sailors aboard to flee, officials said.

Spanish authorities said the crew members were rescued by a passing oil tanker that was alerted to the desperate situation after the boat sprang a leak during the orca encounter in the Strait of Gibraltar.

The pod of orcas have caused trouble for boaters in the area for years.

The two people were customers, and the vessel belonged to Spanish company Alboran Charter, according to the Washington Post .  

The yacht, which was 14 miles from the Cape Spartel coast, later sunk to the bottom of the ocean in the latest orca attack that has prompted experts to warn other sailors of danger in the area.

Last October, a Polish tour agency’s yacht was relentlessly hit by a herd of orcas for 45 minutes that led to “major damage and leakage,” the agency said. The boat ended up sinking.

The Rock of Gibraltar is seen from a ferry in the Strait of Gibraltar, southern Spain.

Orcas also interfered with a sailing race last year when a boat traveling from the Netherlands to Italy had a 15-minute showdown with the animals. The crew was forced to drop its sails and make a ruckus to repel them.

Since 2020, hundreds of boats sailing in waters near Spain, Morocco and Portugal have encountered at least 15 orcas that led to some of the vessels sinking, the Washington Post reported.

Spain’s ministries for transport and the environment warned sailors of sailing boats and small motorboats that orca activity is at its peak between May and August between the Strait of Gibraltar and the Gulf of Cadiz. Officials encouraged boaters to sail near the coast.

A team of Spanish and Portuguese marine life scientists, called the Atlantic Orca Working Group, said there were 197 interactions between boats and killer whales in 2021 and 207 more in 2022. 

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Used ‘van buyer’s guide – Mobilvetta Euroyacht motorhome

If you're searching for used motorhomes for sale but you still want some luxury, we think the Mobilvetta Euroyacht A-class motorhomes are worth considering

Published: October 10, 2014

For top luxury from a used 'van, the experts at Practical Motorhome think the Mobilvetta Euroyacht is well worth considering

Luxurious and powerful, the Mobilvetta Euroyacht A-class motorhomes built between 1996 and 2002 should be on your ‘must-see’ list if you’re thinking of buying a deluxe motorhome.

As we do regularly at Practical Motorhome, online and in the magazine , here we are focusing on a great used mainstream motorhome, giving you expert advice so you are able to buy with confidence. We tell you which is the best of the bunch, what to pay and any problems to look out for.

This time, we are looking at the Iveco-based Mobilvetta Euroyacht. If you are looking for the best luxury used motorhomes for sale, make sure you take a look at some pre-owned Euroyachts. 

Mobilvetta Design began making high-end furniture in 1961 – in 1976 it built its first motorhome. Around 20 years later, the company launched the Euroyacht, which – when coupled with the bombproof twin-rear-wheel-drive Iveco chassis-cowl – resulted in one of the best A-class motorhomes ever built. 

These Italian lovelies really were in a class of their own, featuring 
quality cabinetwork with traditional joinery and radius hardwoods. The high standards of equipment levels and practical, new-to-Britain layouts led to them sailing out of the showroom with ease.

The Iveco-based range kicked off with the 6.8m 170 LX and 175 LX models. The 170 has a forward lounge and a midships kitchen ahead of a rear washroom. The 175, meanwhile, has double and single Pullman dinettes and bunk beds – bringing the sleeping-berth count to seven!

Next up was the 7.45m 180 LX, with a similar lounge to the 170. However, the extra length allows a fixed, European-style corner bed ahead of the full-width rear washroom.

The Mobilvetta Design Euroyacht A-class coachbuilt was built in Barberino Val D’Elsa, Tuscany, Italy between 1996 and 2002. The Euroyacht’s overall length is a modest 6.85m to 7.45m (22ft 6in to 24ft 6in).

So, what should you look out for when looking round a used Mobilvetta Euroyacht at a motorhome dealership? Here are Practical Motorhome’s expert tips to help you buy better. Let’s start with the base vehicle. The 2.5- and 2.8-litre mechanical injection TD units are under-stressed and should – given regular maintenance – last 250,000 miles. On early five-speeders, the first gear was so short that many drivers didn’t bother to use it: so do check that it can still be selected easily.

Some back-axle noise is acceptable, but avoid motorhomes with incontinent gearboxes and rear-axles. Almost all examples of the Mobilvetta Euroyacht are left-hand drive vehicles, which might be an advantage if you spend a lot of time on tour abroad in your motorhome. 

The skirts of the Euroyacht can discolour over time, and the gel coat on the moulded GRP front end cap goes flat! Bargain hard if this is the case, but be prepared to put a lot of effort in if you decide that you want to restore it to its former glory.

The foam in the habitation seat squabs was soft even when new, so this is likely to need replacing for maximum seat comfort. 

So, what do we think of these ‘vans? Here are our likes:

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  • Revolutionary (in their day) layouts
  • Twin-rear-wheel drive
  • Easy chassis upgrade

And our dislikes: 

  • Three-piece windscreen has blind spots
  • Challenging access to the in-line engine

What’s our pick of the range? Well, unless you have a large family, go for the Movilvetta Euroyacht 180 LX. We think this is the motorhome that offers the most sensuous luxury. 

But what to pay? Mint examples are available from close to £18,000. Those that have been lived-in and need an interior overhaul are sometimes available on eBay from £10,000 (on European plates).

What alternatives are there? You could also try the  Laika Ecovip 200i and 400i Iveco-based A-class models, or the Mobilvetta Icaro. These have the same layouts and are also based on Iveco vans, but have been built as overcab coachbuilt motorhomes. Consider all three if you see them come up at a good price on the secondhand market. 

Need help finding a good motorhome dealer that you can trust? Every year, Practical Motorhome invites readers and website users to rate their motorhome and also their supplying dealer, as part of the Owner Satisfaction Survey . As a result we have fantastic feedback on all the best and worst dealerships out there, as well as reliability ratings for different brands of motorhomes. So take a look at the findings in our 2014 Owner Satisfaction Survey  when searching for motorhomes for sale, to help determine who to buy from and what to buy. The full results were published in the April 2014 issue of Practical Motorhome magazine – back issues are available by calling 08456 777 812, while stocks last.

If you are looking for the best luxury used motorhomes, make sure you take a look at some pre-owned Euroyachts

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Boats still aren't safe from orcas as the Mediterranean yachting season kicks off and killer whales sink another yacht

  • Killer whales took down another yacht on Monday as the Mediterranean yachting season begins.
  • It's the latest incident of orcas clashing with boats, which has been on the rise in recent years.
  • Marine biologists say the orcas are likely playing and may be learning the behavior from each other.

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The Mediterranean yachting season has kicked off for the summer — and it didn't take long for another yacht to fall victim to a killer whale encounter .

A group of orcas sank a 50-foot sailing yacht in Moroccan waters on Sunday in the latest of several similar incidents involving the highly social species that have occurred over the past four years.

An unknown number of orcas were involved in the incident, which took place in the Strait of Gibraltar, Spain's maritime rescue service said Monday, according to Reuters .

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The incident is the most recent in a spate of bizarre orca encounters with boats that have been on the rise in recent years, primarily in Mediterranean waters south of Spain, where many yachts cruise during the summer months.

Two passengers were on board the Alboran Cognac around 9 a.m. local time on Sunday when they felt sudden hits to the hull and rudder, Reuters reported, citing the maritime service. Water soon started to pour into the yacht.

A nearby oil tanker came to the people's rescue, saving them from the waterlogged ship and delivering them to land.

But the yacht wasn't as lucky. The Alboran Cognac stayed adrift for a time until it ultimately sank.

Since 2020, hundreds of similar encounters between boats and orcas have been documented off the southern coasts of Spain and Portugal, often near the Strait of Gibraltar. And it's not just yachts. The orcas have also rammed into sailboats, and some mariners have even created heavy-metal playlists in hopes of deterring the killer whales — though experts say it'll do little to help .

Researchers say the clashes typically follow a similar pattern, with a killer whale repeatedly ramming into the rudder of a ship, often until it breaks and the boat is stranded. Most of the time, the ships are able to escape with minimal damage, but several boats have sunk .

While the so-called orca "attacks" may appear violent, marine biologists have said it's unlikely the encounters are actually malicious. Several experts told Business Insider last year that the orcas are probably just playing .

Andrew Trites, director of the Marine Mammal Research Unit at the University of British Columbia in Canada, said ramming into the boats may simply be a "playful activity that's gotten way out of hand."

Researchers have also said the killer whales may be learning the behavior from each other through simple imitation.

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Orcas Just Sank Another Yacht

Orcas have once again attacked and sunk a boat near the Strait of Gibraltar, a behavior that has scientists stumped

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Orcas in the Strait of Gibraltar.

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The orcas are at it again.

A group of the highly social marine mammals, also called killer whales, attacked and sank a 50-foot-long sailing yacht on Sunday, the New York Times reported . Two people had to be rescued from the waters near the Strait of Gibraltar.

The incident was yet another in a startling spate of such attacks by orcas ( Orcinus orca ) in the area since 2020—an apparently emerging phenomenon that has researchers stumped.

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“It is a rare behavior that has only been detected in this part of the world,” said Alfredo López, an orca researcher at the Atlantic Orca Working Group (GTOA), in an interview with Scientific American last year.

In the more than 500 cases GTOA has documented of orcas reacting to boats, most often the animals have only approached the vessels. In the fraction of reports that have included physical interactions, the orcas have usually bit at a vessel’s rudder. The attacks have usually lasted less than 30 minutes, but some have gone on for up to two hours.

So far there are two main hypotheses regarding the baffling behavior. One is that it is a fad, which orcas seem to engage in just like humans do. Orcas in one Pacific Northwest group famously spent the summer of 1987 sporting dead salmon on their head, for example.

The other is that the new trend stems from past negative experiences with boats, which can strike and severely harm marine animals. The Iberian orca population is critically endangered; migration routes put its members in the path of many fishing, military and recreational vessels. But researchers caution against attributing malicious intent to animals. Deborah Giles, science and research director of the Washington State–based nonprofit conservation organization Wild Orca, previously told Scientific American that orcas in the Pacific Northwest were relentlessly pursued by humans in the 1960s and 1970s—but never attacked people or boats.

Scientists are gaining a greater awareness and understanding of the these clever predators by studying not only the boat attacks (which GTOA has said have declined overall so far this year, compared with previous ones) but also other behaviors. The first recorded instance of a group of orcas killing a blue whale was observed in 2019, and single orcas have been documented killing great white sharks . Recent research has also suggested that orcas in the Pacific Northwest should actually be recognized as two different species versus part of a single global species. It is possible that other groups that are currently considered subpopulations of that one species are also separate ones.

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    JUST THINK ABOUT FEELING GOOD. Being together, ending up again, escaping: everything is possible in the living room of K-Yacht Teknoline. Experience the dinette to the fullest by choosing the size and position according to the mood of the moment: the face-to-face dinette has large sofas that can be converted into 2 forward-facing seats for travelling, and the folding top table with its high ...

  2. Mobilvetta K-Yacht Tekno Line New Motorhomes

    K-YACHT T-LINE 86. This Mobilvetta K.Yacht 86 new motorhome is built on a Fiat chassis and comes with an automatic 180bhp engine with 4 berths and 4 travelling seats. The motorhome layout encompasses fixed single beds at the rear of the vehicle and a double bed above the lounge. The kitchen and en-suite style bathroom (that can be shut off from ...

  3. Mobilvetta Tekno Line K Yacht 59

    Mobilvetta Tekno Line K Yacht 59 2022. Mobilvetta Tekno Line K Yacht 59. £91,495. By Peter Baber. Published: May 25, 2022. This compact, couples-friendly motorhome benefits from some impressive touches, at a price that's right. This third bed is definitely not the nightmare jigsaw puzzle that many of these beds so often are. Motorhomes that ...

  4. K-YACHT TEKNO LINE

    K-YACHT TEKNO LINE. Absolute pleasure of timeless elegance: K-Yacht Teknoline is the motorhome with dynamic and sleek lines that seduce for luxury, character and timeless style. K-Yacht Teknoline is protagonist thanks to its sophisticated design, but full of substance, and represents a point of arrival: bright living area, intelligent space ...

  5. 2022 Mobilvetta Tekno Line K-Yacht 59 motorhome review ...

    Huw Hopkins puts a compact A-class motorhome, the Mobilvetta Tekno Line K-Yacht 59, from Marquis Leisure, to the full live-in test.For every new Camping & Ca...

  6. Mobilvetta K-Yacht used motorhomes for sale

    Find Mobilvetta K-Yacht used motorhomes for sale on Auto Trader, today. With the best range of second hand Mobilvetta K-Yacht motorhomes across the UK, find the right motorhome for you.

  7. Mobilvetta Tekno Line K Yacht 95

    The K Yacht 95 certainly makes Mobilvetta's line-up even more amenable to the UK buyer than it already was. Its rear lounge is very comfortable, and will provide more than adequate sleeping for growing children right up until they are teenagers. If you liked this… READ THESE: Review: Mobilvetta Tekno Line K Yacht 59

  8. Mobilvetta K-Yacht Tekno Line MH-80

    The Mobilvetta K-Yacht Tekno Line MH-80's front lounge includes a large, L-shaped settee, a good-sized table that slides in all directions, and a side seat. But there might be some squabbling about who has to sit on the inner of the two rear travel seats, because legroom there isn't generous. They won't want for entertainment, however.

  9. K-Yacht Motorhome

    And 100% wood-free construction, double glazing and grade 3 insulation means the K-Yacht can be your home on the road any season. Plus, the upgraded chassis to 4400kg GVM means plenty of payload to travel with all the toys. Get the brochure. 6990 mm. Mobilvetta's K-Yacht motorhomes are a level up in Italian-made sophistication.

  10. Mobilvetta K-Yacht Tekno Line 80 review: Camping & Caravanning

    Candy Evans casts an eye over this luxury A-class motorhome from Mobilvetta.For every new Camping & Caravanning review of tents, caravans and motorhomes, sub...

  11. Mobilvetta Tekno Line K-Yacht 59 A-class

    This K-59 is the baby of a five-model range this season, but all K-Yachts get a new look. That's most obvious in the bold front grille design emblazoned with the Mobilvetta logo in chrome, but there's also a squarer profile where side walls meet the roof (making for easier awning fitment). Body construction is described as iTech, which is ...

  12. Motorhome Walkthroughs: The 2023 Mobilvetta K-Yacht 80 Tekno Line

    In August 2023 we visited Marquis Motorhomes in Tewkesbury to have a detailed look through the 2023 Mobilvetta's from the K-Yacht Tekno Line Range.This film ...

  13. K-silver 50

    K-SILVER 50 - LENGTE 6.49 m - QUEENSBED - 4 SLAAPPLAATSEN - 4 ZITPLAATSEN - Max. 3500 kg (standaard rijbewijs) - Rijklaar 3137 kg - Laadvermogen 363 kg ... Hefbed boven cabine (K-Yacht), Bed-ombouw naar Kingsize-bed bij indelingen met 2 aparte bedden ... Mobilvetta Campers. DEALER NOORD: GTS B.V. Zuiderbreedte 26 3845 MC Harderwijk Tel: +31 653 ...

  14. Mobilvetta Motorhomes

    The Mobilvetta story has changed the world of leisure vehicles. The Motorhome Company are proud to be Scotland's only Mobilvetta motorhome dealership. ... Mobilvetta Mobilvetta K-Yacht 95. Berths: 4; Mileage: 100 Miles; Year: 2024 £ 118995.00. View Details. Like Us on Facebook. The Motorhome Company.

  15. PDF Weights & Dimensions

    THE 2021 MOBILVETTA RANGE Weights & Dimensions. K-Yacht 79. K-Yacht 80. K-Yacht 85; Fiat MultiJet Diesel Engine; 160bhp | Automatic Option (+20kg) ... (K-Yacht) • Heated Windscreen (K-Yacht) • Automatic cab air conditioning • Ergonomic swivel captain style cab seats. DRIVER SAFETY

  16. Orcas Sink 50-Foot Yacht Off the Coast of Morocco

    The incident occurred around 9 a.m. local time Sunday, some 14 miles north of Cape Spartel in northern Morocco. Passengers aboard the 50-foot Alboran Cognac felt blows to the yacht's hull and ...

  17. Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery and Museum

    Zvenigorod's most famous sight is the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery, which was founded in 1398 by the monk Savva from the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, at the invitation and with the support of Prince Yury Dmitrievich of Zvenigorod. Savva was later canonised as St Sabbas (Savva) of Storozhev. The monastery late flourished under the reign of Tsar ...

  18. Killer whales attack and sink 50-foot yacht in Strait of ...

    Video shows orca biting off boat's rudders in waters off Spain. A pod of killer whales attacked and sunk a yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar, between Spain and Morocco, on Sunday morning ...

  19. Pod of killer whales sink 50-foot yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar

    03:29. A pack of killer whales sank a 50-foot yacht in Moroccan waters Sunday when the massive sea mammals slammed into the vessel and forced two sailors aboard to flee, officials said. Spanish ...

  20. K-Yacht Tekno Line 90

    A range inspired by the heritage of Mobilvetta motorhomes. An icon that is being renewed, ready to conquer new supporters. Combining the best of Italian design with cutting-edge technology, K-Yacht Tekno Line privileges the volumes, multifunctional relaxation rooms for living and sleeping, particularly bright and airy interiors, in an unmistakable style.

  21. Machine-Building Plant (Elemash)

    In 1954, Elemash began to produce fuel assemblies, including for the first nuclear power plant in the world, located in Obninsk. In 1959, the facility produced the fuel for the Soviet Union's first icebreaker. Its fuel assembly production became serial in 1965 and automated in 1982. 1. Today, Elemash is one of the largest TVEL nuclear fuel ...

  22. Used 'van buyer's guide

    However, the extra length allows a fixed, European-style corner bed ahead of the full-width rear washroom. The Mobilvetta Design Euroyacht A-class coachbuilt was built in Barberino Val D'Elsa, Tuscany, Italy between 1996 and 2002. The Euroyacht's overall length is a modest 6.85m to 7.45m (22ft 6in to 24ft 6in).

  23. Orcas Sink Another Yacht Off Gibraltar

    A group of orcas sank a 50-foot sailing yacht in Moroccan waters on Sunday in the latest of several similar incidents involving the highly social species that have occurred over the past four ...

  24. PDF Big test M

    50 May 2022| www.practicalmotorhome.com www.practicalmotorhome.com | May 2022 51 MOBILVETTA TEKNO LINE K.YACHT 59 Big test Contact Marquis Leisure Address Winchester Road, Lower Upham, Hampshire S032 1HA Tel 0800 026 7777 Web www.marquisleisure.co.uk jPrice £91,495 jSleeps 3 jBelts 4 jBase vehicle Fiat Ducato

  25. Moscow Oblast

    Moscow Oblast (Russian: Московская область, romanized: Moskovskaya oblast, IPA: [mɐˈskofskəjə ˈobləsʲtʲ], informally known as Подмосковье, Podmoskovye, IPA: [pədmɐˈskovʲjə]) is a federal subject of Russia (an oblast).With a population of 8,524,665 (2021 Census) living in an area of 44,300 square kilometers (17,100 sq mi), it is one of the most densely ...

  26. Elektrostal

    In 1938, it was granted town status. [citation needed]Administrative and municipal status. Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is incorporated as Elektrostal City Under Oblast Jurisdiction—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts. As a municipal division, Elektrostal City Under Oblast Jurisdiction is incorporated as Elektrostal Urban Okrug.

  27. Orcas Just Sank Another Yacht

    The orcas are at it again. A group of the highly social marine mammals, also called killer whales, attacked and sank a 50-foot-long sailing yacht on Sunday, the New York Times reported.Two people ...

  28. Orcas sink sailing yacht in Strait of Gibraltar

    Reuters —. An unknown number of orcas have sunk a sailing yacht after ramming it in Moroccan waters in the Strait of Gibraltar, Spain's maritime rescue service said on Monday, a new attack in ...

  29. Opinion

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