Austin Parker, the semi-custom Italian builder, just launched its new 52 Ibiza, a three-stateroom, three-head beauty with more contemporary styling than the company’s previous lobster-boat designs. Standard power on the new 52 is twin 750-hp Volvo IPS950 pod drives, delivering a top speed of 36 knots and a cruising speed of 30 knots. IPS joystick controls, of course, make maneuvering around a dock seem easy; the new boat also has a standard bow thruster. Optional power includes twin 715-hp Cummins diesels. From its yard in Pisa, Austin Parker makes boats from 44 to 85 feet. It is able to offer…

The new Austin Parker 44, making its U.S. debut at the Lauderdale show, is an eye-catching combination of slightly retro design, with hints of a traditional Down East lobster boat, and an aggressive contemporary styling that says this boat can run with the best of them. The new 44 sedan is part of the revamped Austin Parker fleet that now runs from 37 to 72 feet. Designed by Fulvio De Simoni (who also drew Pershings), Austin Parkers are made in Italy and are meant to have a global appeal as luxurious, safe and comfortable blue-water cruising boats. They make extensive…