Project: Itama 70

Following the return of the totally new Itama 54 debuting in 2025 as designed by Tommaso de Luca, Itama follows it fast with the project of a 70 set to launch later on this year.  Unlike the 54 the Itama 70 is designed by Andrea Vallicelli, who is on his seventh project for the Ferretti Group; Pershing GTX70 and GTX80 exteriors, interiors of the three WallyWhy's, and the exterior of the custom CRN 72 meter Hull.139.  For his debut in Itama Andrea Vallicelli brought influences of the Casali Itama's, the 70 looks that bit a larger and stretched 62, with the Rome based designer showing his sail yacht designer roots in the clean lines which defy time in past, present and future with its sweeping down shear line, and the sloop stern.  New thought-out solutions are also part of the Itama 70 from a never disturbed always available central fore deck access which is usable all time, this thanks to a cabin door located to starboard, and the integrated sun-pad forward as presented on the Itama 54.  Ideaeitalia, known for the interiors of the Ferretti Yacht models have been given duties for the interior of the Itama 70, and present a three double cabins lower deck layout, with an owner stateroom at midships to port side, and an L-shaped dinette with L-shaped galley opposite located in between the cabins.  A single berth crew cabin is located aft.  The cockpit is typical Itama with an aft sun-pad, C-shaped dinette with wet-bar opposite, and dual seat helm station to port side.  The Itama 70 is to be powered by twin MAN 1400hp as standard and or 1550hp optional engines, giving 37 and 39 knots top speeds respectively. 

www.itama-yacht.com

Express Sportfish Boat Ends Aground in High Bar Harbor, New Jersey

An eight meter express sportfish cruiser with one boater aboard ended aground at High Bar Harbor, Long Beach Township in Ocean County, New Jersey on the night Sunday 22 October 2023.  The sportfish cruiser was assisted by Sea Tow Central New Jersey, who shared the story on its Facebook page, who upon arrival on the scene towed the boat into deep water.  Following this the boat was towed to Oyster Creek Channel for inspection and eventual repairs.

The sportfish cruiser in this accident is a Topaz 29 Sportfisherman as produced from 1982 to 2000.  Topaz was founded in North Carolina operating from 1975 to 1991, restarting operation under new ownership in 1999 at New Jersey.

New Model: Pursuit S 388

For the 2025 Fort Lauderdale boat show Pursuit debuted its new S 388. An evolution of the popular S 378 after five years of production, the S 388 elevates angling and cruising prowess with its sleek profile, smart layout and powerful performance. The engineering and design quality run deep, for a difference you can feel starting with the look and carrying all the way through the feature improvements. With a length over twelve meters and standard triple Yamaha 450hp engines, the S388 is fine-tuned the experience for better views from the raised mezzanine, whether you’re at the stylish and cushy helm seat or standing while running to keep out of the elements where handholds and bolsters for leaning add to the security and comfort of the ride. Below deck, the intelligently designed galley boasts two drawer-style refrigerators/freezers, best-in-class cabin space and amazing water views from the center cabin. Increased storage capacity throughout means that whether you’re out stalking your next big catch or spending quality family time at the sandbar, you’ll have everything you need at your fingertips.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.52 m (41.1ft)

Beam - 3.66 m

Draft - 1.11 m motors down

Displacement - 9843 kg dry with triple 450hp Yamaha

Fuel Capacity - 1892 l plus 90 l diesel

Water Capacity - 170 l

Accommodation - two berths

Engines - 3 x Yamaha XTO 450hp

Propulsion - triple outboards

Speed - 51 knots max 25 cruise

Range - 305 nautical miles at cruise

Hull Shape - deep Vee with 22 degrees deadrise aft

Construction - hand laminated vinylester resin, 5 ply infused patented transom reinforced grid

www.pursuitboats.com 

competition = Boston Whaler 380 Outrage

Anchored Sport Cruiser Ends Aground in Protoras Cyrpus

An anchored but also swing moored sport cruiser of eight meters in length ended beached in Protoras beach, Cyprus on the morning of Monday thirty June.  According to some Facebook chatter the boat anchored in the beach the day before.  Rough seas on Monday dragged the sport cruiser and beached it.  The sport cruiser was recovered three days after the accident by a crane and taken to a boat yard for repairs.  The story was shared by Pantelis Kolocoudias, and then shared on Boating in Greece. 

The boat in this accident is a Chaparral Signature 27 second generation as produced from 1992 to 1999.  The second generation Signature 27 was a replacement to the first generation Signature 27, and was replaced by the Chaparral 260 Signature.

Power Catamaran Ends Beached in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands

An eighteen meter power catamaran broke it's mooring and ended aground in Muller Bay, on the Island of St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands on the morning of Tuesday third February.  US Coast Guard marine safety detachment of St. Thomas US Virgin Islands responded to the accident, as the catamaran also ended aground in a environmentally sensitive area.  There is no pollution from the vessel at this time, but a containment boom was placed as a precaution, as the ownership is working to organize a salvage of the power catamaran.

The power catamaran in this sinking is a Silent Yachts 62 3-Deck Open as produced since 2024.  Founded in 2018 and debuting in 2019 with the 55 model, Silent Yachts focuses on electric solar powered catamarans, and currently produces three models from sixteen to 24 meters.

Project: Colombo 30 Bellagio

Colombo presents the 30 Bellagio project.  Similar in lines to the 40 Bellagio flagship, the 30 Bellagio returns to a segment which has been over the years Colombo's bread and butter segment, that of nine meters in length sport cruisers.  29 Racing, 31 Super Indios, 30 Noblesse, and the fiberglass build mahogany covered 32 Romance are an important part of Colombo's history, with this 30 Bellagio being the next part in a story which continues.  Fair to say these type of day cruisers are the boating story of the lake area of Northern Italy, and apart Colombo, some other important names made its success onwards of the sixties, the Abbate's, Cranchi, Molinari's Airon, Riva, Ilver and some more.  The 30 Bellagio comes out as a day cruiser with an impressive cockpit offering two sun-pads with central passageway aft, C-shaped settee, helm station to port, and companion way settee to starboard.   To port side will also be the entrance to the forward located cabin, of which details are not advised but we do know the 30 Bellagio will sleep two persons in a double berth.  The Colombo 30 Bellagio is to be powered by twin 250hp Volvo petrol gas as standard with options which go up to 350hp, and a 270hp diesel option also being available.  Propulsion is Volvo stern drive. 

www.colomboboats.it

Marlow New Web Site

Marlow yachts presents its new web site.  Marlow is a US company with building operations in Xiamen, China, founded in 2000 by David Marlow.  Marlow start's to take shape in David's head in 1995, as he designs and outlines the first models, who are completed with the help of at the time debuting naval architect Doug Zurn.  Marlow yachts are build in Xiamen China, at the Norsemen Shipbuilding facility which was also the first yacht builder to receive an Environmental Consciousness Award in 2007. The debuting Marlow was the Explorer 65 which debuted at the 2001 Miami boat show.  Currently Marlow builds fourteen models which start with the Prowler 375 Havana, and goes up to the Voyager 100 flagship.  Marlow latest model is the Avalon 65 which debuted at the 2025 Palm Beach boat show.  Marlow's new website takes you around with the following buttons; Yachts, Current Models, About Marlow Yachts, The Latest, Inquire, and Videos.  Marlow website also features links to its Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube social media pages with button links located at the top of the page.     

www.marlowyachts.com 

Production History;

Explorer 65 2001-12

72 Explorer Skylounge 2003-09 

Explorer 70 2003-12

Explorer 78 2004-11 (15)

Explorer 61 2004-12

Prowler 375 2006-

Explorer 57 2007-14

Voyager 76 2010-

Explorer 97 2011-14 (5)

Explorer 62 2013- *Explorer 61 Mk.II project

Explorer 66 2013-

Explorer 80 2014- (6

Explorer 88 2015- (8

Explorer 53 2016- *Explorer 49 project

Explorer 58 2015-

Explorer 75 2018-

Explorer 70 Mk.II 2018-

Voyager 100 2019- (2

Voyager 90 2024-

Avalon 65 2025-

Marlow debut model the Explorer 65

New Launch: Feadship 100.70m Hull.1013

Feadship launched the 100.70 meters Hull number 1013.  At 101 metres and titled Moonrise embodies the refinement and innovation that define Feadship. Building on the legacy of her 2020 predecessor, the one meter smaller Hull.1008 she combines the signature exterior lines by Studio De Voogt with an elegant interior by Rémi Tessier. Hull 1013 has a streamlined profile enhanced by the seamless integration of Starlink connectivity, removing the need for satellite domes. A taller mast and expanded sun deck provide space for a massage area, gym and hairdressing salon, while extended decks and a generous swim platform further enrich the outdoor lifestyle. Inside, a dedicated owner’s deck and private cinema add to the sense of exclusivity. With optimised naval architecture, reduced underwater noise and pioneering resilient-mounted systems, the new Moonrise offers exceptional comfort and technical sophistication.

Technical Data:

LOA - 100.70 m (330.4ft)

Beam - 15.70 m

Draft - 4.20 m

Displacement - 4000 gt *volume

Fuel Capacity - 527,285 l

Water Capacity - 124,412 l

Accommodation - fourteen guests in seven cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 20V4000M73 4290hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - nineteen knots max

Range - six thousand nautical miles at cruise

Construction - steel hull aluminium super structure

Project - De Voogt exterior, Feadship/De Voogt naval architect, Remi Tessier interior

Certification - Lloyds Register ✠ 100A1 SSC Yacht, Mono, G6 ✠ LMC UMS

www.feadship.nl

Project: Benetti Oasis 42M

Benetti presents the Oasis 42M, the natural evolution of its iconic Oasis family and the Oasis 40M.  Announced during the Cannes Yachting Festival, the Oasis 42M embraces a fresh dimension of life at sea, bringing guests even closer to nature; from the waves beneath to the sky above. Already sold to its visionary owner, the first Oasis 42M is scheduled to be launched in 2027.  The Oasis 42M is designed around conscious choices; expanded living spaces that reinforce wellness on the water, coupled with sustainable engineering that ensures a 3-star Sea Index rating. It is the ultimate private retreat for owners seeking a new dimension of yachting under 45 metres.  At the heart of the Oasis 42M lies an enhanced Oasis Deck®, a transformative space that seamlessly connects guests to the sea. Featuring an 8.3 square metre pool, among the largest in this size category, complete with a retractable enclosure, it extends into an uninterrupted aft deck spanning 100 square metres. This creates an extraordinary sense of openness and freedom from the first step aboard.  The experience continues upwards with a spectacular 17.3 metre sundeck – the largest in the 40-45m yacht segment. Designed for sunbathing, dining and entertaining, it offers flexibility to tailor the space with features such as a spa pool, bar or lounge. A generous foredeck lounge adds yet another open-air retreat, ensuring three distinct outdoor social areas for every mood.  Developed with bonetti/kozerski architecture, the interiors reflect a new stylistic vision defined by natural and alternative materials – such as tiles, metal or travertine inserts in the salon finishes; fluid layouts, and versatile wellness spaces.  On the Main Deck, four interconnected zones include a panoramic salon, a dining area flowing to the Oasis Deck®, a professional galley for seamless service, and a forward well-being area configurable as a gym, spa, or cinema, even enhanced with a drop-down terrace. The Upper Deck offers an exceptional 50 square metre owner’s panoramic apartment, complete with vast windows and a private 40 square metre terrace, a sanctuary of privacy and light.  Alternative layouts ensure flexibility, from a Main Deck owner’s suite to a Sky Lounge configuration, all pre-engineered for efficient configuration, ready to become a bespoke Benetti of its Owner.  The exterior, penned by RWD, evolves the distinctive Oasis lines with soft curves and flowing profiles that convey both dynamism and harmony. Inspired by contemporary architecture and automotive design, the Oasis 42M embodies timeless elegance, ensuring relevance well into the 2030s.  Innovation is not limited to design. The Oasis 42M integrates a data-driven engineering package that reduces fuel consumption and emissions, while a hybrid Siemens E-Mode option offers advanced sustainable cruising without compromising performance.  The spacious garage accommodates a 6.25 metre tender, jet ski, and water toys, ensuring owners enjoy every aspect of life on the water.

www.benettiyachts.com

Miami 2026 Boat Show Preview

The 2026 Miami International Boat Show is to be held between Wednesday eleven and Sunday fifteen February.  Considered as one of the largest boat and yacht show in the world, the Miami boat show offers everything water related, from kayaks to superyachts to the latest aquatic innovations. The on-land portion of the event will take place at the newly reimagined Miami Beach Convention Centre and Pride Park. The in-water components of the show will take place at Venetian Marina, Herald Plaza, Museum Park Marina, and Yacht Haven Grande Miami. Historically, the Miami International Boat Show and Miami Yacht Show have attracted hundreds of thousands of attendees to South Florida and generated an estimated combined annual economic impact of $1.34 billion. The Miami boat show is located in the following locations; Miami Beach Convention Center for boats up to 49 feet, the Progressive Boat Show Experience at Pride Park for experiential boating lifestyle activations, Miami Beach Yacht Collection on Collins Avenue along Indian Creek for powerboats and motor yachts from 30 to 125 feet, and Superyacht Miami and Sailor’s Cove at IGY Yacht Haven Grande Miami. As World firsts go the 2026 Miami boat show will see the following debuts; Aquila 45 Sport, Intrepid 35 Panacea, Pardo P43R, Sabre 51 Saloon Express, Sea Ray SLX 360, Tiara 39 LE, and WallyPower 50X. 

www.miamiboatshow.com

The Miami boat show is the longest ongoing boat show in the World, an exhibition which has survived a World War, several recessions, and the luxury tax on boating of the nineties.  The show debuted in 1941 with the Biscayne Boat Show name as organized by the Miami Junior Chamber of Commerce and Marine Industries Association.  The 1947 edition saw the show move to the Municipal Auditorium at Bayfront Park. In 1950 the show had 92 exhibitors, with these becoming 143 by 1951, while 1953 saw the show reach a record breaking 50,000 of attendants.  The 26th edition of 1967 set the still unbeaten attendants record of 171,495 even though the show was asked to move its date to January so as not to collide with the New York boat show.  In 1968 the show gets named the Miami International Boat Show, returns to it's February calendar dates and debuts at the Miami Beach Convention Centre venue, which it will keep up till 2015. In 2016 the Miami Boat Show returned to where it started in Biscayne Bay.  During the seventies, eighties, and nineties the show expanded its size many times till we arrive to the six locations of today. 

Miami Boat Show circa 1950's