Sparkes Marina Fire

On ninth October in the early morning a fire broke out at Sparkes Marina in Hayling Island in the British South coast, close to Portsmouth.  The fire which broke at 06:15 morning sank two boats and left two damaged.  Fire fighters where called immediately on the spot and spent two hours extinguishing the flames.  No person where injured during the incident.  The two sinking boats where a motor cruiser of over nine meters which I was told was an a Aquastar 30, and a sailing boat of six meters.  

Sparkes Marina is located in Hayling Island, Hampshire at the Southern tip of the famous Solent cruising grounds and very close to the Isle of Wight.  The Marina offers berthing capaicity for 160 boats.

New Model: Solaris Power Open 48

Solaris continue its entry into the Power sector with the launch of its second model, the Open 48, presented in less to a year.  The Open 48 is the wild card in the range, as while the other models and projects are all inspired to a Traditional down East lobster boat, this entry level Solaris Power is a sport cruiser slash many other things.  The Open 48 can be whatever an owner wants; a day-boat, chase-boat, runabout, tender, this is a multi purpose sport cruiser.  Technically speaking the Open 48 can be used for all the above, but the whole usage for the main deck from bow to stern sets its primary function for outside entertainment.  But do not be mistaken as the Solaris Power Open 48 has still interesting lower deck accommodation offering a two cabins two bathrooms sleeping four plan, with a crew cabin.  An alternative plan B exists where the second cabin is replaced by an L-shaped dinette.  In both layouts there is no lower deck galley, with this being located in the middle of the outside area in behind the helm station and under the T-top.  The Solaris Power Open 48 is powered by twin Volvo 435hp or optional 480hp with IPS pod drives.   

Technical Data:

LOA -  14.35 m (47ft)

Hull Length - 14 m

Waterline Length - 13.40 m

Beam - 4.87 m

Draft - 0.75 m exluding drives and props

Displacement - 14000 kg dry 16700 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 1500 l

Water Capacity - 430 l

Max Persons - 12

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, or two berths in one cabins, one crew cabin berth

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp, D6 480hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 35 knots 26 knots cruise with Volvo 480hp, 30 knots max 23 knots cruise with Volvo 435hp

Project - Brunello Acampora Victory design hull and exterior, Norberto Ferretti

Certification - CE A

www.solarispower.com

Project: Princess S62

Princess present the project for a new S62 with a sleek exterior styling merged to a dynamic, agile stance. With an optimized hull form spearheading her efficiency, the Princess S62 will be powered by twin MAN 1200hp engines which let her reach speeds up to 38 knots. When at anchor her electro-hydraulic bathing platform creates a convenient launch system for the tender, a jet ski, or simply a secluded swimming platform. Her sociable galley aft arrangement features an open-plan dining area with sliding doors and a fully opening window leading out to the cockpit. Below deck, six guests are comfortably accommodated across an en suite full-beam owner’s stateroom and two further guest cabins with the option of an additional crew cabin aft.

www.princessyachts.com

New Westport Super Yacht Crashes Into Dock

A brand new Westport 38 meter super yacht made the headline news in Port Angeles Boat Haven, on Monday 7th October the 161 ton yacht kept on going into a fuel dock, and a floating pontoon, damaging other six boats in the process.  No persons where injured in the accident.  The Westport 125 super yacht was doing final preparations for the Fort Lauderdale 2019 boat show being held at the end of this month, with a delivery occurring after the show.  This Westport 125 was being fully managed by the builders staff including the captain, and while no official news of the causes have been advised the video show the boat continue engaging forward, which would imply a defect to the electronic throttle system.

The Westport 125 is the latest model to come from the USA British Columbia, Port Angeles boat builder, and was officially launched in 2016.  The Westport 125 is a semi wide body raised pilot house, and accommodates ten guests in five cabins, with five crew berths in three cabins, and is powered by twin MTU 2600hp engines, with max speeds up to 25 knots and a cruise of twenty knots. Westport has so far build eight 125 units.

New Model: Anvera 48

Anvera is a company founded in 2015 by Luca Ferrari, Giancarlo Galeone, and Gilberto Galassi and enters the maxi rib yacht in 2016 with the 55 model.  Fast forward to 2018 and Anvera present its second 48 model.  The Anvera 48 model is a high end rib cruiser with a two cabin interior, available in two propulsion set ups; standard stern drive power, and an S surface drive version.  The stern drive version is powered by twin 370hp engines, while the S surface drives has twin 550hp engines.  The Anvera 48 since its launch in 2018 has had an incredible success with ten units being reported sold in its first boat show appearance.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.50 m (47.6ft)

Hull Length - 12.9 m

Waterline Length - 11.85 m

Beam - 4.91 m  

Draft - 1.1 m standard stern drive version, 0.87 m S surface drives version

Displacement - dry 8 t and 9 t S version, loaded 10 t and 11 t S version

Fuel Capacity - 1400 l

Water Capacity - 400 l

Max Persons - 12

Accommodation - four persons in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Cummins 370hp, 550hp

Propulsion - dual propeller stern drive, S version with Top System TS 45 surface drives

Project - Aldo Drudi exterior, Andrea Frabetti hull

Certification - CE B

www.anvera.it

Web: Tuccoli New Web Site

Tuccoli presents its new World wide web showroom.  Tuccoli was founded in 1960 by Ivano Tuccoli, shipwright carpenter in Livorno, Italy.  Since then Tuccoli has seen an ongoing evolution from the repair and custom construction of wooden fishing cruiser to the production of fiberglass sportfish and sport cruisers.  In 1970 the yard sees the entrance of Ivano's son Marco Tuccoli who still manages the construction and boat building side of the yard as at today.  Tuccoli closes down in 2010 due to the recession which hit the global economy in 2008/9. The boat builder is then reborn in 2017 thanks to one proud owner of a Tuccoli for fifteen years Paolo Sanguettola, who restarts production in the same year.  Sanguettola starts a new plan and enlist Oris Martino D'Ubaldo as designer, who starts by redesigning the previous projects as designed by Eros Bollani.  Today Tuccoli offers four models from the just launched new 25 feet T250 to the thirteen meter T440 presented in 2017.  Tuccoli new website takes you around with the following buttons; The Company, T440, T370, T280, T250, News, and Contacts.  Tuccoli is also on social media with a button at the right corner of the page takes you to its Facebook, Youtube, and Instagram pages.

www.tuccolifishingboats.com

Project: Azimut Grande 38 m Trideck

During the 2019 Cannes boat show Azimut was in high spirits showing its new course by architect Alberto Mancini in three new models, and with this presenting the way forward for the World famous Italian name following the successes of seventeen years of the now retired Stefano Righini.  The next way for Mancini is that for an Azimut Grande Trideck to measure 38 meters in length.  This will be the largest Azimut ever build superseding the 120 SL as produced from 2012 till 2016.  Though to be fair the company did in the past had projects for a 125 and 140 models which eventually evolved into the Benetti Fast Line.  The Azimut Grande Trideck will feature three decks offering a five double guest cabins accommodation layout, with owners cabin on the forward part of the main deck.  Crew space will be for seven crew in four cabins, including a captain cabin in the top deck behind the pilothouse.  The Azimut Grande Trideck is offered with twin MTU 2400hp or 2600hp engines which with the larger engines deliver top speeds up to 24 knots.

www.azimutyachts.com

New Model: Absolute 62 Fly

Absolute present the new 62 Fly model, it's latest evolution in its flybridge motor yacht series which has brought so much success to the North Italian builder in the last decade.  The Absolute 62 Fly is a three double cabins three bathroom motor yacht, with a two berth guest or crew cabin aft.  The Absolute in its size scores a couple of points against the competition and this is the forward VIP cabin which looks to starboard and give the space similar to some midships cabin, and the aft crew cabin.  The main deck of the Absolute 62 Fly features an astern galley layout which looks forward into the saloon, and features a dinette opposite.  Absolute 62 Fly is powered by twin Volvo 725hp with IPS pod drives.

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.65 m (61.2ft)

Beam - 5.07 m

Draft - 1.48 m including props

Displacement - 33.95 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 2600 l

Water Capacity - 680 l

Max Persons - 16

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, two berths in one cabin

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 725hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS950 dual propeller forward looking IPS pod drives

Speed - 33 knots max 25 knots cruise

Certification - CE B

www.absoluteyachts.com 

Project: Beneteau Gran Turismo 36

Beneteau present the project for the Gran Turismo 36, one of the eagerly awaited sport cruiser models for the 2019 calendar year. The Gran Turismo 36 is American-made, and is designed to USA standards of quality and comfort, while benefiting from the design ingenuity and expertise specific to Beneteau. She is the first boat in her category to combine comfortable cruising with outstanding handling and sensations similar to those of a small outboard thanks also to the Zipwakes tabs for improved stability when turning and under way.  The Gran Turismo 36 deck plan is innovative, with specific living spaces for use throughout the day.  For example a large built-in sun mattress on the foredeck provides a safe and pleasant place to relax when the sport cruiser is underway, and protected by a bimini top, it will quickly be adopted by anyone addicted to afternoon naps.  With an aerodynamic hardtop at the stern, complete with sliding roof, the Gran Turismo 36 combine protection and the joy of the open air.  Two bench seats face the sea in the driving station, so four people can enjoy the thrills of navigation, and an electric glass sunroof fills the whole area in natural light. Behind this a spacious cockpit lounge area which has room for up to seven guests.  Cleverly interlinked, the aft bench seats fold back and serve as headrests for the extensive sunbathing area facing the sea.  A small gate between the galley and the sunbathing area opens onto the swim platform. An outdoor galley located to starboard, is protected from the sun but offers plenty of fresh air.  The forward peak has generous space for a real owner cabin with a double bed and storage. An aft guest cabin provides two extra berths that can be brought together or separated depending on the crew on board. Midships you find a cozy lounge, a galley fitted with high quality appliances and a shower space, with a cubicle and washroom separate from the head.  The Beneteau Grand Turismo 36 as the smaller 32 is powered in inboard stern-drive or outboard power.  With inboard her maximum power is twin Volvo 300hp diesel engines, while with outboard a further more 100hp in petrol gas is possible.  35 knots of top speed is estimated with the large engine option.

www.beneteau.com

New Model: Ferretti 720

The new Ferretti Yachts 720, debuted at the Cannes 2019 boat show, raising the bar on the navigation experience thanks to incredible spaces, plentiful stowage areas and out-of-the-ordinary ceiling heights.  Created in tandem by Ferretti Group’s Product Strategy Committee and Engineering Department, the 720 is the second model following the 670 launched in 2018 with exterior design by architect Filippo Salvetti, while the interior design was handled by the Group’s in-house architects and designers.  Coinciding with the other yachts in the range, Ferretti 720 comes with the same highly popular aerodynamic design revolving around taut, finely poised forms that help to make the deck house lines extremely clean.  With a length of 22 meters and a beam of near to six meters, the 720 offers a number of functional and styling solutions that are highly innovative for a motor yacht of its size, underscoring the constant evolution of the brand, which at the same time preserves its distinctive sporty low profile character that is recognizable on all the models.  The Ferretti 720 offers a four double cabins three bathrooms guest accommodation with a full beam midships owners stateroom.  A crew cabin for two is located aft.  The Ferretti 720 is powered by standard twin Man 1200hp, or optional 1400hp engines.  Top speed is 32 knots with the optional Man 1400hp, while the standard engine slows everything down to four knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 22.3 m (73.3ft)

Hull Length - 21 m

Waterline Length - 18.6 m

Beam - 5.6 m

Draft - 1,8 m under propellers and loaded

Displacement - 46 t unloaded, 54 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 4600 l

Water Capacity - 1000 l

Max Persons - 18

Accommodation - eight berths in four cabins, two crew in one cabin

Engines - 2 x Man V8 1200hp, V12 1400hp

Propulsion - line shaft 

Speed - 32 knots max 28 knots cruise with Man 1400hp, 28 knots max with Man 1200hp

Hull Shape - warped modified Vee with 14 degrees deadrise aft

Project - Filippo Salvetti exterior, Ferretti Group engineering for naval architecture and interior

Certification - CE A, certification modules B+F+Aa, ISO 8666 for data

www.ferretti-yachts.com