September 29, 2021

Project: Pearl 72

Pearl has been on the growing side of things in recent years and for the fall of 2021 it presents the project for a 72 model, filling its range in between the 2020 launched entry level 62 and the pocket super yacht 80 models. Designed by Dixon with interior by Kelly Hoppen the Pearl 72 looks to be a fantastic looking motor yacht outside, and will offer a four double cabins accommodation layout inside.  Two things standout in the lower deck, and that is the spaciousness of both the midships and private entrance forward cabins which makes it difficult for an owner what to choose, and second is the tender garage with space for a rib and a jet-bike.  For those that don't know tender garages are a bit rare sub 24 meters on flybridge yachts.  The Pearl 72 is standard powered by twin Man 1400hp or optional MTU 1600hp engines.

September 28, 2021

New Model: Anvera 42

In a few years Anvera has became one of the premium producers for ribs cruisers and yachts from twelve to sixteen meters in length.  Appearing in the market in 2016 with the 55, in 2021 Anvera presents its new third and entry level model the 42.  Designed as the larger sisters by Aldo Drudi, the 42 continues the philosophy for a semi-custom to order build all made of carbon fibre rib cruiser.  Like in the bigger Anvera's the 42 is based on a center console design philosophy with opening terraces which extends aft deck space to thirteen square meters.  Below the Anvera 42 offers a double berth with shower head to port side.  The Anvera 42 is standard powered by twin Mercury Cummins 270hp with optional 370hp engines.  The large Mercury Cummins 370hp engine choice reaches speeds up to 45 knots and a cruise of 38.
Technical Data:
LOA - 12.90 (42.3ft)
Waterline Length - 11 m
Beam - 4.12 m
Displacement - 8 t unloaded 
Fuel Capacity - 1200 l
Water Capacity - 273 l
Max Persons - twelve
Accommodation - two berths
Engines - 2 x Mercury Cummins 270hp, or 4.2l 370hp
Propulsion - Mercury Bravo Three stern drive
Speed - 45 knots max 38 knots cruise 27 knots economic 2.4 litres per nautical mile
Construction - carbon fibre
Project - Aldo Drudi
Certification - CE B

September 27, 2021

Project: Fiart P54

During the 2021 Cannes boat show Fiart presented the project for an upcoming new P54 model, set to launch in 2022.  A new flagship outside the 2019 launched explorer Cetera 60, the P54 is designed by Stefano Pastrovitch, and presents itself as a sport yacht mixing walk around centre console functions to those of what a sixteen meter sport yacht usually offers. Thanks to this the Fiart P54 offers three distinctive but connected exterior areas; aft, midships, and foredeck.  A notable feature is also the line of the yacht and unlike similar competing centre console sport yachts, the P54 has a high bow with a shear line which drops down astern, and a closed stern which opens up when moored to reveal the bathing platform.  The interior of the Fiart P54 is offered in two versions; two cabins, or three cabins.  Offered standard as fully open, optional roll bar, or as the rendering with the hard-top, here another nice detail is that in a second moment one could order the optional radar arch or hard-top and fit it at a later stage.  The Fiart P for Petrovitch 54 is to be powered by twin Volvo 725hp with IPS pod drives, with estimated top speeds up to 39 knots a cruise of 34 and a range of 300 nautical miles.  Fiart who also built the first fiberglass boat in Europe back in 1962 with the Conchita model, is also studying other P54 propulsions from traditional shaft to outboards.

September 26, 2021

Mig Marine New Web Site

Mig Marine presents a new World wide web showroom. Founded in the early nineties as Marine Yachting in Fiumicino, the company was renamed as Mig Marine in 2010.  Mig first model was the 38 designed by Mingarelli, who was an instant success thanks to its sporty low profile flush deck and comfortable twin cabin lower deck interior.  The Mig 38 was also a successful racer arriving second overall and first in its class in the Venice to Monte Carlo Endurance race 1998, with retired Tennis ace and powerboat lover Adriano Panatta at the helm.  Marine Yachting Mig extended the line in 2005 presenting the 50, and a year later in 2006 the 43.  Interesting fact is that the Mig name was chosen as a friendly challenge to the then neighbouring Tornado boat yard, both names representing popular fighter jet aircraft of the nineties. Today's Mig Marine range consists of four models: 35 Tender, 35, 45, and 55. All new models are designed by Federico Fiorentino are in project, with the 45 being in advanced construction phase. The new Mig website is only available in Italian language and takes you around with the following buttons: Home, Chi Siamo (about us), Storia (story), Gamma (range), Cantiere (shipyard), Club, and Contatti (contacts). Mig Marine also features a link to its Facebook social media page at the bottom.
Production History:
38 1997-  Mingarelli design
50 2004-
43 2006-
45 HT 2023-  Fiorentino design

September 25, 2021

Sessa Sport Yacht Saved from Fire

A Sessa sport yacht of about twenty meters with five persons onboard called coast guard assistance after it had its engine room engulfed in smoke during sea-trials in the gulf of Trieste, in front of Porto Piccolo on the morning of 24 September. The Sessa sport yacht was reported as developing some sort of minor hull damage during the accident.  The coast guard and fire fighting arrived to the accident scene after some minutes of the call on the Italian 1530 emergency number.  At the arrival of the scene all was under control though with the Coast Guard following the yacht up to the entrance to the Porto Piccolo yacht marina as precaution.
The Sessa twenty meter sport yacht in this accident is the C68 model, designed by Christian Grande and released in 2010.  The C68 offers interior layouts for three or four double cabins plus a crew cabin for two.  The C68 is usually powered by twin Volvo 900 or 1000hp engines with IPS pod drives and is able to reach top speeds up to 36 knots, although the first hulls which precede the large IPS drives where powered by twin Volvo 700hp with IPS and or Man 1360hp and line shaft propulsion.  The Sessa C68 was modernized in 2018 with window glazing replacing the circle shaped port holes.  A Sport Fly version presented as a project in 2013 never actually materialized. The C68 was replaced as Sessa's flagship by the slightly larger, and wider Fly 68 Gullwing in 2018.

Project: Cantiere delle Marche Exp 42

Cantiere delle Marche continues riding its success and confirm the sale for a new Exp 42 unit to a repeat Central American client.  Designed by Francesco Paszkowski the Exp 42, will use Cantiere delle Marche 42 meter custom platform and feature some unique project details for a yacht this size.  Some of the unique features will be having the four guest cabins on the main deck, while the lower deck will be for the most part dedicated to the crew quarters.  For a Paszkowski design this new Cantiere delle Marche Exp 42 will feature a more vertical elaborate design.  

September 24, 2021

Captain Saves Sunseeker from Big Damage

A seventeen meter Sunseeker sport yacht was saved from a catastrophe by its captain, as wind turned high in Rhodes, Greek Aegean island on the night of 23rd September.  The Sunseeker was at anchor when high winds broke its anchorage and the chain got tangled in the propellers.  The captain seeing all this used the William jet tender to tow and beach the Sunseeker in sand.
The Sunseeker in this accident is a Predator 57 model.  Released in 2015 the Predator 57 is fully enclosed hard top sport yacht offering a three double cabins interior plus a crew cabin.   An interesting feature of the Predator 57 is the full opening of the aft patio door, with drop down doors which vanish in the flooring of the yacht and integrate the exterior saloon with the interior.  The Sunseeker Predator 57 is powered by engines up to twin 1000hp in shafts drives, and or Volvo 725hp with IPS pod drives.  The Predator 57 was a success selling over seventy units in a production run of five years, with the model evolving into the Mark. II in 2017 and then developing as the Predator 60 Evo in 2020.

New Model: Hatteras 105 Raised Pilothouse

In early 2021 Hatteras launched hull number one of its new 105 Raised Pilothouse flagship model.  The new 105 replaces the 100 RPH after a six year production run 2013 to 2019 and delivered in five custom to order build units.  The 105 Raised Pilothouse is an evolution of the Enrico Gobbi designed 100, which now becomes longer.  The 105 Raised Pilothouse is offered in two layouts, five or four double guest cabins versions, with a choice to have the owners cabin on the forward part of the main deck, or this replaced by a forward entertainment area with dinette and table with chairs.  Two crew cabins sleeping four with a small dinette and galley is located aft.  The Hatteras 105 Raised Pilothouse is standard powered by twin Cats 1825hp.  
Technical Data:
LOA - 31.7 m (104ft)
Waterline Length - 27.7 m
Beam - 6.86 m
Draft - 1.88 m including propellers
Displacement - 124,738 kg
Fuel Capacity - 17640 l
Water Capacity - 3104 l
Accommodation - ten guest berths in five cabins, or eights guests in four cabins, four crew in two cabins
Engines - 2 x Cats C32 1825hp
Propulsion - line shaft

September 23, 2021

Project: Sealine C335

Sealine is revamping its ten meters sport cruiser series and here it presents the C335 project.  C standing for Coupe, the Sealine C335 is a sport cruiser designed for the Northern parts of Europe, with complete enclosing of its main deck.  Nonetheless the C335 is also a Summer friendly sport cruiser thanks to the extendable hard-top aft or the cockpit L-shaped sofa which becomes a sun-pad.  The Sealine C335 offers a living on the main deck, with two double berth cabins sharing a bathroom to starboard on the lower deck.  The Sealine C335 will be standard powered by a single Volvo 340hp with stern drive propulsion.  Optional engine choices include a single Volvo 400hp and or twin 220hp.  Top speeds are estimated at 31 knots with the optional engine choice, and 26 knots with the standard unit.

September 22, 2021

Engine: Cat C32B 2433hp

Following the success of the C32B 2025hp engine, Caterpillar Marine has released a larger 2433hp high-performance iteration. According to the company statement, the new engine will offer a significant 20% increase in power output at a rated speed of 2300 rpm compared to its predecessor. It will incorporate many of the same components as the 2025hp, but will also offer additional features and benefits aside from increased horsepower. The new 2433hp version will carry an upgraded cooling system with a sequential 3-turbo air system designed to deliver faster response with all-around stronger performance. Additional options include longer oil change intervals, full MCS certification, duplex filtration, and a cosmetic engine cover. Other notable benefits will include higher overall vessel speed for sport fishers, a more environmentally friendly option for motor yachts, and 2025hp Intermittent Duty Classification for governmental applications. The C32B is also designed with repowers in mind to offer streamlined replacement to increase power output to existing vessels. The engine also complies with EPA Tier 3 Recreational and IMO II emissions regulations, serves as a fully integrated SCR solution for IMO III, and comes with industry-leading warranty coverage.