New Model: Intrepid 50 Evolution

At the 2025 Palm Beach boat show Intrepid debuted its new 50 Evolution, a replacement to the 477 Evolution after six years of production and new flagship to its cabin line which currently features three models from 41 to fifty foot.  A fifteen meter hard-top sport yacht the 50 Evolution comes with a lower deck cabin offering two cabins and a convertible dinette forward.  Welcoming you aboard with a twin level cockpit as found in most sport fishers, a three side hard-top of full-height glass with opening side windows encloses the upper more lounging area, which serves guests with abundant seating; two L-shaped loungers settees looking forward, dual seat helm station to starboard, and a single companionway settee to port side.  The aft deck offers a drop down balcony to starboard complimented with aft and port side settees.  Down below is accommodation for six; four in two cabins with double berths at midships, U-shaped dinette forward which converts to an extra double berth, all this complimented by a well sized galley to starboard, and a head with enclosed shower stall to port side.  The Intrepid 50 Evolution is powered by triple Mercury 600hp for top speeds up to 46 knots and a cruise of thirty giving a range of 276 nautical miles. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.39 m (50.6ft)

Beam - 4.17 m

Draft - 1.30 m

Displacement - 

Fuel Capacity - 2839 l

Water Capacity - 378 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, plus convertible V-berth

Engines - 3 x Mercury Verado V12 600hp

Propulsion - triple or quadruple outboards

Speed - 46 knots max, thirty knots cruise with triple 600hp

Range - 276 nautical miles at thirty knots

Hull Shape - single step modified medium Vee with 19.2 degrees deadrise aft

Certification - CE B

www.intrepidpowerboats.com

Project: Van der Valk 48m Project ZEN

With the keel laid and construction underway Van der Valk preview it's largest build to date, the 48-metre Project ZEN Yard no. WV0149. Designed by Guido de Groot for exterior and Van Oossanen who do naval architecture, Project ZEN is to be an all aluminium build to RINA class standards and comes from a desire of a highly experienced owner, and is slated for a mid 2028 delivery. Guido de Groot and the owner inspired himself to sports cars, presenting a streamlined profile with a volume of over 499 Gross Tonnage This efficiency along with an impressive performance will be achieved by deploying Van Oossanen Naval Architects fast displacement hull form. An aft-mounted underwater foil called a Hull Vane will significantly reduce drag and fuel consumption while ensuring a transpacific range of over 4,400 nautical miles. The main aft deck flows to a large sea terrace with fold-down bulwarks opening on three sides. Retractable self-levelling swim stairs ensure easy access to and from the water. Electric sliding doors lead to a spacious toy store, fully equipped with eFoil boards, Seabobs, wakeboards and more. As befits a family yacht, a generous bow lounge offers a serene spot to enjoy the breeze underway or at anchor, while a spa pool is perfect for a sunset soak. The bow deck garage will house a MOB tender, with a 6.25-metre Williams DieselJet and jetski stored in a lower deck garage. An expansive split-level sundeck includes dedicated aft area for sunbathing and socialising. Beneath the hardtop forward is an open-air lounge with wet bar, grill, seating and alfresco dining. This emphasis on relaxed family living continues on the main deck, where the aft main salon flows into a welcoming country kitchen. The main deck offers a generous forward full-beam owner’s suite as well as a unique surprise: a full-beam wellness area featuring a gym to port and a yoga room to starboard. Other highlights in Project ZEN are the way large windows maintain a close connection to the sea, and the wide, gently sloping staircases. The interior style will be homey and casual chic with practical finishes. Van der Valk is to be powered by twin MAN 1450hp for top speeds up to seventeen knots and a cruise of sixteen.

www.vandervalkshipyard.com

New Model: Riva 112 Dolcevita Super

The name is a promise of superior well-being and comfort, combined with a deep sense of connection with the sea, here comes the new Riva 112’ Dolcevita Super, a flybridge super yacht that offers a new concept of life on board. An evolution of the Riva 110’ Dolcevita, one of the most highly acclaimed yachts in recent years, the 112’ Dolcevita Super is produced in La Spezia's Riva shipyard, where models from 21 to forty meters are produced. Like all Riva creations in the past thirty years, the 112 Dolcevita Super is designed by Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta of Officina Italiana Design. the studio that designs all Riva boats on an exclusive basis working in partnership with the Strategic Product Committee led by Piero Ferrari and the Ferretti Group Engineering Department. With a length over 34 meters, and a beam super to seven meters, the new 112’ Dolcevita Super has the sleek and assertive profile featured on all the latest the Riva flybridge yachts.  Redesigned spaces and increased dimensions: the numerous innovative solutions introduced on board are designed to provide guests with maximum functionality, extraordinary liveability and an increasingly emotional connection with the sea. The main strengths of the 112 Dolcevita Super in line with growing demand from owners, are the expansive outdoor spaces, where the concept of connection with the water finds its ultimate expression. The beach club in the stern, where an ultra-low 35-square-metre platform offers direct and easy access to the water, enhanced by two large bulwarks that swing out to form side terraces, increasing the size of the beach-club area. The central section of the beach club contains an extra-large sofa for lounging in the sun, with a ventilated storage space created behind it for the safe storage of two Seabobs, while the large garage under the sun pad can house a tender and a jet ski. The spacious 24-square-metre cockpit can be personalised across the board according to the owner’s tastes. Designed as a relaxation area overlooking the sea, it features two large sofas and is rounded out with freestanding furniture and a built-in unit. In the bow, as well as a large C-shaped sofa and an oversize sun pad, the owner can choose between another sofa or a Jacuzzi. The flybridge furnishings have been completely redesigned to maximise comfort: in the stern, the generous living area is decorated in a welcoming and versatile style with freestanding furniture, while in the central area a cocktail bar with stools and a TV with a hi-lo system face a large sofa with a low table. The interior spaces have also been optimised in a radical restyling. On the main deck, the lounge can be configured with two different layouts: the first, chosen for hull one, has the dining area aft and the lounge midships, while the second layout is more traditional, with the lounge area and generous sofas in the entry area and the dining area in the centre, a design solution that Riva 112’ Dolcevita Super shares with her three meter smaller sister 102 Corsaro Super. The master suite has been made even more special by original details, including a new wardrobe in the entry area and larger windows that let light flood in and offer a magnificent panoramic view. The dominant wood used in the interiors is high gloss rosewood, paired with decorative elements in the black hammered leather featured in the main lounge and master cabin detailing. There was a special focus during the design process on guests’ acoustic comfort. On the lower deck, for example, the bulkhead separating the crew area from the guest area; where the four VIP cabins with en suite bathrooms are located has been reinforced, and the flooring has been completely redesigned to further reduce vibrations and slamming. The standard version of the new Riva 112’ Dolcevita Super is fitted with two MTU  2638hp giving a top speed up to 25 knots and a cruise of 23 knots.  The same MTU can be optioned for with an SCR system for nitrogen oxide NOx reduction. Three dashboard configurations are available: standard with four Hatteland 19-inch monitors; premium with four 26-inch monitors, or twin 49-inch Boening monitors. Riva 112’ Dolcevita Super is equipped with two zero speed and underway stabilizer fins and Humphree interceptors.

Technical Data:

LOA - 34.38 m (112.9ft)

Hull Length - 34.2 m

Waterline Length - 29.4 m

Beam - 7.27 m

Draft - 2.07 m

Displacement -  150,000 kg loaded, 130,000 kg unloaded 

Fuel Capacity - 15,300 l

Water Capacity - 3000 l

Max Persons - twenty

Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, four crew in two cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 16V 2000 M97L 2638hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Speed - 25 knots max 23 cruise

Project - Mauro Micheli and Sergio Berretta of Officina Italiana, Ferretti Group engineering

www.riva-yacht.com

Boats Fire Set House Ablaze in Georgina, Ontario

Two boat fire sets house ablaze in Georgina, Ontario, on the afternoon of 24 November.  Canadian Fire and Emergency Services who shared the story on its Facebook page responded to the blaze, and found a complicated state of affairs as the two boats also set the adjacent house on fire.  The fire was reported controlled in about three hours.  The cause of the blaze is not entirely reported, with the fire starting in one of the two boats and then jumping to the nearby house.  Injuries were not reported, with the boats ending wrecked, and the damage to the house being extensive.  

The boat in this fire is a Sunray 27 Mirage as produced in the eighties.  Sunray was founded in the late seventies and closed in the early nineties, and was located in St. Germain de G. Quebec, Canada .

Project: BB Yachts 66 Custom

Debuting in 2024 with the 44 Ischia and 44 Panarea models, BB Yachts shows it wants to grow and presents projects for smaller and larger models.  Here we are presenting the project for the 66 Custom, which brings bow rider-dual console features on a super sport yacht measuring over 21 meters in over-all length.  Thanks to this the BB Yachts will bring a main deck which connects outside with the hard-top covered inside, for an endless space of 21 meters.  The lower deck is reserved to the three cabins; which will offer a full beam midships located master stateroom.  A crew cabin for one person is located forward, while to aft will be twin garages for a jet-rib and jet-ski.  Other options for the BB Yachts 66 Custom will be for a sport bridge up top; this offering a central helm station with forward sun-pad.  The BB Yachts 66 Custom is to be powered by twin MAN 1200hp as standard, with options coming for twin 1300hp, and or 800hp with hybrid set-up.  In all cases the propulsion will be traditional line shaft, as offered on the well received 44 models.

www.bb-yachts.com

Flybridge Cruiser Saved from Sinking in Lower Chesapeake

An eleven meter flybridge cruiser was saved from sinking in Lower Chesapeake, Maryland for a story shared on Sea Tow Lower Chesapeake Facebook page on Sunday thirtieth March.  Sea Tow assisted the motor cruiser, and with intervention located the water intrusion, stopped it, and then towed the boat to a marina.  After arriving at the marina the flybridge cruiser was hauled out and dry docked.  The water was later reported coming in from the starboard shaft line, with no injuries reported from the accident.

The flybridge cruiser in this accident is a Silverton 40 Convertible as produced from 1985 to 1990.  The 40 Convertible was replaced by the Silverton 41 Convertible.

New Model: Ad Astra 60

Announced in 2024, Ad Astra has in 2025 debuted its first 60 model, a modern looking down East inspired traditional yacht as designed by Francesco Guida.  The Ad Astra 60 comes packed with modern features and amenities; aft sun-pad with underneath garage, fully enclosed with patio door hard-top, and up-down tender lift bathing platform.  The Ad Astra 60 features a three double cabins layout; with a traditional forward owners stateroom two guest cabins at midships cabin layout.  The living all on the main deck has a C-shaped saloon to port side, and a counter-top galley to starboard behind the helm station.  A two cabins, galley on the lower deck optional layout is also available.  The Ad Astra 60 is powered by twin MAN 800hp for top speeds up to 32 knots.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.86 m (58.5ft)

Hull Length - 16.7 m

Waterline Length - 15.4 m

Beam - 5.75 m

Draft - 1.21 m

Displacement - 24.7 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 2900 l

Water Capacity - 1000 l

Max Persons - twelve 

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

Engines - 2 x MAN i6 800hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 32 knots max 25 cruise

Project - Francesco Guida for exterior, interior, and naval architecture

Certification - CE B module B

www.adastrayacht.com

Sea Ray Cruiser Goes Ablaze in Hindson Marina Penetanguishene, Canada

A Sea Ray sport cruiser of thirteen meters in length went ablaze at Hindson Marina, Penetanguishene, Canada at 03:30 early morning time of Tuesday thirteenth June 2023.  Penetanguishene Fire and Emergency Services responded to the boat fire first, and were assisted later by the Midland and Tiny fire departments.  The fire was difficult to control as there was only access from the pier and to the stern of the boat, with this being extinguished with the boat ablaze getting wrecked.  Two other boats located to the side of the boat sustained fire damage burns, with the one to starboard sustaining more damage to the one to port.  No one was injured in the fire as all boats were not attended. 

The boat in this fire is a Sea Ray 450 Sundancer as produced from 1995 to 1999, while the two effected boats are a Carver 466 Motor Yacht as produced from 2001 to 2007, and an Egg Harbour 48 Golden Egg as produced from 1978 to 1986.

Project: Tasman Boats 11.6

Following the success of the Tasman 8.0, the down under boat builder founded by Jason Hutchins and Paul Bury follows it with a larger eleven meter project.  Very similar to its smaller eight meter 8.0 sister, the Tasman Boats 11.6 brings also similar amenities, a sportfishing boat with a work-boat look, but optionable to be a cruiser.  The Tasman 11.6 will offer four plus two berths accommodation; double berth forward, bunk cabin to starboard, and a convertible dinette on the main deck.  A main deck galley located behind the helm station to starboard, and a shower head completes the accommodations.  Outside the Tasman 11.6 offers a free aft deck, with options improving cruiser amenities being an aft bathing platform aft, and the choice for a coupe opening hard-top or flybridge also available.  In case of the flybridge this will offer a central helm station, passenger settee to port, and a mini shaped J-shaped lounger to starboard.  The Tasman Boats 11.6 can be powered by twin or single engines from Cummins, Yanmar, and or Volvo all with direct line shaft propulsion.

www.tasmanboats.com.au

New Model: Galeon 430 Exp

Having become an innovative force Galeon pushes its innovation powers with the voluminous 430 Exp, the first model debuting the Polish builders new Explorer range.  Tug boat looking, this new 430 Exp, bring asymmetry and expand Galeon features to unseen dimensions as the bulkheads transforming to balconies measure over half to the boats length.  The asymmetric profile being wide body to port side, brings also a unique perspective transforming the saloon sofa to an outward looking settee once the bulk-head is dropped and becoming a terrace just above the water.  The 430 also features a rotated aft deck settee, with the other drop down balcony at starboard serving the galley, and a cosy fore deck forward looking settee.  Besides this feature we forget to notice that 430 Exp is a voluminous for its size, offering a beam of four and half meters, which becomes over six meters with both balconies open.  Saying this it is easy to understand that the volume of the flybridge is huge in both beam and length, also because the main deck structure and flybridge is moved more forward compared to similar sized cruiser, although it is not extended aft as usual.  Inside the main deck offers a large aft galley to starboard saloon to port side, further forward are opposite settee which transform to a mini dinette to port, and helm station to starboard.  This area apart being served by the full closed or open patio door aft, is also served by the two side doors, one by the settees/mini-dinette and the other by the helm station and both leading to the fore-deck.  Below is a forward master room, guest cabin with double berth to port side, a shower head to starboard, and an utility room which can be optioned as a second head.  The first Galeon 430 Exp is powered by twin Volvo 480hp with line shaft propulsion, with other choices being a single Volvo 480 or 550hp also in line shaft.  Top speed is twenty knots with the twin 480hp engines, Galeon estimating fourteen knots from the single 480 engine.         

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.95 m (45.7ft)

Beam - 4.52 m

Draft - 1.20 m with propellers

Displacement - 18,000 kg unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 600 l

Water Capacity - 450 l

Max Persons - ten

Accommodation - four guests in two cabins

Engine - 1 or 2 x Volvo D6 480hp, 1 x Volvo D8 550hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - twenty knots max with twin Volvo 480hp, fourteen with single 480hp

Certification - CE B

www.galeon.yachts