Viking Sportfish Collides With Blackwater River Bridge

A thirteen meter Viking sportfish cruiser titled Y-Not collided with a bridge in Blackwater river in Milton, Florida on the afternoon of 26 April.  The Viking sportfish was un-attended during the collision, and is reported to have been moving back and forth around the area in recent weeks, sometimes moored to a dock and other times on anchor.  Strong winds are what caused the collision with the bridge, with the US Coast Guard and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservative Commission trying to trace the ownership of Y-Not, which is known to be a liveaboard boat for one male person.

Y-Not is a Viking 45 Convertible as produced between 1987 to 93 in around 250 units. The 45 Convertible was Viking's best eighties success, a stepping stone to the successful growth of the New Jersey sportfish boat and  yacht builder.  The 45 Convertible came out as a replacement to the 46 Convertible Sport Fisher, and was replaced by the 47 Convertible in 1994.

Canados New Web Site

Cantieri Navali di Ostia, or as it is known as the Rome yacht builder Canados presents its new web site.  Founded in the 1946, Canados started as a cooperative building commercial vessels for government departments like the coast guard and military.  Canados first yacht was commissioned in 1953 by a royal Gulf Emirate family after a representative was impressed when attending the launch of eight interceptor boats.  In the early 1960's Canados had a new owner Aldo Guerritore who will lead the company till 1994 and then again from 1998 till 2000. After that Canados had three owners, and is since the end of 2015 owned by Michel Karsenti. In its early days Canados was a wood only custom builder, entering fiberglass in the 1980 first with the sailing boats as produced till 1985 and in 1987 entering its motor yacht production and moving completely to this material in the nineties, first witht the 58 model and then the 70 S.  Canados also build four production sailing boats from 31 to 44, two designed by Vallicelli and two by Violati.  The current Canados line up offers twenty models divided in three series; Gladiator sport cruiser and yachts, Oceanic explorer yachts and super yachts, and Canados flybridge super yachts  line.  Canados entry level model is the outboard powered Gladiator 411 Carbon Series and go up to the Oceanic 143 Tri-Deck launched in Summer 2022.  Canados has build over eight hundred yachts so far and its latest new model is the Gladiator 961 Speed it launched in 2023.  The new Canados website takes you around with following buttons; Home, Shipyard, History, Heritage, Technologies, Models, In The News, Racing, and Contact.  Canados is also on social media with bottom page links taking you to its; Facebook, Linkedin, and Instagram pages.

www.canados.com

Production History;

58 1987-91 *16.50 motor yacht project

70 S 1988-93

60 1992-94

23 1994-97

19 1995-

80 2000-04

86 2003-

110 2004-08 (6)

90 Sport 2005- (6)

116 2007-

76 2009-14

120 Enhanced 2012-

108 2013-  *106 project 

Oceanic 90 STS 2014-

Oceanic 76 GT 2016-

Gladiator 428 2017-

808 Maximus 2018- *777 project

88 Evolution 2018-

122 Caesar 2019-

Gladiator 631 Next 2022-

Gladiator 493 Grand 2022-

Oceanic 143 Tri-Deck 2022-

Gladiator 961 Speed 2023- 

Canados 90 build of wood circa 1976

Project: Baia Atlantica 84

The iconic Baia is finally back starting with this new project for the Atlantica 84 which is currently under construction in Viareggio.  Atlantica 84 follows the lineage of the 78 Atlantica which debuted in 2003, and was the first yacht to offer a disappearing patio door, which when open and hiding in the roof, made a seamless area from aft cockpit to the interior saloon up to the helm station.  Ultimately the 78 Atlantica will be produced in nine units till 2010 plus a single of the revamped 80 Atlantica which launched in 2014, just before the Neapolitan builder closed its doors.  The new Atlantica 84 is a totally revamped new model, wider by just short of half a meter to offer more spaces and unlike the classic model will also feature a sport bridge up top.  Accommodation will offer four double guest cabins.  Crew accommodation is for four persons with two cabins located forward and a galley with access to this coming from a separate stairway to starboard of the helm station.  In the plans shown in the Baia web-site the main deck will be offered with an option for a dining table for eight behind the central helm station, or a bar area with stools.  The Baia Atlantica 84 is to be powered by twin 2683hp MTU with Arneson surface drives for an estimated top speed up to 52 knots.       

www.baiayacht.com

2 People 1 Dog Rescued After Tiara Boat Ends Aground in Marblehead

A nine meter Tiara sportfish cruiser with two persons onboard and a dog ended aground on the new entrance of West Harbor in Marblehead, Ohio, on the night of Saturday 21 September 2019.  The US Coastguard Station Marblehead responded to this collision and went immediately to the scene with a vessel and five crew, rescuing the two crew and the dog.  The causes of this collision and eventual grounding are under investigation by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, although according to some boaters visibility was very restricted on the night of the accident.

The Tiara boat in this grounding is a second generation 3100 Open as produced from 1992 to 2004. The second generation Tiara 3100 Open was a complete make over the original 1979 to 91 version with a new hull design which also included propeller tunnels.  The 3100 Open mark.2 was replaced by the 3200 Open in 2004.

New Model: Vicem 95 Cruiser

Vicem has at the end of 2023 launched the first 95 Cruiser, a traditional inspired looking super yacht built for a discerning Australian client. Initially announced as the 93 Cruiser model, the highly customized 95 Cruiser constitutes a worthy addition to the celebrated Cruiser line, which runs from 20 up to 32 meters in length. Across her two decks plus flybridge, the new 95 Cruiser showcases the design DNA that has made Vicem yachts instantly recognizable. From the spacious flybridge and well-shaded aft cockpit to the high-quality interior finish, she is every inch a Vicem. Currently heading to Australia, the Vicem 95 Cruiser will make its first public appearance in the Spring 2024 Sanctuary Cove boat show, in the Gold Coast.  Build in cold molding and titled Empire, the first Vicem 95 Cruiser distinct itself by the large flybridge which takes two-thirds of the yacht length and is covered for over half of its length by a hard-top. The interior offers a main deck with an open plan dining-galley-living area, with an open plan kitchen with breakfast deck area, and a day head.  The forward part of the lower deck is all reserved for guests, with a full midships owners stateroom with his and her bathrooms and shared central shower.  Located aft is the crew accommodation accessed from the bathing platform and through port side from the main deck, offering two cabins which share a shower head and a lobby with an L-shaped dinette and small kitchen.  The Vicem 95 Cruiser is powered by twin MTU 1600hp for top speeds up to nineteen knots.     

Technical Data:

LOA - 29.12 m (95.6ft)

Hull Length - 27.1 m

Beam - 7.02 m

Draft - 1.70 m

Displacement - 

Fuel Capacity - 16,277 l

Water Capacity - 2080 l

Max Persons - twelve

Accommodation - eight guests in four cabins, three/four crew in two cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 10V 2000M96L 1600hp

Propulsion - line shaft 

Speed - nineteen knots max, three cruise

Construction - cold molded mahogany with West System Epoxy

Project - Vicem Yachts team Yusuf Altundasar hull and Denis Somnez

Certification - CE A

www.vicemyachts.com

Classic Chris Craft Ends Beached in Ocean Park

A classic ten meter Chris Craft cabin cruiser with one person and a dog ended aground and beached in Ocean Park, Long Beach, Washington state after a mechanical problem and rough seas disabled it on Friday twelfth April.  Michael Bonome the lone navigator in this story also ended in the water to rescue his dog, while trying to deploy his anchor.  The locals brought an ambulance to the lone navigator, and also opened a GoFundMe account to help him return his boat back in the water.  After navigating in the lakes and rivers, Bonome was trying his ocean navigation skills for the first time, when a mechanical problem put him in this situation.  Bonome is waiting for high tide to return his boat in the water.

The Chris Craft in this grounding is a 33 Offshore model as produced in the seventies.  The 33 Offshore was also offered in the 33 Sport Sedan variant, with a totally different convertible sportfish super structure and cabin layout.  The Chris Craft 33 Offshore came out as a replacement to the Catalina 33 Sedan in around the mid seventies.

Project: Winter Custom Yachts 66 Convertible W-38

Although Winter Custom Yachts have had more attention in the express sub fifty foot market in recent years, the company debuted by launching the 62 Convertible W-1 in 2006.  This new 66 Convertible hull W-38, which started construction in Summer 2023, follows the roots of the North Carolina sportfish cruiser and yacht builder.  W-38 actually started life as a 63 foot Convertible design, with it becoming three feet larger as per customer demands.  The original 63 project featured power by twin 1925hp Cat engines, but with the commissioning of W-38 Winter has been very quiet on details.

www.wintercustomyachts.com

New Model: Sunreef Power 60

The 60 Sunreef Power is a versatile and modern electric power catamaran offering extreme comfort, seaworthiness, and complete freedom for customization. With her contemporary and sporty look, she follows the design guidelines of Sunreef Yachts’ newest power range consisting of the 60 Sunreef Power, 70 Sunreef Power, 80 Sunreef Power, and 100 Sunreef Power. A smart and easily maneuvered luxury catamaran, she is the perfect choice for navigating both with and without crew. With her impressive beam, the 60 Sunreef Power boasts a vast, semi-open saloon. Blending seamlessly with the aft cockpit, the interior main deck lounging, and dining space is entirely customizable and filled with sunlight from both the skylight and panoramic glazing. The generous volumes within the hulls of the 60ft yacht can be easily customized to match any navigation plan and lifestyle. The alfresco relaxation areas of the yacht include a large bow terrace and an aft cockpit with plenty of designated spots for basking in the sun. The aft hydraulic platform provides a fantastic spot for sunning and enjoying water sports as well as carrying her tender, jet ski, and toys anywhere she goes. With an unmatched level of comfort, the flybridge of this luxury catamaran can house a spa pool, a bar, a dining area and oversized sunpads. Better yet, you can now also commission a 60 Sunreef Power Eco, a solar catamaran that is rightly the future of sustainable yachting.

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.3 m (60ft)

Beam - 10.70 m

Draft - 1.50 m

Fuel Capacity - 6000 or 10,000 l

Water Capacity -800 l

Accommodation - 10 guests in 5 cabins or 12 guests in six cabins, 1 crew cabin or 3 crew in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x 300hp, up to 800hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - fifteen knots, ten knots cruise with twin 715hp Cummins

Range - 1800 nautical miles at ten knots, with Cummins 715hp and 10,000 l fuel capacity

Project - Sunreef

Certification - CE A

www.sunreef-catamarans.com

Bertram and Tiara Yacht Burn at Trinidad and Tobago Yacht Club

A similar fifteen meters sized Bertram and Tiara yacht went ablaze while moored at the Trinidad and Tobago Yacht Club, Carenage on the North-West side of the island of Trinidad and Tobago on 14:15 hours of Thursday eleven February 2021.  The fire was reported to start on the Tiara yacht which then jumped on the Bertram to its starboard side.  Firefighters from the Four Roads, Chaguaramas and Wrightson Road Stations responded, and were later assisted by the Eric Miller Company with water supply via a Century Rescue Boat.  The causes of the fire are under investigation.

The two yachts in this fire are a hard-top version of the Tiara 5200 Express as produced from 2003 to 2006, with the Bertram being a 50 Convertible model as produced from 1987 to 96.

Project: Custom Yacht C-Tender 40

Custom Yacht continue to evolve its C-Tender range by introducing the 40 model, it's entry level in a line up of five models which expand up to sixty foot.  The C-Tender 40 wants to be a point of reference and inspiration in the segment of walk-around day cruiser with overnight accommodation for two in a forward V-shaped dinette which converts to a double berth.  Just under 12 meters long and under ten as hull length for registration purposes, the C-Tender 40 can be fully customized to the pleasure of its owner. The Custom Yacht C-Tender 40 can be powered by both outboard petrol or inboard diesel engines, with the outboard version being actually the first unit to launch of the C-Tender series.

www.customyacht.com