Wally Yacht Collides Into Rocky Reef in Formentera, Ibiza

A seventeen meter Wally sport yacht with two crew onboard collided into rocky reefs of the islet of S'Espalmador in Formentera, to the South of Ibiza on the night between tenth and eleventh June. Salvamento Maritimo tended to the accident with the Salvamento Naos vessel, and rescued the two crew, who sustained minor injuries. Following this a specialized firm was then instructed to remove and float back this yacht, with this then towed to a yacht yard in Ibiza. The cause of the collision is not reported.

The yacht in this accident is a WallyPower 58 as designed by Luca Bassani and produced since 2022.  The WallyPower 58 was a replacement to the WallyPower 55.

New Model: Majesty Yachts 145

Majesty Yachts present the new 145 model.  Designed by Cristiano Gatto in cooperation with the Majesty in-house design team, the 145 introduces a confident new expression within the Superyacht Collection. The yacht brings together timeless exterior lines, refined interiors and a highly liveable onboard experience, with expansive social spaces, seamless indoor-outdoor living, a rare for 45 meters six-cabin layout, dual infinity-style pools and dedicated wellness features, including an infrared sauna and upper-deck gym.  Beyond her design and lifestyle credentials, the Majesty 145 also integrates advanced technical innovations, including an award-winning heat recovery system that provides fuel-efficient hot water and climate control, an advanced water mist fire suppression system and a certified lithium battery storage and charging system for onboard water toys.  The Majesty 145 is powered by twin MTU 2400hp for top speeds up to seventeen knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 45.25 m (148.4ft)

Beam - 8.09 m

Draft - 2.21 m

Displacement - 326 t approx.

Fuel Capacity - 40,000 l

Water Capacity - 7500 l

Accommodation - twelve guests in six cabins, eight crew in four cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 16V2000 M97 2400hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - seventeen knots max

Construction - fiberglass

Project - Christian Gatto

Certification - Bureau Veritas commercial yacht

www.majesty-yachts.com

competition = Overmarine Mangusta Oceano 44

Not Attended Flybridge Cruiser Beaches Ashore at Haulover, Florida

A not attended badly hull damaged ten meter flybridge cruiser beached and washed ashore at Haulover Beach in Florida, on the morning of Saturday sixth June.  Wavy Boats reported the accident on his YouTube and Instagram channels, as Dal Harbour Police Department came to the scene to asses the situation.  Following this the Police tried to find the ownership with no success, and then instructed Flagship Towing to remove the boat. With the condition of the boat not idle, it was then decided to ground the boat even farther for its safety and to sustain less damage to itself and to the environment.  Ultimately the boat was destroyed and removed on Monday eight June.

The boat in this accident is a Silverton 34 Convertible fourth generation as produced from 1991 to 1995.  The 34 Convertible fourth generation was a replacement to the 34 Convertible third generation, and was replaced by the Silverton 362 Sedan Cruiser.

improve-it = Rio Le Mans 50

For the 2026 model year onwards Rio presented a line shaft option of the large models of the Open and Coupe Walkaround range. The Rio Le Mans 50 which was previously available with a triple stern drive diesel option by Yanmar and or triple Mercury outboards has now been added with a twin Cummins 550hp line shaft option. The triple Yanmar diesel stern drive choice has been removed, while at request the Le Mans 50 can be equipped with Volvo IPS pod drives with the details of what power of this not being advised. According to initial test the Rio Le Mans 50 will reach top speeds up to 35 knots with the twin Cummins 550hp. Designed by Marino Alfani and debuting as in 2024, the Le Mans 50 is a open three part hard-top around sport yacht, with a lower deck which offers two cabins, a spacious shower head, and a relaxing sofa in between the cabins.

www.rioyachts.net

Project: Nimbus 495 Coupe

During the 2026 Dusseldorf boat show, Nimbus announced the 495 Coupe project, a showing to its roots for the hard-top cruiser which defined the Swedish boat builder into its expansive story. Coupé has been with Nimbus since 1968 as it presented the 26 model in that year, a type of sport cruiser which was born with that concept, and Nimbus always evolved it in nearly sixty years of boat building success.  Even when open boats were in huge demand Nimbus recognized the Coupe hard-top boat perfection for the Northern climates, which defined its success; protected when conditions demand it, open when the weather allows. The 495 Coupé,  based on the 495 Flybridge platform which arrived in 2024, is the largest expression of this philosophy: designed for extended life aboard without the need for crew. You lose the flybridge and for this the 495 Coupe gains a large skylight, electric soft top for sun protection, and a air draft of under 3.5 metres, suited for those who want to boat in the inland waterways of Northern Europe.

www.nimbusboats.com

New Model: Itama 70

Itama has launched the first 70 unit on May 21 at Ferretti Group’s new production site in Ravenna. Designed by Vallicelli for exterior, and IdeaeItalia for interior, the 70 is the second completely new Itama in less to a year, following the 54 which arrived this time last year.  For Itama fans this is a good moment, considering that for thirteen years no new Itama, excluding the S and RS updates on the 45 and 62 models arrived.  For this second new Itama, Ferretti Group changed design duties to Vallicelli, who replaces Tommaso de Luca after designing the 54 model.  For the 70 Vallicelli inspired himself to the 62 model and the Marco Casali design's, as started in the Ferretti Group era onwards to 2005.  The details here are all Itama; flash fore deck, classic sun-pad with dinette cockpit, and wrap around wind-screen.  The lower deck offers a three cabins six berths accommodation layout, with two large midships and forward staterooms, and third cabin with double berth to port side, with a galley and dinette in between the cabins.   A single berth crew cabin is located aft.  The Itama 70 is standard powered by twin MAN 1400hp and or optional 1550hp engines with line shaft propulsion.  The first unit was powered by the large MAN 1550hp for top speeds up to forty knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 21.23 m (69.6ft)

Beam - 5.30 m

Draft - 1.22 m

Displacement - 42 t

Fuel Capacity - 3800 l

Water Capacity - 1000 l

Max Persons - sixteen

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

Engines - 2 x MAN V12 1400hp, V12 1550hp 

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - forty knots max 35 cruise with MAN 1550hp, 37 knots max 33 cruise with 1400hp

Range - 320 nautical miles at cruise

Project - Vallicelli exterior, IdeaeItalia interior

Certification - CE A, to B+F+A1 sound emission RINA

www.itama-yacht.com

competition = Vanquish VQ70

Sport Cruiser Goes Ablaze in Cecina, Tuscany

A not attended sport cruiser of nine meters in length went ablaze as it was berthed in Marina di Cecina, Tuscany at about mid-day of Monday fourteen August, 2023.  The fire alarm for the blaze was given by a passer-by, with the Port Captaincy immediately activating itself to tow the boat outside of the marina, and were assisted by the Vigili del Fuoco fire fighters. who managed to save the boat from sinking.  Following the accident the wreck of the boat was then towed to a boat yard and dry-docked.   No injuries are reported from the accident, with the cause of the fire being under investigation.

Improve-it = Henriques 42 Express Hardtop

Henriques present a new option for the main deck of its 42 Express Hardtop model.  The new option involves the living area of the main deck now available with port side solid surface top with fridge and tackle center storage.  The standard was a port side bench seating, now Henriques are offering this option on the 42 Express Hardtop.  Social media seems to have favoured the new option, also because a second galley on the main deck is also easier to use while underway. 

www.henriquesyachts.com

Project: Esposito Positano Open 52

 

Nautica Esposito present the Positano Open 52 project.  The Open 52 will represent the largest build to date by Esposito, expanding its offer by over four meters, with its current largest boat being the Positano Open 38.  The Positano Open 52 is designed by Cabes responsible for naval architecture and Imma Alfano for interior.   The Positano Open 52 will be offered in two layout A and B configurations, and a lower deck which can sleep up to six persons.  The Positano Open 52 is to be powered by twin Yanmar 640hp with line shaft propulsion for speeds up to 32 knots.  It is been reported that two Positano Open 52 are currently under construction, with the first unit set to launch this Summer.

www.nauticaesposito.com

Classic Hatteras Ends Aground Then Sinks in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

A classic twelve meter Hatteras sportfish cruiser titled Lucky Me ended aground and then sank near St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands at around 16:00 of Saturday ninth May.  US Coast Guard sector San Juan monitored the accident, as the boat also carried around seven hundred litres of diesel fuel.  The vessel owner has been required to deploy a containment boom around the vessel, to continuously monitor the discharge of oil from the vessel, to maintain communications with the Federal On-Scene Coordinator, and has also been directed to present a plan to mitigate and remove the threat of any discharge.  Ultimately US Coast Guard removed the fuel and most pollutants by Thursday, but the boat remains sunk with a notice to mariners issued for its danger.  The cause of this grounding and sinking are not reported.

The boat in this accident is a Hatteras 42 Convertible as designed by Jack Hargrave and produced from 1971 to 1978.  The 42 Convertible was a replacement to the 41 Convertible Series I, and was replaced by the Hatteras 43 Convertible Series I.