Two Boats Wrecked by Fire at Pleasant Yacht Club, Baltimore

Two cruiser boats of about ten meters in length went ablaze at the Pleasant Yacht Club in 1800 block of Wharf Road Sparrows Point, Baltimore just after 09:00 morning time of Sunday 21 July 2024. The blaze was attended by North Point Volunteer Fire Department with two units, and were later assisted by the Baltimore County Marine Emergency who came with unit 269. The blaze was controlled with the boat which started the blaze ending mostly sunk, while the other one to its starboard also partly sunk and had important damage. Two fire fighters were transported to the hospital for heat exhaustion, with both treated and released a bit later. Baltimore County Fire Department is still investigating the cause of this fire.

The less damaged flybridge boat in this fire is a Bayliner 3258 Command Bridge as produced from 1995 to 2000.

Improve-It = Rio Daytona 50

For the 2025 season Rio presented a line shaft option of the large models of the Open and Coupe Walkaround range.  The Rio Daytona 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 Daytona 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 Daytona 50 will reach top speeds up to 35 knots with the twin Cummins 550hp.  Designed by Marino Alfani and debuting as the 46 Daytona L in 2022, it was a month or so later renamed as the Daytona 50.  The Daytona 50 is a T-top walk around sport yacht, with a lower deck which offers two cabins, a spacious shower head, and a relaxing sofa in between the cabins.

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3 Boaters Rescued as Flybridge Yacht Ends Aground in Lake Huron

Three boaters and a cat were rescued as a sixteen meter Carver flybridge yacht ended aground near Presque Isle Harborn in Lake Huron, Great Lakes on the night of Monday 27 October.  U.S. Coast Guard Great Lakes received the mayday call, and then gave the duty to the Coast Guard Air Station Detroit who dispatched the MH-65 Dolphin helicopter for the rescue of the three boaters, who were ultimately rescued from the air.  The cause of the grounding was reported to be rough seas. 

The yacht in this accident is a Carver 530 Voyager as produced from 1998 to 2005.  The 530 Voyager was a replacement to the aft cabin layout 504 Motor Yacht, and was replaced by the Carver 52 Voyager.

New Launch: Oceanco 111m Hull Y722

Oceanco has on the tenth August launched the 111 meters hull Y722 as it was put in the water to start her sea trials.  Titled Leviathan this 111m diesel-electric super yacht redefines how to live and operate at sea, and was designed not around tradition but around purpose, putting people at the heart of every decision. Built for an experienced owner with a deep commitment to team building and crew wellbeing, Oceanco Y722 represents a shift in how yachts are imagined, built, and run. From day one, crew were invited into the process not just as operators, but lending their operational insights to shape a yacht that works better for those who run it. Materials and systems were chosen not to reduce effort, but to redirect effort toward higher-value work, not repetitive basic maintenance. Durable, ease of care materials like honed stone and natural wool carpets reduce upkeep, allowing crew to focus on the things that truly matter, whether it is creating richer guest experiences, supporting onboard scientific work, or managing complex operations in real time. Traditional high-maintenance elements like polished handrails with wooden capping's, teak decks and vast painted superstructure sections were intentionally replaced with smart alternatives such as composite capping rails / decks and full height glass superstructure bulkheads, all without compromising but enhancing aesthetics. Y722 design reflects a human-centric approach to life at sea. With naval architecture by Lateral Naval Architects and Oceanco, exterior design by Oceanco, and interiors by Mark Berryman Design, every element has been developed to enhance functionality and comfort for both crew and guests. The owner played an active role throughout the process, alongside YTMC the owner’s technical representatives, and Y.CO, ensuring the yacht remains aligned with its guiding philosophy. Crew and co-makers alike contributed their expertise, reflected in every practical detail and solution. As a tribute to the spirit of collaboration at the heart of this project, a glass panel engraved with the names of over 2,000 individuals involved in the build now stands in Y722 main staircase, a permanent reminder that this yacht was built by people, for people.

Technical Data:

LOA - 111 m (364ft)

Beam - 17.8 m

Draft - 4.9 m

Displacement - 4999 gt *volume

Accommodation - 22 guests in eleven cabins, 33 crew in seventeen cabins

Speed - fourteen knots max, ten knots cruise

Hull Shape - displacement

Construction - steel hull, aluminium superstructure

Project - De Voogt/Oceanco exterior, Lateral naval architecture, Mark Berryman interior

Certification - Lloyds Register ✠ 100A1 SSC Yacht Mono, G6 [✠] LMC UMS, Hybrid Power

www.oceancoyacht.com

Fire at Greek Zea Marina Wrecks Three Yachts

A fire at Zea Marina in Piraeus, to the South West of Athens which originated from the tourist sailing gullet Mirasol has wrecked three yachts from 23 to 43 meters, including of which is the Mangusta super yacht Sanctuary.  The blaze started just after 03:00 early morning time of Thursday thirteen November.  Hellenic Fire Service tended to the blaze with twenty fire fighters from both land water and were assisted by watercraft from the Coast Guard, fighting the fire for more than five hours, to no success as all three yachts ended wrecked.  Strong winds pushing the fire from the starboard to port side of the gullet did not help the situation, as these jumped first on the 23 meter Azimut sport yacht Alkyone, then on a 26 meters Azimut flybridge yacht, and then on the 43 meter Sanctuary.  No injuries were reported as the coast guard cordoned the area, and then surrounded the wrecks with a pollution protection mesh. 

The three yachts in this fire are m/y Alkyone a 2017 Azimut 77S designed by Stefano Righini, and produced from 2014 to 2020 in seventeen units.  The second yacht involved was an Azimut 85 as designed by Stefano Righini and produced from 2005 to 2009 in nineteen units.  Last yacht wrecked and the largest of the blaze was m/y Sanctuary a 2019 Overmarine Mangusta Oceano 43, designed by Alberto Mancini and produced from 2019 to 2021 in four units. 

This is the second fire at the same marina in just over a year, with that blaze coming on the night of first August 2024.  That past fire had a similar script as a tourist vessel also started the blaze which then burned the custom Picchiotti 42 meter m/y Libra, and the Cantieri di Pisa built Golden Yachts completed 32 meter O'rianna.  A link to the post of that accident is in the comments below.

Projects: Benetti B.Now 52M, Benetti B.Loft 58M

Benetti's steel legacy announces the two new projects for the B.Now 52M and the B.Loft 58M. Pictured above is the B.Now 52M project, with exteriors by RWD and interiors designed by Valentina Zannier. The B.Now 52M is a replacement and reinterpretation of the B.Now 50M, one of the most successful models in the family, which has sold 21 units in just a few years, an absolute record in this size category. The revolution stems from the desire to reimagine the spaces, not only by increasing the size of the hull, but also through innovative interior design that breaks with tradition to promote a harmonious flow between the various areas. The Oasis Deck® is 30% larger than the previous version, extending over a surface area of 130 square metres and extending a full 15 metres of space from the stern to the lounge entrance. The larger and completely redesigned pool incorporates a retractable cover system that transforms the area into a spacious platform on the water with a magical atmosphere. While the exterior has been redesigned to offer generous spaces, the real heart of the project can be found on the Main Deck: entering through the lounge door, a continuous 48-metre pathway extends right up to the panoramic bow terrace, offering uninterrupted views. Here, the layout amplifies the sense of space by eliminating the external starboard side corridor, which is now integrated within the interiors in a new solution featuring huge, glazed surfaces. The larger internal staircase, positioned in the centre of the new open space, becomes a design feature, while the dining room, now located at the bow, is flooded by light entering through floor-to-ceiling windows. On the Upper Deck, the elimination of the external staircase up to the terrace creates a new area entirely reserved for the owner; 110 square metres split between the master cabin and the private terrace.

The Benetti B.Loft 58M project is like its bigger seven meter B.Loft 65M sister designed by Giorgio Cassetta, retaining the distinctive features and contemporary architectural language inspired by large villas and modern lofts.  The experience on board starts with the Cabana, a shaded area that can be open or closed, right on the water's edge, offering a new and original interpretation of the beach club. The side wings swing out to create a 120-square-metre bathing platform stretching over fifteen metres wide. An indoor and outdoor space on the water, where the light reflecting from the pool on the terrace above envelops this convivial and relaxing setting.  The loft experience is characterised by the panoramic Sky Lounge on the Upper Deck, which extends across over seventy square metres and has a remarkable ceiling height of 3.5 metres. The large glass side walls offer an unobstructed view of the horizon, while a wide sliding door opens onto an outdoor area with sea views.  Both the sleek, elegant exterior styling and interiors featuring generous proportions and a wealth of functions are by Cassetta Yacht Designers.

www.benettiyachts.com

Sanlorenzo Yacht Ends Aground Near Haulover, Florida

A 27 meter Sanlorenzo Yacht ended on top a sand bar near Haulover Park, and the YouTube famous Haulover Inlet in Florida, for a story shared on Facebook by Fast Response Marine Towing and Service on the afternoon of Tuesday eleven November.  According to some comments on the post the yacht captain went outside the channel markers, and with a yacht which drafts just under two meters ended aground.  Fast Response Marine Towing and Service and TowBoatUS assisted the yacht, in a successful operation in freeing the super yacht from the sandbar.  The damage to the yacht, if any, has not been reported.

The yacht in this accident is a Sanlorenzo SL90 Asymmetric as designed by Zuccon and produced since 2021 to date in 26 units.

New Model: Maiora 36 Exuma

Maiora, a brand of Next Yacht Group that for over fifty years has embodied style, freedom and vision in living the sea, presents the 36 Exuma, a yacht that evolves the shipyard’s tradition by combining elegance, comfort, performance and generous volumes, standing out within its category. The 36 Exuma is conceived as a space to be lived, not just navigated: clean lines, premium materials and seamless continuity between interior and exterior define a coherent and functional layout. Enveloping curves shape an architecture designed to connect with those who experience the sea, offering a unique sense of harmony and authenticity. With a length of over 36 meters the 36 Exuma spreads comfort across four decks and comfortably accommodates up to twelve guests: the owner’s suite is located on the main deck, while four guest cabins; including a superior second master and a VIP are positioned on the lower deck with sea views. The crew quarters include three cabins for up to five people are located forward of the lower deck. The exterior lines of the 36 Exuma bear the signature of Quartostile, while the interior design was developed by the architecture firm Acube Design, resulting in a reinterpretation of lightness expressed in a fresh, distinctive language. Thanks to a triple MAN 2000hp with water jet the 36 Exuma delivers uncommon agility, with a maximum speed of 33 knots and a fast cruise of twenty knots, all this while ensuring impeccable cruising comfort with excellent levels of silence and absence of vibration. It expresses a strong and authoritative character through which Maiora carries forward its vision of a renewed contemporary yachting culture.

Technical Data:

LOA - 36.90 m (121ft)

Beam - 7.90 m

Draft - 1.45 m

Displacement - 180 t full load, 295 gt *volume

Fuel Capacity - 21,500 l

Water Capacity - 3000 l

Accommodation - ten/twelve guests in five cabins, five crew in three cabins

Engines - 3 x MAN V12 2000hp

Propulsion - 2 x MJP steerable water jet, 1 x MJP water jet fixed central booster

Speed - 33 knots max, twenty cruise, ten knots long range

Range - 650 nautical miles at twenty knots, 1150 nautical miles at ten knots

Project - Quartostile exterior, Acube interior

Certification - RINA – C ✠ HULL • MACH Y, Unrestricted Navigation (upon request)

www.maiora.it

Project: Domina Yachts 50 WA

Domina Yachts present the project for a new 50 Walkaround set to arrive in most probability in the coming year.  Designed as the two other smaller Domina's by Marco Seri the 50 Walkaround comes as a larger offer to the 42 Walkaround, which is Domina current best seller.  So far very little information is offered on the 50 Walkaround, but with these scale models as displayed during the 2025 Genoa boat show, we know that it will feature latest amenities as drop down bulkheads, and an ever ending all fifteen meters length exterior space; with two; aft and fore dinettes.  The Domina Yachts 50 Walkaround in this scale models also shows a two stepped hull showing a performance focus probably to go beyond fifty knots.  Domina Yachts has not advised any engine and propulsion details, but I would imagine for the 50 Walkaround to be available with inboard surface drives, and outboards as the current 42 WA and 44R models.  During the 2025 Genoa boat show Domina Yachts also teased for a 50R open style yacht.

www.dominayachts.com

Sportfish Collides and Sinks Fishing Boat at Montauk Inlet, New York

A sportfish cruiser of twelve meters in length titled Chaos collided and then sank a commercial fishing boat titled Petrel of about the same length outside of Mantauk Inlet, New York at around 06:30 morning time of Saturday eighteen July 2020.  Two persons were on the commercial fishing boat and three persons on the sportfish as the boats collided due to poor visibility of less to thirty meters in dense fog.  The US Coast Guard assisted the after collision as a Sea Tow boat followed the sportfish boat as precaution due to possible water entry from the damage at the bow.  The captain and crew of the commercial fishing boat jumped in the water on impact.  The captain also suffered a shoulder injury and was taken to Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, and was released after treatment.  East Hampton Town police charged the operator of the sportfishing boat with reckless operation.  A salvage operation was being organized to re-float the commercial fishing boat which sank in about twenty meters of deep water.

The sportfish cruiser in this accident is a Cabo 40 Flybridge as designed by Michael Peters and produced from 2004 to 2008.  The 40 Flybridge was replaced by the Cabo 38 Flybridge.