Monterey Sport Cruiser Partially Sinks in Barnegat Bay, New Jersey

A not attended nine Monterey sport cruiser partly sank as it was docked in Barnegat Bay, New Jersey on the night of Tuesday 29 June 2021.  TowBoatUS Barnegat Light and Beach Haven who shared the story on its Facebook page ran to the assistance of the boat, and re-floated it back up.  The cause of the sinking was not advised.

The boat in this sinking is a Monterey 298 Sport Cruiser as produced from 2003 to 2007.  The 298 Sport Cruiser was a replacement to the 262 Cruiser, and was replaced by the Monterey 290 Cruiser.

Fort Lauderdale 2026 Boat Show Preview

Fort Lauderdale, Florida the Yachting Capital of the World arrives into its 67th International boat show edition in 2026, to be held from October 28 up to November one. Fort Lauderdale is the largest floating water show since a few years and for the 66th is very upbeat, coming from the record success of recent editions which had over 100,000 plus of visitors, over one thousand brands, and 1300 plus of boats and yachts.  As in some years the 2026 edition is divided into seven show locations; the Broward County Convention Centre, Bahia Mar Yachting Centre, Hall Of Fame Marina, Las Olas Marina, 17th Street Yacht Basin, Pier 66 Marina, and Superyacht Village at Pier 66 South which together will cover an area of over three million square foot.  As is with Fort Lauderdale the show offers a wide variety of boats and sea vessels from runabouts, sport fisherman, high performance boats, centre consoles, cabin cruisers, flats boats, skiffs, express cruisers, sailing yachts, motor yachts, bowriders, catamarans, ski boats, jet boats, trawlers, inflatables, canoes, and superyachts. The Fort Lauderdale Boat show will feature the following World previews; Cruisers 45 VTC and 45 VTC EC, Deep Impact 409 Sport, Formula 360 Super Sport Crossover, Front Runner 55 Catamaran, Galeon 570 Sky, Hanover 327, Hinckley Yachts 41, Horizon PC68A, Hunt Yachts 56, MJM Yachts 38V, Monterey Elite 340B, Nordhavn 46 Mk.II, Ocean Alexander 40P, Pearl 100, Princess C48, Schaefer V34, Solara S-310 Coupe, Tiara 35 LS, Valhalla 46 Sport Yacht, Viking 50 Sport Coupe and 64 Sport Coupe and 70 Convertible.

www.flibs.com

Fort Lauderdale boat show debuted in 1959, the first edition was organized by a group of Florida boat builders and dealers as a free to enter voluntary organized exhibition at the new Lauderdale Marina with only thirteen boats on show. Fort Lauderdale though rapidly expanded in its second year doubling exhibitors and visitors, and in its tenth year anniversary it received over 50,000 visitors with a 53 foot as its largest yacht on display.  By 1971 Fort Lauderdale boat show had 115 exhibitors and recorded one million US$ in vessel sales.  In 1974 its makes important changes from moving to Bahia Mar which is till today the current home, and updates its dates from Summer to the mid-Fall which still mark the calendar today.  In the 1990's Fort Lauderdale boat show becomes the USA primary large yacht show and starts adding additional locations, with two hundred yachts above fifty foot in the water by 1996.  In the sixtieth 2019 Fort Lauderdale edition, the boat show will add its latest seventh location with the new Superyacht Village which will feature ten yachts over sixty meters in length.  Fort Lauderdale was one of the few boat shows which was organized even during the 2020 and 21 pandemic years.

1963 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

New Model: Fairline Targa 58 GTO

Fairline present the Targa 58 GTO, it's new Targa sport cruiser and yacht line flagship. The Targa 58 GTO continues Fairline use of expandable areas as introduced with the third generation Squadron 58 in 2023 and then expanded in the second generation Targa 40 in 2024. The Targa 58 GTO has an astern galley layout, with a lower deck reserved to three double cabins including a full beam owners cabin. Apart the expandable area, and two entairtainmen fore and aft, the Targa 58 GTO also shines for it's feature, the aft stern with full beam stair-case give a very super-yacht high end feel for example. The Fairline Targa 58 GTO is powered by twin Volvo 900hp as standard, with optional 1000hp for speeds up to 32 knots with the large engine option.

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.81 m (58.5ft)

Beam - 4.99 m

Draft - 1.52 m unloaded

Displacement - 29 t dry

Fuel Capacity - 2774 l

Water Capacity - 700 l

Max Persons - sixteen

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

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 900hp, D13 1000hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - thirty knots max with 900hp, 32 knots max with 1000hp

Certification - CEB

www.fairline.com

competition = Princess V55

Sport Cruiser Wrecked by Fire in Double Bay, Sydney

A not attended ten meter Trojan sport cruiser was wrecked by fire as it was moored three meters offshore to Redleaf Pool in Double Bay, Sydney just before midday of Saturday seventeen October.  NSW Fire Rescue responded to the blaze, and were followed by a NSW Ambulance. Ultimately the boat ended wrecked, and sunk just before 14:00 hours.  The boat wreck was ultimately protected by pollution protection boons.  No injuries were reported with the boat going ablaze from an electrical fault. 

The boat in this fire is a Trojan 350 as designed by Fulvio de Simoni and produced from 1995 to 1998.  The 350 was a replacement to the 10 Meter Mid-Cabin, and was replaced by the Trojan 360.

Projects: Cruisers 45 VTR, Cruisers 45 VTR EC

Cruisers expand it's VTR line up, and after debuting in the adventure sport cruiser segment with the 38 VTR, follow it with the larger 45 VTR.  Like the 38 VTR the 45 VTR will also be available in the enclosed 45 VTR EC as pictured below.  The 45 VTR will feature some more America features like second forward looking row settee behind the helm station, wet-bar and a U-shaped settee which can transform to a sun-pad in the Aft U-Seat with table option.  Two other options are available; from the Base which features a free aft deck, and the Sunlounge Seat with Storage layout; which can also offer a second cabin under the sun-pad.  A drop down beach door slash balcony is located to port side. A unique feature to most of the competition is the quadruple helm station settee, which swivels and makes an eight person dinette, again this in the Base or Aft U-settee Option.  Cabin space is for a forward cabin with a V-shaped dinette which transforms to a double berth forward, with an option for an aft cabin with private head.  The 45 VTR EC encloses the main deck, and only one deck layout is available called the Sunlounge Seat with Storage.  The aft part can be ordered with a cabin, with this also having an option for a private head.  The Cruisers 45 VTR is powered by triple Mercury 300hp outboard as standard, and 400hp as optional.

www.cruisersyachts.com

Three Saved as Cranchi Sport Cruiser Goes Ablaze in Manfredonia, Italy

Three boaters were saved as an eleven meter Cranchi sport cruiser went ablaze at Marina di Gargano, in Manfredona, East Adriatic sea side of Italy on 14:00 of Saturday 25 July.  The boat was assisted by the Guardia Costiera Italian Coast Guard, Port Captaincy, and then the Vigili dell Fuoco fire fighters.  According to reconstruction of events the boat had a small explosion from a short circuit in it's electrical equipment before going fully ablaze.  No injuries were sustained by the boaters, with the boat ending wrecked but not sunk.

The boat in this accident is a Cranchi 39 Endurance as designed by Andreani and produced from 1998 to 2003.  The 39 Endurance was a replacement to the 35 Endurance, and was replaced by the Cranchi 41 Endurance.

New Model: Aquila 42 Coupe

The Aquila 42 Coupe power catamaran delivers both sport boat thrills and cruiser comforts, a boat that refuses to compromise. Its generous beam creates remarkable space for entertaining, while the single-level layout flows intuitively from salon to cockpit. This fresh design captures all the excitement of a sport boat with double stepped hulls while delivering premium features; two private cabins with en-suite bathrooms and separate showers. The innovative carbon fibre Aquila Hydro Glide foil system also ensures your ride is smooth and efficient, whether powered by twin Mercury outboards or Volvo Penta inboards. From hidden coves to coastal towns, from afternoon cruises to weekend getaways, the 42 Coupe transforms every journey.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.60 m (42.9ft) with outboards

Length - 12.8 m

Beam - 4.85 m

Draft - 0.98 m with stern drives

Displacement - 8500 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 1552 l

Water Capacity - 200 l

Max Persons - twelve

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Mercury Verado V10 425hp, Volvo D6 400hp

Propuslion - twin outboards, or twin Volvo DPI duo prop stern drives

Speed - 41 knots max, thirty cruise with Mercury 425hp outboards

Hull Shape - catamaran with double step and Aquila Hydro Glide semi foiling system

Construction - resin infused Vinylester with PVC core

Certification - CE B12/C20/D

www.aquilaboats.com

competition = Sunreef Ultima 44

Pursuit New Web Site

Pursuit present its new web site.  Pursuit started out in 1977 by Leon Slikkers, as the sport fish boat brand of S2 Yachts, joining the previous year arriving Tiara as the other motor boat brand.  The Pursuit's of the first years and till 1982 were in reality rebadged Tiara boat models modified and rigged for sportfishing.  Things will change in 1983 as Pursuit will move to it's new at the time dedicated factory in Fort Pierce, Florida.  With the new factory Pursuit becomes separate to Tiara and most models are unique to the brand exception being to some of the large models which share in most cases the hull, and the focus being on the entry level and sport fish segment of the pleasure boating market from seven to ten meters in size.  The first Pursuit official model will be the 2200 Cuddy Cabin, followed by the Tiara 2700 Continental based 27 Open; what will be Pursuit largest model for six years till the arrival of the 2800 Open in 1989.  Pursuit sizes will expand slowly over the years; 3250 Express in 1990, 3400 Express in 1997, 3800 Express in 2002, S 408 Sport in 2017, S 428 Sport in 2020, and OS 445 in 2022.  An important breakthrough for Pursuit will be the introduction of the cabin focused outboard powered Offshore series which debuted in 1995 with the 3000 Offshore model.  In 2018 the Offshore series is renamed as the OS line, and today offers four models from from 33 to 44 feet.  As awards go Pursuit will receive a plenty over the years; 1992 the 2665 Center Console is Boating Magazine's Boat of the Year, 2000 Yamaha Sales and Marketing Achievement Award for the fourth consecutive year, 2001 NMMA Customer Satisfaction Index CSI Award for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction, 2006 NMMA Innovation Award for the Drummond sportfish Anglers Edge at the Miami International Boat Show, 2011 DC 265 wins Boating Magazine's Best of Class at the Miami International Boat Show, 2018 DC 365 wins the NMMA Innovation Award at the Miami International Boat Show, 2022 S 428 wins the NMMA Innovation Award at the Miami International Boat Show, 2025 S 328 Sport is named Boating Industry Top Product; Sea Tow Foundation names Pursuit Top Marine Manufacturer; and the S 388 Sport is also named a Boating Industry Top Product.  In the early noughties Pursuit will expand its Fort Pierce factory, with a third expansion coming in 2020.  In August 2018 the Slikkers family owned S2 Yachts sells Pursuit to Nasdaq listed and Loudon, Tennessee based Malibu Boats Inc; who today owns a total of nine boat brands and is considered a leader in the entry level pleasure boating segment.  Today Pursuit offers seventeen models divided into three lines; Denali, Offshore, Sport Center Console and start from the D 246 and go up to the OS 445.  Pursuit web site takes you around with the following buttons; Models, Dealer, Inventory, Build, Blog, Request, and Discover.  Pursuit is also on social media with bottom right page buttons taking you to its Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Linkedin pages.

www.pursuitboats.com

Production History; *cabin boats only

2200 Cuddy Cabin 1983-91

27 Open/2700 Express 1983-88/89-91

2600 Cuddy Cabin 1984-89

2000 Cuddy Cabin 1985-89

2550 Walkaround 1987-92

2350 Cuddy Cabin 1987-95

2550 Console Cuddy 1988-94

2800 Open/2800 Express Fisherman 1989-91/92

2650 Cuddy Cabin 1989-93

3250 Express/3300 Express 1990-92/93

2150 Express 1990-93

285 Express Fisherman 1993-95

2150 Walkaround 1993-95

2555 Walkaround 1993-95

3100 Express 1993-97

2560 Walkaround 1994-96

3000 Offshore 1995-2004

2460 Denali 1995-2005

2470 Walkaround 1995-2005

2800 Offshore Center Console 1996-98

2800 Walkround 1996-98

2870 Walkaround 1996-2007

2870 Offshore Center Console 1996-2002

2860 Denali 1997-2001

3400 Express 1997-2003

2260 Debali 1998-2000

3000 Express 1998-2003

3070 Offshore Center Console 1999-2007

2270 Kodiak 2000-04

2670 Cuddy Console 2001-05

2865 Denali 2002-04

3800 Express 2002-04

3070 Offshore Express 2002-06

2670 Denali/LS 265 2003-06/07

3100 Offshore 2004-08

3370 Offshore/335 Offshore 2004-06/07-08

255 Offshore 2005-11

345 Drummond/LS 345 Drummond 2006/07-08

285 Offshore 2008-14

OS 315 2008-14

OS 375/OS 385 Offshore 2008/13-

OS 345 Offshore 2009-15

SC 365i Sport Coupe 2013-17

325 Dual Console/326 Dual Console 2015-18/19

OS 325 Offshore 2016-

S 408 Sport 2017-20

S 328 Sport 2017-25

2018 Malibu Boats ownership 

S 368 Sport 2018-21

365 DC 2018-

S 378 Sport 2020-25

S 428 Sport 2020-

OS 445 2022-

S 388 Sport 2025-

S 328 Sport (ii) 2026-

Pursuit first 2200 Cuddy Cabin model

Project: Mulder 122

Mulder Shipyard introduces the next evolution of its superyacht portfolio: the Mulder 122. Building on the experience of the nine Mulder ThirtySix yachts delivered, she 122 carries the familiar proportions and character of the series into its next evolution.  At just over 37 metres, her additional length has been used with purpose. New exterior spaces, refined proportions and carefully reconsidered details create more room to enjoy life on board, while preserving the balance that defines a Mulder superyacht.  Some changes are immediately visible; foredeck, and extended bathing platform while others reveal themselves only when looking a little closer. Together, they give the Mulder 122 a character that feels both familiar and distinctly new. Where required, IMO Tier IV compliance can be offered on request.  The Mulder 122 is to be powered by twin Cat engines for top speed up to seventeen knots.

www.muldershipyard.nl

New Model: Pearl 100

Pearl Yachts’ new 100 flagship model has completed her initial sea trials on thirty September ahead of her world debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show at the end of October. This was the first time the raised-pilothouse Pearl 100 had taken to the water as a complete yacht. She is the largest Pearl to date and the first model in the fleet to feature hybrid propulsion. Her twin-shaft e-Motion hybrid system pairs two MAN 2000hp diesel engines with two radial-flux permanent-magnet electric motors. The installation supports several operating modes, including silent electric cruising and extended range. The associated Power Pack is also designed to support the yacht’s hotel loads without generator use. The Pearl 100 has five en-suite guest cabins, including two principal suites: the full-beam owner’s suite is on the main deck and opens directly on to a private foredeck terrace, while the second full-beam suite is amidships on the lower deck. A forward double suite and two twin cabins complete the guest accommodation, with separate quarters for four or five crew. Dixon Yacht Design is responsible for the exterior styling, layout and naval architecture, including fold-out wings that extend the aft cockpit towards the water and a passage that links the extended flybridge directly with the foredeck. Kelly Hoppen’s new Monochrome interior design scheme features on the Pearl 100 Hybrid. As with all Pearl yachts, owners can also choose from Kelly Hoppen’s signature Indulgence, Luxury and Modern interior styles, offering a range of distinct characters and finishes.

Technical Data:

LOA - 29.43 m (96.6ft)

Beam - 6.75 m

Draft - 2.08 m including propellers

Displacement - 102 t half load

Fuel Capacity - 10,400 l

Water Capacity - 1800 l

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

Engines - 2 x MAN V12 2000hp 

Propulsion - line shaft 

Speed - 24 knots max

Range - 324 nautical miles at fast cruise, 1150 nautical miles at long range cruise

Project - Dixon Yacht Design exterior and naval architect, Kelly Hoppen interior

Certification - RINA Pleasure Type A hull and machinery

www.pearlyachts.com

competition = Sunseeker 100 Yacht