New Model: Aquila 45 Sport

Aquila Catamarans has launched the 45 Sport power catamaran it's largest offer in it's Sport range, which includes three models designed upwards of nine meters. With the benefit of a large beam, stability and seakeeping abilities, the 45 Sport has a thoughtful design for both exhilaration and comfort. Designed in partnership with Florida-based Yacht Design Works, the 45 Sport has a styling inspired by luxury SUVs with bold, contemporary lines and a commanding presence. The aft cockpit of the 45 Sport acts as the main social hub onboard. By utilizing the hydraulic flip-down hull side terraces, the beam is extended to an extra two meters, creating an even larger space which also brings guests closer to the water and increases connection with the sea. Two flexible U-shaped seating areas convert to a large sunbed, while the galley area accommodates optional BBQ and television installations for all-day entertainment. An integrated slide-out stainless-steel swim ladder with teak steps provides seamless access to the water. The bow of the 45 Sport is another key, full-beam social space. It has forward-facing sun loungers with flip down armrests and other conveniences, such as cup holders and phone storage. The central bow hatch provides easy access to the anchoring system with additional hatches to each side, providing storage for fenders and dock lines. There is an expansive hardtop roof with integrated racks, designed for storing water sports equipment. A concealed aft electrical slide out awning provides extensive shade cover when required. Below deck, there is a large cabin with light wood laminate furniture with matching hardwood trim and maintenance-free synthetic flooring. The cabin is filled with natural light thanks to a large ceiling skylight. It also features a king size bed and a large private wet head with shower. The Aquila 45 Sport utilizes double-stepped hull technology that delivers top speeds above 50 mph and efficient 30-40 mph cruising, with power coming from twin Mercury 600hp.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.17 m (46.6ft)

Beam - 4.57 m

Draft - 1.06 m with outboards down, 0.60 with outboards up

Displacement - 9965 kg unloaded, 14279 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 1514 l

Water Capacity - 189 l

Max Persons - ten

Accommodation - two persons

Engines - 2 x Mercury V12 Verado 600hp

Propulsion - twin outboards with duo prop

Speed - fifty knots max 31 cruise

Range - 242 nautical miles at 31 knots cruise

Construction - resin infused Vinilester with Core-sandwich, and NPG gelcoat

Project - Yacht Design Works

Certification - CE B10, C20, D29

www.aquilaboats.com

competition = Hammercat 45 Sport

Project: Maxi Dolphin MD51P Walkaround

The walk-around call is hard to resist, as Maxi Dolphin Power presents the project for the MD51P Walkaround. Here we see the first renders of the new MD51P Walkaround, Maxi Dolphin’s latest motor yacht project set to arrive in 2027. Currently under construction, the MD51 Power Open debuted the motor power range in 2007 a limited production semi custom open yacht, combining refined design, functionality, and the attention to detail that has always defined the Maxi Dolphin brand. The first unit is scheduled for delivery by the end of April 2027.

www.maxidolphin.it

Flybridge Cruiser Ends Aground in Sarasota New Pass, Florida

A ten meter flybridge cruiser with one person onboard ended aground on a sand-bar at New Pass in Sarasota, Florida at 13:45 of Thursday sixteen July.  Florida Gulf Coast Marine Services of TowBoatUS who shared the story on its YouTube page assisted the boater, and put the boat back in deep water and then proceeded in towing her to Bradenton Beach Marina.  The boat ended aground cause of an engine failure.

The boat in this accident is a Luhrs 3420 Motor Yacht as produced from 1991 to 1993.  The 3420 Motor Yacht was a replacement to the 3400 Motor Yacht and was replaced by the Luhrs 350 Convertible.

New Model: Caribbean 27F Flybridge

Caribbean goes step two under the new Maritimo ownership and presents the new 27F Flybridge.  The new 27F refines a legendary offshore hull into a bold, modern platform, evolving the classic Caribbean layout while setting a new benchmark for versatility and performance.  The Caribbean 27F carries forward the brand’s hard‑earned fishing DNA in a compact, highly capable offshore package. Its deep‑V hull is built to handle chop and run clean, while the open cockpit delivers a practical, uncluttered working space suited to casting, trolling, or bottom fishing. Designed for flexibility, the 27F can be easily configured with the gear serious anglers expect, yet remains equally at home as a versatile day boat. It’s a platform that speaks directly to fishermen who value performance, fishability, and the freedom to rig the boat their way.  The Caribbean 27F is designed to do more without compromise. Its open, intelligently planned cockpit provides generous usable space that can be configured for fishing, socialising, or day cruising, while the secure forward cabin offers genuine overnight capability. Seating, storage, and deck access have been carefully considered to maximise flexibility, making the 27F equally comfortable hosting a group at anchor as it is heading offshore with purpose.  The Caribbean 27F offers a selection of Mercury outboard power packages, ranging from twin 200hp up to optional 300hp, with the large option just short of a fifty knots top speed.

Technical Data:

LOA - 9.05 m (29.7ft)

Hull Length - 8.3 m

Beam - 3.21 m

Draft - 0.60 m engines up

Displacement - 3250 kg with unloaded but with engines

Fuel Capacity - 550 l

Water Capacity - 95 l

Accommodation - three berths

Engines - 2 x Mercury XL DTS 200hp, Verado 300hp

Propulsion - twin outboards

Speed - 48 knots max, 26 cruise with 300hp

Certification - 

www.caribbean-boats.com

competition = Beneteau Antares 9

Ten Saved as Classic Yacht Goes Ablaze Near Jesolo, Italy

Ten persons were saved as a nineteen meter flybridge yacht went ablaze just one meters offshore to Jesolo in the North-East Adriatic of Italy at 18:20 of Sunday thirty August.  The alarm for the fire was launched by those onboard, with the yacht assisted by the Vigili del Fuoco fire fighters, and Guardia Costiera Coast Guard of Venice.  No one was injured in the blaze as the ten boaters were assisted by a nearby boat, with the yacht eventually sinking at around 20:00 hours.  The cause of the fire is not reported, with an emergency plan being made to avoid pollution from the wreck.

The yacht in this fire is a Posillipo Technema 58 as designed by Zuccon and produced from 1984 to 1992.  The Technema 58 was replaced by the Posillipo Technema 60.

Windy New Web Site

Windy presents a new World wide web showroom. Founded in 1966 by Hugo Vold, Windy has had a slow but important expansion over the years and decades, becoming the known, respected and wall spoken builders from Scandinavia, and becoming famous for the handling and sea capability, of its sport cruisers and yachts.  In 1992 Windy purchased Draco, the 1963 founded competitor.  At first Windy drops most of the models, keeping only three units, only to return three small models in 1999 to 2002. Since 2010 Windy is owned by Periscopus holdings, which apart boat building has interests in Hotels, Media, Property, and Publishing.  Today Windy offers fourteen models divided into the two Yacht Tender Chase Boats and Representation Models and start from the SR26 and go up to the still in project SR77. Windy's new website takes you around with the following buttons: Yacht Tender Chase Boats, Yacht Tender Refit, Representation Models, Contact.  Windy is also on social media with bottom right buttons taking you to its; Instagram, Linkedin, YouTube, TikTok pages.

www.windy.no

Production History;

22 Daycruiser 1966-88  Jan Herman Linge design

24 Daycruiser  196-

24 Cabin Cruiser 196-

Junior 6,60 m 197-

22 Snekke 197-

22 Funcabin 197-

22 Halfcabin 197-

24 Midcabin 197-

24 Halfcabin 197-

27 Daycruiser 197-

30 Daycruiser 1973-

27 Cabincruiser 1979-85

22 Sport 1984- (400)

23 Fun Cab 198-

25 Fun Cab 1982-

26 Snekke 1985

7500 198-

7800 198-

8000 FC/CC 198-

8600 Mid Cab 198-

8800 FC/CC 198-

9800 FC/CC 1985-91 (185)

9900 FC/CC 1992-93 (14)

11600 1992-

5900 Fisherman

9000 FC/CC

Oceancraft 845

Oceancraft 760

Oceancraft 761

Oceancraft 620

31 Scirocco 1994-97

33 Mistral

35 Hardtop

40 Bora 

31 Tornado 

35 Mistral

36 Grand Mistral 1994-97

41 Typhoon 1996-98

42 Grand Bora

43 Typhoon 1998-2007

37 Grand Mistral 1998-2011

37 Hardtop 1998-2011

28 Ghibli 1998-2011

32 Scirocco 1999-2005

25 Mirage 2001-04

34 Khamsin 2001-13

58 Zephyros 2003-12

32 Grand Tornado 2005-11

33 Scirocco 2006-

52 Xanthos 2006-

53 Balios 2007-

44 Chinook 2008-12

48 Triton 2008-14

2010 Percipus Holdings Ownership

40 Maestro 2010- *39 Sport Cruiser project

SR52 Blackbird 2010- *T52 Super Tender project

31 Zonda 2011-21

26 Kharma 2012-18

29 Coho 2013-23

45 Chinook 2013-18

39 Camira 2014-22

27 Solano 2017-24

46 Cinook 2018-20

SR44 Blackhawk 2020- *project SR43 Blackhawk

37 Shamal 2020-

32 Grand Zonda 2022-

34 Alize 2022-

SLR/SR 60 2022-

40 Camira RS 2023-

29 Huracan 2024-

SR40 2025-

Windy arrives in 1966 with the 22 Daycruiser

Flybridge Yacht Ends Aground in Cape Drepano, Peloponnese Greece

A twenty meter flybridge motor yacht with five people onboard ended aground on the sand bar of Cape Drepano at Achaia, in the north west part of the Peloponnese Greece peninsula near the Gulf of Corinth on Sunday sixteen August.  The yacht was assisted by the Hellenic Greek Coast Guard, with an operation to remove the yacht currently ongoing but not successful.  The yacht was reported to have ended aground after an error of navigation in rough Force four seas.

The yacht in this accident is a Carnevali 68 as designed by Max Design and produced from 2007.  The 68 was an evolution and replacement to the Carnevali 65.

New Model: Westport W135

Westport Yachts proudly marked a major milestone as they launch of the first hull in the new 41-meter raised pilothouse W135 semi production series at the start of this year. The launch of the first W135 represents a significant evolution in Westport’s semi-custom portfolio, blending proven performance with a refined raised pilothouse design. The 41-meter raised pilothouse super yacht is build in fully cored sandwich construction to ABS class and introduces a contemporary profile, enhanced interior volume, and long-range cruising capability, while maintaining the efficiency, reliability, and the quality for which Westport is internationally recognized. Designed to appeal to a wide spectrum of clients, the new W135 emphasizes comfort, functionality, and timeless styling. Strong market response has already followed the debut of this series, two more hulls sold; hull two scheduled for delivery later this year and hull three delivering in early 2027, underscoring continued confidence in Westport’s craftsmanship and design direction. The W135 offers accommodation for ten guests in five ensuite staterooms. Crew quarters for up to five including captain, in three staterooms each with private head and shower. All guest staterooms are ensuite inclusive of bath / head.  The Westport W135 is powered by twin MTU 2600hp for speeds up to 25 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 40.99 m (134.6ft)

Beam - 7.98 ,

Draft - 1.98 m

Displacement - 154,221 kg unloaaded, 189,601 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 26498 l

Water Capacity - 4921 l

Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, six crew in three cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 16V2000 M97L 2600hp

Propulsion - line shaft with ZF reduction gearbox and five bladed propellers

Speed - 25 knots max twenty cruise

Construction - sandwich foam cored, E-glass and Vinylester resins, AwlGrip finished

Certification - ABS class MCA compliant

www.westportyachts.com

competition = Ocean Alexander Puro 40P

Four Saved as Motor Yacht End Aground Near Alghero, Sardinia

Four persons were saved as a twenty meter motor yacht ended aground on the Dragunara Reef near Alghero to the North West of Sardinia on the night of Thursday 27 August.  The boaters were assisted by by the Guardia Costiera Coast Guard of Alghero with the CP 871 vessel, who after rescuing the boaters, started an operation to save the yacht, with this reported to have not damaged the hull, and then towed to a nearby boat yard for repairs.  The cause of the incident were reported to be an error in course cause of the rough seas of the night.

The yacht in this accident is a Maiora 20S as designed by Roberto del Re and produced from 2000 to 2015.  The Maiora 20S was an evolution and replacement to the Maiora 20.

Project: Filippetti Flybridge 90

The Filippetti Flybridge 90 redefines the concept of the modern yacht: sporty design meets unprecedented living spaces and a strong connection to the sea. In collaboration with world-renowned designer and architect Fulvio De Simoni, the Filippetti Flybridge 90 living concept breaks down the barriers between the owner and the sea: outdoor spaces extend fluidly from stern to bow, creating a unique and harmonious environment where contact with the sea becomes total and comfort is at the center of the on-board experience.  Fine materials, handcrafted finishes, and the highest quality details define every environment of the Flybdige 90. Attention to performance and sustainability translates into advanced technological solutions for quiet, efficient and environmentally friendly sailing. Every element is designed to surprise, offering the perfect balance between luxury and functionality.  Equipped with twin MAN 1800hp as standard, and or optionl 2000hp the Filippetti Flybridge 90 will reach 28 knots from the standard engines and thirty from the larger optional units.

www.filippettiyachts.com