Project: Van der Valk 30-Meter Project Berlin

Van der Valk presents the thirty meter project Berlin as designed by Guido de Groot. The project began in January 2025 when the owners decided to pursue a custom build to achieve their ideal layout for extended living aboard from April through October. The modern design remains under the 24-metre regulatory threshold of load-line-length, simplifying technical requirements while delivering the space and comfort of what nowadays is called a pocket super yacht. Project Berlin features an asymmetric layout, optimizing its seven metre beam for interior volume. The standout salon boasts large windows measuring nearly three metres long by two metres high that open for ventilation.  Rather than the typical four guest cabins, the yacht offers just two large VIP en-suite staterooms on the lower deck, tailored to the owners’ specific usage. The full-beam master suite on the main deck forward includes similarly impressive opening windows for sea views and fresh air. The custom interior will blend modern style with comfort through a playful aesthetic developed with the owners, who plan to use the yacht as a partial liveaboard rather than for charter or entertaining large groups. The yacht’s beam translates to expansive deck areas, with a sundeck featuring an aft spa pool with wraparound sun-pads, multiple seating and dining areas, plus a substantial outdoor galley with barbecue. The bow deck offers additional seating and sunpad space, reflecting the owners’ emphasis on maximizing both indoor and outdoor living. Staying below 24 metres provides practical advantages, including simplified technical installations and the ability to incorporate a tender garage for a four meter jet-diesel tender, without compromising engine room access. Despite relaxed crew regulations at this length, the owners prioritized exceptional crew welfare with three cabins, a large crew mess, and a dedicated laundry; amenities rarely found even on larger yachts. Project Berlin will feature a semi-displacement hard chine hull giving a draft of just two meters, and powered by twin MTU 1952hp will deliver a top speed of 25 knots and a twenty-knot cruise. Project Berlin is to be built in aluminium to MCA standards

www.vandervalkshipyard.com

Fairline Yacht Ends Aground Near Fajardo, Puerto Rico

An eighteen meter Fairline sport yacht titled Dakiti with fifteen persons onboard ended aground near Isleta Marina in Fajardo, Puerto Rico on the night of Monday ninth March.  US Coast Guard sector San Juan received the call for assistance with Customs and Border Protection, Puerto Rico Police Joint Forces of Rapid Action marine unit, and Sea Tow Puerto Rico responding.  Sea Tow removed the boaters; thirteen passengers, one crew and a captain, who then handed them over to the Customs and Border Protection who transported them to Villa Marina in Fajardo.  The vessel was reported to have breached its hull in the bow, and one passenger reported minor injuries, and was treated on the scene.   A plan to remove the yacht is underway, this starting by removing the about eight hundred litres of fuel onboard.  The cause of the grounding is not reported.

The yacht in this accident is a Fairline Targa 62 Gran Turismo as designed by Bernard Olesinski and produced from 2002 to 2006.  The Targa 62 Gran Turismo was released as new flagship to Fairline Targa range, with the model replaced by the Targa 64 Gran Turismo.

New Model: Horizon ES88

Horizon Yachts is proud to announce the global debut of the brand-new ES88, christened KEΦI, at the recently concluded 2026 Horizon Open House. Featuring a striking, sporty exterior styling penned by internationally renowned designer Cor D. Rover, this exceptional yacht was commissioned by an experienced Australian owner, marking their sixth Horizon build. This first ES88 was a full custom order, though Horizon is now advertising it on its web-site trying to get another build rolling on.  The ES88 perfectly encapsulates a dynamic and contemporary aesthetic, showcasing an efficient interior, with an enclosed living area on the main deck, and four suites on the lower deck which include a master stateroom at midship which features a walk-in ward-robe to starboard looking aft, and a private shower head to port side. The Horizon ES88 is powered by twin MAN 2000hp engines, with performance data not yet announced.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 27.28 m (89.6ft)

Waterline Length - 22.4 m

Beam - 6.21 m

Draft - 1.87 m

Displacement - 82.1 t half load, 155 gt volume

Fuel Capacity - 12,000 l

Water Capacity - 1600 l

Accommodation - eight guests in four cabins, one crew

Engines - 2 x MAN V12 2000hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Project - Cor D Rover exterior

www.horizonyacht.com

competition = Riva 88 Folgore

Project: Rio Sport Coupe 50

Rio present the project of the Sport Coupe 50. Designed by Rio long standing designer Marino Alfani the Sport Coupe 50 extends Rio's Sport Coupe line for a fifteen meter sport yacht which sits in between the just presented Parana 40 and its current Sport Coupe 58 flagship. The Rio Sport Coupe 50 will feature a triple cabins lower deck, with a midships owners stateroom, a forward VIP, and a third cabin with bunk berths. The third cabin can also be fitted as a crew cabin with separate entrance and private bathroom. The living is all on the main deck, with a fully enclosed hard-top with full opening patio door. Of particular interest in the Sport Coupe 50 is the solution used on the exterior deck, offering a hybrid walkaround and a raised bulwark with side decks, designed to ensure safety and ease of movement on board. The Rio Sport Coupe 50 is to be powered by twin Cummins 600hp and or optional 715hp engines with line shaft propulsion for top speeds up to 35 knots. 

www.rioyachts.net

Two Boaters Saved as Sport Cruiser Goes Ablaze in Manerba, Lake Garda

Two boaters were saved as an eight meter sport cruiser went ablaze about two hundred meters offshore to the coast in Manerba, Lake Garda at 13:00 of Sunday second October 2022.  The two boaters called for assistance and were assisted by the Salo Guarda Costiera, who later asked for the intervention of the Vigili dell Fuoco Fire Fighters of Brescia who fought and extinguished the fire.  When the Salo Coast Guard arrived the two boaters were already saved by a nearby boat, who then took them to the San Felice marina, and were then taken by ambulance to Gavardo Hospital in Green Code. The cause of the fire is not reported with the boat ending wrecked and sunk in five meters of depth. 

The boat in this accident is a Chaparral 2835 SS as produced from 1999 to 2006.  The 2835 SS was replaced by the Chaparral 275 SSi.

New Model: Fairline Targa 47 Open

Fairline present the new Targa 47 Open, a soft evolution of the Targa 45 which arrived in 2018.  For many the Targa 47 is the famous and still appreciated first generation as produced from 2005 to 2010 in two hundred units.  The new Fariline Targa 47 versus the Targa 45 is the extended bathing platform, although there is soft differences in other areas.  The Targa 47 Open is powered by twin Volvo 480hp with IPS pod drives for top speeds up to 32 knots.  A Fairline Targa 47 GT with enclosed patio door main deck has just been completed as we speak.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.73 m (48.3ft)

Hull Length - 13.2 m

Beam - 4.32 m

Draft - 1.15 m loaded and included drives

Displacement - 12.3 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 1300 l

Water Capacity - 400 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, plus 2 in convertible saloon, or 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 480hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Speed - 32 knots max

www.fairline.com

competition = Azimut Altantis 45

Project: Solace 42CS

Solace present the 42CS project, its new upcoming flagship and a replacement to the 41CS produced since Summer 2020.  The 42CS redefines the Solace flagship, offering more guests the ability to experience the helm perspective while escaping the elements. A difference from the 41CS and the only center console in the twelve meter size is the dual-row seating, covered with the aft cockpit bulkhead and opening glass, which reduces noise and wind for a more comfortable and quiet experience, which equals to more shade paired with more space behind the windshield for seating makes the 42CS a standout model. The Solace 42CS cabin with side port side entrance offers a sofa convertible to a double berth, separate wet head, and small galley looking aft.  The Solace 42CS is powered by quadruple 400hp up 450hp outboards.

www.solaceboats.com

New Model: Formula 360 Crossover Bowrider

A new generation of Formula dayboats has arrived with the debut of the new 360 Crossover Bowrider. From the stepped FAS3Tech hull to the stylish glass-sunroof hardtop the 360 Crossover Bowrider brings a fresh innovative choice for day boaters. Over ten meters long the 360 Crossover Bowrider is a replacement to the since 2013 produced 350 Crossover Bowrider and heralds the arrival of new chief designer Michael Young.  A John Adams-mentored prodigy, Young takes over the since 1971 Adams design direction. True to its Formula Crossover Bowrider lineage, the 360 boasts an open bow with a single-level, flush cockpit and a true stand-up cabin with overnight accommodation for two and a spacious head compartment. The triple helm features sit/stand/lean command seating at the operator-friendly dash with a layout that maximizes space, comfort and style, and features dual multi function displays. The 360 Crossover Bowrider offers stem to stern entertainment areas with twin dinette to fore deck and in midships, aft sun-pad and a summer galley. The Formula 360 Crossover Bowrider is standard powered by twin Mercruiser 380hp with sterndrive propulsion, which give a top speed up to 41 knots.  Optional inboard go to twin Mercury racing or Ilmor 520hp or inboards with stern-drives, while outboard choices start from triple 350hp, and go up to triple 425hp or twin 600hp.

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.74 m (38.7ft)

Hull Length - 10.9 m

Beam - 3.43 m

Draft - 1.07 m with triple outboards set up

Displacement - 8000 kg with stern drives, 8500 kg with triple outboards

Fuel Capacity - 1040 l

Water Capacity - 136 l

Accommodation - two berths

Engines - 2 x Mercruiser 8.2L Mag 380hp, 8.2L Mag 430hp, Mercury Racing 520hp, Ilmor 7.4L MPI-S 520hp, 2 x Verado 600hp, 3 x Verado 5.7l V10 350hp, 400hp, 425hp

Propulsion - Bravo three duo prop stern drives, twin and triple Verado outboards

Speed - 41 knots max 35 cruise with twin Mercruiser sterndrive 380hp

Range - 140 nautical miles at 35 knots

Hull Shape - deep Vee Fas3Tech with 21 degrees deadrise aft

www.formulaboats.com

competition = Sea Ray SLX 360

Baglietto New Web Site

Baglietto from Italy presents its new web site.  Founded in 1854 at Varazze by Pietro Baglietto, as common in Italy in those times he bears his name to his boatyard and starts at his home back yard which is located at a short distance to the sea shore, building boats and rescue craft servicing merchant ships of the era.  Pietro Baglietto work is noticed and in 1888 is commissioned by notable members of the Genoese hierarchy to produce a skiff that is presented to Pope Leo XIII.  After 36 years working in his home back yard in 1890 Pietro moves to Varazze beach as he acquires a workshop shed in the area.  Enjoying a high profile with the skiff for the Pope, Pietro is commissioned Giuseppina which launched in 1906, and at 22.6m of length and 33 tonnes is the largest yacht built to that date in Italy, and in that year also produces one of the first hydrofoils for racers Crocco and Ricaldoni.   In 1911 Pietro passes away with the yard leadership taken over by Bernardo, helped by elder brother Giovanni Battista, and later on by the younger Stefano and Vincenzo.  In that same year Baglietto custom build the 13.5m motorboat Cio-Cio-San for the famous composer of Madama Butterfly, Giacomo Puccini.  During World War I Baglietto dedicates itself to building seaplanes and the Motobarca Armato Silurante as designed by Societa Veneziona Automobili Navali known as MAS boats.  In 1921 the youngest Vincenzo Vittorio takes over Baglietto technical direction, and shows his prowess in the following years as the Varazze name breaks records in different categories in the early part of the twenty century; 1923 the Baglietto I takes the world record in the 1.5 litre class reaching a speed of 32 knots in Monaco, 1927 it builds a seaplane that breaks the altitude record at 9,290 meters, 1931 it builds Lia III with a 12-liter Isotta Fraschini engine producing 330hp setting a new 53 knots World speed record, 1934 Ravanello achieves a top speed World record of 66 knots in the a 6-litre class, and in 1938 a new world record in the 800kg class is set by Alagi as it reaches eighty knots in the Gold Cup United States Asso RB l as helmed by Cattaneo, a race which it also wins.  Baglietto also wins the sailing 8mR French and Italian Cups in 1937 and 1938 with Bona.  During World War II and in between 1939 to 1945 Baglietto production is completely dedicated to the Italian state naval needs, and in this time expands its facility.  In the 1951 Pietro Baglietto junior starts to manage Baglietto, and in 1956 takes over technical direction and enters semi-production of wooden build pleasure cruiser and yacht series. It debuts with the Tigrotto 8.5 meters in 1956 constructed in two units, followed by the popular Elba 11.5 meters in 1958 sold in 42 units for a five year production run, and debuting what will be called the island series.  The Elba is followed by the Ischia 16m a year later, Capri 14m in 1961, and Minorca 20m and Minorca 22m in 1962 which also debuts Italian designer Paolo Caliari. In 1962 Gianni Agnelli custom commisions the GA 40 as designed by Paolo Caliari for exterior and interior and technical direction by Renato Sonny Levi.  The island series is replaced by the more angular and futuristic M series as designed by Caliari in 1964, debuting with the 18M and will include the 20M as produced from 1968 to 1977 in 73 units.  In 1976 Baglietto looks at aluminium to build larger yachts, and launches the first in this material called the Nauta, it's largest build to that date and the first of the 26m series, build in four more units in a ten year semi-production run.  Following ten years as flagship the 26m is superseded by the custom Baglietto 46 meter in 1986 as designed by Giovanni Zuccon and named Al Fahedi.  A larger Baglietto to 46 meters will arrive with the semi production 53 meter series with the first unit hull C.10191 delivered in 2006 and two other units delivered.  Larger yachts come again in 2009 as Baglietto delivers the custom 59.4 meter hull number C.10201 as designed inhouse, and in 2026 as it delivers its first T60 as designed by Francesco Paszkowski and to date sold in three units.  Since 1983 Baglietto is not owned by its founding family as in that year it is sold to Leopoldo Rodriquez of Rodriguez Shipyard from Messina.  Ten years later in 1993 Rodriguez sells to Giampiero Moretti who will have to force sell after two years as Baglietto enters in liquidation.  In 1995 Baglietto is purchased by the partnership of Guido Orsi and Gaspare Borghini, these two will also expand Baglietto to La Spezia as they purchase the Cantieri Ferrari in La Spezia.  Orsi and Borghini will sell in 2004 to Camuzzi Group who will own Baglietto till the end of September 2010.  In November 2011 Gavio Group will buy the Baglietto name and its La Spezia shipyard, owned since 1996, but will have to let go the original Varazze facility.  Currently Baglietto offers seven yachts, divided into the three Lines; DOM, T-Line, and Fast Line, and start with the DOM115 and go up to the T-Line 60, of the semi-production series.  Currently Baglietto is also offering two custom builds on speculation with the Project53 and Project56 both designed by Enrico Gobbi.  Baglietto new website is available in Italian and English language and takes you around with the following buttons; About Us, Yachts, Boutique, News, and Contacts. Baglietto is also on social media with bottom tabs taking you to its; Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Vimeo, and Youtube pages. 

www.baglietto.com

Production History; (semi-production models only)

Tigrotto 8.5m 1956 (2) Giorgio Barilani design

Elba 11.5m 1958-63 (42) wood planking production

Ischia/Ischia Super 16m 1959-65 (71)

Capri 14m 1961-63 (12)

Minorca 20m 1962-65 (9)  Paolo Caliari design

Maiorca 22m 1962-63 (3)

18M 1964-68 (18)

16M 1965-67 (13) *16M Ischia project

14M 1965-71 (17)

16M50 1967-72 (58)

20M 1968-77 (73)

15M 1972-74 (7)

18M2 1973-78 (21)

26m 1976-86 (5)

Ischia 80 17m 1979-82 (16) aluminium production build

16.50 M2 1982-85 (5)  only fiberglass build

1983 Rodriguez ownership

35m 1987-2000 (5)

24m 1989-91 (2)

33m 1991-93 (3)

1993 Gianpiero Moretti ownership

1995 Guido Orsi and Gaspare Borghini ownership

30m 2000-03 (2) Francesco Paszkowski design

34m 2001-07 (8)

42 2003-04 (2)

2004 Camuzzi Group ownership

112 HT 2005-08 (2)

43 2006-12 (4)

53 2006-09 (3)

44 Fast 2007-13 (3)

42m 2008-11 (2)

42 Exp 2009 (2)

2011 Gavio Group ownership

46 2014-15 (2)

48 20017-21 (3)

DOM 133 2022- (12

T52 2023- (9

DOM 115 2025- (3

T60 2026- (3

T54 2027- (2

Baglietto enters semi-production boating with the Tigrotto 8.5m

Six Boaters Saved as Princess Yacht is Wrecked by Fire In Ibiza

Six people were rescued as a 25 meter Princess sport yacht went ablaze near Illa Negra outside of the Ibiza Marina in Ibiza just before 20:00 hours of Friday tenth April.  The boaters were assisted by the Maritime Rescue vessel Naos, who rescued the six boaters and then fought the blaze.  Following no success in turning off the blaze the yacht was towed outside towards es Malvins were it was wrecked by the fire.  The two crew of the yacht had minor injures and were treated at the scene, with both of them not needing to go to a hospital.  The cause of the fire is not reported, with some news outlets saying the yacht was on charter duty.

The yacht in this fire is a Princess V85 as designed by Bernard Olesinski and produced from 2008 to 2010 in six units.  Released as new flagship to the V series range, the V85 was replaced by the Princess V85-S.