Anchored Sport Cruiser Ends Aground in Protoras Cyrpus

An anchored but also swing moored sport cruiser of eight meters in length ended beached in Protoras beach, Cyprus on the morning of Monday thirty June.  According to some Facebook chatter the boat anchored in the beach the day before.  Rough seas on Monday dragged the sport cruiser and beached it.  The sport cruiser was recovered three days after the accident by a crane and taken to a boat yard for repairs.  The story was shared by Pantelis Kolocoudias, and then shared on Boating in Greece. 

The boat in this accident is a Chaparral Signature 27 second generation as produced from 1992 to 1999.  The second generation Signature 27 was a replacement to the first generation Signature 27, and was replaced by the Chaparral 260 Signature.

Power Catamaran Ends Beached in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands

An eighteen meter power catamaran broke it's mooring and ended aground in Muller Bay, on the Island of St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands on the morning of Tuesday third February.  US Coast Guard marine safety detachment of St. Thomas US Virgin Islands responded to the accident, as the catamaran also ended aground in a environmentally sensitive area.  There is no pollution from the vessel at this time, but a containment boom was placed as a precaution, as the ownership is working to organize a salvage of the power catamaran.

The power catamaran in this sinking is a Silent Yachts 62 3-Deck Open as produced since 2024.  Founded in 2018 and debuting in 2019 with the 55 model, Silent Yachts focuses on electric solar powered catamarans, and to date has launched three models from sixteen to 24 meters.

Project: Colombo 30 Bellagio

Colombo presents the 30 Bellagio project.  Similar in lines to the 40 Bellagio flagship, the 30 Bellagio returns to a segment which has been over the years Colombo's bread and butter segment, that of nine meters in length sport cruisers.  29 Racing, 31 Super Indios, 30 Noblesse, and the fiberglass build mahogany covered 32 Romance are an important part of Colombo's history, with this 30 Bellagio being the next part in a story which continues.  Fair to say these type of day cruisers are the boating story of the lake area of Northern Italy, and apart Colombo, some other important names made its success onwards of the sixties, the Abbate's, Cranchi, Molinari's Airon, Riva, Ilver and some more.  The 30 Bellagio comes out as a day cruiser with an impressive cockpit offering two sun-pads with central passageway aft, C-shaped settee, helm station to port, and companion way settee to starboard.   To port side will also be the entrance to the forward located cabin, of which details are not advised but we do know the 30 Bellagio will sleep two persons in a double berth.  The Colombo 30 Bellagio is to be powered by twin 250hp Volvo petrol gas as standard with options which go up to 350hp, and a 270hp diesel option also being available.  Propulsion is Volvo stern drive. 

www.colomboboats.it

Marlow New Web Site

Marlow yachts presents its new web site.  Marlow is a US company with building operations in Xiamen, China, founded in 2000 by David Marlow.  Marlow start's to take shape in David's head in 1995, as he designs and outlines the first models, who are completed with the help of at the time debuting naval architect Doug Zurn.  Marlow yachts are build in Xiamen China, at the Norsemen Shipbuilding facility which was also the first yacht builder to receive an Environmental Consciousness Award in 2007. The debuting Marlow was the Explorer 65 which debuted at the 2001 Miami boat show.  Currently Marlow builds fourteen models which start with the Prowler 375 Havana, and goes up to the Voyager 100 flagship.  Marlow latest model is the Avalon 65 which debuted at the 2025 Palm Beach boat show.  Marlow's new website takes you around with the following buttons; Yachts, Current Models, About Marlow Yachts, The Latest, Inquire, and Videos.  Marlow website also features links to its Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube social media pages with button links located at the top of the page.     

www.marlowyachts.com 

Production History;

Explorer 65 2001-12

72 Explorer Skylounge 2003-09 

Explorer 70 2003-12

Explorer 78 2004-11 (15)

Explorer 61 2004-12

Prowler 375 2006-

Explorer 57 2007-14

Voyager 76 2010-

Explorer 97 2011-14 (5)

Explorer 62 2013- *Explorer 61 Mk.II project

Explorer 66 2013-

Explorer 80 2014- (6

Explorer 88 2015- (8

Explorer 53 2016- *Explorer 49 project

Explorer 58 2015-

Explorer 75 2018-

Explorer 70 Mk.II 2018-

Voyager 100 2019- (2

Voyager 90 2024-

Avalon 65 2025-

Marlow debut model the Explorer 65

New Launch: Feadship 100.70m Hull.1013

Feadship launched the 100.70 meters Hull number 1013.  At 101 metres and titled Moonrise embodies the refinement and innovation that define Feadship. Building on the legacy of her 2020 predecessor, the one meter smaller Hull.1008 she combines the signature exterior lines by Studio De Voogt with an elegant interior by Rémi Tessier. Hull 1013 has a streamlined profile enhanced by the seamless integration of Starlink connectivity, removing the need for satellite domes. A taller mast and expanded sun deck provide space for a massage area, gym and hairdressing salon, while extended decks and a generous swim platform further enrich the outdoor lifestyle. Inside, a dedicated owner’s deck and private cinema add to the sense of exclusivity. With optimised naval architecture, reduced underwater noise and pioneering resilient-mounted systems, the new Moonrise offers exceptional comfort and technical sophistication.

Technical Data:

LOA - 100.70 m (330.4ft)

Beam - 15.70 m

Draft - 4.20 m

Displacement - 4000 gt *volume

Fuel Capacity - 527,285 l

Water Capacity - 124,412 l

Accommodation - fourteen guests in seven cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 20V4000M73 4290hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - nineteen knots max

Range - six thousand nautical miles at cruise

Construction - steel hull aluminium super structure

Project - De Voogt exterior, Feadship/De Voogt naval architect, Remi Tessier interior

Certification - Lloyds Register ✠ 100A1 SSC Yacht, Mono, G6 ✠ LMC UMS

www.feadship.nl

Three Yachts Wrecked in Fire at Van Isle Marina, in British Columbia

Three yachts of nineteen to 21 meters in length were wrecked by fire at Van Isle Marina, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada with the blaze starting at 07:30 morning time of Sunday first February.  Sidney Fire Department responded to the blaze and were later assisted by North Saanich Fire Department, and the Canadian Coast Guard.  The fire took ninety minutes to be controlled, and started in the Marquis yacht, located in the center of the above photo, and then jumped to the yachts to its port and starboard sides.  No one was injured in the fire, as all yachts were not attended, with the cause of the blaze being under investigation.

This is the second fire at Van Isle Marina in just over four months, with a fire wrecking an eleven meter explorer cruiser the past eighteen September.

The yachts in this fire are a Marquis 720, the one in the center, a Horizon V68, and a Nordhavn 62 looking bow to the photo.  A Nordhavn 60 also suffered some fire damage to its starboard side.

Project: Benetti Oasis 42M

Benetti presents the Oasis 42M, the natural evolution of its iconic Oasis family and the Oasis 40M.  Announced during the Cannes Yachting Festival, the Oasis 42M embraces a fresh dimension of life at sea, bringing guests even closer to nature; from the waves beneath to the sky above. Already sold to its visionary owner, the first Oasis 42M is scheduled to be launched in 2027.  The Oasis 42M is designed around conscious choices; expanded living spaces that reinforce wellness on the water, coupled with sustainable engineering that ensures a 3-star Sea Index rating. It is the ultimate private retreat for owners seeking a new dimension of yachting under 45 metres.  At the heart of the Oasis 42M lies an enhanced Oasis Deck®, a transformative space that seamlessly connects guests to the sea. Featuring an 8.3 square metre pool, among the largest in this size category, complete with a retractable enclosure, it extends into an uninterrupted aft deck spanning 100 square metres. This creates an extraordinary sense of openness and freedom from the first step aboard.  The experience continues upwards with a spectacular 17.3 metre sundeck – the largest in the 40-45m yacht segment. Designed for sunbathing, dining and entertaining, it offers flexibility to tailor the space with features such as a spa pool, bar or lounge. A generous foredeck lounge adds yet another open-air retreat, ensuring three distinct outdoor social areas for every mood.  Developed with bonetti/kozerski architecture, the interiors reflect a new stylistic vision defined by natural and alternative materials – such as tiles, metal or travertine inserts in the salon finishes; fluid layouts, and versatile wellness spaces.  On the Main Deck, four interconnected zones include a panoramic salon, a dining area flowing to the Oasis Deck®, a professional galley for seamless service, and a forward well-being area configurable as a gym, spa, or cinema, even enhanced with a drop-down terrace. The Upper Deck offers an exceptional 50 square metre owner’s panoramic apartment, complete with vast windows and a private 40 square metre terrace, a sanctuary of privacy and light.  Alternative layouts ensure flexibility, from a Main Deck owner’s suite to a Sky Lounge configuration, all pre-engineered for efficient configuration, ready to become a bespoke Benetti of its Owner.  The exterior, penned by RWD, evolves the distinctive Oasis lines with soft curves and flowing profiles that convey both dynamism and harmony. Inspired by contemporary architecture and automotive design, the Oasis 42M embodies timeless elegance, ensuring relevance well into the 2030s.  Innovation is not limited to design. The Oasis 42M integrates a data-driven engineering package that reduces fuel consumption and emissions, while a hybrid Siemens E-Mode option offers advanced sustainable cruising without compromising performance.  The spacious garage accommodates a 6.25 metre tender, jet ski, and water toys, ensuring owners enjoy every aspect of life on the water.

www.benettiyachts.com

Miami 2026 Boat Show Preview

The 2026 Miami International Boat Show is to be held between Wednesday eleven and Sunday fifteen February.  Considered as one of the largest boat and yacht show in the world, the Miami boat show offers everything water related, from kayaks to superyachts to the latest aquatic innovations. The on-land portion of the event will take place at the newly reimagined Miami Beach Convention Centre and Pride Park. The in-water components of the show will take place at Venetian Marina, Herald Plaza, Museum Park Marina, and Yacht Haven Grande Miami. Historically, the Miami International Boat Show and Miami Yacht Show have attracted hundreds of thousands of attendees to South Florida and generated an estimated combined annual economic impact of $1.34 billion. The Miami boat show is located in the following locations; Miami Beach Convention Center for boats up to 49 feet, the Progressive Boat Show Experience at Pride Park for experiential boating lifestyle activations, Miami Beach Yacht Collection on Collins Avenue along Indian Creek for powerboats and motor yachts from 30 to 125 feet, and Superyacht Miami and Sailor’s Cove at IGY Yacht Haven Grande Miami. As World firsts go the 2026 Miami boat show will see the following debuts; Aquila 45 Sport, Intrepid 35 Panacea, Pardo P43R, Sabre 51 Saloon Express, Sea Ray SLX 360, Tiara 39 LE, and WallyPower 50X. 

www.miamiboatshow.com

The Miami boat show is the longest ongoing boat show in the World, an exhibition which has survived a World War, several recessions, and the luxury tax on boating of the nineties.  The show debuted in 1941 with the Biscayne Boat Show name as organized by the Miami Junior Chamber of Commerce and Marine Industries Association.  The 1947 edition saw the show move to the Municipal Auditorium at Bayfront Park. In 1950 the show had 92 exhibitors, with these becoming 143 by 1951, while 1953 saw the show reach a record breaking 50,000 of attendants.  The 26th edition of 1967 set the still unbeaten attendants record of 171,495 even though the show was asked to move its date to January so as not to collide with the New York boat show.  In 1968 the show gets named the Miami International Boat Show, returns to it's February calendar dates and debuts at the Miami Beach Convention Centre venue, which it will keep up till 2015. In 2016 the Miami Boat Show returned to where it started in Biscayne Bay.  During the seventies, eighties, and nineties the show expanded its size many times till we arrive to the six locations of today. 

Miami Boat Show circa 1950's

New Model: Prestige M7

Prestige continue to expand the power catamaran M-line with the M7 model.  Designed by Garroni and Marc Lomboard, the M7 is Prestige third power cat model; and second in size of the M-Line.  The Prestige M7 offers a four double cabins lower deck, with a forward owners stateroom which stretches the full seven meters beam of the yacht.  The M7 comes with a  layout option for the aft deck and two for the lower deck.  The aft deck can be optioned with a central U-shape versus the standard full beam living which offers an L-shape dinette to starboard and chaise lounge to port.  For the lower deck the optiona is to fit a four shower head serving the twin cabin in the starboard hull, and a single berth crew cabin to port side.  The Prestige M7 is powered by twin Volvo 550hp for speeds up to twenty knots and a cruise of seventeen.

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.94 m (58.8ft)

Hull Length - 17.6 m

Beam - 7.54 m

Draft - 1.54 m

Displacement - 39,499 kg unloaded,  51,457 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 2900 l

Water Capacity - 760 l

Accommodation - six guests in three cabins, two berths crew cabin, optional crew cabin aft

Engines - 2 x Volvo D8 550hp

Propulsion - V-drive line shaft

Speed - twenty knots max, seventeen cruise

Range - 290 nautical miles at cruise

Project - Garroni exterior, Marc Lombard

www.prestige-yachts.com

competition = Aquila 54 Yacht

Two Persons Saved as Flybridge Yacht Goes Ablaze Near Antibes, France

Two boaters were saved as a twenty meter flybridge motor yacht named The Bridge and under Belgian flag went ablaze between Cap d'Antibes and Lerins at about 1.5 nautical miles offshore to the coast at 09:30 morning time of Wednesday fourth February.  The two boaters of 71 and 65 years old alerted the Mediterranean Regional Operational Surveillance and Rescue Centre and after jumping in the water were assisted by a 24 meter motor yacht who was in the vicinity, with the Alpes-Maritimes, and Service Départemental d'Incendie et de Secours following later to the rescue and to fight the fire with 25 fire-fighters and twelve men respectively.  Ultimately the yacht was wrecked, but was saved from sinking and doing environmental damage, with the wreckage towed to Golfe-Juan for recovery.  The cause of the fire is not known, but was reported starting from the engine room.

The yacht in this fire is a 1994 Astondoa 68 GLX as produced from 1992 to 1996.  The 68 GLX was replaced by the Astondoa 72 GLX.  The yacht which assisted the boaters is a Falcon Yachts 82S as designed by Stefano Righini and produced from 1994 to 1998.