July 12, 2025

New Model: Baglietto DOM 115

Baglietto has launched the first unit of the DOM 115.  Presented as project in April 2023 during a private ceremony, the DOM 115 is a smaller version of the DOM 133.  Not your typical Baglietto looking, and more a volume space searching look the DOM line is proving to be a big winner for Baglietto, and following the only one made DOM 123, the DOM 133 has been a huge success with ten hulls sold of the forty meter.  To put this into perspective the DOM 133 is to date the most sold Baglietto above 24 meters ever made.  The DOM 115 has also started on a flying start strong, with two other hulls under construction, one of which being made in speculation.    
Technical Data:
LOA - 34.50 m (115ft)
Beam - 7.80 m
Draft - 2.40 m
Displacement - 240,000 kg, 298 gt*volume 
Fuel Capacity - 33,000 l
Water Capacity - 5000 l
Accommodation - ten/twelve guest in five cabins, seven crew in four cabins
Engines - 2 x Man V8 1200hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - fourteen knots max, thirteen cruise, ten knots long range
Range - 2800 nautical miles at ten knots
Construction - steel hull, aluminium super structure
Project - Stefano Vafiadis
Certification - RINA cross of Malta Mach Y short range

July 11, 2025

Two Crew Injured as Classic Super Yacht Goes Ablaze in St. Tropez

Two crew were injured as the classic 41 meter super yacht m/y Sea Lady II under Valletta, Malta flag went ablaze in a high peak St. Tropez marina, in the South of France at 20:00 of Thursday tenth July.  The fire started at the raised pilot house on the top deck, and then spread to the yachts main deck, as the VAR fire department intervened to fight the blaze.  The fire fighting course of action was to remove nearby yachts, with St. Tropez being one of the Mediterranean's most busy marina's, and then fight the fire.  The blaze was extinguished by midnight, although fire fighters still had problems boarding the yacht, with this listing to its port side and taking on water.  The two crew suffered smoke inhalation, with no other injuries reported.  The cause of the fire, as the number of people onboard at the time of the fire was not reported.
M/y Sea Lady II previously named D'Angleterre II is a W.A. Souter and Sons 41 meter, build in 1986 at Cowes on the Isle of Wight to a design of Don Shead.  Sea Lady II was refitted last year in 2024, and is the largest of four Souter super yachts, all build between 1984 to 1986.  W.A. Souter and Sons was founded 1961 and closed its door in 1987.

Project: Azimut Grande 25M

Azimut present the project for a new Grande 25M.  Designed by Alberto Mancini with interiors by Yachtique, the Grande 25M is set to be the entry level for Azimut's Grande super yacht line which goes up to 44 meters.  For the Grande 25M Alberto Mancini followed looks more similar to the smaller Fly range then the large Grande models.  In many ways the Grande 25M is a classic motor yacht for this size, looking nimble and sporty, with a clean profile, and no full body to add volume inside and or a midships stateroom on the fore deck.  That is not to say the Grande 25M will not be a space searching exercise, she is in the end an Azimut, and this comes without asking, albeit here it is conservative, then some of the Grande's which came in recent years like the 26M.  The Grande 25M will also come with a couple of choices for the flybridge available in Lounge or Pool versions, and the main deck in Lounge or Dining layouts.  The lower deck is standard with a four double suite cabins layout, and two crew cabins aft sleeping three.  The Azimut Grande 25M is to be powered by twin Man 1800hp for top speeds up to thirty knots.

July 10, 2025

Albert Hakvoort 1940 - 2021

Albert Hakvoort, who spent more than six decades at his family-run Hakvoort Shipyards, has died on fifteen March. Often referred to as Albert Sr. due to multiple generations bearing the same name, he was eighty years old.  Born in 1940, Albert Sr. was actually a junior, since his father, Albert Hakvoort, started the shipyard in 1919. Indeed, the narrow streets where the shipyard sits today, in Monnickendam, The Netherlands, are much the same as when a young Albert Sr. joined the family business in 1955.  It was a challenging time for Hakvoort Shipyards, as in that year a fire having destroyed two sheds, adjacent homes and boats in the area. However, the family rebuilt the facility, simultaneously steadily building a reputation for steel hulls for the local fishing fleets. With his brother Klaas, Albert Sr. entered Hakvoort into yacht construction in the 1980s, debuting first with the Striker semi-production sportfish series, of which fourteen were build from seventeen to 21 meters, all sold in North America and build from 1980 to 1988.  In between the Striker's Hakvoort will deliver its first custom 31 meter super yacht, which was followed by a forty meter a year later.  Albert Sr. will hand over the helm of the shipyard in 2014, although he remained a familiar face in the offices and sheds of Hakvoort often visiting with his Cadillac car or his Harley Davidson motor cycle.

New Model: Galeon 435 GTI

Galeon present the new 435 GTI, the inboard sister to the 435 GTO which arrived in the second half of 2024. A bold evolution of Galeon’s grand touring concept, the 435 GTI is an inboard-powered day cruiser that combines sleek, sporty aesthetics with practical, high-performance features. With its aggressive silhouette, panoramic glazing, and climate-controlled wheelhouse, this yacht delivers comfort and control in every condition. The cockpit is a highlight of versatility, featuring transformable seating that converts into a sun-pad and hides a compact garage below perfect for tender or water toys storage. A hydraulic swim platform provides easy sea access and doubles as a lift. The Beach Mode fold-down balconies further expand the deck space, creating an open, social atmosphere at anchor. Inside, the main deck includes a U-shaped dinette, wet bar, and triple sport helm seats, all beneath a large two-part retractable sunroof and drop-down side windows that let the outdoors in. The bow area is easily accessed via a flush side deck and offers plush wrap-around seating, a table, or a full sun-pad setup. Below deck, the owner’s cabin sits forward with a double bed, skylight, and extensive storage, while the guest cabin amidships offers both single and double berths with full-height doors. A stylish galley and spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower ensure all-day comfort on longer cruises. Premium materials, curved wood finishes, and stainless steel accents elevate the interior to Galeon’s signature luxury standard. The Galeon 435 GTI is powered by twin Volvo 480hp with IPS pod drives as standard, an or twin Volvo 600hp again with IPS pod drives as optional.  Want more performance and can live without the up-down bathing platform, the outboard powered 435 GTO powered by twin or triple Mercury 600hp or quadruple 500hp offers this, giving a forty knots or more performance, increasing as the power increases.
Technical Data:
LOA - 14.40 m (47.3ft)
Hull Length - 12.5 m
Beam - 4.11 m
Draft - 1.18 m
Displacement - 16018 kg unloaded, 19,700 kg loaded
Fuel Capacity - 1400 l
Water Capacity - 400 l
Max Persons - fourteen 
Accommodation - fiver berths in two cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 480hp, or D8 600hp
Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS pod drives
Speed - 35 knots max with Volvo 480hp engines
Project - inhouse by Galeon
Certification - CE B

July 9, 2025

Projects: Beneteau Swift Trawler 37 Fly, Beneteau Swift Trawler 37 Sedan

Beneteau presents the project for a Swift Trawler 37, to be available in both Fly and Sedan versions. Designed by Dixon for both naval architecture and lines, the Beneteau Swift Trawler 37 comes as a replacement to the 34, replacing the model as the entry level to the explorer semi-planning cruisers series of the French builder. For the Swift Trawler 37, Dixon presented an eye catching design bring in features from the larger Grand Trawler 62 model, like the wood inserts in the top deck profile, and forward raked forward windshield, and a soft use of asymmetry, where the flybridge is extended and the side deck is all deep to the starboard side. For the Swift Trawler 37 Fly with flybridge configuration, the raised helm position is located to starboard, with a social u-shaped settee opposite this also featuring a forward-adaptive backrest, table and built-in cool-box. For the interior the Swift Trawler 37 welcomes you inside with complimentary u-shaped galley and sofa creating the sense of space. This is supported by significant storage options and a large fridge & freezer option. The sofa quickly converts into a double bunk with privacy curtain. Alongside the help, we have introduced an innovative lift-up table that smartly converts into a comfy work station. Down below, the focus is on the roomy owner cabin, as well as the main bathroom which has a Jack and Jill set of doors, working also an en-suite for the master cabin and features a separate shower cubicle. The galley and bathroom feature Corian worksurfaces as standard, while the new décor and comfort Luxe pack can further enhance life on board. A second guest cabin with twin bunk berths is located to port side.
The Beneteau Swift Trawler 37 Sedan is all but identical to the 37 Fly, with the difference that you have no fly bridge up top.  Still Beneteau has put this area to good use, introducing the concept of adaptive floorspace. Where can set up this space to suit your needs.  The open platform, accessed via the inbuilt stair unit, can easily accommodate sun loungers, shading and tables for the ideal socialising space. Or for those families with an abundance of gear and toys for water and land activities, can be used as an easily accessible storage area.  The Beneteau Swift Trawler 37 also comes with a few options, from the optional Electric Skylights to the Silent Boat option, which adds solar panels for clean energy.  The Beneteau Swift Trawler 37 is to be powered by twin 220hp engines with line shaft propulsion.

July 8, 2025

New Model: XL Marine 55 WA

Having restarted full production in 2023, XL Marine shows it's prowess by debuting the all new 55 WA, its totally new flagship, and largest build to date.   The XL Marine 55 WA, also sees the central Italy open yacht specialist enter a new segment by offering its first walk around model, entering the hottest part of the current market in this sporty size, where the offer and competition is huge.  But XL Marine 55 WA has distinct details which make her stand out from the competition; for first she is one of the few walk around coming with classic sport yacht lines, is a custom build to order yacht, the only boat in this size with double large sun-pads on the fore-deck, and last but not least one of the few propelled with traditional line shaft propulsion.   Custom?  The XL Marine 55 WA is so custom that is also offered with two stern design layouts, sloop design as the first hull, or square transom for the more traditional looks, but also the cabin layout that you want.  The first XL 55 WA, is a yacht which was build to be for most of its life a charter boat, and was fitted with a single cabin layout, plus saloon, galley, and shower head.  The XL Marine 55 WA is powered by twin Man 850hp or optional 1000hp, for speeds up to 34 knots with the standard engines, and 37 with the optional larger units. 
Technical Data:
LOA - 17.11 m (56.1ft)
Hull Length - 15.5 m
Beam - 4.75 m
Draft - 1.50 m
Displacement - 24 t loaded
Fuel Capacity - 2200 l
Water Capacity - 600 l
Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, or two berths in one cabin, one crew cabin aft
Engines - 2 x Man i6 850hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - 34 knots max 28 cruise with Man 850hp, 37 knots max 30 cruise with 1000hp
Project - Antonio De Mennato 

July 7, 2025

Project: Aquila 46 Yacht

Aquila Power Catamarans is excited to announce the upcoming launch of the all-new 46 Yacht, arriving September 2025. This latest addition to the Aquila portfolio brings the same award-nominated "Explorer" aesthetic as the acclaimed 50 Yacht to a more intimate thirteen meter platform, delivering larger yacht innovation and capability for those seeking the perfect balance of performance and comfort. The Aquila 46 Yacht exemplifies the brand's philosophy, designed for long-range escapes, effortless entertaining, and those rare moments when comfort, capability, and beauty converge in one remarkable vessel. With CE Category A ocean certification, the 46 Yacht provides confident open-water exploration with serious offshore capability that matches its impressive aesthetic appeal. The 46 Yacht's impressive seven meters plus of beam creates interior volume that rivals considerably larger vessels, while thoughtful design maximizes every inch for both privacy and connection. The open-concept interior features panoramic windows that flood the salon with natural light and ocean views, creating a spacious living area with full galley accompanied with household sized refrigeration and induction cooktop. The rear salon window and sliding main entrance door opens to create seamless indoor/outdoor entertainment space that enhances every gathering. There’s even an optional interior helm for all-weather comfort. The full-beam master cabin delivers impressive spaciousness with a king-size bed, ample storage, and sleek modern finishes. Large windows provide stunning sea views and natural light, creating a relaxing, airy retreat complete with en-suite bathroom featuring a separate shower for luxury and privacy. Above deck, expansive areas perfect for entertaining feature stylish lounges and integrated gathering zones. The flybridge provides commanding views and direct access to the forward bow from the helm area, while versatile outdoor spaces enhance every on-the-water experience, whether hosting guests or relaxing in the sun. The 46 Yacht is available in three, four, or five-cabin configurations to perfectly match individual cruising preferences. True to Aquila’s DNA for innovation, the four-cabin version can be converted back to an owners three-cabin version – smart design that adapt as plans evolve. For those considering charter opportunities, the five-cabin layout delivers maximum guest capacity. Advanced options include the Aquila Hydro Glide® Foil System for enhanced efficiency and range, fully-integrated and standard-issue C-Zone digital switching, and the ability to add a lithium battery system. These innovations reflect Aquila's commitment to thoughtful engineering that enhances the boating experience. The Aquila 46 Yacht is powered by twin Volvo 320hp, and will debut at the 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival in September, with an American debut following at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in October 2025.

July 6, 2025

Extra Yachts New Web Site

Extra Yachts presents its new web site.  Extra Yachts was founded in 2017, first as a line and semi custom platform of ISA Yachts, which Palumbo Group purchased in July 2016.  Build in both Palumbo's Group sites in Ancona and Savona, Extra first model was the 76, which launched in 2018, with this followed by the 86 in 2019.  In 2019 Extra also launched its largest build to date with the 130 Alloy, which was delivered in only one unit.  To date Extra Yachts has delivered twelve hulls, with three more hulls currently under construction.  Today Extra yachts offers seven models divided into four lines; Fast, Triplex, Global, Villa, and start from the upcoming X55 Fast, and go up to the X 145 Global.  Extra Yachts new web site is available in Italian and English language and takes around with the following buttons; Home, About, Lines, Fleet, Contacts, and News.  Extra Yachts is also on social media, with bottom page links taking you to its Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube pages.
Production History:
X76 2018-22 (2) *Francesco Guida design
X86 2019-20 (2)
X93 2019 (1)
130 Alloy 2019 (1)
X96 Triplex 2021-24 (3)
X99 2022-23 (2)
X90 Fast 2025-
X76 the first Extra Yacht model

July 5, 2025

New Launch: Delta Marine 110

It has been anything but quiet at Delta Marine, the Seattle-based shipyard where exclusivity and confidentiality are pillars of the signature custom yacht building experience, and the buzz of innovation and creativity abounds.  As such, Delta is delighted to announce that it recently launched a new 110 super yacht, which is currently finalizing its construction phases. Developed in response to changing market dynamics, particularly in the 33 to forty meters range, the new Delta Marina 110 features a new hull platform designed for long-range efficiency and the capability for speed. Once inside, owners and guests will be transported into a world sophisticated and soothing. Transcendent colours of sand and sea will cast a captivating spa-like spell rich with comfort and texture. An elegant play of ivories and Mediterranean blue fabrics will surround rich warm oak woodwork that extends seamlessly throughout her interiors, featuring espresso wenge accents and sleek minimalist metalwork. She’ll deliver timeless comfort with the perfect complement of understated luxury. Within a seven meters beam, the Delta Marine 110 arrangement is optimized for owner operation and family adventures. The spacious interior features a main salon with U- shaped seating aft of the dining salon accommodating up to ten guests. A large galley forward can be enclosed and separated from the guest spaces and will offer a country kitchen dinette for intimate and casual gatherings, as well as a center island with bar seating. Eight guests are accommodated in four lower-deck ensuite cabins that comprise a full-beam master stateroom, mirrored convertible twin cabins, and a VIP suite in the bow. Crew accommodations for two are located aft. Walkaround side decks with control stations further lend to the ease of operation, which the owners will enjoy from the pilothouse with its twin helm seating and convertible dinette/ berth. The spacious aft deck offers prime vistas to enjoy the scenery with dining for ten, while additional seating and a full bar are situated on the bridge deck aft in a semi-enclosed space that can be thoughtfully shaded with retractable sun awnings. Appealing to avid boaters with a love for all waterborne activities, the yacht will feature a convenient beach garage for toy and gear storage as well as an articulating swim platform equipped with a Hydromar transformer sea stairs unit. The owners specified a custom aluminium tender to be stowed on the boat deck and launched by a special davit. Another brilliant feature is the yacht’s anchoring system, for which Delta partnered with the anchor manufacturer to design a hidden flush-mounted anchor in the stem of the vessel. The new double chine semi-displacement hull form is a significant build in that it is the first new hull design for Delta solely tested through Computational Fluid Dynamics analysis. It is also Delta’s first project that will meet full IMO III and EPA Tier 4 recognition, which facilitated the installation of the newest approved gas exhaust systems on the main engines. While the new hull form is designed for modest efficient cruising speeds of 12 to 14 knots —affording a longer range—the yacht is also capable of cruising much faster when necessary. The hull shape, coupled with twin MTU 2600hp each, allows the yacht to achieve an impressive top-end speed of 27 knots.
Technical Data:
LOA - 33.53 m (110ft)
Beam - 7.32 m
Displacement - 299 gt *volume
Accommodation - eight guests in four cabins, two crew in one cabin
Engines - 2 x MTU 16V 4000 M90 2600hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - 27 knots max, fourteen cruise
Hull Shape - semi displacement
Design - Delta Marina