Projects: Wajer 55 HT, Wajer 55 S

Having presented the second generation Wajer 55 in the fall of 2025, the Dutch boat builder updates the other versions; the 55 HT and 55 S models with the new changes of the second generation 55.  These new versions keep the line of the first generation 55, with this second generation 55 bringing some skin deep updates.  The second generation Wajer 55 is recognizable by some cosmetic details, from the air intakes which curve at the stern and are positioned under the rub rail, similar to the Wajer 77, and the bathing platform which extends from the hull.  The Wajer 55 is not just a cosmetic improvement on the previous model but also features a new hull which is nearly three feet longer and 25 centimetres wider.  Above is pictured the Wajer 55 HT for hard-top version, which offers more convenient weather protection, while below is the 55 S walk-around center console version, which offers fore to aft easy to move deck space, but sacrifices cabin space, although this still does offer a four berths sleeping accommodation albeit a bit restricted in space.

www.wajer.com

Traditional Gozzo Cruiser Wrecked by Fire in Empuriabrava

A not attended traditional style Gozzo cruiser of thirteen meters in length went ablaze at Empuriabrava in the North East of Spain, on the evening of Thursday fourth June.  Salvamento Maritimo responded to the blaze with the Lyra lifeguard vessel, and first removed all shore power connection and extinguished the blaze, saving the boat from sinking.  The cause of the blaze is not reported with no injuries being reported from the fire.

The boat in this fire is an Apreamare 45 Comfort as designed by Spadolini and produced from 2004 to 2010.  The 45 Comfort was a hard-top version of the 12 Cabinato, and was replaced by the Apreamare 44.

New Model: Sasga Menorquin 48 HT

Following the debut of the flybridge Sasga present the other hard-top version of the Menorquín 48 HT.  Like in all Sasga the inspiration continues to be the classic llaut fishing boat of days gone by, as designed by Indigo Toledo of Barracuda Yacht design, the designer of all the Sasga models since the company arrived in 2011.  The Menorquín 48 is also about details, created for sea lovers to  enjoy the journey as much as the destination.  With its intermediate size, the Menorquin 48 HT offers greater spaciousness and comfort, allowing you to avoid the length and mooring challenges posed by larger yachts.  Accommodation wise the Menorquin 48 HT brings a classic yacht and larger yacht exterior; aft deck with central dinette, fore deck sun-pad, and forward looking three persons mini dinette. The interior layout offers a living on the main deck, with dinette to port side, opposite galley and helm station, and lower deck with three double cabins; master stateroom forward, and two guests cabins with twin berths and midships.  The Sasga Menorquin 48 HT is powered by twin Volvo 440hp on line shaft propulsion for top speeds up to 23 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.80 m (51.8ft)

Hull Length - 13.4 m

Beam - 4.85 m

Draft - 1.20 m

Displacement - 17.65 t

Fuel Capacity - 1840 l

Water Capacity - 700 l

Accommodation - five, or six guests in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 440hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 23 knots max, nineteen cruise

Project - Inigo Toledo of Barracuda Yacht Design

Certification - CE

www.sasgayachts.com

competition = Fratelli Aprea Sorrento 50

Two Persons and Boat Saved from Fire Near Livorno, Italy

Two persons and a sport cruiser of eleven meters in length were saved from a fire near Secche di Vada, offshore to Livorno on the morning of Monday eleven August 2025.  A Cecina Port Authority vessel assisted the boaters first as they removed them from the vessel, and were later helped by the Livorno Vigili del Fuoco fire fighters who controlled the fire onboard.  The fire was ultimately controlled, with the vessel saved and then towed to Cala dei Medici Marina.  No injuries were reported with the cause of the blaze not being reported.

The boat in this fire is Mano 37 Gran Sport as designed by Studio Cabes and produced from 2011 to 2013.  Mano Marine was founded in 1990 by brothers Gennaro and Rosario Colella, and closed its doors in 2013.

Project: Bellini Astor 38

Following the positive response of its first model the Astor 36, Bellini presents the project for the bit larger Astor 38.  A project of Brunello Acampora, the Bellini Astor 38 is developed on the same hull lines of the 36, with the extra length giving a more spacious interior.  For the most part everything is near identical to the Astor 36 in the Astor 38, same very large drop down bulkheads, same center console walk-around console layout with goes up forward to offer a sun-pad on deck and more space in the cabin.  The main difference comes in the cabin and at midships now coming with twin berths, rather then the double tucked in the Astor 36.  A bit larger bathing platform also distincts the Astor 38 from the smaller sister.  The Bellini Astor 38 is to be powered by twin Volvo 350hp in gasoline, and or 300hp diesel engines, both units with stern drive propulsion.

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Sport Yacht Saved from Fire at Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy

A not attended 27 meter super sport yacht was saved from fire on the long quay of Santa Margherita Ligure, to the East of Genoa on the morning of Saturday thirteen June.  The fire was attended by the Port Captaincy of Santa Margherita, the Rapallo Vigili del Fuoco fire fighters, and the Communal environment section of Santa Margherita.  The first operation was to move nearby yachts, although the yacht was eventually saved from the blaze.  The fire had an extra attention as the yacht was also located very nearby to the Santa Margherita Ligure harbour fuelling station.  No injuries were reported, with the cause of the fire not being advised.

The yacht in this accident is a Cantieri Navali dell Arno Leopard 27 Open as designed by Paolo Caliari and produced from 1994 to 2011 in 48 units.  The Leopard 27 Open was the Picchiotti family owned Arno largest yacht produced at launch, remaining its flagship till 2004 and the arrival of the Leopard 34 M. 

New Launch: Lurssen 142m Hull. 13774

Lurssen delivered the 142 meter hull number 13774 titled Dragonfly and formerly known as Project Alibaba. Lurssen 13774 is a striking custom yacht with a forceful yet elegant exterior styling by Germán Frers. The interior and exterior social spaces were curated by Nauta Design. This 142 meter Lurssen has an approximate 9,500 Gross Tonnage of interior volume, and key amenities include a glass-bottom pool on the main deck, a cinema, a spa, and a water sports centre. She also has a dedicated deck for business, home to a large office, a gym, a games room, and a helicopter hangar. A unique innovation in this Lurssen is the bespoke double-folding platform system at the stern. This innovative system allows the deck above to fold into the platform, creating a spacious and versatile beach club area with direct access to the water. Engineered for peak efficiency, this Lurssen 142 meter is equipped with a diesel-electric propulsion system and an electric Azimuth Pod Drive. This system comprises twin diesel engines that drive two controllable pitch propellers through individual gearboxes, fitted with PTI/PTO units for electric propulsion or to generate electrical energy to operate the vessel. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 142.08 m (466.2ft)

Beam - 20 m

Draft - 5.85 m

Displacement - 9408 gt *volume

Fuel Capacity - 

Accommodation - 24 guests in twelve cabins, up to 53 crew

Engines - 2 x MAN 16V28/33D 9789hp

Propulsion - Azimuth Pod drive

Speed - 24 knots max eighteen cruise

Range - up to six thousand nautical miles

Construction - steel hull, aluminium super structure

Project - German Frers exterior, Nauta interior

Certification - Lloyds 100A1 SSC Passenger Yacht, Mono, G6, IWS, ECO LM

www.lurssen.com

Super Yacht Wrecked by Fire in Sentosa Cove, Singapore

The 34 meter Custom Line yacht Eagle Wings III was wrecked by fire at One15 Marina in Sentosa Cove, Singapore on 08:10 morning time of Sunday seven June.  Singapore Civil Defence Force responded to the blaze in seven minutes first from land and then by deploying a marine vessel as the yacht cut its mooring and started drifting.  The fire was eventually extinguished around five hours later at around 13:40, with the yacht sitting partially sunk in the water.  No injuries and damage to other yachts are reported from the blaze, as nearby yachts were quickly moved during the fire.  The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

The yacht in this accident is a 2005 Custom Line 112 as designed by Zuccon and produced from 2001 to 2007 in fifteen units.  When released the 112 was Custom Line's flagship model, with the model replaced by the 112 Next.

Project: Overmarine Mangusta GranSport 50

The Palm Beach International Boat Show offered the perfect stage for the Overmarine Group to unveil the Mangusta GranSport 50 project. Designed by Alberto Mancini for exterior and Ausonio and his P.L.A.N.A studio responsible for naval architecture the GranSport 50 is a second in size Mangusta GranSport model sitting behind the much appreciated GranSport 54 model, what is also Overmarine largest yacht to date so far sold in five units.  In the GrandSport 50 Mancini, who designed all the GranSport to date has put new features, with the most noticeable of these being the new integrated raised pilot house, but also larger glazing in the living areas, and an open beach style stern which expands in size with the the drop down side bulk-heads.  The raised pilot house design also brings a new space which can be ordered as a sixth cabin with unique panoramic views, a feature not only unique to the GranSport 50 but also in the fifty meter size. The Mangusta GranSport 50 is to be powered by twin 2600hp MTU engines for a top speed up to twenty knots and a 4,200 nautical miles range at cruise. 

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Wally Yacht Collides Into Rocky Reef in Formentera, Ibiza

A seventeen meter Wally sport yacht with two crew onboard collided into rocky reefs of the islet of S'Espalmador in Formentera, to the South of Ibiza on the night between tenth and eleventh June. Salvamento Maritimo tended to the accident with the Salvamento Naos vessel, and rescued the two crew, who sustained minor injuries. Following this a specialized firm was then instructed to remove and float back this yacht, with this then towed to a yacht yard in Ibiza. The cause of the collision is not reported.

The yacht in this accident is a WallyPower 58 as designed by Luca Bassani and produced since 2022.  The WallyPower 58 was a replacement to the WallyPower 55.