One Man Rescued as Yacht Ends Aground in Kytheras Island, Greece

One man was saved as a twenty meter motor yacht ended and partly sank in the rocky area at Diakofti on the Island of Kythira, Greece on the morning of Monday ten August.  Hellenic Coast Guard responded to the emergency first, saving the man, and were later assisted by local fire fighters and civil protection personnel. A monitoring of the situation is ongoing, as the yacht gets more damage and sinks more with the rough seas of the day.  The cause of the sinking is reported to be a broken anchorage due to the rough seas of the early morning day.

The yacht in this accident is a Landestein 72 as produced in the noughties.  The Landestein 72 became famous as it featured in the 2003 block buster movie 2 Fast 2 Furious.

Nordhavn New Web Site

Nordhavn famous for its line of explorer yachts and cruisers presents its new web site.  Nordhavn was founded in 1988, with its first model the 46 launched in 1989.  But the company history started in 1973 when Jim Leishman and Dan Streech meet in a brokerage firm and start building the foundations for what in time will become first the Pacific Asian Enterprises up to what will be the North Harbor English translation of Nordhavn.  Interesting first anecdote come on the launch of the first Nordhavn 46 is that Cruising World magazine declined its advertisements, and builder Ta Shiing from Taiwan declined to build it.  In fact it will be Tsai Wan Sheu in Taiwan who will build the first Nordhavn model. For the second Nordhavn model the 62 the American Asian company will have to wait two years launched in the dark period of boating known as the American 10% Luxury Tax.  A 50 in 1995, and a 56MS a year later were the next Nordhavn models to come after the luxury tax was ended.  2007 marked an important year for Nordhavn with the company building its first super 24 meters plus yacht 86 model, and a year later to this the opening of its new building facility located in Xiamen China.  Nordhavn current line up offers sixteen models from the entry level 46MkII to the 120 flagship. The new Nordhavn web site takes you around with the following buttons; Models, News, Sales, Company, Community, Resources, and Contacts.  Nordhavn is also on social media with bottom page buttons taking you to its Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Linkedin pages.  

www.nordhavn.com

Production History;

46 1989-2003 (82)

62 1991-2007 (35)

50 1995-2006

40 1999-2003 (45)

57 1999-2007 (38)

35CP 2001-05 (24)

47 2003-08 (60)

40II 2004-18 (69)

43 2004- (41

72 2004-19 

55 2005-09 

64 2006-19 

76 2006-

86 2007- (10

75EYF 2008-

52 2009- (82

60 2009- (84

68 2009- (41 *68FPH project

63 2011- (19

120 2013- (1

59 Coastal Pilot 2016-

96 2016- (18

Lanzarote 76 2016 

100 2018 (2) *96 Extended project

41 2020-26 (44)

475 2020- (47

80 2021- (5

625 2023- (7

71 2023- (4

51 2024-26 (10)

46MkII 2026-

Nordhavn debut with its 46 model in 1989

New Model: Cantiere delle Marche RJ102

Cantiere delle Marche launches the first RJ102 titled Mon Coeur. The first RJ102 joins the ranks of the finest yachts produced in recent years: a 31-meter steel-hulled explorer yacht that refuses to compromise. Cantiere delle Marche has taken the soul of their RJ explorer series, that distinctive blend of rugged capability and refined elegance, and distilled it into a smaller model entry level to the range designed by Francesco Paszkowski. At 31 meters in length and a full load displacement of 250 tons, beneath her contemporary exterior, RJ102 hides serious ocean-going ambition with a range of four thousand nautical miles at ten knots. Cantiere delle Marche RJ102 accommodates nine guests across four suites, including the owners stateroom, with tended by a crew of five. Giorgio M. Cassetta shaped her interiors spaces to mirror the owners’ lifestyle, not some catalogue ideas. The result is consistent with Mon Coeur overall feel as the designer explains.

Technical Data:

LOA - 31 m (101.7ft)

Waterline Length - 29m

Beam - 7.30 m

Draft - 2.40 m

Displacement - 265 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 35,000 l

Water Capacity -  5500 l

Accommodation - nine guests in four cabins, five crew in three cabins

Engines - 2 x CAT C18 Acert IMO TierIII 670hp

Propulsion - line shaft with Reintjes gearbox

Speed - thirteen knots max, ten knots cruise

Range - four thousand nautical miles at cruise

Project - Francesco Paszkowski exterior, Giorgio M. Casetta interior

Certification - C ✠ HULL • MACH Y

www.cantieredellemarche.it

competition = Filippetti Navetta 32

Thirty Meter Super Yacht Sinks Near Poltu Quatu, Sardinia

Fourteen persons were saved as the thirty meter super yacht Angiola II started to list to its starboard side and sink near Porto Ferro and Capuccini Island in the Poltu Quatu locality of the Emeerald Coast in Sardinia on the evening of Tuesday eleventh August.  The Italian Guardia Costiera and Port Captaincy of La Maddalena responded to the emergency as the fourteen persons onboard were saved by nearby boaters.  The cause of the sinking are reported to have developed following an onboard fire which was controlled.  Salvage operations are underway as the yacht listed completely to its starboard and sank even more.

The yacht in this accident is a 2020 Amer F100 as designed by Verme and produced since 2019 to date in six units.  The F100 was a replacement to the Amer Cento.

Project: Northwest 58

Northwest Yachts present the 58 project, the largest model in the new fleet, and a direct expansion of the Northwest 52 and 55. Designed with the same exceptional layout and design features, the Northwest 58 features a larger cockpit and increased interior living space. Built with long-range cruising abilities, and spacious living areas, the Northwest 58 provides exceptional comfort packaged in a durable, high performance, luxury cruising yacht. This time the model name matches with the actual overall length of the yacht. The Northwest 58 is to be constructed with vacuum-bagged composite construction, and is an expansion from the 55 model. Onboard the Northwest 58 is a three-cabin layout with all cabins on the lower deck. The master suite is located just forward of midships while there is a VIP V-berth in the bow and another guest cabin on the forward port side. The main deck splits between the main saloon on the aft portion of the deck and the wheelhouse steps-up in height via a couple steps. The relaxation part of the saloon and galley share the same general space while the wheelhouse is perched higher and is accompanied by a corner settee and table. There is also a flybridge area fitted with a pair of helm seats. The port side also carries a built-in settee with accompanying table. Moving aft and down a couple steps will be the open boat deck which is specifically envisioned to store the yacht's tender as it has a built-in crane installed across the beam. Once the tender is launched to the water, the extensive deck space is free to set-up as desired. The Northwest 58 is to be powered by twin John Deere 330hp.

www.northwestyachts.com

Boston Whaler Ends Aground Near Marco Island, Florida

A nine meter Boston Whaler sportfish cruiser ended aground on a sand-bar near Marco Island, Florida on the late afternoon of Sunday second August. The boat was assisted by TowBoatUS Naples and Marco Island, who shared the story on its Facebook page.  TowBoatUS towed the boat into deep water later on in the evening. The cause of the accident and persons on board at time of the incident was not reported.

The boat in this accident is a Boston Whaler 315 Conquest as produced from 2013 to 2020.  The 315 Conquest was a replacement to the 305 Conquest, and was replaced by the Boston Whaler 325 Conquest.

David King 1942 - 2026

David King the founder of Plymouth’s Princess Yachts has left for the better World at the age of 84 following a period of illness.  David King along with two other friends x-naval officers will found Marine Projects in Plymouth in 1965, what would in 1969 become Princess as it launched the 32 model.  King will spend more than six decades building Princess into one of Britain's most respected production yacht manufacturers.  David’s contribution extended far beyond the yachts themselves, through Princess he helped establish Plymouth as one of the world's leading centres for luxury yacht building, creating skilled employment for generations and contributing to Britain's reputation for high-quality manufacturing and exports.  Although he stepped back from the day-to-day leadership of the business, David King remained actively involved until very recently, continuing to spend time with Princess's development teams and contributing to the future direction of its products. Those who knew David best remember a man of quiet determination, endless curiosity and genuine humility.  Born in Dundee in 1942, Mr King studied engineering at the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth while serving in the Royal Navy. It was there that he developed the technical understanding that would underpin his career and together with the two friends; Brian Phillips and Cliff Viney he founded Marine Projects from a modest waterside shed in Plymouth in 1965.  The company started as a charter venture and went on to become the modern Princess Yachts and today exports to more than one hundred countries worldwide building motor cruisers and yachts from twelve to 32 meters.

New Model: Aicon A50

Aicon presents the A50 model, a day sport yacht with full amenities as designed by Michele Dragoni.  Previously announced as the 50 Audace, the A50 started as a collaboration with the Dutch Lynx yachts and has now come out as a unique project, as it evolved it presented new features like larger hull windows, and was removed by the aperture serving the forward main deck.  The Aicon A50 comes as out as a versatile offer, with three propulsion options; IPS pod drives, line shafts, and outboards, and two cockpit choices for quadruple helm Station with double sofa or triple helm station and or wraparound bar counter.  The lower deck of the Aicon A50 offers two cabins with a crew cabin.  The Aicon A50 is powered by triple Mercury 600hp in outboards for speeds up to 48 knots, with the Volvo 480hp and IPS propulsion giving forty knots max speeds, and line shafts up to 38 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.03 m (49.4ft), 15.29 m outboard version

Hull Length - 13.9 m

Beam - 4.39 m

Draft - 1.09 m

Displacement - 14 t

Fuel Capacity - 2763 l

Water Capacity - 397 l

Max Persons - twelve

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, one crew cabin berth

Engines - 2 x 640hp inboard line shafts, Volvo D6 480hp IPS pods, 3 x Merury 600hp

Propulsion - inboard, IPS pod drive with, triple outboards

Speed - 48 knots max 38 cruise with triple outboards, 40 max 32 cruise with IPS 

Project - Michele Dragoni

Certification - CE A RINA

www.aiconyachts.com

competition = Tesoro T50

Project: ISA Yachts Timeless 52 M

ISA Yachts presents Timeless 52 M, a new model which launched the line developed in collaboration with Luca Dini, conceived to stand the test of time through authoritative styling and architectural rigor.  The 52 meter first model is to be the first in a range which include fiver models from 42 to 82-metres.  The Timeless series stands out for its strongly horizontal exterior language, balanced proportions and formal purity that reflect the most authentic identity of ISA Yachts: balance, elegance and contemporaneity. The first model developed the ISA Timeless 52 metres, is a project that takes the concept of customization to a new level. Every detail has been carefully studied to enhance the harmony of the lines and the coherence of the proportions, making full use of the yacht’s length thanks also to the verticality of both stern and bow. With a beam of nine metres, ISA Timeless 52 clearly expresses a design vision focused on fully experiencing outdoor spaces. Large walkaround areas wrap around the yacht, allowing for smooth and natural circulation and offering generous spaces to be enjoyed with guests, in a continuous dialogue between comfort, conviviality and connection with the sea. The yacht can accommodate up to twelve guests in six cabins, with multiple layout combinations enabling extreme customization. At the bow, on the port side, there is space for a tender of over six metres, while on the starboard side a large lounge area has been designed with an opening roof and modular panels, allowing different configurations depending on weather conditions and usage needs. This area represents the core of the project: a flexible platform designed to adapt to the various configurations of the entire bow section, ensuring unparalleled design freedom. The layout possibilities respond directly to the owner’s vision and lifestyle: Owner’s suite on the main deck with an exclusive terrace and direct connection to the sea; Formal or informal dining area with modular layout and terrace use for aperitifs and or after-dinner moments or outdoor cinema; Optional private gaming room on the lower deck with indoor cinema and adjacent outdoor area; Wellness area, featuring a panoramic sauna and jacuzzi on the terrace; Fully equipped gym with panoramic views for an exclusive indoor–outdoor experience. These are not simply layout variations, but an architectural approach that redefines the very function of the main deck. The entire bow area becomes a dynamic space capable of evolving over time and interpreting different needs. An alternative configuration features the upper deck dedicated exclusively to the owner, with an aft suite, direct access to the external cockpit and a private jacuzzi, further strengthening the concept of privacy and spatial separation. The lower deck also confirms a high degree of versatility, with the possibility of configuring five or six guest cabins, in addition to an optional SPA or gym area, and a garage dedicated to water toys. Inside, natural light becomes a structural element of the design. Large glazed surfaces, transparency and generous floor-to-ceiling heights create airy and fluid interiors, free from visually intrusive structural elements. Technical features have also been integrated discreetly: for example, the air-conditioning ducts are positioned outside the main saloon to preserve its formal purity and visual continuity. The yacht accommodates up to eleven crew in six cabins. This Timeless 52 M is powered by twin MAN 1877hp each, allowing a maximum speed up to fifteen 15 knots and a cruising speed of twelve knots.

www.isayachts.com

Wajer Boat Goes Ablaze in Port Hercules, Monaco

An eleven meter Wajer sport cruiser went ablaze at the far end of Quai Rainier Ier Grand Amiral de France in Port Hercules, Monaco on the morning of Friday seven August.  Monaco’s port services, Maritime Police and Fire Brigade tended to the fire, extinguishing and controlling it in some minutes and avoiding damage to other yachts.  The cause of the fire is not reported.

The boat in this fire is a Wajer 38 as designed by Vripack and produced since 2013.  The 38 was a replacement to the Wajer 37.