New Model: Sabre 51 Salon Express

Sabre debuted the new 51 Salon Express at the 2026 Miami boat show. A replacement to the 48 Salon Express, the Sabre 51 Salon Express is build and designed around IPS propulsion, with an interior which bring a living on the main deck, galley below and three spacious cabins three head layout. The exterior offers an expansive cockpit seating and a versatile foredeck lounge complete with a sun-pad and twin seats.  Below deck the experience is equally refined. A galley-down layout keeps the salon bright and open while providing generous pantry storage for extended cruising. Two spacious staterooms, each with a private ensuite head, offer quiet retreat, and an optional third berth with its own head gives you the flexibility to host additional guests. The Sabre 51 Salon Express is powered by twin Volvo 600hp with IPS pod drives for top speeds up to 32 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.60 m (57.9ft)

Hull Length - 15.5 m

Beam - 4.85 m

Draft - 1.22 m including drives

Displacement - 17,010 kg half load

Fuel Capacity - 2271 l

Water Capacity - 681 l

Accommodation - four berths in three cabins, or six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D8 600hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS15 forward looking dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 32 knots max 28 cruise

Range - 299 nautical miles at cruise

Hull Shape - sixteen degrees deadrise aft, 23 at midship

Construction - resin infused sandwich ISO NPG gelcoat, vinylester resin, bi-axial E-glass, with Corecell foam core

Certification - CE B, NMMA, ABYC, USCG

www.sabreyachts.com

competition = Palm Beach 52 Sedan

Cuddy Cabin Cruiser Ends Aground in Marsaxlokk, Malta

A not attended cuddy sport cruiser of six meters in length ended aground in Marsaxlokk harbour, Malta at around 13:30 of Thursday seventh May.  Reported on the Boating Group on Facebook the sport cruiser ended aground as it broke its swing mooring, due to a storm with Easterly winds on that day.  The winds reached winds of around thirty knots.  A note to find the ownership on the same group was being made.

The sport cruiser in this accident is a Glastron GS 205 as produced from 1996 to 1999.  The GS 205 was replaced by the Glastron GS 209.

Project: Performance 120X

Following the return to production with the Performance 90X in 2025, the German powerboat specialist follow it with the 120X project set to arrive in 2027.  The 120X is designed by Kiska from Salzburg, Austria, a designer more associated with motorcycle, helmet, and cycle design, but has previous boating works for Frauscher and Marian.  Apart the clean lines, reminiscent of decades gone by, for example the sloop sweeping stern reminds of the Tornado 11 from the nineties, with the 120X Kiska breaks Performance into new conventions.  He does this by introducing super car elements from a striking V-split windshield which apart a visual highlight also creates a barrier-free access to the bow, and visible carbon frame structures and wing outlets that offer a glimpse into the engine room. The 120X is also to be the first twin stepped hull Performance, with engines power and speed numbers not yet announced.

www.performance-marine.de

Mohammed Al-Mehairi 1975 - 2009

 

Mohammed Al-Mehairi from Dubai City, United Arab Emirates lost his life during the first race of the Dubai Grand Prix, last round of the Class-1 World Championship on eleven December 2009. Aged 34 the tragic accident also took the life of French throttle-man Jean-Marc Sanchez. The two pilots, representing the Dubai Victory Team, were involved in a high speed crash during the early stages of the race at the Dubai International Marine Club, which was subsequently red flagged. Safety personnel attended to both pilots at the scene. They were subsequently airlifted to a local hospital, where all efforts to resuscitate them were in vain. The Victory Team, UIM, WPPA, DIMC and IOTA pass on their deepest condolences to the families of both pilots. As a mark of respect to both pilots and their families the event organisers have cancelled all races and event activities. Mohammed Majed Al-Mehairi was in his first World Championship season and had already obtained two wins with Victory Team. He was previously several times the UAE national champion.

New Model: Regulator 35

Regulator presents its new 35, a replacement to the 34 after twelve years of production.  Regulator is a brand which sells itself, thanks to its nearly never changing conservative styling which has slow evolved from the 1990 debut 26 model, its ride considered among the best in class, and its quality construction.  When Regulator though brings a new model, everyone in the sportfish center console genre are taking notes and watching to see the slow but meaningful evolution the North Carolina builder will bring in its next step.  If you look from outside the telling of the Regulator 35 is again of a slow evolution to the 34 it replaces, but go onboard and you will find out this is a revolution, the important note being it is one which accommodates the entertainer as the sport-fisherman.  This is shown from the cuddy cabin sleeping two and with a bathroom, a feature previously found on the asymmetric 2014 to 2020 produced 34SS, to the triple seat helm station, E-Hub lithium battery system replacing a generator, and the Dometic DG3 gyro debut which brings the lowest consumption of the category.  The Regulator 35 is powered by triple Yamaha 350hp for top speeds up to 52 knots and a best consumption 28 cruise.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.39 m (40.8ft) with outboards

Length - 10.6 m

Beam - 3.58 m

Draft - 1.01 m motors down, 0.68 m motors up

Displacement - 7484 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 1533 l

Water Capacity - 291 l

Accommodation - two berths

Engines - 3 x Yamaha Offshore F 350hp

Propulsion - triple outboards with Saltwater Series II stainless steel propellers

Speed - 52 knots max, 28 knots cruise

Hull Shape - deep Vee with 24 degrees deadrise aft

www.regulatormarine.com

competition = Everglades 365 cc

Three Boats Wrecked by Fire at Jug Creek in Bokeelia, Florida

Three boats, a thirteen meter flybridge cruiser and two pontoon boats which were tied to each other but not attended at Jug Creek, in Bokeelia, Lee Country, Florida ended wrecked by a fire which started at 15:45 of Friday first May.  Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control responded to the blaze first, and were later assisted by Useppa, Boca Grande, Cape Coral Fire departments and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.  No injuries are reported from the fire, with the cause of the blaze being under investigation.

The flybridge cruiser in this fire is a Meridian 459 Cockpit Motor Yacht as produced from 2004 to 2008.  The 459 Cockpit Motor Yacht was an extended cockpit version of the Meridian 408 Motor Yacht introduced the previous year.

Albermarle New Web Site

Albemarle from Carolina USA presents its new web site.  Founded in 1978 by Scott Harell Sr. in Edenton, North Carolina, Albemarle will debut with the 24 a year after it starts operating in 1979.  The 24 is followed a year later by the Albermarle 21, and then the 27 Express in 1984.  In 1986 Albermarle introduces the Jackshaft JPS technology, which allows to position engines at midships with a stern drive propulsion.  In 1990 Albemarle will change leadership as J.Scott Harell Junior takes over from his father.  In 1991 Mac Privott who was with Albemarle from the beginning in 1978 founds Carolina Classic, debuting with the 25 model two years after in 1993, this followed by the 28 in a little over a year.  Albemarle continues to grow in the new millennium and launches its largest 410 Express model, its flagship for 22 years, and the arrival of the 53 Spencer Edition in 2023.  In 2001 Albemarle moves into a new building site at Midway Drive, Thomasville in North Carolina.  In 2005 Albemarle joins Brunswick Corporation, who will sell to Scott McLauglin in 2009.  Scott will also buy Carolina Classic in 2011, although he will keep the two brands distinct, even if they offered a competing product of express sportfish cruisers. In 2015 Murphy Alternative Investments purchases both Albemarle and Carolina Classic, merging the operation into Albemarle.  Today Albemarle offers a line up of seven models which start from the 27 Dual Console and go up to the 53 Albe/Spencer Edition, with its latest model being the 45 Carolinian Fisharound.  Albemarle new website takes you around with the following buttons; Home, Videos, Boats, About, Dealer Login, Shop, Dealers, and Contact.  Albemarle is also on social media with link at bottom page taking you to its Facebook and Instagram pages.

www.albemarleboats.com 

Production History; (Carolina Classic boats added as the two companies merged in 2015).

24 1979-87 (900)

21 Sport 1980-81 (12)

27 Express 1984-96

247 Express 1986-2001

325 Convertible 1988-2003

320 Express 1990-2006

265 Express 1993-02

Carolina Classic 25 1993-2015

Carolina Classic 28 1995-2015

305 Express 1996-2003

280 Express Fisherman 1997-2007

Carolina Classic 35 1997-2016

248 Express 2002-08

410 Express 2000-

268 Express 2003-10

410 Convertible 2004-08

310 Express 2004-10

Carolina Classic 32 2004-14

2005 Brunswick ownership

360 Express Fisherman 2006-

330 Express Fisherman 2007-09

288 OBXF 2008-16

290 Express Fisherman 2008-20

2009 Scott McLauglin ownership

2015 Murphy Alternative Investments ownership
25 Express 2016-18

27 Express (ii) 2019-

32 Express 2019-

31 Dual Console 2019-

30 Express 2021-

53 Spencer Edition 2023-

45 Carolinian Fisharound 2025-

Albemarle first 24 model arrives in 1979

New Launch: Codecasa 57 Hull F81

Codecasa Shipyards are proud to announce that the 57 meters Hull F81 titled motor yacht Legacy 4, has just been delivered to her lucky Owners. Based on the now well tried-and-tested technical platform of the Codecasa 57 meters, F81 is featured by classic and elegant interiors and by the well-structured, sophisticated and comfortable ambiance that features all decks. The key element of the interior design of LEGACY 4 are the refined mahogany wood used for the cabinetry, the luxurious fabrics like velvet and silk used for the upholstery, the high quality marbles and stones used for some of the floors and furnishing details. The building, from the keel laying up to the completion, has been a three-year journey of a well consolidated work team, in which each actor has been playing a key role. From the technical, design and production departments of Codecasa Shipyards, supported by Tommaso Spadolini Design Studio for the interior style and by Pla.Na of Pieluigi Ausonio for the Naval Architecture, passing through Yanova headed by Mr Daniel Kupfer, which has been working as Owner’s Representatives together with Ocean Independence, to finish with Fraser Yachts, which has seen to fulfil all aspects related to the operational side of the Vessel, everyone has been part of a group with one common goal: building the best Yacht possible. All challenges encountered during the building have been successfully overcome thanks to the productive and positive daily co-operation among these people, who have been striving, each one for its part, to make the Owner of the Yacht happy.

Technical Data:

LOA - 56.75 m (186.1ft)

Beam - 10.20 m

Draft - 3 m

Displacement - 785 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 140,000 l

Water Capacity - 25,000 l

Accommodation - twelve guests in six cabins, fourteen crew in seven cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats 3512E 2375hp

Propulsion - line shaft 

Speed - seventeen knots max, twelve cruise

Range - five thousand nautical miles at twelve knots

Construction - hull in AH 36 grade steel, super structure in 5083 H111/H321 aluminium

Project - Pierluigi Ausonio Pla.Na naval architect, Tommaso Spadolini interior

Certification - Lloyd's Register EMEA 100 A1, SSC Yacht MONO G6 LMC + UMS "Red Ensign Group Yacht Code - Part. A" Full Compliance

www.codecasayachts.com

Prestige Cruiser Ends Aground in Oyster Creek, New Jersey

A fourteen meter Prestige flybridge cruiser ended aground on a sand bar near marker 32 at Oyster Creek, New Jersey on the evening of Friday eight May.  The flybridge cruiser was assisted by Sea Tow Central New Jersey who shared the story on its Facebook page.  Sea Tow removed the flybridge cruiser from the sand-bar, put it back in deep water, and then towed it to Key Harbor Marina for a running gear check.  The cause of the grounding is reported to be the changing of sea floor patterns and depths. 

The boat in this accident is a Prestige 460 F as designed by Garroni and produced since 2017.  The 460 F was a replacement to the Prestige 450 Flybridge.

Project: Sunreef Ultima 88

Sunreef Yachts presents the Ultima 88 project, marking a significant milestone in the Polish catamaran specialist evolution, but also in the expanding of the Ultima range which debuted in 2025 with the Ultima 55 after being announcing the range in 2022. The Ultima 88 is a major step forward in modern yacht design, representing a bold advancement in the shipyard’s portfolio, combining high performance with a refined approach blending the agility of a mono-hull with the stability, generous living space and shallow draft of a multihull. The Ultima 88 is to be offered in four or five double cabins layouts, with two crew cabins for four plus a lobby. The Sunreef Ultima 88 is to be built at the shipyard in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, and is standard powered by twin Volvo 800hp, and or electric motors with batteries in the Eco Version for speeds up to 26 knots.

www.sunreef-yachts.com