New Model: Beneteau Gran Turismo 40

Seeing the sport cruiser segment changing in recent years, Beneteau made a big turn around and decided to redesign all its Gran Turismo range with three new models.  This new second generation Gran Turismo 40 shows the way forward for what has been Beneteau's success of the last two decades, with this model a replacement to the Gran Turismo 41 produced since 2021, what was previously the first generation Gran Turismo 40, Flyer Gran Turismo 38, and debuted as the Monte Carlo 37 in 2006.  It's been nineteen years of improving for what over the years became the European sport cruiser standard.  With this new Gran Turismo 40, Beneteau instructed its long standing designer Andreani, he designed all the four models mentioned, to make a hybrid, a sport cruiser which brings the amenities of the walk-around cruisers which are dominating the market, like the Fjord, Pardo's and Solaris Power models.  This new Gran Turismo is just that offering for half its length full walk-around comfort, which expands more thanks to the drop down bulkheads, and then from midships it is a cabin boat, with the helm station also enclosing itself from the aft deck, and the forward raised deck which offers lower deck cabin space for four.  The new Benateau Gran Turismo 40 is powered by twin Yanmar 370hp on stern drives propulsion for speeds up to 32 knots, with an outboard gas petrol twin Mercury 400hp also being available.  The second generation Gran Turismo 40 is also offered in the Alpine Edition, for special details and finishing to make that more special.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.53 m (41.1ft)

Hull Length - 10.8 m

Beam - 3.64 m

Draft - 1.20 m

Displacement - 8600 kg light

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 435 l inboard, 2 x 600 l outboard

Water Capacity - 255 l

Max Persons - eight

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Yanmar 8LV 370hp, or Mercury V10 400hp outboard and petrol gas

Propulsion - Yanmar Z-Drive, or Mercury outboard

Speed - 32 knots max 26 cruise with Yanmar 370hp

Construction - fibreglass sandwich with Vinilester resin, balsa core

Project - Andreani exterior and interior, Michael Peters hull and naval architect

Certification - CE B8/C10/D12

www.beneteau.com

competition = Fiart Seawalker 39 Panorama

Arcadia Yachts New Web Site

Arcadia Yachts from Naples Italy presents its new website.  Founded in 2009 by still CEO Ugo Pellegrino, Arcadia has from its beginning presented itself as the innovative and green super yacht builder.  This is shown in Arcadia first model, the still in production full solar panel loaded A85 which launched in 2010 a year after the founding.  Today Arcadia offers eight models which start with the Sherpa 60 and go up to the A115, with its latest model being the A80 which arrived in 2025.   For some time Arcadia presented the For.Th Forward Thinking series and had the 47 meter project, although this seems to not have materialized.  Arcadia new web site is available in Italian and English language and takes you around with the following buttons; Arcadia Fleet with a button for each of the eight models, and Arcadia Soul with buttons taking you to About, Shipyard, Technology, Contacts, Brand Representatives, Under Construction, Subscribe to Our News Letter, and Privacy Preferences. Arcadia is also on social media platform Instagram with a tab button located at the left bottom of the page.    

www.arcadiayachts.it

Production History;

A85 2010- (15

A115 2011- (6

A100 2016 (1)

85S 2016-18 (2)

Sherpa 60 2016- (22

A105 2018- (3

Sherpa 80 2019- (7 *72 Sherpa/XL project

A96 2023- (5

A80 2025- (3

Riviera Yacht Damages Running Gear at Barnegat Inlet, New Jersey

A seventeen meter Riviera sport yacht ended aground off the North Jetty in Barnegat Inlet, New Jersey on the afternoon of Thursday first July 2021.  TowBoatUS Barnegat Light and Beach Haven, who shared the story on its Facebook page assisted the yacht, by removing it from the grounding and then towing it to a yacht yard for repairs.  With the collision to the high tide not visibile North Jetty the yacht lost its port-side pod drive.  No injuries are reported from the collision. 

The yacht in this accident is a Riviera 565 SUV as produced from 2013 to 2017 in seventeen units.  The 565 SUV was Riviera second SUV model, with the range debuting with the 445 SUV in 2012.  The 565 SUV was replaced by the Riviera 575 SUV.

New Launch: CRN 70m hull.145

CRN has launched the 70m Hull number 145, its latest new full-custom steel and aluminium displacement mega yacht.  Launched in Ancona at the Ferretti Group Superyacht Yard and now titled as Cerulean, following its Project Thunderball name during construction, this seventy meter mega yacht touched the water in an emotion-filled private launch ceremony attended by the owners and their family. The 70-metre CRN motor yacht Hull 145 is the result of a close collaboration between CRN, bringing its extensive expertise in naval architecture, engineering, and the construction of fully bespoke metal yachts and the vision of the Dutch studio Vripack Yacht Design and the Italian firm Nauta. Vripack developed the yacht’s exterior design, preliminary naval architecture, and general arrangement, while Nauta was responsible for the interiors and the design of the outdoor living areas, with a particular focus on comfort and spatial flow. Y.CO, acting as the Owner’s representative and project management team, provided technical expertise and careful oversight throughout all the construction phases, from the inspection and acceptance processes to the project management activities, as well as supervision and coordination of third-party suppliers. CRN 70 meter Hull 145 has a length overall of seventy metres, a beam of beam metres and a gross tonnage of 1,100 GT split into four decks, she can accommodate twelve guests in the owner’s suite and five VIP cabins, as well as fifteen crew members in nine crew cabins. The superyacht embodies CRN’s fully bespoke approach and she integrates advanced engineering solutions, energetic efficiency and the highest level of customization, aligned with the greater standards of international yacht design. The final result is a magnificent vessel that will leave a mark because of the ability to combine design, technology and sophisticated detailing in a form of timeless elegance. CRN Hull 145 silhouette is deeply characterized by a classic elongated bow, a sleek profile, and graceful, sailboat-inspired lines, complemented by gently curved bilges and a seamless surface. A key feature is the continuity of the design between interiors and exteriors: geometries and proportions echo each other, from outside to inside and vice versa, creating a flowing and recognizable path in which patterns are interpreted in different scales, materials and functions to maintain a balance between variety and consistent design. The interior design concept transcends trends and time, reflecting a deep connection to maritime culture. It showcases a sophisticated blend of timeless details, merging heritage with a modern, refined aesthetic that reinterprets these elements from a contemporary lifestyle perspective. From the material selection to the definition of solutions for systems and technical parameters, every decision has been guided by a bespoke owner’s vision and ongoing dialogue between form and function. She is also equipped with an Energy Storage System, designed to manage onboard energy flows based on envisaged operations, capable of peak shaving and silent operation at anchor, contributing to a substantial reduction in fuel usage. CRN 70 m Hull 145 is powered by twin MAN 1626hp engines for top speeds up to fifteen knots and a cruise of twelve.

Technical Data:

LOA - 70m (229.7ft)

Beam - 11 m

Draft - 3 m

Displacement - 1100 gt *volume

Fuel Capacity - 

Accommodation - twelve guests in six cabins, fifteen crew in nine cabins

Engines - MAN V12 1626hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - fifteen knots max, twelve cruise

Hull Shape - displacement

Construction - steel hull aluminium super structure

Project - Vripack exterior and naval architect, Nauta interior

Certification - Lloyds Register 100A1 SSC Yacht, Mono, G6, ECO LMC UMS, Hybrid Power class

www.crn-yacht.com

Project: Dynamiq GST 45M

Dynamiq present a new Sturge and Toth collaboration, with the designers delivering a compelling presentation that invited guests into their creative process, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at the principles, sketches, and logic that guide their design thinking. The result is a bold new exterior concept that launches a dedicated line within Dynamiq’s portfolio under the GST name. The initial proposal is a 45-meter modern family yacht, an intelligent and refined reimagining of previous models in the Dynamiq’s lineup. Rather than simply restyle the existing Global 450 platform, the duo set out to carefully evolve its identity, infusing the design with what they call “timeless elegance” while preserving Dynamiq’s performance-driven DNA. Toby Sturge and Ben Julian Toth explored a spectrum of design directions, from modern classic to progressive modern, before arriving at a final profile that blends strength, sculptural clarity, and refined proportions. Key features of the GST45M concept include a symmetrical double-balcony master suite, a protected stern, convertible pool area, and a whale-watching lounge at the bow, all integrated with precision and a sense of purpose. The design speaks to the future of luxury yachting; functional, elegant and thoughtfully tailored to modern lifestyles.

www.bedynamiq.com

Sea Ray Flybridge Cruiser Ends Aground at Jewfish Key, Florida

A fourteen meter Sea Ray flybridge cruiser with two persons onboard ended aground near New Pass in Jewfish Key island, Florida at 18:45 of Wednesday third June.  Florida Gulf Coast Marine Services of TowBoatUS who shared this story on his YouTube channel assisted the boat, and removed it from the sandbar into deep water, in a race against time, as a scheduled incoming tide would have pushed the flybridge cruiser even further into the sand-bar and hard-aground, and make removal more complicated.  Ultimately the operation was a success and the flybridge cruiser left with it's own power, meaning its sustained very little damage.

The boat in this accident is a Sea Ray 47 Sedan Bridge as produced from 2008 to 2009.  The 47 Sedan Bridge was a replacement to the 480 Sedan bridge, and was replaced by the Sea Ray 450 Sedan Bridge.

New Model: Galeon 520 Fly

Galeon debuted its new 520 Fly at the Miami Boat Show earlier this year.  The 520 Fly is a replacement to the ten years produced 500 Fly model, probably Galeon's most important model to date, the one which introduced the expanding trasformative drop-down bulkheads who since then became a focus of signature of the Polish yacht builder offer.  Designed by over twenty years Galeon designer Tony Castro, the 520 Fly follows similar styling to the well received 560 Fly which arrived three years ago in 2023.  The 520 Fly is similar to it's lightly larger 560 Fly sister in a bit of a smaller size, which when you start crunching numbers is less to the four foot the model designation gives.  For the 520 Fly, Galeon also bring InSitu and Partners for interior design, who present the three Amber, Ocean, and Ivory themed palettes for the furnishing style.  The interior of the 520 Fly has a living with astern galley layout, which in full Galeon fashion with opening windows and expanding balconies transforms the area to something unique which only the Polish builder offers today.  The lower deck is a three double cabins with two heads layout; full beam midships located owners stateroom, VIP suite forward, and twin berth cabin to port side.  A single berth crew cabin is also located aft, with this optionable as a tender garage.  The Galeon 520 Fly is powered by twin Volvo 725hp with line shaft propulsion in propeller tunnels for top speeds up to thirty knots and cruising speed in the mid twenties.

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.2 m (56.4ft)

Hull Length - 14.7 m

Beam - 4.61 m

Draft - 0.90 m ex. running gear

Displacement - 26198 kg unloaded 

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 900 l

Water Capacity - 650 l

Max Persons - fourteen

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, one crew cabin berth

Engines - 2 Volvo D11 725hp

Propulsion - line shaft with propeller tunnels

Speed - thirty knots max with Volvo 725hp

Range - up to 250 nautical miles

Project - Tony Castro exterior and naval architect, InSitu and Partners interior

Certification - CE B

www.galeon.yachts

competition = Prestige F5.7

Outboard: Mercury Verado 5.7L V10 425hp

Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation presents the latest expansion of its award-winning Verado® outboard line-up with the introduction of the all-new V10 425hp Verado outboard.  The new 425hp is the flagship model of the 5.7 liter V10 series, which debuted with the 350 and 400hp models in the fall of 2022.  The Verado 425hp delivers class-leading acceleration and significant weight advantages compared to a 450hp competitor. In Mercury’s testing, it was: 3 seconds faster from 0-30 mph than a 450hp competitor on an eight meter 2,2 tons center-console boat with a heavy load.  The Verado 425hp is also lighter than a 450hp competitor models wieighing at 316kg dry.  The Mercury Verado 5.7L 425hp is equipped with a 150-amp alternator the highest output in its class. and is 22% quieter at cruise than a 450hp competitor.  Built on Mercury’s compact V10 platform, both engines offer center-to-center mounting, making them ideal for repowering boats originally rigged with L6 Verado or competitive outboards.  Digital Throttle and Shift is standard on the new 425hp.

www.mercurymarine.com

competition = Yamaha 5.6L V8 XTO 425hp

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.