Classic Sport Cruiser Ends Beached in Mellieha, Malta

A not attended swing moored classic sport cruiser of ten meters in length ended aground in the Bay of Mellieha, to the North West of the Island of Malta at around 20:00 of Tuesday 28 July.  The boat which was swing moored broke its mooring after Easterly winds reached Beaufort Force six intensity, as it ended beached in a sandy area.  The damage from the grounding is not known.

The boat in this accident is a Halmatic DS110 as designed by Don Shead and produced from 1968 to 1972 in 28 units.

One Injured in Sportfish Research Vessel Collision in Barnegat, New Jersey

One diver was injured as a ten meter sportfish cruiser collided into a similar sized down-East styled research vessel eight nautical miles offshore to Barnegat Inlet, New Jersey at around 11:45 morning time of Friday 31 July.  US Coast Guard responded to the emergency and then air lifted the injured diver to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Centre’s mainland campus in Galloway Township. Both boats were heavily damaged, the sportfish cruiser in its bow as pictured above, and the other vessel had its pilot house wrecked. The collision was reported to be caused by the sportfish cruiser who had autopilot engaged and stuck the other vessel which was doing a diving expedition at 25 knots.

The sportfish cruiser in this collision is a Grady-White Express 330 first generation as produced from 2001 to 2007.  The Express 330 mark.1 debuted Grady-White Express line, and was replaced by the second generation Express 330.

Two Saved as Jeanneau Cruiser Ends Aground in Baia de Bandol, France

Two persons and a twelve meter Jeanneau sport cruiser titled Balade Gourmande were saved as it ended beached at Baie de Bandol in the South of France on 13:22 of Sunday 26 July.  SNSM Bandol who shared the story on its Facebook page assisted the sport cruiser with the SNS164 Saint Elme II patrol boat, and after an hour of works was towing the boat to the port of Bandol.  No injuries were reported with the cause of the accident reported to be a broken mooring. 

The boat in this accident is a Jeanneau Leader 40 as designed by Garroni and produced from 2014 to 2021.  The Leader 40 was a replacement to the Prestige 42S, and was replaced by the Jeanneau DB/43.

Bayliner Trophy Hits Jetty in Yaquina Bay, Newport

A seven meter Bayliner Trophy with three persons onboard collided into the jetty at Yaquina Bay in Newport Oregon, on the afternoon of Tuesday 21 July.  Oregon Coast Explored who shared the story on Facebook, advised that the boat collided into the jetty at high tide, which does not show it and makes invisible, and in poor visibility.  The boat was reported to have freed itself in high tide two days later, which suggest it sustained little damage.  No injuries are reported from the accident.

The boat in this accident is a Bayliner Trophy 2509 Walkaround as produced from 1996 to 2003.  The Trophy 2509 Walkaround was a replacement to the Bayliner Trophy 2502 Walkaround, and was replaced by the Trophy branded 2502 Walkaround.

Prestige Catamaran Saved From Sinking in Barnegat, New Jersey

A fourteen meter Prestige power catamaran was saved from sinking after it collided into the North Jetty of Barnegat Inlet, in New Jersey on the afternoon of Wednesday fifteen July.  TowBoatUS Barnegat Light and Beach Haven who shared the story on its Facebook page responded to the accident with two vessels, and managed to keep the vessel floating by deploying multiple pumps.  Following this TowBoatUS towed the vessel to Barnegat Bay Marina for an emergency haulout.  The cause of the accident is not reported, with the vessel damaging its shafts and propeller and surround area.

The power catamaran in this accident is a Prestige M48 as designed by Garroni and Philippe Briand and produced since 2022.  The M48 debuted Prestige catamaran line which today features four models from fourteen to nineteen meters.

Beneteau Trawler Ends Aground at Ile Rousse, Corsica

A ten meter Beneteau Explorer Cruiser ended aground at Ile Rouse island located to the North of Corsica on Friday third July.  The story was shared on Facebook by NicebySea6, as the boat was being towed back into the deep water on the same later afternoon.  After the towing it was reported that the explorer cruiser tried to return to port with it's power, but could not move as he had no gear engaging, and was towed to his port of call.

The boat in this accident is a Beneteau Swift Trawler 34 S as designed by M.Joubert and B.Nivelt and produced from 2010 to 2016.  A total of 411 Swift Trawler were build, this number also including the flybridge version.

Prestige Cruiser Strikes North Jetty at Barnegat, New Jersey

A twelve meter Prestige hard-top cruiser collided into the North Jetty at Barnegat inlet, New Jersey on the afternoon of Tuesday second July.  The hard-top cruiser was assisted by SeaTow Central New Jersey who shared the story on its Facebook page.  Sea-Tow then towed the boat for an emergency haul out.  During haul out the vessel showed damage to its bow.  No reported injuries are reported from the accident.

The boat in this accident is a second generation Prestige 420 S as designed by Garroni and produced since 2020.  The 420 S was a replacement to the first generation Prestige 420 S.

Carver Boat Ends Aground at Hereford Inlet, New Jersey

A ten meter Carver motor cruiser ended aground at Hereford Inlet in North Wildwood, New Jersey on the afternoon of Wednesday first July.  Sea Tow Cape May who shared the story on its Facebook page assisted the boat, by putting it back in deep water, and then towing in safe waters for inspection.  The boat was reported to have ended aground due to a very low tide, and challenging rough conditions.

The boat in this accident is a Carver 36 Mariner as produced from 2004 to 2012.  The 36 Marine was a soft improvement to the 350 Mariner.

One Injured as Yacht and Rib Collide Near Ischia Island

One person was injured as a yacht reported to be over twenty meters in length and a rib-cruiser of twelve meters collided near the Castello Aragonesi area on the island of Ischia, on the morning of Monday 29 June.   The Guardia Costiera of Ischia and Port Captaincy responded to the accident, taking the injured boater to Ischia island to be assisted by the 118 emergency crew.  Following this the coast guard also towed the rib-cruiser which seemed to be the one suffering the most from the collusion.  The cause of the accident are not fully reported, with some news reporting that the yacht crushed the rib on the collision, damaging it heavily on its port side.

The rib-cruiser in this accident is a Solemar 44 Oceanic as produced in the noughties.  We have no news of the yacht involved in the collision.

Collapsed Dock Wall Capsizes Boston Whaler in Zut, Croatia

A collapsed dock wall capsized a docked seven meter Boston Whaler with persons onboard at Marina Zut, on Zut Island, Croatia at around 17:30 of Monday 22 June.  Following the accident the boat remained floating capsized, and luckily the people onboard sustained no injuries.  Other boats at the marina are reported to have left the marina in a state of panic.  Following the accident the Marina Zut was closed.  

The boat in this accident is a Boston Whaler Conquest 23 as produced from 1998 to 2002.  The Conquest 23 was replaced by the Boston Whaler 255 Conquest.

The Boston Whaler boat was straightened up and floated on Thursday 25 June.

Beneteau Cruiser Ends Aground on Loncaric Reef in Croatia

A nine meter Beneteau flybridge cruiser ended aground over the Loncaric reef located near the islands of Vrtlic and Murvenjak in Adriatic sea Croatia, on the night of nineteen June. It looks like following the collision the boat was secured with its anchor and a rope to its bow, as the picture above shows. Kapetanija Harbour Master is investigating the accident with the cause of the grounding and if any injuries came from it are not advised.  As of second July the boat was not yet recovered and was partly listing to it's port side.

The boat in this accident is a Beneteau Antares Serie 9 as produced from 2003 to 2008.  The Antares Serie 9 was a replacement to the Antares 9.05 and was replaced by the Beneteau Antares 30. 

Not Attended Flybridge Cruiser Beaches Ashore at Haulover, Florida

A not attended badly hull damaged ten meter flybridge cruiser beached and washed ashore at Haulover Beach in Florida, on the morning of Saturday sixth June.  Wavy Boats reported the accident on his YouTube and Instagram channels, as Dal Harbour Police Department came to the scene to asses the situation.  Following this the Police tried to find the ownership with no success, and then instructed Flagship Towing to remove the boat. With the condition of the boat not idle, it was then decided to ground the boat even farther for its safety and to sustain less damage to itself and to the environment.  Ultimately the boat was destroyed and removed on Monday eight June.

The boat in this accident is a Silverton 34 Convertible fourth generation as produced from 1991 to 1995.  The 34 Convertible fourth generation was a replacement to the 34 Convertible third generation, and was replaced by the Silverton 362 Sedan Cruiser.

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.

Regal Cruiser Ends Aground in Strathmere, New Jersey

A ten meters Regal sport cruiser ran aground at Strathmere in New Jersey on the afternoon of Sunday 31 May.  Sea Tow Cape May who shared the story on its Facebook page with a reel assisted the boat, removing it from the sand-bar and then towing into deep water.  A lack of attention but also, higher sand-bars then usual where a reason for the grounding.   No injuries or important damage to the boat are reported. 

The boat in this accident is a Regal 36 XO as produced since 2020.  The 36 XO is the outboard version of the 36 Grande Coupe, which was a replacement to the Regal 36 Sport Coupe.

Strong Winds Causes Damage and Part Sinks Boats in Boston

Strong North Easterly winds on Saturday thirtieth May caused caos in Boston, USA as they part sank and damaged around a dozen of boats.  TowBoatUS Boston, Beverly and Newburyport which shared the story on its Facebook showed around eight boats being saved, including a heavily damaged and wrecked trawler boat.  TowboatUS also showed the above Sea Ray aft cabin cruiser which broke its mooring and part sank bow first, and also a Chaparral ten meter cruiser, as it was floated and water out being pumped out.   

The motor boats in this accident are a Sea Ray 380 Aft Cabin as produced from 2000 to 2001, and a Chaparral 310 Signature as produced from 2004 to 2009.

Tiara Sport Cruiser Ends Aground Near Puerto del Ray, Fajardo

A twelve meter Tiara sport cruiser named Chiqui Lilly with nine passengers onboard ended colliding aground on the rocks off Puerto del Ray Marina in Fajardo on the night of Sunday seventeen May.  After a report by a fellow boater about the collision Sea Tow Fajardo assisted the boaters first and were later helped by US Coast Guard sector San Juan, who reported the story on its Facebook page.  The cause of the accident is reported to be a navigation error, with this being investigated by Department of Natural and Environmental Resources, Puerto Rico Police Joint Forces of Rapid Action, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration.  A notice to remove the vessel has been given to the ownership.

The boat in this accident is a Tiara 43 LE as produced since 2020.  The 43 LE was a replacement to the Tiara 44 Coupe, different also for being outboard powered.

Tiara Ends Aground in Double Creek Channel, New Jersey

 

A fourteen meter Tiara sport cruiser ran aground near Waretown Cut in Double Creek Channel, New Jersey on Saturday sixteen May.  Sea Tow Central New Jersey who shared the story on its Facebook page assisted the boat, removed it from the sand-bar, as this then proceeded with its own power, suggesting it sustained little to no damage.  The cause of the accident is reported that Double Creek Channel is still not properly marked, with Sea Tow suggesting the boaters to take the extra mile and use Oyster Creek Channel for the moment.  No injuries are reported from the accident.

The boat in this accident is a Tiara 48 LS as produced from 2021 to 2026.  The 48 LS was replaced by the Tiara 46 LS this year.

Traditional Cruiser Ends Aground at Wildwood Crest, New Jersey

A traditional cruiser of eleven meters in length ended aground near Wildwood Crest in New Jersey on the afternoon of Thursday fourteen May.  The boat was assisted by Sea Tow Cape May who shared the story on its Facebook page.  Sea Tow Cape May towed and ungrounded the boat who then proceed in its navigation, which says its sustained little or no damage.  The boat was in a course from the South to New York.   

The boat in this accident is a Back Cove 41 as produced from 2014 to 2019.  The 41 was a replacement to the Back Cove 37 and was replaced by the 412.

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.

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.