Sport Cruiser Saved from Fire Near Charlevoix, Lake Michigan

Two boaters were saved as a twelve meter sport cruiser titled m/y Closing Belle was saved from onboard fire and subsequent sinking, to the East of Lake Michigan, near Norwood, on the afternoon of thirty July, 2024.  United State Coast Guard station Charlevoix, tended to the boat sinking, and then towed to Charlevoix Marina.  The sport cruiser had its automatic fire suppression system which extinguished the fire, but following this the boat was taking on water, with the hull intrusion close by the coast guard personel.  The two boaters abandoned the boat on the tender.

The sport cruiser in this accident is a Tiara 3900 Sovran as produced from 2007 to 2013.  The 3900 Sovran was a replacement to the 4000 Express, with the model replaced by the Tiara 39 Coupe.

 

Cranchi Sport Cruiser Collides In Matejuska Waterfront, Split

A Cranchi sport cruiser of thirteen meters in length with only the skipper onboard collided into the break wall of the Matejuska waterfront, Split, at 01:25 early morning time of Thursday 28 August.  The Split Port Authority received a report from the maritime police about the collision, with the boat breaching its hull on the bow keel, and damaging its running gear.  The skipper who was the only person onboard, was not injured.  A notice to remove the sport cruiser has been given to the ownership of the sport cruiser.

The Cranchi sport cruiser in this collision is an A46 Luxury Tender, as designed by Christian Grande and produced since 2021.  Announced as project A42, the A46 marked Cranchi entrance into the walk-around sport cruiser segment.

Sea Ray Cruiser Trailer Slips in Apple Island. Michigan

 

An eight meter Sea Ray cruiser trailer slipped in Apple Island, Michigan and fell in a ditch, on the night of fifth August.  The Sea Ray cruiser with trailer got loose from the tow vehicle, dragged across the parking area and slid down into the ditch on the north side.  Red Cap Marine and Salvage and Green Mountain Marine Services hauled the boat and trailer back up out of the ditch to the parking lot. Green Mountain Marine Service then repaired the trailer. Unfortunately the Sea Ray sport cruiser cracked its stern drive in the impact.

The Sea Ray in this accident is second generation 250 Sundancer as produced from 1989 to 1992.  The 250 Sundancer was a replacement to the first generation Sea Ray 250 Sundancer, and was replaced by the second generation 270 Sundancer.

Sport Cruiser Saved from Grounding in Lake Baikal Russia

A Sessa sport cruiser of ten meters in length ended aground in what is believed to be Lake Baikal, in Southern Siberia, Russia for an Instagram story shared on the evening of 31st August. The story shared by Instagram user Ipolyakhov, who in the video reel shows as the yacht is trying to released from its collision spot, and is towed by two smaller American made sport cruisers of about eight meters in length, with ten people also pushing, and also helping out with its engines.  The cause of the collision was not reported but it is believed to have been an error of navigation.  In the video the towing event is not shown to be successful, although in the comments sections they said it was successful.

The Sessa in this accident is a 35 Oyster as produced from 2003 to 2005.  The 35 Oyster was a soft evolution of the 34 Oyster, with the model evolving again into the C35 with upgraded details and finishes.  In all three versions Sessa sold over five hundred units.  The towing boats are a Bayliner 305 SB Cruiser and a Crownline 270 CR.

7 Injured In Power Catamaran Ferry Collision On East River, New York

 

Seven persons were injured as a power catamaran of twelve meters in length titled m/y Let's Live II collided into a tourist party ferry m/v Cabana on the East River, near the FDR Drive, between 23rd and 25th streets, New York at about 14:00 of Sunday 31st August.  The smaller power catamaran fled the scene after the collision, as video footage of the accident show the vessel with no one at the helm on impact, as the skipper is seen rushing to pilot the boat after the impact.  The smaller vessel was later retraced by the US Coast Guard, as New York Police Department is investigating the collision.  Five persons were taken to hospital for minor injuries; three from the bigger vessel and two from the smaller catamaran.  The persons on the bigger Cabana which was carrying three hundred passengers got injured from shattered glass on impact, with the smaller pleasure boat sustaining damage to the port side hull.

The power catamaran in the collision is a Fountaine Pajot MY4.S as designed by Andreani with naval architecture by Daniel Andrieu and produced since 2021.  The MY4.S was a replacement to the Fountaine Pajot MY37.

Sport Cruiser Ends On Reef in Acciaroli, Italy

A sport cruiser of twelve meters in length ended grounded atop a reef near the waterfront of Acciaroli, Pollica, to the South West of Italy on the late afternoon of Tuesday twelfth August.  The boat was assisted by the Guardia Costiera, who removed the boaters first, and then with the help of two boats removed the sport cruiser from the reef, and towed her to safety at a nearby marina.  An investigation on the accident has been opened.

The sport cruiser in this accident is a Rio 42 Art as produced from 2007 to 2009.  The 42 Art was a replacement to the Rio 40 Art, with the model evolving to a totally new 42 Art model.

Classic Cuddy Cruiser Ends Aground Near Manerba, Lake Garda

A classic cuddy sport cruiser of seven meters in length with two persons onboard ended aground as it collided with the reefs of Isola San Biagio, in the Manerba fraction of Lake Garda at 22:30 of Monday eleven August. The two boaters were rescued by the Guardia Costiera of Salo who were also assisted by the Vigili del Fuoco of Salo. The two boaters reported no injuries, and were taken at Porto Torchio.  An operation to salvage the cuddy cruiser was organized the following day.

The sport cruiser in this grounding is a Bruno Abbate Primatist 23 as produced from 1978 to 1990 in over 750 units.  The Primatist 23 was the first Bruno Abbate boat, launching the sport cruiser and yacht company with his name.  The Primatist 23 was replaced by the Primatist 25.

Azimut Cruiser Collides Into Two Sailboats in Ericousa, Greece

A twelve meter Azimut flybridge cruiser with Italian flag collided into two sailboats of nine meters and eleven meters on the island of Ericousa, a Greek Ionian island on the afternoon of Monday eleven August.  The Azimut flybridge cruiser was filmed and social media shared as it collided into the smaller sailboat first, and then turning and pushing it into the other larger sail yacht. As they collided the smaller sailboat was also demasted, and in this destroying part of the safety rails and damaged the toe-rail of the larger sail yacht.  As this is happening the skipper of the Azimut is seen on the flybridge having difficulty in controlling the vessel as its going into slow mode in the sail yachts as he goes down from the flybridge to the main deck to turn off the engines.  Othon Port Authority responded to the accident and confirmed no injuries occurred from the collision, and only material damage was reported.  All three yachts were forbidden from leaving the harbour, until all papers and the correct documentation was presented.

The Azimut flybridge cruiser in this collision is the AZ Quarantadue as designed by Stefano Righini and produced from 1998 to 2004.  The AZ Quarantadue was a replacement to the AZ Quaranta with the evolving with small differences into the 42 Evolution and then produced for four more years.

Flybridge Cruiser Saved From Sinking in Girona Spain

A ten meter flybridge cruiser with four persons onboard was saved from sinking near Santa Margarida, Girona, the Mediterrean side of Spain on the morning of Monday eleven August.  Salvamento Maritimo responded to the emergency with the Salvamar vessel and the Lyra crew, and rescued the four boaters first.  After this the emergency operation was continued to save the boat, with the Lyra lifeguard crew finding the water ingress coming from the exhaust riser and securing it, after which they towed the flybridge cruiser to its mooring in Santa Margarida.

Sport Cruiser and Fishing Boat Collide Near Viareggio, Italy

A sport cruiser of twelve meters in length with ten persons and a five meter fishing boat with two persons onboard collided just one nautical mile outside of the Viareggio harbour, Central West, Tyrrhenian sea side of Italy on the morning of Saturday ninth August.  The big sport cruiser collided into the starboard side of the outboard powered five meter fishing boat, with the two persons onboard the smaller vessel jumping in the water before the collision.  The Port Captaincy of Viareggio, Guardia Costiera, and Vigili del Fuoco tended to the accident, retrieving the two uninjured persons from the water, and then saving the smaller boat, first by emptying the gas from the fuel tank to avoid the risk of fire and then towing it to Viareggio harbour and lifting it up from the water to safe it from sinking.  The cause of the incident is under investigation, with the bigger cruiser reported to be going up North to Porto Venere.  The big cruiser sustained minor cosmetic damage, while the small fish boat suffering important damage to its starboard side.

The sport cruiser in this collision is a Caliari Yacht Coanda 42 as produced from 1988 to 1992.  Caliari Yachts was founded by yacht designer Paolo Caliari, operating from 1985 till 1992 and producing yachts from ten to 24 meters.  Coanda was the sporty name of Caliari Yachts producing two models, a 54 which arrived in 1985 and this 42. 

Classic Bertram 31 Saved from Sinking Near Porto Cervo

A classic Bertram 31 titled m/y Guga with four persons onboard was saved from sinking as it collided into a submerged reef at Piccolo Pevero, near Porto Cervo, in the Emerald Coast of Sardinia at about 11:30 of Tuesday 29 July.  The Vigili del Fuoco assisted the boaters first, and were also helped by the Guardia Costiera.  All boaters were reported uninjured and following this an operation to save the classic Bertram was started, as water was coming from its rudders.  The classic Bertram was saved and towed to a boat yard in Porto Cervo for repairs.

The Bertram in this sinking is the Ray Hunt designed 31 in the Sedan version.  Produced from 1961 to 1983 in six other versions the Bertram 31 was born from the wooden Moppie prototype race boat which won the Miami Nassau race in 1960.  A timeless sought classic today the 31 started the Bertram brand, and kick started the deep-Vee hull shape form.

Sea Ray Cruiser Ends Aground in Livingston Channel, Michigan

A Sea Ray sport cruiser of ten meters in length ended beached near Grosse Ile, Michigan on the Livingston Channel on the evening of Thursday 24 July.  A navigational error caused the incident for a story shared by Instagram user Havensgeoff and then re-shared by the TheQualifiedCaptain.  The amount of people on the Sea Ray cruiser and who assisted in the aftermath is not reported.  The Sea Ray cruiser had its name covered, with the damage looking to be not so big, also because the Sea Ray beached itself of what looks to be soft ground.

The Sea Ray in this beaching is a second generation 330 Sundancer as produced from 1995 to 1999.  The 330 Sundancer was a replacement to the first generation 330 Sundancer, and was replaced by the second generation Sea Ray 340 Sundancer.

Gozzo Style Cruiser Partly Sinks Near Grotta Azzurra at Capri

A traditional gozzo style cruiser of ten meters in length with two persons onboard partly sank near Grotta Azzurra, located on the North side of the island of Capri on the afternoon of Thursday 24 July.  The guest and skipper were immediately assisted by a nearby boat, with the Port Captaincy coming later with Patrol Boat 800 for assistance.  The two persons onboard were not injured, with the boat reporting to be on charter duty.  According to reports the Gozzo styled cruiser started taking water from one of the line shaft.  A recovery operation was set in motion on the same evening.

The traditional cruiser in this part sinking is an Apreamare Gozzo 35 as designed by Marco Casali and produced since 2020.  The Gozzo 35 was a replacement to the Apreamare Gozzo 11m.

Sport Cruiser Ends Beached near Venice, Italy

An eleven meters sport cruiser titled m/y Putea with two persons onboard ended beached at Cavalino-Treporti to the South East of Venice at 17:45 of Monday 21 July.  The sport cruiser called a Mayday first after it lost power in rough seas, and then arriving at about three hundred meters from the beach dropped anchor.  In the meantime the Port Captaincy of Jesolo responded to the Mayday, with the B111 rescue rib and the CP 883 boat, rescued the two boaters.  After this the Guardia Costiera was trying to tow the boat out of danger with the assistance of the m/v Tofi tug boat, an operation which was not a success also because the sport cruiser dragged anchor and ended beached.  With the sport cruiser beached, the port captaincy later decided to tow up the boat out of harms way with two excavators, in order to avoid further damage and also the possibility of pollution. 

The boat in this beaching is a Bruno Abbate Primatist 39 as produced from 1992 to 1996.  The Primatist 39 was a replacement to the Bruno Abbate Primatist 38 and was replaced by the Primatist G39.

Absolute Sport Cruiser Fire Scare at Chalkidiki, Greece

A fourteen meter Absolute sport cruiser under Bulgarian flag had a fire scare while berthed at Nikiti marina, in Chalkidiki, in Central Macedonia, Greece at 13:00 of Monday 21 July.  A two minute video filmed by Paolo Colombo and shared on the Sinistri Marittimi Facebook Group shows one person onboard the sport cruiser as the boat is smoking from the stern.  By the end of this video the smoke looks in control, with local news confirming the blaze was extinguished and controlled, and the boat saved as damage is not extended to nearby boats and marina premises.  No injuries are reported from the fire, with the cause of the blaze not being reported.

The Absolute sport cruiser in this blaze is a 47 STC as produced from 2007 to 2011.  The 47 STC came out as a replacement to the Absolute 45, and was replaced by the 45 STY.

Flybridge Cruiser Ends Disabled in Cromer, Norfolk

A flybridge cruiser of twelve meters in length ended disabled as it was cruising off the coast of Cromer, in the Norfolk Coast, to the East of the United Kingdom at 09:15 morning time of Friday eighteen July.  The flybridge cruiser was an hour after the incident assisted by the RNLI Shannon class life boat, who found out that flybridge cruiser had its propeller stuck into fishing gear.  After this the life boat towed the boat to a safe area first, and later free'd its propeller from the fishing gear.  The Sealine flybridge cruiser was later able to make it on it's power to its destination.

The Sealine in this accident is a 420 Statesman as produced from 1995 to 1997.  The 420 Statesman was a replacement to the Sealine 410, with the model soft evolving with extended bathing platform into the F44.

Classic Sportfish Ends On The Rocks at Merrimack River

A classic Egg Harbor sportfish cruiser of ten meters in length with two persons onboard ended atop a reef at the entrance of the Merrimack River near Plum Island, in Massachusetts North East of the USA on the evening of Wednesday sixteen July.  An error of navigation was the cause of the grounding, and also because the classic cruiser navigated outside the markers with low tide.  The classic cruiser decided to wait for a high tide to get removed, with this expected not before midnight.

The Egg Harbor in this grounding is a 33 Sedan as produced from 1971 to 1981.  The 33 Sedan was Egg Harbor first fiberglass hulled boat, build with a mahogany deck and super structure till 1978.  The 33 Sedan was replaced by a second generation Egg Harbor 33 Sedan.

Flare Gun Play Causes Fire to Classic Hatteras in Bradenton Florida

A classic thirteen meters Hatteras sportfish cruiser had its flybridge go ablaze at Twin Dolphin Marina, near Riverwalk, Bradenton, Florida on 13:30 of Monday fourteen July.  Bradenton Fire Department and City of Bradenton Fire tended to the fire which was reported on 911 by witnesses, and managed to extinguish it, with the damage circumstanced solely to the flybridge area.  Following this an eye witness who saw the accident reported that he saw three teens fire something off the bridge, and set the flybridge of the Hatteras boat.  With this report and CCTV in hand from the area, the Bradenton Police Department incriminated the three teens  kids aged between eleven and fourteen years old, who were charged with first degree arson, firearm possession, and discharging of a firearm in public and private property.  The three kids were then transported to the Manatee Juvenile Detention Center.

The Hatteras in this accident is a 46 Convertible Series I as designed by Jack Hargrave and produced from 1974 to 1981.  The 46 Convertible Series I was a replacement to the 45 Convertible Series I, and was replaced by Hatteras 46 Convertible Series II.

Itama Sport Cruiser Sinks in Salins Beach, St. Tropez

A twelve meter Itama sport cruiser partly sank in Salins Beach, to the South East of St. Tropez on the afternoon of Saturday twelfth July.  This sinking was reported on the This is StTropez Facebook page.  After the part sinking, the sport cruiser was taken near the shore, and what looks to be its skipper is filmed dropping the anchor.  The cause of the sinking and numbers of passengers onboard at the time of the accident is not reported.  The Itama sport cruiser was still sank and boon protected as of Monday.

The Itama in this sinking is a Forty model, as designed by Marco Casali and produced from 2005 to 2011 in 109 units.  The Forty was the first model of the Ferretti Group Itama ownership era, and was a replacement to the previous 40, with the model replaced by the 45.

One Injured as Sport Yacht Blasts Into Cala Cecata, Ponza

One man was injured as a sport yacht of eighteen meters in length collided at sustained cruise speeds of over twenty knots into the drop down rocks of Cala Cecata, to the North West of the island of Ponza at 09:32 morning time of Saturday twelfth July.  This is an accident collision which could have had much worse outcome, and it is a miracle that it only one boater onboard the yacht was injured, as after it was reported that this blasted on top a group of scuba divers which were diving below the sea bed just before the collusion.  The Guardia Costiera and 118 emergency squad responded to the collision, and took the injured boater by helicopter to a hospital nearby.  De Main Danilo later transferred the yacht to a boat yard at Ponza as the cause of the collision are currently under investigation. 

The yacht in this collision is a Dalla Pieta DP 58 HT as produced from 2004 till 2010.  The DP 58 HT came out as a replacement to the Dalla Pieta DP 55 Al Na'Ir as produced in the nineties.