Classic Aft Cabin Cruiser Partly Sinks in Marsascala Malta

An unattended classic aft cabin cruiser of ten meters in length started sinking in Marsascala, to the South East of the Island of Malta at around 21:00 of Friday twentieth May 2022.  The classic aft cabin cruiser was moored to a swing mooring, in the bay of Marsascala.  By about 23:00 local time about eight persons are seen on the spot trying to save the cruiser from sinking, with a pump also being used.  Ultimately the boat was seen partly sank and secured to numerous ropes.  According to local news outlet Lovin Malta which covered the sinking, the incident was not Police reported.  

The aft cabin cruiser in this sinking is a first generation Moonraker 36 with the flybridge option.  The Moonraker 36 was replaced by the 350 in the end seventies.  Moonraker was founded by Colin Chapman a British car designer famous for founding sports car maker Lotus in 1952, and then involved in Formula One from 1958 to 1994.

Liveaboard Yacht Aground in Key West Florida

A sixteen meter trawler type aft cabin explorer yacht ended aground and partly sank in Bahia Honda, Key West, Florida on the morning of Saturday twelfth April.  The explorer yacht which is a live aboard for three; one man and his two sisters and a dog, is reported to have hit an object and started to take on water.  Seeing this the captain anchored at the bay, with the boat then ending partly sunk and listing to its starboard side, damaging its central keel, and running gear.  With the tide becoming a bit lower by Tuesday fifteen April, the explorer cruiser was righted by the crew and the people who are helping, with the next aim now to  make a temporary repair so they can take the yacht to a haul out yard for full repairs.  Interestingly and according to Trawler Tom who is sharing the story on social media said the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conversation Commission, US Coast Guard, local police, park rangers were watching the story happen but did not intervene. 

Trawler Tom who has been assisting the trawler since the accident, also opened a fund raiser on GoFundMe of which I will post a link on the comments section.

The explorer yacht in this part sinking is a Gulfstar 53 Trawler as produced from 1975 to 76 in ten units.  The 53 Trawler shared hull with the 53 Motorsailor, with both models being Gulfstar flagships in that time of production, with the model replaced by the full planning hull 48 Motor Yacht in 1981.  Gulfstar Yachts was founded by Vince Lazzara and existed from 1970 to 1990, and produced both sail and power boats, with the company selling some of its assets to Viking.

Classic Riviera Sinks in Queensland Australia

A classic fifteen meter unattended Riviera flybridge cruiser was filmed as she was partly sank in North Mackay, Queensland, Australia, on the morning of Friday fourteen February.  The classic cruiser is shown stern in the water as its bilge pumps alarms are ringing, and marina crew securing her with the pontoon dock to slow it from going totally under water and to make saving operations easier later on.  The cause of the sinking are not reported though a trough hull failure, coupled with the heavy rain the area experienced the previous days might have lead to it.  A salvage operation to float the flybridge cruiser is being organized.

The Riviera in this part sinking is a 48 Open Flybridge as produced from 1992 to 2004 in 169 units.  The Riviera 48 Open Flybridge was a replacement to the bit larger 52, becoming the down under flagship model, and was replaced by the first generation 51 Open Flybridge.

Classic Cantieri di Pisa Saved from Sinking in Malta

A classic thirteen meter Cantieri di Pisa motor cruiser started to take on water, near Manoel Island, opposite the Sliema strand, Malta just after 16:30 hours of Saturday eighteen January.  The report of the boat taking water was shared on the Malta Boating Group on FaceBook, as the owner and helpers rushed to the swing moored classic boat and saved her from sinking.  The cause of the boat taking on water are not reported, but the most important thing, is that she is saved.

The boat in this sinking is a classic Cantieri di Pisa Polaris m. 13.20 as designed by Pier Luigi Spadolini and produced from 1961 to 1963 in triple planking mahogany wood. The Polaris was the 1956 founded Cantieri di Pisa second model, following the 10 m Jupiter, with the model evolving into the larger main deck cabin Super Polaris.

Flybridge Boat Partly Sinks in Chesapeake Fishing Creek

A flybridge cruiser of ten meters in length party sank in Fishing Creek marina, by the Chesapeake Beach, in the Chesapeake Bay on the afternoon of Saturday eleven January.  The cause of the part-sinking are not reported, though it looks to be a failed through hull.  These through hulls in this instance usually fail because the boat has not been correctly Winterized for the cold weather and water Winter temperatures.  This Winter is particularly cold in the Chesapeake Bay with current water temperatures down to four degrees celsius, what is less then five degrees to the usual nine degrees average.

The boat in this part sinking is a second generation Silverton 37 Convertible as produced from 1990 to 2000.  The second generation 37 Convertible was a replacement to the first generation 37C with the model replaced by the more sportfish looking 38 Convertible.

Classic Mochi Sport Cruiser Sinks Near Positano

 

A classic sport cruiser of about ten meters in length partly sank on the beach of Tordigliano, in the Vico Equense province, to the West of Positano on the morning of Thursday seventeen October.  According to unconfirmed reports of the event the sport cruiser was cruising with some guests on a charter departing from Positano, were for a not known reason it started to take on water.  At this stage the captain of the sport cruiser transferred the guests to another boat first, and then tried to stop the water ingress with no success, who at this stage decided to beach the sport cruiser on the beach of Tordigliano.  The Guardia Costiera of Vico Equense and Castellamare di Stabia were informed of this partial sinking.  No one was injured from this part sinking, although some pollution was reported from the event.  The owner of the sport cruiser is working on a plan to float and remove the vessel from beach.

The sport cruiser in this sinking is a Mochi Craft 33 Sedan as produced from 1987 to 1990 to a design of Fulvio de Simoni.  The 33 Sedan came out as an evolution of the Dominator 33 with a sloop stern design difference, and got a good name in the eighties for its large aft deck, and excellent sea keeping quality.  The 33 Sedan was also available in the 33 FB flybridge version.

Classic Flybridge Boat Partly Sinks in Golfo Aranci Sardinia

An unattended classic ten meter flybridge cruiser partly sank as she was berthed in Golfo Aranci, Gallura to the North of Sardinia on the night of Sunday eight September.  The flybridge boat sank during a storm which hit the area on the night, reaching wind speeds up to 75 knots in its down burst, and wrecking havoc in the area.  A Corsica Ferries ship in the same gulf, and the Grimaldi lines car passenger ship in Olbia also broke there mooring lines during this storm.  The classic flybridge sank after breaking its mooring lines and then going down in about ten minutes, although the dynamics are not reported how all this happened. Following the sinking the flybridge boat was surrounded by an oil protection boon, in order to avoid any possible pollution.

The classic flybridge in this sinking is an Italcantieri Bora 103, as produced from 1969 to 1972.  Italcantieri from Monfalcone, founded its pleasure Bora boat building brand in 1959 after it closed Officine Materiale Ferroviario ed Aeronautico.  Italcantieri Bora was the second in Italy to produce a fiberglass boat, debuting its first Borino model, with a total production of 21 models over its not so long thirteen years life span, as production was stopped in 1972.  After this Italcantieri solely focused in building tanker and working ships.

Classic Flybridge Boat Sinks in Fredericia Denmark

A classic nine meter flybridge cruising boat partially sank in a marina at Fredericia, Jutland, to the East of Denmark on the morning of thirteenth August.  The flybridge boat was reported unattended as it started to take on water and then partially sinking.  As the boat stayed partially sunk, the Fire Department was called to the scene, and protected the flybridge boat with an oil protection boon for eventual pollution it might cause from the sinking.  Marina personnel advised the ownership that he has to re-float the boat and remove it from the area.  The flybridge was reported to be a visiting boat, with the cause of the sinking being under investigation.

Classic Italian Flybridge Boat Sinks Near Palau Sardinia

A classic Italian flybridge motor boat of nine meters in length with twelve persons onboard, including of which four children, sank as it was cruising in the area of Spiaggia Vecchia di Palau, near Costa Smeralda, to the North East of Sardinia on the afternoon of Sunday eleventh August.  The boaters were saved by a nearby boat, with the Guardia Costiera coming later to the scene with the two m/v 870 and Alfa 70 vessels.  The flybridge boat was reported to have sunk after hitting a reef in the area.  The semi-sank boat is being monitored for any pollution it might cause from fuel and oils, with a recovery operation being planned.

The classic Italian motor boat in this sinking is a Della Pasqua e Carnevali DC9, second version from the eighties.  In construction since 1972, near to five hundred DC9 have been build in four versions, with a 9 S coming in the mid nineties, and 9 SL in the mid noughties.  Competitively priced Della Pasqua are appreciated by for their strong construction and seakeeping qualities of an original Hunt deep-V hull.

Classic Hatteras Sinks at Dockside Marina Fort Pierce

An unattended classic Hatteras sportfish boat of about twelve meters in length sank at Dockside Marina, Fort Pierce Florida on the afternoon of Wednesday seventh August.  The cause of the sinking was not reported, though a possible through hull fitting failure, might have been the cause.  TowBoat U.S attended to the sinking, circling the boat with a protection boon first, and then starting a lift out operation.  

The Hatteras sportfish in this sinking is a 46 Convertible Series I, as designed by Jack Hargrave and produced from 1974 to 1981.  The 46 Convertible came out as a replacement to the 45 Convertible, and was tweaked into the Hatteras 46 Convertible Series II in the fall of 1984.

Cleveland Storm Wrecks Sea Ray

A wicked storm touched down Cleveland, North East Ohio on the afternoon of Tuesday, sixth August, left hundreds of homes powerless and also damaged a nine meter Sea Ray sport cruiser in an unfortunate accident.  The Sea Ray cruiser which partly sank had an unfortunate accident, with the tree falling on it from the power of the wind, which were reported to have gusted up to 74 knots.   The National Weather Service also advised for Tornado warnings from 15:40 to 16:30 hours, with these touching down in southwestern Cuyahoga County and northeastern Lorain County. No fatalities are reported from this storm.

The Sea Ray in this part sinking is second generation 290 Sundancer as produced from 1998 to 2001.  The second generation 290 Sundancer replaced the first generation which was produced from 1992 to 97, a model which was actually born as the 270 Sundancer in 1990.

Two Injured in Azimut Yacht Small Boat Collision Near Savona

A collision between an eighteen meter Azimut flybridge yacht and a seven meter traditional cruiser, about half a nautical mile off the coast between Savona and Albissola at 15:20 hours of Tuesday sixth August injured two persons.  The dynamics of the collision are not fully reported, though the boaters of the small cruiser, a husband and wife ended both injured, with the man ending in the water and with grievous code red injuries.  The Azimut yacht involved in the collision assisted the distressed boaters of the smaller cruiser, with the Guardia Costiera m/v CP 863 intervening later with a medical team, and then taking the two injured boaters to a hospital in Pietra Ligure and Savona.  The small traditional cruiser partly sank with the collision and was then refloated, and along the Azimut yacht have been taken into custody for investigation on the collision by the Savona Captaincy.

The Azimut yacht in this collision is a 60 Flybridge as designed by Stefano Righini and produced since 2017.  The 60 Flybridge came out as a replacement to the previous 60 model.

The traditional cruiser in this collision is a Ligurian gozzo Sciallino 23.  The 23 is a long standing model in Sciallino line up, which was first produced in wood, and then renewed to a fiberglass build with an updated design in around the mid nineties.

12 Persons Saved as Sunseeker Yacht Partially Sinks In Jones Inlet

Twelve persons and two dogs were saved as a seventeen meter Sunseeker sport yacht started sinking at Jones Inlet, Freeport, New York on an accident which happened on 15:40 of Saturday 27 July.  The coast guard was on the scene first rescuing the passengers and dogs first, with Sea Tow coming later to safe the yacht from sinking.  According to unconfirmed news it is believed the Sunseeker yacht hit the buoy chain at the inlet, with marker number nine also finishing beached some days ago. 

The Sunseeker yacht in this sinking is a Predator 56 model, as designed by Don Shead and produced from 1999 till 2002.  The Predator 56 first debuted as an open with the hard-top model coming some months later with the same hull also used for the flybridge Manhattan 56.  The Predator 56 came out as replacement to the Predator 54 and was replaced by the Portofino 53.

One Man Lost as Boat Capsizes on Chicago Side of Lake Michigan

A nine meter Silverton cabin cruiser with sixteen persons onboard collided with a break-wall first and then capsized and sank.  The accident happened on the Chicago side of Lake Michigan near 31st Street Harbor on 19:30 hours of Friday 26 July.  All but one man made it out of the water, with three of these; one man and two woman taken to a hospital for treatment.   One man is still unaccounted for with searches continuing on Saturday morning.  US Coast Guard assisted the accident, as witnesses reported seeing the boat crashing in the break wall at speed, before hearing screams for help.

The boat in this accident is a Silverton 322 Motor Yacht as produced from 1998 to 2001.  The Silverton 322 Motor Yacht is an all out cabin space searching cruiser, bringing the 372 Motor Yacht and 352 Motor Yacht identical wide body design in a length of just under ten meters.

Classic Silverton Partly Sinks in Traverse City Michigan

A ten meter Silverton flybridge cruiser partly sank in West Grand Traverse Bay near Clinch Park. Michigan on the morning of Wednesday 24 July.  Grand Traverse County Dispatch said the Silverton cruiser was unattended, and notified the owner to refloat and salvage the boat.  The case of the sinking is not reported though Facebook social media posts reported as seeing the boat anchored a day prior.

The Silverton in this sinking is a first generation 34 Convertible as produced from the seventies till about the mid eighties.  Silverton will have four generations of the 34 Convertible, with the first mark.2 replacement being based on this same platform but featuring a more spacious main deck.

Cuddy Cabin Cruiser Sinks at South Bass Island State Park

An unattended seven meter cuddy cabin sport cruiser sank while moored in Lake Erie at South Bass Island State Park, Ohio on the afternoon of Monday fifteen July.  The cuddy cruiser sank with heavy rain, and the waves which struck the boat from outside the dock.  A storm which hit the North East part of USA and South East of Canada created heavy damage for a couple of days, including heavy rail fall which resulted in power cuts.  The cuddy cabin cruiser was recovered on the following day by TowboatU.S.

The boat in this sinking is a Mariah Z241 as produced in the late nineties.  Mariah was founded in 1989, closing down and purchased by Sea Fox in 2001.

Sport Cruiser Sinks Near Porto Buso

A ten meter sport cruiser titled Fra with five adults and two children which departed Marina Planais of San Giorgio di Nogaro partly sank in between the island of Sant' Andrea and Porto Buso, to the East of the Marano Lagoon on the Northern part of the Adriatic sea, on the morning of Sunday seven July. According to unconfirmed reports the sport cruiser sank after it hit a reef with its port side stern drive, this allowing a water breach causing its partial sinking. The passengers aboard the sport cruiser were assisted by the Guardia Costiera of Monfalcone who recovered them and then took them to Lignano.  On the morning of eleven July, the sport cruiser was refloated.

The sport cruiser in this sinking is a A. Mostes 32.9 as produced in Italy from the late nineties till the noughties.  A. Mostes is one of a handful Lake Como boat builders, founded in 1913 by Alessandro Mostes.

Strong Winds in Traverse City Partly Sinks Formula Powerboat

Sudden strong winds in Traverse City, Michigan on the afternoon of Sunday thirtieth June partly sank a Formula power boat of eleven meters in length, while a Sea Ray sport cruiser of eight meters also ended beached.  According to locals the North wind came in following a sudden strong storm in the late morning afternoon of Sunday, with the Formula finishing beached and then swamped by the big waves into its stern which build up during the sudden storm.  The Sea Ray sport cruiser is reported to have broken its swing mooring when at Clinch Bay.

The Formula in this part sinking looks is a F-419 SR-1 as produced in the nineties, while the Sea Ray looks to be the top selling Sea Ray 268 Sundancer as produced in the eighties.

Classic Bertram Sinks in Carrabelle Florida

A classic ten meter Bertram convertible sank off the coast of Carrabelle, to the North West of the Florida state on the afternoon of Tuesday eighteen June.  The Bertram was cruising offshore when it called a may day, with Sea Tow captain Dennis Douglas responding to the call, and rescuing the boaters.  Although when Sea Tow arrived on site, it was too late for the classic Bertram as it was already more then half sunk, and to risky to try to make a salvage, with the sportfish cruiser ultimately ending a wreck in the depths of the ocean.

The Bertram in this sinking is the 35 Mk.II, as designed by Dave Napier and produced from 1981 to 1986.  The Bertram 35 Mk.ii came out as a replacement to the first generation 35 which was designed by Ray Hunt, recognizable by very subtle details and was replaced by the 37 Convertible.

Classic Bertram Sinks While Moored in Maui

A classic ten meter Bertram sank while moored in its slip in Maui, Hawaii Islands on the late morning of twelve June.  According to information on social media the classic Bertram was with it engines running when its owner noticed it had standing water in its forward cabin.  Seeing this the owner shut down the engines and tried to identify the water leak only for the Bertram to sink even more and having its hull and part of the super structure sank in water.

The Bertram in this sinking is a 33 Sportfisherman model as designed by Dave Napier and produced from 1979 to 92.  The Bertram 33 debuted first with the more lower deck spacious Flybridge Cruiser in 1977, and was produced in over 350 units up to 1992 and including the updated II version which arrived in 1988.