Project: Ferretti 940

During the Cannes 2024 boat show Ferretti Yachts presented the project for an upcoming 940 set to arrive in 2025.  Sporting a design by Filippo Salvetti the 940 comes out as a replacement to the 920 after seven years of production and 36 units delivered.  For this new 940 Salvetti brought in design elements from the 860 which launched in 2022, sleeking in a forward wide body design and a very unobtrusive raised pilot house.  The Ferretti 940 will be a five double guest cabin design; with forward main deck full body owners stateroom, three VIP suits, and a fifth cabin with twin single berths.  To forward of the lower deck will be a crew lobby with two cabins sleeping four, and a small dinette.  The crew area is independent accessed from the port side corridor, which enters you into the galley, then the raised pilot house if you go up, and the crew quarters if going down.  The Ferretti 940 is to be standard powered by twin Man 2000hp with optional 2200hp engines.

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New Model: Sunseeker Ocean 156

Sunseeker present the Ocean 156, the second hull and third model of the more volume focused Ocean line of yachts. Boasting a much larger feeling of space than other yachts of its size and with extremely flexible design options, the Ocean 156 is set to be a phenomenon in every ocean across the globe.  With a completely enclosed upper deck, like the Ocean 182 and single helm station, the Ocean 156 leaves ample space on board for multi-purpose use, thanks to maximised internal volume and gross tonnage, especially in her seamless, extended saloon and upper deck area.  The upper deck area has similarities to a Portuguese deck with more space, allowing usable, social areas for seating, sun pads and spa tub options. Throughout, design layouts are completely customisable enabling owners to personalise to their own style and practical needs. This is made more achievable thanks to minimal intrusions such as fixed furniture as well as single-level flooring throughout the majority of space on board.  Step into the main deck saloon and you are met with a 360˚panoramic vista owed to the full height and vertical glazing surround. With a luxury penthouse apartment feel, the area can be customised with multiple arrangements including an open galley and dining aft with bar area forward for an open plan set up. Patio doors are situated port and starboard to connect the outside with the stunning interior and an impressive vertical, glazed, floating staircase sits centrally but is subtle so as not to draw the eye away from the impressive settings. Another option for those who favour more privacy, with crew on board, is a central galley layout with options to enclose at varying levels, separating guests and crew. A large saloon sofa seat and TV sits aft with bar and dining forward of the galley and counter-level worktops.  The Ocean 156 accommodates a master stateroom option on the main deck to benefit owners from the impressive views and foredeck access outside. On the lower deck, the full beam master aft features ample storage, a vanity desk and connecting en-suite with twin basins. In a standard configuration, the lower accommodation comprises of a forward VIP and two guest cabins with an optional sliding berth cabin accommodate additional guests in comfort. There is also option for crew accommodation forward of the engine room with appliance block and worktop space for self-sufficiency. The lower deck once again has a completely level floor between the master and VIP, something that is rare on a yacht of its size and will benefit those on board in the subtlest of ways.  The Sunseeker Ocean 156 is powered by twin Man 1650hp for top speeds up to 25 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 25.14 m (82.6ft)

Beam - 6.56 m

Draft - 1.86 m

Displacement - 74,630 kg medium load

Fuel Capacity - 8500 l

Water Capacity - 1500 l

Accommodation - eight guests in four cabins, or ten guests in five cabins, 3/4 crew in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Man V8 1300hp, V12 1650hp
Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 23 max with 1300s, 25 knots max with 1650hp, 10/12 knots for long range

Range - 900 nautical miles at ten knots

Certification - CE

www.sunseeker.com

Sport Cruiser Goes Ablaze in Sant Raphael South of France

An unattended sport cruiser of ten meters in length went ablaze as it was berthed on pontoon 6 at Santa Lucia marina, in Frejus a Sant Raphael in the South of France on the morning of Thursday nineteen September.  Marina stuff were quickly in the spot to attend to the fire and tow the sport cruiser outside the marina, to avoid damage to nearby boats, and the marina.  No one was injured in the fire, with the cause of the fire reported to be of electrical nature. Ultimately the sport cruiser was reported destroyed and wrecked by the fire.

The boat in this fire is a second series Airon Marine 345 designed by Paolo Molinari, and produced since 2007.  The second generation Airon 345 differentiates from the original for the extra twin parallel windows in the hull, and a cockpit layout added with a mini-galley wet-bar.  The Airon Marine 345 arrived in 1999 as a replacement to the 334 and is still in production today.

Yacht Goes Ablaze as Onboard Fireworks Catch Fire in Marina del Rey

A classic thirty meter super yacht titled m/y The Admiral with two people onboard went ablaze at Basin A, Marina del Rey, California with the fire reported at 20:33 of Wednesday eighteen September.  After the yacht went ablaze, rounds of fireworks where seen and filmed exploding from the yacht, as Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to a fire which was difficult and complicated to contain.  Two hours into the fire fighting at 23:00 hours, the classic yacht started sinking, with The Admiral discharging red-dye diesel into the sea as it fully sank.  Following the fuel discharge, the US Coast Guard, and Patriot Environmental Services and Clean Harbors boomed the yacht wreck for pollution, with  a plan being organized to clean the yachts from its fuel, which have been reported being filled some days before this fire accident.  No one was injured in the fire, as the two persons who were onboard managed to escape.  The cause of how the blaze started is not reported with the one thousand rounds of ammunition of fire-works making this fire much harder to control.

M/y The Admiral is a 1986 Broward 30.5 meters, hull number 199 and originally launched as I. Lorraine. This classic Broward is aluminium build to an inhouse design for both exterior and naval architecture, with interiors by Robin Rose.  Broward was founded in 1948 by Michigan boat technician Frank Denison who purchased Fort Lauderdale Dooley’s Dry Dock while visiting the area on honeymoon. In 1953 Broward launched its first yacht, a sixteen meters custom alloy build John Wells design titled m/y Stormy III with hull number 122.

23 People Saved as Carver Boat Runs Aground in Boston Harbour

 

Twelve adults and eleven children were rescued as a thirteen meter Carver cruiser titled m/y La Bella Vita ran aground at Rainsford Island, Boston Harbor on 18:00 of Wednesday eighteen September.  The flybridge cruiser was carrying the Sommerville youth hockey team for a good time cruise when it collided with the reefs near Rainford Island, ripping a hull breach with the collision, and started to sink.  Boston Police intervened to the La Bella Vita distress call, as all persons onboard were rescued with only one adult injured.  Sea Tow was later called to the scene to recover the boat, with no success, and then decided to stabilize her in the spot.  Massachusetts Environment Police is investigating the cause of the collision and sinking.

M/y La Bella Vita is a 1999 Carver 456 Aft Cabin Motor Yacht as produced from 1999 to 2000.  The Carver 456 first debuted as the 455 Aft Cabin Motor Yacht in 1996, as a replacement to the 440 Aft Cabin, and was replaced by the 466 Motor Yacht.

Project: Wajer 44 HT

Wajer present the project for a 44 HT model. Based on the Wajer 44 which launched in 2023, the 44 HT is just as fast, comfortable and clever as its open sibling, with the added benefit of a sliding roof that covers the cockpit. The hard top is made of a light weight composite construction. An extra large sliding rooftop (made of canvas) provides fresh air. When the rooftop is closed, ventilation is still possible through a valve. Extra comfort during rain or too strong sun, still enough space for sun lovers at the fore- and aft deck. The 44 HT offers accommodation in the U-shaped lounge area, in the shade and covered from wind, with two front or aft deck sunbeds. Inside the Wajer 44 HT is furnished with a double bed, a fully equipped bathroom and a pantry. The Wajer 44 HT is to be powered by standard twin Volvo 380hp up 480hp with IPS pod drives. Top speed is up to 38 knots with the large engine option.

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New Model: Botnia Targa 41

Botnia has launched its new Targa 41, filling a gap in between its successful 37 and 46 models. The new Targa 41 comes with the familiar pilot-boat influenced identity, quality and seaworthiness associated with the Finnish Botnia.  The Targa 41 also comes with more customization options, an improved engine room layout, and is the first Botnia to offer hull glazing in this case for the midships cabin.  The new Botnia Targa 41 offers accommodation for five persons in two separate en-suited cabins.  The owners cabin is located forward, with the second cabin offering a double and single berth located at midships. The living is located on the main deck, with a saloon dinette to port side, with galley opposite.  The helm station is located to starboard with a double companionway settee the other side to port.  The Botnia Targa 41 is standard powered by twin Volvo 440hp with stern drive propulsion, and or optional 480hp with IPS pods.  Top speeds are 36 knots with the smaller engine and can go up to forty knots with the larger engine pod optional.  Nice numbers as are its 3.6 litres per nautical miles at 27 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.82 m (45.3ft)

Hull Length - 12.6 m

Beam - 4 m

Draft - 1.1 m

Displacement - 10000 kg approx. medium load

Fuel Capacity - 1500 l

Water Capacity - 350 l

Accommodation - five berths in two cabins

Max Persons - twelve

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 440hp, D6 480hp*

Propulsion - Volvo DPI duo prop stern drive, or IPS650 forward looking dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 40 knots max 32 cruise with 480hp IPS pod option, 36 max with 440hp

Range - 374 nautical miles at 27 knots

Certification - CE B

www.targa.fi

Two Persons Saved as Jeanneau Runs Aground at Isola Piana

Two Japanese persons and a dog were saved as a ten meter Jeanneau flybridge cruiser ended aground and was taking on water at La Pelosa beach, Isola Piana, to the South West of Sardinia on the afternoon of Tuesday seventeen September.  The Port Captaincy of Porto Torres received the call of assistance who sent the CP 894 boat to the scene, who because of a low water draft and the rough seas of the day deployed a small rib to recover the boaters and the dog.  The boaters were then taken to Stintino who found an ambulance ready to assist them.  The boat was reported to have departed from Cala Finanza and going to Capo Ceraso when for an unknown reason ended beached in La Pelosa.  After the beaching the flybridge cruiser was also taking on water, with the Port Captaincy giving a notice to the ownership to remove the damaged boat and that it is responsible for any environmental damage this has made or might make.

The boat in this accident is a Jeanneau Prestige 36 as designed by Garroni and as produced from 2002 to 2010.  The Jeanneau Prestige 36 was replaced by the Prestige 350.

Project: Mimi Libeccio 9.5 Cabin

Cantiere Mimi heads to the Genoa boat show with the new second generation Libeccio 9.5 Cabin.  An update of the previous Libeccio 9.5 Cabin, this new second version is developed to offer a more sheltered stern cockpit. The renewal of the Libeccio 9.5 Cabin makes it the first of Mimi's Cabin line tto offer a hard top that extends from the windscreen to the radar arch, completely covering the helm station.  The new Mimi Libeccio 9.5 Cabin will also feature more generous interior volumes than the Walkaround.  Mimi has so far released no plans for the new Libeccio 9.5 Cabin and also advised no power engine options, though expect the later to be similar to the outgoing first generation model which is powered by twin 200hp or a single 250hp engine.

www.gozzimimi.it

Genoa 2024 Boat Show Preview

Genoa opens its door for its 64th edition on Thursday 19 and closing on Tuesday 24 September.  Genoa is the largest boat show in the Mediterranean and Europe, with the 2024 edition offering over a thousand boats on display, thanks also to the addition of an extra one hundred plus of berths added to the show this year, and nearly two hundred products.  The 2023 Genoa boat show had 118,269 visitors, an increase of 13.9% to the 2022 edition making it the most attended water boat show, and second in the World.  Along with most of the novelties from Cannes arriving a week later to Genoa, the 2024 boat show will feature the following World firsts; Albatro 70 Ordigno, Apreamare 88 Maestro, BB Yachts 44 Ischia and 44 Panarea, Blu Martin ST 55 Classic and Loft 46, Maxim Yachts Neo 43, and Mimi Libeccio 9.5 Cabin and Libeccio 11 Cabin. 
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The Genoa boat show debuted in 1962, the first edition held in 27 January had over 300,000 visitors and featured a total of 430 exhibitors from eighteen countries; 247 Italian and the rest international. The Fiera had in its second year doubled its exhibiting space, a theme of the show over the years who always upgraded its spaces, and recent big expansions coming with the Marina in 2006 which quadrupled water spaces, and the new Pavilion B designed by Jean Nouvel in 2009. In 1964 Genoa boat show became a member of IFBSO, with UCINA the Italian association of boat builders managing the show from 1966. This UCINA move marked the end of the Milan show which debuted in 1960 and had its last fifth edition in 1965. The Genoa boat show had a double edition in 1972; 29 January to seven February and one to ten December, while the 1973 edition was when it moved to its today known fall of the year October dates, with the show reduced to a smaller five day format in 2014 added by a day a couple years later. The Genoa boat show was one of the few shows which managed to do its editions during the 2020 and 2021 Covid-19 pandemic years.

Genoa Boat Show First Edition