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.

Project: Maiora 42 Exuma

Maiora, a brand of Next Yacht Group, presents the project preview of the new 42 Exuma project, a yacht conceived to revolutionize the onboard experience by placing at its core the very essence of living at sea. The 42 Exuma is born from direct observation of daily life onboard and an authentic listening to the needs of owners and their guests. It breaks free from traditional nautical constraints, from guest cabins relegated to lower decks, to oversized and often underused main salons, to sacrificed crew spaces. Even the upper deck, typically the most active area on yachts of this size, has been reimagined compared to traditional layout, to offer owners and guests an exclusive space, free from forced cohabitation with technical areas and operational passages, embodying a new idea of privacy and liveability. This project proposes a human-central experience where every environment is conceived considering the real life onboard, breaking through classic archetypes. The result is a yacht that abandons the rigid, typical functional stratification of the yachting industry, giving back the yacht to its owner and the time spent at sea. The Maiora 42 Exuma was designed by the Maiora team, in collaboration with designer Giorgio Maria Cassetta for the exterior and Elie Saab for the interior. The concept and space planning were developed by the shipyard, proposing with this project a new living paradigm onboard. The exterior lines are signed by Giorgio Maria Cassetta, the internationally renowned designer who in eighteen years, has created more than four hundred yachts and contributed to reshaping the aesthetics of contemporary yacht design. The interiors are by Elie Saab, an expression of the unmistakable elegance of the famous couturier, bringing his sophisticated and timeless vision to the nautical world. With a length of 42 meters, the new Maiora flagship spans four decks and can comfortably accommodate up to twelve guests in four VIP cabins and the owner’s suite, all located on the main deck. The crew area includes 5 cabins for 9 people. The interiors stand out for their brightness, enhanced by extensive use of glass surfaces. The main living areas are distributed across the decks, where the functions are organized into wide and continuous spaces. The entire length of the vessel is accessible via walk-around decks in the upper deck, with both the main deck and the upper deck featuring openable terraces. The heart of the yacht is an open-space lounge on the upper deck, offering uninterrupted views from stern to bow and vice versa, an arrangement that allows those at the extreme bow to observe the entire longitudinal axis of the yacht without obstruction. The new Mairoa 42 Exuma is powered by twin IPS propulsion with four Volvo 1000hp engines for speeds up to twenty knots, and triple MTU 2600hp with MJP jet drives for top speeds up thirty knots. The first unit of the 42 Exuma has been sold, with construction started and delivery scheduled for Summer 2027.

www.maiora.it

Princess Super Yacht Collides Into Corinth Canal Bank, Greece

The forty meter Princess super yacht Le Verseau collided into the Corinth Canal left bank, in Greece as it was passing from the famous channel on Thursday seventeen July at 17:58 hours.  The story was broken by The Yacht Report on his video cast of Friday 25 July, for a video which is reported as sent by one of his viewers.  According to its AIS the Princess yacht was heading North West, going from the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea to the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea.  The cause of the collision are not reported though most probably the captain lost control because of the current which has the habit of becoming rather insidious at times.  

This is the second reported yacht which collided into the Corinth Canal bank in less to a year, as on 28 July 2024 the 49 meter Heesen m/y Home suffered a similar fate.  But the chances are big that the collisions in the Corinth Canal are more common to this, with the lucky part being if you are filmed or photo'ed or not.  

M/y Le Verseau is a 2016 Princess 40M as designed by Bernard Olesinski and produced from 2012 to 2019 in eight units.  The 40M is Princess largest built yacht to date, and was the second model of the M super yachts line which debuted with the 32M in 2011, and was stopped in 2019 with a 30M as its last build.

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.

New Model: Schaefer 375

Schaefer present the new 375, its entry level sport sport cruiser which is full of elements of the larger yachts of the Brazilian yacht builder which go up to 25 meters. Among the new Schaefer 375 main features is the single level cockpit floor, without any steps a concept carried over from the the smaller V33 walk-around model. The Schaefer 375 also comes with drop down expandable side balconies, which expand the aft deck beam just shy of six meters expanding and integrating the cockpit. The Schaefer 375 comes with electrically operated hardtop opens the sunroof at the touch of a button. Access to the bow is via an internal passageway on the port side—ensuring safety even when the sport cruiser is underway. The lower deck cabin area features full headroom and features sleeping accommodation for four; one in the forward cabin and the other amidships, as well as a table, galley, and a large bathroom. The Schaefer 375 is powered by twin Volvo 320hp diesel with stern drives, or triple 300hp outboard option.

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.73 m (38.4ft)

Beam - 3.69 m

Draft - 0.76 m ex drives and props

Displacement - 9376 kg inboard version

Fuel Capacity - 690 l *inboard version

Water Capacity - 282 l

Max Persons - fourteen 

Accommodation - four berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 320hp, 3 x Mercury Verado 300hp *outboard and gas

Propulsion - Volvo DPI duo prop sterndrives, or triple outboards

Hull Shape - modified Vee with eighteen degrees deadrise aft

Project - Marcio Schaefer

Certification - CE B

www.schaeferyachts.com.br

Project: CL Yachts CLB65 SUV

Cheoy Lee CL Yachts is proud to unveil its latest concept: CLB65 SUV. This new model is being introduced as part of the brand’s ongoing expansion, and is a hard-top version of the CLB65 which debuted in 2023.  The newest addition to CL Yachts’ B-Series, this compact and versatile model offering a sporty difference to the flybridge version, replaced by extended hard-top.  Offering a gateway to unforgettable family journeys on the open water, CLB65 SUV is a truly sturdy vessel built to last, suited to a wide range of climates. The choice of RINA Hull Construction certification or CE Category B Class certification provides added peace of mind.  Designed with the owner-operator in mind, the sporty nineteen metre sport yacht is powered by either twin Caterpillar or Volvo 1000hp diesel engines, enabling it to reach impressive top speeds of thirty knots. As an added bonus, for convenient docking, a hidden ZF JMS boat control system can be used on either wing.

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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.

New Model: Colombo 33 Sogno

Colombo present the new 33 Sogno, a model name which translates to Dream.  Created by the Colombo's inhouse design studio, the 33 Sogno, with its classic, timeless lines, represents a valuable work of yesteryear with top-of-the-line forms.  She is an actual fact an evolution of the 32 Romance with more space both inside and outside and with out the mahogany wood veneer finish to the exterior.    The 33 Sogno is for this an endeavour that brings back the charm of the past, when quality was more important then time at Colombo.  The 33 Sogno is also customizable in both colours and fittings, to make it fit to every owner wishes and vision.  The Colombo 33 Sogno comes with two cockpit layout, with a larger wet-bar to port side or smaller to starboard.  The interior offers a double V-shaped berth forward, with a shower head to starboard.  The Colombo 33 Sogno is powered by twin Volvo gas engines from 250 to 350hp, or 270hp diesel engines.

Technical Data:

LOA - 9.99 m (32.7ft)

Hull Length - 9.7 m

Beam - 2.99 m

Draft - 0.85 m

Displacement - 5.40 t

Fuel Capacity - 500 l

Water Capacity - 200 l

Max Persons - ten

Accommodation - two berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo V6 CE 250hp, V6 CE 280hp, V8 CE 300hp, V8 CE 300hp, D4 270hp *diesel

Propulsion - Volvo DPS or DPI dual propeller stern drive

Speed - 48 knots max 27 cruise with twin Volvo 300hp gas engines

Range - 250 nautical miles at 27 knots cruise

Certification - CE B

www.colomboboats.it

40 meters Super Yacht Ends Atop Reef Near Bodrum

The forty meter super yacht titled m/y Monte Carlo ended atop a visible reef offshore to Karancir, in the Aklaryar region of Bodrum on Monday fourteen July.  The cause and the number of persons onboard at the time of the grounding are not reported, and if the yacht ran aground for an error of navigation or a technical problem.  The super yacht was being assisted by a tug boat on the same day, with a plan for a recovery being organized to float it and take it to a yacht yard for inspection and then to do the needed repairs.  The yacht was floated and towed to Didim on Thursday afternoon.

M/y Monte Carlo the yacht in this incident is a custom 1988 delivered Amels 40.23 meters as designed by Diana for exterior and interiors from Claudette Bonville.

Project: BlueGame BGF45

Blue Game presents the pioneering and its newest BGF range, which will debut with this soon coming BGF45 project, as designed by founder Luca Santella, and Zuccon. A fourteen meter power catamaran conceived to redefine the future of yachting, the BGF45 is born leveraging the cutting-edge technology and expertise of the BGH, the hydrogen-powered chase boat with foil, representing the ultimate expression of sustainability to date. BGF45 integrates a foil-assisted system between her twin hulls, enhancing speed and fuel efficiency by reducing drag, while maintaining stability and ease of operation. BGF45 promises to reduce consumption by a third, delivers unmatched cruising comfort even at high speeds up to 35 knots speeds, and offers exceptional onboard space for a yacht of this size: two cabins plus a third crew cabin, and a spacious sundeck and a sleek living on the beach area for the open-air outdoors. BlueGame redefines the future again bringing to the market a power catamaran that combines performance and sustainability to an unprecedented level. 

www.bluegame.it