Sport Yacht Saved Near Lipari Island Faraglioni

An Italian flagged sport yacht of fifteen meters in length with four persons onboard was saved from sinking, after it hit a reef and started to take on water near the two Pietra Lunga and Pietra Menalda volcanic spines to the South West of the Eolian island of Lipari on the evening of eleventh August.  The sport yacht launched a may-day call after it started taking water, with the Guardia Costiera responding to this and saving the four boaters first, and then followed it with an operation to save the yacht from sinking. With the help of the Lipari Port Captaincy, the fifteen meter yacht was saved from sinking, and towed to Sottomonastero to the East of the Island and then crane lifted out of the water for repairs.

The sport yacht saved from this sinking is a Sarnico 50, a model produced from 2004 to a design by Nuvolari Lenard.  The Sarnico 50 was released as a model filler between the since 1995 produced 45 and the 2005 launched 60 model.

Riva lost to fire in Porto Cervo

A 21 meter Riva motor yacht was lost to fire in front of Porto Cervo on the evening of eleventh August, fortunately with no consequences to the eight passengers on-board.  The Riva Dolce Vita and the eight persons aboard; husband and wife, five kids and the yacht captain where having a day of relax in a bay located in close proximity to the famous Porto Cervo yacht marina.  The fire was noted when re-entry to harbor was being prepared and the main engines did not start.  A check in the engine room resulted in a fire already ablaze.  The eight passengers where saved by a nearby super yacht of thirty meters.  The fire could still be seen in the late evening around all the Orange Gulf area, that is until 2100 hours when the motor yacht then sank in fifty meters of deep sea water.

This Riva is a 21 Dolce Vita model, produced from 1997 till 2004, and comes from a design of Mauro Micheli of Officina Italiana design.  Over twenty units have been build of this motor yacht which usually stands out from other similar sized motor yachts, not only for it's Riva pedigree but for its sporty low profile flybridge.

Project: Dynamiq GTT 135

Dynamiq present the project for a the GTT 135, the second-generation model in it's range of fast sport yachts that was introduced with 39m Jetsetter in 2017. Built on an efficient and comfortable, round-bilge platform, the all-aluminium yacht can reach a top speed of 21 knots with a transatlantic range of 3000 nautical miles at 12 knots with a pair of 1650hp Man. The new GTT 135 is half a meter wider and more than a meter longer than the previous model, but has retained a shallow draft of under two meters, which is ideal for cruising the Caribbean, Mediterranean or Asian islands. With the largest sundeck in her class, exceptional ceiling heights and five voluminous cabin, along with engineering and hydrodynamic design by Dutch naval architects Van Ossanen, and exterior by Dobroserdov the new GTT 135 is the perfect realization of super yacht quality and comfort in a relatively compact package. 

www.bedynamiq.com

Super Yacht Crashes into Wharf

On the Saturday evening of ten August, super yacht Moatize smashed into Cairns Marina, in Queensland, Australia while attempting to moor.  The super yacht crashed into the trawler converted floating restaurant Prawn Star Cairns, which at the time was at the full sixty person capacity.  No one of the persons got injured, but some small boats to port side of Moatize did suffer an early demise. The captain of Moatize later reported that in doing a tight turn in entering the marina the starboard engine gear engagement got stuck in a forward position.  The floating restaurant Prawn Star Cairns had to close its doors due to the damage to its berthing pontoon, but the restaurant manager said re-opening should happen in a very short time.

Moatize is 45.6 meter super yacht build by British Pendennis in 1999 in aluminium, to an exterior design of Dubois and interiors by Redman Whiteley.  

New Model: Sirena 88

Turkish shipyard Sirena Yachts has launched its flagship, the 88, which is due to debut later this year at the Cannes boat show 2019. The 26 meter super yacht, is the largest yet ever built by the Turkish yard. The composite hull was fully vacuum infused, using E-glass and vinylester resin.  The hull naval architecture and exterior looks are by German Frers while the interior design is by Cor D. Rover. The Sirena 88 is a raised pilothouse design and will feature a five-stateroom layout with a main-deck master with panoramic views. The master suite will have a sitting area to port along with a foldout balcony. To starboard will be a combination desk and dressing table. Forward, the head features distinctive windows that curve into the overhead to serve as skylights along with a walk-in double shower and private toilet compartment. The comfortable layout below decks features an amidships VIP suite and forward luxury guest cabin with private head will have a pair of en suite double guest staterooms between. A full beam crew area insulates the guest accommodations from the engine room, and provides accommodation up to four crew with a private sitting room and two cabins. The main-deck social area will have a large formal dining table with seating for ten, served by a nearby galley.  Aft is a seating with facing U-shaped and straight settees for guests, and opens through wide doors on the sheltered aft deck, where another dining area stretches across the transom. Port and starboard stairs lead to the swim platform, served by an opening beach club built into the transom.  The flying bridge is a social space, where the upper helm is located forward to starboard. A bar will serve yet another formal dining table while aft groupings of settees surrounded by large cocktail tables, and a whirlpool spa tub.  The fore-deck social area will be protected from wind and ensure privacy with high bulwarks, while a dipping pool will be flanked by sun pad lounge areas to either side.  German Frers enhanced the use of resin infusion construction and generous use of carbon fiber to reduce weight and optimize the vertical and longitudinal centers of gravity. The Sirena 88 reaches speeds up to 25 knots with twin Man 1550hp engines, and the optional large fuel tank allows a range up to 2400 nautical miles at a 9 knots economic cruising speed.

Technical Data:

LOA - 26.81 m (87.9ft)

Hull Length - 23.95 m

Waterline Length - 23.94 m

Beam - 7.1 m

Draft - 1.80 m

Displacement - 82 t light

Fuel Capacity - 11000 l, 16500 l optional

Water Capacity - 2400 l

Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, or 8 guests in 4 cabins, 3 or 4 crew in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1400hp, V12 1550hp

Propulsion - line shaft with five blade nibral propellers

Speed - 25 knots with Man 1550hp, 9 knots economic cruise

Range - 2400 nm at 9 knots with optional large fuel tank

Construction - vacuum infused vinylester resin, cored hybrid carbon deck and super structure, gelcoat finish

Project - German Frers hull engineering and exterior design, Cor D.Rover Interior

www.sirenayachts.com

Project: Solaris Power Open 48

Norberto Ferretti and his team has embraced the Solaris Power concept at full throttle, and the Open 48 should be the second model to be presented in 2019, target to launch at the fall by the boat builder.  The Solaris Power Open 48 will share hull with the upcoming Lobster 48, with the main difference that the main deck is a full on open entertainment space from fore to aft.   The interesting part is that while the Open 48 has the deck of a big open center console, inside it still offers amazing spaces for two cabins two heads plus crew cabin layout.  An other optional layout exists where one can replace the guest cabin to port side with an L-shaped dinette and storage space.  The Solaris Power Open 48 will be powered by Volvo 435hp as standard or the optional 480hp, with top speeds being estimated at thirty knots with the standard engine and an optimistic 35 for the extra total 90hp of the option.

www.solarispower.com

Boat Crashes Into Sunset Bay Break-Wall in Irving New York

A seven meter cuddy sport cruiser with two persons onboard crashed into the break wall of Sunset Bay, near Hanover Town Park, Irving, New York at about 02:25 early morning time of Monday fifth August.  Chautauqua County sheriff deputies went to the scene only to find no one on and around the crashed boat.  Seeing this the County Sheriff started a search with multiple agencies; Sunset Bay Fire Department, Lake Erie Beach Fire Department, Erie County Air One, Chautauqua County Water Emergency Team, and the Chautauqua County Navigation Unit.  This search was called off after three hours as at 05:30 a forty year old who was passenger on the boat, and a 54 year old who was the helmsman were found.  Both boaters reported minor injuries and left the scene, as Chautauqua County Sheriff has opened an investigation on the collision, which also include charges for leaving the scene without reporting the crash.

The cuddy cruiser in this collision is a Larson 235 Hampton as produced from 1996 to 1999.  The 235 Hampton was a replacement to the 220 Hampton Cuddy and was replaced by the 220 Cabrio.

New Model: Sea Ray Sundancer 520

Sea Ray's Sundancer 520 is an evolution of the 510 model blending style and practical design into a truly exceptional modern sport yacht.  The new 520 incorporates more open spaces and a cockpit encircled by unobstructed views. The Sundancer 520 is offered in two or three cabins layout, with a lounge room to starboard having the option to be replaced as a third cabin with two in line parallel births.  The Sea Ray Sundancer 520 is powered by twin Cummins 600hp engines with ZF Zeus aft looking pod drives.

Technical Data:

LOA - 16 m (52.6ft)

Beam - 4.62 m

Draft - 1.33 m

Displacement - 19482 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 2354 l

Water Capacity - 492 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, or six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSC 8.3 HQ 600hp

Propulsion - ZF Zeus aft looking dual propeller pod drives

Hull Shape - modified Vee nineteen degrees deadrise at midships and closing at fifteen aft

Construction - infused resin with composite structural grid and exterior gelcoat finish

Certification - CE B, NMMA, USCG, ABYC

www.searay.com

Sea Ray Cruiser Ends Atop Break-wall in Sandusky

An eleven meter Sea Ray sport cruiser collided and ended atop the North break-wall of the Sandusky Yacht Club, in Sandusky, Ohio on Lake Erie at 22:40 of Saturday third August.  The Sea Ray cruiser had seven people onboard with two reported injured by the collision as they were assisted by Sandusky Fire Department.  The Sea Ray sport cruiser had important hull damage as it scraped with the break-wall on the collision. A man of 62 years old was reported at the helm and was accused of driving under the influence. 

The Sea Ray in this collision as a 370 Express Cruiser as produced from 1997 to 2000.  The 370 Express Cruiser and the 330 Express Cruiser brought a different design to the Sea Ray's EC line featuring sportfish lines with cruiser amenities.  The Sea Ray 370 Express Cruiser was a replacement to the previous 370 Express Cruiser.

Sea Ray Sport Cruiser Ends Aground in Muskegon Inlet

A nine meter Sea Ray sport cruiser with seven people onboard collided with the South pier of Muskegon Inlet, Lake Michigan on 22:20 hours of Saturday third August.  Muskegon Police reported to the collision with three of the seven passengers checking for mild injuries.  The cause of the accident are reported of being high tide, poor visibility, and probably a speed of fifteen knots.  Following the accident Muskegon Police blocked the pier sea-side walk with barricades.

The Sea Ray in this collision is a 300 Weekender, as produced from 1985 to 1989.  The 300 Weekender shared hull and design with the same period 300 Sundancer, but was powered by twin gas petrol engines on inboard line shafts propulsion.  The 300 Weekender came as a replacement to the 310 Vanguard Express and was replaced by the 310 Express Cruiser.