Aicon New Web Site

Aicon Yachts presents its new World wide web showroom.  Starting up in 1993 as a turnkey interior design solution for yachts, the company moved to Sicily in the Messina area in 1996, and in 1999 it showed its aim to become a boat builder. In 2001 Aicon launched its 56 model, designed by Fulvio de Simoni.  The first Aicon was an important success, which sold over one hundred units in an eight year production run and also received the 2002 Cannes World Yachts Trophy in its size. In 2007 Aicon acquires the down East lobster boat Morgan brand.  In 2012 Aicon closes its doors due to the 2008 financial and the 2012 Italian crises which hits the boating sector hard.  In 2018 American investors Marc-Udo Broich and John Venner buy the Aicon name and set out to prepare a plan for relaunch.  Currently Aicon is offering three models, a new Sergio Cutolo designed 66 set to be launched in the end of 2020, the 72, and the 85.  The new Aicon website takes you around with the following buttons; Home, Yachts, Aicon Yachts History, News and Events, Press Area, Contacts, and Login.  Aicon is also on social media with button links at the bottom of the page taking you into its Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages. 

www.aiconyachts.com

Production History;

56 2001-08 (100+)  Fulvio de Simoni design

52 2003-05 (5+-)

64 Fly 2004-12 (40+)  Marco Mannino design

72 S 2005-12 

54 2006-12 (10+-)

62 2006-12 (20+)

85 2006-15 (6)

75 Flybridge 2007-12 (5+-)

90 2008 (1)

58 Flybridge 2008-12

82 Open 2009-12

66 Vivere 2022-  Sergio Cutolo design

New Launch: Yachting Developments 33m Hull 1017

2020 is off to a busy start for Yachting Developments, with the Auckland-based yard’s latest superyacht, the 33 metre Al Duhail Hull 1017 launching on 22 January 2020. Hull 1017 safely entered the water in Hobsonville before travelling to Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour where she will undergo final finishing work ahead of sea trials. Al Duhail is an all-carbon sportfish super yacht, featuring naval architecture and design work by Warwick Yacht Design. Her interior was developed by Yachting Developments specialist interior team in conjunction with the owner. The owner’s interior brief was for a simple, elegant style. Key materials used include oak wood with a light decor, including white panelling and cream carpets, offset by pops of colour in the soft furnishings. Accommodation is for 10 guests, including the master suite and four guest cabins, plus two crew cabins. Powered by twin MTU 2000hp engines, her estimated cruising speed is twenty knots, with top speeds up to thirty knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 33 m (109ft)

Waterline Length - 27.5 m

Beam - 7.5 m

Draft - 1.5 m

Accommodation - ten berths in five cabins, four crew in two cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 16V2000 M96L 2000hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 30 knots max 20 knots cruise

Construction - carbon fiber

Project - Warwick Design

www.yachingdevelopments.co.nz

Project: Rossinavi 49.70m Lel

Rossinavi project Lel, is a 49 meter two deck and half super yacht, designed by Luca Dini with naval architecture by Arrabito.   The project of the Lel is focused on two important social areas, the beach club and the aft deck crystal covered veranda.  Lel is set to be delivered in 2020 and is to be powered by twin MTU 3459hp which will allow top speeds of 23 knots and a cruise of 19.  A cruise of 11 knots will give a four thousand nautical miles range. 

www.rossinavi.it

New Model: Galeon 680 Fly

Galeon's new 680 Fly joined the latest fourth generation models and introduced some exciting new features to the segment. With a lightweight construction taking advantage of carbon fiber technologies its powerful, yet elegant frame will offer commendable performance and great handling. Outside, the guest will be able to find respite in several leisure areas on the top deck, bow and in the cockpit. Up front, the sundeck feature can be transformed into a seating area with a touch of a button, so it can be used even during light cruising. The vast flybridge is sure to impress and accommodate even a dozen guests, all protected by the carbon bimini top. On board the Galeon 680 Fly, passengers will find incredible volume, a bright and welcoming interior and a highly custom, luxurious finish. A large saloon with a designated entertainment area and two separate stairways leading down below to four guest cabins were designed to ensure comfort and privacy.  The Galeon 680 Fly is standard powered by twin 1000hp Volvo engines, with 1200hp Man available as option.

Technical Data:

LOA - 22.20 m (72.9ft)

Hull Length - 20.9 m

Beam - 5.25 m

Draft - 1.56 m

Displacement - 37250 kg light

Fuel Capacity - 1 x 1600 and 1 x 1750 l (total 3350l)

Water Capacity - 800 l

Accommodation - eight guests in four cabins, one or two crew berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 1000hp, Man 1200hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Project - Tony Castro

Certification - CE B

www.galeon.pl

Project: Wajer 55 HT

Same theme different user.  Wajer present the third version of the 55, and this time is the HT for hard top variant.  The Wajer 55 HT gets a three sided hard-top with opening sunroof up top.  Designed by Sinot with naval architecture by Vripack, the Wajer 55 sleeps four in two cabins below deck.  The exterior deck is available in two layout choices, with aft sun pad and L-shaped lounges on the sides, or a large U-shaped settee with lounge pad aft.  The Wajer 55 HT is to be powered by triple Volvo 480hp with IPS pod drives, this allowing for top speed up to forty knots and a cruise of 28.

www.wajer.com

New Model: Windy 37 Shamal

During the 2020 Dusseldorf boat show Windy presented its new 37 Shamal model.  Designed by Espen Oino, this is the Norwegian style DNA projected in the future.  The Windy 37 Shamal is an interesting day sport cruiser, with a full on sporty DNA but with interesting accommodation especially outside. Its external aft deck exterior cockpit while offering the traditional layout of aft sunpad, C-shaped dinette, and wet bar to port side has very interesting spaces which one would associate with sports cruisers a couple meters bigger.  Down below the 37 Shamal offers a forward double Vee-berth, and another double midships berth, with a shower/head and galley in between.  There is not a lot of news on power choices but hull one was powered by twin Volvo 400hp with stern drive propulsion.

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.25 m (36.9ft)

Hull Length - 10.64 m

Beam - 3.33 m

Displacement - 7500 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 650 l

Water Capacity - 200 l

Accommodation - four berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 400hp

Propulsion - Volvo dual propeller stern drives

Project - Espen Oino interior and exterior,  Meyer Norshau naval architect 

Certification - CE B

www.windyboats.com

Super Yacht Capsizes in Perama Greece

A seventy meter super yacht titled m/y Nourah of Riyad partly capsized in Perama, Athens Greece as it was doing lifting out operations on Monday morning sixteenth March.  The super yacht partially sank on its starboard side in the the incident.  No injuries and marine pollution have been reported during the incident.

Nourah of Riyad is a Yachtley seventy meter build in 2008 at Kocaeli, Turkey to a design of Donald Starkey.  When launched Nourah was the largest yacht build in Turkey. Founded 2005 Yachtley is owned by Saudi Arabian Fal Holding and has delivered two super yachts to date.

Project: Beneteau Project E 73

The second model for the Project E present at Dusseldorf 2020 was the 22 metres long 73 designed for an eight guests and four crew accommodation plan. Beneteau is saying the Project E 73 will have similar accommodation inside to that of a 26 meter super yacht.  Careful attention has been paid to the flow of movement on board, to make crew circulation easier. A raised pilothouse is located midships, cleverly positioned between the main deck and the flybridge and accessed by a dedicated stairway.

www.beneteau.com

Viking Sportfish Sinks in Fernardina Bay

An eighteen meter Viking sportfish yacht titled Foolish Pleasure sank after it hit the jetties in Fernandina Bay, Fort Clinch, Florida on 05:00 hours of Sunday fifteen March.  With the impact Foolish Pleasure opened a gap of about two meters in the hull, and stuck on the jetty and later on with the rising tide, tilted to its starboard side and sank.  The crew and guests of Foolish Pleasure where assisted by Nassau County Sheriff.  The Viking sportfish yacht was recovered the following day with a crane and a floating barge handling the operation.  This was a navigational error as the Fernandina Bay jetties are marked on the charts, even though they are invisible with high tide and might allow you to just make it through.  Foolish Pleasure was reportedly sold just some weeks before this sinking, with an asking price of three million US$.

M/y Foolish Pleasure is a 2014 Viking 62 Enclosed Bridge, a model produced from 2013 to 2020.  Also offered as 62 Convertible the Viking 62 Enclosed Bridge came out as a replacement 60 Convertible, and was replaced by the second generation 64 in 2021.

Majesty Super Yacht Fire in Puerto Portals

A thirty Majesty super yacht titled m/y Minerva caught fire on March fifteen at six o'clock morning time in Mallorca, at Calvia's Marina Puerto Portals.  Fire fighters from Calvia with a sergeant and two technicians controlled the fire.  Motor Yacht Minerva was deemed total loss and a wreck after the incident and no persons have suffered injuries in the event.

M/y Minerva is a Majesty 101, a semi production super yacht produced from 2007 up to 2016 in ten units.  The Majesty 101 was a successful model for the Dubai yacht builder part of the Gulf Craft group, as it was replaced by the 100 model in 2017.