New Launch: Alia 36m Support Vessel

Alia has launched hull number 361, what is a 36 meter Support Vessel titled Phi Phantom. A sleek, muscular new predator the 36m custom support vessel comes from a design by Cor D.Rover with naval architecture by Dutch firm Van Oossanen. In May 2021 the Turkish yard painstakingly drove the fully aluminium yacht out of the building halls and lifted it into the water in Antalya using a 200-tonne travel lift. Phi Phantom, part of the Phi Project, is a superb example of the yard’s metalworking skills. Destined to support the custom superyacht Phi by Royal Huisman, this Alia 36m Support Vessel reflects many elements of the larger yacht’s design. The hull was to have no fairing to finish it, so the plates had to be very accurately bent in three dimensions, then welded without creating the slightest distortion. It is flawlessly painted in the exactly same matt blue-grey as the mothership. She also shares the horizontal grille work at the bow and echoes the swooping shearline of the larger vessel. This 36m Support Vessel is built to cross oceans carrying the tenders and toys that the mothership has no garage to stow. The key here is a 9m HS Marine crane capable of lifting 5.5 tonnes out of the water and onto the vast 150 square-metre aft deck. It has more than enough power to handle the 14m gentleman’s tender currently taking shape at Spirit Yachts, as well as the Axopar 37 Suntop. A hydraulically operated lazarette under the deck stores further toys in a protected environment. But the super support yacht is also a technical marvel in other respects. Every system is overspecified, so as to be as reliable as possible. From pumps and piping to hydraulics and electrics, everything is designed to be as bombproof as possible. With a patented Fast Displacement Hull Form by Van Oossanen and twin Cat 1900hp engines, Alia 36m Supper Vessel has a range of 4,200 nautical miles at twelve knots cruising speed. Flat out, she’ll do 21 knots to match the slim, easily-driven hull of the mothership. The interior is designed to be as functional as possible, although finished to superyacht crew standards. There are berths for up to six crew, but the boat is classified for handling by just three. It means that there is extra space on board, and one of the cabins has been designated as a guest cabin, with a little more volume and a desk. After doing final sea trials Phi Phantom was delivered to her owner in June.

Technical Data:

LOA - 36 m (118.9ft)

Waterline Length - 34.4 m

Beam - 8.4 m

Draft - 1.90 m

Displacement - 200 t

Fuel Capacity - 57400 l

Water Capacity - 6000 plus 8000 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats C32 E 1900hp

Propulsion - line shaft with ZF gearbox and five blade BT propellers

Speed - 21 knots max 12 knots cruise

Range - 4200 nm at 12 knots

Hull Shape - fast displacement by Van Oossanen

Construction - aluminium 5083 H111

Project - Cor D. Rover exterior, Van Oossanen naval architect, Alia interior

Certification - Bureau Veritas cross of Malta Mach short range

www.aliayachts.com

Linssen Explorer Cruiser Aground in Scilly Island

A fourteen meter Linssen explorer cruiser with two persons onboard ended aground in the Isles of Scilly, on the South West of Great Britain on the morning of Thursday eight July.  The St. Mary RNLI life boat was directed to the area to assist in the accident finding the two persons in safety onboard the tender of the explorer cruiser.  At around 1600 hours with high tide and assistance from a private boat and life boat, the explorer cruiser was re-floated and directed to Tresco Marina where it was reunited with its owner.

The Linssen in the accident is a 470 Grand Sturdy AC Mk.2, as produced since 2006 and fully build of the steel.  The Grand Sturdy AC Mk.2 evolved the Mk.1 aft, now having a build in integrated bathing platform with stairway to both sides.

Project: Bering B72

Bering present the B72 project, an evolution of the 65 model, of which three units have been delivered and collectively sailed more than 100,000 nautical miles in all sea conditions. The steel-hulled B72 is based on the same technical platform and retains the rugged expedition-style lines, but Bering gathered feedback from the owners of the B65 and their captains in order to develop a new yacht that was bigger and better equipped with more comfort and storage space for supplies.  Although inspired by classic expedition vessels, the B72 is a thoroughly modern explorer. The bow has less overhang and the transom is close to vertical with a wide beach platform. The aluminium superstructure is purposeful and offers panoramic views through large windows.  The layout is on three deck levels. The main deck features a spacious salon, full-width galley and pilothouse on a raised level. Visually separated from the salon by steps, the well-equipped galley is a social centre on board, much as friends and family gather around the kitchen at home. There is a day head to port before entering the pilothouse protected from the elements by a windscreen of toughened 19mm-thick glass.  There are several options for the lower deck layout and guest accommodation. The standard layout has three guest cabins and a full-beam master suite forward. Optionally, the vessel can be reconfigured to a five or a six cabin layout with or without a crew cabin, the choice is completely up to the customer.  The boat deck, with room for one large or two smaller tenders and accompanying crane is divided from the social area and exterior helm station. In addition to the flybridge, the open-air areas include the aft cockpit with al fresco dining and a sun lounge on the foredeck.  The ocean-going B72 has a displacement of 118 tons with a fuel capacity of 18,200 litres. Powered by twin Cummins 327hp diesel engines she has a range of more than 5000 nm at a cruising speed of 7 knots.

www.beringyachts.com

New Model: Seanfinity T5

Seanfinity presents the new T5 model from a project of Gianluca Caputi. An evolution of the Seanfinity T4, the T5 model was launched in the fall of 2020. Opposed to the T4 the Seanfinity is extended in length and features a more comfortable double cabin interior.  Visible differences in the T5 is that for a little bit higher centre console, with a larger side window serving the cabin, and windshield which integrates with the central T-Top.  Cabin accommodation in the T5 features a double berth forward, a double at midships, and two opposing bench settees which can sleep another two persons.  Shower head is located to port side.  The Seanfinity T5 is powered by five different power options, and three propulsion choices; surface drives, stern drives, and outboards.  Speeds can go from a max of 35 up to sixty knots with the quadruple Mercury 400hp outboard option.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.80 m (48.5ft)

Hull Length - 13.2 m

Beam - 4.40 m (6.4 m with open terraces)

Displacement - 6500 kg dry and without engines

Fuel Capacity - 1500 l

Water Capacity - 200 l

Accommodation - six berths

Engines - 2 x Cummins Mercury 550hp, FPT 570hp, Volvo D6 400hp stern drive only, 3 or 4 x Mercury Verado 400hp

Propulsion - Top System surface drives, Mercury outboard, Volvo DPS stern drive

Hull Shape - deep Vee with 23 degrees deadrise aft

Project - Gianluca Caputi

Certification - CE B, ISO 8666 for dimensions 

www.seanfinityachts.com

Project: Beneteau Gran Turismo 45

Beneteau Gran Turismo 45 sets new standards in terms of functionality and on board hospitality. With its large windows, vast sundeck and U-shaped cockpit seating, the GT 45 fosters conviviality and the enjoyment of a great indoor-outdoor experience. Designed with versatility in mind, the Gran Turismo 45 offers unrivalled adaptability to changing conditions, allowing the crew to elevate on board liveability to another level. All this in a setting of timeless elegance and refinement.  A single glance confirms that the Grand Turismo 45 belongs to the new generation of Beneteau express Sports Cruisers. With its sleek lines and sporty hull, this fourteen metre sport cruiser boasts elegant details such as the “fashion plates” fixed to the sides of the hard-top and on the engine air intakes. These plates are finished in metallic grey paint, giving the boat a look of luxury. Thus adorned, the Gran Turismo 45 takes all the best features of its predecessor, the Gran Turismo 46, and evolves the Gran Turismo line. This approach extends to the layout and interior design, which is spacious and convivial while providing protection against the outdoor environment.  With its vast hydraulically-controlled bathing platform and the comfortable sun pad where two people can relax in style and take in the panoramic view, the GT 45 provides passengers with an exceptional indoor-outdoor environment. This is further enhanced by the sunroof in the new electric hard-top, a standard feature with optional glass panel, that floods the interior with light. The foredeck houses a second, perfectly integrated sun pad with comfortable deck-level cushions. Several optional features include flip-up headrests, canopy / bimini and courtesy lights. The Gran Turismo 45 hard-top versus that of the 46 has been completely redesigned to include a much larger side windows that provide fabulous views of the open sea. Another option is the patio door that protects the boat’s occupants from bad weather. The large starboard side electric window hinges up into the hard-top roof.  The modular design of the Gran Turismo 45 enhances both its functional aspects and its capacity to cushion passengers from the outside environment. The aft sun deck conceals an ingenious tender garage with electric door. The boat also includes an electric winch, making it easy to recover the tender back on board. This garage can also be used as storage space. Another clever functionality is the discreet electric grill housed in the extension of the sun deck, ideal for alfresco dining.  The cockpit of the Gran Turismo 45 is furnished with a vast U-shaped seat that creates a comfortable and convivial area for guests who sit facing the Wet Bar that features sink, fridge and ice-maker. This wet bar also contains a retractable TV that can be raised to provide entertainment. On the lower deck, passengers first enter a spacious area filled with natural daylight streaming through the large hull windows. Next, they will be charmed by the warm, elegant interior with grey walnut and white lacquered joinery characteristic of the new generation of Beneteau Express Cruisers.  With its large fridge-freezer, dishwasher and numerous storage areas the main saloon is perfectly equipped to ensure passengers exceptional on board comfort. As an option, the seating area can be replaced by a third cabin with two single berths.  To aft, there is a full-beam owner’s cabin with a private head with separate shower cubicle. The large side windows ensure the cabin is bright and airy, enhancing the feeling of spaciousness. The VIP cabin in the bow area is fitted with scissor berths that guests can arrange as a double bed or two singles. This cabin also has access to the forward head and shower area, which can be accessed via the saloon. The Gran Turismo 45 also carries the latest high-tech equipment designed for easy on board living, and for perfect control of all the boat’s essential systems. There is an optional electronics Pack with Ship Control technology inspired by the range’s leading, high-end units. This interface acts as a genuine onboard assistant; a simple tap on the navigation screen, smartphone or Wi-Fi enabled tablet lets you control boat functions such as air-conditioning, zone lighting, music, battery power management and bilge pumps. Ship Control also provides the pilot with technical engine data, such as fluid temperatures. Beneteau is famous for its expertise and, true to style, the Gran Turismo 45 offers excellent handling on the water, with it’s Air Step hull providing outstanding performance and superb manoeuvrability in various speed and sea conditions. At low speed, the boat can be steered easily using the joystick and the optional bow thruster giving you fingertip control over in-harbour manoeuvres and berthing operations. The Beneteau Gran Turismo can be powered by twin Volvo 380hp with stern drives, or 440hp with IPS forward looking pod propulsion.

www.beneteau.com

Princess Sport Yacht Fire in Favignana

A Princess sport yacht of fifteen meters in size caught fire in the morning of 5 July on the Island of Favignana, in Cala Azzurra, on the South East side of the largest Egadi island.  Four passengers where on the fifteen meters Princess, who got to safety on the serving tender of the yacht.  With the fire alarm called, the Trapani section of the Coast Guard along with the fire fighting squad went on location to control the fire, who managed to avoid the total sinking of the Princess yacht.   

The Princess yacht in the fire is a V50 as designed by long standing designed Bernard Olesinski and produced from 1998 till 2005, an.  The Princess V50 was replaced by the hard-top V48.

Improve-it = Absolute 50 Fly

In the fall of 2020 Absolute improved and updated its 50 Fly model.  A second in size model in its Flybridge range which today starts with the 47 Fly, the 50 Fly has been updated outside and in a lot of smaller details. Why over do it when a model has success and demand in its current format. The main visible difference from the original 2017 50 Fly comes from the fiberglass dividing plate on the large main deck window which now is smaller, and gives uninterrupted views to the guests inside.  Interior layout the 50 Fly is unchanged, with its astern galley layout serving both inside and outside with ease being unchanged.  As are the three guest cabins in the lower deck which includes a midships full beam owners room that is also still the same.  The 50 Fly also features a crew or surprise guest cabin berth aft.    The Absolute 50 Fly improved version comes powered with Volvo's 2020 presented 480hp engines up from the 435hp which deliver that bit extra in performance, with top speeds up to around 29 knots.

www.absoluteyachts.com

Project: Dynamiq GTM 90 Beach Club

Dynamniq evolves its GTM 90 project which was presented as a super sport yacht in 2020. The GTM 90 Beach Club will be all-aluminium super yacht that despite its compact size is finished to the highest of  standards and capable of true bluewater cruising. Completing the Dynamiq GTM; Gran Turismo Mediterraneo family range, the GTM 90 Beach Club takes all the best features of the Coupé and Sportfisher versions but adds a double-level beach club in the stern for a superlative relaxation experience. The lower level comprises a large swim platform with fold-down bulwarks, TV and wet bar with barbecue unit under the transom hatch. The upper level offers alfresco dining and an additional bar overlooking the aft deck. Not forgetting the lounging space in the bow and the generous sun deck with another bar and more sun pads. Inside is a large Majilis-style main salon and four ensuite cabins, including a full-beam master stateroom amidships, on the lower deck.  The Dynamiq GTM 90 Beach Club is to be powered by triple Volvo 1000hp with IPS pod drives with top speeds estimates up to thirty knots, cruiser of twenty knots and a long 750 nautical miles range economic of twelve knots.

www.bedynamiq.com

Classic Super Yacht Burns in Castelsardo

A classic 25 meter super yacht titled m/y Two Like One under Southampton flag had an onboard fire in Castelsardo yacht marina to the North of Sardinia on 02:00 hours of Saturday third July.  The fire was reported starting in 02:07 hours and in three minutes it was reported as reaching the full height of the yacht.  First to come for control of the flames was the local civil protection, followed by the Ge.Cas the company which controls the port and marina in Castelsardo.  These two controlled the fires and when the Sassari fire fighting squad arrived the fire was turned off.  Two Like One has been resident in Castelsardo since 2014, and was doing maintenance works, with a short circuit reported for being as the cause of the fire.

M/y Two Like One is an Esterel 25 meter delivered in 1965, designed by Andre Mauric and build in Mahogany.  Esterel build only one other unit of this elegant 25 meters in 1967, with a shorter pilothouse and more open aft deck.  Starting in 1930s as a repair facility Esterel build yachts from 1951 up to 1987 with its largest build being a 42 meter designed by Jon Banenberg.

New Model: ISA Super Sportivo 100 GTO

ISA Super Sportivo 100ft GTO is the new silver colour arrow with a sporty design featuring a carbon fibre infused hull combined with a lightweight carbon superstructure.  Performance is certainly the main ingredient thanks to her three Man 2000hp engines and jet propulsion which, during the first sea trials reached a maximum speed of 55 knots. Therefore, this model becomes fully part of the worldwide fastest boats currently on the market in this category.  A legend that began a few years ago when Giuseppe Palumbo entrusted Marco Casali the development of the new ISA Super Sportivo line. A market niche for super speed enthusiasts that introduces in the history of ISA the use of jet propulsion on one of the shipyard’s best seller the 120t Sport and the 140t Sport.  The Owner of Aldabra immediately loved the lines and believed in the project. A top-level technical team led by Engineer Arnaboldi and specialized in performance boats worked to develop the water lines and aerodynamics. ISA Super Sportivo 100 GTO took shape at the Palumbo Superyachts shipyard, Ancona; Marco Casali from Too Design looked after both the exterior and the interior, liaising with the carbon fibre specialized staff of the site technical office. Once again, ISA Yachts confirms itself as an innovative and dynamic brand capable of facing increasingly exciting challenges.  The sleek lines are emphasized by the high deep-V shaped bow and by the profile that drops rapidly down to the stern. The deckhouse has a pronounced sheer line that perfectly matches the large double-curved front windows of 5 sqm each, divided by the gull-wing door to access the cockpit.  The boat performance is stylistically amplified by the big air intakes playing a dynamic role when positioned above the hard top.  Astern and forward the sizeable open surfaces make it a unique product in its category, while the large opening glass panels of the hard top still ensure maximum comfort even in the covered areas of the cockpit.  The great attention to the weight of this ISA Super Sportivo 100 GTO has led to the installation of innovative solutions in addition to lighter furniture, flooring and ceiling. Indeed, the deck flooring is in a special closed cell marine grade foam which, in addition to being light, is also very soft to the touch, easy to maintain, does not heat up under summer high temperatures and guarantees unmatched soundproofing.  On the starboard and port side of the cockpit we find two electric lift carbon tables serving as coffee or dining tables or as a large relaxation surface when covered with their cushions. Four Frau Donald armchairs, leather upholstered, complete the area.  The Furuno dashboard is central, ergonomic and perfectly integrates with the cockpit design.  The interior, available in several options from three to five guest cabins in addition to the two crew cabins accommodating four people with separate access from the cockpit, are totally customizable and characterized by a design aimed to maximise light and confer an iconic architecture on spaces.  Hull One of the Super Sportivo 100 GTO M/Y Aldabra has 5 double cabins with private bathrooms. The full-beam owner cabin is located amidships and has a double bathroom with a central pass-through shower.  The cockpit and lower deck finishes are in leather, carbon and steel to enhance the modern, clean and essential style of the whole project. Great attention has been paid to the light design using integrated LED strips to highlight specific details.  A four metre tender is housed in the aft garage and can be hauled launched through a tender slide system with a winch. ISA Super Sportivo 100 GTO is also equipped with a transformer and a Seakeeper 35 for maximum comfort on board.

Technical Data:

LOA - 29.6 m (97.1ft)

Beam - 6.83 m

Draft - 1.35 m

Displacement - 85 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 

Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, or six guests in three cabins, or eight guests in four cabins, four crew in two cabins

Engines - 3 x Man V12 2000hp

Propulsion - water jets

Speed - 55 knots max, 44 knots cruise, 12 knots economic

Construction - carbon fibre resin infused

Project - Marco Casali from Too Design exterior and interior, Arnaboldi hull 

www.isayachts.com

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