Princess Sport Yacht Sinks in Cap de St. Tropez

A Princess sport yacht of sixteen meters in length ended on the reef of Cap de St.Tropez on the morning of 28th August. The causes of the incident are unknown and not reported, as Cap de St. Tropez is fairly visible on the charts and during day light, though it seems that every couple of years someone ends up on it in one way or another.    

The Princess in this accident is a V53 as designed by Bernard Olesinski and produced from 2006 till 2009.  The Princess V53 was replaced by the V56, the same model but with extended bating platform.

New Model: Overmarine Mangusta Oceano 50

The first unit of the Mangusta Oceano 50, a stately model among Mangusta Oceano long-range displacement vessels, was launched on Saturday 5 June. The Mangusta Oceano 50 is a displacement yacht with a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure. Her outer lines have been pencilled by Alberto Mancini, who worked side by side with the Shipyard's Engineering Department to make the most of and optimise the vessel's exterior and interior spaces while still falling within 500GT. Naval architecture has been taken care of by engineer Ausonio’s design firm P.L.A.N.A. Design. The final outcome is an exquisite combination of advanced technological solutions that go hand in hand with innovative design. On all Mangusta yachts, the leitmotiv is always the perfect balance between the exteriors and interiors, allowing the Owner and his guests to choose from many private and convivial areas and spend the holidays the way they have always dreamt of. Indeed, the Mangusta Oceano 50 offers her guests a number of pleasant outdoor areas, the most striking one being probably the beach area: featuring a sauna too, it develops over three connected terraces just above the water, for a close contact with the sea. Integrating the garage in the forward deck plane has resulted in optimised onboard spaces and brought the overall beach club area to an impressive 68 square meters, allowing this 50 m vessel to offer her guests the comfort and features normally found on much larger yachts. On the main deck, the aft cockpit reminds of the living room of a villa; the aft door opens up fully, creating a harmonious continuum with the salon and letting air and natural light flood the entire area, an effect that is further magnified by the two large side sliding doors. The bow area features revolutionary, cutting-edge technological solutions: the airy and stylish cockpit is located above the garage, which, once the tender has been launched, can be filled with water to obtain a real depth swimming pool with counter flow system. Another Jacuzzi pool can be found on the sun deck, offering a breath-taking sea view. This area is completed by a comfortable, fully-equipped relaxation area and a dining table seating up to 12 people, sheltered by a full-width hard top. Stepping indoors, this vessel has a five cabin layout on the lower deck, with four guest cabins and a full-beam gym, as required by the Owner. The spacious master stateroom is located on the main deck and is fitted with an exclusive fully-automated balcony overlooking the sea. Two MTU 1700hp engines will push this yacht to a maximum speed of 16 knots, but will also allow her to reach an impressive transoceanic range of 4,500 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 11 knots. Zero Speed electric stabilizers will ensure unmatched comfort both when cruising and at anchor. The Mangusta Oceano line has been conceived to offer Owners an exclusive onboard experience, enabling them to enjoy life at sea surrounded by beauty, elegance, and exclusive comfort no matter the destination they choose to explore. Two more Oceano 50 are currently under construction, with unit number 3 “Project Salerno” expected to be ready for delivery in spring 2023.

Technical Data:

LOA - 49.9 m (163.6ft)

Beam - 9.12 m

Draft - 2.45 m

Displacement - 440 t half load, 465 t full load

Fuel Capacity - 68000 l

Water Capacity - 16000 l

Accommodation - 12 guests in 5 cabins, or 6 cabins, 11 crew in 6 cabins or 9 crew in 5 cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 12V2000 M86 1700hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 16 knots max 11 knots cruise

Range - 4500 nm at eleven knots

Construction - steel hull aluminium super structure

Project - Alberto Mancini exterior and interior, Ausonio PLANA for naval architecture

www.mangustayachts.com

Flybridge Cruiser Gets Knocked Off Its Stacks

A Fed Express van backed and collided with a dry stacked ten meter Bayliner flybridge motor cruiser on the morning of 27 August in a boat yard in Vancouver, British Columbia.  Thankfully this accident had minor consequences as the flybridge cruiser rear stacks just managed to hold the boat.  This could have been a much worse scenario if the collision would have been just a bit stronger and the boat dropping off its stacks and then hitting other boats creating a domino affect.  The Bayliner boat damage received a couple minor fiberglass cuts at the bottom of the hull with the collision. 

The Bayliner in this accident is a 3258 Avanti Flybridge as produced from 1995 to 2000.  The Bayliner 3258 Avanti Flybridge was a replacement to the 3288 Motor Yacht and was replaced by the 3488 Command Bridge.

Project: Prestige X60

Prestige strike second model for the X-series presenting the project for the X60.  Voluminous living spaces, natural light, easy flow of movement on board: these core concepts have guided the design process for the new X60.  Designed as all the Prestige line by Garroni her architectural statement, redistributed space, multiple zones for relaxation, and exceptional level of comfort on board make the X60 the little sister of the X70, flagship of the line.  The X60 is based on the hull line of the 590 model, and she features an asymmetric layout on the main deck with a side deck to port side and being wide body to starboard.  The X60 will offer a three double cabin interior, with a choice for a third en-suite bathroom serving the third cabin.  The Prestige X60 is to be powered by twin Cummins 600hp with a choice of line shaft or ZF Zeus pod propulsion.  Top speed is an estimated 25 knots max with a 20 knots cruise.

www.prestige-yachts.com

Classic Baglietto Goes on Fire in Varazze

A classic Baglietto motor yacht of eighteen meters in length went on fire while on its berth at Marina di Varazze in West Liguria on the late afternoon of 26 August.  The Savona Coast Guard was immediately active to control the fire with the cp863 fire fighting boat, which it did in a timely manner.  Following the accident, a report stated that no injuries to persons happened, zero pollution, and no damage to neighbour boats or third parties occurred.  The Baglietto motor yacht was the day after dry-docked in a boat yard, and set under investigative arrest.  Externally the yacht showed little damage and this shows how much slower wood burns compared to fiberglass.

The Baglietto in this accident is a 1975 build 18 M2.  The second generation 18 M2 was introduced in 1973 recognizable from the 1966 launched first generation by its straighter lines and coach roof.  Introduced in 1966 with the first generation 18 M and 14 M, the Baglietto M series changed how the Italian motor yacht looked, the line featuring five models from fourteen to the 20 M and will sell a total of 196 units, 72 units for the 20 M model alone.  In the mid eighties Baglietto presented the fiberglass 16.50 M2, with little success and the moulds selling to Falcon Yachts and used for its first model.

New Model: X-Power 33C

With more than forty years of experience in performance sailing boats, X-Yachts by surprise enter into powerboat with the X-Power 33C.  A classic design inspired with minimal touches sport cruiser, the X-Power 33C was presented as a project in 2019 and after some serious testing in the Danish sea launched in the early part of 2021.  For its ten meter size the 33C offers interesting spaces outside, and an interior sleeping two in a spacious V-berth forward.  The X-Power 33C is powered by a Yanmar 320hp up to 370hp single engine. The 33C will use a patented Petestep hull; a vee shape hull which from the rendering on the official website features different triangle designed spray rails with the last of these forming a step.  The X-Power 33C looks a very well thought out seaworthy sport cruiser, yet its a let down that in all this is only available with a single engine and a CE C design category, meaning only thought out for coastal cruising.  As the X-Power range goes a hard top cabin version of the X33 is currently under build set to launch in 2022, while a bigger over twelve meters in size larger model is set for 2023.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.9 m (35.7ft)

Beam - 3.1 m

Draft - 1.2 m including drive

Displacement - 4000 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 380 l

Water Capacity - 100 l

Accommodation - two berths

Engines - 1 x Yanmar 8LV 320hp, 350hp, or 370hp

Propulsion - Yanmar dual propeller stern drive

Speed - forty knots estimate with Yanmar 370hp

Hull Shape - Petecraft stepped hull

Certification - CE C

www.x-yachts.com

Ferretti Motor Yacht Burns Down Near Civitavecchia

A Ferretti motor yacht of 22 meters in length burned down to the North of Civitavecchia in the Central Tirrenyian sea on the 25th August around 1400 hours.  Departing Civitavecchia with thirteen persons onboard the Ferretti motor yacht was navigating to the North direction Porto Ercole, when a fire starting coming out from the engine room.  The persons onboard the Ferretti rescued themselves onboard the tender, none of them reporting any injuries, with the Coast Guard and Civitavecchia fire fighting squad coming out to extinguish the fire and save the yacht.  While succeeding in putting out the fire, the yacht eventually sank and was not saved.

The Ferretti in this fire is a 72 as designed by Giovanni Zuccon and produced from 1998 to 2002.  The Ferretti 72 was a replacement and soft evolution of the 70 launched in the fall of 1996, and then replaced by the 730.  The 72 differs from the 70 for the all around bulwark, a fatter radar arch, and a second side door to starboard.

Project: Astondoa AS5

Astondoa present the project for its second AS range model, following the AS8 here comes the AS5 a seventeen meter motor yacht, with a modern aesthetic and all around window surfaces.  Coming with an astern galley layout and opening bulkheads by the bathing platform, the AS5 offers the latest in modern entairtainment solutions.  Interior accommodation is for three double cabins; owners room at midships, VIP forward, and third guest cabin with twin berths to port side. A single berth crew cabin is located aft. The AS5 is also offered with hard-top as pictured above and or without for those who like a sleeker profile.  The Astondoa AS5 is standard powered by twin Volvo 725hp with line shaft propulsion.  Engine options are for the same Volvo engines with IPS pod drives or Man's 800hp.  

www.astondoa.com

New Model: Sacs Rebel 55

In Summer 2021 Sacs launched its new Rebel 55, a seventeen meter rib yacht designed by Christian Grande.  Flagship of the three model Rebel range, and second in size to the Strider 19, the Sacs Rebel 55 presents itself as a centre console rib with interesting exterior and interior comforts.  As many large rib yacht over fifteen meters in size, the Rebel 55 has a lot of design and technical content, starting from the D-shape foam filled tubes, to its particular safe walkaround design.  The accommodation of the Rebel 55 will offer an interior with two large cabins; owners room at midship, guest forward, and an L-shape dinette.  Exterior spaces are seventeen meters from bow to aft, offering a central dinette. aft and fore sun-pads, and a galley behind the central console at midship.  The Sacs Rebel 55 is powered by twin Volvo 725hp with IPS pod drives, and reaches speeds up to 37 knots.  A high performance outboard version with quadruple Mercury 600hp is the other engine option, this reaching speeds up to 47 knots.

Technical Data:
LOA - 17 m (55.7ft)

Beam - 5.38 m

Draft - 0.83 m exl drives

Displacement - 22 t

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 1000 l

Water Capacity - 400 l

Max Persons - 22

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, optional one berth crew cabin

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 725hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS950 pod drives

Speed - 37 knots max 32 knots fast cruise 27 knots economic fast cruise

Range - 270 nm at 27 knots

Hull Shape - modified Vee with 18.7 degrees deadrise aft

Construction - fiberglass hull with D-shape foam filled tubes

Project - Christian Grande

Certification - CE A

www.sacsmarine.com

Project: Rio 46 Daytona

In the year of its sixtieth anniversary, Rio presents a new sport cruiser synonymous with freedom and luxury: Daytona 46.  The Daytona range, which started in September 2020 with the 34 model, a huge success from the start which just after a few months from presentation at the Genoa Boat Show sold the entire 2021 year production.  Now meeting the demand for practical and sporty open cruisers, suitable first for short-distance cruising, with preference for space above rather than below deck, with dynamic and fun performances, Rio present the project of the Daytona 46.  Designed by Marino Alfani, the Daytona 46 will offer a two double cabin interior with a saloon, and a spacious bathroom to starboard.  Living on this new generation centre console is located on the main deck, with three seater helm station under the central T-top, galley and dinette behind it, and an aft and fore deck sundeck.  Just as happens with the latest centre console the Rio Daytona 46 also offers opening side bulwarks which increase the space of the aft part of the main deck.  The Rio Daytona 46 is powered by twin Yanmar 370hp with stern drive propulsion, giving a max speed of 35 knots.  An outboard option with twin Mercury 450hp is also available, this giving a top speed up to forty knots.

www.rioyachts.net