Classic Trojan Wrecked by Fire at Lighthouse Point Marina, New Jersey

A ten meter classic Trojan sportfish cruiser was wrecked by fire while berthed at Lighthouse Point Marina in Shawcrest, Cape May, New Jersey on the night of Wednesday nineteen January.  Fire fighters responded to the blaze, and encircled the fire keeping to this one vessel, and also managed to keep the sport cruiser from sinking.  No injuries were reported from the fire also because no one was onboard the boat during the fire.  Sea Tow Cape May who shared this story on it's Facebook page, were later given duties to remove the wreck.

The boat in this fire is a Trojan 36 Convertible as produced from 1972 to 1989.  Founded in 1949 by James R. McQueen and Harper Hull who purchase the Cottrell-Spoore Boatworks of Troy, New York, and rename it to Trojan.  Hull and McQueen will sell Trojan to Whittaker in 1969, switch to fiberglass in 1974, it is sold to Invest Corp again in 1984, and in 1992 to Genmar Group who will stop production in 2002.

Project: Giupex 40X Infinity

Giupex present the project for the new 40X Infinity.  Based on the lines of the previous Mano 38.50 but redesigned with softer and curvier lines and a new radar arch and hard-top look, the Giupex 40X Infinity strong points will be its spacious cockpit deck and three double cabins layout below. Accommodation in the 40X Infinity will be for three double cabins, an old Italian favourite in this size offering a master cabin forward, and two guest cabins with twin in-line berths at midships. Extra two berths will be available in the convertible dinette.  The Giupex 40X Infinity is powered by standard Mercury diesel 370hp, or optional Volvo 380hp both engines with stern drive propulsion.  No preliminary speed data is available as yet. 

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New Launch: F&S 61 Hardtop Express Hull #30

FandS present the 61 hardtop express, hull number 30 and called Soul Candy by its owner.  FandS hull thirty was designed as a family-friendly express sportfish yacht with space for entertaining, with a host of custom options that allow the owner-operator to communicate and interact with the crew on fishing trips to the Gulf of Mexico and the Bahamas. One of the primary challenges with FandS hull #30 was to add a tall owner, and superior interior headroom. Keeping the sweeping lines FandS is known for, while accommodating someone of height, would require some out-of-the-gate thinking. The design team created a two meters plus character named Fred within the CAD program, who would be moved around the virtual boat to be sure proper clearance of areas such as the companionway, staterooms and showers. Cad-Fred was also integral to helm line-of-sight, both while running and to the angler in the fighting chair, and because the interior space is directly connected to all the exterior dimensions, it was necessary to consider every detail. FandS 61 Hardtop Express features an eleven squared meters cockpit deck which easily fits the large fighting chair with an offset pedestal and on-deck tuna tubes, essential when you plan on fighting some of the monsters living near the rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. The classic straight lines of the teak cockpit boards tame the curvy, signature FandS radial mezzanine and transom live-well. A giant lazarette is accessible by way of a Freeman Marine deck hatch located under the chair’s footrest and ensures safe, dry storage below for the multitude of systems located there. The bright interior of the helm deck is striking. The hardtop express design allows for a view of the world around her, and FandS takes the view to new levels by incorporating one giant piece of custom curved glass on each side. By doing so, there is little to break that uninterrupted sightline, providing a true, 360-degree perspective. FandS 61 Hardtop Express runs smooth and quiet at all speeds, thanks to the twin MTU 1600hp engines giving a solid cruising speed of 35 knots and a top end of 42 knots. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.59 m (60.9ft)

Beam - 5.48 m

Draft - 1.47 m

Displacement - 27215 kg

Fuel Capacity - 5488 l

Water Capacity - 794 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 10v M96L 1600hp

Propulsion - line shaft 

Speed - 35 knots cruise 42 knots max

Construction - cold moulded in jig, Okume plywood with biaxial fiberglass, Awlcraft 2000 paint job

Certification - NMEA, ABYC

www.fsyachts.com

Project: Silent 62 3-Deck

Silent Yachts continues an exciting journey to the bright and green future, with the innovative Austrian shipyard introduced a new project based on the Silent 60 model, now with another level of space and comfort for its guests. The Silent 62 Tri-Deck is based on the 60 platform, however, it includes a third deck and adds two feet to the hull’s length.  One unit has been sold to a client in Europe and two units to clients from the US.  The Silent 62 Tri-Deck will have an extra deck instead of a flybridge which comes with the standard 60 model. This allows to add fifty square meters of useful space for guests. Three different layout options are available for the third deck: open sky lounge, closed sky lounge or an owner’s suite.  Open sky lounge version: instead of the standard flybridge, the open version offers a open fly deck with bar and galley, a dining table and bench for ten to twelve persons, several sofas and lounge areas and a fly helm.  Closed sky lounge version: provides a closed fly deck equipped with a bar, a second galley and a dining table offering an unobstructed 360° panoramic view. Aft of the sky-lounge there is a terrace with several sofas and lounge areas.  Owner’s suite version: offers a generous owner´s suite with an en-suite bathroom and an unobstructed 360° panoramic view. Aft of the owner´s suite, there is a private terrace with several sofas and lounge areas.  The Silent 62 Tri-Deck has a high-performance hull shape that has been optimized with CFD study, with longer waterline and reverse bow. Her exterior design’s signature details are the long window stripe at the sidewall of the hull and more window surface overall.   The catamaran yacht can be handled by two people with ease and offers plenty of space for families and crew. The optional hydraulic stern platform which also serves as a swimming platform, can accommodate a tender of up to four meters in length. For adventurers, additional water toys, SUP´s, kayaks and e-bikes can be stored in the bridge deck.  The powertrain used for the new model is the same as for the Silent 60, with the 62 Tri-Deck equipped with 42 powerful solar panels achieving up to 17 kWp. The self-sufficient yacht uses silent electric propulsion for unlimited range with no noise or fumes and minimal vibration. Because of that, the operational costs of the vessels are substantially lower compared to power yachts using more traditional propulsion systems. The yacht’s draft is just under one meter, which allows her to reach shallower bays which might be crucial for areas like the Caribbean and South East Asia.  The Silent 62 Tri-Deck is available in several layouts ranging from three to six staterooms on the lower deck with a maximum of six bathrooms. All staterooms offer double or twin berths, and all heads include a separate shower. There is a vast salon with wide windows on the main deck and the yacht features large outside areas in the aft and bow area in order to enjoy nature and keep guests in close contact with the sea.  The salon offers fifty square meters of space while the main deck outside offers just under seventy square meters. The living area on the lower deck occupies up to 62 m².  The Silent 62 Tri-Deck is a true ocean-going cruising yacht. She can cruise efficiently for up to 100 miles a day for weeks. At the same time, the arrangement of the components enables the yacht to power all on board systems without the need to run a generator. The generator is only used to recharge the batteries in the rare case when it is required to sustain higher speeds during longer periods of time or when the weather conditions are unfavourable for several days.

www.silent-yachts.com

New Model: Outer Reef 740 Deluxbridge Motoryacht

 

Outer Reef has in the fall of 2021 debuted its new 740 Deluxbridge Motoryacht.  Ordered by a previous Outer Reef owner, who owned a 2019 610 Motoryacht, the new 740 Deluxbridge is born from the 720 platform, and features a top deck with enclosed pilot house, hence the name deluxe bridge.  The Outer Reef 740 Deluxbridge offers a three double cabins layout, plus a two berth crew cabin aft.  Owners stateroom is located at midships.  The Outer Reef 740 Deluxbridge Motoryacht is standard powered by twin John Deere 500hp, and or Cats 476hp engines with shaft line propulsion.

Technical Data:

LOA - 22.45 m (73.8ft)

Beam - 5.63 m

Draft - 1.6 m

Displacement - 64 t

Fuel Capacity - 7571 l

Water Capacity - 1514 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, one crew cabin with two berths

Engines - 2 x John Deere 6090 500hp, Cats C9.3 476hp

Propulsion - ZF gearbox with Seatorque enclosed shaft system

Construction - vinylester resin, solid fiberglass hull, Divinycell PvC core above waterline, Cook gelcoat

www.outerreefyachts.com

Project: Rossinavi Portofino 52

Italian shipyard Rossinavi has unveiled a new full-displacement superyacht concept, Portofino 52. Generated from the vision of Team for Design Enrico Gobbi combined with Rossinavi's expertise, Portofino 52 was created with the desire to offer the most pleasant cruising experience in maximum comfort. 52, the metres in length of a yacht optimized to provide the greatest number of experiences that can be enclosed in 499 GT. Versatility of soul and use, best represented by a sundeck of 130 sqm liveable at any time of the day and in all sea conditions. An area for outdoor breakfasts and lunches, an area for sunbathing, an area for cocktails, but also an area for dancing at nightfall, this means sundeck on board the Portofino 52. A beach club where everyone can find their own space, whether it is by the sea after a swim or sipping a drink under the calm reflections of the glazed pool above or enjoying the wellness area with sauna. A layout designed to be family-friendly, in which, in addition to the Owner's suite, there are four guest cabins of the same size, a layout in which there are large meeting and leisure areas, such as the numerous dining areas, lounges and bars that adorn the various decks, or the open-air cinema at the bow of the upper deck. Shapes in which the function is integrated, such as for the tender and toys storage area, located in a hidden and safe position in the bow, under a mechanical cover. A yacht in which the interior blends with the exterior design, through a careful play of natural and artificial lights. Key design features include;130 sqm sundeck, 50% shaded by a hard top; 60 sqm beach club area with spa and gym; glass-bottomed pool, located in the main deck cockpit and equipped with a whirlpool system; full-beam Owner's suite that extends over 50 sqm; tender and toys storage area located on the foredeck; and outdoor cinema situated forward on the upper deck. On the main deck, the large cockpit that welcomes guests on board is made spectacular by a swimming pool with glass floor and forward side. The upper deck cockpit, with such a generous space and largely sheltered from the sun, is ideal for hosting an outdoor dining table. The bow area of ​​the upper deck is used as an outdoor cinema, with six seats and a firepit. Regarding the internal areas, on the main deck we find the main salon and an adjoining dining area. Towards the bow, the full-beam Owner’s suite has been conceived in two different layouts: the first one with a large dressing room at the entrance, the second one featuring a private office. All the main deck areas are extremely enhanced by full-height windows. The sky lounge on the upper deck is also characterized by large glazing, which enhance the panoramic view. In this area there is also an easily served bar with a scenic wine and cigar cellar behind. On the lower deck, the four guest cabins have been designed to have the same size. To provide a larger guest accommodation area on the lower deck, the tender and toys storage area is positioned on the foredeck, protected by an aesthetic and safety cover integrated in the exterior shapes of the yacht. The careful engineering studies made allow Portofino 52 to be an extremely safe and comfortable yacht, even for long voyages and transoceanic routes, thanks also to a state-of-the-art stabilization system and the Rossinavi Zero Noise technology, which drastically reduces the onboard noise and vibrations.  Rossinavi Portofino 52 is to be powered by twin Cats 1499h engines with estimated top speeds up to fifteen knots and a cruise of twelve.

www.rossinavi.com

Hunga Tonga Tsunami 2022

On 14 January the volcano on the Hunga Tonga uninhabited island, part of the Tongan archipelago in the Southern Pacific ocean erupted.  The eruption created a big Tsunami with waves reaching a height up to fifteen meters, and in this process is reported to have killed three persons, injured a lot of people, and many remain missing.  Hunga Tonga is located about 35 nautical miles North of Tongatapu, but the Tsunami also travelled afar in the Pacific Ocean, and doing damage from New Zealand, to Japan, and as far as South and North America. 

The above picture is taken in a Marina in New Zealand which seemed to be one of the most where boats and yacht sustained damages. In this particular marina some small and medium sized boats also sank, with boaters complaining that no alarm or advise was made.  

New Launch: Baglietto 54.60m C#10231

Baglietto present hull number 10231, a 54.60 meter super yacht named C, and designed by Horacio Bozzo exterior and Hot Lab for interior.  A fully custom project which sold in 2017 and completed in early 2021  Baglietto 54 meter super yacht features very clean lines with three decks, and a semi wide-body main deck offering an accommodation for twelve guests in six cabins, and thirteen crew in seven.  This Baglietto 54 meter hull number 10231 features a fast displacement hull shape and powered by twin Cat engines 1622hp reaches top speeds up to fifteen knots and a cruise of twelve. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 54.60 m (179.1ft)

Beam - 10.4 m

Draft - 2.6 m

Displacement - 570 t half load, 860 GT

Fuel Capacity -100,000 l

Water Capacity - 25,000 l

Accommodation - twelve guess in six cabins, thirteen crew in seven cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats C32 Acert 1622hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - fifteen knots max twelve knots cruise

Range - 4500 nm at twelve knots

Hull Shape - fast displacement

Construction - aluminium h321/h111

Project - Horacio Bozzo exterior, Hot Lab interior

Certification - Lloyds +100A1 Ssc G3

www.baglietto.com

Project: Viking 90 Sky Bridge

Like with any of its models Viking proposes different versions on its platform, and so will be the case with its new upcoming 90 flagship model, which will replace I would say temporary the 92 after 21 units delivered.  Unlike the 92, the new 90 will have a load line of less to 24 meters making it abstain to Selective Catalytic Reduction rules which entered force in 2022.  Selective Catalytic Reduction units need further engine room space and redesigned layouts, with Viking being very vocal against the new rules to fit mandatory converters, and working a lot to delay the entry from 2020 to 22. The Viking 90 will offer a six stateroom layout, highlighted with a full beam owners stateroom at midships.  The Sky Bridge project will differ from the other standard Convertible and Enclosed Bridge versions for offering a fully equipped second helm station up top.  The Sky Bridge replaces the full-tower and makes it safer to reach then a Tuna tower helm, with the advantage that a fully fitted helm station can be equipped.  The Viking 90 is scheduled to debut in early 2023.

www.vikingyachts.com

Azimut Cruiser Sinks in Ischia Island

An Azimut flybridge cruiser of eleven meters in length, sank while in its mooring at the marina in Casamicciola Terme, in the Island of Ischia, in the night between the twelfth and thirteenth January.  No one was onboard at the time of sinking. The cause of the sinking are not reported, but in most cases when a boat sinks this way, berthed in its mooring, it would be a failed water-cock of sorts.  Casamicciola Terme is located on the North part of the Island of Ischia, the largest of the three Naples gulf Islands, the other two being the famous Capri, and less famous but pretty Procida.   

The boat in this accident is an Azimut AZ36 TrentaSei model as  designed by Bernard Olesinski and inhouse by the Italian yacht builder and produced from 1993 till 1998 in about one hundred units.  The AZ36 was a replacement to the long standing and popular John Bennet designed 37 and was replaced by the AZ39.