6 Rescued as Classic Chris-Craft Runs Aground in Hereford, New Jersey

Six boaters were saved as a classic seventeen meter Chris-Craft yacht was purposely ran aground after it was taking water, and in risk of sinking near Hereford Inlet, North Wildwood, New Jersey on the afternoon of Saturday sixteen April. The classic yacht was taking water as it was anchored about thirty meters off the shore at the inlet. When the Wildwood Fire Department arrived, Chief 3 took over command and drove the yacht to the shore as Utility 3 and Squad 3, and SeaTow Cape May arrived to the scene. The fire department then with the use from ladders discharged the skipper and the five boaters. Following this an operation was made to dewater the yacht, and then then towed to Schooner Island marina.

The yacht in this accident is a Chris-Craft 57 Constellation as produced from 1963 to 1972 in 262 units.  The 57 Constellation was a replacement to the 55 Constellation, and was replaced by the Chris-Craft 58 Roamer Riviera.

F&S New Web Site

Delaware's custom Sportfish Yacht builder F&S presents a new virtual Internet showroom. Jim Floyd founded F&S around the late eighties, building hull number one a 58 foot Sportfish Yacht which today is called Triple-Net. But the founding pillars of F&S start in reality earlier to this, when Jim entered the woodwork trade in his early twenties, and later on founded his own construction company practicing as master carpenter and cabinet maker. United with an outdoor passion, Jim hunts and fishes most of the East Coast on his 23 foot Seacraft, which leads him to Carolina in the late seventies where the first custom builders shops start refining and pioneering the works for custom cold molded construction sportfish boats. At first Jim Floyd works and collaborates with Ricky Scarborough of North Carolina.  This collaboration and the studying of the Carolina builders, with the addition of experimenting with resins and hull shapes leads Jim to launch his first boat, hull number one a 58 feet launched in 1996 and built in the unlikely location of Middletown chicken house. The first F&S featured what have become trademark touches of the models coming from Delaware; having Carolina lines with bow flair and shear line included, and a variable deadrise hull. F&S are built in cold moulded glass fibre with resin over wood in jig method, and feature a unique variable deadrise, longitudinal stepped Vee hull. This gives benefits as stability at roll, track ability in following waters, and soft head sea entry. F&S has so far delivered delivered just under thirty boats from 1996 till today, although there was a twelve year break period till the second built went in the water. The smallest of the constructions has been a 36 feet Express with outboards hull 21 delivered in 2012, and the largest to date is the 2019 delivered hull 27 at 78 feet. Today F&S is managed by Jim Floyd, wife Maria, children Tim and Christina all in the business, with Joe Bonvetti and a select group of craftsman building each Sportfish Yacht to owner specifications. Currently F&S has three constructions in progress all in a new large 82 feet hull size. F&S new website takes you around with the following buttons: About FandS, Why FandS, Fleet, Careers, and Gear.  F&S is also on social media platforms Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram with links at the bottom of the page. 

www.fsyachts.com

New Launch: CRN 62m hull. 138

CRN has launched a new bespoke steel and aluminium yacht, hull number 138, named m/y Rio. CRN 138 is designed and built by CRN in close collaboration with design and architecture studio Omega Architects, who created the exterior concept, and designers Pulina Exclusive Interiors for the styling inside. At 62 meters long and just over eleven in beam, this four deck superyacht can comfortably accommodate up to twelve guests in an Owner’s stateroom and the five guest cabins. These are comprised of two full-beam VIPs one on the main deck forward, the other on the lower deck, and three suites on the lower deck; two doubles and a twin. All cabins are served by an elevator to all decks. Codecasa 138 is an entirely bespoke with a strong artisanal stamp, an elegant yet supremely sporty vessel with flowing hull lines and a near-vertical bow. Numerous aspects have been carefully conceived to offer the owner family a cruising experience together like no other, in a world of freedom and privacy: the discerning distribution and quality of the spaces, with generous indoor and outdoor living areas; a superb wellness lounge and fitness area in the beach club; and the exclusive Owner’s deck, a great oasis of intimacy that can also be enjoyed as a social zone. Like all CRN pleasure yachts, the new 62-metre hull 138 core values include a deep commitment to sustainability, geared to reducing the environmental impact of the production processes. Important examples of this approach in action are the trigeneration and solar-power systems which have helped to cut the yard’s heat and power consumption, by 32% and 79% respectively. CRN 138 is an expression of in-depth expertise and its design and build quality, another unique work of art by the Ancona yard that reflects and celebrates her owner’s personality and vision to the full.

Technical Data:

LOA - 62 m (203ft)

Beam - 11.2 m

Draft - 3.10 m

Displacement - 850 t

Accommodation - twelve guests in six cabins, fifteen crew in eight cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats 3512C Acert 1649hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - fifteen knots max, fourteen cruise, twelve knots long range

Range - 4500 nm at twelve knots

Hull Shape - displacement

Construction - steel hull, aluminium super structure

Project - Omega architects exterior. Pulina interior

Certification - Lloyds 100 A1 SSC Yacht Mono G6 LMC UMS LY3

www.crn-yacht.com

Unattended 26m Super Yacht Saved from Fire

A 26 meter super yacht caught fire while moored in its berth in Miami River on the late morning of Wednesday thirteen April.  The 26 meter super yacht was unattended at the time of the fire located along Northwest Fourteen avenue and North River Drive.  Fire fighting crew reacted and where quickly on the scene saving the super yacht from total destruction, though important fire damage could be seen on the forward port side of the main deck after all was finished.

The 26 meter super yacht in this fire is an Aicon 85, as designed by Marco Mannino and produced from 2006 to 2015 in seven units, including a unit which was called the 90 and having a larger extended bathing platform.  Aicon was fFounded in 2000, a huge success in the noughties especially with its first 56 model selling in over one hundred units.

Project: Grand Banks Eastbay 60

Grand Banks present the project for a new Eastbay 60 set to launch in late 2022.  The 60 is the largest Eastbay to date, a range which started in 1994 and till today has featured a total of nineteen models, with the previous largest model being the 58 FB produced from 2002 till 07.  The Eastbay 60 will feature a three cabins layout, with a master stateroom located at midships to portside, a forward VIP suite, and two berth L-shaped third cabin to starboard.  The main deck is all about the living area and the Eastbay 60 will come with an astern galley layout.  The Grand Banks Eastbay 60 is to be standard powered by twin Volvo 900hp engines with an impressive seven thousand liters fuel capacity set to offer above average range for this size.

www.grandbanks.com

Improve-it = Viking 46 Billfish

Viking has launched the first 46 Billfish finished with a tower. Colored in snow white this 46 Billfish was called by its owner Irish Beaut.  Fully outfitted by a Palm Beach Towers tuna tower to support the boat’s West Coast Florida fishing program. The team at PBT constructed the custom anodized aluminum structure to not only be efficient and functional but to also turn heads at the dock.  The Viking 46 Billfish offers a four berth accommodation in a double berth forward and two bunks berths to port side on the lower deck.  The 46 Billfish is standard powered by twin Cummins 700hp and optional Man 800 or 850hp.

www.vikingyachts.com

Sanlorenzo Yacht Destroyed by Fire in Valencia

A fire broke down and totally destroyed a 27 meter Sanlorenzo super yacht titled m/y Pesa in Valencia's Marina Sur in Spain, the early afternoon of ninth April at around 13:00 hours.   According to reports the fire on m/y Pesa started at around 08:00 morning time, and was believed to have been controlled only for it to start again and eventually totally destroy the yacht, with only the lower part of the hull remaining intact.  Six separate fire crews where called to control the fire, with the super yacht reported to have been nearly fully loaded with fuel, eight thousand out of 9500 liters making the operation more difficult.

M/y Pesa is a 2019 Sanlorenzo SX88, as produced since 2017 to a design by Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta for the exteriors, hull shape by Lou Codega, and interiors by Piero Lissoni.  The Sanlorenzo SX88 was followed by the SX76 in 2018, and the SX112 in 2020.  48 Sanlorenzo has been build thus far.

Project: Majesty 111

During the 2022 Dubai boat Majesty presented the project for a new 111.  Currently under construction and set to launch in 2023, the Majesty 111 comes from a design of Dutch firm Phantom, who offered horizontal moving forward lines.  Slotting in between the Majesty 100 and 120, the 111 will feature a natural light filled interior with two and half decks with six suites sleeping twelve guests, of which is an owners stateroom on the forward full body part of the main deck.  So far Majesty and its parent company Gulf Craft are not giving any technical details as power options and speeds.

www.majesty-yachts.com

New Launch: Benetti 65.40 meter FB270

Benetti is proud to announce the delivery of FB270 titled M/Y “Triumph”, a 65.40 meters full custom yacht with sleek and clean lines spanning her six decks. The steel displacement hull and the superstructure, made with aluminum, are painted in a classic white. The external lines were penned by Giorgio M. Cassetta, complementing the naval architecture by Benetti. Green and Mingarelli Design contributed to the interiors, adding to the work done in-house by Benetti. The yacht, which accommodates twelve people in six double cabins, offers a host of luxurious amenities, including a touch and go helipad located on the bow, sauna, fully equipped gym, massage room, jacuzzi and seventy square meters of beach club with a drop-down platform. For FB270 Giorgio M. Cassetta notably used large curved windows to balance the yacht’s impressive presence. Green and Mingarelli arranged the elegant interiors and many furnishing details, closely following the direction of the Benetti Interior Style Department. All the artwork onboard is created by renowned British photographer David Yarrow. The Sun Deck sits atop the yacht on the sixth deck, not always present on yachts of this size. The high-perch features an elegant jacuzzi, comfortable seating and a table for ten that can be used even while navigating, thanks to ample wind sheltering. The sky lounge on the Upper Deck blends seamlessly with the welcoming aft outdoor spaces, outfitted with custom furniture. The owner’s apartment, set over a sprawling 130 square meter area, takes full advantage of the deck’s spaciousness and stunning views. The aft cockpit on the Main Deck is an outdoor spot, sheltered yet in contact with the environment, perfect for conversation and relaxation at any time of day. Amidships, the large and bright living area, consisting of a dining and relaxation space, is complete with every comfort. Also on the Main Deck, the VIP stateroom dedicates an opulent suite to the owner’s guests. The beach area of ​​the Lower Deck proposes an area of about 70 square meters with immediate access to the sea. The sleeping area amidships includes four double cabins for an additional eight guests. Also on this deck, but in a separate area to guarantee guest privacy, is the modern galley, and at the bow there are the accommodations for crew members. The engine room hosts a pair of MTU 1851hp engines for a maximum speed of 16.5 knots and a cruising speed of fifteen knots. The range at 12 knots is 4,700 miles.

Technical Data:

LOA - 65.40 m (214.5ft)

Beam - 11.2 m

Draft - 3.5 m

Displacement - 1050 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 120,000 l

Water Capacity -24,000 l

Accommodation - twelve guests in six cabins, fifteen crew in ten cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 12V4000 M53 1851hp

Propulsion - line shaft 

Speed - sixteen knots max, fifteen knots cruise, twelve knots long long range cruise

Range - 4700 nm at twelve knots cruise

Construction - steel hull, aluminum super structure

Project - Giorgio M. Cassetta exterior, Green and Mingarelli interior, Benetti naval architecture

www.benettiyachts.it

Project: Horizon PC68

Following a record-breaking year of sales, with the milestone fiftieth hull sold, Horizon Power Catamarans proudly announces the newest addition to its popular series of power catamarans. Positioned at the head of the multi-hulled PowerCat range that begins with the entry-level PC52 and includes a PC60 and a custom PC74 flagship, the new, ultra-spacious Horizon PC68 model has been meticulously planned to meet and exceed the cruising needs of discerning boaters. The Horizon PC68 is offered in two layouts both in four cabins. An interesting choice is to have an owners stateroom on the forward part of the main deck, and three cabins below deck, while another option is to have the owners suite in the starboard hull, and having the forward part of the main deck replaced by a dinette. The Horizon PC68 is to be powered by twin Man 850hp engines. No performance estimates are yet given. The first Horizon PC68 will feature an open-plan salon, which as I understand means owners stateroom in the lower deck, and will make its global debut at the 2023 Horizon Yachts Open House in Taiwan, followed by a U.S. debut at the 2023 Palm Beach International Boat Show.

www.horizonyacht.com