Project: Benetti B.Now 67M

Benetti semi-custom B.Now range designed by RWD for exterior and Pierluigi Ausonio for naval architecture keeps on progressing and following the success of the 50M model launched in the fall of 2021 and sold in fifteen units, presents more details with the larger 67M unit.  A quadruple deck sixty seven meter super yacht the Benetti B.Now 67M offers interior accommodation for twelve to fourteen guests in seven cabins.  Crew space is for seventeen in ten cabins.  The Benetti B.Now 67M liks the smaller sister is offered in Traditional aft or the more open Oasis deck versions.  The Benetti B.Now 67M is to be powered by Diesel engines with E.Mode hybrid solution available as optional.  No performance or power data is provided but Benetti does say that a range of five thousand nautical miles is possible at twelve knots.  The Benetti B.Now 67M has three units being build, with the first hull set to launch in 2025 and hulls two and three following in 2026.  The Benetti B.Now range is a four model semi custom range designed by RWD for exterior and Pierluigi Ausonio presented by the largest and most prolific yacht builder in 2018 with a 63m project, which became a 66m in 2021 and in 2022 became this 67M unit.  The B.Now range distinct itself for having two aft deck; Traditional and or Oasis versions.  Apart the top selling 50M and 67M units, Benetti also has a 60 and 72 meter projects, with hull one of the sixty meter in initial project stages and set for a 2027 completion date. 

www.benettiyachts.it

Abandoned Sport Cruiser Sinks in Allegheny River

A nine meter classic Bayliner sport cruiser who was left moored on the North Shore of the Allegheny River, in Pittsburgh since end of Summer partially sank following an ice and snow storm on the 28 December 2022.  Residents from the area said the boat arrived during the Summer time, and unlike the other boats who come in the nice weather season remained on the spot.  An end December cold crunch and snow storm, with temperatures going down to minus twenty degrees Celsius, partially sank the boat, as when the ice defrosted it became water which entered its bilges and hull.  

After the storm Pittsburgh authorities have been trying to contact the ownership since early January who was not interested in salvaging the partly sank boat.  Becoming a huge eye soar the Sports and Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County finally intervened, and on 28 March at 1300 hours local time removed the boat from the spot.

This Bayliner in this part sinking is a 3150 Conquest, as produced from 1978 till 1980, with the model evolving into the 3250 Conquest in 1981.  The Conquest was a sport cruiser which was ahead of its time when it debuted, and important in creating the medium sized express cruiser which dominated the sub fifty foot market in the eighties and nineties.

Bayliner Cruiser Fire Wrecked in Lake Taupo

A seven meter Bayliner sport cruiser was destroyed by fire at Kincloch in Lake Taupō, New Zealand on 14:50 of Tuesday 27 December. The sport cruiser exploded first before going in flames as New Zealand Fire Service liaising with the Harbour Master and Coast Guard responded to the blaze. None of the passengers are reported injured as they were assisted by nearby boaters. The boat is reported to have sunk in four meters of deep water and about three hundred meters from the shore line. The cause of the blaze and fire is are not reported.  The boat was salvaged the following day on Wednesday.

The boat in this fire is a Bayliner 2355 Ciera Sunbridge as produced from 1994 to 1999. The 2355 Ciera Sunbridge came out as a replacement to the 2255 Ciera Sunbridge and was replaced by the Bayliner 245 Cruiser.

New Model: Pearl 72

Pearl Yachts presented the new 72 to the public for the first time at the 2022 Fort Lauderdale boat show at the end of October, approximately a year after the announcement of the project in Cannes 2021.  The 72 offer to the market is still unique in her class with Pearl design of exteriors from Dixon and interior from Kelly Hoppen CBE now doing all the four model line-up from the 62 to the 95 flagship super yacht. In terms of layout the Pearl 72 makes a unique introduction in this size-class with two master staterooms; one forward with a private entrance as typically seen on larger yachts, and the second for a full beam amidships. In addition to providing an ideal solution for co-owners who enjoy the yacht together, the innovative layout allows owners to enjoy a beautiful view even when moored stern-to in a marina. There are two further en-suite double cabins plus accommodation for the crew, in addition to an exceptional garage with space for a three meter and a half plus tender or jet ski. Fold down balconies at water level also create a beach club for those who enjoy spending time on or close to the water.  The Kelly Hoppen interior show her ever-evolving style, defined by a subtle fusion of clean lines and neutral tones, intuitively balanced with an opulent warmth, honoured with numerous prestigious awards.  The Pearl 72 carries another premiere on board: Kelly’s new “Indulgence” interior design theme. The design intent of this yacht is to capture New York City urban living on water, while enhancing and working with the incredible mechanical features that have been achieved. An array of materials including timber veneers, stone and contrasting metal detailing used and layered throughout to set up enchanting reflections and luxurious tones that fuse the ocean and interiors together.  The Pearl 72 is powered by twin Man 1400hp as standard with optional 1600hp MTU available.  With the later big engines the Pearl 72 has a 32 knots top speed and a cruise of 25 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 21.99 m (72.2ft)

Hull Length - 20.7 m

Beam - 5.75 m

Draft - 1.70 m

Displacement - 50 t light

Fuel Capacity - 4250 l

Water Capacity - 950 l

Accommodation - eight guests in four cabins, two crew in one cabin

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1400hp, MTU 10V2000 M96L 1650hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed -32 knots max 25 cruise

Range - 250 nm at 25 knots cruise speed

Project - Bill Dixon naval architect and lines, Kelly Hoppen interior

www.pearlyachts.com

Yacht Burns and Sinks in Rio de la Plata

A twenty meter motor yacht titled m/y Azimut III with three crew onboard burst into flames and eventually sank in Rio de la Plata, Argentina at about 06:45 hours of 27 December.  The motor yacht departed San Fernando at 05:15 bound Punta dell Este Uruguay, and one hour and half into the trip it went ablaze.  The crew was assisted by nearby yacht Le Plus.  Victor Silveira the captain who was given this duty for the yacht for the coming two months told the story and how in three minutes the yacht was ablaze and eventually burned down and sank.  

M/y Azimut III is a Segue 62 as produced from the late nineties up to the early noughties.  Founded in 1974 Segue yachts is an Argentina yacht builder popular in South America, though recently it has also been entering into the North American market.  Today Segue builds twelve cruisers and yachts from 32 up to 94 feet.

Improve-it = Outer Reef 650 Classic MY

For years the 700 Classic Motoryacht has been the most popular model for Outer Reef thanks to her sheer volume, ample storage, ease of owner operation, award winning performance in blue waters and the list goes on.  For 2022 Outer Reef decided to improve the 650 Classic MY putting some of the features of the bigger 700 sister.  The a re-engineered Outer Reef 650 Classic MY thus takes useful design cues from her larger sister, which will include the following.  A larger galley with open layout dimensionally mimicking the 700 Series with full-size refrigeration appliance station, and main deck with day head to starboard.  Below deck accommodation with heads fore and aft the master king berth emulating the 700 Series.  Other improvements come in the internal stairs from the salon to the crew cabin which also follows the improved layout of crew/guest quarters aft with the new internal staircase.  This layout also makes it possible to specs the crew cabin as a guest suite making the 650 Classic MY a four cabin yacht.  Last but not lease the 650 Classic MY is now added with a fiberglass staircase to the flybridge versus the previous stainless steel ladder.

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New Model: Sanlorenzo SD90

Launched in Summer to a design of Zuccon the Sanlorenzo SD90 is the new entry level of the Italian builders SD semi displacement traditional ship looking fiberglass super yacht range.  The SD90 is also the smallest Sanlorenzo SD ever made replacing the Francesco Paszkowski designed SD92 which debuted the range in 2007 and sold 24 units in a production lasting twelve years.  This new SD90 is not the replacement of the 92, that model was replaced by the slightly larger SD96 which debuted in 2020.  Similar in size there is certain distinct features between the two small Sanlorenzo SD divided by two meters in length.  For example the bigger SD96 is a semi wide body, this new SD90 is about twenty% wide body serving only the master cabin located on the forward part of the main deck, and with this being unnoticeable from the outside.  This is made thanks to the raised flush deck located forward, which apart giving a traditional twist is also a novelty for this type of super yacht.  The new SD90 seems also to be a four cabin layout only yacht with the plans available thus far, although I am sure if someone would ask nicely Sanlorenzo might find a way to make five, with four cabins in the lower deck version of the yacht, since the standard layout has three rather big suites in the lower deck.  The Sanlorenzo SD90 is powered by twin Man 800hp as standard with optional 1200hp engines available.  Sanlorenzo has up till today six SD90 in build.

Technical Data:

LOA - 27.43 m (89.9ft)

Waterline Length - 24.1 m

Beam - 7 m

Draft - 1.91 m loaded with propellers

Displacement - 112 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 13,000 l

Water Capacity - 2000 l

Accommodation - eight guests in four cabins, four crew in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Man i6 800hp, V8 1200hp, Cat C18 1150hp

Propulsion - V-drive with line shaft

Speed - fourteen knots max with 800hp, 17 knots max 15 cruise 12 economical with 1200hp

Range - 1200 nm at twelve knots

Hull Shape - semi displacement

Project - Zuccon

www.sanlorenzoyacht.com

Project: AB Yachts 787

AB Yachts present the project for a new entry level 787 model.  Reported as designed in house by AB Yachts the 787 presents itself as a very minimal styled sport yacht available with a fully enclosed hard-top as pictured above or fully open as a big day centre console yacht with or without T-Top.  The accommodation plan of the 787 is fully custom while crew accommodation is for four in two cabins.  AB Yachts 787 is to be powered by triple Man 1200hp engines with MJP water jets propulsion giving speeds up to 56 knots and a cruise of fifty, this giving a range of 500 nautical miles. Hull one of the AB Yachts 787 reportedly in final stages of construction is to be a hard-top version.   

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New Model: Riviera 46 Sports Motor Yacht

Riviera has proudly launched its new 46 Sports Motor Yacht at a special event on Australia's Gold Coast. The 46 is now the new entry level of the Sports Motor Yacht line up that began in 2017 with the launch of the 68 and now includes the 50, 64 and 72 models. The Riviera design team in collaboration with 4D Designs have created a special yacht, with the 46 Sports Motor Yacht offering similar amenity to her larger siblings including multiple entertaining spaces that stretch from the long boarding bathing platform to relaxing foredeck sun lounges and a generous open flybridge that can accommodate eight guests in great comfort. The covered alfresco deck forward of the cockpit expands the saloon living space through a sliding glass door and large awning window that seamlessly connects guests with the galley immediately forward. The yacht's accommodation deck offers three double staterooms and two generous bathrooms. The master stateroom and en-suite bathroom are forward while two guest staterooms are at midships. Luxuriously appointed with premium fabrics, designer lounges and plush carpet underfoot in the staterooms, the 46 SMY features superbly crafted timber cabinetry throughout. Power for the Riviera 46 Sports Motor Yacht is provided by twin Volvo Penta 600hp as standard with optional 725hp available and both units being IPS propelled.

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.90 (52.2ft)

Hull Length - 14.3 m

Beam - 4.76 m

Draft - 1.44 m includes drives and props

Displacement - 21,920 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 2500 l

Water Capacity - 500 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D8 600hp, D11 725hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Project - 4D Design

Certification - ISO8666 for dimensions

www.riviera.com.au

Project: Windy 40 Camira RS

Dynamic like never before, this is the look of the Windy 40 Camira RS project designed by Hans Jorgen Johnsen and Design Unlimited for the interior, making a clear statement for individual sportiness and luxury.  The helmsman position has been redesigned and modernised, but still keeping the Windy style in its ergonomics and sporty helms. The new T-top with sunroof adds another dimension for owners to use this up to fifty knots fast sport cruiser.  The Windy Camira 40 RS comes will an all new interior layout in two luxurious versions; offered in a single aft cabin and or twin aft cabin version.  The Windy 40 Camira RS will be powered by twin Volvo 440hp diesel with stern drive propulsion, and or twin Yamaha 425hp or triple Yamaha 300hp outboards in petrol gas.

www.windyboats.com