New Model: Wally Why150

During the Venice 2023 boat show, Wally debuted its Why150 model.  Just five centimetres over 24 meters in length, the WallyWhy150 is the second model in a range which follows the provocative three meters larger fifty GT more volume Why200 launched in 2021.  With the same team of designers of Bassani for exterior lines and concept, Vallicelli for the interiors, and Ferretti Group for engineering as the larger Why200 sister, the principle of the Why150 is the same, that to put as much usable volume in size possible.  To do this WallyWhy150 is again a full wide body design with its main selling point being again the owners stateroom on the forward part of the main deck which gives three quarters circle uninterrupted views.  A unique master stateroom not found in larger sized super yachts.  The WallyWhy150 though again strikes a unique balance of offering uninterrupted inside and outside spaces, especially on the main deck which offers open spaces which can be fitted as desired by its owner during build, and can be designed to carry a tender up to four meters in length.  The WallyWhy150 is powered by standard triple Volvo 900hp engines with IPS pod drives for speeds up to 21 knots and or optional 1000hp and 23 knots of max speed.  Though provocative and futuristic as Wally can be, the Why series is gaining fans with five units of the Why200 sold thus far, and two more units of Why150 ordered on plan.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 24.05 m (78.9ft)

Hull Length - 23.98 m

Waterline Length - 22.5 m

Beam - 6.78 m

Draft - 2 m

Displacement - 85000 kg unloaded, 98000 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 9000 l

Water Capacity - 2000 l

Max Persons - twenty

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

Engines - 3 x Volvo D13 900hp, D13 1000hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Speed - 21 knots max 18 cruise with 900hp, 23 max 20 cruise with 1000hp

Hull Shape - variable geometry with ten degrees deadrise aft

Project - Luca Bassani, Vallicelli interior, Ferretti Group engineering 

Certification - RINA CE A modules B+ F 2013/53/EU directive, ISO8666 for data 

www.wally.com

Azimut Yacht Saved from Sinking Near Livorno

In the early afternoon of Thursday thirteen July a fifteen meter Azimut motor yacht called a may-day for assistance as it was taking water in its engine room and in risk of sinking.  The Azimut motor yacht left Livorno harbour going direction Cecina, with two persons onboard, when the helmsman noticed that the Azimut yacht slowed down and started to ride bow high.  The Azimut yacht was assisted by two Guardia Costiera vessels, the CP 867 which came from Livorno and the GC B60 fast rib from Cecina, who after calming down the two crew, assisted the yacht to Cecina where a travel lift was ready to take the Azimut up for inspection and eventual repairs.

The Azimut in this near sinking is a 50 Fly as designed by Stefano Righini and produced since 2014.  The Azimut 50 Fly came out as a replacement to the 48.

Project: Michael Rybovich 70 Sportfisherman Hull#9

Michael Rybovich has in the end of 2022 starting to build its ninth hull, what will be a 70 Sportfisherman.  Fully custom and to be build in the jig method, Michael Rybovich hull nine will offer a four cabin with three heads interior, with an owners stateroom located forward, and a VIP suite located at midships on starboard side.  The living like most sportfish yachts of this size is on the main deck with a galley forward to starboard featuring a central bar alley, dinette opposite to port, and welcoming sofa on entrance.  Michael Rybovich 70 Sportfisherman is to be powered by twin Cats 2000hp.  Speed estimates are not given, but 68 Sportfisherman Hull#3 had a top speed of 42 knots in a smaller two foot length and one of beam and slightly less powerful engines.  So expect the 70 Sportfisherman Hull#9 wide open throttle numbers around the forty mark.

www.michaelrybovichandsons.com

New Model: Italyure 35

Italyure makes its second step of expansion following the success of its 38 model now in its fifteenth hull after two years of production, enters its new 35 model, called the 35 Furore translated to Fury in project stages.  A one meter smaller to the 38, the first Italyure 35 was sold to a Neapolitan customer and is powered by twin Cummins 355hp engines with line shaft propulsion. Looking nearly identical to its larger 38 sister outside, and offering little less in the exterior accommodation, the difference from the bigger model is in the cabin, with the Italyure 35 offering a lower deck with a double berth forward, and roomy shower head to port side.  For comparison the 38 has two lower deck layouts and can be specified with two cabins, and or single head two cabin version.  The Italyure 35 is also offered in the Sport outboard version with twin Suzuki 350hp.  So far a sterndrive version seems not to be on offer, although being a custom builder, I am sure that if someone asks Italyure to make one, they will do it.

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.80 m (35.4ft)

Hull Length - 9.50 m

Beam - 3.50 m

Displacement - 5.5 t dry

Fuel Capacity - 600 l

Water Capacity - 200 l

Accommodation - two berths

Engines - 2 x Yanmar 250hp, FPT 370hp, Cummins 355hp or 380hp, Suzuki 350hp outboard

Propulsion - line shafts, or outboards with petrol gas 

Speed - thirty knots max with Cummins 355hp

Construction - resin infusion

Project - Maurizio Marzocca

Certification - CE B

www.italyure.com

Pursuit Hits Stuart Sand Bar

A ten meter express sportfish cruiser ended aground when it hit a sand bar in Stuart Florida on the late morning of eleven July.  A video doing the rounds on social media shows the sportfish doing sustained planning speeds when it practically stopped to a standstill in a space of a few seconds.  BoatU.s. assisted the express sportfish and surprisingly and thanks to a careful removal it had very little damage, and left the spot with its own steam.  In the same area or very close by a sand bar nearly sank a fifteen meter sportfish in end February and was saved by the same BoatU.s. team.

The sportfish express in this grounding is a Pursuit 3400 Express as produced from 1997 till 2002.  The 3400 Express is one of the few inboard made Pursuit powered by twin diesel engines on shafts.

Project: Sunreef 44 Ultima

During the fall 2022 Sunreef presented its new Ultima range, first with a 55 and now with this smaller 44, which was first announced as a 45. The Sunreef Ultima range presents itself as a fast power catamaran range, designed with hybrid propulsion showing Francis Lapp leadership in offering forward thinking catamarans of all types.  The Sunreef 44 Ultima will offer a large aft deck with openable side bulk heads extending size by about fifty per cent in this area.  Living is to be under the hard-top on the main deck, with a dinette to port side and galley opposite, with dual seat central console helm station forward.  Accommodation is located below with the two hull offering identical double berths with a private shower head layout.  Sunreef has not announced any engine data or performance numbers for its Ultima range, although the photos show them going fast and press releases call them as eco-speedsters, so imagine speed above thirty knots for this 44 Ultima.   

www.sunreef.com

Flybridge Cruiser Sinks in Manfredonia

A fourteen meter flybridge cruiser titled m/y Antonella under Italian flag partially sank while moored and unattended at the yacht marina in Manfredonia, on Italy's eastern Adriatic coast on the early morning of July tenth.  The flybridge cruiser was later in the day recovered, by the Mandredonia marina yacht yard.  Some unconfirmed reports are saying the flybridge cruiser sank from a failing generator raw water inlet.

The flybridge cruiser in this sinking is an Ars Mare Advantage 140 as designed by Fulvio de Simoni and produced from 1994 till about 2004.  The Ars Mare Advantage 140 was updated with a sleeker radar arch and other modifications in the year 2000.  Unfortunately Ars Mare stopped producing in around 2007 which is a pity cause it build solid and nice cruisers.

New Model: Vicem 65 Classic Flybridge

Turkish boatbuilder Vicem Yachts has a new addition to its strong fleet of cruisers and yachts with the new 65 Classic Flybridge going into the water. The Vicem 65 Classic Flybridge prides itself on a timeless design inspired to DownEast lobster boats, total customization from construction in fiberglass or cold moulding and shafts or IPS pod propulsion, and excellence in craftsmanship. Those three characteristics run throughout its fleet, but perhaps nowhere are they more evident than aboard this new 65 Classic Flybridge.  This twenty meter Vicem offers an accommodation with two plus one stateroom layout, with an owners amidships master stateroom anda VIP suite forward.  In between the two suites is a galley and a dining/lounge room, with this dinette converting into an enclosed third cabin complete with sliding doors for privacy.  The Vicem 65 Classic Flybridge main deck has a massive, full-teak cockpit with an L-shaped settee and a second dining table for alfresco dinners. The salon has another L-shaped settee, plus additional seating, and excellent natural light thanks to large windows. The two spaces are connected via a door with a frameless, electric window that creates a feeling of openness and continuity. An aft galley in the salon has a small bar area with a sink, icebox, and icemaker that services two alfresco Besenzoni bar stools. Throughout all of these areas, Vicem’s trademark woodwork is on display. The builder relies on years of Turkish craftsmanship to produce beautifully appointed woods which are hard to find in the industry.  As for the boat’s namesake flybridge, there is a wetbar and barbecue, a third L-shaped settee, which can convert into a sunpad and the second outdoor helm.  The first Vicem 65 Classic Flybridge was powered by twin Volvo 725hp with line shaft propulsion which give a twenty knots top speed, though bigger 1000hp engines fitted IPS pod drives will take wide open throttle speeds to 32 knots.  Another feature of this hull #one is a Lithium battery set up which can operate the boat for fifteen hours with the use of generator.

Technical Data:

LOA - 20.10 m (65.9ft)

Hull Length - 18.45 m

Beam - 5.50 m

Draft - 1.70 m

Displacement - 40,000 kg half load

Fuel Capacity - 4000 l

Water Capacity - 830 l

Max Persons - thirteen

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, optional crew cabin berth

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 725hp, D13 1000hp optional

Propulsion - line shaft V-drives, Volvo IPS forward looking dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 20 knots max 14 cruise Volvo 725hp line shafts, up to 32 knots max 26 cruise with Volvo 1000hp and IPS pod drives

Range - 300 nm at fourteen knots with Volvo's 725hp

Construction - fiberglass E-glass  Vinilester polyester resins, hull bottom in monolithic and sides in PVC foamcore and vaccum bagged same to top sides, optional cold moulding wood with fiberglass available

Project - Vicem

Certification - ABYC, CE B

www.vicemyachts.com

Eight meter Sport Cruiser Burns in Rocchette Tuscany

A eight meter sports cruiser titled m/y Madimar under Italian flag with two persons on board burned down and eventually sank in front of the bay of Rocchette, in Castiglione dell Pescaia, Tuscany, Italy just after 10:00 hours of Sunday ninth July.  No injuries where sustained to the two persons onboard, assisted by two military personnel who where patrolling the whereabouts in that moment. The Guardia Costiera has later interviewed the two persons about the fire sinister, and requesting to recover the sunk wreck being it is a pollutant with fuel and resin.

The boat in this is fire is a Mano Marine 25 Sport as build in the noughties. Founded in 1990 by Rosario Colella in Naples, Mano Marine will close its doors in 2013.

Colombo New Web Site

Colombo presents its new website.  Founded by Giacomo Colombo in 1956, he signs the yard as custom in Italy in those times with his surname.  Born 1931 and passionate about boats Giacomo starts to work in ship building as an apprentice, moving to work with Abbate and then with Cranchi, up until 1956 when he decides to go on his own.  He starts with a boat service centre Colombo Menaggio which in 1962 becomes the Riva Boat Service of Mennagio, assisting and servicing the famous runabouts from Sarnico. In 1969 along with long time friend Antonio Ornelli, Giacomo starts series production first in wood, then offering models in both wood and fibreglass, to switch totally to the new material of the time by the end seventies. Colombo was acquired by the Sarnico Group in Summer 2007. The current Colombo range offers eleven models and starts from the 25 Super Indios and goes up to the 40 Bellagio. Colombo was also a pioneer for fitting out its sports cruisers with mahogany finish outside but structurally build of fiberglass. The models offered in this finish are the 32 Romance, the first built in this technique introduced in the mid nineties and the 25 Super Indios. Colombo new website takes you around with the following buttons: Philosophy, Models, Dealers, and Store. Colombo is also on social media with links at the bottom of the page taking you to its Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube pages.   

www.colomboboats.it

Production History:

Super Rocket 6,15 m 1963 (4)

18 Super Indios 1971-

22 Super Indios 1972-

Super Indios 19 1979-86

29 Racing 1979-

27 Antibes 1981-93

31 Super Indios 1982-

Blue Shore 41 Sport 1982-

Blue Shore 41 Yacht 1983-

36 1984-

33 1986-96

25 Vantage

21 Super Indios

32 Aliante 1989-

41 Blue Shore Special 1989-

38 1991-

48 Miami 1992-96 (4)

26 Vantage 1994-

34 Virage 1997-

Verve 43 1998-

37 Alldays 2009-11 Sarnico ownership starts/Nuvolari Lenard design

26 Bellagio 2010-

36 Bellagio 2011-22

39 Alldays 2012-

32 Tender 2012-

40 Bellagio 2023-