New Model: Cayman 540WA

Cayman is making 2023 an important year by presenting two new models in a space of about six months, and after launching the new S600 in February has in the end of July also delivered its first 540WA.  Two different new models; the S600 being all about the Cayman sport yacht identity which made the fortunes of the name in the noughties, and this new 540WA seventeen meter walk around sport yacht a continuation and following of the successful 400WA which debuted in 2021.  Again a design of Ferragni, the designer of all latest Cayman models, the 540WA is a sport yacht walk-around centre console, with opening side-bulk heads and infinite seventeen meter deck space.  The galley and living are all outside on the main deck, just behind the triple seated centre console helm station with a sun-pad located both to fore and aft.  Opening side bulk heads to both port and starboard sides extend the space of the aft deck.  Down below the Cayman 540 WA is offered in two or three cabins layout, with hull one featuring the later version, which features a master room forward, and two guest cabins at midships, and a relaxing L-lounge sofa in between the fore and aft cabins.  The Cayman 540WA is powered by twin Volvo engines with IPS pods drives, and or a speed lover triple Mercury 600hp hidden under the sun-pad outboard set up.  Hull one was fitted with the standard and small for over twenty tons in running order 480hp engines, which according to initial reports reached a top speed up to 28 knots.  Bigger Volvo's 600hp and or 725hp power are available, these two being more in line with the power a sport yacht of this size and displacement deserves.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.16 m (56.2ft)

Waterline Length - 14.9 m

Beam - 5.05 m

Draft - 1.60 m including props

Displacement - 17,900 kg dry and with Volvo 480s

Fuel Capacity - 1050 l or 2000 l

Water Capacity - 750 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, or six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 480hp, D8 600hp, D11 725hp, 3 x Mercury V12 600hp petrol gas outboard

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS pod drives, or triple Mercury outboards

Speed - 28 knots max 23 cruise with twin Volvo 480hp 

Project - Ferragni

Certification - CE B

www.caymanyachts.it

Project: Whitehaven 6500 Sports Flybridge

Whitehaven present a new model and line with this  6500 Sports Flybridge project.  Based on the hull lines of its 6500 series offered in four other versions; Sport Yacht, Flybridge, Coupe, and Sunbridge, this new 6500 Sports Flybridge brings a sportfishing aft deck layout to a modern Euro inspired yacht line forward.  With the 6500 Sports Flybridge Whitehaven wants to compete with the other down under Maritimo Offshore series and Riviera Sports Motoryacht line who have had success with similar products.  The Whitehaven 6500 Sports Flybridge will offer a three double cabins interior, with a choice for a crew cabin at midships to port side.  A technical interesting details according to the plans, is that with the crew cabin the engines of the 6500 Sports Flybridge will move further aft, although I do think this might be an error, as production wise this does not make much sense.  The Whitehaven 6500 Sports Flybridge is to be powered by twin Man 1300hp with line shaft propulsion.

www.whitehavenmotoryachts.com

New Model: Airon Marine Cinquanta Sport

Following the launch of the Airon 50 Cinquanta with hard-top in 2021, Paolo Molinari follows it with the sister Cinquanta Sport open version, a fifteen meter sport yacht dedicated to those who like sun and wind and open air navigation.  The Airon Marine Cinquanta Sport is also immersed in the roots of the Lake Como boat builder with a cockpit layout which follows that of long standing popular smaller models like the 345, the 388/4100, and the 4300 Sport.  These huge and spacious Airon-edited external cockpit layouts, with a large C-shaped settee which becomes a sun-pad, and C-shaped dinette to port side with galley and helm station opposite have been the success of the smaller Airon Marine models, and using a similar layout in the larger Cinquanta Sport makes a lot of sense.  Inside this first Cinquanta Sport offers a three double cabins layout, with a master suite forward, and two guest cabins at midships, a spacious L-shaped galley in between.  Like the hard-top Cinquanta the Airon Marine Cinquanta Sport is powered by twin Volvo 480hp with IPS pod drives.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.70 m (48.2ft)

Beam - 4.30 m

Displacement - 16,000 kg 

Fuel Capacity - 1100 l

Water Capacity - 450 l

Max Persons - fourteen

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 480hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS650 dual propeller pod drives

Certification - CE B

www.aironmarine.it

Cruisers New Web Site

Cruisers Yachts located in Wisconsin, USA presents its new World wide web showroom. Cruisers was officially founded in 1956 as the cruiser brand of the Thompson brothers label. Thompson entered the boating business in 1904, and sold Cruisers in 1971 to Mirro Aluminium Company in Wisconsin, with Roy Thompson still managing Cruisers as till the year of his retirement in 1979. In 1980 Mirro sell Cruisers to T.J.Bogart its former president and T.A.Lisle. K.C.Stock starts negotiating Cruisers in 1990, which will take him three years to complete the purchase. In April 2022 famed USA boat dealer and brokerage firm MarineMax buys Cruisers from K.C.S. Corporation. Today the legacy that Thompson brothers started building wood lapstrake boats is continued in four plants employing 450 persons, and building thirteen sport cruisers and yachts from the 34 GLS, to the 60 Cantius. Cruisers Yachts new website takes you around with the following buttons; Cantius, GLS, Careers, Events, Resources, and Find a Dealer. At the bottom of the new website is also a link to Cruisers social media pages; Facebook, Tweeter, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube.

www.cruisersyachts.com

Production History:

288 Villa Vee 1978-83

336 Ultra Vee/3360 Esprit 1983-87/88

298 Villa Vee 1984-87

291 Sea Devil 1984-85

296 Avanti Vee 1984-87

338 Chateau 1985-87

297 Elegante 1986-88

224 Holiday 1986-89

3370 Esprit 1986-94 *337 Esprit project

2860/3000 Rogue 1987-88/89 *286 Rogue project

267 Vee Express 1987-91

2980 Esprit 1988-90

3260 Esprit 1988-90

3380 Esprit 1988-94

4280 Express Bridge 1988-94

2970 Espirt 1989-91

3270 Esprit 1989-94

3670 Esprit 1989-91

3070 Rogue 1990-94

2870/2970 Rogue 1990-94/95 *2870 Holiday project

4285 Express Bridge 1990-96

3850 Aft Cabin 1991-94

3675 Esprit 1991-95

2670 Rogue 1992-97

3775 Esprit 1994-96

3950 Aft Cabin 1995-97

3570 Esprit 1995-97

3175 Rogue 1995-98

3650 Motor Yacht 1995-99

3580 Flybridge 1996-98

3375 Esprit 1996-2000

3575 Esprit/3572 Express 1996/2001-2002

3075 Express 1997-2003

4270 Express 1997-2003

3585 Flybridge 1998-99

4270 Esprit 1998-2003

3870 Express 1998-2003 *3870 Esprit project

5000 Sedan Sport 1998-2003

2870 Express 1998-2004

3750 Motor Yacht 1999-2003

3672 Express 2000-02

4450 Express Motor Yacht 2000-03

3470 Express 2001-03

5470 Express 2002-03 *5370 Express project

320 Express 2002-06 *3275 Express project

400 Express 2003-05 *3970 Express project

405 Express Motor Yacht 2003-05

440 Express 2003-05 *4370 Express project

370 Express 2003-07 *3772 Express project

540/560 Express 2004/07-11

375 Motor Yacht 2004-05

340 Express 2004-07

445 Express Motor Yacht 2004-12

280 CXi 2005-07

300/310 Express 2005-06/07

520 Express 2005-09

497 Sport Sedan 2006-07 *477 Sport Sedan project

395 Motor Yacht 2006-08 *385 Motor Yacht project

420 Express 2006-10

415 Express Motor Yacht 2006-14

300 CXi 2007-08

390 Sports Coupe 2007-11

447 Sport Sedan 2007-12

330 Express 2008-10

420 Sports Coupe 2008-10

360 Express 2008-11

520 Sports Coupe 2008-11

300 Express 2009-11

420 Sports Coupe 2009-11

480 Cantius 2010-16 *460 Sport Coupe project

350 Express 2011-19

41 Cantius 2011-17

310 Express 2012-13

430 Sports Coupe 2012-14

540 Sports Coupe 2012-14

380 Express 2012-19

45 Cantius 2013-18

315 Express 2014-17

390 Express Coupe 2014-

60 Cantius 2015- *59 Cantius project

338 Bow Rider 2016-20

54 Cantius 2016-22

60 Fly 2016-

54 Fly 2017-22

50 Cantius 2017-

42 Cantius 2018-

46 Cantius 2019-

38 GLS 2020-

34 GLS 2021-

42 GLS 2021-

50 GLS 2023-

57 Fly 2024- *55 Flu project

Thirty Boats Burn Down in Nautica Feltrinelli

A fire which started in the early 02:40 hours of Saturday 26th August at Nautica Feltrinelli in via della Libera Gargnano, Brescia burned about thirty boats. The fire started in a semi-basement boat storage facility of the boat yard, with the alarm and automatic fire extinguishing system igniting to the flames, and three squads of fire fighting squads arriving immediately on the scene.  It was also reported that at ongoing fire one of the Feltrinelli's saved a few of the boats by towing them away.  According to the initial investigation the fire was ignited by a short circuit on one of the boats.

Feltrinelli boating history goes back in time to 1639 with Pietro a family of boat builders in Gargnano on the Garda lake.  The current set up was started by Egidio Feltrinelli in 1919, a returned American migrant in Gargnano who starts building fast racing boats, with the yard becoming a boat storage and repair centre in 1963 by Fausto.  Today Nautica Feltrinelli is guided by Dino, and is Frauscher Italy's dealer since 2003.

New Launch: Rossinavi 49.90m FR047

Rossinavi has launched its latest all custom 49.90 meter super yacht hull no FR047 titled; No Stress Two. FR047 is Rossinavi’s first hybrid yacht equipped with AI; artificial intelligence, with its sporty yacht exterior architecture and interior styling by Venice-based Enrico Gobbi Team for Design, and naval architecture by Arrabito. For the design of Rossinavi FR047 Enrico Gobbi inspired himself to iconic autmotive design.  Build in full-aluminium super sport yacht with a fast-displacement hull, powered by twin MTU 2636hp engines and two electric motors powered by both the generators and the battery pack; when in electric mode, the system is managed by an AI that monitors its consumption. Other key features and captivating aesthetic elements in Rossinavi FR047 are its slender silhouette and dynamic sleek lines, make it well balanced, elegant, and fast, while the interior is minimal but with accurate architectural details. In recent years, Rossinavi has focused heavily on the development of high-efficiency vessels that, in combination with BluE technology, allows for environmentally friendly cruising, for this FR047 is composed of two propulsion systems and independent of each other, which can offer up to five different operating modes therefore adapting perfectly to every need and experiences while in navigation. Rossinavi 49.90 m FR047 was commissioned by a private client who briefed the Viareggio shipyard and Gobbi’s team to achieve spacious interior spaces that would organically blend in with the outdoor areas thanks to the openings on both the hull and superstructure, as well as the continuous floor to ceiling glass windows, allowing for beautiful panoramas and views of the sea to be enjoyed from each area of the super sport yacht while in anchor or navigation.

Technical Data:

LOA - 49.90 m (163.7ft)

Beam - 8.95 m

Draft - 2.15 m

Displacement - 498 gt *volume

Accommodation - twelve guests in six cabins, 

Engines - 2 x MTU 16V2000 M96L 2636hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Hull Shape - fast displacement

Construction - aluminium 

Project - Enrico Gobbi Team for design exterior and interior, Arrabito naval architect

Certification - RINA

www.rossinavi.it

New Model: Fleming 85

In December 2020 Fleming announced the project for a new flagship, the 85 model.  Its been three years, an investment in a new facility in Taiwan and finally the Fleming 85, Tony Fleming first super yacht has seen the water, with three units already launched this 2023 year, and fourth in final phases of construction.  As you can see the Fleming 85 has started with a bang; seven hulls sold on plan is a huge success for a conservative explorer yacht builder.  The Fleming 85 comes standard with a lot of stuff, from solar power and Lithuim battery power reserve source for generator less self sufficiency, but future owners do get to choose; from a three or four double cabins interior layout, to a hard top, or a fully enclosed bridge a first for a Fleming with 85 number three being made this way, and an extended up and down bathing platform aft. The Fleming 85 is powered by twin Man 1550hp engines with line shaft propulsion, for speeds up to 25 knots, and ten or longer range eight knots cruise.

Technical Data:

LOA - 25.98 m (85.2ft)

Waterline Length - 22 m

Beam - 6.48 m

Draft - 1.70 m

Displacement - 74,865 kg unloaded, 89,721 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 12,000 l

Water Capacity - 1,900 l

Accommodation - six guests in three cabins or eight guests in four cabins, two crew cabin aft

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1550hp

Propulsion - line shaft with Twin Disc gearbox

Speed -25 knots fast cruise, ten knots long range, eight knots economic

Range - 2700 nautical miles at ten knots, 3700 knots at eight knots

Hull Shape - semi displacement

Project - Norman R. Wright and Sons naval architect

www.flemingyachts.com

Classic Itama Ends Aground in Ibiza

An eleven meter Itama classic cruiser titled m/y Toby ended aground in Ibiza on the early hours of Thursday 24 August.  The classic cruiser was cruising with eleven persons onboard when apparently it made a course error and ended aground on the islet of Nigra Petita, and to the South of Ibiza and the North of S'Espalmador.  The Itama was recovered on Monday 28th and taken to Eivissa Marina to a yard for the necessary and needed repairs. The Itama was reported to have sustained no hull breach, but had damage to shafts, propellers and P-brackets, and a scratch on the forward V-section of the hull.  

The Itama in this grounding is a 1995 build 38, a design project of Mario Amati produced from 1979 up to 2001 in 176 units.  The Itama 38 debuted in 1978 first as a wood build prototype, with production switched to fiberglass a couple years later.  The Itama 38 was also the first boat with an under hull exhaust system presented in 1981, and was updated in 1985 as it received the long windscreen.  The Itama 38 was replaced by the 40.

Project: Solaris Power 52 Coupe

Solaris Power present the project for the 52 Coupe, a fully enclosed hard-top sport yacht based on the hull lines on the soon to be launched 52 Open.  The 52 Coupe comes from a design of Brunello Acampora of Victory design, the designer of all the Solaris Power range, and presents itself as all year round usable hard-top with patio door sport yacht.  Welcoming you onboard is a large central sun-pad aft with underneath tender garage space, and further forward you enter into the interior where a large C-shaped sofa to starboard offers an opposite galley.  Down below the Solaris Power 52 Coupe is offered in two A and B cabin versions; version A offers two ens-suite cabin with owners cabin at midship, and a crew cabin to starboard.  Version B is a three cabin version with owners stateroom forward, and two guest cabin at midships.  The Solaris Power 52 Coupe is powered by twin Volvo 480hp or 600hp with IPS pod drives, with speeds up to thirty knots with the standard engines, and for 35 knots with the optional units. 

www.solarispower.com

Sport Cruiser Ends Aground in Cala Sardinera

A nine meter sport cruiser titled Oliver Two with eight persons onboard ended aground in Cala Sardinera de Xabia, to the North of Alicante on 05:30 morning of 23 August, 2023. The nine meter sport cruiser is reported to have suffered a hull breach in the collision, with the Salvamento Marítimo vessel Salvamar Diphda, making a temporary patch, and then towing the vessel. None of the eight occupants on the sport cruiser were injured in the collision and grounding with Valencia Maritime Rescue Center coordinating the rescue operation.

Oliver Two the sport cruiser in this grounding is a Doral 300 SC as produced in the mid nineties.  The 300 SC was replaced by the 300 SE recognizable by the integrated radar arch.