Project: Azimut Grande 30M

Finally we are presented with some details of the Grande 30M project which was announced during Azimut yearly Cannes Yachting Festival press conference.  A new super yacht designed by Alberto Mancini, the Grande 30M will sit in between the top selling 27M and 32M models, and brings style cues in an evolutionary way from the 2022 launched 26M and 36M as designed by the same designer.  For the new Grande 30M Alberto Mancini presents a sporty profiled raised pilot house design with a semi-wide body main deck, and a unique fully flush upper deck with a full walk-around fore to aft and for the full length of the yacht.  The Grande 30M will also feature latest designs from Azimut Grande line, from the Deck2Deck Terrace which expands the aft deck when raising the garage hatch, to the Infinity Skydeck, and the Glass House with fully disappearing full-height windows transforming into a veranda open on three sides, establishing a union between the large aft lounge and the Infinity Pool which overlooks the sea off the bow.  The Grande 30M will feature interiors as designed by M2atelier of Marco Bonelli and Marijana Radovic, who for the Azimut-Benetti Group will create fluid and informal spaces set in a sustainable minimalism. No details of the layout are presented as yet but seeing the rendering above, expect a huge forward fore-deck master stateroom, and a four guest cabin below. The Grande 30M is also part of Azimut Low Emission Yachts, which today includes over half of the brands models guaranteeing a twenty to thirty per cent reduction in consumption and Co2 emissions, thanks to the use of carbon fibre, dedicated hull design for this efficiency and the use of pod propulsion. 

www.azimutyachts.com

Tropical Storm-Force Winds Hits South Florida

Tropical storm-force winds hit South Florida and the Treasure Island on Thursday, sixteen November.  The winds started gusting at over fifty knots at around 04:00 hours of the morning with the storm calming down jest before 18:00 local time.  The storm caused a lot of damage in the area, toppled a lot of trees, destroyed tents, broke loose a few boats, and three hundred power cuts happening during the day.  In Jensen beach a catamaran ended slamming in a dock, while a ketch finished beached and aground and partly toppled into a seawall after it broke loose.  The picture above shows also a sport-boat-cruiser of about eleven meters in length which partly sank, and was hanging with the dock near Gateway Boulevard in Boynton beach.

The sport-power-boat-cruiser in the above sinking is a Formula 419 SR-1, as designed by  John Adams and produced from 1991 up to 1996.  The 419 SR-1 was Formula flagship when introduced in 1991, and with triple engines reached  speeds up to seventy knots.  The 419 was evolved and replaced by the Formula 419 FasTech, which was the boat with a three-step hull.

New Model: Ocean King Ducale 120

Ocean King has in Summer 2023 launched its new Ducale 120 model, a full displacement three deck super yacht designed by Paolo Bose of VYD studio from Trieste, with naval architecture by Ginton and InNave.  The Ocean King Ducale 120 is the first model to come for the Ducale high volume long range explorer looking super yacht line, which features a smaller 96 and larger 140 models.  The Ocean King Ducale 120 offers a five double guest cabin accommodation with an owners stateroom located on the forward full body part of the main deck.  Crew accommodation is for seven guests in four cabins, with three cabins and a lobby located on the forward part of the main deck, and a captains cabin with double berth located behind the wheel house on the upper deck.  Hull one of the Ducale 120 offered a main deck pool layout which looks to be an option Ocean King is showing in its plans, although being build of steel I am sure a lot of customizations are possible.  The Ocean King Ducale 120 hull one is powered by twin Man 799hp engines for top speeds up to fourteen knots, and a range of 7,500 nautical miles at nine knots.  Ocean King is a brand of Adriatic Shipyard from Chioggia, to the South-West of Venice which debuted in the yachting sector with the Explorer 88 model in 2012. Currently Ocean King has two further 400 Doge models under construction, with the first of these set to launch in 2024.

Technical Data:

LOA - 36.25 m (118.9ft)

Waterline Length - 34.2 m

Beam - 8.50 m

Draft - 2.40 m full load

Displacement - 290 t half load, 315 t full load, 500 gt* volume

Fuel Capacity - 50,000 l

Water Capacity - 14,000 l

Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, seven in four cabins

Engines - 2 x Man D2868 LE425 V8 799hp, D2862 LE489 V12 1449hp

Propulsion - direct line shaft with flexible coupling

Speed - fourteen knots max with 799hp, fifteen knots with 1449hp, nine knots cruise

Range - 7500 nm at nine knots cruise

Hull Shape - full displacement with bulbous bow

Construction - ah36 steel for hull, super structure with light alloy 5083/6060

Project - Paolo Bose VYD studio exterior and interior, Ginton and InNave for naval architecture

www.oceanking.it

Project: Viking 64 Enclosed Bridge

Viking has always believed in the design and development of the enclosed bridge, and presents the project for the 64 Enclosed Bridge.  A new entry level to the Enclosed Bridge range the 64 EB comes as replacement to the 62EB produced from 2014 to 21 and offers the comfortable out of the weather, climate-controlled raised command centre. The 64 Enclosed Bridge features the typical Viking wraparound windshield which gives excellent sightlines in all directions, a style mimicked inside by the raised helm console that holds the electronics components, engine controls and Optimus electric power steering. This console is also to be finished in black Ultraleather surfaces and visor to reduce glare.  As is usual the Viking 64 enclosed bridge also serves as the home for a second salon, a private retreat with an L-shaped lounge, refrigerator, cocktail table and entertainment centre. The walnut hardwoods and cabinetry combine with natural light flowing through the windows to create a space that’s warm, open and airy.

www.vikingyachts.com

New Model: Lyman-Morse Monhegan 42

Lyman-Morse recently launched the semi-custom Monhegan 42, the latest yacht from the long-standing and successful relationship between Lyman-Morse and C. Raymond Hunt Associates. Riding on Hunt’s time-tested deep-V hull design, the Monhegan 42 showcases Lyman-Morse’s proven method of creating series-built semi-custom cruisers and yachts. This allows owners to customize each boat to suit their needs within the existing design; and allows Lyman-Morse to provide many of the attributes of a custom yacht with far less lead time. The Monhegan 42’s power comes from twin Cummins 550-horsepower with traditional line shaft propulsion in tunnels for top speed up to 32 knots and a cruising of 28 knots.  As with every Lyman-Morse build, the Monhegan 42 combines traditional style with cutting-edge construction technology and modern amenities, such as Scrimp resin-infusion in the hull, which maximizes strength and reduces weight, Humphrey Interceptor trim tabs, and Side Power bow and stern thrusters.  The helm station of this third Lyman-Morse is custom to the owner’s specific needs, with oversized display screens. Accommodation below deck features a galley and dinette/lounge area for meal preperation and dining, a head with saparate shower staill, and primary stateroom forward. This owner wanted to be able to lie down on the settee and relax, so the team at Lyman incorporated a custom footwell into the layout to allow for optimal relaxation. Interior joinery is made from South American mahogany, with teak and wenge accents. The Monhegan 42 exemplifies Lyman-Morse’s unparalleled ability to produce bespoke, semi-custom boats that deliver unrivaled performance, safety, and convenience at sea.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.80 m (42ft)

Waterline Length - 10.8 m

Beam - 3.96 m 

Draft - 0.91 m ex propellers

Displacement - 12,020 kg

Fuel Capacity - 1703 l

Water Capacity - 227 l

Accommodation - two berths

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSC 6.7 550hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 32 knots 28 knots cruise

Construction - resin infusion Scrimp system

Project - C. Raymond Hunt Associates

www.lymanmorse.com

Project: Galeon 470 Skydeck

Galeon presents the 470 Skydeck project, set to debut in 2024.  Designed by Tony Castro this 470 Skydeck is a second generation 470 and will replace the original model which debuted in 2018.  This new version is based on the outgoing 470 Skydeck model, same hull and an evolution of design with the main difference coming from the larger hull windows.   Another subtle difference in the new 470 Skydeck comes in the layout of the sport-fly-bridge or as Galeon calls it, the Skydeck, which now features a helm station to port side with a C-shaped lounge on the other side versus the central helm of the outgoing 470.  For the remaining at least in the plans shown so far, the Galeon 470 Skydeck is identical to the previous first version; with an astern galley layout main deck, and three double cabins below of which is a full beam owners cabin.

www.galeon.pl

New Model: Lancia Aprea 52

Lancia Aprea is a new line from Fratelli Aprea which debuts its first 52 model, a beautiful traditional yacht inspired to the past with centre console features which bring it to the present and take the Sorrento builder into future.  A project of Brunello Acampora, who took care of both design and naval architecture, the Lancia 52 received the compliments in each boat show, from its debut at Cannes Yachting Festival, to Genoa and Monaco yacht show that it was one, if not the most beautiful boat in these shows.  The Lancia Aprea 52 is also a versatile yacht, offered in four lower deck layouts; six berths in three cabins and two heads with no lower saloon and galley, two cabins two heads with L-shaped dinette in between the cabins, two cabin with three berths midships cabin plus saloon and galley, and forward U-shaped saloon and two twin berths cabins at midships.  The Aprea Lancia 52 is also offered in three distinctive engine propulsion choices with Man 800hp with line shafts, Volvo 600hp IPS pods drives, and quadruple Mercury 600hp outboards for fifty knots performance.  Lancia Aprea 52 hull one featured a three cabins sleep only lower deck layout, and twin Man 800hp on shaft drives, with hull #two set to be a quadruple outboard version for the USA market set to launch in 2024.  Lancia Aprea is a new departure for the Aprea Brothers, which with this 52 celebrate the beginning of a new line which is planned to feature four other models which start from 32 and go up to 72 feet.  Next incoming is set to be the 62, which is then to be followed by the 42 model.

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.30 m (50.2ft)

Hull Length - 14 m

Waterline Length - 13 m

Beam - 4.88 m

Draft - 0.80 m ex propellers and or drives

Displacement - 18 t unloaded, 22 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 2500 l

Water Capacity - 550 l

Max Persons - twelve

Accommodation - six berths in 3 cabins, or four/five berths in 2 cabins, 4 berths in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Man i6 800hp line shaft, Volvo D8 600hp *IPS pod drives, 4 x Mercury Verado 600hp *outboards gas petrol

Propulsion - line shaft, Volvo IPS800 forward looking pod drives, quadruple outboards

Speed - 34 knots with Volvo 600hp IPS pods, 50 knots with quad Mercury 600hp

Project - Brunello Acampora Victory design and naval architect

Certification - CE A

www.lanciaaprea.com

PowerYachtBlog Best of 2023 Nominated

Fifty Foot Sportfish Yacht Lost to Fire in San Pedro Harbour

A fifty foot sportfish yacht was lost and destroyed by a fire in Berth 85 just outside Harbour Boulevard near the Los Angeles Maritime Museum in San Pedro Harbour, California on 16:08 of Saturday eleventh November.  One person was admitted to hospital following smoke inhalation during the accident, although the yacht was reported unattended when the fire started.  Los Angeles Fire Department controlled the blaze in just fifteen minutes, with investigation on what started the fire currently ongoing.

At this stage I cannot decipher what this fifty foot sportfish yacht was, but it looks like this was also wooden build.  If someone knows more, send a message and will update.

Rossinavi New Web Site

Rossinavi a super yacht builder from Italy presents its new World wide web showroom. Founded in 1970 by Claudio and Paride Rossi as Cantieri Rossi, it starts as a metal carpentry sub-contractor continuing in this business up until the eighties.  In the nineties Rossi enters ship building, constructing inland, ocean-going and passenger ships. In 2002 Fratelli Rossi enter super yachting with a 28 meter semi displacement two deck and half build in steel hull and alloy super structure, and designed in collaboration with Quartostile.  Following this Cantieri Fratelli Rossi is rebranded to Rossinavi in 2007, and launch the second super yacht in 2008, with the 53.20 meters designed by Alessandro Cusumano.  Since then Rossinavi has launched twenty other super yachts with various designers, with its largest build to date being the 2021 70.20 meters hull FR037 designed by Enrico Gobbi and naval architecture from Arrabito.  Rossinavi latest 2023 launch is the 59.4 m FR046. Currently Rossinavi is reported to have four builds in progress including of which is the 43m project Sea Cat designed by Fulvio de Simoni.  Rossinavi is spread in three facilities in Tuscany Italy; Pisa Navicelli since 1996, and two in Viareggio; Polo Nautico which opened in 2006 and DR12 in 2010 used for the fitting out of the yachts.  Rossinavi new website takes you around with the following buttons; About, The Fleet, Projects, Innovation, BluE, News and Events, Press, and Contact Us.  Rossinavi is also on social media with button links taking you to its Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Linkedin pages.

www.rossinavi.it

Princess Yacht Burns and Sinks in Isle of Wight

An eighteen meter Princess sport yacht titled m/y Peroni with two persons onboard caught fire near Ventnor, to the South of the Isle of Wight, United Kingdom at 10:20 hours of Saturday eleventh November.  The coast guard responded to the May Day call with Bembridge RNLI picking the two persons onboard, while Sandown and Shanklin independent lifeboat and its crew monitored the yacht on fire, and its debris, as it drifted to the South East until it eventually sank at about 13:30 local time.

M/y Peroni is a 2017 Princess V58 with enclosed deck saloon option, as designed by Bernard Olesinski and produced from 2014 to 2018.  The V58 was as a replacement to the Princess V57, and was replaced by the V55.