Three Yachts One Boat Destroyed by Fire in San Felice Circeo

Three yachts; two motor yachts of twenty and nineteen meters, a sport yacht of 23 meters, and a classic sport cruiser of seven meters burned down in San Felice Circeo, to the North of Latina, Italy, with the fire starting at about 20:00 hours of Saturday tenth February.  The fire started on the twenty meter flybridge yacht, which then jumped to the yacht of nineteen meters to its starboard side.  After this and with the wind blowing at over twenty knots from the West the first burning yacht freed itself and ended on the Eastern breakwater berths, taking its fire to a 23 meter sport yacht, and a classic sport cruiser of seven meters in length.  Vigili dell'Fuoco fire fighters, Guardia Costiera, and Carabinieri rushed to the scene, with the fire being controlled at 22:30 hours, and the securing cleaning up of the area taking up till the morning of Sunday eleventh February.  The causes of the fire are under investigation, with the report saying that it could be a short circuit or an ignited one. 

The yachts and boats in this fire are a Posillipo Technema 65 as produced from 2002 to 2012 the yacht which started the fire.  The second is a Cantieri Liguri Ghibli 19, the second yacht which started burning located to starboard of the first yacht.  The third yacht is a Arno Leopard 23 Sport as produced from 1997 to 2003.  While the small sport cruiser boat is a wooden build Italcraft Sarima 7 m as produced from 1965 to 1977.

Bayliner New Web Site

Bayliner presents its new World wide web showroom.  Bayliner was founded in 1957 by J.Orin Edson, who came from a boat racing hobby experience and two years of running his Advanced Marine Outboard shop.  The first Bayliners where plywood boats, but in 1966 the fiberglass move is made. In 1968 Bayliner has one hundred dealers in the US and Canada and moves its production locality to a previous World War Two hangar outside Washington.  In 1974 feeling the rising gas prices Bayliner debuts a sailing boat line with three models named Bucaneer. 1982 Bayliner presents it first Capri model the 1600 which also comes with the Total Value Package including an 85hp outboard and a road trailer in the retail price.  1986 proves to be a super year for Bayliner first by selling a record 43,000 boats, and second for joining the Brunswick Corporation which features more then fifty dealers outside of the USA. Bayliner largest build to date was the seventeen meter 5788 Motor Yacht, as produced from 1997 up to 2002. Today Bayliner features six series; M, DX, Trophy, VR, Cuddy, and Ciera for a total of 21 models which start from M15 and go up to the Ciera 8.  Bayliner new website takes you around with the following buttons; Cruising Boats, Fishing Boats, Watersports Boats,  All Boats, Resources, Buyers Guide, Customer Service, and Dealer Locator.  Bayliner is also on social media with side buttons taking you to its Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube pages.

www.bayliner.com

Production History;

2550 Saratoga Offshore 1973-

2550 Saratoga Offshore Command Bridge 1974-

4050 Bodega 1977-82

3550 Bristol 1977-81

3150 Conquest 1978-80

3270 Explorer 1981-84 (3000+-) *includes 3288 Explorer/Motor Yacht

3250 Conquest 1981-87

1950 Capri Bowrider 1982-

2070 Explorer 1982-

2850 Contessa Sunbridge 1983-87

2450 Ciera Sunbridge 1983-89

2850 Contessa Command Bridge/2858 Ciera Command Bridge 1983-88/89

3870/3888 Motor Yacht 1983/90-94 (1000+-)

4550/4588 Pilothouse 1984/89-93

2550 Ciera Sunbridge 1985-87

3288 Explorer/Motor Yacht 1988/89-95 (3000) *includes 3270 Explorer 

3485 Avanti Sunbridge 1987-89 *3450 project

2650 Ciera Sunbridge 1987-90

2855 Ciera Sunbridge 1988-89

3255 Avanti Sunbridge 1988-89 *3250 project

2955 Avanti Sunbridge 1988-90

2958 Command Bridge 1988-90 *2950 project

2755 Ciera Sunbridge 1989-93

3785 Avanti Sunbridge 1990

2651 Ciera Sunbridge 1991-93

4387 Aft Cabin MY 1990-93

3555 Avanti Sunbridge/Sunbridge 1990/93-94

2855 Ciera Sunbridge 1991-93

3055 Ciera Sunbridge 1991-94 *Avanti Sunbridge project

4388 Motor Yacht 1991-94

3688 Motor Yacht 1992-94

2859 Super Classic/Ciera Express 1993/96-2002

4587 Cockpit Motor Yacht 1994-95

2855 Ciera Sunbridge (ii) 1994-99

4788 Pilothouse 1994-2002

3255 Avanti Sunbridge 1995-99

3587 Motor Yacht 1995-99

3258 Command Bridge 1995-2000

3988 Motor Yacht 1995-2002

3488 Avanti Command Bridge 1996-99

3788 Motor Yacht 1996-99

3388 Motor Yacht 1996-2001

4087 Cockpit Motor Yacht 1996-2002

2858 Ciera Command Bridge/288 Classic Cruiser 1996/2003-05

4085 Avanti Sunbridge 1997-99

5788 Motor Yacht 1997-2002

3685 Avanti Sunbridge 1998-99

5288 Pilothouse 1999-2002

3055 Ciera Sunbridge/305 SB Cruiser 1999/2003-07

3788 Motor Yacht (ii) 2000-02

2855 Ciera Sunbridge/285 SB Cruiser 2000/03-12

3488 Command Bridge 2001-02

275 SB Cruiser 2005-09

325/340 SB Cruiser 2005/08-09

315 SB Cruiser 2008-12 *300 SB Cruiser project

320/335 SB Cruiser 2008/10-12

Fire Destroys Four Yachts in Antalya Yacht Yard

A big fire which started just after 1900 hours of Saturday tenth February in the Antalya free zone has burned down two yachts, and destroyed two other currently under construction.  Antalya fire fighting squads responded to the fire with fifteen vehicles, with cooling efforts still ongoing up till 21:00 local time.  The fire started in-front of U4 Marine and Interiors, which according to Google-Maps would mean that this is the Gree-Naval Yachts and or the Naval Yachts to it's right.  No one was injured in the fire, with a thirty meter super yacht which was stored in the shed during the fire reported a total loss.

As of this time we have no information what the yachts involved in this fire are, including the two under-construction which burned down.  If someone has any information what the yachts are feel free to get in touch with PowerYacht.

New Model: Vanquish VQ115 Veloce

Vanquish Yachts proudly presents the launch of the very first VQ115 at the shipyard in the Netherlands, the largest member of the VQ family as yet.  The VQ115 is one of the world’s fastest aluminium super sport yacht with conventional engines. To achieve the desired power output, Vanquish Yachts has installed three MTU 2650hp engines backed up by surface drives and a design that was taken as the starting point for this speed machine.  The narrow hull has been developed to optimize comfort and performance levels and increase efficiency at top speeds. Twin Seakeeper stabilizers will safeguard comfort at all speeds on this smart synthesis of a sport boat and luxury yacht. Outdoor entertainment options abound on the VQ115 Veloce with an expansive foredeck, large aft deck and flybridge sunbathing area.   A large tender bay will house a VQ16, lifted by a hydraulic loading platform, while a second VQ11 tender is  located in a second garage to starboard, also home to a live bait tank, paddleboards, sea bobs and other toys.  The flybridge has been superbly integrated within a distinctive exterior profile, part of a pure design with clean lines and the elegant, instantly recognizable Vanquish look.  The main deck saloon of the first VQ115 is fully tailored to the owner’s wishes with movable furniture to allow flexibility of occasion and time of day.  Office space is included for when work calls, there is a neat pantry with its own cocktail bar, plus a day head to keep the lower deck private. Stairs rise to the sport flybridge above while the aft door opens fully to create a unified space with the aft deck: matching floors will ensure continuity between the outdoor and indoor spaces. The lower deck features a more extensive galley and a U-shaped seating area in a country kitchen style. Accommodations include a full-beam master suite, a VIP and a guest cabin, all with their own bathrooms. A dedicated media room includes a large television, a high-end sound system plus two Pullmans that bring the potential sleeping capacity to eight. There are also a cabin for four crew members located at midships.

Technical Data:

LOA - 35 m (114.8ft)

Beam - 6.70 m

Draft - 1.35 m

Displacement - 100 t

Fuel Capacity - 10,700 l

Water  Capacity - 

Max Persons - 32

Accommodation - six guests in three cabins, or eight guests in four cabins, 4 crew in 2 cabins

Engines - 3 x MTU V16 2650hp

Propulsion - surface drives. line shafts

Speed - fifty knots max with triple engines and MTU 2650hp, fifteen knots long tange

Range - 500 nautical miles at fifteen knots

Hull Shape - Petestep

Construction - aluminium

Project - Guide de Groot design, Studio Delta for hull shape

www.vanquish-yachts.com

Project: ISA Yachts Gran Turismo 80M

ISA Yachts, a brand of Palumbo Superyachts, is delighted to announce that the new project Future, ISA Gran Turismo 80 metres, under construction at the Palumbo Superyachts shipyard in Ancona, is taking shape with the steel hull nearing completion. The vessel was sold in July this year and will be delivered in 2027. Team for Design – Enrico Gobbi, who penned the exterior lines, will also be responsible for the interior design. The naval architecture will be completed by Palumbo Superyachts’ in-house team. ISA GT 80 is a sporty coupé with sinuous lines that breaks down the boundaries between indoors and out to create a unique and sophisticated fil rouge. The studied contrast between the hull colour, in steel grey with charcoal details, and the minimal windows confers an even slender appearance to the project and emphasizes its horizontal element. The sky-lounge housing the wheelhouse looks like set back so as not to break the slender line and to emphasize the distinctive ISA arch, here even more dynamic, which connects all the decks. Forward on the main deck, we find the infinity pool connected to the owner cabin via a lit up path with great scenic impact. The owner cabin is a true glasshouse, where the most unobtrusive uprights give centre stage to the opening floor-to-ceiling windows enhancing the sense of continuity between indoors and out. The outdoor furnishing is organic, characterized by round shapes and very modern curves combined with warm wood for a glamorous yet high-quality elegance. The equipped gym is located on the starboard side of the upper deck, which is the bridge where also the wheelhouse and the captain cabin are set. On the main deck, ISA GT 80 features 5 double cabins, including a VIP with lounge. The owner cabin located on the upper deck forward comprises two bathrooms, one with tub and shower, a vanity area, two wardrobes and an office. A sixth VIP cabin with twin beds has been provided on the lower deck. The crew area on the lower deck consists of ten cabins that can accommodate up to eighteen people.

www.isayachts.com

New Model: Jeanneau DB/37

Jeanneau continues to expand its DB line, by launching its second DB/37 model, which follows that of the DB/43 from 2022.  The new Jeanneau DB/37 is everything the bigger sister is in a two meters smaller package.  Camillo Garroni for the new Jeanneau DB/37 presents a sports cruiser full of day party features able to use all the eleven meters of deck space length for entertainment activities.  Like the bigger sister the DB/37 is full of modular features adding space outside when desired, from two port and starboard side drop down bulkheads which fold down to expand deck and bathing space, to transformative settees on the aft deck changing from a dinette, to a sun-pad, and to aft or forward looking settees while underway.  Down below the Jeanneau DB/37 is also an interesting proposition with a lower deck fully dedicated for two guest cabins; forward master cabin with with island double berth and midships guest cabin with twin single berths at midships, plus a well sized bathroom with separate shower.  The Jeanneau DB/37 is powered by twin Volvo 320hp diesel engines with stern drives, for speeds up to 34 knots.  An OB outboard version is also available, powered by twin Yamaha 450hp.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.84 m (38.9ft)

Hull Length - 9.97 m

Beam - 3.56 m

Draft - 1.17 m with drives down, 0.81 m without drives and propellers

Displacement - 7555 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 357 l, 480l * outboard version 

Water Capacity - 250 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 320hp, Yamaha XTO 450hp*

Propulsion - Volvo dual-propellers DPI stern drives, Yamaha outboard

Speed - 34 knots max 25 cruising with Volvo 320hp diesel stern drives

Hull Shape - deep Vee with 20 degrees deadrise aft

Project - Camillo Garroni design, Michael Peters hull and naval architecture

Certification - CE B

www.jeanneau.com

Project: Pardo GT65

Pardo Yachts expand it's GT fleet and present the GT65 project, the third model in this unique looking range. Designed by Nauta with naval architecture by Zuccheri this new GT65 project, preserves the iconicity and elegance that made Pardo Yachts a success from it's debut and beyond that of any forecast, while delivering an unparalleled onboard living experience. Positioned strategically between the GT52, presented in 2022, and the upcoming GT75 flagship set to launch this year, the GT65 serves as the latest addition to Pardo Yachts's versatile series of crossover runabouts. This third model in the GT range perfectly balances spacious interiors and exteriors, flexible layouts and performance, providing an exhilarating yet comfortable cruising experience.  Flexibility comes with two main deck and or lower deck choices, which all revolve if one chooses a galley up or down layout.  In both choices you always get a three double cabins layout, with the standard galley up option give a master stateroom forward with the bed to port side.  In the lower deck galley option the forward cabin becomes smaller and is located to centre, with a C-shaped galley located to starboard in between the three cabins.  The Pardo GT65 is to be powered by twin Volvo 1000hp with IPS pod drives.  

www.pardoyachts.com

New Model: Bavaria SR33

With the Bavaria SR33, the German production boat builder introduces another model to its successful sport cruiser SR line.  Following on the family feeling of the SR41 and the SR36 models, this new SR33 is also designed by Marco Casali, which now sees Bavaria complete its offer of ten to twelve meters sport cruisers.  This new entry level SR focus is for space to both outside and inside.  The exterior cockpit of the Bavaria SR33 takes about half the length, and is focused around a C-shaped dinette to port side, which features an opposite wet-bar, and aft sun-pad which extends in size with its movable backrest.  To forward of the dinette is a forward looking L-shaped lounger, with a single seat helm station opposite to starboard.  Down below the cabin area offers a galley with adjacent dinette for two/three persons, opposite shower head, forward double berth, and a separate double cabin at midships.  The Bavaria SR33 is powered by twin Volvo 300hp with stern drive propulsion.

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.40 m (37.4ft)

Hull Length - 10.8 m

Waterline Length - 9.71 m

Beam - 3.46 m

Draft - 0.86 m with drives and propellers, 0.70m without drives props

Displacement - 5887 kg  open, 6064 kg unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 500 l

Water Capacity - 250 l

Accommodation - four berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 300hp

Propulsion - Volvo DPI duo-prop stern drive

Speed - 32 knots max 

Project - Marco Casali Too Design. Micad naval architecture

Certification - CE B8 / C10

www.bavariayachts.com

Project: Whitehaven Harbour Classic 52

Whitehaven introduces the Harbour Classic 52 project, a timeless down East lobster boat inspired looking classic yacht design. The 52 is to be the largest of the three boat Whitehaven lobster boat looking Harbour Classic line, which start from forty foot showing contemporary luxury, graceful flowing lines, accentuated by subtle wood detailing, and an accommodating interior. Being the largest of the line with an overall length of seventeen meters plus the Harbour Classic 52 is vintage charm meets modern luxury, epitomising sophistication with its sweeping contours and spacious entertaining areas on the main deck, and three double cabins below. The lower deck will offer a master stateroom located to starboard midships, a VIP forward, and third cabin with bunk berths to port side. The main deck prioritises both relaxation and social connection, making it perfect for any escape, with an aft galley to port side, and an L-shaped dinette opposite behind the helm station. Whitehaven Harbour Classic 52 is to be powered by twin Cummins 715hp with line shaft propulsion in semi-tunnels.

www.whitehavenmotoryachts.com

Donovan Shead 1936 - 2024

Donovan 'Don' Shead left for the better World on Saturday third February, peacefully passing away at the age of 87, surrounded by his family.  Don Shead was born May six 1936, in Birmingham, Britain's most far away city to the sea.  His father Henry Shead, a mechanical engineer with passion for boats both sail and power, will pass his passions to Don at a young age, taking him to sail dinghy racing first on the lake and then at twelve years of age to Cowes, what will become his adoptive town into the years.  Both places will play an important role to Don Shead; Birmingham the UK motor city will give the passion for engines, while Cowes expands the love for the water.  Don raced his first powerboat race in 1961 with a loaned boat, and a year later purchases his own race boat.  In 1967 coming from his racing experience, and a natural design and engineering talent, Don architects his first boat, a six meter speed boat which with him on the helm will come second in the Paris six hours race.  This boat will be produced as the Avenger 21, and is followed by the Avenger 34 which will win the Round Britain race of the same year. With this Don Shead launches his career as naval architect and fast hull specialist, receiving two request for two Class Three hulls, and a Camper and Nicholson 27 meter super yacht on his first year in business.  The year of change for Don Shead comes in 1968 when his designed 25 foot single engine wood build Telstar with Tony Sopwith on the helm wins the Cowes race in rough sea conditions.  A year later in 1969 Don will present himself to Cowes with the first Miss Enfield, built of alumimium and just completed before the race starts.  Unfortunately for Miss Enfield after seventy nautical miles in first place she will retire due to engine problems.  A year later the one meter longer Miss Enfield II will win the Cowes race with Tony Sopwith again on the helm.  With Tony retiring from racing, Don will return to race helming Miss Enfield II himself, winning Cowes again, Naples and Viareggio, while a sister-boat driven by Franco Castoldi also takes line honors in Santa Margherita in 1974.  Don Shead will retire from racing in 1974 when an accident during a race will injure his back, making a one surprise come back in 1981 at Viareggio, where he places second.  Don's Italian race success in the early seventies get's the admiration of Italians Attilio Petroni and Francesco Cosentino, who will commission him a full racing boat.  This will be the 38 foot mono-hull to be build in alumimium by CUV; Cantieri Uniti Viareggio, an alloy subcontractor, and finished by long standing yacht building family Picchiotti. Fifteen of the CUV Picchiotti's are reported build, six 41's, and nine 38.  With the CUV 38 Consentino will win the Class One World Championship held in Argentina in 1978, a feat the CUV Shead hull will do two other times in 1982 and 84.  The Don Shead designed Italian build CUV was the first to break the US hulls dominion of the Class One World Championship after fourteen years from the debut of the racing formula in 1964. Unknown to many is that Don Shead also designed some sail yachts, and a windsurf which set a speed record in the mid eighties.  Miss Enfield II was also revolutionary for its signature wrap around windscreen which gave crew better safety and protection, a design feature Don Shead introduced on the Halmatic DS110 which launched in 1968 and was produced till 72 in 28 hulls.  In 1978 Don Shead will join Sunseeker debuting with the 28 Offshore model, and from their on doing all the designs from five up to 37 meters and till 2007 when he will sell his business to the Poole builder bosses Robert and John Braithwaite, remaining as a consultant until stepping down due to ill health.  Out of tens of models for Sunseeker's a note is deserved on the 34 XPS Portofino which debuted in 1983, and the Tomahawk 37 from 1987, both of these being based on the legendary CUV 38 hull, with the former winning the Round Britain 1984 in the CX Class, and placing fifth overall.  Apart Sunseeker and the mentioned Avenger's, CUV, and Halmatic, Don Shead designed boats and yachts for Australian Motor Yachts, Broooke, Cammenga, Camper and Nicholson, Devonport, Feadship, Lavagna Admiral, Mefasa, Palmer Johnson, Picchiotti, Souter, Tecnomarine, and Viudes.