New Launch: Baglietto Superfast 41m hull #10242

Baglietto has launched an aluminum custom build 41m Superfast super yacht hull number 10242, titled m/y Francesca II. This Baglietto 41m custom Superfast is characterized by a strong personality and comes from a design by Francesco Paszkowski who also signed also the interior in collaboration with Margherita Casprini, and naval architecture by Bacigalupo.  Paszkowski designed a flybridge yacht of important size, yet with a stream lined profile that even though she is a flybridge yacht, makes her one of the most sleekest yachts in size.  Fully custom this 41m Superfast bears a personal layout, with all guests cabins located on the lower deck: master stateroom at amidships, VIP suite forward, and two guest cabins with twin single beds that can slide convert into double beds. On the same deck, closer to the stern, are the crew quarters and lobby located beside the engine room and conveniently accessible directly from the main deck, they include accommodation for five with a captain’s cabin and two double cabins for the crew, and a galley with dinette. The aft garage, which opens on one side, is used to store a tender. The main deck has been devised in such a way as to ensure a harmonious continuum between interior and exterior areas. Two sliding doors, one located aft and the other on a side, provide access to the dining area and to the conversation area of the main salon. The latter is brightened by the natural light flowing through two ceiling-high windows, which also ensure a wonderfully close contact with the sea even when living indoors. The pilot station can be found forward of the main salon. The outdoor aft cockpit hosts a lounge area, while the sunbathing area on the aft swimming platform is perfect to relax by the sea. Another sunbathing area and a second conversation area have been set up at the extreme bow of this modern, impressively functional yacht. A second pilot station, with a pleasant relaxation area just behind it, can be found on the fly bridge. Baglietto's custom Superfast hull number 10242 is fitted with triple MTU 1920hp with jet propulsion system, delivering a top speed up to 33 knots and a cruise 28 knots. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 41 m (134.5ft)

Beam - 8 m

Draft - 1.40 m

Displacement - 165 t half load

Fuel Capacity - 15,000 l

Water Capacity - 2500 l

Accommodation - eight guests in four cabins, five crew in three cabins

Engines - 3 x MTU 12v2000 M96L 1920hp

Propulsion - jet drives

Speed - 33 knots max 28 cruise

Construction - aluminum

Project - Francesco Paszkowski exterior interior, Margherita Casprini interior, Bacigalupo naval architect

Certification - ABS

www.baglietto.com

Maritimo Yacht Sinks in Baja Mexico

 

A sixteen meter Maritimo yacht titled m/y Sea Horse ended aground and partially sank in Baja, Mexico on the tenth April.  The video of the yacht aground and partly sank was shown on the YouTube channel Cruising Mexico with Jimni, the day after the accident was reported on happening, who showed both outside and inside of Sea Horse.  The yacht had its stern fully destroyed with the collision to the rocks, and was stripped of anything of value.  A hundred meters away to the yacht grounded on a beach was also the yacht's tender, which was also stripped of everything of value.  The causes of the sinking of this Maritimo yacht are not reported.

The Maritimo in this grounding is a M54 Flybridge Motor Yacht as produced from 2016 to 2021.  Featuring a signature down under enclosed bridge design the M54 was a replacement to the M53 and was replaced by the M55.

New Model: Sessa F48

Sessa presents the new F48 a further evolution of the Fly47, a hull which was actually born as the 45 Fly in 2011. A model which has its roots to a design by Christian Grande the new Sessa F48 is further enhanced to aft and for its external spaces while maintaining the comfort and privacy of the original design.  This increase in length of 66 centimeters has benefitted the F48 with the following upgrades; more aft cockpit deck space which now features seven square meters of space making the largest in its size, larger bathing platform with galley, and standard twin Volo 550hp engines power with IPS pods drives which give speeds up to 35 knots. Standard power for the Fly 47 was twin Volvo 480hp. For the remaining the Sessa F48 keeps the virtues which has made this model quite a popular choice in its previous two versions, with a three double cabins accommodation plan, and a choice of a central or aft galley layout on the main deck.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.90 m (48.9ft)

Beam - 4.38 m

Draft - 1.10 m 

Displacement - 17499 kg

Fuel Capacity - 1391 l

Water Capacity - 559 l

Max Persons - sixteen

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D8 550hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 35 knots max

Project - Christian Grande

Certification - CE B

www.sessamarine.com

Paolo Pininfarina 1958 - 2024

Renowned designer and chairman of the Pininfarina Group, Paolo Pininfarina left for the better World on ninth April 2024 at the age of 65, surrounded by his family and loved ones in Turin.  Following the death of his brother Andrea in 2008, Paolo took chairman duties of the Pininfarina Group, the design firm which was founded by his grand father Battista "Pinin" Farina in 1930 after leaving his brothers coach building Stabilmenti Farina firm in 1928.  Pininfarina is recognized as one of the most influential automotive designers, designing endless iconic cars for Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Fiat, Maserati, Lancia, in Italy and Daewoo, Hyundai, and Peugeot beyond the shoe shaped peninsula.  At the height of its business in 2006 which also included automotive production, Pininfarina employed 2,768 employees in its Turin head quarters and its other offices in Europe, USA, and Morocco.  Pininfarina entered yacht design in the end 1970's first with Magnum, then the designing of both the two Italian Blue Ribbon Challengers; Azimut Atlantic Challenger and Destriero, Beneteau in both sailing and motor boats, some works for Azimut in the early nineties, to then join Bruno Abate in redesigning all the Primatist G and B series sport cruisers and yachts in between 2006 to 2012.  In 2017 Pininfarina joined forces with Princess Yachts first with the R35, a collaboration which then extended to all the newer and larger models which followed from Plymouth.  Pininfarina also designed one off super yachts for Abeking and Rasmussen, Oceanco, and Rossinavi, with collaborations also made with renowned yacht designer Fulvio de Simoni.

Project: Rizzardi InSeven Plus

Rizzardi present the project for the InSeven Plus, an upcoming 24 meter flagship for the central-South Italian yacht builder.  Rizzardi has seen a lot of success with the In-line, which took over from the Incredible series in 2019 debuting with the InSix model, and has so far today delivered over 25 yachts.  This is the second time a new flagship is announced when in 2021 Rizzardi presented the InEight saying that it has finalized the project stages of the model.  The new InSeven Plus is a blend of sportiness, elegance and technology, with the usual Rizzardi aggressive design and sleek lines, but is also a concentrate of comfort and functionality.  At 24 meters long  this new project follows in the footsteps of the large sporty open hard-tops InFive and InSix. The access into the cabin area with come through a large patio door, highlights a large contiguous area between the external and internal environment. The spaces are surprisingly spacious for a sport yacht, and the interiors will be customized according to the owner's requests, as per usual Rizzardi tradition. From a technical point of view, like all the In models the propulsion of the InSeven Plus is again trusted to surface drives, which supported by the "Auto-Trim" system, guarantee not only excellent performance levels but also planning at low speed. On the bridge, the maneuverability will be entrusted to the electronically controlled joystick for the automatic control of the surface propellers, thus simplifying the yacht's movements during mooring, with the InSeven Plus also offered with the digital anchoring function, what is a first for surface drive propulsion.  Rizzardi InSeven Plus can be powered by twin Man 1800 or 2000hp which with the surface drives will give top speeds of 43 and or 45 knots respectively.  The first unit of the Rizzardi InSeven Plus is reported in initial construction phase with a launching date not yet announced.

www.rizzardiyachts.com

New Model: Bering B72

Bering Yachts’ shipyard in Antalya, Türkey has launched the first unit of its 72 model. Designed by Sabdes from Australia the 72 is a stylish ocean-going explorer yacht, an improved extended version of the 65 model, which is into it's fourth hull since launched in 2013. Increased size means more space and boosted capabilities for reliable and comfortable cross-Atlantic travel or leisure time spent with the close ones, and this is what the Bering 72 is all about. A significant part of the improvements in the 72 has been made after interviewing owners of other Bering yachts, taking into consideration the comments and suggestions tor better comfort and usability. The three decks of Bering 72 offer plenty of opportunities to travel the sea, with a lower deck offering a three double guest cabin layout with an owners stateroom forward.  A two berth crew cabin with bunks berths is also located at midships in between the guest cabins and engine room.  The Bering 72 is powered by twin Cummins 326hp for a top speed up to ten knots, and a cruise of eight, this giving a range up four thousand nautical miles.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 22.18 m (72.6ft)

Waterline Length - 20.5 m

Beam -  6.45 m

Draft - 1.87 m

Displacement - 120 t *loaded. 120 gt *volume

Fuel Capacity - 24,000 l

Water Capacity - 2855 l

Accommodation - six guests in three cabins, one crew cabin for two

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSL9 326hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - ten knots max, eight cruise

Range - 4000 nautical miles at eight knots  

Hull Shape - full displacement

Construction - steel hull alumimium super structure

Project - Sabdes exterior, Bering interior and naval architecture

Certification - CE A, Class available on request

www.beringyachts.com

Project: Focus 3X

Focus present the new 3X project an eleven meter innovative sport cruiser, which shines for its efficiency, and adaptability, and a thoughtful design which leaves nothing untouched, fusing the dynamic excitement of a sport cruiser with the liberating experience of an open boat. One of the innovative features of the Focus 3X will be an innovative exterior with a two-meter wide electric side windows and glass hardtop in the cockpit, enabling it to seamlessly transition from an enclosed hard-top to an almost entirely open cruiser. A unique feature for a sport cruiser of this size which provides unparalleled flexibility. The 3X cockpit is also masterfully designed for open-air enjoyment, boasting a sleek aft central sunbed and secure walkaround side decks. Two cockpit layouts, are available all revolving around the dinette which goes from an L-shaped to opposite settees. The helm station of the Focus 3X is again testament to thoughtful design and practicality, boasting a two-meter wide leather-trimmed dashboard, comfortable dual seating, ample leg-room, and a customizable Isotta steering wheel, prioritizing the pilot's comfort and command. Inside the Focus 3X offers a spacious master cabin forward and bathroom with a dedicated overhead shower offer home-like comfort, complemented by expansive hull windows for direct sea views. The saloon includes a fully equipped galley and a convertible seating area for additional sleeping space. The Focus 3X also comes with two lower deck options, for a twin cabin version with double berth cabin at midships or this replaced by a standing refrigerator. The Focus 3X is standard powered by twin Mercruiser 430hp gas engines on sterndrive, with five further engine options being available for diesels from twin Volvo 270 up to Yanmar 370hp with a twin Mercury 400hp outboard option also being available.

www.focus-motoryachts.com

Classic Sunseeker Goes Ablaze in River Itchen Southampton

A twelve meter Sunseeker sport cruiser went ablaze in American Wharf, near Ocean Village, River Itchen, Southampton just after 06:30 morning time of Sunday seventh April. The fire was reported by a nearby boater who called 999, with the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service responding to the blaze with two fire fighting engines. The fire was complicated to control also because the boat was in the middle of the marina, and the ongoing strong winds of Storm Kathleen. Ultimately the blaze was controlled at 08:30, with the boat later being lifted. The cause of the fire is not officially reported, though on a Facebook Group one said it originated from a short circuit by the bow thruster.

The boat in this fire is a Sunseeker Thunderhawk 43 as designed by Don Shead and produced from 1988 to 1991.  The Thunderhawk 43 was Sunseeker's Offshore series flaghship in its time, the fast boat range which debuted with the 34 XPS Portofino.  The Thunderhawk 43 was a replacement to the 39 Cobra, and was replaced by the Sunseeker 45 Apache.

Sunseeker Yacht on Fire in New River Fort Lauderdale

A nineteen meter Sunseeker sport yacht went on fire while berthed near the Alluvion Building, New River, Fort Lauderdale on the afternoon of Saturday sixth April. It is not reported if the yacht was attended at the time of the fire, with the fire looking as starting in the cabin area of the main deck.  A video on Instagram by the Lifestyle Miami page showed three fire fighters fighting the fire in the cockpit, while newsroom WPLG also showed a video with the Fire Fighters and a TowboatUS boat arriving at the scene and starting to fighting the fire.

The Sunseeker yacht in this fire is a Predator 62 as designed by Don Shead and produced from 2005 to 2008.  The Predator 62 came out as replacement to the larger but less spacious inside Predator 68 and was replaced by Predator 64.

XL Marine New Web Site

XL Marine presents its new web-site. Founded in January 2006 by Alessandro Giambalvo, Salvatore Oliviero, and Antonio di Mennato as naval architect, with all the three managers coming from a previous experience with Itama.  For this XL Marine inspired itself to the traditional fast open cruiser and yacht and the professional roots of its founders, with clean uncluttered lines and wrap around windscreen, but with comfortable exterior and interior decks, and customization to both main cockpit living and the lower cabin deck.  XL Marine debuted with its first 43 model on 29 May 2006, what is still it's most successful model to date with fourteen units produced till 2012.  The 43 was followed by the 51 model in 2008, and the 45 in 2012.  For the time between 2015 and 2021 XL Marine has not produced any models, but was more concentrating on maintaining and refitting boats and yachts.  From 2022 guided by Salvatore Oliviero and Antonio de Mennato as naval architect, XL Marine has restarted production.  Today XL Marine offers three models 45 2024 second generation model, 55 Walk Around, and 60 project.  The new XL Marine website takes you with the following buttons; Home, Chi Siamo (who we are), Gallery, Fiere ed Eventi (shows and events), e Contatti (contacts).  XL Marine is also present on social media with bottom left links taking you to its Facebook, Instagram, and Linkedin pages.

www.xlmarine.it

Production History: 

43 2006-12 (14) 

45 2012-14 (2)

51 2008-12 (6(7) *includes 51 HT S)

51 HT S 2012 (1)

45 (ii) 2024- (2

55 WA 2025- (2

XL Marine 43 #1 launching on 29 May 2006