Cockwells Boat Yard Fire at Ponsharden Falmouth

Multiple crews from Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service responded when a significant fire broke out at Cockwells Modern and Classic Boatbuilding Ltd pre-production manufacturing site at Ponsharden on 00:08 of the night between Wednesday and Thursday morning sixteen May. Falmouth crews were first on the scene and found the building well alight. Additional crews were mobilised from Tolvaddon, Helston, Newquay, Truro Community fire stations to assist, along with two officers and specialist vehicles from Perranporth and St Just community fire stations.  No one was injured in the fire with Cockswell later saying the fire damaged no boat and should have limited effects to the production of Duchy Motor Launches and Hardy Motor Yachts, and will not affect that of Cockwells’ Superyacht Tenders, which are built at Cockwells’ sister site in Mylor Creek Boatyard.

Cockswell was founded in 1996 and today offers a line of five series; Superyacht Tenders, Duchy Motor Launches, Hardy Motor Yachts, Commercial and Defence, and Custom Builds.  Cockwells pleasure focused brands are Duchy a down east inspired line which debuted in 2011 following the redesigning of the Aquila 27 mold, and Hardy which it purchased in 2020.

New Model: Rio Le Mans 50

Rio launch the waited and anticipated Le Mans 50, the second in size of it's Coupe range, and first of it's Le Mans series which is to be followed by a smaller 45.  Based mostly on the Daytona 50 the Rio Le Mans 50 main difference is that it features more enclosed comforts on the main deck, thanks to a one part hard-top which stretches from the windshield and extends to about half of the aft cockpit deck.  This enclosed hard-top replaces the more open T-Top of the Daytona 50 model.  The accommodation of the Le Mans 50 is identical to that of the Daytona both inside and outside.  Considering that the exterior is used from fore to aft the lower accommodation deck offers nice spaces for two guest cabins and two shower heads sleeping four guests, with a free unit, in between the cabins.  The Rio Le Mans 50 is also offered with drop down bulk heads to port and starboard side, extending the space around the dinette and sun-pad around the aft deck.  The Rio Le Mans 50 is powered by twin Yanmar 550hp with line shaft propulsion for speeds up to forty knots and a cruise of thirty knots, with a triple 400hp Mercury outboard option also being available.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.90 m (48.8ft)

Hull Length - 12.9 m

Beam - 4.30 m

Draft - 0.70 m ex. drives propellers

Displacement - 13.4 t loaded, 11 t unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 1600 l

Water Capacity - 350 l

Max Persons - twelve

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Yanmar 6LF 550hp, or triple Mercury Verado 400hp

Propulsion - shaft drive, or outboard

Speed - forty knots max, thirty knots cruise

Range - 300 nautical miles at cruise

Project - Marino Alfani

Certification - CE B

www.rioyachts.net

Croatia Medulin Marina Fire Burns 22 Boats

22 boats and yachts from five to 22 meters in length burned in a fire which started at 03:54 of the morning of fifteen May in Medulin Marina, Priveziste, Puntica, Croatia.  It is a miracle how no one was injured, with fire fighters from Pola responding to the fire with four vehicles and fifteen fire men, turning off the fire just after seven morning time.  The fire left no one injured with some people jumping in the water just as the blaze expanded to the whole pontoon from left to right.  An investigation is ongoing by the Port Authority of Pula and Istrian Police Directorate on how the fire started.

Some boats in this fire look to be a couple Bavaria sport cruisers, Innovazioni Progetti Mira, Rinker sport cruiser, Estensi Goldstar, Sasga, Sunseeker 47 Portofino, and what looks a Taiwan build motor yacht of about 22 meters which so far cannot be deciphered.

Propulsion: Sharrow Marine CX

Sharrow Marine, the industry leader in innovative marine propulsion technology, announces the opening of preorders for the highly anticipated Sharrow CX™ Propeller for contra-rotating sterndrives and outboards, with estimated shipping in the Spring of 2026. The Sharrow CX Propeller is an extension of the patented and award-winning Sharrow Propeller lineup and brings the company’s innovative technology to contra-rotating applications.  Owners of runabouts, bowriders, and cruisers equipped with Volvo, Mercury, or Suzuki outboards or sterndrives that require sets of contra-rotating propellers will find Sharrow’s CX Propeller particularly appealing, as it offers enhanced efficiency with superior agility and maneuverability, and is customized to each boat’s specifications. The dual contra-rotating design optimizes lift and control, ensuring a smooth and responsive boating experience.  Crafted with precision and excellence, the Sharrow CX is CNC machined in the USA from premium stainless steel alloy, and LAB finished to over ten times the industry standard of accuracy to blueprint specifications. Each propeller is backed by a Lifetime Warranty, providing peace of mind against manufacturing flaws or defects. Additionally, customers can opt for the comprehensive Sharrow Care™ Protection Plan, covering repair costs in the event of accidental damage while in use.  Data for the Sharrow Marine CX is not yet published, but the single propellers for outboards have seen some interesting gains in better efficiency at cruise, silent running, and up to eight knots gain in top speed. 

www.sharrowmarine.com

New Model: Holterman Xtreme X-54

Holterman like to call its small Xtreme X-54 as a pocket-sized superyacht, a legitimate claim due for the bespoke construction and custom features which comes even in the entry level of the Dutch builder futuristic looking Xtreme series.  The owners of the Xtreme X-54 required a relaxed and luxurious cruiser to enjoy on European rivers, made possible by a low height and collapsible mast for navigating inland bridges. The overall interior layout of the Xtreme 54 revolves around maximizing space. The main deck lounge has an extra-large sunroof which sheds lots of light on the seating area. A smart divider between the lounge and the galley doubles as an extra cupboard on the starboard side. The galley itself is highly spec'd and leads to a generous helm station. A bright and harmonious interior style with only a limited amount of wood is achieved by starting with darker colors at floor level and gradually lightening the feel using elements of lacquer and leather.  The Holterman Xtreme X-54 is powered by twin Volvo 175hp for speeds up to ten knots, while a cruise of eight knots will give a range up to 550 nautical miles.

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.68 m (54,7ft)

Waterline Length - 16.1 m

Beam - 4.81 m

Draft - 1.25 m

Displacement - 40 t

Fuel Capacity - 2000 l

Water Capacity - 1400 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 175hp

Propulsion - conventional shaft drives

Speed - ten knots max, eight knots cruise

Range - 550 nautical miles at eight knots cruise

Hull Shape - round bilge

Construction - steel for hull and super structure

Project - Bernd Weel exterior, Kitty van der Kamp interior, Smeding naval architect

Certification - CE A 

www.holtermanshipyard.nl

Sport Cruiser Burns in Commercial Marina at Progreso

A sport cruiser of about ten meters in length was destroyed by a fire at the Resort Marina in Yucalpetén, Progreso on the morning of Monday thirteen May.  Local media reported that the sport cruiser went ablaze as the skipper was trying to start the engines, before it eventually set ablaze.  Fire fighters intervened to put off the fire, with the marina also being closed till the fire was extinguished.  No one was reported injured in the fire.

The boat in this fire looks to be a Sea Ray 300 Sundancer from the early nineties.

Fire in Fiumicino Boat Yard Burns Four Boats

A fire in a boat yard located on the Tiber river in Via della Scafa, Fiumicino, Italy involved four boats and yachts from twelve to sixteen meters was started on 05:40 morning of Monday thirteenth May.  Fire fighters from the Ostia Vigili dell Fuoco responded to the fire with four trucks.  No one was injured in the fire, also because no one was in the boat yard when the blaze started with an investigation ongoing by the Carabinieri on how the fire started.

We can only picture one yacht in this fire, which seems to be a not so nice but probably practical for fishing conversion to a classic Akhir 16.50 m as designed by Pier Luigi Spadolini and produced from 1972 to 1978.  A replacement to the Atlas 16.90 the first Akhir for Cantieri di Pisa was a turn around in motor yacht design which then evolved into the Akhir 19 in 1979.

Project: Blu Martin Walk Around 46

Blu Martin continues to mark its return and presents the project for the Walk Around 46 model.  A day sport cruiser with bow to stern exterior spaces, and interesting lower deck layout of two or three cabins.  The standard Blu Martin Walk Around 46 layout offers two cabins at midships, a cabin galley to port side, shower head to starboard, and two cocktail settee with table opposite plus V-shaped berth forward.  Ultimately the forward part of the lower deck is available in four more options, including of which is a crew cabin with access from the fore-deck, or an enclosed cabin.  Options also exist to have a second shower head in replacement of the galley or an L-shaped dinette.  The Blu Martin Walk Around 46 is to be powered by twin Volvo 480hp with IPS pods and Mercury petrol gas outboard of twin 600hp or triple 400hp engines.

www.blumartinyachts.com

Canados New Web Site

Cantieri Navali di Ostia, or as it is known as the Rome yacht builder Canados presents its new web site.  Founded in 1946, Canados started as a cooperative building commercial vessels for government departments like the coast guard and military.  Canados first yacht was commissioned in 1953 by a royal Gulf Emirate family after a representative was impressed when attending the launch of eight interceptor boats.  In the early 1960's Canados had a new owner Aldo Guerritore who will lead the company till 1994 and then again from 1998 till 2000. After that Canados had three owners, and is since the end of 2015 owned by Michel Karsenti. In its early days Canados was a wood only custom builder, entering fiberglass in the 1980 first with the sailing boats as produced till 1985 and in 1987 switching its motor yacht production and moving completely to this material in the nineties. The first fiberglass yacht was the 58 followed by the 70 S.  Canados also build four production sailing boats from 1978 to 1985 from 33 to 44, two designed by Vallicelli and two by Violati.  The Vallicelli designed 33 will also win Boat of the Year Trophy by AICI.  The current Canados line up offers twenty models divided in three series; Gladiator sport cruiser and yachts, Oceanic explorer yachts and super yachts, and Canados flybridge super yachts  line.  Canados entry level model is the outboard powered Gladiator 411 Carbon Series and go up to the Oceanic 143 Tri-Deck launched in Summer 2022.  Canados has build over eight hundred yachts so far and its latest new model is the Gladiator 961 Speed it launched in 2023.  The new Canados website takes you around with following buttons; Home, Shipyard, History, Heritage, Technologies, Models, In The News, Racing, and Contact.  Canados is also on social media with bottom page links taking you to its; Facebook, Linkedin, and Instagram pages.

www.canados.com

Production History;

58 1987-91 *16.50 motor yacht project, fiberglass production starts

70 S 1988-93

60 1992-94

23 1994-97

19 1995-97

80 2000-04

86 2003-17 (46)

110 2004-08 (6)

90 Sport 2005- (6)

116 2007-

76 2009-14

120 Enhanced 2012-

108 2013-  *106 project 

Oceanic 90 STS 2014-

Oceanic 76 GT 2016-

Gladiator 428 2017-

808 Maximus 2018- *777 project

88 Evolution 2018-

122 Caesar 2019-

Gladiator 631 Next 2022-

Gladiator 493 Grand 2022-

Oceanic 143 Tri-Deck 2022-

Gladiator 961 Speed 2023- 

Gladiator 571 Blade 2024-

Canados 90, 1974 wood construction

Sea Ray Burns Down in Sydney Harbor

An unattended eleven meter Sea Ray flybridge cruiser burned down to a fire which started when berthed at Birkenhead Marina, Drummoyne in Sydney's inner West harbor.  The fire started on 10:06 hours of Saturday morning eleven May with five trucks and eighteen firefighters arriving some minutes later and quickly worked to extinguish the flames, with the fire controlled at 11:00 before relocating the wrecked cruiser to the western side of the marina for complete extinguishment.  One marina worker who presented smoke inhalation was treated by paramedics on the scene and has since been given the all clear.  An investigation is ongoing to what caused the fire, but other news reported the boat went ablaze as she was being refueled in her berth.

The Sea Ray in this fire is a 36 Sedan Bridge model as produced from 2007 up to 2009.  The 36  Sedan Bridge was a bold move from Sea Ray, returning in a time where sub forty foot flybridge boats where nearly inexistent in the market.