Explorer Cruiser Ends Beached in Brigantine Cove

A fourteen meter tug style explorer cruiser titled m/y Cabella ended partly aground and beached in Brigantine Cove, New Jersey on the night between five and six July.  The explorer cruiser ended in this position after its anchor drifted at night.  The following morning sixth July the tug style cruiser was assisted by TowBoatUS who turned the boat half a circle, and towed her to safe deep water.  It was not reported if the tug cruiser sustained any damage in this beaching part anchor drift.

M/y Cabella is a Mirage Great Harbour 47 which has been produced since 2000 to a design of Lou Codega.  Located in Gainesville, Florida, Mirage was founded in 1971, entering the explorer more liveaboard market with the 37 in 1997, which was followed by this 47 model.

Cuddy Cruiser Ends Aground in Beskatong

A six meter cuddy cabin cruiser of about seven meters in length with one person onboard ended aground on the Beskatong Reservoir, to the North West of Montreal, Canada on the late hours of fifth July.  A big crash noise was heard when the accident happened, with the one boater reported to not be injured, although the cuddy cruiser suffered damage to its stern drive. According to unconfirmed news the boater also resulted negative to alcohol and substance abuse.

The boat in this collision and grounding is a Rinker 232 Captiva as produced in the early noughties. 

Sea Ray Collides Into Sheriff's Boat in Lake St. Clair

A classic nine meter Sea Ray flybridge cruiser collided into the Macomb County Sheriff's Marine Division vessel in Jefferson Beach Marina, Lake St. Clair at about 19:00 hours of Friday fifth July.  Crew members aboard the Marine Division's Patrol Boat 4 were conducting a stop violation to a seventeen foot Wellcraft sport boat in Jefferson Beach Marina when a thirty-foot Sea Ray cabin cruiser struck their vessel, sheriff's officials said in a release.  A 69-year-old Oak Park man was piloting the Sea Ray, according to the statement, who is also accused of traveling faster to the slow no-wake speed required in the area. The Sea Ray struck the marine division vessel on the port side and both boats were damaged. The Sea Ray continued traveling until it struck the sea wall and stopped, according to the release.  Deputies said the Sea Ray's operator exhibited signs of impairment in field sobriety tests and was arrested for operating a watercraft under the influence of alcohol and taken to the Macomb County Jail to await charges. The Sherriff Boat was still reported operational after the collision.

The Sea Ray is this collision is an SRV 300 Sedan Bridge as produced from 1977 to 1981.  The SRV 300 Sedan Bridge was replaced by SRV-310 Vanguard Sportbridge.

Carver Flybridge Boat Gets Stuck in Los Angeles Tunnel

An eleven meter Carver aft cabin flybridge cruiser got stuck at the Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles on 13:45 hours of Friday fifth July. The Carver boat was being towed on an oversized  trailer load and had made some progress into the tunnel before getting wedged in between the trailer and the ceiling. Los Angeles Airport Police intervened in the situation, who closed the road  for some minutes in order to back the boat out in reverse and into the Imperial Highway, were then it continues its journey.

This stuck Carver is a 39 Motor Yacht as produced between 2005 to 2006.  Originally released in 2000 as the Carver 396 Motor Yacht, it became the 39 Motor Yacht with a different side windows, and then the 40 with a bigger radar arch then produced till 2007.

New Launch: Lurssen 82m Hull.13775

Lürssen is proud to announce the successful delivery of Hull.13775 titled as m/y Haven, known during construction as Project Cali.  This custom 82 meter super yacht departed Lurssen's ship yard on seventeen June 2024 to embark on her maiden voyage. The concept and exterior design of Haven were developed in-house at Lürssen by Jim Robert Sluijter. Haven features a low profile with long, elegant, feminine lines that sweep from bow to stern, lending her a touch of majestic athleticism. Key to her design are sinuous concave patterns that run across her superstructure, reflecting the movement of waves when the sun is in the right position. Her sleek exterior is balanced by a contemporary interior, created by the British studio RWD. The choice of materials is natural and pure, while the design itself features asymmetrical shapes and a dynamic layout. Haven has a length overall of 82 metres and a beam of 12.5 metres, placing her among the world’s largest tri-deck superyachts afloat today. She was built for an experienced Owner with an active lifestyle and a clear vision for their vessel: generous outdoor space, a family-oriented layout, and storage for water toys and diving gear. Highlights include a 300-square-metre sun deck with a 2.5-metre ceiling height and moveable windbreak panels, and a generous beach club with single-step sea terraces and a seamless connection to the sea. While Lürssen will always collaborate with the world’s leading design houses, having an in-house team at Lürssen is an additional value-added offering for our clients. Hull.13775 underscores Lürssen’s commitment to placing its Owners first and highlights its versatility as a custom superyacht builder attributes that position the shipbuilder at the forefront of the industry.

Technical Data:

LOA - 82 m (269ft)

Beam - 12.5 m 

Draft - 3.5 m

Displacement- 2130 gt *volume

Fuel Capacity - 

Accommodation - twelve guests in six cabins, eighteen crew in nine cabins

Engines - 2 x 

Speed - thirteen knots max, eleven cruise

Construction -  steel hull alumimium super structure

Project - Lurssen design team Jim Robert Sluijter, RWD interior

Certification - Lloyds 100A1 SSC Yacht Mono G6 LMC UMS

www.lurssen.com

Two Injured as Sportfish Cruiser Ends Aground Near Kewaunee Harbor

Two persons were injured as a seven meter express sportfish cruiser crashed into the stone barrier north of the Kewaunee Lighthouse at about 22:30 hours of Thursday fourth July.  Four persons were on the boat, with one having light injuries and another taken to Green Bay Hospital for observation, but is expected to recover.  The sheriff’s office responded to the collision with units from the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Natural Resources, and Kewaunee police, fire and rescue departments.  The boat was reported being helmed by a 58 year old as the collision is now under investigation.

The sportfish cruiser in this collision is a Sport Craft 250 Fisherman as produced in around the eighties.  Coming from the Great Lakes, Sport Craft was founded in the fifties with popularity growing in the eighties.  The original company closed its doors in January 2003, returning with the new Perry Boat Works ownership in 2006.

Seven People Saved from Sea Ray Boat Fire in Lake St. Clair

Seven people were saved as a classic ten meter Sea Ray sport cruiser went ablaze near Belle Mare Marina, Lake St. Clair on the afternoon of fourth July.  The boaters who their age ranged from ten to 75 years were first helped by a nearby boater, who offloaded them the boat, as Macomb County Sheriff’s Office intervened and controlled the fire.  According to the Sheriff's Office the fire was coming from the engine compartment as two invertors started smoking.  The US Coast Guard was notified of the accident.

The boat in this fire is a 1985 Sea Ray 340 Sundancer as produced from 1984 to 1989.  This era Sea Ray 340 platform was used in three other versions from the Sundancer similar Express Cruiser, to the Sedan Bridge, and the Sport Fisherman.  The 340 Sundancer was a replacement to the SRV 310 Sundancer and was replaced by the Sea Ray 350 Sundancer.

Project: Cheoy Lee CLX99

When Cheoy Lee debuted the CLX96 during the 2022 Fort Lauderdale boat show, the head-turning design and function-fit super yacht showed CL Yachts was not only drawing on its 150-year heritage but was also firmly focused on the future. CLX96’s bold styling came as the result of a decision to look outside traditional yacht design inspiration, and that in turn led the Cheoy Lee to Milan-based yacht designer Jozeph Forakis. That decision was instantly validated when Forakis produced a design that centered on function while emphasizing a brilliantly bold form rooted in rugged workboat ethos, the perfect platform for a modern, go-anywhere cruising yacht. Now Cheoy Lee and Forakis have taken their tour-de-force CLX design a step further with the unveiling of CLX99 project. At first glance, it is clear the new CLX99 draws heavily on her sibling, and not just in styling and design DNA. But this is much more than a facelift with the CLX99 is essentially a new model, which takes the core ethos and essence of the striking and functional CLX96 and carries it further into the realm of the superyacht with more interior volume, more external space, more clever design elements, and more features that have been refined for the demands of European and Asian markets. CLX99 bears the clear rugged-yet-finessed workboat-chic of CLX96 that hints at the yacht’s serious cruising capabilities, but stretches the dimensions of every facet which in turn has created all new areas and opportunities to enhance the general arrangement. The main deck benefits from a two-metre extension, which has led to a reorganisation of the interior space. The lower deck has also been revised and redesigned, with the standard version of CLX99 offering five generous staterooms that include a large, full-beam master suite, two VIP doubles forward, and two guest twin/double cabins, all ensuite. The crew area, located aft between the engine room and the aft bulkhead of the master which means insulation from technical noise from the owner, has also been extended and reconfigured to accommodate up to five crew members, making CLX99 highly suitable for fully crewed charter operations. In addition, clients can opt for a main deck master suite in place of the forward dining and observation lounge, while retaining five suites on the lower deck for a total of twelve guests. Up top, the sundeck, sky lounge and flybridge helm have all been modified to optimize the proportions and further carrying the CLX range into new realms of luxury. Of course, CLX99 retains the trademark Portuguese Terrace of the CLX96, creating an expansive seating and sun bathing area forward of the bridge that serves as a secondary, elevated bow terrace. But the real transformation has taken place aft of the striking, forward-raked windscreen as the sky lounge is extended by three meters repositioning with the helm station separated from the saloon aft. The sky lounge also retains the up/down opening windows; port, starboard and the aft-bulkhead service bar, a signature feature of her smaller sibling. That essence of bringing the outside in is coupled to a reconfigured aft sundeck for alfresco entertaining and chilling. The aft end has also received a major change, with the aft water-level beach and swim platform now boasting large drop down bulwarks that create generous sea terraces either side. The angular styling has always been about capturing the practicality of workboats and taking luxury into new and exciting directions, including offering guests sensational panoramic views from anywhere in the interior. The underlying ethos toward seaworthiness and reliability has been further enhanced on CLX99 with revisions to the technical space. In addition to the extended hull, styling tweaks and layout enhancements, Forakis has also turned his attention to the interior themes and finishes, drawing on sinuous and sensual curves combined with elementary shapes and ideas inspired by nature and coastlines. One thing is clear, just as CLX96 was conceived for life without compromise, so CLX99 takes an uncompromising look at what life on board a superyacht should be, and delivers that experience in all areas from optimized hull design to optimal interior space planning.

www.cheoylee.com

One Dead Ten Injured as Sportfish Collides Into Los Alamitos Bay Jetty

One 59 year old man died and ten persons were injured as a fourteen meters in length Cabo sportfish cruiser collided with the Los Alamitos Bay Jetty off Long Beach, Southern California on the 21:20 of Wednesday third July.  Long Beach Fire Department responded to the collision, which left one man dead in the spot, and ten injured, four of which had serious injuries.  The sportfish partly sank after the collision, with a recovery being planned on Friday.  An investigation is ongoing on what caused the incident with speed being reported as the main part of the cause of the collision and sinking with the sportfish reported to be travelling at over thirty knots.

The sportfish cruiser in this collision is a Cabo 48 Flybridge as produced from 2004 up till 2008 to a design of Michael Peters.  The Cabo 48 was born as the 47 Flybridge in 2000 and was based on the 45 Express platform.  The 48 Flybridge was replaced by the Cabo 52 Flybridge in 2009.

Boat Destroyed By Fire in Shawano Lake

A seven meter cuddy sport cruiser went ablaze in Shawano Lake, Shawano County, Wisconsin, with the fire reported to start on 15:50 of third July.  The cuddy cabin sport cruiser was reportedly sitting on a sand bar when the fire started, with the boat then drifting in the lake.  One person was onboard, but no injuries are reported from the fire as the sole boater jumped off board.  The Shawano Counties and Wisconsin Authorities opening an investigation on the case.

The boat in this fire is a Crownline 236 SC as produced in the noughties.