Project: Rio Le Mans 45

Rio Le Mans is the new range from the Italian builder based on the Daytona line, but featuring a more covered hard-top cockpit . The Rio Le Mans 45, is the second model of the series following the debut of the Le Mans 50 which launched in early 2024. The Le Mans 45 retains the main features of the line: walkaround with wide passages in the bow, maximum space on board, unlimited cockpit, ease of movement and safety, and the crystal glassed hard-top that wraps around the cockpit and provides extra protection. The Le Mans 45 is designed with sleek and symmetrical lines which is coupled to an entertaining performance, and a top speed up to 44 knots from twin Mercury 400hp outboards, and 38 knots with Yanmar 380hp diesel and stern drive set up. The outboard set-up is particularly intriguing as these are cleverly hidden by the garage door. The Le Mans 45 offers a spacious cockpit which is transformable thanks to two large flip balconies that allows to connect with the sea and the surrounding nature. Here you will find a generous sundeck, a tender garage, and flexible seating that allows to be modularized in minutes, creating a large sofa around the fixed table. The helm station, featuring modern technology and design, is flanked by an outdoor galley, ensuring total comfort. The forward passage is spacious, comfortable and safe, leading quickly to the opposing double sofa on the bow, next to the sundeck on the deckhouse. The interior of the Le Mans 45 is designed by SY Design studio, who bring a bright and represents a smart multi-use open space, which offers accommodation of four berths in two cabins, accompanied by a well-designed bathroom.

www.rioyachts.net

New Model: De Alm Grand Voyager 65

Jachtbouw De Alm has launched its first hull of the Grand Voyager 65 model. The new 65 is an extension of the Grand Voyager series from Jachtbouw De Alm, in addition to the existing 62 and and still in project 74 model. The Grand Voyager 65 has been designed to organize the spaces as efficiently as possible, in both indoor and outdoor areas. The exterior offers three distinct areas; flybridge, foredeck and aft deck. The flybridge offers a helm station to starboard, while the whole are can be ordered to customer`s wishes. The foredeck is equipped with a forward settee dinette and a lovely sunbed further forward, while the aft deck has a spacious sofa with table and an extra-large swimming platform. Light oak with dark American walnut finishes was chosen for the first Grand Voygaer 65, which welcomes you onboard with L-shaped lounge with entertainment area opposite, while further forward and one step up is the pilot house with a central helm station and entered from the starboard side. Lower deck layout offers three cabins all with private en-suite bathroom. The master stateroom is located forward and apart having a private en-suite head, and also features a separate shower room to starboard. The two other guest cabins are located at midships and both feature a rail system, that converts to two single beds to a double. In between the cabins on the lower deck is also an L-shaped dinette to port side, with a spacious galley opposite. A single berth crew cabin is located aft to port side  The De Alm Grand Voyager 65 is powered by twin Volvo 300hp with line shaft propulsion for top speeds up to eleven knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.95 m (65.4ft)

Waterline Length - 19.6 m

Beam - 5.65 m

Draft - 1.65 m

Displacement - 65 t

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 2700 l and 1 x 1600 l

Water Capacity - 1200 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, one crew cabin berth

Engine - 2 x Volvo D6 300hp

Propulsion - direct line shaft 

Speed - eleven knots max, nine knots cruise

Hull Shape - round bilge displacement

Construction - grade A steel with 8, 6, and 5 mm thickness, hull painted in Awl-Grip

Project - Werner, Azza 

Certification - CE A

www.alm-jachtbouw.nl

Sport Cruiser Sinks Near Porto Buso

A ten meter sport cruiser titled Fra with five adults and two children which departed Marina Planais of San Giorgio di Nogaro partly sank in between the island of Sant' Andrea and Porto Buso, to the East of the Marano Lagoon on the Northern part of the Adriatic sea, on the morning of Sunday seven July. According to unconfirmed reports the sport cruiser sank after it hit a reef with its port side stern drive, this allowing a water breach causing its partial sinking. The passengers aboard the sport cruiser were assisted by the Guardia Costiera of Monfalcone who recovered them and then took them to Lignano.  On the morning of eleven July, the sport cruiser was refloated.

The sport cruiser in this sinking is a A. Mostes 32.9 as produced in Italy from the late nineties till the noughties.  A. Mostes is one of a handful Lake Como boat builders, founded in 1913 by Alessandro Mostes.

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.