Hurricane Beryl

Hurricane Beryl was a deadly and destructive Atlantic hurricane that impacted parts of the Caribbean, the Yucatán Peninsula, and the Gulf Coast of the United States, forming on 28 June and dissipating eleven July 2024. It was the earliest-forming Category 5 hurricane on record and the second such storm in the month of July, the other being 2005's Hurricane Emily. Beryl was also the strongest hurricane to develop within the Main Development Region of the Atlantic before the month of July. The second named storm, first hurricane, and first major hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, Beryl broke many meteorological records for the months of June and July, primarily for formation and intensity.  Beryl caused catastrophic damage on Grenada's northern islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique and on several of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines' southern islands, such as Union Island and Canouan. In Venezuela, six people were killed and one person missing. Sustained damage was also recorded in the Yucatán, although it was generally limited to trees, power poles, and roofs, as well as some flooding. In the United States, the state of Texas experienced severe flooding and wind damage, with reports of at least 22 dead in the Houston region. Additionally, the outer bands of the hurricane produced a tornado outbreak, with tornadoes confirmed in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Kentucky, Indiana, New York, and Ontario. As of July 18, a total of fifty fatalities have been confirmed, and preliminary damage estimates are more than US$6.2 billion.

Boating wise Hurricane Beryl major damage came in Carriacou and Petit Martinque, were it landed on second July, pilling up yachts in the boat filled area of Tyrell Bay and the island of Plaza Santos.

In Texas the damage was minimum though some boats and yachts still suffered to Beryl storm surge, with this Azimut 54 ending sinking on eight July.

Project: Grand Banks 62

Grand Banks Yachts presents the project of the 62, a new model which continues to solidify the near seventy-year history of designing and building pioneering long-distance explorer yachts that combine both speed and range. Like all Grand Banks models, the 62 evolved from the company’s relentless quest to build a better explorer yacht, with the new project coming as an evolution of the 60 model which debuted the Mark Richards designed era of models with V-warp technology hull in 2017. The Grand Banks 62 is to be standard powered by twin Volvo 900hp with line shaft propulsion for a top speed up to 30 knots. Alternatively the same engines can be offered with IPS pod drives for an extra one knot of speed but less range at 27 knots, and Grand Banks also offering the 1000hp Volvo engines as optional. In both line shafts and pods propulsion set up the Grand Banks 62 engines are mounted at midships. If adventures lead you farther over the horizon, the 62 can deliver a range up to 2,000 nautical miles with 10-percent reserve at ten knots. At twenty knots, total fuel burn will average 120 litres-per-hour representing market leading performance when compared to other similar sized explorer yachts, thanks to the running attitude of the V-Warp® Technology hull angle remains at about six degrees, keeping the maximum amount of waterline in the water for added efficiency and speed.  The Grand Banks 62 is to offer a three double guest cabins layout, with the owners stateroom being located in between the fore VIP suite and the three berth midships cabin.  The living is all located on the main deck with the Grand Banks 62 coming with an astern galley layout.  A 62 Skylounge version which encloses the helm up top, with an L-shaped dinette and a day head to starboard is also to be available.

www.grandbanks.com

New Model: Fairline Squadron 58

Fairline present the awaited sporty looking and innovative Squadron 58, with the first hull just finished and debuting at the 2023 Southampton boat show, Britain's prime boat show nowadays.  Initially started as a concept by Alberto Mancini in the end of 2019, the Squadron 58 was evolved and tweaked by Fairline's inhouse design team in the last two years, with hull design from Japec and Jakopin.  The Squadron 58 starts the transformative era, which the British builder seems to be embracing in a not fully convinced way in the upcoming new models, as both the drop down bulkheads balconies to both port and starboard side are on the options list.  Other interesting details in the new Squadron 58 are the clever layout enhancing diagonal bulk-head which splits the aft deck from the interior saloon astern enhancing the galley in a better way to the aft deck, and the optional glassed transom with modular settees which can be set up as to one liking; looking back, forward or sideways.  It all looks interesting but ticking the three important options; port side drop down bulkhead, glassed transom with modular seating, and the up down bathing platform on the Squadron 58, takes its competitive pricing away.  Should Fairline have standardized some of the Squadron 58 stand out features, like one of the drop-down balconies, and the glassed transom layout?  Without these features the Squadron 58 is similar to the competition that has been dominating this size in the last decades, with them she is a step above for entairtenment expansion which is the trend nowadays especially in the important North American market

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.8 m (58.4ft)

Beam - 4.99 m

Draft - 1.37 m

Displacement - 27 t

Fuel Capacity - 2774 l

Water Capacity - 700 l

Max Persons - sixteen

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

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 900hp, D13 1000hp

Speed - 31 knots max with 900hp, 32 knots max 24 cruise with 1000hp

Range - 250 nautical miles at cruise

Project - Fairline design team, J&J for naval architecture

Certification - CE B

www.fairline.com

Two Boaters Saved as Bayliner Goes Ablaze in Redwood California

Two boaters and a dog where saved as a thirteen meter Bayliner cruiser went ablaze off Westpoint Harbor Marina, Redwood City, California on 13:00 hours of Monday eight July.  The two men jumped off the boat as it went ablaze and where picked first by a nearby boater.  The Redwood City Fire Department responded with San Francisco Airport Fire Boat and San Francisco Fireboat 1, with the US Coast Guard coming later as the boat was eventually wrecked by the fire. The boaters and the dog were uninjured as the cause of the fire was not determined.

The Bayliner in this fire is a 1991 4588 Pilothouse, which was produced from 1989 to 1993.  The 4588 Motor Yacht was a soft evolution and replacement to the 4550 Pilothouse, most important difference being the integrated radar arch, and was replaced by the 4788 Pilothouse.

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.