Cuddy Cabin Cruiser Sinks at South Bass Island State Park

An unattended seven meter cuddy cabin sport cruiser sank while moored in Lake Erie at South Bass Island State Park, Ohio on the afternoon of Monday fifteen July.  The cuddy cruiser sank with heavy rain, and the waves which struck the boat from outside the dock.  A storm which hit the North East part of USA and South East of Canada created heavy damage for a couple of days, including heavy rail fall which resulted in power cuts.  The cuddy cabin cruiser was recovered on the following day by TowboatU.S.

The boat in this sinking is a Mariah Z241 as produced in the late nineties.  Mariah was founded in 1989, closing down and purchased by Sea Fox in 2001.

New Model: Neptunus 750SL

Neptunus has just launched its new 750SL flagship model. The 750SL is designed by Gregory C. Marshall and is based on the 750F, with the flybridge replaced by the enclosed sky lounge. The fully-enclosed skylounge is tastefully appointed with twin leather helm seats, state-of-the-art navigation electronics and a next generation helm. Access the skylounge from the interior of the yacht, or from an aft deck staircase. The skylounge offers outstanding visibility for piloting the Neptunus 750SL, and offers exquisite views and comfort while relaxing. Once presenting a new model Neptunus decided to add new design elements from bow to stern to the 750SL beside the Skylounge and is standard finished in natural walnut joinery with leather accents throughout the vessel. The full-beam master stateroom has sweeping windows and a walk-in cedar-lined closet. The salon offers a whole new level of comfort and pride. The galley has been designed with extended cruising in mind. And the new design touches from the creative mast atop the skylounge, to the bow area configuration for ground tackle and ropes, to the stylish blue LED deck lights and the backlit Neptunus logo will delight day and night.

Technical Data:

LOA - 23.77 m (78ft)

Beam - 5.76 m

Draft - 1.60 m

Displacement - 58,059 kg

Fuel Capacity - 6011 l

Water Capacity - 1230 l

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

Engines - 2 x Cats C32 1825hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 32 knots max, 26 cruise

Project - Gregory C. Marshall

www.neptunusyachts.com

One Injured as Aft Cabin Cruiser Goes Ablaze in Pointe-du-Chêne

One male boater was injured as a ten meter aft cabin cruiser went ablaze inside the marina at the Pointe-du-Chêne Wharf in Shediac, New Brunswick, Canada on the afternoon of Sunday fourteen July.  Some testimonies said the male boater was having some engine problems before the boat exploded first and then went ablaze later.  After this the boat went drifting in the marina with the heroics of a group of jet skiers making this a one boat incident, after they towed the boat to a safe area before heading for the gas bar and yacht club.  The Coast Guard and Police are investigating the cause of the fire.

The boat in this fire is a Cooper Prowler 33 Aft Cabin, as produced in the eighties.  Founded in 1970 by Forbes Cooper, Cooper Enterprises was a Canadian boat builder based in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, building sailboats first and powerboats later, closing its doors in 1990.  In its early years Cooper also produced the Catalina 22 and 27 sail boats under license.

Project: Steeler B62 Beachclub

Steeler is currently doing the finishing touches for the B62 Beachclub. Build of aluminum the B in B62 stands for the Bronson line which is Steeler line of fast yachts designed and marketed for the North American market.  The Steeler B62 Beachclub will offer a three double berths accommodation with a forward master stateroom, with the lower deck connected to the stern layout with patio doors.  The main deck is actually a helm station partly covered with a three part hard-top.  The first Steeler B62 Beachclub which is currently being finished in the Netherlands, will feature an Aston Martin Tungsten silver color.

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Classic Fairline Squadron Destroyed by Fire Near Lido Estensi

A thirteen meter Fairline Squadron with Slovenian flag and eight persons onboard, was destroyed by fire and then sank near Lido Estensi and Porto Garibaldi just after 10:00 morning time of Sunday fourteen July.  The eight persons onboard the Fairline flybridge jumped in the water, as soon as they saw the boat burning, and were assisted first by a nearby sailing boat, and then the Guardia Costiera.  Following this the Vigili dell Fuoco of Ferrara and Guardia Costiera continued to fight the fire, an operation which was completed after three hours, with the fire turned off at 13:30 at about five hundred meters away from the coast.  The cause of the fire is under investigation, with the flybridge boat being filled with fuel some minutes before catching fire at Portogaribaldi.  A recovery is planned for Monday, with the boat being currently boom protected and under observation for any environmental damage it might cause.

The Fairline in this fire is a Squadron 43 as designed by Bernard Olesinski and produced from 1994 to 1997.  The 43 was the entry level Squadron range model, Fairline's flagship flybridge range which in that period arrived up to 62 foot.  The Squadron 43 was a replacement to the 43 and was replaced by the Phantom 46.

New Model: Bilgin 50 meter Series 163

Bilgin Yachts proudly announces the launch at its headquarters of West Istanbul Marima of the 50-meter 163 yacht super yacht.  Bilgin Yachts' first launch of 2024 signified the second launch of the 163 series, with the first hull launched in 2023. Bilgin's 164 showcases a level of luxury and innovation while reinforcing the Turkish builder dedication to excellence.  With exterior design and naval architecture by Unique Yacht Design, complemented by the interior expertise of Hot Lab, Bilgin 163 embodies a harmonious fusion of aesthetics and functionality. Berkay Yılmaz, the Commercial Director of Bilgin Yachts describes the interior of Bilgin 163 as modern, luxurious and elegant, with  a sleek, sporty and elegant exterior design with huge exterior space throughout the vessel including large beach club with sauna included. You can spend time in a number of different areas on the yacht for numerous entertainment experiences.

Technical Data:

LOA - 49.95 m (163ft)

Beam - 9.25 m

Draft - 2.60 m

Displacement - 499 gt *volume

Fuel Capacity - 55,000 l

Water Capacity - 11,000 l

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

Engines - 2 x Cats 1450hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - sixteen knots max, ten knots cruise

Range - 5000 nautical miles at cruise 

Project - Unique Yacht Design exterior and naval architecture, Hot Lab interior

www.bilginyacht.com

Classic Formula Boat Destroyed by Fire in Two Rivers

A classic nine meter Formula sport cruiser titled m/y High Life exploded first and then burned down to fire in the City of Two Rivers, Wisconsin Bay on 10:52 morning time of Saturday thirteen July. Photographer Keith Katers was on the scene to show as Two Rivers Fire Department responded to an area in the harbor, just west of the Two Rivers Coast Guard Station, to the boat fire, who on arrival found the sport cruiser, which is part of a fishing charter operation fully engulfed in flames and sending heavy black smoke into the air. The Coast Guard and the Two Rivers Fire Department worked together to secure the boat to the sea wall and extinguish the flames. No one was hurt in the fire, as the crew of High Life jumped off board when the blaze started.  The boat was wrecked and sunk after the blaze, with an investigation ongoing on what caused the fire.

M/y High Life is a Formula 31 SC Express as designed by John Adams and produced from 1981 to 1985.  The 31 SC Express was Formula second size model during its production run.

One Dead One Missing in Sportfish Tanker Collision in Lydia Channel

One man is reported dead, while a 25 year old is missing following a collision between a sportfish cruiser titled m/y Todo Bien and a commercial tanker named Eagle San Antonio near the Lydia Ann Channel and Port Aransas Pass at 05:30 early morning time of Saturday thirteen July. Two other man who were onboard the sportfish were also injured in the collision, one taken to the Coast Guard station Port Aransas for treatment and another to a hospital. Details on what could have caused the collision are under investigation but a tourist said that she heard four loud horn honking at about the time of the accident.  The search for the missing man was suspended on late Saturday morning following over one hundred squared nautical miles search, and a combined forty hours of research which resulted in no success.

M/y Todo Bien is a 1992 Viking 43 Convertible as produced from 1990 to 2002.  The Viking 43 Convertible came out as a replacement to the 41 Convertible and was replaced by the 45 Convertible.

Project: Admiral Quaranta

The Admiral Quaranta project is developed in collaboration between the Monaco-based studio The A Group and The Italian Sea Group Centro Stile for a forty meter semi-production super yacht, while maintaining the brand’s distinctive and elegant design lines.  The style of the exterior lines is contemporary and modern, but without any excesses with curved, sharp or soft lines alternate with more distinct and marked straight lines which provide an elegant and timeless character to the overall aesthetic.  Thanks to its shallow draft, and a flexible internal layout easily adaptable to diverse owner preferences, the Admiral Quaranta is a super yacht ideal to cruise in both the Mediterranean and Caribbean sea.  Admiral Quaranta with feature interiors with six guest cabins, two of which are dedicated to the owner; one located on the main deck, and a more spacious one on the upper deck.  The later with exclusive access from an off-center external staircase, giving maximum privacy and ample outdoor spaces entirely dedicated to the owner.  On the main deck, a large salon houses the living-dining area and a technologically advanced game area.  Three expansive full-height windows frame the landscape, offering uninterrupted views of the surroundings. Putting guests in close visual communication with the open spaces and ensuring optimal natural lighting.  On the aft deck, a striking full-beam staircase becomes the iconic “signature” element of the yacht.  The conventional platform or “beach club” conceals an additional platform that, smoothly extending like a drawer triples the surface area, allowing sea access typical of larger yachts.  The interiors of this new line are envisioned as an expression of sporty and youthful elegance that dialogues perfectly with the exterior style, with sinuous curves, soft surfaces and sophisticated details create a welcoming, relaxed, and luxuriously discreet atmosphere.  With a view to eco-sustainability, the Admiral Quaranta is aluminum build for less weight to minimize fuel consumption, with twin Man 1429hp giving a top speed up to fifteen knots and a cruise of twelve.

www.admiral-yachts.com

New Launch: Bayliss 82 B29

Some yachts go into stardom not because they do anything special but because of the owners who own them.  It is the case for this very much kept in secret during build and delivery fully custom Bayliss 29th hull, titled Catch 23.  Bayliss B29 is owned by none the less then basketball legend Michael Jordan, a replacement to his previous Viking 80 Convertible.  Recognizable by its unique paint work which is similar but a bit different to his previous 24 meter Viking Convertible.  Recognizing the name and paint work social media went on a frenzy when B29 appeared in the early parts of spring, with the speculation following through.  For like three months Bayliss did not even publicize the build, something unusual as the Wanchese boat builder always announces new builds with a follow through during construction.  Then Bayliss B29 finally appeared on its web site in June.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 24.99 m (82ft)

Waterline Length - 21.8 m

Beam - 6.80 m

Draft - 1.98 m

Displacement - 36 t dry, 107 gt *volume

Fuel Capacity - 11734 l

Water Capacity - 1703 l

Accommodation - eight guests in four cabins, two crew in one cabin

Engines - 2 x MTU 16V2000 2600hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - forty knots 

Constuction - cold molded wood with epoxy and fiberglass

www.baylissboatworks.com