Project: Holterman X-95

Holterman reveals the striking X-95, a brand new model sixty years in the making, which the Dutch semi-custom yacht builder offers a tantalizing glimpse at a brand new addition to its brilliantly crafted Xtreme range of yachts which began with the concept for the multi-award-winning 33-metre X-105 Lady Fleur, launched in 2022. After several years of development, the Xtreme range has grown to include the X-54, X-65 and X-78 Sport and Fly. The new yacht project, the X-95 offers the ultimate bridge between the semi-custom sub-24-metre Xtremes and the finesse and fire of the innovative X-105. The philosophy behind the X-95 is simple, to create the very best yacht possible at thirty meters. The result is a triumph of design, style, function and form, with an all-aluminum build and performance predicted at 22 to 24 knots, plus a design feature that will enable the X-95 to carry one of the largest tenders in its size bracket. Central to the X-95’s development has been the shipyard’s straight forward approach to design and engineering, capitalizing on the heritage it has built since its founding in 1964. The resulting concept, which will be built to Class rather than the recreational CE mark, is, says Weel, the perfect size with the perfect features for cruising the Mediterranean and beyond. The styling shares the same DNA as the rest of the Xtreme line, drawing on the distinctive, highly sculptural lines of the X-105 which have been shared across the range. Other features will include a luxurious and light owner’s suite forward on the main deck that will lead out to a private owner terrace on the bow, a raised pilothouse design accessed via steps from the saloon, which itself will offer extraordinary levels of space as it will be a full-beam saloon with large glass panels on each side, plus an expansive sundeck that can be outfitted to cater to all indulgences, including the addition of a spa pool. Guest accommodation on the lower deck will comprise four spacious en-suite cabins.  A proven and reliable double shaft engine setup will power the X-95 delivering excellent performance, and for maximum maneuverability powerful bow and stern thrusters are installed. The model will also be future-proofed with an exhaust treatment system that meets IMO Tier III standards. Range is predicted to be in the region of 1,800 nautical miles at a mid-cruise of around fifteen knots. As Weel and the shipyard finalize the design, one thing is clear that the X-95 will stand as another milestone in Holterman’s extraordinary history as the yard celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2024. Alongside the avantgarde styling and innovative features, the X-95 encapsulates the core ethos of the shipyard, which puts technical competence, build quality and customer requests at the center of everything it does.

www.holtermanshipyard.nl

Classic Blackfin Sportfish Goes Ablaze in Cabo San Lucas

A classic nine meter Blackfin sportfishing cruiser titled m/y Pacific Time went ablaze as it was berthed on pier two of Cabo San Lucas Marina, Cabo San Lucas, in Baja California Sur, Mexico at 16:00 of Wednesday seventh August.  Local boaters and marina personnel tended to the blaze first, that is until the Cuerpo de Bomberos de Cabo San Lucas came to the scene with the barco bombero Neptune 114 and contained the fire.  No one was injured in the fire as the boat was reported unattended, with this sustaining damage to about 25% of its structure.

M/y Pacific Time  is a classic Blackfin 32 Sportfisherman as produced from 1980 up to 1991 to a design of Carl Jannace.  Blackfin was founded by Carl Herndon, an ex Bertram manager, with the 32 Sporfishman being its first model, which was followed by the 29 Flybridge three years later.  The 32 Sportfisherman was based on the Maritimer 9.6, with Blackfin buying and updating the moulds.

Classic Hatteras Sinks at Dockside Marina Fort Pierce

An unattended classic Hatteras sportfish boat of about twelve meters in length sank at Dockside Marina, Fort Pierce Florida on the afternoon of Wednesday seventh August.  The cause of the sinking was not reported, though a possible through hull fitting failure, might have been the cause.  TowBoat U.S attended to the sinking, circling the boat with a protection boon first, and then starting a lift out operation.  

The Hatteras sportfish in this sinking is a 46 Convertible Series I, as designed by Jack Hargrave and produced from 1974 to 1981.  The 46 Convertible came out as a replacement to the 45 Convertible, and was tweaked into the Hatteras 46 Convertible Series II in the fall of 1984.

Sirena Yachts Facility Fire in Bursa Turkey

A fire broke out at Sirena Yachts facility in Bursa, Turkey at about 07:30 morning time of Wednesday seventh August.  The fire was reported to have started in a chemical storage warehouse, with protocols immediately put into place and all workers evacuated safely.  Fire fighters with seventy personnel and twenty vehicles fought the blaze, which was reported to have been controlled in a timely manner minimizing damage.  Sirena's Bursa is where the Turkish builder produces its molds, hulls and decks, though according to a press release by Sirena the fire did not impact any production.

Sirena was founded in 2006 by Kiraca Marine, entering first sailing yacht building and then motor yacht construction in 2016.  Sirena debuted with the 68 model, and today offers six models, from 48 to 88 foot.

Two Boats End Beached in Emilia and Fabio Tropical Storms

Two boats of ten meters and eight meters respectively ended beached and aground near Cabo San Lucas on the aftermath of Tropical Storms Emilia and Fabio on Tuesday sixth August.  The smaller boat ended beached and partly capsized, while the larger boat was partly beached and had its starboard bow hitting the rocks, as crew where trying to remove her from the dangerous spot.  The causes of the grounding are not reported with social media posts blaming both boaters for ignoring the weather forecasts warning, as Cabo San Lucas harbour was also closed on the previous Monday night.

The big boat in this grounding is a Bertram 35 Mk.ii as produced from 1981 to 1986 to a design of David Napier.

Cleveland Storm Wrecks Sea Ray

A wicked storm touched down Cleveland, North East Ohio on the afternoon of Tuesday, sixth August, left hundreds of homes powerless and also damaged a nine meter Sea Ray sport cruiser in an unfortunate accident.  The Sea Ray cruiser which partly sank had an unfortunate accident, with the tree falling on it from the power of the wind, which were reported to have gusted up to 74 knots.   The National Weather Service also advised for Tornado warnings from 15:40 to 16:30 hours, with these touching down in southwestern Cuyahoga County and northeastern Lorain County. No fatalities are reported from this storm.

The Sea Ray in this part sinking is second generation 290 Sundancer as produced from 1998 to 2001.  The second generation 290 Sundancer replaced the first generation which was produced from 1992 to 97, a model which was actually born as the 270 Sundancer in 1990.

New Model: Tesoro Yachts T40 Inboard

Founded in 2015 with the first T38 model arriving in 2019, Tesoro Yachts from Spain has been on a growing spiral, and now after fifty units sold of its T40 which arrived in 2021 presents the Inboard version of its most successful model to date. The Tesoro T40 Inboard is mostly identical to the outboard with the main difference coming and the option of inboard diesels.  An evolution of the first Tesoro 38 model, the T40 offers more accommodation offering a forward double berth, a shower head to starboard, and twin single berths at midships.  The Tesoro T40 Inboard is powered by twin Volvo 300hp as standard, with 440hp options.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.36 m (40.5ft)

Beam - 3.68 m

Draft - 0.90 m

Displacement - 7.5 t

Fuel Capacity -  946 l

Water Capacity - 249 l

Max Persons - twelve

Accommodation - four berths in one cabin

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 300hp, D4 320hp, D6 380hp, D6 440hp

Propulsion - Volvo DPI stern drive

Speed - 45 knots with Volvo 440hp

Construction - Gurit resin infusion, T-Top in carbon fiber

Certification - CE B

www.tesoro.yachts

Two Injured in Azimut Yacht Small Boat Collision Near Savona

A collision between an eighteen meter Azimut flybridge yacht and a seven meter traditional cruiser, about half a nautical mile off the coast between Savona and Albissola at 15:20 hours of Tuesday sixth August injured two persons.  The dynamics of the collision are not fully reported, though the boaters of the small cruiser, a husband and wife ended both injured, with the man ending in the water and with grievous code red injuries.  The Azimut yacht involved in the collision assisted the distressed boaters of the smaller cruiser, with the Guardia Costiera m/v CP 863 intervening later with a medical team, and then taking the two injured boaters to a hospital in Pietra Ligure and Savona.  The small traditional cruiser partly sank with the collision and was then refloated, and along the Azimut yacht have been taken into custody for investigation on the collision by the Savona Captaincy.

The Azimut yacht in this collision is a 60 Flybridge as designed by Stefano Righini and produced since 2017.  The 60 Flybridge came out as a replacement to the previous 60 model.

The traditional cruiser in this collision is a Ligurian gozzo Sciallino 23.  The 23 is a long standing model in Sciallino line up, which was first produced in wood, and then renewed to a fiberglass build with an updated design in around the mid nineties.

Hatteras Sportfish Sinks Between Progreso and Alacranes

A sixteen meter Hatteras sportfish titled m/y On The Sly with twelve persons onboard started sinking between Progreso and Alacranes, after 05:00 morning time of Tuesday sixth August.  Ultimately the sportfish yacht later sank and capsized leaving the twelve boaters distressed in the open ocean.  The  news of the sinking mobilized the Mexican Navy through the XIII Naval Zone, which sent a Defender Type fast boat to rescue the crew members.  Boats, yachts and ships in nearby area where also advised to go in the position and rescue the boaters. The sportfish yacht sank thirty nautical miles north of Progreso and 35 miles south of Isla Pérez.  On The Sly departed Yucalpetén bound for Alacranes, with the yacht not making the journey as it developed a hull beach when under way and sank.

M/y On The Sly the sportfish in this sinking is a 2003 Hatteras 54 Convertible Series II.  The 54 Convertible Series II was produced from 2002 to 2010, coming as a replacement to the 55 Convertible Series II, and evolving into the sportier GT54.

Aquila Power Cat Burns Down at Longboat Marina Florida

An unattended 21 meter Aquila power catamaran titled m/y Steady AF went ablaze while berthed at Longboat Key Club, Florida at 20:30 hours of Monday fifth August.  The owner who was in Canada at the time of the fire, called Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department as he received an alert from the yachts feed system showing smoke.  The fire rescue department replied to the call, with the US Coast Guard also coming later to control the fire.  The boat burned through the night, with the fire officials determining that Lithium powered batteries where involved in the fire, although in later statements they did not confirm this was the cause of the blaze.  Ultimately Steady AF partly sank and was boon protected by the coast guard for any pollution that might come out. 

M/y Steady AF is an Aquila 70 Luxury, the power catamaran boat and yacht builder current flagship which debuted in 2021.  Aquila was a brand created in 2013 by MarineMax with Chinese company Sino Eagle Group which builds the power catamarans in Hangzhou City, China.