Project: Steeler Enigma 50

Steeler introduce the Enigma 50, a fifteen meter steel explorer yacht that sets new standards in design, comfort, and usability. The lower deck’s ‘villa-mode’ offers a master bedroom, seating area, and office space for a luxurious ‘Suite’ feeling for the owners. For guests, sliding doors transform the space into three bedrooms. The main deck features a centrally placed galley and extensive seating areas, while the front deck adds a dedicated lounge and a second helm station. The Enigma 50 will also be available with an optional flybridge, which enhances the luxurious experience. The Steeler Enigma 50 is to be powered by twin John Deere 160hp as standard.  The Steeler Enigma is also set to be range with larger eighteen and twenty meter series already being on the design board.

www.steeleryachts.com

New Model: Sessa F60

For 2024 Sessa returned to the Cannes Yachting Festival with the World Premiere of the long-awaited F60. Attending the world's main Boat Shows and debuting the new fly model are essential to Sessa's at progressing its global goals and enhancing the prestige of the brand on the world stage. The outstanding feedback received from the public during the events guides encourages the brand to continue innovating in order to meet customer expectations.  Following her stunning and unexpected debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival, the F60 made a second Italian unveiling at the 2024 Genoa Boat Show, one of the oldest and most prestigious boat shows in the world. Designed by Davide Cipriani from Centrostile Design, the F60 stands out for its modern, graceful, and elegant design, a flybridge motor yacht with a sport  flair and excellent performance and customization options, providing owners with a unique boating experience.  The Sessa F60 also offers a spacious interior with astern integrated main deck layout all surrounded by view windows offering excellent natural light and visibility. On the lower deck, there are three spacious and elegantly furnished suites promoting comfort and privacy for guests.  A crew cabin is located at midships to port side.  The Sessa F60 is powered by twin Volvo 725hp with IPS pod drives for top speeds up to 32 knots and a cruise of 24.

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.30 m (60ft)

Beam - 4.98 m

Draft - 1.45 m

Displacement - 27t dry, 30t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 2100 l

Water Capacity - 750 l

Max Persons - fourteen

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

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 725hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS950 dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 32 knots max 24 cruise

Project - Davide Cipriani Centrostile Design

Certification - CE B

www.sessamarine.com

Improve-it = Ocea Commuter 108

Ocea has in the end of 2023 and fully completed in 2024 launched its fourth Commuter 108 unit, for a series which debuted in 2004 with m/y Abely Wheeler.  Titled m/y Araok II the fourth Commuter 108, has many distinct features tailored to the owner’s expectations and incorporates the latest technological developments. She is also the first Ocea yacht with engines that meet IMO Tier III emission standards, giving it free access to current and future Emissions Control Areas defined by the International Maritime Organization. This new Commuter 108 is also equipped with the latest generation of batteries to keep the main on-board comfort features running at night without the need for generators. The shipowners dedicated considerable effort into the interior design, which was supervised by Pierre Frutschi.  The fourth Ocea Commuter 108 is powered by twin 600hp for a top speed up to fifteen knots, a cruise of twelve, and a range up to four thousand nautical miles at ten knots.  Accommodation is for eight guests in four suites.

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Ten Rescued as Sea Ray Boat Ends Powerless Near Vero Beach Florida

The US Coast Guard has rescued ten boaters as an eight meter in length Sea Ray sport cruiser titled m/y Incommunicado ended powerless and disabled about twenty nautical miles to Vero Beach, Florida at about 23:00 of Friday eighteen October.  The Sea Ray cruiser went powerless as its found itself in a rough sea state with two to three meters waves height.  Five of the people rescued needed medical assistance.  Ultimately the powerless Sea Ray cruiser ended beached the following day at Vero Beach.

The Sea Ray in this incident is a 270 Sundancer as produced from 1994 to 1998.  The 270 Sundancer came out as a replacement to the 250 Sundancer and was replaced by the more spacious second generation version in 1998.

37th Americas Cup - Emirates Team New Zealand Win It Again

Emirates Team New Zealand have won the 37th Americas Cup, for the third time in a row in a dominating 7-2 score line over INEOS Britannia.  With this hat-trick triple back-to-back wins, the defending Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron has become the most successful defender but also the one with the highest number of wins which now total five of the Americas Cup modern era.  This new Americas Cup era started when Alan Bond's Australia II took away the cup from the clutches of the New York Yacht Club in 1983 after 132 years of dominion and 24 defences of the 100£ Trophy, awarded first to America after its fleet race around the Isle of Wight in August 1851 versus fifteen yachts of the Royal Yacht Squadron.

The 37th Americas Cup final was held in Barcelona from 12 October, following the Louis Vuitton Cup challenger selection series which started on the 29 August and ended on fourth October.  Five syndicates took part in the challenger series; Orient Express Team, Alinghi Red Bull Racing, NYYC American Magic, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team, and INEOS Britannia.  Ultimately Luna Rossa and Britannia won the semi finals and competed in the challenger best of thirteen final of the Louis Vuitton Cup, which was very much in balance up until October 1 and the fifth day of the series and a nail biting 4-4 score line.  That is until Britannia scored a double on the sixth day, and then won the first race of the final seventh day on October four to win and conclude the challenger series at 7-4.

The 37th Americas Cup final started on Saturday October twelfth, with the yacht Taihoro helmed by Peter Burling showing its dominance on Ben Ainslie's Britannia in the first two races by winning them both. Much of the same was made on the two races held the following day and on Monday fourteen October, as the second Sunday race was cancelled due to lack of wind.  On sixteen October Britannia put itself on the score board, by winning not one but both races of the day.  Following these two wins on the fourth racing day Britannia hopes for a come back looked possible, only for the defender to come faster and leaner on the following two days and win the cup in a convincing and dominating 7-2 score line.  

The faster boat always wins sports most coveted trophy, and those into technical details might have noticed that Taihoro had about half a knot more speed up wind Velocity-Made-Good pace, with the boats having similar performance down-wind.  

Although the cup saying is that their is no second, for the British Royal Yacht Squadron and Challenger of Record in this 37th edition, the final was not all doom and gloom, as it was since sixty years and 1964 that a British syndicate actually competed in the Americas Cup final, and ninety years and 1934 that they actually put a number on that score board, that time Endeavour losing 4-2 to Rainbow.

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Project: Palm Beach PB107 Skylounge

Palm Beach present the project for a new 107 flagship model.  This new flagship which is reported sold and under construction, comes a few months following the announcement of the upcoming 85 model.  The Palm Beach 107 embodies the core values, with the signature timeless Down East lobster boat inspired aesthetics, exceptional craftsmanship, performance, and unrivalled fuel efficiency that have defined the brand since its inception in 1995. As the company’s newest flagship, the PB107 will be built using Palm Beach proprietary V-Warp hull shape technology and is to powered by the upcoming Volvo IPS 40 propulsion set up, which is able to set two engines on one drives.  For the the Palm Beach 107 this will be a quadruple 1000hp engines but with two drives set ups.  The first Palm Beach 107 is a Skylounge version, which seems to be the only one available so far, although I am sure that this lobster boat inspired super yacht is available in both open flybridge and hard-top versions if one wanted to go in that direction for a new build.

www.palmbeachmotoryachts.com

New Model: Ocean Alexander 28L

Ocean Alexander is proud to announce the debut of the 28L, the newest addition to its acclaimed Legend series. Set to launch at the 2024 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and designed by the renowned Evan Marshall, this 29 meter super yacht offers a blend of innovative design, spacious comfort, and luxurious finishes, setting a new standard for the entry-level yacht into the Legend series. The 28L was inspired by the desire to offer a yacht that combines the signature features and styling of the successful 32L with a more accessible smaller entry point to the Ocean Alexander brand. A standout feature of the 28L is its main deck forward dining room, which is seamlessly connected to a spacious and open galley. This unique arrangement allows for both a formal and informal dining experience when desired and can be partitioned with the use of an elegant pocket door system. The 28L boasts an ample main salon complete with a stunning entertaining bar area, perfect for socializing and entertaining guests. The expansive sky lounge provides spectacular visibility and direct access to the yacht’s large exterior aft deck, which features an alfresco dining/lounge area, a buffet bar and BBQ, with ample space for sun loungers. In terms of materials and finishes, the 28L introduces Ocean Alexander’s new Eden Dusk and Eden Mist interior styling. This luxurious design includes real wood veneers, exclusive Italian leathers, and premium loose furniture from internationally renowned brands such as Poltrona Frau, Piliform, Loom, Foglizzo leathers, and Cambria Stones. Sustainability is also in order in the 28L construction emphasizes eco-friendly materials, including Tabu wood veneer, which is carbon-neutral. Additionally, this is true with their collaborators, like Poltrona Frau’s furniture production using renewable energy and adhering to a “Zero Waste” initiative. The 28L offers a four double guest lower deck layout, sleeping eight in four en-suited rooms, with a master stateroom located at midships.  Crew quarters are located aft and feature a two cabins sleeping four, two heads, and a lobby with L-shaped dinette and mini-galley to port side.  The Ocean Alexander 28 Legend is powered by twin 1600hp MTU engines. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 29 m (95.1ft)

Waterline Length - 25.2 m

Beam - 7.05 m

Draft - 1.84 m

Displacement - 113,400 kg loaded, 168GT *volume

Fuel Capacity - 14,594 l

Water Capacity - 2460 l

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

Engines - 2 x MTU 10V 2000 M96L 1600hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 

Project - Evan K. Marshall exterior and interior

www.oceanalexander.com

Classic Mochi Sport Cruiser Sinks Near Positano

 

A classic sport cruiser of about ten meters in length partly sank on the beach of Tordigliano, in the Vico Equense province, to the West of Positano on the morning of Thursday seventeen October.  According to unconfirmed reports of the event the sport cruiser was cruising with some guests on a charter departing from Positano, were for a not known reason it started to take on water.  At this stage the captain of the sport cruiser transferred the guests to another boat first, and then tried to stop the water ingress with no success, who at this stage decided to beach the sport cruiser on the beach of Tordigliano.  The Guardia Costiera of Vico Equense and Castellamare di Stabia were informed of this partial sinking.  No one was injured from this part sinking, although some pollution was reported from the event.  The owner of the sport cruiser is working on a plan to float and remove the vessel from beach.

The sport cruiser in this sinking is a Mochi Craft 33 Sedan as produced from 1987 to 1990 to a design of Fulvio de Simoni.  The 33 Sedan came out as an evolution of the Dominator 33 with a sloop stern design difference, and got a good name in the eighties for its large aft deck, and excellent sea keeping quality.  The 33 Sedan was also available in the 33 FB flybridge version.

Carver Cruiser Falls Down in Lifting Operation in Kingston Ontario

A fourteen meter Carver flybridge cruiser titled Seaclusion IV fell from the slings during a lifting operation at Treasure Island Marina, in Kingston, Ontario, Canada on the afternoon of Wednesday sixteen October.  No injuries were reported as no one was on the boat during the drop, though the Carver cruiser sustained important damage as it landed on a steel piling that went through the transom.  Ultimately the Carver flybridge cruiser partly sank in three meters of water, and sat for six days like this. We have information that the Insurance wrote it off, for a situation which could have been handled better, if for example the boat would have been kept afloat.

The boat in this lifting drop is a Carver 46 Voyager as produced from 2004 to 2011.  The 46 Voyager came out as an evolution and replacement to the 45 Voyager, with Carver never truly replacing the model as it switched to the C line classic looking models from 2012. 

Project: Outer Reef 780 Adventure

Outer Reef Yachts who is known for its fiberglass build semi-displacement long-range explorer yachts from seventeen to 28 meters is set to expand its portfolio with the launch of the new Adventure series, which is to debut with this first 780 Adventure. The 780 Adventure marks a trio of debuts for Outer Reef; its the first steel build from Outer Reef, the start of the recently announced collaboration with Dutch Lynx Yachts, and the debut of the new Adventure series.  The Outer Reef 780 Adventure, is actually an update to the Lynx Yachts Adventure 24 presented in 2023, as designed by Bernd Weel for exterior and naval architecture by Franz Ruiz. Currently in production in the Netherlands the Outer Reef Adventure 780 is an explorer yacht, and will feature a displacement hull design that maximizes onboard space, resulting in an expansive vessel designed for true exploration. The 780 Explorer will boasts large deck areas for relaxation, with a space dedicated for a rib tender up to six meters in size plus two jet skis on the fore-deck. Inside the standard 780 Explorer layout will offers a three double cabins layout, with two crew rooms forward. An additional option is for a four cabins layout, with the large owners stateroom, replaced by two suite at midships. The Outer Reef 780 Explorer is to be powered by twin Cummins 425hp engines for a top speed of twelve knots, a cruise of eleven, and seven knots for up to 3200 nautical miles of long range. The construction of Hull #1 is already in progress and will make its debut during the fall 2025 boat shows. The Outer Reef 780 Explorer is standard build to CE A regulations, with Ice Class and MCA Small Commercial Vessel Code being available as optional.

www.outerreefyachts.com