Three Yachts Destroyed by Fire in Sunny Isles, Florida

A fourteen meter flybridge cruiser and two yachts of 21 and 26 meters in size were destroyed by fire at Sunny Isles Beach Marina, Florida, for a blaze which started just after 05:00 morning time of Friday sixth June.  The fire reportedly started on the smaller flybridge cruiser, and then jumped to a seventy foot Azimut, and another yacht of 26 meters in size.  Miami Dade Fire Rescue and US Coast Guard responded to the fire from both land and water, as they also towed one of the yachts away, the first which seems to went ablaze and broke its mooring, this was made in order to reduce damage to nearby boats and property as this boat was drifting ablaze near the marina.  Fast Response Marine Towing and Salvage also helped in the operation, as he towed away and saved an eleven meter Beneteau sport cruiser which was next in the fire line and the wind going right to left in the picture.  No injuries are reported from the fire, with boats and yachts being unattended, as the cause of the blaze is being investigated, with the flybridge cruiser and the two yachts becoming a total wreck.  A couple of jet-skis and a rib also burned in the fire.

The boat which seems to have started this fire is a Sessa F48, this then jumped right to left in the picture above to an Azimut 70, and then to a Falcon 86.  The Fast Response saved sport cruiser is a Beneteau Gran Turismo 40.

Project: Extra Yachts X106 Fast

Extra Yachts present the project for the X106 Fast. A replacement to the Extra X99 Fast, the Extra X106 Fast comes from a design Lorenzo Berselli Agon studio who presented a streamlined look thanks to the superstructure being shifted towards the bow, which allows for a highly liveable stern space. The exterior design is characterized by soft shapes, taut lines and sophisticated details. All technical and functional elements have been scrupulously integrated into the general volumes. Furthermore, the vertical bow and the vertical windshield make everything more harmonious. The Extra X106 fast is build for both hull and superstructure are in composite material with carbon reinforcements; while the planning hull with spray rails will have a draft of less to one meter and a half thanks also to the use of jet propulsion. The X106 Fast stern spreads over a whole surface, and is the most liveable and entertaining area of the super sport yacht. Arranged on three levels sloping down towards the sea, and includes: a beach club equipped with a large sunbathing area and a transformer; a lounge with face-to-face sofas and foldable bulwarks which extend maximum beam to nine metres; and finally the dining area with a large table adjacent to the open kitchen with the unique Extra Fast models feature of up/down glass partition. The lower deck accommodation of the Extra X106 Fast will feature an eight berths layout in four suites, with a master stateroom at midships. Crew accommodation is for four persons located at midships, with this area also featuring a small lobby with lounge and mini kitchen. Extra X106 Fast features a side tender garage located to starboard midships. The Extra X106 is powered by triple Man 2000hp engines with MJP water jets and top speeds up to forty knots, and a cruise of thirty.

www.extrayachts.com

Two Boats Ablaze in Sandstone Point, Queensland

Two boats went ablaze at Spinnaker Drive marina, Sandstone Point, Queensland on the early hours of Thursday ten June 2021.  A dog owned by the skipper of the second boat alerted the boater and saved his life.  The Queensland Police Service are suspecting arson in the fire, as a classic sportfish boat went ablaze first, with this then setting ablaze the house boat were the dog and the skipper were sleeping.  No one was injured in the fire.

The boat in this fire is a classic Hatteras 41 Convertible Yacht Fish as designed by Jack Hargraves and produced from 1960 to 63.  The 41 Convertible Yacht Fish was Hatteras debut boat, replaced by the 41 Convertible Series I.

Twelve Persons Saved as Sport Cruiser Goes Ablaze Near Procida

Twelve persons were saved as a twelve meter sport cruiser went ablaze near Marina Grande, to the North of the Phlegraean Island of Procida on the afternoon of Monday second June.  The twelve persons were first assisted by nearby boaters, with the Port Captaincy of Ischia boat CP 807 coordinated by the Maritime Directorate of Naples following.  A Vigili dell Fuoco fire fighting boat also came to extinguish the blaze.  Ultimately the boat was wrecked by the fire, and barely floating.  Following the fire one boater was kept under observation, as the other eleven persons were uninjured and taken on land by the Samaritan boaters which helped out and the CP boat.  The cause of the fire is said but not confirmed to have started from a mechanical failure.

The sport cruiser in this fire is a 2024 build Nerea NY40 as designed by IdeaeItalia and produced from 2022.  Nerea was founded in 2018 by Sicilian from Trapani native Dario Messina, with the company debuting with the NY24 in 2019, this followed by the NY40 its second model, three years later.

New Model: Outer Reef 780 Adventure

Outer Reef Yachts is proud to announce the successful completion of the first 780 Adventure, a 24-meter steel-hulled explorer yacht, meticulously built at the Outer Reef Netherlands shipyard. The yacht’s recent launch was marked by a private celebration, honouring this significant milestone. Built to CE Category “A” standards for unrestricted ocean navigation, and with optional MCA Small Commercial Vessel Code compliance, the 780 Adventure embodies the fusion of robust engineering and elegant design. Her fast displacement steel hull and superstructure ensure exceptional durability, while a refined interior layout supports long-range cruising in comfort.  The first Outer Reef 780 Adventure is powered by twin Cummins 425hp, which give a top speed of twelve knots, cruises at eleven, and delivers an impressive range of up to three thousand nautical miles at seven knots.  Optional upgraded engines can take her to a maximum of eighteen knots and 12 knots cruising speeds.  With a volume of 140 gross tons, the Outer Reef 780 Adventure offers generous accommodations, including flexible guest and crew layouts: two VIP cabins, two twin guest staterooms, and crew quarters with two double cabins.  Outdoor living is equally well-considered, with a large swim platform, expansive sunbathing zones, and a forward lounge featuring a wet bar and Omega-shaped sofa. A 1000kg capacity crane positioned forward enables seamless deployment of tenders and water toys, with ample storage in the lower deck lazaretto. The 780 Adventure marks a new generation of explorer yachts from Outer Reef, combining steel construction and long-range capabilities with lifestyle-focused design and customizability.   This first Outer Reef 780 Adventure is set off on her maiden voyage and is scheduled to arrive in the South of France in around the end of this month.

Technical Data:

LOA - 23.95 m (78.7ft)

Waterline Length - 22.9 m

Beam - 6.75 m

Draft - 1.90 m

Displacement - 107 t, 140 GT *volume

Fuel Capacity - 15,000 l

Water Capacity - 4000 l

Max Persons - fifteen

Accommodation - eight guests in four cabins, or six guests in 3 cabins, 4 crew in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB 6.7 425hp
Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - twelve knots max, eleven cruise, seven knots long range

Range - 3000 nautical miles at seven knots, 1500 nm at eleven knots

Hull Shape - fast displacement

Construction - steel, hard and support beams in aluminium alloy

Project - Bernd Weel exterior, Franz Ruiz naval architect 

Certification - CE A Unrestricted Navigation, MCA Small Commercial Vessel code optional

www.outerreefyachts.com

Two Boaters Saved as Flybridge Cruiser Sinks Near Maryland

Two boaters were saved as an eleven meter flybridge cruiser started to sink four nautical miles East of Point Lookout, Maryland, on the morning of Saturday 31 May.  The boaters made a distress call on channel sixteen, as Coast Guard Station St. Inigoes heard the call and sent the US Coast Guard sector Maryland to assist.  The rescuers just arrived in time, as seconds after picking the two boaters the boat capsized and sank.  The cause of the sinking of the flybridge cruiser has not been reported. 

The flybridge cruiser in this sinking is a Sealine F37 as produced from 2000 to 2009 to a design of Bill Dixon.  The F37 was a replacement to the 360 Statesman and was replaced by the F380.

Pilot Boat Collides Into Super Yacht in Venice

A pilot boat collided into a moored super yacht of about fifty meters of length in the Venice lagoon, just before mid-day of Wednesday June four.  No one was injured in the collision with the pilot boat actually reported to be taking the pilot for the super yacht, so it navigates out of the Venice channel and into open sea.  The yacht was seen leaving following the accident, and the damage if any was not reported.  Looks like the pilot boat had its throttle stuck forward, just enough to have momentum and collide into the yacht stern and finish partly for a few seconds atop its bathing platform, before it went astern and fully back in the water.

The super yacht of about fifty meters in length of this collision was not reported and is not identified.

1 Injured as Bertram Boat Fire Wrecks in Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale

One man was injured as a ten meter Bertram sportfish cruiser titled m/y Bianca went ablaze near Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, Florida at around 09:30 morning time of Wednesday 28 May.  Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue was on scene with Chopper 4 and two boats, fighting the fire.  The only man onboard, who jumped in the water was rescued by Ocean Rescue lifeguards first and after taken care by paramedics was taken to Broward Health Medical Center.  Ultimately the Bertram cruiser which beached ashore was wrecked by the fire, which took forty minutes to extinguish.  The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The Bertram in this fire is a 33 Flybridge Cruiser Mark.II, as designed by Dave Napier and produced from 1988 to 1992.  The 33 Flybridge Cruiser Mark.II was a soft updated replacement to the Mark I version which debuted in 1977, with this replacing the Ray Hunt designed Bertram 31, which debuted the Bertram boat and yacht builder in 1961.

Project: Bluefix Boatworks NorthCape 48

Big things are happening at Bluefix as construction has started for a NorthCape Custom 48, designed specifically for sportfish professionals Bryan Toney and Jason Long with a heavy dose of next-level performance and rip-snorting capabilities.  The NorthCape 48 is a model which sits between the recent launched Bluefix NorthCape 43 and NorthCape 51 models.  With two high profile fishermen endorsing the NorthCape Custom 48 she will feature many unique design features.

www.bluefixboatworks.co.nz

New Model: Italyure 50

Over three years in the making the Italyure 50 is finally here. A project of Maurizio Marzocca who has designed all the Italylure's thus far, the 50 was first announced as a 45 in 2021, and then evolved to what it is in early 2024. Marzocca with the Italyure 50 brings on the ideas of the smaller 35 and 38 center console walk around models, with more spaces and confort on offer. As walk around center console the Italyure 50 offers all length easy to use spaces fore to aft, a distinctive feature is the large C-shaped settee forward, which is followed by a bench settee looking forward, and a sun-pad on top of the cabin coach roof. To aft is the usual layout of the European center console of a central sun-pad, dinette with opposite settees, galley wet-bar, and an offset to port side helm station. Down below the Italyure 50 is offered in two layout options. The standard Open version which has a forward double berth, a relaxing settee L-shaped sofa to starboard and a second enclosed cabin to port side, served by two heads. The optional cruise version offers three cabins, with the forward cabin being enclosed and a third cabin replacing the sofa to starboard. The Italyure 50 is powered by FPT 630hp engines and line shaft propulsion, with options for Volvo 550hp and IPS pod drives also being available.

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.67 m (51.4ft)

Hull Length - 13.7 m

Beam - 4.81 m

Draft - 1.50 m

Displacement - 16 t half load

Fuel Capacity - 1200 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, or six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x FPT Cursor 90 630hp, Volvo D8 550hp *with IPS

Propulsion - line shaft, or Volvo forward looking IPS700 pod drives

Speed - 34 knots *estimated with line shaft engines

Construction - resin infused fiberglass, carbon fibre also used

Project - Maurizio Marzocca

Certification - CE B

www.italyure.com