June 23, 2025

One Injured in Boat Hunt Rage at Discovery Bay, California

A jet ski rider was lightly injured as a wake board boat collided into him, and after this smashed into some moored boats and piers at Discovery Bay, Conta Costa County County, at about 20:50 of Sunday 22 June.  Residents filmed all the scene from the initial phase as the dark coloured wake board boat is seen hunting down the jet ski on the outside of the marina at speed.  After this the jet ski and the wake board boat are seen entering into the marina slowly, only for things to turn out of control as the the dark boat spots the jet ski and opens its throttles into it, colliding and running over it, and injuring the jet ski driver.  Following this the dark coloured wake boat is seen colliding into the marina piers and other boats, including of which is a nine meter Bayliner flybridge boat, and then again into other boats on the other side of the marina.  Conta Costa Fire Department took the jet skier to the hospital, reported to have suffered only mild injuries, as the Contra Costa Sheriff opened an investigation into the case, but is reported to have arrested no one.
One of the boats collided into by the wake board boat in this rage madness, is a Bayliner 2958 Command Bridge as produced from 1988 to 1990.  The 2958 Command Bridge was a replacement to the 2858 Ciera Command Bridge, and was replaced by the 3258 Command Bridge.

Two Sea Ray's Collide Into Break Wall at Street Harbor, Chicago

Two Sea Ray's cruisers of eleven meters in length ended into the break wall of 31st Street Harbour, Chicago at 12:58 of Sunday 22 June.  United States Coast Guard Lake Michigan responded to the emergency call, and transferred the boaters to safety first as a towing operation was being organized.  The cause of how the two Sea Ray cruisers ended on the break wall simultaneously is not known.  The damage sustained to the two cruisers is not reported.
The two Sea Ray's in this break wall collision are a 1996 to 2003 produced 400 Sedan Bridge, and a 390 Express Cruiser as produced from 1984 to 1991.

Project: Beneteau Gran Turismo 40

Beneteau has announced an overhaul of their Gran Turismo range, which currently features five models from 32 to 45, and are to be replaced by three models from ten to fifteen meters. These new models will see Beneteau compete in the European sport cruiser walk around market, with all the latest features from drop down bulk heads which expand cockpit space, to reverse style bow. The Beneteau revamp will take place in just six months, with the first Gran Turismo 35 and Gran Turismo 40 to debut at the Cannes boat show coming September, and the Gran Turismo 50 to be presented in Dusseldorf 2026. The Gran Turismo has always been a modern styled cruiser, and these new three models follow the latest trends which in the last five to ten years have seen an expansive shift of design. Built to be a modern entertainment platform with dynamic looks, the new Gran Turismo models blend performance and stylish comfort with high-end materials, connectivity and the option for personalized touches and finishes. The long term partnership between Beneteau and Alpine, the high-end sport speciality brand, will also see limited-edition collaborations released across the upcoming Gran Turismo range in the coming months, further elevating the flair and excellence of this new product line. The Beneteau Gran Turismo 40 is to be second in the range and is to be available with inboard stern drives and or twin outboards. Thanks to its exterior re-design the Gran Turismo 40 will offer thirty more space in the cockpit, with this also featuring full contact to the water thanks to its drop down bulk heads, although cabin space is a bit less to that of the outgoing 41.

June 22, 2025

Two Saved as Sport Cruiser is Wrecked by Fire in Marsala, Sicily

A twelve meter sport cruiser titled m/y Bibiblu with two persons onboard was wrecked by fire, for a blaze which started as it was outside the Marsala harbour, to the West of Sicily on the late afternoon of Sunday 22 July. The two persons onboard, a man and a woman were saved by nearby boaters, as the Guardia Costiera first and Vigili dell Fuoco coming later, fought the fire. Ultimately the boat was wrecked by the fire and sank in fifteen meters of depth at around 20:15.  The two boaters reported that the sport cruiser had a short circuit before eventually going ablaze.  A notification to recover the wreck has been sent to the ownership by the Italian Guardia Costiera Coast Guard.
The sport cruiser in this fire is a Bruno Abbate Primatist 42 as produced from 1986 to 1992.  The Primatist 42 was replaced by the more modern looking Primatist G43.

Eight Dead in Sudden Storm on Lake Tahoe California

Eight people were killed on Lake Tahoe, California, for a sudden strong storm which started around 15:00 of Saturday 21 June.  The storm caused caos to dozen of boaters in the second greatest USA lake, as eight people also lost their life as an eight meter Chris Craft boat with ten people onboard capsized during the strong squall.  Two people from the capsized boat were rescued immediately and taken to a hospital in a not reported condition.  Six lifeless bodies were recovered on Saturday evening, with a body recovered on Sunday evening, and the last body on Monday afternoon.  The sudden storm even surprised meteorologists, who forecasted some rain and nothing more, with this coming to be Force Seven Gale winds, and waves up to three meters in height, and a sudden reduction in temperature.  El Dorado County Sheriff and US Coast Guard assisted the various boaters in the storm, as this cleared after two hours of mayhem. 
A popular Summer destination Lake Tahoe straddles both the states of California and Nevada, and is the second deepest lake in the USA, with a maximum depth of 501 meters, and a mean depth of 300 meters.  Lake Tahoe has a 144 squared miles area, which makes it also the second largest lake in the USA.

Marlow New Web Site

Marlow yachts presents its new web site.  Marlow is a US company with building operations in China, founded in 2000 by David Marlow.  Marlow start's to take shape in David's head in 1995, as he designs and outlines the first models, who are completed with the help of at the time debuting naval architect Doug Zurn.  Marlow yachts are build in Xiamen China, at the Norsemen Shipbuilding facility which was also the first Yacht Yard to receive an Environmental Consciousness Award in 2007. The first Marlow was the Explorer 65 which debuted at the 2001 Miami boat show.  Currently Marlow builds fourteen models which start with the Gypsy tender, and goes up to the Voyager 100 flagship.  Marlow latest model is the Avalon 65 which debuted at the 2025 Palm Beach boat show.  Marlow's new website takes you around with the following buttons; Home, Yachts, Prowler 375, Technical Info, News and Dealers, and Yacht Virtual Tours.  Marlow website also features links to its Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin social media pages with button links located at the right top of the page.     
Production History;
Explorer 65 2001-12
72 Explorer Skylounge 2003-09 
Explorer 70 2003-12
Explorer 78 2004-11 (15)
Explorer 61 2004-12
Prowler 375 2006-
Voyager 76 2010-
Explorer 97 2011-14 (5)
Explorer 62 2013- *Explorer 61 Mk.II project
Explorer 66 2013-
Explorer 80 2014- (6
Explorer 88 2015- (8
Explorer 53 2016- *Explorer 49 project
Explorer 70 Mk.II 2018-
Voyager 100 2019- (2
Avalon 65 2025-
Marlow debut model the Explorer 65

June 21, 2025

Illegal Charter Yacht Ends Aground in New River, Fort Lauderdale

A seventeen meter Sea Ray titled m/y Rogue One with fourteen persons onboard ended aground in New River, Fort Lauderdale, Florida on the evening of Friday twenty June.  When the US Coast Guard came to assist the yacht, they found that this was an illegal charter operation.  Following this the yacht's was cited for seven violations; failure to have a valid Certificate of Inspection, failure to have a drug and alcohol program, failure to hire an appropriately credentialed mariner, failure to have the appropriate credentials while operating as a small passenger vessel, failure to have Type I PFDs while operating as a small passenger vessel, negligent operations, failure to have a valid Certificate of Documentation endorsed for Coastwise trade.  The yacht crew and guests were rescued by a nearby boater, with none of them being injured.   The yacht's damage beyond the grounding is not reported.
The yacht in this grounding is a Sea Ray 560 Sedan Bridge as produced from 1998 to 2004.  The 560 Sedan Bridge came out as a replacement to the 550 Sedan Bridge, and was replaced by the Sea Ray 580 Sedan Bridge.

Improve-it = Princess S80

Princess are proud to announce a world first, as they commission the very first MAN V12X 2200hp engines, installed on board a new Princess S80.  This milestone marks a bold new chapter in performance and innovation for both MAN engines and Princess. Producing an incredible 2,200 horsepower per engine, the V12X powered the S80 to over 35 knots during recent sea trials. Now offered as an exciting new option, the Man 2200hp redefines the new Princess S80 with two more knots of top speed to that of the Man 2000hp standard power.  This first Man 2200hp powered Princess S80 also featured the sport bridge T-Top option.  The Princess S80 debuted in Summer of last year, with the super sport yacht making its World debut during the 2024 Cannes Yachting Festival in September.  The Princess S80 which shares hull with the X80 and Y80 has so far sold in ten units.

June 20, 2025

Sportfish Boat Saved from Fire and then Sinking in Long Beach

A thirteen meter sportfish boat with one boater aboard and titled m/y Osprey was saved from a fire first and then a sinking at Downtown Marina, in Long Beach, California all this happening at around 18:30 of Thursday nineteen June.  Long Beach Fire Department assisted the fire, saved the lone boater aboard, and after this also saved the sportfish boat from sinking.  The fire department managed to stop the water intrusion, and after floating the boat, took it to a nearby dock for salvage.  The cause of the blaze is not reported, though the water intrusion came from the fire damage in the engine room.
The sportfish boat in this sinking is Topaz 44 Flybridge as produced from 1987 to 1989 in four units.  The 44 Flybridge replaced the 38 Flybridge and is Topaz largest build to date.  A name mostly associated with express sportfish cruisers, the original Topaz was founded in North Carolina operating from 1975 to 1991, restarting operation under new ownership in 1999, and in New Jersey.

New Model: Numarine 30XP

Numarine presents its new 30XP with the first unit launched in the second half of 2024.  The 30XP neatly fills a gap in the Numarine exploring range and, thanks to the diesel-electric hybrid propulsion, it has everything it takes to set a new path and the trend to follow. The Numarine 30XP accommodates ten guests in five en-suite cabins; four VIP cabins on the lower deck and an owner’s stateroom located on the main deck forward. It is here, in the privileged realm of the Numarine yacht owner, that the 30 XP delivers its best, with full-height windows and cut-outs in the sides to maximize the view of the elements: the Sea.  Another peculiarity of the Numarine 30XP is the semi-open area at the stern.  Three folding platforms expand the available space on the beach club deck to 43 square meters. Meanwhile, unrivalled headroom has been achieved in this part of the 30XP by lifting the aft end of the main deck by just three steps. The same, again in order to optimize spaces and volumes, has been done forward, where the wheelhouse has been raised according to the stylistic dictates of Can Yalman.  The Numarine 30XP is powered by twin Man 560hp for top speeds up to thirteen knots, a cruise of ten, and a three thousand five hundred nautical mile long range at eight knots.
Technical Data:
LOA - 30.75 n (100.8ft)
Beam - 7.50 m
Draft - 1.8 m
Displacement - 150 t loaded, 208 gt*volume
Fuel Capacity - 19,000 l
Water Capacity - 2000l
Accommodation - ten berths in five cabins, five crew in three cabins
Engines - 2 x Man 560hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - thirteen knots max, ten cruise, eight long range
Range - 3500 nautical miles at eight knots
Construction - fiberglass reinforced plastic
Project - Can Yalman
Certification - CE A