Regal Sport Cruiser Wrecked by Fire in Brindisi

An eight meter sport cruiser went ablaze as its was berthed at Forte a Mare, Marina di Brindisi, in Brindisi, South East of Italy on about 19:45 of Thursday 24 July. The Vigili dell Fuoco fire fighters responded to the blaze with a fire fighting vessel, and were assisted by the Port Captaincy as they towed the sport cruiser away from nearby boats, and fought the blaze. The fire fighters managed to control the fire, as they saved the boat from sinking. The cause of the fire is under investigation, with no injuries being reported as no one was onboard the boat at the time of the blaze.

The boat in this fire is a Regal 270 Commodore as produced from 1990 to 1993.  The 270 Commodore was a replacement to the Regal 280 Commodore and was replaced by the 272 Commodore.

New Model: Steeler Ocean Explorer 85

Dutch yacht builder Steeler Yachts proudly announces the delivery of its largest explorer yacht to date: the Ocean Explorer 85. This 26-metre yacht sets a new benchmark for Steeler’s explorer range, combining long-range capability, exceptional seaworthiness and the high level of comfort that Steeler owners value. Designed for true blue water cruising, the Ocean Explorer 85 features a robust steel displacement hull with an aluminium superstructure. The spacious flybridge includes sliding windows, allowing owners to enjoy either a fully covered or open cabrio experience, adaptable to different climates. Inside, the yacht offers a bright main saloon with panoramic windows, a fully equipped galley, a generous full-beam owner’s suite, multiple guest cabins and dedicated crew quarters, giving everyone on board the freedom to travel the world in complete comfort.  The Steeler Ocean Explorer 85 is powered by twin Man 394hp for top speeds up to twelve knots, with a cruise of eight knots giving a four thousand nautical miles range.

Technical Data:

LOA - 26 m (85.3ft)

Hull Length - 23.9 m

Beam - 6.45 m

Draft - 2 m

Displacement - 128 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 18,900 l

Water Capacity - 2500 l

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

Engines - 2 x Man D2676 LE424 394hp

Propulsion - line shaft 

Speed - twelve knots max, eight knots cruise

Range - 4000 nautical miles at eight knots

Hull Shape - displacement

Construction - steel hull, aluminium super structure

Certification - CE A Ocean-going

www.steeleryachts.com

Gozzo Style Cruiser Partly Sinks Near Grotta Azzurra at Capri

A traditional gozzo style cruiser of ten meters in length with two persons onboard partly sank near Grotta Azzurra, located on the North side of the island of Capri on the afternoon of Thursday 24 July.  The guest and skipper were immediately assisted by a nearby boat, with the Port Captaincy coming later with Patrol Boat 800 for assistance.  The two persons onboard were not injured, with the boat reporting to be on charter duty.  According to reports the Gozzo styled cruiser started taking water from one of the line shaft.  A recovery operation was set in motion on the same evening.

The traditional cruiser in this part sinking is an Apreamare Gozzo 35 as designed by Marco Casali and produced since 2020.  The Gozzo 35 was a replacement to the Apreamare Gozzo 11m.

Engine: MTU 12V2000 M96Z 2200hp

MTU is launching a new 12-cylinder version of the Series 2000, designated 12V2000 M96Z, for fast yachts, patrol, police and sportfishing boats from 2026. By further developing various components, MTU has increased power output to 2,222hp from 2,002hp for its 26.8 litre V12 engine. Power density has been raised to a new level, with only minor changes in weight and dimensions compared to the previous 12V 2000 M96X model but with an extra 220hp. The engine’s advanced turbocharger system delivers powerful acceleration at low exhaust emissions, which is an important characteristic for many operators of yachts and other fast vessels.  A reinforced crankcase, strengthened cylinder heads, and new pistons ensure the reliability and durability of the engine. Like other MTU yacht engines, the new 12V2000 M96Z version is approved for use with HVO - hydrotreated vegetable oil renewable diesel. Certification according to IMO II and EPA Tier 3 recreational is also available.

www.mtu-solutions.com

Project: Hardy 45

Hardy present the project for a new 45 aft cabin cruiser. Based on the classic Hardy 42 hull that is renowned for its seakeeping ability, the new Hardy 45 delivers outstanding performance across the spectrum of marine environments and is ergonomically designed to provide plenty of personal space aboard. There are two en-suite state rooms: one VIP guest suite forward, with scissor-action V-berths that convert into a double with ease, and a luxury cabin aft that allows privacy for time out. New side window profiles soften the exterior. A flush-closing side-deck, with doors port and starboard, provides easy access to the helm and spacious saloon, which exudes contemporary style. The layout of the flybridge seating has been modified to maximise space and enhance comfort. A radar arch replaces the mast of the original design to accommodate a sliding curved door between the saloon and aft deck where you can lunch in luxury or enjoy a sunset supper. The Hardy 45 is to be powered by twin Yanmar 44hp engines on line shaft propulsion.

www.cockwells.co.uk

New Model: Invictus TT550

Invictus completes the circle of its new 550 flagship, and after debuting the ST550 enclosed hard-top version, follows it with the TT550.  Unlike the ST550 this other TT550 version of the flagship is pure Invictus from bow to stem, showing what the South Italian boat builder has offered since debuting in 2014; full walk-around, T-top hard-top and the graceful modern lines Christian Grande has purposefully designed which made the Invictus name recognizable and a success.  The Invictus TT line debuted in 2020 with the TT460, at the time the new flagship.  As all Invictus the TT550 follow what the Italian boat builder has been offering even on its smaller models; a tailored customizable yacht with a lot of options; from five lower deck versions; galley down or dinette, two and or optional three cabins, and fifteen unique colours to choose from.  The Invictus TT550 is powered by twin Volvo 600hp and or optional 725hp with IPS pod drives propulsion. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.87 m (55.3ft)

Beam - 5.04 m

Draft - 1.40 m

Displacement - 24 t

Fuel Capacity - 2200 l

Water Capacity - 500 l

Max Persons - fourteen 

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

Engines - 2 x Volvo D8 600hp, D11 725hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS pod drives

Project - Christian Grande

Certification - CE B

www.invictusyacht.com

Sport Cruiser Ends Beached near Venice, Italy

An eleven meters sport cruiser titled m/y Putea with two persons onboard ended beached at Cavalino-Treporti to the South East of Venice at 17:45 of Monday 21 July.  The sport cruiser called a Mayday first after it lost power in rough seas, and then arriving at about three hundred meters from the beach dropped anchor.  In the meantime the Port Captaincy of Jesolo responded to the Mayday, with the B111 rescue rib and the CP 883 boat, rescued the two boaters.  After this the Guardia Costiera was trying to tow the boat out of danger with the assistance of the m/v Tofi tug boat, an operation which was not a success also because the sport cruiser dragged anchor and ended beached.  With the sport cruiser beached, the port captaincy later decided to tow up the boat out of harms way with two excavators, in order to avoid further damage and also the possibility of pollution. 

The boat in this beaching is a Bruno Abbate Primatist 39 as produced from 1992 to 1996.  The Primatist 39 was a replacement to the Bruno Abbate Primatist 38 and was replaced by the Primatist G39.

Absolute Sport Cruiser Fire Scare at Chalkidiki, Greece

A fourteen meter Absolute sport cruiser under Bulgarian flag had a fire scare while berthed at Nikiti marina, in Chalkidiki, in Central Macedonia, Greece at 13:00 of Monday 21 July.  A two minute video filmed by Paolo Colombo and shared on the Sinistri Marittimi Facebook Group shows one person onboard the sport cruiser as the boat is smoking from the stern.  By the end of this video the smoke looks in control, with local news confirming the blaze was extinguished and controlled, and the boat saved as damage is not extended to nearby boats and marina premises.  No injuries are reported from the fire, with the cause of the blaze not being reported.

The Absolute sport cruiser in this blaze is a 47 STC as produced from 2007 to 2011.  The 47 STC came out as a replacement to the Absolute 45, and was replaced by the 45 STY.

Project: Cranchi A32

Cranchi presents the project for the A32, set to be unveiled in the coming Cannes Boating Festival this September.   The A32 is based on the E30 Endurance as produced since 2012, in new and fresh what the market wants walk around center console version and marking it as the second model of the A series which debuted in 2021 with the A46 Luxury Tender.  The A32 will present similar looks and features to the three meters larger sister, with Christian Grande mixing softer lines along with the minimal edgy styling.  Like the A46 the A32 is a center console walk-around sport cruiser, with the focus being for outside entertaining, lounging, and relaxing.  A different detail, will be that unlike the larger sister, the A32 will feature only one drop down balcony, this located to port side.  Cabin space in the A32 will be that for a double and shower head located to starboard.  The Cranchi A32 is to be powered by twin Volvo 270hp diesel with stern drive engines, and or petrol gas of twin 280hp or 350hp.  

www.cranchi.com

Numarine New Web Site

Numarine from Turkey presents its new World wide web showroom. Omer Malaz will start Numarine in 2002, debuting a year later in 2003 as it presented the Can Yalman designed 52 Open, its first yacht.  The first sport yacht is followed by a 55 Fly and the 55 Sport as designed by the same Can Yalman, who has designed most of Numarine models, with collaboration continuing to this day.  In 2007 Numarine enters super yachting size, as it launches the 102 RPH, which will be sold in six units in an eight year production run.  Larger super yachts keep coming, with the 105 Hardtop coming in 2016, the still produced 32XP in 2017 and 37XP in 2021, and the just launched 40MXP which is its largest build yacht to date.  Since 2017 and the debut of its first semi displacement 32XP with explorer lines, Numarine has changed its offer from planning yacht to explorer type super yachts with semi-planning hull shape,  and a focus on volume and range.  Currently Numarine offers seven models; which start from the 22XP and go up to the upcoming 47MXP flagship.  Numarine new web site takes you around with the following buttons; The Story, The Production, Leading Technology, Our Team, After Sales Point, Pre-Owned, Nu's and Events, Contact, and Download Brochure.  Numarine is also on social media with right bottom buttons taking you to its Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Pinterest pages.

www.numarine.com

Production History;

52 Open 2003-

55 Fly 2004-

55 Sport 2005-08

102 RPH 2007-15 (6)

55 Hardtop 2008- *54 Hardtop project

78 Fly 2008-

78 Hardtop 2009-

70 Hardtop 2013-

70 Flybridge 2014- *68 Fly project

62 Fly 2015- *60 Flybridge project

105 Hardtop 2016-17 (2)

62 Hardtop 2016- *60 Hardtop project

32XP 2017- (5 *30XP project

26XP 2018- (27

78 HTS 2018-

37XP 2021- (11

22XP 2022-

30XP 2024- (5

40MXP 2025- (2

The first Numarine the 52 Open as designed by Can Yalman