Sport Cruiser Ends On Reef in Acciaroli, Italy

A sport cruiser of twelve meters in length ended grounded atop a reef near the waterfront of Acciaroli, Pollica, to the South West of Italy on the late afternoon of Tuesday twelfth August.  The boat was assisted by the Guardia Costiera, who removed the boaters first, and then with the help of two boats removed the sport cruiser from the reef, and towed her to safety at a nearby marina.  An investigation on the accident has been opened.

The sport cruiser in this accident is a Rio 42 Art as produced from 2007 to 2009.  The 42 Art was a replacement to the Rio 40 Art, with the model evolving to a totally new 42 Art model.

Project: Evo Yachts R4 Icone

Evo Yachts celebrates the tenth anniversary of the launch of the first R4 with a model that pays tribute to the shipyard’s history, and at the same time taking a new step forward towards an on-board experience increasingly focused on comfort, without however betraying the brand’s sporty spirit and the desire to offer maximum flexibility and customisation options. This model is the new R4 Icone, which will be given its world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival, featuring a hull about a metre longer than the original version, an aggressive bow, a new integrated design for the air intakes, and large windows in the hull sides that flood the interiors with natural light.  Designed by Evo Yachts with Valerio Rivellini to offer an incredibly comfortable and convenient lifestyle on board at any time of the year, while maintaining the boat’s dynamic performance, Evo Yachts’ new model has a main deck with an enclosed area covered by an aluminium hard top, built entirely by the Shipyard and a console clearly based on automotive design, featuring a large C-shaped sofa with a backrest that can be arranged to offer either a forward or rear-facing view, and a pilot seat that can be adjusted to various heights for perfect ergonomics. The living area contains a table that can be converted into a double bed and is completed by a kitchen unit, while a pantograph door provides easy access to the outside area. The XT platform at the stern, developed by the Shipyard jointly with Besenzoni, extends the surface area aft and brings it closer to the water, increasing the space and comfort on board and transforming the setting into a seafront terrace that can be configured and furnished as desired, to enjoy in different ways at different times of day.  Below deck, in addition to the fridge and storage area and a hallway, there are two large enclosed double cabins. The interiors are decorated and furnished to transmit a feeling of great warmth, achieved through the use of Alcantara, Alpi wood and various types of materials that share an appealing texture. The yacht is powered by two Volvo 480hp with IPS pod drives.  Like all Evo Yachts models, this boat too, which draws on ten years of experience and is the result of a process of continuous range improvement, can be customised in many different ways – including both the interior and exterior layout, for different types of owner from families to groups of friends, and for different needs, and for people who love spending time in the open air, to those who enjoy the cruising experience in Winter.

www.evoyachts.com

New Model: Hardy 45 European

Cockwells continue to push the Hardy name with the debut of the 45 European, at the South Coast boat show the past May. The 45 European is a rare sight nowadays presenting itself as a classic pure British inspired aft cabin cruiser, with an offshore seakeeping hull which is also capable of cruising inland waterways effortlessly, thanks to a robust design of the Hardy range with all the contemporary characteristics and technological innovations of a 21st century craft. The Hardy 45 European comes with an expansive aft deck helm, luxurious saloon and galley, full beam owner’s stateroom aft, complete with a king size bed and full-standing headroom, and comfortable double forward guest cabin, ergonomically designed to provide plenty of room for all aboard. The 45 European uses the same semi-displacement hull of the iconic Hardy 42, designed by renowned naval architect, Andrew Wolstenholme, built to deliver exceptional performance and luxury living, whether on ocean passages or in gentler waters. On the one hand, the Hardy 45 European is an ideal inland cruiser, featuring a low-profile design and a folding radar arch to pass under bridges with ease, along with optional bow and stern thruster to provide ultimate manoeuvrability in tight spaces. Powered by twin Yanmar 440hp shaft drive engines as standard, the Hardy 45 European reaches speeds of up to 28 knots. However, this vessel is equally capable of travelling at displacement speed, offering excellent fuel efficiency for long-range cruising.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.20 m (46.5ft)

Hull Length - 12.8 m

Beam - 4.20 m

Draft - 1.2 m

Displacement - 14 t

Fuel Capacity - 1650 l

Water Capacity - 550 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Yanmar 6LY 440hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 28 knots max

Project - Andrew Wolstenholme

Certification - CE B

www.cockwells.co.uk

Improve-it = Bellini Astor 36

Bellini present the Astor 36 as reinterpreted through Daniel Arsham’s unmistakable “future archaeology” aesthetic. Essential, clean lines merge with a visionary concept, where nautical design embraces the language of contemporary art. The result is a walk around sport cruiser with a distinctly contemporary character, also thanks to a meticulously designed color palette: elegant shades of grey and black are complemented by the iconic “Arsham Green,” a unique aqua green hue symbolizing the artist’s poetic vision, skilfully integrated into the hull line, console, hard top, and onboard furnishings. On the outside, this limited edition stands out for its custom-designed side air intakes featuring the artist’s logo, a hard top signed by Arsham Studio, and smoke-colored faux teak surfaces decorated with Arsham’s monogram. The dry-feel fabric covers the aft sunbed, enriched with a custom plate, while the pilot seats feature “Arsham” embroidery that echoes the project’s overall aesthetic. The helm console is notable for its steering wheel with the artist’s logo and a Simrad chart plotter wide navigation system, with an interface developed in collaboration with Daniel Arsham and Mònade Studio. The interiors are characterized by the use of customized fabrics and color schemes, along with two pieces of furniture; a mirror and washbasin from the Kohler x Daniel Arsham collection. Astor 36 by Daniel Arsham also introduces a cutting-edge technological innovation to the yachting sector: the Digital Product Passport, developed in partnership with Arianee, a French company leading in DPP solutions for durable goods. This digital document, based on blockchain technology and activated via a QR code on a card provided upon delivery, ensures transparency throughout the yacht’s supply chain and lifecycle, tracking all key events and enriching the owner’s experience with access to exclusive after-sales services.

www.belliniyacht.it

New Model: Novamarine Black Shiver 200

In the fall of 2024 Novamarine debuted the Black Shiver 200, a new flagship and a replacement to the slightly bigger BS 220.  Like any Novamarine the BS 200 is full of unique features which characterize the brand that launched one the first maxi ribs, the RH160 back in the nineties, from its oval shape foam filled tubes but also its distinct hard-top form which is a unique feature of the Black Shiver line.  The Black Shiver 200 presents itself as a center console, walk-around with a dinette a central dinette behind the center console, and a large C-shaped dinette forward.  A sun-pad is located aft, with the forward dinette also transforming to a sun-pad.  The interior of the first Black Shiver 200 featured a large C-shaped dinette forward which transforms to a large double berth, a shower head to port side, and a galley to starboard.  The first Black Shiver 200 is powered by twin Man 1300hp with Arneson surface drives for top speeds up to 48 knots and a cruise of forty, with Novamarine stressing that other propulsion options including outboards can also be fitted to the Black Shiver 200.

Technical Data:

LOA - 20.10 m (65.9ft)

Beam - 5.15 m

Draft - 1.03 m

Displacement - 

Fuel Capacity - 2999 l

Max Persons - thirty

Accommodation - two berths

Engines - 2 x Man V8 1300hp

Propulsion - Arneson Surface drives

Speed - 48 knots max, forty knots cruise

www.novamarine.com

MJM Yachts New Web Site

MJM Yachts presents its new web site.  MJM which means Mary Johnstone Motorboat was founded in 2002 by Bob Johnstone, Mary's husband and a co-founder with his brother Rod of J/Boats in 1977, one of the World's leading brand of performance sailboats which is still under the Johnstone family ownership.  MJM will presents its first model the 34z in 2004, a traditional down-East lobster inspired looking day cruiser designed by Doug Zurn, and build by Boston Boatworks.  The 34z is followed by the 29z and 40z in 2007 expanding the line further, with a 50z debuting in 2014.  Doug Zurn has till today designed all MJM's while Boston Boatworks will build all the vessels till 2021, when the company will move to its North Carolina facility, although the collaboration between the two is still continued today. In 2019 Bob Johnstone will sell MJM to his son Peter, who will resell to Saothair Capital affiliate Seolta Holdings in September 2023.  Today MJM offers five models, which start from the eleven meter 38R model which debuted in 2021, and go up to the fourteen meters 47R, while MJM's latest model is the 38R.  MJM new web-site takes you around with the following buttons; Models, C5 Build Process, About, Shop Gear, Careers, Newsletter Signup, Locate A Dealer, and Parts and Dealers.  MJM is also on social media with links at the bottom of the page taking you to its Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube pages.

www.mjmyachts.com

Production History;

34z 2004-10

29z 2007-15

40z 2007-19 (100+)

36z 2011-15

50z 2014-19

35z/38R 2017/25-

53z/zi 2020-22

43z/zi 2020-22

3/38x 2021/25-

4/47x 2023/25-

47R 2024/25- 42*project

The 34z MJM first model produced from 2004 to 2010 

4 Saved as Classic Bertram Goes Ablaze in Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis

Four boaters were saved as a classic thirteen meter Bertram sportfish cruiser went ablaze in Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis on the morning of Saturday sixteen August.  The four boaters were saved first by nearby boaters, as Anne Arundel County Fire Department, Annapolis Fire Department, U.S. Coast Guard Mid-Atlantic Maryland, Department of Natural Resources, and Natural Resources Police responded to the blaze.  No injuries were reported from the blaze as the classic Bertram sportfish was ultimately wrecked.

The Bertram in this fire is a 46 Convertible, as designed by Dave Napier and produced from 1971 to 1987.  When launched the 46 Convertible was Bertram's largest boat, keeping the flagship status for five years.  The 46 Convertible evolved into the Mk.II in 1982 and then Mk.III in its last two years of production before being replaced by the Bertram 50 Convertible.

New Model: Amels 80 Limited Edition

Amels is doing the latest details for the first hull of the 80 Limited Edition semi-custom series. Pictured above is the first Amels 80 Limited Edition as she is doing her first sea trial in mid-June. The Amels 80 Limited Edition was announced in 2022 to a design of Espen Oino, with interiors by Sinot. Three years later Amels 80 Limited Edition is looking to be one of the most popular eighty meters super yacht semi custom platform with six hulls currently under construction, and follows on the footsteps of the 60 Limited Edition of which ten hulls are sold to date.  Highlights of the Amels 80 Limited Edition are a Beach Club, full Owners Deck, guests Suites located on the main deck, Tenders forward, and Sun Deck up top. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 80 m (261ft)

Beam - 12.50 m

Displacement - 2175 GT *volume

Accommodation - fourteen guests in seven rooms, 21 crew in eleven cabins

Engines - 2 x Caterpillar 3516E 2816hp plus 2 x 300kw electric motors

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - sixteen knots max, twelve knots cruise

Range - 5000 nautical miles at twelve knots

Construction - steel hull aluminium super structure

Project - Espen Oino exterior, Sinot interior

www.amelsyachting.com

Project: Antonini SUY110

Antonini Navi expands its Sport Utility Yacht range with the SUY 110, the second yacht in the series designed by Fulvio De Simoni. In 34 metres, the La Spezia-based Shipyard and the renowned naval architect offer a compact take on the legacy of the SUY135, providing functionality, versatility and an incredible choice of on-board entertainment. Spanning four decks, the SUY110 is designed to provide maximum access to all forms of on-board activity, featuring a fifty-square-metre stern hangar that can house a 4.5-metre tender, a 4.2-metre sailing boat (or a second tender) and two 3-metre jet skis, as well as canoes, SUP boards and other water toys, without sacrificing interior living space. Another distinctive feature is the innovative Raised Deck, which can be used as a 54-square-metre beach club and overlooks the garage, offering additional space for equipment or outdoor socialising. This area communicates directly with the Main Deck, creating a 27-square-metre lounge veranda with a dining and relaxation zone: one big space designed to ensure comfort, privacy and harmonious integration with the marine environment. The ease of connection between the various decks, another distinctive feature of the yacht, is provided by seven ramps up and four down that ensure functional integration and continuity between the levels. The refined and functional interior accommodates up to ten guests in five cabins, including a master suite with private studio. The lower deck offers two VIP and two double cabins, all with en-suite bathroom. The fully appointed crew area is designed for six people. The SUY110 will have a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure, achieving the ideal balance between performance, strength and sustainability. The standard configuration of two CAT's 700hp, give the SUY110 a top speed up to fourteen knots and a cruising speed of twelve knots, as well as giving it the range to make Atlantic crossings at the speed of ten knots. An optional diesel-electric system will reduce fuel consumption by 20% compared to similar yachts, underscoring the shipyard’s commitment to increasingly green solutions. Located in La Spezia near the gulf of Lerici, Antonini Navi is currently completing its first two super yachts; the EVO 31 and Seamore 34, with the larger yacht set to be launched later this year.

www.antonininavi.com

Riva Yacht Partly Sinks in Marsascala Malta

A seventeen meter Riva flybridge yacht partly sank at St. Thomas Bay, Marsascala, to the South East of the island of Malta on the morning of fourteen August.  According to unconfirmed news the skipper beached the Riva yacht to save it from total sinking.  The cause of the water coming into the yacht was not reported, if of technical nature or the Riva hit something.  No injuries are reported from sinking, with a plan to float the yacht and to take it for repairs being set in motion on the same day.

The Riva yacht in this sinking is a Furama 58 as designed by Giorgio Barilani and produced from 1988 to 1995 in fifteen units.  The Furama 58 was a replacement to the Riva Corsaro 60 and was replaced by the Thalassa 52.