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

Express Sportfish Partly Sinks in Chiavari, Genoa

An express sportfish cruiser of eleven meters in length with one person onboard partly sank after it collided with the break wall of the Chiavari harbour, to the East of Genoa at around 08:00 morning time of Wednesday twenty August.  The one man onboard the express sportfish jumped overboard after the collision and was collected by the Guardia Costiera.  Following this the Guardia Costiera tried to tow the sportfish from the break-wall, as with the hull ripped from the collision it was taking on water and in risking of total sinking, with his decision later abandoned and the the Guardia Costiera deciding to suck the fuel from the sportfish in order to avoid pollution in case the boat sinks, and marked with a buoy, and surrounded with a pollution buoy.  The cause of the sinking was reported to be caused by an error of navigation, some unconfirmed news said the sole skipper onboard said that he fell asleep.  The one person onboard was not injured, with a plan to recover the boat set in motion the following morning.

The express sportfish in this accident is a Rampage 38 Express as produced from 1999 to 2011.  Rampage was co-founded in 1983 by Everett Pearson of Pearson Yachts, this founded in 1966 and debuting with the 31 Sportfisherman in 1985.  Cruisers Inc will buy Rampage in 1993 only to cease operation on that same year, restarting it in 1999 with new designs and stopping it again in 2015.

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

Boat Wrecked by Fire in Gundogan Bay, Mugla, Turkey

A sport cruiser of nine meters in length with one person onboard went ablaze in Gundogan Bay, in Bodrum, Mugla, Turkey at noon of Monday eighteen August.  The fire which started for unknown reasons, was extinguished following the intervention of teams from the General Directorate of Coastal Safety and the Coast Guard, while the one person onboard jumped in the sea and was rescued by nearby boaters.  He was reported to have sustained no injuries.  Ultimately the boat was reported wrecked by the fire.

The boat in this fire is a Sancak SVT 9.20 as produced since 2023.  Located in Izmir, Turkey, Sancak Yacht was founded in 2009 by Volkan Önterlikçi, and today it produces sport cruisers from six to eleven meters.

Pershing Yacht Destroyed by Fire in Sapri, Italy

A 24 meter Pershing super sport yacht went ablaze as it was moored in Sapri, in the Province of Salerno, to the South of Italy at 20:30 of Sunday seventeen August.  The Vigili dell Fuoco Fire Fighters of Policastro Bussentino and the Port Captaincy of Sapri, Carabinieri, and Local Police tended to the fire, as they towed the yacht outside of the marina in order to avoid further damage to marina property and nearby yachts.  The yacht was ultimately wrecked by the blaze and sunk in a depth of about sixty meters.  No one was injured as the owner along with his son, and a crew were reported to be dining in a restaurant near the marina.  The cause of the fire is reported to have been generated from a short circuit.

The Pershing in this fire is an 80 model as designed by Fulvio de Simoni, and produced from 2008 to 2012 in ten units.  The 80 was a replacement to the Pershing 76, and was replaced by the 82.

Ferretti Yacht Goes Ablaze in Budva, Montenegro

A 24 meter Ferretti yacht with its owner aboard went ablaze as it was moored at Port of Budva, Montenegro, at around 20:15 of Sunday seventeen August.  Port of Vudva crew tended to the fire as they towed the yacht outside the marina, to avoid damage to nearby yachts.  At some point the fire seemed to be controlled and stopped, but this re-ignited as the yacht was being towed outside the marina.  The yacht was ultimately wrecked by the fire, with no injuries being reported.  The yacht is reported owned by Montenegro businessman Aleksandar Brak Miranović, who was suspected for kidnapping back in 2018.

The yacht in this fire is a 1997 Ferretti 80 as designed by Zuccon and produced from 1997 to 2001 in 45 units.  The 80 was Ferretti flagship in 1997, replacing and extending in length the previous 225 Fly, with the model evolving into the 810.

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.