Benetti Super Yacht Ends Aground in Patroklos, Aegean Greece

The recently delivered 37 meter Benetti super yacht Angel ended aground to the North of Patroklos island, in the Aegean sea Saronic Gulf of Greece, on the early hours of Wednesday 24 September.  A Greek Patrol boat came to the scene following the accident, and after inspection found a crack in the hull, although no water is coming through the area at this stage.  The Benetti yacht had four crew onboard during the collision; three Bulgarians and one Ukrainian who are reported to have no injuries.  No pollution happened from the collision with the ownership of the yacht advised that it is not allowed to move to yacht until a survey conducts an inspection and deems it seaworthy.  The Benetti super yacht damage in its bottom bow section received a temporary repair, and was then taken to a boat yard in Lavrio on Sunday 28 September.

M/y Angel is a July 2025 delivered Benetti Motopanfilo 37m, as designed by Francesco Struglia and produced since 2021 to date in ten units.  The Motopanfilo 37m was a replacement to the Benetti Mediterraneo 116.

Regal Cruiser Sinks in Lake Harbor, Chicago

A not attended eight meters in length Regal sport cruiser partly sank as it was docked at 59th St. Harbor on Lake Michigan, Chicago on the afternoon of Tuesday 23rd September.  United States Coast Guard Chicago sector attended and monitored the partly sank cruiser, also because the vessel had pollution potential, as it was reported to be filled with petrol gas.  Ultimately the ownership was contacted to salvage the sport cruiser, with this being organized for the coming week.

The Regal in this accident is a Regal 2665 Commodore as produced from 2002 to 2009.  The 2665 Commodore was a replacement to the 258 Commodore, and was replaced by the Regal 2860 Window Express.

New Model: Steeler Bronson 65

Dutch yacht builder Steeler Yachts proudly announces the arrival of its latest performance yacht, the Bronson 65, in the South of France. After successful sea trials and delivery earlier this year, the yacht has now reached her final cruising grounds along the iconic coasts of the Côte d’Azur. As the flagship of Steeler’s aluminium performance range, the Bronson 65 brings together style, space and speed in a sleek, contemporary design. Her flowing lines and sculpted silhouette hint at the performance beneath, while the layout offers generous living areas for both relaxing and longer days on the water. Built entirely in aluminium and powered by twin Volvo 1000hp engines with IPS pod drive propulsion, she delivers confident handling and cruising comfort in equal measure. One of the yacht’s signature features is the electrically operated roof lift system, allowing the deck salon to transform into a fully enclosed or open cabrio space depending on the weather, offering exceptional versatility in all conditions. Below deck, the Bronson 65 offers a spacious full-beam master suite and a VIP guest cabin, complemented by a fully equipped galley and an open-plan living area. Every detail on board reflects the tailored craftsmanship and understated luxury that define Steeler Yachts.

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.86 m (65.2ft)

Beam - 5.25 m

Draft - 1.50 m

Displacement - 33 t *full load

Fuel Capacity - 3300 l

Water Capacity - 750 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 725hp, or D13 1000hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 31 knots max 25 cruise with Volvo 725hp

Range - 445 nautical miles at cruise

Construction - aluminium with Awlcraft paint

Certification - CE B

www.steeleryachts.com

Project: Manda Yachts S05.3

Following the debut of the S05 in 2023, Manda Yachts presents the model evolution with the S05.3.  Designed by Ceccarelli the Manda S05.3 is a natural evolution of the S5, with some important changes.  The T-Top hard top has now a full integrated forward windshield, with the hull glazing now also extended in size, and a larger extended bathing platform.  For the remaining and the most part Manda S05.3 builds on the previous model features, from the large aft deck served by the lower deck saloon, and a main deck which integrates pilot house, a second galley, dinette and a fore-deck sun-pad.  As accommodation the Manda S05.3 offers a two cabins two heads layout, with a master room forward, served by an en-suite head to port side.  The Manda Yachts S05.3 is powered by twin Volvo 480hp as standard or optional 600hp engines, both of which IPS forward looking pod drives powered.

www.mandayachts.it

New Model: Domina 42 Walkaround

Debuting in 2021 with outboards Domina has in 2024 launched the inboard version of the 42 Walkaround.  The Domina Yachts 42 Walkaround with inboard offers the same features of the outboard, with the exception of the larger in length and uncluttered bathing platform.  The first inboard Domina 42 Walkaround was powered with twin FPT 550hp on surface drives for top speeds up to 46 knots and a fast cruise up to 38 knots.  The Domina 42 Walkaround features exterior with  opposite settees dinette which transforms to a dinette, exterior galley wet-bar located under the T-top, central helm station, fore-deck sun-pad, and a U-shaped dinette with double table to fore peak.  Down below is accommodation for four with a double berth forward and at midships, a shower head to port side.  The Domina 42 Walkaround is also available with outboard engines from twin twin 300hp up to triple 450hp engines.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.30 m (43.6ft)

Hull Length - 9.98 m

Beam - 3.90 m

Draft - 1 m

Displacement - 8900 kg unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 1200 l

Water Capacity - 340 l

Max Persons - twelve 

Accommodation - four berths

Engines - 2 x FPT N67 550hp, outboards gas engines from twin 300hp to triple 450hp

Propulsion - surface drives with six bladed propellers

Hull Shape - deep Vee with 24 degrees deadrise aft

Speed - 46 knots max, 38 fast cruise

Project - Marco Seri, CNT Domina

Certification - CE B

www.dominayachts.com

Flybridge Yacht Partly Sinks in Lake Garda

A not attended fifteen meter flybridge yacht partly sank in Sirmione on Lake Garda on the morning Sunday 21 September.  The yacht was then later reported to have hit a reef during navigation the previous evening in rough water condition and handicapped with one engine, with the captain managing to bring it to its berth.  Following the part sinking the flybridge yacht was surrounded by a pollution protection boon, with a floating operation being organized on the coming days.

The yacht in this accident is a Galeon 510 Skydeck as designed by Tony Castro and produced since 2016.  The 510 HTC was based on the revolutionary 500 Fly platform, the first Galeon with drop down bulk heads, and a flybridge replaced by a part opening sunroof and smaller sport bridge up top.

Maritimo Yacht Sinks in Towing Operation at Coromandel, New Zealand

An eighteen meter Maritimo motor yacht sank during a towing operation at South Bay of Slipper Island, Coromandel, to the East of New Zealand on the late morning of Sunday 21 September.  The Maritimo yacht was being towed to Whangārei, and is the same yacht which sank over four months ago on sixteen May near Tauranga and Mototi Island, and of which fourteen persons were rescued.  According to Waikato Regional Harbourmaster’s office, the vessel took on water through open engine hatches and went down in around four metres of water.  No pollution is reported as the yacht had all its fuels and oil removed from the previous sinking.  A salvage operation for the yacht was being organized on Monday.  The yacht was being towed to be taken to a boat yard for a total refit.

The Maritimo yacht in this sinking is an Offshore 60 as designed by its builder Billy Barry-Cotter, and produced from 2004 to 2008.  The Offshore 60 was Maritimo first model, which debuted the today famous Australian brand, and was replaced by the 56 Cruising Motoryacht.

CL Yachts New Web Site

CL Yachts presents its new web site.  CL Yachts was founded in 2018, a side brand of the Cheoy Lee ship and yacht building which started its ship building buisness in 1870.  Cheoy Lee enters yachting in 1957 as it builds and delivers a Sparkman and Stephens designed sixteen meter Bermudian Yawl.  In 1960 Cheoy Lee starts using fiberglass, and in 1975 it delivers a 40 meter triple deck motor yacht build of reinforced plastic to Lloyds Registry rules. The largest fiberglass yacht of the time and for a few decades. In 2012 Cheoy Lee introduces the production Alpha 76 as designed by Micheal Peters, what sets up the bases for CL Yachts.  The Alpha 76 is added with the Sport Flybridge version in 2013, and the Alpha 87 Sportbridge in the same year and the Bravo 72.  In 2018 CL Yachts is announced with the Alpha 76 Flybridge and Bravo 72 becoming part of the new brand.  These models are followed by the B88 which arrived in 2020 and the CLX96 which debuts the following year.  Currently CL Yachts offers seven yachts from 65 to 99 foot, in the three X, B, and A series.  The entry CL Yachts is the CLB 65, while its largest model is the CLX 99 set to arrive in the coming months.  CL Yachts new website is available in English and Chinese language and takes you around with the following buttons; Range, Sales and Service, News and Events, and Shipyard.  CL Yachts is also on social media with bottom right links taking you to its; Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Linkedin pages.  

www.clyachts.com

Production History;

76 Alpha Express Flybridge/CLA76r 2013/18-

Bravo 72/CLB72 2017/18-

CLB88 2020-

CLX96 2021-

CLB65 2023-

New Model: Majesty 112 Terrace

Presented during the 2025 Dubai boat show is the Majesty 112 Terrace. The Majesty 112 Terrace is a next-generation superyacht based for the most part on the 111 which arrived in 2023, with the addition of new top deck over the fly-deck.  It is not understood if the 112 Terrace is a replacement to the 111 or an adjacent model with the top deck.   Designed by Phantom Studio the 112 Terrace is a tri-deck superyacht designed with an emphasis on space, natural light, and seamless indoor-outdoor living, offering owners and guests an exceptional level of comfort. From her striking exterior profile to her luxurious interior finishes, every detail has been meticulously considered to enhance the onboard experience. With a twelve-guest sleeping capacity and accommodations for six crew, the Majesty 112 Terrace is built for entertaining in style. Vast open decks provide multiple lounging and dining areas, creating the perfect setting for alfresco gatherings, while the yacht’s spacious salon, lined with panoramic windows, floods the interior with natural light. Performance wise the Majesty 112 Terrace features a semi-displacement hull that ensures a smooth and efficient ride, and powered by twin Man 2000hp it reaches top speeds up to twenty knots, and a cruise of twelve knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 34.12 m (113ft)

Beam - 7.3 m

Draft - 2.37 m

Displacement - 185 t *approx., 250 gt *volume

Fuel Capacity - 17,798 l

Water Capacity - 5155 l

Accommodation - ten or twelve guests in five cabins, six crew in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1900hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - twenty knots max, twelve cruise

Range - 1300 nautical miles at twelve knots cruise

Hull Shape - semi displacement

Project - Phantom Studio exterior and interior

Certification - RINA class

www.majesty-yachts.com

Storm Grounds Pershing Yacht and Rinker Cruiser in North Bodrum

A storm which hit the Northern part of the Bodrum peninsula in Turkey, on the early morning of Friday nineteen September has grounded two vessels of eighteen and nine meters respectively.  The large of the two vessels, an eighteen meter Pershing sport yacht titled Civanim ended aground in Türkbükü Hebil, and was also taking on water.  The smaller nine meter sport cruiser ended beached in Golkoy Bay.  Rescue operation for the two vessels was being organized, although the strong winds were reported to continue during the day, with the Turkish State Meteorological Service issuing a storm warning.

The Pershing in this grounding is a 62 as designed by Fulvio de Simoni and produced from 2004 to 2008.  The 62 was a replacement to the 65 Limited, and was replaced by the Pershing 64.

The nine meter sport cruiser which ended beached in Golkoy Bay was a Rinker 312 Fiesta Vee as produced from 2003 to 2004 and rebadged as 320 Express till 2009.