Projects: Solaris Power 52 Open ST, Solaris Power 60 Open ST

Solaris Power has for the fall 2025 boat shows announced the new Open - High Windshield range, and presented the projects for the two bigger models, the 52 and 60 Open to receive this treatment.  In this new version the two Solaris Power 52 Open ST pictured on top, and 60 Open ST pictured below feature a full height windshield, this giving full wind protection forward.  Another new detais in the Open ST's is the extended T-top in length and to aft, which now gives ampler shade from the sun, all enhanced by the elegance that defines every Solaris Power.  For the remaining both the Solaris Power's 52 and 60 Open ST keep the semi-custom fundamentals of the Open models; three layout choices for the main deck, and four lower deck options offering two or three cabin layouts in the 52 Open ST.  While the 60 Open ST has two main deck choices, and three lower deck options, in three or two cabin versions.

www.solarispower.com

Gallipoli Hurricane Storm Sinks Eight Boats Damages Others

A storm which hit strongest at the sea-side town of Gallipoli, to the West of the Salento peninsula of Apulia in South East Italy over the weekend and most strong on the morning of Sunday fifth October, has sunk eight small boats and damaged others.  The storm which had its greatest intensity on the morning of Sunday is reported to have reached wind speeds up to eighty knots, which classifies it beyond the Beaufort Force Twelve wind scale, and enters it into a Category One Hurricane.  The damaged boats were moored at Darsena Fontanelle to the East were two boats sunk, and in the more further to the North East Porto Gaio were another six boats sunk. The sunk boats are reported to be under seven meters in length.  Other boats and yachts from eight to 25 meters also sustained damage, as some of them broke there moorings and collided into other boats.  Three sail yachts of around twelve meters in length who were anchored inside the Gallipoli port also received assistance by the Guardia Costiera Italian Coast Guard.

Pershing Yacht Goes Ablaze in Marina Ibiza

A not attended fifteen meter Pershing sport yacht titled Bad Girl went ablaze in Marina Ibiza, before 09:00 of the early morning of Sunday fifth October.  According to reports the yacht had a first fire, which the fire fighters thought to have controlled, only for the fire to come again and wreck the yacht.  No injuries were reported, as the yacht was not attended during the blaze.  An investigation on the cause of the fire is being made, as the wreck of the yacht was taken to the nearby Nautica Varadero yacht yard for inspection.  

The Pershing sport yacht in this fire a 5X model as designed by Fulvio de Simoni and produced since 2016.  The 5X was a replacement to the Pershing 50.1, and has been since that time the entry level model of the Italian sport yacht specialist. 

Galeon New Web Site

Galeon presents its new web site. Founded in 1982 by Wieczysław Kobylko, also known as Janek, for Galeon it is a small start which will lead to an important growth into the years, that will make it one of Europe's important and innovative production boat and yacht builders. In the beginning Galeon started building small dinghies and fiberglass fishing boats. In 1992 Galeon starts its path to growth as it gets a contract to build boats for a French boat manufacturer. In 1996 Galeon launches the 280 Fly with inboards, soon followed by the 380 Fly, an important step which shows the way forward to build its own cabin cruisers of important dimensions. In 2002 Galeon will split the small outboard boats into the Galia brand, which today builds eight models from four to seven meters. 2003 marks the start of the still ongoing collaboration with British yacht designer Tony Castro, who debuts with the at 440 Fly, Galeon flagship model for a couple years. In the fall of 2006 Galeon presents its first yacht over fifty foot 530 Fly model, this is followed a year later by the larger 640 Fly twenty meter flagship, in 2009 by the 700 Raptor, and then the 780 Fly in 2011. For eleven years the 780 Fly will be Galeon largest model, that is until the 800 Fly arrives in 2022. While going bigger has been important to upscale the image of Galeon, the Polish builder boldest step came in 2015 as it introduced the 500 Fly with folding bulk heads expanding the aft deck entertainment spaces. Although the folding or expanding bulkheads solutions were used by other boat builders in the sporty and super yacht segment, the 500 Fly was the first flybridge yacht to use such solutions. This proved to be a winner for Galeon as the company started to use the expanding space solution on nearly all the models above twelve meters in size. Other important steps for Galeon was expanding its production facilities in Gdansk, while in 2012 Jacek Kobylko, Wieczyslaw son takes over the direction of the company. In 2014 Galeon also enters the North American market, with this step becoming an important growth decision as it signs exclusive representation with MarineMax in 2016. Currently Galeon produces 23 models in six lines; GTO/GTI, Hardtop, Sport Cruiser, Flybridge, Skydeck, and Explorer. Galeon's offer starts with the just arrived 335 GTO, and goes up to the 800 Fly, with its latest offer being the 430 Explorer, and 620 Fly. Galeon's new website takes you around with the following buttons; About Us, News and Events, Yachts, and Find A Dealer. Galeon is also on social media with bottom right buttons taking you to its Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Issuu pages.
www.galeon.pl
Production History;
280 Fly 1997-06
380 Fly 1999-04
330 Fly 2003-09
440 Fly 2004-14 Tony Castro design
390 Fly 2005-2011
290 Fly 2006-12
530 Fly 2007-11
530 HT 2008-12
640 Fly 2008-13
325 Open 2008-15
325 HTO 2009-16
700 Raptor 2009-15
340 Fly 2010-15
700 Raptor Skydeck 2010-19
350 HTC 2010-16
385 HTS 2010-17
385 Open 2011-17
780 Crystal 2011-12 (2)
420 Fly 2011-18 *400 Fly project
385 HTL 2012-17
380 Fly 2012-19
430 HTC 2012-
550 Fly 2012-22
390 HTC 2013-20
430 Skydeck 2013-
445 HTS 2013-18
660 Fly 2014-17
300 Fly 2014-
305 HTS 2014-
500 Fly 2015-
310 HTC 2015-
510 Skydeck 2016-
365 HTS 2016-
560 Skydeck 2016-24
305 Open 2016-
460 Fly 2016-22
335 HTS 2017-
360 Fly 2017-
370 HTC 2017-
640 Fly 2018-
470 Skydeck 2018-22
650 Skydeck 2019-
425 HTS 2019-
680 Fly 2020-
400 Fly 2020-
700 Skydeck 2020-
410 HTC 2021-
405 HTS 2021-
800 Fly 2022- (5
440 Fly 2023-
560 Fly 2023-
450 HTC 2023-
480 Fly 2024-
435 GTI 2025-
620 Fly 2025-
430 Exp 2025-

Galeon 280 Fly its first cabin model.

New Launch: Alia 53m ALY531

Alia Yachts has at the start of 2025 completed another exceptional custom yacht in the form of the 53m hull number ALY531 and code during build as Project Sea Club, and now renamed as m/y Limerence. The owner took delivery of the finished yacht in January after a demanding construction process that was only possible thanks to exemplary teamwork from designers, suppliers, owner’s rep, and Alia Yachts.  Alia Yachts ALY531 is totally unique in the truest sense, with every detail developed specifically for a new breed of yacht. The concept born as a support vessel quickly evolved into an utilitarian steel and aluminium project capable of carrying a treasure-chest of toys but also boasting superyacht standard guest accommodation and seductive open deck space. It also had to be efficient to operate, with a fast, sea-kindly hull and a truly oceanic range for off-the-grid exploration and fun. To achieve this complex balancing act meant making Limerence far more than just a voluminous custom support vessel. It required a robust vessel built to exacting superyacht standards that was able to fulfil the role of entertaining and accommodating guests in multiple social spaces. To that end, she has two guest cabins and a larger master suite that can sleep up to six guests altogether. Then there’s the comfortable, stylish saloon, a stunning aft deck lounging and dining area and a supercool sundeck with a bar and loungers - not to mention the huge beach club just above the water. But the ace up the sleeve of this design, which comes from the pen of Azure Design & Naval Architecture, is the unique raised aft deck, which doubles as a fully certified helicopter deck for an Airbus H145 and as a huge entertainment space. Not only can it bunker and secure the chopper, but with the aircraft away, it serves for large gatherings, extended lounging and even as a dancefloor. What is more, the flush lighting means that the deck can be converted for use as a volleyball or basketball court with a net wall around the outside. Alia Yachts 53 meter ALY531 full complement of toys makes for an eyewatering list. Besides the Airbus helicopter and Triton 660/7 submersible, there is a 13m custom guest launch also built by Alia, an 8.2m custom Cockwells beach lander and a 6.1m Ski Nautique waterskiing boat. Sailing boats are not neglected, either, with two RS Teras and two RS Cat 14s stored aboard. There is still plenty of room for smaller toys, too, including two 230hp Sea-Doo WakePros, two Yamaha Superjets and two Seabobs. There are foiling flight boards and jet boards, stand-up paddle boards, pedal boards, tandem kayaks and a host of boards and skis for towing. All that in addition to a dive shop, an enormous inflatable beach park and a survivor obstacle course.

Technical Data:

LOA - 52.50 m (172.3ft)

Beam - 8.60 m

Draft - 2.40 m

Displacement - 499 gt *volume

Fuel Capacity - 

Accommodation - eight guests in four cabins, twelve crew in six cabins

Engines - 2 x C32 Acert C 1300hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - fifteen knots max, twelve cruise

Range - up to four thousand nautical miles

Hull Shape - full displacement

Construction - steel hull, aluminium super structure

Project - Azure exterior

Certification - Lloyds register

www.aliayachts.com

Fairline Yacht Ends Aground in Bitez Aktur, Turkey

A twenty meter Fairline yacht ended aground and beached in Bitez Aktur, Bodrum district, Turkey on the early morning hours of Friday third October.  The yacht ended aground while at anchor and drifted to shore, as all those onboard including the skipper were asleep.  The Fairline yacht was reported to have sustained little to no damages from the grounding, also because it ended bow first in soft sand. Following checks the yacht was then later in the morning towed back to deep water.  No injuries were reported from the incident.

The yacht in this accident is a Fairline Squadron 68 Mk.3 as designed by Alberto Mancini and produced since 2022.  The Squadron 68 Mk.3 was a replacement to  the Fairline Squadron 68 Mk.2.

Project: Custom Line Saetta 128

Custom Line present the project for the Saetta 128 model, which is set to arrive in 2026.  The Custom Line Saetta 128 will also present a couple news.  First is that from now on the planning line is to be called Saetta, and second is that design comes from SY Design of Veronica Yien and Matteo Sassone, who take over from Francesco Paszkowki who has designed the planning Custom Line from 2017, debuting with the 120, and followed it with the two other 106 and 140 models.  Announced in summer as the Custom Line 125 and a replacement to the 120, following the Cannes Yachting Festival Ferretti Group renamed the model to the Saetta 128.  Saetta which translates to lightning bolt in English is also from this fall to be used for the current three 32 to 42 meters planning hull models.  With the Saetta 128, SY Design follows the Paszkowski lines but adds a broken shear which integrates into the glazing of the forward wide body and into the straight lines of the upper deck, with the large profile window mimicking the yacht's side profile.  The Custom Line Saetta 128 will have an interior designed by Antonio Citterio and Patricia Viel who present a five suites layout; owners room forward of the main deck, and four guest suites on the lower deck.  Crew accommodation is for eight in four cabins.  Power will come from twin MTU 2638hp for top speeds up to 22 knots, a fast cruise of nineteen, and a one thousand nautical miles range at eleven knots.

www.customline-yacht.com

Classic Sport Cruiser Goes Ablaze in Kalkara, Malta

A classic fourteen meter sport cruiser titled m/y Valhalla with Valletta Malta flag went ablaze as it was moored at the Kalkara waterfront, in Malta's Grand Harbour at about 07:30 morning time of Thursday second October.  The fourteen meter classic sport cruiser was not attended at the time of the fire, as Civil Protection Malta firefighters from Fire Stations 1, 4, and 5 responded to the blaze.  Civil Protection was also assisted by The Malta Police Force, Transport Malta, and the Mater Dei Hospital Emergency Department in the operation.  The blaze was successfully extinguished with the boat saved from sinking, but receiving important damage in the area around the engine room and aft cabin. 

The classic sport cruiser in this fire is a Mochi 47 Open as designed by Paolo Caliari and produced from 1988 to 1992.

New Model: Fiart Seawalker 39 Panorama

After presenting the Panorama version to the Seawalker 43 in 2023, Fiart follows this same script for the second in size Seawalker 39.  The Fiart Seawalker 39 Panorama basically adds a full extended windshield, a more extended hard-top to aft, and a single mounted central T-top, rather then the two arms of the standard version.  The Fiart Seawalker 39 Panormara is also added with standard port and starboard opening balconies.  The rest is all mostly identical, with a four berth cabin below, with a spacious head with enclosed shower to starboard.  Power are from Volvo with stern drives from twin 320hp up to 440hp.  Outboard options are not yet mentioned but it is understood, that this should be in line with the standard Seawalker 39 of triple 300 or 350hp from Mercury or Suzuki.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.11 m (43ft)

Beam - 3.86 m

Draft - 1 m

Displacement - 7930 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 1000 l

Water Capacity - 620 l

Max Persons - twelve

Accommodation - four berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 320hp, D6 400hp, D6 440hp

Propulsion - Volvo DPI duo-prop stern drive

Speed - forty knots max

Certification - CE B

www.fiart.com

The Winner Takes All

The 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival has shown for the most time that it has become the boat show to beat.  Boat and yacht builders like Cannes, and so do the visitors.  The Cannes Yachting Festival also gives a taste of the French Riviera Cote d'Azur Summer, added with the bonus of the latest boat and yacht novelties.

European boat and yacht builders present the news in Cannes.  The French go full on to Cannes but both major Italian and British boat builders have in the last decade, presented the World debuts and announce future news in Cannes, also because most of the international press is at Cannes.  If modern boating is your offer, Cannes is the boat show to be.  But Cannes 2025 also had a World debut from China-American powered catamaran brand Aquila who debuted the new 46 model, showing the international global vacation of the show, beyond Europe.  

The Cannes expansion had a lot of help from the Italian yacht builders to grow and become the boat show of all the shows.  A turn around and help to put Cannes at the top, was the fracture between UCINA which organizes Genoa and the major Italian boat builders in 2013.  This fracture continued nearly all the way for the twenty ten decade, and these Italian yacht builders put Cannes as their most important boat show of the year, and also missed-out on Genoa for a few years.  What used to be a warm up for Genoa became the prime boat show for novelties, including the latest new boats, but also the press conferences from all the major names, with other medium and smaller builders following suit.

Will Genoa ever manage to take its past leadership back from Cannes.  It is possible, but difficult in today's globalized nautical World, even though the Genoa boat show is bigger and in some things better.  The current Genoa show strongest points are entry level boats and ribs of under ten meters in length.  Its main problem is traveling logistics and unlike the all tourist Cannes, Genoa has a split economy with its commercial, and industry being important as much if not more to tourism.  Genoa major logistical problem also comes from its small airport, much less connected to Europe and the World then the Nice airport, which serves Cannes and is the third busiest in France and has over fourteen million of visitors a year. For comparison Genoa Airport has over one million passengers a year, and sits in 21st place as airport in Italy.  

It's also to note that in recent years Cannes, Genoa, and Monaco have sort of formed an unofficial triumvirate boat show in a break of four days between them in a fortnight, and a pocket distance of less to one hundred nautical miles.  With all three shows bringing something different to the other, from the super yacht specialized Monaco Yacht show, to the all around flavour of Genoa, and its still Summer feel nearly all water show of Cannes.