Project: Fairline Targa 55 GTO

After a difficult end in 2024, Fairline warms up its hands and starts working again towards its future, and unveils the first upcoming project of the new ownership, the Targa 55 GTO.  Announced during the 2025 Southampton Boat Show, the all-new Targa 55 GTO combines exhilarating performance with effortless style in a bold new chapter for Fairline.  So far details are very limited besides this rendering, but Failine says the Targa 55 GTO will be a yacht created for those who want to experience the best of open-air freedom, combining a striking design of true grand touring elegance.  So at this stage we will have to wait and see, what the new Fairline Targa 55 GTO will be about.

www.fairline.com

57 Meter Super Yacht Fire Scare in Washington DC, USA

The 57 meter super yacht Dancing Hare under Marshall Islands flag had an onboard fire as it was berthed at Washington Harbour Marina of 600 block of Water Street SW, Washington DC, around 14:00 of Tuesday fourteen October.  Firefighters from the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department responded to the blaze which was reported to be of minimal entity and was controlled and extinguished.  For fighting the fire, the fire fighters turned off its power and evacuated the yacht.  No one was injured in the fire with the cause of the blaze not reported, with pictures showing it to be coming out from the raised pilot-house deck.   

M/y Dancing Hare is a 1986 steel build custom Amels 57.7 meter as designed by Banenberg and Rowell for exterior with naval architecture by Diana.  Dancing Hare had some high profile owners in its story from its commissioner Emad Khashoggi, who sold it in the first year to British Media magnate and politician Robert Maxwell, who died while on the yacht in 1991.  Current owner is Anna Murdoch Mann dePeyster, x-wife to Rupert Murdoch and mother to three of his adult children.  Dancing Hare was last refitted in 2023 by Derektor in Florida.

New Model: Sirena 60

Turkish yacht builder Sirena Yachts has unveiled its latest model at the 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival the Sirena 60. Developed as a replacement for its popular predecessor, the Sirena 58, the Sirena 60 offers a range of improvements compared to the earlier model. These include larger windows, a redesigned, modernized flybridge, substantially larger exterior spaces both forward and aft and an increase in interior volume. The result is for a slightly larger model providing more space for lounging, improved storage capabilities and a truly eye-catching modern aesthetic, both inside and out. With its head-turning, contemporary lines originally conceived by Frers naval architecture, these have been carefully updated by Sirena’s in-house design experts, whilst still retaining key elements of the design and the all-important Sirena DNA. Such elements include the plumb bow, extended swim platform and striking contrast between the expansive dark-glass surfaces and gleaming white topsides. Stepping inside, the refined and ergonomic interiors feature Corian surfaces, luxurious upholstery and durable high-end materials selected for their aesthetic quality, comfort and practicality in marine environments. Designed with practicality at its heart, the crew areas have been created for maximum efficiency and privacy, with separate access routes and functional galley/service zones to ensure seamless operation without disrupting the owner’s experience. Providing various customization options, the basic configuration of the Sirena 60 is for three large cabins, including a stunning full-beam master cabin amidships and a spacious VIP double located in the bow. The third cabin offers more flexible usage possibilities, where a sliding bed system can transform from a generous double to twin singles, depending on the needs of guests. As an added bonus, all cabins come complete with generous storage space. Other standout areas on board include her trendy forward deck lounge and dining area. Coming complete with a large seat and table options, as well as a matching sun-pad with convertible backrest, it is the perfect location for stylish and comfortable alfresco dining. Furthermore, one of the Sirena 58’s most iconic features, the flybridge, has been improved in both design and capabilities, making it the ideal shaded spot for onboard relaxation. The dashboard and the pilot seats have been modernized, with a slick new Corian worktop introduced in the bar unit, and the sun-pad given a new convertible headrest. Created with adventurous owners in mind, the extended swim platform and generous storage space on board the Sirena 60 allow for easy tender and water toy access. It is designed to carry everything from jet skis to paddleboards, perfect for those keen to get their pulses racing on the water. Performance-wise, the Sirena 60 is powered by twin Volvo 670hp engines, with an optional upgrade to a 900hp for top speeds up to 23 knots, or 25 knots with the more powerful engines. The Sirena 60 offers long-range cruising capabilities and stability for offshore adventures, with a ten knots cruise giving a range up to nine hundred nautical miles.

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.45 m (63.8ft)

Hull Length - 17.1 m

Waterline Length - 17 m

Beam - 5.36 m

Draft - 1.25 m

Displacement - 32.1 t unloaded, 35.9 t loaded and with larger engines

Fuel Capacity - 3600 l

Water Capacity - 900 l

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

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 670hp, optional D13 900hp 

Propulsion - ZF 325IV with V-drive line shaft

Speed - 23 knots max with Volvo 670hp, 25 with 900hp, ten knots economic cruise

Range - 900 nautical miles at ten knots

Hull Shape - semi displacement

Construction - gross reinforced plastic, with carbon fibre hybrid parts

Project - Frers exterior and naval architecture, Sirena exterior and interior

Certification - CE A

www.sirenayachts.com

One Boater Saved as Bayliner Boat Goes Ablaze in Sandusky, Ohio

One boater was saved as an eleven meter Bayliner flybridge cruiser went ablaze at Meigs Street Pier, in Sandusky Bay, Ohio just before 08:00 morning time of Tuesday fourteen October.  Sandusky Fire Fighters tended to the fire, and also intervened from the water with the Sandusky Fire Rescue boat.  Eventually the boat was wrecked, but no pollution was reported although both the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Erie County's Emergency Management Agency were called to inspect the area.  The boat's operator later told officials that he was docked at First Street marina and was underway to take it to Broadway Street marina and out of the water for the season, while underway he noticed smoke emanating from the engine compartment, and when he opened the hatch and saw the flames ran the boat onto the rocks at the Meigs Street pier and jumped off.  No one was injured in the fire.

The flybridge cruiser in this fire is a Bayliner 3888 Motor Yacht as produced from 1990 to 1994.  The 3888 Motor Yacht was a soft evolution to the 3870 Motor Yacht, with the model replaced by the Bayliner 3988 Motor Yacht.

Not a Super Yacht Fire in Monaco

The classic 36 meters super yacht Lady Jersey under Portuguese flag was seen smoking in Port Hercules, Monaco on the morning of fourteen October.  Fire fighters with fire fighting vehicles along with Police forces rushed to the scene, and locked the road and car parking area part of the marina behind the yacht, although the two yachts of about thirty meters to both port and starboard near the smoking yacht were interestingly not moved.  The reason was that this was actually a fire drilling exercise, although many passers by and those who saw the video on Emman YouTube channel thought that this was actually a fire. 

M/y Lady Jersey the yacht in this fire drilling exercise is a 1955 custom Abeking and Rasmusen 36 meters, as designed by Henry Doelger and build in steel.  Lady Jersey was reported last refitted in 2014.

Formula Sport Boat Ends Aground in Huntington Bay, New York

A nine meter Forumla sport boat ended aground in Huntington Bay, on the North shore of Long Island, New York on the afternoon of Monday thirteen October.  Shared on the Boat Buddies Facebook Group, according to reports the Formula boat broke its mooring on the storm which hit the area on the day and then ended beached in the bay.  The cut line to its bow actually confirms the boat was tied up to something.  Some reports say this boat was moored next to its owners house, and was used regularly to commute to Manhattan and surrounding areas.  The damage of the boat was not confirmed, with some comments on Facebook reporting it ripped the hull and others saying it did not.

The Formula in this accident is a 292 Fastech as designed by John Adams and produced from 2002 to 2018.

Project: Beneteau Gran Turismo 50

In the wake of the announcement of the updated Gran Turismo range this Spring and the first two debuts of the 35 and 40 GT models at the 2025 Cannes yachting festival, Beneteau unveils the project for a new Gran Turismo 50 flagship.  Designed by long time Beneteau designer Andreani with naval architecture by Dixon, the Gran Turismo 50 revolves around a revolutionary approach to layout, looks and ergonomics.  For this the new Gran Turismo 50 is to feature a unique layout, with an expanding exterior spaces, see drop down bulk heads but also a fully enclosed hard-top, with astern galley, and a lower deck offering three cabins sleeping four or five.  The Beneteau 50 Gran Turismo is a cross-over in the sense that it unites center-console walk-around details to those of a full cabin yacht, making it a proposal for those who want to go boating also in the not so nice weather, without missing on the features of an open yacht.  The Beneteau Gran Turismo 50 is to be powered by twin Volvo 480hp with IPS pod drives propulsion, and is also to be available in the Alpine limited edition version; hull color mix of Blue Navy and Deep Black color contours, and a limited edition steering wheel.

www.beneteau.com

2 Injured in Maxum Cruiser Fire on Intercoastal, Fort Lauderdale

Two people suffered minor injuries as a nine meter Maxum sport cruiser went ablaze at the Intracoastal Waterway near the Commercial Boulevard bridge in Fort Lauderdale, just before 17:00 of Sunday twelfth October.  Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue responded to the blaze, saved the two people onboard and tended to there injuries.  The two people refused to be transported to a hospital.  The fire was controlled in relatively fast, with it's cause being under investigation.

The boat in this fire is Maxum 2800 SCR as produced from 1997 to 2000.  The 2800 SCR was a replacement to the 2700 SCR, and was replaced by the Maxum 2900 SCR.

Sport Cruiser Saved from Sinking Near Casco Township, Lake Michigan

 

Two boaters were rescued as an eleven meter sport cruiser titled Lavean started to take on water off the shore of the Casco Township Nature Preserve, South Haven on Lake Michigan, on the afternoon of Sunday twelve October.  South Haven Area Emergency Services responded to the call, and guided the US Coast Guard and Saugatuck Fire Department to rescue the boaters with a drone.  Following the boaters rescue, the rescuers also blocked the water entrance and towed the sport cruiser to a boat yard, and then dry-docked it.  No one was injured, with the cause of the vessel taking on water reported to be its starboard sterndrive.

The boat in this accident is a Cobalt 373 as produced from 2009 to 2014.  Announced as the 37, the 373 was Cobalt's second model in its cruiser and yacht line which debuted with the 47 model in 2008.

New Model: Sasga Menorquin 48 FB

Sasga has at the 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival unveiled the all-new Menorquín 48 FB. With its timeless elegance and robust hull designed for smooth sailing, the Menorquín 48 embodies the pure art of Mediterranean living, a cruiser dressed in traditional llaut Menorcan fishing vessel but offering plenty of living spaces.  The Menorquin comes as a model filler between the 42 and the recently unveiled 55 models, offering spacious spaces including a three double cabins layout, and a forward owners stateroom which is as spacious as a midships located master.  The galley is located in the lower deck in between the cabin, with a second with twin berths to port-side, and a third cabin with two L-shaped bunks to starboard.  The Menorquin 48 FB is powered by twin Volvo 370hp and or optional 440hp with line shaft propulsion.  To speeds are up to 23 knots from the big engine option.  An HT hard-top version will also follow this flybridge, with build capacity being reported to three units a year.

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.80 m (51.8ft)

Hull Length - 13.4 m

Beam - 4.85 m

Draft - 1.20 m

Displacement - 17.65 t

Fuel Capacity - 1840 l

Water Capacity - 700 l

Accommodation - five or six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 370hp, or D6 440hp 

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 23 knots max, nineteen knots cruise with 440hp

Project - Inigo Toledo from Barracuda Yacht Design

www.sasgayachts.com