Flybridge Cruiser Wrecked by Fire in Capo Gallo, Palermo

A flybridge cruiser of about thirteen meters in length went ablaze at the Motomar Shipyard in Capo Gallo, Palermo at 10:20 of Sunday fifth January.  The flybridge cruiser was not attended during the fire, with the Vigili dell Fuoco fire fighters responding to the blaze with two fire engine trucks.  A sport cruiser located to the starboard of the boat on fire also sustained cosmetic fire damage.  The fire was ultimately controlled, although the boat in question ended wrecked, as all its main deck was destroyed by the fire.  An investigation was opened by the local Police to determine what could have started the blaze. 

Propulsion: ZF POD 4900

ZF is extending its pod propulsion range with the new POD 4900. Designed for larger commercial and recreational vessels measuring up to 150 feet, the system is compatible with engines up to 2000hp at 2,450 RPM. Through close cooperation among the three companies, ZF’s POD 4900 first launched on the Azimut Grande 30M superyacht as part of a highly integrated power pack by Rolls-Royce Power Systems. When ZF unveiled its first pod propulsion system, the POD 4600, at the Cannes Yachting Festival in 2022, the company made quite a splash. Since market launch, ZF has delivered more than thirty systems to shipyards worldwide. With the POD 4900, ZF builds upon its experience as a technology leader, extending the power range upwards to provide the perfect solution for larger vessels measuring 24 to 45 meters. The POD 4900 is compatible with engines up to 2000hp at 2,450 RPM, a maximum of 6,107 Nm of input torque, and a typical speed range of 20 to 35 knots. The POD 4900’s first application will be onboard the Azimut Grande 30M superyacht. ZF worked closely with both the Italian shipbuilder and Rolls-Royce Power Systems, who designed highly integrated power packs including the ZF propulsion system. All in all, two units will deliver 1,920 HP each. Depending on vessel type and size, the POD 4900 system can be installed in a twin, triple, or quadruple layout. Its large gear reduction ratio allows for larger counter-rotating propellers. This helps to massively increase its efficiency by up to twenty percent in comparison to shaft-line propulsion systems in the same power range. The improved efficiency also means reduced engine dimensions, resulting in more onboard spaces for accommodation. Thanks to its broad steering angle and its integration with ZF’s TotalCommand and Joystick steering solutions, the POD 4900 enables unique ease of operation and smooth manoeuvring. Like its smaller sibling, the POD 4900 features an optimized hydrodynamic design with corrosion-resistant housing from nickel aluminium bronze and stainless steel. Likewise, its elastic connection to the hull considerably reduces vibrations and noise, leading to more comfort onboard. ZF has not only continued to develop its pod propulsion system over the last three years but also achieved all main approval certifications from maritime authorities worldwide. The POD 4900 is certified for up to 3,000 hours of operations per year. In addition to large pleasure and leisure craft, the propulsion system is therefore rated for medium commercial applications, like windfarm or crew transfer vessels and ferries.

www.zf.com

Crazy Yacht Crashes Into Moored Yacht in Dana Point, California

An explorer yacht of seventeen meters in length crashed into a moored Galeon sport yacht first, and then also into a thirteen meter Viking sportfish cruiser at the main channel of the new docks in Dana Yacht Point marina, California on the afternoon of Tuesday ninth December.  According to CBS News reporting the owner of the yacht which collided into the two boats was learning how to operate the vessel, when he pushed the throttles by error, and with this sprinted his yacht ahead and colliding into the stern of the Galeon sport yacht which was moored on the head of the pier in the marina first and then also hitting a Viking sportfish cruiser on its port side.  The Harbour Master and Orange County Sheriff came following the collision, which was witnessed by other boaters, and crews working on nearby yachts.  No one was injured as the event was filmed and shared on all popular social media outlets.

The yacht which caused this collision is a Ocean Alexander 58 Pilothouse as produced from 2004 to 2014.  The moored yachts were a Galeon 510 Skydeck as designed by Tony Castro and produced since 2016, and a first generation Viking 45 Convertible as produced from 1987 to 1993.

New Model: Tiara 56 LS

The battle of outboard powered sport yachts above fifty foot is really heating up, and the new 56 LS which debuted at the 2025 Miami boat show is Tiara's response. North Americans are loving outboards, and the prime production builders are taking attention to this and delivering always bigger sizes. The legacy of the Tiara's Luxury Sport series expands with the 56 LS, the largest and most ambitious outboard-powered vessel in Tiara Yachts’ history. Exterior enjoyment is maximized with multiple social zones spanning all seventeen meters, well-appointed galley and twin terraces that expand the cockpit and provide unobstructed access to the water. Different aft cockpit module options focused on entertaining and fishing allow vessels to be tailored to each owner’s boating preferences. The 56 LS is a walk-around while pilot house doors to port and starboard of the helm, enjoy unimpeded access to the spacious bow with lounge area. Below deck, luxurious accommodations for four await with two spacious staterooms and two private heads. The Tiara 56 LS is powered by quadruple Mercury 600hp engines for top speeds up to 47 knots and a fast cruise of 38.

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.12 m (56.2ft)

Beam - 4.88 m

Draft - 1.22 m

Displacement - 17,962 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 3765 l

Water Capacity - 568 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 4 x Mercury Verado V12 600hp

Propulsion - duo-prop Mercury outboard

Speed - 47 knots max, 38 fast cruise, 29 knots cruise

Range - 272 nm at fast cruise

Hull Shape - modified deep Vee with 21 degrees deadrise aft

www.tiarayachts.com

Four Saved as Flybridge Cruiser Partly Sinks in Lake Michigan

Four boaters were saved as a ten meter flybridge cruiser partly sank after it struck a rock near 57th Street Beach on the Chicago part of Lake Michigan on the night of Saturday third June 2023.  US Coast Guard responded to the accident, rescuing the four boaters with none of them reported injured.  A salvage notice was ordered to remove the wreck, with the deadline before fines starting to apply till Wednesday.

The flybridge cruiser in this accident is a Mainship Mediterranean 35 Cockpit as produced from 1988 to 1992.  The Mediterranean 35 Cockpit was a replacement to the 34 Mk.II, with the model evolving with minor changes into the Mainship 35 Convertible.

Project: Santasevera 42 Sport

Santasevera will be premiering its second model, the 42, at Boot Düsseldorf 2026 in January.  As the newest addition to the Santasevera range, the 42-foot model continues the same design language as her larger sister and again comes from a design of Francesco Guida, designer and founder of the Italian brand.  Alongside the first hull which is the unit to be displayed at Boot, two additional units are currently in build.  Like its larger sister the Santasevera 42 features a sleek yet functional superstructure that provides excellent protection for most of the cockpit. This design choice significantly enhances onboard comfort and usability in all weather conditions.  The forward helm station ensures outstanding visibility and allows for an exceptionally spacious cockpit, which represents the heart of life on board.  Standout areas on this customisable yacht include a generous C-shaped sofa and galley cabinet in the living area, a relaxation zone with two chaise lounges, aft area with sun-pad, and a large swim platform. Below deck, maximum flexibility is maintained, with the forward cabin adaptable to the owner’s specific needs and featuring a day head. The first Santasevera 42 is powered by twin Volvo 320hp engines with stern drive propulsion for a top speed of thirty knots and a cruise of 26.  Three propulsion options are available; outboard, sterndrive, and IPS.  

www.santaseverayacht.it

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: Munstago Navetta Voyager 46

Munstago is a new brand which was announced in 2022, and in 2025 launched its first Navetta Voyager 46 model, debuting at this year Venice boat show back in May.  Designed by Nautech the Munstago Navetta Voyager 46 distinct's itself for its Dual Wave Technolgy hull shape, a displacement shape with wave piercing bulbous bow.  A very much unseen feature in this size of yachts, which comes from the professional environment of working boats. As spaces go the Munstago Navetta Explorer offers a large aft cockpit connected to the swimming platform by the seating system, and a bow sundeck which totals forty squared meters of exterior deck space.  The Navetta Explorer 46 can also be fitted with the Transformer bathing platform.  A fly bridge of ten squared meters with optional second and integrated sundeck completes the exterior spaces.  Inside the Munstago Navetta Explorer 46 offers a lounge area and helm station on the main deck and two cabins and a bathroom on the lower deck, with an option for a three cabins two heads lower deck.  The large hull volume and internal height make the areas below deck welcoming, spacious and comfortable.  The Munstago Navetta Voyager 46 is standard powered by twin FPT 400hp with line shaft propulsion for speeds up to 24 knots and a cruise of twenty, with engine options going up to twin 550hp.  Following this first Navetta Voyager 46, Munstago has a project of six other models which start from a ten meter walk around sport cruiser and go up to a 37 meter tri-deck super yacht.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.34 m (47ft)

Waterline Length - 12.9 m

Beam - 4.05 m

Displacement - 16 t *unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 2000 l

Water Capacity - 430 l

Max Persons - twelve

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, or six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x FPT 400hp, 450hp, Volvo D8 510hp, D8 550hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 24 knots max twenty cruise with 400hp, 27 knots max 23 cruise with 550hp

Hull Shape - Dual Wave Technology, displacement with wave piercer

Project - Nautech design and naval architecture

Certification - CE A

www.munstago.it

Robertson and Caine New Web Site

Robertson and Caine presents its new web site.  Robertson and Caine was founded by John Robertson and Jerry Caine in 1991 at Cape Town, South Africa.  John Robertson entered boat building in 1977 and founded John Robertson Yachts in 1981 building mostly custom race sail boats, while Jerry Caine founded Caine Custom Yachts in 1990.  At first Robertson and Caine starts by building custom racing yachts debuting with a 36 foot mono-hull.  Two years after the founding two Robertson and Caine build yachts will impress the racing circuit; the carbon fibre 70 foot Simonis designed Broomstick which will win the 1993 Cape to Rio International Yacht Race, and the Fast42 Orion Express, which lead to the attention of interested parties.  One of those impressed was charter operator Moorings, who will ask the builders if they were interested in building yachts for charter, and is followed by competing operation Sunsail.  Robertson and Caine takes this challenge and in 1997 launches its first sailing catamaran the Leopard 45 as designed by the still responsible designer's Simonis Voogd. The 45 is followed by the Leopard 38 a year later.  In 2000 Robertson and Caine will debut the Leopard Yachts brand, as before this most models were operated and sold under the Moorings or Sunsail name.  In 2002 Robertson and Caine Leopard debuts into power catamarans with the 46 PC model produced for three years in twelve units.  This is followed by its replacement the 47 PC in 2006, and the 37 PC in 2008.  In April 2025 Robertson and Caine delivered its three thousandth yacht, these delivered in nine power catamaran, and seventeen sailing catamarans from 38 to 62 foot in 28 years.  Robertson and Caine has also won 27 awards, the first coming in 1998, and four of these for the Power range. In 2000 Jerry Caine will leave to the other World following a motorcycle accident, with John Robertson managing the business alone.  Robertson and Caine will change ownership in 2015 sold to Capitalworks, and to Cypriot Vox Ventures a subsidiary of European investment firm PPF Group in 2023.  Currently Robertson and Caine produces six catamarans divided equally into the Sailing and Power ranges; with the range starting from the Leopard 40 PC, and going up to the Leopard 53 PC.  Robertson and Caine new web site takes you around with the following buttons; Home, Overview, Achievements, Manufacturing, News, Media, Careers, and Contact.   

www.robertsonandcaine.com

Production History and Ownership: *Power Catamarans only

Leopard 46 PC 2002-05 (12)

Leopard 47 PC 2006-12 (59)

Leopard 37 PC 2008-10 (10)

Leopard 39 PC 2011-14 (34)

Leopard 51 PC 2013-18 (137)

2015 Capitalworks ownership

Leopard 43 PC 2015-21 (135)

Leopard 53 PC 2019-

Leopard 46 PC (ii) 2021-

Leopard 40 PC 2022-

2023 Vox Ventures ownership

Robertson and Caine first 46 PC power catamaran

New Model: Admiral GA 72 m

A vision between Giorgio Armani resulted in this unique looking Admiral GA 72 m mega yacht, the first yacht totally conceived by Giorgio Armani, who oversaw both all aspects of exterior and interior design. Bringing Armani's unique vision and love for the sea to a 72 meter mega yacht. The GA 72m is more than the outcome of a partnership; it stands as the embodiment of Admiral’s custom and semi-custom philosophy. From Armani’s essential minimalism to the engineering rigour of The Italian Sea Group centro stile, every detail was conceived without compromise. This project affirms a principle that defines Admiral: to craft yachts as living ideas, unique in their genesis, uncompromised in execution, and impossible to replicate. The Admiral GA 72 m megayacht presents a strong architectural statement, where geometric volumes and sweeping curves combine to form a structure that is both dynamic and disciplined. Her sleek, satin-finished aluminium and polished steel details create a sophisticated play of light, while expansive, full-height windows seamlessly connect the luxurious interiors with the surrounding seascape. The interior designed by Armani/Casa, accommodates twelve guests in six suites and embody the refined vision of Giorgio Armani. A masterful blend of precious materials; black Marquinia, golden Calacatta marble, and Canaletto walnut, integrates with bespoke lighting and elegant furnishings to create an intimate, timeless, and sophisticated atmosphere. The result is a décor that balances a relaxed elegance with a precise, tailor-made attention to detail, reflecting a truly discreet luxury.

Technical Data:

LOA - 72 m (236.3ft)

Beam - 13 m

Draft - 3.44 m

Displacement - 2070gt *volume

Fuel Capacity - 209,000 l

Water Capacity - 54,000 l

Accommodation - twelve guests in six cabins, nineteen crew in eleven cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 16V4000 M63 2638hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - fifteen knots max, fourteen cruise, eleven knots long range

Range - six thousand nautical miles at eleven knots

Construction - steel hull, aluminium super structure

Project - Giorgio Armani and The Italian Sea Group exterior and interior

Certification - Lloyds Register ✠ 100A1 SSC Yacht, Mono, G6, ECO, Ice Class 1D[1C FS Hull]

www.admiral-yachts.com