Classic Bayliner Wrecked by Fire at Parramatta River, Sydney

A nine meter classic Bayliner sport cruiser went ablaze in Parramatta river, Glanville, to the West of Sydney on the afternoon of Sunday 28 December.  The sport cruiser was swing moored, and was tended by fire fighting services from the water.  Ultimately the boat was wrecked by the fire.  No reported of injuries and the cause of the fire are not reported. 

The boat in this fire is a Bayliner 3250 Conquest as produced from 1981 to 1987.  The 3250 Conquest was a replacement and soft evolution of the 3150 Conquest and was replaced by the Bayliner 3255 Avanti Sunbridge.

AB Yachts New Web Site

AB Yachts presents its new web site.  AB Yachts was founded in 1992 by Angelo Arnaboldi and his son Marco, both naval architects and engineers, with an expertise in purposeful designed jet propulsion hull shapes. The jet hulls will in fact symbolize since the debut of AB Yachts characterize all its builds in thirty years plus in building sport yachts, from the smaller yachts of fifteen meters it build in its first decade to its largest one off 44 meter 145.  AB Yachts first model was the 55 Monte Carlo, which was followed by the 50, the smallest model ever made by the Viareggio builder, which was followed by the Monte Carlo 72.  In 2001 AB Yachts will become part of the FIPA Group and in 2004 it launches its first above 24 meter super sport yacht with the AB Yachts 88.  AB Yachts will change its ownership in 2017 as GP Group buys Fipa Group, and then again in 2021 to Next Yacht Group.  AB Yachts largest model to date is the 145 launched in 2015, with the second largest being the 140 build in five units from 2007 to 2013.  Currently AB Yachts offers seven models, which start from the AB80 and go the AB130, with its latest model being the AB95.  AB Yachts new website is available in English and Italian language takes you around with the following buttons; Yachts, Service, News and Events, and Contacts.  AB Yachts is also on social media with bottom page button links taking you to its; Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube pages.

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Production History;

AB Monte Carlo 55/Follia 55 1992/96-2002

AB Follia 50 1994-2000

AB Monte Carlo 72 1996-99

AB Follia 75 1999-2004

AB 68 2000-2012

2001 FIPA Group ownershsip

AB 88 2004 (1)

AB 58 2005-10

AB 78 2005-2015

AB 92 2006-2015 (5)

AB 140 2007-2013 (5)

AB 116 2009-2013 (5)

AB 100 2014-2020 (5)

AB 145 2015 (1)

2017 GP Group ownership

AB 787 2020 (1}

2021 Next Group ownership

AB 142 2021 (1)

AB 100 (ii) 2021- (9 *100 Sportfly project

AB 80 2022- (6 *80 Sportfly project

AB 130 2023 (4 *120 project

AB 110 2024- (3

AB 95 2025-

The first AB Yachts the Monte Carlo 55 as designed by Angelo Arnabodli

Azimut Yacht Goes Ablaze at Miami Beach Marina

A 25 meter Azimut yacht went ablaze at 300 Alton road, Miami Beach Marina, Florida at 08:10 morning time of Saturday 27 December.  Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the blaze first with six units, and were later assisted by Miami Beach Fire and City of Miami Beach Fire fighting the blaze from both land and sea, with the fire reported to have started in a sealed compartment of the yacht which was difficult to access.  The fire spread throughout the yacht, as fire fighters fought the blaze with hose lines, dewatering efforts and fuel containment.  Ultimately the fire was controlled with the yacht ending partly sank to stern.  The cause of the fire is not reported, with no injuries being reported, as an investigation has been opened on the incident.

The Azimut in this fire is a Grande 25 Metri as designed by Stefano Righini and produced from 2018 to 2021 in twenty units.  A replacement to the 80, the Grande 25 Metri is the smallest Azimut Grande produced thus far since the line debuted in 2011.  The 25 Metri was replaced by the more comfort focused Azimut Grande 26M.

Azimut Sport Yacht Partly Sinks Near Porgee Rocks, Bahamas

A 23 meter Azimut sport yacht partly sank near Porgee Rocks, Providence Island, to the North East of Nassau in the Bahamas on the after noon of Friday 26 December as reported on the Bahamas, Land and Sea Facebook Group.  According to reports the Azimut yacht partly sank due to a mechanical failure, and decided to leave ship.  The type of mechanical failure which led to the sinking was not reported, but others on social media had suspect of this declaration also for the proximity to the coral reefs of Porgee Rocks.  A salvage operation is being organized, though a notice to mariners was issued as the yacht was a partly sank, moving and floating navigational hazard.  No one was injured in the accident. 

The Azimut sport yacht in this accidents is a 77S as designed by Stefano Righini and produced from 2014 to 2020 in seventeen units.  The 77S was a replacement to the 72S, with the model replaced by the Azimut S8.

Riviera Cruiser Ends Aground in Middle Harbour Sydney

A thirteen meter Riviera sport cruiser ended aground on Hallstrom Point near Middle Harbour, Rose Island, Sydney on the afternoon of 26 December.  The Riviera hard-top ended aground for passing on the wrong side of the channel marker, finishing on top of the reef.  Persons onboard the Riviera were not reported for a story shared on the Sydney Boating Group.  A salvage float operation was being organized, with salvagers waiting for a higher tide.

The Riviera in this accident is a 4400 Sport Yacht as produced from 2007 to 2011 in 77 units.  A replacement to the M430 Sports Cruiser, the 4400 Sport Yacht was Riviera's first Volvo IPS pod propulsion boat, evolving and replaced by the 4400 Sport Yacht Series II.

Tiara Sport Cruiser Wrecked by Fire in River Reach Drive, Fort Lauderdale

A ten meter Tiara sport cruiser went ablaze near a water front canal property to the South of 1000 River Reach Drive, Fort Lauderdale at around 23:30 of Christmas 25 December day.  Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue responded the blaze which they controlled and managed to extinguish the blaze.  No injuries were reported as the boat was reported not attended, with the boat becoming a wreck as its top cabin was wrecked by the fire.  The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The sport cruiser in this fire is a Tiara 3600 Sovran as produced from 2004 to 2006.  The 3600 Sovran was a replacement to the 3500 Express with the model replaced by the Tiara 3500 Sovran.

Project: Cantiere delle Marche RAW 110

 

Cantiere delle Marche announce the keel laying of RAW 110.  Announced as a RAW 102 project in the fall of 2024, the project was extended by two meters aft to become the RAW 110 for the first in the new semi-custom series as designed by Giorgio M. Cassetta The keel laying of a yacht is a highly symbolic and significant milestone in the construction process, as it marks the moment when the vessel truly begins to take shape. The keel forms the structural backbone of the yacht, the very foundation upon which every other component will be built. In maritime tradition, this ceremony represents the birth of the ship, embodying the beginning of its journey from a design or dream into a tangible reality. It is often seen as the foundation of “everything,” symbolizing strength, stability, and the promise of the vessel’s future life at sea. RAW’s keel laying was no exception, and it was a deeply emotional and joyful private ceremony. When asked about the features that attracted him most, the Owner said that much appreciated was the refreshing aesthetics crafted by Cassetta, with whom an immediate affinity was felt. From a functional point of view, extremely generous liveable spaces and volumes, and the seamless connection between large indoor and outdoor spaces were winning points, alongside the yacht’s technical reliability. Among his early requests, already anticipated in the design, was the inclusion of a large tender and ample storage space for multiple toys at the bow. Additionally, he wanted to enjoy biking, his favorite sport, even while on holiday aboard his yacht. To accommodate this, several bicycles will be stored in a dedicated, easily accessible area on the aft beach, enclosed by bulwarks.

www.cantieredellemarche.it

Improve-it = Rio Daytona 45

For the 2025 season Rio presented a line shaft option of the large models of the Open and Coupe Walkaround range.  The Rio Daytona 45 which is available with Yanmar stern drive diesels and or triple Mercury outboards has now been added with a twin Yanmar 370hp line shaft option.  According to initial test the Rio Daytona 45 with line shafts reaches top speeds up to 35 knots with the twin Yanmar 370hp on line shaft.  The Daytona 45 is a design of Marino Alfani debuting in mid 2023.  The Daytona 45 is a walk around sport cruiser with T-top, and a lower deck sleeping four in an open plan double berth forward, and two berth cabin at midships.  A spacious head with enclosed shower box, and an opposite galley to port side completes the lower deck layout.

www.rioyachts.net

Super Sport Yacht Ends Aground Near Emerald Bay Marina Inlet, Exuma

The 36 meter super sport yacht titled m/y Double Shot ended aground just one hundred meters off to Emerald Bay's Marina Inlet, Exuma in the Bahamas for an accident which happened at around the early 02:00 hours of Tuesday 23 December.  The super yacht was entering the marina in what is reported a very difficult inlet to enter even in good conditions, let alone at night and in rough conditions.  To make matters more difficult the Northwest channel light at the marina entrance is also reported missing.  The number of people on board when the accident happened are not advised, but no injuries are reported from the grounding.  Salvage operations are being organized, although these are a bit difficult as the yacht is reported to have an important hull damage, and also breached its fuel tanks.  

According to some reports the same yacht also ran aground at Highbourne Cay Marina, in the Exumas on the same day but was towed away by a tug.  This grounding probably was on a soft sandbar, with the yacht probably sustaining little to no damage, as the distance between the two places is about ninety nautical miles, which is not a trip you would do if you have some important stuff broken.  

The super sport yacht in this accident is a 2011 build Tecnomar 36 Velvet as designed by Luca Dini and produced from 2008 to 2011 in three units.  The 36 Velvet was a replacement and evolution of the Tecnomar 35 Velvet, with a one meter one-off and larger 120 Velvet also being produced in 2007.

Classic Hatteras Ends Beached in Double Creek Channel, New Jersey

A thirteen meter Hatteras sportfish cruiser ended aground in Double Creek Channel, New Jersey for a story shared by Sea Tow New Jersey Central New Jersey on Sunday 21 December.  The vessel was reported taking on water as Captain Walt and Dan responded to the grounding, conducted an assessment, and successfully re-floated the vessel.  The Hatteras sportfish cruiser vessel was then escorted to Holiday Harbor Marina.  According to comments on the Facebook page, this channel was recently dredged, and markers are currently removed, though it appears that dredging is not complete.

The sportfish cruiser in this accident is a Hatteras 43 Convertible Series I as designed by Jack Hargrave and produced from 1978 to 1983.  The 43 Convertible Series I was a replacement to the 42 Convertible, and was replaced by the 45 Convertible Series II.