Boater Injured as Boat Collides in Tree at Tacoma, Maryland

One boater was injured as a seven meter explorer cruiser ended aground and then collided with a tree near Tacoma Narrows Park, in Maryland for an accident which happened on the evening of Thursday 26 February.  Gig Harbor Fire and Rescue crews assisted the man before 07:00 of the following morning after reports came in of the accident.  Pierce County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Coast Guard also tended to the scene, and transported the boater, who was reported of suffering minor injuries to a hospital.  The cause of the accident is not reported, with the man coming out as intoxicated following a test and without impairment problems.

The boat in this collision is a Ranger Tugs R-23 as produced since 2016. The R-23 was a replacement to the R-21 EC.  Ranger Tugs was founded in 1958, and started its today seven models explorer style of boats in 1992 with the R-21.

Project: Overmarine Mangusta Gransport 38

At the 2026 Miami boat show Overmarine Mangusta unveiled the project for the Gransport 38.  Designed by Alberto Mancini for both exterior and interior this new 38-metre Mangusta inaugurates a new chapter in the cross-over GranSport line and takes its vision of sportiness to the next level as Overmarine brings asymmetric design for the first time in one of its models.  For the Gransport 38 Mangusta brings what it calls dual asymmetry; side deck walkway to port and widebody to starboard on the main deck, and starboard side deck and widebody to port on the upper deck.  With this the Mangusta Gransport 38 adds volume, to a new level, further enhanchaned by the use of IPS propulsion which puts the engines further aft.  The Mangusta Gransport 38 will feature a five double cabins interior able to sleep up to twelve guests in five cabins, with crew accommodation for seven in four cabins.  The Overmarine Mangusta Gransport 38 is to be powered by quadruple Volvo 1000hp with IPS pod drive propulsion for top speeds up to twenty knots and eighteen knots of cruise which gives a six hundred nautical miles range.

www.mangustayachts.com

New Model: Mulder Favorite 2000

At the 2026 Dusseldorf boat show Mulder debuted its latest addition to the iconic Favorite series: the Favorite 2000. With a length of twenty meters, this elegant yacht sits in between the 1700 and 2200 models, combining spaciousness and versatility with Mulder’s signature craftsmanship and timeless design. The Favorite 2000 is a traditional inspired looking modern yacht, reflecting Mulder’s enduring philosophy.  The 2000 Favorite offers cabin accommodation with two distinct living areas; main deck and lower deck, and three double cabin accommodation with owners room forward.  An optional four cabin version is also available.  The exterior area offers a lounging sofa aft, an L-shaped dinette looking aft to port side, chaise lounge to starboard, and a fore-deck sun-pad.  The Mulder 2000 Favorite is powered by twin Volvo 1000hp for top speeds up to 26 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 20.80 m (68.2ft)

Beam - 5.75 m

Draft - 1.55 m

Displacement - 51 t half load

Fuel Capacity - 6000 l

Water Capacity - 1700 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, optional eight berths in four cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 1000hp

Propulsion - V-drive line shaft with ZF gearbox 

Speed - 26 knots max seventeen cruise

Hull - semi displacement round bilge

Construction - aluminium 

Project - Guido de Groot exterior and interior, 

Certification - CE A Ocean, CVO for inland water

www.muldershipyard.nl

competition = Zeelander 7

Project: Valhalla 46 Sport Yacht

Following the success of the 55 Sport Yacht Valhalla Boatworks announce the new 46 Sport Yacht, marking another milestone for the Viking company and expanding its reach in the luxury outboard market.  Agile, stylish and designed for fun, the 46 SY is the ultimate getaway equally at home on a weekend escape for a couple, a family adventure or a full day on the water with friends.  In the 46 Sport Yacht owners can choose between enclosed and open pilothouse configurations. The open version maximizes outdoor space, while the enclosed offers climate-controlled comfort and full weather protection. The Valhalla 46 Sport Yacht offers accommodation for four in two cabins; master stateroom forward and twin berth cabin at midships, with a galley to starboard located in between the cabins.  The owner room also enjoys a separate shower room, with a shared wet head located to port side.  The Valhalla 46 Sport Yacht is to be powered by triple or quadruple Mercury 600hp outboards.

www.valhallaboatworks.com

One Man Dead as Pilot Boat Collides with Mega Yacht in Livorno

A 31 year old maritime pilot was killed in a collision between a pilot boat and the 61 meters mega yacht Calypso at the entrance of Livorno's harbour in West Italy, at around 14:30 of Tuesday 24 February.  The capsized collided pilot boat was assisted by the port captaincy, the divers of the Vigili dell Fuoco squad, and 118 doctor but to not avail as the trapped maritime was reported deceased.  According to reported events, the pilot boat with the 31 year old maritime at the helm had just transported a pilot to guide Calypso into Livorno's harbour, when for yet not understood events collided with the yacht and then capsized remaining stern sunk and bow out of the water after the collision.  In the aftermath of the collision the maritime pilot ended trapped in the pilot boat, and ultimately lost his life.  The damage to the yacht from this fatal collision is not reported.

The yacht in this accident is the 2003 custom built Amels 61.5 m hull number 435 as designed by  Michael Leach.  Yacht Calypso was launched as Solemar, and in 2016 received a major refit back at Amels.

New Model: Sportsman Open 402 Center Console

Sportsman expand its size by five foot and present the new Open 402 Center Console, it's largest boat to date offering technology, luxury and functionality in a sportfishing center console which is as good fishing as it is cruising.  The Open 402 welcomes you at the transom with twin pressurized aquarium live-wells to its port and starboard side complimented by a rear fold-down seat and a spacious stern fiberglass cockpit table creating a versatile fishing and entertainment space. The legendary Total Access Compartment provides effortless bilge access, while the Seakeeper Ride enhances stability and ride comfort.  At the helm, a blacked-out command center houses dual Garmin multi-fuction displays, SeaStar Interact DCM Digital Switching and a Yamaha Command Link Plus CL5 Touchscreen Display for unparalleled control. The quad premium captain’s chairs with integrated fiberglass leaning post offer maximum comfort, while the rear-facing mezzanine seating provides additional relaxation space.  Inside the console, a convertible queen-sized berth transforms into a U-shaped lounge, complemented by a full galley with a microwave, Kenyon cooktop, refrigerator and Corian countertops. A private enclosed shower, porcelain head with overboard discharge and a water heater elevate onboard comfort. The space is rounded out by a television, air conditioning and luxury finishes throughout.  At the bow, wrap-around seating with a removable backrest, under-gunwale storage and an electric actuated sundeck/table create the ultimate relaxation area. The recessed bow handrails, anchor windlass system and bow thruster ensure ease of use and safety in any conditions.  The Sportsman Open 402 Center Console is standard powered by quadruple Yamaha 350hp outboards, with optional going from triple Yamaha 450hp, to quad Mercury 425hp engines.  From bow to stern, the Sportsman Open 402 redefines what a flagship center console can be, blending cutting-edge SportTech® construction, unmatched versatility and a best-in-class ride.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.29 m (40.4ft)

Beam - 3.96 m

Draft - 0.76 m drives up

Displacement - 8816 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 2460 l petrol bas, plus 95 l diesel for generator

Water Capacity - 227 l

Accommodation - two berths

Engines - 4 x Yamaha V6 4.3L 350hp, optional 3 x Yamaha XTO Offshore V8 5.6l 450hp, quad Mercury Verado 400hp, Verado 425hp

Propulsion - quadruple outboards

Speed - 53 knots with quad Yamaha 350hp estimate

Certification - ABYC and NMMA Yacht Certified

www.sportsmanboatsmfg.com

competition = Grady White 386 Canyon

Pursuit Sportfish Cruiser Ends Aground Near Sarasota, Florida

A ten meter sportfish cruiser with one person onboard ended aground on top a sandbar by the entrance of Sara Bay marina in Sarasota, Florida at 15:30 hours of 22 February.  The boat was assisted by Florida Gulf Coast Marine Service of TowboatU.S who removed the boat from the sand-bar and then towed to a private dock at Sara Bay Marina.  The boat was reported as ending aground after its lost power to one engine, it's steering, and then to make matters worse also its anchor, in a difficult situation as the wind was blowing North-Westerly force six.  Ultimately the boat saving operation was a success, even in a not so easy to operate conditions.

The boat in this accident is a Pursuit 3400 Express as produced from 1997 to 2003.  The 3400 Express was a replacement to the 3100 Express and was replaced by the outboard powered 3370 Offshore, as Pursuit switched its line to outboard boats only.

Project: Sea Ray SLX 360 Outboard

Sea Ray present the SLX 360 Outboard project, a replacement to the second generation SLX 350 which arrived in 2021.  The SLX series of bow-riders which debuted in 2014 with the first generation SLX 350 has become Sea Ray main focus in recent years, with the range today offering a total eleven models, with five platforms.  The Sea Ray SLX 360 is a bow-rider sport cruiser, with a cuddy cabin forward, this offering a U-shaped settee which extends and converts to a double Vee berth for two persons.  A separate wet-head is located to starboard.  Unlike the replacing SLX 350 the SLX 360 cabin has one central entrance, with the head integrated into the cabin.  The Sea Ray SLX 360 comes with drop down balcony to starboard, with bow to stern accommodation.  The main deck offers an aft sun-pad which is followed by an L-shaped lounger, opposite wet-bar with grill, helm station to starboard with corresponding companionway settee to port, and a fore-deck with opposite settees which transforms to a sun-pad.  The Sea Ray SLX 360 is powered by triple Mercury 300hp outboards, and or optional 425hp. 

www.searay.com

Lazzara Yachts New Web Site

Lazzara presents its new world wide web showroom.  Lazzara Yachts was founded in 1990, though in reality the Lazzara family boat building story starts much more before the nineties. The family Lazzara boat building experience starts in 1955, when Vince Lazzara constructs the biggest fiberglass boat of the time, a forty foot sailing yacht for himself.  After this in 1960 he starts Columbia Yachts which in 1967 he will sell, and a few years later will move to Florida and in 1970 founds Gulfstar Yachts which Lazzara will sell in 1989.  The next step for Lazzara will be to start building motor yachts with the family name, launching the Lazzara brand in 1990 and debuting with the 76 model in 1992.  In January 2015 following financial difficulties Lazzara will sell to the Avanti Group, consisting of private investor Geoff Bond and third-generation family members Joe and Steve Lazzara, moving to a new location in Tampa, Florida.  In 2018 Lazzara is sold again to Euro Marine Group of Georgian businessman Irakli Aslanishvili with offices in Fort Lauderdale and yacht building operations located in the Antalya Free Zone in Turkey.  Today Lazzara Yachts produces twelve yachts from the LSX 67 to the still in project LMY 165 divided into five series; LSX Series, LSY Series, LMY Series, UHV Series, and LPC Series.  Lazzara new website takes you around with the following buttons; Home, LSX Series, LSY Series, LMY Series, UHV Series, LPC Series, News, and More.  Lazzara is also present on social media with bottom page links taking you to its; Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Twitter, and You Tube pages.

www.lazzarayachts.com

Production History;

76 1992-2002 (48)

80 E 1998-2001 (19)

94 1999-2001 (4)

106 2002-06 (5)

80 2003-05 (20)

110 SL 2005-07 (4)

68 Motor Yacht 2005-09

84 Motor Yacht 2006-09 (13)

74 Motor Yacht 2006-10

LSX 75 2006-10

116 2007-08 (2)

LSX 92 2009-13 (6)

LSX 78 Fly 2010- *LSX 75 Fly project

76 Breeze 2011- *LMC 75 project

LSX 64 2012- 

2015 Avanti Group ownership

2018 Euro Marine Group ownership

LSX 67 2022- *LSX 65 project

UHV 90 2022- *UHV 87 project

LPC 300 2025- *LPC70 project

Lazzara debut with the 76 model in 1992

Super Yacht Ends Aground Following Dry Docking in Phuket

The 54 meters super yacht Purpose ended aground atop a sandbar at Mai Khao, Thalang district, Phuket in Thailand just before 01:00 local time of the early hours of Saturday 21 February.  According to data and news shared by The Yacht Report YouTube channel which also broke the story, the yacht ended aground after it was launched the previous morning following dry docking at the Phuket Superyacht Shipyard.  The super yacht then as AIS data shows stayed aground for about eight hours, and then with high tide coming in proceeded with its power to Phuket Yacht Haven Marina for a check.  The cause of the grounding and how many persons were onboard the yacht at the time of the accident are not reported.

The super yacht in this accident is a 2005 one-off build Trinity 180 hull number T027 as designed by Geoff van Aller.  Founded in 1988 by John Dane III, Trinity was first located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and then following 2005 Hurricane Katrina relocated to Gulfport, Mississippi in 2008.  Trinity has build 54 super yachts from 28 to 73 meters from 1991 to 2016, as new ownership in 2015 stopped yacht production.