New Launch: Michael Rybovich 42 Sportfisherman Hull #10

Michael Rybovich have recently launched the 42 Sportfisherman, its latest tenth hull.  This latest tenth Michael Rybovich hull, brings the news for the revered Palm Beach located custom sportfish boat and yacht builder, for being its first IPS powered boat.  With the Volvo IPS propulsion arriving in 2005, it took over twenty years for Rybovich to build an IPS boat, although fair to say, as each Rybovich is made to order, this has as much to do about its customer base rather then the custom builder alone.  Custom boats are a thing of experienced owners, and a Rybovich might be two times of that.  This tenth hull is also the smallest of Michael Rybovich era which started in 2014 with the Hull #1 64 Walkaround.  Michael Rybovich 42 Sportfisherman Hull #10, comes as a game boat type sportfish cruiser, with not much amenities in the cabin, albeit a three berths forward cabin, spacious head with separate shower stall to port side, and galley on the lower deck.  Albeit unusual nowadays, game boats were quite a thing for Rybovich and the Florida based custom builders up until the seventies, as convertible more cabin featured sportfish started to take over.  Even the first Rybovich the 34 Hull #1 from 1947, the boat which is the basis of the modern sportfish cruiser and yacht was that bit a game boat type sportfish. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.80 m (42ft)

Beam - 4.36 m

Draft - 1.19 m

Displacement - 14514 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 1987 l

Water Capacity - 378 kg

Accommodation - three berths in one cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 725hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Speed - 

Construction - cold molded, wood covered fiberglass

Project - Michael Rybovich and Sons

www.michaelrybovichandsons.com

Riviera Sport Yacht Goes Ablaze Near Pittwater, Australia

A seventeen meter Riviera sport yacht with five persons and a dog onboard was wrecked by fire to the north of West Head, near Patonga, Pittwater Australia at 13:40 of Monday sixteen March.  The five boaters who jumped in the water were rescued first by a fisherman in a small boat who was returning from a fishing trip, and then transferred to an eleven meter vessel with the authorities coming first with the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, this followed by NorthSouthWest Rural Fire Service, and NorthSouthWest Police.  The yacht was ultimately wrecked and mostly sunk by the fire, with this extinguished in three hours.   The boaters were not injured even tough they jumped in the water without life jackets, as these were located at the back of the yacht were the fire started.  A notice to mariners for navigational hazard has been issued on the partly sank wreck.

The yacht in this fire is a Riviera 5800 Sport Yacht as produced from 2009 to 2015 in 33 units.  The 5800 was released as new flagship of the Sport Yacht line which debuted with the 3600 Sport Yacht in 2005, with the model replaced by the Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht.

Project: SAY Carbon Yachts 42 Sport

In the fall of 2025 SAY Carbon Yachts from Germany unveiled the 42 Sport project.  The 42 Sport is based on the standard 42 which debuted in 2022, but features a totally new deck transforming it into a walk-around sport cruiser.  With this walk-around layout the SAY 42 Sport expands the exterior areas from fore to stem, adding a large U-shaped lounge forward of the main deck.  But the SAY 42 Sport also brings a larger T-Top, now integrated with the windshield, while the center console is now a three seater versus the two seat of the 42.  The trade-off for all this is the that bit smaller cabin for the SAY 42 Sport, similar and offering the same double berth and a shower head to starboard, but with a bit less length and beam.  The SAY Carbon Yachts 42 Sport is powered by twin Volvo D4 320hp diesels, and or petrol gas 430hp, both of which with stern drive propulsion.

www.saycarbonyachts.com

New Model: Bilgin 52 meters Series 170

Bilgin Yachts announce the successful launch of the new 52-meter 170 series. Launched in Antalya, this milestone not only marks a key stage in the yacht’s construction but also reflects the continued growth and strengthening of Bilgin Yachts’ production capabilities at its Antalya facility. The launch underscores the refined craftsmanship, advanced engineering, and integrated production approach that define Bilgin Yachts and the prestigious Made in Turkey mark of excellence. Built on a proven semi-custom platform, the Series 170 is an evolved generation of Bilgin’s 163 series, which debuted in 2024 and was launched in two units. The new 170 Series delivers a compelling balance between sleek exterior aesthetics and generous interior and exterior volumes. While her profile echoes the elegant lines of the 163, the 170 Series unique surface finishes and bespoke detailing, shaped by the owner’s vision and executed with full creative freedom entrusted to the shipyard and its design partners. Developed by Unique Yacht Design, the yacht’s efficient displacement hull delivers optimized hydrodynamics, long-range capability, and exceptional onboard comfort -key attributes of the Bilgin 170 platform.

Technical Data:

LOA - 52 m (170.6ft)

Waterline Length - 47.6 m

Beam - 9.25 m

Draft - 2.60 m

Displacement - 495 t loaded, 499 gt *volume

Fuel Capacity - 55,000 l

Water Capacity - 11,000 l

Accommodation - twelve guests in six cabins, ten crew in five cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats C32 1449hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - sixteen knots max, ten knots cruise

Range - five thousand nautical miles at cruise

Hull Shape - displacement

Construction - steel hull aluminium super structure

Project - Emrecan Ozgun Unique Yacht Design exterior and naval architect, Enrico Lumini Hot Lad interior

Certification - RINA

www.biglinyacht.com

competition = Sanlorenzo 52Steel

Project: Tankoa 61 meter

Tankoa present a brand new 61-metre mega yacht project. This new yacht is a fully custom, one-off creation which reflects Tankoa's boutique philosophy and commitment to crafting yachts entirely tailored to each owner’s vision, from the blank page to the finished vessel.  From the very first stages of the design, the identity of this 61-metre yacht becomes evident, where meticulous attention to detail and a clever use of functional space take on a central role. More details of the exteriors and interiors will be presented later as this project gets more advanced.  They have been developed by external designers in close collaboration with the owner and the Tankoa Centro Stile, with the aim of creating an atmosphere of effortless luxury and style.  Ordered by an American customer this Tankoa 61 meter is scheduled for delivery in February 2029.

www.tankoa.it

New Model: Picchiotti Gentleman 24

The Gentleman 24 is the first model of the renewed Picchiotti line launched under The Italian Sea Group ownership.  Presented at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2025, she represents the beginning of a new era for Picchiotti, realised with Luca Dini who designed both exterior and interiors. For those who think they have seen this yacht before, you are not wrong as this Luca Dini design, albeit a bit different was first announced as the Cantieri di Pisa Kitalpha 22 project in 2016 which was never made, but Codecasa takes the Luca Dini designs and in 2023 launch the similar but Kitalpha larger Classic Yacht 24, and then again launch the larger Classic 110 earlier last year, which looks to be the Picchiotti Gentleman 33 project.  Picchiotti has also a project for a larger Gentleman 44, which will complete the Gentleman three model classic yacht fleet from 24 to 44 meters in length.  Nonetheless this is a valid project, but who is making it gets a little confusing, although at this moment I imagine that The Italian Sea Group have bought the rights of the designs from Luca Dini.  The Gentleman 24 is offered in four cabins, though the first hull features a three cabins layout, with two crew cabins.  The Picchiotti 24 Gentleman is powered by twin MAN 1300hp for speeds up to nineteen knots, a cruise of sixteen, and a nine knots easy going giving a 1,800 nautical miles long range.  Engines up to 1550hp for speeds over twenty knots are available.  As competition goes the Picchiotti Gentleman 24 is a niche product and quite unique, with the 2022 Magnolia 24m being a different but still classic looking alternative.

Technical Data:

LOA - 23.96 m (78.7ft)

Beam - 6.50 m

Draft - 1.40 m

Displacement - 150 gt *volume

Fuel Capacity - 10,000 l

Water Capacity - 2000 l

Accommodation - eight guests in four cabins, four crew in two cabins

Engines - 2 x MAN D2868LE466 V8 1300hp, optional 1550hp 

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - nineteen knots max sixteen cruise, nine knots long range

Range - 1800 nautical miles at nine knots 

Construction - aluminium

Project - Luca Dini exterior and interior, The Italian Sea Group naval architecture

Certification - RINA C ✠ Hull • Mach Y - Unrestricted Navigation classification

www.picchiottiyachts.com

competition = Magnolia Yachts 24m Trawler

MTI Performance Yacht Fire Wrecked In Miami Beach, Florida

A fifteen meter MTI performance center console titled Size Matters went ablaze at about a quarter of a mile offshore to the coast of 57th Street in Miami Beach, Florida at about 11:00 morning time of Thursday twelfth March.  The Nebraska boaters were first assisted by nearby boats, with Miami Beach Fire Rescue and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responding to the blaze.  Ultimately the yacht was wrecked by the fire but was saved from sinking.  Fast Response Marine Towing and Salvage towed the performance yacht for recovery to a dry dock.  The boaters which numbers have not been specified were not injured.  According to a re-construction of the events, the yacht was taking part in a MTI Poker Run event, when the owner saw smoke coming, failing to control it, this developed into a bigger fire which ultimately wrecked the boat.

The yacht in this fire is an MTI 50 V as produced since 2022.  Marine Technology Inc debuted its today three model center console MTI-V line with the V42 in 2014.

Project: Prestige F6.7

Prestige present the F6.7 project and upcoming flagship of the renewed F-Line generation which debuted in 2023 with the F4.9.  Designed by all time Prestige designer Garroni the F6.7 celebrates the spirit and refinement of the F-range and is a replacement of the 690 F after a four year production. The F6.7 will come with a few options and also completes the update It represents the maturity of a concept that has progressively redefined life on board, where space, light, and fluidity come together to create a natural and harmonious experience.  The Prestige will come with a lot of options three for the flybridge, two for the main deck, and two for the lower deck offering three cabins and a laundry room or four cabin choice.  The Prestige F6.7 is to be powered by twin Volvo 900hp as standard and or optional 1000hp with IPS pod propulsion.  Top speeds are estimated at thirty knots with the standard engine option.

www.prestige-yachts.com

New Model: De Antonio D60

De Antonio has had success with its signature hidden outboard cruisers and day boats, and for 2025 the Spanish boat builder continues to go into bigger sizes debuting its new D60 flagship.  The Spanish Barcelona based builder which debuted in 2012 with the seven meter D23 day boat, wants to keep growing in size, going three meters larger to the D50 which arrived in 2021.  The D60 offers spacious accommodation certified for up to twelve people onboard, with a lower deck cabin area available in two or three cabins sleeping four or six guests, plus a crew cabin for two forward.  In both layouts the owners stateroom is located at midships with an en-suite shower head to starboard and walk-in wardrobe located to port side.  In the three cabins layout, two cabins replace the VIP cabin located forward.  The interior also offers a fully equipped galley located on the lower deck, expansive social areas are located on the main deck which thanks to opening windows unite the inside with the outside.  The De Antonio D60 is standard powered by quadruple Mercury 400hp, and or optional 600hp hidden outboard engines located under the aft sun-pad.  With the quadruple 600hp the D60 reaches top speeds up to 46 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.5 m (60.8ft)

Beam - 5.20 m

Draft - 1.01 m

Displacement - 22t 

Fuel Capacity - 3700 l 

Water Capacity - 680 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, or six berths in three cabins, two berths crew cabin
Engines - 4 x Mercury V10 Verado 400hp, V12 Verado 600hp

Propulsion - quadruple outboards, counter rotating propellers with 600hp

Speed - 46 knots max thirty cruise with quadruple 600hp

www.deantonioyachts.com

competition = not available

Project: BB Yachts 35 Elba

BB Yachts which debuted in 2024 with the 44 Ischia and 44 Panarea models presents the 35 Elba project, an entry model to its in expanding range of sport cruisers and yachts.  Designed by Ferragni the 35 Elba is very similar looking to its three meters larger sister and brings the same Mediterranean day sport cruiser features.  A vocation which the 35 Elba shows with its cockpit deck layout; aft sun-pad, L-shaped dinette with opposite wet-bar, central helm station, and easy access fore-deck sun-pad.  Inside the BB Yachts 35 Elba offers a mini galley on entrance to port side, shower-head to starboard opposite, and a forward U-shaped dinette which transforms to a double berth.  To midships is an area listed as storage in the plans.  The BB Yachts is powered by outboard or stern drive propulsion from Mercruiser; petrol gas from twin 250 to 350hp, 270hp diesel, and Mercury outboard power from twin 300 up to 400hp.  

www.bbyachts.com