Anvera Maxi-Rib Partially Sinks in Miami River

A sixteen meter Anvera maxi rib with seven persons onboard partly sank in the Miami river, Florida on the afternoon of Saturday eleven April.  The maxi-rib was assisted by the US Coast Guard, and TowBoat US who saved and towed the yacht for a haul out.   In videos before the sinking as shared by Sunny Beach Club on his YouTube page, the maxi rib is shown running in the Miami River with it's port bow inflatable part punctured and deflated, but also riding low in the water astern.  Following this the rib is seen dropping out its passengers from the bow on land, as it's stern starts to part sink in the water.  Capt Marty of TowBoatUS then started a saving operation as he towed the rib yacht for a haul-out in a nearby boat yard.  No one was injured in the accident with the cause of the part sinking not being reported.

The maxi-rib in this accident is an Anvera 55S as designed by Aldo Drudi and CentroStile and produced from 2016 to 2021.  The 55 was Anvera's debut model, and was replaced by the 58.

Project: Bilgin 53M

Bilgin Yachts the 53-meter project NB97.  An under five hundred Gross Ton superyacht the Bilgin 53M under scores the Turkish super yacht strong presence and future vision in the fifty-meter segment. The Bilgin 53M is an evolution of a proven platform, engineered to become the future of 50-meter yachting and a sanctuary crafted for the modern owner. This vision is brought to life by a team of leading industry names, with Unique Yacht Design responsible for both the striking exterior design and the sophisticated naval architecture, while the luxurious interior spaces are penned by Hot Lab. The sale of the new 53M project powerfully demonstrates Bilgin Yacht's strength in the international arena. Combined with the significant interest and widespread attention that the newly premiered yacht Camila is also receiving during the show, the event marks a resounding success for the Turkish shipyard, solidifying its reputation for innovative design and high-quality construction.

www.bilginyacht.com

New Model: Sanlorenzo 74Steel

Sanlorenzo has in the end of 2025 launched its largest yacht to date with the first hull of the awaited 74Steel.  Designed by Zuccon for exterior, the first 74Steel featured interiors by Francesco Paszkowski and Margerita Casprini while the second hull which is nearing completion has interiors designed by Paola Ferrari.  So far Sanlorenzo has sold four hulls of its new flagship, as the Italian builder has continued to push into always bigger and mega sizes in recent years.  This is more impressive when one thinks, that only in 2017, Sanlorenzo went over the fifty meter barrier, and that it entered steel construction in 2010 with the 44Steel yacht. The first 74Steel is powered by twin MTU 2467hp for speeds up to seventeen knots, a cruise of thirteen, and an eleven knots long range which will give about six thousand nautical miles of distance before needing to refuel the tanks.

Technical Data:

LOA - 73.40 m (239.4ft)

Beam - 13 m

Draft - 3.65 m

Displacement - 1920 gt *volume

Fuel Capacity - 160,000 l

Water Capacity - 

Accommodation - twelve guests in six cabins, 22 crew in eleven cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 16V 4000 M53 2467hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - seventeen knots max, thirteen cruise, eleven knots long range

Range - six thousand nautical miles at eleven knots

Construction - steel hull aluminium super structure

Project - Zuccon exterior, Francesco Paszkowski and Margerita Caspritini interior hull one 

www.sanlorenzoyacht.com

competition = Benetti B.Now 72.0 M

Project: Princess S74

Princess Yachts is proud to unveil the latest addition of its S Class range, with the presentation of the S74 project set to launch in 2027. The S74 is an evolution of the S72 which debuted at the 2023 Dusseldorf boat show. As the above rendering shows the S74 features a soft enhanced aesthetic outside, the hull side windows has been extended, now integrating into the engine air intakes.  The S74 will also feature a renewed cockpit seating with the U-shaped dinette of the S72 replaced by an L-shaped settee, and the wet-bar to port replaced by a bench settee. The interior is mostly identical to the outgoing S72 in both main and four double cabins lower deck layout. The Princess S74 is powered by twin MAN 1800hp engines for top speeds up to 38 knots.

www.princessyachts.com

Dual Console Cruiser Ends Aground in Marco Island, Florida

A ten meter dual console cruiser with five persons onboard ended aground near Marco Island, Florida on the evening of Thursday sixteen April.  TowBoatUS Naples and Marco Island who shared the story on its Facebook page assisted the boat and put into deep water.  The boat ended aground cause of a rather fast outgoing low tide.  The boat is reported to have sustained no damage.

The boat in this accident is a Southport 33DC as designed by C Raymond Hunt and produced since 2018.  Southport Boats was founded 2003 in North Carolina, debuting with the 28 model in 2005.

New Model: Front Runner 47 W/A

The 2019 founded Front Runner Boatworks continues to grow, and in 2025 debuted the new 47 W/A for walkaround sportfish cruiser. The 47’ W/A is based on the Front Runner 47 Center Console hull which was launched in 2022, and is a twin step 21 degrees deadrise deep Vee optimized for latest generation outboard power from triple to quintuple set ups.  The Front Runner 47 W/A brings comfort and features of a custom sportfish in a semi-production fiberglass build.  First and foremost the 47 W/A is built for serious range and seakeeping, it gives you the confidence to fish anywhere, while offering the comfort and functionality to keep the entire family happy. Highlights include a stand-up head and shower, queen-size main berth, bunk room with twin berths, and a dedicated tackle closet. The first Front Runner 47 W/A is powered by the larger quad 600hp Mercury outboards option, but other triple and quint engine sets ups are available.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.47 m (47.6ft)

Beam - 4.11 m

Draft - 0.76 m *outboards up

Displacement - 14514 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 3785 l

Water Capacity - 757 l

Accommodation - four berths

Engines - 3 x, 4 x Mercury Verado V12 600hp, 4 x, 5 x Mercury V10 400hp, 4 x, 5 x Mercury Racing 450hp 

Propulsion - triple to quintuple outboards

Hull Shape - twin step deep Vee with 21 degrees dead-rise aft

Project - Erwin Gerards

www.frontrunnnerboats.com

competition = Albermarle 45 Carolinian Fisharound

Project: Fiart SX4

Fiart present the SX4 project, the second model of the SX line which is to debut later on this year.  Designed by Massimo Simeone the SX4 is based on the Fiart 44, the model which it replaces.  The SX4 features a new extended integrated hard-top and an updated cockpit layout, while an open version without hard-top will also be available.  The interior is now available in two layouts;, with the previous three cabins version added with a two cabins option which features a large midships cabin.  The Fiart SX4 is to be powered by twin Volvo 380hp with IPS propulsion as standard.  Larger Volvo 440 and 480hp engines are available as option.

www.fiart.com

Four Boats Wrecked by Fire at Krates Marina Dock in Keswick, Canada

Four boats wrecked, three damaged in a fire at the dry dock of Krates Marina in Ceswick, Canada on the afternoon of Monday 29 March 2021.  Georgina Fire and Rescue services responded to the blaze after they received a call of one boat on fire.  Eventually this fire spread to other boats right to left in the picture above, wrecking three more boats, and damaging another three.  No injuries are reported as all the boats were dry docked, thermo-plastic covered, and with no one onboard.  An investigation on what led to the blaze is ongoing.  

The boats wrecked in this blaze are a Cruisers 5470 Express which looks to be the one starting the fire, Cruisers 385 Motor Yacht, Doral 330 Elegante, and a Silverton 422 Motor Yacht.

New Model: Beneteau Swift Trawler 37 Fly

Beneteau present the new Swift Trawler 37 Fly. Designed by Dixon for both naval architecture and line, the Swift Trawler 37 is a replacement to the Swift Trawler 35 after an eight year production run. The Swift Trawler 37 comes with an asymmetric main deck with deep passageway to starboard, while all the living; galley and dinette is concentrated on the cabin of the main deck. The lower deck offers two cabins, master room forward, and guest twin bunk cabin to port side, and shower head to starboard. The Swift Trawler 37 Fly comes with a few options for the flybridge and main deck. The flybridge has the Skylights and Silent solar panels option, while the aft deck has also the Cockpit Sliding Bench option in replacement to the standard open bulkhead. The Beneteau Swift Trawler 37 Fly is powered by a standard single Yanmar 400hp engine, and or optional 440hp with line shaft propulsion.

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.29 m (37ft)

Hull Length - 10.8 m

Beam - 4.01 m

Draft - 1.17 m includes propeller

Displacement - 8302 kg light

Fuel Capacity - 800 l

Water Capacity - 2 x 150 l

Max Capacity - eight

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, plus two in convertible dinette

Engines - 1 x Yanmar 400hp, optional 440hp

Propulsion - direct line shaft

Speed - seventeen knots max, thirteen cruise, eight knots long range

Range - 350 nautical miles at eight knots

Hull Shape - semi-planning

Construction - sandwich with balsa core and fiberglass, structure in counter moulding

Project - Dixon design and naval architecture

Certification - CE B18/C10/D10

www.beneteau.com

competition = American Tug 362

Classic Hatteras Yacht Ends Aground at North Coquina, Florida

A classic seventeen meter Hatteras yacht with four persons onboard ended aground near the North Coquina boat ramp, Florida on the afternoon of third April.  Florida Gulf Coast Marine Services who shared the story on its YouTube page assisted the classic yacht, and removed it from the sand bar which in some places was under one meter deep, for a yacht which drafts about one meter and a half.  Eventually the yacht left with its own power, which suggests it sustained little or no damage.

The yacht in this accident is a Hatteras 58 Motor Yacht Series II as designed by Jack Hargrave and produced from 1985 to 1987.  The 58 Motor Yacht Series II was a replacement to the 56 Motor Yacht, and was replaced by the Hatteras 60 Motor Yacht.