Two Persons Saved as Boat Goes Ablaze Near Marzamemi, Sicily

A seven meter Bayliner sportfish cruiser with two persons onboard went ablaze about one nautical offshore to Sanlorenzo near Marzamemi, to the East of Sicily just after 12:30 of Saturday 25 April.  Seeing the fire the two persons onboard jumped in the water and were saved by a beach-guard who came to the rescue with a paddle boat as he saw the blaze from the beach.  The Guardia di Finanza and Guardia Costiera followed to the assistance later with the V854 and CP 763 boats respectively.  Ultimately the boat was wrecked from the blaze and sunk.  The two persons were assisted by the 118 emergency crew who were taken to the Di Maria hospital of Avola for a check.  The cause of the fire is not reported.

The boat in this fire is a first generation Bayliner Trophy 2352 Walkaround as produced from 1991 to 1995.  The Trophy 2352 was replaced by the Bayliner 2509 Trophy Walkaround.  Bayliner Trophy line debuted in 1983 with the 2160 Trophy Cuddy, with the line stopped in 2010, and then returned in 2020 with the T20CC.

Yacht Ablaze at Marina D'Arechi in Salerno, Italy

A not attended seventeen meter flybridge yacht went ablaze at Marina d'Arechi in Salerno, Italy at around 21:00 of Friday 24 April.  The marina staff tended to the fire, and were immediately assisted by Vigili del Fuoco fire fighters of Salerno, with the operation to put off the blaze taking the whole night.  Ultimately the blaze was stopped and controlled to this single yacht.  The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The yacht in this fire is Conam 60 Wide Body as designed by Giuseppe Cimino and produced from 2003 to 2010.  The 60 Wide Body was a replacement to the 54 Chorum, and was not replaced as Conam closed its doors in 2010.

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.

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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.

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Two Boats Wrecked by Fire in Scoglitti, Sicily

Two sports cruisers of ten and nine meters in length respectively went ablaze at Club Nautico marina in Scoglitti harbour, province of Ragusa to the South of the island of Sicily on the early hours of Wednesday 22 April.  The fire started on the bigger ten meter boat and then jumped on the nine meters sports cruiser to its starboard side, as Vigili del Fuoco fire fighters of Ragusa and Santa Croce Camarina tended to the blaze.  The fire also had lesser impact as staff from Club Nautico, along with help from personnel of nearby piers towed the boats away from the pontoon and nearby boats.  No injuries are reported from the fire, with the cause of the accident being under investigation but reported to be of malicious activity.

The boats in this accident are a first generation Jeanneau Merry Fisher 1095, and a Salpa Laver 32.5.

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

Aft Cabin Cruiser Saved from Sinking Near Deer Island, Boston

A twelve meter Carver aft cabin cruiser was saved from sinking near Deer Island, Boston Harbor on the night of Monday twenty April.  The cabin cruiser was tended by TowBoatUS Boston, Beverly and Newburyport who shared the story on its Facebook page, and saved the boat as they dewatered it and then towed it to a yard for a haul out.  The aft cabin cruiser was taking on water as it hit some rocky reef which ripped its starboard propeller, P-bracket and shaft.  The cause of the accident is not reported.

The boat in this accident is a Carver 4207 Aft Cabin as produced from 1985 to 1991.  The 4207 Aft Cabin was Carver largest boat when released in 1985, remaining its flagship for nearly all its production run and the arrival of the 430 Cockpit Motor Yacht in it's last year of production.

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.

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New Model: Beneteau Swift Trawler 37 Fly

Beneteau present the new Swift Trawler 37 Fly. Designed by Dixon for both naval architecture and exteriors, 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