Saturday, May 9, 2026

Classic Yacht Ends Aground in Harts Landing at Sarasota, Florida

A classic twenty meter yacht with two persons and a dog onboard ended aground at Harts Landing in Sarasota, Florida at about 15:30 of Friday eight May.  The yacht was assisted by Florida Gulf Coast Yacht Services who shared this story on its YouTube page.  Florida Gulf Coast Services managed to remove the yacht from the grounding, which luckily was on sand as this area is known to be mostly rocky reefed rather then sand.  According to the video the yacht ended aground cause of engine failure and little chain on anchor, making it drift to the sandy shore.  Following the accident and a towing the yacht then anchored at Marina Jack Anchorage.

Projects: Numarine 38XPC, Numarine 39MXPC

Numarine, the Turkish builder of efficient explorer yachts, has revealed details of a brand new Classic superyacht XPC line, presenting the two 38XPC and 39MXPC projects. The line emerged from Numarine's desire to reinterpret a classic inspired timeless looking yacht with the aesthetics through the lens of modern exploration, while also responding to growing interest from clients for a more refined and enduring design language. For both these XPC projects, which are based on the same hull lines the exterior design comes from Can Yalman, who has been the Turkish designer since it debuted its first 52 Open model in 2003. The 38XPC picture above, and 39MXPC pictured below main difference, that the first offers a transom stern with tender garage and the later one offers a modern beach club aft, with drop down side bulkheads.  The Numarine 38XPC and 39XPC will offer accommodation for twelve guests including an owners stateroom on the upper deck, with crew accommodation for seven in four cabins, with a captains cabin located by the wheel-house.  Both yachts are to be build with a streel hull, and aluminium super structure, with fiberglass for the upper part and are to be powered by twin MAN 800hp and or optional 900hp for top speeds up to fourteen knots and a cruise of twelve, and a six thousand nautical miles long range at eight knots.

Friday, May 8, 2026

New Model: Antonini Navi Seamore 34

Antonini Navi celebrates the launch of the Seamore 34, the first yacht built at its La Spezia yard. This significant milestone marks the brand's entry into the steel superyacht segment under 500 GT, a highly competitive market dominated by major Italian and Northern European shipyards. The launch of the Seamore 34 is a growth milestone for the shipyard, which is rapidly establishing its credentials as a new player with industry experts and owners interested in custom and semi-custom steel yachts. With a second unit already nearing launch and a third at a stage of construction, taken together with the development of new projects in partnership with international design firms; from Fulvio De Simoni, Hot Lab, and Nauta, Antonini Navi is now a force to be reckoned with on the international yachting scene. The launch ceremony a private event attended by the owner and his family, included the traditional blessing of the yacht, marking a highly symbolic moment for the whole team at the shipyard. Designed by HydroTec the Seamore 34 marks the launch of what is the debut of a semi-custom line for Antonini Navi, which will show the approach to design and build a robust and well-engineered steel and aluminium platform developed to offer new customers broad freedom in terms of customisation and configuration. The project concept was developed by Antonini Navi, while the interiors of this first unit, but also the second hull are by Hot Lab. A distinctive feature of the boat is the layout, which prioritises continuity between indoor and outdoor spaces. On the main deck, over 150 square metres of living space stretch seamlessly from stern to bow, with large sliding glass panels used to adapt the spaces as required. There are also about 160 square metres of outdoor space on the upper deck, designed to provide an active and convivial experience on board. The interiors feature a design language that skilfully combines classic and contemporary elements, creating an elegant but understated setting. The palette of materials is made up of fine finishing's featuring ribbed textures, antiqued glass surfaces and panelling lacquered in pastel colours, chosen to modulate the light and amplify the sense of space. The interplay between materials, colours and finishes creates a consistent and harmonious whole, in which every element contributes to a relaxed and sophisticated mood, perfectly in tune with the maritime setting and a casual yet sophisticated lifestyle on board.
Technical Data:
LOA - 33.5 m (109.9ft)
Waterline Length - 32.5 m
Beam - 7.5 m
Draft - 2.4 m
Displacement - 299 GT *volume
Fuel Capacity - 42,000 l
Water Capacity - 6000 l
Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, six crew in three cabins
Engines - 2 x MAN 1379hp, or Cats C18 1800hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - thirteen knots max, twelve knots cruise
Range - up to four thousand nautical miles
Hull Shape - displacement
Construction - steel hull, aluminium super structure
Project - HydroTec exterior and naval architecture, Hot Lab interior
Certification - RINA class
competition = AvA Yachts Kando 110

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Cuddy Cabin Cruiser Ends Aground in Marsaxlokk, Malta

A not attended cuddy sport cruiser of six meters in length ended aground in Marsaxlokk harbour, Malta at around 13:30 of Thursday seventh May.  Reported on the Boating Group on Facebook the sport cruiser ended aground as it broke its swing mooring, due to a storm with Easterly winds on that day.  The winds reached winds of around thirty knots.  A note to find the ownership on the same group was being made.
The sport cruiser in this accident is a Glastron GS 205 as produced from 1996 to 1999.  The GS 205 was replaced by the Glastron GS 209.

Project: Riviera 6200 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition

Riviera presents the 6200 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition project a replacement to the 6000 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition produced since 2019.  The 6200 Sport Yacht is not a soft evolution with extra one meter of length of the 6000SY but a completely new yacht, recognizable from the straight shear line, large uninterrupted hull glazing, fore-deck with L-shaped mini dinette and dual sun-pad, and choice of short or long hard-top.  Typical of Riviera Sport Yacht's since their debut the interior of the 6200 Sport Yacht has a full living on the main deck, with an astern galley located to starboard, dinette and L-shaped lounger to port side, and helm station with lounger to port.  The lower deck now comes with four cabins three heads as standard, with an utility crew room located to port side at midships in between the engine room and owners stateroom.  An optional three cabins and lower lounge version is also available.  The 6200 Sport Yacht is powered by standard twin Volvo 900hp with IPS pod drives.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

New Model: Jeanneau Sea Loft 480

Jeanneau presents the new Sea Loft 480 as designed by Marc Lombard.  The Sea Loft 480 sees Jeanneau embrace green boating, following similar concepts to Greenline, and or the more recent JPK from France and the Greek Omikron.  That it is not to say Jeanneau copied these builders, to be fair the French builder came with it's own twist of green boating and design solutions, from its hybrid mono to catamaran hull shape.  It's accommodation also has a new twist from the living area which as the name says brings a loft outside-inside desgn that full extends from midships to the stern, with the sun-lovers area of the boat relegated to the bow.  The covered area of the main deck offers a two lounge style settees on entry, with a full dining table for eight to port side, and a galley to starboard, with the sun part fore deck has a sun-pad and a settee at bow peak. The lower deck of the Sea Loft 480 is fully dedicated to the four cabins each served with a private head, with a second option offering a larger forward cabin in replacement to the two forward cabins.  The Sea Loft 480 is powered by twin Yanmar 45hp engines with line shaft with an optional add on of twin Fisher Panda 10 kw electric motors usable as full electric, and or hybrid mode.
Technical Data:
LOA - 14.85 m (48.7ft)
Water Line Length - 14 m
Beam - 4.5 m
Draft - 0.85 m with drives and propellers, 0.53 m ex drives
Displacement - 10,900 kg light
Fuel Capacity - 200 l
Water Capacity - 580 l
Max Persons - ten
Accommodation - eight berths in four cabins, or six berths in three cabins
Engines - 2 x Yanmar 4JH45CR  45hp, optional Fisher Panda 10kw electric motors
Propulsion - line shaft
Hull Shape - mono to catamaran hull shape
Construction - resin infusion with sandwich balsa core and polyester resin
Project - Marc Lombard
Certification - CE B10/C18/D18
competition = Greenline 48 Coupe

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Project: Apreamare Gozzo 42

Apreamare presents the Gozzo 42 project, moving forward the stylistic and design evolution of the Gozzo line.  The Gozzo 42 is not just an expansion of the range, but brings a natural evolution of Apreamare design language as desired by Cataldo Aprea who again asked Marco Casali of Too Design the designer of the all the current Gozzo range, and Umberto Tagliavini of Marine Design who design and engineer this new model. The result is that the Gozzo 42 is a perfectly balanced take on the Apreamare identity: respect for tradition, build quality and functional innovation devised for the contemporary owner.  Stylistically speaking, the Gozzo 42 introduces a new sportier and more modern look; the hull, deckhouse and windows have been completely redesigned to create a more dynamic silhouette, without affecting the family feeling that has made the Gozzo range immediately recognisable in the yachting scene.  The distinctive features of theGozzo 42 include the sleek hardtop, now designed to be fitted with the optional glass windscreen in a solution that increases cruising comfort in all conditions. The helm station also has a more sculpted design, with a more ergonomic layout and optional air conditioning for maximum driving comfort.  Special attention was also given during the design process to technical and functional aspects: new air inlets integrated into the hull improve cooling in the engine room, which has a large electrically operated door to facilitate access for maintenance. A technical compartment in the stern houses the mooring gear.  In true Apreamare tradition, the new Gozzo 42 stands out for its exceptional onboard liveability, among the best in its category. The cockpit features a large two meters long sun-pad in the stern, positioned next to a generous C-shaped sofa that can comfortably seat up to eight people. A second area for socialising, in the bow, features a sun-pad and facing sofas, designed for a totally relaxing and private sea experience. Both the cockpit and the sun-pad in the bow can be effectively shaded by awnings attached to the T-Top structure and supported by carbon fibre poles, improving onboard comfort during the hottest time of day.  The wet bar is fully customised to suit the owner’s preferences and can be fitted with two 85-litre refrigerators, an ice maker and a barbecue, grill or induction hobs, as well as a spacious compartment for tableware. Completing the outdoor experience is the almost six-square-metre stern platform featuring a retractable swim ladder and a tender lift system.  The interiors are designed to offer comfort and bright spaces, with a master cabin part of an open-plan layout that can be separated completely from the living area by a door ensuring complete privacy for the owner. An optional second separate cabin can specified at midships, with two single beds and storage units along the wall. The entire sleeping area is flooded with light that pours in through the new hull and deck windows.  In terms of performance at sea, the Gozzo 42 lives up to the high standards set by all Apreamare boats, with a the variable-geometry hull with skegs designed for either a conventional in-line shaft drive or a Volvo Penta IPS system.  The Apreamare Gozzo 42 is powered by Volvo 380 or 480hp with line line shaft or IPS pod drives.  Top speeds are 27 knots for Volvo 380hp and line shaft propulsion, and go up to 36 knots with twin Volvo 480hp with IPS pod propulsion.

Monday, May 4, 2026

New Model: Everglades 367CX

Everglades is the next brand to enter the larger dual console sizes as they debut the 367CX which is to be followed by a seven foot larger sister. You can see that large dual consoles are on the rise, as Everglades expands the size after it debuted in the genre in 2012 with the 230 Dual Console, which was followed by the 340 Dual Console arriving in 2019, and this 367CX replaces.  The 367CX debuts what Everglades calls the seven series Crossovers range, and apart a three part hard-top and deck space from fore to aft, brings also a nice cabin with accommodation for two, a galley and separate head.  The trick in the Everglades 367CX is the rotating aft settee in the center of the cockpit, which can change the settee and wet bar position; settee can become from forward looking to a mezzanine, while the summer galley can turn from a social gather on the aft into the protective area under the hard-top.   The Everglades 367CX is powered by twin Yamaha 350hp as standard, and or optional engines up to Yamaha 450hp, with Mercury's 400 and 425hp offered in between.  To be fair I think the standard engines give a very good performances, and also the best litres to nautical miles which goes up to 328 nautical miles at 28 knots. 
Technical Data:
LOA - 11.35 m (37.3ft) with outboards
Hull Length - 11 m
Beam - 3.30 m
Draft - 0.96 m
Displacement - 7030 kg dry, 8754 kg loaded
Fuel Capacity - 1249 l plus 75 litres diesel for generator
Water Capacity - 151 l
Accommodation - two berths
Engines - 2 x Yamaha 350hp, optional 450hp, Mercury V10 400hp, V10 425hp
Propulsion - twin outboards
Speed - forty knots max 28 cruise with Yamaha 350hp, 46 knots max 32 cruise with 450hp
Range - 328 nautical miles at cruise Yamaha 350hp, 
Hull Shape - deep Vee with twenty degrees deadrise aft
Construction - RAMCAP® high density closed cell structural foam flotation, premium gelcoat vinylester resin and bi-axial fiberglass
Certification - NMMA
competition = Pursuit DC 365

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Project: ISA Yachts Spectre 60

ISA Yachts, a brand of Palumbo Superyachts, announces the sale of Spectre 60 a new sixty-meter superyacht, the first in an entirely new range conceived by Giuseppe Palumbo and designed by Enrico Gobbi of Team for Design. The new ISA line, named Spectre, will is set to include three other 50, 68, and 80-meter models.  With this project, ISA Yachts reaffirms its leading role on the international yachting scene by presenting a vessel with an essential and timeless design. Clean lines and the minimalist approach to the decks, deliberately free of superfluous details, lend the yacht a classic and enduring elegance. The organic conception of the layout harmoniously integrates the descending midship decks, creating a dynamic effect that combines aesthetics and functionality through recessed deck areas. The aluminium superstructure accommodates authentic “glass houses”: slim decks, crystal balustrades, and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows offering the Owner and guests a unique sense of immersion in the surrounding seascape. The steel hull, with its sharp and decisive forms, conveys an imposing presence on the ocean, while the elongated and refined stern accommodates a spacious beach club with fold-down balconies. With a gross tonnage of 1,000 GT, ISA Spectre 60m offers interiors of the highest prestige: six double cabins, including a VIP with a private lounge, and a full Owner’s suite occupying an entire dedicated deck. Onboard, a crew of 13 professionals will ensure impeccable service.

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Three Boats Wrecked by Fire at Jug Creek in Bokeelia, Florida

Three boats, a thirteen meter flybridge cruiser and two pontoon boats which were tied to each other but not attended at Jug Creek, in Bokeelia, Lee Country, Florida ended wrecked by a fire which started at 15:45 of Friday first May.  Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control responded to the blaze first, and were later assisted by Useppa, Boca Grande, Cape Coral Fire departments and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.  No injuries are reported from the fire, with the cause of the blaze being under investigation.
The flybridge cruiser in this fire is a Meridian 459 Cockpit Motor Yacht as produced from 2004 to 2008.  The 459 Cockpit Motor Yacht was an extended cockpit version of the Meridian 408 Motor Yacht introduced the previous year.