Prestige Cruiser Ends Aground in Oyster Creek, New Jersey

A fourteen meter Prestige flybridge cruiser ended aground on a sand bar near marker 32 at Oyster Creek, New Jersey on the evening of Friday eight May.  The flybridge cruiser was assisted by Sea Tow Central New Jersey who shared the story on its Facebook page.  Sea Tow removed the flybridge cruiser from the sand-bar, put it back in deep water, and then towed it to Key Harbor Marina for a running gear check.  The cause of the grounding is reported to be the changing of sea floor patterns and depths. 

The boat in this accident is a Prestige 460 F as designed by Garroni and produced since 2017.  The 460 F was a replacement to the Prestige 450 Flybridge.

Project: Sunreef Ultima 88

Sunreef Yachts presents the Ultima 88 project, marking a significant milestone in the Polish catamaran specialist evolution, but also in the expanding of the Ultima range which debuted in 2025 with the Ultima 55 after being announcing the range in 2022. The Ultima 88 is a major step forward in modern yacht design, representing a bold advancement in the shipyard’s portfolio, combining high performance with a refined approach blending the agility of a mono-hull with the stability, generous living space and shallow draft of a multihull. The Ultima 88 is to be offered in four or five double cabins layouts, with two crew cabins for four plus a lobby. The Sunreef Ultima 88 is to be built at the shipyard in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, and is standard powered by twin Volvo 800hp, and or electric motors with batteries in the Eco Version for speeds up to 26 knots.

www.sunreef-yachts.com

Two Injured as Sea Ray Cruiser Goes Ablaze in St Helier, Jersey

Two persons were injured as a nine meter Sea Ray sport cruiser exploded first and then went ablaze near La Follie in St Helier old harbour in Jersey, Channel Islands before 10:00 morning time of Thursday thirty December 2021.  Emergency Services and Jersey Police responded to the fire, and took the two men to a nearby hospital, reported to have suffered non life threatening injuries.  The police advised that the two persons were fixing electronics stuff aboard the boat, when this exploded.

The boat in this accident is a Sea Ray 330 Sundancer as produced from 1990 to 1994.  The 330 Sundancer was a replacement to the first generation 300 Sundancer, and was replaced by the second generation Sea Ray 330 Sundancer.

New Model: Beneteau Grand Trawler 63

Beneteau updates its Swift Trawler range flagship with the Grand Trawler 63. A smart update of the Grand Trawler 62 after two years of production, the new Grand Trawler 63 is recognizable by the larger hull glazing from its replacing sister, with other subtle differences involving the helm station, and renewed crew cabin. Other technical differences also involve the rudder now running with the Xenta electronic system versus the previous hydraulic set up. For the remaining this is a spacious yacht with options for a three or four cabins, plus two berth crew cabin aft.  The Beneteau Swift Trawler 63 is powered by twin MAN 730hp engines for speeds up to twenty knots and a long range cruise of nine, this giving a range of just over one thousand nautical miles.

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.95 m (62.2ft)

Hull Length - 16.4 m

Beam - 5.45 m

Draft - 1.4 m

Displacement - 28,500 kg light

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 1935 l

Water Capacity - 840 l

Max Persons - sixteen

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, or eight berths in four cabins, two crew

Engines - 2 x Man i6 730hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - twenty knots max, nine knots cruise long range

Range - 1045 nautical miles at nine knots

Construction - resin infused with sandwich, Polyester and balsa core

Project - Massimo Gino Nauta exterior, Angelo Micado from Micad Naval Architecture

Certification - CE B16

www.beneteau.com

competition = Absolute Navetta 62

Sport Cruiser Ends Aground on Horseshoe Island, New Jersey

An eight meter sport cruiser ended aground on Horseshoe Island outside Little Egg Inlet, New Jersey and was recovered on the 28 April.  TowBoatUS Barnegat Inlet and Beach Haven which shared the story on its Facebook page advised the boat ended aground some days before the reported date, as northeast seas and winds following the accident pushed the boat higher into the island.  Ultimately as seas calmed the recovery operation was held from the back-side of the island.  The accident was reported to be an error of navigation, with no injuries advised.

The sport cruiser in this accident is a Larson 274 Cabrio as produced from 2002 to 2009.  The 274 Cabrio was a replacement to the Larson 270 Cabrio.

Project: Hatteras 48

Hatteras presents the 48 project, the first outboard boat in the builders sixty five years story.  This project shows White River ownership plan, following the 77 which arrives this year the 48 is the second model to arrive, and this takes the storied builder into outboards, showing the success this propulsion are having in larger sizes and in boats around fifteen meters of size in recent years in the North American market.  The Hatteras 48 is an express sportfish cruiser with cabin accommodation for four in two cabins, and an exterior cockpit offering a mix of entertaining and fishing abilities in the aft free deck.  The Hatteras 48 is to be powered by quadruple Mercury 600hp outboards.  Speed numbers are not yet announced. 

www.hatterasyachts.com

New Model: Riva Cento 11.88 m

Riva Cento is the exclusive limited edition that celebrates and renews the legend of the Sarnico-based boat builder with contemporary style. Produced in only twelve units, the Cento is a limited edition version based on the Rivamare which arrived in 2016 and has sold in one hundred units.  Cento means one hundred, and to celebrate this success, Riva in its usual fashion conceived this limited collectors edition of only twelve units, with renewed detailing of design and finishes.  The limited edition finishes comes from the Fireworks Black color, and ribbed leather finished cushions available in the two biscuit or aquamarine and white combination colours. The distinct details that recognize the Cento from the Rivamare are; different engine air intake, no hand railing to aft of the windshield, and a  longer and wider stainless steel pillar on the fore-deck. For the remaining the Cento keeps the details of the Rivamare from its distinctive stern area which tilts to create a unique bathing area, to its refined cockpit, and its double berth cabin with shower/head to port side.

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.88 m (39ft)

Hull Length - 11.7 m

Waterline Length - 10.1 m

Beam - 3.5 m

Draft - 1.2 m

Displacement - 12,200 kg loaded, 9700 kg unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 1000 l

Water Capacity - 330 l

Max Persons - eight

Accommodation - two berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 440hp

Propulsion - Volvo DPI duoprop stern drives

Speed - forty knots max 31 cruise

Range - 260 nautical miles at cruise

Project - Mauro Micheli and Sergio Berretta Officina Italiana exterior and interior, Ferretti Group Engineering

www.riva-yacht.com

competition = Wajer 38

Project: Zodiac X9CC

Zodiac present the innovative X9CC rib cruiser project, which brings unique center-console features for a rib under nine meters of length, and offering an interesting overnight accommodation for two. Ultra-compact the X9CC offers exceptional liveability, and easy movement thanks to the constant feeling of safety of its high freeboard and the reassuring stability of its tubes. For this Zodiac X9CC combines the advantages of a rigid boat with those of a semi-rigid boat. The X9CC also offers an interesting cabin: equipped with a separate toilet area and a double Vee berth for two. The Zodiac X9CC is powered by twin 250hp outboard motors with this combined to a hull designed for comfort and performance. Last but not least 730 liters fuel tank ensures great autonomy to extend longer days on the water.

www.zodiac-nautic.com

New Launch: Feadship 71.76m Hull.827

Feadship launch the 71.76-metre mega yacht Hull number 827.  Titled Stella M this 71 meter Feadship is defined by elegant proportions, refined detailing and forward-thinking technology. Designed by Studio De Voogt for exterior, naval architecture by Azure, and interior by FM Architetura this seventy meter custom Feadship features five decks of open, light-filled living space, including a dedicated owner’s deck with panoramic views and a private terrace. Highlights include a seven metre pool on the aft deck, a wellness area near the waterline, and flexible guest accommodation across the main deck.  Feadship hull 827 is powered by advanced diesel-electric propulsion system which enables quieter, cleaner cruising and reflects the dutch yacht builder leadership in hybrid innovation.  The diesel electric propulsion comes from twin Veth 1250kw engines coupled to the twin rudder pod drives giving fourteen knots top speed and a cruise of twelve.

Technical Data:

LOA - 71.76 m (235.5ft)

Beam - 12.40 m

Draft - 3.45 m

Displacement - 1571 gross tonnage *volume

Fuel Capacity - 130,000 l

Water Capacity - 35,000 l

Accommodation - fourteen guests in seven cabins, eighteen crew in ten cabins

Engines - 2 x Veth VL-1250i-CR 1676hp diesel electric

Propulsion - Veth twin rudder propellers pod drives

Speed - fourteen knots max, twelve knots cruise

Range - five thousand nautical miles at twelve knots

Project - De Voogt exterior, Azure naval architect, FM Architetura interior

Certification - Lloyds Register 100A1 SSC Yacht, Mono. G6, ECO, LMC UMS

www.feadship.nl

Two Boaters Escape Azimut Sport Cruiser Fire in Miami Beach, Florida

Two boaters escaped a fire on a thirteen meter Azimut sports cruiser as it was cruising just before the Julia Tuttle Causeway before Alton Road in Miami Beach, Florida on the evening of Friday fifteen May. The boaters were first helped by a nearby boater, with Miami Beach Fire and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews responding to the blaze and controlling it to the super structure of the boat. The two boaters were not injured, with one jumping to a concrete pillar, and another in the water and then picked by a nearby boater. The cause of the fire is as yet unknown and under investigation.

The boat in this fire is an Azimut Atlantis 43 as designed by Salvetti and produced from 2014 to 2020 in 140 units. The Atlantis 43 was a replacement to the Atlantis 44, and was replaced by the Azimut Atlantis 45.