Project: Overmarine Mangusta GranSport 50

The Palm Beach International Boat Show offered the perfect stage for the Overmarine Group to unveil the Mangusta GranSport 50 project. Designed by Alberto Mancini for exterior and Ausonio and his P.L.A.N.A studio responsible for naval architecture the GranSport 50 is a second in size Mangusta GranSport model sitting behind the much appreciated GranSport 54 model, what is also Overmarine largest yacht to date so far sold in five units.  In the GrandSport 50 Mancini, who designed all the GranSport to date has put new features, with the most noticeable of these being the new integrated raised pilot house, but also larger glazing in the living areas, and an open beach style stern which expands in size with the the drop down side bulk-heads.  The raised pilot house design also brings a new space which can be ordered as a sixth cabin with unique panoramic views, a feature not only unique to the GranSport 50 but also in the fifty meter size. The Mangusta GranSport 50 is to be powered by twin 2600hp MTU engines for a top speed up to twenty knots and a 4,200 nautical miles range at cruise. 

www.mangustayachts.com

New Model: Majesty Yachts 145

Majesty Yachts present the new 145 model.  Designed by Cristiano Gatto in cooperation with the Majesty in-house design team, the 145 introduces a confident new expression within the Superyacht Collection. The yacht brings together timeless exterior lines, refined interiors and a highly liveable onboard experience, with expansive social spaces, seamless indoor-outdoor living, a rare for 45 meters six-cabin layout, dual infinity-style pools and dedicated wellness features, including an infrared sauna and upper-deck gym.  Beyond her design and lifestyle credentials, the Majesty 145 also integrates advanced technical innovations, including an award-winning heat recovery system that provides fuel-efficient hot water and climate control, an advanced water mist fire suppression system and a certified lithium battery storage and charging system for onboard water toys.  The Majesty 145 is powered by twin MTU 2400hp for top speeds up to seventeen knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 45.25 m (148.4ft)

Beam - 8.09 m

Draft - 2.21 m

Displacement - 326 t approx.

Fuel Capacity - 40,000 l

Water Capacity - 7500 l

Accommodation - twelve guests in six cabins, eight crew in four cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 16V2000 M97 2400hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - seventeen knots max

Construction - fiberglass

Project - Christian Gatto

Certification - Bureau Veritas commercial yacht

www.majesty-yachts.com

competition = Overmarine Mangusta Oceano 44

Wally Yacht Collides Into Rocky Reef in Formentera, Ibiza

A seventeen meter Wally sport yacht with two crew onboard collided into rocky reefs of the islet of S'Espalmador in Formentera, to the South of Ibiza on the night between tenth and eleventh June. Salvamento Maritimo tended to the accident with the Salvamento Naos vessel, and rescued the two crew, who sustained minor injuries. Following this a specialized firm was then instructed to remove and float back this yacht, with this then towed to a yacht yard in Ibiza. The cause of the collision is not reported.

The yacht in this accident is a WallyPower 58 as designed by Luca Bassani and produced since 2022.  The WallyPower 58 was a replacement to the WallyPower 55.

improve-it = Rio Le Mans 50

For the 2026 model year onwards Rio presented a line shaft option of the large models of the Open and Coupe Walkaround range. The Rio Le Mans 50 which was previously available with a triple stern drive diesel option by Yanmar and or triple Mercury outboards has now been added with a twin Cummins 550hp line shaft option. The triple Yanmar diesel stern drive choice has been removed, while at request the Le Mans 50 can be equipped with Volvo IPS pod drives with the details of what power of this not being advised. According to initial test the Rio Le Mans 50 will reach top speeds up to 35 knots with the twin Cummins 550hp. Designed by Marino Alfani and debuting as in 2024, the Le Mans 50 is a open three part hard-top around sport yacht, with a lower deck which offers two cabins, a spacious shower head, and a relaxing sofa in between the cabins.

www.rioyachts.net

Project: Nimbus 495 Coupe

During the 2026 Dusseldorf boat show, Nimbus announced the 495 Coupe project, a showing to its roots for the hard-top cruiser which defined the Swedish boat builder into its expansive story. Coupé has been with Nimbus since 1968 as it presented the 26 model in that year, a type of sport cruiser which was born with that concept, and Nimbus always evolved it in nearly sixty years of boat building success.  Even when open boats were in huge demand Nimbus recognized the Coupe hard-top boat perfection for the Northern climates, which defined its success; protected when conditions demand it, open when the weather allows. The 495 Coupé,  based on the 495 Flybridge platform which arrived in 2024, is the largest expression of this philosophy: designed for extended life aboard without the need for crew. You lose the flybridge and for this the 495 Coupe gains a large skylight, electric soft top for sun protection, and a air draft of under 3.5 metres, suited for those who want to boat in the inland waterways of Northern Europe.

www.nimbusboats.com

New Model: Itama 70

Itama has launched the first 70 unit on May 21 at Ferretti Group’s new production site in Ravenna. Designed by Vallicelli for exterior, and IdeaeItalia for interior, the 70 is the second completely new Itama in less to a year, following the 54 which arrived this time last year.  For Itama fans this is a good moment, considering that for thirteen years no new Itama, excluding the S and RS updates on the 45 and 62 models arrived.  For this second new Itama, Ferretti Group changed design duties to Vallicelli, who replaces Tommaso de Luca after designing the 54 model.  For the 70 Vallicelli inspired himself to the 62 model and the Marco Casali design's, as started in the Ferretti Group era onwards to 2005.  The details here are all Itama; flash fore deck, classic sun-pad with dinette cockpit, and wrap around wind-screen.  The lower deck offers a three cabins six berths accommodation layout, with two large midships and forward staterooms, and third cabin with double berth to port side, with a galley and dinette in between the cabins.   A single berth crew cabin is located aft.  The Itama 70 is standard powered by twin MAN 1400hp and or optional 1550hp engines with line shaft propulsion.  The first unit was powered by the large MAN 1550hp for top speeds up to forty knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 21.23 m (69.6ft)

Beam - 5.30 m

Draft - 1.22 m

Displacement - 42 t

Fuel Capacity - 3800 l

Water Capacity - 1000 l

Max Persons - sixteen

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, one crew cabin berth

Engines - 2 x MAN V12 1400hp, V12 1550hp 

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - forty knots max 35 cruise with MAN 1550hp, 37 knots max 33 cruise with 1400hp

Range - 320 nautical miles at cruise

Project - Vallicelli exterior, IdeaeItalia interior

Certification - CE A, to B+F+A1 sound emission RINA

www.itama-yacht.com

competition = Vanquish VQ70

Improve-it = Henriques 42 Express Hardtop

Henriques present a new option for the main deck of its 42 Express Hardtop model.  The new option involves the living area of the main deck now available with port side solid surface top with fridge and tackle center storage.  The standard was a port side bench seating, now Henriques are offering this option on the 42 Express Hardtop.  Social media seems to have favoured the new option, also because a second galley on the main deck is also easier to use while underway. 

www.henriquesyachts.com

Project: Esposito Positano Open 52

 

Nautica Esposito present the Positano Open 52 project.  The Open 52 will represent the largest build to date by Esposito, expanding its offer by over four meters, with its current largest boat being the Positano Open 38.  The Positano Open 52 is designed by Cabes responsible for naval architecture and Imma Alfano for interior.   The Positano Open 52 will be offered in two layout A and B configurations, and a lower deck which can sleep up to six persons.  The Positano Open 52 is to be powered by twin Yanmar 640hp with line shaft propulsion for speeds up to 32 knots.  It is been reported that two Positano Open 52 are currently under construction, with the first unit set to launch this Summer.

www.nauticaesposito.com

New Model: Jeanneau Cap Camarat 9.0 CC Serie2

Jeanneau present the Cap Camarat 9.0 CC Serie2, a replacement to the Cap Camarat 9.0 first generation which was produced from 2018 to 2025.  Designed by Sarazin with naval architecture by Michael Peters the new Cap Camarat 9.0 CC Serie2 adds more family boating accommodation, with an interior offering a two berths accommodation with separate shower head, but also a drop down bulkhead to port side, and more covered integrated T-Top.  The Jeannwau Cap Camarat 9.0 CC Serie2 is powered by twin 200hp or 250hp outboard from both Yamaha and Mercury.

Technical Data:

LOA - 9.40 m (30.9ft) with platforms

LOA without platforms - 8.30 m

Hull Length - 7.96 m

Beam - 2.98 m 

Draft - 0.90 m engines down

Displacement - 

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 200 l

Water Capacity - 100 l

Max Persons - eight 

Accommodation - four berths

Engines - 2 x Yamaha 200hp, 250hp, Mercury V6 200hp, V8 250hp

Propulsion -twin outboards

Project - Sarazin exterior, Michael Peters hull

Certification - CE B8/C11

www.jeanneau.com

competition = Selva 920 Center Console

Bertram New Web Site

Legendary boat builder Bertram founded in 1961 presents its new web-site. The story of Bertram starts in 1960 when the 31 Moppie is launched and raced by Richard Bertram during the Miami Nassau of that year, winning the event in one of the worst sea conditions in the race history and setting a new record of under four minutes to the previous one.  It is a year later to this that Richard Bertram presents the fiberglass build 31 Moppie a production run of the racing prototype from 1960 which was build of wood.  A year after the launch of Bertram's debut production model, Richard sells the company to Nautec.  This will be the start of many ownership changes into the years as in 1968 Nautec sells to the Whittaker Corporation, in 1985 Investcorp buy 45% share interests and finalizes a full purchase in 1987, in 1989 New York investment company G.L Ohrstorm, 1992 sees Gruppo Varasi take over, Intek buys the company in 1997, and then Ferretti Group take over in 1998 till 2015.  Gavio the new owners purchase Bertram without its Miami facility in 2015, and then buy a new Tampa Florida location, and start a plan to launch completely new models debuting with the 35 as designed by Michael Peters, a model which reminisces the legendary 31.  Apart from the 1960 legendary start win Bertram has had many highlights in its years from winning races; 1962 Miami Nassau, 1964 Viareggio Bastia, 1965 Cowes Torquay and Miami Key West, all these with Richard on the helm who retires in 1966 but returns for a small stint in the 1969 Miami Nassau.  Other Bertram highlights are the numbers of its construction building its thousand hull in 1971.  Bertram has also had important flagships in its run from the 58 Convertible launched in 1977 with an aluminium super structure, the 72 Convertible in 1989, and the 800 in 2010.  Bertram has also presented some models which are the benchmarks from the 1960 31 which was the model of the brand and produced for sixteen years to 1860 units, to the 28 launched in 1971 built in 2200 units, to the 1981 launched 54 which sets a bench mark in 50 plus feet sportfish yachts.  Currently Bertram has six models staring with the 2021 launched 28 CC, to the 61 flagship launched in 2018.  Bertram latest model is the 34 CC which arrived in the fall of 2024. Bertram new website takes you around with the following buttons; Models, Shows and Events, Request Info, Find a Dealer, Contact Us, Career, and Shop.  Bertram web site also features links to its social medias pages; Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, located at the right bottom corner of the page.

www.bertram.com

Production History;

31 Sportfisherman 1961-83 (1937) *all six versions *Moppie wood prototype Ray Hunt design

1962 Nautec ownership

31 Express 1962-70 (1937) *all six versions

25 1962-66 (1983)

38 1963-67

20 1963-69 (1265)

35 1967-70

37 Tri-Cabin 1967-70

1968 Whittaker Corporation ownership

35 Sportfisherman 1970-80

38 (ii) 1970-76

46 Convertible/II/III 1971/82/86-87 Dave Napier design

46 Motor Yacht 1971-87

28 Flybridge 1971-94 (2200)

28 Sportfisherman 1971-83

42 Motor Yacht 1973-87

26 Sportfisherman 1975-84

26 Moppie 1976-84

26 Sport Convertible 1976-84

26 Hardtop 1976-84

58 Motor Yacht 1976-86

42 Convertible 1976-87 (329)

58 Convertible 1977-84

33 Flybridge Cruiser 1977-87 (350+) includes 33 Sport Fisherman and ii

38 Convertible III 1978-86 (331)

33 Sport Fisherman 1979-92 (350+) includes 33 Flybridge Cruiser and ii

35 Convertible (ii) 1981-86

54 1981-92 (177) *includes second version

30 Express Cruiser 1984-85

30 Flybridge Cruiser 1984-85

1985 Investcorp ownership 

38 Special 1985-89

31 Silver Anniversary 1986 (23)

37 Convertible 1986-93

28 Moppie 1987-94

50 Convertible 1987-96

33 ii 1988-92 (350+) includes 33 Flybridge Cruiser and Sport Fisherman

43 Convertible 1988-96

1989 G.L Ohrstorm ownership

72 Convertible 1989-92

60 Convertible/Enclosed Bridge 1990/95-2004

1992 Gruppo Varasi ownership

43 Moppie 1993-97 (12)

46 Convertible mk.2 1995-97

30 Moppie 1996-98 (20)  

36 Moppie 1996-2000 *35 Moppie project

54 (ii) 1996-2001 (177) *includes first version

1997 Intek ownership

1998 Ferretti Group ownership

510 1999-08 (50+-) Zuccon design era *Ferretti Group ownership

390 2000-07

450 2000-08

670 2002-06

570 2002-08 (50+-)

630 2004-10 (30+-)

360 2005-10

410 2007-13

700 2007-12

540 2009-12 (8)

511 2009-12

800 2010-12 (2)

64 2012-14

2015 Gruppo Gavio ownership

35 2016- (30  Michael Peters design era

61 Convertible 2018- (5 *project 58

50 Sport 2020-

39 CC 2020-

28 CC 2021-

34 CC 2024-

It started with the Ray Hunt designed Bertram 31 Sport Cruiser.