New Model: Solaris Power 44 Open ST

Solaris Power presents its latest evolution in the Open series, as its presents the 44 Open ST.  The Solaris Power 44 Open ST difference is the hard top which is now extended and features a fully integrated windshield.  For the remaining the 44 Open ST keep the appreciated features of a walk-around cabin center console, from the drop down balconies to the lower deck layout which sleeps four persons and is available in three different layouts.  The Solaris Power 44 Open ST is powered by twin Volvo 370hp up to optional 480hp IPS pod drive propulsion for top speeds up to 39 knots with the large engine option.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.47 m (44.2ft)

Waterline Length - 11.9 m

Beam - 4.35 m

Draft - 1.03 m

Displacement - 11500 kg light, 14000 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 1200 l

Water Capacity - 330 l

Max Persons - twelve

Accommodation - four guests in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 370hp, optional D6 435hp, D6 480hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Speed - 33 knots max 22 cruise with 370hp, 39 knots max 26 cruise with 480hp

Project - Brunello Acampora Victory Design

www.solarispower.com

competition = Fiart Seawalker 43 Panorama

Project: Sacs Hyper 5S

Hyper 5S marks a new chapter in Sacs’ history. More than the launch of a single model, it embodies the evolution of a company ready to refine its design language and expand its vision into the luxury yacht world. After more than thirty years of innovation with the Strider and Rebel ranges, the shipyard now takes a true step change in scale, inaugurating a new design phase driven by the desire to prioritise immediacy of use and onboard liveability. A pronounced flush deck and fold‑down side terraces amplify the perception of space, while Christian Grande evolves the brand’s stylistic code, merging aesthetics, comfort and performance into a single, seamless experience. Conceived from the outset to offer four distinct propulsion configurations each engineered down to the finest detail, from twin 850hp MAN surface‑drive engines, to four Mercury outboards from 425 to 600hp, or triple Volvo 480hp sterndrives, and twin 600hp Volvo Penta IPS pod drives Sacs Hyper 5S brings unprecedented versatility to its segment, allowing owners to define the very identity of their boat. Below deck, Sacs Hyper 5S surprises with its generous volumes and abundant light: a spacious owner’s cabin, a large bathroom with separate shower, and a multifunctional area that converts into a second sleeping space all confirm the shipyard’s commitment to elevating onboard comfort standards. Hpyer 5S will debut at the SACS Destination events, ahead of its World premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September.

www.sacsmarine.com

Three Yachts Wrecked in Maxi Dolphin Facility Fire in Brescia

Three yachts of fifteen, 21 and 24 meters were wrecked in a fire at the Maxi Dolphin yacht yard in via Gandhi in Ebrusco, Brescia, with the blaze starting at around 22:00 of Monday 24 August.  Fifty fire fighters with thirteen fire engines fought the fire till 05:00 morning time.  No injuries are reported with the cause of the blaze being under investigation.  The blaze wrecked a nearly completed MD80 sailing yacht which was set to launch in September, an MD71, and an MD51 Power. 

Maxi Dolphin was founded in 1987 by Vittorio Moretti specializing in custom build fast sail yachts, as he built the Bruce Farr designed MD73 for himself.  In 2007 Maxi Dolphin debuted in motor yachting as it presented the classic looking MD51 Power open yacht.

New Model: Astondoa 577 Coupe

The new Astondoa 577 Coupe represents the latest evolution of Spain's largest production yacht builder sporty DNA. The 577 Coupe is a yacht with clean lines, brining in it a mix of walk-around features to those of the sport yacht. With a length over fifteen metres the 577 Coupe offers an exceptional combination of versatility, efficiency and performance a yacht created to be enjoyed both underway and at anchor. A high light feature of the 577 Coupe is the transformable aft beach club, an integrated garage for a tender and water toys, and an integrated awning system that allows shaded areas to be adapted throughout the day. Below deck, the 577 Coupe reflects Astondoa’s signature quality, with premium materials, noble woods, selected leathers and a level of finish usually found on larger yachts. Its two-cabin layout has been designed to maximize comfort, functionality and enjoyment on board. The 577 Coupe optimized V-shaped hull enhances planning, stability and performance, allowing high-speed cruising without compromising onboard comfort. The Astondoa 577 Coupe is powered by twin Volvo 600hp with IPS pod drives good for top speeds in the mid thirties, with triple Mercury 600hp outboards available as optional.

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.90 m (52.2ft)

Beam - 4.61 m

Draft - 1.35 m

Displacement - 25,500 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2000 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D8 600hp, optional triple Mercury Verado V12 600hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives, or triple outboards

Speed - 36 knots 25 cruise with twin Volvo 600hp IPS pod drives set up

Hull Shape - modified medium Vee with fifteen degrees deadrise aft

Certification - RINA CE A

www.astondoa.com

competition = Tesoro T50

Six Saved as Ferretti Yacht Goes Ablaze Near Chiovo, Croatia

Six persons were saved as a twenty meter Ferretti yacht registered under Malta flag went ablaze near the islet of Kraljevac, Čiovo in the Trogir region of Croatia at around 11:45 morning time of Monday 24 August.  The National Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre of Rijeka received news of the blaze, with seven members of the Hvar Fire Department tended to the area with firefighting equipment by rescue boat.  The six boaters were saved with the yacht wrecked by the blaze and then sinking in a depth of thirty meters.  No injuries and pollution are reported from the fire, with the cause of the blaze not reported.

The yacht in this fire is a Ferretti 68 as designed by Zuccon and produced from 1999 to 2002.  The 68 was a replacement to the 185 S, and was replaced by the Ferretti 680.

Project: Saxdor 460 GTS

Following the successful launch of the 460 GTC earlier this year Saxdor expands its flagship range with the introduction of the 460 GTS, set to make its world debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026. Presented just a few months after the unveiling of the 460 GTC, the second model that inaugurated Saxdor’s new flagship line and has taken the market by storm as the 460 GTS arrives at a time of strong momentum for the brand. The 460 has already received an exceptional commercial response in both Europe and the United States, with production slots for the current year sold out. The new Saxdor 460 GTS broadens the appeal of the 460 flagship series by offering an alternative interpretation of the same innovative platform. While the 460 GTC combines expansive interior spaces with the protection of an enclosed wheelhouse, the GTS embraces a more open experience, designed for owners who prioritise outdoor living while retaining the versatility and practicality provided by a modern flagship. As boating lifestyles continue to evolve, owners are increasingly embracing the philosophy that has defined Saxdor since its inception. Today’s boating experience is no longer defined only by the journey, but also by everything that happens on board, whether entertaining friends, enjoying extended weekends at sea or simply relaxing at anchor. The Saxdor 460 GTS represents the fullest expression of this vision, offering a versatile platform that blends social living, ease of movement and exhilarating driving dynamics. While open boats have traditionally required compromises between excitement and comfort, the new 460 GTS challenges this assumption by bringing together the advantages of an open design with the features and capabilities expected from a flagship model. Optional sliding doors provide flexibility in changing weather conditions, while the spacious deck layout enhances life on board. True to Saxdor’s DNA, the 460 GTS delivers an engaging driving experience with outstanding efficiency, stability, intuitive handling, and speeds up to fifty knots from the largest choice triple 425hp Mercury engines set up.

www.saxdoryachts.com

Wajer New Web Site

Wajer presents its new web site. Wajer was founded in 1992 by Dorus Wajer a previous employer at Atmos Ventilation Techniques in Uden, a ventilation specialized company.  In 1990 the 36 year old Dorus will leave Atmos and starts the design and build of the seven meters Captain Launch in that year.  The seven meter Captan Launch will debut in 1992 and will be produced till 2021 and is followed by the Vripack designed classic sport-boat looking Osprey 37 in 2005, and then the smaller Osprey 34 in 2010.  In 2013 the Osprey 37 replacement the Wajer 38 arrives, with this added with the S version in 2015.  In 2016 Wajer debuts the 55 model, with this outsized by the 77 in 2021.  In 2019 Dorus son Dries, who started as managing director two years before takes charge of Wajer.  Today Wajer offers nine models which start from the 38 and go up to the 77, with its latest model being the second version of the 55 which arrived in the fall of 2024.  Wajer new website takes you around with the following buttons; Models, Pre-owned, Owners, Charter, and About.  Wajer is also on social media with bottom right buttons taking you to its Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Linkedin, and Pinterest pages.

www.wajer.com

Production History;

Osprey 37 2005-12

Osprey 34 2010-17

38 2013-10

38 S 2015-19

55 2016-2024

55 S 2018-25

55 HT 2019-25

38 Mk.II 2020-

38 S Mk.II 2020- 

77 2021-

44 2023-

55 Mk.II 2025-

Wajer Osprey 37 arrives in 2005

Paolo Allasia 1978 - 2026

Paolo Allasia, the Italian yacht designer whose credits include motoryachts and superyachts with Azimut and AB Yachts, died August 21. He lost his life aged 48, after swimming out to rescue children off San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy.  The incident occurred in the early evening while Allasia was vacationing with family and friends. According to published reports, the children, including his own sons, encountered difficulty in rough waves. Although Allasia entered the water and helped bring them to safety, he soon required assistance himself.  A lifeguard and fellow tourist reportedly brought him to shore before further emergency personnel arrived. The resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful. The port authority continues to investigate the full circumstances of the evening. Born April 19, 1978, in Alba, Italy, Allasia grew up in nearby Diano d’Alba. He studied transportation design at the Istituto Europeo di Design in Turin, one of the world’s leading design schools, from 1999 to 2002. He then began his career in the automotive sector, working with the IDeA Institute, including within the Fiat Style Center. A few months after leaving in early 2005, Allasia turned his attention toward yacht design. The decision changed the trajectory of his career. In the fall of 2005, for instance, he landed a position within the Azimut-Benetti Group. Over the course of the next 13 years, he took on more responsibility, rising to senior designer. Allasia oversaw motoryacht-model development through multiple stages, including early 3D renderings. Although he formed Allasia Design in 2015 while still with Azimut-Benetti for yacht, automotive, and industrial design, his next big step came in 2019. Allasia joined Exe Design Italia, a Turin-based studio, becoming a partner and chief designer. Alongside Exe Design Italia’s founders Stefano Bedoni and Andrea Staricco, Allasia provided a range of services to multiple yacht builders. Those services included 3D renderings for full yachts, for example, as well as particular components like superstructures. They also included engineering. Clients who collaborated with Alasia at the company included AB Yachts and, perhaps not coincidentally, Azimut Yachts. In fact, Exe Design Italia contributed to several production yachts and megayachts from Azimut, including the Azimut Fly 82. AB Yachts, meanwhile, turned to the studio for the AB 110S, a sleek superyacht.

New Model: Sirena 42M

Sirena Superyachts announces the successful launch of its flagship the 42m, marking a defining milestone for the Turkish shipyard as its largest and most ambitious project to date enters the final phase ahead of her highly anticipated world debut at the Monaco Yacht Show. The launch follows the recent sale of the yacht, concluded directly by Sirena Marine through its in-house commercial team, highlighting the strong market confidence in the brand's vision for the superyacht sector and the growing global recognition of Sirena Superyachts. Designed for extended cruising with a focus on elegance, comfort and versatility, the Sirena Superyachts 42-metre flagship features exterior design by Luca Vallebona, interior design by Hot Lab from The Viken Group, detail engineering by Eureka and naval architecture by Van Oossanen Naval Architects. With approximately 433 GT of volume, the Sirena Superyachts 42M boasts open entertaining areas, spacious external relaxation zones, a distinctive master cabin with a private patio, and a vast beach club with drop-down bulwarks. The successful launch represents the culmination of years of dedication, innovation and collaboration by the Sirena Marine team, bringing the shipyard's vision for a new generation of explorer inspired superyachts to life.

Techncial Data:

LOA - 42.23 m (138.5ft)

Waterline Length - 40.9 m

Beam - 8.8 m

Draft - 2.36 m loaded

Displacement - 413 t loaded, 383 t half load, 433 gross tonnage *volume

Fuel Capacity - 46,000 l

Water Capacity - 10,300 l

Accommodation - ten plus two guests in five cabins, nine crew in five cabins

Engines - 2 x MAN 1450hp 

Propulsion - line shafts 

Speed - fifteen knots max, ten cruse

Range - four thousand nautical miles at ten knots

Construction - hull in steel Grade A, super structure in aluminium 5083 H321

Project - Luca Vallebona exterior, Van 0ossanen naval architect, Hot Lad interior,  

Certification - RINA Rules for the Classification of Yachts Designed for Commercial Use

www.sirenayachts.com

competition = Columbus Atlantique 43

Project: Steeler Ocean Explorer 88

Steeler Yachts introduces the Ocean Explorer 88, the first tri-deck yacht from the semi-custom Dutch yacht builder. Latest addition to its Ocean Explorer range, the 88 is designed in collaboration with Pim Dijksman, and will feature a beam of over seven meters. The Ocean Explorer 88 builds on the success of the Ocean Explorer 85 delivered in two units, although she is a completely new vessel with an extra one meter for both length and beam, and a third deck. A pocket explorer super yacht the Ocean Explorer 88 combines eight berths including a full-beam owner's cabin on the main deck, separate crew accommodation for four with a dedicated captain's cabin, large provision and equipment storage, a spa and wellness area and a work deck carrying two tenders of seven and five meters. The Ocean Explorer 88 features a round-bilged hull shape, and will be build with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure to RINA Pleasure Yacht Class. The Ocean Explorer 88 is standard powered by twin MAN 493hp for top speed up to twelve knots and a cruise of twelve.

www.steeleryachts.com