Ferretti Yacht Partially Sinks in South Corsica

A Ferretti motor yacht of nineteen meters in length partially sank on the late afternoon of August eleven on the East of Piana island. The Ferretti motor yacht was cruising in the South of Corsica between Lavezzi and Cavallo near about to isola Piana when apparently it started taking on water.  The dynamics of the water intrusion are unclear, but seeing this the captain of the yacht called a May-Day and beached the yacht to minimize the damage.  The Ferretti yacht was a day later reported to have been re-floated and taken to a yacht yard for repairs.

The Ferretti in this accident is a 620 as designed by Zuccon and produced from 2000 till 2005.  The 620 was the last evolution of the Ferretti 54/175/60  which in 1990 started the Giovanni Zuccon collaboration which lasted till 2017.  With the 175, 62, and 620 models Ferretti and Zuccon created an iconic sports flybridge motor yacht, thanks to the unique low profile super structure and masculine hull look.  The Ferretti 620 came out as a replacement to the 62 and was replaced by the 630.

Aft Cabin Cruiser Wrecked by Fire in Townsville Queensland

A twelve meter aft cabin cruiser was destroyed by fire in Townsville Breakwater Marina, Queensland, Australia for a blaze which started at 13:00 of Tuesday tenth August.  Queensland Fire tended to the blaze, as Queensland Police, Coast Guard, and Queensland Ambulance followed at the scene.  Two people were treated for inhaling smoke, who were reported to have jumped off the boat as it went ablaze.  The fire also damaged three other boats.  An investigation on the cause of the fire is ongoing.  

The aft cabin cruiser in this fire is a Cruisers 405 Express Motor Yacht as produced from 2003 to 2005.  The 405 Express Motor Yacht evolved into the Cruisers 415 Express Motor Yacht in 2006, with forward looking radar arch and extended hard top added forward, and larger bathing platform aft.

Sanlorenzo Super Yacht Destroyed by Fire

A 29 meter Sanlorenzo motor yacht named Reine D'Azur went ablaze near the Island of Port Cros in the West part of the South of France in the morning of August 11.  The alarm for the fire was set after 0400 AM of the morning with a team from the French navy and assistance vessel Jason immediately helping the seven guests onboard, and three crew.  All the persons where lead to safety, but the super yacht suffered an ill fate being completely destroyed by the fire, with only the hull remaining afloat.  Pollution containment was made, with the remaining hull of the yacht being towed to safety for investigation.  Reine d'Azur was on anchor at the time of the fire and sub sequentially she broke its anchorage when ablaze.   

Reine D'Azur is a 2019 Sanlorenzo SL96 Asymmetric as designed by Zuccon and produced since 2019, so far in twelve units.  The Sanlorenzo SL96 Asymmetric is a replacement to the SL96 model.

Project: Albemarle 53 Spencer Edition

Albemarle and Spencer announce a newly formed partnership between the two companies and their plan to build a semi-custom 53 foot Carolina boat. In the time since, design work has been completed, the Edenton facility has been made ready, the hull mould has been received and prepared, and the additional tooling is in process. Today that construction of the first 53 Spencer Edition has begun at Albemarle’s Edenton, North Carolina facility.  The first 53 will be a flybridge design that will combine the classic Spencer styling with Albemarle quality and innovations. The hull design will provide high cruise speeds with the seakeeping ability that both Albemarle and Spencer have long been known for. Her interior will boast an open salon layout, three staterooms, and two heads. An island helm arrangement, forward facing lounge, and bench seating will offer abundant seating and excellent visibility from the bridge. The massive aft cockpit deck will feature a transom fish box, transom door, and a mezzanine design with engine room access and moulded boxes that can be customized to accommodate a variety of storage and refrigeration.  No engine or performance data is yet given but considering that Spencer is involved I am expecting a minimum of forty knots.

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Zirri Reef Partially Sinks Sunseeker

The Zirri reef in the South East of Palmarola hits again on the evening of tenth August partially sinking a twenty meter Sunseeker Predator sport yacht.  The details of the accident are unknown, with this picture being copy pasted from a viral video shown on social media. The Zirri reefs are famous for always taking someone out every Summer, possibly due for being visually unmarked, and located about a quarter of a nautical mile away from the mainland of Palmarola.  From this picture looks like the running gear, which is in most cases the deepest part of most motor boats was hit, and created a hole.  Information says that the Predator 68 was salvaged and is in a yard in Ponza.

The Sunseeker in this accident is a Predator 68 as designed by Don Shead and produced from 2001 to 2005.  The Sunseeker Predator 68 has similar high performance low profile exterior looks to the Predator 75 which launched in 1999.  The Predator 68 was a replacement to the Predator 63 and was replaced by the 62.

New Model: VanDutch 48

VanDutch presents its new 48, a slightly smaller model to its current 55 flagship model.  The new VanDutch 48 offers similar exterior spaces to the larger flagship, with an exterior cockpit deck which maximises lounging and sun bathing.  Down below the 48 offers two options; Lounge which is the standard layout sleeping three, while the optional Sleep version offers four berths in a double island berth forward and a midships cabin with twin inline berths.  The VanDutch 48 is standard powered by twin Volvo 625hp and or optional 725hp, both with line shaft propulsion.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.61 m (47.6ft)

Beam - 4 m

Draft - 1.1 m

Displacement - 15 t

Fuel Capacity - 1630 l

Water Capacity - 400 l

Accommodation - three berths, four berths in optional Cabin version

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 625hp, D11 725hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Construction - vacuum infusion with Vinilester resin 

www.vandutch.com

Classic Italian Sportfish Boat Ends Aground Near Trapani

A classic seven meter Italian sportfish boat ended on top of a reef, near Torre Ligny, Trapani, to the West of Sicily on the late afternoon of Saturday seventh August.  The boat was reported to be making its way back to harbour, when for an unknown reason it collided with a reef.  With the collision the boat damaged and penetrated its hull and stuck on the reef.  The Guard Costiera assisted the boaters, rescuing the boaters first, and then started an operation to remove the boat from the reef and tow it to a boat yard.

The boat in this reef collision is an Ars Mare RS 24 as produced from 1979 up to 1989 in over one hundred units.  The RS 24 was Ars Mare first model, with other larger models up to 52 foot eventually following.

Posillipo Motor Yacht Burns in Capri

A fifteen meter Posillipo Technema motor yacht went up in flames in Capri, between Massa and Punta Tiberio on the North East part of the island on the early afternoon of seven August.  The six guest onboard the Posillipo motor yacht where saved, with the Capri Coast Guard and the Naples maritime police directing the operation.  The coast guard also succeeded in turning off the fire and avoid the yacht from sinking, avoiding further pollution.  Unfortunately the Posillipo motor yacht was totalled with only its hull remaining afloat.  Causes of the fire are yet unknown.

The Posillipo yacht in this fire is a Technema 51, as designed by Zuccon and produced from 1989 till 1996.  The Technema 51 was a replacement and evolution of the 48 with the addition of an extended bathing platform and redesigned stern.

Project: Monte Carlo MCY 105 Skylounge

In 2020 Monte Carlo Yachts launched its first Skylounge model, a cutting-edge concept designed and manufactured by an Italian shipyard for the first time, intended to offer a new way of experiencing life on board. Today the company is ready to take the next leap creating a Skylounge version of its outstanding flagship, the MCY 105. With MCY 105 Skylounge, the shipyard introduces a ground-breaking product, never seen before in this segment: a 32-meter yacht which embodies the concept of enclosed flybridge interpreted by an Italian firm and characterized by an Italian design and style. Indeed, the new model will surprise owners worldwide for the impressive volumes, comparable with the ones of much larger units. Defining MCY 105 Skylounge, as conventionally done, by the length overall means to underestimate it, since this model introduces a totally new concept of liveable and customizable volumes able to amplify the space available on board. Offering unlimited options in terms of intended uses, distribution of the space and personalization of the different areas, MCY 105 Skylounge guarantees unprecedented levels of freedom allowing unexplored solutions. Wide areas are offered both on the upper and on the main deck which features the spacious owner cabin, while other generous accommodations are located in the lower deck. With this innovative yacht, Monte Carlo Yachts confirms the customer-oriented attitude that has distinguished the shipyard since the beginnings. For years, the company has been collaborating closely with owners from all over the world, remaining true to its promise of always keeping the customer at the centre. For the 105 Skylounge Monte Carlo Yachts is collaborating with its long lasting partners, Carlo Nuvolari and Dan Lenard, who boast an extensive expertise in designing mega yachts. MCY 105 Skylounge features MCY Collection’s iconic design elements and naval allure such as a perfect balance between hull and superstructure, a painstaking attention to details and proportions, and an attentive distribution of light in the interiors. Moreover, the model offers a variety of interior and exterior areas with overall volumes of a much larger yacht. The first MCY 105 Skylounge was commissioned by an Asian owner who chose the Italian shipyard for its capability to meet expectations in terms of customization and delivery time. The need was to have a super yacht that could be enjoyed not only in extreme climates, but everywhere, thanks to the numerous spacious exterior areas it displays. The new MCY 105 Skylounge will be delivered to its owner at the beginning of summer 2022, when we will see it cruising around the Mediterranean Sea in all its grandeur.

www.montecarloyachts.it

New Model: Princess Y78

Princess present the new Y78, featuring the latest in exterior design and interior materials and finishes. Her flexible deck layout features a walkthrough foredeck with U-shaped seating and sunbathing area, whilst her flybridge aft has space for free standing furniture or can accommodate a crane and a tender. Natural light flows in to her main deck through extended window lines and a unique full-height window on the port side to make the free standing dining area a spectacular place to entertain. Forward on the lower deck, all three guest cabins are en suite whilst a dedicated staircase leads to the owner’s stateroom amidships via a private lobby area. The Princess Y78 is powered by twin Man 1800hp with top speeds up to 36 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 24.67 m (80.9ft)

Length - 24.2 m

Beam - 5.76 m

Draft - 1.72 m

Displacement - 54085 kg medium load

Fuel Capacity - 6000 l

Water Capacity - 1350 l

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

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1800hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 36 knots max

www.princessyachts.com