Fratelli Aprea New Web Site

Fratelli Aprea presents its new website. Fratelli Aprea was founded in 1890 by master ship wright Cataldo, in the gulf of Sorrento.  Fratelli Aprea focus for a century has been that of building custom to order and repairing wooden traditional Gozzo small and medium size fishing boats.  An important turn around for Fratelli Aprea comes during World War II, when Franco Aprea decides to put used Jeep gasoline engines in a Gozzo, following the commissioning of boats by the US Army for a special mission. Fratelli Aprea enters fiberglass boat production in the nineties, with a key difference to the competition who build similar boats for using a semi-planning hull with a deep V-section forward, rather then a planning shape.  Today Frattelli Aprea offers eleven models of the Sorrento line which start from the pure gozzo looking 7,80 Tradizionale / Open and go up to the Sorrento 50 Cabinato.  In 2023 Fratelli Aprea also debuted its new Brunello Acampora designed Lancia centre console with traditional line series, which debuted with the 52 model, and is planned to feature four other models from ten to 22 meters in size.  Fratelli Aprea new web site is available in Italian and English language and takes you around with the following buttons; Home, Company, Gozzo Sorrentino, Design, Models, Charter, Service, Usato, and Contacts. Fratelli Aprea is also on social media with a button at the right bottom of the page taking you to its Facebook, and Instagram pages.

www.fratelliaprea.com

Production History;

Sorrento 7,80 Tradizionale / Open 1987- 

Faraglione 7,80 Semi Cabinato 1989-94

Sorrento 7,50 Open Cruise 1993-

Sorrento 7,50 Semi Cabinato 1995-

Sorrento 7,50 Cabinato 1997-

Sorrento 36 Semi Cabinato 2000-

Sorrento 36 Open Cruise 2001-

Sorrento 32 Semi Cabinato 2002-

Sorrento 32 Hard Top 2003-

Sorrento 32 Open Cruise 2004-

Sorrento 36 Hard Top 2005-

Sorrento 50 Cabinato 2007-

Lancia 52 2023-

Project: Alia Yachts 43m raised pilothouse

Alia Yachts in Turkey has started construction of a new 43-metre project with aggressive exterior lines by long-term design partners Omega Architects. In build for a client based in Miami, the design is styled around the relaxed, open-air lifestyle in Florida and the Bahamas. Omega has deliberately kept the profile low-rise and sleek with a menacing pelican-beak bow, helped by the raised pilothouse layout spread over two-and-a-half decks. With ample al fresco areas that include lounging and sunbathing on the aft deck, the foredeck, and the sundeck that also has a hottub, the new design takes the raised pilothouse configuration and stretches it to 42 metres and 380GT. The all-aluminium vessel has a shallow Bahamas draft and a Fast Displacement Hull Form known as FDHF by Van Oossanen, another of Alia’s Dutch design partners. The FDHF outperforms conventional displacement and semi-displacement hull forms at low, cruising and maximum speeds by providing high efficiency throughout the power curve. The interior comprises four guest suites on the lower deck, a master stateroom with walk-in wardrobe on the main deck forward. The lower deck further houses space for 7 crew as well as a very nice sized gym and side-loading tender garage. Sliding glass doors on both sides of the main saloon means there’s always a fresh breeze flowing through the interior. The interior design is by newcomers Yodezeen, a pair of designers from Kyiv with a studio in Miami. Powered by twin MTU 2600hp main engines, the yacht with have a top speed in excess of 22 knots and a range of 3,200 nautical miles at twelve knots. She is scheduled for delivery in summer 2024 and will make her debut at the autumn boat shows.

www.aliayachts.com

B is for Build Classic Riva Sinks

B is for Build vlog classic twelve meter Riva titled m/y B is for Boat sank on Thursday eighteen January in Riverplace Marina, Portland, Vancouver.  The cause of the sinking as reported on B is for Build YouTube vlog was a raw water inlet pipe in the engine room which froze due to cold weather, and a water filter cannister which cracked open with the ice.  B is for Build made two videos about the sinking, the  first going into the news about the sinking, and the second showing the re-float of the classic Riva.  B is for Boat was floated back in it's berth, with the plan being to take her to a boat yard, and Chris promising a rebuild of his classic Riva sport cruiser. 

B is for Boat is a 1990 Riva 43 Tropicana as designed by Giorgio Barilani, and produced from 1989 to 1997 in 53 units.  The 43 Tropicana shared hull with the 42 Malibu and 42 Caribe, with all this coming from a length extended 38 Bravo hull released in 1979.  B is for Boat was repowered in Spring 2021 with twin petrol gas LSX 750hp from previous Cummins 420hp diesels.

New Launch: Codecasa Classic Yacht 24 hull F242

Codecasa Shipyards are pleased to announce the launching of the Classic Yacht 24, hull number F242 and titled by its ownership as m/y Vero. The launching of this classic looking Codecasa was made on Monday eighteen December 2023 in Viareggio. This beautiful classic inspired yacht is a unique and customized model built with love and passion exclusively for an Asian client introduced by Camper and Nicholsons. Codecasa hull F242 features classic looking lines and a timeless elegance, and is the result from Italian designer Luca Dini. The hull was designed by Names Studio of Francesco Rogantin in collaboration with Codecasa Shipyards and guarantees excellent performance. Powered by twin Man 1550hp engines Codecasa Classic Yacht 24 can reach maximum speeds of 25 knots and has a range over two thousand nautical miles at nine knots. The interiors feature a saloon and the owner’s stateroom on the main deck deck, with three en-suited guest cabins on the lower deck.  Two crew cabins with twin berths are located aft.  This project was initially presented by Cantieri di Pisa in 2016 as the Kitalpha 22, with the first unit announced sold in the Cannes show of that year.  Financial difficulties for Cantieri di Pisa meant the Kitalpha 22 construction never passed the initial project phase with Codecasa taking on Luca Dini project on 2020, extending it by two meters and modifying it to become the Classic Yacht 24.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 24 m (78.7ft)

Beam - 6.50 m

Draft - 1.40 m

Displacement - 90 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 10,000 l

Water Capacity - 2,000 l

Accommodation - eight guests in four cabins, four crew in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Man D2862LE426 V12 1550hp

Propulsion - line shafts with Detra propellers

Speed - 25 knots max, nine knots long range cruise

Range - two nautical miles at nine knots

Construction - aluminium 5083 H111/H381

Project - Luca Dini exterior, Francesco Rogantin hull shape naval architecture

Certification - Rina C Hull Mach Y unrestricted service

www.codecasayachts.com

Project: Tiara EX 54

Tiara present the project for a new EX 54, its second model of the EX line and what follows in less to two years the debut of the EX 60, the Holland Michigan boat builder current flagship and largest ever build to date.  A fully enclosed sport yacht with conservative looks and entertainment utilitarian amenities, the EX 54 is very similar to the EX 60 in both looks and substance albeit a bit smaller in size, and comes with the same modular aft cockpit selections, although in this new project these are reduced to three against the five of the two meters bigger sister. The EX 54 will feature the same three double cabins layout with two heads, with a full beam midships owners stateroom, a VIP suite forward, and third cabin with bunk berths layout.  The main deck is  reserved for entertainment, with flip down bulkheads serving the lower part of the aft cockpit. The three choices for the aft cockpit revolve the lower part in between the lower and two step upper part with choices involving the aft settee looking forward as standard, which can be ordered as an aft adventure unit, or glass patio with modular settee.  The Tiara EX 54 is to be powered by twin Volvo 725hp with IPS pod drives propulsion.  

www.tiarayachts.com

New Model: Itama 45RS

Itama 45RS came out in Summer 2023, a new update which follows the 45S presented in mid 2017, and the third version of the 45 model which debuted in 2011.  The new Itama 45RS features three important updates to the 45S, updated two cabin layout with larger shower head, renewed helm station dash, and flush hatches on the fore-deck.  The Itama 45RS cabin layout has been redesigned to offer a larger shower head, located in the same port-side area of the previous model, but now longer in length.  Ferretti Group did this by moving the galley to port side from starboard, and the L-shaped dinette the other way round.  The 45RS new helm station dashboard is redesigned to feature two twelve-inch multi-function displays which can be upgraded to twin sixteen-inch in the optional version.  The helm station is also now finished in carbon-fibre, with a wheel clad in fabric coordinated with the outdoor upholstery or alternatively on request in teak.  For the remaining the Itama 45RS keeps the features of the 45S, including the central windscreen opening which also creates a comfortable and safe passageway to the foredeck.  The Itama 45RS is powered like the 45S from twin Cummins 550hp on integrated U-drive line shafts for top speeds up to 34 knots, and a cruise of 29 knots for a range up to 200 nautical miles. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.82 m (45.4ft)
Hull Length - 12.48 m
Waterline Length - 10.84 m
Beam - 3.95 m
Draft - 1.33 m
Displacement - 12,200 kg unloaded, 15,200 kg loaded
Fuel Capacity - 1130 l
Water Capacity - 330 l
Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, or two berths in one cabin
Max Persons - 12
Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB 6.7 550hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - 34 knots max 29 knots cruise
Range - 200 nm at 29 knots cruise
Project - Marco Casali, Ferretti Group Engineering

www.itama-yacht.com

Lightning Strike Sets Sea Ray Yacht on Fire

A seventeen meter Sea Ray sport yacht titled m/y No Mas went on fire after it was struck by lightning while berthed in the canals of Cape Coral, Florida on Monday fifteen January.  A strong tornado with thunder storms and heavy rains hit South West Florida, causing damage and 64 cancelled and 173 delayed flights on the day.  Cape Coral Fire Department fast responded to the fire, saving the Sea Ray from fully burning down.  

The same Sea Ray seventeen meter sport yacht returned to social media news as it was reported in colliding with piers and other boats in a towing on the thirtieth March.  

No Mas is a 2007 Sea Ray 55 Sundancer, as produced from 2007 till 2009.  The Sea Ray 55 Sundancer came out as a replacement to the 550 Sundancer, and evolved into the 580 Sundancer in the fall of 2009, recognizable by the hull window glazing and the up-down extended bathing platform.

Project: Boston Boatworks BB44

Boston Boatworks introduces the BB44, the second model in the company’s Offshore Express Cruiser Series. The BB44 unites Doug Zurn’s acclaimed aesthetic refinement with the interior mastery of Winch Design and realizes this collaboration’s full potential through Boston Boatworks’ craftsmanship. The series-priced BB44 blends the efficiencies of Boston Boatworks’ experience in limited production, composite technology, and best methods and materials in manufacturing to produce a boat that rivals custom-built. The BB44 is configured for discerning cruising couples, families and guests who appreciate a safe, comfortable, functional ocean-worthy yacht well-appointed for enjoying day-use activities. The owner’s exclusive stateroom has private entry to a generous head and shower and features a queen-sized bed that slides aft to make servicing and changing linens easy. For kids and adult guests, the salon and pilot house tables lower to become double beds, curtained for privacy and both have independent night-time access to the head.  Alternatively this lower salon can also be ordered as a fully enclosed second stateroom.  Zurn’s hulls are known for their smooth, dry ride even at the BB44’s estimated top speed of 36 knots. Winch Design’s innovative living spaces draw in abundant light and fresh air, yielding an interior that is bright, spacious, functional, and elegant. The standard BB44 is powered by twin Volvo with stern drives. Hulls No. 1 and No. 2 are currently in production, with anticipated launch dates of late summer and October 2024, respectively.

www.bostonboatworks.com

New Model: Omikron Yachts OT-60

Olympic Marine a renowned Greek ship-yacht repair yard presents its Omikron Yachts brand, debuting its first OT-60 production model. Designed by Juan Kouyoumdjian for hull shape, Lorenzo Argento exterior and interior, Ciarmoli Queda interior style the Omikron OT-60 proposes a vision of sustainability by combining the quiet, easy-going lifestyle and efficiency of sailing with the convenience and space of a motor yacht, renewing the slow explorer yachting and traditional Eastern Mediterranean seagoing style.  With efficient engines and a custom efficient hull design by Juan Kouyoumdjian the OT-60 is optimized for cruising at ten to tewelve knots, while eight knots will give a 1000 nautical miles range, consuming just 1.5 litres per nautical mile. Both the propulsion and hull shape are optimized for minimum disturbance, for a silent, stable and serene cruising experience which becomes a time to relax and recharge, as on a sailboat. The exterior design and the interior layout are the work of Lorenzo Argento, interior styling is curated by Ciarmoli Queda Studio. The Owner’s Version, offers three-cabins layout, with the Owner’s suite that stretches across the wide beam to permit lounging and storage on both sides of the large bed, as well as a desk area. A private bathroom and closet space are included in the suite, which has impressive head room. The Charter Version has a four-cabin layout that offers in the bow two doubles with beds for couples, each with its own en-suite head, moving the owner amidships.  A crew cabin for one or two persons is available as optional.  The Omikron OT-60 has started with a good start with the fifth currently under construction.

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.41 m (61.4ft)

Beam - 6.06 m

Draft - 0.86 m

Displacement - 20 t unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 1200 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

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

Engines - 2 x Yanmar 4LV 150hp, 250hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - sixteen knots max with 250hp, eight knots long range

Range - 1200 nautical miles at eight knots

Construction - resin infused composite fiberglass and carbon-fiber

Project - Juan Kouyoumdjian hull shape, Lorenzo Argento exterior interior, Ciarmoli Queda style

Certification - CE A12, C30

www.omikronyachts.com

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Solaris Power New Web Site

Solaris Power presents its new web site.  Solaris Power arrived in 2019 as the motor boat and yachting arm of Solaris sailing yachts.  Solaris started out as the sailing yacht brand of Se.Ri.Gi which was founded in 1974 by Puntin and De Cesco in Aquileia by the River Natissa, on the Northern East part of Italy and the Adriatic sea, what is still the home for sail yachts production.  In the first two years Serigi is a sub-contractor to other builders fitting out sailing boats mostly those for Benello from Livorno, debuting the Solaris name and its first sailing yacht, the 37 designed by Frans Maas three years later in 1977. The first Solaris is followed by a second 47 model designed by Sparkman and Stephens in 1979, which was based on the Illiria 46 from Benello who ceases operation in 1977 following the dead of Giacomo Benello the owner.  Solaris will keep expanding its sailing yacht line with a Frans Maas designed 39 in 1981, and the Zero line as designed by Doug Peterson which debuts with the 65 model in 1987 and is followed by a raised saloon Zero 76 in 1995.  In 2001 Solaris presents a fully dedicated racing sail machine with the IMS 52 Mascalzone Latino as designed by Bruce Farr.  In 2006 Solaris debuts its modern looking Bill Tripp designed 48 model, showing the North East Italian builder new design language.  The current Solaris sail yachts designer Javier Soto starts in 2013 with the 72 Classic, evolving Tripp's design language and since then has designed all the sailing yachts by the North East Italy yacht builder from fifteen to 33 meters.  Giuseppe Giuliani takes over Solaris in the end of 2010, and since then has expanded it to ever new heights, not only by expanding the sailing yacht line but by also debuting the motor boat Power line in 2019, and purchasing semi-custom sail yacht specialist CNB which was founded in 1987 and since 1992 has been owned by Beneteau Group.  Giuliani enters boat building in 1973, when he funds Cantieri del Pardo Grand Soleil, and in 1998 will also buy Dufour from France, to then sell all to a US investment firm in 2006.  Solaris first motor boat comes in 1997 when it gets a one off commission for a traditional down-east lobster boat looking 47 Express Cruiser as designed by Bruce King and build in cold moulding.  After this one off motor boat it will take 22 years for Solaris Power to arrive with Giuliani first updating his high-end Performance Boats establishment in Forli he created in 2008 to accommodate motor boat construction, and team up with Norberto Ferretti and yacht designer and naval architect Brunello Acampora.  Norberto will leave the project in 2020, while Brunello Acampora has since then designed all the eleven models of the Power line.  Solaris Power line debuts with the 55 Lobster in early 2019 which is followed by the 48 Open on the fall of that same year, 48 Flybridge in 2020, and the 48 Lobster in early 2021.  Solaris Power currently offers eleven models divided into the three; Open, Coupe and Lobster, and Flybridge lines, which start from the 40 Open and go up to the still in project 60 Open, with its latest model being the 52 Open which was presented in 2023. In 2019 Solaris Power also showed a project for a 78 Lobster, although its current largest build to date is the 57 Lobster which debuted the Power line in 2019, then named as the 55 Lobster model. Solaris Power new web site takes you around with the following buttons; Yachts, Why Solaris, Yard, Press and Video, News, and Contacts.  Solaris Power is also on social media with bottom page buttons taking you to its Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, and YouTube pages.

www.solarispower.com

Production History; (motor boats only)

47 Express Cruiser 1997 (1)

57 Lobster 2019- *55 Lobster project Brunello Acampora design 

48 Open 2019-

48 Flybridge 2020-

48 Lobster 2021-

44 Open 2021-

40 Open 2022-

52 Open 2023-

52 Coupe 2024- 

60 Open 2024-

1997 Solaris 47 Express Cruiser (one off)