Itama Sport Cruiser Sinks in Salins Beach, St. Tropez

A twelve meter Itama sport cruiser partly sank in Salins Beach, to the South East of St. Tropez on the afternoon of Saturday twelfth July.  This sinking was reported on the This is StTropez Facebook page.  After the part sinking, the sport cruiser was taken near the shore, and what looks to be its skipper is filmed dropping the anchor.  The cause of the sinking and numbers of passengers onboard at the time of the accident is not reported.  The Itama sport cruiser was still sank and boon protected as of Monday.

The Itama in this sinking is a Forty model, as designed by Marco Casali and produced from 2005 to 2011 in 109 units.  The Forty was the first model of the Ferretti Group Itama ownership era, and was a replacement to the previous 40, with the model replaced by the 45.

One Injured as Sport Yacht Blasts Into Cala Cecata, Ponza

One man was injured as a sport yacht of eighteen meters in length collided at sustained cruise speeds of over twenty knots into the drop down rocks of Cala Cecata, to the North West of the island of Ponza at 09:32 morning time of Saturday twelfth July.  This is an accident collision which could have had much worse outcome, and it is a miracle that it only one boater onboard the yacht was injured, as after it was reported that this blasted on top a group of scuba divers which were diving below the sea bed just before the collusion.  The Guardia Costiera and 118 emergency squad responded to the collision, and took the injured boater by helicopter to a hospital nearby.  De Main Danilo later transferred the yacht to a boat yard at Ponza as the cause of the collision are currently under investigation. 

The yacht in this collision is a Dalla Pieta DP 58 HT as produced from 2004 till 2010.  The DP 58 HT came out as a replacement to the Dalla Pieta DP 55 Al Na'Ir as produced in the nineties.

New Model: Baglietto DOM 115

Baglietto has launched the first unit of the DOM 115.  Presented as project in April 2023 during a private ceremony, the DOM 115 is a smaller version of the DOM 133.  Not your typical Baglietto looking, and more a volume space searching look the DOM line is proving to be a big winner for Baglietto, and following the only one made DOM 123, the DOM 133 has been a huge success with ten hulls sold of the forty meter to date.  To put this into perspective the DOM 133 is to date the most sold Baglietto above 24 meters ever made.  The DOM 115 has also started on a flying start strong, with two other hulls under construction, one of which being made on speculation.    

Technical Data:

LOA - 34.50 m (115ft)

Beam - 7.80 m

Draft - 2.40 m

Displacement - 240,000 kg, 298 gt*volume 

Fuel Capacity - 33,000 l

Water Capacity - 5000 l

Accommodation - ten/twelve guest in five cabins, seven crew in four cabins

Engines - 2 x Man V8 1200hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - fourteen knots max, thirteen cruise, ten knots long range

Range - 2800 nautical miles at ten knots

Construction - steel hull, aluminium super structure

Project - Stefano Vafiadis

Certification - RINA cross of Malta Mach Y short range

www.baglietto.com

Skipper Saved as Power Catamaran Sinks at Massa Lubrense, Naples

One person was saved as a power catamaran of twenty meters in length titled m/y Sciocco partly sank near Massa Lubrense, to the South of the Gulf of Naples on the evening of Thursday ten July.  The Port Captaincy of Castellamare di Stabia saved the sole skipper onboard the power catamaran, following a MayDay call on VHF.  The power catamaran was under charter duty from Monday seventh departing from the Torre Annunziata harbour with two guests plus skipper, although as reported by the Charter company the guests were dropped at Minori, and were not onboard during the part sinking, as reported by some media outlets from the area.  The cause of the sinking is not reported, with a recovery operation of the partly sank power catamaran was organized the following day, with it reported drifting semi-sunk in between Punta Lagna and Punta Campanella.

The power catamaran in this sinking is a 2023 delivered Overblue 64.  Overblue from Cologne, Lombardy, Italy was a company founded in 2015, which presented itself with a voluminous house boat styled power catamaran, with CE B certification. It debuted with a 44 model first, and this was followed by larger models up to the 64, with the company closing its doors in 2020.

Two Crew Injured as Classic Super Yacht Goes Ablaze in St. Tropez

Two crew were injured as the classic 41 meter super yacht titled m/y Sea Lady II under Valletta, Malta flag went ablaze in a high peak Summer busy St. Tropez marina, in the South of France at 20:00 of Thursday tenth July.  The fire started at the raised pilot house on the top deck, and then spread to the yachts main deck, as the VAR fire department intervened to fight the blaze.  The fire fighting course of action was to remove nearby yachts, with St. Tropez being one of the Mediterranean's most busy marina's, and then fight the fire.  The blaze was extinguished by midnight, although fire fighters still had problems boarding the yacht, with this listing to its port side, partly sank and still taking on water.  The two crew suffered smoke inhalation, with no other injuries reported.  The cause of the fire, as the number of people onboard at the time of the fire was not reported.

M/y Sea Lady II previously named D'Angleterre II is a W.A. Souter and Sons 41 meter, build in 1986 at Cowes on the Isle of Wight to a design of Don Shead.  Sea Lady II was refitted last year in 2024, and is the largest of four Souter super yachts, all build between 1984 to 1986.  W.A. Souter and Sons was founded 1961 and closed in 1987.

Media sensationalism was over kill on this fire, because of the location but also on the value of the classic super yacht with various media outlets wrongly quoting ten to one hundred million as value. Although currently not for sale, m/y Sea Lady II was last listed for sale in 2021 for 2,750,000 million EUROS, and then removed from the market in 2023.

Project: Azimut Grande 25M

Azimut present the project for a new Grande 25M.  Designed by Alberto Mancini with interiors by Yachtique, the Grande 25M is set to be the entry level for Azimut's Grande super yacht line which goes up to 44 meters.  For the Grande 25M Alberto Mancini followed looks more similar to the smaller Fly range then the large Grande models.  In many ways the Grande 25M is a classic motor yacht for this size, looking nimble and sporty, with a clean profile, and no full body to add volume inside and or a midships stateroom on the fore deck.  That is not to say the Grande 25M will not be a space searching exercise, she is in the end an Azimut, and this comes without asking, albeit here it is conservative, then some of the Grande's which came in recent years like the 26M.  The Grande 25M will also come with a couple of choices for the flybridge available in Lounge or Pool versions, and the main deck in Lounge or Dining layouts.  The lower deck is standard with a four double suite cabins layout, and two crew cabins aft sleeping three.  The Azimut Grande 25M is to be powered by twin Man 1800hp for top speeds up to thirty knots.

www.azimutyachts.com

Traditional Cruiser Destroyed by Fire in Marina di Stabia, Naples

A traditional looking cruiser of ten meters in length, went ablaze as it was berthed at Marina di Stabia, to the South of Naples, on the early afternoon of Thursday ten July.  Immediate the reply of the Marina di Stabia staff who tended to the fire first, and were then later assisted by the Vigili dell Fuoco fire fighters, and 118 emergency services, and thanks to their fast reaction the blaze was limited to this one boat.  No one was injured in the fire, as no one was reported onboard.  According to initial investigations a short circuit generated the fire.

The boat in this fire is a nearby built Esposito Positano 32 Open as designed by 20 Maree and produced since 2023.

New Model: Galeon 435 GTI

Galeon present the new 435 GTI, the inboard sister to the 435 GTO which arrived in the second half of 2024. A bold evolution of Galeon’s grand touring concept, the 435 GTI is an inboard-powered day cruiser that combines sleek, sporty aesthetics with practical, high-performance features. With its aggressive silhouette, panoramic glazing, and climate-controlled wheelhouse, this yacht delivers comfort and control in every condition. The cockpit is a highlight of versatility, featuring transformable seating that converts into a sun-pad and hides a compact garage below perfect for tender or water toys storage. A hydraulic swim platform provides easy sea access and doubles as a lift. The Beach Mode fold-down balconies further expand the deck space, creating an open, social atmosphere at anchor. Inside, the main deck includes a U-shaped dinette, wet bar, and triple sport helm seats, all beneath a large two-part retractable sunroof and drop-down side windows that let the outdoors in. The bow area is easily accessed via a flush side deck and offers plush wrap-around seating, a table, or a full sun-pad setup. Below deck, the owner’s cabin sits forward with a double bed, skylight, and extensive storage, while the guest cabin amidships offers both single and double berths with full-height doors. A stylish galley and spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower ensure all-day comfort on longer cruises. Premium materials, curved wood finishes, and stainless steel accents elevate the interior to Galeon’s signature luxury standard. The Galeon 435 GTI is powered by twin Volvo 480hp with IPS pod drives as standard, an or twin Volvo 600hp again with IPS pod drives as optional.  Want more performance and can live without the up-down bathing platform, the outboard powered 435 GTO powered by twin or triple Mercury 600hp or quadruple 500hp offers this, giving a forty knots or more performance, increasing as the power increases.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.40 m (47.3ft)

Hull Length - 12.5 m

Beam - 4.11 m

Draft - 1.18 m

Displacement - 16018 kg unloaded, 19,700 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 1400 l

Water Capacity - 400 l

Max Persons - fourteen 

Accommodation - fiver berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 480hp, or D8 600hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS pod drives

Speed - 35 knots max with Volvo 480hp engines

Project - inhouse by Galeon

Certification - CE B

www.galeon.pl

Projects: Beneteau Swift Trawler 37 Fly, Beneteau Swift Trawler 37 Sedan

Beneteau presents the project for a Swift Trawler 37, to be available in both Fly and Sedan versions. Designed by Dixon for both naval architecture and lines, the Beneteau Swift Trawler 37 comes as a replacement to the 34, replacing the model as the entry level to the explorer semi-planning cruisers series of the French builder. For the Swift Trawler 37, Dixon presented an eye catching design bring in features from the larger Grand Trawler 62 model, like the wood inserts in the top deck profile, and forward raked forward windshield, and a soft use of asymmetry, where the flybridge is extended and the side deck is all deep to the starboard side. For the Swift Trawler 37 Fly with flybridge configuration, the raised helm position is located to starboard, with a social u-shaped settee opposite this also featuring a forward-adaptive backrest, table and built-in cool-box. For the interior the Swift Trawler 37 welcomes you inside with complimentary u-shaped galley and sofa creating the sense of space. This is supported by significant storage options and a large fridge & freezer option. The sofa quickly converts into a double bunk with privacy curtain. Alongside the help, we have introduced an innovative lift-up table that smartly converts into a comfy work station. Down below, the focus is on the roomy owner cabin, as well as the main bathroom which has a Jack and Jill set of doors, working also an en-suite for the master cabin and features a separate shower cubicle. The galley and bathroom feature Corian worksurfaces as standard, while the new décor and comfort Luxe pack can further enhance life on board. A second guest cabin with twin bunk berths is located to port side.

The Beneteau Swift Trawler 37 Sedan is all but identical to the 37 Fly, with the difference that you have no fly bridge up top.  Still Beneteau has put this area to good use, introducing the concept of adaptive floorspace. Where can set up this space to suit your needs.  The open platform, accessed via the inbuilt stair unit, can easily accommodate sun loungers, shading and tables for the ideal socialising space. Or for those families with an abundance of gear and toys for water and land activities, can be used as an easily accessible storage area.  The Beneteau Swift Trawler 37 also comes with a few options, from the optional Electric Skylights to the Silent Boat option, which adds solar panels for clean energy.  The Beneteau Swift Trawler 37 is to be powered by twin 220hp engines with line shaft propulsion.

www.beneteau.com

New Model: XL Marine 55 WA

Having restarted full production in 2023, XL Marine shows it's prowess by debuting the all new 55 WA, its totally new flagship, and largest build to date.   The XL Marine 55 WA, also sees the central Italy open yacht specialist enter a new segment by offering its first walk around model, entering the hottest part of the current market in this sporty size, where the offer and competition is huge.  But XL Marine 55 WA has distinct details which make her stand out from the competition; for first she is one of the few walk around coming with classic sport yacht lines, is a custom build to order yacht, the only boat in this size with double large sun-pads on the fore-deck, and last but not least one of the few propelled with traditional line shaft propulsion.   Custom?  The XL Marine 55 WA is so custom that is also offered with two stern design layouts, sloop design as the first hull, or square transom for the more traditional looks, but also the cabin layout that you want.  The first XL 55 WA, is a yacht which was build to be for most of its life a charter boat, and was fitted with a single cabin layout, plus saloon, galley, and shower head.  The XL Marine 55 WA is powered by twin Man 850hp or optional 1000hp, for speeds up to 34 knots with the standard engines, and 37 with the optional larger units. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.11 m (56.1ft)

Hull Length - 15.5 m

Beam - 4.75 m

Draft - 1.50 m

Displacement - 24 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 2200 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, or two berths in one cabin, one crew cabin aft

Engines - 2 x Man i6 850hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 34 knots max 28 cruise with Man 850hp, 37 knots max 30 cruise with 1000hp

Project - Antonio De Mennato 

www.xlmarine.it