Friday, June 5, 2026

Traditional Gozzo Cruiser Wrecked by Fire in Empuriabrava

A not attended traditional style Gozzo cruiser of thirteen meters in length went ablaze at Empuriabrava in the North East of Spain, on the evening of Thursday fourth June.  Salvamento Maritimo responded to the blaze with the Lyra lifeguard vessel, and first removed all shore power connection and extinguished the blaze, saving the boat from sinking.  The cause of the blaze is not reported with no injuries being reported from the fire.
The boat in this fire is an Apreamare 45 Comfort as designed by Spadolini and produced from 2004 to 2010.  The 45 Comfort was a hard-top version of the 12 Cabinato, and was replaced by the Apreamare 44.

New Model: Numarine 27XP

Numarine, the Turkish yacht builder renowned for its long-range explorer yachts, has delivered the first unit of its all-new 27XP model. Following the project unveiling at last year's Cannes Yachting Festival, the 27XP has already generated strong interest, with five hulls sold and three currently under construction. The second and third units are scheduled for delivery in the coming months. The owner of the first hull is a repeat Numarine client upgrading from a 22XP, a reflection of the loyalty the XP range has built among experienced owners seeking greater volume and cruising capability without the complexity of a significantly larger yacht. Delivered in Istanbul, the yacht is expected to spend much of her time cruising the Greek islands and wider Aegean region. The 27XP is the natural evolution of the highly successful 26XP platform, of which thirty hulls are currently cruising worldwide, developed through years of feedback from owners and captains. The result is a larger, more capable explorer yacht with increased interior volume, expanded outdoor living and enhanced onboard functionality while preserving the core characteristics that made the XP Series so successful. The first hull has been delivered in the four cabins layout, prioritising a full beam flybridge and expanded exterior living spaces. A five cabin version is also available for owners with different cruising requirements.  Designed inside and out by Can Yalman, with naval architecture by Umberto Tagliavini, the 27XP retains the sharp, purposeful profile of Numarine's explorer range while introducing a more open onboard experience. Oversized windows maximise natural light throughout, a sliding glass door  off the main salon dissolves the boundary between interior and cockpit, and the flybridge is among the largest in its class.  The 27XP introduces Numarine's new Mk2 Super Silent Pack, developed in partnership with Sleipner. Built around a 48 volt energy architecture and integrated Hybrid Power Center, the system combines a 92.8 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate battery bank with 5.6 kW of solar generation, shore power input and intelligent load management. Operating at higher voltage improves efficiency across all onboard systems, reduces energy losses and enables quieter, more stable electrical performance throughout the yacht.  Powered by twin MAN 560 engines, the 27XP offers a top speed up to thirteen knots, a cruising speed of ten and a transoceanic range of 2,200 nautical miles at eight knots .  The 27XP will make her world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026
Technical Data:
LOA - 26.97 m (88.4ft)
Beam - 6.90 m
Draft - 2.12 m
Displacement - 92 t loaded, 150 gt *volume
Fuel Capacity - 11,000 l
Water Capacity - 2000 l
Accommodation - eight guests in four cabins, or ten in five cabins, four crew in two cabins
Engines - 2 x MAN D2676 LE438 560hp, optional MAN D2862 LE433 1800hp
Propulsion - line shaft 
Speed - thirteen knots max, ten knots cruise, eight knots long range with MAN 560hp
Range - two thousand two hundred nautical miles at eight knots
Construction - fiberglass 
Project - Can Yalman exterior, Umberto Tagliavini naval architect
Certification - CE A
competition = Princess X90

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Sea Ray Flybridge Cruiser Ends Aground at Jewfish Key, Florida

A fourteen meter Sea Ray flybridge cruiser with two persons onboard ended aground near New Pass in Jewfish Key island, Florida at 18:45 of Wednesday third June.  Florida Gulf Coast Marine Services of TowBoatUS who shared this story on his YouTube channel assisted the boat, and removed it from the sandbar into deep water, in a race against time, as a scheduled incoming tide would have pushed the flybridge cruiser even further into the sand-bar and hard-aground, and make removal more complicated.  Ultimately the operation was a success and the flybridge cruiser left with it's own power, meaning its sustained very little damage.
The boat in this accident is a Sea Ray 47 Sedan Bridge as produced from 2008 to 2009.  The 47 Sedan Bridge was a replacement to the 480 Sedan bridge, and was replaced by the Sea Ray 450 Sedan Bridge.

Improve-it = Grady White Canyon 386

Grady White introduce a new aft facing mezzanine seating option on the Canyon 386.  When customers started asking for added seating options on the Canyon 386, Grady-White engineers went to work designing a new option that checked all the boxes: more seating without sacrificing storage, cockpit and helm space, or overall fishability.  Attributes of this new option include: luxurious seating for up to three with enough width for a person to comfortably lounge, elevated height so anglers can relax under the protection of the cockpit SureShade with clear vieww of the lines in the water, more storage with four large drawers a dedicated trash bin and a knife, plier.  Comfort features such as lumbar-supporting backrests with angled seat bottoms to hold passengers securely in place, two fixed arm rests on the outside and two fold-down on the inside, and diamond stitching both comfortable and aesthetically pleasing.  The seat also come with cup holders, grab rails, fold down footrests, and two rod holders.  The Grady White Canyon 386 was introduced in the fall of 2023, as a replacement to the Canyon 376 and since then has become a favorite center console in it's class also for its perfect mix of cruising and fishing amenities.

Project: Pearl 73

Pearl Yachts announced the 73 project during the 2026 Düsseldorf boat show. As the latest refinement in the award-winning Pearl fleet, the Pearl 73 continues the shipyard’s legacy of combining ground breaking innovation with the world-class design of naval architect Bill Dixon with interior design by Kelly Hoppen. The Pearl 73 continues the design language established by the award-winning Pearl 72 while introducing a series of contemporary enhancements. Dixon Yacht Design has reinterpreted the exterior with a sleeker, sharper profile, creating an elegant yet purposeful stance that aligns the 73 with the latest generation of Pearl Yachts. Expanded glazing, refined detailing and a riviera aft deck which incorporates fold-down balconies, creating an extended waterside terrace give the yacht an unmistakably modern and international appeal. Inside, Kelly Hoppen has introduced a new Monochrome décor scheme interior but also a main deck layout with aft galley creating a natural hub between the cockpit and the interior saloon. The Pearl 73 is standard powered by twin MAN 1400hp, and or optional 1550hp, with the large engines delivering a 32 knots top speed and a 25 cruise.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

New Model: Cayman Yachts 560 Sedan

During the fall 2025 boat show Cayman Yachts presented its new 560 Sedan.  Designed by Ferragni the 560 Sedan is based on the 540WA which arrived in 2023, with the difference that it features a fully enclosed hard-top, making the boat easily liveable all year round.  The enclosed area offers a living area complete with dinette to starboard and opposite galley to port side, with forgetting its Summer sporty vocation, which offers a central sun-pad, forward facing dinette, drop-down balconies which extend beam to over six meters, fore deck sun-pad, fore chaise-lounge, and aft looking bench settee.  The interiors are offered in two layouts, with two cabins four berths and a lower deck saloon in between the cabins, three cabins six berths, and an optional crew cabin berth.  The Cayman 560 Sedan is powered by twin Volvo 600hp as standard with IPS pod drives.  Other engine options are larger 725hp diesels also with IPS pod drives, and or quadruple Mercury 600hp outboards.   
Technical Data:
LOA - 17.16 m (56.2ft)
Hull length - 15.1 m
Beam - 5 m
Draft - 1.45 m with IPS drives
Displacement - 27,900 kg
Fuel Capacity - 2100 l
Water Capacity - 760 l
Max Persons - sixteen
Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, or six berths in three cabins, optional crew cabin
Engines - 2 x Volvo D8 600hp, D11 725hp, 4 x Mercury Verado V12 600hp
Propulsion - Volvo forward looking duo-prop IPS pods, Mercury outboards with dual props 
Speed - 35 knots max with Volvo 725hp
Project - Ferragni
Certification - CE B
competition = Solaris Power 52 Coupe

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Six Rescued as Center Console Sinks at Playa del Mago, Mallorca

Six boaters were rescued as a twelve meters in length sport cruiser center console partly sank near Playa del Mago in Mallorca, on the afternoon of Tuesday second June.  Salvamento Maritimo and its CCS Palma operation assisted and rescued the boaters with the Salvamar Libertas boat.  The rescue boat also towed and saved the sport cruiser to Puerto Portals, were the boat was then lifted out and dry-docked for repair.  The cause of the accident and part sinking was not reported. 
The boat in this accident is a Wiszniewski W43 as produced since 2024.  The W43 is the first Wisniewski boat, although Slepsk it's mother company was founded in 1989, and has been a sub-contractor boat builder for other noteworthy brands since 1991.

Engine: SeaTek 800 CR 800hp


Seatek presents a new line of six cylinder engines with this 800 CR and its 800hp being the middle of the trio of engines based on the same block. This new trio of Seatek engines are all based on the Common Rail technology of the high performance engine specialist, using the 10.3 litre block with a bore of 127 mm and a 135 mm stroke, as used from the legendary Plus series as available in 620 and 800hp and produced since 2001. With 800hp at 3000 rpm, the Seatek 800 CR is the middle engine in this new common rail six cylinder range, suited for a variety of uses from military, recreational, but also racing use. The Seatek 800 CR is compliant to CE 2013/53/UE rules.

Project: Tiara 35 LS

Tiara Yachts present the 35 LS project, a ten meter family sports cruiser, and a replacement to the 34 LS after seven years of production. The Tiara LS line is an expression of maximum entertainment, and the entry level of the range 35 LS does not escape this, with bow to stern seating everywhere, deep gunnels and thoughtfully placed handrails provide confidence moving around the boat, while excellent visibility at the helm helps the pilot keep an eye on everyone onboard. Forward, the bow seating invites conversation and shared views, while the aft cockpit is the heart of the experience. It shifts easily from two seating zones into one generous lounge, giving your group the flexibility to spread out or come together. Below deck the cabin offers a forward U-shaped seating which converts into a double berth, and a private wet-head to starboard.  The Tiara 35 LS is to be powered by twin Mercury outboards of standard 350hp, and or optional 425hp.

Monday, June 1, 2026

Motor Yacht Saved from Fire in Besiktas, Turkey

A nineteen meter motor yacht went ablaze in Besiktas in the province of Bebek, Turkey at around 19:44 of Sunday 31 May.  The yacht was fast assisted by fire teams from Ortaköy, Beşiktaş, İstinye, Beyoğlu, Üsküdar, Kavacık and İSAK Underwater Search and Rescue who attacked the fire, and towed the yacht to the shore.  No injuries are reported with a video on Instagram showing two persons onboard the yacht at the time of the fire, with the yacht being saved from destruction and or sinking.  The cause of the fire is not reported, but in the video this is shown as coming from the engine room.
The nineteen meter motor yacht in this fire is not of any particular make, but made in Turkey of wood, in one of the local yards.