Improve-it = Galeon 700 Sky

Galeon Yachts has released details of its latest 700 Sky featuring a brand new interior concept from Hong Kong’s InSitu Design and the Galeon Interior Design Team. Tactile marbles, textile panelling and warm woods have all been masterfully combined to elevate this successful model to the status of a mini superyacht. It marks the next step of Galeon’s journey with InSitu, which is actively working on a number of new models. This is the ninth hull of the successful Galeon 700 Sky to be built, but the first to feature the new interior design. It brings the flagship of the sporty Skydeck line up to date with other recent Galeon launches, including the 520 Fly and 620 Fly. Skydeck models range from fourteen to 21 meters and stand out thanks to their sleek lines and low-profile convertible sports flybridge. InSitu’s vision for the new interior of the Galeon 700 Sky is a Mediterranean look drawing on one of five distinct palettes. Each offers its own blend of noble woods for the cabinetry, fine Italian leather upholstery and panelling, exclusive textiles and luxuriant ceramic surfaces. With names such as ‘pearl’, ‘amber and ‘ivory’ they are carefully curated to create different ambiances and appeal to different tastes.

www.galeon.yachts

Project: YOT 53 Inboard

YOT present the project for a new 53 Inboard model. The YOT 53 Inboard is the new flagship of the Catana power catamaran brand which debuted in 2023 with the 36 model, this followed by the 41 in 2025. Like all other smaller YOT models the 53 is designed by JNJ and is to be built do CE A category standards. The YOT 53 Inboard is available with three or four cabins lower deck layouts, with a crew captains cabin located forward. The living is all on the main deck with a central position galley located to port side. A massive flybridge covered by hard-top; offering large dinette, galley, and spacious sunbathing spacious forms part of a three exterior zone; the other two being the aft deck, and the foredeck lounge settee. The YOT 53 Inboard is to be powered by twin Yanmar 440hp as standard, and or optional 550hp.

www.yot-power-catamarans.com

New Model: Caribbean 40F Flybridge

Purchased by Maritimo in Summer 2025, Caribbean shows its new direction by debuting its first new model, the 40F Flybridge.  The 40F is a replacement to the Caribbean 40 Mk.II, a totally revised and enhanced flybridge cruiser developed as a crossover platform equally capable of extended coastal cruising, offshore game fishing, as well as leisurely family boating.  The 40F draws heavily on the qualities that defined earlier Caribbean flybridge cruisers, namely strong seakeeping, dependable handling, deep-V offshore performance, and practical layouts, whilst introducing a more refined and contemporary interpretation of the Australian offshore cruiser.  Its exterior styling features sharper flybridge lines, cleaner and larger glazing areas, a modern hardtop profile, and a more sophisticated overall presentation, without sacrificing the purposeful functionality for which Caribbean became known.  The flybridge access has also been thoughtfully designed. Instead of compromising valuable cockpit space, the ladder is neatly positioned within the awning envelope on the starboard side, leading through a dedicated hatch to preserve a clean, practical layout. Balancing this arrangement, the port side incorporates the fridge/freezer, and functional amenities such as a sink and barbecue are situated on the right-hand side under the ladder, creating a package that is equally capable as a serious offshore performer and an exceptional entertainer.  Designed for serious time on the water, the Caribbean 40F delivers expansive spaces due to a total rethink of the deck and cabin design, including the removal of the side elements of the forward-facing glass to allow for increased fridge and pantry space. The result now has more integrated solutions built in with wide and practical side decks, a large contemporary saloon arrangement, updated onboard systems, and a flybridge helm configuration engineered for offshore visibility and usability.  The Caribbean 40F comes with multiple configurations, allowing owners to tailor the vessel toward dedicated fishing applications or family cruising requirements.  Performance and offshore capability remained central throughout development, with the 40F engineered around efficient shaft-drive diesel propulsion with an emphasis on reliability, predictable handling, offshore range and comfortable cruising efficiency.  The Caribbean 40F is standard fitted with Volvo 440hp, with the first hull fitted with the larger option of twin 670 horsepower.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.32 m (43.8ft)

Hull Length - 12.1 m

Beam - 4.3 m

Draft - 1.15 m

Displacement - 14,000 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 2300 l

Water Capacity - 500 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 440hp, D11 670hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Certification - AMSA, ISO

caribbean-boats.com

competition = Henriques 42 Sportfisherman

Project: Saver 35 GT

Saver present the 35 GT project.  The 35 GT is Saver's largest model to date, and also debuts the new GT line for the Sicily made cruisers which are very popular in Southern Europe also for the very competitive quality/price offer.  The Saver 35 GT is a cross-over walk around sport cruiser type, offering a full beam cockpit with a forward raised deck for better accommodation in the lower deck.  The lower deck cabin offers a four berths accommodation plan with a double berth forward and twin berths at midships, galley to ports and shower/head opposite to starboard.  The Saver 35 GT can be powered by twin engines up to twin 600hp.

www.saverimbarcazioni.com

New Launch: Tankoa T580

Tankoa present the custom T580 titled m/y Diamond Binta.  Based on the 58 meter platform this custom Tankoa T580 is designed with the precious goal of building a larger yacht, encapsulating elegance and functionality, to give long-range cruising an unmistakable style that fully expresses the essence. With its sporty lines designed by Francesco Paszkowski and the luminous interior design by Margherita Casprini, T580 is a super yacht created with the result of a fruitful teamwork between the owner, designers and shipyard.  Tankoa T580 shines bright with its spacious aft beach club, enriched by fold-down bulkheads and a spa with massage room. With its generous seating area and treatment room with a glass wall that allows light to flood in when the two side terraces are lowered, it is a gem in the spotlight. But the sparkle is not yet over. T580 boasts a master suite and five guest cabins, directly connected to the beach area thanks to a unique feature, just as the owner wanted: an impressive panoramic corridor on the lower deck, which passes through an open engine room to fulfil the owner’s and his guests’ passion for engineering.  Emphasising the interplay of architectural forms, extensive wood applications, and a neutral colour palette, this custom Tankoa spaces welcome you in timeless harmony. A selection of high-quality materials, including leather, metal, and glass, further enriches the decor. But that’s not all. Nearly all the onboard furniture was custom designed, including coffee tables in the living spaces, the owner’s suite and the beach club lounge, as well as the owner’s office desk and galley counter.

Technical Data:

LOA - 58 m (190.3ft)

Waterline Length - 55.4 m

Beam - 10 m 

Draft - 3.30 m 

Displacement - 870 t full load, 1013 gt *volume

Fuel Capacity - 105,000 l 

Water Capacity 35,600 l

Accommodation - twelve guests in six cabins, fourteen crew in seven cabins

Engines - 2 x Cat 3512E 1810hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - seventeen knots max, fifteen cruise, twelve long range

Range - 5400 nautical miles at long range speed at ten knots

Construction - steel hull, aluminium super structure

Project - Francesco Pzawkowski exterior, Margherita Caspini interior

Certification - Lloyds Register 100A1 SSC Yacht, Mono, G6 [✠] LMC

www.tankoa.it

Projects: Baglietto Project 53, Baglietto Project 58

Baglietto presents the two 53 and 58 meter Project super yachts.  As the similar looks show, both the Project 53 picture above and the Project 58 pictured below come from a design of Enrico Gobbi.  The projects also show similar layouts with both featuring sleek low profile lines, and both offering a beach area aft with splash pool.  The Project 58 which was the first announced of the two projects, was first called the Vesta56 and is being offered with interiors by Meyer Davis.  Baglietto did not advise if these concepts are under construction, and if these will be part of a new line or are part of it's custom offer.     

www.baglietto.com

New Model: Custom Line 35 Navetta

The first Custom Line Navetta 35 yacht was launched on May 28 at the Ferretti Group Superyacht Yard in Ancona, during a ceremony attended by the shipyard’s senior management, the owner’s representative, the captain, the surveyor and the employees of both Custom Line and the outside contractors involved, who celebrated the event with great satisfaction and enthusiasm. Also present at the launch were the architects who collaborated on the project, Filippo Salvetti and Chiara Massarani of ACPV Architects. The distinctive features that ensure a unique and engaging cruising experience for the owner and his guests include: the almost transparent naval architecture, which puts the sea at the centre of the on-board experience; the fluid interconnection between interiors and exteriors, which amplifies the pleasure of conviviality; and the sophisticated combinations of elegance and comfort, evident in all the yacht’s settings. The launch of the first Custom Line Navetta 35 consolidates the brand’s strategic positioning in the displacement segment under 270 GT, strengthening the synergy between innovative design and masterful craftsmanship that has defined Custom Line’s identity right from the outset. Confirming the strong interest generated by the project, the model had already recorded sales of three units before the launch of its first hull. With a length of 34 meters this yacht is the result of collaboration between the Strategic Product Committee and the Ferretti Group Engineering Department, with strategic consulting provided by Custom Line Atelier, which curated the definition and development of the interior styling to reflect the owner’s own aesthetic tastes. With exterior styling by architect Filippo Salvetti and interior architecture by ACPV ARCHITECTS Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel, the new made-to-measure yacht embodies the values of high-quality Italian craftsmanship, functional design, technological innovation and refined beauty that have been an integral part of the brand’s bespoke DNA from the outset. Extending across three decks, the layout of Custom Line Navetta 35 offers a contemporary take on life at sea, with generous functional spaces devoted to convivial living and the well-being of the owner family and their guests. With over 300 square metres of indoor and outdoor space, the settings alternate between areas designed for socialising and others for relaxation, complemented by comfy freestanding furniture and flexible layouts that encourage social interaction. The yacht can accommodate up to ten guests in five cabins – a master suite on the main deck and four guest cabins on the lower deck – while ensuring that guest and crew flows are both private and functional. The exterior design of Custom Line Navetta 35 stands out for its understated, harmonious style, featuring sculptural surfaces, balanced volumes and clean lines that produce a contemporary, dynamic silhouette. The interiors are designed to enhance the sense of space and showcase the ever-present dialogue with marine environment, thanks to the extensive use of full-height windows and the almost transparent naval architecture, designed to let natural light flood in from stern to bow and on every side. The innovative staircase is part of this effort, designed to ensure maximum privacy and blend discreetly into the interior design. The fact that there is no external staircase aft on the main deck helps create the ultimate flexible space, turning the cockpit into the yacht’s social hub. The interior design language features soft volumes, organic geometries and custom-made freestanding furniture designed by Antonio Citterio, raised off the floor so that it seems almost to float in space. In line with this bespoke vision and aesthetic, for the first Custom Line Navetta 35, ACPV developed the Light Mood based on the owner’s wishes: a concept featuring ivory, beige and caramel colourways that runs through the settings, giving them more depth, luminosity and lightness. This pursuit of balance is also reflected in the choice of materials: vibrant Pietra di Vicenza stone, pale wood floors and sand-coloured leather used for upholstery and detailing come together to create a warm and refined atmosphere. The result is a sophisticated and immersive cruising experience, in which light, materials and transparency blur the boundaries between inside and outside, transforming every space into a prime vantage point overlooking the sea.

Technical Data:

LOA - 34.7 m (113.2ft)

Hull Length - 34.4 m

Beam - 7.7 m

Draft - 2.2 m

Displacement - 173,000 kg unloaded, 198,000 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 19300 l

Water Capacity - 3100 l

Max Persons - twenty

Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, eight crew in four cabins

Engines - 2 x MAN V12 LE446 CR 1400hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - fifteen knots max, twelve cruise, ten knots long range

Range - 1750 at ten knots long range speed

Project - Filippo Salvetti exterior, ACPV Architects Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel interior

www.customline-yacht.com

competition = Benetti Oasis 34M

Project: Solaris Power 64 Grand Coupe

Solaris Power presents the 64 Grand Coupe project. Designed by Dragoni the 64 Grand Coupe is based on the 64 Long Range hull, with the difference that it has no flybridge and a sleeker silhouette. Besides the missing flybridge the Grand Coupe comes with the same qualities of the Solaris Power 64 from the high bow to stern walkaround deck, generous interior and exterior volumes ensuring outstanding onboard comfort, and the largest and most welcoming aft cockpit deck in class and size. The Solaris Power 64 Grand Coupe is to be available with four options for the main deck, and three for the lower deck. The offers for the lower deck go from a standard open free aft deck, to an optional sun-pad with tender garage underneath. The lower deck comes with three choices for three or four cabins. The Solaris Power 64 Grand Coupe is powered by Volvo 900hp and optional 1000hp with IPS pod propulsion giving speeds up to 29 knots with the large engine option.

www.solarispower.com

Three Saved as BlueGame Yacht Goes Ablaze Near Tavolara, Sardinia

Three boaters were saved as a sixteen meter BlueGame went ablaze as it was cruising between Capo Ceraso and the Island of Tavolara to the North East of Sardinia, on the afternoon of Wednesday eight July.  The three boaters which also included an eleven year old child, jumped in the water to save them selves from the blaze, and were first collected by a nearby boater, and then by the Guardia Costiera of Olbia who came to the scene with the CP 894 patrol boat. The environmental ship San Giusto then followed in the area of the accident, to do an environmental check and clean the area.  The yacht ultimately sunk, with some reports saying the yacht hit a reef first, and this generated a short circuit in the electrical system which set it ablaze.  The three boaters were reported uninjured.

The yacht in this accident is a BlueGame BG54 as designed by Zuccon and produced since 2022.

Outboard: Honda M300 300hp

Honda introduce the exhilarating 300hp McLaren Performance M300 outboard. Drawing inspiration from McLaren’s renowned racing heritage and cutting-edge North American performance engines, this exceptional model enhances a base Honda V6 to deliver a thrilling 300 hp. The M300 engine is based on the existing high-power Honda BF250 3.5 litre marine platform. Using its precision engineering technology expertise, McLaren Engineering is performance-tuning base models for enhanced top-end power and mid-range torque. The result is a performance-inspired outboard that delivers enhanced top-end power of 300hp. McLaren Performance modifications include the integration of a new camshaft for enhanced valve timing and high lift; a new ECU Engine Control Unit that controls protection and boosts efficiencies; new fuel injectors for higher fuel supply; and excellent fuel efficiency. Designed specifically for marine performance enthusiasts, the M300 delivers unmatched durability and reliability – ready to elevate your on-water experience.

www.marine.honda.com

competition = Yamaha V6 4.2L 300hp