Three Boat Fire at Safe Harbor Ferry Point Marina in Old Saybrook

Three boats where involved in a fire in the dry dock storage area at Safe Harbor Ferry Point Marina, Old Saybrook, Connecticut on 12:20 of Monday 25 November.  The fire started in a classic fifteen meter Hatteras sportfish yacht and then jumped to its boat on its port side, and later to that to its starboard.  Fire fighters responded to the blaze from land and the water with the fire fighting boat coming also to the scene via the Connecticut River.  No one was injured in the fire as the boats where all unattended, with the classic Hatteras which started the fire being totalled while the one to port side also receiving fire damage as it's plastic Winter overall went ablaze, with the one to starboard receiving some small fire damage.  The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, was also at the scene, and said that no environmental impact came from this fire.

The Hatteras which started this fire is a 1985 52 Convertible, a model which was produced from 1983 to 1990.  The other boat to port side of the Hatteras is a Formula 45 Yacht as produced between 2007 and 2019.

Project: Absolute 70 Fly

Absolute present the project for the 70 Fly, a new flagship for its Flybridge range which today starts from the 47 Fly model and features a total of five models.  The 70 Fly integrates Absolute latest spirit of innovative design and strong attention to detail, with spacious, light-filled interiors enhanced by panoramic windows that offer breath taking uninterrupted sea views. The 70 Fly is also full of the modern and dynamic exterior lines that Absolute introduced with the 47 Fly in 2019 and has then evolved into the bigger models.  As is with the latest Absolute the 70 Fly offers the spacious and bright outdoor areas, designed for maximum comfort and refinement, include a versatile cockpit terrace with modular furnishings that allow for personalized space arrangements, and a convertible bow sundeck, ideal for moments of absolute freedom on the open sea.  The aft area, featuring an innovative sliding platform, facilitates direct access to the sea while also introducing a higher level of elegance, with soft lighting and dedicated relaxation and entertainment spaces. The flybridge, free of steps and equipped with comfortable modular furnishings and a large open-air dining area, transforms into an exclusive terrace from which to admire the surrounding panorama, offering an atmosphere of complete serenity. The design of the Absolute 70 Fly dissolves the boundaries between interior and exterior, offering a fully immersive experience in the surrounding environment.  One of the most innovative features is the sliding door on the port side, made up of six panels, which transforms the indoor dining area into an almost open-air space, where the sea breeze and the view of the sea become an integral part of the onboard comfort.  Similarly, the refined furnishings and large windows create a continuous dialogue with the marine landscape, enhancing the sense of freedom.  The four cabins, including the master forward with a king-size bed and the midships VIP suite, guarantee unparalleled comfort, with spaces designed for maximum relaxation. Each cabin is equipped with elegant furnishings, en-suite bathrooms, and smart solutions such as the electrically sliding bed in the guest cabin. Additionally, the two berth crew cabin located at midships and with separate access from the galley ensures smooth onboard management.  The Absolute 70 Fly is to be powered by twin Volvo 1000hp with IPS pod drives.

www.absoluteyachts.com

New Model: Rustler 41

Rustler debut into motor boating with this new 41 model, what is a modern reinvention of the classic gentleman’s launch, elegantly delivering comfort, speed and pride of ownership. The Rustler 41 motor yacht is designed to have the unique blend of world-class craftsmanship, seakeeping, performance and elegance as the British maker sailing yachts. Designed by Tony Castro the Rustler 41 features a deep-V planning hull that delivers exhilarating performance with a comfortable motion while still retaining excellent slow-speed manoeuvrability. Powered by twin Yanmar 370hp with line shaft propulsion the first Rustler 41 reaches speeds just over thirty knots and a fast cruise of 25.  The accommodation layout of the Rustler 41 is social and practical with an emphasis on luxury with a two double cabin and shower head to starboard.  The owners cabin is forward with a second cabin with double berth at midships and entry to port side. The main deck offers a comfortable wheelhouse with forward-facing helm seats and ample room for two people to sit together. Behind the helm position is a galley with a stove, sink and fridge. Opposite the galley, there’s a U-shaped dinette seating around a table that can drop down to make a third double berth or a daybed if required. Aft of the saloon, doors lead to the cockpit, which has L-shaped seating in each aft quarter, a wet bar and more seating is forward. A through-transom door gives access to a swim platform for easy boarding, with enough space to stow a rib, while side doors in the hull also offering easy access to alongside mooring.  The Rustler 41 is very much a semi-custom build and is also available with both outboards and or inboards pod drives propulsion.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.50 m (41ft)

Beam - 4 m

Draft - 0.64 m ex. drives and or propellers

Displacement - 11000 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 1200 l

Water Capacity - 300 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Yanmar 8LV 370hp

Propulsion - line shaft, other options like pod drives or outboards available on request

Speed - thirty knots max 25 knots cruise

Range - 400 nautical miles at cruise

Construction - resin infused

Project - Tony Castro

Certification - CE B

www.rustleryachts.com

Sealine New Web Site

Sealine presents its new World wide web showroom.  Sealine was officially started in 1978 although its bases were laid in 1972, as aeronautical engineer Tom Murrant could not find a cabin cruiser he liked, and decided to design and build one himself.  Tom builds the mould for his design and goes to Midland Marine to produce this boat, offering a swap deal, they build it for him and they get the design.  Unfortunately for Tom, Midland Marine was a busy company at the time, and the production for his boat never gets started, it is here that Murrant meets Frank Fish who with Ray Walker and another friend offer him to build the boat in his garage. The result is the 23ft Continental, which gets so much positive remarks, that Tom decides to take five hundred pounds from his life insurance fund, recruit his wife Jane as secretary and set up Fibrasonic in a rented building at Halfpenny Green airfield near Bobbington in Staffordshire to produce the cabin cruiser.  It looks promising but only for a short time as the 1973 to March 1974 Oil Crisis hits the global economy hard in sixth October of that year, doubling resin prices, with the UK government introducing a 25% VAT and a three day week.  But Fibrasconic survives this period which lasts five years by branching into industrial moulding, producing items for the British Rail, road signs, Toby Jugs, and sub-contracting other boat builds for Sunliner and Scorpio.  In 1978 the Oil Crisis and its aftermath are over and Tom restarts his boat building bug and designs and builds the 19 Weekender, and in just six weeks completes it, with this followed by the 22 Sport and 22 Cabin in the same year.  These three boats debut to the public at the 1978 Southampton boat show, under the C-Line name, real meaning Cruiser Line, and in the same year Murrant moves to Kidderminster, the site of bankrupt boat builder Dawncraft.  In the end of 1979, the C-Line name was changed to Sealine.  From the beginning Sealine distinct itself for offering gelcoat color options in blue, orange or yellow, but also for presenting a clever volume focused design giving more space to the foot.  The eighties are full of expansion for Sealine and in 1984 it presents the new 30 Statesman flagship.  The size keeps on growing with the 365 Sportsbridge coming in 1988, and the 450 Statesman in 1992, and then into fifty foot yacht size in 1999 with the T51.  By the end of the eighties decade Sealine also enters the US market, and in 1998 is sold to a venture capitalist firm headed by Gerard Wainright.  The Wainright ownership last three years as in 2001 Sealine is sold to one of the largest pleasure marine industry corporations as USA Brunswick takes over the British boat builder for a reported 68 million US$.  The Brunswick period is followed by investment and expansion as Sealine also launches its largest model to date with the T60 in 2004.  Brunswick will sell Sealine in 2011 to Oxford Investment Group.  The Oxford period is dark for Sealine as it will declare bankruptcy a year later, and in 2013 is bought by current owners Hanse Group.  Hanse Group will only buy the brand and some of the tooling as it moves production to Greifswald Germany.  Sealine currently offers three series of boats; C for Coupe, S for Sport, and F for Flybridge for a total of nine models which starts at 33 feet with the C335 and and goes up to the F430 flagship.  Sealine latest new models is the S335 launched in 2022.  Sealine's new website takes you around with the following buttons; Motorboats, Sealine Legend, Magazine, Events, Dealers, Services, Contact Us, and Configure Now.  Sealine is also on social media with right bottom page buttons taking you to its Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Linkedin pages.

www.sealine.com

Production History;

19 Weekender 1978-

22 Sport 1978-

22 Cabin 1978-

30 Statesman 1984-89

28 Ambassador/285 Ambassador 1985/88-89

255 Senator 1986-90

365 Sportsbridge 1988-91 (108)

328 Sovereign/330 Ambassador 1988/90-92

290 Ambassador 1990-93

260 Senator 1991-

310 Statesman 1991-

380 Ambassador 1991-93

350 Statesman 1992-95

450 Statesman 1992-96

390 Statesman 1993-95

360 Ambassador 1993-96

400 Ambassador 1994-96

360 Statesman 1995-97

410 Statesman 1996-98

F33 1997-2002 (400+-)

37 Flamengo/S37 1997/99-2002

1998 sold to Gerard Wainright and his venture capitalist firm

T51 1998-2004

F43 1999-2002

S34 2000-2007

F37 2000-2010

2001 sold to Brunswick

S38 2003-07

F34 2003-09

T60 2004-08

T52 2005-07

T50 2006-12

SC35/S380 2007/13-14

SC47 2008-12

35 Sport 2008-10

T60 Aura 2009-12

F46 2009-12

F42 2010-16

2011 sold to Oxford Investment Group

S450 2011-16

SC42 2011-12

C48 2011-12

2012 goes brankrupt

2013 sold to Hanse Group (move production to Germany)

F380 2013-16 *F37 project

S330 2014-21

C330 2014-21

F530 2015-23

C530 2016-23

C430 2017-

F430 2018-

C390 2018-

S430 2020-

S390 2021-

C335 2022-

S335 2022-

Fibrasonic 23ft Continental from 1972, the first unofficial Sealine

New Model: Benetti Class 44M

Benetti has launched the first unit of its new Class 44M launched in Viareggio, revealing the design work of Giorgio M. Cassetta, who showed an informal, natural settings four decks super yacht which recall the brand’s heritage. Launched in Viareggio and titled M/Y Juno’s 7 the first Class 44M unit was entirely designed entirely by Cassetta who also handled the interiors and the decor in partnership with the Benetti Shipyard’s architects. The designer has defined the yacht as “relaxing”, in line with the aim of the project that, from the outset, was to create informal settings that aren’t overly artificial or sophisticated, where the owner and guests can enjoy the ultimate in relaxation and comfort. These ambiances have been achieved thanks to the skilful use of large transparent surfaces, such as the mirrors on the hull sides in the main lounge that reflect the light and the water, making the spaces even brighter. There was also a special focus on the selection of the materials. One of the standouts are trowelled resin, chosen for the bathroom surfaces instead of marble, which is used exclusively on the main deck for the basins in the owner’s bathroom and the day-head. The varieties of FSC-certified wood used are the result of an in-depth study: antique elm, used for the interior flooring on all decks, preserves the natural knots in the wood and the planks have different widths and lengths to take advantage of every part of the tree. The choice for the walls, on the other hand, is striped ash selected with great care to obtain the ideal pattern for this yacht.  M/Y Juno’s 7 is the ideal yacht for safe, long cruises thanks to a layout meticulously studied to ensure maximum privacy and plenty of storage space. The Benetti Class 44M has four decks: the main deck is home to the owner’s cabin, the galley, the day-head and a spacious lounge with direct views of the water on both sides; the upper deck, in addition to the helm station and the generous interior living space that extends outdoors in the stern, offers an extra VIP cabin as an option; the sun deck provides over 102 square metres of deck space, while the lower deck contains the four guest cabins and the crew area. The beach club designed at the water’s edge becomes an independent, versatile and striking space, while the garage has been positioned along the port side. The level of soundproofing puts this 44-metre yacht at the top of the category, thanks to floating floors and bulkheads and flexible transmission couplings based on state-of-the-art technology, while the air-conditioning and treatment system ensures high-efficiency air circulation with six changes per hour. The Benetti Class 44M is powered by twin MAN 1400hp for a top speed of fifteen knots and a range of 4,100 nautical miles at a cruising speed of eleven knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 44.06 m (144.7ft)

Beam - 9.16 m

Draft - 2.31 m

Displacement - 340 t loaded, 470 GT volume

Fuel Capacity - 60,000 l

Water Capacity - 8000 l

Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, nine crew in five cabins

Engines - 2 x Man 1400hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Speed - fifteen knots max, eleven cruise

Range - 4100 nautical miles at cruise

Project - Giorgio M. Cassetta interior and exterior, Pierluigi Ausonio naval architect

Certification - RINA

www.benettiyachts.com

Project: Maiora 36 Exuma

During the 2024 Fort Lauderdale boat show Maiora revealed some details of the latest project with the presentation for the upcoming Exuma 36. Designed by Quartostile for exteriors and Acube for interiors, the Maiora 36 Exuma project is an evolution of the multi-award winning 35 Exuma which debuted in 2020 and redefined the concept of versatility by blending together the looks and lines of traditional raised pilot house super yachts into those of more volume focused explorer style yachts.  An innovative design concept which received positive market response as Maiora has delivered four units in less to three years of the outgoing 35 Exuma model.  Now Maiora's parent company Next Group and designer Quartostile evolve this design to feature more, adding space especially on the upper deck which now uses nearly all the yacht length, but also for offering a cleaner horizontal yacht.  The Maiora 36 Exuma will offer a ten guest suites layout with an owners stateroom forward of the upper deck, and four guest suites below including of which is a very spacious VIP suite to starboard.  Crew accommodation is for five located forward of the lower deck, and also featuring a lobby with dinette and a second galley.  The Maiora 36 Exuma is powered by triple Man 2000hp with triple jet propulsion for top speeds up to 32 knots.

www.maiora.it

New Model: Sacs Strider 13

For 2024 Sacs have presented the new Strider 13 model.  Designed by Christian Grande the new second generation Strider 13 is a revolution of details to one of Sacs most popular models.  New cockpit layout with central corridor, super structure and central console redesign with big side windows, raised foredeck for more accommodation, and a re-engineered hull shape.  With these design changes the new Strider 13 is now actually longer, and just short of a foot wider, and thanks to this now offers more spaces both outside and inside.  With the space inside now being more spacious as the new Strider 13 now offers an accommodation for four in two plus layout, forward double berth, and two other berths at midships, plus an L-shaped sofa, and shower head to starboard.  The Sacs Strider 13 is powered by twin Volvo 440hp diesel engines with stern drive propulsion in the Inboard version, or triple Mercury 500hp for the Outboard.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.49 m (44.1ft)

Hull Length - 11.9 m

Beam - 4.26 m

Draft - 1.05 m

Displacement - 

Fuel Capacity - 1150 l

Water Capacity - 200 l

Max Persons - sixteen

Accommodation - two plus two berths 

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 440hp, or 3 x Mercury 500hp petrol gas outboards

Propulsion - Volvo DPI duo prop stern dives, or triple outboards

Speed - 

Hull Shape - modified Vee with 19.8 degrees deadrise

Project - Christian Grande

Certification - CE B

www.sacsmarine.com

Project: Astondoa 577 Coupe

Astondoa present the 577 Coupe project, a new sport yacht which will position itself in between the best-selling 377 Coupe and the exclusive 677 Coupe.  The 577 Coupe will reach the market in 2025, fulfilling Astondoa’s desire to offer new formulas to satisfy sports boating enthusiasts who are looking for their own personal and unique experience, in total connection with the sea, without renouncing luxury and comfort on board at the highest level.  A combination of sporty lines and elegance, the new yacht follows the aesthetics of its predecessors in the Coupe range, with a daring and original design theme.  For this the 577 Coupe reproduces the distinctive elements of this sporty line, such as the inverted bow, the aluminium structure of the cabins or the stepped stern.  The interiors combine the quality and high standard of finishes that distinguish Astondoa with the new materials, textures and trendy colours that the shipyard has introduced in its latest launches. As with all Astondoa yachts, customisation is also a part of the new 577 Coupe, where the customer’s taste and personality are reflected in their yacht.

www.astondoa.com

New Model: Cruisers 57 Fly

Announced in the fall of 2023 as the 55 Fly project, Cruisers debuted its new 57 Fly model at the 2024 Fort Lauderdale boat show.  A year and a half in the making to a design by Luiz de Basto, the 57 Fly represents a revolution for flybridge yachts from Cruisers, and is also the first totally new Cruisers from MarineMax, who own the name and its facilities since April 2022, who went for the most European styled yacht from North America till today.  Cruisers has been the most Euro inspired of the US builders in its design in past years, a direction its started in the noughties with a bigger push coming when the Cantius range arrived in 2010.  With each new Cantius model being more European to the previous.  With this new 57 Fly the circle is closed, and today the Euro design has become the Cruisers one.  For the 57 Fly, Cruisers and Luiz de Basto left nothing to chance, as this sixteen meter flybridge motor yacht comes with a fixed hard-top on the flybridge, drop down balconies to extend space on the main deck to port side and integrate it with the living areas, and a beach club styled bathing platform with tender lift.  Inside the Cruisers 57 Fly offers a three double cabins two head accommodation layout, with a midships full beam owners stateroom.  The main deck living area offers an astern galley layout, with forward to port side dinette and opposite lounge settee.  The Cruisers 57 Fly is powered by twin Volvo 725hp with IPS pod drives propulsion.

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.40 m (57ft)

Beam - 5 m

Draft - 1.32 m

Displacement - 26308 kg light

Fuel Capacity - 2312 l

Water Capacity - 567 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, one crew cabin berth

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 725hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS950 forward looking dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 34 knots max

Project - Luiz de Basto exterior and interior

www.cruisersyachts.com

Project: Palm Beach GT70 Sedan

Palm Beach present the project for a new GT70. The GT70 is to be a new flagship for its GT line which debuted with the GT50 in 2018, and has expanded with the GT60 in 2021. The GT70 follows the script of the younger models for an elegant and performance yacht seamlessly blended together with its strikingly sleek silhouette and a design pedigree that honours both aesthetics and functionality. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this next-level performance yacht showcases the craftsmanship and exceptional build quality typical of the Palm Beach Motor Yachts' brand. The advanced construction techniques employed in the GT70 deliver robust strength, reduced weight, and enhanced efficiency. The Palm Beach GT70 is to be powered by twin 1000hp Volvo with IPS pod propulsion sit aft of the single fuel tank, optimizing balance and performance. Below decks, every GT70 offers an oasis of luxurious comfort in three exquisite staterooms, including a full-beam master suite located amidships rivalling larger yachts. The thoughtfully designed galley-down layout allows for an expansive salon area for relaxing, entertaining and dining with friends and family. The helm design and fit-out are reminders that the GT70 is designed for high-performance cruising, featuring double helm seats on both the port and starboard sides, an unobstructed line of sight through the massive single-piece windshield, and side opening windows.

www.palmbeachmotoryachts.com

Two Persons Injured in Cancun Nichupté Lagoon Boat Fire

A man and a woman were fire injured as a sport cruiser of eight meters in length went ablaze at the second nautical mile of the Kukulcán Boulevard Hotel Zone, in Cancun's Nichupté Lagoon, Mexico on the afternoon of Wednesday sixteen November.  Emergency 911 sent police and fire responders for the boat blaze, to assist the three people, with two being transferred to Cancun hospital. A Colombian woman suffered second-degree burns on her legs, and a Venezuelan man was rushed to hospital with first-degree burns on his arms and legs, while a third boat passenger, an Italian woman was unharmed.  Reports say the the sport cruiser suddenly exploded as authorities investigate the incident. 

The sport cruiser in this fire is a Chaparral 260 Signature as produced from 1999 to 2002.  The Chaparral 260 Signature came out as a replacement to the 240 Signature and was replaced by the 270 Signature in 2003.

New Launch: Cantiere Delle Marche One-Off 43

Cantiere delle Marche have in July 2024 launched the fully custom One-off 43. Called Project B2 during construction, One-Off 43 has the characteristics of a purebred explorer yacht and is the third fully custom construction from Cantiere delle Marche following Crowbridge in 2022 and Audace in 2019. Her exterior lines by Francesco Paszkowski boast an elegant, awe-inspiring beauty, with the right equilibrium between comfortable interior living spaces and the build and technical reliability to take on the seas, and the confidence to sail head-on into remote destinations. An imposing explorer yacht, One-Off 43 strikes a distinctive pose as Paszkowski designed grand exterior deck spaces so guests can relax in a number of outdoor spots designed to offer maximum privacy while creating the feeling of openness and uninterrupted living spaces. Her bright interiors also designed by Paszkowski exude a refined elegance, combining sophistication with an inviting, unpretentious atmosphere. On the main deck, thanks to a wide body configuration from midship forward, four large suites, almost identical in size and features, are at guests’ disposal. Two more guest cabins are located on the Lower deck amidships. Eight crew members benefit from very large and well-appointed quarters on the lower deck forward. The Captain’s cabin is located on the Upper deck next to the wheelhouse. Tender and jet-skis are stored on the Upper deck forward while a chase boat is at owners’ and guest disposal for coastal exploration and comfortable transfers from the yacht ashore and vice versa. To further enhance guests’ comfort, a large beach club with sauna and hammam is located to the far aft of the lower deck, next to the large swim platform, where there is also a day head. With a robust and overengineered displacement steel hull and light aluminium superstructure, Cantiere delle Marche One-Off 43 has a displacement of around 440t. Her naval architecture which ensures excellent seakeeping and frugal fuel consumption, has been designed by Hydro Tec. Twin Caterpillar 1000hp and a 60000-litre fuel tanks allow a top speed of 14 knots and a range above 5000nm at 10 knots; this means she is able to sail far and wide with no need to stop for refuelling.

Technical Data:

LOA - 42.61 m (139.7ft)

Waterline Length - 40 m

Beam - 8.67 m

Draft - 2.62 m at full load

Displacement - 460t

Fuel Capacity - 60,262 l

Water Capacity -  10,000 l

Accommodation - twelve guests in six cabins, nine crew in five cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats C32 Acert 1000hp

Propulsion - line shaft with Reintjes gearbox

Speed - fourteen knots max, ten knots cruise

Range - 5000 nautical miles at ten knots

Construction - steel hull aluminium super structure

Project - Paszkowski exterior and interior, Hydro Tec naval architecture

Certification - Cross of Malta Mach Y unrestricted navigation

www.cantieredellemarche.it

Flybridge Cruiser Saved from Sinking in Lacey Township New Jersey

A ten meter Mainship flybridge cruiser was saved from sinking in Lanoka Harbor Marina, Lacey Township, New Jersey, on Friday fifteen November.  Sea Tow Central New Jersey who shared the story on its Facebook page assisted the flybridge cruiser, deploying an extra pump to remove the water, and then towed it to a boat yard for an emergency haul out.  The cause of water intrusion was not reported.

The flybridge cruiser in this accident is a Mainship Mediterranean 35 Cockpit as produced from 1988 to 1992.  The Mediterranean 35 Cockpit was a replacement to the 34 Mk.II, with the model evolving with minor changes into the Mainship 35 Convertible.

Project: Overmarine Mangusta Oceano 52

Overmarine present the Mangusta Oceano 52 project. Jointly developed by Overmarine's Engineering Department and designer Alberto Mancini, the Oceano 52 comes as a replacement to the Oceano 50 which launched in 2021 and has been delivered in six units.  For this new Oceano 52, Mancini brings the design features implemented on the latest Mangusta Oceano 39 and Oceano 44, which launched in 2022 and 2023 respectively. The Oceano 52 will be a modern super yacht, were form and function take on a cutting-edge style, with solutions that ensure a constant visual contact with the sea and preserve the concept of space and freedom of movement. The project team's in-depth design research has resulted in a vessel whose modularity means the Owner can enjoy the space they dream of for themselves and their ‘inner circle’, experiencing cruising at best and exploring new destinations. This means being able to adapt and customise even more. Every Mangusta Oceano 52 can therefore be truly considered as a one-off yacht relying on world-class technical characteristics, in line with Overmarine's long-standing tradition in the construction of yachts which successfully combine tradition, innovation, and quality.  Thanks to an in-depth study of glazed surfaces and technical solutions aimed at making all decks obstacle-free, onboard lifestyle on this vessel is comparable to that normally found on a larger sixty metre super yacht. A constant visual contact between indoor and outdoor areas is ensured everywhere across the yacht, especially on the main deck, which is almost entirely made of glass, particularly in the aft area, where all storage trunks have been moved outside. A deck above the rest express a new feature introduced with the Mangusta Oceano 52, what is a master stateroom located on the upper deck and facing forward, thereby enjoying half circle views on the horizon. Floor-to-ceiling windows let daylight flood the owner stateroom, from which is also a private outer deck, where the real protagonist is the large ‘Mangusta Signature’ infinity pool; from here, a convenient staircase leads down to the patio lounge on the main deck, an extremely versatile area that can easily be converted from gym area to lounge area.  Two guest/VIP suites have been arranged on the main deck, where the master stateroom would normally be found. This means that these VIP cabins benefit from a privileged position, unmatched brightness and wonderful views, making time spent indoors even more pleasant. The lower deck hosts four more guest cabins. The entire project and all design solutions revolve around the Owner; see-through materials, glazed surfaces and open spaces combine to obtain the perfect layout, allowing guests to always experience the pleasure of onboard life.  The first unit of the Mangusta Oceano 52 is currently under construction at Overmarine Group's shipyard in Pisa, to be build in steel and aluminium with a displacement shape hull and under 500 Gross Tonnage.  The Mangusta Oceano 52 is to be powered by twin MTU 1700hp for a top speed of seventeen knots, and a range up to 4500 nautical miles.

www.mangustayachts.com

New Model: Zeelander 8

Zeelander Yachts has added its new flagship to its collection, following the launch of the 8 model.  It is a significant moment for the boutique yacht builder that just builds a handful of yachts every year to discerning clients, in a range which starts at fifty feet and goes up to this new eighty feet flagship. The Zeelander 8 is the largest yacht ever built by Zeelander, but it is also a close development of the existing product line, which starts with the fifteen meter Zeelander 5.  A pocket super sport yacht which just measures eighty foot at length over all the Zeelander 8 is designed by Cor D. Rover who sports the now known voluptuous classic yet modern lines of the Dutch yacht builder. Every Zeelander model is a work of art in a state of constant evolution. So, for all the family resemblance, the new Zeelander 8 has a prominent flowing shearline. Its gracefully raked stern and wrap-around windscreen will be familiar to admirers of the brand, and you will struggle to find a plain, straight line anywhere about the exterior. It is a testament to the design team that the Zeelander 8 shares the same perfect proportions as its smaller sisters, despite that impressive length, designer Cor D. Rover’s experienced touch is evident, alongside that of Zeelander’s dedicated in-house designers. At deck-level, the extra volume means more space for both a dedicated relaxing area and a large dining table with wrap-around seating. Then, below deck, there is a spacious full-beam owner’s cabin amidships plus two further guest doubles, all with ensuite bathrooms. While the Zeelander 8 is still conceived as a joy for the owner to drive, it is to be expected that additional service may also be desired, consequently at the bow of the yacht is two crew cabins sleeping three persons, located a separate entrance that ensures complete privacy for the owner and guests.  No description of the Zeelander 8 would be complete without evoking the curvaceous appeal of the aft deck, with deeply padded leatherette seats cocoon their occupants around a high gloss table. The transom is again classic Zeelander in the 8 flagship with more space and room as it swings open to expand into a huge twelve square metre bathing platform, essentially a private beach club, suspended invitingly above the water also as this area is not disturbed by a tender, which has its own dedicated garage amidships, running the full beam of the yacht and with a port side exit-entry door.  Owners know their minds when it comes to the details of their Zeelander, that is why the 8, but also the smaller models of the Dutch builder are customizable as possible in all key areas; from the aft deck, saloon, and guest cabins, along with all fittings and furniture customizations, can be tailored to individual preferences.  The Zeelander 8 is powered by quadruple Volvo 900hp or optional 1000hp IPS pod drive propulsion set up.  With the large engines the Zeelander 8 reaches a top speed of forty knots, and can cruise at 32 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 24.08 m (79.9ft)

Hull Length - 23.9 m

Beam - 6.60 m

Draft - 1.6 m

Displacement - 60 t unloaded, 67 t medium load, 74 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 8000 l

Water Capacity - 2000 l

Accommodation - six guests in three cabins, three crew in two cabins

Engines - 4 x Volvo D13 900hp, or D13 1000hp

Propulsion - quadruple Volvo IPS1200 or IPS1350 pod drives

Speed - 40 knots max 32 cruise with 1000hp, 37 max 30 cruise with 900hp 26 knots economic

Range - 475 nautical miles at 26 knots cruise

Project - Cor D. Rover, Sea Level naval architect

Certification - CE B

www.zeelander.com

Project: Pershing GTX70

Pershing continues to expand its GTX range as it follows the GTX116 and GTX80 with the project for a smaller 21 meter GTX70 to come in 2025.  Like the GTX80 which came this year, the Pershing GTX70 comes again from a design of Vallicelli, who followed similar clean lines and concept to the ten foot larger sister.  Vallicelli seems to have been given design duties of Pershing sports utility yacht GTX line, after 38 years of dedicated design duties by Fulvio de Simoni, which also includes the first GTX 116.  Like the 2024 arrived three meters bigger sister the GTX70 will feature an expandable beach area with drop down side bulkheads, a sport bridge, and a fore deck lounge sun-pad with entry from starboard. Some options exist for the exterior, from an aft sun-pad, to three helm chairs in replacement to the bench settee, and closable entry to the fore deck sun-pad.  The accommodation layout of the Pershing GTX70 is an astern galley central dinette layout, and a central located helm station forward.  Lower deck accommodation offers three cabins, with a full beam midships master stateroom, VIP suite forward, and third guest cabin with twin berths in between.  A single berth crew cabin with fore deck entry is located forward.  The Pershing GTX70 will be powered by triple Volvo 900hp with IPS pod drives for top speed estimates up to 35 knots, and a cruise of thirty. 

www.pershing-yacht.com

New Model: Beneteau Swift Trawler 54

Beneteau has this fall 2024 unveiled its new Swift Trawler 54. Designed by Andreani with naval architecture by Dixon, the new ST54 is the largest Swift Trawler to date, for a range which arrived in 2003 and till today has delivered over 1800 units. For the Swift Trawler 54 Andreani presents a gentle “S” shearline lines that rises towards the bow giving the hull a purposeful timeless stance, with a clean low profile flybridge above, and full around forward raked glass superstructure which gives an overall lightness. With the Swift Trawler 54, Beneteau brings unrivalled outdoor living space, breaking the mould for explorer type yachts of this size. Thus the Swift Trawler 54 offers a spacious cockpit and flybridge, and foredeck dinette, all finished with soft seating and luxury touches and a terrace to the sea. The stern area also boasts a hydraulic tender lift swim platform, ample storage for kayaks and paddleboards. The foredeck dinette has a U-shaped seating area with an inset table which converts into a huge sun-pad, with dedicated fender stowage underneath. Inside the Beneteau Swift Trawler 54 presents itself as a family water home with the opportunity to enjoy efficient long-range cruising in an elegant and cosy atmosphere amidst ultimate comfort, with a visually stunning interior environment boasting a well-appointed central located galley with a raised dinette, a large saloon and an internal flybridge stairway. Down below the Swift Trawler 54 offers six berths in three cabins, with a full beam owners stateroom at midships, and the option for an additional single crew berth aft. Interior finishing options are for Alip Teak or Alpi Oak wood finishes.  The Beneteau Swift Trawler 54 is powered by twin Cummins 550hp with line shaft propulsion for speeds up to twenty knots, a cruise of twelve, and a long range nine knots for a range up to seven hundred nautical miles.  The Swift Trawler 54 is also offered with the Silent Boat Pack, which has a T-Top on the flybridge and features eighteen solar panels and ten lithium batteries for a generator less autonomy up to ten hours. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.13 m (56.2ft)

Hull Length - 14.8 m

Beam - 4.98 m

Draft - 1.14 m

Displacement - 21518 kg unloaded 

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 1720 l

Water Capacity - 2 x 400 l

Max Persons - fourteen

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, optional one berth crew cabin

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB 6.7 550hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Speed - twenty knots max, twelve cruise, nine knots long range

Range - 700 nautical miles at nine knots

Hull Shape - Fusion semi displacement

Construction - resin infused sandwich in polyester and balsa core, and counter moulding 

Project - Andreani exterior and interior, Dixon naval architect

Certification - CE B/C14

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Improve-it = Maritimo M600

Maritimo’s objective to constantly improve even its best-selling models, is shown with this updated M600 called the Black Edition version. Launched in 2022 the Maritimo M600 is the second, following the M55 earlier this year to get a meticulous review of onboard style, comfort, and functionality, resulting in new elements of elegance and sophistication. All of this is accomplished and integrated with the unparalleled engineering and performance Maritimo yachts are known for. Relentless in a quest for excellence, Maritimo adorns these improved models with the striking Black Edition mark. The Maritimo M600 is thus improved in three areas; Deck Spaces, Sky Lounge, and Aft Galley. The deck space is now enhanced in the cockpit with several practical and stylish improvements, such as a redesigned, larger transom island separating the main cockpit from the enclosed transom which now incorporates an upgraded lounge and expanded BBQ area. The Flybridge Sky Lounge upgrades the existing cabinet to a two and three-door wet bar, as well as an entirely new lounge seat with storage options, adding comfort, functionality and even more style to the upper lounge. The M600 Black Edition has also received a new upgrade increasing counter space while maintaining excellent storage capabilities. The fully equipped galley offers several enhancements, including more bench space on the starboard side without losing space for the hot plates, oven, and necessary storage. Combined with the upright existing fridge/freezer location is space for a new large overhead cupboard above the counter.  

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Explorer Cruiser Collides Into Florida St. Augustine Bridge

An explorer cruiser of thirteen meters in length titled m/y Bright Side collided and got stuck with the Bridge of Lions in St. Augustine, Florida on the early afternoon of Sunday tenth November.  The explorer cruiser just did not make it because of its mast, but also because it tried to pass under the bridge on a high tide.  Other unconfirmed reports say the bridge also has its air-draft markings damaged following the recent hurricanes and storms, and these have not yet been fixed yet.  As of the early evening of the day Bright Side was still stuck with the bridge. This Bridge of Lions collision follows that of the Nao Trinidad classic Spanish schooner which lost power, and collided with the same bridge thirteen days ago.

M/y Bright Side the explorer cruiser in this collision is a 2005 Kadey-Krogen 44.  Produced from 2002 to 2011 in 26 units, the 44 came out as a replacement to the 42, the model which debuted Kadey-Krogen in 1977, and was replaced and evolved into the 44 AE in 2012.

New Model: Fiart P52

Debuting in 2022 with the P54 which has been renamed as P58 this year, Fiart continue to expand what it calls its Custom Luxury Boat line and presents the P52 model, which as the larger unit is also designed by Stefano Pastrovich.  Announced as a P48 project back in 2022, Pastrovich follows similar design and layout themes to the larger P58 model.  It is different also a bit unusual but it also works well for both the main and lower deck, with both the Fiart P52 and P58 giving complete but also unique stem to stern exterior deck spaces.  An important difference between the larger P52 to the P58 is a fixed bathing platform which can be specified with an optional transformer unit.  The idea of the Fiart Pastrovich yachts is that of a sport yacht which makes the whole open main deck connected yet split in designated areas.  As layout positions goes in the P52 it is all traditional; sun-pad aft, dinette at midships, and a second fore deck sun-pad, this last connected with the central windshield door.  In the Fiart P52 and P58 for that matter all is a bit longer, as no physical barriers exist in between the areas with a small exception being for the windshield.  Down below the Fiart P52 features a luxurious appointed two suites layout, with an owners stateroom at midships.  A lower deck galley is located in between the cabins as you go down from the port side located stairway which takes you to the cabin area.  The Fiart P52 is powered by twin Volvo 600hp with a top speed up to 35 knots and a cruise of thirty.    

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.92 m (52.2ft)

Beam - 4.63 m

Draft - 1.20 m

Displacement - 21 t

Fuel Capacity - 1800 l

Water Capacity - 500 l

Max Persons - sixteen

Accommodation - four guests in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D8 600hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS800 dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 35 knots max thirty knots cruise

Range - 300 nautical miles at cruise

Project - Stefano Pastrovich

Certification - CE B

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