New Model: Rhea Helmsman 730 Timoner V2

Rhea presents the updated second V2 version of its traditional small fisherman inspired looking Helmsman 730 Timoner.  An updated design but based on the same Joubert-Nivelt naval architecture with exterior design by Bertrand Danglade the Rhea Helmsman 730 Timoner V2 has a completely updated pilot house looks with the integrated windows now offering 30% more visibility.  But the changes for the Rhea Helmsman 730 Timoner V2 do not stop to the design of the pilothouse with a complete new mould made for for the helm station, with the addition of a fifty centimetres wide side-door and a more amenities inside, which now feature a small dinette for two persons to port side, with a small unit to starboard behind the helm chair.  The lower deck accommodation with a  V-berth sleeping two persons has not been changed.  The Rhea Helmsman 730 Timoner V2 is standard powered by a single Nanni 205hp or optional 230hp.

Technical Data:

LOA - 7.30 m (23.9ft)

Beam - 3 m

Draft - 0.75 m

Displacement - 2700kg

Fuel Capacity - 300 l

Accommodation - two berths

Engine - 1 x Nanni 205hp, Nanni 230hp

Propulsion - line shaft with protection skeg

Project - Bertrand Danglade design, Joubert-Nivelt naval architecture

Certification - C-8

www.rhea-marine.fr

Rich Lazzara 1973 - 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rich Lazzara, who passed away the fourteen January at the age of 51.  Born May eighteen 1973 Rich Lazzara was a third generation boat builder, who spent more over twenty years in the boat building industry. He grew up working in his grandfather’s Gulfstar, learning first hand knowledge of yacht engineering, processes, and construction. Ultimately the Lazzara family will sell its stakes in Gulfstar in 1989 and create Lazzara in 1990, as Rich will be given the responsibility for developing the sales team and international dealer network that eventually grew his family’s Lazzara Yacht business to a one hundred million US$ yacht building company in 2008. His knowledge about the most modern sales tools, such as social networking, websites, direct mail, email, and mobile, has allowed him to utilize them effectively and precisely to meet the needs of clients around the world. Ultimately Rich ended his yachting career as yacht broker with HMY Yacht which he joined in August 2015, were his yacht-building pedigree, combined with leading-edge marketing technology, have afforded him a high level of sales success. From lamination to listings, there isn’t a facet of the yachting industry Rich was not involved and understood.  Rich is survived by his parents, Richard and Debbie Lazzara, his stepmother Tracey Lazzara, his wife Melissa Lazzara, his children Haley, Avery, Zariah, Santana, Damarcus, Trey, Quinn Lazzara, Lorin and Logan Hutchinson and his brothers, Joey, Tony Lazzara and Billy McKnight.

Project: Delta Powerboats 72

Delta Powerboats has in the fall of the year unveiled the project of the 72, a project for an upcoming hard-top sport yacht.  Designed by Delta Powerboats owner Mannerfelt the 72 follows similar lines and looks to the 48, the latest addition to the Swedish yacht builder which arrived in the first half of 2023.  Extreme lightness is the word of the Delta 72 which is to be constructed in full carbon fibre, which will make it among the lightest yacht in its 21 meters size and sport yacht type, if the declared 27 tons loaded weight is to be confirmed.  The Delta Powerboats 72 is to offer a four cabins sleeping eight lower deck layout, plus a crew cabin for two.  All living area galley plus saloon will be located under the hard-top covered main deck area.  Power options will come from twin Volvo 1000hp with IPS pod drives for a top speed up to 41 knots, and or Quadruple Mercury 600hp outboards petrol gas engines for 52 knots speeds.

www.deltapowerboats.se

New Model: Aquila 50 Yacht

Aquila Power Catamarans has during the 2024 Fort Lauderdale boat show debuted its new 50 Yacht. A fifteen meter power catamaran the Aquila 50 Yacht comes as a replacement to the 48 and sits in between the 44 and 54 models.  The 50 Yacht also introduces an explorer yacht aesthetic, featuring a commanding high freeboard and an S-shear line that goes up and sets it apart from the other Aquila models. The Aquila 50 Yacht features a three cabins three head standard layout, with a luxurious single-level seven meter full-beam master stateroom located forward. The Aquila 50 Yacht is also offered in a more charter friendly four cabins version this located forward of the starboard hull, and takes away space from the master stateroom. A single berth crew cabin is also offered as an option, this located on the port hull at midships. All the living saloon area on the Aquila 50 Yacht is located on the main deck and is of with an astern galley layout. The Aquila 50 Yacht is standard powered by twin Volvo 380hp, with optional 480hp and or Yanmar 550hp being available. Performance is 22 knots max eighteen cruise with Volvo 380hp.

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.99 m (52.6ft)

Beam - 7.76 m

Draft - 1.26 m with sacrificial protective keel

Displacement - 23013 kg light, 32281 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 1964 l

Water Capacity - 880 l

Max Persons - thirty inland, twelve offshore

Accommodation - six berths in 3 cabins, or 8 berths in 4 cabins, optional 1 berth crew cabin

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 380hp, D6 480hp, Yanmar 550hp

Propulsion - direct shaft drive

Speed - 22 knots max eighteen cruise with Volvo 380hp

Hull Shape - bulbous bow catamaran

Construction - resin infused vinylester resins with core sandwich

Certification - CE A12/B12/C20/D30

www.aquilaboats.com

Sportfish Boat Wrecked by Fire at Poquoson. Virginia

A sportfish cruiser of about ten meters in length was wrecked by fire as it was lying in the boat dock underneath the shelter at Whitehouse Cove Marine, Poquoson, Virginia at 17:33 of Sunday twelfth January.  Two marine employees tried to extinguish the fire, before calling 911 and Poquoson Fire and Rescue units responding to the blaze, with Squad 1, Engine 2, Medic 1 and Medic 2 attending the scene.  Ultimately the fire was extinguished, and did not damage further boats, also because of the fire intervention of the two marina employees who fought the blaze before Poquoson Fire and Rescue units arrived.  No one was injured in the fire.

Project: Fleming 60

Fleming present the project for a new 60 model.  The 60 is based on the 58 which debuting in 2013 has so far sold in 45 units.  The Fleming 60 extends the 58 length by fifty centimetres aft.  This gives the Fleming 60 a more spacious California seating with a walkaround deck behind the cockpit settee and also extra space for a larger crew cabin or storage utility room.  Inside and in the rest of the yacht the Fleming 60 should not be much different to the 58 with a choice for three lower deck choices, two of which with full beam master stateroom, and a bunk third cabin.  You also have a choice what Fleming calls the Accommodation Option A for a forward master stateroom, and an L-shaped bunk third cabin to midships, which is bigger to the offer of options B and C with third cabin located to port side.  The Fleming 60 like the 58 is to be powered by twin Man 800hp which are good for 21 knots top speeds, and a range at best cruise of six knots just a little bit over 2,500 nautical miles. 

www.flemingyachts.com

Flybridge Boat Partly Sinks in Chesapeake Fishing Creek

A flybridge cruiser of ten meters in length party sank in Fishing Creek marina, by the Chesapeake Beach, in the Chesapeake Bay on the afternoon of Saturday eleven January.  The cause of the part-sinking are not reported, though it looks to be a failed through hull.  These through hulls in this instance usually fail because the boat has not been correctly Winterized for the cold weather and water Winter temperatures.  This Winter is particularly cold in the Chesapeake Bay with current water temperatures down to four degrees celsius, what is less then five degrees to the usual nine degrees average.

The boat in this part sinking is a second generation Silverton 37 Convertible as produced from 1990 to 2000.  The second generation 37 Convertible was a replacement to the first generation 37C with the model replaced by the more sportfish looking 38 Convertible.

Mangusta Super Yacht Fire Scare in Fort Lauderdale

The Mangusta 54 meter m/y She's a 10 Too had a fire scare when she was berthed at Pier 66 in Fort Lauderdale on the afternoon of Saturday eleven January.  Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue attended the blaze, with conflicting reports saying the fire was in the engine room and or the garage.  The fire was extinguished in just twenty minutes and contained in the area.  Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue responded to the fire scare with its two fire boats, and was also assisted by the county’s fire boat.  The cause of the fire is not reported and under investigation, with the yacht just returning from St. Martin in the Caribbean some hours before the accident.  

M/y She is a 10 Too is a 2024 Overmarine Mangusta GranSport 54 as designed by Alberto Mancini and produced from 2018 so far in three units.  The GranSport 54 is Mangusta's current flagship, which also debuted the GranSport line in 2018, which was followed by smaller 45 and 33 models in 2019 and 2020 respectively.

Yachting Developments New Web Site

Yachting Developments from New Zealand presents its new World wide web showroom.  Yachting Developments has a story that goes beyond and previous to building yachts which started when founder and managing director Ian Cook founds the company in 1990 to help Spain enter into the Americas cup.  In 2002 Yachting Developments launches its first yacht a 22.6m cruiser racer sailing machine.  Move the clock fifteen years later and Yachting Developments has launched 21 custom yachts from eleven to 39 meters, most of which sailing yachts, excluding the four sportfish yachts delivered from 2012 which started with the 27.4m YD65, to the largest build in 2017 the 39.5m hull number 1015, and two other 33 and 34.9M builds, all of which made with high tech composite. Yachting Developments new website takes you around with the following buttons; Home, Projects, Media, Careers, and Contact.  Yachting Developments is also on social media with links at the bottom of page taking you it's Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook pages.

www.yachtingdevelopments.co.nz

Yachting Developments 27.4M YD65 the first motor yacht

Project: Riva 112 Dolcevita Super

Riva present the project for the 112 Dolcevita Super.  Designed by since the nineties Riva designer Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta of Officina Italiana Design the 112 Dolcevita Super is an evolution of the 110 Dolcevita which debuted in 2018 and has sold 32 units.  The main difference from the upcoming 112 to the 110 is the aft extension which now also comes with opening side bulkheads which extends and nearly double the size of the bathing beach platform.  With this extension the aft deck layout has also been changed with the 112 Dolcevita Super now having an aft sun-pad similar to what Riva presented with the 82 Diva a year ago.  The 112 Dolcevita Super also features more subtle changes like the extended glazing which serves the fore main deck master cabin and also the lower deck, with the hard-top also extended in length forward.  For the interior there should be other subtle changes but the 112 Dolcevita Super will offer a near identical layout with a master stateroom forward of the main deck, and four guest suites on the lower deck.  Crew accommodation if for five in three cabins, for an area which also includes a galley and an L-shaped dinette.  The Riva 112 Dolcevita Super is powered by twin MTU 2683hp for top speeds up to 25 knots and a cruise of 23.

www.riva-yacht.com

Viking Sportfish Ends Beached in Cancun Mexico

A 21 meter Viking sportfish yacht titled m/y Blue Rush ended beached and aground in Punta Sam, to the North of Cancun, Mexico on a story which was shared on TheQualifiedCaptain Instagram page on nine January.  The sportfish is filmed beached, and what looks a surveyor is taking photos of the hull.  The causes of the grounding are not reported, with the usual Instagram speculation comments following the story, from those of a sleeping captain to the voluntary dry dock and free bottom job for the cheap.  It will be interesting to know more at this stage, although because of insurance claims doubt we will ever hear about it.  The damage to the Viking sportfish is social media reported the be only to its propellers, with the yacht dry docked a couple of days later to the grounding.

Motor yacht Blue Rush is a 2023 Viking 72 Convertible as produced from 2016 to 2024 in 75 units, these numbers including the Enclosed Bridge version.  The Viking 72 Convertible came out as a replacement to the 70 Convertible and was replaced by the 74 Convertible.

New Model: Wider WiderCat 92

In Spring of 2024 Wider launched its first new WiderCat 92. The first WiderCat signals a new fresh direction for the Italian yacht builder who has revolutionized yachting with its forward-thinking technologies and unwavering commitment to conscious cruising from its arrival in 2010. With the WiderCat 92, the Fano based yacht builder show that the Wider Vision Hub is not just a marketing slogan, but a place where to push the boundaries of maritime and yachting innovation. The WiderCat 92 stands as the trailblazer in a series of avant-garde multihulls meticulously crafted by the Fano-based brand, and comes from a design by Luca Dini Design in partnership with Wider Centro Stile, captivating with its seamless integration of outdoor and indoor spaces but also pioneers technological advancements, embodying a harmonious fusion of beauty, functionality, sophistication, and innovation. With a focus on aesthetics and design ingenuity, Wider has elevated the WiderCat 92 to embody the style and elegance reminiscent of a mono-hull, in a 28 meter super catamaran reflecting a thoughtful balance between form and function, refined in a design within the realm of multihulls. WiderCat 92’s unit #1 features two generous VIP cabins and a twin guest cabin located lower deck. The main deck is dedicated to a capacious owner’s suite, complete with a private foredeck lounge, occupying nearly half of the total space. Additionally, a four-cabin layout option is available. The galley is conveniently situated on the main deck as well. Beyond the customizable aft cockpit on the main deck, which provides a breath taking view through uninterrupted windows, the upper deck boasts and additional forward cockpit, a sky lounge and the helm station. The tender garage, boasting a transom hatch that effortlessly transforms into an expansive swim platform, sets the stage for a remarkable maritime experience. The fold-down bulwarks serve a dual purpose, not only enriching the generous Beach Club, conveniently accessible from the VIP cabins, but also discreetly concealing storage compartments for water toys. This innovative design, that sets this model apart from others of similar length and category, ensures that every aspect of the WiderCat 92, from its functional elements to its recreational spaces, is meticulously crafted to enhance the overall seafaring pleasure. The WiderCat 92 also integrates Wider's advanced serial hybrid propulsion system, rooted in the shipyard's profound technical expertise, which sets the super catamaran apart in terms of performance achievements. With twin electric motors delivering 500kW each to the thrusters and two 349kW variable speed generators for electrical energy production, the catamaran exemplifies nautical advanced engineering. The heart of this prowess lies in the thirty LiFePO4 batteries, meticulously managed by a state-of-the-art Battery Management System. This system ensures continuous monitoring of operating parameters, facilitating intelligent charge balancing. Beyond its impressive efficiency, it's crucial to underscore that this outstanding performance is achieved with a total commitment to safety, reflecting Wider's dedication to delivering a secure and exhilarating yachting experience. Generators operate at minimum power consumption, allowing cruising in Zero Emission Mode with a 27-nautical-mile range at six knots in complete silence or a fourteen hour autonomy on battery power at anchor. Additionally, 150 m2 of solar panels ensure energy self-sufficiency at anchor, with any excess energy stored in the batteries for night time use.

Technical Data:

LOA - 28.04 m (92ft)

Hull Length - 23.9 m

Beam - 11.9 m

Draft - 1.65 m

Displacement - 138.8 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 8000 l

Water Capacity - 2000 l

Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, four crew in two cabin

Engines - 2 x Lucchi 500kw

Propulsion - eShaft

Speed - thirteen knots max, eleven cruise, 8 knots economic, six knots electric only

Range - 600 nautical miles at 11 knots, 1100 nautical miles at 8 knots 

Project - Luca Dini exterior interior, MDS Engineering naval architecture, Centro Stile Wider

Certification - CE A

www.wider-yachts.com

Two Yachts Wrecked One Damaged in Fire at Port Lave Marseilles

Two yachts were destroyed and one was damaged in a fire which started on 17:29 of Thursday ninth January at Port de la Lave, near Corbieres Beach to the West of Marseilles.  The fire is reported to have started on the 27 meter m/y Naisca IV which also jumped to a seventeen meter flybridge yacht to its port side and then also to the 23 meter explorer m/y Aldabra to its starboard.  Marseilles Fire Fighters intervened to the blaze with 63 firefighters, nineteen vehicles, aerial reconnaissance drones, and the Caesar robot for an operation which became difficult to control as the yachts broke there mooring lines.  Ultimately Naisca IV and the seventeen meter flybridge yacht where badly damaged, wrecked and partly sunk from the blaze, while Aldabra is reported to receiving bad fire damage to its port side, for a fire which took just short of six hours to extinguish as it was turned off at 23:23 hours.  Following the fire the yachts where surrounded by an oil protection boon for an area which covered one hundred meters.  No causalities are reported with the cause of the fire being under investigation.

M/y Naisca IV which is the yacht reported to have started the fire is a 2006 Arno Leopard 27 Open as designed by Paolo Caliari and produced from 1994 to 2011 in 48 units.  The flybridge yacht is a Mochi Craft 56 as designed by Paolo Caliari and produced from 1989 to 93.  M/y Aldabra which was located to starboard and sustained fire damage is a custom Ocea 23m designed by Joubert and Nivelt and delivered in 2011.

Project: Absolute Navetta 62

Absolute present the Navetta 62 project, a new addition to the cross over explorer-motor yacht line up which currently features nine models from 48 up to 75 foot.  The Navetta 62 will feature all of Absolute must have features from a hard-top covered flybridge as standard and an aft deck with open veranda.  The Absolute Navetta 62 is to have an astern galley, in a flush deck layout with dining table for six to starboard of the galley, and relaxing saloon forward.  Two steps up to starboard will lead you to the helm station which is also serviced by a side door.  The lower deck offers a three double stateroom layout, with the owners stateroom located forward, VIP suite at midships, and third cabin to starboard.  A third head which also serves the third cabin is located to port side, just after finishing the companionway stairs which leads to the lower deck.  A crew cabin for two is located aft.  The Absolute Navetta 62 will be standard powered by twin Volvo 900hp with optional 1000hp engines being available. 

www.absoluteyachts.com

New Model: Solaris Power 52 Coupe

Solaris has for the 2024 Dusseldorf boat show debuted its new 52 Coupe model.  The 52 Coupe is based on the hull line of the 52 Open which arrived some months before with the difference of an enclosed cabin pilot house on the main deck, thus it is more of an all weather cabin yacht.  The Solaris 52 Coupe is offered in two lower deck Cabin A and Cabin B versions, with the A offering two cabins and owners stateroom at midships, and B and three cabins two head lower deck layout.  The enclosed main deck offers a living area with saloon to starboard behind the helm station and a galley located opposite to port side.  Tender storage is a garage located behind the aft sun-pad.  The Solaris 52 Coupe is powered by twin Volvo 480hp as standard or optional 600hp, both options with IPS pod drives.

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.2 m (53ft)

Waterline Length - 14.8 m

Beam - 4.95 m

Draft - 1.25 m

Displacement - 19,200 kg unloaded, 23,000 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 2000 l

Water Capacity - 500 l

Max Persons - twelve

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

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

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS650 or IPS800 dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 28 knots max 22 cruise with 480hp, 33 knots max 25 cruise with 600hp

Project - Bruno Acampora Victory Design exterior and naval architect, Roseo interior 

www.solarispower.com

Project: Rand Realm 44

Rand present the Realm 44, the project for its biggest build to date.  The Realm 44 aims to bring the best from the popular day boat genre, mixed with those of a spacious cruising layout and the performance of an adventure boat. The interior of the Realm 44 will offer sleeping accommodation for four persons in an open plan cabin layout with a convertible U-shaped dinette which becomes a double berth forward, and two single berths at midships, while a shower head located to starboard in between the two areas will serve the guests.  The Rand Realm 44 is to be powered by twin 300 kw E-drive electric motors, Mercruiser petrol sterndrive of twin 350hp and or 430hp, or twin 370hp Yanmar and or 440hp Volvo diesel, and outboard options of twin Mercury 400 and or 600hp.

www.randboats.com

Flybridge Cruiser Wrecked by Fire in Capo Gallo, Palermo

A flybridge cruiser of about thirteen meters in length went ablaze at the Motomar Shipyard in Capo Gallo, Palermo at 10:20 of Sunday fifth January.  The flybridge cruiser was not attended during the fire, with the Vigili dell Fuoco fire fighters responding to the blaze with two fire engine trucks.  A sport cruiser located to the starboard of the boat on fire also sustained cosmetic fire damage.  The fire was ultimately controlled, although the boat in question ended wrecked, as all its main deck was destroyed by the fire.  An investigation was opened by the local Police to determine what could have started the blaze. 

New Model: Princess X95 Vista

Princess has in 2024 updated its X95 flagship model, now being called the X95 Vista. Vista English translates to Views, which is a clear indication of more glazing added to the Plymouth yacht builders current flagship model, with the X95 Vista easily recognizable by the fore to aft uninterrupted hull window serving the lower deck cabin area.  Announced in 2018 as a project to a design of Pininfarina with Olesinki and the Princess design team, the X95 is a volume focused pocket super yacht, with a load line under 24 meters which makes into standard yacht master licence, but also less problematic for certification.  The original X95 debuted in 2020, and has up to the end of 2024 been delivered in 23 units, these including the X95 Vista soft evolution.  The Princess X95 is considered by many as an ugly duckling outside, though many says while you are onboard the volume and spaces of the yacht makes you forget all about the outside.

Technical Data:

LOA - 29 m (95.4ft)

Beam - 6.70 m

Draft - 2.03 m

Displacement - 106,625 kg half load

Fuel Capacity - 13818 l

Water Capacity - 1865 l

Accommodation - 10 berths in 5 cabins, or 8 berths in 4 cabins, 3 crew in 2 cabins, or 5 crew in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1900hp, V12 2000hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 22 knots max with 2000hp, 21 knots max with 1900hp

Project - Olesinski hull lines, Pininfarina concept

www.princessyachts.com

Sportfish Boat Wrecked by Fire in Pirates Cove Marina North Carolina

An express sportfish cruiser titled m/y Fin Chaser of twelve meters in length was wrecked by a fire on the C Dock of Pirates Cove Marina, in the Outer Bank of North Carolina at a blaze which started at 15:02 hours of Friday third January.  The fire was attended by crews from the Roanoke Island Volunteer Fire Department and Nags Head Fire Department, who additionally also removed the boat from its place to avoid further damage.  No one was injured in the fire as the sportfish cruiser was reported unattended during the blaze, but parts of the dock were also damaged from the fire.  Manteo Police Department is investigating the cause of the fire.

M/y Fin Chaser the express sportfish in this fire is a 1987 Jersey Cape Devil 40 as designed by Buddy Davis and Donald Blount and produced from 1987 up to the end of that decade.  The Devil 40 was replaced by the Devil 36.  Featuring the custom Carolina look, Jersey Cape is a New Jersey semi-custom boat builder, located in the Mullica river which started boat building in the mid seventies.

Princess Yacht Ends Beached in Redhead Beach New South Wales

A sixteen meter Princess sport yacht with two woman onboard ended beached to the South of Third Creek of Red Head Beach, New South Wales, Australia, on the morning of Friday third January.  The Princess yacht is reported to have suffered engine failure during navigation and ended beached.  Both woman onboard did not have any injuries. The area where the yacht beached was cordoned by the authorities as a salvage operation was organized the following day on Saturday, after which it was towed to a nearby marina.  The Princess yacht is reported to have had minimal damage from this accident.

The Princess sport yacht in this beaching is a V53 as produced from 2005 to 2009 to a design of Bernard Olesinski.  The Princess V53 came out as a replacement to the V55 and evolved into the V56 with the addition of a larger bathing platform aft.