Princess Cruiser Goes Ablaze in Punta dell Este, Uruguay

An eleven meter Princess flybridge cruiser titled m/y Plus under Panamanian flag went ablaze as it was moored at dock no.2 at the Port of Punta dell Este, to the South of Uruguay on the morning of Monday nine June. The Coast Guard and Fire Department responded to the blaze, managing to control the fire before it spread to other nearby vessels.  No injuries are reported from the blaze and the Princess flybridge cruiser had no one onboard.  According to initial investigations the boat went ablaze due to an overload from the vessel battery system.  

The boat in this fire is a Princess 360 as designed by Bernard Olesinski and produced from 1993 to 1998.  The 360 was a replacement to the Princess 35 and was replaced by the second generation 38.

Projects: Viking 64 Sport Coupe, Viking 64 Sport Tower

Viking proudly introduces the 64 Sport Coupe a project that expands the versatile 64 series with modern design, advanced performance and industry-leading fishability. Build on the proven 64 Convertible hull, so far delivered in forty units, this exciting addition is also available with a Palm Beach Towers tuna tower, giving owners two distinct profiles on the same high-performance platform, this version as pictured below called the 64 Sport Tower.  In the Viking 64 Sport Coupe owners can choose between two interior layouts: galley-up with four staterooms, or galley-down with a spacious, salon-style command deck and three staterooms. Both are appointed with three heads, offering refined comfort, smart accommodations and the flexibility for serious cruising or fishing.

The 64 Sport Tower features the same design as the Sport Coupe with the addition of a custom PBT tower that enhances offshore utility, boosts fishability and gives the yacht a commanding profile. The Sport Coupe, with its sleek fiberglass deckhouse, leans into a sportier, more streamlined aesthetic. The first build, a 64 Sport Coupe for a long time Viking owner, is set to begin construction in September 2025, with delivery scheduled for June 2026. This 64 Sport Coupe will feature the galley-down layout with a crossover forward stateroom a configuration that maximizes space for entertaining and versatility. This new project is further testament to Viking evolution, as the 64 Sport Coupe and 64 Sport Tower is also to be the largest express sportfish to date build by New Jersey located largest convertible yachts builder, expanding the size by ten foot from the 54 Open or Sport Coupe models as introduced in 2021.

www.vikingyachts.com

22 Injured as Boat Goes Ablaze Near Long Island Sound, New York

 

22 persons were injured as a ten meter Carver cruiser went ablaze at Long Island Sound, near Hart Island, New York just after 20:00 of Saturday seventh June.  New York Police Department harbour and aviation units responded, as did the Fire Department New York to assist in the rescue of boaters and control the fire. Three people were pulled from the water by the Fire Department crews, and brought to a dock where Emergency Medical Service crews were waiting to begin Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.  The other nineteen boaters swam to nearby Hart Island and were rescued by Fire Department, Police Department, and Coast Guard boats.  The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but the 33 year old skipper of the boat has been charged with Driving While Intoxicated.  The Carver cruiser was ultimately wrecked by the fire fire.

The boat in this fire is a Carver 350 Mariner as produced from 1997 up to 2003.  The 350 Mariner came out as a replacement to the Carver 330 Mariner, with the model evolving into the 36 Mariner and produced for another eight years.

Tullio Abbate New Web Site

 

Tullio Abbate presents its new web site.  Tullio Abbate was started in 1969, a continuation of the Abbate boating name which was founded in 1873 by Giuseppe Abbate and followed by his son Guido in 1940.  Third generation Tullio Abbate, was the older of the three sons of Guido and enters boating in 1962, as he builds Il Cinque, a plywood built red coloured racing boat of five meters in length which will go on to win the Centomiglia race of that year.  A year later in 1963 Tullio will join father Guido in the Abbate family boating business, famous in that time for building classic fast runabouts in wood with sleek lines.  In 1965 while racing at the six hours Paris race, Tullio Abbate sees a reinforced plastic British build deep-Vee speed boat, and decides he wants to build a similar craft.  The decision to build boats in fiberglass will angry father Guido as he foregoes him out of the family business, with Tullio founding his own ship yard in 1969 and building the Sea Star, the first Tullio Abbate boat.  With the shipyard founded Tullio Abbate will keep on racing and setting records retiring in 2001.  In his career Tullio has won eleven Centomiglia races from 1962 up to 2001, becoming Offshore Class Two Champion in 1975, and set a record for a diesel engine powerboat in 1979 reaching 107 knots or two hundred kilometres per hour on 23 May of that year in Tremezzo.  Mostly known for fast powerboat cruisers up to about fifteen meters, Tullio did build a few large sport yachts over twenty meters, the fist being the Exception 70 in 1989, which is followed by the Exception 90 six years later what is still today the largest Tullio Abbate build to date.  The Exception 90 is an interesting super sport yacht, and is to date the largest yacht build near a lake, which powered by quadruple 1500hp engines with surface drives reaches a speed of fifty knots.  Tullio Abbate was also the boat builder of the personalities who apart customers also become friends; Alain Prost, Aryton Senna, Gilles Villeneuve, Bernie Ecclestone, Björn Borg, Diego Maradona, Didier Pironi, Giacomo Agostini, Gianni Versace, Gilles and Jacques Villeneuve, Jacky Ickx, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nico Rosberg, Niki Lauda, Matteo de Nora, Rene Arnoux, and Riccardo Patrese.  Aryton Senna also build a special dedicated special fast cruiser with Tullio Abbate, the Senna 42 Evolution launched in 1995 and produced till 2001. Unfortunately for Senna he will not get to see it following his dead on first May 1994 during the San Marino Grand Prix at the Autodromo Enzo and Dino Ferrari in Imola.  Tullio Abbate Junior will join the father family business in 2002 following in the Senior's footstep of building boats and racing, and winning two world championships this far in his career, and takes over the family business in 2012.  Tullio Abbate Senior will die at age 75 at the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan on nine April 2020, after being infected by COVID-19 during the pandemic in Italy.  Currently Tullio Abbate builds twelve models divided into three line ups; Classic, Comfort, and Sport, with the offer starting from the seven meter Flash 755, and go up to the Superiority 52.  Tullio Abbate new web site takes you around with the following buttons; Home, Our History, Boats, Vintage, Special Projects, and Contact.  Tullio Abbate is also on social media with a right top button taking you to its Instagram page.

www.tullioabbateyachts.com

Production History;
Sea Star m 6.05 1970-

Sea Miracle 12,50 mt 1976-

Offshore Rapid 11,00 mt 1977-

Sea Cobb 8,56 mt 1979-

Sea Star Super m 7.00 1979-

Offshore 42 1979-80

Offshore 27 1980-

Offshore 42 S 1981-83

Elite 25 (i) 1982-86

42 Executive 1984-

Exception 45 1984-

Champion 41 1986-

Superiority 36 1987-

Elite 25 (ii) 1987-2010

Elite 32 1988-

Offshore 33 1988-91

Elite 41 1989-

Exception 70 1990 (1)

Exception 33 1991-

Superiority 60 1992-

Exception 90 1995 (1)

Senna 42 Evolution 1995-2001 (50+-)

Mito 52 1999-

Soleil 33 2003-08

Mito 40 2008-

Soleil 35 2009-17

Mito 42 2009-

Mito 45 2010-

Mito 23 2011-

Mito 33 2011-

Beat 42 2012-

Superiority 52 2014-

Elite 27 2016-

Sunshine 30 2018-

Armonia 28 2024-

The Sea Star 6 meter, Tullio Abbate first boat. 

New Model: Benetti B.Now 67M

Benetti is pleased to announce the delivery of the first B.Now 67M. Titled m/y Iryna, the first Benetti B.Now 67M shows how this semi-custom platform-based is in reality more a tailor-made superyacht design that leaves plenty of room for customisation. The exterior styling by Redman Whiteley Dixon and the interior design is by Benetti, who working in close contact with owner’s representative to create an ambitious project in a successful line. At the Benetti Shipyard in Livorno, the B.Now 67M was handed over to her owner, an established customer and admirer of the Shipyard, which completed the project in less than three years. The first unit in the B.Now 67M yacht of five sold, was ordered with the Oasis Deck, which again shows Benetti’s ability to deliver custom projects. The first Benetti B.Now 67M also received official recognition from Lloyd’s Register certifying the yacht as a point of excellence. This steel superyacht stands out for her multiple customisations, not least the colour of the hull and superstructure, personalised with three different greys created especially for this unit. The B.Now 67M also features extensive, mainly curved glazing that covers up to 70% of the overall vertical surface area and lets natural light flood into the indoor spaces, designed by Benetti’s Interior Design Department under the guidance of Benetti Style Manager Mariorosa Remedi. Some of the settings were designed entirely in-house by the Shipyard’s Style Department, such as the four guest cabins on the Lower Deck that showcase this first B.Now 67M unique character and detailing. Examples are the pleated leather produced exclusively for this super yacht and the colours chosen for the fabrics, inspired by the four seasons. The ceilings clad in a new generation leather, tanned using natural materials, and the marble-effect ceramic slabs reveal an environmentally conscious selection of materials. The choice of wood also involved careful consideration of environmental certifications issued by the most authoritative international bodies, including the FSC Forest Stewardship Council and the PEFC Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification, ensuring responsibly managed forests with a focus on biodiversity and the wellbeing of local communities. This first Benetti B.Now 67M layout also differs from the original design, particularly in terms of the numerous wellness areas, including a sauna in the beach club and a gym on the main deck, as requested by the owner. The exterior styling by RWD, the UK firm with which Benetti has worked successfully on the entire B.Now line. The Benetti B.Now 67M has six decks, from the top Observation Deck down to the Under Lower Deck, this super yacht is extremely spacious both outdoors, with around 500 square metres of usable space, and indoors, with a 65-square-metre Main Salon and a full-beam owner’s suite on the Upper Deck, made possible by moving the wheelhouse and captain’s cabin up to the next deck. With two VIP cabins on the Main Deck and four cabins on the Lower Deck, it can accommodate up to 15 guests. The design accessories on board this first B.Now 67M are by Visionnaire, a brand favoured by the owner for its excellent craftsmanship and the quality of the materials, both perfectly in tune with Benetti’s mission to offer a unique aesthetic and sensory experience.

Technical Data:

LOA - 66.2 m (217.1ft)

Beam - 11.2 m

Draft - 3.1 m

Displacement - 1150 t, 1326 gt* volume

Fuel - 115,000 l

Water - 33,000 l

Accommodation - sixteen in seven cabins, 13 crew in nine cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats 3512E 2550hp

Propulsion - line shaft with ZF gearbox

Speed - sixteen knots max, twelve cruising

Range - 5000 nautical miles at twelve knots

Construction - steel hull aluminium super structure

Project - Redman Whiteley Dixon RWD exterior, interior Benetti Mariarosa Remedi

Certification - Lloyds 100A1 SSC G6 LMC UMS, FSC and PEFC for woods

www.benettiyachts.com

Princess Yacht Collides Into Pier in Rhodes, Greece

A 25 meter Princess motor yacht collided into the berthing pier of Mandraki Harbour, to the North East of the island of Rhodes on the morning of Friday sixth June.  The story was shared on the Boating in Greece Facebook group page, as a short reel of 45 seconds films the Princess yachts striking the jetty and what looked like its slow speed of about eight knots.  With the impact the yacht is seen taking its bow for about three meters of length out of the water and on top of the jetty, before going back fully in the water with the impact. The cause of the collision was not reported though a speculation in the comments was that it was a throttle malfunction.

The Princess yacht in this collision is a Princess 85 MY as designed by Bernard Olesinski and produced from 2008 to 2012 in nineteen units.  The 85 MY was a replacement to the 25M and was replaced by the Princess 88 MY.

Three Yachts Destroyed two boats damaged by Fire in Sunny Isles, Florida

A fourteen meter flybridge cruiser and two yachts of 21 and 26 meters in size were fire wreck, with two other boats of fifteen and eleven meters also sustaining damage at Sunny Isles Beach Marina, Florida, for a blaze which started just after 05:00 morning time of Friday sixth June.  The fire reportedly started on the fourteen meter flybridge cruiser, and then jumped to a seventy foot Azimut, and another yacht of 26 meters in size.  Miami Dade Fire Rescue and US Coast Guard responded to the fire from both land and water, as they also towed one of the yachts away, the first which seems to went ablaze and broke its mooring, this was made in order to reduce damage to nearby boats and property as this boat was drifting ablaze near the marina.  Fast Response Marine Towing and Salvage also helped in the operation, as he towed away and saved an eleven meter Beneteau sport cruiser which was next in the fire line and the wind going right to left in the picture.  No injuries are reported from the fire, with boats and yachts being unattended, as the cause of the blaze is being investigated, with the flybridge cruiser and the two yachts becoming a total wreck, and a flybridge yacht of fifteen meters and a sport cruiser of eleven meter also sustaining damages.  A couple of jet-skis and a rib also burned in the fire.

The boat which seems to have started this fire is a Sessa F48, this then jumped right to left in the picture above to an Azimut 70, and then to a 2003 Falcon 86 titled m/y U.A.I.  A Galeon 500 Fly which was to port side of the Sessa also sustained damage, while the Fast Response saved sport cruiser which also had smoke damage on its stern is a Beneteau Gran Turismo 40.

Two Boats Wrecked by Fire in Key West Florida

Two boats of thirteen meters in length went ablaze at Stock Island Yacht Club marina, at 6000 Peninsular Ave, Key West, Florida on the late afternoon of Thursday fifth June.  The cause of the fire is not reported with the boat to the left of the screen titled m/y Emily Anne going ablaze first, and then its fire going to the boat on its port side titled m/y Spirit.  Monroe County Sheriff Office and US Coast Guard sector Key West responded to the blaze, as both boats eventually got wrecked.  No one was injured as both boats had no persons onboard as they went ablaze, although the boat to the right of the picture was a liveaboard home of a father and a daughter. 

The boat which started the fire M/y Emily Anne is a 1989 Hatteras 45 Convertible Series II as designed by Jack Hargrave and produced from 1984 to 1992. The other boat which went ablaze is a 1988 Marine Trader Tradewinds 43, a model produced from 1987 to 1991.

The liveaboard aft cabin boat is owned by Trawler Tom - Sea Diesel who back in twelve April of this year did go all out of his way to help a grounded liveaboard boat in KeyWest. A GoFundMe donation has been open for Tom and his daughter to raise money and buy a new liveaboard boat.  Link to to the GoFundMe in the comments section below.

Project: Extra Yachts X106 Fast

Extra Yachts present the project for the X106 Fast. A replacement to the Extra X99 Fast, the Extra X106 Fast comes from a design Lorenzo Berselli Agon studio who presented a streamlined look thanks to the superstructure being shifted towards the bow, which allows for a highly liveable stern space. The exterior design is characterized by soft shapes, taut lines and sophisticated details. All technical and functional elements have been scrupulously integrated into the general volumes. Furthermore, the vertical bow and the vertical windshield make everything more harmonious. The Extra X106 fast is build for both hull and superstructure are in composite material with carbon reinforcements; while the planning hull with spray rails will have a draft of less to one meter and a half thanks also to the use of jet propulsion. The X106 Fast stern spreads over a whole surface, and is the most liveable and entertaining area of the super sport yacht. Arranged on three levels sloping down towards the sea, and includes: a beach club equipped with a large sunbathing area and a transformer; a lounge with face-to-face sofas and foldable bulwarks which extend maximum beam to nine metres; and finally the dining area with a large table adjacent to the open kitchen with the unique Extra Fast models feature of up/down glass partition. The lower deck accommodation of the Extra X106 Fast will feature an eight berths layout in four suites, with a master stateroom at midships. Crew accommodation is for four persons located at midships, with this area also featuring a small lobby with lounge and mini kitchen. Extra X106 Fast features a side tender garage located to starboard midships. The Extra X106 is powered by triple Man 2000hp engines with MJP water jets and top speeds up to forty knots, and a cruise of thirty.

www.extrayachts.com

Five Persons Saved as Sport Yacht Goes Ablaze in Fajardo

A 23 meter sport yacht titled m/y Emilia with five persons onboard went ablaze at Puerto del Rey Marina, Fajardo at 17:54 of Wednesday four June.  Emilia was reported to have just fuelled up 2200 litres of fuel and was heading to Porto Chico marina, when the fire alarm started to ring and smoke showed up from the engine room.  Seeing this the captain called for assistance anchored the sport yacht outside the harbour, and instructed the five boaters to go fore-ship, who then jumped in the water and were recovered by a nearby boat.   Puerto Rico Police Joint Forces of Rapid Action responded to the fire, and were followed by US Coast Guard sector San Juan with yacht Emilia ultimately ending wrecked.  The cause of the fire is not understood as the US Coast Guard is investigating the fire.

M/y Emilia is a Cantieri dell Arno Leopard 23 Hard Top as designed by Poalo Caliari and produced from 1997 to 2006 and sold in about ten units.  The 23 Hard Top was the hard-top version of the Leopard Sport 23 which arrived two years before and was a replacement to the Leopard Sport 21.50, and was then replaced by the Leopard Sport 24.

New Model: Outer Reef 780 Adventure

Outer Reef Yachts is proud to announce the successful completion of the first 780 Adventure, a 24-meter steel-hulled explorer yacht, meticulously built at the Outer Reef Netherlands shipyard. The yacht’s recent launch was marked by a private celebration, honouring this significant milestone. Built to CE Category “A” standards for unrestricted ocean navigation, and with optional MCA Small Commercial Vessel Code compliance, the 780 Adventure embodies the fusion of robust engineering and elegant design. Her fast displacement steel hull and superstructure ensure exceptional durability, while a refined interior layout supports long-range cruising in comfort.  The first Outer Reef 780 Adventure is powered by twin Cummins 425hp, which give a top speed of twelve knots, cruises at eleven, and delivers an impressive range of up to three thousand nautical miles at seven knots.  Optional upgraded engines can take her to a maximum of eighteen knots and 12 knots cruising speeds.  With a volume of 140 gross tons, the Outer Reef 780 Adventure offers generous accommodations, including flexible guest and crew layouts: two VIP cabins, two twin guest staterooms, and crew quarters with two double cabins.  Outdoor living is equally well-considered, with a large swim platform, expansive sunbathing zones, and a forward lounge featuring a wet bar and Omega-shaped sofa. A 1000kg capacity crane positioned forward enables seamless deployment of tenders and water toys, with ample storage in the lower deck lazaretto. The 780 Adventure marks a new generation of explorer yachts from Outer Reef, combining steel construction and long-range capabilities with lifestyle-focused design and customizability.   This first Outer Reef 780 Adventure is set off on her maiden voyage and is scheduled to arrive in the South of France in around the end of this month.

Technical Data:

LOA - 23.95 m (78.7ft)

Waterline Length - 22.9 m

Beam - 6.75 m

Draft - 1.90 m

Displacement - 107 t, 140 GT *volume

Fuel Capacity - 15,000 l

Water Capacity - 4000 l

Max Persons - fifteen

Accommodation - eight guests in four cabins, or six guests in 3 cabins, 4 crew in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB 6.7 425hp
Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - twelve knots max, eleven cruise, seven knots long range

Range - 3000 nautical miles at seven knots, 1500 nm at eleven knots

Hull Shape - fast displacement

Construction - steel, hard and support beams in aluminium alloy

Project - Bernd Weel exterior, Franz Ruiz naval architect 

Certification - CE A Unrestricted Navigation, MCA Small Commercial Vessel code optional

www.outerreefyachts.com

Pilot Boat Collides Into Super Yacht in Venice

A pilot boat collided into a super yacht of about fifty meters of length which was moored in-front of the Basilica La Salute, in the Giudecca channel, Venice, just before mid-day of Wednesday June four.  No one was injured in the collision with the pilot boat actually reported to be taking the pilot for the super yacht, so it navigates out of the Venice channel and into open sea.  The yacht was seen leaving following the accident, and the damage if any was not reported.  Looks like the pilot boat had its throttle stuck forward, just enough to have momentum and collide into the yacht stern and finish partly for a few seconds atop its bathing platform, before it went astern and fully back in the water.

The super yacht of about fifty meters in length of this collision was not reported and is not identified.

Project: Bluefix Boatworks NorthCape 48

Big things are happening at Bluefix as construction has started for a NorthCape Custom 48, designed specifically for sportfish professionals Bryan Toney and Jason Long with a heavy dose of next-level performance and rip-snorting capabilities.  The NorthCape 48 is a model which sits between the recent launched Bluefix NorthCape 43 and NorthCape 51 models.  With two high profile fishermen endorsing the NorthCape Custom 48 she will feature many unique design features.

www.bluefixboatworks.co.nz

New Model: Italyure 50

Over three years in the making the Italyure 50 is finally here. A project of Maurizio Marzocca who has designed all the Italylure's thus far, the 50 was first announced as a 45 in 2021, and then evolved to what it is in early 2024. Marzocca with the Italyure 50 brings on the ideas of the smaller 35 and 38 center console walk around models, with more spaces and confort on offer. As walk around center console the Italyure 50 offers all length easy to use spaces fore to aft, a distinctive feature is the large C-shaped settee forward, which is followed by a bench settee looking forward, and a sun-pad on top of the cabin coach roof. To aft is the usual layout of the European center console of a central sun-pad, dinette with opposite settees, galley wet-bar, and an offset to port side helm station. Down below the Italyure 50 is offered in two layout options. The standard Open version which has a forward double berth, a relaxing settee L-shaped sofa to starboard and a second enclosed cabin to port side, served by two heads. The optional cruise version offers three cabins, with the forward cabin being enclosed and a third cabin replacing the sofa to starboard. The Italyure 50 is powered by FPT 630hp engines and line shaft propulsion, with options for Volvo 550hp and IPS pod drives also being available.

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.67 m (51.4ft)

Hull Length - 13.7 m

Beam - 4.81 m

Draft - 1.50 m

Displacement - 16 t half load

Fuel Capacity - 1200 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

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

Engines - 2 x FPT Cursor 90 630hp, Volvo D8 550hp *with IPS

Propulsion - line shaft, or Volvo forward looking IPS700 pod drives

Speed - 34 knots *estimated with line shaft engines

Construction - resin infused fiberglass, carbon fibre also used

Project - Maurizio Marzocca

Certification - CE B

www.italyure.com

Twelve Persons Saved as Sport Cruiser Goes Ablaze Near Procida

Twelve persons were saved as a twelve meter sport cruiser went ablaze near Marina Grande, to the North of the Phlegraean Island of Procida on the afternoon of Monday second June.  The twelve persons were first assisted by nearby boaters, with the Port Captaincy of Ischia boat CP 807 coordinated by the Maritime Directorate of Naples following.  A Vigili dell Fuoco fire fighting boat also came to extinguish the blaze.  Ultimately the boat was wrecked by the fire, and barely floating.  Following the fire one boater was kept under observation, as the other eleven persons were uninjured and taken on land by the Samaritan boaters which helped out and the CP boat.  The cause of the fire is said but not confirmed to have started from a mechanical failure.

The sport cruiser in this fire is a 2024 build Nerea NY40 as designed by IdeaeItalia and produced from 2022.  Nerea was founded in 2018 by Sicilian from Trapani native Dario Messina, with the company debuting with the NY24 in 2019, this followed by the NY40 its second model, three years later.

Project: Marex 390

Marex present the project for an upcoming 390 model as designed by VOM Creations and Alpha Engineering. The Marex is designed as an addition to the 330 and 440 Scandinavian range, offering a perfect balance of open and enclosed spaces. To ensure Marex 390 meets the real needs of boaters, all feedback from the previous Marex owners was collected, and thoughtful details were incorporated. The Marex team worked closely with VOM Creations and Alpha Engineering, taking care to create a more open and comfortable space, in the 390 which will feature a warped variable V-shaped hull, and an innovative structure that ensures superior stability, efficiency, and performance on the water.  Long, sleek windows run along the hull, giving the profile a fresh and elegant look.  Marex has always prioritised functional design, and this is seen on the 390 in the details like the swim platform benches that serve a dual purpose: from seats next to the water to expansive stowage for fenders, lines, and toys. The new cockpit transparent door lets in more light and makes docking in harbours easier, while also keeping a connection to the sea.  The foredeck’s hatch has a hidden bow sprit to be easily flipped out, making access to land from the bow easy. The sun-pad also serves as a floating toy, a feature that is very popular among families. The adjustable backrest of the mattress allows it to be used as a chaise lounge.  The Marex signature enclosure, the Smart Canopy System, remains a highlight repeated in th390.  The side curtains can be deployed in seconds, and together with two sliding roofs, the boat can be adapted to various weather conditions.  The Marex 390 offers two generous dining areas; one in the open cockpit and another in the enclosed salon. In the cockpit, a U-shaped sofa extends to accommodate an additional starboard-side seat, comfortably seating up to eight guests around the table.  Inside, the salon features a more spacious layout, resulting in a more open and social atmosphere. A reversible backrest transforms the seating into a U-shaped dining area around the table. When the backrest is positioned at the rear, it creates a co-pilot seat. A foldable office table completes the setup, offering a practical workspace.  A large sliding door combined with a retractable window allows the salon and cockpit to open up into one continuous space, perfect for socialising with family and friends.  The galley is compact but cleverly designed. It includes an induction Miele hob (with generator installed) or a gas hob, a sink with a cover, a double fridge and freezer, an optional oven, and plenty of storage, including new upper cabinets on both sides of the salon. The solar panel system, installed on the roof, provides constant power for the fridge and lights, allowing for boating away from shore power.  The accommodation on the Marex 390 is designed to deliver true home comfort on the water. Both the forward and midship cabins feature enlarged double beds with premium mattresses that improve sleeping quality. Spacious wardrobes and generous standing height add to the overall sense of comfort. In the midship cabin, a sofa serves as a cosy seating area or an additional sleeping space for children. A separate shower contributes to the home-like atmosphere, while large windows on the lower deck fill the space with natural light, creating a bright and airy ambiance.  The Marex 390 is to be powered by twin Volvo 320hp or 380hp with sterndrive propulsion, or a single 480hp on V-drive line shaft.

www.marex.no

Coming Up Dual Console

A lot has passed since Grady White presented the first dual console boat the Tarpon 190 in 1978.  Dual Console were for many till the end of the noughties a bow rider boat, with less seating and more fishing amenities.  But in recent years dual console boats started to become their own, not only bigger, but also with features that are unique to them, becoming the new boat to have in the block, especially if entertaining is as important to fishing.

It's all interesting as dual console boats are having a similar growing curve in the last five years, to that of center console's boats in the twenty-ten decade.  But I think that dual console boats have a growth curve which can even exceed that of center console especially in the bigger thirty foot or more size, and can be more enticing to the pleasure crowd, and when sizes get bigger like ten meters plus also able to put more cabin over night comforts in them.

That is why the inventor of the dual console boat, Grady White today offers ten DC's upwards from 21 foot, and in the Miami 2024 boat show also launched the largest dual console to date with the Freedom 415, which I think is just the beginning of the genre going into bigger sizes.  Dual console's have endless possibilities as sizes become bigger, becoming even a more versatile platform to a center console boat.  Some companies like Boston Whaler, Pursuit, Regal, Sea Ray are expanding and investing in the genre, while others like Bertram, Southport, Tiara are taking a more cautious approach with a model or two offer.

It will be interesting in the future to see also a European take on the genre, just as it is with the center consoles - walk around genre today.  To be fair in Genoa boat show 2024 a new European boat builder name BB Yachts debuted the 44 Ischia, a bow rider sport cruiser with interesting cabin accommodation.  Can you call it a dual console, definitely not but she was close to one as it can get.

Two Boaters Saved as Flybridge Cruiser Sinks Near Maryland

Two boaters were saved as an eleven meter flybridge cruiser started to sink four nautical miles East of Point Lookout, Maryland, on the morning of Saturday 31 May.  The boaters made a distress call on channel sixteen, as Coast Guard Station St. Inigoes heard the call and sent the US Coast Guard sector Maryland to assist.  The rescuers just arrived in time, as seconds after picking the two boaters the boat capsized and sank.  The cause of the sinking of the flybridge cruiser has not been reported. 

The flybridge cruiser in this sinking is a Sealine F37 as produced from 2000 to 2009 to a design of Bill Dixon.  The F37 was a replacement to the 360 Statesman and was replaced by the F380.

18 Months Old Child Injured in River Thames Boat Explosion

Nine people including of which an eighteen month toddler were injured as a classic cabin cruiser exploded near the town of Lechlade, on the edge of Wiltshire, River Thames on mid-day of Saturday 31 May.  The boat exploded first and then went ablaze as Thames Valley and Hampshire and Isle of Wight repsonded with two air ambulances and six road ambulances, with fire engines from Gloucestershire constabulary, Thames Valley police, Wiltshire police and the Ministry of Defence police were also called to the scene, in a huge emergency response.  The eighteen month toddler which was reported to have life changing injuries was flown to Bristol Royal Hospital for Children for urgent medical care.  The other eight persons were taken to John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, with two of them still under observation.  The Police also mentioned the heroics of two passers-by from Wales who jumped in the water to save the lives of those who could not swim.  The cause of the explosion is not reported, with the boat reported to be a liveaboard of a family.

The boat in this explosion and fire is a Marine Projects Pilgrim 30 as produced from 1968 to 1970.  The Pilgrim 30 came out as a replacement to the Project 31, and was replaced by the Princess 32, which debuted the famous name of the British boat builder in 1969.

Three Boaters Saved as Flybridge Cruiser Goes Ablaze in Fano

Three boaters were saved as a ten meter flybridge cruiser went ablaze just about half a nautical miles from the Fano harbour, on the Adriatic side of Italy, at about 10:00 morning time of Saturday 31 May.  The three boaters were rescued by a nearby rib, as the Port Captaincy and Vigili dell Fuoco fire fighters from nearby Ancona, Fano, and Pesaro bases rushed to the scene to fight the blaze.  Ultimately the flybridge cruiser was destroyed by the fire, with people on the beach saying they heard a big noise before seeing the boat catching fire. 

The flybridge cruiser in this fire is a Dellapasqua DC10 Fly as produced from 1984 to 1989.  When released the DC10 Fly was a new addition to sit in between the DC9 and DC11 which were both updated in 1983.  The DC10 Fly was also offered in a DC10 Open version, with the model replaced by a second generation Dellapasqua DC10.