Project: Alia Yachts ALY651 65 meters

Alia Yachts is extremely proud to announce the sale of a fully custom 65m yacht. The deal was inked late 2024, and construction of the four-decker has already begun at Alia’s Antalya shipyard. The hull of ALY651 is taking shape in steel, and she will have an aluminium superstructure. When completed, she will become the new flagship of the yard. The unique project sees the Turkish superyacht builder reprising its recent collaboration with Sinot Yacht Design to deliver an exceptional lifestyle platform for this engaged owner. Diana Yacht Design of the Netherlands is developing the naval architecture for the yacht. Although the hull measures 65m, it will offer the volumes and amenities more usually associated with an 80m yacht. These include a prominent owner’s suite with a private lounge offering panoramic ocean views. The owner’s stateroom itself benefits from floor-to-ceiling glass for a profound connection to the surrounding seascape. There are four further guest cabins and a large main deck lounge, which provides a stylish and inviting space for relaxation and social gatherings. Outdoor spaces are similarly impressive and carefully designed to adapt to different needs throughout the day. A standout example is the swimming pool on the main deck aft, whose floor can be raised flush to create a large open area for entertaining guests. The yacht also offers a Jacuzzi with a view on the sundeck and another, larger one on the foredeck for the owner’s exclusive use. Sinot Yacht Design has worked with Alia Yachts and the owner to develop both the exterior design and an exquisitely detailed interior, with natural materials enhancing the overall refinement and craftsmanship for which Alia is known. It is a team which produced impressive results in the award winning 45m, delivered last year.  Currently Alia has eight custom yachts in construction from thirty to 65 meters, with this ALY651 being its largest build to date.

www.aliayachts.com

New Model: Cantiere delle Marche RJ155

Since its debut with the RJ130 the first model in the series which launched in 2021, the RJ line has swiftly earned a prominent place in the elite world of explorer super yachts. Designed to combine robust seafaring performance with contemporary elegance, the RJ series set a new standard for a modern expedition yacht.  The vessels’ striking lines, exceptional engineering, and long-range cruising capabilities captured the attention of industry experts and owners alike, immediately positioning the RJ series as a benchmark in its category. Riding the wave of the RJ130’s success, Cantiere delle Marche followed up with the delivery of two RJ115s. These 115-foot yachts maintained the rugged spirit of the original while introducing new levels of comfort, design finesse, and the highest level of customization, further solidifying the RJ line’s reputation for delivering vessels that blend explorer-grade performance with refined luxury, as both won the World Superyacht Award in 2024 and 2025. Now, capitalizing on the momentum and acclaim of its predecessors, Cantiere delle Marche announces the launch of the latest and most ambitious model in the series: the RJ155. Appropriately christened RJ, this 155-foot flagship represents the culmination of the yard’s vision: a super yacht that not only pushes the boundaries of size and capability but also stays true to the DNA that made the series a success. With its increased volume, extended range, and bespoke detailing, the RJ155 is set to redefine expectations yet again in the world of luxury exploration. With a length overall shy of 47m, she is the longest yacht built to date by the Ancona-based shipyard, although not for long as three Flexplorer 165 are in construction with the first scheduled for a 2027 delivery.  Though sleek in design the Cantiere delle Marche points out that the RJ155 is a true expedition vessel, which boasts the rugged capabilities of an oceangoing explorer: steel hull, aluminium superstructure, long range, generous storage, and top-tier equipment. Francesco Paszkowski shaped the yacht’s exterior, while Achille Salvagni crafted the custom interiors, including much of the loose furniture. With a total length shy of 47m, a displacement of 510t, and a Gross Tonnage just below 500GT, the RJ155 combines elegance with performance. Paszkowski’s design includes extended overhangs for shaded terraces, enhancing the indoor-outdoor connection. Naval architecture by Pierluigi Ausonio ensures seaworthiness, stability, and efficiency, aided by twin Caterpillar 1200hp engines, two pairs of electric stabilizers by CMC Marine, and a 66,400-litre fuel capacity.  She will cruise over 5,000 nm at 10 knots. Spread over three decks plus a large sundeck, RJ155 accommodates 12 guests in five suites, including an Owner’s suite with a private gym. Expansive outdoor spaces, tender storage, and a large lazarette for toys reflect CdM’s explorer DNA.

Technical Data:

LOA - 46.71 m (153.2ft)

Waterline Length - 42.3 m

Beam - 8.83 m

Draft - 2.65 m full load

Displacement - 510 t full load, 499 GT*volume

Fuel Capacity - 66,400 l

Water Capacity - 10,500 l

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

Engines - 2 x Cat C32 Acert EPA Tier III 1200hp

Propulsion - direct with Reintjes gear box

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

Range - 5000 nautical miles at ten knots

Construction - steel hull, aluminium super structure

Project - Francesco Paskowski exterior, Achille Salvagni interior, Pierluigi Ausonio naval architect

Certification - Class of Malta Mach Y Unrestricted Navigation

www.cantieredellemarche.com

Tiara Boat Wrecked by Fire at 1100 Block, Fort Lauderdale

A fourteen meter Tiara sport cruiser went ablaze as it was moored at 1100 Block of Cordova road, in Fort Lauderdale, before 07:00 morning time of Friday 27 June.  Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue arrived in just six minutes to the scene, and attacked the fire with both foam and water, extinguishing the blaze in twenty minutes.  No injuries are reported from the fire, as no one was onboard during the blaze.  The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The yacht in this fire is a Tiara 4700 Sovran as produced from 2007 to 2008.  The 4700 Sovran was the flagship of the Sovran sport cruiser and was a replacement and evolution of the 4400 Sovran. 

Project: Sanlorenzo 50X-Space

Sanlorenzo presents the 50X-Space project as designed by Zuccon for exterior, and naval architecture by its builder.  With the 50X-Space Zuccon follows the 44X-Space looks, for a range which is a mix of explorer and classic-ship like lines.  Scheduled to be delivered in 2027, the 50X-Space has already sold in two units, with the second unit to be the first yacht to feature a biofuel-green methanol propulsion system which the Italian super yacht is developing with engine maker Man.  This green initiative is not the first for Sanlorenzo and follows the 50 Steel, the first yacht with a methanol fuel system for its hotel load, and the two BlueGame chase boats as provided to American Magic for the 37th Americas Cup.

www.sanlorenzoyacht.com

New Model: Luxia Monaco 375

Luxia is a new Italian boat builder from Castellanza, Lombardy which debuted in the fall of 2024, with the outboard powered 375 GTS model.  The 375 GTS model is followed by the Monaco 375 sibling which shares hull, and most design features but has a different cockpit layout and no T-top.  The cockpit of the Luxia is a that for a classic Mediterranean open yacht; two aft sun-pads with central corridor, forward to the sun-pads is a forward facing settee, and then the two seat center console.  To the side are two passageways with two steps which lead to the flush fore deck.  The cabin of the Luxia Monaco 375 is identical to that of the 375 GTS sister, with a V-shaped dinette forward, double berth at midships, and shower head and galley.  The first hull of the Luxia Monaco 375 was powered by twin 270hp Mercury gas engines with stern drives, with the second hull having twin 370hp Yanmar diesels and stern drive propulsion.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.50 m (37.5ft)

Hull Length - 9.99 m

Waterline Length - 9.27 m

Beam - 3.48 m

Draft - 0.55 m ex drives and propellers

Displacement - 7000 kg dry, 8850 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 800 l

Water Capacity 450 l

Accommodation -  two plus two

Engines - 2 x Mercury 270hp petrol gas, Yanmar 370hp *diesel up to twin 500hp possible

Propulsion - stern drives or outboards

Speed - 31 knots max, 25 cruise with Mercury 270hp gas engines

www.luxiayachts.com

Princess Yacht Ends Aground During Storm in Vaucluse, Australia

An eighteen meter Princess flybridge motor yacht ended aground and on the rocks in Vaucluse to the East of Sydney, Australia on the morning of Wednesday 25 June.  According to news outlet OnScene Bondi, who broke the news as reported by Daniel Sorauer, the yacht is reported to have broken its swing mooring in gale force winds of the early hours of the day.  No one was on board the yacht at the time of the grounding.  

The Princess in this grounding is a 60 Mark.II as designed by Bernard Olesinski and produced from 2011 to 2016.  The Princess 60 came out as a replacement to the second generation 58 and was replaced by the 62.

Project: Cayman 560 Sedan

Cayman Yachts presents the project for the 560 Sedan, as designed by Ferragni. The 560 Sedan represents the latest expression of versatility from Cayman and will be presented at the Genoa and Cannes boat shows this coming September. The renderings and technical drawings currently published show all the potential that the 560 Sedan represents, even though she is based on the 540 WA, which is an open sport yacht with T-Top, the new project shines with its special features from the closed Hard Top, the hydraulically opening roof, the pantograph doors on the sides of the double driving position to go directly outside onto the side-decks, the fixed or sliding and electrically opening side windows on the sides of the Hard Top, the possibility or otherwise of having retractable glass doors at the stern. All this shows the extreme flexibility of the Cayman 560 Sedan, which by opening all the glass surfaces, becomes an open sport yacht, but at the same time to be able to stay comfortably during the cruise inside the HT on the completely closed and protected deck. The environments and the organization of the spaces below deck are also flexible with possibility of two cabins layouts plus optional crew cabin or alternatively three cabins plus crew. Exteriors spaces are also larger with bow large sundeck having an adjacent chaise longue and a sofa with a foldaway table that creates an area of ​​relaxation and privacy. The cockpit and the stern are very welcoming, the foldable sides increasing the available surface area for a width just short of seven meters, and in the centre the comfortable raised sundeck which hides, in the inboard version, the tender and, in the outboard version, the engines. The keel, with the characteristic inverted bow and the water lines are those of the highly tested hull Cayman 540 WA, which lives in this new version, a new experience. The platform is equipped with an electro-hydraulic immersion movement which facilitates both the movement of the tender and the ascent from the water. Two types of standard engines are proposed, from twin Volvo 480hp up 725hp, and or triple Mercury 600hp outboards.

www.caymanyachts.it

New Model: Schaefer 600

Founded in 1992 Schaefer is a yacht builder which has been on the upswing in recent years, with its product always reaching better design standards to compete with the known brands in the segment.  For 2025 Schaefer has just launched its new 600, a flybridge motor yacht as designed by Marcio Schaefer with sleek sporty lines and all the latest living improvement gadgets.  Drop down bulkheads which improve space in the aft cockpit, astern galley layout, a sleek not disturbing flybridge hard-top, and fore deck settee lounging area.  The Schaefer 600 offers a lower deck accommodation sleeping six, all with private haeds, and an owners stateroom at midships.  The Schaefer 600 is powered by twin Volvo 725hp with IPS pod drive propulsion for speed of 29 knots and a cruise of 24.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.08 m (59.3ft)

Beam - 4.96 m 

Draft - 1.45 m

Displacement - 25,270 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2100 l

Water Capacity - 540 l

Max Persons - eighteen

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

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 725hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS950 forward looking dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 29 knots max, 24 cruise

Range - 189 nautical miles

Hull Shape - modified Vee with 14.1 degrees deadrise aft

Project - Marcio Schaefer

www.schaeferyachts.com.br

One Injured in Boat Hunt Rage at Discovery Bay, California

A jet ski rider was lightly injured as a wake board boat collided into him, and after this smashed into some moored boats and piers at Discovery Bay, Conta Costa County County, at about 20:50 of Sunday 22 June.  Residents filmed all the scene from the initial phase as the dark coloured wake board boat is seen hunting down the jet ski on the outside of the marina at speed.  After this the jet ski and the wake board boat are seen entering into the marina slowly, only for things to turn out of control as the dark boat spots the jet ski and opens its throttles into it, colliding and running over it, and injuring the jet ski driver.  Following this the dark coloured wake boat is seen colliding into the marina piers and other boats, including of which is a nine meter Bayliner flybridge boat, and then again into other boats on the other side of the marina.  Conta Costa Fire Department took the jet skier to the hospital, reported to have suffered only mild injuries, as the Contra Costa Sheriff opened an investigation into the case, but is reported to have arrested no one.

One of the boats collided into by the wake board boat in this rage madness, is a Bayliner 2958 Command Bridge as produced from 1988 to 1990.  The 2958 Command Bridge was a replacement to the 2858 Ciera Command Bridge, and was replaced by the Bayliner 3258 Command Bridge.

Sport Cruiser Goes Ablaze in Bohemia River, Earlville

A ten meter sport cruiser with two persons and a dog aboard went ablaze as it was sitting at the dock of Richmond's Marina, Bohemia River, Upper Chesapeake, Earlville on the afternoon of 22 June.  The boat went ablaze as the Marina staff tended to the fire first, and then after thinking the fire was controlled the boat went ablaze again.  TowBoatU.S Chesapeake City tended to the fire when the boat reignited, and were assisted by Hack Point Fire Company, as they towed the sport cruiser outside the marina and fought the blaze.  No injuries were reported as the boaters dropped off the boat immediately.  The sport cruiser was ultimately wrecked.

The sport cruiser in this fire is a Doral 350 SC as produced from 1996 to 1999.  The 350 SC was a replacement to the Doral 350 Boca Grande, and was replaced by the 360 SE.

Two Sea Ray's Collide Into Break Wall at Street Harbor, Chicago

Two Sea Ray's cruisers of eleven meters in length ended into the break wall of 31st Street Harbour, Chicago at 12:58 of Sunday 22 June.  United States Coast Guard Lake Michigan responded to the emergency call, and transferred the boaters to safety first as a towing operation was being organized.  The cause of how the two Sea Ray cruisers ended on the break wall simultaneously is not known.  The damage sustained to the two cruisers is not reported.

The two Sea Ray's in this break wall collision are a 1996 to 2003 produced 400 Sedan Bridge, and a 390 Express Cruiser as produced from 1984 to 1991.

Project: Beneteau Gran Turismo 40

Beneteau has announced an overhaul of their Gran Turismo range, which currently features five models from 32 to 45, and are to be replaced by three models from ten to fifteen meters. These new models will see Beneteau compete in the European sport cruiser walk around market, with all the latest features from drop down bulk heads which expand cockpit space, to reverse style bow. The Beneteau revamp will take place in just six months, with the first Gran Turismo 35 and Gran Turismo 40 to debut at the Cannes boat show coming September, and the Gran Turismo 50 to be presented in Dusseldorf 2026. The Gran Turismo has always been a modern styled cruiser, and these new three models follow the latest trends which in the last five to ten years have seen an expansive shift of design. Built to be a modern entertainment platform with dynamic looks, the new Gran Turismo models blend performance and stylish comfort with high-end materials, connectivity and the option for personalized touches and finishes. The long term partnership between Beneteau and Alpine, the high-end sport speciality brand, will also see limited-edition collaborations released across the upcoming Gran Turismo range in the coming months, further elevating the flair and excellence of this new product line. The Beneteau Gran Turismo 40 is to be second in the range and is to be available with inboard stern drives and or twin outboards. Thanks to its exterior re-design the Gran Turismo 40 will offer thirty more space in the cockpit, with this also featuring full contact to the water thanks to its drop down bulk heads, although cabin space is a bit less to that of the outgoing 41.

www.beneteau.com

Two Saved as Sport Cruiser is Wrecked by Fire in Marsala, Sicily

A twelve meter sport cruiser titled Bibiblu with two persons onboard was wrecked by fire, for a blaze which started as it was outside the Marsala harbour, to the West of Sicily on the late afternoon of Sunday 22 July. The two persons onboard, a man and a woman were saved by nearby boaters, as the Guardia Costiera first and Vigili dell Fuoco later, fought the fire. Ultimately the boat was wrecked by the fire and sank in fifteen meters of depth at around 20:15.  The two boaters reported that the sport cruiser had a short circuit before eventually going ablaze.  A notification to recover the wreck has been sent to the ownership by the Italian Guardia Costiera Coast Guard.

The sport cruiser in this fire is a Bruno Abbate Primatist 42 as produced from 1986 to 1992.  The Primatist 42 was replaced by the more modern looking Primatist G43.

Eight Dead in Sudden Storm on Lake Tahoe California

Eight people were killed on Lake Tahoe, California, for a sudden strong storm which started around 15:00 of Saturday 21 June.  The storm caused caos to dozen of boaters in the second greatest USA lake, as eight people also lost their life as an eight meter Chris Craft boat with ten people onboard capsized during the strong squall.  Two people from the capsized boat were rescued immediately and taken to a hospital in a not reported condition.  Six lifeless bodies were recovered on Saturday evening, with a body recovered on Sunday evening, and the last body on Monday afternoon.  The sudden storm even surprised meteorologists, who forecasted some rain and nothing more, with this coming to be Force Seven Gale winds, and waves up to three meters in height, and a sudden reduction in temperature.  El Dorado County Sheriff and US Coast Guard assisted the various boaters in the storm, as this cleared after two hours of mayhem. 

A popular Summer destination Lake Tahoe straddles both the states of California and Nevada, and is the second deepest lake in the USA, with a maximum depth of 501 meters, and a mean depth of 300 meters.  Lake Tahoe has a 144 squared miles area, which makes it also the second largest lake in the USA.

Illegal Charter Yacht Ends Aground in New River, Fort Lauderdale

A seventeen meter Sea Ray titled m/y Rogue One with fourteen persons onboard ended aground in New River, Fort Lauderdale, Florida on the evening of Friday twenty June.  When the US Coast Guard came to assist the yacht, they found that this was an illegal charter operation.  Following this the yacht's was cited for seven violations; failure to have a valid Certificate of Inspection, failure to have a drug and alcohol program, failure to hire an appropriately credentialed mariner, failure to have the appropriate credentials while operating as a small passenger vessel, failure to have Type I PFDs while operating as a small passenger vessel, negligent operations, failure to have a valid Certificate of Documentation endorsed for Coastwise trade.  The yacht crew and guests were rescued by a nearby boater, with none of them being injured.   The yacht's damage beyond the grounding is not reported.

The yacht in this grounding is a Sea Ray 560 Sedan Bridge as produced from 1998 to 2004.  The 560 Sedan Bridge came out as a replacement to the 550 Sedan Bridge, and was replaced by the Sea Ray 580 Sedan Bridge.

Improve-it = Princess S80

Princess are proud to announce a world first, as they commission the very first MAN V12X 2200hp engines, installed on board a new Princess S80.  This milestone marks a bold new chapter in performance and innovation for both MAN engines and Princess. Producing an incredible 2,200 horsepower per engine, the V12X powered the S80 to over 35 knots during recent sea trials. Now offered as an exciting new option, the Man 2200hp redefines the new Princess S80 with two more knots of top speed to that of the Man 2000hp standard power.  This first Man 2200hp powered Princess S80 also featured the sport bridge T-Top option.  The Princess S80 debuted in Summer of last year, with the super sport yacht making its World debut during the 2024 Cannes Yachting Festival in September.  The Princess S80 which shares hull with the X80 and Y80 has so far sold in ten units.

www.princessyachts.com

Aft Cabin Cruiser Ends Aground in Cape May Harbor, New Jersey

A twelve meter Carver aft cabin cruiser with two persons onboard ended aground and into the rock wall of Cape May Harbor, New Jersey on the evening of Thursday nineteen June.  The Carver ended into this situation due to a thunder storm, which generated gale force winds couple to heavy rain, with a falling tide not helping the situation.  Sea Tow Cape May which shared the story on its Facebook page assisted in the recovery the following morning, and then towed the aft cabin cruiser to Canyon Club Marina for an emergency haul out.  The two persons onboard were not injured.

The aft cabin cruiser in this accident is a Carver 440 Aft Cabin as produced from 1993 to 1995.  A replacement to the 4207 Aft Cabin when released the 44 Aft Cabin was Carver largest offer, with the model evolved and replaced by the sloop stern Carver 445 Aft Cabin.

Sportfish Boat Saved from Fire and then Sinking in Long Beach

A thirteen meter sportfish boat with one boater aboard and titled m/y Osprey was saved from a fire first and then a sinking at Downtown Marina, in Long Beach, California all this happening at around 18:30 of Thursday nineteen June.  Long Beach Fire Department assisted the fire, saved the lone boater aboard, and after this also saved the sportfish boat from sinking.  The fire department managed to stop the water intrusion, and after floating the boat, took it to a nearby dock for salvage.  The cause of the blaze is not reported, though the water intrusion came from the fire damage in the engine room.

The sportfish boat in this sinking is Topaz 44 Flybridge as produced from 1987 to 1989 in four units.  The 44 Flybridge replaced the 38 Flybridge and is Topaz largest build.  A name associated with express sportfish cruisers, the original Topaz was founded in North Carolina operating from 1975 to 1991, restarting operation under new ownership in 1999, and in New Jersey.

New Model: Numarine 30XP

Numarine presents its new 30XP with the first unit launched in the second half of 2024.  The 30XP neatly fills a gap in the Numarine exploring range and, thanks to the diesel-electric hybrid propulsion, it has everything it takes to set a new path and the trend to follow. The Numarine 30XP accommodates ten guests in five en-suite cabins; four VIP cabins on the lower deck and an owner’s stateroom located on the main deck forward. It is here, in the privileged realm of the Numarine yacht owner, that the 30 XP delivers its best, with full-height windows and cut-outs in the sides to maximize the view of the elements: the Sea.  Another peculiarity of the Numarine 30XP is the semi-open area at the stern.  Three folding platforms expand the available space on the beach club deck to 43 square meters. Meanwhile, unrivalled headroom has been achieved in this part of the 30XP by lifting the aft end of the main deck by just three steps. The same, again in order to optimize spaces and volumes, has been done forward, where the wheelhouse has been raised according to the stylistic dictates of Can Yalman.  The Numarine 30XP is powered by twin Man 560hp for top speeds up to thirteen knots, a cruise of ten, and a three thousand five hundred nautical mile long range at eight knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 30.75 n (100.8ft)

Beam - 7.50 m

Draft - 1.8 m

Displacement - 150 t loaded, 208 gt*volume

Fuel Capacity - 19,000 l

Water Capacity - 2000l

Accommodation - ten berths in five cabins, five crew in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Man 560hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - thirteen knots max, ten cruise, eight long range

Range - 3500 nautical miles at eight knots

Construction - fiberglass reinforced plastic

Project - Can Yalman

Certification - CE A

www.numarine.com

Sport Cruiser Saved From Grounding on Lake Champlain, Vermont

An eight meter sport cruiser was saved from further damage as it lost power near Cave Island, Malletts Bay, Colchester, on Lake Champlain, Vermont at about 22:00 of Wednesday eighteen June.  The boat was assisted by Colchester Police Department who then requested the help of Red Cap Marine and Salvage. The saving operation was successful, even though this was made in a difficult situation and winds of over twenty knots, save the sport cruiser from ending on the rocks, and sustaining hull damage with a possibility of sinking.  This story was shared on the Red Cap Marine and Salvage Facebook page, with the numbers of persons on the sport cruiser and the cause of losing power not being reported.

The sport cruiser in this accident is a Carver 528 Montego as produced from 1992 to 1993.  Initially called the 2557 Montego, the 528 Montego was a replacement to the 2657 Montego, and then evolving into the 280 Express with a bigger windshield.