Gozzo Style Cruiser Partly Sinks Near Grotta Azzurra at Capri

A traditional gozzo style cruiser of ten meters in length with two persons onboard partly sank near Grotta Azzurra, located on the North side of the island of Capri on the afternoon of Thursday 24 July.  The guest and skipper were immediately assisted by a nearby boat, with the Port Captaincy coming later with Patrol Boat 800 for assistance.  The two persons onboard were not injured, with the boat reporting to be on charter duty.  According to reports the Gozzo styled cruiser started taking water from one of the line shaft.  A recovery operation was set in motion on the same evening.

The traditional cruiser in this part sinking is an Apreamare Gozzo 35 as designed by Marco Casali and produced since 2020.  The Gozzo 35 was a replacement to the Apreamare Gozzo 11m.

Engine: MTU 12V2000 M96Z 2200hp

MTU is launching a new 12-cylinder version of the Series 2000, designated 12V2000 M96Z, for fast yachts, patrol, police and sportfishing boats from 2026. By further developing various components, MTU has increased power output to 2,222hp from 2,002hp for its 26.8 litre V12 engine. Power density has been raised to a new level, with only minor changes in weight and dimensions compared to the previous 12V 2000 M96X model but with an extra 220hp. The engine’s advanced turbocharger system delivers powerful acceleration at low exhaust emissions, which is an important characteristic for many operators of yachts and other fast vessels.  A reinforced crankcase, strengthened cylinder heads, and new pistons ensure the reliability and durability of the engine. Like other MTU yacht engines, the new 12V2000 M96Z version is approved for use with HVO - hydrotreated vegetable oil renewable diesel. Certification according to IMO II and EPA Tier 3 recreational is also available.

www.mtu-solutions.com

Project: Hardy 45

Hardy present the project for a new 45 aft cabin cruiser. Based on the classic Hardy 42 hull that is renowned for its seakeeping ability, the new Hardy 45 delivers outstanding performance across the spectrum of marine environments and is ergonomically designed to provide plenty of personal space aboard. There are two en-suite state rooms: one VIP guest suite forward, with scissor-action V-berths that convert into a double with ease, and a luxury cabin aft that allows privacy for time out. New side window profiles soften the exterior. A flush-closing side-deck, with doors port and starboard, provides easy access to the helm and spacious saloon, which exudes contemporary style. The layout of the flybridge seating has been modified to maximise space and enhance comfort. A radar arch replaces the mast of the original design to accommodate a sliding curved door between the saloon and aft deck where you can lunch in luxury or enjoy a sunset supper. The Hardy 45 is to be powered by twin Yanmar 44hp engines on line shaft propulsion.

www.cockwells.co.uk

New Model: Invictus TT550

Invictus completes the circle of its new 550 flagship, and after debuting the ST550 enclosed hard-top version, follows it with the TT550.  Unlike the ST550 this other TT550 version of the flagship is pure Invictus from bow to stem, showing what the South Italian boat builder has offered since debuting in 2014; full walk-around, T-top hard-top and the graceful modern lines Christian Grande has purposefully designed which made the Invictus name recognizable and a success.  The Invictus TT line debuted in 2020 with the TT460, at the time the new flagship.  As all Invictus the TT550 follow what the Italian boat builder has been offering even on its smaller models; a tailored customizable yacht with a lot of options; from five lower deck versions; galley down or dinette, two and or optional three cabins, and fifteen unique colours to choose from.  The Invictus TT550 is powered by twin Volvo 600hp and or optional 725hp with IPS pod drives propulsion. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.87 m (55.3ft)

Beam - 5.04 m

Draft - 1.40 m

Displacement - 24 t

Fuel Capacity - 2200 l

Water Capacity - 500 l

Max Persons - fourteen 

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

Engines - 2 x Volvo D8 600hp, D11 725hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS pod drives

Project - Christian Grande

Certification - CE B

www.invictusyacht.com

Sport Cruiser Ends Beached near Venice, Italy

An eleven meters sport cruiser titled m/y Putea with two persons onboard ended beached at Cavalino-Treporti to the South East of Venice at 17:45 of Monday 21 July.  The sport cruiser called a Mayday first after it lost power in rough seas, and then arriving at about three hundred meters from the beach dropped anchor.  In the meantime the Port Captaincy of Jesolo responded to the Mayday, with the B111 rescue rib and the CP 883 boat, rescued the two boaters.  After this the Guardia Costiera was trying to tow the boat out of danger with the assistance of the m/v Tofi tug boat, an operation which was not a success also because the sport cruiser dragged anchor and ended beached.  With the sport cruiser beached, the port captaincy later decided to tow up the boat out of harms way with two excavators, in order to avoid further damage and also the possibility of pollution. 

The boat in this beaching is a Bruno Abbate Primatist 39 as produced from 1992 to 1996.  The Primatist 39 was a replacement to the Bruno Abbate Primatist 38 and was replaced by the Primatist G39.

Absolute Sport Cruiser Fire Scare at Chalkidiki, Greece

A fourteen meter Absolute sport cruiser under Bulgarian flag had a fire scare while berthed at Nikiti marina, in Chalkidiki, in Central Macedonia, Greece at 13:00 of Monday 21 July.  A two minute video filmed by Paolo Colombo and shared on the Sinistri Marittimi Facebook Group shows one person onboard the sport cruiser as the boat is smoking from the stern.  By the end of this video the smoke looks in control, with local news confirming the blaze was extinguished and controlled, and the boat saved as damage is not extended to nearby boats and marina premises.  No injuries are reported from the fire, with the cause of the blaze not being reported.

The Absolute sport cruiser in this blaze is a 47 STC as produced from 2007 to 2011.  The 47 STC came out as a replacement to the Absolute 45, and was replaced by the 45 STY.

Project: Cranchi A32

Cranchi presents the project for the A32, set to be unveiled in the coming Cannes Boating Festival this September.   The A32 is based on the E30 Endurance as produced since 2012, in new and fresh what the market wants walk around center console version and marking it as the second model of the A series which debuted in 2021 with the A46 Luxury Tender.  The A32 will present similar looks and features to the three meters larger sister, with Christian Grande mixing softer lines along with the minimal edgy styling.  Like the A46 the A32 is a center console walk-around sport cruiser, with the focus being for outside entertaining, lounging, and relaxing.  A different detail, will be that unlike the larger sister, the A32 will feature only one drop down balcony, this located to port side.  Cabin space in the A32 will be that for a double and shower head located to starboard.  The Cranchi A32 is to be powered by twin Volvo 270hp diesel with stern drive engines, and or petrol gas of twin 280hp or 350hp.  

www.cranchi.com

Aft Cabin Cruiser Ends Aground Near Cape May, New Jersey

A fourteen meter aft cabin cruiser ended aground at the CM Canal, near Cape May, New Jersey on the night of Thursday nineteen July.  The cabin cruiser was assisted by Sea Tow Cape May who shared the story on its Facebook page.  Sea Tow ungrounded the yacht and then towed it at a marina for inspection.  Reason for ground was reported to passing the wrong side of buoy marker. 

The aft cabin cruiser in this accident is a Gulfstar 49 Motor Yacht as produced from 1984 to 1987.  The Gulfstar 49 Motor Yacht was a replacement and evolution of the 48 Motor Yacht.

Numarine New Web Site

Numarine from Turkey presents its new World wide web showroom. Omer Malaz will start Numarine in 2002, debuting a year later in 2003 as it presented the Can Yalman designed 52 Open, its first yacht.  The first sport yacht is followed by a 55 Fly and the 55 Sport as designed by the same Can Yalman, who has designed most of Numarine models, with collaboration continuing to this day.  In 2007 Numarine enters super yachting size, as it launches the 102 RPH, which will be sold in six units in an eight year production run.  Larger super yachts keep coming, with the 105 Hardtop coming in 2016, the still produced 32XP in 2017 and 37XP in 2021, and the just launched 40MXP which is its largest build yacht to date.  Since 2017 and the debut of its first semi displacement 32XP with explorer lines, Numarine has changed its offer from planning yacht to explorer type super yachts with semi-planning hull shape,  and a focus on volume and range.  Currently Numarine offers seven models; which start from the 22XP and go up to the upcoming 47MXP flagship.  Numarine new web site takes you around with the following buttons; The Story, The Production, Leading Technology, Our Team, After Sales Point, Pre-Owned, Nu's and Events, Contact, and Download Brochure.  Numarine is also on social media with right bottom buttons taking you to its Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Pinterest pages.

www.numarine.com

Production History;

52 Open 2003-

55 Fly 2004-

55 Sport 2005-08

102 RPH 2007-15 (6)

55 Hardtop 2008- *54 Hardtop project

78 Fly 2008-

78 Hardtop 2009-

70 Hardtop 2013-

70 Flybridge 2014- *68 Fly project

62 Fly 2015- *60 Flybridge project

105 Hardtop 2016-17 (2)

62 Hardtop 2016- *60 Hardtop project

32XP 2017- (5 *30XP project

26XP 2018-24 (30)

78 HTS 2018-

37XP 2021- (11

22XP 2022-

30XP 2024- (5

40MXP 2025- (2

The first Numarine the 52 Open as designed by Can Yalman

Hatteras Yacht Collides Into USS Midway Aircraft Carrier in San Diego

A twenty meter Hatteras sportfish yacht titled m/y Offshore collided into the retired aircraft carrier USS Midway berthed across the San Diego Bay from Naval Base Coronado, at 11:48 morning time of Friday eighteen July.  The Hatteras sportfish was filmed by the San Diego Bay webcam collision and visitors onboard the USS Midway during the collision, with the yacht hitting the berthed and retired aircraft carried with its bow port side, and then its tuna tower on the same side.  The sportfish yacht attempted to leave the scene in a hit and run, but was later intercepted by a San Diego Police boat.  The captain of the sportfish yacht was then arrested to be boating under the influence.  The damage to both vessels was reported to be small.

The Hatteras in this collision is a 65 Convertible Series I as designed by Jack Hargrave and produced from 1986 to 1998.  The 65 Convertible Series I was a replacement to the Hatteras 60 Convertible Series I, and was replaced by the 65 Convertible Series II. 

USS Midway is a 305 meters CV-41 Midway class Aircraft carrier built by Newport News Shipbuilding and commissioned on ten September 1945, and decommissioned on eleven April 1992 with flag deleted on eleven March 1997.  The USS Midway had two modifications over the years, which extended its beam from the original 37 meters to 41 meters in the first update of 1952, and then to 73 meters in the last update from 1975.  From 7 June 2004 the USS Midway has been open to the public as a museum ship in San Diego.

New Launch: Alia Yachts 45m ALY451

Alia Yachts proudly presents the 45-metre hull number ALY451 titled m/y San.  A full-custom superyacht that redefines bespoke luxury, and designed inside and out by Sinot Yacht Architecture and Design, with naval architecture by Lateral.  This latest Alia Yacht 45 meter seamlessly blends sleek, low-profile exterior lines with expansive interior spaces and uninterrupted sea views. From full-height glazing and innovative open-air decks to cleverly engineered furniture and a uniquely efficient layout, every detail has been tailored for versatility, comfort, and style. Realised with finesse by Alia’s in-house Atelier team, this 45 meter sleek super yacht is a true celebration of visionary design and next-level craftsmanship.  For this full custom Alia Yacht, Sinot designed an interior with six suites for six guests, with crew accommodation for seven in four cabins.  Alia Yachts 45 meter is powered by quadruple Volvo 1000hp with IPS pod drives for top speeds up to 23 knots and a cruise of eighteen.

Technical Data:

LOA - 45 m (147.6ft)

Waterline Length - 44.7 m

Beam - 8.89 M

Draft - 2.33 m

Displacement - 306 t, 380 GT *volume

Fuel Capacity - 43,680 l

Water Capacity - 13,360 l

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

Engines - 4 x Volvo D13 1000hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS pod drives

Speed - 23 knots max, eighteen cruise

Range - 1400 nautical miles at eighteen knots

Hull Shape - semi planning

Construction - aluminium 5083H 321

Project - Sinot exterior and interior, Lateral naval architecture

Certification - Lloyds Registry 100A1 SSC Yacht Pleasure Mono G6

www.aliayachts.com

Flybridge Cruiser Ends Disabled in Cromer, Norfolk

A flybridge cruiser of twelve meters in length ended disabled as it was cruising off the coast of Cromer, in the Norfolk Coast, to the East of the United Kingdom at 09:15 morning time of Friday eighteen July.  The flybridge cruiser was an hour after the incident assisted by the RNLI Shannon class life boat, who found out that flybridge cruiser had its propeller stuck into fishing gear.  After this the life boat towed the boat to a safe area first, and later free'd its propeller from the fishing gear.  The Sealine flybridge cruiser was later able to make it on it's power to its destination.

The Sealine in this accident is a 420 Statesman as produced from 1995 to 1997.  The 420 Statesman was a replacement to the Sealine 410, with the model soft evolving with extended bathing platform into the F44.

Project: Maiora 42 Exuma

Maiora, a brand of Next Yacht Group, presents the project preview of the new 42 Exuma project, a yacht conceived to revolutionize the onboard experience by placing at its core the very essence of living at sea. The 42 Exuma is born from direct observation of daily life onboard and an authentic listening to the needs of owners and their guests. It breaks free from traditional nautical constraints, from guest cabins relegated to lower decks, to oversized and often underused main salons, to sacrificed crew spaces. Even the upper deck, typically the most active area on yachts of this size, has been reimagined compared to traditional layout, to offer owners and guests an exclusive space, free from forced cohabitation with technical areas and operational passages, embodying a new idea of privacy and liveability. This project proposes a human-central experience where every environment is conceived considering the real life onboard, breaking through classic archetypes. The result is a yacht that abandons the rigid, typical functional stratification of the yachting industry, giving back the yacht to its owner and the time spent at sea. The Maiora 42 Exuma was designed by the Maiora team, in collaboration with designer Giorgio Maria Cassetta for the exterior and Elie Saab for the interior. The concept and space planning were developed by the shipyard, proposing with this project a new living paradigm onboard. The exterior lines are signed by Giorgio Maria Cassetta, the internationally renowned designer who in eighteen years, has created more than four hundred yachts and contributed to reshaping the aesthetics of contemporary yacht design. The interiors are by Elie Saab, an expression of the unmistakable elegance of the famous couturier, bringing his sophisticated and timeless vision to the nautical world. With a length of 42 meters, the new Maiora flagship spans four decks and can comfortably accommodate up to twelve guests in four VIP cabins and the owner’s suite, all located on the main deck. The crew area includes 5 cabins for 9 people. The interiors stand out for their brightness, enhanced by extensive use of glass surfaces. The main living areas are distributed across the decks, where the functions are organized into wide and continuous spaces. The entire length of the vessel is accessible via walk-around decks in the upper deck, with both the main deck and the upper deck featuring openable terraces. The heart of the yacht is an open-space lounge on the upper deck, offering uninterrupted views from stern to bow and vice versa, an arrangement that allows those at the extreme bow to observe the entire longitudinal axis of the yacht without obstruction. The new Mairoa 42 Exuma is powered by twin IPS propulsion with four Volvo 1000hp engines for speeds up to twenty knots, and triple MTU 2600hp with MJP jet drives for top speeds up thirty knots. The first unit of the 42 Exuma has been sold, with construction started and delivery scheduled for Summer 2027.

www.maiora.it

Princess Super Yacht Collides Into Corinth Canal Bank, Greece

The forty meter Princess super yacht Le Verseau collided into the Corinth Canal left bank, in Greece as it was passing from the famous channel on Thursday seventeen July at 17:58 hours.  The story was broken by The Yacht Report on his video cast of Friday 25 July, for a video which is reported as sent by one of his viewers.  According to its AIS the Princess yacht was heading North West, going from the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea to the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea.  The cause of the collision are not reported though most probably the captain lost control because of the current which has the habit of becoming rather insidious at times.  

This is the second reported yacht which collided into the Corinth Canal bank in less to a year, as on 28 July 2024 the 49 meter Heesen m/y Home suffered a similar fate.  But the chances are big that the collisions in the Corinth Canal are more common to this, with the lucky part being if you are filmed or photo'ed or not.  

M/y Le Verseau is a 2016 Princess 40M as designed by Bernard Olesinski and produced from 2012 to 2019 in eight units.  The 40M is Princess largest built yacht to date, and was the second model of the M super yachts line which debuted with the 32M in 2011, and was stopped in 2019 with a 30M as its last build.

Couple Saved as Cabin Cruiser Goes Ablaze in Magdeburg, Germany

A Danish couple was saved as their classic Danish flagged nine meter cabin cruiser went ablaze between the Editha and Zollbrücke bridges on the Elbe in Magdeburg, Germany at 05:00 early morning time of Thursday seventeen July.  Magedburg Fire Police assisted to the blaze with 41 men, two ambulances, five police patrol cars, and a water protection police boat also because the boat was located near two important bridges.  The Danish couple escaped by jumping in the water, and were assisted with first aid by local emergency services on the spot, and then taken to hospital with suspicion of hypothermia and smoke gas poisoning.  The fire was controlled after an hour, at about 06:00 morning time, although the boat ended wrecked.  The cause of the fire was not advised, though it was reported to have started with loud explosion.

Classic Sportfish Ends On The Rocks at Merrimack River

A classic Egg Harbor sportfish cruiser of ten meters in length with two persons onboard ended atop a reef at the entrance of the Merrimack River near Plum Island, in Massachusetts North East of the USA on the evening of Wednesday sixteen July.  An error of navigation was the cause of the grounding, and also because the classic cruiser navigated outside the markers with low tide.  The classic cruiser decided to wait for a high tide to get removed, with this expected not before midnight.

The Egg Harbor in this grounding is a 33 Sedan as produced from 1971 to 1981.  The 33 Sedan was Egg Harbor first fiberglass hulled boat, build with a mahogany deck and super structure till 1978.  The 33 Sedan was replaced by a second generation Egg Harbor 33 Sedan.

New Model: Schaefer 375

Schaefer present the new 375, its entry level sport sport cruiser which is full of elements of the larger yachts of the Brazilian yacht builder which go up to 25 meters. Among the new Schaefer 375 main features is the single level cockpit floor, without any steps a concept carried over from the the smaller V33 walk-around model. The Schaefer 375 also comes with drop down expandable side balconies, which expand the aft deck beam just shy of six meters expanding and integrating the cockpit. The Schaefer 375 comes with electrically operated hardtop opens the sunroof at the touch of a button. Access to the bow is via an internal passageway on the port side—ensuring safety even when the sport cruiser is underway. The lower deck cabin area features full headroom and features sleeping accommodation for four; one in the forward cabin and the other amidships, as well as a table, galley, and a large bathroom. The Schaefer 375 is powered by twin Volvo 320hp diesel with stern drives, or triple 300hp outboard option.

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.73 m (38.4ft)

Beam - 3.69 m

Draft - 0.76 m ex drives and props

Displacement - 9376 kg inboard version

Fuel Capacity - 690 l *inboard version

Water Capacity - 282 l

Max Persons - fourteen 

Accommodation - four berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 320hp, 3 x Mercury Verado 300hp *outboard and gas

Propulsion - Volvo DPI duo prop sterndrives, or triple outboards

Hull Shape - modified Vee with eighteen degrees deadrise aft

Project - Marcio Schaefer

Certification - CE B

www.schaeferyachts.com.br

Fountain Powerboat Ends Aground in Avalon, New Jersey

A nine meter Fountain powerboat ended aground in the marches of Avalon, New Jersey on the afternoon of Tuesday fifteen July.  The boat was assisted by Sea Tow Cape May, who shared the story on its Facebook page.  Sea Tow Cape May waited for a higher tide, and then towed the powerboat back to deep water.  The specifics of the accident and collision are not advised, nor is the damage sustained by the boat. 

The boat in this accident is a second generation Fountain 29 Fever as produced from 1993 to 2010.  The second generation Fountain 29 Fever was a replacement to the first generation 29 Fever.

Project: CL Yachts CLB65 SUV

Cheoy Lee CL Yachts is proud to unveil its latest concept: CLB65 SUV. This new model is being introduced as part of the brand’s ongoing expansion, and is a hard-top version of the CLB65 which debuted in 2023.  The newest addition to CL Yachts’ B-Series, this compact and versatile model offering a sporty difference to the flybridge version, replaced by extended hard-top.  Offering a gateway to unforgettable family journeys on the open water, CLB65 SUV is a truly sturdy vessel built to last, suited to a wide range of climates. The choice of RINA Hull Construction certification or CE Category B Class certification provides added peace of mind.  Designed with the owner-operator in mind, the sporty nineteen metre sport yacht is powered by either twin Caterpillar or Volvo 1000hp diesel engines, enabling it to reach impressive top speeds of thirty knots. As an added bonus, for convenient docking, a hidden ZF JMS boat control system can be used on either wing.

www.clyachts.com

Flare Gun Play Causes Fire to Classic Hatteras in Bradenton Florida

A classic thirteen meters Hatteras sportfish cruiser had its flybridge go ablaze at Twin Dolphin Marina, near Riverwalk, Bradenton, Florida on 13:30 of Monday fourteen July.  Bradenton Fire Department and City of Bradenton Fire tended to the fire which was reported on 911 by witnesses, and managed to extinguish it, with the damage surrounding solely to the flybridge area.  Following this an eye witness who saw the accident reported that he saw three teens fire something off the bridge, and set the flybridge of the Hatteras boat.  With this report and CCTV in hand from the area, the Bradenton Police Department incriminated the three teens aged between eleven and fourteen years old, who were charged with first degree arson, firearm possession, and discharging of a firearm in public and private property.  The three kids were then transported to the Manatee Juvenile Detention Center.

The Hatteras in this accident is a 46 Convertible Series I as designed by Jack Hargrave and produced from 1974 to 1981.  The 46 Convertible Series I was a replacement to the 45 Convertible Series I, and was replaced by Hatteras 46 Convertible Series II.