Eight People Saved from Sinking Motor Yacht Near Bridgehaven

Eight people where saved after a twenty meters motor yacht titled Silver Lining started sinking near Hood Canal, Bridgehaven, Squarnish Harbor area at about 15:30 hours of Tuesday 23 July 2019.  The motor yacht is reported to have hit a submerged object, with the crew and guests making a Coast Guard distress call and then getting off the yacht with its tender.  The yacht which remained partially sank had about one thousand liters of diesel fuel and forty liters of oil, reported a small oil spill.  TowboatUS and Global Diving and Salvage were hired to salvage the yacht, with an operation of towing to shallow water starting first at 19:30 hours of the same evening, with a refloating planned for the following day.

Silver Lining is a 1997 Pacific Mariner 65 Motor Yacht, the first hull and model of the Washington state yacht builder which was produced up to 2008 in 62 units.  Pacific Mariner will subsequently release it's second 85 model in 2004 produced till 2014 in 25 units.  Pacific Mariner was founded in 1996 by Jack Edson and John Seabeck selling it in 1999 to Westport, with the super yacht builder moving production to its own facilities in 2009, and stopping the brand in 2014.

Project: Dale 40 Aft Cockpit

So after the positive reviews of the recently launched Dale 40 Aft Cabin by TT Design, the British builder and design firm follow it with a project for the Aft Cockpit version.  Important changes between the two boats, from having one helm instead of two, and losing the spacious master aft cabin of the Aft Cabin version.  Still you do gain a very sweet and conservative line with the 40 Aft Cockpit version which does never look old, and for this you get a spacious just above sea level aft cockpit entertainment area.  The Dale 40 can be powered from twin 300 up to 600hp engines and reach top speeds up to 29 knots with the largest of engine options.

www.dalenelson.co.uk

Super Yacht Collision in South East Italy

A 41 meter super yacht titled m/y Blue Magic collided and then sank a seven meter fiberglass build sailing boat during its marina manoeuvring in Santa Marina di Leuca on the afternoon of July 23.  Thankfully the incident left none injured, but passers by where outraged on the coldness of one of the crew who just dropped the mast on the sinking craft without checking if anyone was hurt.  Some news sources are also claimed the sailing boat was in the spot to be scrapped.  Blue Magic seems to have hit some technical difficulty in gear engagement and in the instance kept on pushing forward hitting and sinking the small sailing craft on its bow.
M/y Blue Magic is a 1998 build Heesen 4700 as designed by Mulder and semi-produced from 1998 to 2009 in eight units.  Blue Magic was last refitted in 2017.

Classic Chris Craft Collides In Marking Buoy at Grand Traverse Bay

A classic eleven meter Chris Craft boat had a collision to the West of Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan on the morning of Tuesday of 23 July.  The classic eleven meter Chris Craft boat which was operated by a 62 year old man from Missouri collided with red buoy marked two, striking and traveling over it.  Leelanau County Marine Division intervened for this boating collision accident, as the classic Chris Craft was able to make it safely to harbour, and was hoisted out of the water on its arrival.  The Chris Craft boat had damage to its forward starboard side and to its top side on the port side.  No injuries were reported from the collision.

The classic Chris Craft in this collision is a 381 Catalina as produced from 1980 to 1989.  The 381 Catalina was an extended 350 Catalina, with the model replaced by the more modern looking 372 Catalina.

New Model: Jet Tern Selene 60 Ocean Explorer

Jet Tern present the brand new Selene 60 Ocean Explorer, the smallest explorer yacht in the explorer line. At first look, the Selene 60 Ocean Explorer by Guido de Groot shows a number of the family traits with her powerful raised pilothouse, Portuguese bridge, and bulbous bow. But a contemporary twist is also apparent in the addition of the large side windows in the hull. She is sure to appeal to existing owners and boat enthusiasts alike and takes the simple and proven concept of the fuel efficient and seaworthy long range explorer yacht to a new level of luxury that is intended to compete directly with the finest European yards but with all of the advantages of fiberglass construction. The Selene 60 Ocean Explorer has a brand new styling profile and a layout that contains three luxury staterooms and three, or two bathrooms choice. Although the yacht can easily be operated by the owner, it has a comfortable crew quarter aft with full head for a captain or steward, which can also double as a fourth cabin. Twin or single Cummins or John Deere engines are available for the propulsion system. The interior design will be contemporary, similar to the Selene 92 and 72. The Selene also offers unique versatility in the three deck versions to choose; Full Wide Body, Port Side Wide Body, and Standard Two Side Decks.

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.83 m (65.1ft)

Hull Length - 18.5 m

Waterline Length - 17.1 m

Beam - 5.44 m

Draft - 1.93 m

Displacement - 57.5 t

Fuel Capacity - 6813 l with twin engines, 7570 l with single engine

Water Capacity - 1892 l

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

Engines - 2 x Cummins 425hp, or 1 x Cummins 610hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 13 knots max 10 cruise with Cummins 610hp

Project - Guido de Groot

www.seleneoceanyachts.com

Project: Rizzardi InSix

Rizzardi finally shows a few lines for the new INsix project a model which the Italian boat builder has been teasing and showing details of to special customers since the start of 2018.  Finally the Rizzardi InSix is a vision coming true perfectly combining exceptional performance and comfort as is usual from the South Rome yacht and super yacht builder.  The Rizzardi InSix is about speed and elegance,  dynamism and design which equals to a fifty knots top speed and over 120 customization options. The layout reflects that of an open yacht with a large open hard-top leading to a large glass door separating the below-deck spaces. When left open, the design highlights a large continuous area between the external and internal environments.  Beside a free will to customize the Rizzardi InSix is offered in two interior layout decks standard with three cabins and option two with four cabins  Regarding the technical and performance details the Rizzardi InSix is powered by twin Man 1200hp or optional Man 1550hp, both driven through the innovative Top System surface transmissions which, supported by the Easy-trim system and joystick control, which guarantee not only excellent high-speed performance, but also unrivalled low-speed handling for a surface-driven craft. Aggressive and elegant at the same time, new INsix will hit the water by September 2019 and then World wide presentation at the Cannes and the Genoa boat shows.

www.rizzardiyachts.com

Azimut Boat Fire in Bosphurus River Turkey

A thirteen meter Azimut flybridge cruiser went ablaze in the Bosphurus River, Istanbul, Turkey on the afternoon of Saturday twentieth July, 2019.  People onboard the flybridge cruiser where seen wearing there life jackets and jumping off-board as the fire expanded onboard, with these being collected by nearby boaters.  The flybridge cruiser was then seen being carried to the shore by the wind and sea current, before a fire-fighting boat turned to the scene and extinguished the fire.  No injuries were reported, with the cause of the fire not being reported.

The Azimut in this fire is a 43 as designed by Righini for exterior and interior by Galeazzi and produced from 2006 to 2009.  First released in 2005 as a 40, a stern modification and longer bathing platform will evolve it to the 43, with Azimut also producing a hard-top 43S variant on the same platform powered by Volvo IPS instead of the Cummins shaft drives.  The Azimut 43 came out as a replacement to the 39 and 42, and was replaced by the smaller 38.

New Model: Codecasa 65 Hull F74

On Saturday June 1, 2019 at 10.30 a.m. with a strictly private ceremony, Cantieri Navali Codecasa launched in their facility in Viareggio another of their wonderful super yachting jewels.  The new Codecasa 65 Hull F74 is an elegant steel and aluminum super yacht, which features large and comfortable spaces on her five decks. The Yacht was designed by the Codecasa Shipyard technical staff in close co-operation with the design studio M2 Atelier of Milan, personally chosen by the Owners.  With her large spaces, she ensures the best comfort and privacy to owners and guests, both inside and outside. Among the facilities on board, which improve the comfort and the well-being for the owners and their guests, there are also a gymnasium and a large swimming pool measuing five by two meters on the Sun Deck.  This Super Yacht, which features a clean and essential profile, is owned by an Italian Leasing Company, she will be Italian flagged and she features very high quality and technical standards.  Codecasa F74 was built according to the requirements of the Lloyd’s Register to obtain the highest Classification, as well as in compliance with LY3 the Large Commercial Yacht Code of the British Maritime and Coast Guard Agency MCA and to obtain the Letter of Compliance as Unrestricted Yacht. The Yacht has got also the highest Classification released by the Registro Navale Italiano. She is equipped with two Caterpillar 2448hp engine which are able to reach a maximum speed of 17 knots at the light displacement condition, with a transatlantic range of 5000 Nautical Miles at 12 knots.  Codecasa designed the Yacht such as to ensure the best environmental sustainability and equipped her also with a bilge water treatment system, a ballast water treatment system, a sewage treatment system, a refrigerated cold room for the garbage, as well as with biodegradable oil in the stern tubes and rudder holes.

Technical Data:

LOA - 65 m (213.2ft)

Beam - 11.2 m

Draft - 3.80 m

Displacement - 950 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 160000 l

Water Capacity - 35000 l

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

Engines - 2 x Cats 3516C 2448hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 17 knots max 12 knots cruise

Range - 5000 nautical miles at 12 knots cruise

Construction - AH 36 steel for hull, Aliminium 5083 H111/H321 for super structure

Project - Codecasa and M2 Atelier

Certification - Lloyds 100A1 SSC Yacht Mono G6 LMC+UMS - LY3 full compliance, RINA Cross of Malta for hull, Mach Y unrestricted navigation

www.codecasayachts.com

Project: Sanlorenzo SL96 Asymetric

Sanlorenzo present the project for the SL96 Asymmetric with exteriors and layout designed by Bernardo Zuccon, and interiors by Laura Sessa. The design consolidates the direction taken in 2018 with the presentation of the SL102 Asymmetric, which the company calls the world’s first asymmetrical yacht, and showcases Sanlorenzo's ability to work with the concept of space, reinterpreting it from alternative perspectives and exploring different ways to exploit it. SL96 Asymmetric is born of this approach, with a side deck on the starboard side, but not the port, because it has been moved up to the roof of the superstructure in order to free up a large surface area for the interiors and offer more space, light, relaxation and flexibility of use.  The concept of asymmetry springs from a meeting of different minds and creative approaches. Car designer Chris Bangle’s brilliant original idea has been developed by Bernardo Zuccon with the shipyard’s engineers and designers.  Possibly in this kind of design of present modern Italian motor yacht the SL102 Asymmetric is the first of its kind, but certainly this concept has been used in the past by other American and Asian build motor yachts.  Still Sanlorenzo gives it a new spin thanks to a lower bulkhead which increases light and views to the dining area.  

www.sanlorenzoyacht.com

New Model: Sea Ray SLX 400

When you see Sea Ray presenting a large open sport cruiser day boat one can see the impact that the center console phenomena is having in North America.  Sea Ray has build it's success around sport cruisers and motor yachts from around ten to fifteen meters in length.  The Sea Ray SLX 400 was launched as the outboard version in 2017 and now we can finally see pictures of the standard inboard model which as news be told is selling less then OB sister model.  The Sea Ray SLX 400 is about a cockpit full of entertainment from the stern to the tip of the bow.  This also extends thanks to opening side bulk head to starboard side.  Yet in all this the Sea Ray SLX 400 still offers overnight accommodation for four in two separates beds, and a shower head to starboard.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.04 m (39.6ft)

Beam - 3.7 m

Draft - 1.12 m drives down, 0.84 m exl drives

Displacement - 7772 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 946 l

Water Capacity - 189 l

Accommodation - two plus two berths

Engines - 2 x Mercruiser 8.2 Mag Ect 380hp, 8.2 HO Mag Ect 430hp petrol gas, Mercury 4.2 TDI 370hp

Propulsion - Mercruiser Bravo III dual propeller stern drive

Hull Shape - 21 degrees deadrise

Certification - ABYC, NMMA, CE

www.searay.com

Project: Sciallino 40

Sciallino has presented a project for a new 40 model, which should sit as the new flagship of the Liguria West Italy boat builder renowned for its fishing able traditional inspired cruisers.  The new Sciallino 40 will replace the 40 Fly and the nice Gemy as flagship of the range.  This new Sciallino 40 takes some design cues from the Gemy which was such a great design, see central mast and extended main deck cabin design.  So far little details are known for this new Sciallino 40 with the exception of this model shown on the official web site of the boat builder.

www.sciallino.net

Two Persons Saved as Carver Boat Goes Ablaze in Delaware River

Two man got out unhurt as a ten meter Carver motor cruiser went ablaze as it was on anchor near the Dredge Harbor Marina, off Delren, on the Delaware River, just after 18:00 hours of Monday fifteen July.  The two men were first assisted by a nearby boater, as Delran Fire Department responded to the fire call first with a helicopter and then from the water.  The U.S. Coast Guard Station Philadelphia, the New Jersey State Police marine unit, the Philadelphia Fire Department marine unit, and the marine units from Delran, Palmyra and Burlington City fire departments all responded to the blaze.  The two man were reported unharmed as the cause of the fire is under investigation.

The boat in this fire is a Carver 350 Mariner as produced from 1997 to 2003.  The Carver 350 Mariner was a replacement to the 340 Santego, with the model evolving into the 36 Mariner with larger port holes and a different cabin layout and produced till 2012.

New Model: Monte Carlo Yachts MCY 66

With the MCY 70 launched at the Dusseldorf boat in January 2019, propelled Monte Carlo Yachts into it's second evolution phase, which the company is calling Vision.  The new MCY 66 continues this evolution and is to be followed by the MCY 76 programmed to launch in a couple of weeks time.  The Monte Carlo Yachts MCY 66 is an evolution of the 65 model.  Outside the most notable differences in the new MCY 66 are large hull windows serving the fore cabin, and now a full radar arch integrating the hard top in replacement of the central mast of the 65 model.  Inside as well on deck the MCY 66 has subtle improvements to what looks a similar near identical layout to that of the outgoing 65 model.  The Monte Carlo Yachts MCY 66 is powered by twin Man 1000hp or optional 1200hp engines which allow for top speeds up to thirty knots max.

Technical Data:

LOA - 20.11 m (66ft)

Beam - 5.20 m

Displacement - 36 t dry

Fuel Capacity - 3500 l

Water Capacity - 1200 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, 2 crew berths in one cabin

Engines - 2 x Man V8 1000hp, V8 1200hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 30 knots max 26 knots cruise with Man 1200hp

Project - Nuvolari Lenard

Certification - CE A

www.montecarloyachts.it

Marco Camuffo 1932 - 2019

We hereby give the sad news of the passing of Marco Camuffo at age 87 on Sunday fourteen July.  Marco Camuffo was the eighteenth master boat builder of the Camuffo boat building dynasty which was founded in 1438 by El Ham Muftì d. Camuffi.  Marco Camuffo takes over the boat yard in Portogruaro Venice, Italy, from his father Luigi Daniele Camuffo in 1932.  Marco is also instrumental in entering Camuffo in the pleasure boating sector debuting with the 7m Day Cruiser in 1963.  He will eventually go on to build yachts up to twenty meter C65 flybridge yacht arriving in 2006.  Camuffo is also the oldest boat builder in the World still run by the origin family.  Marco Camuffo will leave behind him his wife Norma, brother Giacomo who takes over the shipyard, his mother in law Maria, nephews Dragon and Igor, cousin Antonio, his loved workers, and friends.

Project: VanDutch 48

VanDutch presents the project for a new 48 model set to launch in the upcoming Cannes 2019 boat show, and filling the vacuum between its 40 and 55 models.  The VanDutch 48 will continues the Dutch firm open design philosophy for a fully open boat, though a 48T version with T-Top will also be available.  The VanDutch 48 will offer two lower deck layout choices in a Cabin or Lounge versions.  This choice revolves around the choosing midships room which will be in a two berth layout in the Cabin version or a sofa with TV in the Lounge version.  The 48 will raise the bar in the use for latest high tech for VanDutch from the full glass cockpit with standard 17 inch screen by Garmin in the helm, a hydraulic up and down bathing platform, to a full data network managed with NMEA2000 by Mastervolt's C-Zone display.  The VanDutch 48 will be powered by twin Volvo 670hp in a traditional line shaft propulsion which should give top speeds up to 38 knots.

www.vandutch.com

Nimbus New Web Site

Swedish Nimbus boats presents its new World Wide web virtual showroom. Nimbus was started in 1968 in a certain way as a coincidence and a help request from Volvo in the sixties, who at the time had difficulty to market its engines and penetrate the marine leisure market. Harald Wiklund Volvo Penta head of the period ordered a boat to design engineer Pelle Peterson. This 26 feet boat was named Nimbus by Peterson and launched on Lake Vanern on September 1969. A year later to this the Nimbus 26 wins boat of the year, and in 1977 brothers Hans and Lars Wiklund start the Nimbus Boats company officially. After forty years following its first model Nimbus is one of the biggest Northern European pleasure boat builders and today the Swedish builder offers nine models divided into four styles; Commuter, Coupe Cruisers, Day Cruisers, and Tender. Nimbus entry level model is the Tender 9 model, and its current flagship is the 405 Flybridge. The new Nimbus website takes you around with the following buttons: Models, Dealers, Store and Spareparts, News, Concept, Our Story, Media, and Contact.  Nimbus is also on social media with link buttons taking you to its Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube pages.

www.nimbus.se

Production History;

26 1969-81

800 Turbo 1980-

2600 1982-84

3000 1982-90

2700 1984-89

35 DC 1988-

4004 Charisma 1988-

28 DC 1989-

27 Familia 1990-97

32 DC 1990-

31 Ultima 1991-94

37 Trawler 1993-95 (175)

31 Coupe 1995-97

27 Coupe 1996-

370 Commander 1996-2001 (175)

310 Coupe 1997-2001

26 DC Epoca 1998-

380 Charisma 2001-

380 Coupe 2001-

380 Commander 2001-2008 (175)

250 R 2001-

320 Coupe 2002-

340 Commander 2004-

42 Nova 2005-09

30 Nova S 2006-

30 Nova S HT 2007-

300 R 2007-

27 Nova S 2007-

365 Coupe 2008-

335 Coupe 2009-

43 Nova 2010-

31 Nova S 2011-

31 Nova S HT 2011-

34 Nova HT 2012-

27 Nova S HT 2013-

405 Coupe 2014-

405 Flybridge 2016-

Weekend W9 2019-

495 Flybridge 2024- *465 Coupe project

New Model: Baglietto 55m T-Line

Baglietto, a historic and legendary Italian name with 160 years building luxury superyachts, has launched its new 55-meter motor yacht named Severin's on Saturday, July 6, at it's shipyard in La Spezia at the presence of her happy owner, his family and friends, the yacht crew and the owner representative from the Edmiston team.  Known as hull no.10225, M/Y Severin's was showcased for the first time in the warm light of a golden sunset on the Gulf of Poet at the presence of many guests, civil and military authorities, international media, CEOs and business executives, as well as the team who was part of the construction and their respective families.  After the flag-raising ceremony, Italian singer, performer and X Factor finalist, Aba Chiara, sang the Italian national anthem and Michele Gavino, CEO of Baglietto, gave a welcome speech on behalf of the shipyard. The launch M/Y Severin°s followed the traditional baptism ritual of the sea, with the christening of the yacht and the Champaign bottle crash.  This new 55-meter hull is part of Baglietto’s traditional platform designed by Francesco Paszkowski Design.  The vessel’s soft and sleek lines reflect Baglietto’s traditional Italian style and, together with the lowered gunwales and side air vents, will embody the Seagull brand’s distinct aesthetic features. Francesco Paszkowski designed the warm and cozy interior in collaboration with architect Margherita Casprini.  The layout, which is set up perfectly for charter with a total of six cabins, was developed through the wonderful cooperation between the client, Baglietto and Francesco Paszkowski Design.  The main deck is dedicated to the family. It has a vast master suite with a central bed, a secluded office, and a walk-in closet. Two guest cabins for the family members are located on the same deck as well. The central lobby hosts a panoramic lift in marble which connects the three decks. The main saloon aft at the entrance offers an in-and-out area with an elegant space enclosed by a glass window that can be completely opened. The dining area has a central round table which completes the main deck layout.  On the lower deck, there are two additional guest cabins, with the crew area next to the professional galley. The crew’s quarters include a crew mess room and six crew cabins all with ensuite heads. The captain’s cabin is on the upper deck next to the modern wheelhouse, which has an integrated system provided by Telemar.  One more guest cabin is located on the upper deck, which has a multi-functional space furnished with a sofa and two Pullman beds. This area can easily become a playroom, or a massage room as required. The interior layout is complete with a living room, conversation area, and a gaming table. Outside, always on the upper deck, you can find a dining table for ten with a bar and relax area located aft.  The sun deck, a Baglietto trademark, is astonishing: 150 square meters of al fresco space entirely devoted to gatherings and outdoor activities. The stern offers a vast sunbathing area with freestanding sunbeds, while a relax area is located under the shadows of the roll bar. The two pop-up tables can transform this space into a cozy dining spot. There is also a swimming pool and bar on this deck.  The placement of the tender and toys in the fore-deck allows more space to be dedicated to the Beach Club, which has double access. The Beach Club offers 55 square meters of space to relax with a steam shower, bar, and an additional area perfect for a gym and spa. The Beach Club faces the sea, ideal for those tranquil moments on the water.  The yacht is certified with the maximum class by Lloyd’s Register of Shipping and has received two Caterpillar engines 2719hp push her at a maximum speed of 17 knots and cruising speed of 12 knots.  M/Y Severin's, hull no. 10225, is an example of Baglietto’s flexibility and full use of its T-Line production.  Baglietto is recognized all over the world for its Italian design and craftsmanship, as well as its cutting-edge technology and performance. It relies on a state-of-the-art, entirely renovated shipyard, capable of ensuring an average production rate of three to four yachts per year. To date, there are four super yachts under construction at Baglietto’s modern La Spezia shipyard: a 43-meter HT Fast Line; a 54-meter, a 40-meter, and a 48-meter T-Line, three of which set to be delivered in 2020.

Technical Data:

LOA - 55 m (180.4ft)

Beam - 10.20 m

Draft - 3 m

Displacement - 620 t half load

Fuel Capacity - 93000 l

Water Capacity - 18000 l

Accommodation - twelve guests in six cabins, or ten guests in five cabins, 11 crew in 6 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats 3516 DITA 2719hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 17 knots max 12 knots cruise

Range - 4500 nm at cruise

Project - Francesco Paszkowski interior and exterior, M.Caspini interior decor

Certification - Lloyds unrestricted navigation MCA LY3 Compliance

www.baglietto.com

Project: Canados 919 Gladiator RD

Open is back?  Or so many would say since the news of this new Canados 919 Gladiator RD project and order follows the launch of the new Otam 85 GTS.  Let's say the interest is growing, in a size upward of 25 meters, something which they always have suffered with the exception of the Mangusta 80 which sold in loads onward of 1994 till about 2007 when then Overmarine modified it to the hardtop style of the other models.  Canados has in recent years build a name in the super sport yacht today called the Gladiator range, thanks to a fast and very performing 90 Open it launched around ten years ago.  Before that Cantieri Navali di Ostia was been famous mostly for its conservative looking flybridge motor and super yachts upward of fifteen meters.  The 919 Gladiator RD is the continuation of the 90 Open and brings a lot of innovative thinking in its deck design used from fore to aft as never seen in this size, bringing to a certain extent ideas and philosophies more akin to the large centre console currently invading the North American market.  Moving around the Canados 919 Gladiator RD will be safe thanks to the full walk around bulwarks, and the centre console influence brings  fresh design thinking in this size.  The interior of the 919 Gladiator will be offered in a fully custom choice of three or four cabins layout, with a separate galley and two crew cabins for three or four persons.  Performance wise Canados is keen to point out that the 919 Gladiator RD will be the fastest super sport yacht in its size reaching top speeds up to 52 knots, and cruise comfortably at 44 knots with the large powerful option of triple Man 2000hp engines and surface drive propulsion combination.  Still for those wanting to go slower the Canados 919 Galdiator RD is offered in twin engine installations with surface drives or more conservative and slower line shaft propulsion.

www.canados.com

Improve-it = Maritimo M51

During the 2019 Sactuary Cove boat show Maritimo unveiled major design updates to its M51 Flybridge Motoryacht model.  The most noticeable update came from the hull topsides now added with all new panoramic hull side window profiles amid some other purposeful styling elements which enhance both interior and exterior form. In addition to the new exterior features integrated into the Maritimo M51 this was also added with design enhancements of interior spaces, updated material palettes, cabinetry design and lighting packages.  Of this also worth to note is a new sport dashboard design veiling the extent of the helm.  The Maritimo M51 is a three cabin enclosed bridge motor yacht which echoes sport fish looks but is full of motor yacht features.  The Maritimo M51 is standard powered by twin Volvo 670hp engines with line shaft propulsion.

www.maritimo.com.au

Project: Solaris Power Lobster 48 Hard-Top

After launching the Power 55 in the first part of the year Norberto Ferretti promised that a full line of Solaris Power tradition inspired cruisers will be complete in a two year time frame.  The Solaris Power Lobster 48 Hard-Top will be the next way point in this promise, set to debut in the Dusseldorf boat show 2020.  The Solaris Power Lobster 48 Hard-Top is again a design to Brunello Acampora which at this point we have to believe will design all the range, and its pretty atypical of Norberto who does like to stream line a model brand series range to one designer, to give it character and recognition.  The Neapolitan designer follows the Lobster 55 in the 48 and presents a modern take on the traditional down East element design in a two meter small size.  The Lobster 48 Hard-Top will be offered with two layout choice for a two cabins plus crew, or a single cabin with a lower L-shaped lounger and an extra storage compartment to port side.  The Solaris Power Lobster 48 Hard-Top will be standard powered by twin Volvo 435hp engines which will give a top speed of thirty knots, and optional 480hp which give a rather enthusiastic estimates of 35 knots maximum for only 90 extra horses and the same Volvo 5.5 liter six cylinder block.  A Solaris Power 48 Flybridge is also in the works.

www.solarispower.com

New Model: Marlow Explorer 70 Mk.II

Marlow Yachts presents the new Explorer 70 Mk.II.  This Marlow is a rethink and evolution of the Explorer 65, introduced in 2001 this model eventually expanded with the addition of the European design sloop stern to become the 70E in 2002. This size range has remained extremely popular and today has led Marlow to present the new Explorer 70 Mk.II reinjected with new elements. A main feature of the new 70 Mk.II is the expanded enclosed Command Bridge which apart having additional space for electronics, has also been added with a captain's cabin with bunk, hanging locker and drawers for personal items, which also include a desk and refreshment center equipped with a refrigerator and microwave.  Tthe lower deck in the Marlo Explorer 70 Mk.II has also been expanded bring you to a spacious landing where the washer and dryer are hidden in teak cabinetry yet easily accessible to owners and their family or guests. Just aft of the stairs is the midships master cabin, luxurious in comfort and materials with abundant storage and cedar-lined hanging lockers. The master head with double sinks and large shower is bright with a lot of storage cabinets. The VIP with ensuite head is forward in the bow area. Two more guest staterooms sharing a full head complete the layout.  The Marlow Explorer 70 Mk.II is standard powered by two Cummins 715hp engines, and go up to 1150hp engines.

Technical Data:

LOA - 25.10 m (82.4ft)

Hull Length - 22.5 m

Waterline Length - 21 m

Beam - 5.99 m

Draft - 1.52 m

Displacement - 49885 kg

Fuel Capacity - 11356 l

Water Capacity - 1514 l

Accommodation - eight guests in four cabins, 

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSM11 715hp, Cats 1150hp

www.marlowyachts.com

Project: Cayman F520

Cayman yachts continues its philosophy of bringing a new model each year, and for 2019 it will present the new F520 at the upcoming September 2019 Cannes boat show.  Designed by Ferragni who is the design firm responsible for the incredible work they did on Cayman's new 2018 model F920 flagship.  For the second Cayman model the Cremona Lombardy design firm went for more conservative looks outside, looking at certain angles to be a motor yacht from a decade ago.  The upright flybridge design and low radar arch also reminds me to a certain extent of the Cayman 50 Fly launched in 2007.  But the new Cayman F520 is not all nostalgia and here we have some modern touches from the IPS pod propulsion, to the forward bench settee on the fore deck, and large hull side windows. 

www.caymanyachts.it

Two Persons Saved from Sinking Yacht Near Palmarola

Two French nationals were saved when a sixteen meter sport yacht started sinking near the islet of Palmarola and offshore to Gaeta, on the early morning 01:30 time of Saturday sixth July.  The two French nationals aged 47 and 53 years respectively had left Fiumicino in direction to the island of Ischia, when about half way into the one hundred nautical miles trip saw water starting coming into the engine room of the yacht.  Seeing this the two boaters first tried to stop the water ingress and then when finding out that this was not possible released the EPIRB and abandoned the sinking yacht.  The EPIRB message arrived to the Guardia Costiera of Gaeta who immediately dispatched one of its vessels for search and rescue, finding the two boaters about twelve nautical miles offshore to Gaeta onboard a life-raft.  Later the Guardia Costiera also located the semi-sank sport yacht, and then took the two French boaters to Gaeta harbor where they also received a medical check up.

The sport yacht in this sinking is Cantieri Navali dell Mediterraneo Continental 50 Tender, a model which debuted in 2009, based on the standard Continental 50 but featuring a full fore to aft walk around deck, and large forward dinette, with this traded for less spacious lower deck accommodation.  The Continental 50 Tender evolved and was replaced by the 54 model in 2019.  CNM was founded 2003 debuting in 2006 with the Continental 80 model.

Two Injured in Johns Pass Marina Florida Formula Boat Fire

Two men were injured as a ten meter Formula sport cruiser exploded first and then went ablaze in Johns Pass Marina, Treasure Island, Florida on the early afternoon of Friday fifth July.  The 34-foot Formula cruiser went ablaze after fuelling up, with the marina manager reporting it went ablaze as the sport cruisers started its engine, with the stern bursting into flames.  Following the blaze the two men jumped in the water, as marina staff pushed the boat away from the dock as its mooring lines burned away with the fire.  Treasure Island Fire Rescue responded to the fire as the two men suffered first and second-degree burns, but did not go to the hospital.  The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The Formula sport cruiser in this fire is a second generation 34 PC model as produced from 2004 to 2015.  The second generation Formula 34 PC came as a replacement to the first generation series which was produced from 1991 to 2002.

New Launch: Wim Van der Valk 32.00 M Hull no WV0120

Wim Van Der Valk is delighted to announce the successful launch of the 32-metre Raised Pilothouse named m/y Jangada 2. Built for a repeat client of a Wim Van der Valk and a Raised Pilothouse the 24 model, this super yacht is the fifth and at 32 meter the largest to date in the Dutch builder custom aluminium build Raised Pilothouse line.  WV0120 is now being put though her final paces, after which she will head to the Mediterranean for the 2019 summer of cruising along the French Riviera.  The owners of 32M Raised Pilothouse made the most of all their experiences on their first 24.99M Raised Pilothouse to have their new yacht even more customized to their requirements. Working in close partnership with Nick Top and Guido de Groot, they designed some very specific details, ensuring that the VIP suite bathroom on the main deck closes off for use by guests during the day, adding to the crew accommodations and creating an even more spacious galley by optimizing the functional area under the pilothouse.  This kind of smart thinking typifies the genuinely bespoke nature of a yacht that reinforces why our Raised Pilothouse line has been such a hit. And there are many more ways in which Jangada 2 makes a clear statement of her own. She has a minimalist interior style that is based primarily on whitewashed European oak. The flybridge deck has an outdoor dining area, a sunbathing space with plenty of loose sunbeds, an all-aluminium hardtop providing ample shade and a smart wet bar.  The main deck aft is spacious with curved glass sliding doors to the lounge, while a VIP suite forward offers fine views. The full-beam owner’s stateroom is on the lower deck and includes large his and her wardrobes and a dedicated office area. There are three other cabins sleeping seven adults and children, bringing the possible guest total to eleven.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 32 m (104.9ft)

Waterline Length - 26.2 m

Beam - 7.05 m

Draft - 2 m

Displacement - 127 t

Fuel Capacity - 10000 l

Water Capacity - 2500 l

Accommodation - eleven guests in five cabins, six crew in three cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 12V2000 M96L 1920hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 24 knots max 18 knots cruise

Hull Shape - medium-V with hard chine and bulbous bow

Construction - Aluminium H321 for hull, H111 for super structure

Project - Nick Top and Guido de Groot for exterior, Van Oossanen for hull shape

Certification - RINA Cross of Malta, Mach Y class 

www.vandervalkshipyard.com

Canados on the Rocks in Ponza

A nineteen meter Canados motor yacht ended on the rock in Ponza, in Le Cantine, area of Forma on the North West part of the popular boating island on the morning of five July.  The nineteen meter motor yacht had a wrong manoeuvre being paid dearly, with damage to keel being visible.  Fortunately the guests on board suffered no injuries beside a shock.  The DMD squad of the island did a temporary repair to the motor yacht, to allow towing to a repair yard on the same island.
This Canados is a 58 model, as designed by Spadolini and build to order from 1987 till 91.  The 58 was Canados first fiberglass build motor yacht, with the model evolving into the 60 in 1992 and then as the 18 model with a sloop style stern in 1995.

Project: Nordhavn N41

Nordhavn is pleased to announce its newest passage making cruiser, the N41, destined to become it's  next legendary vessel.  With over seven million nautical miles of documented ocean crossings, Nordhavn has set important long cruising records. Last year Nordhavn retired the venerable 40, it's smallest passage-maker explorer cruiser and a record-setter in her own right. It left a void in the Nordhavn product line that begged for a compact displacement expedition cruiser.  Cue the sleek, modern, seaworthy Nordhavn 41, which challenges the notion of the traditional couple’s cruising vessel. Her profile is deliberately low providing a stable and comfortable ride, and her hull design, having undergone an advanced and rigorous analysis, is CE Certified Category A Ocean for offshore conditions. This means the average cruising duo can take on any itinerary with confidence whether crossing to the South Pacific or exploring around the Pacific Northwest.  Comfort and maneuverability is the name of the game on-board. The Nordhavn 41 is available with a single luxurious owners cabin or with two cabins, second guest cabin located to starboard with two L-shaped berths.  The Nordhavn N41 will be powered by twin Kibota 75hp with line shaft propulsion, while a huge 3400 liters fuel capacity will be make her able to do most ocean crossing.  Debut is scheduled for January 2020 during Dusseldorf boat show.

www.nordhavn.com

Princess Crashes into Kitriani Islet in Sifnos

On Thursday July fourth a freak accident happened in the Islet of Kitriani, south of the island of Sifnos in the Greek Aegean archipelago islands, as a 23 meter Princess sport yacht with seven passengers onboard, including a crew of three, crashed at sustained speeds head on into Kitriani, resulting in incredible bow damage, and hull under water sections being breached, resulting in her taking water.  One of the passengers sustained some head injuries, and along with four other passengers was taken for further check ups to a nearby hospital by a neighbouring yacht. 

The Princess in this collision is first generation V78 as designed by Bernard Olesinski and produced from 2009 till 2012, with the optional sport bridge choice as offered from 2011.  The Princess V78 was replaced by the S72, with a second generation S78 coming in 2017.

New Model: Dale 40 Aft Cabin

Dale presents the new 40 Aft Cabin model, sitting in between its most successful 38 and 45 models.  Indeed the new Dale 40 brings attributes of both these models in a traditional inspired aft cabin cruiser.  The Dale 40 first unit was launched in the Aft Cabin version but an Aft Cockpit version is also in the works.  The interior of the Dale 40 Aft Cabin is available in two options with choice for the forward cabin for in a twin V-berth or island double berth configuation.  The Dale 40 Aft Cabin features a semi displacement hull and can be powered from two 300hp up to twin 600hp with speeds going on from a max of 20 knots up to 29 knots.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.48 m (44.2ft) incl bathing platform

Hull Length - 11.9 m

Beam - 4.23 m

Draft - 1.2 m

Displacement - 14 t unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 2300 l

Water Capacity - 450 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x 300hp up to 2 x 600hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 29 knots max 25 knots cruise with twin 600hp engines

Hull Shape - semi displacement

Project - TT Boat Designs

www.dalenelson.co.uk

Man Fire Injured as Cuddy Cruiser Explodes in Poquoson, Virginia

A man suffered second degree fire injuries after his seven meter cuddy cruiser exploded near Benett Road in Poquoson, Virginia on the morning of Wednesday third July.  The man was reportedly working on his boat and after finishing it tried to ignite it, when this exploded and throwed him into the water.  Still conscious the man still managed to swim to the boat and untied it, in order to avoid damage to nearby boats.  A nearby person who saw the incident called 911 as Marine Fire Fighter came to fight the blaze from the water. 

The boat in this fire is a Penn Yan 248 Heritage as produced in the eighties.  Penn Yan was founded in 1921 by German-native Charles A. Herrman, taking name from the location of its premises.  Penny Wan started building wooden canoes and boats, switching to fiberglass in the early sixties.  Penn Yan is sold in 1979 and will cease operating in 2002.