Moonen New Web Site

Moonen Yachts from the Netherlands presents its new virtual World wide web showroom. Moonen was founded in 1963 at the Dutch town of Den Bosch first under the name of De Ruiter shipyard. In 1981 following new ownership entrance by Alhena, it is renamed to Moonen. In 1985 Moonen builds is first super yacht above 24 meters with the launch of 26 meter Cassiopeia S, and in 1992 the company follows more into this by launching a semi-custom design platform of 24 meter in size. The steel and aluminium semi-custom line is a success for Moonen, creating over the years quite a few recognizable designs in the 24 to 30 meter size. Still the semi-custom platform does not stop Moonen from building fully custom larger boats and the launch of 37m White Heaven III in 1998 is a testament to this what will be its larger super yacht for quite some time, superseded by the 38 meter Snowhite in 2009, and then by 41 meters Sofia in 2014 its largest build to date. Moonen has also in 2009 opened its second facility in Groot-Ammers some fifty kilometres away from the original home factory. The new facility has increased Moonen building size capability up to 50 meters from 35, thanks to a new larger hall. Moonen currently offers two lines; Semi-Custom, and Full-Custom. The Semi-Custom range offers six models and starts with the 30M Matica, and expands up to the 50M Monito. Currently Moonen has two super yachts in nearly completed state; a 36m Martinque and the new 110. Moonen new website takes you around with the following buttons; Available Yachts, Portfolio, Fleet, Pre-Owned, About, Media, Contact, and Careers. Moonen is also present in social media with bottom buttons taking you to its; Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and Twitter pages.

www.moonen.com

Production History; (semi-production ony)

1850 MY 1984-85 (2)

1600 MY 1984-86 (2)

85 1985-91 (5)

65 1986-90 (3)

48 1987 (2)

72 1988-92 (2)

83 1992-98 (5)

84 2001-08 (8)

94 Alu 2007 (2)

97 2009-11 (4)

119 Martinque 2018- (4

124 Martinque 2023- (2

110 Mustique 2023- (2

Project: Sanlorenzo SL90 Asymmetric

Sanlorenzo present the project for a new SL90 Asymmetric, designed by Zuccon, this is the smallest semi wide body produced by the famous super yacht builder so far.  It will be interesting to see if Sanlorenzo push for a smaller Asymmetric models in the future.  The SL90 Asymmetric stands out for its 27 meter length and five double guest cabins, including of which is an owners stateroom on the main deck. The Asymmetric layout of being full wide body to port side, increases space by 31 square meters in the interior living area of the main deck.  The Sanlorenzo SL90 Asymmetric will be powered by twin Man 2000hp for top speeds up to 29 knots and a cruise of 25.

www.sanlorenzoyacht.com

New Model: Horizon FD90 Skyline

Horizon Yachts is pleased to announce the launch and delivery of a new FD90 Skyline to an Asian owner. Christened Tyee, the yacht is the twenteeth hull of the popular Fast Displacement series, and the first FD yacht delivered to Southeast Asia. Within her seven meter plus of beam, FD90 Skyline features a five-stateroom layout with an enclosed sky-lounge configuration. A spacious aft deck leads into the main salon with a dayhead and television aft to starboard and a lounging area highlighted by a corner glass cabinet, sumptuous L-shaped white leather sofa and coffee table with pouf ottoman to port. White oak and walnut feature as the main woods throughout the interior, and the elegant yet minimalist décor is further distinguished by floor-to-ceiling windows and white ash flooring. Forward, the formal dining area is flanked by sliding glass doors to port and starboard that allow for semi-al fresco meals. To starboard, walnut stairs with Led-lit treads lead to the sky-lounge one deck above, while the galley to starboard is separated from the main dining area and outfitted in Cambria Brittanicca quartz. Furthest forward, the full-beam master stateroom features spacious closets and a raised vanity/desk with a custom-made leather desk chair to starboard. The window to port features a built-in chaise longue with a leather cushion. Four additional guest staterooms are located on the lower deck, and comprise a VIP forward, a convertible twin with Pullman to port, and mirrored queen VIPs amidships. Accommodations for six crew members are situated aft of the engine room housing the twin Cat engines of 1,136hp each.  On the upper deck, the pilothouse can be closed off from the enclosed sky-lounge, which features a large U-shaped settee and a wenge games table. The spacious boat deck will house the tender with plenty of room for sunbathing and entertaining, while the foredeck features a sun-pad and U-shaped settee with sliding dinettes topped with Mt. Jade Meganite. This area features the same teak decking specified for all exterior areas and can be shaded with a sun awning. Delivered on schedule, FD90 Skyline is a further development of FD85 which first appeared in 2016, which then developed in the FD87 in 2018, and an FD92 custom being delivered on the same platform in 2020.

Technical Data:

LOA - 27.45 m (90ft)

Waterline Length - 24.7 m

Beam - 7.11 m 

Draft - 1.83 m

Displacement - 104 t

Fuel Capacity - 13170 l

Water Capacity - 1500 l

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

Engines - 2 x Cat C18A 1136hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Project - Cor D.Rover exterior

www.horizonyacht.com

Improve-it = Riva 56 Rivale

Riva present a 56 Rivale with a functional Hard-Top aims to satisfy the needs of owners by offering a spacious main deck shaded by awnings, the result is a functional design that is especially popular in markets where the average temperature is very high. It is no coincidence that the first unit is already on the other side of the Atlantic, sailing in American waters.  The 56 Rivale with hard-top follows on from the Dolceriva Hard Top and is part of the evolution of the Open range, consolidating a market segment that has been Riva’s main focus right from the outset, one that includes the brand’s most iconic models, such as Riva Iseo, Acquariva Super and Rivamare.  56’ Rivale with hard-top expresses all its dynamism, elegance and sportiness from the very first glance, drawing on the design elements that have given the Riva open range its unique status in the world, and is the result of collaboration between the Product Strategy Committee led by Mr. Piero Ferrari, the creative flair of designer Mauro Micheli, the founder of Officina Italiana Design with Sergio Beretta, and the Ferretti Group Engineering Department.  This extraordinary yacht combines meticulous attention to detail with the finest materials, distinctive features of the brand right from the outset, ranging from polished mahogany for the interiors to teak for the exteriors, and from lacquered surfaces to mirror-finish stainless steel and fine leather.  First unit is hull coloured entirely Riva Shark Grey with Bright Black detailing.

www.riva-yacht.com

New Model: Viking 54 ST

With the new 54 Open Series, Viking's largest-ever express-style yacht the New Jersey boat builder gives more of everything: speed, range, accommodations, creature comforts, storage, cockpit space, fishability. The fleet consists of three Vikings: the Open (O), Sport Coupe (SC) and 54 Sport Tower (ST). The trio joins and shares hull with the 54 Convertible to complete an unmatched offering of mid-size fish-and-cruise sixteen meter Viking sportfish yacht. Each model has its own unique style, aesthetic appeal and inherent cruising and fishing benefits. The 54 Sport Tower takes fishability to the highest levels with its Palm Beach Towers hardtop and tuna tower while giving the boat an unmistakably aggressive profile. Powered with optional Man 1550hp engines and boasting a sexy Shark Grey gelcoat, hull No. 1 is a fast forty plus knots) and ferocious offshore battlewagon with a tower and Rupp hydraulic outrigger system. Her color-coordinated exterior includes matching Shark Grey for the tower’s sunshade and standing platform as well as the radar and satellite antennas and thermal imaging camera.

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.61 (54.4ft)

Beam - 5.38 m

Draft - 1.47 m

Displacement - 31856 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 5625 l

Water Capacity - 750 l

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

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1400hp, V12 1550hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - forty knots max with optional Man 1550hp

www.vikingyachts.com

Project: Sunseeker Superhawk 55

Sunseeker went all guns blazing during the Cannes 2021 boat show, presenting four new models and three upcoming projects for 2022, and announcing the return of the Superhawk name since the demise of the 43 model around 2012 with this new 55 project.  With Andrea Frabetti at the helm great things are coming from the Poole based builder, and now his work is turning full circle.  The Superhawk 55 is a sixteen meter with a beam of just under five meters sport yacht, offering a spacious main deck layout with central sun-pad, and a nice central wet bar behind the centre console type helm station.  Of note is that half of the exterior is covered by an overhang, side opened hard-top, and another important detail is that the aft part from the radar arch to the stern makes also full use of the beam.  Down below the Superhawk 55 also offers nice spaces with a standard two cabins layout; owners room at midships, and guest forward, and an option for a third in replacement to the lower deck saloon to starboard.  A galley is also located below to port side in between the cabins.  Performance wise the Sunseeker Superhawk 55 will be powered by twin Volvo 725hp with IPS pod drives and speeds up to 38 knots.   The Superhawk 55 is an innovative project to come from Sunseeker, with some brilliant ideas on the main deck giving the feel of a large centre console and when launched should be one of the most good looking sport yachts in its size.  My only gripe is that with the near to five meter beam and performance numbers it is difficult to picture this model in the Hawk-Superhawk line-up, but more about this in an upcoming blogger. 

www.sunseeker.com

New Model: Fiart 39 Seawalker

 

Seeing growth in the centre console market Fiart present the second model in less to a year for the Seawalker range, and following the 43 launched in the fall of 2020, here comes the new 39 presented in a private ceremony at the builders factory in Baia, Naples in early July.  The 39 is soon to be followed by the new 35 replacing the 33 which launched the Seawalker range in 2011. The new Fiart 39 Seawalker follows where the 43 left and offers a sport cruiser mainly suited for Summer entertainment, with overnight accommodation for four persons, in a forward island double berth, and midships with two singles.  The Fiart 39 Seawalker is standard powered by twin Volvo 270hp with optional engines up to 440hp.  An outboard version is also available.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.61 m (41.5ft)

Beam - 3.86 m

Draft - 1.01 m

Displacement - 7930 kg

Fuel Capacity - 940 l

Water Capacity - 520 l

Accommodation - four guests

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 270hp, 320hp, D6 440hp

Propulsion - Volvo DPI duoprop stern drive

Speed - up to 42 knots max, 34 knots max 25 knots cruise with Volvo 270hp

www.fiart.com

Hatteras Yacht Partially Sinks in Middle Bass Island

Heavy winds hindered and grounded a seventy five feet Hatteras motor yacht on Middle Bass Island on Lake Erie on the morning of twelfth September.  The cause of the accident are unknown but reports are claiming that the yacht lost its power and ended grounded and with this doing damage to the hull bottom beneath the engine room.  Unfortunately the yacht has also discharged some oil pollution from its fuel vents.  The owner was assisted by the Marine Coast Guard Safety of Detroit, Toledo section.  The Hatteras yacht was salvaged on 17 September.

The yacht in this accident is a Hatteras 75 Cockpit Motor Yacht as produced from 2000 till 2003.  The Hatteras 75 Cockpit Motor Yacht, also known as the 75 Series for its two variants, the other being the Sports Deck version without the lowered aft cockpit deck, also had four different lower deck layout arrangement choices.

Project: Baglietto 40m Panam

With this project Gavio Group seems to have an identity crisis, as this listed in both Cerri CCN and Baglietto website under construction, although to be fair the yacht more looks like the later then the former, with the stern and raised pilot house all shouting out to the winged brand.  Announced as a project in Cerri's website Panam was the fifth Fuoriserie super yacht, that is before it got rebranded as Baglietto.  Baglietto 40m Panam comes from a design by Francesco Paszkowski, who took care of both exteriors and interiors, the latter in cooperation with Margherita Casprini.  Sleek and aggressive, this Baglietto stands out for her impressive performances, ensured by the aluminium alloy hull and three 2600hp MTU engines and three KaMeWa water-jet engines, which push her up to a maximum speed of 31 knots and a pleasant cruising speed of 25. All technical components, the mast and the roll bar are in carbon fibre, so as to reduce overall weight.  The straight bow endows this yacht with a a modern, dynamic and powerful look, further enhanced by the large irregular-shape windows that let plenty of natural light into the interior saloon.  The layout features a large salon on the main deck, separate from the dining area thanks to a “green” wall. Forward, the full-beam master suite is fitted with a walk-in wardrobe and a bathroom with hammam. Two folding balconies open up on the sides.  Four guest cabins are located on the lower bridge, which also hosts the professional galley. On this same deck, forward, are the captain’s cabin, 2 double cabins, the laundry and the crew mess. Behind the engine room is the semi-float-in garage storing a 17’ tender, while a pleasant beach area can be enjoyed aft, open on three sides and fitted with a beach platform transformer granting very easy access to the sea.  The fly bridge features a large aft custom-made pool with counter current swimming system, while a sunbathing area can be found at the bow.

www.baglietto.com

New Model: Benetti Motopanfilo 37M

On 29 July in Viareggio the ceremony for the launch of the first unit of the Benetti Motopanfilo 37M, whose elegant lines evoke memories of the finest nautical traditions with a contemporary twist to meet the needs of modern owners. Inspired by the Benetti “navette” from the ‘60s, the Motopanfilo 37M was conceived as a shell, reinterpreting those iconic, glamorous features and incorporating them into a timeless design across the yacht’s four decks. Lazzarini Pickering Architects designed the interiors and Francesco Struglia, in collaboration with Benetti, signed the elegant exterior lines.  Down by the sea, the transom nods to the iconic models of the Sixties in the form of a beach club allows easy access to the water. The central face of the transom, sharply inclined downwards, opens up to reveal a bathing platform surprisingly ample for a 37-meter. On the Main Deck, the tradition of wood and its enduring links with the sea have not been overlooked. In the saloon, modern-style glazed surfaces and gently curved ceilings amplify natural light thanks to the extensive use of warm wood and light colours for the floors. Towards the stern, the ceilings take on a double-curved effect, a testament to the shipyard’s excellence in craftsmanship. The owner’s suite is located toward the bow of the main deck, carrying the captivating design forward. On the Lower Deck, the respect for the innate character of each environment can be seen in the choice not to straighten the cabin walls, allowing them to follow the gentle, relaxed curve of the hull. The ubiquitous rib structure appears here with an inversion of colours and materials compared to the Main Deck. The four comfortable guest cabins amidships accommodate double beds and toward the bow, in a separate area, three cabins are dedicated to the six crew members. From the lobby, a spiral staircase winds around the central mast that rises through two decks as it accompanies guests to the sky lounge on the upper deck. The aft part of the Upper Deck is designed for convivial moments in the open air, with areas for relaxation, conversation and sunbathing. The captain’s cabin is adjacent to the wheelhouse, and on the exterior towards the bow, guests are welcomed by a Jacuzzi and sunbeds. The Observation Deck, once carved out around the main mast but on the new Motopanfilo 37M positioned above the hard top, provides a sheltered nook in the sky, absolutely intimate with a special view. The displacement hull, designed by P.L.A.N.A. PierLuigi Ausonio Naval Architecture, ensures smooth navigation and maximum comfort while onboard. The Motopanfilo 37M is powered by twin Man 1400hp  as standard or 1650hp optional units, giving maximum speeds of 16 or 18 knots respectively, with a range of 3,800 nautical miles at the 10-knot cruising speed.

Technical Data:

LOA - 36.8 m (120.9ft)

Beam - 7.8 m

Draft - 1.9 m

Displacement - 230 t

Fuel Capacity - 35000 l

Water Capacity - 4000 l
Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, seven crew in four cabins

Project - Francesco Struglia exterior, Lazzarini Pickering interior, PierLuigi Ausonio hull naval architect

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1400hp, 1650hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 16 knots max with Man 1379hp, 18 knots with Man 1626hp, ten knots cruise

Range - 3800 nm at ten knots

www.benettiyachts.it

Flybridge Cruiser Ends Aground in Les Ecrehous Jersey

A nine meter Beneteau flybridge cruiser titled m/y Orianna ended aground and atop of the Ecrehous reef in Les Ecrehous, Jersey Island, to the South of the English Channel before 11:00 hours of the morning of Friday tenth September 2021.  RNLI Jersey Coast Guard safety vessels from St. Catherine and St. Helier sped to the scene, picking the crew who in the meantime where rescued by Seafaris, who was doing its daily patrol in the area.  The crew suffered minor injuries from the impact and where taken to the Jersey main land for assessment.  Later in the day with the tide going down the Beneteau flybridge cruiser became a social media sensation, as it set at about four meters above sea water level, even though the boat was never in danger of falling over as the below photo might make you think.  With high tide coming in the following day, the Beneteau motor cruiser was recovered and taken to Gorey Harbour for repairs.

The Beneteau flybridge cruiser in this grounding is an Antares 9 as designed by Andre Beneteau and was produced from 2003 to 2008.  The Antares 9 was as a replacement to the 9.05, and was replaced by the Sarazin designed 30 Antares in 2009.

Project: ISA Yachts 80 Continental

ISA Yachts, a brand of Palumbo Superyachts, leader in the construction and sale of custom and semi custom superyachts, confirms that the construction of the steel hulled Continental 80 is progressing smoothly on schedule.  The interior fitting is expected to start in January 2022 with a potential delivery to the Owner in early 2024.  Enrico Gobbi of Team for Design penned the exterior lines, while the naval architecture is by Palumbo Superyachts.  The construction is an ‘on spec’ project started and financed by ISA Yachts to reduce delivery times and offer a well-established naval platform adjustable between 70 and 80 meters of length.  The ISA brand has always been synonym for excellence and quality and the 35 superyachts, between 30 and 66 metres delivered from 2002 to date, actually prove it. Project ISA Continental 80 is a very architectural yacht with well balanced volumes and ‘streamlined’ lines. Its exterior design is highlighted by squared and rigorous windows for incredible panoramic views from all the main indoor areas.  A distinctive detail is given by the terraces in the central section of the boat; in particular, the one on the Upper Deck looks like a real balcony and lets more light flood the salon.  Other strategic areas are just as brightly lit, like the gym in the Sky-lounge and the salons on the Upper and Main Deck. Another emblematic feature of this yacht is the stern infinity pool. Its rectangular shape spans the beam of the deck and stands out for its aft wall formed by 2 glass sheets with water cascading between them.  So arranged, the swimming pool leaves ample room for large sunpads and lounging, transforming this portion of the Main Deck into an extension of the actual beach area to which is connected by a flight of stairs. The Upper Deck can be considered a proper owner’s deck with lounge and living areas astern and the master suite forward. Equipped also with touch-and-go landing, the yacht ensures direct access to the owner’s quarters for maximum privacy.  The interiors will be designed by Luca Dini will have seven cabins accommodating up to twelve passengers assisted by nineteen crew members housed in ten cabins. 80 Continental is to be powered by twin MTU 3003hp engines reaching a seventeen knots maximum speed and a twelve knot cruise speed with a range of 6200 nautical miles.

www.isayachts.com

Flybridge Cruiser Partially Sinks Near Venice

A flybridge cruiser of about fourteen meters in length was found partially sank in the morning of nine September in Coarle, Darsena dell' Orologio which translated to English means the Quay of the Watch.  The flybridge cruiser was floated again on the morning of September 11, and according to unconfirmed reports the boat sank for a failure to a raw water tube, which takes water to the engine sea-water pump. Darsena dell'Orologio is located further North East from Venice, and is a marina which offers just short of five hundred berths.

The flybridge cruiser in this accident is a Solcio Biondi 44 Fly as designed by Dall' Abaco and  produced from 1989 till the mid nineties.  The Solcio Biondi 44 first released as Open and then as Fly, with a success of about thirty units being built in total, with the Fly being the more popular of the two versions.  Norway's Fjord dealer Solcio collaborated with the Biondi boat yard to offer a thirteen meter cruiser.

New Model: Beneteau Gran Turismo 41

The new Beneteau Gran Turismo 41 has been a successful evolution which first appeared with the Monte Carlo 37 in 2007, as the old saying says you do not change a winning horse. With this model helped by Italian designed Andreani the Beneteau motor boating section starting to have success in a size type market usually dominated by British and Italian production boat builders.  The Monte Carlo 37, became the Gran Turismo 38, then 40, and now fourteen years later into this new 41, with each evolution keeping on with the success of the previous.  If you look at the new Gran Turismo 41 layout one sees that very little has changed inside from the Monte Carlo 37, the Gran Turismo 41 evolving outside in looks and in the cockpit layout, here offering more space and becoming better with each new version.         

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.55 m (41.7ft)

Hull Length - 11.85 m

Beam - 3.85 m 

Draft - 0.94 m

Displacement - 7959 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 325 l

Water Capacity - 200 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 300hp, D6 380hp

Propulsion - Volvo dual propeller stern drive

Hull Shape - modified Vee with AirStep

Construction - hull monolithic polyester resin glass fibre, sandwich balsa core in side and super structure

Project - Andreani for exterior and interior, R.L. Jeantet - P. Tableau - M. Tronquez for hull

Certification - CE B/C10

www.beneteau.com

Project: Pardo GT52

Pardo present the GT52 project, a new line which stands in between the early 2021 launched Endurance, and the walk around series.  Designed by Nauta and Zuccheri, the GT52 will offer interesting spaces with two double cabins, and a third guest or crew cabin with a secluded under the stairs entrance.  An option in the Pardo GT52 will be that for a galley up or down.  If you choose galley down you get an L-shaped sofa on the main deck opposite the dinette, and the same happens below if you go for a galley up.  Another nice detail in the Pardo will be of its central aft sun-pad which transforms in one of the largest central dinette's in the category.  The Pardo GT52 will be standard powered by twin Volvo 480hp, or optional 550hp and 600hp engines with IPS pod propulsion.

www.pardoyachts.com

Collision in Cannes Boat Show 2022

A collision between a new Ecoline Sport Cruiser of eight meters in length and a Van der Valk of sixteen meters happened at the Cannes boat show on the afternoon of seven September, thankfully with no consequences onboard to both the persons of the eight meter sport cruiser and the sixteen meter sport yacht.  Big shock onboard the smaller sport cruiser who had three persons onboard and got most of the damage, being hit astern. Apart cosmetic and structural damage, the Ecolux sport cruiser also damaged its hybrid module and had to cancel the boat show.  The Van der Valk had small cosmetic damage to its bow area.  

The boats in this accident are the new Ecoline Ecolux 850 and the Van der Valk California 52.  The first is a sport cruiser of eight meters in length available among other propulsion also with a patented diesel electric hybrid propulsion by FNM called BlueHybridSystem.  The second is the custom Van der Valk California 52, build on order of Dutch company Waterdream, to a design of Vripack.

Classic Super Yacht Collides into Rock

A classic super yacht of 26 meters in size collided on the island of Proti at 03:00 early morning time of seven September.  With only the four crew onboard, no injuries are reported to this terrific accident, beside the yacht which received extensive damage to its bow.  Some reports are claiming the yacht was cruising at about twelve knots.  The island of Proti is one of the further Southern located of the Greek Ionian islands.  The yacht was miraculously saved from sinking and taken further South to Pilos, made possible thanks to a very good water tight forward bulkhead I add.

This classic yacht is an Alalunga 26 mt as designed by Aldo Cichero and build in the early eighties.  The Alalunga 26 is a further development of the 24 model released in 1973, which then developed to the 25 in the mid seventies.  The 26 is recognizable by the more rounded forward windshield, and no circle shaped port-holes on the topside.  

Alalunga where build by Cantieri Navali Santa Margherita, founded by Mario Spertini in 1961, and is renowned for the seaworthiness and nice lines of its yachts, build of wood up until the mid nineties.  Eventually Alalunga entered fiberglass building in the mid nineties, and was renamed as Spertini Alalunga, while the Santa Marina yachts which still build of wood and steel was sold to Cantieri Diano.  Currently the yard is closed, but this name which has its roots in Lavagna, to the South of Genova's Levante coast is an important historical Italian name which gave shape and school of design to the modern motor yacht.

New Model: Princess Y72

Princess present the new Y72, entry level of the Y class range which spans four models from 22 to 28 meters.  The Y72 continues the long standing since 1980s Princess collaboration with Olesinski for hull lines, and gets exterior looks by Pininfarina.  The Italian house coming to work for Princess, since the 2018 introduced R35.  While the Italian design firm might seem a blink for many, it has been doing yachts since the 1980s.  Finished to high standards throughout, the new Y72s design features are comparable to those of larger Y Class yachts. Her single spacious saloon has a sociable layout with a bar area and open plan astern galley, complemented by a multi-zone Naim audio system. Eight guests are accommodated across four well-appointed en suite cabins with the full beam master stateroom accessible via a private stairway from the saloon. There is a further aft cabin with two berths for crew or occasional guests.  The Princess Y72 is powered by standard twin Man 1400hp, and or optional 1650hp engines.

Technical Data:

LOA - 22.80 m (74.9ft)

Length - 22.31

Beam - 5.45 m 

Draft - 1.72 m

Displacement - 53300kg half load

Fuel Capacity - 4500 l

Water Capacity - 909 l

Accommodation - eight guest berths in four cabins, four crew in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1400hp, V12 1650hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 34 knots max with Man 1650hp, 30 knots with 1400hp

Project - Pininfarina exterior, Olesenski hull and naval architecture

www.princessyachts.com

Super Yacht Burns then Sinks in Olbia Yacht Marina

A 35 meter super yacht m/y Siempre went ablaze and eventually sank on 0130 of the night morning of sixth September while in its berth at the Marina di Olbia, Sardinia.  The super yacht had four crew onboard at the time, which where saved and unharmed.  The fire which is reported to have started on deck spread very fast, and took two fire fighting squads about three hours to extinguish.  Siempre eventually capsized and sank, and now leaves the environmental hurdle this type of accident brings.

M/y Siempre is a Tansu 35.2 meter Tigershark Class as designed by Riza Tanus and build in 2010 in Turkey, with a steel hull and aluminium super structure.  Siempre was launched as Ceylan, then renamed to Obo and last refitted in 2020.  Tansu shipyard started operating in 1998 inspired by Pacific Northwest trawler explorer yachts, it entered yacht building in 2001 with the 26 meter Seaton Class super yacht.

Project: Vicem 65 Classic

With three hulls already under construction, Turkish yacht builder Vicem Yachts is proud to announce the project of the restyled and re-engineered 65 Classic. To guarantee owners even more flexibility, the manufacturer will offer the yacht in either their traditional cold-molded construction, or mirroring other recent successes like the 50 Classic also in fiberglass. The advantage of the latter, among other things, is a faster delivery time for owners. Currently Vicem have three 65 Classic models under construction, with two fiberglass and one cold-molded hull in build. Vicem Yachts is well-known as one of the leading cold-molded wooden yacht builders in the world, but the company is equally accomplished at composite fiberglass construction. Fiberglass builds provide Vicem quicker turnarounds as well as easier maintenance, giving the customizable 65-footer a unique combination of style, value, performance and durability. The 65 Classic is also offered with two drivetrain choices, Volvo IPS or traditional line shaft providing the yacht a proven propulsion to achieve around a 23-knot cruising speed and top speeds exceeding 28 knots. Because the engine room is set aft under the cockpit, either installation provides the builder maximum flexibility on interior accommodations. Additionally, the engine room placement allows for significantly reduced engine noise to the accommodations deck. The new 65 Classic has a completely reworked interior whose showstopper is an optional full-beam, mid-ship master stateroom located just under the saloon. In the standard three-cabin configuration, the galley and accommodations live on the lower deck, allowing spacious seating options on the salon and through to the aft deck. Vicem took the opportunity while reworking the 65 Classic’s original design a downeast express-style yacht with high freeboard and traditional lines, this to increase the size of the already large light-gathering windows and portlights, particularly off the front and sides of the saloon. The former greatly improves the visibility from the helm while the latter provides natural light to all living areas of the boat. In addition to featuring three staterooms, two with ensuite heads, and plenty of stowage for longer trips, the 65 Classic offers a solution to suit any owner’s cruising lifestyle. Like others before it, the 65 Classic can also be ordered with a flying bridge as pictured in the rendering above.

www.vicemyachts.com

New Model: Sunseeker 88 Yacht

Sunseeker 88 Yacht has new to the brand, exterior lines and a sleek flybridge hardtop roof with an optional central opening canopy. Powered by twin MTU 1950hp as standard, she accommodates eight guests and four crew in complete luxury and comfort reaching speeds of up to 28 knots. The 88 Yacht features Sunseeker’s industry-leading ‘Beach Club’ accessed by dual teak staircases featuring recessed LED lighting. The ‘Beach Club’ transforms the area into a private outdoor sanctuary complete with an innovative X-Tend sunbed that converts to face aft at water level or when raised forward into the cockpit. Set beneath is an overhead rain shower and plentiful stowage, including dedicated lockers for two SeaBobs with charging points. The extended bathing platform is perfect for carrying a tender with an optional flybridge crane for a jet ski or similar.  The vast flybridge on the 88 Yacht enjoys a superb layout with beautifully appointed furniture on a spacious aft deck and the option of an infinity spa bath with a sun pad. It’s a brilliant space for entertaining with ample places to sit and relax thanks to companion seating adjacent to the helm and extended U-shaped seating opposite a feature wet bar with ice maker, grill and two fridges or optional drawer-refrigeration. There is also the option for fixed stools to turn this into a social bar area. The teak foredeck features another private, social space with a Portuguese bridge, a large sunbathing area and comfortable lounge seating complemented by premium teak side decks as standard. The main deck is nothing short of spectacular. Inside, there is a large forward galley that maximises an open-plan entertainment space. Owners and crew can enjoy making use of ample practical storage space, as well as a dedicated fixed breakfast bar unit with two stools, creating an additional informal dining area. The galley has a full-height premium fridge freezer and dishwasher as standard with space for wine coolers.  There is also the ability to fully close off the galley, allowing the crew to move around the yacht unnoticed with access from the lower helm on the starboard side that gives owners the chance to enjoy complete privacy. The interior exudes luxury and has clever design cues throughout that make the yacht stand out, including diagonal stainless detailing on cabinetry and doors. The layering of textural elements and the mix of furnishings and fabrics feels timeless with a modern twist with a range of colours and finishes available. Sunseeker has located the grand master stateroom central to the yacht, making the most of her substantial beam to maximise this private space. The master stateroom, enjoys a spacious dressing area with a double wardrobe and adjacent in the en suite featuring exquisite surfaces throughout are double sinks, an overhead rain shower, and plentiful stowage.

Technical Data:

LOA - 26.38 m (86.7ft)

Beam - 6.47 m

Draft - 1.95 m

Displacement - 75400 kg medium load

Fuel Capacity - 11000 l

Water Capacity - 1500 l

Accommodation - eight guests in four cabins, four crew in two cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 10V2000 1950hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 28 knots 12 knots economic cruise

Range - 1300 nm at 12 knots

www.sunseeker.com

Project: Michael Rybovich 94 Sportfisherman

Michael Rybovich is currently building a 94 Sportfisherman, an enclosed bridge super sportfish yacht of 28 meters in length.  Sixth and largest build of the new Michael Rybovich and Sons era, this 94 Sportfisherman project was made all in house, and feature a three guest cabin interior sleeping seven, and two crew cabins forward sleeping four.  The owners midship stateroom which sleeps three with a single berth to port side, features an impressive size.  A nice detail of the Rybovich 94 Sportfisherman will also be a day-head to port side of the main deck, just to the left of the patio door.  Rybovich 94 Sportfisherman is to be powered by twin MTU 2600hp. 

www.michaelrybovichandsons.com

New Launch: Alia 55m ALY551

Alia has launched a new 55-metre.  Titled Al Waab II, this new Alia 55m is the first superyacht to be launched from the new two thousand ton capacity ship lift, part of a wider investment by the Antalya Free Zone into its yacht building infrastructure that includes bigger cranes and travel lifts as well as new hangars for superyacht construction and refit projects.  Notwithstanding the many challenges faced by Alia and other shipyards during the Covid-19 pandemic, the launch took place only a few weeks behind the original build schedule.  Alia 55m remains below the 500GT threshold by emphasizing the hull form and exterior areas, including a sprawling beach club. With design and engineering by Vripack and Dubai-based SF Yachts serving as the owner’s representative during the build, the yacht can sleep up to twelve guests in six staterooms and includes a lavish split-level master suite on the upper deck.  Once outfitting is complete, the new Alia 55m will undergo sea trials before delivery to her owner. The official World debut will take place late September 2021.

Technical Data:

LOA - 54.85 m (180.5ft)

Beam - 9.1 m

Draft - 2.17 m

Displacement - 499 gt *volume

Accommodation - twelve guests in six cabins, ten crew in five cabins 

Speed - 12 knots max ten knots cruise

Hull Shape - displacement

Construction - steel hull aluminium super structure

Project - Vripack exterior and naval architecture

www.aliayachts.com

Project: Sealine S335

Sealine present the project for the S335, a sport cruiser of over ten meter in length based on the hull of the C335. The Sealine S335 will feature a standard twin cabin lower deck interior, with three lower deck layout choices, from the replaced the forward cabin with a convertible U-shaped dinette, to having a small dinette to port side or a galley. Another option in the C335 will be that for an XL extra large bathing platform, this allowing for larger tender stowage.  The Sealine C335 is standard powered by a single Volvo 340hp, and or optional 400hp and or twin 220hp.  Propulsion is stern drive and speed is 28 knots with the standard engine, or 32 knots with both the optional choices.

www.sealine.com

Custom and Series Builder Connection

Custom sportfish yachts and cruisers builders have been a success in the last two decades, not only growing in size and building bigger yachts, but also in order book, with these custom shops having a two year plus waiting list for a new build.  Today custom builders have a good share of sportfish yacht sales, most of which sell in the largest yacht market in the World of the East coast of the USA.  

Seeing this success it is a surprise how the design and expertise of custom sportfish yacht stays in that realm, and is never teased up by the production builder.  In Italy compared to USA a custom designer would over the years enter into production yacht building.  Zuccon started with Baglietto and after some years went with Posillipo and then in 1990 joined Ferretti.  Righini started with Falcon and Overmarine Mangusta and then joined Azimut in 1993.

There is sometimes a couple exception to this rule.  For those with a good memory might remember the last Ferretti Group Bertram stint in 2013, when the company gave custom sportfish yacht specialist Robert Ullberg designer and product development duties which resulted in the fall of that same year for the 60 project. Things turned out differently for Bertram in 2015 with Gavio Group purchasing the brand and the 60 remaining a project and a design.  Robert Ullberg has designed most of Paul Mann and Bayliss custom builds, and is one of the most recognized and appreciated designers for Sportfish yachts.  Another production build coming from a custom designer was the Ocean Yachts 64 Makaira launched in 2014, which was designed by Steve French Applied Dynamics, known for his work for FandS. Unlike the Bertram 60, the 64 Makaira was produced though, made in the wrong time as a couple years later due to financial difficulty the business was sold.  The model though is still available from the current ownership. 

Year is 2020 and finally we have a new custom-production collaboration from Albermarle, who for its new sixteen meter flagship, join collaboration with renowned Carolina custom builder Spencer.  The new Albermarle 53 Spencer Edition is the largest build by the production boat builder who never went beyond to the 410 flagship model.  Unlike the Bertram 60 the Albermarle 53 Spencer Edition is going to happen with the model currently being in advanced stages of construction.  It will be interesting if following this we will see more Custom-Production collaboration, all depending on the success of the 53 Spencer Edition. 

Classic Princess Saved from Sinking in Pelješac, Croatia

An eleven meter classic Princess flybridge cruiser was saved from sinking near Mali Ston on the north side of the Pelješac peninsula in Dalmatia, Croatia, for a story shared on SeaHelp website on Tuesday 31 August 2021.  SeaHelp assisted the boater, blocked the water ingress and then towed the classic boat near the Pelješac Bridge.  The boat was reported taking water from a corroded exhaust pipe in the engine room, with this temporary fixed for the towing operation.

The boat in this accident is a classic Princess 37 as designed by John Bennett and produced from 1973 to 1981.  The 37 was Princess largest boat up till 1977 then overtook by the 41, with the model replaced by the 38.

Super Yacht Destroyed by Fire in Massachusetts

A 25 meter super yacht titled m/y Miss Dunia burned down to fire at Pope Islands Fleet marina in New Bedford, Massachusetts, at around 17:30 hours of Monday thirty August.  The US Coast Guard and New Bedford and Fairhaven fire departments attended and went to Pope Islands marina to control and extinguish the fire.  Even though no injuries happened in this fire a dinner party was reported being made onboard before the yacht went ablaze, even though the number of guests onboard has not been mentioned.  Miss Dunia was reported carrying under two thousand litres of fuel and had a pollution spread to over 200 meters from the wreck, with a second boom being added to contain the environmental damage. M/y Miss Dunia arrived to Pope Islands Fleet Marina from Florida three weeks prior.

Owned by Pope Islands Fleet Marina owner Lars Vinejerud II, m/y Miss Dunia previously named Lady B is a Horizon 82 from 2007 as designed by Horizon and with the extended cockpit and enclosed pilot house option.  23 Horizon 82 were built from 2003 to 2009, with the model replaced by the E78 in 2011.

Monthly News - August 2021

-pic of the month- Wajer Immersive Unveiling

Back Cove Needs Help

The Back Cove 39O will make her official international debut at the upcoming Newport show and this is where You come in, to vote for the Back Cove 39O and help it win the coveted Newport For New Products "People's Choice" award. As many of you will remember, this award has become something of a family tradition here at Back Cove Yachts; thanks to our fantastic community of owners, associates, partners, and friends - and we're asking you to make your voices heard once again!  Voting ends on Wednesday, September 15th, so don't wait!

Bayliss Wins at Home

Congratulations to the guys on Tarheel for receiving 1st place in the Dare County Boat Builders Tournament. With two consistent days of fishing, the crew topped the leaderboards in billfish releases with five white marlin and one blue marlin. John R. Bayliss was also the recipient of the top angler award. We are proud to be a part of this tournament each year!  All proceeds from the tournament benefit the Dare County Boat Builders Foundation. The organization actively supports local educational programs and scholarships for Dare County students. 

Bayliss Takes First Place at Bermuda Triple Crown

Pescador took first place in the Bermuda Triple Crown series this past month. The group had a strong performance throughout each leg of the tournament, and in a close finish topped the leaderboards based on time. Pescador's last blue marlin release on a slow day of fishing helped to clinch the victory over their competitors. Congratulations to the owners and crew!

Bayliss at Virginia Beach Marlin Invitational

The guys on Mama C placed second based on time at the Virginia Beach Marlin Invitational tournament last weekend. They released one blue marlin and three white marlin throughout the duration of the tournament.  We wish them the well as they compete in the White Marlin Open this week!

Ferretti Gift of Time Short Film

Spending time with the people we love, waiting for night to fall to admire the stars, finding the positive side of every situation, growing and being amazed by the little things: in a fast-paced world that has accustomed us to the frenzy of the moment, some things still need time. “The gift of time” is the short film directed by William9 to present the new Ferretti Yachts 1000, through the words of the famous poem “I wish you time” by Elli Michler.  It is a story about the Italian way of life, about conviviality and love, but most importantly about the importance of knowing how to savour every moment. Three generations are reunited on board the yacht to celebrate the most precious gift that life can offer: time. The soundtrack “Il Mondo”, written by Jimmy Fontana and performed by Alessandro Ristori - accompanies exquisitely Italian imagery, where life is a continuous succession of love stories and emotions.  Ferretti Yachts 1000, the largest flybridge model ever built by the brand, was born in time to be timeless, just like moments of life on board, which are transformed into indelible memories.  “This film celebrates time, one of our most precious gifts and for yachting enthusiasts a key indicator of happiness, because more time means more destinations, more swimming and more sunsets. I agree with Seneca, who two thousand years ago proposed severe punishments for anyone who stole even just an hour of our time,” commented Ferretti Group CEO Alberto Galassi. “Our majestic flagship Ferretti Yachts 100 is an invitation for you and your loved ones to make the most of the gift of time, on a boat where every space and detail are designed to maximise the pleasure of living on the water in the utmost comfort. It is a boat with the wonderful sense of hospitality that comes naturally to us Italians, and the song ‘Il Mondo’, which provides the film with its soundtrack, pays tribute to our unique and inimitable way of life.”  Working with us on this great project were some exclusive partners: Dolce&Gabbana, Galleria Tornabuoni and Pisa Orologeria. Three brands that, like Ferretti Yachts, bring excellence to the world.  The film was given its premiere at the Belmond Hotel Cipriani in Venice and is now available on Ferretti Yachts and Ferretti Group social media channels.  Based on a concept by communication agency Undesign, the film was produced by Sedici:9 and LMC Vision.  Cast members: Angelica Cacciapaglia, Alisa Moldovan, Luca Corradi, Marta Riello, Renato Fornasari, Tommaso De Bellis, Sofia Barbieri and Stefan Bohuky.

Ferretti Custom Line and Venini

Custom Line, the Ferretti Group brand that creates unique yachts expertly designed and built to stand the test of time and to reflect their owners’ personality and lifestyle on the water, and Venini, the storied artistic glass company known worldwide for the excellence of its creations, will be presenting their masterpieces and new products at the international events scheduled in September, from the Ferretti Group Private View in Monte Carlo to the Fuori Salone at the Milan Furniture Fair, and from the Cannes Yachting Festival to the Monaco Yacht Show.  Heritage, Italian design, quality, hand craftsmanship, ongoing innovation and exclusiveness are the values shared by these two pinnacles of Made in Italy excellence, which for a whole month will be offering their customers unique emotions and experiences.  During the Fuori Salone - the most eagerly awaited international design event of the year, held from September 4 to 10 - the Venini boutique in Via Montenapoleone in Milan and Custom Line celebrate their partnership with an exclusive exhibition dedicated to the union among the art in naval tradition, design and contemporary art.  The creations presented by Venini include the iconic Plate by Tapio Wirkkala and Acqua by Michela Cattai, not to mention Otto by Luca Nichetto and Celesti by Atelieir Oi.  In parallel with the Salone del Mobile, the two brands will also continue their joint activities during the top events that welcome in the new yachting season. At the Ferretti Group Private Preview (Monte Carlo, September 2-4), the exclusive international yachting event at which owners and guests can find out about the new products launched in 2021, such as the Custom Line Navetta 30, the Cannes Yachting Festival (Cannes, September 7-12), the Genoa Boat Show (Genoa, September 16-21) and the Monaco Yacht Show (September 22-25), the timeless designs created by Venini will be featured on Custom Line yachts. Customers will have the chance to admire the artistic harmony generated by this creative partnership, characterised by a rich variety of styles and forms of expression.  Custom Line and Venini, two of the world’s most iconic luxury brands, are the epitome of Italian design at its most sophisticated and in the coming months they will continue to surprise fans with new projects permeated by their hallmark creative quality and fine hand craftsmanship.

Ferretti Group Expands Presence in Greece

Ferretti Group further consolidates its already extensive presence in Eastern Europe and expands its sales network in Greece through an exclusive partnership agreement with Okeanis to market the Riva, Pershing, Ferretti Yachts and Itama brands.  Okeanis has a team of expert professionals and a deep understanding of the luxury yacht market gained from thirty years’ experience in the industry. That is why it can offer local owners an exceptional yachting experience, from purchase through to after-sales assistance, in line with Ferretti Group’s extraordinarily high standards.  With a view to further growth and development on foreign markets, the partnership will strengthen the Group’s distribution channel in a strategically important area through a direct presence. The market in Greece, after showing its resilience during this difficult pandemic year, looks set to power ahead at full throttle this year.  The agreement, immediately effective, forms part of Ferretti Group’s global business development strategy. With this new dealership, the Group further extends its network of over 60 selected dealers in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the United States and Asia Pacific, guaranteeing outstanding service in over 70 countries worldwide.

Formula Customer Experience on BoatTest

Formula's Customer Experience Manager video was recently featured this week in BoatTest.com's e-newsletter and it got a Ton of views, going in-depth about Formula's hands-on delivery philosophy and the use of their Customer Experience Managers. 

Horizon Completes $15 million Yards Expansion

Since its establishment nearly 35 years ago, Horizon Yachts has continuously invested in its facilities and equipment to maintain and further its position as one of the world’s largest and leading yacht builders. The latest infrastructure investment comes in the form of a brand new 9,917sqm production facility constructed on the Horizon grounds in a space formerly used for mold storage.  This new space can now accommodate seven yachts up to 120 feet in length and improves production capacity significantly, allowing the group to deliver 20 to 25 new builds per year.    The expansion is the result of a two-year planning process with an overall focus on production efficiency throughout and to this effect includes the re-designation of existing workspaces and an efficient horizontal production queue. The hull production division of Group subsidiary Atech Composites division has also been relocated to the main yard to streamline the manufacturing process of each hull. Now, each critical stage of construction, from hull production to boat assembly and the final testing will be carried out in the same vicinity.   In addition to the new facility, which officially began operations in February 2021, construction is currently underway on a materials warehouse and a brand-new office building designed to house the factory management department. The new building is expected to be completed in early 2022.  

Jarrett Bay In The Coolest Thing Made

Jarrett Bay is excited to announce that they have once again been nominated for the Coolest Thing Made in NC! Competing in a field with 67 other products nominated for this prestigious designation.  This annual state-wide contest invites the public to nominate and vote for their favourite product manufactured in North Carolina. Entries can be made once per day but must be made from a valid email address or they can be disqualified.  The Coolest Thing Made in NC contest hosted by the NC Chamber and presented by Old Dominion Freight Line. 

Jarrett Bay Wins the White Marlin Open

The first fish to the scales of the White Marlin Open was an 82.5 pound white marlin brought in by the Whelan crew aboard hull 40, Fender Bender. This fish ended the week in second place and landed the team an incredible $1,980,910.00!  More Tournament Highlights: • Hull 11, Bill Collector wins 3rd Place at the inaugural Big Rock Kids Tournament, Hull 5, Quote Boat is awarded 3rd Place at the Hatteras Marlin Club Blue Marlin Release Tournament, Hull 23, Sea Striker takes 2nd Place in the Sea Horse Anglers Club Bermuda Billfish Tournament, Hull 59, Builder’s Choice finished in second on time at the Bermuda Triple Crown Championship and also won the optional Series Jackpot worth $31,500.  The crew on the Jarrett Bay 64 also pulled in nearly $90k in prize money at the Pirate's Cove Billfish Tournament including a daily award on the final day.

Jarrett Bay Employee Retirement 

Big Congrats to Nile Mitchell on his retirement after helping to deliver 256 dreams in his career building boats! Jarrett Bay is grateful to have had his wisdom and leadership guide some of the most notable projects for the company and the sportfishing industry at large. Enjoy working on your own boat for a change, Nile. Jarrett Bay we’ll miss you!

Nobiskrug New Ownership

Today, Lars Windhorst, founder and owner of the Tennor Group, takes over the renowned superyacht shipyard Nobiskrug in Rendsburg, Germany.  In the future, Nobiskrug and Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft, already part of the Tennor group will work under an integrated management and joined administration while operating from their proven locations. Therefore the skills of the specialist for merchant and naval vessels from FSG will be bundled with the know-how of the superyacht builders from Nobiskrug. In particular in the areas of design, purchasing and administration, the total of 645 employees will work together across locations. Close cooperation is also to be established between the production departments. A symbolic keel-laying plate with a traditional coin documents this important day in the shipyard’s history.  The two shipyards are ideally connected geographically as well, with a travel time of less than an hour, thus enabling a close cooperation.  The continuation of in-depth training currently sixteen young people are apprenticed in seven different professions at Nobiskrug – is also a major concern for him, he said. Over the past two decades Nobiskrug has developed and built unique superyachts.  The shipyard with its excellent facilities, is the ideal place for building high qualitative superyacht projects. Both companies will ensure that the world-renowned shipyards in Flensburg and Rendsburg will continue to stand for innovative, sophisticated and efficient shipbuilding of the future.

Steeler Brings Jonnie and Therese Boer of De Librije

The Steenwijk-based shipyard for luxury yachts, Steeler Yachts has announced an alliance with Jonnie and Thérèse Boer of De Librije, the three-star Michelin restaurant in Zwolle, the Netherlands. A unique collaboration between two multiple award-winning famous names, with the purpose of offering Steeler motor yacht customers an equally special addition to their nautical lifestyle.  The collaboration will comprise the design and composition of kitchen equipment selected by Jonnie en Thérèse, along with cutlery and crockery, and the stock of spices and ingredients, naturally also including a matching selection of wines.  In practice, this will translate into on-board gastronomic refinement of the customer’s own yacht. From enjoyment of the very best coffee and tea blends, to being able to prepare the most fantastic Librije recipes, recommended by the culinary couple.  The alliance between Steeler and husband and wife Jonnie en Thérèse Boer will initially cover the design and fitting of the Steeler Bronson 75 models, though the intention is that all custom-built models by the Steenwijk-based shipbuilder will include these extraordinary culinary additions in the future.

Wajer Immersive Unveiling

After the preview in April, the time had finally come for the Wajer 77 to make its debut at sea on July 31. Wajer Yachts has held one of the most spectacular launch events in recent memory to unveil the first Wajer 77 in the crystal blue Mediterranean waters of the Côte d'Azur. The largest model yet from the Dutch yacht builder was welcomed by a fleet of more than forty other Wajers and their owners in the middle of the sea. The first 17 orders of the 77's have been sold in the South of France, the Balearic Islands and America.

Wajer Fun Pontoon

Whether you are looking for an adrenaline-fuelled experience of a lifetime or want to enjoy a few hours of relaxation through the glittering Mediterranean waters, we’ve got you covered.  New this Summer in our French Hub is the Wajer Fun Pontoon! A curated selection of the most popular water toys, from electric surfboards, wind and kite surfing gear to seabobs, SUP boards, snorkels and laser sailing are available for Wajer Owners at this floating water sports paradise just past Pampelonne.

Wajer New Online Configurator

Half the enjoyment of purchasing a new Wajer is customizing your new yacht according to your taste. And as the devil is in the details, from now on you can elevate your purchasing experience, by adding some color to your Wajer with the new online color configurator tool. You can choose your own color for the hull, upholstery and waterline from different angles of your Wajer. The color configurator is now live for all our models and can be found on the Wajer model pages on our website.

Viking Mullica Expansion Update

The tremendous success of Valhalla Boatworks (VBW) has prompted the need for more space at its dedicated manufacturing facility; Viking Mullica. Our sister company is crushing it, with sales exceeding 300 boats since the first three V Series models (V-33, V-37 and V-41) were announced at the Viking VIP Preview in February 2019. With the addition of the Valhalla 46 to the fleet last summer, production of Vikings from 38 to 46 feet was moved to New Gretna and a two-phase expansion at Viking Mullica was set into motion. The two projects will add a combined 16,000 square feet to Viking Mullica’s 88,000 manufacturing footprint, increasing boatbuilding efficiency, capacity and output.  Phase I is moving along right on schedule with the completion this month of a 6,000-square-foot structure that physically connects Buildings 2 and 3, creating one contiguous manufacturing area. The images below show the addition’s steady progress throughout recent months.  “This first phase, which we refer to as an ‘Infill,’ is an expansion of our hull, stringer and egg crate area,” says Viking Mullica General Manager John Leek IV. “The additional square footage will allow us to better organize the manufacturing space for increased efficiency.” In addition to providing more production capacity for the resin-infused stringer grids for each of the four Valhalla models, the area will also be used for transom bustles and fishboxes.  Mullica is located on six acres in the Pinelands of New Jersey, just 11 miles from the mothership in New Gretna. More space and better organization will improve workflow, which in turn helps Viking Mullica’s 200-plus-strong team of shipwrights build a better boat every day. A portion of the extra real estate increases the size of the egg crate area to prep and install fuel tanks (as shown above), internal bulkheads and other components after each hull is pulled from its mold. The existing overhead crane system was extended into the new area, further facilitating the space’s flexibility and utility.  Phase II will soon commence with utility and site preparation. It will extend the backside of Building 1, adding 10,000 square feet of space consisting of 6,000 square feet on the ground level and a mezzanine of 4,000 square feet. "This addition will give us the space we need to produce certain fiberglass parts (hatch lids and doors) that are built in New Gretna utilizing Light Resin Transfer Molding." Phase II is scheduled to be completed next summer.  An evolution of Viking excellence, Valhalla Boatworks pushes center console quality, luxury, performance and fishability to unprecedented levels. 

Viking Expand Dealership

The Viking Yacht Company is pleased to announce that Valhalla Boatworks and Viking Yachts have expanded their dealer network to Bermuda with the addition of PW Marine, owned and operated by The Waterfront Group, a renowned six-generation family business dedicated to the archipelago’s boating, fishing and leisure lifestyle.  “We are delighted to represent the Viking Yacht Company and Valhalla Boatworks in Bermuda,” said William Cox, President of The Waterfront Group. “To be associated with Viking and the Healey family is an honor that represents the values of quality that our families share.” “This was a perfect partnership just waiting to happen,” said Viking President and CEO Pat Healey, above with William. “When it comes to Bermuda, the Cox family has everything boat owners could ever want.”  PW Marine will offer the entire lineup of the Valhalla Boatworks V Series, which consists of four high-performance luxury center consoles ( the V-33, V-37, V-41 and V-46). “We’re also very excited about the potential for our Viking Billfish Series in the Bermuda market,” says Pat. The Billfish fleet consists of the 38 BF (shown above), 38 BF Open and 46 Billfish. “This partnership expands our global distribution into an area that’s truly ideal for both our Valhalla center consoles and Billfish sportfishing boats.” PW Marine also operates The Waterfront Marina, which offers boat owners convenient access to the island’s most central and prestigious full-service docking facilities. The marina is no stranger to Vikings, and recently provided a berth for Krazy Salt’s, the Viking 80 that won the 2021 Bermuda Big Game Classic and Stone Harbor Marlin Invitational.

Viking at Beach Haven Invitational 

The MACK 900 team claimed 3rd Place Overall Billfish Points at the recent Beach Haven White Marlin Invitational. The 46 Billfish released a blue and white marlin to clinch that spot as well as Most Combined Points. William McGovern cranked in the white marlin to claim Top Junior Angler.  The Viking 62 Lovin Life released four white marlin to claim 2nd Place Release Points while Business, also a Viking 62, hung three white flags for 3rd place Release Points. Irish Twin, a Viking 55, hung a 13.5-pound dolphin to take 2nd in that category.

Viking at Texas Billfish Classic

Derek Dick caught a record-breaking wahoo at the recent Texas Billfish Classic. Fishing on the Viking 72 Pozo Seco, Derek weighed in a 72-pound ‘hoo to win the category. Pozo Seco angler Cody Spencer weighed the 2nd Place Tuna with a 58.5-pound fish. The Viking 50 Pass It On took 3rd Place Tuna with a 43.5-pounder. The Top Lady Angler was awarded to the Viking 74 Draggin Up’s Kennedy Heule after she released a pair of blue marlin. 

Viking Win 39th Key West Tournament

Congratulations to the Viking 68 Sea Hawk. The Sea Hawk team won the 39th Annual Key West Marlin Tournament with their blue marlin release. The event is held in the spirit of the legendary Ernest Hemingway and features world-class fishing, festivities, parties and awards dinner.

Viking at Thirtieth Annual Mid Atlantic

The Viking fleet rose to the occasion at the 30th Annual Mid-Atlantic. There was a Viking on practically every leader board, and not only did the Viking 80 win Most Points Overall and Most Points White Marlin but Pipe Dreamer and The Right Place swept the Heaviest Tuna division.  Larry Hesse’s Viking 70 Goin’ In Deep got the party started on Day 1. Captain Walt Harmstead was the first boat to check into the weigh station with a 681-pound blue marlin reeled in by Mike Cassidy. That blue stayed on the leaderboard for the five-day event, claiming 3rd Place.  Captain Andrew Dotterweich was behind the wheel of Todd Willard’s Viking 48 Fish On when angler Josh Jasper hooked up with a white marlin. That fish weighed 75 pounds and claimed 3rd Place.  Our Viking 80 demo layed Day 1, but Captain Sean Dooley turned the cockpit into a mosh pit on Day 2. The reels were screaming as the team released a triple-header shortly after lines in. The furious action continued and the team executed perfectly, ending the day with 16 white flags flying. They added five more to the tally to take the Most Points White Marlin honors as well as the Most Point Overall title.  The Heaviest Tuna division saw dozens of big eyes and yellowfin weighed but Chip Caruso’s Viking 70 Pipe Dreamer dominated the leaderboard. Captain Bryan Boyle put Chip and Andy Confortino on big eyes of 235 and 227 pounds to take 1st and 2nd Places. Bob Hugin aboard his Viking 62 The Right Place finished in 3rd Place with a 188-pounder. The Right Place, with captain Evan Millas at the wheel, cranked in eight tuna for a record of 626 points and 1st Place. Pipe Dreamer was 2nd Place with 231 points.  Shon Craig’s Viking 80 Amarula Sun shook up the final day when captain Dan Veid brought in Gerry Imparato’s 1st Place Heaviest Dolphin at 45 pounds. Ken Hager’s Viking 50 Taylor Jean also took part in “Moving Day”, with Robert Wagner showing up with a 36-pounder at the docks good for 2nd Place.  Amarula Sun’s 57-pound wahoo caught by Gerry Imparato on Day 3 stayed on the board and finished in 2nd Place.  

Viking at White Marlin Open

A $9.2 million purse was plenty of motivation for the 444 boats that fished the White Marlin Open based out of Ocean City, Maryland. And SandBob (shown above at the Viking Key West Challenge) came ready to play. Bob Moss’s Viking 72 released two blue marlin and six whites to claim 3rd Place Boat and 3rd Place Release Boat. Chad Moss hooked two of those blues and a pair of the whites to claim the 2nd Place Angler of the event. Right on their heels, the Anderson family’s Viking 80 Krazy Salt’s (above) hung a blue marlin and eight white marlin flags for 4th Place Boat and 4th Place Release Boat. Frank Sinito Jr., fishing on the Viking 62 Irene, released one blue marlin and four whites for 4th Place Angler. Lawrence Aliseo, angler on the Viking 70 Goin In Deep, released five of the boat’s seven white marlin for 10th Place Angler.  The White Marlin Open donated 1,700 pounds of fish to local food pantries and soup kitchens. “This is a big part of our strategic plan - to get more nutritious food in the community, and providing fresh fish like this is really an ideal way to meet our goal,” said Butch Langenfelder, the Food Sourcing Manager for the Maryland Food Bank.   

Viking at Texas Legends Billfish Tournament

Walk West for the win again! Last year Riley Rhodes’ Viking 55 Walk West not only won the Texas Legends Billfish Tournament but did it with a record-breaking 737-pound blue marlin. This year captain Raleigh Morrison did it again with three blue marlin releases. They earned the team Overall Blue Marlin points and Overall Billfish Points giving Walk West back-to-back wins.  Second Place Blue Marlin points were awarded to Richard Wieschwill’s Viking 45 Mi Nova with a blue marlin release. The Viking 72 Pozo Seco weighed a 55-pound fish for 3rd Place Yellowfin Tuna, and the Viking 62 Amigo won the Wahoo division with a 27-pound fish.

Viking at Ocean City Marlin Club Ladies Tournament

Dick Mumford’s Viking 72 topped the leaderboard at the Ocean City Marlin Club’s Ladies Tournament, better known as the Heels & Reels event. The ladies on the Knot Again released four white marlin to win the Billfish Release title. The Viking 62 Business claimed Top Dolphin with a 17.6-pound fish.