Sport Cruiser Hits Reef and Sinks in Albania

A sport cruiser of about twelve meters in length, with four Italian crew onboard hit an unmarked reef and eventually sank in Capo Rodoni, Albania on the early morning of Tuesday seventh June.  The crew was saved by the Albanian maritime police and Italian Finance Patrol. The sport cruiser departed Slovenia some days ago, cruising way through Croatia, then Montenegro before hitting the unmarked reef in Albania.  Beside a shock no injuries where sustained to the two men, one woman and the small child onboard, who had to organize operations in order to recover and eventually repair the sport cruiser.

The sport cruiser in this sinking is a Gobbi 38 Sport from the eighties as designed by Luca Taddei and produced from 1984 till 1992.  The 38 Sport was Gobbi's flagship when was presented in 1984.  The Gobbi 38 Sport was first announced as a 36 Sport in 1983, and was also ahead of its time for being available in a hard-top version.

New Model: Maritimo M600 Offshore

For the May 2022 Sanctuary Cove boat show Maritimo launched three new models using the same eighteen meter hull platform.  The first of these new models we present is the M600 Offshore, which marks the first model within the sensational new Offshore Series for Maritimo. With a long list of orders already secured for the Offshore flybridge variant since the series was first digitally revealed in 2021, the M600 Offshore takes ultimate blue water offshore cruising flybridge motor yacht.  The M600 Offshore has broad appeal both as a state-of-the-art fishing platform, with its specialty open water fishing attributes, or as a long range, high volume three stateroom, two ensuite luxury cruising motor yacht capable of inter-continental passage making.  The M600 Offshore features a carefully designed offshore cockpit, with open deck space and heavy consideration of fishing functionality combined with Maritimo’s experiences in flybridge cruising design.  The offshore cockpit provides an incredible ten squared meters of open deck space, featuring 2.4 meters length of open deck along the centerline between the aft transom wells and the forward mounted island entertainment module, providing ample area for sport fishing chair if desired.  Integrated into the cockpit space are large wing lockers, transom wells, in deck fish boxes, enclosed transom gate, rod holders, and flush gunwale capping. Beneath the cockpit floor and in deck fish boxes is a large lazarette storage area, accessible by day hatch or a large electrically actuated opening for gaining access to store large items such as diving gear.

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.62 m (61ft)

Hull Length - 18.4 m

Beam - 5.23 m

Draft - 1.52 m

Displacement - 33,600 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 4550 l

Water Capacity - 750 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 800hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Certification - CE A

www.maritimo.com.au

Project: Canados Gladiator 493 Grand

Cantieri Navali di Ostia Canados present the project for the Gladiator 493 Grand, designed by Marco Casali and set to offer a modern classic appeal, luxury, comfortable interiors and a second-to-none cockpit to entertain your guests like with no in sport cruiser just under fifteen meters in length. The Gladiator 493 comes with a deep swimming platform which, as an option, can be converted into hydraulic swimming or boarding stairs. The aft deck sun pad hides a garage and the helm station is protected by a laminated glass windshield and a T-top style hard-top. The fore deck offers the exact same set up as the 431 WA with its gigantic sun pad and chaise longue. The interior is offered two versions, a two cabins two bathrooms, or a single cabin open plan version with large bathroom to port side. The Canados Gladiator 493 Grand offers a performing made for the rough deep-Vee hull and is powered by Volvo stern drive diesels twin 440hp or a Mercury outboard set up to quad 450hp or triple 600hp petrol gas engines.

www.canados.com

Gozzo Cruiser Tourist Ship Collide at Regata in Amalfi

An eight meter Gozzo cruiser collided with a Tourist ferry as they were both attending as spectator boats during the opening ceremony of the Regata delle Repubbliche Marinare in Amalfi, on the early afternoon of Sunday fifth June.  The gozzo cruiser collided with its starboard side on the bow of the tourist ship, as the event was filmed by another nearby boater, and then becoming viral as it was shared on social media.  In the video the video is seen lifting to its port side as it collides into the the tourist ferry ship.  No injuries were reported from the collision.  The cause of the collision was not reported.

The boat in this collision is a Mimi Libeccio 25 as produced in the noughties.

New Launch: Feadship 71.10m Hull. 820

Feadship has recently launched its hull number 820, a 71.10 meter super yacht titled m/y Juice. A blend of polished stainless steel, glass and teak, this 71-metre presents a classic feel while the exterior lines showcase a sleek and captivatingly contemporary elegance. The owner who is a repeat client for Feadship, has worked tirelessly with the designers at RWD to ensure a refined exterior flow with soft lines and distinctive creases. All unnecessary elements have been removed to generate an elegant yet masculine look. Another instantly visible aspect is the walk-around superstructure along with a striking coherence between the decks on a superyacht that synthesizes Feadship’s seasoned ability to meet the most stringent demands. Peter Marino has drawn an interior which is entirely focused on using the most beautiful materials. The client devoted countless hours to finding the essential ingredients, right down to personally selecting pieces of veneer for the central staircase. This exacting attention to detail and insistence on perfection are why the owner came to Feadship: every element on board has been meticulously designed and built, with nothing left to chance.

Technical Data:

LOA - 71.10 m (233.3ft)

Beam - 11.66 m

Draft - 3.65 m

Displacement - 1,575 GT volume

Accommodation - twelve guests in six cabins, 24 crew in twelve cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU

Speed - sixteen knots max

Hull Shape - displacement

Construction - steel hull aluminum super structure

Project - RWD exterior, Peter Marino interior, Feadship De Voogt naval architect

Certification - Lloyds 100A1 Ssc Yacht G6 Eco Lmc Ums

www.feadship.nl

Azimut Atlantis Sinks in Norwalk Connecticut

 

A fifteen meter Azimut Atlantis sport yacht with two persons onboard started to take on water in Norwalk, Connecticut between Greens Ledge and Roton Point, at around 09:00 morning time of Saturday fourth June.  Norwalk Police Department Marine Unit and fire boat responded to the yacht taking on water, and saved the two boaters.  Eventually the Azimut yacht sank in about six meters of water depth, as both Sea Tow and TowboatU.S started working to re-float the yacht. The causes of the sinking are not reported,

The Azimut Atlantis in this sinking is a 51, as designed by Filippo Salvetti and produced since 2018.  The Azimut Atlantis 51 came out as a replacement to the 50 model.

Project: Sanlorenzo SP110

The news of Sanlorenzo building a sport yacht started to be made in 2019, two years after industry pioneer Tili Antonelli founder of not one but two industry changing brands; Pershing and Wider joined the famous Italian yacht builder.  It was news with some scattered visuals thrown in some videos during public relations meeting in boat shows, and finally just before launching Sanlorenzo is giving us information of this project which is four years in the making.  Coming from the hands of Zuccon Project, the SP110 will be Sanlorenzo sport boat in a long time.  Back in the years Sanlorenzo did make one attempt in a sport sort of yacht with the Della Rolle designed 55 produced from 1986 up to 1991 in six units, an innovative sport yacht with a raised saloon deck and interior helm station, surely inspired by Pisa Akhir 18 launched in 1982. The Sanlorenzo SP110 is a modern version of a sport yacht, and takes some ideas and looks from Sanlorenzo SX sport explorer series, and is to be available in three or four double cabins, with three crew cabins sleeping five.  A feature is the large open aft deck just above sea level, which can transform from a dinette to a sun-pad, and extend further aft with the transform platform.  After this is a with a couple steps down is a saloon lounge beach club area, like Sanlorenzo offers on the SX112, and the sister BlueGame brand.  The Sanlorenzo SP110 has a standard main deck with a separate galley, and a day head, the galley located forward splits the living main deck which offers for the most part about 80% the saloon and dining area, and to forward a helm station which has direct contact to the the three crew cabins located forward.  The Sanlorenzo SP110 is to be powered by triple 2000hp Man with jet propulsion, and is forecasted to reach top speeds up to forty knots.

www.sanlorenzoyacht.com

New Model: Gulf Craft Nomad 70

During the 2022 Dubai boat show Gulf Craft presented the new Nomad 70, an explorer yacht of 21 meters which is set to replace both the 65 and 75 models of the same range.  Gulf Craft Nomad range was first introduced in 2011 with the 95, and the range expanding into smaller sizes over the years, first with a 75 in 2013, and then a 55 the smallest model to date presented in 2016 which is not produced anymore.  The Nomad 70 is based on the 65 SUV with an extension in length for both hull and super structure.  Accommodation in the Nomad 70 is for ten guests in five cabins, and thanks to its enclosed bridge and pilot house up top, she is at 21 meters among the smallest yacht to offer a master stateroom on the main deck, replacing the 65 SUV in this regard which also offered this unusual for its size option. The Nomad 70 will also have a rather large two crew cabins plus lobby and kitchen aft, and in the standard layout with the master cabin on the main deck it offers no full beam midships cabin.  The standard layout also finds the owners galley on the main deck to port side. The Gulf Craft Nomad 70 is powered by twin Man 1200hp engines which give a top speed up to thirty knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 21.50 m (70.7ft)

Beam - 5.54 m

Draft - 1.43 m

Displacement - 45,000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 5678 l

Water Capacity - 946 l

Accommodation - ten berths in five cabins, two to four crew in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Man V8 1200hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - thirty knots max

Project - inhouse Gulf Craft 

www.gulfcraftinc.com

Riva Beaches in Istria Croatia

A sixteen meter Riva sport yacht ended up beached near Katina island, in the Kornati islands archipelago in Croatia on second June.  The cause of the accident are unknown and not reported but these waters are marked in the charts and even by a static marker to port side of this accident.  No injuries where reported and the Riva was recovered on the morning of fifth June.  The Riva sixteen meter sport yacht had damage to the hull and its running gear; P-brackets, propellers, rudders, and shafts.  

The Riva in this accident is a Rivale 52 as designed by Mauro Micheli and produced from 2004 till 2016 in over one hundred units.  The Rivale 52 offered a fresh approach to Riva sport yachts above fifteen meters, looking like one of the smaller fast cruisers on steroids, this design formula then repeated with the larger 63 Virtus and the replacing 56 Rivale.

Project: Solaris Power 40 Open

Solaris Power present the project for the 40 Open, a new entry level in its power boat range, which now spans from eleven up to eighteen meters in length.  Designed by Brunello Acampora of Victory design, and the Solaris project team, the 40 follows the theme of the larger 44 and 48 Open models, for being a center console sport cruiser with usable deck space from fore to aft.  A central T-Top covers the central console here featuring a triple seat arrangement, this is followed by galley wet-bar, a dinette, and an aft sun-pad.  The Solaris 40 Open offers an interior sleeping four with a double island berth forward, and a separate twin berth cabin at midships.  The midships cabin can be replaced for an empty room, in what the yard calls the B version.  The Solaris 40 Open is standard powered by twin petrol gas engines of 280hp, with three optional diesel units of 300hp up 440hp.  Propulsion is always for Volvo stern drive units. Speeds estimates are for 31 knots with the standard engines, and goes up to 41 knots with the large engine option.

www.solarispower.com

Yacht Fires Something Is Wrong

Since I started the Out-News section in 2019, fire has become the predominant accident.  Now in recent times fire is involving a majority of large motor and super yachts, most of which are crew maintained all year round, with some accidents involving not so old yachts.

The question is why are these fire happening so frequently especially in yachts which are not so old, are  big, and are crew maintained all year round.  Sometimes for us we just get the news of the fire, and as is we do not hear anything more.  The important think tank here is that lessons are learned from these fires.  Why they are happening and how to make sure they happen next to nothing, and create a means to prevent them in the future, but also a way to know before it's too late.  

The problem is that in boats more so in bigger sized yachts, it is not as easy like the auto industry, not only for the numbers, which are incomparable, but also for the customization in the systems of these yachts.  For example above a certain size, in a semi-serial production of ten units of 24 meters, you might get most of them with a different to the other electric and dometic system.

The point here is to learn, get the information from these accidents, and avoid it from happening in the future.  I hope the boating industry along with the certification societies, American Bureau of Shipping, Bureau Veritas, Lloyds, RINA, CE and NMMA for the smaller boats to name a few are doing this work in order to reduce the boats fires from happening.

Sports Cruiser Goes Ablaze in Taranto Harbour Italy

A sport cruiser of eight meters in length with one person onboard went ablaze near the Dogana area of Taranto harbour, on the late morning of Tuesday 31 May.  The Vigili dell Fuoco fire fighters of Taranto and the emergency 118 squad responded to the fire.  The 118 squad took the boater to the hospital, while the fire fighters tended to the boat fire.  The boater was reported to have suffered fire injuries to 40% of his body.  The cause of the fire is not reported with the sport cruiser ending wrecked by the blaze.

The sport cruiser in this fire is a Mano Marine 28.50 as produced in the mid noughties till 2012.  Mano Marine was founded in 1990 by brothers Genaro and Rosario Collela and closed its doors to bankruptcy in 2013.

Super Yacht Stuck in Pisa Bridge

A 58 meter super yacht titled m/y Idol got stuck in the bridge on its way out of the Pisa Channel, on Tuesday 31 May at approximately 11:00 hours.  During the impact m/y Idol was tug towed, and had just finished a refit at the Seven Stars shipyard, which included a new paint job, bow and stern modifications, and the addition of a helipad.  Idol got stuck on the Autostrada Azzurra Bridge which in low tide has an air draft up to 11.8 meters above water level. After the accident the super yacht was berthed in Livorno with the extent of the damage reported to be minimum.  

M/y Idol is a 2007 Austal Oceanfast 58.9 meters, build of alloy to an inhouse exterior design and interior by Sam Sorgiovanni which originally launched as m/y Outback.  Oceanfast was founded in 1988 and acquired by Austal in 1999, with m/y Idol being its second largest build to date following the 2003 launched m/y Nomad.

Monthly News - May 2022

-pic of the month- Cantiere delle Marche New Shed

Bayliss at Baker's Bay Invitational

Congratulations to the team on Blank Check on the Bayliss 75', for placing third in the Baker’s Bay Invitational! The crew racked up 1,500 points, catching two blue marlin and two white marlin, to secure 3rd place.  We would also like to highlight a recent Bayliss boatyard customer, Pescaria on a Rybovich 78, for winning the tournament with 3,250 points. The guys had two outstanding days of fishing, winning the daily on Day 1, taking 2nd place on Day 2, and receiving top angler for the tournament. Congratulations to the owner, captain and crew!

Bayliss at Los Suenos Triple Crown Leg III

That’s a wrap for the Los Sueños Triple Crown! Tarheel the Bayliss 62 ended the tournament on a high note, winning the daily on the final day of fishing. The team caught 21 sailfish and 1 blue marlin for a total of 2,600 points.  One of Bayliss yard recent customers, Max Bet on a Spencer 66, also had a strong performance at Los Sueños, winning first place for Leg III of the tournament and winning the Daily on Day 2. Across the three days of fishing, Max Bet caught 27 sailfish and 6 blue marlin. Congratulations to the anglers and crews!

Cantiere delle Marche New Construction Shed

Works on the new construction shed proceed in earnest and the new facility will be operational shortly. The new construction shed offers a large and well appointed environment while increasing CDM’s capacity and efficiency. CDM’s is expanding its facility clearly due to its order book but also to permit more efficient work for employees and subcontractors.  Rising to the right of an existing shed, measuring 60 meters long by 27 meter wide, the new hall has a height of 18 meters and is equipped with two overhead cranes with a lifting capacity of 10 tons each. It will host offices and joiner’s workshop. The new construction shed will allow addressing two 45 meters yachts at once.  “The new shed is part of our investment in the future and it secures CDM’s ability to build and deliver to our clients top quality explorer yachts on schedule,” says Ennio Cecchini, CEO of CDM.

Feadship Wins Quartet of Awards

Feadship won four prestigious prizes at the 2022 BOAT International World Superyacht Awards (WSA) on Saturday 21 May. VIVA, Somnium and Vanish triumphed in their respective categories, with VIVA taking home the ultimate accolade by winning the Motoryacht of the Year award. In its 17-year history, several cities have hosted the World Superyacht Awards, including Amsterdam, Istanbul, Florence and Monaco, but this year the ceremony has returned to London. The gala ceremony to announce the winners of the 2022 Neptune trophies was held in front of a live audience at the historical Guildhall and completely sold out. As always, the winners were decided upon solely by a panel of superyacht owners, making the prizes even more appreciated by their industry peers.

Formula Customer Experience BoatTest Videos

Recently, Capt. Steve sat down with two new owners of Formula Boats to get a feel for their “after-delivery experience.” One owner has owned 15 boats so he knows the difference between a good experience and an excellent one. The other owner is also a veteran cruiser and he had high expectations. We asked them both why they bought a Formula and then what happened after they took ownership. The answers might surprise you.    

MJM New Refined Logo

The original MJM logo served well for the first twenty years. The MJM team set out to develop our newly refined logo to better represent the yacht’s gorgeous lines, an MJM’s performance and efficiency, the new high-tech facility in Washington, NC, and our recent leaps in composite technology.  You might think that developing a new logo within a family business would be a simple and easy process. Just like the yachts produced, every aspect was considered, debated, and explored, to achieve something better.  Before our team started the graphic design process, Dad retired MJM founder Bob Johnstone was consulted. "What?! It's perfect the way it is, why mess with it". That was the gentle part of the response. A detailed email dissertation followed that explained why we were wrong, and shouldn't "fix what isn't broken".  The first round of possible logo directions landed with a thud. Dad asked if we had misplaced our common sense somewhere. Undeterred, our team felt that a path of relentless refinement of the original logo could better represent the benefits of MJM. After weeks of tweaks, we sought our founder’s input again. Ready for more blunt feedback, Dad responded unexpectedly. The new logo was not rejected, berated, or scorned. It was considered, supported, accepted, and dare we say... approved.  MJM always aim to meet the toughest standards of all; the sea, you, and Dad. We celebrate all three with this latest version of the brand identity.

MJM Removes Z

The Russian Army’s ‘Z’ invasion insignia led MJM to rethink of the use of Z.  So MJM had dropped all use of Z within its branding. The MJM models will be designated with MJM and a single, or double digit number. Single digits are day yachts and double digits are our express cruising yachts.

Nordhavn Rendezvous Breaks Attendance Record

The largest Nordhavn Owners Rendezvous (NOR) ever got underway May 10 at Victoria International Marina on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. A record setting number of Nordhavns and Nordhavn owners gathered for five days of education, camaraderie, food and fun; for many, the rendezvous served as a kick-off to cruising up to Alaska and the northwest Canadian Territories.  With 48 Nordhavns packed into the marina, it marked the most Nordhavn yachts ever gathered in the same place, although not all who attended came by boat. In total were owners of 67 Nordhavns representing 16 different models, who mingled at dock parties and cocktail events, boat hopped and attended two days of seminars. “There are so many wonderful people that I have met with such interesting cruising backgrounds and stories,” said Jill Bernard, chairman of the NOR committee and owner of Nordhavn 47 Slow Burn. “It’s been a bit of a mutual admiration society.”  

Riva Wins Confindustria Pionieri della Nautica Award

Riva has been honoured by Confindustria Nautica with the prestigious “Pionieri della Nautica” award: the award was given to Gian Paolo Vertua for the category ‘Maestranze’.  A highly regarded deck fitter and mechanic at Riva for over 41 years, Gian Paolo has devoted his entire career to recreational boating with passion and unceasing commitment.  “Pionieri della Nautica” created in 1988 and sponsored by the Italian Ministry for Economic Development, recognises outstanding people in the yachting world for their commitment, professionalism and skills.  The Jury chose Mr. Vertua for his incomparable know-how, which has left an important mark on the unrivalled quality of Ferretti Group yachts, contributing to Riva’s evolution with his eye for detail and ever-present interest in innovation.  This is an important acknowledgement for the storied Ferretti Group brand, the epitome of ‘Made in Italy’ yacht building excellence, which this year celebrates its 180th anniversary, the 60th anniversary of the launch of the iconic Riva Aquarama speedboat, and the 100th anniversary of the birth of Carlo Riva.

Rossinavi Unveil Blue Underwater Experience

On the occasion of the upcoming edition of the Milan Design Week, Rossinavi makes its debut at the Superdesign Show presenting a one-of-a-kind installation that will invite visitors to learn about phytoplankton, the inspiration for the company green projects, at the entrance of Superstudio Più. 'BluE, The Underwater Experience' will remain on show from 6 to 12 June 2022. The Italian shipyard, globally known for its manufacturing expertise and know-how in building custom made superyachts, will showcase its advanced sustainable innovations through an immersive and interactive installation, in which visitors will be able to experience life underwater.  Rossinavi has recently unveiled a new line of electric catamarans that, thanks to their battery pack and solar panels fully integrated into the design, are able to offer zero-emission navigation while cruising in full-electric mode.  The studies on this new generation of yachts are designed to offer an unparalleled experience to the Owner and his guests while surrounded by the sounds of the ocean. In a daily travel scenario, these yachts can cruise in full-electric mode, with zero emissions, up to 100% of the time, while, during a transatlantic crossing, 80% of the time. An artificial intelligence-driven control center monitors energy consumption and battery status, plus observes environmental impact, suggesting eco sustainable behaviors.  With “BluE, The Underwater Experience”, Rossinavi invites visitors to experience life underwater and learn all there is to know about phytoplankton. These tiny creatures have inhabited the planet for hundreds of millions of years and have always contributed to its welfare. Thanks to their ability to release oxygen through photosynthesis, phytoplankton can consume 11 gigatons of CO2 per year. They are small, vital and, sadly, acutely sensitive to climate change. These creatures encapsulate the magnificence of history and the fragile delicacy of life.  The philosophy of this new generation of yachts is inspired by phytoplankton, especially its ability to convert sunlight into energy for its survival. At night, the energy stored during the day is released, making the phytoplankton bioluminescent.  In fact, this line, is designed to absorb sunlight during daylight hours and convert it into energy, taking advantage of the capabilities of photovoltaics and, indeed, store and exploit clean energy thanks to its advanced technology batteries.  “Green is a vision, an education that drives us to develop sustainable technologies. This gives us the responsibility to provide the means to best enjoy the sea, immerse ourselves in its natural splendor and respect it”, states Federico Rossi, COO of Rossinavi.  The company green philosophy stems from an everlasting love for the sea of which these tiny creatures are a fundamental part, since they are responsible for life on Earth.

Sanlorenzo Alloy Wins at SuperYacht Awards 2022

Sanlorenzo is now acknowledged globally as a nautical atelier, the world's first mono-brand shipyard in the production of custom-designed and custom-built yachts and superyachts, an expression of refined luxury that combines the most advanced technologies with attention to detail and craftsmanship. Thanks to this ability to give a new meaning to the way of understanding nautical design Sanlorenzo won the World Superyacht Awards 2022 with the superyacht Alloy.  The culmination of an experimental typological developed over the years by Sanlorenzo to explore new scenarios to offer to the owner and his guests, it is a proposal capable of providing new perspectives told through collaboration with the Zuccon International Project studio, for the exterior lines, and the Christian Liaigre studio for the interiors.  Sanlorenzo Alloy is a 44.5-metre long fast-displacement model, entirely in aluminum, with a layout that moves away from the traditional layout of spaces to take the concept of livability on board to the max. The owner's cabin is the emblem of this innovative approach: conceived as a 147 msq private apartment, it is organized on three interconnected levels, with an indoor and an outdoor area.  A superyacht that opens up to the seascape by offering astonishing spaces to be experienced both indoors and, above all, outdoors: from the sun deck, which with its 83 msq outdoor area offers multiple possibilities for relaxation and socializing, to the large 102 msq beach club that opens up on three sides, allowing for a full connection with the sea.  The collaboration between the Sanlorenzo team and Bernardo Zuccon, who oversaw the design of the exterior lines, made it possible to conceive, design and build a 490 GRT three-deck yacht that retains sleek, core lines but at the same time offers megayacht solutions.  Sanlorenzo's ability to give meaning to the way of understanding nautical design, to give life to bespoke projects, realized on the specific needs of the client, continues to reward Sanlorenzo with new successes at an international level.

Silent Resorts Begin Construction

Ushering in a new era for Caribbean vacation home communities, SILENT-RESORTS and EcoIsland Development announce Club Ki’ama Bahamas, the world’s first equity club to offer ultra-sustainable solar residences and carbon neutral solar yachts. Club Ki’ama is located within the new Ki’ama Bahamas enclave on Elizabeth Island, minutes from Great Exuma. It represents a one-of-a-kind co-ownership opportunity that combines luxurious solar-powered, oceanfront homes with a fleet of solar-powered and crewed yachts, as well as electric day boats, a beach club, spa and restaurant. 

Tecnorib Pirelli Wins Red Dot Award

One year after its launch, the Pirelli 35 has won one of the most significant design awards in the world: the international jury of the Red Dot Award, composed of famous architects and designers who have selected the most innovative and interesting projects since 1955, have chosen TecnoRib's Walkaround line in the "Product Design" category. TecnoRib's Walkaround line, produced and distributed under license as part of the PIRELLI DESIGN project, now features three models and continues to garner acclaim worldwide with its aerodynamic look and unparalleled, contemporary style, which pairs the highest levels of power and class. The rugged model is the result of the historic collaboration between the shipyard and the Mannerfelt Design Team, which stemmed from the desire to increase the level of elegance in this product range. This came to fruition with an instantly recognisable design and extreme attention to detail that has made these refined, high-performance models famous throughout the world, from Europe to Australia.

Van der Valk Commendation Award

Van der Valk is delighted to announce that Lady Lene, launched last year for repeat clients, has been given a prestigious Judges Commendation at the World Superyacht Awards in the category for Semi-Displacement or Planning Motor Yachts (30-34.9m). The results of the 17th edition of these leading industry awards were announced at a glittering ceremony and gala dinner in London.  As well as being superb recognition for Van der Valk craftsmen and engineers, Lady Lene’s commendation is a triumph of cooperation for the higher echelons of the Dutch superyacht sector: Ginton Naval Architects, Diana Yacht Design and Guido de Groot Design all played a key role in creating this aluminum tri-deck explorer. Special thanks are also due to Carla Guilhem for creating an exceptional interior design and, of course, the owners. Their faith in Van der Valk to create such a fully-custom project has been rewarded and the Dutch shipyard is currently building another new bespoke boat for the same family.

VanDutch Centers Opening Across the Continent

VanDutch Yachts inaugurates four VanDutch Centers in the most worldwide iconic locations all across Europe and US. Cantiere del Pardo is committed to redefine the yacht owners’ experience. These are the new flagship sites of VanDutch brand: offices renowned for luxury, elegance, and glamour, overlooking breathtaking water views.  VanDutch Center Saint-Tropez is opening on 26th May 2022, VanDutch Center Lake Garda is opening on 11th June 2022, VanDutch Center Miami, and VanDutch Center Balearics opening coming soon.  

Viking On The Hill in Washington

The Center for Sportfishing Policy hosted its annual “Center Focus on Washington” on Capitol Hill last week. The event brought recreational fishing and boating industry leaders together to participate in important discussions with key policymakers. As in years past, CSP co-hosted the event with the American Boating Congress, the marine industry’s premier political and legislative event, hosted by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).  Also at the meeting, Viking’s Justin Healey (far right) was instated to a three-year term on the Board of Directors. “I’m humbled to be part of an incredible team of industry leaders like Matt Bridgewater from Gemlux, Joe Neber from Contender and NMMA President Frank Hugelmeyer as well as many of our other integral vendors and partners. We are representing millions of Americans who have a passion for recreational saltwater fishing. Our goal is to support the marine economy, fight for anglers and promote sustainable fishing.”  Issues addressed with Congress and Senate included conserving lands and waters, enhancing recreational infrastructure, enforcing the Modern Fish Act, improving access to Atlantic Red Snapper and many other topics. Justin also spent time with Arkansas Congressman Bruce Westerman discussing supply chain challenges and the difficulty of Selective Catalytic Reduction system restrictions for sportfishing manufacturers.

Viking 2022 Hero Walk

Team Matt Uhl hosted a barbecue dinner fundraiser in Matt’s honor with all proceeds supporting the 2022 Hero Walk. The Hero Walk and Campaign are dedicated to preventing drunk driving deaths and injuries by promoting the use of responsible, sober designated drivers. Matt was a 22-year-old Rowan University senior when he was heartbreakingly killed in 2013 after being hit by a drunk driver. His dad Al Uhl is Viking’s Vice President of Manufacturing. Team Matt participates in the Hero Walk every year and consistently holds the title of Top Team for raising money for the cause. 

Viking Marlin Madness Champs

Congratulations to the Viking 92 High Cotton on their win in Marlin magazine’s Marlin Madness. They not only won the Gulf Coast Division to get to the Final Four but continued on to bulldoze their way to the Championship Round. Way to go! And thanks to you for showing your Viking support along the way. This is the 2nd year in a row a Viking claimed the top spot. Do we smell a trifecta for 2023?

Viking at Louisiana Gulf Coast Billfish Classic

Matt McDonald’s Viking 72 Breathe Easy claimed 2nd Place Billfish Release honors at the Louisiana Gulf Coast Billfish Classic. With captain Patrick Ivie at the wheel, Craig Smith released two blue marlin while Matt, Doug Fletcher and Brian Lieser each released a single for a total of five blues. Fishing on the Viking 58 Rising Sons, Daniel Landry weighed the heaviest tuna of the event – a 139-pound yellowfin.

Sport Yacht Fire in Syracuse Sicily

A sport yacht of about nineteen meters in length went ablaze on the night early morning of 29 May at approximately 00:44 hours at the Marina Yachting marina, located in the natural harbor of Syracuse, in the Eastern Ionian coast of Sicily.  Upon reports of the fire the Syracuse Coast Guard and the Fire Fighting squad dispatched two boats; CP323 and a fire fighting tug boat, with other units coming from the land side to control the fire.  The fire left one of the marina staff needing medical assistance for toxicity, caused by smoke inhaling from trying to turn off the flames.  The sport yacht sank two hours later, with the harbor Coast Guard starting the procedure to protect the area from environmental damage.  The sport yacht was reported as being on charter, with the cause of the fire having unconfirmed reports that it started from exploding batteries.

The nineteen meter sport yacht in this fire is a Sessa C68 as designed by Christian Grande and produced since 2010.  The Sessa C68 received a design update in 2018 with window glazing replacing the circle shaped port holes.  The C68 was replaced as Sessa's flagship by the slightly larger, and wider Fly 68 Gullwing in 2018.

Seneca Boat Fire Injures Fifteen

A Carver motor cruiser of twelve meters in length injured fifteen while it engulfed in flames and later exploded while fueling at Spring Brook Marina, Seneca, Illinois River, seventy miles to the South of Chicago at about 16:20 hours of Saturday 28 May.  Fourteen of the persons injured where onboard the boat which had seventeen passengers, while another injured person was a marina employee.  One of the persons suffered grievous injuries and was air lifted to a local hospital.  Before the fire and explosion the boat was reporting as having engine problems and returned to the marina to refuel.

The boat in this fire is a Carver 405 Aft Cabin as produced from 1997 to 1998 and renamed as 406 with minor differences from 1999 to 2002.  The Carver 405 Aft Cabin was a redevelopment of the previous 370 Aft Cabin with integrated bathing platform and updated styling.

New Model: Bering B145

Bering Yachts is excited to announce the launch of the B145 titled M/Y Heeus. Hitting the water on Thursday 28th April at the Bering shipyard in Antalya, the 44 metre explorer super yacht is the first hull in the B145 range of expedition vessels. Constructed with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, the Bering B145 explorer is a semi-custom platform designed and constructed by the team of in-house engineers and naval architects. Coming in at 44 meters with a volume of 499 GT, she is the ideal vessel for an autonomous long distance cruising. Bering B145 is a spacious luxury expedition yacht, ready to accommodate up to twelve guests on unforgettable journeys worldwide with the assistance of ten crew members in a six-cabin layout on the three decks and flybridge with jacuzzi and bar zone. The master stateroom is located on the main deck toward the bow, with glass windows measuring more than 9.5 square meters. A huge saloon with a dining area for twelve persons and a lounge area are located on the main deck. Another dining table is on the upper deck, in the sky lounge. Demonstrating the flexibility of a semi-custom platform, B145 also features spacious beach club that will not leave you indifferent and garage zone behind the beach club of more than 25 square meters. The yacht has four crew cabins and captain quarter. In terms of her technical details, it’s clear that the B145 yacht is a vessel built to explore and is powered by twin Cat 1200hp which give a maximum speed of fifteen knots and a cruising speed of twelve knots. B145 also features a hybrid propulsion system with electric motors charged by a bank of batteries. The banks are recharged by high-efficiency, variable speed DC generators. Docking and mooring is possible in the electric mode. The special feature of B145 is the ice belt that will let the owner explore the most distant and cold corners of our planet. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 44.20 m (145ft)

Waterline Length - 42.3 m

Beam - 9.5 m

Draft - 2.50 m

Displacement - 494 t, 499 GT (volume)

Fuel Capacity - 95,600 l

Water Capacity - 13,700 l

Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, or twelve guests in six cabins, 10 crew in 5 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats C32 Acert B 1200hp, 1300hp

Propulsion - line shaft 

Speed - fifteen knots max twelve knots cruise

Range - up to 5000 nm 

Hull Shape - full displacement

Construction - steel hull aluminum super structure

www.beringyachts.com

Princess Lost to Fire in Torquay

A 25 meter Princess super yacht titled m/y Rendezvous and under British flag burned down and eventually sank in the early afternoon of Saturday 28th May at Torquay marina, Devon, United Kingdom.  The cause of the fire are yet unknown, but it seems by some initial photos that the fire started around the helm station area, with marina residents saying they heard a big bang explosion noise before seeing a plum of smoke rising from the yacht.  No one was injured in the fire, which took over two hours and five fire engines and squads to extinguish, with the Princess super yacht eventually let go from its mooring and then sinking.  After the sinking the yacht was protected by booms, as according to reports she was filled with over 8,000 litres of fuel, making her a rather dangerous environmental hazard.

M/y Rendezvous is a Princess 85 from 2010, as designed by Bernard Olesinski and produced from 2008 to 2012 in nineteen units.  The Princess 85 follows the second generation design language for the Princess yachts above twenty meters which debuted with the 95 in 2007, and was followed by the 85. The Princess 85 was a replacement to the 25M and was replaced by the 88.

Sea Ray Flybridge Cruiser Sinks in Santa Maria, Cabo San Lucas

A fourteen meter Sea Ray flybridge cruiser sank in Santa Maria, Los Cabos at around 1630 hours of Friday 27 May.  The yacht had some mechanical problems and could not turn the engines on, with it drifting to the rocks, and with the impact and rubbing damage which opened the hull, making it sink.  The flybridge crew of the flybridge cruiser where rescued by Zofemat staff, with the Navy and Port Authority taking two hours to arrive.  The boat had a fuel leak during the incident with the beach closed and a black flag indicating for fuel pollution raised.

The Sea Ray in this accident is a 480 Sedan Bridge as produced from 1998 till 2004.  The Sea Ray 480 Sedan Bridge was replaced by the 500 Sedan Bridge.

Flybridge Cruiser Sand Beaches in Malta

A ten meter flybridge cruiser broke from its swing mooring and ended up sand beached on the morning of 27th May, in Mellieha beach in the North Western part of the Island of Malta.  The cause of beaching looks a failure of the swing mooring ropes from the seabed, caused by the moderate Eastern winds of about twenty knots.  The flybridge cruiser ended up beached in a sandy part of the beach, with damages being unknown.  Swing moorings are popular in Malta in the Summer season, for the reason they are cheaper to a marina mooring and offer lesser distance to the Northern part of the Island.  For example Mellieha is protected to most winds with the exceptions of the Eastern quadrant ones, which show up very little in the Summer months.

The boat in this beaching is a Draco 3400 Opal as designed by Hans J. Johnsen and produced from 1990 till 1994.  The 3400 Opal shared its hull with the 3400 Zircon presented couple months earlier but with a flybridge super structure and different interior.  The 3400 Opal is thus far Draco largest ever built boat.

Project: Van Der Valk 25 m Meteor

Van der Valk is delighted to unveil an exciting conceptual design concept that defies convention and sets a new benchmark in the fast super sport yacht market. The 25-metre Meteor platform has its origins in a custom design created to combine inland water adventures with the ability to also head offshore. The Meteor project came together with the experts at Vripack which after many months of intelligent thinking came with this modern design. An exceptional top speed of above 40 knots is available thanks to triple MTU engines with water jet propulsion. Weight is a critical parameter to achieve such a rapid pace and every aspect of efficiency has been meticulously calculated and engineered. At the same time, the Meteor is far more than a super-safe speed machine. Breaking boldly with the norm, the stern is inspired by the sports car world and largely dispenses with the traditional aft deck. The transom itself serves as a swim platform when opened and combines with the interior space to create a large beach club winter garden. Two three-metre sliding roofs offer the option for sun or shade both here and in the bridge area of the foredeck lounge, all part of a radically different deployment of space that is enhanced by liberal use of glass in the superstructure. This fresh approach continues within the interior thanks to an ergonomic layout that embraces flow of movement and is very pleasing to the eye. The main salon includes a dining area and bar, while the lower deck features two full-beam double suites with bathrooms. Each bed is angled to provide superb views out to sea. Vripack has designed a stunning textual mix of satin and gloss finishes with gunmetal black diamond stitched leathers and blue velvet surfaces. The window frames feature an eggshell-white textile and all materials will be sustainably and Dutch sourced.

www.vandervalkshipyard.com

New Model: Med Yacht 42

Med Yacht is pleased to present the 42 model, a center sport cruiser livable outside from fore to aft, and inside thanks to its two cabins interior. Designed by Enrico Gobbi, designer of various custom high end super yacht makers from Dreamline, ISA, and Rossinavi to name a few names, the Med 42 presents itselft with minimal clean lines. The interior of this high-end sport cruiser offers full height headroom, and offers a forward double island berth, a large shower head bathroom to starboard, bench style sofa, and a second double berth at midships. Outside the Med Yacht 42 offers full enjoyment from fore to aft, with full walk around deck. The layout offers a dinette for six which transforms to an aft sun-pad under which is also a tender garage, a galley under the T-top and behind the center console, a fore deck sun-pad on top of the coach roof, and two opposite settees further forward.  The Med Yacht 42 can be powered with three propulsion choices; stern drives, twin or triple outboards, and Volvo IPS pod drives, with the standard engine power being twin Mercruiser 350hp petrol gas engines with stern drives.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.90 m (42.3ft)

Hull Length - 11.8 m

Beam - 4.06 m

Draft - 1 m with IPS pod drives

Displacement - 9 t light, 12 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 1200 l

Water Capacity - 300 l

Max Persons - twelve

Accommodation - four berths

Engines - 2 x Mercruiser 350hp petrol gas, Volvo D6 380hp, 480hp, Mercury OB 450hp 3 x 350hp, 450hp

Propulsion - Mercury Bravo sterndrive, Volvo dual propeller IPS pod drives, Mercury outboards

Project - Gilles Vaton hull, Enrico Gobbi exterior interior, Rivoyre Sophia Antipolis structure engineering

Certification - CE B-12 

www.medyacht-group.com

Project: Uniesse Exuma HTC6

When Uniesse present the project of the Exuma 6 excitement is huge cause this project is an evolution of the 57 a favorite sport yacht here at PowerYacht presented in the fall of 1997 in open version, then in 2004 with the hard-top and produced till 2014. The Exuma HTC6 is a hard-top-coupe sport yacht of eighteen meters in length, and like the Exuma 5 is a further development of the successful 48, the Exuma 6 is an evolution of the 1997 presented 57 model which was the other success of the North Italian boat builder in the first decade of the 21st century.  Apart the subtle design changes outside like the window glazing serving all the cabin area, and renewed evolved hard-top look, there is other practical differences; the main deck is fully enclosed with a patio door, aft cockpit layout now features two L-shaped settees and a central entrance versus the aft bench settee and starboard passageway, and the bathing platform is now an up and down easy tender drop and lift.  The Uniesse Exuma 6 will offer a three cabins six berths lower deck layout, and while the layout is similar to that of the 57, the forward master cabin has been extended in length and features a large ensuite bathroom to starboard.  The new layout in the Exuma 6 eliminates the lower saloon, with the galley moving to port side from starboard, and also the single berth crew cabin located forward.  The Uniesse Exuma HTC6 is standard powered by twin Man 800hp with line shaft propulsion.  A buyer will have the choice of five other optional engines up to twin Man 1300hp with shafts, and Volvo 900 or 1000hp with IPS pod drives.  Top speeds are estimated at 35 knots with the standard engines and up to 43 knots with the large engine option.   

www.uniesse.com

New Launch: Benetti 48m FB601

Benetti launched from Livorno MY “Hawa” construction number FB601, a 48-meter full custom super yacht designed in collaboration with the famous English studio RWD, who penned the exterior and interior design. Built with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, FB601 stands out for her original layout, the incredible brightness of the rooms and the refined interiors, furnished with matte painted eucalyptus woods and refined dark walnut details. Characterized by elegant external lines, FB601 stands out for the elegant “desert sand” hull color, chosen by the experienced Benetti loyal owner, and the original layout which prioritizes continuous contact with the environment. The use of refined furnishing elements and materials is striking, in particular the matte painted eucalyptus with dark walnut details and inlays of various leathers and marbles. The Main Deck enjoys incredible brightness, thanks to a lounge with five openings to the outside that allow continuous views of the sea. On the same deck, toward the bow, instead of the traditional galley, the owner asked to have a pantry and a large VIP cabin with shower with sauna that precedes the large master cabin, full beam and with drop down side windows. Here the space was designed with a private study for the owner, bed, two wardrobes on the port side and a lounge area with bathroom to the starboard. The Lower Deck houses three double cabins for guests, as well as the galley, equipped with a dumbwaiter that allows the crew to serve all decks, including the Sun Deck. The beach area has two side openings that deploy into platforms, overlooking the sea and adding to the considerable beach area. The interiors of the beach club are designed to maximize the enjoyment of relaxing moments, featuring a comfortable L-shaped sofa, a bathroom with shower and sauna, and an area dedicated to equipment for fishing and diving, two great passions of the owner. The aft part of the Upper Deck is designed for convivial moments in the open air, with areas for relaxation, conversation and sunbathing. Inside the bright sky lounge with two large opening side windows, there is a pantry, a complete gym, also with opening side windows, and the wheelhouse with full-height windows covering 180°. For the classic wheelhouse, the owner preferred a futuristic “light bridge console” developed by Benetti. The advanced level of software integration, derived from military technology, and the choice to have ceiling screens and an ergonomic Besenzoni commander’s chair, made it possible to have all the controls in two small “peninsulas”, oriented like extended armrests of the “Captain Chair”. Racks and navigational devices are housed within two compartments located by the entrance to the area. The Sun Deck is designed to make the most of every time of day. The stern and bow spaces are separated by a windproof structure with sliding doors that increases the feeling of privacy for the owner and guests. The stern area features a dining table for 12 people. The large sofa that frames a cinema area is accessible from the external staircase, while the bow area is equipped with bar counter, table for four and forward-facing sundeck sofa. The space can be accessed by the crew from a separate staircase. The hull, designed by the P.L.A.N.A. studio in collaboration with the Azimut Benetti Research and Development department, ensures high performance and excellent seaworthiness for safe and comfortable navigation. The engine room houses a pair of MTUs of 1,700hp each, which guarantee the yacht a maximum speed of fifteen knots and a range of 4,000 nautical miles at the ten knot cruising speed.

Technical Data:

LOA - 48 m (157.4ft)

Beam - 9.20 m

Draft - 2.4 m

Displacement - 465 t full load

Fuel Capacity - 60,000 l

Water Capacity - 12,000 l

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

Engines - 2 x MTU 1700hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - fifteen knots max, ten knots cruise

Range - 4,000 nautical miles at ten knots

Construction - steel hull aluminum upper structure

Project - RWD exterior and interior, PLANA Pierluigi Ausunio naval architect

Certification - RINA

www.benettiyachts.it

Classic Aft Cabin Cruiser Partly Sinks in Marsascala Malta

An unattended classic aft cabin cruiser of ten meters in length started sinking in Marsascala, to the South East of the Island of Malta at around 21:00 of Friday twentieth May.  The classic aft cabin cruiser was moored to a swing mooring, in the bay of Marsascala.  By about 23:00 local time about eight persons are seen on the spot trying to save the cruiser from sinking, with a pump also being used.  Ultimately the boat was seen partly sank and secured to numerous ropes.  According to local news outlet Lovin Malta which covered the sinking, the incident was not Police reported.  

The aft cabin cruiser in this sinking is a first generation Moonraker 36 with the flybridge option.  The Moonraker 36 was replaced by the 350 in the end seventies.  Moonraker was founded by Colin Chapman a British car designer famous for founding sports car maker Lotus in 1952, and then involved in Formula One from 1958 to 1994.

7 People 1 Dog Saved from Classic Hatteras Boat Fire off Gulfport

Seven people and one dog were saved as a classic thirteen meter Hatteras sportfish cruiser went on fire near Gulfport, Missisippi on 09:30 morning time of 21 May.  Ship Island Excursions motor vessel Capt. Pete arrived to the scene first after hearing the Mayday call on channel sixteen, finding the boaters and dog in the water as the tourist ship was near the ablaze classic boat.  At the same time, the US Coast Guard arrived to pluck the victims out of a life raft dropped from a C130 aircraft circling above the burning vessel.  All seven people were reported in stable condition with the cause of the fire not being reported.

The Hatteras in this fire is a 45 Convertible Series II as designed by Jack Hargrave and produced from 1984 to 1992.  The 45 Convertible Series II came out as a replacement to the 46 Convertible Series II and was replaced by the 46 Convertible Series III.

Project: Princess F65

The last fall might have been a quiet one to the usual standards from Princess, but for Spring 2022 the new model announcements by the British builder seems to be making up for it, with three still secretive projects plus an evolution of a current model being announced.  The most secretive of these three new project is the new F65, which is the next evolution of Princess bread and butter F for flybridge range.  So far little information if any is known of this nineteen meter motor yacht, which is to replace the F62 and fill the void left by the F70 which was replaced by the Y72 in 2021.  Design is trusted to Pininfarina for exterior looks with naval architecture to the since the eighties standing Olesinski.  The above rendering shows the Italian design firm using similar looks and curves as seen in the F45 and the Y72.  Lower deck layout is said to be a four double cabins, with a forward VIP, owners room at midships, and two twin berth cabins in between. 

www.princessyachts.com

New Model: Pardo GT52

Presented in a special preview in St.Tropez on the 22 April, the Pardo GT52 is the third act of this Italian builder rise to a prominent name in sport cruiser and yachts, and explorer yachts.  A rise which started in 2017 with the 43 and since then has been unstoppable, and in the last two years is going beyond the range of the center console models, first with the Endurance 60 flagship presented in mid 2021, and now with this new GT52.  Coming from a design by Nauta the GT52 has the same hull as the P50 but coming looking as a completely different model with its innovative and unusual forward looking hard-top which strikes the difference to the open model, but also make her a comfortable cruising machine.  With this the Pardo GT52 goes beyond its beautiful clean minimal design and offers substance, with a three cabin lower deck layout; master cabin forward and third single berth cabin, with a choice to have a galley up or down, which in both options is replaced by a settee sofa.  The Pardo GT52 is propelled by IPS pod and standard powered by the smallish for 25 tons Volvo 480hp, with optional 550hp and or 600hp and more important the 7.7 liter D8 block for the Swedish engine maker.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.58 m (54.3ft)

Waterline Length - 14.9 m

Beam - 4.96 m

Displacement - 25 t

Fuel Capacity - 2000 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

Accommodation - five or six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 480hp, D8 550hp, D8 600hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Project - Nauta exterior, Zuccheri naval architect

Certification - CE B

www.pardoyachts.com

Two People Escape Boat Fire Near Moreton Island

A fourteen meter Riviera flybridge cruiser with two persons onboard went ablaze ten miles to the South of Moreton Island, off Brisbane on 0700 hours the morning of seventeen May.  The flybridge cruiser was under way and ten nautical miles from Moreton island when it took fire, with the two crew; a 62 year-old man and 57 year-old woman forced to jump into the sea.  The two crew where dispatched by another craft, which had been called by a cargo ship alerted by the fire.  The crew where first taken to the Brisbane Water Police, and later to Mater Hospital for smoke treatment.

The Riviera in this fire is a 45 Open Flybridge as produced from 2007 till 2021 in 77 units.  The Riviera 45 Open Flybridge was a replacement to the 43 Open Flybridge and was replaced by the 46 Sports Motor Yacht.

Project: Ferretti 580

Ferretti present the project for a new 580 model.  A flybridge motor yacht with fluid lines designed by Filippo Salvetti, who with this latest addition is on his sixth Ferretti flybridge motor yacht design. With the 580 Salvetti brings similar lines to those shown in the 500 model launched in the fall of 2020, and in the same time presents an evolution of the 2015 presented Zuccon designed 550, which has been a success for Ferretti.  The Ferretti 580 will be offered in two lower deck layout choices, for a three cabins two heads, this offering the midships master stateroom with vanity, and or an optional three bathroom layout. In the optional three bathroom layout the vanity in the master is replaced by a third en-suite.  The main deck of the Ferretti 580 will offer a standard layout of an astern galley, while the flybridge motor yacht will offer two finishing choices called Classic offering warmer finishes, and Contemporary which offers a more modern minimalist style.  The Ferretti 580 is to be powered by twin Volvo 900hp or optional 1000hp engines.  The first unit is set to launch in the fall of 2022 with World wide launch scheduled for the Dusseldorf boat show 2023.

www.ferretti-yachts.com