Six Rescued as Classic Boat Sinks Off Queensland Australia

Six boaters where rescued as an eleven meter flybridge cruiser started sinking and then capsized, near Scawfell Island, 32 nautical miles to the East of Mackay, Queensland, Australia at 15:10 of Wednesday 23 November.  CQ Rescue responded first with a helicopter, who were followed by the Mackay's Volunteer Marine Rescue who picked the boaters from Scawfell Island.  None of the crews had injuries as they were inspected by paramedics. The owner is now informed to salvage the capsized traditional cruiser, which is partly sunk by Scawfell Island.  The causes of the sinking are not reported, but the captain reported to have encountered difficulty in rough seas.

The classic boat in this sinking is a Hatteras 41 Convertible Yacht Fish as designed by Jack Hargrave and produced from 1960 to 1963.  The 41 Convertible Yacht Fish was Hatteras first model, and becoming a legendary quality name into its years.  The 41 Convertible Yacht Fish was replaced by the flush fore deck 41 Convertible Series I.

New Model: Zeelander 6

Zeelander present its new 6 model, an evolution and replacement of the 55 which was released in 2015 to a design of Van Oossanen. The Zeelander 6 most noticeable difference is the single part windshield  uncluttered by mullions, and the less usage of wood for example on the two rail.  Hull one of the Zeelander Six featured also a unique hull colour similar to the owners Ferrari Superfast 812.  Another difference from the 55 is that the Zeelander 6 is can be powered by twin Volvo up to 1000hp which give a top speed up to forty knots.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.95 m (55.7ft)

Beam - 4.95 m

Draft - 1.00 m exl drives

Displacement - 24 t dry

Fuel Capacity - 3300 l

Water Capacity - 750 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 725hp, D13 900hp, 1000hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Speed - forty knots max with Volvo 1000hp

Range - up to 500 nm at optimum cruise 

Project - Van Oossanen

Certification - CE B

www.zeelander.com

Project: Absolute 52 Fly

Absolute present the project for a new 52 Fly, which follows the basis of design as launched by the 47 Fly model in 2019, followed by the 60 Fly in 2021, and the 56 Fly in 2022. The 2023 Absolute 52 Fly is the second generation 52 following a same launched model in 2013, with this new project being based on a completely new hull which is some twenty centimetres wider, and about sixty centimetres longer to the mark one. The Absolute 52 Fly follows all the latest concepts of the Italian builder, from a glass cockpit aft deck, to fore-deck lounge dinette, and the shear line drop which creates uninterrupted views from the interior of the main deck.  The interior of the second generation Absolute 52 Fly sees an astern galley main deck layout, with a lower deck offering three double cabins of which is a largest in the category owners stateroom forward, and a guest VIP suite at midships.  All of this comes without sacrificing a third guest cabin as even this comes with standard two in line berths.  The 52 Fly is to be powered by twin Volvo 600hp with IPS pod drives, Absolute propulsion of choice since 2007.  

www.absoluteyachts.com

New Model: Palmer Johnson PJ63 Sport

Palmer Johnson has launched its new very clean looking PJ63 Sport.  An inhouse design the PJ63 Sport marks a turn around for Palmer Johnson who has onwards from the nineties built mostly super yachts above 24 meters in size, with the change in that decade which is marked a switch from traditional looking yachts to avantgarde looking super sport yachts designed in most cases by the Italian Nuvolari-Lenard firm. The PJ 63 Sport offers an interior with two large guest cabins, with an owners stateroom at midships, a VIP suite forward, and a saloon galley in between. A crew cabin with one berth is located at midships in between the engine room and guest area. Palmer Johnson PJ63 features also an innovative mono-hull shape which has the added side sponsons aft.  Power comes from triple Volvo 440hp with IPS pod propulsion.  The first Palmer Johnson PJ63 Sport was delivered in July 2022 for what is a strictly build to order machine, with a build time of around eight months and cost of four million Euros.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.4 m (63.8ft)

Beam - 6.30 m

Draft - 1.25 m

Displacement - 13 t unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 2200 l

Water Capacity - 670 l

Max Persons - twelve

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

Engines - 3 x Volvo D6 440hp 

Propulsion - triple Volvo IPS600 forward looking dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 34 knots max, 22 knots cruise

Hull Shape - modified Vee with side sponsons

Construction - composite fiberglass with fully carbon fibre super structure

Project - Palmer Johnson inhouse

Certification - CE B

www.palmerjohnson.com

Azimut Yachts New Web Site

Azimut Yachts presents its new website. Head quartered in Italy Turin, with other construction sites located in Viareggio and Fano in Italy, and in Itajai in Brazil, Azimut continues to make innovation in design of the yachts its priority.  Azimut was started by Paolo Vitelli in 1969, who  retires in 2022 to give leading duties to his daughter Giovanna Vitelli.  Poalo Vitelli starts Azimut as a sailing charter company in 1969, two years after in 1971 he becomes a boat dealer for Dutch builder Amerglass and Moody sailing yachts.  In 1975 Azimut starts the humble beginnings as a boat builder with the AZ43 Bali, a flybridge cruiser as designed by Bernard Olesinski with a lot of input coming from Vitelli for the design.  The first few units of the Azimut 43 Bali are joint built with the Dutch Amerglass, but production is moved in Italy in the first year and built by sub-contractors most notably Marchi from Venice.  Sub-contracting its builds will mark the first years of Azimut as a yacht builder.  The first Azimut is followed by the 32 Targa in 1977, a huge success for Azimut sold in 197 units in a ten year production run and is also the first cruiser with an opening sunroof. This is followed by an extended 46 Bali which arrives in 1978.  Azimut goes above fifteen meters on its fifth model in 1982 when it debuts the 60 Solar flybridge yacht.  In 1983 Azimut enters super yachting with the launch of the 105 Failaka, which was also the biggest production made fiberglass yacht of the time.  The 105 Failaka is superseded by the 115 Failaka in 1988, and then in 1994 with the 118 California aka project Penthouse.  For seventeen years the one off 118 California is the largest Azimut, that is until 2011 when the 120SL is launched, this then overtook ten years later by the Grande Trideck 38m in 2021. Azimut will start to make group in 1985 as it buys bankrupt Fratelli Benetti shipyard in 1985.  In 1987 Poalo Vittelli challenges the Blue Riband with the Benetti built hull number FB204 Azimut Atlantic Challenger and designed by Pininfarina and Fiat navigation system.  In 1991 Azimut debuts frame less glass windows on its yachts, with the AZ43 Quarantatre, what is a first for a European builder, and second in the World following Carver.  In 1999 Azimut-Benetti Group becomes the World top builder of super yachts above 24 meters in size, a position the Italian yacht builder has kept every year since.  2003 marks the launch of the 68S marking an entry for Azimut to the Sports Yacht segment which today has a range from 60 up to 100 feet.  In 2009 Azimut presents the dual mode hull semi displacement 74 Magellano entering the Italian shipyard in the Explorer yacht category in its own terms. Azimut current line up has five collections; Fly, S, Grande, Magellano, Verve, and Atlantis which start from twelve meters with the 42 Verve and go up to 38 meter Trideck totaling 23 models. Azimut's new website is available in Italian and English and takes you around with the following buttons; Yachts, Find a Dealer, News and Events, Company.  Azimut has also its social media pages; Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Linkedin with direct links located at the bottom of the page. 

www.azimutyachts.com

Production History:

43 Bali 1976-81 (20)

46 Bali 1977-84 98)

AZ 43 Offshore 1978-83 (9)

AZ 32 Targa 1978-87 (197)

60 Solar 1980-87 (13)

AZ 40 Electron 1982-84 (19 includes 38 Electron)

105 Failaka 1982-87 (5) *100 Failaka project

AZ 28 Sport 1982-89 (199)

56 Fisherman 1983085 (6)

AZ 38 Electron 1984-85 (19 includes 40 Electron)

80 Florida 1985 (1)

83 Florida 1985 (1)

AZ 25 1986-87 (21)

AZ 71 S Cockpit 1986-87 (5)

AZ 35 1986-88 (110)

86 Florida 1986-90 (4)

90 Cockpit 1986-90 (3)

115 Failaka 1988 (1)

86 1988-91 (2)

AZ 50 1988-91 (6)

AZ 38 Open 1988-92 (31)

71 Sarawak 1988-93 (11)

76 S Cockpit 1988-93 (5)

76 Sarawak 1988-93 (7)

AZ 29 1989-92 (36)

AZ 34 1989-92 (20)

AZ 37 1989-92 (112)

90 Europa 1989-93 (9)

AZ 45 1990-91 (10)

AZ 32 1990-93 (24)

96 Starlight 91-93 (4)

65 Pininfarina 1991-95 (18)

AZ Quarantatre 1991-98 (115)

AZ Quaranta 1992-97 (139)

118 Penthouse 1993 (1)

AZ Trentasei 1993-97 (83)

AZ Cinquantaquattro 1994-97 (33) Stefano Righini design

78 Ultra 1993-2000 (16)  

90 Jumbo 1994 (1)

100 Jumbo 1994-2004 (35)

AZ Cinquanta 1995-97 (35)

70 Sea Jet 1996-2001 (41)

AZ QuarantaSei 1996-2003 (420 includes 46 Evolution)

52 1997-2002 (70) 

58 Full 1997-2002 (125)

85 Ultimate 1997-2005 (35)

AZ QuarantaDue 1997-2009 (406 includes 42 Evolution)

AZ TrentaNove 1998-2004 (288 includes 39 Evolution)

68 Plus 1999-2005 (126 includes 68 Evolution)

55 2000-04 (315 includes 55 Evolution)

74 Solar 2000-04 (17)

80 Carat 2000-08 (45)

98 Leonardo 2001-10 (28)

62 2001-06 (190 includes 62 Evolution)

50 2002-09 (227)

68S 2003-2010 (100)

86S 2004-2011 (25)

46 Evolution 2003-08

42 Evolution 2004-08

116 2004-11 (26)

55 Evolution 2005-08

39 Evolution 2005-08

75 2005-09 (50 includes 78)

105 2005-13 (29)

40 2005

62S 2005-11 (77)

85 2005-09 (19)

68 Evolution 2006-09 (126 includes 68 Plus)

43 2006-09

43 S 2006-12 (137)

62 Evolution 2007-09 (190 includes 62)

47 2007-09

103 SL 2007-13 (12)

58 2008-11

70 2008-14

95 2008-13 (14)

82 2008-12 (4)

53 2009-11

38 Flybridge 2009-10

72S 2009-13

100 Leonardo 2009-14 (5)

78 2009-11

40S 2009-15

88 Flybridge 2009-16 (10)

Magellano 74 2009-11

64 Flybridge 2010-15

48 2010-13

40 Flybridge 2011-14

45 Flybridge 2011-14

Magellano 50 2010-13 (50+-)

60 2011-17

62S Italia 2012-13 (77 includes 62S)

Grande 100 2011-14 (6)

120SL 2011-14 (3)

55S 2012-17

84 Flybridge 2012-17 (12)

43 Magellano 2012-17

43 Magellano HT 2012-17

76 Magellano 2012-17

54 2012-17

Atlantis 50 2013-18 Atlantis becomes an Azimut line from a separate brand

80 Flybridge 2013-18 (19)

Magellano 53 2014-21

Grande 95 RPH 2014-16 (9)

50 Flybridge 2014-

77S 2014-20 (17)

Atlantis 43 2014-20 (140)

42 Flybridge 2015-19

Magellano 66 2015-20

72 Flybridge 2015-23

66 Flybridge 2016-21

Grande 35 Metri 2017-21 (19)

Grande 30 Metri 2017-20 (12)

S7 2017-22 

Grande 27 Metri 2017- (68

60 Flybridge 2017-24

83 Fly 2018- (18

Atlantis 51 2018-

55 Flybridge 2018-20

S6 2018-

Grande 25 Metri 2018-21 (20)

Grande 32 Metri 2018- (25

78 Flybridge 2019- *76 Fly project Alberto Mancini design era

S8 2019- (29

Verve 47 2020-23 (78)

S10 Grande 2020- (10

S6 Sportfly 2021-

Magellano 25 Metri 2020- (26

Magellano 66 mk.ii 2021-

Grande Trideck 38m 2021- (18

53 Fly 2021-

Atlantis 45 2021-

2022 Giovanna Vitelli takes leadership duties

Magellano 30 Metri 2022- (18

68 Fly 2022-

Grande 26M 2022- (20

Grande 36M 2022- (8

S7 (ii) 2022-

Magellano 60 2023-

Verve 48 2023-

Fly 72 2023-

Seadeck 6 2024-

Seadeck 7 2024-

Fly 62 2024-

Grande 30 Metri 2025- (8

Fly 82 2025- (11

Seadeck 9 2026- (4

Azimut arrives with the 43 Bali as designed by Bernard Olesinski

Project: Majesty 160

Majesty present the project for the 160 designed by Italian designer Cristiano Gatto with naval architecture by Dutch Van Oosennen. The Majesty 160 will redefine the segment through its opulent and contemporary interiors, catering to the needs and requirements of customers through its exceptional design, architecture, and state-of-the-art engineering and technological features. Her opulent exteriors feature an incredibly expansive sun deck, infinity pool, a hybrid beach club, fold-down balconies, and a swim platform providing guests unprecedented ease of access to the water. Her smart layout can accommodate up to twelve guests across its seven lavish staterooms, and can also host a crew of up to nine members with five large crew cabins and private captain’s accommodation.  Majesty 160 is currently the largest offer in the Gulf Craft Dubai yacht builder offer, though she is not the largest build to date coming second to the highly publicized 175 it launched in 2021.  The 160 replaces the two units made 155 Majesty delivered in 2015 and 17.

www.majesty-yachts.com

Juan Sastre Bernat 1937 - 2022

On Thursday 17th November 2022, Mr. Juan Sastre Bernat, founder of Menorquin Yachts and a reference in the nautical world for Menorca and the Spanish yacht building community, passed away. Coming from an auto dealership empire which he founded with his brother Jose in 1960, and at some point distributing six marques, Juan Sastre Bernat founded Astilleros Menorca and created his first range of cruisers inspired to the traditional llaüt of the island of Menorca. In 1997 Juan rebrands Astilleros Mernoca to Menorquin Yachts, a proposal that made its mark in an already consolidated market. Thanks to its success, the shipyard began its expansion in the nautical sector, becoming a competitor of major brands in the world market.  The Sastre family will sell Menorquin in 2006 to a private investment firm, with son Jose Luise founding Sasga Yachts in 2010.  Juan Sastre not only founded Menorquin Yachts, he was also a visionary who brought the traditional Menorcan fishing llaüt to the forefront and to the World nautical market. This new approach to the traditional boat, together with his sacrifice, dedication and brilliant entrepreneurship, have led to his boats being recognised in international markets, today with the Sasga Yachts brand name.  Juan Sastre Bernat was married Teresa Gardés Pons and they had three children: Basilio, José Luis and Juan Francisco.

Super Yacht Beaches in Doha Qatar

A 33 meter super yacht, titled m/y Lusail Queen ran aground on a sandy reef in Doha Qatar on the afternoon of Friday November eighteen.  The causes of the incident are not reported, but the yacht does look to have its anchor down, so it might be the yacht drifted while anchored.  Videos on social media show several persons onboard Lusail Queen working to mitigate the damage and organize a safe removal from the sandbar. 

M/y Lusail Queen previously named Rayyan 1 is a 2013 Gulf Craft Majesty 105, designed inhouse and produced from 2012 till 2017 in nine units.  The Majesty 105 was replaced by the 100 model in 2018.  Lusail Queen was last sold this 2022 year.

New Model: Lynx Crossover 27

The Dutch shipyard, Lynx Yachts, has rounded off the first quarter of 2022 with a major announcement: the launch of its first 27.4-metre Crossover 27 superyacht, titled m/y Avontuur.  The first Lynx Crossover 27 hit the water on eighteen March, with this first unit of the series boasting numerous custom features in order to meet her American owner’s requirements. Crossover 27 design and layout maximises tender and toy storage to suit the needs of her outdoorsy and sporty owner, whilst still retaining her stylish superyacht appearance.  The super yachts initial layout from Lynx included four staterooms, comprising an owner’s cabin, a VIP cabin, and two twin cabins with the crew quarters located aft of the engine room. However, the owner of this first Crossover  27 opted to change this into three guest cabins and modified the crew quarters integrating into the guest space.  With the concept design and engineering taken care of in house, the vessel features exterior design from the drawing boards of the Dutch studio Bernd Weel, interiors by the French designer Franck Darnet and naval architecture by the Alkmaar-based studio Diana. Standout features on board the Crossover 27 include her large light-filled main deck saloon, a seventy-square-metre main deck which transforms easily into a spacious entertainment area once the toys launched.  The sundeck is equipped with a crane, and will house two Yamaha Wave-runners and two stand-up jet-skis. The lazaretto toy storage provides ample space for water sports equipment such as stand-up paddleboards, surfboards, canoes, scuba diving equipment and much more.  The Lynx Crossover 27 is powered by twin Cat 850hp engines reaching a maximum speed of fourteen knots, a cruise of twelve which an an impressive range of 1,800 nautical miles. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 27.40 m (89.9ft)

Waterline Length - 26.2 m

Beam - 7.10 m

Draft - 1.80 m full load

Displacement - 120 t full load, 140 GT *volume

Fuel Capacity - 15,300 l

Water Capacity - 2600 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, or eight berths in four cabins, 4 crew in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats C12.9 850hp

Propulsion - line shaft

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

Range - 1800 nm at twelve knots, 3000 nm at ten knots

Construction - steel hull aluminium super structure

Project - Bernd Weel exterior, Frank Darnet interior, Diana naval architect

Certification - RINA pleasure Yacht Class C Mach Y hull unrestricted navigation

www.lynxyachts.com

Bavaria Cruiser Explodes in Malta Marina

A nine meter sport cruiser exploded while in its berth at the Malta Creek Marina in Ta Xbiex, on Thursday November seventeen at about 17:00 hours local time.  The nine meter sport cruiser was reported exploding during ignition of its petrol gas engines.  The quick intervention of the Creek Marina crew quickly controlled the fire generated from the explosion, with no injuries being reported, and zero damage to nearby boats. The Marina crew where later assisted by Malta's fire fighting crew with two fire engines, and an ambulance.

The sport cruiser in this small explosion is a Bavaria 29 Sport as produced by the German boat builder from 2003 up to 2007.  The Bavaria 29 Sport was replaced by the 30 Sport with the new model extended in length and offering an aft deck with a mini sun-pad.

Project: Whitehaven 6100SY

Whitehaven range of signature sports yacht, presented its Sport Yacht range over a decade ago, and today the SY range is evolving again with the 6100SY project. The 6100 SY is the genesis of the Whitehaven range and this evolution is sure to surprise and delight. The first thing you will notice is the changes to the cockpit. A much-loved feature of the Whitehaven design, the cockpit on the 6100SY has seen serious upgrades to the seating which now is aft facing and converts into a day bed for additional flexibility in the space. The BBQ is now joined by an external galley station and overlooks the swim platform where you will find additional seating. In the interior, the galley is now full beam to easily service both the internal and external dining and lounge spaces. Larger architectural windows not only flood the interior with natural light yet also offer exceptional visibility from the helm. This 6100SY also sports the new fore deck seating arrangement, provided with sunbeds and seating, it is another space for family and friends to come together. Below deck there are three accommodation suites. The full beam owner’s cabin sits midships with a private ensuite. The guest suite is in the forepeak also with an ensuite and accessible as a day head from the main companion way. The final guest suite on the portside has twin beds and plenty of storage. Like all the Whitehaven the 6100SY is customisable to the individual specifications of the buyer and there is the option for the Euro edition upgrades. The Whitehaave 6100SY is to be powered by twin Volvo 1000hp with line shaft propulsion.

www.whitehavenmotoryachts.com.au

New Model: Fabbrica Italiana Motoscafi 470 Regina

Fabbrica Italiana Motosafi has launched its new 470 Regina at the end of Summer, presenting subsequently the product at the Cannes and Genova 2022 boat shows, which awarded the model as Best Revelation 2022, and four more orders.  Following on the foot steps of the 340 Regina, the 470 comes also from a design of Ferragni, and like the smaller sister is a mix of walk around features mixed to those of a cabin cruiser.  For this reason she is a bit unique in the market, but the 470 Regina does not stop there with modular layouts to both its aft and fore decks.  For example the foredeck of the 470 Regina transforms in three uses; sun-pad, two chaise lounge, and can also come with a small spa pool in between.  Below the Fabbrica Italiana Motoscafi 470 Regina shows again its flexible nature being available in two or three cabin versions, with both layouts offering a large full beam midships owners cabin.  The 470 Regina is powered by twin Volvo 480hp as standard or optional 600hp engines with IPS pod propulsion, with an outboard option of triple or quadruple Yamaha 425hp.  Hull one was powered by twin Volvo 600hp IPS combo reaching top speeds up to 39 knots.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.10 m (49.5ft)

Hull Length - 14 m

Beam - 4.40 m

Draft - 1.10 m

Displacement - 17,000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 770 l

Water Capacity - 330 l

Max Persons - sixteen

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

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 480hp, D8 600hp, outboard petrol gas 3 or 4 x Yamaha 425hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS pod drives, or Yamaha outboards

Speed - 39 knots max

Project - Ferragni

Certification - CE B

www.fimotoscafi.com

Project: Estensi Targa 38 GT

Estensi present the project for the Targa 38 GT.  Designed as all Estensi by Zuccheri, the 38 GT launches the new Targa line which replaces the previous America range as the sports open line from the Italian boat builder, with the Targa offering classic traditional lines mixed with a modern super structure.  Unlike the America the first Targa takes the hull and similar lines from the down East inspired Goldstar range with the difference, at least for this first 38 GT of a Mediterrean central sun-pad open cockpit deck layout. It will be interesting if Estensi will follow this pattern with the other Goldstar models, which would see it in little time if the Italian builder wants with four additional models, considering that the tooling is nearly the same with the exception of the hard top section.  Down below the Estensi Targa 38 GT offers two layouts, that for two cabins, or an open plan layout with a large cabin and an L-shaped lounger.  The Estensi Targa 38 GT is powered by twin shaft line engines from 280 up to 400hp.  

www.cantieriestensi.it

New Model: Riva 76 Bahamas Super

Launched in 2016 the Riva 76 Bahamas was an immediate success, based on the 76 Perseo hull and following the principle of the invisible C-hard-top as Riva presented a year before on the 88 Florida.  For the fall 2022 and model year 2023 onwards Riva refreshes the model to the 76 Bahamas Super.  The most visible and recognizable change is the larger hull side windows, while another one is the separate bulwark which is now also fatter.  Inside the Riva 76 Bahamas Super has also minor changes all revolving around the three guest bathrooms which have a changed layout. The Riva 76 Bahamas Super is powered by twin Man 1550hp or Man 1800hp engines, with the later option giving a top 37 knots speed.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 23.32 m (76.5ft)

Hull Length - 22.4 m

Waterline Length - 19.5 m

Beam - 5.68 m

Draft - 1.95 m

Displacement - 49,500 kg unloaded, 57,700 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 5600 l

Water Capacity - 840 l

Max Persons - sixteen

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

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1550hp, V12 1800hp

Propulsion - line shafts with V-drive

Speed - 32 knots max 28 cruise with Man 1550hp, 37 knots max 32 cruise wit Man 1800hp

Range - 320 nautical miles at cruise

Project - Mauro Micheli Sergio Beretta Officina Italiana, Ferretti Group Engineering naval architecture

Certification - CE A

www.riva-yacht.com

New Orleans Yard Fire Burns Five Boats

A fire broke out at Seabrook Harbour and Marine in New Orleans, USA at 05:45 morning time of Sunday thirteen November.  According to reports the fire started in the office before it moved to a dry docked yacht stored near the building.  The fire is reported to have destroyed a total of five boats, three in dry dock, and two docked in the water.  Due to the strong winds of the day the fire took over two hours to extinguish, with 21 units and fifty five fire fighters controlling and extinguishing it on 0815 local time. No injuries have been reported.  

Of the boats damaged and wrecked one is the 23 meter m/y Bougie build in 1929 as a custom commuter vessel and refitted in 2013.  Bougie actually was at Seabrook for a make up job.  An other totalled yacht is a Hatteras 65 Convertible Series I, a model the famous Carolina brand build from 1986 up to 1998.  A further sportfish as in the above photo is a 1989 to 1997 Bertram 72 Convertible in enclosed bridge version which looks to have sustained some burning damage.

New Model: Princess Y95

Princess are doing the final touches for its new Y95, largest Y for yacht range and sharing flagship spot with the X95 model launched in 2020.  The Princess Y95 replaces the 30M launched in 2015 and delivered in fifteen units, and although a meter smaller, and six GT of volume less, the new Y range flagship does fit in under 24 m load-line-length rules making it possible to be helmed by a standard yacht master licence.  Designed by Pininfarina with naval architecture by Olesinski the Y95 features a planning hull with wave piercer, a characteristic it shares with the X95 but Princess so far not using in any of its smaller models.  The Y95 also breaks Princess record for the largest amount of glazing ever used in a Yacht build in Plymouth.  The standard layout of the Y95 offers five guest cabins, including an owners stateroom on the forward main full body part of the main deck.  Hull one of the Princess Y95 is powered by twin Man 2000hp giving a top speed up to 24 knots.  Currently Princess has three more Y95 inbuilds.

Technical Data:

LOA - 29.10 m (95.6ft)

Hull Length - 28.5 m

Beam - 6.77 m

Draft - 1.97 m

Displacement - 102 t unloaded, 111 t medium load, 120 t loaded, 155 GT volume

Fuel Capacity - 13,818 l

Water Capacity - 1,865 l

Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, three/four crew in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Man V12 2000hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 24 knots max

Hull Shape - planning with wave piercer

Project - Pininfarina exterior, Olesinski naval architecture

www.princessyachts.com

Project: AB Yachts 120 Sportfly

AB Yachts presents the project for a new 120 Sportfly, which is currently under construction after being commissioned in February 2022 for a 2024 delivery. The first AB Yachts 120 also code named Beach will feature an extendable bathing platform aft with opening side bulwarks which open to and extend the footprint of the area by about 25%.  The AB Yachts 120 Sportfly features a four double guest cabin interior.  Galley and crew quarters are located forward and feature three cabins, a lobby and the interconnecting main galley which serves all the yacht.  There will also be a more social type galley on the main deck behind the helm station.  The AB Yachts 120 is to be powered by triple MTU 2600hp with MJP jet propulsion which will give a top speed up to 45 knots and a cruise of forty.

www.abyachts.com

Sea Ray Yacht Washes in Pompano Beach

A fifteen meter unattended Sea Ray yacht washed ashore some meters away from Northeast 16 Street, near the Hillsboro Inlet lighthouse in Pompano Beach, on Thursday ten November 2022.  The Sea Ray yacht was reported to have broken its mooring from its marina in Hillsboro Beach Inlet following Hurricane Nicole and then ended beached in the area.  The Sea Ray has created a problem for removal to Pompano City officials as its owner is arrested in a state prison.

Eventually Pompano Beach placed a notice on 20 November, giving 21 days notice to remove the yacht, with the family of the owner entering in helping the situation, and the yacht removed and demolished from the beach on the fourteen December.

The Sea Ray yacht in this sinking is a 500 Sedan Bridge as produced from 1989 to 1994.  The 500 Sedan Bridge eventually evolved into the longer aft cockpit deck 550 Sedan Bridge in 1992 and then produced till 1998.

New Model: Viking 54 Open

The largest express-style yacht Viking has ever built, the 54 Open series consists of three models; the 54 Open, 54 Sport Coupe and 54 Sport Tower. The Open Series made its world premiere at last year’s 2021 Fort Lauderdale boat show with the Sport Coupe version featuring a custom radar mast atop a three-sided fiberglass deckhouse. A few months later, Viking showcased the 54 Sport Tower for the first time with the gorgeous FarNiente at the Miami boat show.  At the Fort Lauderdale 2022 in end October Viking completed the circle presenting the 54 Open which featured a custom Palm Beach tuna tower, and unlike the Sport Tower and Sport Coupe, this model has a three-sided wraparound windshield with space between it at the hardtop, allowing a more open-air environment on the command deck. The 54 O can also be delivered without a tuna tower as a sleek express yacht.  The 54 Open’s fiberglass windshield frame is designed and fabricated in-house at Viking adhering to strict tolerances, what is a single-piece fiberglass part perfect windshield.  Above is a shot of the show-bound first 54 Open in its final stages of construction, with a tower designed and fabricated at PBT in Riviera Beach, Florida. Atlantic Marine Electronics, another Viking subsidiary, has pre-installed the wiring for the tower electronics. The first Viking 54 Open also received a teak cockpit sole.  Back in New Jersey, the next 54 Open which will also be fitted with a PBT tower, is in the mechanical department ready for its powerplant of twin Man 1550hp and gyroscopic stabilizer Seakeeper 16 installations.

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.61 m (54.6ft)

Beam - 5.38 m

Draft - 1.47 m

Displacement - 31856 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 5625 l

Water Capacity - 750 l

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

Engines - 2 x Man V12 crm 1400hp, v12 crm 1550hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 42 knots max 36 cruise with Man 1550hp

Hull Shape - modified Vee with twelve degrees deadrise aft 

www.vikingyachts.com

Project: Sunreef 55 Ultima

During the 2022 Fort Lauderdale boat show held in end of October, Sunreef unveiled the project for the Power 55 Open version.  Sunreef call the 55 Open a semi-hybrid yacht, due to it offering speed, stability and luxury.   The Sunreef Power 55 Open will offer a large semi-open saloon, and if space is not enough this power catamaran also offers opening side bulkheads to aft main deck.  Down below the accommodation layout of the Sunreef Power will offer three layouts of two, three or four double cabins.  A crew cabin will be located aft on the starboard hull, while a storage room is featured to port side aft.  Sunreef have not given any performance numbers for the 55 Open which should follows the smaller 40 Open sister with a planning hull shape and performances.

www.sunreef-yachts.com

New Model: Sabre 43 Saloon Express

Born from a totally new design the Sabre 43 Saloon Express replaces the 42 model, produced from 2003 up to 2021, with subsequent three variants made.  The 43 Saloon Express follows some of the technology Sabre introduced with the 58 model in 2020 most importantly the full network control, which controls the yacht functions from an iPad and or the helm multi function displays.  The Sabre 43 Saloon Express is offered in a standard single cabin layout, with a lower dinette to starboard.  Alternatively the dinette can be replaced with a second cabin, or as a private office space for the owner.  The Sabre 43 Saloon Express is standard powered by twin Volvo 380hp with IPS pod propulsion.  The first hull launched in early Summer was powered by twin 440hp, with hull #two having the Volvo 480hp reaching 35 knots of top speeds.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.38 m (47.2ft)

Hull Length - 12.9 m

Beam - 4.32 m

Draft - 1.04 m

Displacement - 13,970 kg half load

Fuel Capacity - 1635 l

Water Capacity - 568 l

Accommodation - two berths in one cabin, or four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 380hp, D6 440hp, D6 480hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS pod drives

Speed - 35 knots max 31 cruise with Volvo 480hp, 32 knots max 27 cruise with 440hp

Range - 301 nm at 31 knots cruise

Hull Shape - modified Vee with 21 midships deadrise, fifteen degrees aft

Construction - resin infused sandwich with E-glass and Corecell, Vinilester resin

Project - Sabre Kevin Burns

Certification - CE B, NMMA, ANYC, USCG

www.sabreyachts.com

Project: Cranchi SessantaSette Corsa

Cranchi and its lead designer Christian Grande are working on the project for the SessantaSette Corsa.  A hard-top sport yacht version of the SessantaSette, so far Cranchi is being tight on information for the Corsa project.  Translated to Race, Corsa is set to be a more sporty version with more streamlined upper structure and a mini flybridge up top with low profile furniture versus that of the 67.  For the interior I would not be surprised for it to have the exact same layout, which is offered in three or four cabins in the SessantaSette.  One information Cranchi reported is that the SessantaSette Corsa is to be powered by Volvo 1000hp with IPS propulsion as the standard 67, with this reaching speeds up to 29 knots and a cruise of 24.

www.cranchi.com

Flybridge Cruiser Ends Beached in Livorno Harbour

A nine meter flybridge cruiser ended up beached in Livorno on the morning of Sunday sixth November.  The flybridge cruiser reportedly lost power to both its engines with the wind pushing it on the beach.  The coast guard gave immediate assistance to the passengers onboard the flybridge cruiser taking them to safety.  Later in the day a rib tried to tow away the flybridge cruiser with no success. 

This beached flybridge cruiser is a Piantoni Ondazzurra 9.50 mt as designed in house by the Bergamo builder and produced from 1985 to 1990.  Piantoni sold over one hundred units of the Ondazzurra and Onda Blu, which today is still a wanted used boat, due to the generous accommodation, sea worthy hull, and strong construction.

New Model: Amels 60 Limited Edition

The first Amels 60 titled m/y Come Together was launched the past Summer ahead of a busy charter season. The departure of this next generation Amels 60-metre Limited Edition comes for an exterior design by Espen Øino, featuring distinctive lines and geometric shaping with her timeless yet modern looks. Hull one of the 60 Limited Edition was launched with a unique custom colour metallic pebble grey hull with Matterhorn white and super jet black superstructure, representing her sophisticated and natural individuality, while the interior come from a design of Winch who present a style natural themed.  In line with her modern styling, Amer 60 Limited Edition is a superyacht built for the future with hybrid power and propulsion technology and the overall design focuses on the onboard user experience with an emphasis on space.  The Amels Limited Edition semi custom series designed by Espen Oino is proving to be successful beyond expectations, with 60 hull #six slated for a 2024 delivery sold this September, and the new 80 meter presented in Spring 2022 getting its second order.

Technical Data:

LOA - 60 m (197ft)

Waterline Length - 58.3 m

Beam - 10.40 m

Draft - 3.40 m

Displacement - 830gt* volume

Fuel Capacity - 122,000 l

Water Capacity - 24,998 l

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

Engines - 2 x MTU 12v2000m92 1448hp

Speed - fifteen knots max, thirteen cruise

Range - 4500 nm at thirteen knots cruise

Hull Shape - full displacement

Construction - steel hull aluminium super structure

Project - Espen Oino exterior, Indigo interior first hull by Winch

Certification - Lloyds

www.amelsyachting.com

Project: Jarrett Bay 90 Sportfisherman Hull #68

Jarrett Bay Boatworks is excited to announce the commission of hull #68 by repeat owners for an impressive upgrade to a high-tech 27 meter super sportfish yacht with a full tower and open bridge.  Hull #68 will share Jarrett Bay's flagship spot with the 90 hull #62 launched in 2017, although technically looking at details this hull #68 is a bit larger and wider.  This custom ninety feet Jarrett Bay will be added to the builder’s long list of extraordinary projects with cutting-edge infusion and advanced lamination techniques, both to the superstructure and the decks, to save weight. The cold-molded hull will be traditionally crafted to ensure Jarrett Bay’s signature legendary ride, while a massive cockpit and bridge will provide the space needed to fish and relax comfortably. The range is expanded with her ability to carry more than 15,000 litres of fuel, allowing for extended travel.  There are few compliments greater than a returning customer, and Jarrett Bay boasts many owner families who have entrusted their craftspeople to build their dream sportfishing boat or yacht more than once. Final details are currently under review, including power options and the interior arrangement. Construction is set to begin in the early part of 2023. 

www.jarrettbay.com

New Model: Overmarine Mangusta Oceano 44

Overmarine has launched the first unit of the Mangusta Oceano 44, a replacement to the Oceano 42/43 which launched in 2016 as 42 and was delivered in six units total, two 42 and four 43 from 2019 onwards. This first unit was just finished in early September, making a surprise visit to the fall 2022 boats shows of Cannes, Monaco and Genova. Sitting in the middle of the Oceano explorer yacht range, the 44 comes from a design of Alberta Mancini, who presents one of his cleanest minimal exterior looks, with floor to sealing glazing in the living areas, and owners stateroom in the forward part of the main deck. Hull number one also featured an interior by Mancini with accommodation for twelve guests in five cabins, and seven crew in four cabins.  The standard layout offers ten guests in five cabins, with possibility to expand crew accommodation to nine persons.  The Mangusta Oceano 44 is powered by twin MTU 1700hp which give a top speed up to the sixteen knots and a cruise of eleven.  Overmarine is building three more units of the Oceano 44, with hull #4 having a 2024 delivery date. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 44.47 m (145.9ft)

Beam - 8.70 m

Draft - 2.40 m

Displacement - 467gt* volume

Fuel Capacity - 71,600 l

Water Capacity - 13,800 l

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

Engines - 2 x MTU 12v 2000m86 1700hp

Propulsion - line shaft 

Speed - sixteen knots max. eleven cruise

Range - 4500 nm at cruise

Hull Shape - displacement

Construction - steel hull aluminium super structure

Project - Alberto Mancini. Pierluigi Ausonio naval architect

Certification - class standard

www.mangustayachts.com

Project: Steeler Bronson Vector 23,75m

Steeler's new more avant-garde sporty brand Bronson is currently building this innovative and different Vector. An order from a client the 23 meter Vector is based on the hull of the Bronson 75 project and is a mix of an explorer and sport yacht of sorts.  Bronson Vector welcomes you aboard with a sport yacht entrance aft deck, two side entrances and a central sun-pad with a dinette in-front. From this area is a split level which takes guests five steps down  to the lower deck, or five steps up to the living main deck.  The main deck comes in a raised position and goes uninterrupted to the fore-deck which features a terrace with C-shaped dinette which converts to a sun-pad.  To aft is another raised terrace, with lounge and dinning area.  The lower deck is offered in two options with four cabins sleeping seven one of which for crew, or three with the the midships area turned into a living room with galley and saloon. With this choice the main deck changes in a relaxing lounge area with opposite L-shaped sofas, and a central stair case which connects you the dining-living area below and cabins forward.  The Bronson Vector is to be powered by twin Volvo 800hp with IPS pod drives, no speed estimates are yet provided.

www.steeleryachts.com

New Model: Patrone P100

For its one hundred anniversary Patrone celebrates it in no better way by presenting its new 100 model, a eleven meter overall traditional Ligurian Gozzo cruiser with modern centre console features designed by Tommaso Spadolini.  A way forward and into the future for Patrone, the standout feature for the 100 is the T-Top which covers the helm station and takes nothing away from the traditional lines of the Ligurian Gozzo cruiser roots of the 100.  The Patrone 100 is available in two interior layouts for a single cabin with large saloon called Deluxe, or the two cabins version with twin bunk berth cabin to starboard.  The Patrone 100 has also two power and propulsion choices, twin inboard diesels with line shaft and or outboard petrol gas units.  Hull number zero which is what Patrone called the first hull and prototype of the 100, featured twin diesel power with line shafts and the Deluxe single cabin interior choice.

Technical Data:

LOA - 11 m (36ft)

Hull Length - 9.90 m

Beam - 3.30 m

Draft - 0.85 m

Displacement - 8.73 t

Fuel Capacity - 500 l

Water Capacity - 200 l

Max Persons - eight

Accommodation - two plus two in one cabin, or four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x 246hp

Propulsion - line shaft, or outboards

Speed - 31 knots max 24 knots cruise

Project - Tommaso Spadolini

Certification - CE B

www.patroneboat.com

Flybridge Cruiser Ends on Reef in Procida

A twelve meter flybridge cruiser ended on a reef in the Island of Procida on the afternoon of first November.  The flybridge cruiser ended beached to the West of Procida near Punta Serra and Pozzo Vecchio.  In late afternoon a Coast Guard rib boat was trying to pull tow away the cruiser with no success.

The flybridge cruiser in this accident is Hudson Ricci 40 as designed by Fred Hudson with hull shape by Jim Wynn and produced from 1989 to 1992 in 36 units and two versions.  This Hudson Ricci 40 is the second version called poppa lunga, long stern from 1990 to 92 in seventeen units.  Hudson and Ricci was Cantieri dell Pardo famous for its Grand Soleil sailing cruisers and yachts motor boat brand born in 1988 and continued till 1997 producing two models in that time, the 40 and the 54 from 1993.  Pardo will return to motorboat production again in 2017 starting with the 43 sport cruiser walkaround and today expanded to six models from eleven to 23 meters.

Sixty Years of Aquarama

In 2022 the Riva Aquarama celebrated sixty years from its inception.  Considered by most as the iconic boat, the Riva Aquarama entered production in 1962 and was produced till 1996 in 769 units and five versions, two of which are the very limited Lungo only seven units, and the one-off Lamborghini hull #278 build for Ferruccio himself.  An evolution of the 1954 launched Tritone, and coming from a design of Giorgio Barilani the Aquarama saw three different Riva ownerships in its production life; Carlo Riva, Whittaker from 1969, and Vickers 1989 to the last seven years. 

When Ferretti Group took over Riva in May 2000 it was no surprise that the first step was launching a heir to the Aquarama with the AquaRiva.  Designed by since 1991 Riva designer Mauro Micheli, this new at the time model followed the iconic Aquarama in style and substance but is build in fiberglass with mahogany covered deck, and still in production today.  An icon from the start the AquaRiva has also seen six versions so far in twenty years production with the latest one the Anniversario launched for 2022 and limited to only eighteen units. 

What makes a machine like the Aquarama special is that in a sector which is dominated by size, the most iconic boat is an eight meter runabout with a cuddy cabin forward and build of wood.  Surely there is iconic super yachts out there, but go in a bay full of large super yachts and put a Riva Aquarama in it and see it getting the admiration of both the trained and untrained eye.  

If you want to car compare, the Riva Aquarama is like a Ferrari 250 GTO of the water, something special and unique which with its beauty has a special place in its natural environment, or as a monument to motor boating in an art gallery.