Sea Ray Ends Beached in Lago Maggiore

A nine meter Sea Ray sport cruiser ended beached in the Camporella area of Lago Maggiore in the North of Italy on the evening night of 21 July.  A costly error of navigation which according to reports from the area made the sport cruiser do about thirty meters in low water before ending aground, mostly because the Lake is currently sitting about one meter less in tide to what is on current electronic charts.  

The Sea Ray in this beaching is a 305 Sundancer as produced from 2009 to 2017, strictly for the European market, but based on the 2003 launched 315 Sundancer with some design differences, like the radar arch, port holes, and the addition of a three part hard-top option. The 305 Sundancer was replaced by the Sea Ray 320 Sundancer.

Two People Saved from Baja Powerboat Fire in Traverse Bay

Two people where saved when a Baja six meter powerboat went on fire and then sank in West Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan on Friday 21 July.  Nathan Greenwood the good Samaritan which saved the two boaters also filmed the event, and the moment the two crew finally decide to jump into the water.  It was an intense moment with the two boaters looking to be out of senses walking around the Baja powerboat while it is burning more each second, and finally after some shouts of encouragement by the Greenwoods decide to let it go and jump into the water.  The Baja powerboat sank in over twenty meters of water and was recovered the following Sunday by Lake Marine Services.

The Baja in this fire is a 21 Hammer model as produced from 1997 to 2000.  The 21 Hammer was the performance looking powerboat of five models sharing the same hull, including the more powerful and three foot longer Baja H2X.

Project: Feadship 71.75m Sakura Hull. 827

Sakura is the Japanese name for ‘cherry blossom’. The 71.75-metre Feadship is named after Japan’s most enduring natural symbol for two reasons: her flowing organic lines and her diesel-electric propulsion that is future-focused on more sustainable yachting. Sakura is instantly recognizable but discreetly calming, with clean exterior styling by Studio De Voogt inspired by the simple yet sophisticated lines of Feadship’s Pure concept and exudes a distinctive poise and grace. From the extended sundeck forward to the seven-metre swimming pool aft, the exterior profile is perfectly balanced and at home on the water.  Feadship project Sakura will have interiors by Italian firm FM, who are going into a Japandi style.  Sold six weeks after its announcements Sakura is to be delivered in May 2025.

www.feadship.nl

New Launch: Heesen 67m YN 20067

Heesen has launched YN 20067, named m/y Sparta. At 66 metres, YN 20067 is Heesen largest steel super yacht so far. Sparta grew out of the Project Avanti concept which Heesen presented with Winch Design at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2018. YN 20067 immediately impressed for its yacht's athletic lines, and the design has remained true to the original concept, with only minor adjustments made to the swimming pool. Winch Design expertly incorporated Heesen's DNA to create a unique, low-profile, sporty, and elegant yacht that looks simply stunning on the water. YN 20067 sports a classic Snow White livery with a contemporary touch: metallic Venetian red and metallic anthracite grey accents that give her a particularly dashing look. The super yacht's profile is characterised by a reverse bow, augmenting her apparent length and emphasising her slender form, which is complimented by a bold and assertive sweep of thermo-bonded tinted glass from bow to stern.  The lifestyle on board YN 20067 revolves around family and togetherness. The centre of the social whirl is on the main deck aft, where a full-beam main saloon connects perfectly with the low, open-air beach terrace for enjoying life in and next to the sea. A transformer passerelle platform provides easy access to the water, while the 6.5m infinity pool is also a breath-taking sight, offering a visual link between onboard life and the vastness of the ocean.  This Heesen super yacht outdoor spaces feature custom-designed furniture by Winch Design and beautifully crafted by Siebensee and Leerdam. A matching custom limo tender, a mini version of the mothership, is conveniently stored, along with the water toys, behind the gullwing doors of the forward garage.  Winch Design made the most of the yacht's generous 1,200 GT interior volume. The general arrangement boasts two separate owner's suites on a private deck and four guest suites on the main deck. A movable partition separates the forward suites to create a full-beam VIP or a large playroom for younger family members. An elegant staircase and glass elevator serve all three decks. The lower deck is home to a 65 sqm wellness area, Japanese-inspired, featuring an elliptical whirlpool, steam room, sauna, gym, and beauty area. Carefully considered movement flows throughout the accommodation areas will allow the crew to work efficiently and unobtrusively.  The Winch Design interior is based around three different elements, with each deck representing a different component: the lower deck is themed around water, the main deck around earth, and the upper deck around air. Linking all the elements are the staggered panels of an oak staircase by London furniture maker Alex Hull, with vertical lighting to bring its intricate carving to life.  The earth-themed main saloon features dining chairs with seat backs upholstered in real palm leaf. In the relaxed seating area, a large coffee table takes centre stage, made from two parts of a dark-stained trunk of oak, and featuring a leaf-shaped, forest green marble top with a leather finish, to provide a tactile and 3D effect.  The décor of the master suite on the upper deck aft beautifully captures the lightness of air, using soft fabrics, sky blues, mother-of-pearl inlays and an abstract patterned Tai Ping carpet. In contrast, the forward section is centred around the theme of space, with a constellation wall artwork as the focal point.  YN 20067 stunning interior features exquisite cabinetwork created by Heesen Yachts Interiors, with technical areas and crew quarters crafted at the shipyard. Heesen is one of the few shipyards in the world to own its fine cabinet-making company in Winterswijk in the eastern Netherlands.  Heesen 67m YN 20067 will now undergo the final commissioning phases in our harbour before heading to the North Sea for intensive sea trials.

Technical Data:

LOA - 66.2 m (217.2ft)

Beam - 11.5 m

Draft - 3.4 m

Displacement - 1200 GT *volume

Fuel Capacity - 140,000 l

Water Capacity - 12,000 l

Engines - 2 x MTU 12V4000M65R 1800hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - sixteen knots max, thirteen knots cruise

Range - 4500 nm at thirteen knots

Hull Shape - FDHF fast displacement hull form

Construction - steel

Project - Winch 

Certification - Lloyds 100A1 SSC Yacht, Mono G6 LMC UMS 

www.heesenyachts.com

New Launch: Steeler 61S Performance

Steeler has launched a custom build to order 61S Performance model.  Build for a repeat customer, titled m/y Kwintebank this is his second Steeler constructed in aluminium for lighter weight and powered by twin Volvo 1000hp she is able to reach top speeds up to 24  knots.  The Steeler 61S Performance offers an interior with three double cabins including an owners stateroom located at midship, with main and lower deck relaxing saloons. The galley is located on the aft part of the main deck.  Tender stowage is in a garage aft. While many would think this is an extended 60S Performance, she is not, as Kwintebank is 55 cm wider and 20 cm shorter.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.60 m (61ft)

Beam - 5.50 m

Draft - 1.23 m

Displacement - 35,000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 4000 l

Water Capacity - 1500 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 1000hp

Propulsion - IPS1350 forward looking dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 24 knots max, eighteen knots cruise, twelve economic

Hull Shape - S-performance semi displacement

Construction - aluminium 

Certification - CE A

www.steeleryachts.com

One Person Saved from Burning Sportfish in Delaware Bay

One person was saved as a twelve meter sportfish cruiser titled Done Deal caught fire in Delaware Bay, New Jersey on 11:00 morning time of Tuesday eighteen July.  Seeing the fire the sole boater aboard sent a radio signal with his position and then went to the bow, ultimately jumping in the water as the fire expanded further on Done Deal.  Coast Guard sector Delaware responded to the call by dispatching an eight meter response boat from Station Fortesque, New Jersey who recovered the man from the water.  Following the coast guard Downe Township Fire and Rescue from New Jersey, and Little Creek Fire Company from Delaware arrived on-scene and fought the fire until it was extinguished.  The Coast Guard rescue crew took the one man to Higbee’s Marina in Fortescue, New Jersey, for a medical check up, and was reported heathy apart some smoke inhalation.  Coast Guard sector Delaware Bay are monitoring for environmental concerns, while the boat owner was instructed to salvage the wreck. The incident is under investigation. 

Done Deal was a first generation Post Yacht 42 Sport Fisherman from 1975.  The Post 42 was produced from 1974 to 83 replacing the 40 Sport Fisherman and then replaced by the 43 Sport Fisherman. 

One Man Killed as Sport Cruiser Collides Into Trawler Near Sibenik

A collision in the Sibenik region, Croatia between a sport cruiser of twelve meters in length titled m/y AE under Croatian flag and a fishing vessel titled Masun killed one man.  The fatal accident happened on the late afternoon evening of Monday seventeen July, as the sport cruiser with four persons onboard is reported to have collided with the fishing vessel in a cruising speed of over twenty knots, hitting the fishing vessel in its starboard side and killing a 61 year old with the impact.  The 61 year old was reported to be the chef onboard the fishing vessel, who at the time of the collision had nine persons onboard.  The sport cruiser sank with the collision in a depth of 85 meters.  The 51 year old helmsman of AE was brought before the detention supervisor of the Sibenik-Knin Police Department on suspicion of committing the crime and endangering seagoing navigation, and a criminal complaint was also filed with the County State Prosecutor's Office in Šibenik.

The sport cruiser in this collision and sinking is a Marquis 420 Sports Coupe, as designed by Nuvolari Lenard and produced from 2008 up to 2012.  Marquis was a brand of Genmar, Carver Group with more modern European looks founded in 2004.

Project: SAY Carbon Yachts 52

SAY Yachts from Germany is a fresh sport cruiser and yacht builder which debuted in 2019 with the 29e hybrid or all electric eight meter runabout, and in end 2022 presented its second 42 model.  Now the German builder is presenting its third model, a sport yacht flagship of just over fifteen meters in length.  Like the smaller 29e and 42 model the new SAY Yachts 52 is a full carbon fibre build, with an impressive 7.5 tons dry weight.  Impressive number if you consider this is what most ten meter boats usually weight. Designed by German firm Genesis the SAY Yachts 52 has clean contemporary modern lines and is focused mostly to be used as a day cruiser, with a lower deck offering a stateroom forward, two heads, and a relaxing lounge sofa on entrance.  The SAY Yachts 52 will feature environmental conscious amenities from solar panels in the radar which cover most appliances consumption without the use of generator, and an electric motor for clean cruising up to eight knots.  The SAY Yachts is to be powered by twin Volvo 430hp gas engines with 440hp diesel available, with both options having an estimated top speed up to 45 knots.

www.saycarbonyachts.com

New Model: Horizon V74

During the 2023 Sanctuary Cove boat show in end of May 2023, Horizon debuted the brand new V74.  A middle model in a range of of the three yachts the Horizon V74 joins the V Series of luxury performance motor yacht models, this 22 meter motor yacht is characterized by a plumb bow design and bold exterior profile by Stimson Yachts and a voluminous interior layout.  The first V74 has been customized for the Australian market, with open plan main deck, with helm only in the enclosed sly-lounge.  A common feature for many flybridge Australian yachts above fifteen meters. The Horizon V74 is an extended in length evolution of the V68, she is actually hull #eight of the 68 which debuted in 2018.  Like the two meter smaller sister the V74 offers superyacht amenities for an owner operator, with an enclosed sky-lounge configuration and spacious four-stateroom layout.  The Horizon V74 is powered by twin 1136hp Cat engines.

Technical Data:

LOA - 22.65 m (74.4ft)

Waterline Length - 20.2 m

Beam - 5.94 m

Draft - 1.7 m

Displacement - 55.23 t

Fuel Capacity - 7000 l

Water Capacity - 1135 l

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

Engines - 2 x Cats C18A 1136hp

Propulsion - line shaft 

Project - Stimson Yachts

www.horizonyacht.com

Super Yacht Kaos Vandalized in Ibiza

Super yacht Kaos was vandalized in Ibiza at about 17:30 hours of Sunday sixteen July by climate activists Futuro Vegetal.  Futuro Vegetal painted the stern and then the two activists showed a sign You Consume Others Suffer on their social media platforms, most notably Twitter.  The two activists where arrested on the spot by the Spanish Civil Guard, and then had to be released on Tuesday eighteen July, with a scheduled court hearing by the end of the month.

M/y Kaos is a 2017 build Oceanco 110 meters, hull number Y714 and called project Jubilee in construction stages.  Designed by Igor Lobanov for exterior, interiors from Raymond Langton, and naval architecture by Nigel Gee, Kaos is owned by Walmart heiress Nancy Walton Laurie and was at launch the largest yacht build in the Netherlands and by Oceanco.

Overmarine Mangusta New Web Site

Overmarine Mangusta from Viareggio, Italy the super yacht city of the World presents its new web site. Overmarine Mangusta is famous for its range of big open sport and super sport yachts and has from the nineties became the builder which builds the most and the address to go for, if you want this type of yacht. Overmarine Mangusta was founded in 1985 by Giuseppe Balducci a previous electrical installer at Pichiotti. Overmarine was Balducci second shipyard, as two years before in 1983 he founded Effebi, a military and rescue boat builder specialist which today operates from Massa Carrara, building boats and ships from eight to 44 meters in length.  All the Overmarine Mangusta models up to 2015 have been designed by Stefano Righini, with his last designed model being the currently in construction 132E.  Today Overmarine Mangusta are designed by Alberto Mancini responsible for the Oceano and GranSport lines, with the traditional open line handed over to Lobanov since 2019. Overmarine Mangusta currently offers eleven models divided in three lines; Maxi Open, GranSport, and Oceano. The current Overmarine Mangusta entry model is the 104 Rev from the Maxi Open line, while the flagship is the still in project Oceano 60.  The latest Overmarine Mangusta model is the Oceano 39, launched in Spring 2023.  The new Overmarine Mangusta web showroom is available in Italian and English languages, and takes you around with the following buttons; Yachts, Innovation, and About.  Overmarine Mangusta is also on social media with links located in the bottom right of the page taking you to its; Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, YouTube, and Vimeo pages. 

www.mangustayachts.com

Production History:

42 1986-89

65 Open 1986-92

65 Fly 1987-92

48 Fly 1989-94

80 Fly 1992

80 1992-2004 (60) *two versions

90 1993-95 (2)

86 Fly 1994-98 

100 1996 (2)

105 1997-2018 (20)

107 1999-2005 (6)

72 1999-2013 (49) *two versions

108 2000-13 (28)

92 2003-20 (25)

130 2004-14 (12)

80 HT 2005-18 (13) *two versions

130 S 2007- (5)

165 2007-14 (8)

94 2013-18 (5)

110 2013-20 (5)

165 E 2014-21 (5)

132 2015-17 (4)

Oceano 42 2016-17 (2)

Oceano 46 2017- (2

GranSport 54 2018- (4

Oceano 43 2019-21 (4)

GranSport 45 2019-

GranSport 33 2020-25 (12)

104 Rev 2021- (10

Oceano 50 2021- (7

165 Rev 2022- (4

Oceano 44 2022- (5

Oceano 39 2023- (3

GranSport 34 2026- (2

Palmer Johnson Super Yacht Scuttled as Artificial Reef

The 38.5 meter super yacht titled m/y Time has been scuttled in fifty meters of deep sea as an artificial reef near Hutchinson Island, at Fort Pierce Sportfishing club reef, about fifteen nautical miles South East to Fort Pierce inlet off the Florida coast on the morning of Saturday fifteen July.  Time was abandoned and unused at Marlin County, American Custom Yacht yard for seventeen years.  Marine Cleanup Initiative and St.Lucie County artificial reef programme with Mc.Mulley Marine services took care of the scuttling.  The super yacht was donated by Martin County Anglers Club in August 2022.

Designed by Tom Fexas with interior by Diane Atwood and Juan-Carlos Espinosa m/y Time is a Palmer Johnson 126 Atwood launched in 1987.  When launched Time was the largest aluminium yacht build.  Time was last refitted in 1992 before sitting abandoned since 2005.

Hatteras Cruiser Stolen and Beached in Oregon

A classic twelve meters Hatteras cabin cruiser titled m/y Empress was stolen from South Beach Marina at around 20:30 hours of fourteen July, and then some hours later beached at Lost Creek seven nautical of Newport.  Serving as a liveaboard for a couple Empress was stolen by a 34 year old who will appear to court by the end of the month.  Empress was recovered and taken to a boat yard in Toledo for repairs on 22 July.  She seems to have sustained some small damage to the propellers, with the hull still looking sound.

Empress is a Hatteras 41 Twin Cabin as designed by Jack Hargrave and produced from 1965 to 1971. The 41 Twin Cabin was a replacement to the 41 Double Cabin, and was replaced with the Hatteras 43 Double Cabin.

Princess Flybridge Goes Aground Then Sinks Under Tow

A twelve meter Princess flybridge motor cruiser under Malta flag and with a Maltese couple onboard ended aground on the night of fourteen July at around 23:00 hours in Cava d'Aliga, about seven nautical miles to the East of Marina di Ragusa in the South of Sicily.  Some reports are stating the flybridge cruiser was directed to Marina di Ragusa but due to an engine or equipment failure ended aground.  On the day after, Saturday fifteen August an operation was started to move the flybridge cruiser, and tow for repairs to Marina di Ragusa, only for it to mostly sink in eight meters of water while under towing at around 15:00 hours.   

The Princess flybridge cruiser in this sinking is a 40 as designed by Bernard Olesinski and produced from 1997 to 2003 in about two hundred units. A replacement to the 38, the 40 was replaced by the Princess 42.

Project: Burger 180 Motor Yacht

Celebrating its 160th Anniversary in 2023 as one of the oldest and most respected shipyards in America, Burger is pleased to announce the 180 Motor Yacht currently under construction at the Manitowoc, Wisconsin shipyard. Designed by Gregory C. Marshall and the Burger design team the 180 Motor Yacht provides the ideal opportunity for an American owner to build their yacht at home, in the United States and add their custom touches to its design without the extended engineering duration typical of a yacht of this size. The Burger 180 Motor Yacht is an exciting example of Burger’s continuing creativity and features expansive interior and exterior spaces for its owner and guests, while its mechanical features are intended to make the cruising experience even more comfortable. In addition, each yacht has been designed for full handicapped accessibility, including a large elevator, providing all guests easy access to each of its four decks. The Burger 180 Motor Yacht offers guest accommodation for ten guests including of which is an owners stateroom on the forward part of the main deck, which also features an adjoining office. Crew accommodation is for thirteen persons. The Burger 180 Motor Yacht is to be powered by twin 2366hp Cat engines for a fast cruise speed of fourteen knots, and or an eleven knots four thousand nautical miles long range.  Burger has already sold the first unit of the 180 Motor Yacht with the second hull starting speculation build earlier this year.

www.burgerboat.com

New Model: Wally Why150

During the Venice 2023 boat show, Wally debuted its Why150 model.  Just five centimetres over 24 meters in length, the WallyWhy150 is the second model in a range which follows the provocative three meters larger fifty GT more volume Why200 launched in 2021.  With the same team of designers of Bassani for exterior lines and concept, Vallicelli for the interiors, and Ferretti Group for engineering as the larger Why200 sister, the principle of the Why150 is the same, that to put as much usable volume in size possible.  To do this WallyWhy150 is again a full wide body design with its main selling point being again the owners stateroom on the forward part of the main deck which gives three quarters circle uninterrupted views.  A unique master stateroom not found in larger sized super yachts.  The WallyWhy150 though again strikes a unique balance of offering uninterrupted inside and outside spaces, especially on the main deck which offers open spaces which can be fitted as desired by its owner during build, and can be designed to carry a tender up to four meters in length.  The WallyWhy150 is powered by standard triple Volvo 900hp engines with IPS pod drives for speeds up to 21 knots and or optional 1000hp and 23 knots of max speed.  Though provocative and futuristic as Wally can be, the Why series is gaining fans with five units of the Why200 sold thus far, and two more units of Why150 ordered on plan.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 24.05 m (78.9ft)

Hull Length - 23.98 m

Waterline Length - 22.5 m

Beam - 6.78 m

Draft - 2 m

Displacement - 85000 kg unloaded, 98000 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 9000 l

Water Capacity - 2000 l

Max Persons - twenty

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

Engines - 3 x Volvo D13 900hp, D13 1000hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Speed - 21 knots max 18 cruise with 900hp, 23 max 20 cruise with 1000hp

Hull Shape - variable geometry with ten degrees deadrise aft

Project - Luca Bassani, Vallicelli interior, Ferretti Group engineering 

Certification - RINA CE A modules B+ F 2013/53/EU directive, ISO8666 for data 

www.wally.com

Azimut Yacht Saved from Sinking Near Livorno

In the early afternoon of Thursday thirteen July a fifteen meter Azimut motor yacht called a may-day for assistance as it was taking water in its engine room and in risk of sinking.  The Azimut motor yacht left Livorno harbour going direction Cecina, with two persons onboard, when the helmsman noticed that the Azimut yacht slowed down and started to ride bow high.  The Azimut yacht was assisted by two Guardia Costiera vessels, the CP 867 which came from Livorno and the GC B60 fast rib from Cecina, who after calming down the two crew, assisted the yacht to Cecina where a travel lift was ready to take the Azimut up for inspection and eventual repairs.

The Azimut in this near sinking is a 50 Fly as designed by Stefano Righini and produced since 2014.  The Azimut 50 Fly came out as a replacement to the 48.

Project: Michael Rybovich 70 Sportfisherman Hull #9

Michael Rybovich has in the end of 2022 starting to build its ninth hull, what will be a 70 Sportfisherman.  Fully custom and to be build in the jig method, Michael Rybovich hull nine will offer a four cabin with three heads interior, with an owners stateroom located forward, and a VIP suite located at midships on starboard side.  The living like most sportfish yachts of this size is on the main deck with a galley forward to starboard featuring a central bar alley, dinette opposite to port, and welcoming sofa on entrance.  Michael Rybovich 70 Sportfisherman is to be powered by twin Cats 2000hp.  Speed estimates are not given, but 68 Sportfisherman Hull#3 had a top speed of 42 knots in a smaller two foot length and one of beam and slightly less powerful engines.  So expect the 70 Sportfisherman Hull#9 wide open throttle numbers around the forty mark.

www.michaelrybovichandsons.com

New Model: Italyure 35

Italyure makes its second step of expansion following the success of its 38 model now in its fifteenth hull after two years of production, enters its new 35 model, called the 35 Furore translated to Fury in project stages.  A one meter smaller to the 38, the first Italyure 35 was sold to a Neapolitan customer and is powered by twin Cummins 355hp engines with line shaft propulsion. Looking nearly identical to its larger 38 sister outside, and offering little less in the exterior accommodation, the difference from the bigger model is in the cabin, with the Italyure 35 offering a lower deck with a double berth forward, and roomy shower head to port side.  For comparison the 38 has two lower deck layouts and can be specified with two cabins, and or single head two cabin version.  The Italyure 35 is also offered in the Sport outboard version with twin Suzuki 350hp.  So far a sterndrive version seems not to be on offer, although being a custom builder, I am sure that if someone asks Italyure to make one, they will do it.

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.80 m (35.4ft)

Hull Length - 9.50 m

Beam - 3.50 m

Displacement - 5.5 t dry

Fuel Capacity - 600 l

Water Capacity - 200 l

Accommodation - two berths

Engines - 2 x Yanmar 250hp, FPT 370hp, Cummins 355hp or 380hp, Suzuki 350hp outboard

Propulsion - line shafts, or outboards with petrol gas 

Speed - thirty knots max with Cummins 355hp

Construction - resin infusion

Project - Maurizio Marzocca

Certification - CE B

www.italyure.com

Pursuit Hits Stuart Sand Bar

A ten meter express sportfish cruiser ended aground when it hit a sand bar in Stuart Florida on the late morning of eleven July.  A video doing the rounds on social media shows the sportfish doing sustained planning speeds when it practically stopped to a standstill in a space of a few seconds.  BoatU.s. assisted the express sportfish and surprisingly and thanks to a careful removal it had very little damage, and left the spot with its own steam.  In the same area or very close by a sand bar nearly sank a fifteen meter sportfish in end February and was saved by the same BoatU.s. team.

The sportfish express in this grounding is a Pursuit 3400 Express as produced from 1997 till 2002.  The 3400 Express is one of the few inboard made Pursuit powered by twin diesel engines on shafts.

Project: Sunreef 44 Ultima

During the fall 2022 Sunreef presented its new Ultima range, first with a 55 and now with this smaller 44, which was first announced as a 45. The Sunreef Ultima range presents itself as a fast power catamaran range, designed with hybrid propulsion showing Francis Lapp leadership in offering forward thinking catamarans of all types.  The Sunreef 44 Ultima will offer a large aft deck with openable side bulk heads extending size by about fifty per cent in this area.  Living is to be under the hard-top on the main deck, with a dinette to port side and galley opposite, with dual seat central console helm station forward.  Accommodation is located below with the two hull offering identical double berths with a private shower head layout.  Sunreef has not announced any engine data or performance numbers for its Ultima range, although the photos show them going fast and press releases call them as eco-speedsters, so imagine speed above thirty knots for this 44 Ultima.   

www.sunreef.com

Flybridge Cruiser Sinks in Manfredonia

A fourteen meter flybridge cruiser titled m/y Antonella under Italian flag partially sank while moored and unattended at the yacht marina in Manfredonia, on Italy's eastern Adriatic coast on the early morning of July tenth.  The flybridge cruiser was later in the day recovered, by the Mandredonia marina yacht yard.  Some unconfirmed reports are saying the flybridge cruiser sank from a failing generator raw water inlet.

The flybridge cruiser in this sinking is an Ars Mare Advantage 140 as designed by Fulvio de Simoni and produced from 1994 till about 2004.  The Ars Mare Advantage 140 was updated with a sleeker radar arch and other modifications in the year 2000.  Unfortunately Ars Mare stopped producing in around 2007 which is a pity cause it build solid and nice cruisers.

New Model: Vicem 65 Classic Flybridge

Turkish boatbuilder Vicem Yachts has a new addition to its strong fleet of cruisers and yachts with the new 65 Classic Flybridge going into the water. The Vicem 65 Classic Flybridge prides itself on a timeless design inspired to DownEast lobster boats, total customization from construction in fiberglass or cold moulding and shafts or IPS pod propulsion, and excellence in craftsmanship. Those three characteristics run throughout its fleet, but perhaps nowhere are they more evident than aboard this new 65 Classic Flybridge.  This twenty meter Vicem offers an accommodation with two plus one stateroom layout, with an owners amidships master stateroom anda VIP suite forward.  In between the two suites is a galley and a dining/lounge room, with this dinette converting into an enclosed third cabin complete with sliding doors for privacy.  The Vicem 65 Classic Flybridge main deck has a massive, full-teak cockpit with an L-shaped settee and a second dining table for alfresco dinners. The salon has another L-shaped settee, plus additional seating, and excellent natural light thanks to large windows. The two spaces are connected via a door with a frameless, electric window that creates a feeling of openness and continuity. An aft galley in the salon has a small bar area with a sink, icebox, and icemaker that services two alfresco Besenzoni bar stools. Throughout all of these areas, Vicem’s trademark woodwork is on display. The builder relies on years of Turkish craftsmanship to produce beautifully appointed woods which are hard to find in the industry.  As for the boat’s namesake flybridge, there is a wetbar and barbecue, a third L-shaped settee, which can convert into a sunpad and the second outdoor helm.  The first Vicem 65 Classic Flybridge was powered by twin Volvo 725hp with line shaft propulsion which give a twenty knots top speed, though bigger 1000hp engines fitted IPS pod drives will take wide open throttle speeds to 32 knots.  Another feature of this hull #one is a Lithium battery set up which can operate the boat for fifteen hours with the use of generator.

Technical Data:

LOA - 20.10 m (65.9ft)

Hull Length - 18.45 m

Beam - 5.50 m

Draft - 1.70 m

Displacement - 40,000 kg half load

Fuel Capacity - 4000 l

Water Capacity - 830 l

Max Persons - thirteen

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, optional crew cabin berth

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

Propulsion - line shaft V-drives, Volvo IPS forward looking dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 20 knots max 14 cruise Volvo 725hp line shafts, up to 32 knots max 26 cruise with Volvo 1000hp and IPS pod drives

Range - 300 nm at fourteen knots with Volvo's 725hp

Construction - fiberglass E-glass  Vinilester polyester resins, hull bottom in monolithic and sides in PVC foamcore and vaccum bagged same to top sides, optional cold moulding wood with fiberglass available

Project - Vicem

Certification - ABYC, CE B

www.vicemyachts.com

Eight meter Sport Cruiser Burns in Rocchette Tuscany

A eight meter sports cruiser titled Madimar and with two persons on board burned down and eventually sank in front of the bay of Rocchette, in Castiglione dell Pescaia, Tuscany, Italy just after 10:00 hours of Sunday ninth July.  No injuries where sustained to the two persons onboard, assisted by two military personnel who where patrolling the whereabouts in that moment. The Guardia Costiera has later interviewed the two persons about the fire sinister, and requested to recover the sunk wreck being it is a pollutant with fuel and resin.

The boat in this is fire is a Mano Marine 25 Sport as build in the noughties. Founded in 1990 by Rosario Colella in Naples, Mano Marine will close its doors in 2013.

Flybridge Cruiser Goes Ablaze in Gozo Marina

A fourteen meter flybridge cruiser titled Tiffany went ablaze in Mgarr marina Gozo, at around 18:30 hours of Saturday eight July.  The owners had just boarded the fourteen meter flybridge cruiser when it went on fire.  Malta Civil Protection from a boat and the marina pontoon controlled and then contained the fire onboard the vessel and with the help from Mgarr Marina personnel also stopped it from spreading to other vessels, with the only Gozo island yacht harbour being particularly busy in Summer weekends, and a Saturday evening in July.   One of the fire fighters fighting the blaze was treated for injuries.  The cause of the fire are not reported, with an investigation currently underway. The same Mgarr Marina had a big fire involving four boats in the early morning of June 25 2020 which unfortunately left one person dead.

The flybridge cruiser in this fire is an Enterprise Marine EM46, as produced since 1998.  Enterprise Marine was founded by Nevio Forcellini Mazzoni in 1984.

Colombo New Web Site

Colombo presents its new website.  Founded by Giacomo Colombo in 1956, he signs the yard as custom in Italy in those times with his surname.  Born 1931 and passionate about boats Giacomo starts to work in ship building as an apprentice, moving to work with Abbate and then with Cranchi, up until 1956 when he decides to go on his own.  He starts with a boat service centre Colombo Menaggio which in 1962 becomes the Riva Boat Service of Mennagio, assisting and servicing the famous runabouts from Sarnico. In 1969 along with long time friend Antonio Ornelli, Giacomo starts series production first in wood, then offering models in both wood and fibreglass, to switch totally to the new material of the time by the end seventies. Colombo was acquired by the Sarnico Group in Summer 2007. The current Colombo range offers eleven models and starts from the 25 Super Indios and goes up to the 40 Bellagio. Colombo was also a pioneer for fitting out its sports cruisers with mahogany finish outside but structurally build of fiberglass. The models offered in this finish are the 32 Romance, the first built in this technique introduced in the mid nineties and the 25 Super Indios. Colombo new website takes you around with the following buttons: Philosophy, Models, Dealers, and Store. Colombo is also on social media with links at the bottom of the page taking you to its Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube pages.   

www.colomboboats.it

Production History:

Super Rocket 6,15 m 1963 (4)

18 Super Indios 1971-

22 Super Indios 1972-

Super Indios 19 1979-86

29 Racing 1979-

27 Antibes 1981-93

31 Super Indios 1982-

Blue Shore 41 Sport 1982-

Blue Shore 41 Yacht 1983-

36 1984-

33 1986-96

25 Vantage

21 Super Indios

32 Aliante 1989-

41 Blue Shore Special 1989-

38 1991-

48 Miami 1992-96 (4)

26 Vantage 1994-

30 Noblesse 1995-2012

32 Romance 1996-

34 Virage 1997-2002

Verve 43 1998-

35 Virage 2003-09

37 Alldays 2009-11 Sarnico ownership starts/Nuvolari Lenard design

26 Bellagio 2010-

36 Bellagio 2011-22

39 Alldays 2012-

32 Tender 2012-

40 Bellagio 2023-

Rybovich Yacht Collision South to Martha's Vineyard, New York

A sixteen meter custom Rybovich sportfish yacht collided with a twelve meter express sportfish cruiser titled Salty Seas, south of Martha's Vineyard island to the North of New York on the morning of Saturday eight July.  According to reports the Rybovich yacht was fast cruising at about twenty knots in poor visibility, while the smaller express sportfish cruiser was fighting a tuna.  Luckily no one was injured in this collision, with the Rybovich suffering the worst outcome, as it breached its hull breach by eight meters to its starboard side.  Salty Seas the other boat in the collision suffered a disintegrated pulpit, outrigger damage, and some minor fiberglass dings.  The sixteen meter Rybovich was later towed and taken to a yard for an evaluation of the damage.  A couple months later Michael Rybovich reported on his monthly newsletter that the yacht was destined for scrap even though he offered to save her, with the insurance not getting it that she could be saved.

The Rybovich in this collision is the 54 hull #123 from 2007 and launched as Lizzy Bee, the fourth unit build for a repeat Rybovich customer.  The same repeat customer is currently in his fifth Rybovich, with the 64 Walkaround the first hull of the Micheal Rybovich and Sons era.  Founded in 1919 and building its first boat in 1947 Rybovich from Florida is considered as one of the most exclusive and prestigious custom sportfish builders.

The other boat in this collision is an Albermarle 410 Express as produced since 2002, currently renamed as 41 Custom Carolina Edition.

Sea Ray Sport Cruiser Ends Aground in Lake Ozarks

A twelve meter Sea Ray sport cruiser ended aground in Lake of the Ozarks 8mm West side on the morning of Saturday eight July.  This freak accident is not fully reported but by the way the Sea Ray cruiser ended aground, with most of the hull out of the water it probably was under way at a bit of speed.  The released anchor was made there for safety.  The Sea Ray cruiser was not removed up until two days after the accident, which probably looks like the damage is worse then it looks.  Lake of the Ozarks is in the Missouri region, in the centre of the United States of America.

The Sea Ray in this accident is a second generation 420 Sundancer model produced from 2003 till 2006, from 2004 with the hard-top as this unit.  The 420 Sundancer evolved into the 44 Sundancer in the fall of 2006 with the visible difference being the addition of three vertical port holes in the hull sides.

One Man Injured in Boat Fire at Edgar Evins Marina

One man was treated for severe smoke and heat inhalation injuries after a boat fire which developed on his ten meter sport cruiser in Edgar Evins Marina, DeKalb County, Tennessee at around 21:30 hours of Friday seven July.  DeKalb County Fire Department and Smithville-DeKalb County Rescue Squad responded to the fire, with the boat first burning away from other boats, but then unfortunately after burning its mooring lines drifted to pier C, and minor damaged four other boats until the fire fighting crew attached a tow line and towed her away to a safe area near the shore.  The injured man aboard the boat was first treated by Edgar Evins State Park rangers and DeKalb County Emergency Medical Services before being transported by air medical helicopter for advanced care.  An investigation on the fire is ongoing by the US Army Corps of Engineers, with some unofficial reports stating the fire started from a short in the air-conditioning unit.

The boat in this fire is a Wellcraft 3400 Express as produced from 1985 till 1992.  The 3400 Express was a replacement to the 3400 Gran Sport, and was replaced by the Wellcraft 3500 Corsair.

Project: Astondoa AX8

Since April Astondoa has started a campaign for the launch of its next upcoming model the AX8.  The AX8 apart being a new model will also be a fresh range and style for Astondoa, and what looks in these initial renderings as an explorer inspired motor yacht with huge exterior stern spaces.  The Astondoa AX series looks set to challenge the likes of Sanlorenzo SX series, ISA Extra, and Sunseeker Ocean line.  So far Astondoa is very quiet on details on a yacht which might do its official debut in the fall 2023 boat shows.

www.astondoa.com