Three Boats Wrecked by Fire at Port Stanley, Ontario

Three boats of ten to eleven meters in length were wrecked by fire at Kanagio Yacht Club in Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada with the blaze starting just before 13:00 of Saturday fifteen June.  Central Elgin Fire Rescue responded to the fire, which started on a boat, and then spread to the boats on its port side.  Two boats were untied during the fire fighting operation saving them from the blaze.  No injuries are reported as boats were not attended.  The fire is under investigation and is reported to have started from an electrical fire circuit.

One of the boats in this fire is a Doral 36 Boca Grande as produced from 2004 to 2009. 

New Launch: Rossinavi 49.90m FR048

Rossinavi has launched hull number FR048 in Pisa, a 49 meters modern looking super yacht titled M/Y Bel1, born from a fruitful collaboration between the Italian shipyard and Fulvio De Simoni Yacht Design who is responsible for the exterior design and designer Enrico Gobbi Team for Design from Venice who designed the interior. Rossinavi FR048 was developed with the aim of giving it an innovative, original style and a strong personality, maximizing the breadth of closed volumes and the usability of open areas. Thanks to the high and imposing hull, the very well-integrated superstructure, and the overall softness of the surfaces, the super yacht has a modern and sleek appearance with a profile characterized by the shape of the two large hull openings that bring light to the salon and owner's area, contrasting with the linearity of the superstructure. As is usual Rossinavi they have given great importance to the design of the bow, which has become an iconic element of the yacht. For the aft area, a rather unusual architecture is designed to create ample outdoor spaces arranged on different levels that meet specific functional needs. The staggered decks, continuity, and proximity between the outdoor areas allow the aft portion of the ship to be perceived as a single large open area. The aft mezzanine is positioned midway between the main deck and the upper deck and effectively creates a connection between the two main decks. The main deck cockpit offers great privacy and is ideal for the protected outdoor living area open to the beach area, which, thanks to the foldable sides and the openable aft hatch, transforms the aft into a large terrace overlooking the sea. Thanks to the extension of the superstructure, it was possible to create a sun deck of over 145 square meters, a truly unusual size relative to the size of FR048. The deck has been divided into several functional areas: the aft is intended for sunbathing, the shaded central portion hosts sofas and a bar, and the bow area revolves around the mini-pool. The main deck cockpit includes a dining area that can be protected by sliding glass panels so it can be used even in less favorable weather conditions.  Rossinavi FR048 features a full displacement hull and is fully aluminum build, and powered by twin Cats 1622hp engines. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 49.90 m (163.7ft)

Beam - 8.88 m

Draft - 2.30 m

Displacement - 499 GT *volume

Engines - 2 x Cats C32 1622hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Hull Shape - displacement

Construction - full alumimium

Project - Fulvio de Simoni exterior, Enrico Gobbi Team for Design interior

Certification - Lloyds 100A1 SSC Yacht Mono G6 LMC

www.rossinavi.it

Project: Alia Yachts 53m Project Sea Club

Alia Yachts in Antalya, Turkey, has started construction of the 53m Sea Club hull number ALY531. The 499 gross tonnage super yacht’ simple yet sleek exterior design, nearly vertical bow and flexible general arrangement was conceived by Azure Yacht Design and Naval Architecture in the Netherlands. The steel and aluminum Alia 53 meter Sea Club’s stand-out features include a large covered tender bay on main deck, which will accommodate a thirteen meter luxury guest tender, an eight meter crew tender, a submarine, two wave-runners, two sailing dinghies and two sailing catamarans. Utility is the yacht’s primary vocation wrapped in an innovative package that includes a fully certified Heli-deck and a fifty squared meters storage area on the lower deck, where a complete inflatable waterpark will be stored in addition to other toys. A special area onboard is the water sport centre, a showroom space for storing diving gear equipment, sea-bobs, various surfboards and electric bicycles, where guests can prepare for their adventures. In addition, the yacht is equipped with two guest cabins, one large master cabin and luxurious relaxation areas where guests can take it easy after their water activities. The bridge deck and sundeck, for example, are ideal for parties and social events. The yacht can accommodate up to ten guests and twelve crew members. Currently Alia Yachts has six custom super yachts under construction from thirty to sixty meters and deliveries going into 2025.

www.aliayachts.com

New Model: Overmarine Mangusta 132E

Overmarine Mangusta 132E has officially been launched, a new super yacht model as designed by the Shipyard's Engineering Department, who restyled the Stefano Righini lines of the iconic 132 model which was produced from 2015 to 17.  The 132E is as the E letter indicates an evolution of the iconic Mangusta style which has dominated the large sport yacht category market onwards from the nineties, updated to capture the most recent trends, adding generous windows in the hull and widening those on the main deck, so as to maximize interior brightness. The forward area offers a generous hot tub and large sun pads, while the sun deck has been fitted with a dining area and a relaxation area with comfortable lounge seaters. A second pilot station has also been arranged on this deck, to make sure that maximum relaxation would always go hand in hand with the thrill of high-speed cruising. As is the case on each and every Mangusta yacht, this vessel too has fully-custom interiors designed by Overmarine's Décor Department applying modern architecture principles and ensuring the complete separation of guest areas and crew quarters. Following the addition of two central floor-to-ceiling glazed surfaces in the salon, the yacht now simply blends with the surrounding landscape. Seamless continuity between interiors and exteriors is also achieved thanks to a sliding door that rotates on its axis to be flawlessly concealed in the wall, converting the salon and the aft cockpit into one single, free-flowing area, perfect to ensure the constant wellbeing of guests. To increase efficiency and minimize fuel consumption, this yacht's propulsion includes three MTU 2600hp engines combined with as many Kamewa water jets, delivering a maximum speed of 35 knots. Speed, however, is always accompanied by the utmost comfort, both when cruising and at anchor, thanks to two Seakeeper gyro stabilizers. The Mangusta 132E is expected to be fully delivered in Summer 2024.

Technical Data:

LOA - 39.85 m (130.8ft)

Beam - 7.76 m

Draft - 1.75 m

Displacement - 175 t half load, 185 t loaded, 288 GT *volume

Fuel Capacity - 19,500 l

Water Capacity - 3000 l

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

Engines - 3 x MTU 16V2000 M96L 2600hp

Propulsion - twin KaMeWa water jets S63-4 and single S63-B4

Speed - 35 knots max, thirty cruise

Range - 520 nautical miles at cruise

Construction - single skin hull, sandwich super structure

Project - Overmarine Group engineering, Stefano Righini styling, Alberto Mancini interior

www.mangustayachts.com

Itama Yacht Burns Down Near Elba Island

A 22 meter Itama sport yacht titled La Corsa with three passengers aboard, went ablaze and eventually sank ten nautical miles offshore to the South East of Elba Island at about 13:30 of Thursday thirteen June.  The Portoferraio station received a Mayday call at about 1200 hours, from the yacht captain that smoke was coming from the engine room of the yacht, after this it is reported that in some minutes the yacht went ablaze with the three passengers having no option but to abandon ship and jump into the life-raft.  Patrol boat SAR CP892 responded to the mayday and eventually collected the three passengers, later dropped at Marina di Campo for a medical visit.  For this yacht fire the Livorno station also re-routed a Military ship and a helicopter from the Sarzana base of the Guardia Costiera.  The yacht fire and sinking is reported to having caused no pollution, although Portoferraio has still issued the owner with the notice to make all necessary arrangement to prevent this.

Aboard this yacht with the captain were Italian member of parliament Stefania Craxi daughter of previous Italy President Bettino Craxi, along with her husband Marco Bassetti the current Banijay CEO.

M/Y La Corsa is one of two Itama 76 as produced in 2001 and 2002.  A project of Mario Amati, his biggest Itama has been a long time coming, first announced as a 65 in the mid nineties, and then as 70 with initial construction starting in around 99.  Eventually the first unit was sold and delivered with a second hull coming a year later.  The Itama 70/76 was replaced by the Marco Casali designed Ferretti Group era Seventy Five in 2008, a model which is still in production today and has so far sold over thirty units.

Classic Bertram Sinks While Moored in Maui

A classic ten meter Bertram sank while moored in its slip in Maui, Hawaii Islands on the late morning of twelve June.  According to information on social media the classic Bertram was with it engines running when its owner noticed it had standing water in its forward cabin.  Seeing this the owner shut down the engines and tried to identify the water leak only for the Bertram to sink even more and having its hull and part of the super structure sank in water.

The Bertram in this sinking is a 33 Sportfisherman model as designed by Dave Napier and produced from 1979 to 92.  The Bertram 33 debuted first with the more lower deck spacious Flybridge Cruiser in 1977, and was produced in over 350 units up to 1992 and including the updated mark II version which arrived in 1988.

Project: Canados Oceanic 51 EXP

Canados present this original project for a baby Oceanic 51 EXP model, a fifteen meter explorer yacht with sturdy pilot boat looks, and a host of options.  For starting the Oceanic 51 EXP is offered in three versions; Sport, Yachtsman, and Party.  The Sport version will distinct itself the most with its drop down bathing platform and open stern area and a capacity for carrying maximum PWC ever imaginable in a yacht of fifteen meters.  The other Yachtsman and Party versions both feature a fixed bathing platform, with the first featuring an aft dinette and two chaise lounges sun-pad located further forward of the aft, with the later offering a central sun-pad area and a large wet bar to port side and a dinette to starboard looking aft.  The interior of the Oceanic 51 EXP offers a main deck with a central console helm station, with a dinette to port side and a galley to starboard, while the lower deck offers two cabins, with an owners stateroom at midships and forward double berth and a shower head to starboard.  The Canados Oceanic 51 EXP is to be powered by twin Cummins 550hp with integrated U-drive for top speeds up to 31 knots and a fast cruise of 26 for a range up to 380 nautical miles.

www.canados.com

Improve-it = Dale Classic 45

The Dale Classic 45 is a special boat in the hearts of lovers for British made traditional down East inspired lobster cruisers.  Currently the team at Dale are over the moon as they are building Classic 45 hull number twelve, for a model which debuted in 2003.  With these numbers one understands that Dale is not your usual production builder and that every unit is made to order and very bespoke, by the lucky customer who ordered it.  Designed by Arthur Mursell the 2024 Dale Classic 45 will feature some new styling and state of the art innovations.  We still do not know all of these new features but Dale glimpsed us on the improved Classic 45; custom made console designed totally with owner input, aft wheel house patio door in teak with drop down bulkhead, and a new master suite dressing table with side lockers and drawers maximizing every available space.  Current flagship of Dale six model line up, the Classic 45 offers a two cabins two heads interior with a forward master suite, and is powered by twin 450hp engines as standard, with options going for up to 600hp units.  Propulsion is traditional straight line shaft with the standard engines giving up to 24 knots, and the optional 600s delivering thirty knots top speed to the semi-displacement hull form.

www.dalenelson.co.uk

Giuseppe Balducci 1937 - 2024

Overmarine Group announces the passing of its founder and President Giuseppe Balducci on Monday tenth June. Born in Limite sull'Arno in 1937, Giuseppe took his first steps in the yachting industry as a very young man. After moving to Viareggio early in his childhood, in 1953, aged only sixteen he began his adventure as an electrician at the historic Picchiotti shipyard, where he worked for many years, until 1971, when the Viareggio-based boat builder declared bankruptcy. In the same year, Giuseppe decided to set up his own business, Elettromare, which manufactures marine electrical systems to this day. Even at that time, Elettromare was already a pioneering company that made electrical panels and systems for boats using cutting-edge equipment. As part of his business activity, Giuseppe Balducci travelled extensively around Italy and the United States, and it was just during those trips that he realised how boat building was evolving, moving from the use of wood to that of fiberglass. This inspired him to open a factory in Massarosa, Lucca called Effebi in 1983 for the construction of fiberglass hulls and parts. This Balducci's vision proved to be far-sighted, with many boat builders starting to trust him with the construction of their hulls. Shortly afterwards, Overmarine was established, debuting with the 42 and 65 Open models in 1986.  Overmarine will speciale from the beginning in the construction of fast maxi-open yachts with an unmistakable, timeless style, as the company rapidly became a world leader in the construction of vessels in this segment. As many as 85 units of the first super sport yacht Overmarine Mangusta 80 which debuted in 1992 and was produced till 2018 will sell.  Which is still as at today the most sold sport yacht over 24 meters in length.  Today's Overmarine Group is the result of the unfaltering enthusiasm of a man who believed in a great dream. Giuseppe Balducci was convinced of Viareggio's potential and was one of the founding partners of two companies actively operating in the port of Viareggio, Udina and ArPeCa. Active until the end, Giuseppe personally oversaw the construction of a new manufacturing plant in Pisa, which will be officially opened over the next few days. Giuseppe will always be remembered as a reserved man, with a subtle sense of humour and a great love for his wife Bruna, his children Maurizio and Katia, his beloved grand daughters, and all his employees, who, together with him, have built vessels and yachts that have become icons in the marine industry. The Overmarine team, the boating and yachting World want to remember him, as they express their profound gratitude to Giuseppe and extend their thoughts and condolences to the Balducci family at this difficult time.

Five People Rescued from Monterey Bay Boat Fire

Five people were rescued when a 48 foot flybridge cruiser titled II Knotty developed an onboard fire when located two miles offshore to the Salinas River entrance, in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, California at about 15:30 of Monday ten June. The U.S. Coast Guard and Monterey County crews rescued the five people, in a not so easy rescue due to the rough seas conditions, while Monterey firefighters contained the burning boat which was towed back and then fire extinguished before entering the Monterey Break Wall.  The fire of II Knotty was reported to have started in the engine room.

II Knotty is a 1985 Lien Hwa 48 Aft Cabin Motor Yacht, build in Taipei, Taiwan.  The Lien Hwa 48 was a long produced model, evolving into the Mark. II and Mark. III variants over the years with production lasting up until the mid nineties.

Project: Blu Martin HT 50

Blu Martin present the project for a new HT 50 model, a hard-top sport yacht of just over fifteen meters in length.  The Blu Martin HT 50 unites the comfort of a hard-top sport yacht with features of a walk around characterizing its main deck exterior design.  The Blu Martin will welcome guests onboard in a central sun-pad and aft looking L-shaped dinette making the aft area, with the exterior continuing forward offering a second fore sun-pad and a forward looking settee.  Inside the Blu Martin HT 50 welcomes you with a C-shaped dinette to starboard with a galley opposite, with the lower deck reserved to the two large cabins, with an owners stateroom located at midships.  The Blu Martin HT 50 is powered by twin Volvo 480hp with IPS pod drives, or 725hp and Cummins  715hp on shafts.

www.blumartinyachts.com

New Model: Buddy Davis 52 Euro Coupe

Buddy Davis present the 52 Euro Coupe a sixteen meter express sport fish yacht designed by the creative minds of the Davis Engineering Team.  The 52 Euro Coupe presents itself as a cross over model with a three part hard-top, build slightly wider and lighter, this express sportfish yacht comes injected with some European styling mixed the classic Carolina lines and unmatched sea-keeping abilities that have made Buddy Davis famous over the years. Layout below deck features two generous staterooms and two head accommodations.  The hard top covered cockpit offers a center line helm station with all-around visibility and a matching helm seat gives the copilot an equal sense of power, this followed by two luxurious side flanked L-shaped settees allowing guests to stay close to all the action, whether fishing or cruising. The aft cockpit of the 52 Euro Coupe is designed for serious fishing with its built-in bait well, fish box and freezer.  The Buddy Davis 52 Euro Coupe is powered by twin Man 1550hp with line shaft propulsion.

Technical Data:

LOA - 16 m (52.6ft)

Beam - 4.87 m

Draft - 1.32 m

Displacement - 18234 kg unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 3104 l

Water Capacity - 567 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1550hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Project - Davis Engineering Team

www.buddydavis.com

Lake Mead Marina Fire Destroys Fifteen Boats

A fire which broke out at Las Vegas Boat Harbor Marina in Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Las Vegas on 00:30 early hours of Sunday nine June has destroyed ten boats and damaged at least another five, from small jet skis to cruisers of up fourteen meters in length.  Two people sustained minor injuries in the fire, with LVBH crews, NPS, BC Fire, Henderson Fire, BLM, and Clark County responding and extinguish the flames at around 03:30 early morning time.  Following the incident the marina was still open to the public although R and I Docks were restricted to users as the investigation to what led to this blaze is ongoing.

Most of the boats in this fire seem to be small units, but we saw that a Meridian 34 Sedan Yacht sustained fire damage but survived, while a Sunseeker Portofino 46 was wrecked and eventually sank.

Manda Yachts New Web Site

Manda Yachts presents its new web site.  Manda Yachts arrived in 2021, at first presenting itself with the name Senses Yachts which was then changed to Manda Yachts in early 2023.  In Spring 2023 Manda launched its first S07 model, which was followed by the S05 in the fall of the same year.  Manda Yachts are designed by Giovanni Ceccarelli with the line currently offering three models from fifteen to 27 meters, which start from the S05 and continue to the still in project S09 flagship.  Manda Yachts are innovative yachts offering a large beach club stern area, connected to an astern lower deck cabin, which be fitted as a saloon living dining area or master stateroom, something seen today for yachts of thirty meters and beyond in size.  Manda Yachts new web site takes you around with the following buttons; Home, Company, Yachts, and Contacts.  Manda Yachts is also on social media with bottom page links taking you to its Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Linkedin pages.

www.mandayachts.it

Production History;

S07 2023-

S05 2023-24

S05.3 2025-

Project: Cantiere Delle Marche RJ 102

Cantiere delle Marche has in mid February signed the sale of an RJ 102 to another Australian owner, marking its fifth new build sale in less to a quarter of the year 2024. The RJ 102 is the latest addition to the RJ family, developed in collaboration with Francesco Paszkowski. As of today Cantiere delle Marche has delivered one RJ 130 titled Nuri, and two RJ 115; Stellamar and Pazienza. Exteriors and interiors of these yachts are designed by Paszkowski with the upcoming RJ 155, the line’s flagship currently in built in Ancona, will feature sophisticated interior envisioned by Achille Salvagni. The RJ 102 profile is well-proportioned, sleek and elegant, underlined by an array of exquisite design details, from the sinuously curved stern to the slightly recessed windows, and the gently flared bow. The yacht will have a length over all of 31 meters and a beam of seven meters. The Owner asked for a four guest cabins layout with a multi-functional room that can turn into a fifth guest cabin. Owners and guest spaces are spread over two decks with an immense, partially shaded Upper/wheelhouse deck where to enjoy all sort of en plein air activities. The yacht encourages indeed outdoor living and a glance at the layout reveals that the exterior areas take the lion’s share while cozy interior spaces, which this time are designed by Giorgio M. Cassetta, are meant to provide the utmost comfort to the owner and his guests.

www.cantieredellemarche.it

Sea Ray Yacht Saved from Sinking Near Bass Island, Lake Erie

A fifteen meter Sea Ray sport yacht titled m/y Double D was saved from sinking as it was cruising about two nautical miles North of Bass Island, Lake Erie on Thursday sixth June.  US Coast Guard Marblehead Station responded to the call after receiving a MayDay call on Channel sixteen, with six persons reported on the yacht.  With help from South Shore Towing and TowBoatU.S, the US Coast Guard started to the de-water the yacht.  Ultimately the yacht was saved and towed to Catawba Club South, were the yacht was then drydocked.  All six boaters were reported saved and had no injuries.

The Sea Ray yacht in this saving is a 510 Sundancer as produced from 2000 to 2003.  The 510 Sundancer was a replacement to the first generation 500 Sundancer, and was replaced by a second generation 500 Sundancer.

Two Boaters Saved from Sport Cruiser Fire on Lake Michigan

An eight meter sport cruiser titled m/y Fourth Coast with two passengers aboard was saved from a fire near 31st Harbour break-wall, Chicago, on Lake Michigan on the early afternoon of Thursday sixth June.  Chicago Police Department Marine Unit and Chicago Fire Department intervened to the fire saving and removing the two boaters from the boat first and then successfully controlling the fire.  No one was injured in the fire, with the investigation saying it came from an electrical fault.  Following this the sport cruiser was taken to a slip in a marina nearby for repairs.

The sport cruiser in this fire is a Rinker 260 Fiesta Vee as produced from 1996 to 1999.  The 260 Fiesta Vee came out as a replacement to the 265 Fiesta Vee, and was replaced by the Rinker Fiesta Vee 270.

New Model: Viking 82 Convertible

Announced on Viking’s sixtieth anniversary on first April the new 82 Convertible represents the Gretna New Jersey production sportfish specialist unyielding commitment to building a better boat every day.  Hull No. 1 of the Viking 82 Convertible is just completed and has been fitted with her custom Palm Beach Towers, hardtop and tuna tower installed and her freshly applied faux teak adorning the transom, salon bulkhead, mezzanine and raised toe rail.  The first hull of the Viking 82 Convertible is powered by twin 2635hp MTU engines and features the Advanced Viking Propulsion System, which utilizes struts and rudders with modified or “twisted” shapes that minimize hydrodynamic resistance, improving performance.  The first 82 Convertible is to debut in Viking's sea trial event, and after that will serve as a test yacht in the Demo program.

Technical Data:

LOA - 25.27 m (82.9ft)

Beam - 6.53 m

Draft - 1.75 m

Displacement - 70,147 kg

Fuel Capacity - 10,111 l

Water Capacity - 1609 l

Accommodation - ten berths in five cabins

Engines - 2 x Cat C32A 1925hp, C32B 2025hp, C32B 2433hp, MTU 12V2000 M96X 2002hp, 16V2000 M96L 2635hp

Propulsion - line shaft Advanced Viking Propulsion System with twisted struts and rudders

Speed - 42 knots max 36 cruise with MTU 2635hp

Construction - fiberglass, carbon fiber/e-glass hybrid, resin infusion with light Transfer Molding and variety of core materials

www.vikingyachts.com

Super Yacht Australia Runs Aground Again

The 56 meter Benetti super yacht Australia ran aground for the second time in less to eight months, ending on a sand bank in Wave Break Island, Gold Coast Broadwater, Australia at about 18:00 hours of sixth June.  Australia was assisted by a tug boat and freed at about 20:00 hours of the same evening returning to the Southport Yacht Club marina from where it departed.  According to undisclosed reports Australia ran aground when it's captain was doing a channel route exercise in order to be able to do the same route pilot free.  After the grounding Australia is reported to have damaged one of its fin stabilizers.  M/y Australia ran aground just over seven months ago in Sentosa, Singapore on the afternoon of sixteen October 2023.

Australia is the last of four semi-custom Stefano Natucci designed Benetti 56M, delivered in 2012.  The current owner is Australian mining magnate Clive Palmer who has owned her since 2021.

Project: Patrone 45

The best is about to get better as Patrone present the project for the 45, as designed by Tommaso Spadolini, the same designer who designed the really nice 100 which debuted in 2022. The Patrone 45 follows on the same footsteps of the 100 combining the sporting soul of the open with cabin comfort, in a unique traditional Ligurian Gozzo look. A mix created according to the excellent artisan quality that has defined Patrone for more than a century. Patrone new 45 is a fourteen-meter flagship, traditional in looks open cruiser designed for those who want to spend the whole day outdoors without sacrificing absolute comfort in the interiors. When designing the project of the 45, Patrone and Spadolini started from the concept of conviviality on board to re-interpret the classic charm of the Ligurian gozzo in modern key. The result is traditional cruiser  that is not affected by the short-lived trends of fashion and that can offer an absolute sense of space, inside and out, with a wide range of customization options. Three cockpit solutions and five interior layouts confirms Patrone tradition of “tailoring” each boat to the needs of its owner. At the same time, great attention was also paid to ensure it is seaworthy: the hull is an evolution form and is to be powered by twin Yanmar 440hp engines in a V-drive transmission.

www.patroneboat.com

Aft Cabin Cruiser Saved from Sinking in Black River, Michigan

Two persons were saved as a twelve meter aft cabin cruiser titled m/y Djs Enterprise was taking on water at Black River, Michigan on the afternoon of Tuesday fourth June.  The boat's skipper called 911 and reported the cruiser was taking on water and in danger of sinking, as United States Coast Guard sector Northern Great Lakes arrived to assist the two boaters, with this followed by Alcona Sheriff, who took the two boaters to safety and then transported them to Harrisville Harbour.

The boat in this accident is a Marine Trader Tradewinds 43 as produced from 1987 to 1991.  The Tradewinds 43 was a replacement to the more trawler looking Marine Trader 44 Tri Cabin, and was replaced by the 46 Double Cabin.

New Model: Nimbus 495 Flybridge

Nimbus has launched its largest build to date with the new 495 Flybridge model.  Announced as a 465 Coupe project in 2022, the Nimbus 495 Flybridge is a flybridge cruiser with a modern explorer look to it, and some interesting unique innovative features which makes liveaboard easier and confortable.  The stand out feature of the 495 Flybridge is definitely the large side door to starboard located behind the helm station, which opens for over a meter in size.  This door coupled with the stern entry door fully open, and sunroof give a unique open feel to a flybridge boat of just over fourteen meters in length.  The Nimbus 495 Flybridge is also an asymmetric design with the starboard side deck being a bit wider to the starboard, beside offering the difference from the large side door.  The 495 Flybridge also features a drop down window serving and closing the aft deck from cold or wind, and coupled with side cover will fully enclose the area in cold climates.  Accommodation in the Nimbus 495 Flybridge offers three double cabins, including of which is a full beam owners stateroom, a guest cabin forward, and third cabin with two bunk berths to starboard.  This third cabin can be replaced by an office, or a single berth utility room option.  The Nimbus 495 Flybridge is powered by twin Volvo 480hp with IPS pod drives for top speeds up to 27 knots and a cruise of 24.  Nimbus says the 495 Flybridge is also hybrid ready for the upcoming new Volvo option to come in the future, with options for both a Parallel and same propulsion set up with similar speeds, and or a slower long range Serial option this giving displacement up to fourteen knots max.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 15 m (49.7ft)

Hull Length - 13.7 m

Beam - 4.60 m

Draft - 1.20 m

Displacement - 14,600 kg light, 17,600 kg medium, 20,260 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 1700 l

Water Capacity - 520 l

Max Persons - twelve

Accommodation - six guests in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 480hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 27 knots max 24 cruise

Project - Joacim Gustavsson Nimbus Group

Certification - CE B10/C12

www.nimbus.se

Project: Sessa F6X

Sessa is expected to present a new F6X project for the 2024 Cannes boat show.  The Sessa F6X comes from a design of Davide Cipriani Centro Stile and fills the gap or most probably replaces the Fly 54 model which debuted in 2009.  Sessa has in 2019 announced an FX5 project, and this new F6X seems a soft evolution of that design with a name change and more hull glazing.  At seventeen meters the Sessa F6X will offer a three double cabins lower deck with three heads layout, with a main deck offering an astern galley layout, with the central area offering a hybrid dinette saloon settee.   The Sessa F6X is to be powered by twin Volvo 725hp with IPS pod drives for an estimated top speed up to 32 knots.  The Sessa F6X enters into the very competitive seventeen meter flybridge yacht segment of the market. 

www.sessamarine.com

Sanlorenzo Yacht Ends Aground in Pinedo Beach Valencia

A 25 meter Sanlorenzo yacht titled m/y Nordic Lily under British flag and with three crew onboard ended aground in Pinedo Beach, just less to one nautical outside Valencia yacht marina on 12:00 hours of Monday third June.  The cause of the grounding are unknown though the captain had to be airlifted to Valencia LaFe Hospital feeling unwell.  The two other crew are still onboard with a recovery operation to tow the Sanlorenzo yacht to a boat yard currently ongoing with the yacht needing some spot repairs before this can be done as the hull is reportedly punctured and allowing some water ingress.

The Sanlorenzo yacht in this grounding is an SL86 model as designed by Mauro Micheli and produced since 2015, so far in fifty units.  The SL86 came out as a replacement to the long standing Sanlorenzo SL82.

Yacht with Eight Onboard Saved from Fire on Lake Michigan

A seventeen meter flybridge yacht titled m/y Misfortune with eight people onboard, had an onboard fire as it was cruising on Lake Michigan on the afternoon of Sunday second June.  The yacht is reported to first having a mechanical issue, with this leading to a small onboard fire which was eventually controlled and extinguished.  Chicago Police Marine Unit responded to the yachts emergency, and then towed the yacht to Burnham harbour.  No injuries were reported from the incident.

The yacht in this saving is a Carver 560 Voyager as produced from 2004 to 2009.  The 560 Voyager was an evolution and replacement to the Carver 570 Voyager.  The differences between the 560 and 570 are the side window shapes and the option for a hard-top on the flybridge.

New Model: Riviera 6800 Sport Yacht

For the 2024 Sanctuary Cove boat show Riviera debuted its new 6800 Sport Yacht model.  The 6800 is the largest Sport Yacht model to date for a range which debuted in 2005 with the 3600, and has nineteen years later and after eleven models arrived to this 22 meter length over-all size.  The 6800 Sport Yacht is designed by Spanish designer Luca Vallebona in collaboration with Riviera's design department, and also forms part of the Platinum Edition of models with superior appointments and amenity; greater refinement and luxury, gleaming color palettes and aesthetics guaranteed to stand out from the crowd.  The 6800 Sport Yacht comes with a choice of three or four staterooms and three bathrooms layouts, with a crew cabin or utility laundry, a full-height walk-through engine room and an impressive tender garage devoted to water sports.  Riviera’s 6800 Sport Yacht has two separate exterior entertaining areas to aft and bow, with another area in the main deck saloon inside.  Enjoy the sunshine on the forward deck, or entertain on the all-weather aft deck with a sunroof to invite the sunshine or stars. Relax on one of three lounges in the saloon, also with the luxury of a sunroof.  Slide open the saloon door. Then lower the electric galley window with the push of a button. Now the aft deck flows into the saloon creating one grand living and entertaining space with two designer dining areas.  The Riviera 6800 Sport Yacht is powered by twin Volvo 1000hp with IPS pod drives propulsion for top speeds up to thirty knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 22.18 m (72.9ft)

Hull Length - 19.7 m

Beam - 5.56 m

Draft - 1.65 m including propellers

Displacement - 35,000 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 4500 l

Water Capacity - 800 l

Accommodation - eight guests in 4 cabins, or 6 berths in 3 cabins, optional 1 berth crew cabin
Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 1000hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS1350 forward looking dual propeller pod drives

Speed - thirty knots max

Project - Luca Vallebona

Certification - ISO8666 for dimensions

www.rivieraaustralia.com

3 Boaters Saved from Sportfish Boat Fire on Lake Michigan

Three boaters were saved as an eleven meter sportfish cruiser titled m/y The Marnado had an onboard fire near 4700 S of Lake Michigan at about 09:30 morning time of Sunday second June.  Chicago Police Marine Unit responded to the fire, removing the three boaters first, and then managing with success to extinguish the blaze.  The cause of the fire was not reported with the boat then being towed to a nearby harbour for inspection and repairs.

The boat in this fire is a 1977 Egg Harbor 33 Sedan as produced from 1971 to 1981.  The 33 Sedan was Egg Harbor first fiberglass hulled boat, build with a mahogany deck and super structure till 1978.  The 33 Sedan was replaced by a second generation Egg Harbor 33 Sedan.

Pershing Yacht Saved from Fire in Sunrise Key, Fort Lauderdale

A 27 meter Pershing yacht had an onboard fire in Fourth Key Drive, Sunrise Key, Fort Lauderdale just after 14:00 hours of Saturday first June.  The Pershing yacht was docked in the canal by a home berth, when a fire started to develop from the stern.  Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue and SeaTow responded quick to the blaze and isolated the fire, which was in the tender garage located in the stern of the vessel.  Following further investigations it was also reported that the tender was the cause and starting point of the fire, which ultimately ended in total loss.  For this the Pershing yacht also sustained some fire damage in the stern and tender garage area.

The Pershing yacht in this fire is a 9X model as designed by Fulvio de Simoni and produced since 2017 so far in 25 units.  The 9X came out as a replacement to the Pershing 92.

Project: CRN 67m Project 146

Ferretti Group bespoke brand CRN announces the contract signing for a new steel and aluminium vessel with a length overall of 67 metres. Assigned hull number 146, the yacht’s design, naval architecture, engineering and construction are all fully customised. The client is represented by brokers Moran Yacht and Ship who are also the Owner’s representative and project management team. The New Construction Team negotiated the building contract, drew up the technical specifications, and will supervise the entire build. CRN Project 146 blends the shipyard’s design and build quality with the expertise and creativity of Italian architects Nuvolari Lenard, who developed the concept for the exterior styling and interiors. Sleek, streamlined exterior lines imbue this super yacht with an elegant aesthetic, reflecting the owner’s vision and requirements. Standout features include spacious outdoor entertainment spaces, a dive center and an extensive beach club with plenty of water toys for guests. The upper deck will host a touch-and-go helipad. CRN Project 146 has a state-of-the-art hybrid propulsion system for greater energy efficiency and significantly reduced fuel consumption. The shipyard continues to work towards conscious and sustainable yacht design, entailing first and foremost the development of energy recovery solutions and proper sizing of the ship’s equipment. The yacht is fitted with a heat recovery system that uses the thermal energy from the generators to heat the water in the pools, the water boilers and the deck washing system, helping reduce fuel consumption. A perfect combination of innovation and the finest craftsmanship, this is the 10th creation in CRN’s partnership with Nuvolari Lenard, the design studio that has worked on iconic, history-making superyachts since 2001, designing and styling both interior and exterior spaces. Another three full-custom CRN superyachts are currently being built at the Ferretti Group Superyacht Yard, the multi-brand hub in Ancona: 67m CRN Project Maranello, 85m CRN project 144, and 70m CRN Project Thunderball, along with two 50m Ferretti Custom Line, two Pershing 140, two Riva 54 metri, and 26 other fiberglass Ferretti Custom Line super yachts from thirty to 45 meters.

www.crn-yacht.com

Baia Is Back!

One of the iconic sport and performance cruisers and yachts builders Baia is back.  For those that know, Baia is one of the most iconic builders from Italy, which wrote history for its innovation onwards from the seventies, but also for competing and winning some important races in its glorious past, including the 1990 Venezia to Monte Carlo with a production B50.  

Baia wrote history many times, from being the first to build a traditional gozzo cruiser with a planning hull, offering surface drives propulsion on a production boat with the B33, to its innovative removable hard-top system as presented first on the 48 Flash in 1998, and being the first to offer an invisible patio door on the 78 Atlantica in 2003. 

This Baia return is a bit different to the original.  The first difference is that of moving construction away from Baia in Naples to which the previously named Mericraft gave its name in the late seventies, with the new yachts being build further up North the Tyrrhenian sea in Viareggio, Tuscany.  The second difference needs a bit more time to understand, with this new version of Baia so far seeming to focus into large sized super sport yachts upwards of 24 meters.  The first yacht currently under construction is actually an 84 Altantica, with a Magnifica 112 being presented as project.  It will be interesting if Baia will focus solely on this size or if its previous bread and butter thirteen to eighteen meter sport yacht size offer will return.

Baia was an important part of the classic open sport yacht and cruiser success in the Mediterranean and beyond in the eighties and nineties, part of the triumvirate of classic open looking open boats and yachts along with Itama and Magnum, shaping the genre to its iconic status which still has a lot of fans today.  The duel of the classics trio still exists today between a Baia B40, Itama 38, and Magnum 40.  

Up until the Great Recession of 2008, Baia was actually the top seller of the genre of traditional inspired sport cruisers and yachts, with models like the 48 Flash, 54 Aqua, and 63 Azzurra being huge hits for the Naples boat and yacht builder in the noughties.