Project: Alia 55m

Alia is delighted to announce the signing of the contract for the construction of Project Al Waab II, a 55 meter sub-500 GT super yacht with exterior and interior design, as well as naval architecture and Class engineering, from the creative desk of Dutch firm Vripack.  The project is the result of great teamwork between Alia Yachts, Vripack and SF Yachts, who played a key role as coordinator between the designers, the builders and the owner’s guidelines. With delivery scheduled for Summer 2021, Alia 55m will have a more detailed press presentation during the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show featuring further details and visuals.

www.aliayachts.com

Bilgin Super Yacht Fire in Mallorca

Super Yacht D'Angleterre caught fire on 24th August around 1500 hours in Mallorca near Es Trenc beach in the Southern tip of the Balearic island.  Fifteen people where rescued from this accident by two coast guard boats, with the captain and two crew members trying there best to stop the fire up until 1700 hours.  A fire fighting plane was later brought in to stop the blaze.  

D'Angleterre is a Bilgin 110 Sky build in Turkey in 2008 of wood in the cold molded method to a Mahir Bestas design.  This Bilgin super yacht sleeps twelve guests in six cabins, with crew accommodation for five in three cabins.  D'Angleterrre can reach speeds up to seventeen knots and was last refitted in 2019. 

Improve-it = Hatteras 100RPH

In July 2019 Hatteras delivered the fifth and last of the 100RPH series.  The fifth hull was named M/Y Optimus and is the most customized build of this semi custom thirty meter super yacht.  The most apparent of the customization are the hull extension of over two meters for an extra aft cockpit lowered deck usable also for fishing, and the electric blue custom paint for the flybridge top, radar arch, and side supports.  The Hatteras 100RPH comes from a collaboration with Italian designer Enrico Gobbi, and featured interior choices for five or four double cabins.  Power for the 100RPH is from standard twin Cats 1900hp or optional MTU 2600hp engines.  The 100 is to be replaced by the 105RPH of which the first hull is currently under construction.

www.hatterasyachts.com

New Model: Monte Carlo MCY 76

Monte Carlo has completed what it is calling its new Vision act with the launch of its MCY 76 at a private event in the Gulf of Trieste on 7 July 2019.  The Vision is the second act of Monte Carlo Yachts which was started in 2009, and in 2010 launched its first MCY 76 model.  The Vision series of three models was announced during the January 2019 Dusseldorf boat show with the presentation of the MCY 70.  The Monte Carlo Yachts Vision is an evolution of the species and see Italian design team of Nuvolari Lenard stream line the details.  The new MCY 76 Vision represents an important change as it represents the first Monte Carlo model, and also ten years of the head lining motor yacht brand of the Beneteau Group.  The new MCY 76 is recognizable from the previous model for the large window serving the forward VIP stateroom, and the radar arch on the flybridge replacing the central mast of the previous model.  Dimensions are more or less the same of the models, but the new 76 is six tons heavier and takes one thousand more of fuel capacity.  Engines are also bigger, with the previous bigger choice of twin 1400hp Man now being the standard, and a 1550hp added as option.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 23.06 m (75.7ft)

Beam - 5.75 m

Displacement - 52 t dry

Fuel Capacity - 5000 l

Water Capacity - 1000 l

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

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1400hp, 1550hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 30 knots max 24 knots cruise

Construction - fiberglass, kevlar, and carbin fiber

Project - Nuvolari Lenard

Certification - CE A

www.montecarloyachts.it 

Motor Yacht Crashes Into Tourist Ferry in Salina

On twentieth August in the morning at about 11:30 hours a tourist ferry of the Sicily Tour company departing from Capo D'Orlando with some 350 passengers crashed into a motor yacht, in the vicinity of Salina island in the Eolian islands archipelago.  The accident left five persons injured of which one in grievous condition, who was helicoptered to a hospital in Messina.  The motor yacht passengers suffered no injuries, besides a shock for the crash which left a signature hole damage in the port side of the bow.  The passenger ferry suffered also important damage to its starboard side The motor yacht was later transferred to Lipari harbor, while the passenger ferry was directed to the Santa Marina harbor in Salina.  At the base of investigation is a right of way which according to initial data was not given to the motor yacht.

The motor yacht looks a wooden construction possibly a Canados or similar of about eighteen meters in length build in around the 1980's.  If someone knows more we can report accordingly.

Project: Horizon FD70

Horizon announces the project for a new FD70, entry level of its Fast Displacement line.  So far we have little details about this project set to launch in 2020, which the company is describing as game changer in its size.  Game changer for offering the choice of a five cabin layout, and a master stateroom on the forward part of the main deck.  Horizon Fast Displacement series was launched in 2015 with the FD85 designed by Cor D.Rover, and since then the range has expanded to six models, three of which in the water, and three in project stages including this upcoming FD70 model.

www.horizonyacht.com

Princess Fire in Port Adriano

An eight meter Princess sport cruiser caught fire on August 20 at around 1100 hours in Port Adriano Mallorca.  Two persons where on-board, one of which the fifty year old was rushed to a hospital via helicopter suffering burns to 70% of his body.  His father of seventy was taken to a nearby medical clinic suffering from a heart shock.  The small Princess was totally lost to the fire.  Port Adriano is one of the most famous marinas in Mallorca and is located in the South West of the Balearic island.

The Princess 266 Riviera was produced from 1987 to 1990 and was the entry level model for the British boat builder in that period.  The 266 Riviera offered a four berth interior accommodation in a two plus two layout, and was powered from twin Volvo 151 to 205hp petrol gas, or 130hp diesel engines.

New Model: Sunseeker Predator 60 Evo

Sunseeker is proud to release details of an exciting new model, the Predator 60 Evo. Set to make its world premiere at this year’s Southampton boat show in around mid September, the latest exterior and interior design of the new Predator is a credit to the influence of the Poole's boat builder Design and Technology Center.  Sporty and sleek, the Predator 60 Evo is an evolution of the Predator 57 launched in 2015 and the first model of Sunseeker’s major new product development plan with innovative stand out features and a truly sophisticated interior design.  The superstructure exemplifies the very latest in Sunseeker’s cutting-edge design which includes an all-new window line and powered carbon fiber hardtop with glazed panels, both helping to flood the interior with natural light. The hull retains its iconic glazing design and is now embellished with polished stainless-steel detailing. Customers can even opt from a choice of bespoke paint finishes, enabling them to create a Sunseeker that will be truly unique.  Central to its appeal, the cleverly engineered cockpit door mechanism allows it to open conventionally but also lower itself into the sole of the yacht, connecting the outdoor and indoor living spaces seamlessly.  Embracing a bold design direction, the model features all-new interior styling, furnishings, textures and materials; the Predator 60 Evo delivers a sophisticated, modern yet sporty style to surprise any owner.  The beautifully proportioned and ergonomically designed helm console is part of a wider focus on technology that Sunseeker will be rolling out across all its new models. The latest Simrad touch screen display enhances the customer experience with a simplified and intuitive user interface allowing integrated control of all essential systems.  Featuring six berths in three cabins, below deck replicates the sophisticated furnishings and flawless design on the main deck. The full-beam master stateroom, which is located amidship with ensuite, has been finished in a contemporary style with a key focus on textures, fabrics and light.  In addition, a fully appointed single berth crew cabin, together with a tender garage as standard allows a Williams 325 Jet Rib to be carried and launched via the hydraulic bathing platform.  The Predator 60 Evo certainly doesn’t sacrifice performance for style. Available with a range of engine and drive systems including the all new Volvo 1000hp engines on shafts capable of speeds of up to 34 knots, it cuts an impressive figure on the open water matched to exemplary seakeeping and agility.

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.24 m (59.96ft)

Beam 4.70 m

Draft - 1.30 m

Displacement - 27900 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 2200 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

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

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 1000hp

Propulsion - line shaft, or Volvo forward looking IPS pod drives

Speed - 34 knots top speed with Volvo 1000hp and line shaft propulsion

Project - Sunseeker Design and Technology Center

www.suneeker.com

Project: Maritimo M78 One

During the Sydney 2019 boat show Maritimo announced the M One range, which will feature three models; M51, M72, and a new M78 flagship.  The M78 Flybridge Motoryacht we present here unveils the full extent of scope of customization that Maritimo One now offers.  This design sees customization to hull, engineering, exterior moldings and interior layout. Utilising the M70 Flybridge motoryacht as its base platform, the customization has been concentrated on creating the ultimate adventuring and entertaining motoryacht.  The extended hull and running surface make way for an expansive adventure deck complete with integrated davit in port hull side, and storage of tender. The hydraulic rotating swim platform then further increases deck for lounging and entertaining at anchor. The extended adventure deck then transforms the original M70 Flybridge motoryacht cockpit into an entertainment and lounging mezzanine deck with L-Shape lounge and dining, aft euro lounge and port side entertainment unit with electric grill, sink, refrigeration, rubbish, and storage. The extended flybridge deck and hardtop create added entertainment space with flybridge deck lounging, bar and powder room ensuite.  The Maritimo M78 One will feature a four cabin interior layout, with three shower heads, including a full beam midships located master stateroom.  Performance data is not yet announced.

www.maritimo.com.au

Web: Sunreef Yachts New Web Site

Sunreef Yachts presents its new virtual world wide web show room. Moving to Poland in 1992 French born Francis Lapp founded Sunreef Yachts in the year 2000 in Gdansk, Poland creating an innovative boat building company focusing on luxurious custom made catamarans. The success for Sunreef is to be seen today after nineteen years and the delivery of over one hundred yachts, being sailing or power with a size going from twelve up to 64 meters, including a 210 Power Trimaran in project stages.  Sunreef has made some important milestones since its founding from the launch of the 70 Power in 2008, to the receiving of eighteen awards with the first two in 2011, and last three in 2019.  Sunreef offers three distinctive ranges: Power which offers eleven models from 40 to 210 feet, Sailing with fourteen models from 50 up to 165, and the Supreme range with four models from 68 to 88 feet in both power and sailing. The new Sunreef website is available in five languages: English, French, Russian, Polish, and German and takes around with the following buttons; About Us, Power Range, Sailing Range, Supreme Range, Services, News and Events, and Contact Us.  Sunreef is also on social media with a link at the bottom of the page taking you to its; Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Youtube, Vimeo, Issuu, Instagram, and Pinterest pages.

www.sunreef-yachts.com