New Model: Sunseeker Manhattan 68

Sunseeker present the new Manhattan 68 a new addition to the popular since the nineties flybridge motor yacht range of Pool based British boat builder, which today spans from the sixteen meter top selling 52 up to this new 21 meter flagship.  The Manhattan 68 is an evolution of the 66 model, extended in length and has been designed to offer exceptional levels of comfort and luxury with incredible detailing. Throughout the main deck there is a strong focus on creating generous, usable sociable spaces. Her exterior lines flow effortlessly from the bow seating and sunbathing areas to the expansive cockpit adjoining the now legendary Sunseeker Beach Club with enhanced features including a dedicated water level locker with built-in charging for two SeaBobs.  Internally, her expansive main saloon area benefits from sweeping glazing, even extending below the TV console to bring even more of the outside in. The fully-equipped aft galley with large dinette links seamlessly to the cockpit via full-width sliding doors, helping to bring everyone together. The innovative and meticulous design that has gone into the layout of the main deck makes this a yacht for welcoming guests; with a strong focus on ambient lighting and interior detailing. Access to the spacious four guest cabins is via the lower helm and elevated companion seating whilst the sumptuous master cabin amidships is accessed via its very own staircase to port. This exceptional layout allows the owner and guests to move effortlessly between spaces. The interiors boast exquisite attention to detail with a new palate of upholstery that provides a cool, crisp and contemporary look.

Technical Data:

LOA - 21.10 m (69.1ft)

Beam - 5.26 m

Draft - 1.60 m

Displacement - 37400 kg

Fuel Capacity - 4000 l

Water Capacity - 900 l

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

Engines - 2 x Man V8 1000hp, V8 1200hp, Volvo D13 100hp

Propulsion - line shaft with Man's, or Volvo forward looking IPS1350 dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 32 knots 

Range - 300 nm at fast cruise, 550 nm at 10 knots

www.sunseeker.com

Bertram Boat Fire in Newport, Australia

A Bertram 35 Convertible named M/Y Assasin was totalled to fire on the morning of 17th August, off the coast of Newport, in Brisbane, Australia.  Assasin was on anchor with two persons onboard at the time of the accident, and was fast assisted by the Redcliffe Coast Guard.  No injuries are reported to the persons onboard.  The fire is being reported as starting from an electrical fault.

The Bertram 35 Convertible of the fire was a 1988 powered by two diesels.  The 35 Convertible started production from 1974 till 89, the second more modern generation of Bertram's designed by Dave Napier which started to show in the early seventies by the legendary name which pioneered the Deep-V hull shape to the World in 1960 with the 31 model.  The Bertram 35 Convertible cruised at about twenty knots with the standard gas petrol engines on shaft drives, while optional diesels of twin 320hp Cummins added that by couple of knots.

Project: Seanfinity T-5

After debuting the Seanfinity T4 in 2019 in Ibiza, so far delivered in four units, this Italian boat builder goes step two and presents the new T-5 project which is currently in advanced stages of construction, and set to debut at the Cannes boat show in September.  Designed as the T4 by Gianluca Caputi the Seanfinity T-5 will feature a two cabins interior layout, with two spacious rooms, and a huge bathroom.  Outside the T-5 offers a walk-around centre console with a well sized hard top covering up until the aft dinette area.  The Seanfinity T-5 will be standard powered with twin Cats 650hp engines coupled to Top System surface drives delivering up to 45 knots top speed, while an optimum fast cruise should give a five litre per nautical mile cruise.  Seanfinity T-5 will also be offered in a quad Mercury 450hp set up which will reach top speeds up to 57 knots. 

www.seanfinityachts.com

Pershing New Web Site

Pershing presents its new World wide web showroom. The Pershing story starts in 1981 when a partnership between Tili Antonelli, Fausto Fillipetti, Giulano Onori created Cantieri dell Adriatico and the first model, a 30 feet wooden built sport cruiser. In 1985 the first Pershing was created and this was the 45 model designed by Fulvio De Simoni which in its sleek sport lines offered three double cabins. Since then Fulvio De Simoni continued never stopping the Pershing collaboration designing all its models, and creating over the years many breakthroughs in yacht design, starting in 1991 when the at the time flagship 70 model introduced the integrated windshield design feature. This feature apart becoming an identity design feature from Pershing will be one of the most copied styles in the nineties. The 70 also reinvented the hard top design, which Pershing developed further in the top selling 54, and the 60 up until it was a feature of all the range. The Pershing 70 hull one prototype also featured an innovative jet turbine propulsion. Each Pershing flagship has created new trends in design from the 88 launched in 1998, to the 2004 presented 115, and the 140 launched in 2019.  In 1998 in a move to increase its growing global status Pershing joined the Ferretti Group. Later on to this comes a move to its current establishment now located in Mondolfo, a plant designed by Sandro Santini and having a total space of 55,000 square meters of which 38,000 are covered. Pershing current line up features nine models which start with the 5X, and the aluminium built 140 flagship. Pershing latest model is the 7X a further evolution of the 2014 debuted 70 which introduced the integrated wing style hard top which preceded the X style which is now a trade mark of the range.  Pershing has also a new innovative TO range in the works, with a 25 meter currently reported under construction. Pershing new web site is available in English and Italian language and takes you around with the following buttons; Home, About, Yachts, Surface, and Shipyard.  Pershing is also on social media; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube with a direct link buttons on the top right of the page.

www.pershing-yacht.com

Production History:

45 1985-93 (45+-)  Fulvio de Simoni design

30 1986-92

40 1988-1997 (40+-)

52 1989-92

57 1990-95

33 1993-98

70 1992-97

38 1993-96

54 1995-2004 (50+-) *50 project

60 1996-1997

48 1997-2001 (25+-) *46 project

39 1997-2000

65 1997-99  

73 1998-2003  Ferretti Group Ownership

88 1999-2004 (17)

37 1999-2006  

45 1999-01 (20+-) includes limited 

65 Limited 2000-03

38 Endurance 2000 (1)

52 2000-04 (30+-)

43 2001-04 (30+-)

45 Limited 2002-03 (20+-) includes standard 45

76 2002-08

50 2003-08 (120+-) *48 project

62 2004-08

115 2004-13 (10)

46 2005-12 (30+-) 

90 2005-11 (21)

56 2006-09 (70+-)

72 2007-11

64 2008-16

80 2008-12 (10)

50.1 2010-15 (40+-) 

108 2010-21 (7)

92 2010-17 (13)

58 2011-13

74 2011-19

82 2012-19 (20)

62 2013-21

70 2014-21

5x 2016- 

9x 2017- (21 

8x 2019- (25 

140 2019- (5 

7x 2020- 

6x 2021- 

GTX116 2023- (3  *TO project

GTX80 2024-

Project: Vanquish VQ80 Sportfish

Vanquish Yachts in the Netherlands confirms a new order for a sleek, saucy and fully bespoke sportfish yacht the likes of which has never been seen among the shoals. The 24-metre will be known as the VQ80 Sportfish, and is expected to serve as the Chase Boat for Project SkyFall, a 60-metre superyacht currently under construction at Heesen. One of the fastest superyachts on the planet today, she combines fantastic sportfish functionality with the unique Vanquish lifestyle and pure design elements that have brought the brand global fame.  The product of many months of Research and Design cooperation and direct contacts between Vanquish Yachts founder Tom Steentjes, the owner’s team, exterior and interior designer Guido de Groot and the naval architects at Studio Delta, this game-changing project will introduce an unprecedented degree of imposing looks, breakneck speed and high-tech sophistication to the conservative sea-fishing world. A hybrid between a luxurious sportfish superyacht and a VQ powerboat at the peak of its performance, this fast fully-custom chase boat will have every conceivable facility and layout option for the avid-angler owner and his fishing buddies.  The thunder for this extreme boat will be provided by the next-generation Cat marine engine, set to offer a storming 4800 horsepower in total. The brand-new Caterpillars will in turn feed two surface drives that will drive the VQ80 at 51 knots in light load conditions. Advancing the throttles will be an experience in itself on the most powerful VQ to date, which will also carry a whopping 5700 litres of fuel. With a range at 48 to 50 knots of 330 nautical miles, the best off-the-beaten-track fishing grounds come into play and no school of fish will be safe.  The deployment of Petestep’s hull technology will increase efficiency by over 15% in high speeds, allowing for an impressive top speed and operating range. In combination with the suspension effect of the Petestep deflectors, the VQ80 SportFish will set a new benchmark for performance and ride comfort in the yacht industry.  The VQ80 Sportfish will also offer a fantastic fishing experience for a super sportfish kitted out with the latest Garmin gear including fish-finders and chart plotters. Once the reel battle has been won, hydraulic doors open both port and starboard to safely haul the fish into the hold. A great deal of consideration has been given to storage for the catch as well as the widest range of fishing equipment and rods.  The formable profile of this VQ80 SportsFish exudes power and speed in every detail, with an aggressive paint scheme adding to the mix.  The elegant and sporty interior will continue the cool exterior ascetic with carbon fibre finishing, lots of play with light features, dark faucets and an absence of wood finishes. The large saloon has an additional outside sitting area to relax or watch the angling action. Good-sized refrigerators, large televisions, DJ panels and a wide selection of other entertainment facilities will provide a top-drawer after-fishing vibe.  Storage space has been subject to careful scrutiny in the luxury areas too in order to make life easy for owners and guests during extended stays. Overnight expeditions will be a pleasure thanks to the forward owner’s suite and two double guest cabins. With accommodation for two crew members also included, the onboard service levels will be high. Last but not least, a Seakeeper 26 will ensure maximum comfort at anchor.  Due for delivery in spring 2023, the remarkable VQ80 SportsFish reinforces the unrivalled potential to build 24-metre custom powerboats on offer at VQ Yachts. The Dutch yard already has a wide variety of projects in build in other sizes, including the VQ11 and VQ16 waterscooter tenders, the composite VQ40 SuperSport, and the VQ45, VQ52, VQ58 and VQ68, all brilliantly built in aluminium.  Vanquish has recently extended its facilities to deal with an upsurge in orders and established a new division called Vanquish Super Yachts to handle larger builds such as the VQ80 Sportfish.

www.vanquish-yachts.com

New Model: Greenline Oceanclass 68

An evolution of the OceanClass 65, Greenline present the new OceanClass 68 a milestone for the Slovenian boat builder as it’s the largest production hybrid yacht ever built. Using a combination of twin Cummins 1000hp diesel engines and a pair of 60kW electric motors, the twenty meter flagship motor yacht is capable of 7 knots on electric power alone with a silent, emission-free cruising range of 40nm thanks to a 138kWh battery bank. As an option this capacity can be doubled. The top speed under engine power is 25 knots and with a fuel capacity of 5,000 litres the cruising range at 7 knots is 1,800nm. The OceanClass is a capable long-distance cruising vessel with vacuum-infused foam core construction and RCD Class A certification, meaning it is certified safe for ocean use.  On board, the yacht is fitted with Simrad multi-function displays and navigation equipment with digital switching and a full suite of high-end Miele appliances that run off a 20kW alternator, negating the need for a diesel generator.  The yacht can sleep six guests in three spacious ensuite cabins and two crew members in their own separate quarters.

Technical Data:

LOA - 20.8 m (68.2ft)

Beam - 5.45 m
Displacement - 45 t loaded 28 t empty

Fuel Capacity - 5000 l

Water Capacity - 1000 l

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

Engines - 2 x Cummins 1000hp plus 2 x 60kw electric motors

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 25 knots top speed, seven knots long range

Range - 1800 nm at 5 knots
Project - Jemej and Japec Jacopin Design

Certificatin - CE A

www.greenlinehybrid.com

CRN Super Yacht Fire in Greek Syros Island

On twelve August a CRN 39 meter super yacht M/Y Monaco got engulfed in flames while dry-docked at the Tarsanas shipyard, on the island of Syros in Greece.  The CRN was undergoing refit work at Tarsanas, and the fire is reported to have started from inside.  Local news Cyclades 24.gr posted videos of the yacht engulfed in fire.  Monaco was fast assisted by the local Syros coast guard and the fire fighting squad who controlled the fire in about an hour.  No injuries are reported in the accident.

The CRN 39 meter M/Y Monaco was build in 1977 of steel and has accommodation for up to thirteen guests in five cabins, with a crew of eight persons taking care of onboard duties.  Power is from twin Deutz 795hp which give her a cruise speed of twelve knots.  CRN Monaco was last refitted in 2007, and is a charter yacht which usually cruises in Greece and its numerous surrounding islands. 

Improve-It = Zeelander Z55

Zeelander has delivered another luxurious 17-meter Z55 yacht with a special interior design by Dutch firm Sinot to a proud owner based on the US East Coast.  Effortless style, timeless design and high-end solutions are key features embodied in every boat built by Zeelander Yachts. The new unit of the Z55 model with the marine classic Flag Blue coloured hull from the Dutch shipyard is no exception.  Zeelander Yachts is far from your typical production builder; its yachts are limited and each one of them is treated to a super-yacht level. The new 17-meter Z55, in turn, has an exclusive interior design by the renowned Sinot Yacht Architecture and Design. Sinot has created interiors for several superyachts, from Feadship, Heesen, and Hakvoort among many other projects.  This Zeelander Z55 is powered by twin Volvo 1000hp with IPS1350 pod drives which allow her to reach top speeds up 42 knots, while a cruise of 25 knots gives a five hundred nautical mile range.

www.zeelander.com

Two Rescued from Sinking Sportfish Off Florida

Two people where rescued after a ten meters in length express sportfish cruiser titled m/y Last Lap started sinking two miles West of Bean Point, Florida, on the afternoon of Sunday ninth August.  Coast Guard sector Saint Petersburg responded to the notification of the sportfish cruiser taking water, dispatching the Cortez 45 foot Response-Boat Medium, with assistance by Manatee County Sheriff Office marine section, who then transferred the two boaters from the sinking vessel.  Reason for the sinking were not reported with a salvage operation for the sportfish cruiser being organized and under way.

This ten meter express sportfish is a second generation Cabo 35 Express from 2001.  The Cabo 35 Express debuted in 1994 to a design of Lou Codega, with the model evolving into the second generation as redesigned by Michael Peters in 2001, and then produced till 2009 when the California based medium-sized sportfish specialist replaced it with the 36 Express model.

Formula Sport Cruiser Hits Jetty and Sinks

A thirteen meter Formula sport cruiser with four persons onboard partly sank at Barnegat Inlet, New Jersey on eight August 2020.  The Formula cruiser was reported as running over the jetty, at high tide, which makes it invisible to the naked eye.  The four persons on the Formula cruiser where immediately assisted by two nearby boats who saw the boat sinking, and loaded them onboard to safety, as the stern started going down indicating that probably the Formula hit its running gear.  Following this TowboatU.S. and the Coast Guard where quickly on the scene working a way to salvage the cruiser.

The Formula in this sinking is a second generation 45 Yacht as introduced in 2015. The second generation 45 Yacht is recognizable by the extended hard-top, and was also offered with a patio door main deck option, and Volvo 435hp with IPS pods as standard.  The Formula 45 Yacht came out in 2007 as a replacement to the 48 Yacht, and was produced till 2019.