Captain Saves Sunseeker from Big Damage

A seventeen meter Sunseeker sport yacht was saved from a catastrophe by its captain, as wind turned high in Rhodes, Greek Aegean island on the night of 23rd September.  The Sunseeker was at anchor when high winds broke its anchorage and the chain got tangled in the propellers.  The captain seeing all this used the William jet tender to tow and beach the Sunseeker in sand.

The Sunseeker in this accident is a Predator 57 model.  Released in 2015 the Predator 57 is fully enclosed hard top sport yacht offering a three double cabins interior plus a crew cabin.   An interesting feature of the Predator 57 is the full opening of the aft patio door, with drop down doors which vanish in the flooring of the yacht and integrate the exterior saloon with the interior.  The Sunseeker Predator 57 is powered by engines up to twin 1000hp in shafts drives, and or Volvo 725hp with IPS pod drives.  The Predator 57 was a success selling over seventy units in a production run of five years, with the model evolving into the Mark. II in 2017 and then developing as the Predator 60 Evo in 2020.

New Model: Hatteras 105 Raised Pilothouse

In early 2021 Hatteras launched hull number one of its new 105 Raised Pilothouse flagship model.  The new 105 replaces the 100 RPH after a six year production run 2013 to 2019 and delivered in five custom to order build units.  The 105 Raised Pilothouse is an evolution of the Enrico Gobbi designed 100, which now becomes longer.  The 105 Raised Pilothouse is offered in two layouts, five or four double guest cabins versions, with a choice to have the owners cabin on the forward part of the main deck, or this replaced by a forward entertainment area with dinette and table with chairs.  Two crew cabins sleeping four with a small dinette and galley is located aft.  The Hatteras 105 Raised Pilothouse is standard powered by twin Cats 1825hp.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 31.7 m (104ft)

Waterline Length - 27.7 m

Beam - 6.86 m

Draft - 1.88 m including propellers

Displacement - 124,738 kg

Fuel Capacity - 17640 l

Water Capacity - 3104 l

Accommodation - ten guest berths in five cabins, or eights guests in four cabins, four crew in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats C32 1825hp

Propulsion - line shaft

www.hatterasyachts.com

Project: Sealine C335

Sealine is revamping its ten meters sport cruiser series and here it presents the C335 project.  C standing for Coupe, the Sealine C335 is a sport cruiser designed for the Northern parts of Europe, with complete enclosing of its main deck.  Nonetheless the C335 is also a Summer friendly sport cruiser thanks to the extendable hard-top aft or the cockpit L-shaped sofa which becomes a sun-pad.  The Sealine C335 offers a living on the main deck, with two double berth cabins sharing a bathroom to starboard on the lower deck.  The Sealine C335 will be standard powered by a single Volvo 340hp with stern drive propulsion.  Optional engine choices include a single Volvo 400hp and or twin 220hp.  Top speeds are estimated at 31 knots with the optional engine choice, and 26 knots with the standard unit.

www.sealine.com

Engine: Cat C32B 2433hp

Following the success of the C32B 2025hp engine, Caterpillar Marine has released a larger 2433hp high-performance iteration. According to the company statement, the new engine will offer a significant 20% increase in power output at a rated speed of 2300 rpm compared to its predecessor. It will incorporate many of the same components as the 2025hp, but will also offer additional features and benefits aside from increased horsepower. The new 2433hp version will carry an upgraded cooling system with a sequential 3-turbo air system designed to deliver faster response with all-around stronger performance. Additional options include longer oil change intervals, full MCS certification, duplex filtration, and a cosmetic engine cover. Other notable benefits will include higher overall vessel speed for sport fishers, a more environmentally friendly option for motor yachts, and 2025hp Intermittent Duty Classification for governmental applications. The C32B is also designed with repowers in mind to offer streamlined replacement to increase power output to existing vessels. The engine also complies with EPA Tier 3 Recreational and IMO II emissions regulations, serves as a fully integrated SCR solution for IMO III, and comes with industry-leading warranty coverage.

www.cat.com

New Model: Prestige 690 F-Line

Prestige present its new 690, second current largest model and flagship of its flybridge F-Line. Designed as all the range by Garroni, the new Prestige 690 shares hull with the wide-body X70 flagship model.  The Prestige 690 surprises for its spacious flybridge, possibly one of the largest in the category and a lower deck which is offered in a three double cabins layout, or a four cabins with double twin berths at midships.  Unlike most 21 meter yachts the Prestige 690 offers an owners stateroom forward, with a separate stairway entrance located at the forward part of the main deck to port side.  The Prestige 690 is powered by twin Volvo 900hp or optional 1000hp engines with IPS pod drives.

Technical Data:

LOA - 21.45 m (70.4ft)

Beam - 5.30 m

Draft - 1.45 m

Displacement - 33021 kg light

Fuel Capacity - 3450 l

Water Capacity - 760 l

Max Persons - fourteen

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

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

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Speed - 30 knots max 25 knots cruise

Range - 350 nm at cruise

Construction - infused resin with Isophthalic gel-coat, counter moulded deck

Project - Garroni exterior and interior, JandJ naval architecture

Certification - CE B14-C18

www.prestige-yachts.com

Project: Cruisers 42 GLS I/O

With outboards becoming the more popular it is interesting to see Cruisers insist on stern drive propulsion on its models and here comes the project of the 42 GLS I/O, these last initials standing for inboard-outboard meaning stern drive propulsion.  At twelve meter in length the Cruisers 42 GLS is a sport cruiser with bow rider stem to stern amenities, and cabin space to match those of the best centre consoles. Opening bulwarks at stern and up down bathing platform are more amenities which makes her a special boat, a bit unique in the current market offer. With all this space one could forget that the 42 GLS I/O offers a lower deck sleeping four with a forward U-shaped dinette which converts to a double berth, double midships berth, shower head to starboard, and a unit to port having a microwave oven and fridge.  The main galley is located on the main deck to port side under the hard-top.  The 42 GLS I/O is offered with twin Mercury 430hp, the outboard version is standard powered by triple Mercury 400hp and or optional 450hp.

www.cruisersyachts.com

Moonen New Web Site

Moonen Yachts from the Netherlands presents its new virtual World wide web showroom. Moonen was founded in 1963 at the Dutch town of Den Bosch first under the name of De Ruiter shipyard. In 1981 following new ownership entrance by Alhena, it is renamed to Moonen. In 1985 Moonen builds is first super yacht above 24 meters with the launch of 26 meter Cassiopeia S, and in 1992 the company follows more into this by launching a semi-custom design platform of 24 meter in size. The steel and aluminium semi-custom line is a success for Moonen, creating over the years quite a few recognizable designs in the 24 to 30 meter size. Still the semi-custom platform does not stop Moonen from building fully custom larger boats and the launch of 37m White Heaven III in 1998 is a testament to this what will be its larger super yacht for quite some time, superseded by the 38 meter Snowhite in 2009, and then by 41 meters Sofia in 2014 its largest build to date. Moonen has also in 2009 opened its second facility in Groot-Ammers some fifty kilometres away from the original home factory. The new facility has increased Moonen building size capability up to 50 meters from 35, thanks to a new larger hall. Moonen currently offers two lines; Semi-Custom, and Full-Custom. The Semi-Custom range offers six models and starts with the 30M Matica, and expands up to the 50M Monito. Currently Moonen has two super yachts in nearly completed state; a 36m Martinque and the new 110. Moonen new website takes you around with the following buttons; Available Yachts, Portfolio, Fleet, Pre-Owned, About, Media, Contact, and Careers. Moonen is also present in social media with bottom buttons taking you to its; Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and Twitter pages.

www.moonen.com

Production History; (semi-production ony)

1850 MY 1984-85 (2)

1600 MY 1984-86 (2)

85 1985-91 (5)

65 1986-90 (3)

48 1987 (2)

72 1988-92 (2)

84 2001-08 (8)

94 Alu 2007 (2)

97 2009-11 (4)

119 Martinque 2018- (4

124 Martinque 2023- (2

110 Mustique 2023- (2

Project: Sanlorenzo SL90 Asymmetric

Sanlorenzo present the project for a new SL90 Asymmetric, designed by Zuccon, this is the smallest semi wide body produced by the famous super yacht builder so far.  It will be interesting to see if Sanlorenzo push for a smaller Asymmetric models in the future.  The SL90 Asymmetric stands out for its 27 meter length and five double guest cabins, including of which is an owners stateroom on the main deck. The Asymmetric layout of being full wide body to port side, increases space by 31 square meters in the interior living area of the main deck.  The Sanlorenzo SL90 Asymmetric will be powered by twin Man 2000hp for top speeds up to 29 knots and a cruise of 25.

www.sanlorenzoyacht.com

New Model: Horizon FD90 Skyline

Horizon Yachts is pleased to announce the launch and delivery of a new FD90 Skyline to an Asian owner. Christened Tyee, the yacht is the twenteeth hull of the popular Fast Displacement series, and the first FD yacht delivered to Southeast Asia. Within her seven meter plus of beam, FD90 Skyline features a five-stateroom layout with an enclosed sky-lounge configuration. A spacious aft deck leads into the main salon with a dayhead and television aft to starboard and a lounging area highlighted by a corner glass cabinet, sumptuous L-shaped white leather sofa and coffee table with pouf ottoman to port. White oak and walnut feature as the main woods throughout the interior, and the elegant yet minimalist décor is further distinguished by floor-to-ceiling windows and white ash flooring. Forward, the formal dining area is flanked by sliding glass doors to port and starboard that allow for semi-al fresco meals. To starboard, walnut stairs with Led-lit treads lead to the sky-lounge one deck above, while the galley to starboard is separated from the main dining area and outfitted in Cambria Brittanicca quartz. Furthest forward, the full-beam master stateroom features spacious closets and a raised vanity/desk with a custom-made leather desk chair to starboard. The window to port features a built-in chaise longue with a leather cushion. Four additional guest staterooms are located on the lower deck, and comprise a VIP forward, a convertible twin with Pullman to port, and mirrored queen VIPs amidships. Accommodations for six crew members are situated aft of the engine room housing the twin Cat engines of 1,136hp each.  On the upper deck, the pilothouse can be closed off from the enclosed sky-lounge, which features a large U-shaped settee and a wenge games table. The spacious boat deck will house the tender with plenty of room for sunbathing and entertaining, while the foredeck features a sun-pad and U-shaped settee with sliding dinettes topped with Mt. Jade Meganite. This area features the same teak decking specified for all exterior areas and can be shaded with a sun awning. Delivered on schedule, FD90 Skyline is a further development of FD85 which first appeared in 2016, which then developed in the FD87 in 2018, and an FD92 custom being delivered on the same platform in 2020.

Technical Data:

LOA - 27.45 m (90ft)

Waterline Length - 24.7 m

Beam - 7.11 m 

Draft - 1.83 m

Displacement - 104 t

Fuel Capacity - 13170 l

Water Capacity - 1500 l

Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, six crew in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Cat C18A 1136hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Project - Cor D.Rover exterior

www.horizonyacht.com

Improve-it = Riva 56 Rivale

Riva present a 56 Rivale with a functional Hard-Top aims to satisfy the needs of owners by offering a spacious main deck shaded by awnings, the result is a functional design that is especially popular in markets where the average temperature is very high. It is no coincidence that the first unit is already on the other side of the Atlantic, sailing in American waters.  The 56 Rivale with hard-top follows on from the Dolceriva Hard Top and is part of the evolution of the Open range, consolidating a market segment that has been Riva’s main focus right from the outset, one that includes the brand’s most iconic models, such as Riva Iseo, Acquariva Super and Rivamare.  56’ Rivale with hard-top expresses all its dynamism, elegance and sportiness from the very first glance, drawing on the design elements that have given the Riva open range its unique status in the world, and is the result of collaboration between the Product Strategy Committee led by Mr. Piero Ferrari, the creative flair of designer Mauro Micheli, the founder of Officina Italiana Design with Sergio Beretta, and the Ferretti Group Engineering Department.  This extraordinary yacht combines meticulous attention to detail with the finest materials, distinctive features of the brand right from the outset, ranging from polished mahogany for the interiors to teak for the exteriors, and from lacquered surfaces to mirror-finish stainless steel and fine leather.  First unit is hull coloured entirely Riva Shark Grey with Bright Black detailing.

www.riva-yacht.com