Two People Saved from Boat Fire in Portsmouth Harbor

Two people where rescued after an eleven meter traditional cruiser burst into flames near Portsmouth Harbor on 15:22 hours of Sunday nineteen June.  Gosport Lifeboat arrived six minutes later on the scene finding the two crew with life jacket's on, standing on the boats edge.  After rescuing the crew, the lifeboat towed the boat, with the duty fire tug SD Independent also arriving on the scene, with the boat sinking before arriving to its planned destination of shallow water.  Following the sinking a clean up to retrieve about 1800 liters of fuel and debris from the boat was started.

The boat in this fire is an Aquastar Oceanranger 38 Aft Cabin.  The Aquastar Oceanranger 38 Aft Cabin was introduced in 1984, following customers requests for more accommodation to the 38 Aft Cockpit which debuted in 1978, the model subsequently evolved into the Ocean Star 118 in 1995, with a soft super structure re-design but all similar elements.

Explorer Motor Yacht Burns Down in Maine

A 21 meter explorer yacht named Elusive, went on fire and eventually sank on 1600 hours of Saturday 18 June, near Kittery in Maine.  Elusive had three passengers and two dogs onboard, who as soon as they saw the fire jumped in the water for safety and where picked unharmed by nearby boats.  Meanwhile New Hampshire state police called the coast guard, four fire department, and Kittery's harbor master for assistance, to no success as the yacht burned to the waterline, and two hours later sank.  The three persons onboard lost all there belongings as Elusive was a live aboard yacht. 

Elusive is a Marlow Explorer 70E from 2007.  The 70E was introduced in 2002, part of the 65-70 series and different from the smaller 65 in the sloop stern.  The Marlow 70E is standard powered by 715hp engines which can go up to 1100hp units and offered a three double cabins layout with a twin or double berth crew cabin aft.  The Marlow Explorer 70E evolved into the Mk.II in 2018.

Project: Cantiere delle Marche Acciaio 130

With an order book entering into 2026, Cantiere delle Marche success does not want to stop with a new explorer super yacht an Acciaio 130 being sold. Acciaio 130 is the third unit and the largest of the Metal series, translation from Acciaio semi-custom series with the previous two being the 105 Gatto and 123 Astrum, and comes from a design and naval architecture by Sergio Cutolo/Hydro Tec. Cantiere delle Marche Acciaio 130 features an imposing and flared bow to intercept high seas with the sheer line that smoothly flows down creating a sophisticated yachting style. This flowing feature is replicated in the fashion plates that effortlessly glide to the main, upper and sun deck from above framing signature strip windows. The yacht will often sail at high latitudes for both exploration and fishing expeditions. To enjoy fully long and challenging fishing trips, the Owner asked to have the yacht designed with a fishing cockpit, a stern platform enclosed within high bulwark, and all fishing equipment will be stored in a large lazarette. The layout has been designed to meet the Owner way of living on board: there will be two Owner staterooms, one on the Main deck forward and a second full beam suite on the Lower deck amidships. Two guest cabins will be available on the Lower deck. Among the Acciaio 130’s layout peculiarities worth mentioning is a thirty square meters gym on the Upper deck and a sky-lounge on the Sun deck to enjoy the view while comfortable sitting inside. At just over 39 meters, with a beam of eight meters and a displacement of around 388 tons Acciaio 130 has an extremely efficient hull with bulbous bow to keep fuel consumption to the lowest levels while granting an extraordinary range. Two Caterpillar 715hp engine will give a top speed of thirteen knots, and a range at ten knots, of above 5000nm.

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Classic Trojan Runs Aground in Hampton Bays

A nine meter flybridge cruiser with one person onboard ran aground to the West of Shinnecock inlet in Hampton Bays, on the morning of Saturday eighteen June.  The cruiser had a mechanical failure while on the route from Freeport to Hampton Bays, and while the captain was assessing the issue without dropping anchor the boat ended beached. The captain unharmed abandoned the boat when it beached, which later on that day was salvaged by a crew from Suffolk County Parks Department.  Southampton Town Bay Constables and New York State Department of Environmental Conversation found no sign of fuel spill.

The flybridge cruiser in this accident is a Trojan F32 Sedan, a successful top selling model from the US builder sold in over 2700 units from 1973 till 1992, with 20% of theses being the Express with open main deck, and three dozens in the different top-structure Sports Fisherman.  The accommodation in the F32 offers a forward double Vee berth, a galley to port, and a convertible dinette to starboard sleeping a total of four.  The F32 was powered by standard twin 225hp or 250hp Chryslers with line shaft propulsion, giving top speeds of just over 25 knots.

Riva Classic Burns in Bay of Palma

A Riva classic sport yacht of about fifteen meters in length, burned and sank on the afternoon of Saturday eighteen June in the Bay of Palma, off Portals to the South West of Mallorca.  The yacht had two persons onboard and eventually it sank.  The two persons onboard jumped off the yacht when the fire broke, and where reportedly saved by the Maritime Safety Agency.  Sinking in deep water the yacht is not a navigational hazard, while the cause of the fire are being investigated.

The Riva in this fire is a 50 Diable.  Designed by Giorgio Barilani and produced from 1983 to 89 in 31 units, the 50 Diable was Riva's entry into sporty yachts over fifteen meters.  The 50 Diable offered interior with two double cabins; master cabin forward, and a guest cabin with two L-shaped berths, and is powered by twin GM 475hp, with later units having the 535hp and 550hp engines.   The 50 Diable was replaced by the Turborosso 51 in 1989.

Sunseeker Burns Down in Hope Town Harbour Abaco

A twenty meter Sunseeker flybridge yacht went ablaze while on anchor in the early afternoon of seventeen June in Hope Town harbor in Abaco.  Hope Town Volunteer and Fire rescue was on the scene to assist the yacht and its occupants and extinguish the flames.  No one was injured in the fire, but the twenty meter Sunseeker motor yacht was totalled and is now a wreck.

The Sunseeker yacht in this fire is a 2019 Manhattan 66.  Released in the fall of 2016 as replacement to the 65, the Manhattan 66 was produced till 2019 replaced by the similar looking 68 model in 2020.  Offering a four double cabins interior, with one crew cabin, the Manhattan 66 is powered by twin Volvo 900hp with IPS pod drive propulsion or Man 1200hp with line shafts. 

New Model: AB Yachts 100 Superfast

Having sold six hulls of the AB Yachts 100 from 2016, into hull seven and in 2020 the Viareggio Super Sport Yacht jet propulsion specialist decided to redesign the model from the waterline up, enters the new 100 Superfast. As is usual from AB Yachts the 100 Superfast is unique in her class, being capable thanks to the propulsion system installed onboard of reaching, subject to engine options a maximum speed up to sixty knots with unparalleled comfort, safety and seaworthiness, all this in an incredible silence, and in the meantime making her currently the eight fastest yacht above 24 meters in size. Boasting high performances and cutting-edge technological innovation, the second generation AB 100 is undoubtedly a new benchmark for fast yachts above eighty feet. Behind such outstanding performances stand a construction competence perfected in over thirty years cutting-edge technological solutions in propulsion, stabilization, trim control and seakeeping; a painstaking care for details; and a modular configuration allowing to meet the needs and wishes of owners that are looking for one-of-a-kind, distinctive product. The AB 100 Superfast offers a range of solutions that make the most of onboard spaces, from concealed sliding door connecting the aft cockpit and the salon, to create one single, generous open space, free of obstacles and pervaded by the natural light that shines through the floor-to-ceiling glazed surfaces, offering a 360-degree breathtaking view and a constant contact with the sea. The stern hosts a fully-equipped, ready-to-enjoy beach area, featuring an exclusive, innovative system specially designed by the shipyard to launch and haul tenders, jet skis, and water toys. All onboard areas, both indoor and outdoor, are extremely versatile, to be fully enjoyed by guests and reflect their lifestyle and preferences. The Superfast and new designed 100 is proving to be a success for AB Yachts with one other unit with smaller engines delivered and two reported under construction for the Viareggio boat builder at Spring 2022. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 30.50 m (100.1ft)

Beam - 6.80 m

Draft - 1.80 m

Displacement - 90 t full load, 147 GT volume

Fuel Capacity - 11,500 l

Water Capacity - 3,500 l

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

Engines - 3 x Man D2862 LE496 V12 2000hp, MTU 16V2000 M96l 2600hp

Propulsion - MJP waterjets and central booster

Speed - fifty knots with standard engines, sixty knots max 50 cruise with triple MTU 2600hp

Range - up to 550 nautical miles

Construction - infused cored fiberglass with carbon fiber reinforcements

Project - AB Yachts, Next Yacht Group, Acube design

Certification - RINA Cross of Malta Mach Y, un restricted CE A

www.abyachts.com

Project: Alia 45m Project San

Alia Yachts is proud to announce a new contract for an all-aluminum, 45-metre super yacht designed by Sinot with naval architecture by Lateral. The attractive and innovative raised-pilothouse design is to be powered by quadruple Volvo IPS drives, and is characterized by sleek lines and a low superstructure with an emphasis on exterior spaces for open-air socializing. The Alia 45 meter will offer guest accommodation on the lower deck for four guest cabins and an owner’s stateroom. The interior design is geared towards the personal preferences of the owners and although minimalistic at first glance, on closer inspection is richly detailed.

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New Model: Steeler 61 S Electric Trawler

Steeler is proud to launch the 61 S Electric Trawler, a  fully electric and seaworthy explorer yacht, which also features the Dutch builder European Powerboat of the Year awarded Flat floor Panorama Concept, which makes it one of the most spacious explorer yachts in its size, thanks to the use of the single level living. The 61 S Electric Trawler also features a unique electric drive technology, with the dominion of fossil-fuel always coming under question, with new green-tech seeing large advancements in bio-fuels, hydrogen, and electro-motors. The dimensions and weights of these systems is always becoming smaller, while their power continues to increase, with batteries becoming lighter and stronger with greater charging capacity, and recharge costs becoming cheaper and free in some ports.  Furthermore, an electromotor powered by a generator is more efficient than a conventional diesel engine. Even during the charging period for the batteries therefore, the 61 S Electric Trawler is more economical than a traditional diesel engine.  Fair to say up till today June 2022, there is no yacht with a reduced eco-print than the Steeler 61 S Electric Trawler.  The engine space of the Steeler 61 S Electric Trawler contains a state-of-the-art drive system, comprising a lithium-ion powered Hydista 120hp electric motor. The battery sets comprise 18 containers, each with sixteen cells, sufficient for four hours of sailing. Out on the ocean waves, a diesel Volvo 110hp generator provides the power. The batteries are charged in two hours, so that the generator only needs to work two hours during a ten hour cruising day. The 61 S Electric Trawler also features solar panels for a permanent and natural energy supply.  Design wise the 61 S Electric Trawler triple deck makes it an impressive and unusual looker. Its silhouette is shaped by the bow and the streamlined length of the hull itself.  Add to that the coupé-style cabin tapering backwards, with the flying bridge towering on top. The principle of the triple deck Flat Floor design is based on the Steeler vision of single level living, whereby the owner has full command of the saloon, galley and master bedroom on the single level middle deck, over the entire length from fore-to-aft, without any stairs or height differences. The top deck houses the wheelhouse with entertainment area, freely connected to the open rear deck. The lower deck is home to two guest cabins, each with its own bathroom.

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.60 m (61ft)

Waterline Length - 17.8 m

Beam - 6 m

Draft - 1.80 m

Displacement - 70,000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 9997 l, eighteen IoN battery containers 

Water Capacity -  2498 l 

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins

Engine - Volvo D3 110hp (generator) with Hydrista 120hp electric motore

Propulsion - line shaft with five bladed propeller

Construction - steel

Project - Vripack exterior and interior

Certification - CE A

www.steeleryachts.com

Project: Dominator 10.5m Midi-Ilumen

Dominator present the project for a 10.5 meter Midi-Ilumen sport cruiser. First announced as a Mini-Ilumen seven meter tender in 2020, the project has evolved apparently into the Midi-Ilumen, a 10.5 meter weekender sport cruiser featuring the design, safety and comfort of a much bigger size boat.  So far very little details are available for the Midi-Ilumen apart the fact that unlike the Mini version it has lower deck accommodation.  The rendering above shows a very innovative modern design.  The Mini-Ilumen was project to have top end speeds about forty knots, and an economic long range in around 25, with estimated range at this speed of an impressive 300 nautical miles.  If these numbers are followed in the Midi-Ilumen that pretty good for a sport cruiser of ten meters in length.  When announced in 2020 the idea of the Mini-Ilumen's was for this to be a range featuring three models from seven to thirteen meters in size. 

www.dominatoryachts.com