Storm Hits Eolian Islands, Yacht Ends Beached in Aque Calde

A storm hit the Eolian island and Southern part of the Tyrrhenian sea on the early morning of Friday twelfth August at about 0500 hours.  Result of this a dozen of cruisers and yachts ended up beached in Vulcano, with the worst hit being m/y Mambu a nineteen meter motor yacht beached in Aque Calde (Hot Waters) located on the North East part of the island.  Carrying twelve passengers at the time of the accident including two kids and a pregnant woman, the motor yacht made rescue operations rather difficult with the area where it beached being shallow and rocky.  Rescue operations where being handled by two Coast Guard boats the CP 2203 and CP 271, and a plane from the Catania Guardia Costiera operations unit. Some minor injuries to persons where reported in this storm with the worst being a helmsman of a sailing yacht which felt sick.  Salvage operation for the nineteen meter motor yacht has been difficult due to its location.

M/Y Mambu is a Cantieri Navali Liguri Ghibli 19 produced from the end eighties till about the mid nineties to order. Built in mahogany planking exterior and lamellar marine ply interior shell the Ghibli 19 offered accommodation for six in three double cabins and a two persons crew cabin forward.  The Ghibli 19 is normally powered by twin MTU 1000hp engines which give her a top speed up to thirty knots.

An Arturo Stabile Stama 28 also ended up beached in the Spiagia delle Sabbie Nere on the North West part of the island but reportedly sustained minor damage.

New ISA Super Yacht Burns Down in Formentera

M/Y Aria SF a new one month old ISA 45 meter super yacht burned down in Cala Soana, Formentera, near Ibiza on Thursday 11 August at about 1700 hours.  The super yacht had nine guests and seven crew at the time of the fire, with the Spanish coast guard sending immediately two rescue boats for assistance.  None of the guests where injured.  Initial attempts to control the fire where unsuccessful, with the super yacht remaining ablaze for more then 24 hours.  After the fire a salvage boat from Salvamento Maritimo was towing Aria SF, with the yacht located in Cap Martinet, when this operation was abandoned and the owner taking charge of the salvage, with the yacht sinking a day later on the fourteen August in twelve meters of depth.  The cause of the fire are not yet reported but neighboring boats reported of hearing explosions some minutes before they saw the yacht burning.

M/Y Aria SF is the first ISA Yachts GT 45m, ordered in 2019 and completed in June 2022, to a design by Enrico Gobbi with interior by Luca Dini. The first GT 45m had a ten guest cabin interior with seven crew in four cabins including of which is a captains cabin in the pilothouse, while power came from twin Cats 1300hp engines which gave her a top speed of sixteen knots, and a cruise of fourteen.  Owned by Italian car components businessman Paolo Scudieri the first GT 45 was planned to debut at the Cannes 2022 boat show.  A second GT 45 is currently under construction set for delivery in 2023.

Project: Boston Boatworks Daychaser 48

After fifteen years of service, tens of thousands of outings, the use of third partly build boats, a demand for a larger more open vessel  has pushed Barton and Gary to design there own Daychaser 48. With help coming from Zurn design, and being built at Boston Boatworks known for building the MJM line, the Daychaser 48 offers full deck use from fore to aft, while a cabin below offers a single berth, shower head, and an office space. The idea here is to have a dedicated traditional down East lobster boat build for the purpose of club membership. It will be interesting to see if the Daychaser 48 will stay in the area or will become something more. Powered by twin Cummins 550hp with Hamilton jet propulsion the Daychaser 48 is expected to reach a top speed up to 35 knots.  Hull one is expected to launch in 2022, with other hulls following in order to renew the Barton and Gray fleet.

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Classic Baglietto Ends Beached Near St. Florent

A classic Baglietto of eleven meters in length with one passenger onboard ended up beached with hull damaged being sustained in Plage de Ghignu, near to St. Florent in North Corsica, on Wednesday tenth August at 1725 hours.  Assistance is called with the two ships Conca D'Oru with six persons and Concarelle with two giving prompt assistance in order to refloat the vessel.  The floating gets complicated on the night, due to stronger winds and rough seas, but the operation was a success the day after with the classic cruiser being dry docked on the evening of eleven August.

This classic cruiser is the Baglietto Elba Mt 11.50 model produced from 1958 up to 1963 in 42 units.  The Elba was the smallest of the production Mediterranean Island series produced from 1958 till 1965 in five models up to 22 meters in size, and offered a five berth accommodation with two GM 210hp giving speeds up to thirty knots.  The Island series featured Baglietto anti-submarine naval vessels modified-Vee planning hull shape used during World War II, while traditional construction was used along new methods, with mahogany planking joined by marine plywood for the super structure. 

AquaRiva Sinks in Lake Garda

A Riva Aquariva with one person onboard sank in Lake Garda near the towers of Benaco on the afternoon of tenth August.  According to reports the AquaRiva sank due by catching the chain of a swing mooring with its propellers in navigation, which pulled the stern down and making her take in water.  It is also possible that the chain might have caught the shaft damaging the seal and taking on water from that area as well.  The AquaRiva was salvaged on twelfth August and taken to a local shipyard for repairs.

Launched in 2000 and part of Ferretti Group first plan to bring Riva back to its glory the Aquariva was immediately a success selling one hundred units in the first seven years of production, which marked the release of the Cento ten units limited edition version in that year.  This was followed in 2010 by the two limited editions, the Gucci version made also in ten units and recognized by the white hull, and Marc Newson limited to 22 hulls.  Designed by since 1992 Riva designer Marco Micheli the AquaRiva is still in production today as the Super version as updated in 2008 and delivered in over three hundred hulls.

Classic Baglietto Sinks Near Unije Island Croatia

A twenty meter classic Baglietto motor yacht named m/y Cleo with four persons onboard sank while cruising near the island of Unije in Croatia, on Wednesday ten August at 1542 hours. The investigation on how the classic yacht started sinking is still ongoing, though the owner reported on social media that he hit a large submersed object, which opened two holes of about ten centimeters at the underwater part of the bow.  The passengers jumped on the ship tender to safety. Later in the day the traditional yacht was completely sank with only its bow tip showing, and later was protected by floating dams as it was reported filled with about four thousand liters of fuel.  The Croatian port authority of Rijeka and Mali Losinj gave order to the owners to retrieve the yacht on the evening of the sinking.

Motor Yacht Cleo is a Baglietto 20 M designed by Alberto Pinto and build from 1969 to 1977, in a total of 73 units including the military and coast guard versions some of which are still in use.  The 20 M was the most successful of Baglietto semi-production mahogany planked build M line which debuted in 1964 and featured a total of seven models from fourteen to 26 meters.  The 20 M offered a three or four double guest cabins interior with a midships owner stateroom, and a two berth crew cabin forward. The Baglietto 20 M was powered by twin GM 655hp as standard giving 24 knots top speed and a cruise of 20, with more powerful optional CRM or MTU being available.

Five People Saved After Boat Collides in Lake Superior Break Wall

Five people where saved after a ten meter Carver aft cabin flybridge cruiser titled The Lost Anchor collided into the Minnesota side break wall in Lake Superior and sank on 22:50 hours of Tuesday ninth August 2022.  The Duluth Fire Department and St. Louis County Rescue responded to the call to save the five persons and one dog.  With the collision the Carver cruiser opened a hull breach and started sinking and was ultimately beached on the rocks inside the break wall. The Carver cruiser was salvaged with a crane the following day.

The Carver cruiser in this break wall collision is a 36 Aft Cabin as produced from 1990 to 92.  The Carver 36 Aft Cabin came out as replacement to the eight year produced 3607 Aft Cabin, evolving with little design improvements into the 370 Aft Cabin in 1993, and then replaced by the 355 Motor Yacht with sloop stern in the fall of 1995.  Medium sized aft cabin cruisers was a successful segment for Carver in the eighties and nineties.

Yacht Catches Fire and Sinks in Dieppe Marina Normandy

An eighteen meter explorer yacht titled m/y Join with Dutch flag and two persons onboard, went on fire at about 0500 hours on the morning of Tuesday nine August in Dieppe marina, Seine-Maritime on the quay Henry IV in Normandy France.  48 fire fighters went on the scene, although according to reports when they arrived it was already late with the yacht fully engulfed in flames and ablaze.  The two persons who where sleeping onboard the yacht needed medical assistance due to smoke inhalation and a shock, but did not need to be hospitalized.  The yacht sank after the fire.

M/y Join is a BlueGame BGX60 from 2021. Designed by Zuccon with concept by Luca Santella and hull design by Lou Codega, BlueGame launched the BGX60 in 2021 following the success of the BGX70 it presented two years before.  The BGX60 offers an interior with two or three double cabins, and is powered by twin Volvo 800 or 900hp engines with IPS pod drives.

New Model: Numarine 22XP

The Numarine 22XP is the latest addition to the Turkish fleet of explorer yachts, set to make its World debut at 2022 Cannes boat show in September. The 22XP is the entry level XP Series explorer and super yacht range which goes up to 45 meters. The company’s long-standing partners designed the yacht inside and out. Can Yalman is responsible for exterior and interior design, while Umberto Tagliavini took care of the efficient naval architecture. The new yacht has gigantic angular windows like the 26XP, large social areas, spacious flybridge. Every detail shows she’s part of the XP Series’ pioneering DNA. The new explorer yacht has almost all the same features as the 26XP but inside a 22 meter hull. The 22XP’s interior is among the most voluminous for a 21 meter out there on the market. She is a compact explorer that can take owners anywhere in the seas. The layout of the 22XP offers three or four spacious cabins, including a full-beam master suite. All of them are on the lower deck, filled with natural light. There are also a vast main deck saloon, open cockpit and a grand flybridge, one of the features that made the XP Series so popular among yacht owners.  The Numarine 22XP is standard powered by twin Cummins 425hp with line shaft propulsion, giving speeds up to thirteen knots. Alternatively she can be powered by twin Man 1200hp what is called the planning version. The 22XP looks a success from the start, with Numarine declaring five units sold before even the first unit touched the water. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 22.80 m (74.1ft)

Waterline Length - 20.7 m

Beam - 6 m

Draft - 1.84 m

Displacement - 59.65 t. 150 GT volume tonnage

Fuel Capacity - 6000 l

Water Capacity - 1200 l

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

Engines - 2 x Cummins intermittent duty 425hp, optional Man V8 1200hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - thirteen knots max, nine knots cruise, eight knots long range with Cummins 425hp

Range - 1500 nm at eight knots with Cummins 425hp

Project - Can Yalman exterior and interior, Umberto Tagliavini naval architect

Certification - CE A

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Project: Tankoa T500 Tethys

Genoa-based shipyard Tankoa has revealed its latest project: the 50-metre explorer superyacht T500 Tethys. Dubbed as an SUV of the seven seas, the T500 Tethys has been conceived for go-anywhere cruising and is equipped to take on journeys ranging from a tranquil Mediterranean cruise to a higher-latitude adventurous expedition. In terms of propulsion, this explorer superyacht is offered with traditional, hybrid or diesel electric propulsion. The vessel features exteriors and interiors developed with the Milan-based studio Hot Lab, with a gross tonnage of just under 500 GT. Thanks to the yacht’s flexible layout, two convertible spaces on the lower deck can be utilized for numerous different purposes, including as additional cabins, a gym, a cinema area, an owner’s office, or as recreation spaces. Other standout areas include the sundeck, which is home to a Jacuzzi, a sun pad, a bar with a barbecue, a relaxation area and a bathroom. Designed with relaxation in mind, the T500 Tethys’s interior spaces accommodate large groups with ease, with generous lounges found on both decks and spacious staterooms offered for both owners and guests alike. The full-beam owner’s stateroom is found on the main deck and comes complete with an ensuite bathroom, walk-in-closet and an office with a lounge area. Guests can retire to the upper deck aft for lunches in the fresh air, with its comfortable bar, lounge area and panoramic ocean views. The aft platform is the heart of the super yacht close to the water and complete with its own infinity pool. Alternatively, if a different configuration is desired, this could also be the perfect area to store the owner’s favorite toys, as well as any land, water or aircraft.

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