New Model: Princess F65

During the 2022 Southampton boat show Princess have launched its awaited new F65, a replacement of the 2017 launched F62.  Designed by Pininfarina with Olesinski taking care of naval architecture the F65 is the flagship of the F for flybridge cruisers and yachts range which has characterized the British builder line up since ever, and today offers four models upwards of fourteen meters.  The F65 also completes the Pininfarina circle in this range with all the models now receiving the Pininfarina exterior design treatment.  A modern motor yacht which strikes a conservative balance with the exception of the large glazed hull window, the F65 has a main deck with an astern galley layout, dining area opposite, with one step up taking you into the lounging saloon to port side and helm station.  Down below the F65 is a four cabins layout, with a bunk fourth cabin plus two crew cabin aft.  The interior of the F65 can be finished in four wood finishes; three in different oak tonalities, or Walnut.  The Princess F65 is powered by twin Man 1200hp giving speeds up to 33 knots.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 20.30 m in pulpit (66.7ft), 20 m without pulpit

Beam - 5.10

Draft - 1.63 m

Displacement - 40,177 kg

Fuel Capacity - 4100 l

Water Capacity - 800 l

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

Engines - 2 x Man V8 1200hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 33 knots max

Project - Pininfarina exterior, Olesinski naval architecture  

www.princessyachts.com

Michigan Storm Causes Damage to Unprepared Boats

A storm which hit Michigan and Lake Superior on Tuesday eighteen October caused some important damage to a few boats, who where not prepared for all that was announced.  A cold front touched down in Michigan on Monday seventeen and Tuesday the eighteen October, bringing record cold temperatures for this time of the year and a taste of Winter in the North USA State, while winds up to fifty knots made waves of over five meters in height on Lake Superior.  The storm also caused some 25,000 residents in Michigan to be powerless for most of Tuesday eighteen October.  

Cause of this storm some unprepared boats on Lake Superior received some extensive damage as the above ten meter Trojan F-32, or the below pictured eighties build Chris Craft 412 Amerosport.  

Project: Swan OverShadow 42

Nautor Swan continues its venture into powerboating and after launching the Shadow 42 in 2021, presents its next step with the OverShadow project.  Designed by Jarkko Jamsen and based on the same hull of the Shadow, the OverShadow 42 evolves by offering more overnight accommodation, and the choice of sterndrive inboard or outboard power.  The OverShadow interior sleeps two and also includes a separate shower-head to starboard.  The forward berth is available in two options; Twin with a V-twin berth which offers more floor space, or double offering a full double-berth.  Finishing options also exist for the interior with dark or light color schemes. The OverShadow also offers options outside from the Long Sofa or Long Wetbar choice to port side, and that of a low or high windscreen.  The Swan OverShadow is standard powered by twin Volvo 440hp with stern drive propulsion which will give a top speed up to 37 knots.

www.nautorswan.net

New Model: Absolute Navetta 75

During the Cannes 2022 boat show, Absolute presented its new Navetta 75 flagship model. An evolution and replacement of the Navetta 73 Absolute introduced in 2018, the Navetta 75 while looking different is based on the same hull and adds length, more glazed surfaces, and reinvents the stern layout.  Indeed like the smaller newer Absolute models, the Navetta 75 features an aft terrace cockpit with a glass rear parapet allowing undisturbed views, to the aft looking sofa. The Navetta 75 has interiors with a living-dining on the main deck, separate galley to port side, and two settee helm station forward.  A crew cabin with two cabins sleeping three is located aft, and features access to the engine room from port side.  The Navetta 75 flagship is powered by twin Volvo 1000hp and like all its smaller sisters and new Absolutes since 2013 has IPS pod propulsion.  The Absolute Navetta 75 has been well received in its first Cannes outing winning the Best Interior Design World Yacht Trophies 2022.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 22.82 m (74.9ft)

Beam - 5.61 m

Draft - 1.40 m

Displacement - 52344 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 4000 l

Water Capacity - 1110 l

Max Persons - eighteen

Accommodation - eight guests in four cabins, two three crew in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 1000hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS1350 dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 26 knots max 21 cruise *estimates

Project - Absolute Research Lab

Certification - CE B

www.absoluteyachts.com

Fairline New Web Site

Fairline one of Britain's famous pleasure boat and yacht builders presents its new World web showroom. The story of Fairline starts in 1963 when Jack Newington purchases unused gravel pits by the river Nene and transforms them into Oundle marina. Four years later to this in 1967 the first Fairline 19 feet river cruiser is produced in fiberglass. Seven years after the first boat is built the 32 Phantom is produced which is followed in 1977 by the 40, the longest ever produced Fairline in time model making eleven years of production till the final Mk.IV version. In 1981 Fairline produces another successful model with the aft cabin 36 Turbo, which will also mark the start of Bernard Olseinski as head designer and naval architect lasting till 2012.  Olesinski will for 31 years design all Fairline hull models, replaced in 2012 by Vripack. 1985 marks another important Fairline evolution with the presentation of the first generation Targa 33, a name which since the nineties represents all the sports series within the brand. After knocking on the yacht world in 1986 with the 50, in 1991 Fairline presented the 62 Squadron, a name which becomes a series for the large yachts and from 2010 will represent all the flybridge models.  In 2001 Fairline expands to a new 60,000 square foot facility fully completed two years later. In 2003 Fairline makes two important milestones; the launch of it's ten thousand boat a 65 Squadron, and the launch of the Squadron 74 flagship, which in 2007 evolved as the 78 Custom and is the largest build to date produced till 2018 for 115 units. In 2004 Fairline presents the new Gran Turismo hard top version of its Targa series, with the launch of the first generation 62. By 2012 Fairline had build over 12000 boats this number reached in 2010 with the delivery of a second generation 55 Squadron.  Fairline has over the years received various prizes; 1986 and 2008 Queens Award for Export, 2007 the Targa 38 and Squadron 68 and in 2020 the F//Line 33 win IPC Motorboat of the Year, Targa 63/65 GTO in 2017 and Targa 43/45 GTO in 2018 and Squadron 68 in 2019 win the World Yacht Trophies.  After the retirement of founder owner Sam Newington in 1996 Fairline had many owners first sold to Renwick Group, then in 2005 to 3i Investments, and 2011 to Better Capital. In the fall of 2015 Fairline goes in administration with two British resident Russians Alexander Volov and Igor Glyanenko buying it in early 2016, in 2020 RiverRock buys a majority stake, which in 2021 sells to Hannover with the Russian duo still believed to be minor share holders.  After 2016 and the new Russian ownership Fairline has been reinventing itself, first giving design duties to Italian Alessandro Mancini, and then back in 2021 returning it fully inhouse to Andy Pope who penned most of the models from 1993 to 2014.  Fairline currently offers thirteen models into four series; F-Line, Targa, Phantom, and Squadron, which start at 33 feet with the F//Line 33 introduced in 2019 and go up to the Squadron 68, with its latest model being the 2022 launched Phantom 65. Fairline's new website takes you around with the following buttons; Yachts, Find a Dealer, Latest News, Events, Destinations, Playlists, Pre-Owned, Our Story, Fairline Marina, Contact Us, Careers, Dealership Opportunities, Privacy Policy, and Terms and Conditions.  Fairline is also on social media with buttons at the bottom of the page taking you to its Linkedin, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram pages.  

www.fairline.com

Production History;

19 1967-72 (700+-)

Fury 25 1970-78

20 Family 1972-75

32 Phantom 1974-84

22 Holiday 1976-84

29 Mirage 1977-84

40 1977-83

Fury 26 1978-82

32 Sedan 1979-84

36 Turbo 1981-91 (300+-)  Bernard Olesinski design

26 Sunfury Mk.I 1982-85

21 Weekend 1985-88

31 Corniche 1985-89

40 Mk.III 1984-86

Targa 33 1984-91

24 Carrera 1985-89

40 Mk.IV 1986-89

36 Sedan 1986-90

26 Sunfury Mk.II 1986-88

50 1986-90

26 SportFury 1987-89

43 1987-92

21 Sprint 1988-91

Targa 27 1989-91

41/43 1990-91/92-93

33 Brava 1991-92

38/41 Phantom 1991-92/ 93-94

Squadron 62 1991-95 (70+-) includes 65

Targa 30/33 1991/92-96 (317) 

Targa 34/35 1991/92-94

Targa 28/31 1992-95

36 Corsica 1992-93

Squadron 56 1993-95

Squadron 47 1993-94 (40+-) includes 50

Phantom 37 1994-96

Targa 29 1994-95

Squadron 43 1994-97

Phantom 40 1995-96

Squadron 50 1995-98 (40+-) includes 47

Squadron 59 1995-96

Targa 36 1995

Targa 29 1996-98

Targa 37 1996-99

Targa 48 1996-2000

Squadron 65 1996-2001 (70+-) includes 62

Squadron 55 1996-2004 (200+-)

Phantom 38 1997-2002

Phantom 42 1997-2000

Targa 34 1997-2006 (280)

Targa 43 1997-2005 (270)

Squadron 52 1998-2001 (20+-)

Phantom 46 1999-06

Squadron 62 1999-2002 (20+-)

Targa 30 1999-2001

Targa 40 2000-07 (299)

Targa 52 2001-04

Phantom 43 2001-06

Squadron 58 2001-08 (210)

Phantom 40 2002-07

Phantom 50 2002-08

Squadron 74 2002-07 (29)

Targa 62 Gran Turismo 2002-06

Targa 47 GT 2004-10 (200)

Targa 52 GT 2005-10

Squadron 68 2005-07 *Squadron 66 project (35+-) includes Squadron 70

Targa 38 2006-15 (313 includes GT ht versions)

Phantom 48 2007-11

Targa 64 Gran Turismo 2007-11

Targa 44 GT 2007-12

Squadron 78 Custom 2008-18 (86)

Squadron 70 2008-12 (35+-) includes Squadron 66/68

Squadron 55 2008-10 (40+-)

Squadron 65 2009-14

Targa 58 GT 2010-11 (40+-)

Targa 44 Open 2010-13

Squadron 42 2010-15 *Squadron 41 project

Squadron 58 2011-12

Targa 50 Gran Turismo 2011-14

Targa 38 GT 2012-15 (313 includes standard open)

Squadron 50 2012-15

Targa 62 GT 2012-15

Squadron 60 2012-15

Targa 48 Open 2013-19 (200 includes Squadron, Targa GT and 50 from 2019/20 

Squadron 48 2013-19   (200 includes Targa GT, Open and 50 from 2019/20 

Targa 48 GT 2014-19 (200 includes Squadron, Targa Open and 50 from 2019/20 

Targa 53 GT 2015-20

Targa 53 Open 2016-2020

Squadron 53 2017-2020

Targa 63/65 GTO 2017- *Targa 62 GTO project Alberto Mancini era starts

Targa 43/45 Open 2018-

Squadron 50 2019- (200 includes Targa GT, Open and 48

Targa 50 GT 2020- (200 includes Squadron and Targa Open and 48

Targa 50 Open 2020- (200 includes Squadron and Targa GT and 48

Targa 45 GT 2020-

Squadron 68 2019-2021 *Squadron 64 project

F//Line 33 2019-

Squadron 68 second series 2021-

Phantom 65 2022- *design back in house

Squadron 58 2023-

Targa 40 2024-

New Model: Overmarine Mangusta 165 REV

The first unit of the new Overmarine Mangusta 165 REV was launched in Viareggio on 25 July 2022. The name itself, Mangusta 165 REV highlights a revolutionary design and content features this line has introduced compared to the previous Righini designed 165, an extraordinary and hugely successful model itself, as confirmed by the sale of twelve units, eight in the original version and four in the updated E for Evolution series introduced in 2014. Built in composite material at Overmarine Viareggio, the 165 Rev is the second project developed by the shipyard’s engineering, headed by engineer Nicola Onori, and design firm Lobanov following the Mangusta 104 Rev, the first unit of which was delivered last year, and currently going into its fifth hull for delivery in 2025.  Lobanov and Mangusta as the model says present quite a Revolution in the 165 Rev for the curved shearline which hides a master stateroom in the main deck, an unedited feature for all the Viareggio builders Maxiopen line which has revolutionized the segment since the nineties, and has proved a huge success for Mangusta.  The interiors of hull number one of the 165 Rev, have been designed by Overmarine’s technical department architects with the Owner’s team under the coordination of Sales Manager Nicolò Strocco. The Mangusta 165 REV’s aggressive and sporty profile conceals the huge volumes the Owner and his guests can find onboard. A case in point is the magnificent full-beam, 92 sqm master stateroom located on the main deck, featuring large, floor-to-ceiling glazed surfaces flawlessly integrated in the hull. More ceiling high windows can be found in the salon, opening up toward the stern and on the sides, where two large fold-down balconies create a smooth continuum between this room and the outdoor areas. The entire lower deck is dedicated to guests, who will find accommodation in four guest cabins and one VIP suite. At the stern, the aft door opens to reveal a beach club conceived as a fully-equipped lounge area by the sea. The tender garage is located on one side. The huge forward area will allow guests to indulge in pure relaxation, thanks to a sunbathing area, comfy sofas, and an infinity pool that blends into the sea.  The Mangusta 165 REV’s is powered by four MTU 2600hp engines coupled to Kongsberg-Kamewa waterjets to push her to a maximum speed of 34 knots, noiselessly and without the slightest vibrations. Maximum care has also been devoted to consumption, which, speed remaining equal, has been reduced by around 30% against the previous series. The Veem gyroscopic stabilizers operate both at anchor and during navigation, allowing to cruise at ten up to twelve knots in the utmost comfort and at consumptions comparable to those of equally sized displacement vessels. The next Mangusta 165 Rev hull number two is currently under construction for a Summer 2023 delivery.

Technical Data:

LOA - 49.9 m (163.9ft)

Beam - 9.2 m

Draft - 2 m

Displacement - 110,000 kg, 499 GT *volume

Fuel Capacity - 40000 l

Water Capacity - 4000 l 

Accommodation - twelve guests in six cabins, nine crew in ten cabins

Engines - 4 x MTU 16V2000M96L 2600hp

Propulsion - Kongsberg-KaMeWa water jets

Speed - 34 knots max, 30 knots cruise twelve knots long range cruise

Range - 640 nm at thirty knots

Construction - composite fiberglass with single skin hull and cored sandwich upper structure

Project - Igor Lobanov exterior, Overmarine Engineering Nicola Onori, Overmarine interior

Certitifaction - RINA or ABS class, CE A

www.mangustayachts.com

Project: Cantiere Delle Marche RJ 155

Cantiere delle Marche is proud to announce the sale of RJ 155, a super explorer yacht to a repeat client. At 47 meters in length RJ 155 is to be the largest yacht to come so far for the Ancona based shipyard, which has become in less to a decade the first address to look in explorer super yachts from 25 to fifty meters in size.  A pure-bred explorer,  RJ 155 belongs to the fortunate RJ series of which already five units have been sold. Despite her elegant line she encompasses all characteristics of an oceangoing explorer yacht: robustness, seaworthiness, long range, generous interior areas for both guests and crew, plenty of storage spaces, fridges and freezers, high-end equipment.  With a robust steel hull and aluminium superstructure, RJ 155’s exterior lines bring the signature of Francesco Paszkowski who penned the entire series. Her interior design will be developed by Achille Salvagni who has been entrusted to design also most of the interior loose furniture. RJ 155 will be indeed a truly custom made yacht where the brilliant minds of these two multi awarded designers will prove once again Cantiere delle Marche to be the absolute leader in building the best and more beautiful Explorer vessels under 499 gross tonnage worldwide.  Her strongly sporty yet sleek appearance was achieved by Paszkowski combining the volume with proportions fluidity. The elongated overhangs of both Sun and Upper deck gives elegance to the profile while allowing the particularly large stern terraces to be almost entirely shaded so that ample veranda-like areas create a seamless connection between the interior of the yacht and its surroundings.  RJ 155 beauty doesn’t lie exclusively in aesthetics: with naval architecture by Sergio Cutolo of Hydro Tec ensuring seaworthiness, comfort and utmost efficiency. She will have a displacement of around 460 tons while the Gross Tonnage remains below 500. Stability will be granted by two couples of top performing electric stabilizers while vibrations produced by rotating machineries will be reduced drastically with the adoption of external thrust bearings.  RJ 155 is to be powered from twin 1200hp Caterpillar which will give a top speed of fifteen knots. Combined with fuel tanks of 65000 litres, RJ 155 as all expedition yachts built by Cantiere delle Marche, will have a remarkable range of above 5000 nautical miles at nine knots cruise. Spread across three decks plus a very large Sundeck, RJ 155 will accommodate up to twelve guests in five suites, four of which are on the lower deck amidships while the Owner suite is located on the main deck forward. The owners asked to have a large and super equipped gym by their apartment room. Extraordinary large outdoor areas entirely dedicated to relaxing and enjoying life en plein air are on both the main and upper deck stern section. Tenders are stored on the upper deck forward while an array of toys such as SUP, electric scooters, bikes, diving equipment are stored in the large lazarette accessed from the swimming platform, a signature feature on Marche's yachts since its beginning.  As is customary on all explorer yachts by CDM, RJ 155 will feature a textbook engine room with adjoining control room.

www.cantieredellemarche.it

New Model: Tiara EX60

Tiara has in early October launched its first unit of its new EX60 flagship, in preparation for it to be presented at the upcoming 2022 Fort Lauderdale boat show.  With an overall length over eighteen meters, the new EX60 supersedes the previous 5800 Sovran as Tiara largest build to date.  The Tiara EX60 presents itself as a versatile sport yacht especially to what concerns its exterior entertainment zones, with four different options available; Alfresco, Aft Cockpit, Breakfast, and Adventure modules. These modules are options for the lower and upper two steps split exterior aft deck.  The Breakfast module for example changes the forward facing settee in the upper deck to a breakfast bar unit, while the Adventure changes the settee on the lower aft deck to a compartment with rod holders, live-well, and tackle storage.  Once inside the patio doors the Tiara EX60 features a C-shaped dinette to portside, large L-shaped galley opposite to starboard, helm station and companionway settee to starboard. A side door services the helm station to starboard, making single handed mooring more manageable.  Down below the Tiara EX60 offers a three double cabins layout, with an owners stateroom at midships served by an en-suite to starboard, a VIP forward, and a third twin berth guest cabin to starboard.  The Tiara EX60 is powered by standard twin Volvo 900hp, and or optional 1000hp with IPS pod propulsion.  Speed estimates are up to 36 knots for the standard power, with the optional engines giving an extra two knots of top speed. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.36 m (60.3ft)

Beam - 5.16 m

Draft - 1.22 m

Displacement - 24,200 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 2649 l

Water Capacity - 568 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins

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

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Speed - 36 knots with Volvo 900hp, 38 knots with 1000hp *estimates

Hull Shape - modified Vee with fourteen degrees deadrise aft

Construction - resin infused foam cored sides and bottom, carbon fibre reinforced, Axalta Imron paint

Certification - USCG, NMMA, CE

www.tiarayachts.com

Improve-it = Sessa C48

For 2023 model year and beyond Sessa present an improved C48 for its headline sport cruiser just under fifteen meters in length, which was introduced in 2010 as an evolution to the much praised C46 launched in 2007.  The Sessa C48 gets improved with the addition of new hull side glazed windows which span the entire length of the hull.  Other improvements in the new C48 are the extended up and down bathing platform which adds 52 centimetres in length to the previous set up.  For the remaining the Sessa C48 keeps all the positives from Christian Grande 2010 design, which is still today one of the best looking exteriors in its class, along with the incredible cockpit with its large L-shaped exterior galley, and its twin large cabins lower deck layout.  Other improvement come from Volvo with the addition of twin 480hp engines versus the 435hp as available in previous years couple to IPS650 pod drives.

www.sessamarine.com

Princess Yacht Runs Aground in Tybee Island Georgia

A twenty meter Princess flybridge motor yacht titled m/y Grace ran aground on the Savannah river jetty, in the Port of Savannah in Tybee island, Georgia on the early morning of Tuesday eleven October.  The  yacht was reportedly running with two crew onboard, when it literally went atop the Savannah river jetty at planning speeds.  The following day on the afternoon of twelve October, a SeaTow salvage crew was emptying the fuel, and making preparations to float the yacht and take it to a shipyard when the tide rises. 

Motor yacht Grace is a 2003 Princess 65 mk.II, with four double guest cabins plus crew cabin interior and powered by the large twin Man 1050hp engines option which give her a top speed up to thirty knots.  Designed by Bernard Olesinski the Princess 65 mark. II entered production in 1998 and was replaced by the 67 in the fall of 2004.  The Princess 65 was a replacement to the 20M which never sold as expected, though the slightly larger unit was left in simultaneous production till 2002.