Trawler Takes Out Dingle Marina

A French Trawler titled m/v The Bikain collided with a Dingle Marina pontoon in Farrannakilla South West Ireland, while going astern on the afternoon of Friday 25 November.  The Bikain apparently got stuck in reverse hitting the Dingle Marina pontoon and damaging half a dozen boats in the process including of which is a thirteen meter Botnia Targa.  This Botnia Targa traditional cruiser was totalled with the collision; partly sank, stern cut off, and capsized on its starboard side.  She is now unfortunately a salvage for parts.

The Botnia Targa in this accident is a 42 model, which the Finish boat builder produced from 2004 to 2008.  Botnia's flagship at launch the Targa 42 offers accommodation for four in two separate areas and was powered by twin Volvo 370hp with stern drives for top speeds up to 34 knots.  The Targa 42 evolved in the 44 model in 2007, with a renewed stern which gave a larger engine room and IPS propulsion option.

New Model: ISA Yachts Extra X99 Fast

Extra the different brand of ISA Yachts, has launched in Ancona the first unit of the new X99 Fast. The exterior styling of X99 Fast features decisive lines and dynamic solutions coming from the creative flair of Italian designer Francesco Guida. The Extra X99 Fast naval architecture is by Palumbo Superyachts. The cockpit layout is true to the DNA of Extra, with large convivial spaces integrated with the aft galley concealed behind a privacy glass partition operated by up/down mechanism. The 75 square metre outdoor area sloping down towards the sea is provided with collapsible balconies, lounge zone, sun loungers and an extendable table to comfortably accommodate twelve people. A dynamic and modern layout for an owner who loves conviviality and direct contact with nature. Extra X99 Fast can accommodate up to ten guests in four large cabins. ISA Yachts Extra X99 Fast has a planing hull with spray rail build of carbon fibre composite and is powered by two 2600hp MTU engines, each coupled to waterjets, that during the first sea trials pushed X99 Fast to a top speed of 37 knots. Even at maximum speed, X99 Fast ensures great stability and manoeuvrability alongside a soundless and extremely comfortable ambience below deck.

Technical Data:

LOA - 30.2 m (99ft)

Beam - 7.30 m

Draft - 1.40 m

Displacement - 100 t full load, 238 GT volume

Fuel Capacity - 10,500 l

Water Capacity - 2200 l

Accommodation - eight or ten guests in four cabins, four crew win two cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 16v M96L 2600hp, 3 x MTU 2600hp

Propulsion - water jet drives

Speed - 37 knots max 28 knots cruise, 43 knots estimated with 3 x MTU 2600hp

Hull Shape - planning with spray rail

Construction - fiberglass with carbon fiber

Project - Francesco Guida exterior, Luca Dini interior, Arnaboldi naval architect, Palumbo

Certification - RINA

www.extrayachts.com

Project: Van Den Hoven Voyager 71

Van Den Hoven present the project of the Voyager 71.  This project started from a clients requests, who wanted a 22 meter four cabins medium range explorer yacht, but after the final designs where finished decided to commission a bigger Voyager 80.  The Van Den Hoven Voyager 71 is made for an owner who wants a large yet compact yacht with limited crew as it offers the luxury and comfort of a superyacht but in a much easier to handle and versatile thanks to its 22 meter size. The Van Den Hoven Voyager 71 is to be entirely build in aluminium and will offer four double cabins lower deck, and an owners cabin located forward.  The main deck of the layout offered is an astern galley layout.  Crew accommodation is for two aft.  Obviously all this can change being the Voyager 71 build of aluminium and fully custom. Van Den Hoven did not specify any power set ups for the Voyager 71, but expect speeds just over the twenty knots mark as the smaller 61 model.

www.bvandenhovenjachtbouw.nl

New Model: Zeelander 6

Zeelander present its new 6 model, an evolution and replacement of the 55 which was released in 2015 to a design of Van Oossanen. The Zeelander 6 most noticeable difference is the single part windshield  uncluttered by mullions, and the less usage of wood for example on the two rail.  Hull one of the Zeelander Six featured also a unique hull colour similar to the owners Ferrari Superfast 812.  Another difference from the 55 is that the Zeelander 6 is can be powered by twin Volvo up to 1000hp which give a top speed up to forty knots.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.95 m (55.7ft)

Beam - 4.95 m

Draft - 1.00 m exl drives

Displacement - 24 t dry

Fuel Capacity - 3300 l

Water Capacity - 750 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 725hp, D13 900hp, 1000hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Speed - forty knots max with Volvo 1000hp

Range - up to 500 nm at optimum cruise 

Project - Van Oossanen

Certification - CE B

www.zeelander.com

Project: Absolute 52 Fly

Absolute present the project for a new 52 Fly, which follows the basis of design as launched by the 47 Fly model in 2019, followed by the 60 Fly in 2021, and the 56 Fly in 2022. The 2023 Absolute 52 Fly is the second generation 52 following a same launched model in 2013, with this new project being based on a completely new hull which is some twenty centimetres wider, and about sixty centimetres longer to the mark one. The Absolute 52 Fly follows all the latest concepts of the Italian builder, from a glass cockpit aft deck, to fore-deck lounge dinette, and the shear line drop which creates uninterrupted views from the interior of the main deck.  The interior of the second generation Absolute 52 Fly sees an astern galley main deck layout, with a lower deck offering three double cabins of which is a largest in the category owners stateroom forward, and a guest VIP suite at midships.  All of this comes without sacrificing a third guest cabin as even this comes with standard two in line berths.  The 52 Fly is to be powered by twin Volvo 600hp with IPS pod drives, Absolute propulsion of choice since 2007.  

www.absoluteyachts.com

New Model: Palmer Johnson PJ63 Sport

Palmer Johnson has launched its new very clean looking PJ63 Sport.  An inhouse design the PJ63 Sport marks a turn around for Palmer Johnson who has onwards from the nineties built mostly super yachts above 24 meters in size, with the change in that decade which is marked a switch from traditional looking yachts to avantgarde looking super sport yachts designed in most cases by the Italian Nuvolari-Lenard firm. The PJ 63 Sport offers an interior with two large guest cabins, with an owners stateroom at midships, a VIP suite forward, and a saloon galley in between. A crew cabin with one berth is located at midships in between the engine room and guest area. Palmer Johnson PJ63 features also an innovative mono-hull shape which has the added side sponsons aft.  Power comes from triple Volvo 440hp with IPS pod propulsion.  The first Palmer Johnson PJ63 Sport was delivered in July 2022 for what is a strictly build to order machine, with a build time of around eight months and cost of four million Euros.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.4 m (63.8ft)

Beam - 6.30 m

Draft - 1.25 m

Displacement - 13 t unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 2200 l

Water Capacity - 670 l

Max Persons - twelve

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

Engines - 3 x Volvo D6 440hp 

Propulsion - triple Volvo IPS600 forward looking dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 34 knots max, 22 knots cruise

Hull Shape - modified Vee with side sponsons

Construction - composite fiberglass with fully carbon fibre super structure

Project - Palmer Johnson inhouse

Certification - CE B

www.palmerjohnson.com

Azimut New Web Site

Largest private owned and World famous Italian builder Azimut Yachts presents its new website. Head quartered in Italy Turin, with other construction sites located in Viareggio, and Brazil, Azimut continues to make innovation in design of the yachts its priority. Founded by still the current owner in 1969 by Paolo Vitelli, it first started up as a sailing charter company, later on it became a yachts dealer agent, and 1975 marks the humble beginnings of Azimut the yacht builder with the AZ43 Bali, followed two years later by the 32 Targa. 1982 is the start of innovation with the launch of the 105 Failaka biggest fiberglass build of the time launched in Viareggio, with Azimut also acquiring Benetti in that same year. In 1987 Azimut challenges the Blue Riband with the Azimut Atlantic Challenger, a yacht designed with Pininfarina and Fiat navigation system.  In 1991 Azimut starts the frame less glass windows concept on its yachts, the first European builder with this innovation and second in the World following Carver.  In 2000 Azimut-Benetti Group becomes the World top builder of super yachts above 24 meters in size, a position the Italian yacht builder still holds 22 years later.  2003 marks the launch of the 68S marking at the time the return for Azimut to the Sports Yacht segment which today has a range from 60 up to 100 feet.  In 2009 Azimut presents the dual mode hull semi displacement with 74 Magellano which enters the shipyard in the Explorer yacht category in its own terms. Azimut current line up has five collections; Fly, S, Grande, Magellano, Verve, and Atlantis which start from twelve meters with the 42 Verve and go up to 38 meter Trideck totaling 23 models. Azimut's new website is available in Italian and English and takes you around with the following buttons; Yachts, Find a Dealer, News and Events, Company.  Azimut has also its social media pages; Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Linkedin with direct links located at the bottom of the page. 

www.azimutyachts.com

Production History:

43 Bali 1976-81

AZ 32 Targa 1977-87 (197)

46 Bali 1978-84

AZ 40 Offshore 1981-82

60 Solar 1982-87

AZ 28 Sport 1982-89 (199)

AZ 38 Electron 1983-86

105 Failaka 1983-86 (4) *100 Failaka project

80 Florida Extended (1)

AZ 25 1986-88

AZ 35 1986-89 (110)

AZ 50 1987

83 Florida 1987 (1)

90 1987-89 (4)

115 Failaka 1988 (1)

71 Extended 1988 (1)

86 1988-91 (2)

86 Extended 1987-88 (2)

AZ 32 1988-91

AZ 37 1989-92 (112)

AZ 34 1989-92 (20)

AZ 38 Open 1989-92

90 Europa 1989-94 (7)

AZ 45 1990-91

110 1990 (1)

65 Pininfarina 1991-96

AZ Quarantatre 1991-98

96 Far East 1992 (1)

96 Europa 1992-94 (2)

AZ Quaranta 1992-98

AZ Trentasei 1993-98

96 Starlight 1993-94 (2)

78 Ultra 1993-2000 (16)  Stefano Righini era starts

AZ Cinquantaquattro 1993-97

118 California 1994 (1) project Penthhouse

90 Jumbo 1995 (1)

100 Jumbo 1995-05 (38)

AZ Cinquanta 1996-97 (200+-) includes 52

AZ QuarantaSei 1997-2003

70 Sea Jet 1997-2000

85 Ultimate 1998-2005 (45)

58 Full 98-2001

80 Carat 2000-07 (17)

52 98-2002 (200+-) includes AZ Cinquanta

AZ QuarantaDue 1998-2004

AZ TrentaNove 1999-05

68 Plus 2000-05 (100+-) includes Evolution

55 2001-04

62 2002-06 (300+-)

98 Leonardo 2002-10 (28)

68S 2003-2009

86S 2004-2011 (25)

46 Evolution 2003-08

42 Evolution 2004-08

116 2004-13 (28)

55 Evolution 2005-08

39 Evolution 2005-08

105 2005-13 (29)

40 2005

62S 2005-11

85 2005-09 (19)

68 Evolution 2006-09 (100+-) includes Plus

43 2006-09

43 S 2006-12

47 2007-09

103 SL 2007-13 (12)

58 2008-11

70 2008-14

95 2008-13 (14)

82 2008-12 (4)

53 2009-11

38 Flybridge 2009-10

72S 2009-13

100 Leonardo 2009-14 (5)

78 2009-11

40S 2009-12

88 Flybridge 2009-16 (10)

Magellano 74 2009-11

64 Flybridge 2010-15

48 2010-13

40 Flybridge 2011-14

45 Flybridge 2011-14

Magellano 50 2010-13 (50+-)

60 2011-17

62S Italia 2012-13 (120) includes standard 62S

Grande 100 2011-14 (6)

120SL 2011-14 (3)

55S 2012-17

84 Flybridge 2012-17 (12)

43 Magellano 2012-17

43 Magellano HT 2012-17

76 Magellano 2012-17

54 2012-17

Atlantis 50 2013-18 Atlantis becomes an Azimut line from a separate brand

80 Flybridge 2013-18 (19)

Magellano 53 2014-21

Grande 95 RPH 2014-16 (9)

50 Flybridge 2014-

77S 2014-20 (16)

Altantis 43 2014-20 (140)

42 Flybridge 2015-19

66 Magellano 2015-20

72 Flybridge 2015-23

66 Flybridge 2016-21

Grande 35 Metri 2017-21 (19)

Grande 30 Metri 2017-20 (12)

S7 2017-22 

Grande 27 Metri 2017- (68

60 Flybridge 2017-

83 Fly 2018- (18

Atlantis 51 2018-

55 Flybridge 2018-20

S6 2018-

Grande 25 Metri 2018-21 (20)

Grande 32 Metri 2018- (25

S8 2019- (29

78 Flybridge 2019- *76 Fly project Alberto Mancini era starts

Verve 47 2020-23 (78)

S10 Grande 2020- (10

S6 Sportfly 2021-

Magellano 25 Metri 2020- (17

Magellano 66 mk.ii 2021-

Grande Trideck 38m 2021- (18

53 Fly 2021-

Atlantis 45 2021-

Magellano 30 Metri 2021-

68 Fly 2022-

Grande 26M 2022- (20

Grande 36M 2022- (8

S7 (ii.am) 2022-

Magellano 60 2023-

Verve 48 2023-

Fly 72 2023-

Seadeck 6 2024-

Project: Majesty 160

Majesty present the project for the 160 designed by Italian designer Cristiano Gatto with naval architecture by Dutch Van Oosennen. The Majesty 160 will redefine the segment through its opulent and contemporary interiors, catering to the needs and requirements of customers through its exceptional design, architecture, and state-of-the-art engineering and technological features. Her opulent exteriors feature an incredibly expansive sun deck, infinity pool, a hybrid beach club, fold-down balconies, and a swim platform providing guests unprecedented ease of access to the water. Her smart layout can accommodate up to twelve guests across its seven lavish staterooms, and can also host a crew of up to nine members with five large crew cabins and private captain’s accommodation.  Majesty 160 is currently the largest offer in the Gulf Craft Dubai yacht builder offer, though she is not the largest build to date coming second to the highly publicized 175 it launched in 2021.  The 160 replaces the two units made 155 Majesty delivered in 2015 and 17.

www.majesty-yachts.com

Juan Sastre Bernat 1937 - 2022

On Thursday 17th November 2022, Mr. Juan Sastre Bernat, founder of Menorquin Yachts and a reference in the nautical world for Mernorca and the Spanish yacht building community, passed away. Coming from an auto dealership empire which he founded with his brother Jose in 1960, and at some point distributing six marques, Juan Sastre Bernat founded Astilleros Menorca and created his first range of cruisers inspired by the traditional llaüt of the island of Menorca. In 1997 Juan rebrands Astilleros Mernoca to Menorquin Yachts, a proposal that made its mark in an already consolidated market. Thanks to its success, the shipyard began its expansion in the nautical sector, becoming a competitor of major brands in the world market.  The Sastre family will sell Menorquin in 2006 to a private investment firm, with son Jose Luise founding Sasga Yachts in 2010.  Juan Sastre not only founded Menorquin Yachts, he was also a visionary who brought the traditional Menorcan fishing llaüt to the forefront and to the World nautical market. This new approach to the traditional boat, together with his sacrifice, dedication and brilliant entrepreneurship, have led to his boats being recognised in international markets, today with the Sasga Yachts brand name.  Juan Sastre Bernat was married Teresa Gardés Pons and they had three children: Basilio, José Luis and Juan Francisco.

Super Yacht Beaches in Doha Qatar

A 33 meter super yacht, titled m/y Lusail Queen ran aground on a sandy reef in Doha Qatar on the afternoon of Friday November eighteen.  The causes of the incident are not reported, but the yacht does look to have its anchor down, so it might be the yacht drifted while anchored.  Videos on social media show several persons onboard Lusail Queen working to mitigate the damage and organize a safe removal from the sandbar. 

M/y Lusail Queen previously named Rayyan 1 is a Gulf Craft Majesty 105 from 2013, powered by twin Cats 1924hp engines and offering guest accommodation for ten in five cabins.  Designed inhouse the Gulf Craft Majesty 105 was launched in 2012 and produced till 2017 with nine units delivered.  Lusail Queen was last sold this 2022 year.  The Majesty 105 was replaced by the 100 model in 2018.