Project: Pardo 72 Endurance

In the year of its fiftieth anniversary, Cantiere del Pardo is pleased to present the project of the 72 Endurance.  Second model in the Endurance range after the 60 launched in 2021, the 72 is also second in size for Pardo Yachts following the current in construction GT75 project presented in the fall of 2022. The Pardo Endurance 72 features a hull designed by Davide Leone, optimized for IPS propulsion and eco-speed cruise with a guarantee of manoeuvrability, comfort and fuel efficiency. The cockpit area is one of the hallmarks of the E72 with two fold-down side terraces which create a huge chill-out area overlooking the water to offer over forty sqm of living space.  In terms of interior layouts, the owner can choose between two different interiors: the first option includes a galley on the main deck with four cabins and five bathrooms below deck.  The second layout features a galley, three cabins and four bathrooms, all located below deck in favour for a more spacious living only main deck area. The Pardo 72 Endurance is standard powered by twin Volvo 800hp, and or optional 900 or 1000hp engines, all set up with IPS propulsion system.

www.pardoyachts.com

Classic Riva Sinks in Sapri

A ten meter classic Riva flybridge motor cruiser sank while in her berth in Sapri yacht marina, to the South of Naples in Italy on the morning of Wednesday 22 February.  The Riva classic cruiser was unattended at the time of sinking and according to some reports had the bilge pumps going on for quite some days, before energy ended and power faded which led to its sinking.  

The Riva in this sinking is a Portofino 34 model produced between 1976 to 79 in 38 units.  Sharing hull with the longer produced Summertime 34 the Portofino was a nice mix of sportfish influence to those of a sport cruiser, with an open main deck and a double berth with head lower deck.  Powered by twin 350hp gas or 225hp diesels the Portofino 34 reached 35 and 29 knots top speeds respectively.

New Model: AB Yachts 787

AB Yachts present the first unit of the 787, a hard-top sport yacht of just over 24 meters in overall length, and currently the smallest model from the Italian builder.  Featuring an unusual design language from the Tuscany Italian firm specialized in hard-top jet propelled yachts and super yachts, the 787 presents itself with a minimal axe bowed modern exterior, details which we see AB Yachts embrace for the first time.  As any AB Yachts the 787 is a fully custom to order build, put pen to paper in 2019 and completed in late 2021. AB Yachts has given no details about the interior of hull one, with the builder saying this is fully  made custom to order, and crew accommodation for four persons in two cabins.  The first AB Yachts 787 was powered with triple Man 2000hp engines and jet propulsion giving top speeds up to 56 knots and a cruise of fifty.

Technical Data:

LOA - 24.90 m (81.8ft)

Beam - 6.50 m

Draft - 1.23 m

Displacement - 80 t at full load

Fuel Capacity - 9400 l

Water Capacity - 2000 l

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

Engines - 3 x Man V12 2000hp

Propulsion - MJP waterjets, two steerable one central booster

Speed - 56 knots max fifty knots cruise

Range - 500 nm at cruise

Project - inhouse by AB Yachts

Certification - RINA

www.abyachts.com

Project: Delta 48 Coupe

Ever since Delta Powerboats was introduced in Sweden in 2003, the name has been associated with efficient hydrodynamics, authentic craftsmanship and advanced technology integrations. The new Delta 48 Coupé is no exception, rather the ambition to capture the very essence of sleek, versatile and energy efficient sports cruiser made of carbon fibre the Swedish name has build its reputation on. As the latest result of the Lar Modin and Mannerfelt design partnership, the 48 benefits from the experience of previous projects and combines features from both the Open and Coupé series.  The Delta 48 Coupe will feature generous deck arrangements allowing guests to enjoy multiple exterior lounges and sun beds or seek shelter within an enclosed saloon with panoramic all around views. Sliding aft and side doors blur the boundaries between the inner and outer decks and due to the large electrical roof top the 48 easily adapts to changing weather. Below deck the interior accommodates six guests across three cabins where the owner occupies a forward master stateroom with generous storage and an en-suite bathroom.  Delta 48 Coupé features an all new twin stepped-bottom, designed to reduce friction, deliver speed and a consistent plane with less pitching. In the construction, only advanced carbon fibre composite materials are used, making the hull strong, stiff and impact resistant and keeps the weight of the vessel low, which further reduces engine load and  fuel consumption. The Delta 48 Couple is to be powered with either twin Volvo 440hp inboard sterndrives diesels, and or Mercury 600hp outboards petrol gas.  Estimated top speeds are up to 45 knots and a cruise of 32 giving only three litres per nautical mile from the twin Volvo diesels.

www.deltapowerboats.se

Sunseeker Aground in Honolua Bay Hawaii

A 28 meter Sunseeker super yacht titled m/y Nakoa ended aground in Honolua Bay, on the island of Maui, Hawaii at 06:45 hours of Monday 20 February morning.  The yacht reportedly broke its mooring lines as it was preparing to leave the bay.  Nakoa was also reported pumping out some fuel discharge in the protected area, a day later, also because the bilge pumps where left on.  Since then the bilge pumps has been turned off by the crew.  The company which owns Nakoa, Noelani Yacht Charters who also operates another smaller 23 meter Sunseeker said the accident was not due to negligence but unfortunate circumstances.  

After a couple of salvage operation attempts, Nakoa was removed from the area on Sunday March fifth, only for the operation to be a bad success with the yacht sinking during towing in a depth of 300 meters a couple nautical miles away from where it grounded. 

Nakoa is a 2004 Sunseeker 94 Yacht, a model produced from 2002 to 2006 to a Don Shead design.  The Sunseeker 94 Yacht offers a four double cabins lower deck with two crew cabins, and was powered by Cat of MTU 1800hp engines.  Sunseeker build thirteen 94 Yacht with the model replaced by the 90 Yacht in 2006.

New Model: Wajer 77

Wajer's new 77 flagship marks a big change for the Dutch boat builder who expand size by the previous 55 bigger model to six meters, and also make the switch from fiberglass to aluminium construction.  Designed as the 55 by Sinot, the Wajer 77 brings the design feel of the smaller models, but with yacht comfort. Sinot brings an open hard-top design with the 77, no patio door three part hard-top with this area being modular which makes two L-shaped dinettes uniting and becoming one large C-shaped dinette.  A large exterior galley is located in between looking aft just under the hard-top.  Down below the Wajer offers three double guest cabins, and a galley with a breakfast area with two stools. The master stateroom is located at midships, with a VIP suite forward, and third twin bunk guest cabin.  A crew cabin is located at midships in between the engine room and guest area.  The Wajer 77 has hull designed by Van Oossanen who configured a deep 21 degrees deep Vee hull, which powered by triple Volvo 900hp with IPS pod drives reaches speeds up to 37 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 23.50 m (77ft)

Beam - 5.80 m

Draft - 1.80 m

Displacement - 51 t half load

Fuel Capacity - 4800 l

Water Capacity - 760 l

Max Passengers - twenty

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, one crew cabin berth

Engines - 3 x Volvo D13 900hp, or D13 1000hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Speed - 37 knots max 32 knots cruise, 26 economic fast with 

Range - 400 nautical miles at 26 knots

Hull Shape - planning deep-Vee with 21 degrees deadrise

Construction - aluminium

Project - Sinot exterior, Van Oossanen naval architect 

Certification - CE-A 

www.wajer.com

Pearl New Web Site

British boat builder Pearl Motor Yachts presents its new web site. Founded in 1998 by Iain Smallridge Pearl started up by developing a line based on the Northern, British looking motor cruiser featuring the master aft cabin typical of the classic UK design. Pearl started up by presenting first a 45 model in the Southampton show of 1999, which was followed in the next four years by a smaller 41, and 43. In the year 2000 Pearl moved to Stratford in Avon, and in 2002 Tony Whittaker, a professional engineer, renowned RYA instructor, and boat owner took the helm of the company. This ownership change took Pearl to the next level and family Whittaker commissioned designs for the next model to renowned designers Bill Dixon, and Evan K. Marshall who presented the ground breaking 55 at the Southampton show of 2003, this model later evolved into the 60 becoming Pearl's best selling yacht. Today Pearl is World wide distributed and builds four Motor and Super Yachts from eighteen to 29 meters designed by Bill Dixon outside and Kelly Hoppen inside.  The Pearl range starts with the 62, 72 launched in 2022, the upcoming 82 project which replaces the 80, and the 95 flagship model launched in 2018. Pearl's web showroom takes you around with the following buttons; Models, Configurator, Inventory, News and Events, Dealer, and Enquiries.  Pearl is also on Social Media with a link at bottom left of the page taking you to its Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn pages.

www.pearlyachts.com

Production History;

45 1999-2005

41 1999-2000

43 2001-2005

55 2004-05

50 2005-13

60 2006-14

75 2011-16

65 2014-19

80 2017-22

95 2019-

62 2020-

72 2022-

Three Saved from Sinking Flybridge Boat Off Key West

A twelve meter flybridge cruiser with three persons onboard sank while cruising nine miles North off Fleming Key, an island off the North West corner of Key West, Florida on the early morning of Saturday eighteen February 2023. US Coast Guard responded to the sinking call, saving the three persons, with one of the persons reporting a head laceration injury and transferred to medical services when on land.  The cause of incident is under investigation, and it is not reported if the flybridge cruiser was salvaged or not.

The boat in this sinking is a Sessa Fly 40 as designed by Christian Grande and released in 2012.  Sessa was a brand in expansion in the end of the noughties decade, launching its first flybridge yacht the Fly 54 in 2009, which was followed by smaller 45 and then this 40 model.  The Fly 40 evolved into Fly 42 model in 2019.

New Launch: Van Der Valk 33.00m Hull no. WV0133

Van der Valk delivered the Raised Pilothouse 33-metre Blue Jeans to her owners at the end of 2022, its second in size model and flagship of the RP range as introduced in 2014 and so far launched in six units. After handover at the Van der Valk shipyard in the Netherlands, this custom build Raised Pilothouse 33 meters superyacht has cruised through Belgium, France and the UK to London. Designed by Guido de Groot the exterior style is closely aligned with the request for high ceilings in the interior, which rise to almost 2.5 metres in the lounge. The yacht’s sleek profile features lots of exterior glass, including for the bulwarks. Her blue hull paint was developed with Alexseal while de Groot used colours, surfaces and lights to remove any hint of white. Al fresco highlights include balconies both sides of the main deck and a retractable dive board on the flybridge. The anchor windlasses are hidden within the raised bow to free up room on the foredeck for a recessed chill-out zone with pop-up table. This cool feature typifies the detailed design and engineering which went into this project. The interior features an intricate fusion of Northern European and Asian styles, some remarkable lighting displays and a wide variety of materials. These include liquid metal walls, copper accents and reconstituted teak in small wooden trims on the walls and ceilings. The master stateroom features rare Lapis Lazuli Blue marble while other fine stones include Nero Marquina and Fior di Bosco in the dining area and White Carrara in the saloon. The overall layout entirely reflects the owner’s preferences for everyday use within a multifunctional, multigenerational concept. Blue Jeans is ideal for large groups on day trips and the kind of extended stays onboard involved in her maiden voyage. Blue Jeans carries a fully-custom bare aluminium tender placed sideways in her own large garage. This set-up generated space for a large engine room with twin MTU 2600hp which give a top speed up to 28 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 33.74 m (110.6ft)

Waterline Length - 27.5 m

Beam - 7.05 m

Draft - 2 m

Displacement - 133 t

Fuel Capacity - 16400 l

Water Capacity - 2600 l

Accommodation - eight guests in four cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 16V2000 M96L 2600hp

Propulsion - line shaft with ZF gearbox and five bladed propellers

Speed - 28 knots max 22 knots cruises

Hull Shape - planning hard chine with medium Vee 

Construction - aluminium 4.5mn H321 for hull  and H111 for super structure 

Project - Guide  de Groot exterior and interior, Diana Yacht naval architect

Certification - RINA cross of Malta, Mach Y class

www.vandervalkshipyard.com

Project: Leopard 28m

Things are getting in motion at the revived Leopard Yachts, with this 28m project starting construction in 2022.  Leopard returned back to life in 2021 acquired by Seven Stars after Paolo Picchiotti blessed the acquisition of the legendary name, which was a sub name of Cantieri Navali Arno introduced in 1973 to the avant garde Poalo Caliari designs introduced in that year, which eventually became permanent.  The Leopard 28m comes from a design of Andrea Ramasco, known for his work for Amer yachts, and naval architecture courtesy of Optima from La Spezia.  Permare is helping in the construction of this first Leopard 28m, with the new ownership having high hopes in following the success of the Paolo Caliari 27m Sport model sold in 48 units in a sixteen year production run from 1995 to 2011 which this model replaces.  The Leopard 28m will feature a sport bridge design, and a sleek profile full of windows.  Leopard is not giving any details for the interior of the 28m, although sport yachts in this size usually have a four double cabins layout with full beam owners stateroom, and two crew cabins for three or four persons.  The Leopard 28m is to be powered by triple Volvo 1000hp and IPS pod drives propulsion who should give an estimated top speed up to 32 knots and a cruise of 28.  The first unit is expected to go in the water this 2023 year. 

www.leopardyachts.it