New Model: Sirena 78

Sirena has launched the new 78 in the second half of 2022, a model which fills the void between the 68 and current 88 flagship and stands in the door step of super 24 meter plus yacht size.  Designed as the bigger and smaller Sirena's by German Frers with interiors by Dutch Cor D. Rover, the 78 is an explorer yacht which offers three options for the flybridge area available as enclosed bridge, three-part hard top, or as an open hard-top. The flybridge in the Sirena is also offered in six layouts, here the choices are endless from a large C-shape or smaller L-shape dinette and a galley bar area with stools to an internal staircase.  The options continue on the main deck with the Sirena 78 offered in five layouts. with main differences here being a fully open plan, and with or without lower helm.  The lower deck with four cabins is also available in two layouts the option here is for having a his and hers bathroom or a walk-in wardrobe in the master stateroom.  Three  options also exist for crew cabins available in a two or three berths.  The Sirena 78 is standard powered by twin Man 1400hp with optional 1550hp and 1800hp units available.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 25 m (82ft)

Hull Length - 22.1 m

Waterline Length - 21.5 m

Bema - 6.50 m

Draft - 1.77 m

Displacement - 75.3 t unloaded, 87 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 9000 l

Water Capacity - 1800 l

Accommodation - eight berths in four cabins, three in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1400hp, V12 1550hp, V12 1800hp

Propulsion - V-drive line shaft with ZF gearbox

Speed - 23 knots max sixteen knots cruise, ten knots long range with Man 1400hp

Range - 1550 nm at ten knots

Hull Shape - semi displacement

Construction - fiberglass hull, with carbon hybrid upper structure

Project - Frers exterior, Cor. Rover interior

Certification - CE A

www.sirenayachts.com

Project: Rizzardi GR Cinquantatre

Following on the footsteps of the SessantaTre Rizzardi expand the classic GR line with the project for an upcoming Cinquantatre 53, second vessel of this traditional Italian sport yacht inspired series, which takes over from the nineties and noughties popular Topline. This model with its 53 designation has also a special meaning since it launched the Topline series in 1992 with the recognizable and aggressive engine air intakes just under the shearline. The 53 Topline will be produced till 2000 and was followed and replaced by the best selling 50 in 2000, and the 63 in 2002. In complete Rizzardi style, the GR Cinquantatre is a high-performance sport yacht simultaneously devoted to luxury cruising and has a finely-detailed layout.  Extensive exterior spaces guarantee en-plein-air liveability and a stern platform equipped with a full-width tender lift. Inside, there are three cabins including a completely independent double at the stern, in addition to another cabin for the crew.  The GR Cinquantatre is also available in three versions: full open, with electric awning, and with T-top.  The Rizzardi GR Cinquantatre is to be central engine with direct shaft propulsion and twin Man 850hp engines.  

www.rizzardiyachts.com

New Model: Ocean Alexander 32 Explorer

During the Miami 2023 boat show Ocean Alexander introduced the 32 Meter Explorer designed by Evan Marshall and his team. Building on the success of the 28 Meter Explorer and the 30 Meter Revolution, Evan Marshall takes the extensive knowledge and expertise to further establish Ocean Alexander modern design language. With powerful engines, unwavering safety, luxurious spaces, and breath-taking views, the 32 Meter Explorer truly sets itself apart from the crowd. The stylish exterior will leave everyone in awe at the dock. The intelligent use of space provides immense living spaces, without sacrificing the incredible performance and efficiency that Ocean Alexander are known for. Imagine waking up to the sunrise in the massive on-deck master suite, then enjoying a refreshing drink from the wet-bar island on the bridge deck, all while taking in the near full circle view of the ocean through the floor-to-ceiling windows. And as the day comes to a close, enjoy the stars from a plethora of exterior lounge spaces. See for yourself at the 2023 Miami International Boat Show. The 32 Meter Explorer is truly a yacht like no other.

Technical Data:

LOA - 31.20 m (102.4ft)

Waterline Length - 28.4 m

Beam - 6.70 m

Draft - 1.78 m full load

Displacement - 124,390 kg

Fuel Capacity - 13500 l

Water Capacity - 3406 l

Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins,  four to six crew in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Man V12 2000hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 21 knots max eight knots cruise

Project - Evan Marshall

www.oceanalexander.com

Project: Rossinavi Infinity 42 Blue

In the wake of the success of Sea Cat, Rossinavi has embraced the new challenge of transferring BluE, the Rossinavi's new eco-friendly navigation technology to a monohull, choosing to apply this to one of Rossinavi's most appreciated projects, also born from the collaboration with Fulvio de Simoni. The result is Infinity 42 BluE. This yacht is entirely in aluminum and with a reduced draft, that guarantees a pleasant navigation also in shallow waters. Equipped with solar panels and a capacious battery pack, Infinity 42 BluE will be able to navigate 90% of the time in full-electric mode in a daily navigation scenario and 70% in an Atlantic crossing scenario, while the rest of the time is spent with the support of diesel generators. This is a great advantage in terms of reducing noise, odors and emissions. Infinity 42 BluE's solar panels are excellent in low-intensity sunlight and are able to generate energy even with minimum angles of solar incidence. On an aesthetic level, integration with the deck is almost total thanks to the great flexibility that allows them to be perfectly inserted into curvilinear designs. This project has an innovative eco-displacement hull, designed to reduce consumption even more than a traditional full-displacement hull at the classic cruising speeds of ten to eleven knots. Like all new Rossinavi projects, Infinity 42 BluE will feature the Rossinavi Artificial Intelligence system on board. The AI system constantly monitors the boat's performance, is able to learn and anticipate the needs of the guests on board and continuously communicates with crew members, suggesting lower-impact actions and instructing them in more conscious boating. This is also accompanied by the ever-present Rossinavi Zero Noise Technology, that dramatically reduces noise and vibrations on board. With regard to the interiors, every space on board has been meticulously studied in order to guarantee guests as many areas as possible, all with maximum comfort. Above all, the large sun deck stands out which extends, thanks to a small difference in height, to the stern end. This original architecture makes it possible to create an open area aft of the saloon portal, protected on all sides and offering great comfort and privacy even when the boat is at the quay as it is partially screened towards the stern by the raised deck. The sun deck hosts a dining area, a bar, a sunbathing area, as well as a jacuzzi. Inside there are five comfortable guest cabins on the lower deck and a full-beam master cabin on the main deck with structural balconies which, thanks to the large side windows, enjoys great visibility outwards. The spacious beach club is ready-to-use and thanks to the ceiling and lateral protections can also be enjoyed during navigation. In addition, a panoramic area finds its place forward on the main deck and has a pop-up cover that can, at the same time, guarantee shelter during navigation and creates shade, while continuing to convert solar energy thanks to the panels installed on the surface.

www.rossinavi.it

New Launch: Michael Rybovich 94 Sportfisherman Hull#6

Michael Rybovich and Sons Hull No. 6 is a 94-foot enclosed bridge, which is designed to fish anywhere in the world in total luxury, thanks to a state-of-the-art power management system and redundant systems throughout. The design features a full-beam master with side windows disguised as engine air intakes to allow in natural light without compromising the look of the hull from the outside. This build includes room to sleep up to eight guests and four crewmembers, making it the largest built by the Rybovich family to date. Designed by Michael and Dusty Rybovich responsible for the exterior and naval architecture, 94 Sportfisherman hull number six featured a modified Vee shape hull which closes at a rather flat seven degrees angle aft.  Another design detail of this new Rybovich flagship is the straight sheer line, which has not been shown since the 2007 launched 68 hull#124.  Powered by twin MTU 2600hp Michael Rybovich 94 Sportfisherman reaches a top speed of 41 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 28.65 m (94ft)

Beam - 6.70 m

Draft - 1.52 m

Displacement - 74842 kg *full load

Fuel Capacity - 16655 l

Water Capacity - 2271 l

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

Engines - 2 x MTU 16V2000 M96L 2600hp
Propulsion - line shaft with propeller pockets

Speed - 41 knots max thirty know cruise

Range - 700 nm at thirty knots

Hull Shape - modified Vee with 7 degrees low deadrise Vee closing aft

Construction - cold moulded mahogany 3 layers sides 4 layers bottom biaxial fiberglass epoxy resin 

Project - Michael and Dusty Rybovich exterior and naval architect, Patrick Knowles interior

www.michaelrybovichandsons.com

Project: Prestige M8

During Dusseldorf 2023 boat show Prestige presented the M8 project, designed by Garroni and Marc Lombard with interior by Valentina Militerno de Romedis this is the second model and new flagship of the M-Line, the power catamaran series which debuted with the M48 in 2022. The new M8 power catamaran yacht is a multihull of eight plus meters of beam and nineteen meters of beam, and will give the space and comfort equivalent to that of a 25 meter mono-hulled super yacht, targeting customers who want more space in less length. Thanks to this size the Prestige M8 will give a living area unequalled in its size, the redefining the standards of well-being on board, offering everyone the ability to share precious moments at sea. The main deck in the Prestige M8 is offered in two versions with a galley up located to starboard forward, and or this space replaced by a lounging area and the galley located below. Down below the options abound as well for a four or five double cabins layout, and two crew cabins forward. The owners stateroom is located in between the hulls forward, and uses all the eight meter beam. If you choose four cabins you have two options that for a lower galley to starboard, and or to have a large VIP suite to port side, which in this version will also feature a small L-shaped saloon private lounging area. The Prestige M8 is to be powered by twin Volvo 600hp for top speeds up to twenty knots and a cruise of fifteen giving a range of 350 nautical miles.

www.prestige-yachts.com

Princess Yacht Fire in Fort Lauderdale

A 26 meter Princess yacht titled m/y Hot Pursuit went in flames while berthed in her berth at Las Olas Isles, in Fort Lauderdale on 10:30 morning time of Wednesday March eight.  No one was aboard the yacht when Hot Pursuit's flybridge started to burn, with Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue responding to the fire and managing to control the flames, limiting the damage to the flybridge.  The causes of the fire are unknown with the first indications showing that it was an electrical fault which started the flames.

M/y Hot Pursuit is a Princess 88 MY from 2018.  Designed by Bernard Olesinski the Princess 88 MY was launched in 2013 and produced till 2019 in 27 units.  The 88 MY offered an interior with four double guest cabins, and two crew rooms and was powered by twin Cat 1825 or 1925hp engines.  A replacement to the Princess 85, the 88 MY was replaced by the half a meter smaller Y85 in 2019.

New Model: Focus Forza 37

Focus who some years ago took over the moulds of the Elan Power range presents its first totally new model, with the sport cruiser walk around Forza 37.  Also designed like other Focus by Tony Castro, the Forza 37 is a semi walk around centre console, what the Americans usually call dual console.  The exterior accommodation offers three seat central helm station covered in hard top, followed by a dinette and an aft sun-pad, with the three steps up to both sides taking you up to a fore-deck sun-pad.  Down below the Focus Forza offers accommodation for two in open layout with a central double berth, galley to port side and well sized shower head opposite.  The Focus Forza 37 can be powered by a variety of engines from twin Mercury diesel 270hp, to Yanmar 370hp, and or optional twin Merucy outboards 600hp in petrol gas.  Focus has not been very detailed on top speed quoting a fifty knots top speeds, possibly reachable with the bigger twin Merucy 600hp outboards.

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.40 m (36.1ft)

Beam - 3.60 m

Draft - 0.90 m

Displacement - 6500 kg

Fuel Capacity - 600 l

Water Capacity - 300 l

Max Persons - ten

Accommodation - two berths

Engines - 2 x Mercury Diesel 3.0 TDI 270hp, 4.2 TDI 320hp, Volvo D4 270hp, D4 320hp, Yanmar 370hp, petrol gas outboard Mercury Verado 600hp

Propulsion - Mercury Bravo III or Volvo DPI dual propeller stern drive, Mercury outboard

Speed - up to fifty knots max

Project - Tony Castro

Certification - CE B, IMCI

www.focus-motoryachts.com

Project: Azimut Magellano 60

The 2023 Dusseldorf boat show set the stage for the preview of Azimut's new Magellano 60 that will be presented in September. The 60 will complete the explorer with a Mediterrean vision Magellano series, which includes the larger 66, 25M and the 30M.  Designed by Ken Freivokh the same designer of the first 74 which represented a new direction not only for Azimut but yachting in general, and today is the designer of the two larger models.  In the Magellano 60 Freivokh integrates the refined world of sailing with the more complex world of the motor yacht, creating a crossover for true connoisseurs, owners who love long voyages full of adventure and charm. The Magellano 60 is a further step along the sustainable path that Azimut has planned, and with the second-generation Dual Mode hull, she takes her rightful place as a Low Emission Yacht.  Characterized by a timeless aesthetic, she balances a design full of details, generous volumes and architectural solutions that guarantee not only a unique lifestyle but also freedom and intimate contact with nature. Among her outstanding features, the Magellano 60 offers an Infinity Terrace aft and an internal dining with an exclusive sea view.  The Magellano 60 will feature a three double cabins layout with a single crew cabin berth aft.  Power will come from twin Man 730hp with line shafts propulsion giving a top speed up to 26 knots and a cruise of eighteen.

www.azimutyachts.com

Nordhavn SuperYacht Powerless in Arafuru Sea

A 29 meter Nordhavn super yacht titled m/y VivieRae II ended powerless and adrift while navigating in the Arafaru Sea, between North Australia and Papua New Guinea on Tuesday second March. In navigation from the Marshall Islands leaving on 26 February going to Sorong, Indonesia, VivieRae II had a towing line which broke free from an eleven meter tender in tow after it severed off due to very rough conditions and unfortunately got tangled in the prop, which seized the engines.  A search and rescue operation call was initiated on third March, with operations to tow the yacht not being successful on five March, due to bad weather and five meter waves rough seas.  The crew was rescued off the yacht on the sixth at 10:00 morning time by an Australian ship.  The eleven meter tender support chase boat got lost in the rope tangling.  Viverae II also sustained some cosmetic damage to its upper port side when it collided with a 190 meter tanker ship who was trying to tow the yacht but failed due to the rough seas.  On Sunday March 12 a rescue operation with owner Bob Giles and previous captain Gareth Schwegman reached ViveRae II and dived to clear the propellers from the ropes, with port side tangled with the tender line and starboard in a fishing net to port side.  The yachts eleven meter tender was also found near Thursday Island, about 240 nautical miles from the yacht position.  

All ends well with Viverae II arriving on Thursday Island on Monday thirteen March where the yacht will stop for repairs, recover its tender and then continue its around the World journey to the West.

VivieRae II is a Nordhavn 96, hull #3 from 2017 with twin Cat 1000hp engines and accommodation for eight guests in four cabins, and six crew in three cabins.  Designed by Nordhavn chief designer Jeff Leishman, the 96 is based on the 86 extended in length, and has been delivered in nine units since its debut in 2016.  The 96 is the second in size Nordhavn after the 120 model which the Taiwan builder so far sold in only one unit in 2013.  A one off Nordhavn 100 based on the hull on the 96 but with extended low fisherman cockpit was also delivered in 2018.