Ferretti Yacht Collides Into Eceabat Marina Breakwater

A 26 meter Ferretti super yacht titled m/y Gemini collided into the Eceabat Marina breakwater in Canakkale, near the Dardanelles straits in Turkey on the morning of Thursday March 30. The captain reported the accident to the Canakkale Straight Ship Services Directorate, with the yacht reportedly traveling from Greece to Turkey at the time of the accident.  According to the photos circulating online the Ferretti yacht reported cosmetic damage to its bow starboard side, with some hull damage below waterline.  Causes of the accident are not reported.

M/y Gemini is a Ferretti 870 from 2014.  The Ferretti 870 was launched in 2012 to a design of Zuccon and produced till 2016 in eleven units.  The Ferretti 870 was an evolution of the 2004 launched 830 extended in length and replacing the 880 model.  The 870 was replaced by the 850 in the fall of 2016.

Project: Vanquish VQ70

Vanquish present the project for the VQ70, which is a further development of the VQ68 which the Dutch builder announced in 2020. The redesigned VQ70 project was welcomed with surge of interest in Cannes 2022 for the VQ70, with three orders coming in following its presentation. The first VQ70 will feature a T-Top and is to be powered by twin 2000hp Man engines with waterjet drives custom built for an American client to sail around Miami and the Bahamas. The immediate popularity of the VQ70 which is also available in a hard-top version, and comes as a logical extension of the best-selling VQ58.  Vanquish futuristic take on mixing style with power, the VQ70 is a speedy sport yacht that offers lots of outdoor space for eating, lounging and partying with a standard accommodation layout of two double stateroom layout, plus a two berth crew cabin at midships.  The Vanquish will also feature two garage one at midships with side starboard exit, and a traditional garage under the sun-pad.  Both garages can accommodate Vanquish custom build VQ11 tender.  Vanqusih VQ70 is standard powered by triple Volvo 1000hp for a top speed up to 35 knots, or as is the case of hull one with twin Man 2000hp combined to waterjets propulsion which will give fifty knots wide open throttle speeds.

www.vanquish-yachts.com

New Model: Prestige M48

In 2022 Prestige surprised everyone by announcing and launching its first power catamaran.  It is a bold move by Prestige and Beneteau Group, who already have a catamaran platform with the Lagoon brand who also offers two 67 and 78 feet power models.  The M48 comes from a design of Garroni, the designer of all Prestige models with help coming from Philippe Briand.  The two designers presented a fourteen meter by six sized power catamaran, with accommodation of three or four double cabins, plus a crew cabin forward.  The master cabin is located forward in the three cabins version, or in the starboard side in the four cabins layout.  A crew cabin is located to forward in the port hull with a shower head located on the other hull.  The living is on the main deck and features an astern galley layout.  The Prestige M48 is powered by twin Volvo 320hp in line shaft propulsion giving a top speed up to twenty knots.  Prestige is following the M48 with the bigger M8 nineteen meter model set to launch later this year.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.79 (48.6ft)

Hull Length - 14.3 m

Beam - 6 m

Draft - 1.20 m

Displacement - 18002 kg light, 25180kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 1200 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

Max Persons - twelve

Accommodation - six/seven berths in three cabins, or eight berths in four cabins, one crew cabin berth

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 320hp

Propulsion - V-drive line shaft

Speed - twenty knots max, fifteen knots cruise

Project - Garroni, Philippe Briand

Certification - CE B-12,C-14,D-16

www.prestige-yachts.com

Project: Seanfinity T7HT

Seanfinity from South of Rome in Italy has been on the growing side of things and after launching its T4 and T5 models, present the project for a larger T7, a sport yacht of 21 meters.  Designed by Gianluca Caputi, a talented designer who was part owner and designer of the Italcraft revamp in the noughties, the Seanfinity T7 is semi custom project available in HT as pictured above with inboards surface drives, and or quadruple outboards Mercury 600hp.  Seanfinity and Caputi who apart the designer is also part owner, along with Vincenzo Tuccio of Top System surface drives fame is far giving little details, possibly also because this is a very semi custom project.  So far we can see that the Seanfinity T7 will have a transformative aft deck, with opening side balconies, which transform the aft into a massive beach bathing platform. 

www.seanfinityachts.com

New Model: Nordhavn N625

Nordhavn has just launched its new and first N625 model at the start of this month, arriving for commissioning in Dana Point, California. Designed by Nordhavn's Jeff Leishman the 625 is developed on the successful 60 platform, which was born from the 55 and is also the basis for the 63 models. Together these three models; 55, 60 and 63 have sold more then a hundred hulls, and now with this 625 that number will be going further upwards.  The Nordhavn N625 offers a single floor accommodation plan, with a technical area on the lower hull and a pilot house on top.  For this design solution she is a different offering a very living main deck, with the large Master and VIP staterooms on the forward part of the main deck.  The Nordhavn N625 is powered by a single John Deere 325hp engine.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.7 m (64.8ft)

Waterline Length - 17.4 m

Beam - 5.49 m

Draft - 2.02 m

Displacement - 62.6 t

Fuel Capacity - 8517 l

Water Capacity - 2271 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 1 x John Deere 6090AFM85 325hp

Propulsion - ZF gearbox with four bladed propellers

Construction - Vinilester resin in three layers, Gurti G80 core sandwich on hull sides

Project - Jeff Leishman

www.nordhavn.com

Project: Burger 122 RPH Motor Yacht

Designed Gregory K. Marshall and the Burger design team, the Wisconsin based builder presents the project for the 122 Raised Pilot House Motor Yacht. A stately and sleek custom super yacht, the 122 RPH Motor Yacht is a semi wide body sleek looking super yacht, with a custom accommodation of ten guests in five double cabins, including of which is an owners stateroom located on the forward part of the main deck. Crew are is located on the forward part of the main deck and offers a lounge with galley and an accommodation for six, including a captains cabin with double berth.  The Burger 122 RPH also offers a tender garage aft.  A fully custom build, the Burger 122 RPH Motor Yacht is estimated to reach speeds up to 24 knots.  

www.burgerboat.com

New Model: Viking 90 SB

In the early part of 2023 Viking launched its new 90 SB flagship, a 27 meters super sportfish yacht with all the birds and whistles.   A replacement to the 92 which debuted in the fall of 2014 and produced till 2022 sold in 21 units, of which sixteen where in the Enclosed Bridge variant.  The 90 is also the third in size Viking ever made if we add the 93 MY which sold in only one unit in 2017.  Following the introduction of Selective Catalytic Treatment Viking would have continued production of the non stop selling 92, but the new rules needed the New Gretna to go back to the drawing board and make a flagship with a 24 meter hull length.  The 90 looks all based on the 92 with an identical beam and will offer a five double stateroom layout with an owners master stateroom at midships.  A crew cabin with separate shower is located aft.  Beside the Sky Bridge version off hull one the 90 is also available in Enclosed Bridge or open Convertible version, with this being sold as hull number four and has started construction in the fall of 2022.  Available with three engines from standard Cats 1925hp, or optional 2433hp, and MTU 2635hp with these last fitted to hull one.  The 90 has so far sold in fifteen units after its debut at the Viking VIP preview in end January, and World launch in the Miami boat show in February 2013.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 28.96 m (95ft) with bow pulpit

Hull Length - 27.7 m

Waterline Length - 24.03 m

Beam - 7.05 m

Draft - 1.80 m

Displacement - 92378 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 14388 l

Water Capacity - 1817 l

Accommodation - ten berths in five cabins, one crew cabin for two

Engines - 2 x Cats C32A 1925hp, C32B 2433hp, MTU Series 2000 V16 M96L 2635hp

Propulsion - direct line shaft

Speed - 38 knots max 33 cruise

Range - 600 nm at cruise

Hull Shape - modified Vee with 12.4 degrees deadrise aft

www.vikingyachts.com

Baia Yacht on Fire in Channel Islands California

A 24 meter Baia super sport yacht titled Our Nauti Dream went on fire and was severely damaged while berthed in Port Hueneme in Channel Islands, Los Angeles USA on the morning of Friday 24 March.  A team of six fire fighters went onto the marina pontoon to control the fire with no success as the yacht is now mostly in a salvage state, as the picture above shows.  The Baia yacht was unattended at the time of the fire with no injuries to persons being reported.  Unconfirmed reports are stating the Baia yacht burned from a short circuit battery related causing the fire.

Our Nauti Dream is a Baia B80 from 1993 powered by twin GM 1450hp and Arneson surface drive propulsion giving speeds up to forty knots.  The B80 was launched in 1992 to a design of Carlo Galeazzi and was the Italian builder flagship at launch, surpassed by the one off B105 flybridge in 1994, which is at today still the largest Baia ever build.  Produced till 2004 Baia sold ten B80 and 80 Panther as the model evolved in 1999, redesigned upper structure with forward facing radar arch and hard top.  The Baia 80 was replaced by the 78/80 Atlantica in 2003.  Baia was founded in  1961 and closed in 2016, although since then every fall we do have news of the company coming back, which so far never materialized.

Project: Breedendam Eightzero Sport

The Leeuwarden-based shipyard, Breedendam has revealed its latest super sport yacht concept: the 24-metre convertible Eightzero Sport designed by long-time collaborator, Guido de Groot who was also responsible for designing the WW2 British Navy-inspired Fourzero and Sixzero models.  The Breedendam EightZero Sport concept aims to take a fresh look at how a classy gentleman’s sport yacht look according to her designer, by taking the lines and level of outfitting beyond what is expected from a typical large open super sport yacht.  Designed with various interior layout possibilities and propulsion options on offer, the Eightzero Sport is home to a large open outdoor entertainment deck with different seating areas, including one to fore deck. She features a spacious multifunctional aft deck. This carefully thought out space is perfect for guests to relax and take in their surroundings with removable furniture available on request, and for deploying tenders and toys. In addition, her large aft garage has space for a tender, WaveRunner and numerous other water toys. Created with socialising in mind, a great deal of attention has been given to ensuring that exterior and interior spaces blend seamlessly together for a relaxing onboard experience, with the large main deck aft cockpit area designed so that it can easily become part of the saloon area once it is closed off. Accommodation is provided for up to eight guests across three cabins, comprising one master, one VIP cabin and one additional guest stateroom, all of which are ensuite, as well as one crew cabin which houses two crew. Performance-wise, the Eightzero can either be powered by three Volvo 900 or 1000hp with IPS1200 pod drives for estimated top speeds up to 32 knots.  Alternatively Breedendam is also offering larger Man or MTU engine with top speeds up to forty knots.

www.breedendam.com

New Model: Aquador 300 HT

Aquador present the brand new 300 HT, a ground-breaking hard-top sport cruiser, with modern lines and full of features to suit the North European boater.  Designed for use and the Northern European market the Aquador 300 HT is a three part hard top sport cruiser, with a living on the main deck offering an L-shaped dinette to starboard, with galley opposite and dual seat helm station forward.  The lower deck offers accommodation for four with a double V-shaped berth forward, and a guest cabin with double berth to starboard.  A shower head is located to starboard in between the two sleeping areas.  The Aquador 300HT is powered by a single Mercury 270hp diesel engine with sterndrive, and or optional Yanmar 370hp, or twin petrol-gas outboards of 225hp or 250hp.    

Technical Data:

LOA - 9.35 m (30.6ft) 

Hull Length - 9.28 m

Beam - 3.30 m

Displacement - 4500 kg

Fuel Capacity - 445 l

Water Capacity - 145 l

Accommodation - four berths

Max Persons - six

Engines - 1 x Mercruiser 270hp, Yanmar 370hp diesel and stern drive, 2 x Mercury V6 225hp, Verado V8 250hp petrol gas and outboard

Propulsion - single duo propeller sterndrive, or twin outboards

Project - Karl Norschau

Certification - CE B6 C9

www.aquadorboats.fi