New Model: Ocean Alexander 37L

Ocean Alexander present its new 37L flagship model.  Designed by Evan K. Marshall the 37 is part of the Legend series, which features another smaller 32 meter model. The 37L is a triple deck super yacht with a five guest suite layout of which is an owners stateroom on the forward part of the main deck.  Crew accommodation is for six persons located aft.  The Ocean Alexander Legend 37L surprises for its al fresco entertainment spaces on the bridge and sky deck, along with the transformative beach club at the lower deck.  The Ocean Alexander 37L is standard powered by twin Man 1600hp with optional engines going up to the twin MTU 2600hp as fitted to the first hull launched in 2022.  Ocean Alexander 37L has reportedly sold thirteen hulls of its flagship and its largest build to date. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 35.9 m (117.9ft)

Waterline Length - 30.5 m

Beam - 7.47 m

Draft - 2.01 m

Displacement - 146,000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 20818 l

Water Capacity - 4012 l

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

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1600hp, V12 1900hp, V12 2000hp, MTU V16 2600hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - eighteen knots cruise, ten knots long range

Hull Shape - semi displacement

Project - Evan K. Marshall

www.oceanalexander.com

Project: Kadey-Krogen 60 Open

Kadey-Krogen present the project for a 60 Open model, which builds on the success of the 50 Open. The 60 Open will feature the same open living concept first shown on the smaller model, which seamlessly joins the salon and galley area with the pilothouse. As a result of the volume and use of space of the 60 Open, a day head can be easily added in the pilothouse to enhance liveability while on passage or on the hook. Belowdecks, the en-suite master is placed amidships and features a king-size berth to take full advantage of the 60 Open’s five meters plus beam. Additional highlights include twin John Deere 200hp diesel engines, transoceanic range yet an island-friendly draft of less than two meters, and several interior layout options including a three-stateroom, three-head layout with a convertible office area. Provisions for crew accommodations are also offered abaft the engine room.

www.kadeykrogen.com

New Launch: Winter 63 Convertible W-28

In 2022 Winter has launched its hull number W-28, the 63 feet Convertible sportfish yacht.  Titled M/Y Boujie Tim Winter's W-28 is the second in size build to date by the Carolina custom sportfish builder, the largest is the 64 Convertible W-9 launched in 2014, with a bigger 74 Convertible coming in the future with W-39.  Winter W-28 is a sleek and fast sportfish yacht with a traditional sportfish layout with central galley dinette, and relaxing sofa at entrance on the main deck.  Below deck W-28 presents a layout of three cabins, with a master suite forward, and two twin cabins with a double and twin opening bunks up top, which makes for a total accommodation of ten berths.  In between the cabins is a laundry and tackle storage room.  The interior is finished with horizontal walnut grain through out.  Winter 64 Convertible is fitted with twin Cats 1925hp, which makes her reach a top speed up to 44 knots, a fast cruise of forty or comfortable at 33, and goes on the plain at fourteen knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.22 m (63.1ft)

Beam - 5.56 m

Draft - 1.65 m

Displacement - 39916 kg

Fuel Capacity - 6813 l

Water Capacity - 946 l

Accommodation - ten berths in three guest cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats C32 Acert 1925hp

Propulsion - direct line shaft with Twin Disc gearbox and CJR five bladed propellers

Speed - 44 knots max, 40 fast cruise, 33 knots cruise, fourteen knots minimum planning speed

Construction - cold moulded, 3 layers Okoume plywood encased in biaxial fiberglass and epoxy resin

www.wintercustomyachts.com

Project: Van Der Valk 21.27 metre Project Micamo

Van der Valk Shipyard in the Netherlands is taking its fully custom approach to the next level with the 21.27-metre Project Micamo. This bespoke flybridge motoryacht has been ordered by a client with precise requirements in terms of range and led to new rules being set by the Japanese flag state authorities. With a sophisticated exterior and interior by Guido de Groot Design, Project Micamo is set to showcase the finest Dutch craftsmanship to Japan in a unique way when delivered. It also confirms how far Van der Valk is prepared to go to meet custom demands. The owner of Project Micamo is keen to sail on his own keel to the Ogasawara Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage site located some 500 nautical miles south of the main Japanese archipelago. A 24-hour ferry service runs to the archipelago from Tokyo and the maritime authorities have strict rules in place for commercial vessels that are equivalent to those applied to container ships. No regulations were in place, however, for a 20-metre pleasure craft making such lengthy passages so these had to be specifically adapted for Project Micamo. Months of dedicated engineering, careful calculations, stability booklet updates and more have underpinned construction of the hull.  Van der Valk Project Micamo will feature a four double cabins layout with an owners stateroom at midships, while the main deck will offer a more a more traditional central galley plan.  Project Micamo is to be powered by twin Volvo 1000hp with IPS pod drives for estimated top speeds up to 29 knots.

www.vandervalkshipyard.com

New Model: Cayman S600

During the Naples, Italy 2023 boat show, Italian boat builder Cayman Yachts presented the new S600 model.  Designed by Ferragni, the designer responsible for all Cayman Yachts onwards from the F920 launched in 2018, the S600 is based on the F580 hull without the flying bridge and thus offering a sportier profile.  Thanks to this the S600 comes looking different outside, sleeker with the trade off of losing the extra space on the flybridge.  For the remaining the Cayman S600 is similar to the F580 with an astern galley main deck layout, and a lower deck with three double cabins, including of which is an owners full beam midships stateroom.  The Cayman S600 hull one is powered by twin Volvo 775hp with twin IPS pod drives as propulsion, the smallest power choice for the S600 with speeds above thirty knots being estimated.  More powerful 900 or 1000hp with IPS pod drives from Volvo, and or Man 800hp with shafts are available.      

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.6 m (57.7ft)

Hull Length - 16.2 m

Beam - 4.74 m

Draft - 1.40 m

Displacement - 24000 kg unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 2000 l

Water Capacity - 800 l

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

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 775hp, D13 900hp, D13 1000hp, Man i6 800hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS dual propeller forward looking pod drives, line shafts

Speed - 

Project - Ferragni

Certification - CE B

www.caymanyachts.it

Beneteau New Web Site

Beneteau headlining brand of Groupe Beneteau and one of the most popular production boat builders updates its global web showroom. Beneteau was founded 1884 in Vendee by fully qualified ship builder Benjamin Beneteau, who sets up a boat yard with the family name building trawlers for fisherman. 24 years pass and as any builder who beats the age of time Benjamin sets provocation in motion when in 1910 he builds the first engine boat called "Vainqueur des Jaloux", Conqueror of the Jealous in English which sets a lot of drama and also gets accused this is scaring the fish away. In 1928 Andre Beneteau son of Benjamin takes over yard management duties, and two years later he shows the way forward building "Le Jeannot" a faster design trawler which he christens Poursuivante, translated in English to Pursuer. It is 1945 the ending of World War II, which prompts Vendee and the fishing fleet of the area needing a total rebuild, and Andre pursues his creativity by presenting the first trawler boats with bridges. This is followed in 1955 with more tuna fisherman thinking creating the first live bait storage. In 1964 the third generation Beneteau boat builders Annette Beneteau Roux, brother Andre, and husband Louis-Claude Roux take the helm pursuing the road into recreational boats and the use of fiberglass as a building material. A year later passes and Beneteau exhibits for the first time at the Paris boat show presenting the Peches Promenade concept of fishing pleasure boats. 1967 Beneteau follows more its production instincts launching the Forban and Galion models which achieve great success and are followed by another break through of Baroudeur a pleasure cruiser with living aboard comfort. 1973 sees Andre Beneteau responsible for design present the 32 Evasion first two masted yacht from the brand, and two years later this is followed by what the critics call one of his best projects the Astroblade. Between this in 1974 Beneteau launches a still today model range, its first planning motor boat the Antares, and in 1976 the 30 First designed by Andre Mauric is presented. This also marking a line which is still as at today existent. 1981 sees designer German Frers present the 42 First, recognized at the time as one of the most stable sailboats. In 1982 Beneteau is recognized as the largest production boat builder of the time. A century has passed since its founding in 1984 and Beneteau goes public on the Paris stock exchange. This is followed by more production facilities two years later when Beneteau opens a new building plant in Marion, South Carolina USA. 1987 sees the launch of another line with the Oceanis designed by Philippe Briand, and another innovative 35.5 First with project by Philippe Starck and Jean Berret is launched. In 1992 Groupe Beneteau is founded today featuring twelve boat building brands: Beneteau, Jeanneau, Lagoon, Prestige, CNB, Monte Carlo Yachts, 2014 acquired Four Winns, Glastron, Wellcraft, Scarab all USA brands, and in 2018 Delphia from Poland and Seascape from Slovenia. Beneteau current line up features a total eight different ranges of sailing, motor cruisers, and motor yachts; which start with the First 14 and go up to the Grand Trawler 62. The motorboat lines are the following; Flyer, Antares Gran Turismo, and Swift Trawler. The smallest motor boat is the Flyer 6, going up to the 2022 launched Grand Trawler 62. Beneteau new web site takes you around with the following buttons; Sailing Yachts, Motorboats, Services, Beneteau, Events, News, and Dealers. Beneteau is also present in Social Media with links at the bottom of the page taking you to its Facebook, Linkedin, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter pages.

www.beneteau.com

Production History (motorboats only); 

Flyer 54 

Flyer 56 

Flyer 64 

Sunday 4.00 

Sunday 4.40 

Sunday 5.50

Sunday 6.60

Flyer 5.60 Open

Flyer 5.70 Open

Flyer 5.70 Cabin

Flyer 6.60 Cabin

Flyer 6.60 Open

Antares 6.50 1970-82

Antares 7.50 1978-

Flyer 47 1980-

Californie 5.20 1980-92

Antares 6.40 1983-90

Antares 8.60 1986-

Antares 5.60 1987-

Flyer Serie 5 1987-

Antares 11.20 1987-

Antares 8.00 1986-

Antares 7.30 1987-

Antares 10.20 1989-

Antares 6.80 1990-

Flyer F1 11.41m 1990-

Flyer Serie 6 1990-

Flyer Serie 7 1990-

Flyer Serie 10 Grand Prix 1990-92

Flyer Serie 8 1991-

Antares 8.05 1991-

Antares 6.05 1992-

Flyer 8 Grand Prix 1992-

Flyer 11 Grand Prix 1992-

Antares 6.55 1994-

Californie 5.80 1994-

Flyer 5 Grand Prix 1994-98

Antares 550 Calanque 1995-

Antares Serie 8 1995-

Californie 4.40 1995-

Flyer 9 Grand Prix 1995-

Antares 9.05 1996-2002

Flyer Viva 7.80 1996-

Ombrine 500 WA 1996-

Antares 500 Calanque 1997-

Antares Serie 6 1997-

Antares Serie 7 1997

Ombrine 700 1997-2000

Antares 6.20 1997-2007

Flyer Viva 5.80 1998-

Ombrine 550 WA 1998-2002

Antares 4.50 HB 1999-

Antares 9.20 1999-2002

Flyer Viva 6.80 1999-

Ombrine 630 1999-

Ombrine 900 1999-

Ombrine 960 2000-03

Antares 7.60 2000-07

Antares 10.80 2000-08

Flyer Viva 9.20 2002-

Ombrine 800 2002-

Flyer 650 wa 2002-06

Antares Serie 9 2003-08

Flyer 550 Cabin 2003-

Ombrine 801 2003-

Ombrine 1001 2003-

Antares 13.80 2003-08

Antares 9.80 2003-09

Antares 650 HB 2004-06

Antares 12 2004-10

Swift Trawler 42 2004-10

Flyer 12 Cabin 2005-09

Antares 620 HB 2006-

Flyer 701 2006-

Antares 8.8 2006-

Flyer 750 WA 2006-

Monte Carlo 37 2006-09

Antares 6 2007-

Antares 6 Fishing 2007-

Flyer 750 Open 2007-

Monte Carlo 32 2007-10

Swift Trawler 52 2007-12

Flyer 750 Sundeck 2007-13

Flyer 550 Open 2007-14

Antares 7 2008-

Antares 700 Fishing 2008-

Monte Carlo 27 2008-

Antares 11 2008-12

Antares 750 HB 2009-11

Monte Carlo 47 2009-11

Flyer 850 Sundeck 2009-15

Swift Trawler 34 2009-16 (411) includes 34 S

Monte Carlo 47 Fly 2009-11

Antares 30 2009-18

Monte Carlo 42 2010-11

Flyer 750 Cabrio 2010-12

Flyer Gran Turismo 38 2010-14

Flyer 500 Open 2010-14

Flyer 550 Cabrio 2010-14

Flyer 650 Cabin 2010-14

Flyer 650 Cabrio 2010-14

Swift Trawler 34 S 2010-16 (411) *includes standard Swift Trawler 34

Antares 42 2010-17

Antares 8.80 2011-15

Flyer Gran Turismo 34 2011-18

Antares 8S 2011-19

Swift Trawler 44 2011-19

Antares 32 2011-17

Flyer 500 Sun Deck 2011-

Flyer Gran Turismo 44 2011-15

Flyer Gran Turismo 49 Fly 2011-16

Flyer 550 Sun Deck 2012-15

Barracuda 7 2012

Swift Trawler 50 2012-

Flyer 650 Open 2013-14

Flyer 650 Sundeck 2013-14

Barracuda 9 2013-16

Gran Turismo 49 2013-16

Antares 5.80 2013-17

Antares 6.80 2013-17

Antares 7.80 2013-17

Antares 30 S 2013-18

Antares 36 2013-19

Barracuda 7 2013-20

Flyer 6.6 Sportdeck 2014-

Flyer 6.6 Spacedeck 2015-

Gran Turismo 40 2015-20

Flyer 5.50 Spacedeck 2016-

Swift Trawler 30 2016-

Flyer 5.5 Sundeck 2016-19

Flyer 8.8 Spacedeck 2016-19

Flyer 8.8 Sundeck 2016-19

Barracuda 8 2016-20

Gran Turismo 46 2016-21

Flyer 7.7 Spacedeck 2016-

Flyer 7.7 Sportdeck 2016-

Flyer 7.7 Sundeck 2016-

Flyer 6.6 Sundeck 2017-

Gran Turismo 50 2017-

Barracuda 6 2017-20

Barracuda 9 2017-20

Antares 7 2017-

Swift Trawler 35 2017-

Flyer 8 Spacedeck 2018-

Flyer 8 Sundeck 2018-

Gran Turismo 50 Sportfly 2018-

Swift Trawler 47 2019-

Swift Trawler 41 2019-

Swift Trawler 41 Sedan 2019-

Gran Turismo 36 2020-

Gran Turismo 32 2020-

Antares 8 2021-

Gran Turismo 41 2021-

Gran Turismo 45 2022-

Grand Trawler 62 2022-

Project: Numarine 30XP

For 2023 Numarine celebrates twenty years, and with this the Turkish yacht builder presents the project for the new 30XP model. A thirty meter two deck plus pilot bridge super yacht with distinctive modern design courtesy of Can Yalman, the 30XP will fit nicely in between the 26 and 32XP models. With the new 30XP Can Yalman also introduces the second generation design language in the XP series distinctive to the previous for being more horizontal and straight. In the new 30XP Numarine also introduces a beach club area on the lower deck, which increases in space when at anchor thanks to the opening side bulkheads. The Numarine 30XP will offer a five double guest cabin layout, with an owners stateroom on the forward part of the main deck. Crew accommodation is for three cabins, and five berths. The Numarine can be powered with twin 240kw hybrid diesel or Man 560hp engines with top speeds up to thirteen knots. Numarine has reported of selling three models of the 30XP with the first set to launch in 2024.

www.numarine.com

Vitech Super Yacht Sinks off Hastings

A 27 meter Vitech super yacht titled m/y Astor with two persons and a dog on board sank while cruising off Hastings, on the East Sussex coast on Thursday April six at about 1700 hours.  A coast guard helicopter rescued the crew while the dog was later saved by a life boat.  M/y Astor was reported sold in end January, after the yacht has sat untouched in Brighton marina for many years.   

M/y Astor is a 1993 Vitech 90 designed by Bill Dixon and build in Taiwan.  The Vitech 90 features an accommodation for eight guests in four cabins and is powered by twin Man 1100hp engines with a top speed up to 23 knots.  Astor was the first and one of two 90 models build with the second launching in 2006.

New Model: AB Yachts 80

Spring 2023 has started rather busy for AB Yachts as it launched its new 80 Sportfly model. Presented as a project in 2020, this AB 80 is the third unit to launch and is set to go in the USA.  The AB 80 replaced the AB78 in 2020 and is the current entry level model from the jet super sport yacht builder specialist.  The AB Yachts 80 will feature a traditional cockpit stern layout with an upper sun-pad, and garage underneath, with an interior of three double cabins and a separate galley located in between the cabins. A crew cabin with two berths is located forward.  Like any AB Yachts these details are subjective as the Viareggio yacht builder builds custom and to order, and an owner can change things before signing on the dotted lines.  The AB Yachts 80 is powered by triple Man 2000hp with MJP Jet propulsion for a top speed of up to 55 knots.  As any AB Yachts the 80 is a superior performance super sport yacht with a hull specially design for jet propulsion, which has been the set up of all AB Yachts produced from fifty up 145 feet and since the yard was founded in 1992.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 25.20 m (82.8ft)

Beam - 6.50 m

Draft - 1.30 m

Displacement - 75 t full load

Fuel Capacity - 9500 l

Water Capacity - 1500 l

Accommodation - six to eight berths in three cabins, two crew in one cabin

Engines - 3 x Man V12 2000hp

Propulsion - MJP waterjets, two steerable one central booster

Speed - 55 knots max 49 knots cruise

Range - 500 nautical miles at cruise

Project- AB yachts, Acube

Certification - CE A, RINA Cross of Malta Mach Y unrestricted navigation 

www.abyachts.com

Sport Cruiser Capsizes With Crane in Baia Naples

An eleven meter Rio sport cruiser capsized along with the crane during launch operation in Baia, to the West of Naples, Italy on the morning of sixth April.  The causes of the accident are not fully reported though some photos on social media point to the accident caused to the forward left crane foot not correctly positioned.  The crane and the sport cruiser where recovered on the evening of the same day.  The Rio sport cruiser sustained important damage to its hard-top and starboard upper hull structure.

The Rio in this accident is a 36 Air which the North Italian builder presented in 2009.  The Rio 36 Air was also available as an Art without the hard-top version and replaced the 35 Cruiser in 2008. The 36 Art features a four plus two interior and twin 320hp Mercruiser diesel engines gave speeds up to 37 knots. The Rio 36 was replaced by the Marino Alfani designed 38 Parana in 2015 which is still in production today.