Project: Cranchi Sessantadue

Cranchi is working on the Sessantadue project a new flybridge motor yacht with an overall length of just over twenty metres. This new model will enhance the line-up of Cranchi Yachts’ Flagship Collection and make it even more complete, joining the 23 meters Settantotto flagship and 2022 launched Sessantasette. For this new project, the art direction will once again be handled by Christian Grande, guaranteeing family feeling with the company's two widely appreciated larger motor yachts. With a similar profile to the other two larger Cranchi's, these initial renderings are showing the Sessantadue with a vertical bow profile. According to Cranchi the Sessantadue will give up nothing in terms of having distinctive and peculiar characteristics both in its exterior lines and the choice of interior décor. The Sessantadue will also feature extraordinary technology and design solutions to guarantee the very highest levels of liveability, comfort and safety. The details of the Sessantadue will be unveiled one piece at a time on Cranchi's web page and social media profiles, leading brand fans on a voyage of discovery for this upcoming new model.

www.cranchi.com

Viking Hits Townsend Inlet and Sinks

A sixteen meter Viking sportfish yacht with seven people onboard struck the Townsends Inlet Bridge, and later partially sank on its starboard side at the Avalon Yacht club, in New Jersey USA.  The collision with the Townsends Inlet Bridge happened on 2300 hours of Monday fifth June, and some fifteen minutes later the Viking yacht partially sank.  The causes of the collision are not reported, with the seven people saved from the yacht by the area Coast Guard, and Sea Tow and Northstar Marine assisting keeping the vessel afloat and then on recovering it, which they completed on Wednesday seventh June.  Due to the collision the bridge waterway was temporary closed on Tuesday morning with commercial divers and engineers inspecting and repairing the damage sustained by the impact.  

This is the second time the bridge was struck by boat traffic in less to a year, with another collision occurring in July 2022, when a steel built motor vessel under charter with 22 passengers collided with the 1939 made Townsends Inlet.  The Townsends Inlet Bridge is located in New Jersey on the Atlantic ocean, linking Sea Isle City with Avalon Bay.

The Viking in this bridge collision is a first generation 52 Convertible produced from 2002 to 08, with a three cabin layout, and standard powered by twin Man 1050hp or optional 1300hp engines, these last reaching speeds in the mid thirties.  The 52 Convertible came about as a replacement to the first generation 50 Convertible and was replaced by the second generation 54C released in 2008.

New Model: Van Den Hoven Voyager 50 Coupe

In early December 2022 Van Den Hoven delivered the first Voyager 50 Coupé to her delighted owners. This new smallest model in the Voyager series comes from a design by René van der Velden, with the sport yacht performing superbly in combination with elegance, space and comfort. The Voyager 50 Coupe has a sporty look that appeals to a younger crowd, along with a stylish and modern feel, and can also cruise into many European rivers and waters with lower bridges thanks to its lower profile. A single-level layout and low step make for easy accessibility, further enhanced by the aft deck, saloon, galley and steering position all being located on the same deck. The Voyager 50 Coupe is also a highly manoeuvrable yacht that is simple to sail, and operate with a high attention to detail thanks to a finishing of the highest level. The Voyager 50 Coupe is also equipped with fixed fin stabilisers that keep roll to an absolute minimum.  Van den Hoven Voyager 50 Coupe welcomes guests into the aft deck with a dinette offering the perfect sport for lounging or dining for up to six people which converts into a large sunbed for two. The stern features a large storage space with an electrically operated hatch to store bicycles and the like. The up and down hydraulic swimming platform can accommodate a tender of up to 3.85 metres. Wide and safe passage-ways lead to the foredeck where there is a sunbed and a forward looking seating area.  The Voyager 50 has an interior and can accommodates six persons in three cabins, all located on the lower deck with the master room located forward.  The Van den Hoven Voyager 50 Coupe is powered by twin Volvo 480hp with line shaft propulsion which give a top speed up to 22 knots,  As all Van Den Hoven Voyagers the 50 Coupe is built in aluminium, and for this can easy be customized to clients requests. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 15 m (49.2ft)

Beam - 4.80 m

Draft - 1.15 m

Displacement - 26 t

Fuel Capacity - 3000 l

Water Capacity - 1000 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 480hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 22 knots max, seventeen cruise

Project - Rene van der Velden

Construction - aluminium

www.bvandenhovenjachtbouw.nl

Beneteau Trawler Aground in Lynnhaven Inlet

A twelve meter Beneteau Swift Trawler titled m/y JiMaria with USA registry ended aground while entering Lynnhaven Inlet, Virginia Beach on the early evening of the fourth June. The Beneteau Swift Trawler was out of the standard channel route and entered an unmarked difficult to navigate area.  The Beneteau Swift Trawler was removed from the grounding area and taken for repairs on the ninth June.

The Beneteau 44 Swift Trawler in this grounding is a 2011 build unit.  Replacing the 42 ST aftaert a six years production run, and introduced in 2011 with  design from Joubert and Nouvelt for exterior and interiors by Frutschi, the 44 Swift Trawler was produced till 2019 in about five hundred units. The 44 was replaced by the smaller 41 Swift Trawler in 2019.

Project: Riviera 58 Sports Motor Yacht

Riviera has announced at the opening of the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show the new 58 Sports Motor Yacht that will premiere in late 2023.  The 58 Sports Motor Yacht joins an exceptional line-up that began six years ago with the launch of the 68, and today extends to six models;  including the 46, 50, 64 and 72.  Riviera’s Sports Motor Yachts are uniquely specified enclosed bridge cruisers and yachts for owners with endless adventure in mind, enjoyed in absolute luxury, and some unique details as the all-water sports cockpit, walk-around side decks, foredeck lounge and entertaining zone, all-weather alfresco deck entertaining, and a spacious, luxurious saloon with internal staircase to a fully-enclosed air-conditioned fly-bridge.  The accommodation deck is extremely spacious with three staterooms and three bathrooms.  The full-beam master suite located at midships offers a private bathroom and walk-in wardrobe, as well as an optional breakfast bar and fridge.   The Riviera 58 Sports Motor Yacht also offers a choice for an utility room or crew cabin aft of the master. As an utility room, diving and fishing gear can be passed down from the cockpit via the engine room and stowed; or you can use this space as a personalised laundry with separate washer and dryer, easily accessed via the walk-in wardrobe of the master suite.  Interiors are rich in quality and style with premium fabrics, in-vogue leather lounges, exquisitely hand-finished exotic timber cabinetry and the comfort of plush carpet in all three staterooms.  Other options for the Riviera 58 Sports Motor Yacht are an extra arch to fit domes and radars, and a choice to fit integrated solar panels.  The Riviera 58 Sports Motor Yacht is to be fitted with twin Volvo 1000hp with IPS pod propulsion.

www.riviera.com.au

Project: Horizon E88 Sport Yacht

Horizon Yacht Australia has been busy during the 2023 Sanctuary Cove Boat Show, with the signing of an order for a new build E88 Sport Yacht. This will be the fifth Horizon and fourth new-build for the experienced owner, whose most recent yacht is the Horizon E75. For his new yacht, the owner desired a single-level sport yacht with a four-stateroom layout and the capability for owner operation. Renown Dutch designer Cor D. Rover has been commissioned to design the new yacht, which will feature a unique pilothouse helm station, an integrated outdoor BBQ kitchen and the largest galley in its class. This model will feature a tender garage and the capacity to carry up to 12,000L of fuel.

www.horizonyacht.com

Invictus Collides into Salerno Harbour Break-Water

An eight meter Invictus sport cruiser with two persons onboard collided into the Eastern breakwater of the Salerno harbour on the night early hours of third June.  The causes of the collision are unknown, with the sport cruiser hitting the breakwater on starboard side while under navigation.  The sport cruiser was salvaged on the morning of fourth June, with a breach of over two meters in length and about half meter in beam showing onto its starboard side. 

The Invictus sport cruiser in this collision is a GT280, the first model released in 2014 and still produced as at today.  Designed by Invictus designer Christian Grande the GT280 offers an accommodation for two berths and is powered by a 350hp engine with stern drive propulsion.  An outboard GT280 S version is also available.  Invictus has been a success story since debuting in 2014, thanks to its modern looks and luxury car inspired finishes.

New Model: Majesty 111

During the 2023 edition of the Dubai International Boat Show, Majesty unveiled its new 111 model second in size of its Superyacht collection which starts with the 100 and goes up to the 160, and a replacement to the 110 model presented in 2016 and delivered in two units. The new 111 follows recent design trends for a semi-wide body and horizontal lines precedent for all future Majesty models, offering more than ever before in terms in engineering, architecture, and technical features. A strong aesthetic flair courtesy of Dutch studio Phathom, the 34 meter super yacht will feature plenty of natural light and a relaxed refined interior.  Measuring over 33 meters in length, with 230 GT of interior volume, and with six staterooms, accommodating up to twelve guests, and three crew cabins for six.  A feature of the Majesty 111 is the perfect balance of indoor-outdoor spaces across the generously sized two-and-a-half decks.  The Majesty 111 is powered by twin Man 1100hp with line shaft propulsion for a top speed of twenty knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 34.10 m (110.9ft)

Beam - 7.22 m

Draft - 1.72 m

Displacement - 140 t approx., 240 GT *volume

Fuel Capacity - 20190 l

Water Capacity - 6170 l

Accommodation - twelve guests in six cabins, six crew in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1900hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed -  twenty knots max

Project -Phatom Netherlands

www.majesty-yachts.com

Improve-it = Otam 80HT

Otam continue to evolve its 80HT and with this new unit confirmed sold and started construction in March has now arrived in its seventh hull, in twenty years and all fully custom units.  This new hull #007 as Otam likes to call is the most customized yet, although we should have gotten used to the Genoa based builder where each unit is more customized to the previous and an evolution of the species.  Calling it an Improvement is also wrong as each Otam even the smaller ones are all mostly bespoke creations and very-custom units with even the shell changing and evolving.  For example this Otam 80HT will be fully build in a Kevlar Carbon construction and will feature bigger windows, with this giving a lighter feel to the hard-top structure looking similar to that of the 58 more then the other previous six 80s.  Unchanged are the engines with the Otam 80HT powered by twin MTU 2600hp and Arneson surface drives good for a top speed up to 48 knots, as is the naval architecture by Umberto Tagliavini, with the basis coming from the Fabio Buzzi designed 80 Record from 2001 which eventually became the Otam 80HT hull number one when this unit was transformed to a pleasure super sport yacht.       

www.otam.it

Marine to the Max

MarineMax, the World's largest boat and yacht dealer for value and volume expands its dynamics when in July 2021 they acquired sport cruiser and yacht builder Cruisers.  It will be interesting how MarineMax will develop Cruisers into the future.  MarineMax knows a few things about product and how to sell it.  The US brokerage and dealer house has been Azimut's largest dealership, representing the famous Italian name in North America for over a decade, and was also instrumental in putting Galeon at the top of the sphere in the US. 

Founded in 1956 Cruisers was one of the mass produced cabin and sport cruiser brands which had an important growth in the eighties and nighties in that twenty to forty feet plus size.  Other USA boat builders fuelling this express sport cruiser growth and change of boating life style in those times were Carver, Chris-Craft, Regal, Sea Ray, Trojan, and Wellcraft.  

So far MarineMax has not changed any dynamics of the Cruisers brand. But it will be interesting what the future will bring, being that in recent years it was the name resisting and competing with the Euro-imports in the sport cruiser and yacht segment from twelve to eighteen meters in size.