New Model: Rodman Spirit 42 Coupe

The latest addition to the Rodman Spirit range is the 42 Coupé, a versatile fully enclosed sport cruiser based on the 42 platform presented with the Flybridge version in 2012.  As at today the Rodman 42 is still the flagship model of the Spirit range which debuted in 2010 with the 31.  The Rodman Spirit 42 Coupe is designed for a the customer who wants a fully enclosed hard top sport cruiser with a sliding electrical roof, and a more sporty profile exterior. With this new Spirit 42 Coupe, Rodman also introduced larger hull side windows which also feature integrated opening portholes, providing additional brightness in the lower deck cabin area.  The Rodman Spirit 42 Coupe offers as the style outside offers a traditional layout with two cabins below deck, master cabin forward, and lower deck galley located to port side.  The main deck offers a C-shaped dinette to port side, with an entertainment unit opposite and helm station to starboard.  The Rodman Spirit 42 Coupe is powered by standard Volvo 340hp or optional twin 380hp both with IPS pod propulsion.  Top speed is not communicated but the 42 Flybridge has a thirty knots performance from twin Volvo 300hp, so expect numbers to be just above that number with the standard engines. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.35 m (40.5ft)

Hull Length - 11.97 m

Beam - 4.24 m

Draft - 0.71 m excluding propellers and drives

Displacement - 12.3 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 1150 l

Water Capacity - 390 l

Max Persons - twelve

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 340hp, D6 380hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Project - Fulvio de Simoni

Certification - CE B

www.rodman.es

Princess Yacht Fire in Florida Kills One Woman

 

A 21 meter Princess motor yacht went on fire while berthed at Perry Hotel and Marina Key West, Stock Island Florida on 00:10 hours of Wednesday July 26.  The fire is believed to have left one 51 year old woman and her dog dead, with 59 year old husband and son badly injured.  The family was visiting the Florida Keys for the lobster mini season. The yacht was already engulfed in flames when Monroe County Fire Rescue arrived in the scene, taking them three hours to extinguish the fire.  According to reports the presumed dead woman returned back to the boat to rescue her dog, with husband and son also following her and getting injured in the process.  Husband and son where airlifted for treatment to Ryder Trauma Center in Miami.  Another family was on the boat but suffered no injuries.  The Princess motor yacht sank, and is a total loss.  Some unconfirmed reports are saying that the cause of fire is from Lithium batteries.

The Princess yacht in this fire is a 21M model produced from 2004 to 10. Designed as all Princess from the early eighties till today by Bernard Olesinski the Princess 21M offered a four double cabins interior with a crew cabin for two and is powered by Man 1050hp or optional 1300hp engines.  The Princess 21M was replaced by the 72 MY in 2010. 

Project: Mylius M62P

A semi custom sail yacht builder which has had growing success in the last years, Mylius yachts from Piacenza, Italy presents its first combustion engine yacht with M62P, those initials meaning Mylius62Power.  Designed by Ceccarelli with Parisotto and Formenton the Mylius M62P presents itself as a two cabin explorer yacht, with a crew cabin and standard powered by twin Volvo 725hp. The Mylius M62P will have some important options from a third cabin with bunk berths.  All build by infusion the Mylius M62P is powered by twin Volvo 725 up to 1000hp with IPS pod drives.  There is some conflicting reports on performance with the write up saying that the small engines give 28 knots of top speed, and technical data saying that speed is with the 1000hp units.  Considering the forty tons declared weight I would go for the technical data numbers.  The Mylius  M62P is to be fully build in infusion with a hull all made in single, and sandwich construction used for the super structure base.  Mylius has two other motor boats in project stages which a fourteen meter fast sport cruiser, and a twenty meter power catamaran.

www.mylius.it

New Model: Sialia 57

Sialia Yachts, a revolutionary brand of eco-friendly yachts made its global debut at the Palma International Boat Show, presenting its first 57 model.  Powered by the world-leading electric propulsion system, AMPROS, the Sialia 57 is a yacht into the future of sustainable yachting in a luxurious and eco-friendly that showcases this new company's dedication to innovative technology and nature. Launched in 2022, the Sialia 57 is a seventeen meter sport yacht constructed entirely of carbon fibre, making it ultralight. With a clear vision of a yacht that would be fast, good-looking, and functional, Sialia 57 boasts a cruising speed of eighteen knots and a top speed up to 31 knots all in a serene cruising experience. The company teamed up with Vripack Design, a world-renowned yacht design studio based in the Netherlands, to create the most efficient hull possible. The result is a smooth and stable ride, with minimal trim angles and a flared bow that keeps the vessel dry even in rough seas. The electronic components of the Sialia 57 are provided by Garmin. Sialia Yachts is a company dedicated to crafting eco-friendly vessels with an unwavering focus on performance and timeless design. Sialia Yachts and AMPROS are subsidiary companies of Silent Straits, started in 2017 by true visionaries Stanisław Szadkowski and Tomasz Gackoski. Stanisław's distinguished career spans 30 years in advanced technology. Tomasz boasts an impressive aerospace background and extensive expertise as an esteemed yacht engineer.  The Sialia 57 is to be followed by the 59 series which has started construction and is available in three variants; Weekender, Runabout, and Sport.

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.6 m (57.7ft)

Beam - 4.6 m

Draft - 1 m

Displacement 19 t undloaded

Battery Capacity - 1500 l and 1mwh max battery

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Amperia Propulsion System 400kw

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 31 knots max, eighteen cruise

Range - 200 nm at eighteen knots cruise

Construction - carbon fibre 

Project - Vripack naval architect, Dennis Popos exterior

Certification - CE B

www.sialia-yachts.com

Pershing Sinks in Castevi Island Formentera

An eleven meter Pershing sport cruiser sank after hitting a reef while cruising to the North of Formentera on Monday 24 July.  The Pershing hit a reef in the North West of Formentera in between the islet of Castevi and S'Espalmador.  Unfortunately after hitting the reef the eleven meter Pershing sank, first going down aft rising its bow and later sinking completely.  News of this accident are a bit sparse with the photos and incident shown on social media.

The Pershing in this sinking is the 37 presented in 1998 and produced till 2006 to a design by Fulvio de Simoni as entry level for the brand.  The 37 replaced the 38/39 model with a sleek exterior and less accommodating interior, offering a four berths interior, and is powered by twin Cats 355hp and or Yanmar 370hp for later models, with shaft propulsion and reaching top speeds above the mid thirties.  A special one off without radar arch called Pershing 38 Endurance with twin Cats 420hp and Arneson surface drives was produced in 2000 and also competed in the Venezia to Monte Carlo race.  This 38 Endurance was for a time the Pershing previous boss and founder Tilli Antonelli personal boat.  

Yacht Fire in La Paz Mexico Kills One Person, Injures Three

A fire onboard a 23 meter motor yacht at Puerta Cortes Tourist Complex, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico on 07:00 hours of Monday 24th July killed one person and injured three more, with the fire also jumping and partially burning another smaller fourteen meter Grand Banks explorer cruiser.  The fire was reported starting in the engine room of the 23 meter motor yacht, as crew where doing some work.  Three teams where dispatched to control the fire; Heroic La Paz Fire Department, La Paz Municipal Traffic and Security Directorate, and Municipal Civil Protection.  The person which was identified dead on the scene ended trapped in the engine room with the fire, while three more persons had injuries with a 37 year old also suffering extensive third grade burns.  The big 23 meter yacht eventually burned totally and became a total loss, while the smaller fourteen meter had its fire controlled, although it also received extensive damage to its bow area.

The 23 meter motor yacht in this fire is a Numarine 78 Flybridge as produced from 2008 to 2017 designed by Can Yalman and Tommaso Spadolini.  The smaller explorer cruiser is a Grand Banks 49 Classic as produced from 1980 to 99, with over 120 units sold.

Flybridge Cruiser Goes Down in Boston Harbor

A twelve meter flybridge cruiser with four persons onboard, two men and two women started sinking after hitting Quarantine Rocks off the North side of Peddocks Island in Boston Harbor around 16:30 hours of Sunday 23 July.  Massachusetts state Police Marine unit responded to the call of the flybridge cruiser helmsman with two officers and Marine Vessel 26 which was in patrol in the area, saving the four persons just as they jumped in the water for safety.  The four boaters where later transported to Charlestown Marina with one of the four boaters having a minor laceration injury being evaluated by Boston EMS.  The flybridge cruiser damage was a ripped port-side strut and one foot square hole, with Towboat US patching it, rigging it with half a dozen floating bags and towing her to Marina Bay for an emergency haul out. 

The flybridge cruiser in this sinking is a Maxum 4100 SCB produced from 1998 to 2002.  The Maxum 4100 SCB offers an accommodation of two cabins and was powered by twin Cummins 370hp for a top speed up to thirty knots.  Maxum was founded in 1987 by Brunswick as a bridge brand between the entry level Bayliner and up market Sea Ray.  Brunswick closed Maxum in 2009 and moved its production to Meridan only for it to close also this company in 2016.

Project: Lyman-Morse Monhegan 42

Lyman-Morse is building the new Monhegan 42. A continuation of a long-standing relationship between Lyman-Morse and C. Raymond Hunt Associates, the Monhegan 42 represents the Maine's builder continued success with creating a series of semi-custom yachts that allow an owner to customize a vessel to suit their needs using an existing design platform. This proven process delivers all the attributes of a custom yacht, with far less lead time.  Hull no. 3 of the Monhegan 42 series rides on Hunt’s renowned deep-V hull design and will get power from a pair of Cummins 550hp, giving her a cruising speed of 28 knots, with a top end of 32 knots. The helm station of hull no. 3 is custom to the owner’s specific needs, with oversized 17-inch display screens, as well as bow and stern thrusters for easy docking. Below, there is a galley and dinette/lounge area for meal prep and dining, a head, shower, and primary stateroom forward. This owner wanted to be able to lie down on the settee and relax, so the team at Lyman incorporated a custom footwell into the layout to allow for optimal relaxation. Interior joinery is made from South American mahogany, with teak and wenge accents. Additional options abound on this model, demonstrating a key attribute to the semi-custom series approach. There are four available configurations, including flybridge, extended cruiser, and open. The 42 employs the SCRIMP resin infusion method which maximizes strength, reduces weight, and delivers a precise lay-up.  While hull no. 3’s owner is a longtime boater, this is their first foray into a semi-custom build. When surveying the industry, they chose Lyman-Morse due to their unparalleled ability to produce bespoke, semi-custom boats that deliver unrivaled performance, safety, and convenience at sea.

www.lymanmorse.com

Sport Cruiser Saved from Sinking in Procida

A twelve meter sport cruiser started sinking when cruising around Procida on the morning of Sunday 23rd July.  The reason for the sinking are a bit mixed, with some saying the sport cruiser hit a reef in the area, while others saying it had water ingress from one of the propulsions.  Procida is one of the three Flegrean Islands, the other two being the famous Capri, and the nearby Ischia which is also the largest of the archipelago.   

The sport cruiser in this sinking is a Rio 44 Sport Coupe presented in 2019 as evolution of the 2016 launched 44 Colorado but with patio door main deck.  Designed by Marino Alfani, Rio's designer for the last decade the 44 Sport Coupe offers a three double cabins layout, and is powered by Cummins 480hp on shafts or Volvo 435hp with IPS pod drives.

New Launch: Benetti 67m FB278

Benetti presents m/y Calex a 67-metre hull number FB278, tailor-build and customized in every detail for a Californian owner. Launched in the end of 2022 Benetti FB278 has indoor and outdoor spaces that ensure absolute privacy and comfort and cater to the owner’s passion for exercise and well-being. Cassetta developed the streamlined, well-proportioned exterior contours, while the interiors designed by the Benetti Style Department feature alternating light and dark colour shades, with the extensive use of maple and American walnut, ivory-coloured leathers, and white statuary and crema marfil marble. The fabrics used for the decorative cushions are by Loro Piana Interiors. The yacht extends across five enclosed decks, plus a Sundeck, and stands out for her perfectly balanced volumes. The interiors were fitted out using the ‘box in box’ method and meet the highest construction standards, testifying yet again to the shipyard’s exceptional craftsmanship, with new technology used to minimise noise transmission and ensure silent navigation at a speed of twelve knots. The stand-out feature of the 67-metre FB278 is the Upper Deck, which has a surface area of 160 square metres devoted entirely to the owner’s personal spaces. A huge Master Cabin, containing a spacious suite, an elegant double bathroom, a private office and a walk-in wardrobe, extends from midships onto the foredeck outside and offers a 180-degree view, with two curved automatic sliding doors opening out onto an exclusive lounge area furnished with chaises lounges, armchairs, a table and an original gas fireplace. While wide open, it is a very private space, much of which cannot be seen from the upper decks as a result of the carefully planned volumes and depths. The foredeck can also be used as a touch and go helicopter pad, giving the owner the greatest possible freedom when coming on board. On the same deck, an open area in the stern, with a dining table and a relaxation area furnished with armchairs and other seating, is complemented by an interior lounge with a TV cabinet. The stern area on the Main Deck hosts guests in a spacious open-air lounge, while inside we find the main lounge, with a table seating 12, sofas and armchairs, followed by the galley. The owner also wanted two large VIP cabins on this deck, one on each side of the yacht, with two garages of different sizes in the bow for the main tender and various water toys. The four guest cabins, two doubles and two with twin convertible beds, are located to midships on the Lower Deck and completely separated from the accommodation in the bow for the crew of sixteen, which at the owner’s request is decorated with materials and furnishings similar to those used in the guest area. Separate guest and crew flows and the use of dumb waiters ensure maximum privacy and excellent service on board, connecting these areas with the galley on the Main Deck and the upper decks. On the Lower Deck amidships, is the large engine room, Benetti’s first on a full custom yacht this size to fully comply with TIER III regulations because it is fitted with a scrubbing system for the exhaust gases from both the propulsion and generating systems. In the bow, the spacious swim platform and the beach club are connected to the Main Deck by two fixed stairways. A gullwing door opens onto the swim platform and lets light flood into the interiors of the beach club, where a long swing-down hatch on the starboard side provides easier access to the water and even more light. The Bridge Deck, which has an outdoor space containing a lounge area furnished with bar, sofas, TV cabinet and barbecue and is served by a pantry, revolves around the captain and the wheelhouse. The large captain’s cabin is separated from the officer and crew quarters to be close to the ship office and the futuristic helm station, which features a touchscreen console designed by Telemar. On the Sun Deck, the only deck not served by the lift, a central area with gym equipment and a Jacuzzi pool ensure the utmost in comfort and well-being.

Technical Data:

LOA - 67.01 m (219.9ft)

Beam - 10.6 m

Draft - 3.1 m

Displacement - 1250 GT *volume

Fuel Capacity - 127,000 l

Water Capacity -

Accommodation - twelve guests in seven suites, seventeen crew in eight cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 16V4000 M53 1876hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - sixteen knots max, twelve knots cruise

Range - 4400 nm at twelve knots 

Construction - steel hull aluminium super structure

Project - Giorgio Casetta exterior, Loro Piana Decor, Benetti engineering

Certification - Lloyds

www.benettiyachts.it