New Launch: Van Der Valk 23.56m Hull no. WV0138

Van der Valk has recently launched the 23.56-metre hull number. WV0138 titled motor yacht Felis.  Altough a custom build this this latest Van der Valk is part of the Explorer line, which debuted in 2015 and has far seen four other custom units from 25 to 36 meters.  This latest Van der Valk Explorer shows the benefits of clients who truly know how to enjoy life on the water all year round. Guido de Groot designed a charming yacht inspired to the other Explorer Van der Valk units which he designed, with naval architecture for this 23 meter coming from Dutch firm Diana. Both designers designed this Van der Valk 23.56m Explorer around the specific length required by its owner, offering a spacious interior volume for a relatively compact sub 24 meters size, with navigational comfort assured by a round-bilged steel hull with bulbous bow and the low centre of gravity that comes with an aluminium superstructure.  The interior of Felis offers a four double guest accommodation plan, on a standard owners midships stateroom, forward VIP, and two cabins with twin berths. The living is all on the main deck, with a welcoming saloon on entry to port side, open galley with opposite dinette, and wheelhouse with L-shaped dinette starboard.  Located aft is the crew accommodation for two in two cabins aft and sharing a private bathroom, accessed via the lazarette with direct access to the engine room.  Van der Valk 23.56m hull number WV0138 is powered by twin Man 500hp for speeds up to thirteen knots and a cruise of twelve.

Technical Data:

LOA - 23.56 m (77.2ft)

Waterline Length - 22.3 m

Beam - 6.30 m

Draft - 1.60 m

Displacement - 99 t

Fuel Capacity - 12,900 l

Water Capacity - 2700 l

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

Engines - 2 x Man D2676LE474 500hp

Propulsion - line shaft 

Speed - thirteen knots max, twelve knots cruise

Hull Shape - round bilge full displacement

Construction - steel Grade A hull, aluminium Almg4.5mn H321 superstructure

Project - Guide de Groot exterior and interior, Diana naval architect

Certification - CE class A

www.vandervalkshipyard.com

Improve-It = Summit 54 Motoryacht

Summit Motoryachts, the high-performance cruising yacht range designed by Michael Peters and built by Kadey-Krogen Yachts, announces that it now offers the 54 Motoryacht model with optional Volvo Penta IPS propulsion. The first IPS version is currently under construction. An IPS-powered Summit 54 Motoryacht represents the completion of one of the company’s long-held goals. The Summit 54 optional power package will be twin 600hp Volvo with IPS800 forward looking pod drives, giving the vessel a company-estimated top speed in the upper twenty knots range. Standard power continues to be twin Cummins 542hp. Both power packages offer joystick control options and the ability for an additional station in the cockpit for close quarter manoeuvring. In addition to the increase in speed and performance, the IPS-powered Summit 54 will also feature a Volvo Glass Cockpit with Garmin electronics, allowing seamless integration with engine, drivetrain, and navigational system data, in addition to the Volvo interceptor trim-tab system. Tankage and engine room layout will remain the same regardless of propulsion package. In order to keep the weight distributed amidships, the company will employ jackshafts running from the D6 engines aft to the pod drives. Summit Motoryachts will also offer the IPS package on its 54 Coupe model scheduled to launch in 2025.

www.summitmotoryachts.com

New Model: Fiart Seawalker 43 Panorama

During the fall of 2023 Fiart has presented the new Panorama model version, for its Seawalker 43.  The 43 Panorama main difference between the standard Seawalker is that it integrates the T-top with the windshield giving better protection to the triple settee helm-station, and the cockpit behind especially when under way.  For the remaining the Panorama adds to the brilliant features which characterize the Seawalker 43 which debuted in 2020, and has been a success for Fiart.  This is a sport cruiser walk-around with a usable fore to aft exterior main deck which offers forward and back sun-pads, dinette with opposite facing settees, wet-bar-galley behind the helm-station, and a forward facing settee forward.  The Fiart Seawalker 43 Panorama also offers comfortable interior with two spacious cabins sleeping four, with the forward cabin which can specified as an open-plan layout.  The Fiart Sewalker 43 Panorama is powered by four engine choices from 380 to 480hp, in IPS or stern drive pods with top speeds up to 39 knots with the large power option.  At this stage it will be interesting to see if we see the Panorama's from Fiart on the smaller Sewalker 39 and 35 models.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.84 m (45.5ft)

Beam - 3.99 m

Draft - 1.04 m

Displacement - 11t half load

Fuel Capacity - 1150 l

Water Capacity - 620 l

Max Persons - fourteen

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 380hp, D6 400hp, D6 440hp, D6 480hp

Propulsion - Volvo DPI stern drives or IPS forward pod drives 

Speed - 39 knots with Volvo 480hp IPS pod combination

Certification - CE B

www.fiart.com

Three Yachts One Boat Destroyed by Fire in San Felice Circeo

Three yachts; two motor yachts of twenty and nineteen meters, a sport yacht of 23 meters, and a classic sport cruiser of seven meters burned down in San Felice Circeo, to the North of Latina, Italy, with the fire starting at about 20:00 hours of Saturday tenth February.  The fire started on the twenty meter flybridge yacht, which then jumped to the yacht of nineteen meters to its starboard side.  After this and with the wind blowing at over twenty knots from the West the first burning yacht freed itself and ended on the Eastern breakwater berths, taking its fire to a 23 meter sport yacht, and a classic sport cruiser of seven meters in length.  Vigili dell'Fuoco fire fighters, Guardia Costiera, and Carabinieri rushed to the scene, with the fire being controlled at 22:30 hours, and the securing cleaning up of the area taking up till the morning of Sunday eleventh February.  The causes of the fire are under investigation, with the report saying that it could be a short circuit or an ignited one. 

The yachts and boats in this fire are a Posillipo Technema 65 as produced from 2002 to 12 the yacht which started the fire.  The second is a Cantieri Liguri Ghibli 19, the second yacht which started burning located to starboard of the first yacht.  The third yacht is a Arno Leopard 23 Sport as produced from 1997 to 2003.  While the small sport cruiser boat is a wooden build Italcraft Sarima 7 m as produced from 1965 to 77 in 256 units.

Bayliner New Web Site

Bayliner presents its new World wide web showroom.  Bayliner was founded in 1957 by J.Orin Edson, who came from a boat racing hobby experience and two years of running his Advanced Marine Outboard shop.  The first Bayliners where plywood boats, but in 1966 the fiberglass move is made. In 1968 Bayliner has one hundred dealers in the US and Canada and moves its production locality to a previous World War Two hangar outside Washington.  In 1974 feeling the rising gas prices Bayliner debuts a sailing boat line with three models named Bucaneer. 1982 Bayliner presents it first Capri model the 1600 which also comes with the Total Value Package including an 85hp outboard and a road trailer in the retail price.  1986 proves to be a super year for Bayliner first by selling a record 43,000 boats, and second for joining the Brunswick Corporation which features more then fifty dealers outside of the USA. Bayliner largest build to date was the seventeen meter 5788 Motor Yacht, as produced from 1997 up to 2002. Today Bayliner features six series; M, DX, Trophy, VR, Cuddy, and Ciera for a total of 21 models which start from M15 and go up to the Ciera 8.  Bayliner new website takes you around with the following buttons; Cruising Boats, Fishing Boats, Watersports Boats,  All Boats, Resources, Buyers Guide, Customer Service, and Dealer Locator.  Bayliner is also on social media with side buttons taking you to its Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube pages.

www.bayliner.com

Production History;

2550 Saratoga Offshore 1973-

2550 Saratoga Offshore Command Bridge 1974-

4050 Bodega 1977-82

3550 Bristol 1977-

3150 Conquest 1978-80

3270/3288 Explorer/Motor Yacht 1981/85/89-95 (3000+-)

3250 Conquest 1981-87

1950 Capri Bowrider 1982-

2070 Explorer 1982-

2850 Contessa Sunbridge/2855 Ciera Sunbridge 1983/88-89

2850 Contessa Command Bridge/2858 Ciera Command Bridge 1983-88/89

3870/3888 Motor Yacht 1983/90-94 (1000+-)

4550/4588 Pilothouse 1984/89-93

3485 Avanti Sunbridge 1987-89 *3450 project

3255 Avanti Sunbridge 1988-89 *3250 project

2955 Avanti Sunbridge 1988-90

2958 Command Bridge 1988-90 *2950 project

3785 Avanti Sunbridge 1990

4387 Aft Cabin MY 1990-93

3555 Avanti Sunbridge/Sunbridge 1990/93-94

2855 Ciera Sunbridge 1991-93

3055 Ciera Sunbridge 1991-94 *Avanti Sunbridge project

4388 Motor Yacht 1991-94

3688 Motor Yacht 1992-94

2859 Super Classic/Ciera Express 1993/96-2002

4587 Cockpit Motor Yacht 1994-95

2855 Ciera Sunbridge (ii) 1994-99

4788 Pilothouse 1994-2002

3255 Avanti Sunbridge 1995-99

3587 Motor Yacht 1995-99

3258 Command Bridge 1995-2000

3988 Motor Yacht 1995-2002

3488 Avanti Command Bridge 1996-99

3788 Motor Yacht 1996-99

3388 Motor Yacht 1996-2001

4087 Cockpit Motor Yacht 1996-2002

2858 Ciera Command Bridge/288 Classic Cruiser 1996/2003-05

4085 Avanti Sunbridge 1997-99

5788 Motor Yacht 1997-2002

3685 Avanti Sunbridge 1998-99

5288 Pilothouse 1999-2002

3055 Ciera Sunbridge/305 SB Cruiser 1999/2003-07

3788 Motor Yacht (ii) 2000-02

2855 Ciera Sunbridge/285 SB Cruiser 2000/03-12

3488 Command Bridge 2001-02

275 SB Cruiser 2005-09

325/340 SB Cruiser 2005/08-09

315 SB Cruiser 2008-12 *300 SB Cruiser project

320/335 SB Cruiser 2008/10-12

Fire Destroys Four Yachts in Antalya Yacht Yard

A big fire which started just after 1900 hours of Saturday tenth February in the Antalya free zone has burned down two yachts, and destroyed two other currently under construction.  Antalya fire fighting squads responded to the fire with fifteen vehicles, with cooling efforts still ongoing up till 21:00 local time.  The fire started in-front of U4 Marine and Interiors, which according to Google-Maps would mean that this is the Gree-Naval Yachts and or the Naval Yachts to it's right.  No one was injured in the fire, with a thirty meter super yacht which was stored in the shed during the fire reported a total loss.

As of this time we have no information what the yachts involved in this fire are, including the two under-construction which burned down.  If someone has any information what the yachts are feel free to get in touch with PowerYacht.

New Model: Vanquish VQ115 Veloce

Vanquish Yachts proudly presents the launch of the very first VQ115 at the shipyard in the Netherlands, the largest member of the VQ family as yet.  The VQ115 is one of the world’s fastest aluminium super sport yacht with conventional engines. To achieve the desired power output, Vanquish Yachts has installed three MTU 2650hp engines backed up by surface drives and a design that was taken as the starting point for this speed machine.  The narrow hull has been developed to optimize comfort and performance levels and increase efficiency at top speeds. Twin Seakeeper stabilizers will safeguard comfort at all speeds on this smart synthesis of a sport boat and luxury yacht. Outdoor entertainment options abound on the VQ115 Veloce with an expansive foredeck, large aft deck and flybridge sunbathing area.   A large tender bay will house a VQ16, lifted by a hydraulic loading platform, while a second VQ11 tender is  located in a second garage to starboard, also home to a live bait tank, paddleboards, sea bobs and other toys.  The flybridge has been superbly integrated within a distinctive exterior profile, part of a pure design with clean lines and the elegant, instantly recognizable Vanquish look.  The main deck saloon of the first VQ115 is fully tailored to the owner’s wishes with movable furniture to allow flexibility of occasion and time of day.  Office space is included for when work calls, there is a neat pantry with its own cocktail bar, plus a day head to keep the lower deck private. Stairs rise to the sport flybridge above while the aft door opens fully to create a unified space with the aft deck: matching floors will ensure continuity between the outdoor and indoor spaces. The lower deck features a more extensive galley and a U-shaped seating area in a country kitchen style. Accommodations include a full-beam master suite, a VIP and a guest cabin, all with their own bathrooms. A dedicated media room includes a large television, a high-end sound system plus two Pullmans that bring the potential sleeping capacity to eight. There are also a cabin for four crew members located at midships.

Technical Data:

LOA - 35 m (114.8ft)

Beam - 6.70 m

Draft - 1.35 m

Displacement - 100 t

Fuel Capacity - 10,700 l

Water  Capacity - 

Max Persons - 32

Accommodation - six guests in three cabins, or eight guests in four cabins, 4 crew in 2 cabins

Engines - 3 x MTU V16 2650hp

Propulsion - surface drives. line shafts

Speed - fifty knots max with triple engines and MTU 2650hp, fifteen knots long tange

Range - 500 nautical miles at fifteen knots

Hull Shape - Petestep

Construction - aluminium

Project - Guide de Groot design, Studio Delta for hull shape

www.vanquish-yachts.com

Project: ISA Yachts Gran Turismo 80M

ISA Yachts, a brand of Palumbo Superyachts, is delighted to announce that the new project Future, ISA Gran Turismo 80 metres, under construction at the Palumbo Superyachts shipyard in Ancona, is taking shape with the steel hull nearing completion. The vessel was sold in July this year and will be delivered in 2027. Team for Design – Enrico Gobbi, who penned the exterior lines, will also be responsible for the interior design. The naval architecture will be completed by Palumbo Superyachts’ in-house team. ISA GT 80 is a sporty coupé with sinuous lines that breaks down the boundaries between indoors and out to create a unique and sophisticated fil rouge. The studied contrast between the hull colour, in steel grey with charcoal details, and the minimal windows confers an even slender appearance to the project and emphasizes its horizontal element. The sky-lounge housing the wheelhouse looks like set back so as not to break the slender line and to emphasize the distinctive ISA arch, here even more dynamic, which connects all the decks. Forward on the main deck, we find the infinity pool connected to the owner cabin via a lit up path with great scenic impact. The owner cabin is a true glasshouse, where the most unobtrusive uprights give centre stage to the opening floor-to-ceiling windows enhancing the sense of continuity between indoors and out. The outdoor furnishing is organic, characterized by round shapes and very modern curves combined with warm wood for a glamorous yet high-quality elegance. The equipped gym is located on the starboard side of the upper deck, which is the bridge where also the wheelhouse and the captain cabin are set. On the main deck, ISA GT 80 features 5 double cabins, including a VIP with lounge. The owner cabin located on the upper deck forward comprises two bathrooms, one with tub and shower, a vanity area, two wardrobes and an office. A sixth VIP cabin with twin beds has been provided on the lower deck. The crew area on the lower deck consists of ten cabins that can accommodate up to eighteen people.

www.isayachts.com

Miami 2024 Boat Show Preview

The 2024 Miami International Boat Show is to be held between Tuesday fourteen and Sunday eighteen February.  Considered as one of the largest boat and yacht show in the world, the Miami boat show offers everything water related, from kayaks to superyachts to the latest aquatic innovations. The on-land portion of the event will take place at the newly reimagined Miami Beach Convention Centre and Pride Park. The in-water components of the show will take place at Venetian Marina, Herald Plaza, Museum Park Marina, and Yacht Haven Grande Miami. Historically, the Miami International Boat Show and Miami Yacht Show have attracted hundreds of thousands of attendees to South Florida and generated an estimated combined annual economic impact of $1.34 billion. The Miami boat show is located in six locations. Miami Beach Convention Center: Find boats up to 49 feet, engine manufacturers, marine accessories, electronics, and retail pavilions. The Progressive Boat Show Experience at Pride Park: Discover a collection of experiential boating lifestyle activations, entertainment, innovative cuisine, and educational seminars. Herald Plaza: Explore powerboats, motor yachts 30' to 125', yacht tenders, engines, marine accessories, and retail pavilions. Venetian Marina: Test drive over 150 sea trial vessels and find additional new and brokerage boats and engine manufacturers. Museum Park Marina: Check out the latest sailboats, catamarans, and sailing accessories. SuperYacht Miami at Yacht Haven Grande Miami: Experience an enclave for superyachts. This exclusive marina will feature the world's largest and most spectacular yachts. As World firsts go the 2024 Miami boat show will see the following debuts; Azimut Magellano 30, Regal 38 Surf, Riviera 58 Sports Motor Yacht, and the Tiara EX54.

www.miamiboatshow.com

The Miami boat show is the longest standing boat show in the World, an exhibition which has survived a World War, several recessions, and the luxury tax on boating of the nineties.  The show debuted in 1941 with the Biscayne Boat Show name as organized by the Miami Junior Chamber of Commerce and Marine Industries Association.  The 1947 edition saw the show move to the Municipal Auditorium at Bayfront Park. In 1950 the show had 92 exhibitors, with these becoming 143 in 1951, while 1953 saw the show reach a record breaking 50,000 of attendants.  The 26th edition of 1967 set the still unbeaten attendants record of 171,495 even though the show was asked to move its date to January so as not to collide with the New York boat show.  In 1968 the show gets named the Miami International Boat Show, returns to it's February calendar dates and debuts at the Miami Beach Convention Centre venue, which it will keep up til 2015. In 2016 the Miami Boat Show returned to where it started in Biscayne Bay.  During the seventies, eighties, and nineties the show expanded its size many times till we arrive to the six locations of today. 

Miami Boat Show circa 1950's

New Model: Jeanneau DB/37

Jeanneau continues to expand its DB line, by launching its second DB/37 model, which follows that of the DB/43 from 2022.  The new Jeanneau DB/37 is everything the bigger sister is in a two meters smaller package.  Camillo Garroni for the new Jeanneau DB/37 presents a sports cruiser full of day party features able to use all the eleven meters of deck space length for entertainment activities.  Like the bigger sister the DB/37 is full of modular features adding space outside when desired, from two port and starboard side drop down bulkheads which fold down to expand deck and bathing space, to transformative settees on the aft deck changing from a dinette, to a sun-pad, and to aft or forward looking settees while underway.  Down below the Jeanneau DB/37 is also an interesting proposition with a lower deck fully dedicated for two guest cabins; forward master cabin with with island double berth and midships guest cabin with twin single berths at midships, plus a well sized bathroom with separate shower.  The Jeanneau DB/37 is powered by twin Volvo 320hp diesel engines with stern drives, for speeds up to 34 knots.  An OB outboard version is also available, powered by twin Yamaha 450hp.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.84 m (38.9ft)

Hull Length - 9.97 m

Beam - 3.56 m

Draft - 1.17 m with drives down, 0.81 m without drives and propellers

Displacement - 7555 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 357 l, 480l * outboard version 

Water Capacity - 250 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 320hp, Yamaha XTO 450hp*

Propulsion - Volvo dual-propellers DPI stern drives, Yamaha outboard

Speed - 34 knots max 25 cruising with Volvo 320hp diesel stern drives

Hull Shape - deep Vee with 20 degrees deadrise aft

Project - Camillo Garroni design, Michael Peters hull and naval architecture

Certification - CE B

www.jeanneau.com