Improve-it = Windy SR60

Windy present the jet drive propulsion version of the SR60.  The jet propulsion SR60 is powered by triple Cummins 550hp engines paired with HamiltonJet waterjets, providing exceptional shallow-water access, heightened safety, and precise high-speed manoeuvring.  The water jets versions is offered as an alternative to the standard triple Volvo 480hp IPS setup which gives 39 knots top speeds.  Designed by Malcolm McKeon the Windy SR60 debuted in 2021, and is the current flagship of the Norwegian builders Yacht Tender Chase Boats line which currently features six models. 

www.windyboats.com

New Model: Bat Combat 14

Bat ribs is back as they debut with the very adventure looking Combat 14 model.  As wanted by Corrado Rizzardi and designed by Gianluca Caputi, the Bat Combat 14 unlike the majority of ribs in its size brings center console features in a fourteen meter rib.  Most ribs in this size bring more cabin cruiser facilities mixed to those of rib.  Still with all its day boat center console walk around feel, the Combat 14 offers a cabin with double berth and separate shower head.  The Bat Combat 14 is powered by twin Mercury 600hp for top speeds up to sixty knots.

Technical Data: 

LOA - 14.10 m (46.3ft)

Hull Length - 13.6 m

Beam - 4.62 m

Displacement - 8.5 t dry

Fuel Capacity - 1200 l, optional 1600 l 

Max Persons - sixteen

Accommodation - two berths in cabin

Engines - 2 x Mercury 600hp

Propulsion - twin outboards with duoprop

Speed - sixty knots max, 44 cruise

Hull Shape - double step deep Vee

Construction - fiberglass with kevlar

Project - Gianluca Caputi

www.batrib.com

competition = Novamarine BS 140

Projects: Wellcraft 33 Speedster, Wellcraft 33 T-Top

Wellcraft is pushing further with two new models built to go bigger, bolder, and beyond expectations: the Wellcraft 33 T-Top and the Wellcraft 33 Speedster.   Designed by Navia and built for confident offshore explorations, social adventures, and powerful driving pleasure, the new Wellcraft 33 models deliver uncompromising versatility, performance, and value. Wellcraft is setting new benchmark in the 33 series, uniting classi center-console walk-around features to those of the adventure boats.   The Wellcraft 33 series features a one-level walkaround deck ensuring seamless circulation, while the Wellcraft 33 T-Top further adapts to all conditions with a choice of High or Sport windshield options.  At the bow, the cockpit becomes a social and welcoming space made for shared moments on the water. For the aft the 33 series is fitted between three dedicated cockpit modules, each created with a clear purpose: Lounge, Relax, and Barracuda.  This new Wellcraf 33 series will also feature a cabin, of which information is limited, altough it is advised it features a berth for two persons, and access is from port side.  The Wellcraft 33 series is to be powered by twin engines up to 700hp, with estimated speeds up to fifty knots.  The Wellcraft 33 T-Top pictured below will make its highly anticipated World Premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival this September 2026.

www.wellcraft.com

New Model: Apreamare Gozzo 42

Debuting in a special preview at Marina di Stabia, Apreamare presents, the Gozzo 42.  The third model in the Gozzo series comes again, like it's smaller and bigger to a design by Marco Casali, filling the gap between the successful and popular 35 and 45 models.  Like its smaller and larger sisters the Gozzo 42 is a mix of a walk-around cruiser amenities with exterior areas which area easy and span the whole deck in an easy to use walk-around deck.  The interior accommodation is flexible sleeping two in the standard version, and four with the optional twin berths mid cabin.  The Apreamare Gozzo 42 is powered by twin Volvo 380hp in shaft propulsion or IPS pod drives, with speeds of 27 knots and thirty knots for the IPS pods version.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.80 m (42ft)

Hull Length - 11.3 m

Waterline Length - 11 m

Beam - 4.20 m

Draft - 1 m

Displacement - 11.5 t dry, 14.5 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 1200 l

Water Capacity - 450 l

Max Persons - fourteen

Accommodation - two berths, or four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 380hp

Propulsion - line shaft or IPS pod drives

Speed - 27 knots 22 cruise with line shaft, thirty knots max 25 cruise with IPS pod drives

Range - 240 at cruise with line shaft, 270 nautical miles with IPS pod drives

Project - Marco Casali exterior and interior, Umberto Tagliavini naval architect

Certification - CE B

www.apreamare.it

competition = Lancia Aprea 42

Two Saved as Jeanneau Cruiser Ends Aground in Baia de Bandol, France

Two persons and a twelve meter Jeanneau sport cruiser titled Balade Gourmande were saved as it ended beached at Baie de Bandol in the South of France on 13:22 of Sunday 26 July.  SNSM Bandol who shared the story on its Facebook page assisted the sport cruiser with the SNS164 Saint Elme II patrol boat, and after an hour of works was towing the boat to the port of Bandol.  No injuries were reported with the cause of the accident reported to be a broken mooring. 

The boat in this accident is a Jeanneau Leader 40 as designed by Garroni and produced from 2014 to 2021.  The Leader 40 was a replacement to the Prestige 42S, and was replaced by the Jeanneau DB/43.

Classic Yacht Fire Damaged in San Remo's Porto Sole, Italy

A classic sixteen meter motor yacht named Mabita VI went ablaze while berthed at Porto Sole in San Remo, Italy on the evening of Saturday 25 July.  Marine personnel tended to the fire first and were assisted by the Vigili dell Fuoco fire fighters and then the Port Captaincy of San Remo.  No injuries were reported as the yacht was also under seizure in the Marina.  The cause of the blaze is under investigation, with a short circuit being reported as the cause of the fire. 

Project: Admiral A-42

Admiral presents the A-42 project, a fully aluminium build 42 meter three deck super yacht as designed by the A-Group, and offered in a semi-custom platform. At 42 metres, the Admiral A-42 represents the meeting point of security and style, for those approaching the world of superyachts without the uncertainties of a blank canvas, but still inviting personal interpretation while preserving the assurance of poised proportions and a finely tuned hull. The A-42 is available with either an open or closed beach area, to adapts to the rhythm of it's Owner’s lifestyle. Her profile is drawn with precision: clean lines, compact form, and refined aesthetics reveal Admiral’s unmistakable signature. Her decks embrace the sea with comfort and generosity, offering spaces that surprise and delight at this scale. The A-42 interiors are composed to balance refinement with clarity of purpose with carefully selected materials, fluid transitions, and the opportunity to personalise furnishings and finishes guide the Owner toward an authentic Admiral experience. A-42 offers a versatile layout that elevates life on board while remaining faithful to Admiral’s philosophy. The lower deck welcomes up to twelve guests in two refined configurations, with optimised crew areas ensuring seamless service. On the main deck, the full-beam Owner’s suite is paired with a private office and lounge, opening to expansive social areas and the aft beach platform. The upper and sun decks introduce further possibilities, from an open salon to a second Owner’s suite, from a gym and lounge to a pool under the sky shaping a yacht that feels uniquely hers, yet unmistakably Admiral. The Admiral A-42 is to be powered by twin MAN 1450hp engines for top speeds up to fifteen knots, and a range up to four thousand nautical miles at best cruise.

www.admiral-yachts.com

New Model: BlueGame BGX83

BlueGame presents its new BGX83, which debuted at the 2026 Dusseldorf boat show.  Designed by Zuccon for exterior with concept by BlueGame founder Luca Santella, naval architecture from Lou Codega, and Lissoni for interiors, the BGX83 takes BlueGame above the 24 meter super yacht size.  With the BGX83 BlueGame idea was not for just a flagship, but create a yacht that owners do not need to outgrow, an expression of the Italian yacht builder owner-centric vision, offering increased volume and enhanced functionality while preserving the brand’s signature bold style and seamless indoor-outdoor living. With three or four generous cabins, including a luxurious owner’s suite, the BGX83 ensures privacy and comfort for all guests, maintaining an incredible connection to the outdoor spaces and to the sea.  The spectacular aft salon entrance creates a unique onboard flow, linking the water directly to the heart of the yacht. The helm station, now located on the flybridge under a sleek hardtop, frees up the interior and offers an elevated and open navigation with an incredible panoramic view. At the stern, a hydraulic platform with side openings transforms the beach area into an expansive relaxation zone on the water.  The enhanced crew quarters ensure discreet, top-tier professional service. Design, spaces, materials, every detail of the BGX83 is crafted to deliver maximum comfort and a yachting experience that rivals larger vessels.  No unnecessary details inside or out, Santella and Zucccon with the BGX83 push the pure lines BlueGame made its standard, bringing the essence, and a purposeful Italian design in a 25 meter size.  The BlueGame BGX83 is powered by triple Volvo 900hp with IPS pod drives for top speeds up to thirty knots, and a cruise of 28.

Technical Data:

LOA - 25.60 m (83.1ft)

Hull Length - 23.9 m

Beam - 6.30 m

Draft - 1.80m loaded

Displacement - 72 t loaded, 68 t half load

Fuel Capacity - 7000 l

Water Capacity - 1500 l

Max Persons - sixteen

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, or eight berths in four cabins, 3 crew in 2 cabins

Engines - 3 x Volvo D13 900hp

Propulsion - triple Volvo IPS 30 dual propeller forward looking pod drives

Speed - thirty knots max, 28 cruise

Project - Zuccon exterior, Luca Santella concept, Lou Codega hull, Lissoni interior

www.bluegame.it

competition = Azimut Seadeck 9

One Boater Saved as Classic Baia Yacht Goes Ablaze Near St. Tropez

A classic fifteen meter Baia yacht with one person aboard went ablaze offshore to Les Salins beach, in St. Tropez to the South of France at around 11:00 morning time of Friday July 24.  Fire fighters and the local coast guard tended to the accident, rescuing the sole boater onboard, and then extinguishing the blaze.  The one person onboard is reported to have suffered mild smoke inhalation.  The classic yacht was ultimately wrecked in the fire.

The yacht in this accident is a Baia B50 as designed by Don Aronow and produced from 1983 to 1990 in around fifty units.  The B50 was a replacement to the Data 80 15.10 meters, and was replaced by the Baia B49.

Two Boaters Dog Saved as Sport Cruiser Sinks at Anse de la Badine, Hyères

Two boaters and a dog were saved as a ten meter hard-top sport cruiser sank at Anse de la Badine off the Giens Peninsula in Hyères on 23:03 of Wednesday 23 July.  SNSM Hyeres who shared the story on its Facebook page dispatched the rescue boat SNS 6-001 of Regional Operational Surveillance and Rescue Center who recovered the two people and the dog, after these were rescued by a nearby sail-boat.  These then were transported to the marina.  SNSM then inspected the sank vessel for any fuel leaks, with this reported to be negative.  The cause of the sinking is not reported, though the vessel was reported to be at anchor.