Yachting October 2022

Our 18th-annual guys trip almost didn’t happen this year. ¶ Let me preface this story by saying that my buddy Tom is the most meticulous boat owner you’ll ever meet. He knows every wire, piece of mechanical gear, type of tech, screw, nut and bolt on his vessel. He is constantly investing in upgrades to ensure smooth operation. ¶ Tom’s boat has spent the past few winters in Florida, coming north in spring to cruise and fish in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic. During a routine pre-trip inspection this spring, it was discovered that one of his boat’s motors had an issue that required a rebuild. We were unsure if the boat would be repaired in time for our summer trip; if the voyage went off, it would mean major logistical…

IS THERE ANY MORE RELAXING PLACE thanatanchor in a favorite quiet anchorage, with the engines powered down and the chilled beverages served up? ¶ It can be easy, in those moments of bliss, to forget about all the design, engineering and craftsmanship that go into making every onboard detail perfect. Getting an eye on all of those fineries is, instead, what boat-show season is all about: a chance to poke and prod every nook and cranny on new model after new model until you find just the right one for enjoying your go-to harbor. ¶ In the following pages, we take a look at some of the boats expected to be on the docks at boat shows this autumn. We’re thrilled to report that the designers, engineers and craftsmen have…

Whereas most of the yachts in the wallypower line have taken their styling cues from the wallytender, the wallypower58 draws its inspiration from the wallypower118 that launched back in 2003. “At Wally, we often say that our yachts are 20 years ahead of their time, and, in this case, that’s very much the reality,” Stefano de Vivo, Wally’s managing director, said in announcing the new model. Key features include overnight accommodations for ourpeople; folding bulwarks that expand the on board space by about 270 square feet; andtheoptionofaddingacrewberth, say, ifthe wallypower58 is going to be used as a chase boat for a superyacht. A hydraulic swim platform is another option; guests can use it as a submerged teak beach. 57'11" LENGTH OVERALL 19' MAXIMUM BEAM Owners of the wallypower58 can choose…

Benetti Yachts in Italy launched Hull No 1 of the B.Yond 37M in July. The 121-foot hull is built in steel instead of the more common fiberglass, and it has an. E-Mode Hybrid system by Siemens Energy to reduce emissions. The yacht can switch from mechanical to electric propulsion and back again, iving owners four operating modes. In full electric mode, Benetti says, the yacht has zero emissions; in Eco Transfer mode, range is 8,200 nautical miles at 9 knots For accommodations, owners can choose to locate the master stateroom on the main or bridge deck. Overall, there are options allowing. for as many as seven guest staterooms, depending on whether owners want certain gymnasium or crew spaces on board. 121'1" LENGTH OVERALL 28'3" MAXIMUM BEAM For special occasions, the…

The Gladiator line from Canados includes seven models from 41 to 96 feet length overall. The Gladiator 571 Blade takes its design cues from the Gladiator 493—one of the builder’s bestselling models—with features such as a central steering position, built-in foredeck lounge pads, and oversize sun pads fore and aft. The design firm Saturia Studio in Rome also added new features, including a reversed sofa at the swim platform for watersports fans, side lockers for fenders in the cockpit, and a larger tender garage. Inboard- and outboard-power versions of the Gladiator 571 Blade are available, with the base-model 725 hp Volvo Penta D11s providing a reported 36-knot top hop Optional powerplants increase that speed well above 50 knots.. 57'4" LENGTH OVERALL 15'9" MAXIMUM BEAM Weight-saving carbon fiber is used to…

The latest hull of the Maiora 30 has been christened Eden. It’s a walkaround version of the vessel, with aflybridge that has almost 1,300square feet of space with out any steps or stairs to interrupt the flow of guests. This Maiora 30 is also the first to be fitted with a custom teak-and-glass hot tub that has room for five adults, with infinity-style views all around. Another not able guest space is at the stern, where what the builder callsa terrace connects to the salon forindoor-outdoor entertaining. Tender stowage is forward, with a garage that can hold atender more than19 feet long. Maximum speed, according to the builder, is 23 knots, with stabilizers that operate both underway and at anchor for comfort during long-distance cruising it ineraries. 100'1" LENGTH OVERALL…