Superyacht International Summer 2016

Italian megayacht yards have for decades been considered among the world’s best, a particular aspect of the well known “Made in Italy” trademark, that all embraces and all includes, from parmigiano-reggiano cheese to Ferraris. But all Italian yards in elite yachting add to the celebrated brand’s general characteristics qualities such as ingenuity, creativity, craftsmanship and knowhow - the special characteristics of a superyacht. The synthesis of a means of travel with liveability is of such a complexity, requires such a level of integration in terms of design, systems and execution, that we can assert without fear of contradiction that a superyacht is one of the most complex objects the human mind and hand can conceive and build. Due to this interrelated and integrated complexity, Italian culture, that has for centuries…

Vismara’s experience in the big sailboat sector is also evident in its motor yacht production, whether fast powerboats or the comfortable Navetta range. Following the launching of the 56’ and the 68’“Shift” and “Lolita” in 2012 and 2009 respectively,Vismara has decided to step into the tough world of superyachts with a new 100’ Navetta, conceived with the same design philosophy as her sister ships. In fact thanks to careful, repetitive CFD analyses the new model stands out for her hull, which translates into the elimination of bothersome “hump speed” effect which generally occurs during planing phase, before the vessel achieves proper trim. The deep V with beak bow, the length-beam ratio of the hull and reduced weight due to the use of avant-garde composite materials mean that the Navetta MY…

SL106 Hybrid was presented in the course of the Elite days event organized by Sanlorenzo’s MD Massimo Perotti March last which was held in Portofino for the shipyard’s clients.This yacht’s sophisticated power house was developed by Sanlorenzo with Diesel Center and MTU. The ensuing innovative hybrid propulsion system is firstly fuel saving, offering a reduced carbon footprint, less noise and vibration too which translates in accrued on board comfort while cruising and when lying to an anchor. During the presentation of the yacht Massimo Perotti who’s also Sanlorenzo’s President pointed out: “Our innovative push and strategic partnership with MTU and Diesel Center have satisfied our clients’ requests. SL106 Hybrid is the first hybrid yacht of its class and has no equals in terms of size, performance and comfort.The diesel/electric mix…

Canados is one of the historic names of Italy’s renowned shipyards which has been recently taken over by French entrepreneur Michel Karsenti. Following the sale of the first 76’ Classic now comes the first Gladiator 90’ model which has been scheduled for launching in 2017.This new model substitutes the preceding Canados 90’ Open and will be available with a choice of three different engines, and with three or four guest cabins with separate quarters for crew which also include a mess room dining area.The crew’s quarters will be situated between the engine room and guest area.The first of the three engine versions available is made up of two MAN V12 of 1,900 HP each withV-Drives and will be able to cruise at 27 knots with a top speed of 33…

The new Riva 100’ Corsaro is a maxi yacht with which the yard is returning to dominate the segment of large flybridge motor yachts with powerful input from Ferretti Group’s Strategic Committee, the Group’s engineering department and designer Mauro Micheli co founder with Sergio Beretta from Officina Italiana Design. According to Stefano de Vivo chief Commercial Officer at Ferretti Group “ Riva is coming back strongly into the flybridge segment, with extraordinary models which won over, the most demanding clients” he says - and “Riva 100’ Corsaro has already hit wide consensus for its incredible design and attractive style.Just imagine that like on a mega yacht there’s a vast private area for the owner here too along the main deck, where there’s a wide body configuration making up the owner’s…

Ferretti presented the yard’s project of its new Ferretti 850 in the course of the latest Düsseldorf ’s Boot Show. The first model is currently being built at the company’s Cattolica premises so as to make it to its official debut at the next CannesYachting Festival. Ferretti group’s product committee, the company’s engineering group as well as Zuccon International Project studio worked at the project together.This Ferretti Yachts 850 stands out of the chorus line thanks to its determined and aggressive silhouette with clearly taught lines which enhance a decidedly sporty, gutsy look about it. Two innovative trapezoid shaped window like ports installed along the top sides make the interiors bright with natural light and will earmark the brand’s larger models while the under 80’ will be equipped with the…