Superyacht International Summer 2018

Strolling along the Versilia Yachting Rendez-Vous area, the feeling perceived is in more ways than one similar to the one perceived at the Monaco Yacht Show. Yes, they’re two events that based on a first impression would seem scarcely comparable. The Monaco one held in Port Hercule attracts shipyards from all over the world and has by now collected a longstanding tradition, while the one in Tuscany is only at its second edition and its ranking in the international Yacht Show scene is still to be defined while possessing ample margins in which to grow. And yet comparing them is not so rash. For the yachting world, both these venues represent the yachting elite in their own special ways. Monaco, for its lifestyle which attracts much of the jet-set and…

Sirena Yachts, a Sirena Marine brand from Turkey, specialised in building motor yachts has recently stepped into the superyacht sector with an 85’ model built in fibreglass with carbon superstructure. A pool of internationally renowned firms have been called to contribute: Frers Naval Architecture & Engineering by German Frers developed the naval architecture and exterior design. Dutch firm Cor D. Rover Design handled the interiors. As for the exteriors, the 85’ is an evolution from smaller sister ships in terms of design styling as well as hull shape. German Frers commented as follows: “The new larger member of the fleet represents a continuation of the design and building programme. The hull characteristics and design are an evolution of her smaller sister: low resistance and a sea kindly hull that performs…

Custom Line 106’ presented at the latest Miami Yacht Show is Francesco Paszkowski’s second project designed for Gruppo Ferretti. This new yacht comes after the existing 120’ with some of the previous model’s features, while emphasizing several brand traits and introducing new stylistic elements to reduce apparent distance which has been dividing the interiors from the exteriors thus enhancing a sense of continuity. The entire project has been developed to privilege this aspect where the external contours and the interiors are very close to harmonize shape and functional purpose. The silhouette stands out with a magnificent unique strip of glazed cut glass built into the topsides and the main deck; while the absence of a rail normally seen on the external perimeter of main decks underscores the will to remove…

Oasis 135’ is Benetti’s Class line new 41 metre displacing yacht project with hull and superstructure in fibreglass (GRP) conceived to slot into a special niche of the market intended for discerning owners with a very personal concept of life on board. Oasis 135’ as the name suggests wants to be an islet where to enjoy well being and restful, even secluded moments. This well known Italian shipyard turned to the British RWD studio to handle the exteriors while the New York Bonetti/ Kozerski studio mapped out the interiors which prioritize undeniable elegance and refined taste without being formal. What makes this project stand out from the chorus line is the undeniable visual continuity between interior and external spaces which convey a feeling which comes close to that of a…

Fincantieri presented a new range of superyachts made up of the following models a 66, a 77, an 88 and a 99 metre named Griffin Series to recall that powerful and majestic mythological creature in the course of the latest Versilia Yachting Rendez-Vous. All four models will stand out for their refined and elegant design thanks to well determined contemporary and graceful lines, while the decor of the interiors will be made up of the best materials in a minimalist context which is sophisticated yet welcomingly attractive at the same time.The layout reduces the sense of distance between the interiors and the exteriors thanks to large cut glass sliding doors and large window like ports.The first model of the Series the Griffin 66 was drawn up by two notable design…

Columbus Yachts is going to add a new entry to its Colombus series with Columbus S 50 designed by Luca Dini for a returning owner of another motor yacht from Gruppo Palumbo. The Columbus S 50 features several innovative original solutions. There will be accommodation for up to eleven guests in five cabins and eleven crew in seven cabins. This motor yacht will be built in aluminium alloy with the current stylistic tradition of the other Columbus 40 SH Sport Hybrid models starting with a vertical bow, superstructure and well proportioned dynamic lines with shape to match. Luca Dini has contributed in the making of the design with Palumbo Superyachts project design studio to come up with a model which could deliver the owner’s requests in terms of brightness in…