Innholdsfortegnelse for Summer 2018 i Superyacht International

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…

CCN presented DOM123 in the course of the latest Versilia Yachting Rendez –Vous in Nor thern Italy. This new project was developed with Stefano Vafiadis’s contribution. She’s the first of an all new line called DOM derived from “domus” in Latin meaning home. This 37 metre is the result of a young owner’s requests. The interior layout foresees a four or even a five cabin version along the lower deck whereas in both cases the owner’s quarters are along the main deck. The interiors offer large spaces and comprise a large formal living and dining area with a seating capacity of 10/12, an informal sky lounge in terms of decor is situated on the upper deck and can when required double as a cinema with sliding cut glass doors which…

George Lucian, Monaco based artist designer possesses a truly futuristic vision of yacht design. His futuristic project work features geometric forms stemming from several intertwining ideas which have generated straight edged multi-faceted surfaces inspired from ‘stealth’ military aircraft and ships which confuse onlookers eye making it difficult to distinguish bows from sterns. “Origami” is the name given to a project of his which resembles a sailing yacht seemingly born out of a folded paper sheet and made to look like a floating object featuring a special rig with the main’s boom facing the bow while “Dare to Dream” wants to be a motor yacht sporting a trapezoid form capable of hosting a zeppelin on the main deck. Lucian’s latest project work has to do with 65 metre aluminium built MY…

There’s been a lot of talk about which way tendencies would swing for future yachts considering that there is an ever growing request for eco-friendly recreational boats. In broad terms more efficient faster hulls are a hi-priority, while others prefer as an alternative hybrid and diesel electric power houses. Then of course there are sailing yachts in growing numbers which are the least polluting but do not satisfy the requirements of many owners in terms of space, comfort and speed while sailing. Perhaps the suggestion put forward by the French VPLP design studio backed up by the studio’s Evidence 156 model could well be a possible answer. First of all let’s examine this French studio’s proposal. Evidence 156 is a catamaran which compared to any mono sailing hull, is faster,…

“A premature loss which gripped us with much grief and sorrow and deprived us of his charisma, but in some way not of his guiding because Southern Wind’s founder and CEO left the shipyard well prepared for the years to come”. Andrea Micheli one of SW’s managers and partners is going to tell us about the changeover from Willy Persico to the new governance. The other partners are Marco Alberti who’s been in SW since 1994, and Director General for fifteen years, Alberto Del Cinque and Giampaolo Spera. With fundamental backing from three new investors, Andrea Micheli will take the helm. We managed to reach him while travelling to Newport and here’s his account of things to come. We seem to understand the new course to take has already been…

This Turkish shipyard has been building yachts, specially medium and large GRP planing ones for decades with hardtops and fly-bridges. In more recent years due to greater demand for explorer type models Numarine began to build three, a 26, a 32 and a 45 metre of the XP Series. The mid- sized one of the XP Series was immediately popular and “Marla” was off the chocks last year in 2017. Next came two orders from the USA with scheduled delivery for both yachts in 2018. Certainly “Marla” paved the way with her minimalist design by Can Yalman and strong attractive personality, she certainly does not go unnoticed. Her steel hull and composites built superstructure owes part of her success and also to several technical solutions deployed to dampen noise and…

Reducing fuel consumption, bettering performance: the available solutions to do this on a boat are several. Among these, there’s the following which entails placing air between the hull’s surface and water so as to reduce friction. In fact this is one of the better known and intuitive expedients but at the same time in practical terms it is not easy to do. But prior to examining some of the solutions available to do this, let’s begin to understand why by placing air between water and a surface, friction is reduced. Air, in addition to being about 1000 times less dense than water is also a fluid which is far less viscous than water, this being a physical feature which allows for an easier flow of an object through the same…

It’s not only a question of temperatures, and climate for the beautiful season brings with it a defined mood, state of mind a special atmosphere which seems to condescend to want some of the flavour and taste which spring/summer seasons enhance and then bloom in joyful hearts bringing comfort and humorous gaiety to our eyes. A wanting, for lightness, for colour, for re-birth in the sunlight of a breaking dawn when all is still and yet pervades all, bringing new life and shapes into fresh, cool and bright always refined and creative interiors because ‘good taste’ should never go on holiday: well most of us do based on a bon mot, but in style, or as more explicitly put by Fabrizio Caramagna- the king for aphorisms perhaps better than Oscar…

Tecnorib unveils the new Pirelli J33 – Azimut Special Edition at the Miami Yacht Show, the first Pirelli-branded jet tender that marks Tecnorib’s official entry into the market for water jet powered inflatable boats. Tecnorib, official licensee of the Pirelli Ribs brand, makes its US debut at Miami Yacht Show with the new Pirelli J33 – Azimut Special Edition dedicated to Azimut Yachts, with whom company Tecnorin signed an exclusive agreement for the Pirelli Jet Tender supply. Pirelli J33 – Azimut Special Edition reprises the distinctive and iconic features of the Azimut Yachts style and combines them with those characterize the Pirelli ribs. The jet tender is being produced in two different versions, Burgundy Charm and Grey Elegance, and features customized options that includes a removable steering wheel, telescopic paddle,…

Dutch firm Lift Emotion presented a new lift featuring a robotic arm in the course of the company’s tenth anniversary celebrations. This new elevator designed by Christian Leyk features great resilience which goes beyond several aesthetic options in terms of looks. The cabin can rotate around itself thanks to the robotic arm and enables users to choose the opening of the doors according to the selected point of exit on the same level which offers considerable options to discerning interior designers. For further information: www.lift-emotion.euinfo@lift-emotion.eu…

ARCADIA YACHTS SELLS AN A105 – Just a few months after the official presentation Arcadia Yachts has announced the sale of an A105. As Ugo Pellegrino Sales Director stated “A result obtained also thanks to the over thirty million euro invested in the course of the past few years which has made our production centre one of the most modern in the Mediterranean area and notwithstanding the fact that yachts for a value of about 40 million of euro are being built we’re currently exploiting only a portion of our capacity. This is an important aspect to us at Arcadia Yachts because it allows us to propose all our models to our potential clients with delivery by the beginning of the 2019 season”. The A 105 will be making its…

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…

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…

Francesco Guida who had previously contributed to Extra 76’ “One” which has since been delivered, has been invited to contribute to the Extra 126’ which ISA Yachts has recently sold. Extra 126’is part of a new line which comprises the 86’, 93’, and 116’ models which have all been developed around a new cruise concept based on offering clients, yachts featuring extremely beamy hulls in comparison to their overall length for their accrued comfort while featuring low consumption levels over long hauls where exterior spaces are best exploited to enjoy the nearness of the sea. The Extra 126’ project by Francesco Guida for the exterior design and the interiors will be built in aluminium and will be powered up with a pair of 1,029 KW MAN engines which should propel…

Two talented Italian designers Edoardo Ridoli and Maria Manzini have created Ridman yacht design studio. Their first concept is of a 50 metre steel semi displacing yacht with weight saving aluminium superstructure called “Apeiron” meaning limitless or infinite from ancient Greek. This yacht’s silhouette is certainly harmoniously well balanced, featuring sporty lines while privileging external spaces to offer visiting guests comfortable solutions and close contact with the surroundings. The bow flush deck area hosts relaxing lounge space, while the sun deck boasts a dining area for up to twelve, a bar corner a pool contoured by several sun pads, and finally at the water’s edge in the stern there’s a welcomingly large 80 square metre beach club dedicated to water activities, convivial moments and relaxation thanks to two lateral terraces…

The new Tankoa S701 “Solo” is due to hit the water in July next and will be officially making its debut during the next 2018 Monaco Yacht Show. “Solo” is 72 metres long and recalls in terms of design the 69 metre “Suerte” also designed by Francesco Paszkowski with Margherita Casprini’s contribution for the interiors. This new yacht obviously sports more volume, we’re looking at about 1,600 gross tons and substantial diversities in terms of layout and in decor. Immersed exhausts and piping have resulted in accrued external spaces which means extra spaces made available to visiting guests such as a larger winter garden and a six metre pool which extends across the main deck. The interior layout can accommodate up to twelve guests in six cabins. The owner’s is…

The SX88 to Sanlorenzo is a crossover meaning part motor yacht cruiser, part explorer but also part supply vessel which differently to what has been presented in this varied, multi coloured nautical scenery, it’s far from resembling the looks of a part work boat made to embrace the aesthetics of luxury yachts. Officina Italiana Design has knowingly interpreted the concept devised by Sanlorenzo’s technical team with naval architect Luca Santella at the helm. Officina Italiana Design has managed to harmonize and innovate the classic lines of explorer models with flowing well proportioned lines and with that touch of elegance which is always appreciated on such a yacht. The interiors are ‘on par’ with the external lines. Sanlorenzo has been entrusting the most renowned Italian architects and designers for many years…

“How long should we have to wait to see an Axe Bow yacht?” 10 years! For this is precisely the answer delivered with few final lines we published in a couple of articles exactly ten years ago. The texts reported the studies and tests carried out on this new very special shape which clearly resembles an axe from which the name “Axe Bow” was coined. In actual fact, Damen shipyards from Holland had already adopted this concept for several “Fast Workboat” models. These were to be deployed as naval patrol vessels, logistic support craft, rescue ships and more at the time when the same concept was dawning into the yachting world. Thus came the initial “Yacht Support Vessels” which were then no more than ‘special’ craft to be used as…

In 2017 “LOT99” made its debut as the last of the series at the Monaco Yacht Show and at the Cannes Yachting Festival and it is now about to be substituted by the Swan 98 line which the Finnish yard has recently presented. To be clearer “LOT99” is of the 95 S line which in relationship to the 95 FD sports a semi raised saloon – but not only – it is better suited to cruising rather than blue water offshore racing and offers more space in the cockpit which lends itself well to entertaining and dining and the interior decor is designed to offer enhanced comfort when cruising. The preceding Swan 90, the Swan 115 launched in 2014 passed on some of their features to the 95 S which…

This third generation of the Bentley Continental GT has been thoroughly revolutionised to offer a new and more convincing driving experience to its fortunate owners. This supercar has been aesthetically speaking specially restyled without altering the family feeling of the preceding versions. The car’s strapping design comes from new Super Formed technology and sporting superior torsional stiffness, which has entailed knocking off as many as 80 kg in terms of overall weight. As for the exterior looks, the level you can customize colour schemes, is exceptionally high. There are 17 different options to choose from while the wheels are available in two 21 inch versions. The first one offers a more elegant design and the other is more representative as it reflects better the dynamic personality this GT possesses. A…

In the course of the Versilia Yachting Rendez-Vous held in Viareggio last May, Videoworks presented James Loudspeaker’s range of products.This California based company builds light alloy amplifiers for external use with the same material used in airplanes. Fiera di Milano main organizing body of the event and Nautica Italiana hosted Videworks which exhibited the C.110sm-ACT,a 10 inch subwoofer with integrated DSP amplifier and the C-806TiM-ACT an in wall 8 inch speaker with integrated DSP amplifier. The first product of the two has been devised to deliver deep low notes homogeneously enveloped in a non invasive discreet design of moderate size – it comes in a range of colours and can be installed in flush mode.The second one instead, has been devised to deliver high crystal clear notes and a rich…

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…

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…

Rosetti Superyacht is the project design and construction division of recreational units which was presented by Rosetti Marino Group entrepreneurs in the course of November 2017. With President Fulvio Dodich at the helm, the first model, an 85 metre Expedition Supply Vessel of 2,200 GT whose project was carried out with Tommaso Spadolini’s contribution made its debut. Mr. Spadolini kindly to reveal some of the details concerning this new project. Conceptually created to impose itself on the expedition yachts or supply vessels international market which has been increasing consistently. “The biggest challenge was to create something different to existing expedition yachts” Spadolini explains. “ I carefully analysed this market sector the outcome of my analysis resulted in a masculine, frill free exterior design, however what makes this project very different…

Australian shipyard Echo Yachts has recently presented its very own interpretation of an Adventure Support yacht, called Project Echo which has been developed with Bannenberg & Rowell Design, Triton and Incat Crowther. Project Echo is a 50 metre catamaran under 495 GT devised to carry charter parties and as a support vessel to superyachts. Project Echo is based on an existing platform which has endured extensive testing and has proven sea keeping qualities in a seaway, good stability and low fuel consumption in comparison to others of the same size. She is well equipped and comfortable to cruise in extensively without stopping and sports a layout which is typically that of support vessels engaged to transport numerous tenders and water toys. In fact Caley a British company has developed an…

Codecasa’s new 55 metre motor yacht coded C123 will be off the chocks in 2020 with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. The project presents an elegant looking silhouette inspired by this Tuscan yard’s long standing tradition and recalls some of the lines of preceding models like Codecasa’s 51 metre “Emelina” launched in 2008 and 65 metre “Eternity” (former “Family Day”) which hit the water in 2010 and another 51 metre “Atlas” (former “Aldabra) which was delivered in 2011: Della Role architects also partners of the shipyard contributed with the project designs of the three preceding motor yachts as well as this latest’s. The C123 is a 100% in house project team’s work with bright comfortable interiors thanks to large cut glass window like ports on every deck while the…

Southern Wind launched the second of the mini- series the SW96 named Seatius two years after Sorceress. As her sister ship Seatius derives from a latin term ‘citius’ which means ‘the fastest’. Farr Yacht Design and Nauta Design collaborated with the yard’s technical design department to come up with this yacht, However Seatius differs from Sorceress for the many details introduced to satisfy the owner’s requests who was seeking a boat which was “ a fast boat to sail the world in comfort”. According to what Jim Schmicker vice President at Farr Yacht Design said. By comparison to Sorceress, Seatius is more oriented to blue water sailing shorthanded than going in for racing events even when the general design induces you differently and leads you to believe the opposite. Despite…

The Genoa based company Maremoto started up in 1990 on Sergio Morabito’s initiative it has become an important point of reference for many Jet skiers to the extent that the company has become Italy’s most sought after distributor for Sea. Doo and Yamaha brands. The increasing number of yachts over the last couple of decades brought about considerable diversification in that Maremoto has widened the range of products offered to include water toys large yachts normally have. Let’s have a look at this year’s latest few. Following the advent of several electrically propelled surf boards and others equipped with petrol fuelled engines, here comes an all new product from Sweden: Radinn is the name of the manufacturing/exporting company and Maremoto is the official distributor on Italian soil. These boards differ…

In the course of BMW Individual Manufactur brand’s 25th anniversary, a company which delivers customized motor cars to Nautor’s yacht fans as well, has recently presented the M760Li inspired by Nautor’s Swan. It’s based on the M760Li xDrive V12 Excellence platform which is the top of the range model. The new motor car has been produced as a one-off. It sports a detailed restyling of the interiors which consisted in introducing clearly nautical finishes, starting by teak panels which substitute the usual mats on the flooring. The seats too have been customized with elegant Smoke White Alcantara Merino with Creole brown inserts in which the Swan logo is easily recognisable. It is also applied to comfortable accompanying cushions and on the briar-root dashboard. The exteriors are painted in damask red…

The Scapin family has been a solid reference point in the whole of Italy for the hi-fi sector for more than three decades. It has been dedicated relentlessly to finding, and improving ways to better the quality of sound with an innate passion and experience sent down from father to son. The Scapin family today is led on by Gianni with the company’s brand name: Evoluzione Hi-Fi which commercializes some of the best brands of Hi-Fi systems on the market for any yacht type of any size. “Doufour 385 e 410, Pershing 60, Alfamarine 90, Canados 60, Itama 74, e il superyacht “Queen K” from the Pleasure Craft shipyard, are a few names of the companies that have availed themselves of our experience and professionalism in installing inside and out…

April last ONE° 15 Marina in Sentosa Cove, hosted the eighth edition of the Singapore Yacht Show which is the most important in South East Asia. Fifteen thousand visitors crowded the pontoons during the four day event to look at and view the more than 90 yachts and superyachts exhibited. 14 of these were previewed and debuted for the Asian market. Andy Treadwell CEO and organiser of the Singapore Yacht Events candidly stated: “Singapore is the geographic hub serving a vast area which is poised to become the world’s third most important one in terms of luxury yachting, after the Mediterranean basin and the Caribbean. The potential for shipyards and related industry from Phuket to the Pacific is virtually limitless. Asia possesses the routes and scenarios which can be sold…