Innholdsfortegnelse for Spring 2019 i Superyacht International

Overmarine Group presented project design work of the their latest model the Mangusta Gransport 33 in the course of the latest Miami Yacht Show which is the entry level of the fast cruising line built by the yard in Italy. This new yacht drawn up by Alberto Mancini shares the same overall lines and project design as the larger models. While not betraying the sporty looks typical of the yard’s production, the new line differs from the open maxis which greatly contributed in making Mangusta famous internationally as it offers considerable range by comparison and a harmonious mix of extra spaces above and below decks as well which translate into ocean crossing capacities. The new design features some of the traits seen already on 54 metre “El Leon” which well…

“She” is the chosen name for CRN’s 70 metre project, a total “custom” developed by the yard’s technical design team with Vallicelli Design. In spite of her voluminous five decks, “she” catches the eye for a graceful flowing yet dynamic looking silhouette thanks to a winning mix of know- how and styling which range from large window like ports underscored by a lengthy incision running horizontally along the top sides from the bows to the stern embracing the transom as well, to match the rounded shapes of owner and upper decks. Stefano De Vivo Chief Commercial officer at CRN commented as follows: “She is a new project with enormous potential, characterized by detail, versatility and loads of space both inside and out which has been designed by Vallicelli Design Studio…

“Solo” is the third superyacht launched at Tankoa Yachts’ shipyard like “Suerte” and “Vertige” launched in 2015 and 2017 respectively. “Solo” is based on the S701 platform deployed for “Suerte” but with Francesco Paszkowski Design’s studio. “Solo’s is longer than Suerte, in fact this 69.40 metre which was delivered three years ago but based on the same technical platform, translated in having more internal and exterior space available which enhanced the beach club area, the winter garden as well as the areas dedicated to guests on the upper deck” said Francesco Paszkowki. The new yacht which is the natural evolution of Suerte in addition to being longer sports a diverse external colour scheme along the topsides which on Solo are lower and increase sea view from inside the main saloon…

Glider Yachts’ special configuration made upof two very long narrow blade like hulls on top of which there are four long struts supporting a cockpit is almost nothing more than an evolution from a twin hull rowing boat equipped with two torpedo like floats running parallel to one another and joined to one another with cross bars which act as base for seats. Principally used as rescue row boats off Mediterranean beaches and for recreational purposes (source Wikipedia). In addition to the catamaran row boat there are other water craft to which this same configuration has been applied to best exploit sea keeping qualities. We’re talking about penetration through fluids which entails less drag specially as speed increases and so does on board comfort and adaptability which translates into higher…

What are approximately a hundred captains and a few tens of crew members doing in snow bound land in the middle of Garfagnana? Simple: they’re learning how to light a fire with a flintstone and steel, to filter water with coal, to build traps in which to capture small animals. In other words a survival course. This is one of the moments you could have experienced in the course of the 19th “Yachtmaster” event organized by Benetti Group between January 30th and February 1st dedicated to superyacht captains, crews, surveyors, and ship/yacht owners. A sort of team building which involved many seagoing professionals who will probably hardly ever find themselves in an emergency situation or having to survive in the middle of a forest. A couple of hours spent in…

Lynx Yachts founded in 2011 in Nijkerk a small town near the sea about fifty kilometres South East of Amsterdam. Large canals intuitively reveal the sea isn’t far away as large vessels of diverse types go about their business. And here on the shores of the big canal which connects this small town to the capital Lynx Yachts made their headquarters with the large hangars in which steel and aluminium alloy boats are built. And strolling along the quay side you can feel the way the Dutch conceive the sea, their sea the north sea. A visitor’s instinctive gesture is to touch, and gently stroke the beams and ribs of some of the boats as if to grasp their solidity and the know how passed on through time to anyone…

In the course of the latest Boot Düsseldorf, Ferretti Group announced the signing of an exclusive license agreement to acquire Wally brand yachts which expands the company’s already considerable portfolio brand made up of Ferretti Yachts, Pershing, Custom Line, Itama, CRN, Riva and Mochi Craft. Alberto Galassi CEO at Ferretti Group said: “There has long been a mutual fascination between us and Wally and as of today we will continue to develop this extraordinary brand with method, vision and investments. As a yachting enthusiast, I’m very much looking forward to discover the boats that will come from this exclusive collaboration with Luca Bassani. It is easy to foresee that they will push the frontiers of innovation and aesthetic avant-garde to new echelons”. Wally slots into Ferretti Group’s investment plan which…

Barakà was founded in the roaring sixties. It’s brand name for men’s jewellery, is renowned everywhere for its innovative styling and dedicated research. Barakàs collections are designed to satisfy every distinguished gentleman’s wish every time whether it be leisure or business whether it be by day or by night as they’re inspired by romantic tales, adventure and icons representing Italian design. This “maison” well represents the top end of Italy’s jewel making craft with necklaces, cufflinks, bracelets in innovative materials among which carbon fibre, titanium, aluminium, ceramic, and 316L graded stainless knowingly matched to gold and diamonds which standout for technical details going from a gimballed joint and special screws machine tooled with great expertise and care. There is something to match and be on par with every time with…

Heesen Yachts has revealed a number of details concerning 80.70 metre Cosmos, the yard’s largest so far. Code named YN 19480 this all aluminium fast superyacht sets a new record in terms of performance as well. Heesen which is well known for the celebrated “Octopussy” and more recently for “Galactica Star”, “Galactica Supernova” as well as “Home” has set a new record since. According to Heesen Cosmos boasts a top speed of nearly 30 knots and a recommended cruising one of 20 for such are the owner’s requests which called for extraordinary project design work and engineering. To be sure of obtaining the results requested Heesen resorted to FDHF technology (Fast displacement Hull Form) by Van Oossanen but not only. The yard decided to build in aluminium to save on…

Will hit the water in 2012 while the new 40 metre RPH (raised pilot house) by Baglietto is still wrapped up in mystery. The only clue being at this point in time: a tiny image of the exterior design work initialled by Horacio Bozzo from Argentina who’s living in Italy.What we know to date is that the yacht which will be all in aluminium, will be sporting interior layouts drawn up by naval architect Achille Salvagni. Michele Gavino CEO at Baglietto commented: “We’re proud of this special all custom project, which is a further step forward toward that special degree of excellence in build which represents our efforts’ first and foremost goal and is further proof of the will our yard has in perpetrating technical renewal while developing naval engineering”.…

In the course of thorough restructuring at Princess Yachts UK, this renowned British yard has initialled an agreement to work with Pininfarina a famous Italian design studio. The small R35 is the first born from this joint team work. It is, all things considered revolutionary as well as being technological also thanks to an evolutionary hull design contributed by BAR which sports loads of experience in developing America Cup yachts. The second model off the chocks, like the first further diversifies Princess Yachts range which is set upon renewing preceding yachts and superyachts, we’re looking at the X95 which in Anthony Sheriff’s own words - Executive Chairman, at Princess yachts “ goes beyond and breaks the mould of traditional yacht design. The unique open plan architecture is brought to life…

Dynaship Yacht Design unveiled the concept design for the Nautilus 650, an explorer yacht which comes close to looking like an oceanographic research ship. Franco Gnessi founder of this design studio developed the project design work with the desire to go beyond the idea or prejudice that justifies the following: “It is uncomfortable because it is extreme” to arrive to “extremely comfortable but extreme”. In actual fact for all intentions and purposes we’re looking at a “wanna be explorer” - a superyacht which looks like and sports the technology typical of an explorer model but with loads of extra gear and devices to be entertained with over long passages away from land. Aesthetically speaking it possesses all the requirements to pose like a typical working research ship, with the bridge,…

After having designed “Mirabella” with Ron Holland back in the nineties, both Rob Doyle Design and Van Geest Design have joined forces again and are designing a 93 metre ketch rigged sailing yacht. The project has been designed to offer the owner and his guests a mix of characteristics which modern sailing yachts feature today, as they get closer and closer to motor yachts in terms of comfort and liveability both below decks and out in open air. The silhouette from the waterline upwards looks futuristic in spite of its considerable length. For the time being on paper, this ketch is to be equipped with technologic deck gear which will allow the owner to sail shorthanded while the layout offers plenty of contact with the surroundings. The helm controls station…

“RJ” presented in the course of the latest Cannes Yachting Festival is Arcadia Yachts’s first A105. It represents as Ugo Pellegrino this Italian yard’s MD put it “the best example of excellence at work worthy of praise”. This model is in fact the third Arcadia to have been purchased in seven years by the same returning client who has clearly demonstrated loyalty for Arcadia’s fleet in terms of project design work to the extent that most of the yacht’s strong points have remained unaltered. To name a few there are plenty of catchy clear cut taught lines, layouts drawn up which ooze with conviviality as well as some innovative solar panels installed into the actual cut glass panels themselves distributed along the superstructure. The considerable volume this thirty metre yacht…

When CBI Navi part of FIPA group welcomed Stella di Mare’s future owner to their offices they found an expert with clear ideas who knew exactly what he wanted from his new yacht. The owner requested Hydro Tec namely Sergio Cutolo to take care of the exterior and naval architecture thereby renewing a former collaboration for his previous yacht. The owner was very present during the whole of the set up phase concerning the interior layout and provided loads of input. “Our intention was to create a connection involving three generations of my family giving each the possibility to insert a personal touch from the first generation of 75 years to the last of just 7 and to have a yacht with plenty of substance to it and real value…

Travelling with zero emissions after having been sheer utopia for years, is now a dream which is gradually getting close to becoming reality. One of the most promising scenarios to make this dream come true is hydrogen, or better what we know as fuel cells. These deploy hydrogen to obtain electric energy. We’re talking about a technology which fell short of the grand promises made back in the nineties and soon looked like a forgotten technological dream, nothing more. But surprisingly hydrogen has come back as never before. Just take a look at the automotive industry where leading brands are promoting this technology with new zero emission models. The shipping industry, with basically commercial ships has invested in passenger vessels cruising inland water ways and are currently building large units…

Founded after WW II back in 1945 and symbol of the made in Italy everywhere in the world, Cantieri di Pisa has gone through hard times changing hands in the course of the past few years when production grinded to a halt not once but twice. At last it seems the storm is over and fair winds are blowing in their direction to carry the brand across oceans again. The new ownership Sea-Finance, is made up of ambitious entrepreneurs with proven experience in this sector. They’re keen to re-launch the brand by investing in new products and by renewing some of the existing fleet with the future in mind. “We’re currently working towards shaping up a new range of products which will be maintaining the historical DNA of former Akhir…

Founded in 2007 to produce and develop highly technological lighting systems and plants, Lumitec which is considered today a USA based sector leader was ranked in Inc. Magazine among the top 500 firms which clocked the highest worldwide growth rate in 2008. The ingredients which made this possible are essentially two: reliability and efficiency accompanied by a very good quality/price ratio.The firm’s catalogue privileges lights for engine rooms: hi-tech plants, compliant to IP67 standards that are aesthetically speaking pleasant. Nevis is this firm’s historic model, the very first twin coloured light designed for technical areas it is available in the following versions: white/blue or alternatively white/red with an output of over 1,000 lumen over 180°. Nevis is sealed off, fire resistant and is compatible with most PWM intensity faders. Rail…

Work in progress on Columbus 50 metre Sport line is advancing rapidly at the Gruppo Palumbo Superyachts premises in Ancona Italy Luca Dini delivered project design work for the interior layout and the exteriors which maintain the sporty looks already seen on the smaller 40 metre. In spite of more voluminous interiors guaranteed also by the vertical bow the yacht remains below 500 gross tons. The hull which has been wheeled into the appropriate hangar will be joined to the superstructure. Luca Dini has drawn up harmonious well balanced lines which highlight the yacht’s dynamic looks which feature in the yard’s more recently produced units as well, while the interiors comprise five cabins for 12 guests and crew quarters which can lodge up to nine. To convey loads of natural…

Royal Huisman has recently revealed preliminary project design work of a new 59.7 metre highly performing sloop rigged superyacht which will be built in Alustar with carbon fibre superstructure. This Dutch yard called for Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design studio’s contribution in carrying out naval architecture and all of the exterior design work, while French interior designers from Maison Liaigre will be handling the interiors. The yard has yet to reveal more details, it has revealed the new 59.7 m sloop will be technologically highly innovative and more so in terms of rigging and where integrated manoeuvring systems are concerned to ensure desired all round hi- performance. For further information: www.royalhuisman.com TECHNICAL DATA LOA: 59.70 m – Guests: 12 – Crew: 10 – Naval architecture: Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design – Interior…

Project Aquamarine is the first unit of the renewed 5000 Aluminium Class the same one of yachts like “Van Tom”, “Monaco Wolf” and “Satori”. The new project differs somewhat mainly below the waterline where Van Oossanen Studio architects and primarily the yard’s technicians redesigned waterlines to obtain greater efficiency. The transom was raised to insert the tunnels in which to house the required drives. This way 12% gain in hull efficiency was gained and maintained throughout the entire speed range also thanks to a pair of interceptors. Furthermore the new design work reduced draught to 2.15 metres. This way Project Aquamarine is safe to cruise shallower waters like those commonly exploited in the Bahamas. So as to reduce toxic emissions, Heesen Yachts has foreseen the installation of new generation MTU…

The Ocean King shipyard in Chioggia Italy has presented an all new project design of the Ocean Queen 150 which differs from the rest of the fleet inasmuch as it has been endowed with lines which befit a cruising pleasure yacht rather than an explorer model. Watermark Design in Venice has contributed to the project. Ocean Queen 150 is built in steel and aluminium with three decks over a displacing hull propelled by a pair of Caterpillar 1,650 HP. Her top speed is of 15.5 knots, at cruising speed she carries fuel enough to cross oceans. Built for extended cruising without calling at ports this yacht has ample spaces dedicated to recreation and areas in which to relax. They are comprehensive of a beach club area, which when opened out…

In the course of the latest Dubai International Boat Show February last, Oceanco unveiled project design work of the 105 metre Esquel explorer model developed, the exterior styling with Bozca Design and Gina Brennan Design handled the interiors. Lateral Naval Architects and Engineering contributed in the engineering and naval architecture. Pelorus expeditions agency also contributed in providing precious input. “Esquel” from the name of a meteorite which hit the Argentinean city by the same name is designed to voyage in the remotest places on Earth. From the North Pole to the South Pole and everywhere in between, but with all of the comfort and gizmos dear to superyacht owners over long extended cruises which Oceanco is well acquainted with. Esquel’s most visible feature is represented by a sturdy and mysterious…

You might ask yourselves what on earth are these strange floating objects which look half way between a space ship and a huge dragonfly? Should we still refer to them as boats? Or do we want to call them gliders as the name Glider Yachts suggests? Incidentally it is the name of the British firm producing them. Please yourselves. In any case in spite of the way they look they’d puzzle anyone, since these strange objects are not a mere exercise in styling nor are they mere designers’ fantasies set on being noticed. As you can clearly see from the pictures printed herein, Glider Yachts are real, they float and sail! In actual fact Managing Director and designer at Glider Yachts Rob McCall launched his first Glider Yacht the Super…

Mangusta has been growing exponentially over three decades with models ranging from 94’ to 125’. The lion’s share made up of twelve units delivered in less than six years goes to the 165’ model which has contributed in consolidating the yard’s reputation for delivering high performance maxi opens. Regardless of its successful track record, Mangusta decided to take on a new challenge which meant branching out into building long range “navette”, a segment which is at opposite ends with the company’s tradition. Hence out comes the Oceano series made up of 43 and 60 metre models built in both composites and metal. Four of these models have hit the water in just two years. Another success and certainly due to Balducci’s experience they are at the head of the Overmarine…

Any yachtsman will wonder at how many crew must be needed to handle thousands of square metres of canvass and to sail her effectively. Well if the yacht in question is a Perini the answer may well be surprising. And if we’re talking about Perini’s “Seven” the response will leave you bewildered. The point in fact is that this 60 metre ketch delivered several months ago to Ennio Doris – already former owner of “Principessa Vaivia” – is a treasure trove sporting loads of technologic marvels to make sailing easy , as easy as on a small sloop. Taking a closer look, we realize that the winches stand out of the chorus line, since on Seven they’re three speed but they gear up or down accordingly in an automatic way…

Benetti’s Giga Season kicked off officially last December 18th with the launching of the 107 metre FB-277, a gigayacht with a gross tonnage of 3,300 GT built with Imperial Yachts. Benetti’s FB-272 followed suit a couple of months later precisely on February 5th. It is about 100 metres long with a beam of 17 metres and a gross tonnage of 5,500 GT.The FB-272 is in steel with an aluminium superstructure built to comply to PYC (Passenger Yacht Code) norms. This giga yacht features a higher than average and hefty structure as the owner requested. The owner also contributed in developing specs. as well as some of the general guidelines initially with Hugo van Wieringen from Azure Naval Architects and later with Reymond Langton Design and Zaniz Jakubowski owner of Zaniz…

Team Italia has been developing and integrating navigational aids for the superyacht sector for more than twenty years. It has more than 500 projects to its name for yachts ranging from 30 to 100 metres to which the ones envisaged for 2019 have yet to be added. As many as 36 yachts which have installed Team Italia’s equipment into their helm controls stations are scheduled for launching or delivered this year. Among these to name a few of the larger ones, there are: the 80 metre Columbus Yachts, the new 105 metre by Benetti, the first 62 metre by Sanlorenzo, Perini Navi’s 25 metre Eco-tender, a Pershing 140, a 50 metre Riva Yacht and the new F74 by Codecasa. All these models will be equipped with Team Italia’s I-Bridge dashboard/console.…

Flag Marine Group acquired Cayman Yachts returned on the market and in 2017 decided to hit it with their entry level S450 yacht. The following year pointing higher it presented flag ship F920 in the course of the autumn international yacht shows that year. Featuring an elegant design and rich interiors by studio Ferragni Progetti and for the interior layout Isabelle Blanchere the Cayman F920, top yacht of the former Cantieri Navali del Tirreno is at the same time sporty looking and stands out from the brand’s parameters which is historically recalled for its coupé styling, sporting sober, simple design work with a distinctive silhouette thanks to an elaborate and exclusive fly bridge. The same detailed care has been detailed to this motor yacht’s interior layout where Isabelle Blanchere has…

Audace 80 was taken off her chocks and hit the water for completion last February at Mostes Shipyard in Genoa. This is the yard’s first “navetta” to have been designed and built on their premises. After testing a pair of heavy duty 381 HP MAN engines installed into the 24 metre steel displacing hull, the special resin deployed in isolating the in line drives and the noise and vibration dampening systems, work has begun to finalize the interiors and decor. Project Audace 80 was conceived to privilege and ensure comfortable ocean crossings to all on board while enjoying the pleasure of cruising unhurriedly.An adequately large fuel tank in fact delivers range enough to cross oceans, while a weight saving superstructure in aluminium helps to optimize stability in terms of pitch…