Innholdsfortegnelse for Summer 2020 i Superyacht International

At the time of this edition going to press and approximately a little less than three months from the opening day of Monaco’s International Yacht Show scheduled for September 23rd next, there is still no information as to whether one of the world’s most renowned Yacht Shows will be held as scheduled. Some doubtful minds seem to think that perhaps it might not be taking place at all due to the considerable number of defections reaching Sybass and Lybra associations which are respectively made up of 20 companies each- Among those defecting there are 5 Italian ones and 8 brokers, handling sales and charter groups. The official justifications from defecting bodies are principally two: the most generic and more diffused one – but also the weakest – claims that it…

Custom Line is currently carrying out significant changes in the fleet. In fact the new models aren’t just a simple upgrading of the preceding ones, they are all new projects which the shipyard is developing with other contributors. Just supposing the recent Custom Line 120’ was drawn up by Francesco Paszkowski whose style is clearly recognizable in Gruppo Ferretti’s planing superyachts, the new Navetta 30 from the displacement line is the result of architect Filippo Salvetti and of the architects’ studio led by Antonio Citterio and Patricia Viel. The first north Italian architect to have collaborated with Officina Italiana design and cofounder of Neo Design before starting up with his own personal studio delivered the exterior design work which looks decidedly more dynamic and racier than previous models while maintaining…

Owing to the extent of the positive feedback Sunseeker received from their new “Ocean Club” project, the company has decided to revisit its range by producing a new family of motor yachts. The flagship is the Ocean Club 50, originally comparable to the Sunseeker 161 which slotted into a niche of the Superyacht range and sported three decks on a fast displacement hull (FDHF) drawn up by Van Oossanen Naval architects with precious contribution of Hull Vane technology and stabiliser fins to guarantee performance, efficiency and considerable comfort. The Ocean Club 50 will be built entirely in aluminium by Dutch Icon Yachts shipyard as planned in the beginning. This yacht will be featuring loads of external spaces close to the sea more especially in the stern area of the lower…

Franck Darnet from Darnet Design and Jean Claude Carme from TWW Yacht Brokers unveiled the project design work named Starlight 86 M which is a sophisticated motoryacht with loads of strong innovative solutions in terms of design. The renderings of the exteriors show an elegant looking yacht with the whole of the superstructure shifted aft towards the stern to make room for a long deck extending to the bow hosting a touch and go helipad. What strikes more is the sight of the stern, thanks to twin elegant stairways which contour an immense 100 square metre beach club which is always left open and can also be enlarged by opening part of the lateral topsides used also to launch and recover tenders and water toys once flooded. The absence of…

The Mediterraneo 116’ is undoubtedly part of the Class product line which Benetti has been proposing with pre engineered platforms on which to develop yachts according to owners’ needs and requests. This solution reduces production costs and shortens delivery times. Mr Loui is the second Mediterraneo 116’ from the 35.50 metre platform and like the preceding two it is built in GRP and carbon fibre with project design work by Giorgio M. Cassetta who has been collaborating with Benetti for many years. This yacht’s silhouette is elegant and the profile’s sinuous lines of the fin shaped hard top confer a determined style which offers ample convivial spaces which have been situated on each deck. The 16 metre long deck offers a surface area of more than 80 square metres dedicated…

In practical terms we can say it is a hybrid with a propeller spinning inside a pre shaped tube like a water or hydro-jet. The main difference between the two is that the Voith Linear Jet engine’s tube is considerably shorter and is installed under hull. These hybrid features mean that the VLJ functions more efficiently than a propeller does and of a hydro-jet where these two engines begin to be less efficient at speeds exceeding 20, 25 knots when talking about propellers and of speeds below 40 knots when talking about hydro-jets. Accordingly the VLJ represents the ideal solution especially for those boats which carry out multiple functions: patrol shifts at a mere 15 knots or at 35 plus knots when on a rescue mission. Or as a yacht…

In Turkish “Rüya” means dream and this one came true on the day the yacht was launched. Its 42 metres make it the second longest Alia Yachts yard has ever built since inception in 2008. The yard has been building sailing yachts and motor yachts in steel, aluminium, and GRP. No doubt there’s a lot to offer and to choose from. The owner for this yacht chose the simplest solution. “we’re able to offer projects in all materials: steel, aluminium, and GRP” says Gokhan Celik the shipyard’s president. “we have particularly specialized core projects composites in the in house team. Her owner chose to capitalize on that long experience and opted for GRP construction because he wanted ultimate durability”. Having to build on a dream, Alia Yachts sought renowned Australian…

Pearl 80 is the intermediate model of the British yard’s fleet. Pearl Yachts entry level is 62’ whereas the flag ship is a 95’. The 80’ model, something less than 24 metres slots into recreational yachts category by Italian definition with all the advantages that go with it while offering plenty of volume for those wanting to embark upon a yacht which is well suited to cruise in demanding situations and extended cruising. From an aesthetical point of view the Pearl 80 sports an elegant exterior design initialled by Dixon Yacht Design which comprise the yacht’s water lines while the interiors were drawn up by South Africa born, world famous designer Kelly Hoppen, (MBE) since 2009. The Pearl 80 is elegant and features sporty looks and two colours. The main…

Ship Control is an Italian Company selling yacht’s products manufactured by consolidated internationally known brands. Its catalogue also contains a series of products with Ship Control brand name exclusively developed by Ship Control to satisfy the more practical needs of today’s yachtsmen. Thanks to the experienced gained when dealing with their clientele which comprises yachtsmen and professionals of whom Ship Control is direct supplier has convinced this Italian company to produce its own range of latest generation equipment. One of the most recent products inserted into the catalogue is the BTC PRO controller for multiple sets of batteries in response to the growing needs of modern energy stocking systems. The controller can handle up to eight different battery banks situated in diverse places and recharged from different sources. It possesses…

Explorer yacht Crowbridge by Tommaso Spadolini hit the water. “This is the first launching after the recent lock-down due to the Covid-19. It is certainly an injection of optimism not only for us but for the entire yachting industry” , said Vasco Buonpensiero, co founder and Sales & Marketing Director. “Crowbridge’s launching was postponed by just a few weeks – a result we’re very proud of. Our ability in meeting deadlines despite the difficulties encountered, is proof enough for the sailing community and ourselves - and thanks to our pragmatism and to a closely knit and tested organisation - that we were in fact able to overcome a most unexpected and dramatic event brilliantly”. “No rhetoric at this point... this launching is enormously symbolic. It’s the proof the shipyard is…

Just a few days away from the total reopening of its plants, Sanlorenzo launched the first 44Alloy, the brand’s fast displacement all aluminium 44.5 metre yacht which will be making its official debut this year. Architect Michele Bonan drew up the interior designs of the recently launched yacht and for the new model as well which is being built at the La Spezia shipyard which is also the superyacht division’s HQ. It is preparing to launch another new 44Alloy in the near future. With 5 yachts already sold and in construction, the 44Alloy is the result of the conceptual and design prowess of the Sanlorenzo team with Bernardo Zuccon.And we’re talking about a four decker yacht with a Gross tonnage of 470 tons.The owner’s stateroom is the design’s conceptual fulcrum.…

The SX112 is Sanlorenzo’s latest crossover and flagship of the fleet currently comprising the SX88 and SX76 which like the new 34 metre were drawn up with Studio Zuccon International Project’s contribution and the shipyard’s design team. The SX112 is a lovely example of today’s trendy crossover models sporting luxury styling with the versatility and ruggedness typical of explorer models. The stern end of this yacht is worthy of note, it features an internal beach club area which links on to the open air thanks to a pair of lateral terraces opening outward along each of the topsides in the stern area thereby, further increasing exploitable and enjoyable surface areas. Just as for the SX88, Piero Lissoni initialled the interiors for the SX112 as well. He developed a layout aimed…

Cantieri Navali Codecasa is currently building the C123 at the Viareggio shipyard. It has been scheduled for completion in the course of summer next. C123 is a 55 metre displacing superyacht with four decks. The project design work is faithful to this yard’s styling. The real innovations are to be seen inside thanks also to the owner’s architect of choice working with the yard’s team dedicated to the interiors. The interior layout foresees an owner suite, a VIP, two doubles and a further two cabins with twin beds, plus a cabin for the captain and another six for the remainder of the crew. The materials for the interiors carried out by the architect of choice are top quality with matching light hues which convey a welcoming and refined atmosphere. Eggshell…

“AlWaab II” is from Alia Yachts’Turkish shipyard. It’s a new 55 metre superyacht. The project design work was carried out by Vripack a renowned Dutch Naval architects’ studio which oversaw the interior and exterior design as well. “AlWaab II” is a steel and aluminium alloy full custom superyacht below 500 Gross Tons. “since meeting the owner over a year ago, he and I have established a great friendship” says Francesco Pitea, CEO at SF Yachts’. The firm is overseeing and following up the work in progress on this 55 metre. “Throughout the year we discussed his desire to build a customised yacht that feels modern ,fresh and most importantly like a home and by that he means comfort, space luxury, privacy and stability at sea. And that is exactly what…

In Esperanto “Sangi” meant change. With this 55 metre superyacht, the Dutch shipyard in fact wishes to change vision and give buffs the concrete possibility of going to sea on board of an innovative superyacht designed with ‘intelligence’. The volumes, for example are sub divided to offer maximum liveability thanks to detailed engineering which has managed to considerably reduce the size/volume of technical areas. This result reflects positively on potential and the chance owners will have to customize the interiors of their yachts according to their liking. The project design foresees a weight saving aluminium alloy construction, “Sangi” can boast a gross tonnage of less than 500 GT in spite of an overall length of 55 metres and an FD hull, Fast displacement XL hull by Van Oossanen Naval architects.…

The working of a rotor flanked by a stator ensures an almost turbulence free jet. Furthermore thanks to the geometry of the the duct and nozzle, speed and pressure can be altered inside the linear jets so as to reduce cavitation. The idea of an engine with deep submerged water jets goes back to post WWII years and was already a reality in the fifties. This idea was launched again at the start of the new millennium with a series of R&D work in collaboration with the German naval test tank in Potsdam (SVA) aiming to check out the real efficiency of this type of engine. Most of this work ran off Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation software as well as tests on scale models. In the beginning of the…

This shipyard is well known for the traditional looks of the yachts produced. La Favorite and the Wheelhouse have recently been flanked by the more classic Voyager and the modern ThirtySix. “Calypso” belongs to this latest family of yachts. It has been built on a 36 metre platform designed by Mulder with Van Oossanen Naval Architects’ studio and Claydon Reeves design studio. The famed Dutch yard provided the hull, the popular FDHF Fast displacement Hull Form used by several Dutch shipyards because of its attractive characteristics, performance and efficiency. The modern design was initialled by Claydon Reeves studio which wanted to emphasize continuity between the interior and exterior spaces by deploying plenty of glass. Large floor to ceiling glazed panels almost extend over the entire perimeter of the main deck…

Lomac has belonged to the Lo Manto family since inception in the ‘sixties as a concessioner selling RIBS from a variety of different brands which led to producing their own high quality ones. The experienced gained, albeit in another field: the manufacturing of machinery for shoe makers which is compatible enough to gluing rubber inflatable boats and special materials which reduce production times were applied to their own family brand while further experience was gained in carrying our repairs to other brands’ inflatable boats allowed Lomac to lift the bench mark and the family soon became a competitor to contend with. Another important mile stone was in the ‘eighties when the company removed wooden flooring and substituted it with rigid GRP hulls. Soon all European yards adopted this same system.…

On June 4 last Admiral Yacht launched “Geco” their new 55 metre charter yacht Geco. All of the interiors were developed with the group’s Art Director Gian Marco Campanino (architect). “Geco” sports dynamic exterior design work which is further enhanced with a sophisticated layout.The exteriors stand out for the presence of important built in elements such as the bar and counter, the sun bathing area and the steps in stainless which connect to each deck.The upper deck boasts glazed sliding doors joining the interiors to the exteriors, the upper saloon and the dining area; the bar section is also interconnected with the interiors and exteriors where the on-going dialogue in between spaces is represented by a long bar top dedicated to wine tasting events and more. Geco’s foredeck sports a…

Numarine launched three units of the 26 XP series in the same day.Two of these are displacement ones with a bow bulb while the third one sports a planing hull powered by 1,200HP engines.With this triple launching there are 8 units from the lucky 26XP explorer yacht series currently sailing. “Despite the Covid-19, Numarine continued working, respecting all the necessary precautionary measures and ensured our staff are safe”, commented Omer Malaz, Numarine’s Founder and Chairman.“These efforts allowed us to lead the projects in strict accordance with the schedule. I’m happy that we have built three more amazing 26XP explorer yachts and I’m sure they will bring a lot of joy of autonomous long-range cruising to the owners”. In addition to the 8 units already launched, a further three 26XP have…

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Arcadia Yachts is currently working on the fifth A115. The launch date for this yacht has been scheduled to take place in the course of the first few months of 2021. It will be upgraded with new exterior and interior solutions. This Italian shipyard and Hot Lab with whom it has been working together since the beginning contributed once again in renewing a variety of the aspects on the 115’. Most of them have been requested by the owners wishing for more detailed charter versions while not doing away with any of the initial philosophy which enhances close connections between the exteriors and the interiors thanks to large glazed ample window like panels. The best example of this stands out up on the 140 square metre upper deck finalised with…

Wally’s first motor yacht since entering the Ferretti Group. The 165 is also the first model drawn up by Luca Bassani with renowned Espen Øino. Designer inspiration came from the iconic Wally 118 some of the ‘stealth’ lines of which stand out in this 50 metre as well. “Ferretti Group managed to set up a meeting with two geniuses from the yachting world: Luca and Espen are exceptionally gifted innovators which have had a unique impact on modern yacht designing. And today we can see them working together for the very first time. They’ll be shaking up the market with this new and unrivalled superyacht”, stated Alberto Galassi, CEO at Ferretti Group. The 165 Wallypower unites Wally’s typical exterior lines with ample interior volumes, exterior modular spaces connected with the…

Born during the second decade in the ‘forties as a family run concern, Gruppo Antonini has become a joint stock company into which flow five specialised firms in oil&gas, steel works, and industrial plants, pressurised machinery and maintenance of complex plants and more specifically those dedicated to the treatment of hydrocarbon- based oils and fuels. All of these realities together make it possible for Gruppo Antonini to run one of the core businesses with their in house team which is the project design work, construction and maintenance of large offshore platforms, a market segment in which they have consolidated position internationally. All of this complex work requires great flexibility, which is a quality. Gruppo Antonini has wanted to pass on to the new brand Antonini Navi from the start, with…

The 27.5 metre yacht is entirely built in aluminium alloys based on a sporty hull designed by Van Oossanen Naval architects to sail in any weather, to entertain and satisfy the requisites of owners from all over the world. “By today’s standards a mainstream yacht is a Med boat up to 100 feet, but we looked at markets with considerably more extreme climates where the yacht offers cruising excitement and safe shelter when needed”, explained brand founder Sergei Dobroserdov.“Places like the Arabian peninsula,Asian destinations and northern Europe is where the yacht needs to be open and full of sea breeze during the day, but almost closed when evening comes and temperature drops rapidly. At the moment the only way to have large open or closed areas is to lengthen your…

The Sanlorenzo 64 Steel “Attila” represents another memorable goal the brand has reached. This will most certainly be entered in this shipyard’s time-line. “Attila” the largest off the chocks from the company’s shipyards has been developed thanks also to the excellent work carried out by Sanlorenzo with the preceding 46 Steel yacht “Achille” which was delivered to the owner in 2012. The owner was so impressed with the high qualitative standard the shipyard had attained that he returned to Sanlorenzo to have his new yacht drawn up. The owner collaborated with all of the in house team, to draw up the project design he wanted on this 64 metre with precious contribution from Francesco Paszkowski Design for the interiors, and Officina Italiana design studios that drew up Attila’s exteriors. The…

We’re talking about LeVen a 27 metre built on the owner’s special requests. Lucas Silva the owner was looking for something special to cruise the hundreds of isles and islets in the Exumas archipelago, situated East of the Bahamas and to enjoy anchoring in sheltered, difficult to access bays offering a unique marvellous natural unspoilt environment which can be normally reached only with small watercraft and most certainly not with a large yacht. “For my family sailing the Exumas means cruising along shallow waters which have been up until now accessible to boats with a shallow draught. But we enjoy the comfort and plentiful advantages only a superyacht can offer.” In a nutshell this is precisely what Lucas Silva requested. With this input in hand LeVen was developed with Fort…

The new profile and silhouette is clearly misleading about its origin. Should you come across one while cruising you wouldn’t have a clue. And if you saw one berthed you would spot a few differences in the cockpit’s set up but if you were invited on board you would immediately note the difference and a whole new atmosphere to boot. In fact Ferretti Group’s product and engineering department chose cleaner essential lines for the interior restyling with a close to minimalist approach made up of less varieties in terms of material arranged to engender a more welcoming atmosphere. Lacquered whites takes the lion’s share on ceiling panels, whitened oak flooring, skin furniture finishes, white marble tops, with sand coloured details and cashmere beige and cuttlefish ones as well generating a…

Marco Arnaboldi (from Studio Arnaboldi), set up Wooden Boats in 2012 as a result of his former experience as director of AB Yachts. This company is dedicated to building boats with that timeless classic appeal which is dear to many of us. The company’s core business building wooden vessels which is still the most noble of materials with which to build boats. Today it is combined with carbon fibres that are in technological terms advanced and well known internationally. This Italian shipyard has been collaborating with leading brands such as Benetti, Sanlorenzo, Pershing, Baglietto and Rossinavi with designer Giorgio M. Cassetta, Guido de Groot, Marco Casali and achille Salvagni and has designed, engineered and built almost 20 custom tenders in less than eight years. Its latest creation is the WB…

Every single centimetre counts a lot more on board and any solution which is space saving is well accepted.V-Zug is a Swiss company producing an accessory which will surely slot into a little space. It’s name is easy enough to remember, it’s called: Refresh Butler, it’s not what many of you might think it is however. It is no potion, it is a sanitizing wardrobe which allows you to enjoy the comfort and well being feeling you will experience thanks to the pleasant fresh feel and smell free clothes stored inside of it. Refresh Butler is endowed with advanced technology like photo catalysis and the ensuing vapour combined together neutralizes any smell of impregnated smoke as well as the sanitization of the clothes removing 99.9% of germs and bacteria. This…

Riva 88’ Folgore was launched on Monday, 25th May in La Spezia, where the production facility dedicated to the 76-to-110-foot models is based. It is the first launch of a new Riva model at the time of Covid-19 and celebrates the non-stop activity of all shipyards. “Riva 88’ Folgore looks like a vessel just back from a journey into the future: she is a dazzling flash of style, she is strength, she is performance, she is innovation.” Commented Alberto Galassi, CEO of Ferretti Group. “The launch of the first new model in 2020 represents a new Renaissance for the Ferretti Group, which restarts from Riva, brand becoming more and more a contemporary myth, the essence of Made in Italy and a tangible sign of a Country that starts again”. Like…

“Blue II”, is a 56 metre superyacht formerly known as Project Lombok. It has been launched recently at the Turquoise Yachts shipyard in Turkey. This is another explorer model designed by André Hoek. It recalls classic steam ships but with all of the characteristics a 21st century explorer model requires. “Blue ll” has been built to obtain Ice- Class 1 B recognition. She’s propelled by IMO Tier lll hybrid diesel electric propulsion. With an interior volume of 785 Gross Tons this motoryacht sports a generous amount of functional spaces including a garage in which to stow two tenders. “Blue ll” boasts four decks, classic interiors with Hoek designed contemporary traces in cooperation with Vickers Studio and Dols Home. For further information: www.turquoiseyachts.com…

A GOLD AND SILVER FOR AMER The Italian Permare shipyard was awarded with a silver medal for the new Amer F100 in the course of the world’s “ A design Award” venue in the yacht design category. This second prize follows the gold award of last year with the Amer 94 Twin. The F100 received the prize thanks to its sophisticated design based on research work put into the project to find and further explore transparent surfaces with which to exploit natural light as a decorative element by using light reflecting decorative material to enhance “blue mind” relaxation when in direct visual contact with the sea. For further information: www.ameryachts.it MARCO VALLE CEO AZIMUT BENETTI As of September 1, 2020 Franco Fusignani will hand over responsibility for the…