Innholdsfortegnelse for Summer 2024 i Yachts International

Time was, wags tossed around the line, “If you want an eco-friendly yacht, buy a sailboat.” The thing is, most of the big ones have diesel engines and generators, and they use many of the same construction materials as motoryachts. They’re markedly eco-unfriendly when they’re coming and going from port, when the wind dies or if the crew is feeling lazy. But the world is changing. In recent years, the words “sustainable” and “sustainability” have shouldered their way into nearly every corner of our culture, including the world of yachts. It’s powering a wave across the yachting spectrum and appears to be here to stay. Most of us go to boat shows to see new models, equipment, accessories, and other goods and services. Throughout the decades, I’ve attended shows around…

Virtuosity means great skill or talent in an artistic pursuit. It’s an entirely appropriate name for the second hull in Sanlorenzo’s 185-foot 57Steel series. The yacht is a virtuoso performance by the Italian builder in collaboration with Zuccon International Project for the clean-cut exterior styling, and with Piero Lissoni for the crisply contemporary interior design. “During the design process, I always try to find a key word to explain the meaning of the process, and in the case of the 57Steel, the key word is balance,” says principal designer Bernardo Zuccon. “Today’s market wants new volumes, new features, new opportunities on board in terms of lifestyle and space. I started studying what’s going on with yachts of 60 or 65 meters in length, and then tried to squeeze some of…

Aptly nicknamed “the red bullet” thanks to a striking red and white exterior and a sharp, steeply raked bow, Leona, the second hull in Bilgin’s 263-foot (80-meter) series, is the largest private yacht to come out of Turkey yet. Just as eye-catching is the highly bespoke interior that showcases the shipyard’s craftsmanship. Antalya-based Unique Yacht Design handled the naval architecture and exterior design, while British studio H2 Yacht Design penned the interior. As with Leona’s five-deck sistership, Tatiana, the beach club on this yacht plays a starring role. Aphrodite-style statues, water fountains and backlit wall panels line a blue-tiled, 28-foot (8.5-meter) pool. A glittering fiber-optic ceiling creates a starry night sky.A Antalya-based Unique Yacht Design handled the naval architecture and exterior design, while British studio H2 Yacht Design penned the…

A yacht’s blend of spaces is always crucial to onboard comfort, particularly the way indoor and outdoor spaces interact. In the Infynito 90, Ferretti Yachts incorporates bluff-bow styling in a way that creates an interesting interpretation of the mix. With the fashionable profile, the beam can be carried well forward, allowing space in the hull for a much longer lower deck. The design allows for layout options on all three levels. As an example, the standard accommodations plan includes an amidships master, a VIP in the bows (that feels almost as big) and a pair of twin-berth guest staterooms, all ensuite. A three-stateroom layout is optional for owners who want a multipurpose room. On the main deck, options are more far-reaching. Owners can opt for an enclosed or open galley…

OCTOBER 11, 1913 There was something in the water. Crew members of the Dutch pilot steamer Coertzen approached the object that had caught their attention. There, near the mouth of the Scheldt River along the eastern edge of the English Channel, in the rippling black, the men on the small vessel realized what they’d seen. It was a body. Though the decomposition was ghastly, the sailors noticed the fine quality of the clothing that still wrapped the body. Pulling the remains alongside the boat, they plucked four items from the pockets of the deceased before releasing the rotting corpse back into the waves: a coin purse, a penknife, an eyeglass case, and an enameled pillbox. The steamer then made its scheduled call to the Dutch port city of Vlissingen, where…

In medieval times, alchemy referred to the transformation of one matter to another, such as converting base metal to gold. Today, alchemy describes the transformation of the ordinary into the extraordinary. With Rossinavi’s 216-foot (66-meter) Alchemy, the evolution from idea to reality was a blend of art, science and magic. Alchemy’s owner was the key decision-maker from inception to completion. While many individuals building a custom superyacht are involved to Alchemy’s owner was the key decision-maker from inception to completion. While many some degree, most defer to trusted representatives about the complexities. Not so with Alchemy’s owner. “We received a very friendly phone call from Fabrizio Loi, a project manager and owner’s rep from Interyachting LLC,” says Philippe Briand, founder and principal of London-based Vitruvius Yachts. “He had an American…

Some people manage their affairs by gut and instinct. Others rely on hard data to inform their decisions. Rich Kracum falls very much into the latter camp. The spreadsheet is his friend. It’s a tool that undoubtedly served him well in his years in the private equity business. But Kracum’s life is not all about business these days. He retired some years back from the firm he co-founded, Wind Point Partners, although he still maintains some connections to the private equity world. These days, he’s extremely busy indulging his recreational passions, among them: hunting, golf, skiing and particularly fishing. He’s fished for many species all over the world, but he has a special affinity for chasing the storied permit, a saltwater fish reputed to be one the most challenging to…