Innholdsfortegnelse for Winter 2025 i Yachts International

You can usually spot a Sanlorenzo. The builder has certain signatures—high flared hulls, forward-sloping pilothouses and, on certain models, asymmetrical decks. The latest model from the Italian builder is instantly recognizable as part of the Sanlorenzo family, but with evolutions that make her a considerably matured version of her sisterships. The 133-foot, 6-inch (40.7-meter) SD132 is the new flagship of the yard’s all-GRP semi-displacement range, and is the largest GRP model in the Sanlorenzo fleet. The 420-gross-ton model was developed to “prioritize the pleasure of sailing over speed,” according to Tommaso Vincenzi, Sanlorenzo’s executive director. “Also, the yacht reflects the outcome of extensive research into asymmetry, a theme first introduced in the SL line and further developed in the SD range.” On previous models, the asymmetrical layout looked like a…

Every so often a boat comes along that rocks the yachting narrative. Royal Huisman’s 171-foot (52-meter) Special One does exactly that. She blends the unmistakable characteristics of an all-American sportfisher—30-knot top speed, nimble maneuverability and a 45-degree flared bow—with the sleek, spacious and uncompromising design of a world-class superyacht. “Our initial sketches outlined the proportions of an authentic sportfisher, yet it was only when we set the sketch against the owner’s existing 88-foot Viking 92 that the sheer scale of Special One became apparent,” says Bart Bouwhuis, co-creative director at Vripack Yacht Design, which handled the vessel’s interior, exterior and naval architecture. Special One measures 56 feet (17 meters) from top to bottom and displaces 499 gross tons. The tuna tower, or “observation deck,” sits 39 feet (12 meters) above…

Lison de Caunes has devoted her life to the delicate art of straw marquetry. For 30 years, the French artist has exclusively specialized in the ancient craft, creating tailor-made furniture, decorative objects and wall panels for private residences, high-end hospitality and superyachts. She has exhibited her work, authored books and participated in international events to promote the material, which is humble yet luxurious. “My mentor and guardian angel is definitely my grandfather André Groult, who was a famous designer during the Art Deco period and who worked in straw marquetry,” she says. “I owe my passion for straw marquetry to him.” Groult was known in the 1920s for his classic lines and sunburst designs. De Caunes studied at the Union Centrale des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, specializing in straw marquetry…

Avessel bathed in light and water” is how Ferretti Group CEO Alberto Galassi describes Asante, the first Custom Line 50. It’s a reference to the yacht’s upper-deck master suite with full-height windows and reflective mirrored surfaces that bounce natural light. It’s also a nod to the beach club’s infinity pool and waterside lounge seating. Perhaps most important, though, it’s a response to the growing desire among yacht owners to feel connected to their surroundings, making Asante an example of the yachting industry’s design trend toward increased livability that enhances guest experiences. The upper-deck owner’s suite is a departure from the main-deck placement on previous Custom Line models. On Asante, the master is forward with direct access to a private terrace and an alfresco “solarium” at the bow—a first for Custom…