BENETTI LAUNCHES THE SECOND MEDITERRANEO 116’ BM002

26 Tuesday Jun 2018

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The storied Viareggio-based shipyard provided the backdrop on August 9 for the launch of the second Mediterraneo 116’ unit, a 35.5-meter fiberglass and carbon fiber yacht in the Class Displacement series that will be ready for delivery next October 30.

Like the previous model, the exteriors are designed by Giorgio Maria Cassetta, while the interior design has been developed by the shipyard Interior Style Department in collaboration with the owner’s designer of choice. Sleek, streamlined contours on the outside are matched by interiors offering the ultimate in livability and seamless continuity of space, in which light plays a key role, in part through the use of big glazed surfaces and a crystal glass door.

Comfort, luminosity and design were the key concepts when designing the owner and guest spaces. Outside, there are two big dining areas (including one over-6 meters wide in the huge cockpit on the Upper Deck) and various extensive spaces furnished with sunloungers, sofas, deckchairs and armchairs. The sundeck deserves special mention, offering a total area of more than 80 square meters and a continuous walkable surface almost 16 meters long.

Inside, the Main Deck stands out for the roomy lounge area, consisting of dining and relaxation spaces, each with three-meter long windows for a sensation of continuity with the world outside. The full beam Master Suite is situated on this deck in the bow, with a studio and cabin that also feature big glazed surfaces, both 3.4 meters long and free of uprights. The four guest cabins on the Lower Deck consist of two facing Vip cabins aft with double beds and two guest cabins with twin beds and pulman beds that allows to host 2 more guests on board.

The crew accommodation for a total of seven people is provided by three cabins, plus the captain’s cabin on the upper deck next to the helm station.

The two CAT ACER C32 Rating D (1600hp @ 2300 rpm) drive the yacht to a top speed of 15 knots and a cruising speed of about 14 knots. The yacht’s range at 10 knots is 3,000 nautical miles, with stabilization at anchor and underway provided by electric fin stabilizer.

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BENETTI MOVE FORWARD IN THE ASIA MARKET

15 Sunday Apr 2018

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135 Rear 3 Quarter 3D render 12022018 Benetti returns to Singapore Yacht Show from April 12 to 15 with a bigger ambition in Asia. Celebrating its 145^th anniversary this year, the shipyard chooses to demonstrate Asia’s strategic importance introducing Oasis 135’, a new model in the Class product line, built to respond to the latest design trends.

Oasis 135’ is the evolution of Benetti DNA, a displacement yacht and a new concept of using the spaces and experiencing new lifestyle on board. The project reinterprets the use of internal and external spaces in a more contemporary forward looking way starting from the idea to reconnect the owner with the sea in a very informal use of the boat. Oasis 135’, is the new model in the Class product line designed jointly with RWD, the English superyacht design studio, that will let Benetti to answer to a new trend of the market.

Benetti Worldwide Sales Director Roberto Corno commented: “Singapore Yacht Show is a must-go international show for Benetti, which further reflects Asia’s importance in Benetti’s success and development globally. We keep investing in Asia with best talents on-ground and resources to solidified our leading position and partnership with agents.”

In addition, Benetti highlights the four newly developed custom models in the BNow family product which offer reduced delivery times and extensive opportunities for customization. These new steel and aluminum yachts are a new family of displacement yachts part of Custom Now family product, offering four different sizes: 48meters, 55 meters, 63 meters and 68 meters.

As with every model in the BNow family product, these yachts can be built with a reduced delivery time. The layouts feature a new and revolutionary concept of life on board, as well as an innovative use of space, with a very contemporary design approach that strives for high comfort on board and in which a key role is played by light. Special features to highlight in the “BNow” models are the wellness areas, which include gyms, spas and beach clubs, as well as modern, informal, indoor and outdoor lounge areas.

Benetti has accelerated its expansion in Asia over the past eight years. APAC region has been critical to Benetti, with its strongly growing customer base, well recognized brand image and wide agent network. Benetti has increased investment and resources to this market and appointed an industry veteran Peter Mahony as General Manager of Benetti Asia. Peter will be directly managing sales throughout the region, responsible for maintaining customer satisfaction levels and heading up after sales and marketing development to reinforce and build the Group’s preeminent presence across APAC. Benetti’s primary focus is to cater customers’ needs by stationing a dedicated 24/7 after sales team, a wide network with leading agents and state-of-the-art refit shipyards across Asia. Benetti currently has a fleet of over 14 yachts based in the Asia Pacific region with 7 in Hong Kong ranging from 93ft to 65m and is building at its two production sites, Livorno and the headquarter in Viareggio over 35 yachts from 95 ft to reach the three Gigayachts of over 100 metres.

The recent prominent sales in the APAC region include BM004, the fourth unit of the Mediterraneo 116’ model from the Class Displacement range, sold by Benetti Asia to an Asian businessman. The 35.5-meter yacht features exteriors lines by Giorgio M. Cassetta Design, while the interior design will be entirely customized according to the owner’s desires. BM004 is expected to deliver in 2019.

CUSTOM LINE 106’: A MADE-TO-MEASURE MARVEL

16 Friday Mar 2018

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The new addition to the Custom Line planing range was presented at the 2018 Miami Yacht Show. It is the second model by Francesco Paszkowski Design and it will make its debut in late 2018.

Custom Line is broadening the horizons of perfect yachting with a new project that got an enthusiastic response from the public and members of the trade at the recent US boat show.

The Custom Line 106’ is a new addition to the planing range. It is a product of the partnership between the Francesco Paszkowski Design studio, the Ferretti Group’s Engineering Department and the Product Strategy Committee led by the engineer Piero Ferrari.

The design of the lines on the bottom and the hull helps it to replicate and build on the outstanding hydrodynamic performance of the latest models in the brand’s planing range.

“The Custom Line 106’ marks another step forward in the growth of the Ferretti Group brand dedicated to large fibreglass yachts. This exceptional vessel complements the Custom Line planing-hull selection, which comes together with the array of semi-displacing models to form a comprehensive range for owners who want sizeable spaces, cutting-edge technological solutions, style and comfort: in other words, Custom Line excellence,” stated Alberto Galassi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ferretti Group.

“In the design of the new 106’, a number of the brand’s distinctive features have been emphasized and new stylistic traits have been introduced. As is plain to see in various places, efforts have been made to break down the boundaries between the exterior and the interior. The new technical solutions and all of the aspects of the exterior and interior lines are closely interlinked, as they are all parts of a single architectural arrangement with perfect balance between the forms and functions,” explained Francesco Paszkowski.

EXTERIOR

The new yacht has large floor surfaces (a total of 220 m./2,370 square feet) that are all interconnected. To the stern is a more advanced version of the patented DMT – Dual Mode Transom system. It features two hatches that cover the stairs when the vessel is in motion, thus giving the stern an unbeatably clean-cut appearance. When the ship stops, they disappear into the central part of the door so that guests can climb up. From the garage, a tender of up to 5.45 metres and a three-person jet ski can be lowered into the water.

The forward area is even bigger than on other recent models: on the raised central island there are sofas and upholstered seating with reclining backrests and on the bow area there is a large sun pad spanning a total of 36 m. (387 square feet). There is also an additional garage for a Williams 2.80 Jet or a three-person jet ski.

The forward area is directly connected to the 53 m. flybridge by a walkway. Protected by two large windows on the sides, it has a standard hard top with two skylights. In addition, Bimini tops or canopies can be fitted to provide shade in the external areas.

INTERIOR

The interiors of the main deck are bathed in natural light thanks to the large, full-height windows. On request, the central window on the starboard side of the lounge can be fitted with an electric opening mechanism. The support columns used on the Custom Line 120’ can also be found here, with lighting, audio and air conditioning systems on them.

Further along the starboard side, there is a full-beam master cabin in the foredeck. It is 6.50 m (21’4”) wide and contains plenty of storage space for the owner, as well as two dressing rooms and a large bathroom with dual facilities and a central shower. On request, a panoramic terrace can be added.

The port-side bulwark of the main deck provides access to the galley, the crew quarters (consisting of a cabin for the captain with a bathroom and a separate shower, and two crew cabins with a separate bathroom), and the integrated raised bridge.

The layout on the lower deck contains four standard cabins: two VIP cabins amidships and two twin ones forward, all with separate bathrooms. The beds in the VIP cabins face the bulwark to make the most of the view from the large hull windows, while an optional additional Pullman bed can be fitted in each of the two twin cabins.

The style of the vessel continues in the same vein as the Custom Line 120’: it explores greater formal balance and there are distinctive, strong colour contrasts in the furnishings and coverings.

Like the other recent Custom Line models, the 106’ comes with innovative software that allows an iPad to be used to operate the entertainment system installed in the lounge on the main deck, meaning that the various remote controls can be replaced by a single device. This technological solution can be extended to all of the different parts of the maxi yacht and it can also be used in conjunction with the owner’s personal devices.

The Custom Line 106’ is fitted with twin MTU 16V engines rated at 2217 mhp, which can take it to a maximum speed of 23 knots (preliminary data). Alternatively, it is possible to ask for twin MTU 16V engines, which can generate 2638 mhp and reach a maximum speed of 26 knots (preliminary data).

The standard version is equipped with electro-hydraulic stabilizing fins, offering both underway and zero-speed modes. On request, gyroscopic stabilizers can also be fitted for maximum comfort at anchor.

FERRETTI GROUP RULES THE 30th EDITION OF THE “MIAMI YACHT SHOW” WITH 17 BOATS, AMONG WHICH THREE NORTH AMERICAN DEBUTS

12 Monday Mar 2018

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The Group exhibits for the first time in the USA the new Custom Line Navetta 33, Riva 56’ Rivale and Ferretti Yachts 920

Ferretti Group continues the triumphal tour in the major world shows, strengthened by an ever expanding fleet, full of successful models and exclusive premières. From February 15^th thru the 19^th it will come the time for prestigious “Miami Yacht Show”, now it its 30^th edition, an outstanding appointment for the US’ boat sector.

After the inaugural celebrations at the BOOT in Düsseldorf, Miami Beach, paradise of glamour and luxury, will be as well the sparkling stage of stars and stripes celebrations for the 50^th anniversary of Ferretti Yachts.

Collins Avenue will host a wonderful exhibition of yachts from around the world, where Ferretti Group will present, for the first time in the United States, the new Custom Line Navetta 33, Riva 56’ Rivale and Ferretti Yachts 920.

In addition to the debuting boats, the Group will exhibit a selection of the its most successful models:

Ferretti Yachts 450, Ferretti Yachts 550, Ferretti Yachts 850 and the new Ferretti Yachts 780 flybridge yacht, back on display after the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show last November.
Riva 33’ Aquariva Super, Riva 38’ Rivamare, Riva 76’ Bahamas, Riva 76’ Perseo, Riva 88’ Florida and the Riva 88’ Domino Super for the Riva brand.
Pershing 5X, Pershing 62 Pershing 82 and Pershing 70.

During Ferretti Group’s press conference, scheduled on the opening day of the show, at 9am on February 15^th, Ferretti Group CEO Alberto Galassi and Chief Commercial Officer Stefano de Vivo, will discuss exciting new brand developments including several never before announced projects.

BENETTI YACHTMASTER 2018: RECORD ATTENDANCE FOR THE ITALIAN LEG

10 Saturday Mar 2018

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The Italian leg recently drew to a close of the 2018 Benetti Yachtmaster, the three-day event organised by Benetti for superyacht captains, attended by over 200 professionals from the yachting world.

After welcoming over 1,000 participants from over 40 different nations in its previous 17 editions, from February 7 to 9 Benetti Yachtmaster paid a call on Castelfalfi, a medieval town in the Tuscan hills. The Italian event for 2018 confirmed everyone’s expectations and was one of the best attended gatherings of industry professionals, organised by a private shipyard, to bring captains and crew up to speed on all the novelties in the world of Benetti and at the same time offer a series of panel discussions and networking opportunities.

Against the backdrop of Toscana Resort Castelfalfi, opportunities to meet at the event were organised in alternation with others for team building, attended by over 200 people, mostly superyacht captains, but also engineers, industry operators, journalists and suppliers of crew and onboard services. The event opened with an important presentation by Benetti General Manager Christos Ramnialis, who gave a heartfelt and engaging speech in which he described Benetti’s growth strategies and how Yachtmaster plays a key role in them. He took pains to stress how “Yachtmaster has become, year after year, an essential part of Benetti’s development strategy. Tackling subjects such as training for captains and their crew has the twin benefit both of helping professionals who must keep up-to-date to offer efficient service, and of helping Benetti learn about the perspective of captains and crew. This constant feedback is what allows us to grow and improve.”

There was a packed programme of workshops and conferences at the event, with speakers who provided interesting food for thought on the subjects of charter guidelines in the Mediterranean Sea and social security contributions for seamen in France. Participants included not only crew members, project managers, surveyors and owners’ representatives, but also customers of Lusben and Fraser Yachts, the world’s leading yacht service provider. The most successful workshop based on its popularity was about “Cyber Security”, featuring a fascinating demonstration by international cyber security expert Cal Leeming. With the help of moderator Fiorenzo Spadoni, Italy Yachting Centre Manager for Rina Services, Leeming demonstrated the precarious state of cyber security, as implemented by the technology-based devices that should facilitate our daily lives, and how saving passwords, bank codes and confidential information in the digital memory of these devices always creates a risk for privacy. Another workshop popular with the public was “Leading Millennials”, with Karen Passman from Impact Crew and captain Luca Triggiani in the roles respectively of moderator and panelist. The aim of the seminar was to promote the culture of the sea and a maritime career with the youngest crew members.

Extremely useful, as always, were the B2B meetings, involving live demonstrations organised with official partners Awlgrip, Boero, Jotun, Rolls-Royce, Slam, Viraver, Sevenstar, Dockwise and Peninsula Petroleum and official sponsors Cgt, CMC Marine, Fraser Yachts, Lusben, Valletta superyacht, Mtu, Naiad Dynamics, Rina, Sea Sat Com, Team Italia and Yachtique.

The classic ‘live’ moment this year was dedicated to interviews given by three captains to three trade journalists about their life and working experiences. Maria Grazia Franco, the captain of Stella Maris, a 72 mt VSY superyacht, was interviewed by Justin Ratcliffe and explained to the public her experience as captain of 2.114 GRT superyachts. Roberto Cuomo, the captain of M/Y Skyler, the third Fast 125’ unit built in collaboration with Rolls-Royce, offered insights based on his vast experience and technical knowledge about a high technology yacht. Finally, Ed and Mary Krieg, respectively captain and chief engineer, presented an interesting photo report on their storied career sailing around the world on board a Benetti Classic.

The Castelfalfi event was also attended by Benetti Delfino 93’ owner and SeaNet CEO Matty Zadnikar, who commented: “Extending the invitation to owners was a brilliant idea by Benetti. A close knowledge of the boat, its secrets and its peculiarities is the prerogative of captains and crew, but it is also very useful for owners, who clearly play a very important role in managing a yacht and often don’t have time to keep up-to-date with the latest novelties. Events like Yachtmaster help to build closer and more productive ties between shipyard, owner and crew, as well as to gain a better understanding of owners’ needs.”

Roy Deas, who works on the M/Y Jazz of Monaco (a Benetti Tradition) and is one of the youngest Benetti captains, said: “This is a key event, because it offers both an opportunity for crew members to meet, as well as giving people a chance to share opinions and experiences, and likewise to learn new details about Benetti growth strategies.”

LA DOLCE VITA 3.0 LANDS IN DUBAI

05 Monday Mar 2018

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Azimut Yachts presents its brand strategy in Dubai: luxury, latest generation Made in Italy combined with the most innovative technology

The Middle East confirms its central importance as a market, where the success of Azimut Yachts is linked to the competence of the distribution network and design flexibility

At the Dubai International Boat Show 2018, Azimut Yachts launches its new La Dolce Vita 3.0 brand strategy in the UAE important market. Drawing on one of the masterpieces of Italian neorealist film, La Dolce Vita by Federico Fellini, Azimut Yachts presents a contemporary take on a lifestyle where luxury and joie de vivre, combined with the Made in Italy ethos, represent the non plus ultra of fine design and technological research. Every creation by Azimut Yachts is a concentration of innovation, care over comfort and unmistakably Italian style, the distinctive features that have made yachts built at the shipyard famous the world over.

For years now, Dubai, and the Middle East in general have been an important market for Azimut Yachts: owners in the area are particularly fond of the Grande Collection, with 30% of the yachts in this line sold in the Middle East, where the brand’s turnover has tripled in the last five years. One demonstration of this is that the first hulls built of the new products announced for 2018, Grande 27 Metri and Grande 35 Metri, have been delivered to Middle Eastern customers. Another factor is that the first unit of the Grande 32 Metri, model year 2019, which will be presented at the Cannes Boat Festival September 2018 and has been bought by its owner on paper, demonstrating his confidence in the brand, will be delivered to the same area. Azimut’s commercial success is also confirmed by the short term delivery plan, according to which one yacht a month is scheduled to arrive in the Middle East in the second half of the year.

“We are delighted to participate to Dubai International Boat Show, because we consider UAE a region with an extraordinary potential for growth – said Azimut Yachts CEO, Marco Valle. I had the chance to be a panellist in the International Superyacht Summit, organized in Dubai during the Boat Show, – continued Valle – and I am definitively convinced that the UAE have the perfect conditions to became a new superyacht hub: here people understand and appreciate luxury goods which entail innovation, craftsmanship and attention to details, almost tailor made, exactly as our yachts are.”

There are two main reasons for this success. It is driven by profitable collaboration with the Gulf area dealer Seas & Deserts, which offers customers an extensive and competent network of sales offices and technical assistance centers. On the other it is the result of Azimut Yachts’ ability to offer boats with that unmistakable Made in Italy allure, but adapted to satisfy the special needs of local customers in terms of their decor and in part of their layout, drawing on design and construction flexibility that is hard to find elsewhere on the market.

Showcasing new five models at the show

The Grande 27 Metri, winner of the “Most Achieved Trophy” in the 80 to 125-foot category at the World Yacht Trophies and designed by Stefano Righini, is a widebody superyacht with a unique concept that perfectly harmonises the exterior lines with peerless interior volumes. The decor is the work of Achille Salvagni and stands out for its contrasting colours and materials, as well as for the unique pieces of furniture made to measure by expert craftsmen. The two 1,900 hp MAN V12 engines drive the yacht to a top speed of 27 knots and a cruising speed of 24 knots.

Azimut Verve 40, the second premiere in Dubai, is the first all-Italian Weekender, which combines all the typical features of the traditional American walkaround and day cruiser, but adds to them the peerless elegance and sophistication of Italian style. Its main features include the steering console with modern styling inspired by automotive design and the spacious underdeck area, offering relaxing and comfortable accommodation. The interior decor is extremely sophisticated. Three 350 hp Mercury Verado engines drive the yacht to a top speed of 44 knots and a cruising speed of 37 knots.

The third and final premiere is the Azimut 60, an 18-meter yacht designed once again by Stefano Righini, whose exteriors are characterised by the the vertical bow and big pilothouse windows, which are full-height on the starboard side, offering a spectacular view of the sea thanks to the cutaway gunwales next to the lounge area. The interior and exterior decor, dominated by flowing lines, is the work of Achille Salvagni, who has chosen extremely rich materials and lavished consummate care on the details and finishings. The two 800 mHP ip MAN, or alternatively two 900 mHP Volvo D13 engines, drive the yacht to a top speed of 31 knots. The other boats on show will be Azimut Magellano 76 and Azimut 77S.

Azimut Yachts, is part of Azimut|Benetti Group, which placed first in the Global Order Book 2018, ranking one of the world’s leading builders of luxury yachts over 24 meters for the 18th year running.

The brand is well known all over the world for its pioneering approach, as proven by several product innovation milestone and the ability to create new product segments, not to mention the attitude to develop original technology innovation such as the extensive use of carbon fibre.

Another key factor is the support of a team of architects who have different styles and approaches, with whose help we are successfully bringing to market products with strong personalities, each addressed to a specific target

The 2018 pipeline entails 4 new launches: Atlantis 51 and Flybridge 55, recently presented at the Dusseldorf Boat Show, while Azimut Grande 32 METRI and Azimut S6 will debut at Cannes next September.

A Versatile Beauty

01 Thursday Mar 2018

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The Sunreef Supreme 68 Power ATHENA

Sunreef always puts a smile on our face at Dubai Boat Show with their new announcements and this year it was no different. We got introduced to an ultramodern motor catamaran,the Sunreef Supreme 68 Power ATHENA who takes her name from the Greek goddess of wisdom, courage, mathematics and arts.

The DNA of the yacht draws a lot of inspiration from her patroness’s versatility. The boat’s sublime design, cutting edge technology and pioneering character all reflect her universal spirit. The architecture of this yacht model revisits the way catamarans have been built so far. Her radical design allowed to create an immense saloon surrounded with floor to ceiling glass – a space opening wide both onto the cockpit and passageways.

The large 65m2 interior deck is big enough to place a beamy master cabin in the bow with access to the front terrace – a layout solution that gained Athena’s Owner’s attention. The master cabin occupying the whole front part of the deckhouse is fitted with a king-size bed and offers a panoramic view. The Owner’s realm also features a large desk, ample storage, a dressing room and a master bathroom with a magic glass wall.

The living space or Athena’s saloon was given a soothing and elegant design, combining shades of light oak with glossy white and embossed leather finishing. Placed amidships is a vast lounge with a U- shaped sofa facing a 65’’ TV. This central seating area is surrounded with an onyx-clad bar to portside and a coffee table to starboard.

The portside hull houses the comfortable crew quarters and mess neighboring Athena’s well equipped galley, pantry and storage rooms. The galley is fitted with a food elevator, serving both the saloon and flybridge. One of the yacht’s ample forepeaks provides room an additional bed and bathroom for Athena’s crew. The bow section of the port hull is occupied by a guest cabin with twin beds and a spacious bathroom. The layout of the starboard hull features another guest cabin as well as a luxurious VIP cabin with a double bed, a sofa, a vast bathroom and dressing area.

Athena features an immense flybridge topped with an elegant bimini. This scenic area is fitted with a mist sprayer, a bar, a barbecue, a large table for eight and mattresses to obtain a vast dining and lounging space of 65m2. The yacht’s big front terrace is a prime place to relax on the large sun pads or to enjoy a bath in the Jacuzzi.

Equipped with an aft garage, the Sunreef Supreme 68 allows to conveniently store the 445 Williams tender, a kayak, a diving compressor, lockers and additional freezers. The garage door, when lowered, creates an aft platform ideal for water sports.

The main navigation station on Athena is placed on the flybridge. The yacht features a powerful Volvo IPS system for a maximum of maneuverability and optimized performance. An additional joystick and aft cameras are installed to ease the mooring in crowded marinas. With 7000L of fuel capacity, Athena enjoys all the autonomy she needs.

ENTHUSIASM IN THE USA FOR FERRETTI GROUP’S THREE NEW PROJECTS

25 Sunday Feb 2018

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The Riva 66’ Ribelle, Custom Line 106’ and Pershing 170 concepts score a huge success at the “Miami Yacht Show 2018”

As well as providing the backdrop for the three exclusive America debuts of Riva 56’ Rivale, Ferretti Yachts 920 and Custom Line Navetta 33 (already a winner at the Boat International Design & Innovation Awards), the leading US boat show staged on Collins Avenue also crowned the three new projects from Ferretti Group as the top novelties of the 2018 yacht season.

Promising beauty, design and top performance, their names are Riva 66’ Ribelle, Custom Line 106’ and Pershing 170. They were presented to journalists and the trades during the Ferretti Group press conference at the Miami Yacht Show, arousing both interest and curiosity, as well as beginning the countdown until their debut.

It is no coincidence that these three new projects were announced in Miami, a unique city where beauty and the avant-garde are everywhere you look. Riva 66′ Ribelle, Custom Line 106′ and Pershing 170 bear witness to Ferretti Group’s ongoing commitment to innovation and close eye for detail.

The launch of these new concepts also represents further confirmation for Ferretti Group of the effectiveness of its commercial strategy and the value of a business plan that has seen the launch of 25 new models over the last three years.

Miami and the US market as a whole, where strong growth and numerous negotiations make this a strategic area for the Group, is demonstrated by its Fort Lauderdale headquarters, which manages brand sales and marketing throughout the region.

THE PROJECTS ANNOUNCED AT THE “MIAMI YACHT SHOW 2018”

Riva 66’ Ribelle

66’ Ribelle is the new model in the Riva fleet and will be making its debut in 2018. A product of collaboration between Officina Italiana Design, the Strategic Product Committee and Ferretti Group Engineering Department, it will be built at the storied Sarnico shipyard. Unprecedented novelties will join the brand’s distinctive features in a boat whose very name demonstrates the desire to break the mold.

Custom Line 106’

Custom Line 106’ is the new jewel in the planing series. Following suite with the Custom Line 120’, it is the second model designed by Milan-based naval architect Francesco Paszkowski, working in close collaboration with the Strategic Product Committee and Ferretti Group Engineering Department. Custom Line 106’ is the extraordinary result of a creative Italian approach that transfers the languages and styles expressed by eclectic and complementary design universes to the maritime environment.

Pershing 170

Pershing 170 will be the brand’s new, high performance flagship and is the result of collaboration between architect Fulvio De Simoni, the Strategic Product Committee and Ferretti Group Engineering Department. The new 170- footer will be built at the Group’s Ancona production facilities, which specializes in the construction of steel and aluminum super and mega yachts over 40 meters. The construction of this new flagship projects Pershing into the new era of cutting edge design and construction introduced with the Pershing 140.

M/Y “CHRISTELLA II” DELIVERED, THE FIRST DELFINO 95’

24 Saturday Feb 2018

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The Delfino 95’ “Christella II”, the first yacht to be built in the Class displacement product line, has been delivered to its owner. An exterior design featuring flowing lines and extensive glazed surfaces is matched by remarkably spacious and liveable interiors.

At a ceremony held in Viareggio, the owner from the Czech Republic received the Delfino 95’ “Christella II”, a yacht with voluminous interiors and exterior lines designed by Giorgio M. Cassetta.

Benetti General Manager Christos Ramnialis expressed his satisfaction with this new delivery, commenting: “The Delfino 95’ follows on from a series of major successes for Benetti. It is a product that retains the winning features of previous models, adding to them unprecedented innovations and points of view.”

While the defining characteristic of the Delfino 95’ is without doubt its livability, other unusual design features are the transformation of all functional elements into decorative components and an original light design, drawing on the collaboration of UK-based design firm Aqualuce.

The interiors have warm colours and atmospheres: the main variety of wood used is canaletto walnut selected without flaming, interspersed with printed leather panels. The flooring in communal areas is parquet too, while carpet has been chosen for the cabins. The marble used is Eramosa.

The Lower Deck has four double cabins for guests, two with double beds and two with twin beds. Accommodation is provided for five crew members.

The Main Deck features classic shapes and settings. The owner’s cabin, almost 7 meters wide and 3.2 meters long, has a separate wardrobe and a bathroom with a spacious shower cubicle. The main lounge stands out for the two huge glazed surfaces that extend over its entire length, on either side, and the sliding door that connects it with the outdoor space.

The positioning of the entire command station on the top level allows the service area to be concentrated on a single deck, making it more practical for crew members to perform their work and providing more privacy. The Upper Deck contains a rest and relaxation area, a sun lounging area, the helm station and a dining area with opening roof and mood lighting, plus an open air living space in the stern. The Sun Deck, unprecedented on a boat this size, is furnished with two sofas.

The garage can accommodate a tender up to 4.40 meters in length and the yacht is fitted with two 1000hp Man V8 engines, driving it to a top speed of 14.5 knots.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: BENETTI DELFINO 95’ BD101 M/Y “CHRISTELLA II”

Lunghezza f.t./ Length overall	28,95 m	95 ft
Larghezza max / Beam max	7,00 m	23 ft
Immersione massima / Draft max	1,80 m	5.11 ft
Scafo e Sovrastruttura / Hull and Superstructure	Vetroresina e Fibra di Carbonio / GRP and Carbon Fiber
Dislocamento a pieno carico / Full Load Displacement	135 t
Capacità casse combustibile / Fuel tank capacity	20.000 l	4,399 US gals
Capacità cassa acqua / Fresh water capacity	2.500 l	660 US gals
Cabine armatore e ospiti / Owner & Guest cabins	5 cabins for 10 people
Cabine equipaggio / Crew cabins	3 cabins for 5 people
Motori principali / Main engines	N°2 MAN V8 1000 735kW
Generatori / Generators	N°2 x Kohler 55EFOZDJ 55 kW
Elica di prua / Bow thruster	Bow thruster electric motor driven 37 kW
Stabilizzatori/ Stabilizers	N°2 electric stabilizer
Velocità massima / Max speed	14,5 nodi	14,5 knots
Autonomia a 10 nodi / Range @ 10 kn	2.400 Nm	2,400 Nm
Classifica / Classification	RiNa Register C, Hull ✠ ● Mach
Costruttore / Builder	Benetti Shipyard
Architettura Navale / Naval Architecture	Pierluigi Ausonio Naval Architecture Azimut Benetti Spa – Benetti Technical Department
Concept + Designer esterni / Concept + Exterior designer	Giorgio M. Cassetta
Designer interni / Interior designer	Benetti Style Department Petra Karaskova – Creativa Design

Glider Yachts launches new funding round to support build of SL24 Sports Limousine model

14 Wednesday Feb 2018

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Glider Yachts Limited, the British luxury yacht designer and manufacturer, is launching a new funding round following overwhelming interest shown in its Super Sports 18 (SS18) model at the Monaco Yacht Show last September where nearly 50 qualified clients registered their details with Inwards Marine, Glider Yachts’ UK and European Sales Agent.

The new funding round aims to attract investors to support the next stage in Glider Yachts’ development programme. This centres on the building of the SL24 Sports Limousine model, the designs of which were shown at Monaco and aroused considerable interest from several superyachts and private island resort operators where the new model would be used as a chase boat or luxury shuttle.

The SL24 can carry up to 12 passengers and two crew at up to 50 knots. There are many internal layout options which include an en-suite toilet and the customisation options are limitless.

“What sets Gliders apart compared with travelling at speed in a conventional yacht,” Robert McCall, Glider Yachts CEO, said: “is that even in small waves the ride can be uncomfortable. Gliders, however, deliver a beautifully-smooth ride experience.”

Robert added: “From extensive sea-trials over the last year and a half, we’ve found Gliders reduce wave motions felt on board by up to 70% in comparison to conventional boats. This is a key selling point with our designs along with the speed our yachts can travel.”

Glider Yachts has plans for a full range of gliding yacht models with the SS18 and SL24 at the lower end and the superyacht sports range from 35m to 80m at the top end. It is proposed to start building these in 2019. Glider Yachts’ unique range of superyachts have been nine years in development, with meticulous planning, design and world-class British engineering using best practice and expertise from Formula One and the aerospace industry.

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