Azimut reinforces its global market leadership at Cannes Yachting Festival

23 Sunday Sep 2018

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Azimut Grande 32 Metri

Returning once again to the Cannes Yachting Festival, running from 11 to 16 September, Azimut reveals exclusive models that combine luxury with comfort

With the new boat show season that has just started in Cannes, Azimut Yachts, the world’s leading yachts manufacturer with 7 offices in the Middle East including UAE, achieved an excellent year as Azimut Benetti Group closed the accounting period with value of production estimated at €850 million (+18% on the previous year at constant exchange rates) and an adjusted EBITDA of €50 million. Volumes are also up and stand at 261 new units.

The strengthening of the Azimut Benetti Group’s position in this segment, confirmed by its placing at the top of the Global Order Book ranking announced last December for the 18th year running, is attributable to the commercial success of the Azimut Grande range, and the 35 and 27-meter models in particular, with 10 and 21 units sold respectively since their market debut, and of the Benetti range. The main markets for Azimut are the Americas, which account for 38% of sales, followed by Europe with 33%, the Middle East with 16% and Asia Pacific with 13%. In South America, the success of the Itajai shipyard in Brazil deserves a special mention, increasing its value of production by 24%, with 36 yachts built, and bucking the trend reported by many European players who have decided to abandon the country.

The Group has invested over €104m over the last three-year period, of which €32m in production capacity and the remaining €72m in renewing the product range. In the upcoming three-year period (2019-2021), another €122m will be invested, of which €28m in production capacity and the remaining €94m on the development of 10 Azimut Yachts and 7 Benetti models to renew the range.

Giovanna Vitelli, Vice President of Azimut Benetti Groupemphasized, “The achievements reported this year, and throughout the Group’s history, are the result of an enterprise approach founded on stability and driven by the farsighted vision of the ownership, which has always pursued management continuity, professionalism and profound respect for the customer as the company’s fundamental values.”

She added, “Benetti will continue to pursue its tradition of excellence, with a management team strengthened by professionals of proven management experience and skill and multiple unique projects in the pipeline. In parallel, Azimut will continue to grow and consolidate its positioning, ensuring that the Group’s overall range continues to be the broadest and most comprehensive in the world. I am also delighted with the excellent performance reported by the other companies in the Group (Fraser, Lusben, Yachtique and the Marinas), which contribute to making us a uniquely distinctive player on the market.”

Azimut excels with new collection

One of the protagonists at this edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival is Azimut S6, the new entry in the S Collection. The S6 is a pure coupé with sporty DNA that looks set to leave its mark in the history of yacht world development, offering unprecedented levels of efficiency obtained with the help of the three IPS propulsion units and Carbon Tech. The exteriors are designed by Stefano Righini, who on this model has further accentuated the glazed surfaces in the hull, a distinctive feature of the S generation, giving the yacht an immediately recognisable profile. The defining characteristics of the interiors by Francesco Guida, for whom this is his second project with the shipyard, are a modern and discrete sense of elegance and a welcoming atmosphere bathed in warm colourways.

The Grande Collection, the most recently introduced collection of Azimut superyachts, has been joined by two new models. The first, the Azimut Grande 25 Metri, has a Carbon Tech superstructure, roll-bar, hard top and transom and represents the perfect blend of charm and technology. For the interiors, designer Achille Salvagni offers a non-conventional take on the living area by abandoning the typical distinction between sofa and dining area, and creating in their place one big space on the Main Deck, which can be transformed into a dining area when needed by raising a recessed table. This solution highlights the decidedly informal and original personality of this model. Two propulsion solutions are available, one with a pair of 1,650 hp Man engines and the other with two 1,800 hp Man units, for a top speed of 29 knots and a cruising speed of 26 knots.

The desire to express an innovative vision that breaks with the past is the driver behind the second novelty in the Collection, the Azimut Grande 32 Metri. This superyacht is the epitome of avant-garde in every aspect, with multiple unprecedented solutions. The defining features of the model are the big, airy, interior and exterior spaces. Outdoors, designer Stefano Righini provides guests not only with a big beach club in the stern, but also a Fly Deck offering a remarkable 70 sq m of space split into three distinct areas: a dining area, a central living space, and finally a relaxation area in the bow with a hydromassage tub, which can become a second lounge area at the owner’s request. The airiness of the outside spaces is complemented by the luminosity of the interiors designed by Achille Salvagni. The full-beam owner’s suite, for example, is flooded with light through full-height glazed surfaces on both sides. Propulsion is provided by two 2,200 mHP MTU engines, driving the yacht to a top speed of 26.5 knots.

Marco Valle, CEO of Azimut Yachts clarified, “Azimut’s growth strategy is based on ever more substantial investments in product development, innovative technology and processes, new design trends and a global commercial presence. That’swhy, I’m confident about our distinctive exposure this year in Cannes Yachting Festival. A number of unique amenities make the flagship of the Azimut Yachts lineup stand out. Furthermore, our yachts’ materials have been designed to offer the ultimate leisure experience and developed for customers to guarantee the most accurate representation of the yacht possible.”

Valle explained, “Our product expansion strategy has proven its success in the market as we do identify the best context for each product. I’m also proud to have highly skilled and qualified team of designers who have different approaches coping with the latest technologies. I promise our clients to continue bringing to market products with strong personalities, each addressed to a specific targetwith a passionate touch of innovation.”

Azimut Yachts exhibits at the Cannes Yachting Festival, from September 11 to 16, Stand Palais 096. For the entire duration of the boat show, the Azimut fleet is available for visits on board.

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FERRETTI GROUP LIGHTS UP THE CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL WITH 5 NEW STARS

15 Saturday Sep 2018

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The Group arrives in the Côte d’Azur with a fleet of 25 yachts and 5 world premières
The brilliant economic and financial results confirm the growth trend, with revenues of 420 M€ in the first 8 months of 2018 (+ 22%)
Investments in product development and industrial capacity over the past three years amount to 133 M€

Ferretti Group wins the stage of the 41^st edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival, scheduled from September 11^th to 16^th, with 5 absolute novelties for the Ferretti Yachts, Custom Line and Riva brands.

The 5 world premières, welcomed successfully by public and professionals, inaugurate the new nautical season of the Group in great style.

Together with a majestic fleet of 25 yachts between 8 and 42 meters, the debut was made by:

– Ferretti Yachts 670

– Custom Line 120’

– Custom Line Navetta 42

– Riva 110’ Dolcevita

– Riva 66’ Ribelle

The Cannes Yachting Festival, the largest international event in the sector, opened as usual with the Group’s annual press conference. Mr Alberto Galassi, CEO of Ferretti Group, together with the Chief Commercial Officer, Stefano de Vivo, presented the main financial results achieved during the first 8 months of 2018, confirming the positive trend that strengthens the Group’s international leadership.

As at August 31^st, 2018, Ferretti Group recorded a consolidated order book for serial brands equal to 218 million Euros, in line with the budget estimates for the current financial year.

The Group expects to close the year with a total purchase order for serial brands of 450 million Euros, confirming and consolidating the extraordinary result already achieved in 2017.

The Group continued its strong commercial penetration on a global scale. From a geographic point of view, in percentage terms on consolidated order book, as at August 31^st, 2018, Europe – Middle East – Africa contributed for 49% of new orders, Americas for 36% and Asia Pacific for 15%.

Gulf Craft delivers Majesty 125 M/Y AltaVita to her owner in Europe

02 Sunday Sep 2018

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Majesty 125 MY AltaVita.jpg The latest yacht in the remarkable superyacht series sets a benchmark in luxury, elegance and true sophistication

In line with its vision to evolve as a pioneering shipyard, Gulf Craft ups its game with the evolution of the timeless Majesty 125 superyacht M/Y AltaVita, as it delivers the next level of perfection. A real standout in its class, the latest Majesty 125 is the sixth in the series to be built and the third to be delivered in Europe.

The sale took place in collaboration with Gulf Craft’s exclusive Australian distributor, Australian Superyachts, acting for the buyer.

Set to cruise in the Mediterranean, this latest iteration of Majesty 125 for 2018 boasts a number of first-time design and personalisation features that will take the owner-experience to a new realm of ocean-going extravagance.

Balanced by a striking bow character, stylish triple decks and a beautifully designed exterior, the superyacht features an excellent use of outdoor spaces with entertainment and lounging areas both fore and aft.

AltaVita features a ‘walk-around upper deck’ for that extra level of comfort and privacy. An embodiment of quintessential outdoor lifestyle, Majesty 125’s spacious sundeck features a curved wet bar and Jacuzzi along with a balcony on the side of the main saloon.

Moving to the lower deck, guests are sure to be charmed by the five stunning en-suite staterooms that can accommodate up to twelve people, richly finished in a dark stained natural walnut veneer with Satuatio White & Armani Grey marble and the finest Italianleather. The owner’s stateroom in the forward main deck is opulently designed, fitted with lavish material. It features a 55” Bang and Olufsen TV and an en suite jacuzzi.

Indeed the latest Majesty 125 is the first example in the model series to sport two unique geometric shaped guest cabin windows that add to the vessel’s futuristic look and offers uninterrupted views of the azure waters around for the guests as they relax in the lavish staterooms.

When it comes to the comforts of the operating crew, AltaVita accommodates up to eight crew members in four cabins on the lower deck and a double captain’s cabin behind the wheelhouse.

Another award-winning superyacht by Gulf Craft, the sophisticated Majesty 125 embodies the values of the Majesty Yachts’ brand of superyachts – luxury that is meaningful, customisation without compromise and performance-based sea keeping. Designed for private getaways and effortless entertainment, this powerful triple-deck is powered by twin CAT engines each having 1,925hp giving her top speed of close to 20 knots.

Adding a lot more life to the ocean adventures, the Majesty 125 boasts a stern garage with hydraulic lifting door and crane for watersports equipment and a Castoldi Jet Tender 16 mounted on the swim platform for multiple runs ashore.

“Owning a vessel of this exceptional standard opens up a unique ocean-going lifestyle with undisturbed privacy for the owners and their guests. As the unknown waters beckon, there’s only the blue horizon visible over the bow of the Majesty 125 offering imposing views. Designed to set a new benchmark, she has been customized to further enhance the owner’s experience.” added Notis Menelaou, Vice President of Sales at Gulf Craft.

Certified by Bureau Veritas, the Majesty 125 is built under rigorous class inspection and complies with the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s Large Commercial Yacht Code (LY3) & Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV) assuring the ownersthat their new superyacht is fully compliant for charter service in the main charter destinations in the world.

Australian Superyachts’ Managing Director, Richard Morris added, “This fully Cayman Islands LY3 compliant Majesty 125 is perfectly suited to the global superyacht charter market, offering versatility for coastal cruising and extended Mediterranean adventures. Its spacious layout, optimised for 12 guests and 8 crew members, makes it perfect for private cruising for family and friends, and charter guests alike. We fully expect it to be a huge success on the international charter market.”

The Majesty 125 is a true engineering feat, with technical features like Zero Speed Stabilization, Fuel Purification System and a Fresh Water Treatment System that raise the bar even higher in terms of safety and longer cruising journeys.

The remarkable superyacht M/Y AltaVita will be under the spotlight at the Cannes Yachting Festival that will be held in the French Riviera, Port Vieux, from 11^thto 16^thSeptember 2018 and at the world’s most internationally acclaimed yachting exhibition – the Monaco Yacht Show that will be held from 26^thto 29^thSeptember 2018. M/Y AltaVita will be displayed at the superyacht extension in Cannes, in Monaco it will be displayed at Quai Chicane, Port Hercules.

FERRETTI YACHTS 670: MAKE ROOM FOR BEAUTY

05 Sunday Aug 2018

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Ferretti Yachts 670 is the shipyard’s first gift to itself – and the rest of the nautical world – as the brand celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2018. Officially presented on June 22nd in Venice, this fabulous flybridge elevates even further the standards of style, comfort and performance that have always defined Ferretti Yachts’ DNA.

Born from the partnership between Ferretti Group’s Engineering Department and its Product Strategy Committee, this is the first Ferretti Yachts creation to boast an exterior designed in collaboration with architect Filippo Salvetti. The interiors, instead, were crafted by the Group’s own architects and designers. As part of an innovative evolution process, Ferretti Yachts 670 combines certain characteristics of the models launched in 2016 and 2017 (Ferretti Yachts 450, 780, 850 and 920) with some significant new features. These include an outstanding optimization of interior and exterior spaces, offering owners and their guests a perfect blend of communality and independence. The Ferretti Yachts 670 measures 67 feet (20.24 metres) but incorporates a number of solutions typically seen on larger vessels. This design approach is plainly evident from the yacht’s layout, available in a standard 3-cabin configuration on the lower deck as well as a version with 4 cabins. The design is essential, rigorous, characterized by clear and stretched lines that provide the yacht with an elegant and sportive look, typical features of all the recent Ferretti Yachts creations.

EXTERIORS

On the stern, there is a large swimming platform with an H+B vertical tender lift capable of accommodating a 3.45 m jet tender. Among the distinctive features in this area are two storage compartments: one in the upper part and one in the lower part of the stern sofa. A Seabob can be kept in the latter.

The outside fore area, instead, presents a fascinating innovation in terms of space optimization, with an ample living area, that can be entirely covered by a bimini top and is formed by three spacious sofas that face one another. On request, along the side sofas it is possible to install two dining tables facing each other, which can in turn be converted into relaxation surfaces so as to transform the whole area into one big sun pad.

The ample flybridge, which at 24 m. is one of the most spacious in its class, can be fitted with free-standing furniture aft, while in the central area, to the left, is a fully equipped bar that faces an entertainment area with a C-shaped sofa and a dining table. Moving forward, you come to a second control station on the left and then a very large sea-facing sun pad. Ferretti Yachts offers 3 different layouts for this flybridge: the standard open version, a version featuring a roll bar for satellite systems with built-in Bimini top, and finally a hard-top version.

INTERIOR SPACES and TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION

A glass door in the cockpit opens up onto the main deck lounge, with its two beautiful facing sofas, upholstered in Zimmer + Rohde fabric, and centralized coffee tables. Further along, the dining area features an attractive open-plan kitchen and dining table. Beyond the kitchen is the helm station: a cutting-edge technical space equipped with integrated Naviop-Simrad instrumentation, inspired by the innovative solution already adopted on larger models such as Ferretti Yachts 780, 850 and 920. For the first time in this length-class, in fact, the integration of a single innovative multi-display interface makes it possible to monitor all the main functions, not just from the main helm station but also from the fly bridge.

The state-of-the-art electro-hydraulic steering system, developed in collaboration with XENTA, replicates the one already seen on the Ferretti Yachts 780 model. Among its many benefits is greater steering comfort thanks to the extremely easy handling of the helm and maximum efficiency when turning, in any sea conditions and even at high speeds. The steering system can be integrated with a cutting-edge joystick package, paired with a powerful proportional thruster, which includes the DOCKING and TILLER/CRUISE functions, for an engaging and dynamic sailing experience. An innovative Dynamic Positioning System (DPS) for shaft-line propulsion is also present.

Moving along, to starboard there is a door that provides direct access to the bridge from an outside walkway. Hidden under the steps to the lower deck is a space that can be used as an additional stowage compartment.

Below deck, owners can choose either a 3 or 4-cabin layout, which in itself is a testament to the superior use of space achieved with this model. The former offers 3 cabins with the owner’s suite, located amidships, which even includes a spacious study that can double as a private space for the owner, for a total surface of 18 m.. The bed is in the centre of the room, and behind it, towards the stern, are a walk-in closet on the port side and a large bathroom to starboard. This layout offers better soundproofing against the noise from the engine room, which is another significant benefit of the design.

There is the option of replacing the study next to the owner’s cabin with a fourth cabin or a laundry room. On the starboard side there is a double cabin, while the foredeck is home to the VIP cabin. Both have a bathroom and separate shower. On the lower deck there is also a crew cabin with bathroom. It is at the far end of the stern and has easy access to the cockpit via a built-in ladder.

For the interiors, the shipyard offers a version inspired by lighter tones and colours as well as a darker version. The style of the first unit is characterized by linear modules and wood strips, with contrasting light and dark hues. Precious woods abound, with opaque surfaces for ceilings and floors and glossy ones for the furniture. Below decks you will find walnut essences on the bulkheads, striped wood furnishings both glossy and opaque, lacquered surfaces and nubuck upholsteries. Beds, drawers and bookshelves present a refined leather effect.

A number of metallic elements in the lounge and bronze-glass details in the owner’s suite provide a stunning visual impact. Headrooms stand out for the generous use of Calacatta Gold by Florim. Designer luxury brands featured on board also include Lealpell, Dedon, Disenia, Casamance and Perennials.

Ferretti Yachts 670 will also be available in the exclusive Tai He Ban version, conceived specifically for the Asia Pacific market, which includes a galley below decks and the addition of a rounded table on the main deck.

ENGINES

The Ferretti Yachts 670 is fitted with twin MAN engines rated at 1200 mHP, giving it a top speed of 32 knots and a cruising speed of 28 knots (preliminary data). Alternatively, MAN 1000 mhp engines are also available. Available on request, a stabilization package with two gyroscopic Seakeeper stabilizers guarantees the utmost stability while cruising or when docked.

BENETTI SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHES ITS THIRD DELFINO 95’ UNIT BD103 – M/Y “ZEHRA”

01 Sunday Jul 2018

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Launched last June 22 in Viareggio, the third Delfino 95’ unit is a 29 m displacement yacht in the Class product line with a fiberglass hull and exterior styling by Giorgio M. Cassetta.

With the launch of M/Y “Zehra” last June 22, the total number of Delfino 95’ units launched by Benetti is up to three in a little over six months. 29 meters in length and with a beam of 7 meters, this Classic category displacement yacht with streamlined contours has a fiberglass hull and a carbon fiber superstructure.

Extensive glazed surfaces and plays of light, both integral parts of the decor, are distinctive features of the exterior design byGiorgio M. Cassetta, while the interiors offer roomy, welcoming spaces decorated with unprecedented combinations of colours and materials.

The owner’s apartment on the Main Deckis customised with a big bathroom on the port side, which nevertheless leaves room for a spacious walk-in wardrobe and a corner area fitted with a cigar humidor and a fridge. Further astern is the galley area and a main lounge divided into dining and living spaces. A large wine cooler in the Main Foyer can contain up to 178 bottles.

TheLower Deckhas four double cabinsfor guests, two with double beds and two with sliding twin beds, while the forward area is reserved for crew and can sleep up to 5.

Comfortable sofas and one helm station are located on the Sun Deck, while the main helm station and a specially built barbecue can be found on the Upper Deck.

The garage can accommodate a low profile tender up to 4.40 m long. The engines are two Man V8 units rated 1,000 hp each, providing a range of about 2,400 nautical miles at a comfortable cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 14.5 knotswhen time is of the essence.

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.

INTRODUCING THE NEW EVO CC

24 Thursday May 2018

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The most innovative brand in the yachting industry makes its debut in the Center Console segment. EVO CC redefines the outboard engines daycruiser category and completes the shipyard’s range of 43-foot open models, without betraying their unmistakable style. Its distinctive features include the outboard engines, the central driving console, and a series of original design solutions to ensure the utmost comfort on board, not least the new convertible sun lounger.

At 13 meters in length (43 feet) and over 4 meters wide, the new Evo Center Console is the latest model from Naples-based shipyard Evo Yachts. It was designed by Valerio Rivellini, who states: “This new center console vessel is without doubt inspired by the previous Evo Yachts models: the real challenge was in fact to be consistent with the brand’s stylistic features and family feeling, while producing a boat that is fast, sporty, functional and targeted specifically at the world of owners attracted by the practicality and performance of outboards”.

The hull’s aggressive, streamlined styling features Rivellini’s signature vertical bow and bold shapes. The bollards, fenders and anchor are all retractable to eliminate any disruption to the muscular sweep of the lines that frame a deck space devoted entirely to comfort. Characterised by smart design solutions that are also aesthetically impeccable and draw on the shipyard’s Form & Function culture, the aft cockpit has a solid teak deck throughout and contains a big new sun lounging pad (2 x 2 m), which can easily accommodate three guests and boasts a 46 cm height above deck level for maximum comfort. The entire structure can be lifted with ease to gain access to the tender compartment. Moving forward, there is a folding table with a maximum width of 140 cm when open, followed by three chairs. All the backrests in this area can be reversed to change the direction in which the seats are facing; the chaise longue backrests can also be reclined, providing three more seats for the table, or can be used as an extra set of cushions. An awning supported by two carbon poles can be used to shade the area.

Even further forward is a central galley work surface made from Corian with induction hobs (or alternatively a grill or a Teppanyaki hot plate), a sink and a fridge. A carbon T-Top offers plenty of shelter from the sun and extends far enough to provide shade for the three central seats facing the helm station, featuring a curved fiberglass panel containing all the onboard instrumentation. In the bow, a second sun lounging pad, which can also be shaded with an awning, extends elegantly towards the anchor compartment, which contains a Bruce type stainless steel anchor and is so easy to access that it is also used as a storage area for the fenders.

Below deck too, where we find a dinette that can be converted into a “cabin”, the leitmotif is functional design. A rising table can be used either as a dining table or a bed (or as a sofa area when lowered) and the bathroom has a full-height shower. The stern area doesn’t feel separate from the rest of the boat and is organised as an open space, from which a bright and comfortable stern cabin can be created (optional). The boat can therefore sleep up to four people.

The outboards are the true novelty of this new model in the Evo Yachts range, which now looks to owners attracted by the practicality and performance of this type of propulsion system. The three options available all feature Mercury Verados outboards: 350 hp (multiplied by three or four engines), or 400 hp with three engines. The speed varies according to the engine arrangement, with a top speed of almost 50 knots possible. Performance is optimized by the hull design, with an 18-degree deadrise that ensures excellent seakeeping and maximum safety even during tight turns or in rough sea.

The owners of Evo Yachts, brothers Alfredo and Rosario Mercuri, describe their many expectations in the presentation of the new design: “Evo CC reflects the evolution of the shipyard and its maturity, offering a motor yacht that has a broad range of possible configurations, but also offers sumptuous comfort right from the basic model. It is a competitive product that reaches out to markets in Europe and America, where we continue to consolidate our presence with the help of our partners in Florida, Mexico, the Caribbean and California. We strongly believe in this new model, which completes the Evo Yachts range and offers even more choice to our demanding Owners”.

BENETTI SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHES M/Y IRONMAN, THE SIXTH FAST 140’ MODEL

26 Thursday Apr 2018

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Benetti Fast 140' BF206_low.jpg On April 19, M/Y Ironman, a 42 m semi-displacement fiberglass yacht in the Class product line, has been successfully launched in Viareggio. The interiors are by US-based designer Alfred Karram Jr.

Benetti has successfully launched BF206 M/Y Ironman, the sixth FAST 140’ model built so far. This yacht in the Fast category has exteriors designed by Stefano Righini, interiors by Alfred Karram Jr with his studio Akj Design Concepts and the revolutionary D2P_Displacement to Planing® hull with wave piercer, designed by Pierluigi Ausonio with the Azimut|Benetti Research and Development Center, which delivers reduced consumption at cruising speed and a top speed of 23 knots.

M/Y Ironman’s interiorsare designed by Alfred Karram Jr who has given the yacht some elegantly sophisticated style details. The large glazed surfaces on the Main Deck, one of the yacht’s stand-out features, become an integral part of the decor, flooding the spaces with light and offering splendid sea views. The main lounge is divided into living and dining areas, with a table seating up to 12 people. On the same deck are the big full-beam master suite, complete with bathroom, walk-in wardrobe and study. The outdoor spaces in the stern, are furnished with a sofa and low tables that can be transformed into one big dining table.

The Upper Deck is home to the spacious pilot house, containing the captain’s cabin fitted with a double bed, and the lounge area, separated by a sliding glass door, which is designed as a single space, flowing seamlessly between indoor and outdoor areas. The outdoor seating with dining table and sun lounging area in the stern make sure every moment at sea can be enjoyed to the full. The interior features a big lounge and a bar area, for peerless livability.

The guest night area is on the Lower Deck and consists of two VIP cabins with double beds, two cabins with twin beds, plus a third VIP cabin with a double bed, accessible via the twin bed cabin. Aft on this deck is the roomy beach club provided with bar and living area.

The Sun Deck is designed to offer owners and guests the utmost comfort, with two big L-shaped sofas to enjoy the view to the full, both when at sea and at anchor. The central section is furnished with a big C-shaped sofa, two smoking tables opposite the bar and, further aft, two comfy sun loungers.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: M/Y “IRONMAN” FAST 140’

Lunghezza f.t./ Length overall	42 m	137.10 ft
Larghezza max / Beam max	8,5 m	27.10 ft
Immersione massima / Draft max	2,40 m	7.10 ft
Materiale di costruzione / Construction material	GRP and Carbon fibre
Dislocamento a pieno carico / Full Load Displacement	276 t
Capacità casse combustibile / Fuel tank capacity	35.000 l	9,246 US gals
Capacità cassa acqua / Fresh water capacity	4.000 l	1,056 US gals
Cabine armature e ospiti / Owner & Guests cabins	12 persons in 6 cabins
Cabine equipaggio / Crew cabins	7 persons in 4 cabins
Motori principali / Main engines	2 MTU 12V 4000M93L 2.580kW @ 2.100 rpm
Propellers	5 blades, Diameter 1500mm, Material: NiBrAl
Generatori / Generators	N°2 Kohler® EFOZD 400Vac / 3pases / 50Hz, with 100 kW
Elica di prua / Bow thruster	Electrical system
Stabilizzatori/ Stabilizers	Electrical system
Velocità massima / Max speed	23 nodi / knots
Velocità col 70% di combustibile / Speed at fuel stop power = 70%	18 nodi / knots
Autonomia a 12 nodi / Range @ 12 kn	1.800 nm		1,800 nm
Autonomia a mezzo carico / Range at half load displacement	500 nm @ 16,5 knots
Classifica/Classification	RINA
Costruttore / Builder	Benetti Shipyard
Architettura Navale/Naval Architecture	Studio Pierluigi Ausonio e Azimut\|Benetti Spa, R&D
Interior & Exterior Décor	Benetti
Concept + Designer esterni / Exterior designer	Stefano Righini
Designer interni / Interior designer	Alfred Karram JR (Akj Design Concepts)

LAUNCH OF THE RIVA 110’ DOLCEVITA A CONTEMPORARY LEGEND

07 Saturday Apr 2018

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The new flagship took to the sea for the first time at the La Spezia shipyard, fending the waves with its unmistakeable profile.

Reminiscent of the unforgettable Anita Ekberg bathing in the waters of Trevi Fountain, Riva 110’ Dolcevita, with its flybridge of unparalleled beauty, entered the sea and posterity all at the same time.

The first unit of the new Riva masterpiece was launched on Thursday 22 March in La Spezia, at the shipyard that manufactures its 76 and 110 foot models.

Riva 110’ Dolcevita is huge from every point of view. Its visual impact takes the breath away as does the incomparable combination of aesthetics and function, state-of-the-art technology and sea-faring experience.

Marked by an ultra-sporting profile and a design embellished by shaped glass windows and chrome inserts, it’s the flagship of the fibreglass fleet. Among the most striking features, there’s the large glass windows on the trim line with integrated portholes and, on deck, the single height glass window that runs the entire length of the living room with the glass framed by a stainless steel structure.

This new Riva model is once again the result of a collaboration between Officina Italiana Design, the design studio founded by Mauro Micheli with Sergio Beretta, the Strategic Product Committee chaired by Ing. Piero Ferrari and the Engineering Department of the Ferretti Group.

“For the largest Riva ship we have chosen the name of a time that is still endowed with sparkle and charm. The Dolce Vita as a truly Italian style indication, the happy combination where good construction and the good life come together. Cruising on this amazing 33 metre yacht is an aesthetic and emotional experience akin to the amazement felt by anyone watching the passing of the Rex, the famous cruise ship featured in the film Amarcord, another of Federico Fellini’s masterpieces –according to the Ferretti Group Chief Executive Officer, Avv. Alberto Galassi. This new seaworthy work of art is not just a gift to our brand’s fans, but to all dreamers who can thus rediscover the splendour and thrills of a new Dolce Vita”.

Riva 110’ Dolcevita will make its official début during an exclusive event to take place in Montecarlo in May, the ideal place for the presentation of a yacht that is already legendary.

EVO YACHTS UNVEILS ITS 2018 NOVELTY AND RELEASES THE FIRST IMAGES OF THE NEW EVO CC

07 Saturday Apr 2018

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Evo Yachts is ready to release the first rendering for the new project that will soon be launched. We are talking about Evo CC: center console with a streamlined and aggressive style, characterized by a unique design and outboard engines.

Only few weeks left until the official launch of the new Evo Center Console, the latest model from Naples-based shipyard Evo Yachts that has now released a preview of the first rendering.

Designed by Valerio Rivellini, Evo Yachts long time contributor, Evo CC will be characterized by innovative, smart design solutions that are also aesthetically impeccable and draw on the shipyard’s Form & Function culture. On board, all is designed to ensure the maximum comfort for owners and guests.

The outboards engines are the true novelty of this new model: the owner can choose between three options, all Mercury Verados outboards.

The main features include a large aft cockpit equipped with a big sun lounging pad and a carbon T-Top that offers plenty of shelter from the sun and extends far enough to provide shade for the three central seats facing the helm station. In the bow, a second sun lounging pad just increases the area dedicated to guests relax.

Below deck, where once again the leitmotif is functional design, we find a dinette that can be converted into a “cabin” so that the boat can sleep up to four people.

The hull design, with an 18-degree deadrise, ensures excellent seakeeping and maximum safety even during tight turns or in rough sea.

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