Italy

Cantiere Navale Italia Srl

Designed by Luca Dini, Italian shipyard Cantiere Navale Italia has announced that the inaugural 13 metre all aluminium Baby is now completely assembled, with painting and fitting out underway. Two of the yachts have been sold already, with a third contracting. She will accommodate up to 12 guests on board.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154443/image/large-93234e142e2b93dbd4e695acbb7791c9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154443">Speaking of the imminent launch as well as the design of the vessel, Cantiere Navale Italia state, “We are impatiently awaiting the debut of this new jewel of the sea, completely made in Italy. Her elegant characteristics include the streamlining of all protrusions that leave her unencumbered with accessories that disturb her lines".“The controls on the bridge are completely new. Developed by the technical office of the Cantiere Navale Italia in collaboration with Naviop, the instruments are state of the art and set in a smooth single block, with only the wheel emerging. It will also be equipped with the best safety systems to deal with any problem arising at sea, allowing the owner to always have control of the vessel even in dangerous situations.”Construction has now begun on the second unit of the Baby range. Hull number one is set to launched in early July and will make her world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September.By Gemma Fottles

The 13 metre Luca Dini designed Baby

Cantiere Navale Italia, a new Italian yacht builder, has just unveiled their new 13 metre aluminum tender, designed by Luca Dini, who has used the vessel's hull shape as an active part of the boat's styling.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/152674/image/large-0a7603f4634b347abb59ddeb0a07097f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/152674">The designer has described the yacht as "a fighter plane without wings, a sporty boat that has perfect proportions, that really looks like a fighter, powerful and efficient thanks to state-of-the-art technology.”The vessel features a planing V shaped hull, with a variable geometry 16.8° dead-rise at the stern. Cantiere Navale Italia has paid extra attention to hull entry shape and chine proportions and positioning to obtain a fast yet comfortable hull form.On deck, tables and settees are located forward, with a spacious walk-around sun bathing area aft, along with a useful and attractive hard top. Inside, she offers a dayhead, with separate shower, galley and a double cabin.Propulsion will come from two Yanmar 370hp diesel stern drives, giving her a maximum speed of 43 to 45 knots.Cantiere Navale Italia has already begun construction of the first 13 metre hull, for a spring 2015 launch. The yard will also launch a 57' model, as part of a series that will range from 43' to 90'.By Maarten Janssen