Italy

Cantieri di Pisa

The 30.1-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/538" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=" iUnica30.1m (98'9&quot;)Cantieri di Pisa2003">iUnica</a> sold in Greece and in-house with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4666" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lafortune Yachts (Company)">Lafortune Yachts</a>. Jonathan Lafortune handled the negotiations, representing both the buyer and seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264883/image/large-0d7dc432d9ae967d630c58a8161e34cb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264883"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/538" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=" iUnica30.1m (98'9&quot;)Cantieri di Pisa2003">iUnica</a> was delivered in 2003 under her maiden name Unica and was the first from the Akhir 100 series to be launched. Her exterior design and naval architecture are by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a>, which worked closely with designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/525" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francesca Leone (Company)">Francesca Leone</a> for her interior spaces.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264887/image/large-5246e2c086d0a2565e3bed7f3a1ae793.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264887"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264886/image/large-2642328b8c2901e429cf018f1098ab46.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264886"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264888/image/large-6e56cd1b9adc66d86db70d281737d15d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264888">The full GRP flybridge yacht can accommodate eight guests across four staterooms, comprising two doubles and two twins. She can also host five crew. Equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/538" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=" iUnica30.1m (98'9&quot;)Cantieri di Pisa2003">iUnica</a> has a cruising speed of 24 knots and a top speed of 27 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264885/image/large-313cecd2b62d7a59302255ae1b98ffb4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264885">According to <a href="https://superyachttimes.ac-page.com/homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SYT iQ</a>, she was last refitted in 2019 at a shipyard in Turkey. Her last known asking price is €2,300,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264884/image/large-aa69bf24a9cbbbbeb02c88f6f5bd981f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264884">

30m Cantieri di Pisa yacht iUnica sold

The 30m Cantieri di Pisa motor yacht iUnica sold with a last known asking price of €2,300,000.

30m Cantieri di Pisa motor yacht iUnica sold

The SuperYacht Times Synopsis, brought to you by <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachting-intelligence" target="_blank">SYT iQ</a>, gives you a rundown of the top business stories from last month.News in brief&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261220/image/large-124b481e4d353d7657612aa44ec07060.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261220"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57131" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Freire 112m Explorer: Spain’s largest superyacht nears completion (2023-03-13 10:00:00 +0100)">Freire 112m Explorer: Spain’s largest superyacht nears completion</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;The Freire 112m Explorer, hull number NC724, nears completion as she moves to be painted and outfitted, ahead of delivery later this year. &nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57281" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="78m Lürssen superyacht Ace 21 spotted for the first time (2023-03-31 15:30:00 +0200)">78m Lürssen superyacht Ace 21 spotted for the first time</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;The 78-metre superyacht spans five decks and is expected to have around 2,500 GT of interior volume. 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 SuperYacht Times Synopsis March

The SuperYacht Times Synopsis, as brought to you by SYT iQ, gives you a rundown of the top business stories and market reports from last month. 

SYT Synopsis March: Flagships, fuel cells, sanctions and €1b backlogs

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a> is an Italian shipyard with a dynasty that spans the best part of a century. Despite being founded in 1945 in Limite sull’Arno to build and repair smaller yachts, by 1956 the yard was moved to Darsena Pisana as it had started signing projects too large for its facility.&nbsp;The shipyard has had an illustrious history, delivering more than 700 yachts &nbsp;– the largest of which being the 43.6-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1655" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cap de Quers43.6m (143'1&quot;)Cantieri di Pisa2006">Cap de Quers</a>. The 27.43-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7829" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nasima 27.43m (89'12&quot;)Cantieri di Pisa2012">Nasima</a> was the yard’s last build, and following her delivery in 2012 the yard closed and was finally sold.&nbsp;The shipyard was bought 18 months ago and is back in business, with a fleet of new projects under its new leadership. SuperYacht Times sat down with CEO Marco Massabò to hear all about it.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260833/image/large-8899422b8b6ae0ea4429c0654f8f493f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260833">What is your background prior to&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a>?&nbsp;Yachts have been part of my life for as long as I can remember. My father was a wood master and started working at a shipyard in Imperia, Italy, 70 years ago. I love boats and have professionally sailed for many years, competing from the Optimist to the Maxi yacht regattas – I’ve had a long collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/758" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North Sails (Company)">North Sails</a>.&nbsp;In 1992 I met Luca Bassani, founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/166" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally (Company)">Wally</a>, and worked alongside him for 20 years. The brand was missing a refit yard in Italy, so I bought and founded one (WS Shipyard) in Savona. It's been very successful. I then moved into consultancy around 2010, working with clients both in yachting and shipping.&nbsp;I was working with some major players – it was a nice life. But around a year and a half ago, Enrico Gennasio (president and owner of the Alfagomma group) told me he was going to buy <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a>, asking if I wanted to work with him.&nbsp;A great opportunity. I immediately got to work, spending time with naval architects and exterior designers, dreaming up the best yachts we can bring to market. The shipyard had great energy, and a number of great international designers came to visit us. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259110/image/large-dc2f2a0d48808d14b563a945716e4215.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259110"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a>&nbsp;is back building yachts. Do these new models reflect a new vision?<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a> is an iconic brand. We’re not here to change the rules, we want to rewrite them. The yachts that we’ve started to build are different from what <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a> traditionally did. But we also want to be different from our competitors.&nbsp;Rather than starting from aesthetics, our primary interest is weight. We want to save as much weight as possible, to build and deliver some of the lightest yachts on the market. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a> yachts are fast, agile, and incredibly sleek and all have shallow drafts. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258737/image/large-8913f6c24d1edd5383a600b3c775dbbb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258737">The 25m 80 Veloce – the first&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a>&nbsp;yacht since 2012 – is scheduled for delivery this year. Can you say a few words about her?&nbsp;The 80 Veloce is our first yacht. We wanted to build something that embodies our new philosophy – and she’s crazy fast! She’ll be equipped with three 2,000 horsepower V12 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines that deliver a top speed in excess of 60 knots. The series has been well received and we already have clients signed for the second and third hull.&nbsp;She’s not for everyone though – which is why we’re about to present a Gran Turismo edition to the market. The 80 GT is based on the same lightweight hull yet with a more family-focused design. She’ll also be equipped with two engines, not three. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258738/image/large-72d27a22a4c507d152fcab6398958f5e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258738"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a>&nbsp;also presented the new Akhir series. Has this model line been well received and are you considering building on speculation?&nbsp;The Akhir series is a new design for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a> which is offered in three sizes: a 31-metre, a 37-metre and a 42-metre flagship. Much like the 80 Veloce the idea is to keep the weight down as much as possible. The series has a contemporary design and we’re in talks about whether to build the first unit on speculation – it might happen, but I can’t confirm either way at this moment in time. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259105/image/large-50b2769c2995a007591094d39d092014.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259105">Why is weight such an important topic for&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a>?Any sailor will tell you the importance of weight – they just will. I’ve personally sailed around the world on some of the world’s most important and fastest boats, and every time their core attribute was weight. However, shipyards and designers rarely consider weight early on when they’re planning a new project. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a> does things differently, it’s my absolute credo. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259106/image/large-848f31e2855eb67f5df5c8156f48eba3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259106">Choosing to build light implies a commitment to delivering yachts with shallow drafts. How else are you trying to maximise this across all your series?&nbsp;We’ll equip both the 80 Veloce and Gran Turismo series with waterjets. Waterjets are the safest way to arrive at high speeds and they can go in really shallow waters. And to overcome issues of sucking up sand (a particular issue in Miami), we’ve added a special sea chest. It's a simple, not crazy innovation.&nbsp;Coming from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/166" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally (Company)">Wally</a>, I of course have taken inspiration from their model lines and I especially like what they’ve done with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/166" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally (Company)">Wally</a> 118 Power – the James Bond yacht. But I’ve also listened closely to my friend and naval architect, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1206" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Marco Arnaboldi (Company)">Marco Arnaboldi</a>, who designed many fast boats, including the CDP80 veloce. He’s one of the best in the world when it comes to waterjet technology. We decided to follow him on our design – there isn’t anyone better! <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259100/image/large-e738a900d681e7e9b00f4677cfafd4fd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259100">An automotive designer and America’s Cup engineer collaborating on your designs. How did this come about?It’s simple. We want speed and performance, so why not bring in the best? A typical motor yacht goes around 18 to 20 knots, yet a high-performance America’s Cup sailing yacht reaches speeds of up to 40 knots – it’s a big difference, even if you factor out the foils. At <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a> we want to use this knowledge to study the possibilities of reducing as much drag as possible with our yachts. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260834/image/large-1241be498043c5a2ee330d299e207c7c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260834">For the past 18 months,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a>&nbsp;has focused exclusively on refits. Why?&nbsp;We weren’t ready for new builds until now, we needed to establish ourselves. When we took over <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a>, it hadn’t been operating for 10 years. We invested around €1.5 million to renovate the facilities and in the past 18 months, we have worked on 27 yachts, which brings a good level of return for the business: building capital and our reputation.&nbsp;Working as a refit yard has also put us in direct communication with many captains, which is great for our Research &amp; Development. For the past 18 months, we’ve been learning the trouble points and how to build a perfect yacht, designed for the captain.&nbsp;We’ve continued to invest and we’ll soon announce a new facility.&nbsp;

CEO Marco Massabò on the return of Cantieri di Pisa

Cantieri di Pisa is back – and it's back with a number of new projects. SYT sat down with CEO Marco Massabò to hear all about it. 

Bigger, better, faster: The return of Cantieri di Pisa with CEO Marco Massabò

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a> has pulled the wraps of an all-new motor yacht series dubbed Akhir. The Tuscany-based builder has presented three models in the series: the 31-metre Akhir 110, the 37-metre Akhir 122 and the 42-metre flagship Akhir 140.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259110/image/large-dc2f2a0d48808d14b563a945716e4215.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259110">This is the first yacht series presented to the market by the Italian builder since its acquisition in 2021 by Enrico Gennasio, president and owner of the Alfagomma group. The new series has the traditional sport aesthetic the brand is known for, with an added twist of modernity.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259114/image/large-79e012276768232afc0526b23c32a4b3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259114"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259113/image/large-e2a0f10e1d17eba3b2b87a4bcd831d20.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259113"> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a> enlisted support from Berlin-based automotive designer Etienne Salomè for the exterior design of the series. To embody the spirit of speed, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a> would construct the concept series out of a composite hybrid glass and carbon fibre mix, for a light-weight and agile finish. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259106/image/large-848f31e2855eb67f5df5c8156f48eba3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259106"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259101/image/large-18c5ac802de61ae882b593c369b17ca4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259101">The smallest from the series, the Akhir 110, has a beam of 7.2-metres and less than 200 GT of interior volume. Thanks to twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, she’s expected to reach speeds of 29 knots. The other two units are presented with either <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> or <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, and both are expected to reach speeds of 30 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259102/image/large-d1e12de2d116e68e726680ec39be0369.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259102"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a> announced last week that it's busy underway with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56963" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Construction begins on first 25m Cantieri di Pisa 80 Veloce yacht (2023-02-17 11:45:00 +0100)">all-new 25.49-metre 80 Veloce yacht</a>, which is expected to be delivered later this year. This will be the first yacht delivered in a decade for the builder, following the 27.43-metre flybridge <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7829" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nasima 27.43m (89'12&quot;)Cantieri di Pisa2012">Nasima</a> launched in 2012.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259117/image/large-992511ce02a7b9500fd810a115d84729.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259117">

Cantieri di Pisa Akhir motor yacht series

Cantieri di Pisa has pulled the wraps of an all-new motor yacht series dubbed Akhir.

Akhir: The new motor yacht series by Cantieri di Pisa

Italy-based yacht builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a> has announced that the 25.49-metre 80 Veloce yacht is currently in-build with an expected delivery date of summer 2023. Construction began on the carbon-fibre infused motor yacht in January 2023, which was commissioned for an experienced owner.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258737/image/large-8913f6c24d1edd5383a600b3c775dbbb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258737">The 80 Veloce yacht was designed by automotive designer Etienne Salomè and features interior design and exterior details by Redaelli Associati. The yacht is also the first project to be built at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a> yard following its rebranding.&nbsp;Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52861" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa finds new owners (2021-05-05 12:00:00 +0200)">Cantieri di Pisa finds new owners<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258740/image/large-65d15ddf0ab47fef6004d4934a4b0a8d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258740"></a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258742/image/large-5835426fa79f73e7f8ece2f5c6599223.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258742">The 80 Veloce will feature a large open cockpit that flows seamlessly into an interior lounge area, with details about her stateroom configuration and layout yet to be announced.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258741/image/large-1eb50f672cc4ab80b182cfd06334deaa.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258741">Some of the key features onboard the 80 Veloce yacht include an LED light that runs the full profile of the yacht from the bow to the superstructure. This distinguishing feature is also expected to be a future design signature for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a>'s yard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258739/image/large-c42bcd0ef2f8b827465997da4ca2b506.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258739">Recently <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a> has focused its research and development into weight reduction and its impact on performance and fuel efficiency. The brand has drawn influences from America's Cup sailing boats to create a high-performance motor yacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258738/image/large-72d27a22a4c507d152fcab6398958f5e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258738">The 80 Veloce yacht is equipped with triple 2,000 horsepower v12 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines which will allow a range of 300 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 50 knots. She is also expected to have an impressive top speed of 60+ knots at half load.&nbsp;

First 25m Cantieri di Pisa 80 Veloce yacht in-build

Construction has begun on the first 25m Cantieri di Pisa 80 Veloce yacht with an expected delivery date of summer 2023.

Construction begins on first 25m Cantieri di Pisa 80 Veloce yacht 

The 32-metre Cantieri di Pisa motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2140" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adamas IV32.0m (104'12&quot;)Cantieri di Pisa2004">Adamas IV</a> sold off-market in Greece, with Sotiris Konstantakis of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6071" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="360 Yacht Management (Company)">360 Yacht Management</a> introducing the buyer. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/255986/image/large-e83d9098d9c5de195f5001938733928e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/255986"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2140" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adamas IV32.0m (104'12&quot;)Cantieri di Pisa2004">Adamas IV</a> was delivered in 2004 under her maiden name My Nat, as part of the Akhir 105S series. The series was capped at four units, with deliveries from 2004 to 2008. Much like her sister ships, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2140" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adamas IV32.0m (104'12&quot;)Cantieri di Pisa2004">Adamas IV</a> was designed and engineered by her builder.&nbsp;Constructed entirely out of GRP and equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2140" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adamas IV32.0m (104'12&quot;)Cantieri di Pisa2004">Adamas IV</a> is capable of reaching speeds of 26 knots. With 195 GT of interior volume and five staterooms, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2140" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adamas IV32.0m (104'12&quot;)Cantieri di Pisa2004">Adamas IV</a> offers accommodation for as many as 10 guests. She can also host five crew.

32m Cantieri di Pisa yacht Adamas IV sold

The 32m Cantieri di Pisa motor yacht Adamas IV sold off-market in Greece.

32m Cantieri di Pisa motor yacht Adamas IV sold off-market 

The 32-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Regina K 32.0m (104'12&quot;)Cantieri di Pisa2008">Regina K</a> has entered the market. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/regina-k/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Regina K for sale</a>, was delivered in 2008 from Italy as part of the Akhir 105S series and has been meticulously maintained ever since.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245574/image/large-ca34534f7fac762223010ee0b0a60e36.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245574">The 195 GT <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> features exterior design and naval architecture by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Regina K 32.0m (104'12&quot;)Cantieri di Pisa2008">Regina K</a>’s spacious, modern and sophisticated interior is designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francesco Paszkowski (Company)">Francesco Paszkowski</a> giving her an overall luxurious feel.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245595/image/large-c2f5f6196ded4cb076197320c1207cd4.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245595"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245583/image/large-038e280695f844afec80277a64fdbd91.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245583">The flybridge <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> features an open-plan main saloon that flows seamlessly into her dining area with seating for up to six guests. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Regina K 32.0m (104'12&quot;)Cantieri di Pisa2008">Regina K</a> has a light and contemporary interior design with large glass aft deck doors that flood the room with plenty of natural light.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245593/image/large-c7580a6542096e02f5dce74e26c46c6c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245593"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245597/image/large-d44796df6474ebcd220eee360c12ac66.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245597"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Regina K 32.0m (104'12&quot;)Cantieri di Pisa2008">Regina K</a> is able to accommodate up to 12 guests across six staterooms with a spacious master stateroom located on the lower deck with a large ensuite bathroom. Her remaining five staterooms are located on the lower deck with three double staterooms and a twin.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245588/image/large-61aee71b8e2ee6c806c842a08ae46723.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245588"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245576/image/large-f2bae30f1c05376918c6293d345ded87.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245576">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/cantieri-di-pisa/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Cantieri di Pisa yacht for sale</a> offers plenty of opportunities for entertaining with alfresco dining on both decks. Her generous swim platform is also ideal for sea lovers and provides guests with direct access to the water.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245573/image/large-6f70d56c0ba124fca1dbd2c21cc4f515.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245573">Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Regina K 32.0m (104'12&quot;)Cantieri di Pisa2008">Regina K</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines that provide her with an impressive top speed of 26 knots and a cruising speed of 20 knots.

32m Cantieri di Pisa motor yacht Regina K for sale

The 32m Cantieri di Pisa motor yacht Regina K for sale was delivered in 2008 from Italy as part of the Akhir 105S series.

The 25.91-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8815" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delfina25.91m (85'0&quot;)Cantieri di Pisa1989">Delfina</a> sold in Italy after more than three years on the market. The seller was represented by Marco Fiorani of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4585" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Idea Yachting (Company)">Idea Yachting</a>. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/90523/image/large-1aa18872b10ae3d11ed3c518dc3d1d38.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/90523">Launched in 1989 as Monticello, the 66 GT motor yacht features exterior design and naval architecture from <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/pierluigi-spadolini" target="_blank">Pierluigi Spadolini</a>. Her interior is finished in warm woods with grey furnishings. She can accommodate as many as six guests between three staterooms.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/90521/image/large-b1f73611ba0074791425e9849956c74c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/90521"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/90520/image/large-97dc73811e3e4b6c5810bf03558d462a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/90520"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8815" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delfina25.91m (85'0&quot;)Cantieri di Pisa1989">Delfina</a> has a wooden hull and superstructure and is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines to a top speed of 23 knots and a cruising speed of 20 knots. In addition to her six guests, she also accommodates a crew of three. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/90522/image/large-be0e9e7b8708ef58f606b515060a0c6e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/90522">She had a last known asking price of €450,000.

Cantieri di Pisa yacht Delfina sold

The 26m Cantieri di Pisa yacht Delfina sold.

26m Cantieri di Pisa yacht Delfina sold

Top yachts at MYBA Charter Show 2022

SYT looks at the top yachts at the MYBA Charter Show 2022

The top yachts to see at MYBA Charter Show 2022

An in-build 32.96-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri de Pisa</a> Akhir 108 motor yacht has been sold and transported to Turkey where her build will be completed. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5629" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TM Yachting (Company)">TM Yachting</a> Bulgaria represented the buyer during the negotiations.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219186/image/large-b879130085ff07ee22589bd25522832d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219186">The yacht features sleek, modern lines, drawn up by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/436" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galeazzi Design (Company)">Galeazzi Design</a>. Her enclosed superstructure and metallic paintwork further her modern-charm and strongly contrast her deep teak deck spaces. Cutting her profile is a length of dark-tinted glass that runs from bow to stern.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/73555/image/large-35a4f260268304989e435ba7456b3b28.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/73555">Little is known about the yachts interior design, apart from that she’ll offer 195 GT and that her builder, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri de Pisa</a>, took charge of the project.The Akhir 108 will be constructed out of GRP and is expected to have a top speed of 29 knots. She's also expected to have a 1,510 nautical mile range when cruising at 12 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219807/image/large-164e75fc5ae159698f93fd3f796df6d0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219807">The yacht was delivered from the shipyard in Pisa, Italy to Turkey, where her construction will be completed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SES Yachts (Company)">SES Yachts</a> at Tuzla Via Port Marina.The Akhir 108 was sold with a last known asking price of €7,800,000 and is expected to be delivered in 2023.

In-build Cantieri de Pisa 33m Akhir 108 sold

A 33m Cantieri de Pisa Akhir 108 sold with a last known asking price of €7,800,000.

In-build Cantieri de Pisa Akhir 108 sold and to be completed in Turkey

The 41-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2878" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blink41.0m (134'6&quot;)Cantieri di Pisa2009">Blink</a> is now on the market. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/blink/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Blink, for sale</a>, was launched in 2009. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2878" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blink41.0m (134'6&quot;)Cantieri di Pisa2009"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217204/image/large-4da7bc00b668d2082bdb7d6613c235a7.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217204">Designed externally by&nbsp;</a><a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/galeazzi" target="_blank">Galeazzi Design</a>, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> has a sporty and clean aesthetic, with white hull and superstructure. She has been designed as the ideal Mediterranean yacht, perfect for quickly cruising between islands with her top speed of 24 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217296/image/large-abee8b45db7671f5452fb5f9c78d1fc7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217296"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217291/image/large-371aa5ea69f848a0169de4501a996ea5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217291">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> can accommodate as many as 11 guests between five staterooms, with her interior penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Cristiano Gatto Design</a>. These staterooms include a large full-beam master suite with office and large cinema screen.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217304/image/large-081f8f19c8eb7a3890837750175da270.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217304"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217294/image/large-d5618e1fa15c4cbd63263aff20f55949.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217294"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217300/image/large-27b0b493bc99097459e38a9caae76fd1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217300">Since her launch the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/cantieri-di-pisa/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Cantieri di Pisa yacht for sale</a> has been lightly used, leaving her in good condition for her new owner. On deck she has a large and comfortable flybridge, as well as a dining table on the aft deck which is perfect for entertaining guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217302/image/large-b94fd6ed57c3c076287f37f4029e17af.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217302"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217305/image/large-bc6dc4592a35ee647e7105de662821a4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217305">She is currently available for viewings &nbsp;in Didim, near Bodrum, Turkey.

Cantieri di Pisa yacht Blink for sale

The 42m Cantieri di Pisa motor yacht Blink, for sale, was launched in 2009 to designs by Galeazzi Design.

Cantieri di Pisa 41m motor yacht Blink now for sale

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a>’s 42.7-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/241" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Element42.7m (140'1&quot;)Cantieri di Pisa2002">Element</a> has been bagged by a new owner. Charles Carveles from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a>&nbsp; and John Cohen from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood</a> represented the seller during these negotiations. On the other side of the table was Victor Iliadis fro <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1550" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marine Marketing (Company)">Marine Marketing</a> who represented the Buyer. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/94567/image/large-2048a338ea5245a1cd0c5e1a206e57ce.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/94567"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/241" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Element42.7m (140'1&quot;)Cantieri di Pisa2002">Element</a> was launched in 2002 featuring an exterior and naval architecture by her builder, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a>, and an interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/77" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Frédéric Mechiche (Company)">Frédéric Mechiche</a>. She has been well maintained throughout her 19 years of seafaring, and undergone numerous refits and makeovers. Her most recent was in 2019 at the port of Saint Mandrier, under the direction of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4405" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IMS Shipyard (Company)">IMS shipyard</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/94560/image/large-b6095c479cfa4e31f27e5ecc152f94d2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/94560"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/94559/image/large-c267baf211c40e106c5777d0a78f532f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/94559">She can accommodate up to 12 guests across six staterooms, alongside her nine crew.In terms of output, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/241" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Element42.7m (140'1&quot;)Cantieri di Pisa2002">Element</a> can kick up a storm and motor at 26 knots. When cruising at 12 knots though, she’s got an 800 nautical mile range. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/94556/image/large-dac039da811f7f4c5f0b3d3db1c16c82.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/94556"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/94557/image/large-940c56a55c19502277291234cab3ce5d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/94557"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/94550/image/large-9c357529a344632bfa94cba3e5e459d9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/94550">The sale was concluded in Greece and her last known asking price was €4,500,000. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/94564/image/large-5b71a9f239f96b718f446e4450d41653.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/94564"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/94563/image/large-3b393fdeb13662dbaeec8b3ef86ab475.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/94563"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/94572/image/large-33b7576384b64c0bd883dda2247e1a13.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/94572"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/12837/image/large-29a07e4bd6ddd7fae22d0f7e75669476.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/12837">

Cantieri di Pisa 43m Element sold

Cantieri di Pisa’s 42.7-metre motor yacht Element has been sold. Her last known asking price was €4,500,000. 

43m motor yacht Element has been sold

The 34.72-metre yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ixia34.72m (113'11&quot;)Cantieri di Pisa1990">Ixia</a> has been listed as a <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a>. Delivered to her sole owner in 1990, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/ixia/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Ixia for sale</a>, has been meticulously maintained and was refitted most recently in 2019.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208744/image/large-cf6e28f5b4510ccf7d885b6a580bf5e5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208744">Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a> as part of the shipbuilder’s Akhir 35s series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ixia34.72m (113'11&quot;)Cantieri di Pisa1990">Ixia</a>’s exterior was designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/118" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Design Studio Spadolini S.r.l (Company)">Design Studio Spadolini</a> while her builder completed her naval architecture. She is constructed with a GRP hull and a mahogany wood superstructure.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208728/image/large-7a5f43a2978d251e59e186e451f216d4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208728"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208729/image/large-11bc64d4f5267fcd842972cf92c5eb86.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208729"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208735/image/large-4dccd268601246bc988dc79ba2aa01a5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208735">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> is able to accommodate up to eight guests across four staterooms, which includes a full-beam, ensuite master suite situated amidships. The remaining guest accommodation comprises a full-beam VIP suite, situated towards the stern, a twin cabin to port and a double cabin to starboard. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ixia34.72m (113'11&quot;)Cantieri di Pisa1990">Ixia</a> is operated by a crew of five.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208731/image/large-d49858412a847a096d926a6575241511.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208731"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208730/image/large-0fbaffd94408d3b3f08fe137fc2c7ad3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208730"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208734/image/large-90b9264d9c62a87467d98ef089c834fa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208734"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208733/image/large-ffcdd1e199fc1d6f4d5cab4d38f8d458.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208733"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ixia34.72m (113'11&quot;)Cantieri di Pisa1990">Ixia</a>’s decks are finished with teak and offer ample lounge space. The yacht’s aft deck is home to an alfresco dining space. From here, a swim platform can be accessed via twin staircases. The sun deck features additional lounge and sunbathing space.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208739/image/large-2d17d2eabf1d7600e07f54e6a07ef821.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208739">Performance-wise, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/cantieri-di-pisa/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Cantieri di Pisa yacht for sale</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> diesel engines which propel her to a top speed of 28 knots and a cruising speed of 24.5 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208741/image/large-f7ad55481a98fd3e888522700a768c51.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208741">

35m yacht Ixia for sale

The 35m yacht Ixia for sale, was originally launched and delivered to her sole owner in 1990.

35m Cantieri di Pisa yacht Ixia is for sale

After dabbling with the idea of becoming a lawyer, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/58" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luca Dini Design & Architecture (Company)">Luca Dini’</a>s career as a yacht designer got off the ground when he joined the office of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pierluigi Spadolini (Company)">Pierluigi Spadolini</a>, arguably the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Jon Bannenberg</a> of Italian yacht design. Since then he has created exterior and interior solutions for over 3,500 linear metres of yachts. Today, he is one of the leading designers of his generation with projects in build for brands such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Codecasa S.p.A. (Company)">Codecasa</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1757" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo Superyachts (Company)">Palumbo Superyachts</a>. We recently met up with the Italian designer at his studio in the historic centre of Florence. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/203296/image/large-d6a208c02274d46c3d159dffd39438bb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/203296">Did anything in particular inspire you to become a yacht designer?It was when I saw <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/297" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kingdom 5KR86.0m (282'2&quot;)Benetti SpA1980">Nabila</a> as a teenager. The year was 1982 and I was in Livorno with my family and it seemed like the whole city had turned out to see this yacht designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Jon Bannenberg</a>. At 86-metres she was huge for the time and she looked more like an ocean liner than a yacht. Her sheer size was shocking, but I thought she was beautiful and that got me thinking that designing yachts might be the career for me.<ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/51713" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Insight: Luca Dini and Tommaso Spadolini talk superyacht refit (2020-08-31 12:00:00 +0200)">Insight: Luca Dini and Tommaso Spadolini talk superyacht refit</a>&nbsp;</li></ul>How important was working with&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pierluigi Spadolini (Company)">Pierluigi Spadolini</a>&nbsp;in moulding your own design aesthetic?It was a fantastic experience. I started working with professor <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pierluigi Spadolini (Company)">Pierluigi</a> in 1997 and during the week he would come to the office and offer some comments. Every time he found, not a mistake exactly, but something that could be adjusted or done differently. He was full of suggestions, and he was always right. I remember very well that he hated things that were too complicated. You know, he created the Akhir for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a> with just three lines and the first Akhir is one of my all-time favourites. That’s something that is always in our minds: everything has to be clean, elegant and chic. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pierluigi Spadolini (Company)">Pierluigi</a> was not just a talented designer; he was a genius.In fact, I believe the 24-metre gentleman's yacht you designed for&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Codecasa S.p.A. (Company)">Codecasa</a>&nbsp;was inspired by the Kitalpha, another of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pierluigi Spadolini (Company)">Pierluigi Spadolini</a>'s designs?That’s right, I had that kind of vintage yacht in mind. Not too big (just because something is big doesn’t mean it’s better) with beautiful details and materials that recall the golden age of yachting. We’re actually receiving a lot of enquiries about this design from owners who want something different but also very exclusive, because the intention is to build only a limited series.&nbsp;I believe there’s a niche of clients in the market for something compact that they can drive themselves with their family, without a lot of crew around, for short cruises in a certain kind of style.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/203297/image/large-7a21a467407e8ce1c18184733611afee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/203297"><ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52026" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Codecasa designs new Gentleman’s Yacht concept with Luca Dini (2020-11-12 16:00:00 +0100)">Codecasa designs new Gentleman’s Yacht concept with Luca Dini</a></li></ul>One of your best known projects is 50.7-metre&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/77" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tribu50.7m (166'4&quot;)Mondomarine SpA2007">Tribù</a>, the explorer yacht originally built for Luciano Benetton. Were you anticipating the whole explorer trend when she was launched in 2007?Possibly, but this honestly was Mr Benetton’s idea. From the start he wanted something that from the outside looked like a working vessel with an open aft deck, something quite rough and masculine, but the inside had to be very elegant. The hull had a commercial paint finish and in the first drawings we had ‘No Smoking’ in big red letters on the side of the boat, which became a red side-boarding ladder in the finished yacht. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/77" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tribu50.7m (166'4&quot;)Mondomarine SpA2007">Tribù</a> was built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/72" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mondomarine SpA (Company)">Mondomarine</a> and we’re following more or less the same concept with the new range of explorer yachts by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/72" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mondomarine SpA (Company)">Mondomarine</a>, now part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1757" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palumbo Superyachts (Company)">Palumbo Group</a>. Like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/77" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tribu50.7m (166'4&quot;)Mondomarine SpA2007">Tribú</a>, which has completed three world tours, the intention is that these are yachts that allow you to go out and stay out on the water for a long time. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/90322/image/large-fc299bf90f7728a2f2ec0879d3e34396.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/90322">How has the way your clients use their yachts changed over the years?&nbsp;It’s changed completely. When I started, most owners wanted a villa, a floating palace on the water, and they spent a lot of time inside. So at the time it was important to concentrate on the inside spaces. Then everything changed and we started to live the outdoors again in contact with nature and the ocean. Over the past year or so, we’ve been developing entire open-air platforms rather than just having big windows, folding balconies and sliding glass doors. There are two reasons for this: one is to be able to live more comfortably outside, and the other is to have larger yachts that are still below the 500 GT threshold that depends on enclosed volumes. The combination of these two factors inspired us to develop something very new and the result is the 65-metre Forceful&nbsp;concept. It’s a provocation, if you like, because the exterior styling is totally different from what the market is accustomed to and we’ve created completely al fresco spaces by literally cutting away parts of the hull and superstructure. Another advantage is that you avoid the added cost of engineering complex folding platforms. I think it’s only a question of time before we put something like it on the water.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/203298/image/large-cd407c6b31d6d548f583cd21e55c06e1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/203298"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/203299/image/large-d6531860ba395054d53564a7518baa86.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/203299">A new collaboration is with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tankoa Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Tankoa</a>&nbsp;and your first project together is the Sportiva 55, which introduces other novel layout solutions. Tell us more.The&nbsp;Sportiva 55 is one in a series of three designs based on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tankoa Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Tankoa</a>’s existing technical platform, but the yard had some specific requests. Principally it had to be below 500 GT, which is not easy to achieve on a 55-metre yacht. What’s interesting is that the technical challenges led to creative solutions, especially regarding the layout and liveability on board, which now define the whole design. The best example is the master stateroom on the deck forward, which is full beam on one side with a walkway to starboard. This is to keep the interior volume below the required gross tonnage, but we used the side deck to create an owner’s lounging area with a circular hot tub with sliding glass panels so it can be enjoyed inside or outside. We also put all the tenders on the foredeck, both because it makes tender operations easier for the crew and frees up the stern for a terraced beach club with a large pool and the spa-gym on the lower deck with an underwater window. The main deck aft has become the new sun deck as the place where owners and guests spend most of their time during the day, whereas the sun deck is used more in the evenings. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/199393/image/large-8e182ac2ff8fb172ba43455fd0974156.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/199393">The studio has also diversified into architectural design and urban planning. How did that start?A couple of years ago we decided to start a new adventure and set up a land-based design department that today makes up about 50 percent of the studio. We’ve always had requests from yacht clients to design their homes, residences or offices, but I usually refused because we simply weren’t geared up to achieve the same kind of results as in our yacht design work. We’ve now teamed up with a leading engineering firm in Milan and have several properties of 10,000 square metres or more under construction and we’re even developing master plans for entire cities. These are big projects but not dissimilar to what we’re doing in the yachting world in terms of investment, quality and customisation.<ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53255" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tankoa Yachts unveil Linea Sportiva 55 (2021-06-25 16:30:00 +0200)">Tankoa Yachts unveil Linea Sportiva 55</a></li></ul>Do your clients become your friends, or is it a strictly business as usual?‘Friend’ is a big word, but you have to spend around three years with them on a superyacht project, so if you have a good relationship from the start it certainly helps a lot. You know, these people are not coming to us for something important like surgery; a yacht is basically a toy and I tell them: “We can do this together, but it has to be fun.”What's the strangest request you've had from an owner?Some things are too risky to mention! But, you know, sometimes you have funny customers. One I remember had three girlfriends, and they normally slept all four in one bed. So he asked us to design a cabin for him with one bed for him and his three companions. In the end he only had a narrow walkway around the bed because most of the cabin was occupied by the enormous bed.This article was originally published in the Autumn&nbsp;2021 issue of The SuperYacht Times newspaper.&nbsp;To receive all future issues straight to your door, <a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/" target="_blank">subscribe to the newspaper here</a>.

Interview with designer Luca Dini

Justin Ratcliffe sits down with yacht designer Luca Dini to unpack his intriguing journey, navigating the world of superyacht design.

Face to Face with designer Luca Dini

The Italian press has reported that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a> in Tuscany has been acquired by Enrico Gennasio, president and owner of the Alfagomma group, a leading international manufacturer of hydraulic and industrial fluid systems with over 4,000 employees and a turnover of more than €500 million in 2020. The announcement appears to end a checkered recent history for the historic shipyard. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/12073/image/large-29b898674dc5cade9d8a528ededc8fdd.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/12073">Gennasio bought the shipyard with his brother Guido through holding companies for an undisclosed sum from U-boat Investment, which had acquired the brand through auction from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/72" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mondomarine SpA (Company)">Mondomarine</a> in 2018 but never resumed production. When <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tankoa Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Tankoa Yachts</a> failed to follow up on a letter of intent to buy the yard, the way was opened the way for other interested parties. In order to ensure a future for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a> and its remaining employees, Navicelli di Pisa, the municipal company that manages the area and the channel connecting the shipyard to the sea, responded by reducing the annual site fees and extending the concession rights. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/63162/image/large-8881e0245ba1f6e184d823024b391a24.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/63162">“Pushing me to make the acquisition was the fact that I have been a passionate boater since I was a boy and I have a love of all things technical,” says Gennasio. “It’s no coincidence that Alfagomma also has a marine division that supplies naval shipyards. I would like to apply what we are already doing in the military and merchant sectors to yachting and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri di Pisa (Company)">Cantieri di Pisa</a>. I also want to update the design and introduce a more industrialised and technological approach, without losing sight of the brand’s heritage.”

Cantieri di Pisa acquired by Enrico Gennasio

Cantieri di Pisa in Tuscany has been acquired by Enrico Gennasio, president and owner of the Alfagomma group.