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Valerio Rivellini Yacht Design

Italian yacht builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5671" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Evo Yachts (Company)">Evo Yachts</a> has unveiled the first renderings for a new high-speed 30-metre aluminium superyacht, Evo R9. The new highly customisable superyacht combines cutting-edge performance and is expected to reach a top speed of almost 60 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/339014/image/large-68bbe5ce8a0619973874c45baf29dd14.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/339014">Designed to challenge the dominance of Italian and Northern European superyacht builders, the Evo R9 sets a bold new benchmark with its blend of high-speed capability, advanced materials, and owner-centric design.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/339012/image/large-8915e2b50c093b75dffccca4d3b4b88d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/339012">Created&nbsp;by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5701" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valerio Rivellini Yacht Design (Company)">Valerio Rivellini&nbsp;</a>in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5671" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Evo Yachts (Company)">Evo Yachts</a>’ technical office, the Evo R9 yacht is defined by enclosed glass surfaces and offers a variety of layout options tailored to the owner's specific needs.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/339013/image/large-aacecbdf91fb71b856e4e0cc465d2f7b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/339013">The Evo R9 marks a significant step forward for the shipyard, embracing aluminium for the hull and topsides and carbon fibre for her superstructure. This combination not only aims to enhance performance, but also underscores the brand's commitment to sustainability.True to the brand’s DNA, the Evo R9 incorporates signature features such as fold-out hull sides, which have been enhanced with a more sophisticated system and a versatile stern transformer.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/339015/image/large-2e7bcd87690b9595232a0a50934acfc1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/339015">The Evo R9 boasts two or three 2,200 horsepower engines that deliver top speeds of between 50 and 58 knots, with a cruising speed of 40 to 44 knots. These impressive figures are complemented by a focus on comfort and versatility, offering accommodation for six to eight guests and up to four crew members.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/339011/image/large-f53d4301b9e57c78b47e41e73dd20eed.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/339011">“The new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5671" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Evo Yachts (Company)">Evo Yachts</a> model is designed for an experienced owner who wants a tailor-made boat and loves high-end performance, without sacrificing the features that have made the brand famous, first and foremost transformability,” concluded <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5671" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Evo Yachts (Company)">Evo Yachts</a>.&nbsp;

Evo Yachts reveals 30m Evo R9 superyacht capable of nearly 60 knots

Evo Yachts has unveiled the first renderings for a new high-speed 30-metre aluminium superyacht, Evo R9.

Evo Yachts unveils 30m Evo R9 superyacht with top speeds of almost 60 knots

Great events bring great changes. So what’s next? To answer this question we’ve brought together some of the leading players in yacht design in a roundtable of sorts to discuss what’s hot and what’s coming. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208212/image/large-391ca1c70a6822b2c89fe2ca519bf6b3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208212"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Tim Heywood</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuccon International Project (Company)">Bernardo Zuccon</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Cristiano Gatto</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5701" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valerio Rivellini Yacht Design (Company)">Valerio Rivellini</a>, Hans-Maarten Bais, Creative Director &amp; Naval Architect at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a>, Francesco Ansalone, Marketing &amp; Communication Manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1726" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia Yachts (Company)">Arcadia Yachts</a>, and Stefano de Vivo CCO of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a> and Managing Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/166" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wally (Company)">Wally</a> all joined us in conversation.&nbsp;“The pandemic has shown us that we need to enjoy life on a daily basis,” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Cristiano Gatto</a> explained. “All of my clients expressed this concern; they want to reconnect with their family and stay together for longer periods of time. They want a level of freedom that they were no longer getting in their home towns with rolling lockdown measures. Yachting offered this.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208213/image/large-1afe5578fb09a7a6df7bf2e733fc1f96.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208213"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuccon International Project (Company)">Bernardo Zuccon</a> echoed this: “Certainly, the pandemic has affected daily life for all of us. It is possible, therefore, that covid has inspired potential owners to invest in boats, because they represent safe, micro-ecosystems, isolated from the rest of the world, ideal for spending the holidays in serenity or simply getting away with their families.” &nbsp;The last years have influenced our overarching values which, in turn, spurred on new demands. “People are looking for a more intimate, safe, and low-risk environment thus making yachting a fantastic solution,” Francesco Ansalone or <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1726" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia Yachts (Company)">Arcadia Yachts</a>, added. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216755/image/large-6c1f9a59bba24e5170d83edfc3039cf0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216755">“In terms of design, people want to stay on board for longer periods of time. They want more privacy, more separation from the staff, and areas such as the gym, and closet spaces are becoming more important. We are also adding elements like medical centres on board for some of our projects,” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Gatto</a> continued. “Multiple onboard areas are also in high demand.”“This preference for multifunctional environments on the yacht that can be used in many different ways throughout the day, according to needs, is a key trend-driver. It is now a common trait we are seeing in all new projects, ” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5701" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valerio Rivellini Yacht Design (Company)">Valerio Rivellini</a> noted.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/40907/image/large-7983e5a8d15d0ce2e8330351adea061f.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/40907"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuccon International Project (Company)">Zuccon</a> added, “we are not witnessing a structural overhaul, but rather a change in the prevailing conception of yachting, which has shifted from a party venue and an instrument of ostentation to a place of refuge.”These conversations are prominent at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a> as well, “each space needs to be carefully designed and built with meticulous attention to detail. We are anticipating trends by redesigning the spaces onboard, even in the smallest model, we aim to create separate areas that provide as much privacy as possible,” Stefano de Vivo saidThe very idea of what yachting is has been gradually changing – a gentle cascade. The pandemic exacerbated this and acted as an accelerator; it has brought forth the changes of tomorrow to the present day. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216395/image/large-af405c2b54a7ef62ffd8a996270d1642.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216395">Hans-Maarten Bais of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a> had more to say on this point: “Yes, the way people use their yachts has changed, but whether that's related to the pandemic, I'm not sure. People are not only interested in spending their summer in the Mediterranean anymore, they want to explore remote destinations like the Arctic and the Baltic states.Explorer-type vessels are in vogue at the moment – people want an experience,” Bais continued. “They want to be in contact with the weather, with the sea. But they also want safe deck spaces for children to play and to store the wide range of toys on the market.”Nonetheless, yacht life has always pivoted on the deck areas. “You spend all your time outside, weather permitting,” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino</a> said, “and people are finally acknowledging this trend and removing the barriers between the interior and exterior spaces.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/113132/image/large-ecb1aca452ab298e14aa589936b01054.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/113132"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Øino</a>’s clients are not the only ones either; &nbsp;“the most prominent and recurring demand, in my experience, has been the need for a spacious yacht with interior and exterior spaces flowing together, blurring the boundaries between inside and outside,” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Tim Heywood</a> said.“Many clients have experienced divisions in previous yachts, which have highlighted the lack of flow between the interior and exterior and they wish to overcome this negative aspect. This, coupled with a timeless and original design that provides style and function, in equal measures, is the most common request,” &nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Heywood</a> continued. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216692/image/large-e77d1c2601043f5966721604b1262bd2.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216692"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Øino</a> expects “that later down the line we'll go even further and basically skip the whole big central area. These common spaces will slowly disappear. Yachts will start taking on the characteristics of a large house in the far East or the Caribbean, where the only internal parts that are fully enclosed are the bedrooms and perhaps the kitchen, or at least part of the kitchen. All the rest of the spaces are actually outside with only a covered roof.”The question of actualising design is a hot topic and there is a great dilemma at the moment for owners deciding which route to take: new-build or refit? On top of this though, “the consumer base has also expanded, owners are attracted by the possibilities and safety that a holiday at sea can offer, which in my opinion, has had a major impact on the second-hand sector,” Rivellini said. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/3103/image/large-3133bf450a2310e0ad55e44caffb2079.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/3103">A major problem though is that “there is a shortage of second-hand yachts. So there is a limit to what’s on offer, and what’s left has either been on the market for a while now or is very, very expensive. So people are looking more into possibilities for refits. I think that has more to do with the markets than with the pandemic, though,” Bais speculated.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Gatto</a> confirmed this sentiment; “There are a lot of older boats, say 10-15 years old, that are being sold and which need refitting – this is still a desirable and convenient option for many in terms of price, and also have in the time of turn around. So even people in a position to buy new are looking at refitting because it's faster.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/206366/image/large-e2d9a4df2ff9be0619930848adc2f55f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/206366"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/16338/image/large-120d929e0d2932a660b62e729ce47168.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/16338">“Another interesting trend is represented by the choice of the purchase of a ‘bigger’ second-hand yacht instead of an ‘appropriate’ size of a brand new yacht,” Ansalone added.Stefano de Vivo dismissed this though, “the ongoing pandemic never totally stopped us. We introduced the right precautions to allow the safety of our shipyards and workers, and we always worked hard to guarantee on-time deliveries. Let’s think of the first 2020 lockdown, as we managed to deliver some yachts overseas, in order to make our customers happy even in a very difficult moment.”The long and short of it for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a> is that “yacht builders need to adapt quickly to clients’ demands and the speed at which they change and grow in number, in order to remain competitive on the market by offering increasingly cutting-edge products and technical solutions that keep pace with evolving technology,” de Vivo said. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/170889/image/large-ad62b45ff4fcaff3c8777b9dcaceec0b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/170889">This dynamism of the industry seemed to be a recurring theme throughout these discussions. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Heywood</a> encapsulates this well: “Change is always in the mind of the designer, every new line on the paper will produce a challenge to the client and the builder, but it must always be an improvement and refinement to the design, ‘change for change's sake’ is a false god and an unproductive venture that will haunt and devalue the design.”It seems as though the pandemic has spurred on conversations and accelerated a changing attitude towards the very idea of what yachting is. Design changes are gurgling and slowly surfacing, but we shouldn’t expect great overhauls, we should expect small, nuanced and impactful design flourishes.

A conversation in design: What can we expect, now? 

Are we on the cusp of change? SYT’s Alexander Griffiths is joined by ten leading players in yacht design to find out the answer. 

A conversation in yacht design: The experts on what we can expect now

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5671" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Evo Yachts (Company)">Evo Yachts</a> have announced the launch of their flagship yacht, the 24-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10141" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Evo V824.0m (78'9&quot;)Evo Yachts2021">Evo V8</a>, at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6343" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marina di Torre Annunziata (Company)">Torre Annunziata Marina</a> near Naples, last week. Previously known as the Velar 78 concept, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10141" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Evo V824.0m (78'9&quot;)Evo Yachts2021">Evo V8</a> has been constructed for an Italian owner and will debut at the 2021 Cannes Yachting Festival. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196334/image/large-41b9077137e1944963ac930fce6cfa33.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196334">With a refined and minimalist design and naval architecture from her builder, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5671" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Evo Yachts (Company)">Evo Yachts</a>, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10141" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Evo V824.0m (78'9&quot;)Evo Yachts2021">Evo V8</a> features interior and exterior styling by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5701" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valerio Rivellini Yacht Design (Company)">Valerio Rivellini Yacht Design</a>. The yacht is designed to incorporate distinctive features found on both motor and sailing yachts, and offers a revolutionary experience from the two worlds. For example, she comes with a yacht wheel to give her the feel of a sailing yacht, but also a joystick for easy maneuvering, like most motor yachts.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196333/image/large-bd34f04b7b875482342cfc49200b839c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196333"> Production Manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5671" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Evo Yachts (Company)">Evo Yachts</a>, Paolo D’Orazio, commented, “During these hectic months, the shipyard’s team have worked on this ambitious project with dedication, passion and commitment.” For the shipyard, “The launch is also a point of departure towards new increasingly ambitious and innovative projects.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196332/image/large-b4c4e2ab0c438f59bb7c6eae2d961c86.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196332"> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10141" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Evo V824.0m (78'9&quot;)Evo Yachts2021"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10141" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Evo V824.0m (78'9&quot;)Evo Yachts2021">Evo V8</a> comes equipped with an exterior beach club, raised just 70cm above the water level to allow easy access to the sea. Her hull sides can be opened to enjoy 180 degree views from the yacht. To the fore she features an outdoor lounge which can be used as a daytime patio or private living area for the owners.

Evo Yachts launch the new Evo V8

Evo Yachts have announced the launch of their flagship Evo V8 last week at the Torre Annunziata Marina near Naples.

Evo Yachts launch the new Evo V8 flagship

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5701" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valerio Rivellini Yacht Design (Company)">Valerio Rivellini&nbsp;</a>has announced news of their latest concept: a 56-metre Explorer yacht with an extended stern. Designers say the new vessel combines the reliability of a military vehicle, the comfort of a pleasure yacht and the ability to withstand all weather conditions.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186511/image/large-adb5e9cefb4beb3ac3a6927366efac05.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186511"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5701" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valerio Rivellini Yacht Design (Company)">Rivellini</a>, the naval engineer and yacht designer who has been at the helm of the homonym studio since 2009, explains how it all began: “This superyacht was designed for families who want to cruise around the world, alternating between landscapes that are totally different to one another from every point of view, starting with the climate and the sea. While Extended Explorer’s stability and robustness enable it to tackle the icy seas of the North in total safety and comfort, the exterior spaces are ideal for fully enjoying the warmer seas, from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186513/image/large-72ae7da87af20709b40cce2958a9486b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186513">One of the main features of the project is the aforementioned stern area located on the main and upper decks. Thanks to a single extendable platform, the surface area of the two decks can be modified and expanded at the same time. The stern of the upper deck, once opened, can be used as a sunbathing and relaxation area.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186518/image/large-70bd1724087b9d02269101f4fe438eac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186518"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186517/image/large-156b9c1119ff298c7a243df5504fef15.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186517"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186516/image/large-3641c36d90be9a59b921f9492e6dc6c8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186516">The expansion on the main deck also enables the stern platform to transform into an area directly facing the sea, with enough space to host an outdoor gym on one side and sunbathing area on the other. From this deck there is also direct access to the beach area. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186512/image/large-944023a985821a42ee4d115f94f22cf2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186512">Inspired by the marine environment, the customisable interiors feature materials such as nubuck leather fabrics in blue shades and white lacquer. The layout is to include a panoramic owner’s suite on the upper deck and an engine room to house the hybrid propulsion system.

56m hybrid Extended Explorer concept with convertible yacht stern design revealed

Valerio Rivellini announces the launch of 56m superyacht Extended Explorer concept with a next-generation yacht stern design. 

56m hybrid Extended Explorer yacht concept with convertible stern revealed

Construction has commenced on the first 24-metre Velar 78 hull, the Naples-based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5671" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Evo Yachts (Company)">Evo Yachts</a> announced today. Modelled on the preceding Velar 70 concept designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5701" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valerio Rivellini Yacht Design (Company)">Valerio Rivellini</a> in late 2019, the Velar 78 marks the evolution of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5701" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valerio Rivellini Yacht Design (Company)">Rivellini</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5671" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Evo Yachts (Company)">Evo Yachts</a>’ collaborative venture which aims to break free from convention. Due to launch in the spring of 2021, the Velar 78 features refined interior and exterior designs by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5701" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valerio Rivellini Yacht Design (Company)">Valerio Rivellini</a> and an adapted naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5671" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Evo Yachts (Company)">Evo Yachts</a>.<img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/121263/image/large-e26756e8b24aab49ec7718918a3586a9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/121263">Speaking about the development of the Velar concept, the Mercuri brothers from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5671" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Evo Yachts (Company)">Evo Yachts</a> commented: “After the success of our R4 and R6 models, we had for some time been looking at extending the range and adding a new series of yachts that lived up to our reputation for innovation. When we saw the Velar concept by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5701" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valerio Rivellini Yacht Design (Company)">Valerio Rivellini</a>, our go-to designer for many years, we realised it was exactly what we were looking for. Velar is original, intelligent and cross-market, but it is also a boat that can be built using consolidated processes. We immediately reached an understanding with Valerio and the result is the Velar 78, the first model in a new series.”<img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/121258/image/large-a7fb68c6dc3d6137ae7642c1ba7a6fe2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/121258">Showcasing a minimalistic exterior, the all-GRP Velar 78 yacht incorporates distinctive features typically found on both motor and sailing yachts into her design. The yacht wheel exemplifies this by giving her owner the sensation of heading up a sailing yacht, while the helm station in the deckhouse, which is equipped with a joystick drive for easy manoeuvring, provides a sheltered alternative. With glazed surfaces and a T-top, the deckhouse can also be opened up completely.&nbsp;

Velar 78 yacht under construction at Evo Yachts

With her delivery scheduled for spring 2021, construction has begun on the Velar 78 yacht at the Evo Yachts facility in Villa Literno.