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SuperYacht Times Synopsis June

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SYT Synopsis: Breaking yacht news from June 

The 25.92-metre VM80 sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10990" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moka III25.92m (85'0&quot;)Vismara Marine2022">Moka III</a> has completed her sea trials following her launch at the end of May. The Italian-built cruising yacht by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2506" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vismara Marine (Company)">Vismara</a> uses very light construction with extensive use of carbon fibre for her structures. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231089/image/large-9cb359c6c8f2252c42e9cd3841f19256.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231089">Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55258" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moka III, the 26m VM80 from Vismara Marine, has been launched (2022-05-31 15:30:00 +0200)">Moka III, the 26m VM80 from Vismara Marine, has been launched</a>The VM80 sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10990" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moka III25.92m (85'0&quot;)Vismara Marine2022">Moka III</a>’s interior and exterior design is the work of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Micheletti + Partners (Company)">Micheletti &amp; Partners</a> who has used his experiences on larger boats to create a refined design. She is defined by her classic raised deckhouse and twin steering positions that form part of a large social cockpit at the stern.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231092/image/large-9fa838cf3568912ec783d100e82cf6ac.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231092"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10990" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moka III25.92m (85'0&quot;)Vismara Marine2022">Moka III</a> is able to sleep up to eight guests with a choice of three staterooms with an ensuite bathroom in the owner's suite. The VM80 also comes with a retractable keel, lifting from 4 metres to 2.5 metres when entering shallow ports or cruising areas under power.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231091/image/large-abea1d63be69a61d22673b6dfb5ade02.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231091">The VM80 sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10990" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moka III25.92m (85'0&quot;)Vismara Marine2022">Moka III</a> is due to be delivered in the next coming months.

26m Vismara VM80 sailing yacht Moka III completes sea trials

The 26m VM80 sailing yacht Moka III has completed her sea trials following her launch at the end of May.

SuperYacht Times Synopsis May

SYT Synopsis: Leading yacht news from May

The 25.92-metre VM80 sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10990" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moka III25.92m (85'0&quot;)Vismara Marine2022">Moka III</a> from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2506" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vismara Marine (Company)">Vismara Marine</a> has been launched in Italy. The yacht, which features exterior design and naval architecture from her builder, will be the third largest yacht delivered by the shipyard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229119/image/large-bdc98f9ab4f11293ecff2d491d2b71bc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229119"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vismara unveils the new renderings of 26m in-build yacht VM 80 (2022-05-11 11:45:00 +0200)">Vismara Marine recently revealed new renders of the yacht</a>, including a number of renders of her interior which has been designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Micheletti + Partners (Company)">Micheletti + Partners</a>. The sailing yacht is built from carbon fibre with a carbon sandwich hull and deck structure. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229118/image/large-d0ab7e185f0ce685aa5231c1653242f6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229118">As many as eight guests will be accommodated aboard the yacht which was launched on Saturday morning in Viareggio in front of her owner, his friends and the various builders and designers who were involved in the project.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229117/image/large-919496ca452d1d8306d8ac071d0870de.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229117"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10990" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moka III25.92m (85'0&quot;)Vismara Marine2022">Moka III</a> is defined by a classic raised deckhouse and twin steering positions that form part of a large social cockpit at the stern. In terms of sailing features, VM 80 comes with a retractable keel, lifting from 4 metres to 2.5 metres when entering shallow ports or cruising areas under power. The full carbon mast supports a total sail area of 280 square-metres.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229120/image/large-9b493fc6a16806965ddb95f709c20f7e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229120">She is due to be delivered in the coming month.

Moka III yacht launched

Th 26m VM80 from Vismara Marine, Moka III yacht has been launched.

Moka III, the 26m VM80 from Vismara Marine, has been launched

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2506" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vismara Marine (Company)">Vismara</a> has unveiled new renderings for the 26-metre yacht, VM80. The sailing yacht has been in-build at the Viareggio shipyard since 2021 where the project’s carbon sandwich hull and deck structure was laminated. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226596/image/large-c170887329429859387ac584f403f18c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226596">Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52597" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VM 80 sailing yacht taking shape at Vismara (2021-03-23 13:00:00 +0100)">VM 80 sailing yacht taking shape at Vismara</a>The new renderings take a more detailed look at the sophisticated design of the VM 80. The cruising yacht uses very light construction with extensive use of carbon fibre for structures such as her mast. Her interior and exterior design is the work of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Micheletti + Partners (Company)">Micheletti &amp; Partners</a> who has used his experiences on larger boats to create a refined design.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226597/image/large-f709ba33f9af458ab727993f49651a1c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226597"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226595/image/large-7d6038554433674289295917f24d55a1.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226595">VM 80 is defined by a classic raised deckhouse and twin steering positions that form part of a large social cockpit at the stern. In terms of sailing features, VM 80 comes with a retractable keel, lifting from 4 metres to 2.5 metres when entering shallow ports or cruising areas under power. The full carbon mast supports a total sail area of 280 square-metres.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226594/image/large-2dd1a24ed93eda074fd8f0ffa14ed6cd.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226594">VM 80 is able to sleep up to eight guests with a choice of three staterooms with an ensuite bathroom in the owner's suite. The hallway is illuminated by the large windows of the deckhouse to allow for plenty of natural light.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226593/image/large-25a0d21b0967b17169d5a12f49c788cb.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226593">VM 80 is expected to be completed &nbsp;in June where she will carry out her first navigational sea trials and tuning tests.

Vismara yacht VM80 new renderings

Vismara has unveiled new renderings for the 26-metre yacht, VM 80. The sailing yacht has been in-build at the Viareggio shipyard since 2021.

Vismara unveils the new renderings of 26m in-build yacht VM80

The 26.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2506" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vismara Marine (Company)">Vismara</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10139" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Momi26.2m (85'11&quot;)Vismara Marine2021">Momi</a> has been christened in preparation for her launch at the Italian Shipyard in Viareggio. The event comes only a few months after we announced she was entering the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52823" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="26m Vismara sloop Momi 80 nearing completion (2021-04-30 16:00:00 +0200)">final stages of her build in April</a>, when her teak decking was laid and her interiors finalised. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200183/image/large-c88909da4ade9c51030e858ab2703922.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200183"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10139" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Momi26.2m (85'11&quot;)Vismara Marine2021">Momi</a> is a full carbon super sailing yacht, designed for high performance racing, with a carbon mast and boom carrying a 280 square-metre sail. She is equipped with a retractable keel with a 2.5-metre draft.To aft, the sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10139" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Momi26.2m (85'11&quot;)Vismara Marine2021">Momi</a> has a hydraulic platform which acts as a swim platform when at anchor, or storage for the 3-metre tender when underway. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200162/image/large-4b8ceb8b6de5f0616e39d27ea0ef2d40.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200162">The main gangway leads to a dining area and L-shaped sofa. She can accommodate six guests across two guest staterooms and a master suite to the bow, featuring a spacious wardrobe, sofa area and ensuite bathroom. Her interior aesthetic is minimalistic and features warm-toned upholstery, oak wood and white bulkheads throughout.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200160/image/large-fcbe6f4df1085162a109f840675f1cb7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200160">

Vismara sailing yacht Momi launched

The 26m Vismara sailing yacht Momi has been launched during a christening at the Italian Shipyard. 

The 26m sailing yacht Momi prepared for launch

The 26.2-metre sloop, Momi 80, is nearing completion at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2506" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vismara Marine (Company)">Vismara Marine</a> in Viareggio, Italy, where the sailing yacht will undergo final works, having received teak decking.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194122/image/large-44719bd5de3105710794d716329df929.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194122">Constructed from carbon, Momi 80, is designed and built for performance. She sports a carbon mast and boom, and will be propelled by a 280 square-metre sail. The sailing yacht Momi 80 is equipped with a retractable keel with a 2.5-metre draft and will be manoeuvred by six winches, four electric and two manual. Her stern features an electronic hatch, which functions as a swim platform and storage for a 3-metre tender.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194120/image/large-da24eb469f3ee15fea0aa2853b8f40e7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194120"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194121/image/large-4b81e3615e0002b983b0c6f6cfd3b4d1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194121">The sailing yacht offers two separate entrances to her interior, one for guests and the other for crew. The main entrance leads to a dining area and L-shaped sofa. She can accommodate six guests across two guest cabins and a master suite to the bow, featuring a spacious wardrobe, sofa area and ensuite bathroom. Her interior aesthetic is minimalistic and features warm-toned upholstery, oak wood and white bulkheads throughout.

26m sailing yacht Momi 80 nearing completion

Construction on the 26m sailing yacht Momi 80 is nearing completion at Vismara Marine in Viareggio, Italy.

26m Vismara sloop Momi 80 nearing completion

Construction on the new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2506" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vismara Marine (Company)">Vismara</a> VM 80 sailing yacht is underway in Viareggio where the yard has begun laminating the project’s carbon sandwich hull and deck structure. The yard teamed up with designers <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Micheletti + Partners (Company)">Micheletti + Partners</a> from Milan for the design of the interiors on board. The project is expected to be ready for launch in 2022.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190634/image/large-7f2d3926b6a00102ae7f4961d458656f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190634">Designed for comfortable blue ocean cruising, VM 80 is defined by a classic raised deckhouse and twin steering positions that form part of a large social cockpit at the stern. A stern garage is accessed through the folding transom door where a 3-metre tender is stored.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190643/image/large-e71630e3426bbcb2c452bf6f1811905b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190643">In terms of sailing features, VM 80 comes with a retractable keel, lifting from 4 metres to 2,5 metres when entering shallow ports or cruising areas under power. The full carbon mast supports a total sail area of 280 sqm.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190637/image/large-a14a40ada287a4c23d7069bc2824547b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190637"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190636/image/large-90846b5f2aed245e4a3ff70b3a214674.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190636">Inside, four cabins can accommodate up to eight guests in total, consisting of three guest staterooms and a master suite located in the bow section. A large dinette is placed amidships and takes full advantage of the bright saloon with its wrap-around window at eye level.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190638/image/large-1aeb31d339890512817bc6a74e74d580.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190638"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2506" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vismara Marine (Company)">Vismara</a> has another 80-footer under construction at its facilities where <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10139" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Momi26.2m (85'11&quot;)Vismara Marine2021">Momi 80</a> is nearing completion for a 2021 launch.&nbsp;

Vismara VM 80 sailing yacht in build

The Vismara VM 80 sailing yacht is under construction in Viareggio where she will be launched in 2022.

VM 80 sailing yacht taking shape at Vismara

With construction already underway at the shipyard’s Viareggio facility, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2506" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vismara Marine (Company)">Vismara</a> has revealed new details about the 26.2-metre sailing yacht Momi 80. Due to be built in carbon sandwich with a carbon mast and boom, the in-build sailing yacht will be propelled by a 280-square-metre sail. <img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/121193/image/large-cbf0cd326153396ed1e373e46394c43c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/121193">The new athletic yacht will be manoeuvred by six winches - four electric winches located aft and two manual winches located fore, as well as a coffee grinder for regattas. Equipped with a retractable keel with a 2.5-metre draft, the Momi 80 sailing yacht will be able to cruise through deep and shallow waters, and seamlessly enter ports by motor power. The hatch located on the stern mirror of the Momi 80 can be opened electronically, and functions as a swim platform or to store an up to three-metre tender. <img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/121191/image/large-747ff4ff904441ea9cf92501d0dc4365.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/121191">Two entrances to the interior of the Momi 80 separate guests from the crew, with the main entrance leading guests down to the dinette and double L-shaped sofa. On the same level, towards the bow, two guest cabins can be found: a double cabin with a bunk bed and wardrobe, and another double cabin equipped with en-suite facilities and a wardrobe. Located at the bow is the master cabin, featuring a large wardrobe, a sofa area and an ensuite bathroom and shower. While bright and sunlit, her interiors are minimalistic and showcase a familiar mix of warm-toned upholstery, oak wood and white bulkheads.<img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/121192/image/large-26275aa7bd8d2548b58a1fdaec715eb9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/121192">The crew galley is located in the stern of the Momi 80 and houses a kitchen with tilting gas burners, an oven, dishwasher and large fridge with a small service bathroom nearby. Crew accommodation is provided in the form of two double cabins, one of which includes a private bathroom, a closet and laundry facilities.&nbsp;

Vismara develops 26m in-build Momi 80

As construction begins on the 26-metre sailing yacht Momi 80, SYT takes a closer look on board.

Vismara develops 26m in-build sailing yacht Momi 80

Vismara recently tested its latest sailing yacht out at sea with a full set of sails in operation. The 30-metre Bebivi was launched in May this year and is now nearing delivery ahead of the Genoa Boat Show in September later this year.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/41959/image/large-adf8a3d62cfc8c3d21bd16472ca0bea2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/41959">“This was the first test with full sails, and even on a hot day with little wind the boat showed great performance,” commented the builder. Bebivi is custom built as a performance cruiser from composite materials for an experienced owner.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/41957/image/large-b20e41faa27b5880688a7ff1715fa6cb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/41957">During the design of the project, a strong emphasis was put on living in comfort and luxury whilst being able to achieving exhilarating cruising speeds in complete safety. Her twin rudder configuration delivers maximum manoeuvring capabilities under any conditions and is backed up by twin helm stations as well as two 300hp Cummins diesel engines.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/41958/image/large-57a567e560eeec04a92e45bf0d72761d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/41958">Inside Bebivi, there is space to sleep six guests and four crew members, leaving plenty of space for dining and lounging areas throughout the interior. The high deckhouse design creates an extra spacious environment inside the saloon and allowed designers to experiment with darker shades of panelling and materials to achieve the owner’s desired look.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/41956/image/large-bf65cbd88e87afc993c2119dfd820738.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/41956">

Vismara 100 sailing yacht Bebivi on final sea trials

After launching its new V100 sailing yacht in Viareggio last month, Vismara Marine this week completed tests on the new 30-metre Bebivi in the waters off Genoa. Custom built from composite materials for an experienced owner, Bebivi will now return to the shipyard for a short visit before being handed in time for the summer cruising season.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/37892/image/large-5ba3c3b2f48d23c5e21e3d22f6b0dcf4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37892">Built as a performance cruiser, Vismara DNA put a strong emphasis on living in comfort and luxury while on board while achieving exhilarating cruising speeds in complete safety. Her twin rudder configuration delivers maximum manoeuvring capabilities under any conditions and is backed up by twin helm stations as well as two 300hp Cummins diesel engines.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/37893/image/large-657f8b7f0a3858ef7c47daf913d71a49.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37893">The high deckhouse design creates an extra spacious environment inside the saloon and allowed designers to experiment with darker shades of panelling and materials to achieve the owner’s desired look. <iframe width="710" height="390" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1LxshaRKeXQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe>Inside there is space to sleep six guests and four crew members, leaving plenty of space for dining and lounging areas throughout the interior.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/37891/image/large-564978b48af40dce8730c1849c2de052.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37891">

Vismara launches new 30m sailing yacht Bebivi

Alessandro Vismara, founder of luxury Italian yacht design house Vismara Marine, has been at the heart of the international sailing sector throughout his 30 years in business, playing an instrumental role in driving the popularity of composite performance yachts. Having grown up sailing it was a natural step for Vismara to make a career from his love of sailing and, having studied naval architecture, he moved to the UK in the 1980s where he began designing race boats. “My speciality is in racing boats, with a strong background in scientific design and performance, new materials and hull shapes,” says Vismara. “This has been the direction for Vismara Marine right from the beginning and remains the case today.”

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Vismara V80 Maxi, photo by Luce Guida

By 1989, building large yachts from composite was still in its infancy but “I was addicted to working with carbon fibre and high tech materials, so I decided to start up my own company,” he says. Immediately, a key goal for the newly formed Vismara Marine was working on developing performance-focused cruising yachts. “This process was a simple transformation of design attitudes, materials and construction technologies… basically taking the approach of high performance design but translated into the cruising market.”

While today light, performance-focused cruising yachts are all the norm, in the 1980s and 90s this was not the case. “Back then we still had to convince people that a cruising yacht did not have to be heavy to be comfortable,” he remembers. “At that time, I took every opportunity to make people understand that new materials were allowing boats that were less demanding, with better seakeeping and better stability.” It was this educational campaign that led to Vismara working with Finnish Baltic Yachts, becoming the yard’s service agent in Italy and design team for the wider Mediterranean. All these efforts heralded the start of a new era of performance superyachts. “Baltic was really the first company in the world to invest in high tech composites for high cruising boats and in 1996 we built the first 70’ carbon full composite fast cruiser, a Farr design for an Italian client.”

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In its infancy as a design house Vismara Marine was working with many clients around the world to design yachts, but by the end of the 1990s Vismara made the decision to work solely with Baltic Yachts. With Baltic building high-quality yachts and Vismara building smaller, cheaper yachts that were the beneficiaries of extensive research into materials and systems, Vismara was reborn as Baltic Yachts Italia. Three years ago Vismara Marine became part of Cose Belle d’Italia, a Group that aggregates Italian companies and brands representing the excellence of Made in Italy, with a move that proved to be extremely successful for both sides. “From 1998 to now, we have developed our brand and the concept of fully custom or semi-custom sailing yachts,” says Vismara. “The people that come to us are usually experienced people, who have already owned many different boats.'

Today the Vismara team works on sailing yachts from 50’ to 100’, with yachts of 60-70’ their key market. The number of yachts in build at any time is limited, with a focus on building long term relationships with owners and their families. “We have generations of clients, and are not the type of yard that runs huge advertising campaigns, we rely on recommendations,” says Vismara. “We like to be a bit of a hidden secret for yachting connoisseurs.”

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Vismara’s key goal is always to work with clients, interpreting their vision and helping them achieve their dream yacht. “This is the DNA of our company, our real strength is bringing all the key players of a project – designers, engineers, specialists – round the table,” he says. “We try to be the single phone number to call; I always say that the service is more important than the product itself.” Vismara believes that designing and building custom yachts is a skill that includes helping owners to understand exactly what they want and need from their yacht. A custom yacht is not always the right fit for every client, and the Vismara team always try to ensure customers have a tangible reason for going custom. “If you want to build a custom boat, it has to be special,” he says. “The client has to be able to give you a reason why they want to go custom, it is not just about the aesthetic… Most people want something that looks different, but our approach is that the reason to build a custom boat is for it to perform better at sea. It can be faster, it can be silent, it can be ecological - there has to be a real goal.”

Vismara believes that the sailing sector will see more activity as boats evolve and owners educate themselves. “In the past, bigger yachts were basically the same as smaller boats, just bigger, but now technology developments have made larger boats much more user friendly, and the bigger sizes will become a more natural choice.” A current challenge is the limited knowledge of the clients and the crew on the operation of larger yachts. “Some owners focus purely on size, without understanding the implications of a bigger yacht,” says Vismara. “I have built a few boats for people who were then not able to run it… it’s a totally different affair to run a 100’ or an 80’ when compared to a 50’ or 60’ yacht.”

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Photo by Fabio Taccola.

In this light Vismara’s belief that ensuring client education and understanding about sailing is key to the success of a build makes complete sense. “Once we built a light, low fuel consumption yacht for a client, and then he later came back and said he hadn’t realised that a light yacht means more noise when you’re moored up… you feel and hear the water on a carbon hull, it’s like crystal. Obviously we had explained this before we built the boat with him, but it is one thing to build and dream, and it is another to use, so sometimes the clients have to be educated.” While a common theme in industry commentary and analysis is that owners are more knowledgeable, educated and involved in yacht builds than ever before Vismara believes this is not always the case. “20 years ago the clients spent a whole day in the yard to see how the boat was laminated, now they come here for one hour and then they want to go to the restaurants in the area… it’s a different approach, but perhaps people are a little less dedicated.”

Vismara believes that everyone needs to play their part in assuming this educational role for the sailing industry to prosper. “Very few players are helping to teach the clients what it means to go yachting,” he says. “If you want to go play golf, you pay for the best teachers, you have to understand what it means, which takes time.” Vismara feels that the media in particular has a duty to help facilitate this educational process. “Most magazines talk about nice yachts in Monte Carlo or Portofino, but not about the practicalities or realities of a design… this might lead owners into building a yacht that is not right for them.”

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Photo by Fabio Taccola.

With sailing yachts his first love, it may seem surprising that Vismara also designs motoryachts, but Vismara believes that sailing and motoryachts both share the same design core. “I have a very scientific approach and I specialised in performance prediction and structures of materials when I studied, so the heart of my designs, whether motor or sailor, is that same,” he says. “A Vismara motoryacht is more like a sailing yacht transformed into a motoryacht.” The company has just developed a Vismara 100’ motoryacht to complement its Vismara 100’ sailing model. The in-build 100’ sailing yacht is the biggest that Vismara has developed to date, built for a very experienced client needing a step up in space onboard.

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Design DNA: Vismara Marine

Following its debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival earlier this month, Nautica Italiana is currently at the Monaco Yacht Show where they have announced the entry of 10 new brands to the Association; Cantiere delle Marche, Cantieri di Pisa, Climma-Veco Group, Comar, Equinoxe Yachts, Frigoboat-Veco Group, Mondomarine, Porto Lotti, Tecnopool and Vismara.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156358/image/large-aa2b7559ce079696d4543623550f8d8c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156358">The association is aimed at grouping together companies from the entire sector to define the strategy for the development of the nautical industry, both in Italy and internationally, promoting a sector at the premium end of Italian production.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156359/image/large-3116913831250278d5661f10293a5c65.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156359">Lamberto Tacoli, Chairman of Nautica Italiana, comments, “We are very proud to welcome ten new companies. Through their membership, these companies are fully embracing our project, once again confirming how important and necessary it is not only for the boat building components - motor, sailing and refits - but also for the services and accessories, which is particularly satisfactory for us.”The Association consists of seven board members, including Lamberto Tacoli (Chairman); Luigi Alberto Amico, Cataldo Aprea, Fabio Boschi, and Giovanna Vitelli (Vice Chairpersons); Corrado Salvemini (Director); and Lorenzo Policardo (General Secretary). A total of 35 brands are now part of the Nautica Italiana Association.By Gemma Fottles

Nautica Italiana announces 10 new members

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First look at Nakupenda

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