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Starting up a new shipyard in a busy market requires expertise, experience and, above all, a competitive product. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reale Yachts (Company)">Reale Yachts</a> in Pisa has all three.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/180148/image/large-7d04b5a8c656bebe10d675452d2ad5e3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/180148">Nico Laude, the charismatic yachting consultant behind<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reale Yachts (Company)">&nbsp;Reale Yachts</a>, has lived and breathed boats for the last 30 years. Having worked on the sales teams of some of Italy’s leading yacht brands, he co-founded the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3046" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Whyko S.R.L. (Company)">WHYKO</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5378" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Phi Yachts (Company)">Phi Yachts&nbsp;</a>brokerage firms. But it was only after he set up Phi Lab, a refit and storage facility in Pisa, that the idea of building new began to take hold.&nbsp;“The whole idea of opening a new-build shipyard started by accident,” says the CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reale Yachts (Company)">Reale Yachts.&nbsp;</a>“Tommaso Bini, the son of Guido Bini whose family owned Cantieri di Pisa, was working with me at the refit yard and we had long discussions about the market and the boats we’d like to build. These chats led to an idea and a long process that took nearly three years before it was put into practice.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/106622/image/large-542be695add64d2c7f81fd6743635457.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/106622">One of the first steps was to engage the designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4335" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marco Casali Too Design (Company)">Marco Casali&nbsp;</a>to flesh out concepts for a series of compact yet rugged explorer yachts and supply vessels. Hydrodynamics specialist Francesco Rogantin was taken on to optimise the naval architecture and engineering. Veteran boatbuilder Guido Bini came out of retirement to join the nascent team and he was joined by Simone Marconcini, formerly with Nautor and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4329" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Logica Yachts (Company)">Logica Yachts</a>.&nbsp;Backed by these experienced and expert managers, Laude signed up a knowledgeable owner in the market for an expedition yacht “without borders” for the first 32-metre Pacifico explorer before the brand had even been formally established. The keel was laid in July last year with delivery scheduled for spring 2021. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/108293/image/large-cdfac2f4489996694908cb551bfc1f4b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/108293">“Nico was very clear from the start what he wanted to create: a long-range, seaworthy vessel with purposeful lines based on solid construction and engineering,” says Casali. It is no coincidence that in Italian reale has two meanings: ‘royal’ and ‘real’, and the shipyard’s name reflects its mission to build yachts “the old-fashioned way” with quality as the starting point.“The important thing is not to cut corners to save money but to build the best product we can,” says veteran boatbuilder Guido Bini who grew up at his family’s famous shipyard. “I remember my father always said that all boats look beautiful when they’re finished, but you have to look behind the scenes and understand how they’ve been built to understand whether there the quality is there or not.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/180149/image/large-344c8104754d3fcaaf1bc4c4ae5fbd9a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/180149">To prove the point, Laude reels off the specifications of the steel and aluminium Pacifico 32 in build: the twin MAN medium-duty 880-hp engines and two generators of 80kW each; the cruising range of 5,000 nautical miles at nine knots; the oversized 220kg anchors; the refrigerated garbage store under the foredeck seating; the deck room for a 6.20-metre tender, jet skis or even a mini sub.And the list goes on: “How many 32-metre yachts of just over 300GT have an air-conditioned control room in the engine room and interior ceiling heights of up to 2.17 metres?” asks Laude. “Just the other day we decided to build the frames for the hull portholes out of stainless steel and even the hard top on the sundeck is insulated against sound and vibration. While most shipyards are compressing their standard specifications, we’ve chosen to upgrade them.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/106619/image/large-c201af7adca2cf49d7b99965ee974d9e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/106619">The expert owner’s business background is in shipping and the technical design by Francesco Rogantin, from the rugged hull to the piping and cable routing, reflects his desire for an explorer yacht conceived and built along ship-like principles. “Using extensive CFD analysis we came up with a beamy hull shape that has low resistance and optimal stability,” says the naval architect. “The owner wanted an ice-reinforced hull built in high-tensile AH36 steel to strict Bureau Veritas rules for unrestricted navigation. This required adding weight to the structure, but we were able to meet all the stability criteria without having to add ballast tanks.” &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/108008/image/large-87d143450fe598eba5e9cacd9cd0a5ec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/108008">At the time of my visit to the new shipyard in Pisa’s yacht-building district, the final transom block had yet to be welded into place, but even missing the last few metres the hull looked much more imposing than its overall length suggests. Standing atop the plumb bow two stories above the ground felt more like being on a 50-metre vessel. Climbing down into the forepeak locker revealed the web of stringers, beams and stiffeners that reinforce the thick steel plating designed to brush aside brash ice. Laude initially recommended a commercial paint finish, but the owner has opted for a fully-faired hull.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/106621/image/large-275c34f99d7a90779a9f6b2c72ef8fc1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/106621">The custom layout responds to the owner’s needs and provides for a master stateroom on the upper deck with its own private aft deck, a VIP suite with private office and two large guest cabins amidships on the lower deck. There is accommodation for six crew on the lower deck and – unusually for a yacht of this size – a captain’s cabin behind the wheelhouse. The interior design, also by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4335" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marco Casali Too Design (Company)">Marco Casali</a>, will be in a contemporary classic style requested by the owner. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/106620/image/large-f1748f8001fe7c8dbd91bbba8acd3bef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/106620">The transom beach club is equipped with a lounging area, sauna, day head and dive room. As the tenders and toys are stowed on the open aft deck, the main salon and dining area have sliding glass doors that open along the sides instead of the standard aft doors. The high-spec galley on the main deck has a large adjoining pantry.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/108004/image/large-d0e72735bb150b78558d4f258a85cdae.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/108004">A defining feature of the design not immediately apparent from the renders is the absence of exterior staircases. This was a conscious decision as the yacht may well be used in northern waters and colder climes. In fact, access to the sun deck is via an interior staircase inside the mast structure, which also houses a day head. &nbsp;Special attention has been paid to reducing noise and vibration to a minimum. This includes standard procedures such as elastic-mounted machinery and floating floors and partitions, but also care in routing toilet, shower and washbasin discharges. For reasons of noise attenuation at anchor as well as ease of maintenance, the compartments for the ABT electric stabilisers are in the engine room and not the lower deck guest cabins. In fact, contractual noise levels in the guest cabins are a hushed 47dB in harbour.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/108005/image/large-6e21d9e2caa13bd0e521c22585b1306a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/108005">With the first Pacifico 32 due to launch in spring 2021, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reale Yachts (Company)">Reale Yachts&nbsp;</a>continues to develop its other models from 28 to 50 metres, which besides the Pacifico line includes the Panarea, Lanavetta and Ombra ranges. Based on fixed technical platforms, clients can choose between steel or aluminium construction, or even one-off designs by other designers.“There are owners out there who appreciate the faster build times of a series product, but they want more opportunity to customise their yachts,” says Laude. “The idea behind <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reale Yachts (Company)">Reale Yachts</a> is to bring back more choice and custom quality to a segment of the market that is dominated by limited options and standard solutions.” &nbsp; <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/108011/image/large-553c194d948a29d722f3dcb963bf0266.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/108011">This article was first featured in The SuperYacht Times newspaper. <a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> now to receive your copy straight to your door and never miss another issue.&nbsp;

Reale Yachts: how the shipyard is pushing boundaries in Pisa

SYT's Justin Ratcliffe visited Pisa to find out if Reale Yachts really is the real deal. Clue: they sure are. 

Insight: How Reale Yachts is pushing boundaries in Pisa

Whyko Company has announce d the sale of a Sanlorenzo SD92, named One My Way, the 14th hull in this series, designed by Francesco Paszkowski.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/149716/image/large-8d110010890ae87829d1880effc73802.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/149716">One My Way features a chic and bright interior, with the atmosphere of a casual, New England yacht club. Designed by Marty Lowe, it features white linen sofas, Berber carpets, Hermès chairs, bleached wood cabinets, navy and phthalo blue detailing.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/149717/image/large-1b0e8867ce1269dde091d2e5e5270e82.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/149717">Marco Fiorani, founder of Whyko together with Nico Laude commented: “I'm very happy about how we closed the contract with the owner of this SanLorenzo SD92. Thanks go to Marco Viti, SanLorenzo Vice-President, whose precious contribution to the operation assured that no time was lost. Today, quick answers and rapid decisions are the key to maintaining leadership in this rapidly evolving sector. The extraordinary thing here was that the details regarding the delivery of the yacht were completed in only 32 days!”By Maarten Janssen

Whyko sells Sanlorenzo SD92 One My Way

Earlier in May 2014 BSD Yachts in Viareggio launched the 32.25-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3710" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue Berry32.25m (105'10&quot;)Benetti Sail Division2014">Blue Berry</a>. While already under construction, the BSD 108RS (previously known as the BenettiSailDivision 105RS) was sold in October 2013 by Whyko to her current owners.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/148653/image/large-4038be4934a4adc3c8ab48f2ee892167.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/148653">The owner’s firm intention was to make a second home out of the yacht, and she has been built exactly for that purpose. Designed by Verme Projects, the intent was to re-invent the classical canoe stern BSD displacement yachts in a modern but long-lasting style. With a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, this superyacht has been constructed explicitly for the owner and his family to explore the world safely and in comfort.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/148654/image/large-070799a9ccab8fb7bdb807d897bf6d80.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/148654">She is powered by two 1,000 hp engines, which allow her to reach a design speed of 14 knots. She has a range of 3,000 nautical miles at 10 knots.

Superyacht Blue Berry launched by BSD Yachts

Whyko Company and Benetti Sail Division have released these renderings of a new superyacht concept, the 41 metre BWA 41 concept, designed by Acube design. The yacht, labelled by Whyko as an “interpretation of a modern classic yacht”, will be offered with four different interior proposals, ranging from glossy wood up to a minimalist version.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/147150/image/large-861a83a1c9a7fa1eb018a47ac318e63c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/147150"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/147151/image/large-4b7cf6678ee5c6c6c04348387d0bf2c2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/147151">The steel and aluminium yacht is designed to be around 400 gross tons, and will offer accommodation for up to 12 guests, and a crew of 6. Twin V12 MAN engines will provide a range of 4,000nm, and a top speed of 15 knots.WHYKO +39 0187 590472 <a href="mailto:info@whykocompany.com?subject=Article%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@whykocompany.com</a> <a href="http://www.whykocompany.com" target="_blank">www.whykocompany.com</a>By Maarten Janssen

Whyko Company, BSD and Acube Design unveil BWA 41

Whyko has announced the signing of a contract for the sale of the San Lorenzo 88 Mercelina. Mercelina is Sanlorenzo’s hull 492, delivered in 2008. The 26.7 metre luxury yacht accommodates 8/10 guests in 2 double and 2 twin cabins, both with Pullman berths<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146484/image/large-6e5f3255ef74eccb6d4bc6523d2dca23.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146484">.Marcelina has a contemporary and tasteful interior with bleached teakwood walls, natural teak floors and white leather sofas. Twin 2,000hp MTU engines provide a top speed in the region of 29 knots.WHYKO +39 0187 590472 <a href="mailto:info@whykocompany.com?subject=Article%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@whykocompany.com</a> <a href="http://www.whykocompany.com" target="_blank">www.whykocompany.com</a>

Whyko sells Sanlorenzo 88 motoryacht Marcelina

Whyko Company has announced the sale of the Leopard 32 Addiction. The contract has been signed by Onur Erardag of the Istanbul branch of Whyko.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/87445/image/large-84c194c7d529c27a852c1efcd19c7747.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/87445">“Thanks to this contract” - says Nico Laude, partner and co-founder of Whyko - “our company proves that it can interpret the needs of the growing Turkish market, beginning to become a landmark in the yacht brokerage and in the field of customer service”.Whyko proposed the yacht to an aspiring owner, who was looking for a fast and sporty boat, with good volumes. With a length of 32.20 meters and a beam of 7.35, the Leopard 32 boasts four comfortable cabins that can accommodate up to eight people. The yacht is powered by three MTU 16V2000M92 engines, generating 2,186 hp each. Maximum and cruising speed are, respectively, 36 and 31 knots.The new owners plan to use the yacht in 2014 in the Tyrrhenian Sea and in Turkey.

​Whyko Company sells Leopard 32 Ad​diction

Whyko Company has announced the signing of a contract related to the construction and the delivery of the new 32.25 metre BSD 105 by Benetti Sail Division.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/145945/image/large-a13c957a27141d495d5d98f6cc7dac10.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/145945">The yacht will be built in Viareggio for an owner with the firm intention to make a second home out of her. With a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure, this yacht was expressly designed to allow the owner and his family to explore the world safely and in comfort.The BSD 105 RS is built under the survey of RINA and will be powered by two 1,000 hp engines, which allow her to reach a design speed of 14 knots, and a range of 3,000 nautical miles at 10 knots.The ship will be delivered to her owner in spring 2014.

Whyko signs contract for BSD 105 RS superyacht

Rodriguez Group's Italyachts has launched superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5865" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Special K31.0m (101'8&quot;)Italyachts2013">Special K</a>, for an American Owner. The yacht, a semi-custom 31 meter long yacht that does over 40 knots, with a hull based on a Leopard 31 and full custom interiors, is destined for use in Southern Florida. The Owner had come to the offices of Whyko in 2008, for a seatrail of a used Leopard 31, and left with an order for completely personalized 31 meter yacht, more enthused than when he arrived.<img alt="" src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/144898/image/large-fd57e464c0bf134bb6274fdb550d4fc1.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/144898">The Azul 31 is a luxury motor yacht with a hardtop superstructure, while her sleek lines emphasize her sporty exterior. Both the project and construction are founded in the consolidated and renowned Viareggio tradition of yacht building, and offer an extremely comfortable solid and reliable yacht. Life aboard is equally comfortable, either above decks or below, and all is custom made.With the design of the main-deck salon, the Owner created an extremely ample living area to accommodate his numerous family, with the stern couch to talk on, and watch the 55” TV. The dining room is forward, behind the pilot house, and furnished with a central table and eight chairs. Above decks, the cockpit offers an enormous sunbathing area and couch with extensive free space surrounding it.Below decks, the Owner chose a four cabin layout, three queen size and one double, each with their own private bathroom. The Owner’s stateroom is amidships and runs from one side of the yacht to the other, with a lounge couch to port and a writing table and dresser to starboard.<img alt="" src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/144899/image/large-1d513f4ca8ac800f92f3df28964c53ee.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/144899">Décor is in natural oak with a 60 gloss finish, and four different kinds of marble: white Onyx in the Owner’s zone, a pale Statuario in the guest area, blue Sodalite in the living area, and Bottoncino in the crew quarters. Here the Owner spent considerable time in modifying the layout to give the crew a more comfortable living area. For the first time in an Italian yard, exterior surfaces were finished with the new “Alexeal” paint, that gives an excellent result thanks to expert application and the product’s high quality.After delivery at the end of July 2013, the yacht will leave Golf-Juan on the Costa Azzurra for Miami and the Bahamas where the Owner’s family usually resides. And seeing that Miami is the home of high speed yachting, it’s no coincidence that this 31 meter has a cruising speed of about 36 knots, with a maximum speed of 40 knots; all thanks to her three MTU motors developing 1,800 horsepower through a Kamewa water-jet and central turbine.The owner stated: “I found a team that rose to the occasion”, said the Owner of the Azul 31, “so I very much want to thank the team at Italyacht: the yard’s Owner, Riccardo Bemi, the yard’s manager Andrea Todde, Dino Abbruzzese from the Rodriguez Group, the yacht’s captain and construction supervisor Piero Ragazzi. And special thanks also go to Marco Fiorani, who not only followed the construction as if it were his own yacht, but without him we couldn’t have made our dream come true.”