The Italian Sea Group (TISG) has announced that its relaunching the Picchiotti brand with a new Gentleman yacht line. The news comes just six months after the acquisition of the iconic brands Perini Navi and Picchiotti by TISG.
The new fleet is expected to bring the Picchiotti brand back into the spotlight and continue the elegance and excellence of the Italian yachting tradition. The project sees a collaboration with Luca Dini Design & Architecture, and represents the harmony between TISG’s ideas and the needs for the relaunch of Picchiotti, with consultancy from Kurt Lehman of Yacht Moments.
The new fleet will be named Gentleman and will introduce TISG into the world of serial production. The project is inspired by the silhouette of the American yachts of the 60’s, interpreting timeless classic lines with exclusivity and elegance, and featuring innovative engineering solutions as well as unique and distinctive design."We have chosen to develop an entire fleet, ranging from 24-55 metres in length to satisfy a wide segment of the market. It is a project in strong countertrend dedicated to those owners who want to stand out, but are also well acquainted with tradition and the concept of gentleman yachts” declared Luca Dini.
The hull and the superstructure of the Picchiotti fleet will be produced entirely in aluminium, in line with TISG’s strategy to become more sustainability-oriented. She will stand out from the crowd thanks to her elegant lines and finishes, including the glossy mahogany details on the flanks and polished plating of the bow and on the sides of the stern.
Luca Dini's stylistic research met the vision of Giovanni Costantino, Founder and CEO of The Italian Sea Group, holding company of the Picchiotti brand: "This new line, clearly inspired by the golden age of post-war yachting, both in terms of layout and materials, immediately conquered me because it recalls the historical models such as the Giglio Series or the Mistral Series by Picchiotti, enhancing their design values and the culture of the sea.”
TISG has also confirmed its green approach by working on the hull lines to make them more efficient and to optimise the sailing comfort, autonomy and consumption, with hybrid propulsion or fully electric engines.
In terms of her interior layout, her main deck includes a side corridor that allows guests to move from bow to stern. She uses sophisticated mahogany finishes to help to recreate the atmosphere of the most renowned yachts of bygone eras. She will also feature a large beach club that opens directly on to the sun deck via a large sliding glass door. The Gentleman's Yacht Picchiotti is also equipped with a tender that represents its exact miniature and is characterised by the same lines and finishes.
The keel of the first Gentleman Picchiotti, was laid on 15 July and will be delivered in Summer 2024. Another 15 units are already in the pipeline.