Construction on the 72-metre Wider superyacht Moonflower 72 is progressing, with her hull and superstructure now joined together at Wider’s Superyacht Hub in Porto Marghera, Venice.
Moonflower 72 was officially signed in January 2022 and is the first full-custom new-build project after the recapitalisation of Wider by W-Fin Sarl, the holding company that owns 100 percent of Wider equity. The new yacht has been built by Nauta Yachts which are responsible for her interior and exterior design.
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"The construction of Moonflower 72 is well underway at our Superyacht Hub dedicated exclusively to full-custom projects," explained Marcello Maggi of Wider Yachts. "We specifically chose Venice due to its strategic position and the professionalism of the various workers involved. In addition, the harmony between Wider and Nauta Design means that the work is continuing in full compliance with the production plan."
The steel and aluminium motor yacht will now move onto machinery outfitting, where her main engines will be installed in the summer. Piping on the lower decks is well underway and her interior layout and outfitting is also proceeding on schedule.
“Moonflower’s design is modern yet timeless and based on the balanced combination of style and comfort with pure, elegant lines and a harmonious connection between exterior and interior, making for a very close relationship with nature and the surrounding marine environment,” stated Mario Pedol, co-founder of Nauta Design in Milan.
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Moonflower 72 will benefit from the latest generation of hybrid propulsion systems and will be equipped with two variable-speed generators of 1,860kW each. This means that she is able to produce energy at the lowest point of consumption, reducing the CO2 emission by around 20 percent.
As well as this, her endothermic engines use HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) and methanol, while energy dissipated in the form of heat from the electric propulsion system will be recycled for all the hot water onboard. The operation of her onboard amenities has been optimised to ensure maximum efficiency.
Construction continues on Moonflower 72, with an expected delivery date of 2025.
Photo: Nauta Yachts Srl.