Built in 2014, the 52.5-metre schooner <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4945" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dona Francisca52.5m (172'3&quot;)Astillero Buquebus2014">Doña Francisca</a> stands as a remarkable feat of craftsmanship and ambition, representing one of the largest yachts ever constructed in Latin America. Designed by renowned naval architect <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/169" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Javier Soto Acebal (Company)">Javier Soto Acebal</a> and constructed at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2995" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Astillero Buquebus (Company)">Astillero Buquebus</a> in Montevideo, Uruguay, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4945" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dona Francisca52.5m (172'3&quot;)Astillero Buquebus2014">Doña Francisca</a> combines the elegance of early 20th-century sailing yachts with cutting-edge modern technology. Not only was she the largest carbon fibre schooner in the world when delivered, but she is also a shining example of Uruguay’s emerging yacht-building capabilities.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332944/image/large-26de4d72a68ace97a251aafbb4b0f123.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332944">A Dream Realised&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4945" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dona Francisca52.5m (172'3&quot;)Astillero Buquebus2014">Doña Francisca</a> is the product of an owner's lifetime of passion for sailing and boat building. As the yacht's captain described, "The owner, after a lifetime sailing and building boats, decided to build alongside designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/169" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Javier Soto Acebal (Company)">Javier Soto Acebal</a>, the biggest carbon fibre sailboat in the world. Inspired by the classical style of the 1900s golden age sailing boats, he knew that this would be his last sailing boat, so he dreamed big."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/333195/image/large-209d6b0c2e5abb5c332437f20693490d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/333195">With this vision in mind, a team of global experts was gathered to construct the yacht in a custom shipyard built specifically for the project. Self-funding the shipyard’s development of the project, her owner wanted to put Uruguay on the global map and demonstrate to the industry that there is a huge amount of expertise in the region. Over five years, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4945" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dona Francisca52.5m (172'3&quot;)Astillero Buquebus2014">Doña Francisca</a> took shape, and she now serves as a testament to both craftsmanship and Uruguayan pride, having been designed to sail anywhere in the world, including the shallow waters of the Rio de la Plata thanks to her 3.5-metre draft.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/333162/image/large-c22b2801e3f407867788be3df2d0c180.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/333162"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/333164/image/large-767fff7e8b54e728807af672c7066c73.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/333164">A Blend of Classic Elegance and Modern InnovationExternally, Doña Francisca pays homage to the schooners of the 1920s, with sleek, classic lines that make her stand out wherever she sails. Her timeless aesthetic is matched by her modern, lightweight carbon fibre hull, which offers remarkable strength and performance while maintaining a traditional appearance. The yacht’s deck configuration was shaped by Miguel Costa, an America's Cup veteran, ensuring functionality and performance and since her launch she has proven her capabilities as a blue water cruising yacht, most recently completing a 6,700 nautical mile passage from South America to the Mediterranean. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/333169/image/large-82da2ae574da7b0bd4f9b36e613d4920.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/333169">Her construction involved collaboration with industry-leading companies such as King Composite, NSM, Harken, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Doyle Sailmakers (Company)">Doyle</a>, Bamar, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a>, showcasing her pedigree. Built to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RINA (Company)">RINA</a> standards, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4945" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dona Francisca52.5m (172'3&quot;)Astillero Buquebus2014">Doña Francisca</a> was engineered for minimal crew operation, with hydraulic power-assisted sailing systems from Harken, Eaton, and Parker, allowing her to be easily controlled by buttons at the helm. This innovative approach is complemented by three hydraulic pumps, providing seamless operation, and an air-conditioned interior powered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1101" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dometic (Company)">Dometic</a> systems.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/333189/image/large-b56fc23453aa2b9483ee26b39f110f5d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/333189">Luxury and Craftsmanship Below DeckStepping into the interior of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4945" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dona Francisca52.5m (172'3&quot;)Astillero Buquebus2014">Doña Francisca</a> is akin to entering a floating stately home. Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/169" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Javier Soto Acebal (Company)">Javier Soto Aceba</a>l, with interior furniture and décor was overseen by naval architect Ruben Gomez, and the yacht exudes warmth and sophistication. The craftsmanship is exceptional, with mahogany panelling throughout, enhanced by cherry and chestnut flooring. The carpentry, executed by artisans from the prestigious Alvear Hotel, creates a luxurious yet homely atmosphere.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/333183/image/large-0645fc4f874ceb7ca96ade53c418d461.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/333183"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/333181/image/large-fb064ee4d4413f3771156582a61d43af.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/333181">Accommodation on board is arranged for up to eight guests across four staterooms. The master suite, located aft of the deckhouse, features a cosy reading nook by the window and a spacious office area, separated discreetly to ensure privacy while working. Every aspect of this suite has been designed with comfort and elegance in mind, maintaining the same aesthetic seen throughout the yacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/333179/image/large-e9c1a4914cbea751d5e67ddc3d287750.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/333179">One of the yacht’s most distinctive features is the yacht’s full beam master stateroom, with its rich mahogany panelling and beautifully detailed cabinetry, as well as the saloon features a custom dining table with a number of areas for relaxation and entertainment. The yacht’s galley is complete with a Miele stove, oven, and abundant storage – including three large refrigerators, a freezer, and smaller fridges – the galley is functional and effectively designed for ease of crew and owner operations.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/333174/image/large-9b847d5c8cb799aa03c22430b978fb17.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/333174">Designed for AdventureAlthough <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4945" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dona Francisca52.5m (172'3&quot;)Astillero Buquebus2014">Doña Francisca</a> was inspired by the classical yachts of the golden age, she was designed to handle the rigours of global sailing, as evidenced by her recent 6,700-nautical-mile journey from South America to Europe. She has since been spotted cruising in the Mediterranean, where her striking appearance continues to turn heads.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/333203/image/large-75e09eca8cd432f6da058fa22772e2af.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/333203">Thanks to her shallower draft, she is capable of navigating a wide range of waters, allowing for greater versatility compared to other yachts of her size. Her exterior is equally suited for leisure, featuring an idyllic al-fresco dining area complete with two L-shaped sofas and twin dining tables. Guests can enjoy stunning, unobstructed views while dining in comfort beneath a sun-protected canopy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/333212/image/large-94889978ef3f3283c110da2fbcea0c07.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/333212"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/333214/image/large-4e9cb655ee0be34985c084f9c6171bdb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/333214">A Lifetime of Passion and CraftsmanshipAs the captain succinctly summarised, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4945" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dona Francisca52.5m (172'3&quot;)Astillero Buquebus2014">Doña Francisca</a> is "the result of a lifetime of passion, hard work, and adventurous endeavours." This extraordinary schooner is not just a vessel but a symbol of what can be achieved through vision and dedication. For those with an appreciation for both classical design and modern innovation, Doña Francisca offers an unparalleled sailing experience.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/333199/image/large-636e429d0e8cfbd9ea86bc9eb99577d3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/333199">

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We take a look at he 52.5-metre schooner Doña Francisca, now on the market in Spain.

The 52.5-metre schooner Doña Francisca: A masterpiece of carbon fibre and classic design

For more than 150 years, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> has built its reputation on engineering excellence, delivering some of the world's most iconic superyachts. Yet behind the celebrated new-build programme lies another cornerstone of the German shipyard's offering: a comprehensive refit and services division that combines the same craftsmanship, innovation and technical expertise with a proactive approach to yacht ownership.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395685/image/large-6c0d99789964811f27b5ed79d23b7e34.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395685">Operating across one of the largest yacht-building infrastructures in the world, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>'s refit capabilities are available not only to yachts built by the shipyard itself, but to the entire global fleet. From routine maintenance and scheduled surveys to major conversions and sustainability upgrades, the shipyard has positioned itself as a destination for owners seeking complex solutions delivered to the highest standards.Scale, expertise and innovation<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>'s shipyard network spans northern Germany, supported by a design centre in Croatia and a sales office in Fort Lauderdale. At the heart of its refit operation is the former <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm &amp; Voss</a> shipyard in Hamburg, acquired by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> in 2016.Covering 451,000 square-metres and featuring seven docks, the Hamburg facility represents approximately 40 percent of the Group's total shipyard footprint. With Lürssen's legacy for complex new-build projects at its other facilities, owners benefit from the same level of engineering knowledge, project management expertise and highly skilled workforce responsible for delivering some of the industry's most advanced yachts.This integration creates a distinct advantage when tackling technically demanding projects. Whether undertaking a major structural modification, a complete interior transformation or a full vessel conversion, clients gain access to the resources and experience of a shipyard accustomed to solving complex engineering challenges.Since acquiring the Hamburg site, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> has redelivered nearly 100 yachts, with close to half a kilometre of yachts undergoing refit work at the facility during the past 12 months alone.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395684/image/large-e860b8408cb8573130a03c0e4ccc63a4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395684">A solution for every ownerWhile commissioning a custom new-build remains the ultimate expression of yacht ownership, lengthy construction schedules are often an unavoidable reality. For owners seeking a faster route to a highly personalised yacht, refit and conversion projects offer a compelling alternative.By identifying the right platform and investing in a carefully planned transformation, owners can create a yacht tailored to their individual requirements within a significantly shorter timeframe than a new construction project.The opportunities extend far beyond cosmetic upgrades. Leveraging its commercial shipbuilding heritage, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> is increasingly involved in large-scale conversion projects, transforming robust offshore and industrial vessels into capable exploration yachts designed for extended global cruising.These vessels, originally engineered to operate in demanding environments, provide strong foundations for owners seeking expedition capabilities without compromising on comfort, luxury or autonomy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395663/image/large-fff7a51890ff3bb2699f3ff16be929a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395663">Advancing sustainability through practical solutionsAs environmental considerations continue to shape the future of yachting, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> Refit &amp; Services is also helping owners reduce operational emissions through carefully assessed sustainability programmes.Every project begins with detailed feasibility studies, ensuring proposed upgrades align with the yacht's operational profile and owner requirements. Rather than prescribing a single solution, the shipyard focuses on identifying the most effective measures for each individual vessel.Depending on the programme, improvements can range from LED lighting upgrades and intelligent motion-sensing systems to advanced heat recovery technology and sophisticated energy management platforms that optimise onboard power consumption.Many of these initiatives can be incorporated into larger refit schedules, allowing owners to enhance efficiency while minimising disruption to cruising plans.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395686/image/large-760964d6aac379d57a85ccebad544ef4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395686">Supporting yachts beyond the shipyard<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>'s commitment to owners extends well beyond the completion of a refit project. Through its Fast Operations and Response Unit (FORU), the shipyard provides global technical support for large yachts, with specialist teams regularly deployed to resolve operational issues around the world.Many repairs can be completed remotely, at anchor or alongside, reducing downtime and ensuring yachts remain where they are intended to be: on the water and in active use.This lifecycle-focused approach is further supported by dedicated maintenance planning, extensive spare parts inventories and round-the-clock assistance, giving owners access to the expertise of one of the industry's most experienced shipbuilding organisations wherever their yacht may be operating.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395662/image/large-55a116c30cdaae0fb2a686b8dc25cbbc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395662">A partner for the global fleetFrom scheduled class surveys and technical upgrades to complete vessel conversions, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>'s refit division offers owners access to the same standards of engineering, craftsmanship and project execution that have defined the shipyard's new-build programme for generations.For owners seeking to extend a yacht's lifespan, improve performance or unlock new capabilities, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> Refit &amp; Services provides a pathway to maximise value while ensuring vessels continue to evolve alongside the demands of modern ownership.As the shipyard continues to expand its refit activities, one message remains clear: regardless of where a yacht was originally built, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>'s expertise is available to the entire global fleet.

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For more than 150 years, Lürssen has built its reputation on engineering excellence, delivering some of the world's most iconic superyachts.

Why owners are turning to Lürssen for complex refit and conversion projects

With the launch of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a> on Apple TV, Francesca Webster speaks with Daniel van Dongen, Managing Director of YachtEye, and members of the YachtEye team about guest experience, onboard technology and how technology improves the lives onboard for guests and crew.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395397/image/large-c20bcce15417339af8c582a7c69f4dc6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395397"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a>&nbsp;has now launched on Apple TV, congratulations! Why is this such an important step?Daniel van Dongen: For us, this is a major milestone, it certainly is not just another app. It changes where and how guests interact with yacht and trip-related content.The television is still one of the most important screens onboard. It is in the main saloon, the guest cabins, the owner’s suite and even the outdoor areas. We already had the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a> iPad and iPhone applications, which work very well for personal use. But Apple TV brings <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a> to the shared screen in a way that feels natural, familiar and easy.Guests can sit down, open <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a> and immediately see the itinerary, weather, menus, yacht information, crew profiles, tenders, water toys, bridge data and nearby yachts. It makes the experience more visual and more accessible.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395395/image/large-03b8ef4ef6b649b676e9ff84f28a4da2.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395395">So this is not just about putting the same product on a bigger screen?Ettore Mihaili, Lead Software Engineer: Not at all. Apple TV is not simply about showing the same content on a bigger screen. It creates a different kind of interaction.The TV is often the most visible screen onboard, so it gives guests a very natural way to explore the itinerary, the yacht, the surroundings and everything available to them. For us as a product team, this launch also unlocks a lot of potential. There are several new functionalities we are already working on that become much more powerful now that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a> is available on Apple TV.<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1197279812?fl=pl&amp;fe=sh" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> What problem are you really solving for yachts?Daniel:&nbsp;A lot of guest questions onboard are completely understandable, but also repetitive. What time are we leaving? What is the plan today? What is for dinner? Where are we? Which yacht is anchored next to us? Where is the crew from? What water toys do we have?Crew are there to create an amazing experience, not to answer the same basic questions over and over again. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a> helps by making that information easy to find and beautiful to look at.&nbsp;It is not about replacing personal service. It is about supporting it.From a development point of view, what was important when building the Apple TV app?Irmin Dzevlan, tvOS Developer: The biggest thing was making it feel native to Apple TV. You cannot just take an iPad interface and put it on a television. The interaction is different, the pace is different and the screen is viewed differently.We focused on making the experience clear, smooth and visually strong. Guests should not feel like they are navigating software. The app should feel effortless: open it, browse, understand where you are, and enjoy the content.The details matter a lot. How the menu moves, how quickly information loads, how readable everything is from across the room. Those things define whether it feels premium or not.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a>&nbsp;is already used on more than 100 yachts. How do you keep the product personal for each vessel? Daniel: Every yacht has its own way of working. Our role is to help the crew make <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a> useful for their yacht in the most natural way possible. The platform should not become extra work. It should make things easier. We help and advice the crew to go digital where updates are instant, often even automatically, and where printing becomes old school.&nbsp;That starts with proper onboarding, clear content setup, crew training and regular contact with the team onboard. When <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a> is set up well, guests understand it immediately and crew know how to keep it fresh.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395396/image/large-191ee5bf3fa95fb954e178b7679240fb.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395396">What kind of content do guests usually engage with most?Daniel: Guests love knowing what is happening and where they are going, so itinerary information and the daily schedule are certainly crucial for most yachts.The Yacht Radar, showing nearby yachts with interior and exterior images as well ad detailed information, is another feature people enjoy because it makes the anchorage come alive.&nbsp;And crew profiles are great because they make the experience more personal. Guests often want to know who is looking after them.The point is not to overwhelm guests with information. The point is to bring together the information they actually care about, in a way that is easy to explore.Where do you see onboard guest technology going?Daniel: I think the best yacht technology will become less visible as “technology”. It should just work. It should feel natural. Guests should not need instructions.People are used to very polished digital experiences in their normal life. When they step onboard a superyacht, expectations are even higher. But the solution is not to make things complicated. It is to make the right things simple.That is what we are trying to do with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a>. Give guests access to the yacht, the trip and the experience around them, without making them ask, search or wait.And finally, what does this launch mean for&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a>?Daniel:&nbsp;It is a big moment for us. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a> has been around for years and is already trusted by 100+ yachts, but we are now entering a new phase.The Apple TV app makes the product more complete. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7736" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtEye (Company)">YachtEye</a> is now available across the screens guests use most: Apple TV, iPad and iPhone. That creates a much stronger onboard experience.It’s an important milestone, but we’re already working on the next steps. So yes, let’s keep in touch. I think we’ll have more to talk about very soon.

YachtEye Apple TV launch

YachtEye has now launched on Apple TV, SYT finds out more.

YachtEye launches on Apple TV

As demand for larger, more efficient and environmentally conscious yachts continues to accelerate, catamaran specialist <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a> has positioned itself at the centre of the sector’s evolution. From the development of its new ULTIMA range to advancing solar-powered and near-zero-emission cruising technologies, the Polish shipyard is reshaping expectations of what a luxury multihull can deliver. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393756/image/large-4ec8dde4d4c215d0156df3e50b608098.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393756">Speaking about the future of catamaran superyachts, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> co-founder and CTO Nicolas Lapp outlined how changing owner priorities are influencing everything from propulsion systems and onboard comfort to material selection and artificial intelligence-driven sailing technologies.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394038/image/large-de1683fdbf2981d69e7999ae8abad7d2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394038">A new direction for performance catamaransAccording to Lapp, the ULTIMA range was born directly from client demand for greater speed and a more engaging cruising experience, while retaining the spaciousness and comfort associated with multihulls.“The ULTIMA range is really a response to what our clients were asking for,” explained Lapp. “They love the comfort and space of our catamarans, but many wanted more performance, more speed and a more dynamic experience underway.”“With ULTIMA, the goal was to combine the best of both worlds: the liveability of a catamaran with the performance closer to a monohull.” To achieve this, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> developed a sleeker hull architecture combined with carefully optimised propulsion systems designed to improve both efficiency and speed. The first ULTIMA 88 is capable of reaching 26 knots, with additional engine configurations planned for future models.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394028/image/large-7971dab87ae7b5ead04551be001adcea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394028">“The first ULTIMA 88 reaches 26 knots, but soon you will also see new engine configurations that will allow for even higher performance depending on owner preferences,” he added.Balancing speed, efficiency and comfort, however, presented a significant engineering challenge for the shipyard. “The platform is quite different from classic Sunreef catamarans, so it required a fresh approach on multiple levels,” said Lapp.One of the most notable developments was the introduction of stabilisation systems for the first time within the range. “For the first time, we introduced stabilisers,” he explained. “With this new architecture, it became essential to ensure the same level of onboard comfort our clients expect. Selecting the right system was a challenge in itself, but we found a stabilisation solution that fits the ULTIMA 88 perfectly and performs exceptionally well.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243904/image/large-7cd5c4f3256f9a5d0cbf4de4230e2297.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243904">The growing appeal of catamaran superyachtsLapp believes the wider superyacht market is increasingly recognising the inherent advantages of multihull platforms, particularly as owner priorities shift toward efficiency, practicality and understated luxury. “Catamaran superyachts are currently one of the strongest and most exciting trends in the market,” he noted. “From the very beginning <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> has focused on combining superyacht quality with the catamaran platform.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394065/image/large-66926bacf337b76a2728b4cd517b6ddc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394065">Projects such as the 100 Sunreef Power, Sunreef 37M Eco and the 43M Eco illustrate how these changing expectations are influencing both technical development and interior design philosophy. “In terms of interiors, there’s a strong shift toward more spacious, calming environments – soft colors, a more ‘zen’ atmosphere,” Lapp said. “It’s less about ostentation and more about understated, refined luxury.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217059/image/large-12e630eaaf8f68845b8e70c05748ce14.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217059">At the same time, owners are becoming increasingly conscious of operational efficiency and environmental impact. “Energy efficiency and sustainability have become key considerations,” he explained. “Owners are increasingly aware of how their yachts operate and are looking for smarter, more responsible solutions.”Lapp also highlighted the practical benefits catamarans offer over traditional monohulls, particularly in terms of volume and energy efficiency. “The most obvious advantage is space,” he said. “The wider beam allows for much larger, open living areas, both inside and outside. This width also gives us a more usable surface for solar integration, which directly supports our energy strategy.” In addition to larger onboard spaces, catamarans benefit from shallower drafts and more efficient hull dynamics. “They require less energy to move through the water,” Lapp explained. “The engineering approach is different, but the payoff is significant: more volume and better efficiency.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394067/image/large-b3f59a3e81cf59aa0c1c3c8d55e674d0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394067">Advancing eco-conscious yachtingEnvironmental innovation remains central to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a>’s long-term strategy, with the shipyard continuing to expand its portfolio of electric and hybrid-powered yachts.“We take a 360-degree approach to eco-conscious yachting,” said Lapp. “It’s not about a single technology, but how different systems work together.” Among the most impactful developments are the integration of solar panels, advanced battery systems and energy-efficient air conditioning technologies, all aimed at significantly reducing generator dependency. “This allows yachts to significantly reduce generator use,” he noted.On sailing catamarans, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> is also incorporating hydroregeneration systems capable of producing electricity from the movement of the propellers under sail. “With the right setup and navigation profile, this combination can bring the yacht very close to zero-emission operation in real conditions,” Lapp explained.&nbsp;Solar integration itself has become a defining element of the shipyard’s design philosophy. “What makes our solution different is that the panels are not just added on – they’re fully integrated into the yacht’s structure,” he said. “The hull sides, superstructure, bimini, even masts in some cases.”By maximising available surface area for energy generation, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> is able to reduce reliance on conventional onboard power systems. “Instead of relying on generators, we can cover up to 100% of the hotel load directly from solar energy,” Lapp revealed. “When it comes to cruising, with the right navigation profile, like island hopping and smart energy management, it’s possible to navigate using close to zero fuel.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394066/image/large-d45fd0d452c5f5b4772f16932191e6e6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394066">Materials, automation and the future of multihullsAlongside propulsion and energy systems, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> is also investing heavily in advanced materials aimed at improving both performance and sustainability. “For example, we use recycled PET foam made from plastic bottles,” said Lapp. “Beyond being sustainable, it helps reduce weight, which improves overall yacht efficiency and performance.”The shipyard is additionally replacing traditional plywood structures in certain areas with lighter PET-based alternatives, while exploring natural composite materials such as flax fibre. “We’re also introducing materials like flax fiber, which offer similar properties to composites but come from natural, low-impact sources,” he added.Looking ahead, Lapp believes artificial intelligence and automation will play a defining role in the future of large sailing catamarans. “One of the most exciting directions for large multihull yachts is definitely the evolution of sailing itself,” he said.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> is currently developing systems intended to simplify and automate sailing operations through AI-assisted sail handling, route optimisation and energy management. “The idea is to make full use of AI, not just for sail handling, but also for route optimisation and overall energy efficiency,” Lapp explained. “It’s about making advanced sailing performance more accessible and easier to manage, even on larger yachts.” While details remain limited, he hinted that the shipyard will soon unveil further developments in this area.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394068/image/large-e6bcad2d3b553cec0747d92e382674c2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394068">Scaling sustainability for the superyacht sectorAs larger eco-focused multihulls enter production, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> continues to adapt technologies already proven on smaller platforms for use aboard superyachts. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> is today the most active shipyard when it comes to implementing electric and eco solutions across the entire range, from mid-size yachts to superyachts,” said Lapp.Projects currently under construction, including the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> 100 Eco and 43M Eco, represent what the shipyard sees as the next stage in sustainable yachting. “In many ways, scaling these solutions is a natural step for us,” he explained. “We’re building on technologies that are already tested and proven, and adapting them for larger platforms through a dedicated superyacht team.”Ultimately, Lapp believes the perception of superyachts themselves is beginning to change. “They don’t have to be associated with high emissions,” he concluded. “They can just as well stand for energy efficiency and responsible innovation.”

Sunreef Nicolas Lapp interview

Sunreef co-founder and CTO Nicolas Lapp outlined how changing owner priorities are influencing everything from propulsion systems and beyond.

Sunreef’s Nicolas Lapp on redefining luxury catamaran performance and sustainability

Built during an era when few private yachts exceeded 60 metres, the 61.3-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1922" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Voyager61.26m (200'12&quot;)Astilleros Celaya S.A.1973">Voyager</a> remains a rare example of a purpose-built long-range yacht with a fully certified helipad. Currently on the market, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1922" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Voyager61.26m (200'12&quot;)Astilleros Celaya S.A.1973">Voyager</a> will be up for auction between 22 and 23 June with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Global Boat Auctions (Company)">Global Boat Auctions</a>.During the auction process, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Global Boat Auctions (Company)">Global Boat Auctions</a> works closely together with any brokers involved "we understand the vital role brokers play in guiding clients through every stage of the auction process. In recognition of this expertise and the value they bring to our clients, we are pleased to offer commissions to participating brokers" &nbsp;shared the company.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393709/image/large-ca8d2f859a0fc7234f3eed5558b7f679.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393709">Originally launched as Nefertiti in 1973 by Spanish builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/855" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Astilleros Celaya S.A. (Company)">Astilleros Celaya</a> in Bilbao, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1922" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Voyager61.26m (200'12&quot;)Astilleros Celaya S.A.1973">Voyager</a> combines the character of a classic motor yacht, with the capability of a long-range explorer.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393712/image/large-c5ff18ca95ee0fdab2f473b161948008.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393712"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1922" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Voyager61.26m (200'12&quot;)Astilleros Celaya S.A.1973">Voyager</a> features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sparkman & Stephens, Inc. (Company)">Sparkman &amp; Stephens</a>, with original interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1351" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Civitella Design S.A. (Company)">Civitella Design</a>. She has benefitted from several refits over the years including a full interior refit between 2003 and 2005 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/27" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Newcruise (Company)">Newcruise</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393713/image/large-b6684b29d56f6c11e1fb250424ea178a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393713">Currently on her sixth owner, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1922" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Voyager61.26m (200'12&quot;)Astilleros Celaya S.A.1973">Voyager</a> has operated as a private vessel for 17 seasons. Following an 18-month extensive technical refit in October 2020, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1922" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Voyager61.26m (200'12&quot;)Astilleros Celaya S.A.1973">Voyager</a> is currently in class and up-to-date with all surveys, leaving her in turnkey condition for her new owner. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393710/image/large-b234ba7c5ae066c43c79eda824576187.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393710">Spanning 752 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1922" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Voyager61.26m (200'12&quot;)Astilleros Celaya S.A.1973">Voyager</a> boasts a spacious and open-plan main saloon, with sumptuous sofas upon entry, alongside a pop-up bar, before flowing seamlessly into a larger lounge area, with a plethora of seating and dining options. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393714/image/large-ddf825a246ab984b2f77d1f623223eb5.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393714">On the main deck, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1922" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Voyager61.26m (200'12&quot;)Astilleros Celaya S.A.1973">Voyager</a> features a formal dining area with seating for up to 10 guests, surrounded by a serene interior design. Adorned with a neutral colour palette and light-sand accent wood panelling, the space is illuminated by both spotlights and picture windows to create a cosy atmosphere.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393716/image/large-4b29555917b0c8bb7d35dec9a8063998.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393716"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1922" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Voyager61.26m (200'12&quot;)Astilleros Celaya S.A.1973">Voyager</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 22 guests across 10 staterooms, as well as a crew of 18. Her master suite is situated on the upper deck aft and includes a large ensuite bathroom equipped with a bathtub. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393717/image/large-05eba11948f720eba798d476adbca4f6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393717">Decorated in dark mahogany, the owner’s suite includes a spacious living area, office and six large windows. The suite is accessible via a private staircase connecting the library, and from outside with starboard and port access doors. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393719/image/large-a659f44d01ceefca8a0b2a8e43e71e5d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393719"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393718/image/large-93b9eda376accefb98a15e818554457e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393718">The remaining guest staterooms include two VIP suites on the lower deck aft, alongside four doubles, two connecting twins and a convertible stateroom. A further convertible stateroom can be found in the skylounge on the upper deck, allowing a second owner’s suite with ensuite bathroom to be created.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393728/image/large-ea0d053a62fe6a06a39b7bd4c332a27f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393728">Key features onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1922" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Voyager61.26m (200'12&quot;)Astilleros Celaya S.A.1973">Voyager</a> include her a large skylounge, which provides direct access to the aft deck, as well as a library and study area, allowing guests to work at sea, no matter what their location. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393724/image/large-295c5ace9799217b074afb5e579538c3.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393724"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393727/image/large-222580b6ce178662854937910ab2816c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393727">Outside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1922" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Voyager61.26m (200'12&quot;)Astilleros Celaya S.A.1973">Voyager</a> has been configured with entertainment and relaxation in mind. Her aft deck includes a circular lounge area and bar, as well as a dining area with seating for up to 10 guests for alfresco meals, protected under the hardtop of her helideck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393722/image/large-d6f3db6e095f4cc210439ce6335a1cdd.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393722">Her helideck is Canadian coast guard specified and certified and allows for further exploration while onboard. Her helipad lounge is equipped with a variety of seating options, including sunloungers for the ultimate oasis.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393731/image/large-d3273b136ec8c0027c66b4c7fc5e2732.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393731">The bow and technical deck of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1922" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Voyager61.26m (200'12&quot;)Astilleros Celaya S.A.1973">Voyager</a> can be used for storage, alongside her 17 square-metre garage. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1922" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Voyager61.26m (200'12&quot;)Astilleros Celaya S.A.1973">Voyager</a> can carry a Mako 680 tender, as well as a Seadoo, diving equipment, waterskis, a wakeboard, kayaks and inflatables. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393721/image/large-2addef6b965f6ae31f05aa7b4090f1f7.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393721">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1922" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Voyager61.26m (200'12&quot;)Astilleros Celaya S.A.1973">Voyager</a> is powered by twin 1,125 horsepower <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, providing her with a top speed of 17 knots, a cruising speed of 12 knots and a range of 8,100 nautical miles at 12 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393732/image/large-1f8a13ec79d63fa88ee31908149023a1.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393732"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1922" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Voyager61.26m (200'12&quot;)Astilleros Celaya S.A.1973">Voyager</a> is VAT paid in EU waters and is available for viewing between 12-19 May, 25-28 May and the 4 and 5 June. Registration for brokers and clients is now open via the online platform on the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Global Boat Auctions (Company)">Global Boat Auctions</a> <a href="https://globalboatauctions.com/61m-m-y-voyager/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">website</a>. Her current market price is €7,900,000.(Images courtesy of Global Boat Auctions.)

Auction: 61m Astilleros yacht Voyager onboard

Going to auction on 8 June, the 62m Astilleros yacht Voyager remains a rare example of a purpose-built long-range yacht.

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Onboard the 61m Astilleros yacht Voyager ahead of her auction

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8845" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boewer (Company)">Böwer General Contractor GmbH</a> is a leading provider of exclusive interior fittings and customised layouts. Founded in 1888 as a traditional joinery, the north-German company today specialises in luxury super and mega yachts. As a general contractor, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8845" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boewer (Company)">Böwer</a> is responsible for all aspects of its international interior fit-out projects: from initial idea, to technical planning and design, to precise implementation. All skills are pooled in-house — which, for clients, means clearly structured processes, fast access and reliable realisation under one roof."We are a company with a long tradition and a corresponding wealth of experience – that is our basis", says Stefan Böwer, who, together with his sister Anja Böwer, is the fourth generation to run the family business. "But we actually see ourselves as a very young company. Our mentality is more like that of a start-up: We are constantly looking for new, unconventional solutions, and are very flexible, thanks to our comparatively small team."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393098/image/large-e1278c3b30a76c9d019774e5f690afde.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393098">Some 75 specialists work at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8845" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boewer (Company)">Böwer</a> factory and its adjoining offices. Anja and Stefan Böwer have been at the company’s helm since 2000. They purposefully pushed ahead with their strategic focus on exclusive interior fittings, increasingly specialising in the international yacht business. In 2022, their commitment led to the successful founding of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8845" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boewer (Company)">Böwer General Contractor GmbH</a>, followed by the establishment of a subsidiary in the USA the following year. Another milestone came in 2024, when <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8845" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boewer (Company)">Böwer</a> expanded its range of services to include a new business segment: DigitalCraft. Craftsmanship meets digital production methods.&nbsp;Using additive processes such as 3D printing, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8845" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Böwer (Company)">Böwer</a> DigitalCraft facilitates highly complex geometries, architectural elements and surfaces. Combined with the craftsmanship of an almost 140-year-old manufactory, DigitalCraft unlocks an unprecedented range of possibilities: from 3D-printed lattice structures with matte lacquer finish, to undulating shapes with textile-like surfaces, to concentric structures made of polished metal."With DigitalCraft, there are virtually no limits to our clients' vision", says Anja Böwer. "Thanks to the combination of 3D printing, our craftsmanship expertise and many years of experience in interior design, we are able to implement ideas that, until recently, were not feasible using traditional methods alone." This enabled <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8845" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boewer (Company)">Böwer</a> to occupy a niche in the market early on, as Stefan Böwer adds: "We have had a great industry response to DigitalCraft. The field offers great potential, and we are only just beginning to discover the possibilities."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393097/image/large-097094c4da277957d6753fdfe9cacbb9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393097">What makes <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8845" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boewer (Company)">Böwer</a> stand out in the industry is its combination of technical precision, craftsmanship and architectural understanding. Anja Böwer, a trained architect, and Stefan Böwer, a trained interior designer, always contribute their aesthetic expertise to the process – &nbsp;expertise that is highly relevant in the sophisticated luxury sector. Personal support and a trusting, co-operative partnership are just as much of a given as innovative solutions tailored precisely client wishes.

How Böwer is bringing 3D printing into superyacht interiors

Böwer’s DigitalCraft brings 3D printing into superyacht interiors, combining advanced production methods with traditional craftsmanship.

Not every superyacht that looks good on paper actually delivers where it counts. The 53.8-metre (176-foot) <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/57" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mariotti Yachts (Company)">Mariotti</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2706" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Persefoni I53.8m (176'6&quot;)Mariotti Yachts2012">Persefoni</a> is one that does. Built by the storied Genoese shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/57" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mariotti Yachts (Company)">Mariotti Yachts</a> in 2012, comprehensively refitted in 2023, and managed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6674" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emperio Yachting Alliance (Company)">Emperio Yachting Alliance</a>, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2706" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Persefoni I53.8m (176'6&quot;)Mariotti Yachts2012">Persefoni</a>&nbsp; has established a reputation as one of the most technically accomplished and operationally proven vessels working the Greek islands charter circuit today.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392102/image/large-8e949d3ec3ef4642a7416327573908e5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392102">Volume That Speaks for ItselfAt 928 gross tons across a 10.5-metre beam, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2706" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Persefoni I53.8m (176'6&quot;)Mariotti Yachts2012">Persefoni</a> delivers a volume-to-length ratio that immediately stands out for a vessel of 53.8 meters. That's a number that experienced charter professionals recognize instantly – it translates directly into interior spaces that feel genuinely generous rather than just impressive on a spec sheet.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392076/image/large-40b19bf550e54df622789db68353f2f4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392076">Both interior and exterior were conceived by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/58" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luca Dini Design & Architecture (Company)">Luca Dini Design &amp; Architecture</a>, the Florence-based studio known for interiors that prioritise light, proportion, and the kind of spatial intelligence that ages well. Large-format windows bring the Aegean into every cabin, and the master suite features hydraulic balconies that open directly over the water – one of those details charter guests consistently reference when they rebook. A second balcony accessible from the main deck foyer extends that connection with the sea throughout the vessel.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392078/image/large-61bedd13977b3718c64ac67d86676697.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392078">Accommodation is arranged across six staterooms – one master, one VIP, three doubles, and one twin – for up to 12 guests. A crew of 13, managed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6674" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emperio Yachting Alliance (Company)">Emperio Yachting Alliance</a>, delivers the service levels that drive the kind of broker relationships and repeat bookings that matter most in this segment.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392089/image/large-6df8f571d7a31a9ccd3372229cb66bc5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392089"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392090/image/large-27201d43d05d6f6adaf5844054c58e74.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392090">Built for Real Passage-MakingThe <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2706" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Persefoni I53.8m (176'6&quot;)Mariotti Yachts2012">Persefoni</a>&nbsp;was engineered for serious blue-water use, not marina appearances. Her Lloyds-classified steel hull and aluminium superstructure reflect <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/57" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mariotti Yachts (Company)">Mariotti Yachts</a>' construction standards, and twin Caterpillar engines deliver a top speed of 17 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots. A 150,000-litre fuel capacity supports an operational range of 5,000 nautical miles – the practical foundation for a Greek islands charter season that covers the Saronic Gulf, the Cyclades, the Ionian Islands, and the Dodecanese without operational compromise. At-anchor stabilisers rated to genuine zero-speed performance ensure the vessel stays completely stable wherever she drops anchor – a detail that matters enormously in the Cyclades when the summer Meltemi builds through the afternoon.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392094/image/large-b15f94a2461930abaaaafb57de601813.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392094">A Track Record That Goes Beyond GreeceOne of the details that sets the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2706" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Persefoni I53.8m (176'6&quot;)Mariotti Yachts2012">Persefoni</a> apart for operators evaluating high-visibility event deployments is her well-documented track record at the Monaco Grand Prix. The vessel has served as a VIP hospitality platform at the race – including hosting the McLaren Formula 1 team – in one of the most logistically demanding charter environments in the superyacht calendar. That kind of real-world credential carries weight that a specification sheet simply can't replicate.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392069/image/large-861590f5ba4f30f0caea414110f028dc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392069"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392072/image/large-502533e40c9754fab1763e01c613bdb3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392072">The Chef, the Crew, and the Water ToysThe <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2706" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Persefoni I53.8m (176'6&quot;)Mariotti Yachts2012">Persefoni</a>'s chef trained at Spondi, one of Athens' finest Michelin-recognised restaurants. On charter in the Greek islands, that means daily menus built around whatever is freshest at whichever harbour market the vessel is anchored near – locally caught fish, Santorini volcanic-soil produce, cold island wines, and the kind of food that makes a Greek islands charter genuinely memorable.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392074/image/large-5dae5c8c84207f1ecb3b4150994b73fe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392074">The water sports lineup includes two <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5777" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yamaha (Company)">Yamaha</a> WaveRunners, two F5S SEABOBs, an E-Foil, paddle boards, kayaks, a wakeboard, and a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a> Jet Tender – all deployed from a dedicated beach club at the waterline.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392106/image/large-9db53d957946851883360d4077a99bb6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392106">The 2023 refit updated mechanical systems, guest spaces, and operational infrastructure throughout, ensuring the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2706" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Persefoni I53.8m (176'6&quot;)Mariotti Yachts2012">Persefoni</a>'s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/57" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mariotti Yachts (Company)">Mariotti</a>-built hull and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/58" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luca Dini Design & Architecture (Company)">Luca Dini</a> interiors continue to hold their own against vessels of significantly more recent vintage.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392105/image/large-763cefb8447a27ce24ee4cc96763df2a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392105">For brokers and charter guests evaluating options in the 50-60-metre segment for the Greek islands season, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2706" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Persefoni I53.8m (176'6&quot;)Mariotti Yachts2012">Persefoni</a> is a vessel worth knowing well.

Persefoni yacht charter Greece

The 54m superyacht Persefoni is the ideal charter yacht for Greek waters and beyond.

From Monaco to Mykonos: Inside the 54m Mariotti yacht Persefoni 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> has announced it will open the doors of its Alblasserdam facilities on Friday, 22 May 2026 for a dedicated career day, held in celebration of World Boating Day in collaboration with its Co-makers. The event invites students, professionals and those curious about the maritime sector to explore opportunities within yacht building and beyond.&nbsp;<a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=rfLC-phH10-j6nf2j-Kyha2DvHmgZLJDuDFoHtr2Ey5UNzhKQjFWQjJQTkwwTFM3SlRNRURZTTBBTi4u&route=shorturl" target="_blank">Registration is available via the official Oceanco Career Day form</a>.Designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the industry, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> Career Day will centre around three immersive experiences, offering visitors a closer look at the people, processes and potential career paths behind the construction of a superyacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392031/image/large-a98523349bfcf7ab6470712ab561960e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392031">Three ways to experience yacht buildingThe Story of a Build, an interactive journey tracing the lifecycle of an <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> yacht from initial concept through to delivery. Through a series of installations, visitors will encounter technologies such as virtual reality tours and live 3D printing, bringing each stage of the build process into focus.The Co-maker Community, a dedicated space where attendees can engage directly with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> and its network of partner companies. Representatives will be available to discuss roles across the yacht building supply chain and the wider maritime sector, offering valuable insight into the collaborative nature of the industry.The Forum, will host a programme of expert talks and panel discussions. Speakers from across the sector will share their experiences, providing perspective on career development within a highly technical and innovation-driven environment.Opening doors to future talent<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> Career Day aims to demystify the superyacht industry and make it more accessible to emerging talent. Whether at the beginning of a professional journey or considering a new direction, visitors will gain a clearer understanding of how their skills may translate into a role within <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> or its wider partner network.Event details Date: Friday, 22 May 2026 Time: 10.00 – 16.00 Location: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, Marineweg 5, Alblasserdam

Oceanco Career Day 2026

Oceanco has announced it will open the doors of its Alblasserdam facilities on Friday, 22 May 2026 for a dedicated career day.

Oceanco opens its doors to talent for World Boating Day  on 22 May

What is the winning recipe for building a custom superyacht in 2026? It is the combination of a blank canvas, inquisitive minds, plenty of creativity and the bold willingness to take risks.&nbsp;As just one example, at the time of publication, the industry is waiting with its breath collectively bated for the launch of the 69-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Project Zero</a>, due to take place this spring. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391663/image/large-d09d46e138faa3860d93d384ffc1234e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391663">Set to be the world’s first fossil-fuel-free and zero-emission superyacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Project Zero</a> will operate without engine, generator or fuel tanks and be powered through a combination of solar, wind and hydro-generation. Dubbed ‘the yacht of tomorrow’, there are many ways in which <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Zero</a> is unlike any other build before her.However, she can also be viewed as the logical culmination of the build philosophy of her maker: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters Shipyard</a> in the Netherlands. Developed in collaboration with the non-profit <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8798" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Foundation Zero (Company)">Foundation Zero</a> alongside <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra Naval Architects</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Project Zero</a> epitomises what it means to be custom. As Bas Peute, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a>’ Sales and Marketing Manager, explains: “Every detail of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Zero</a> has been shaped by the same question: How can we do this better?” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391638/image/large-eda2109643fc50d7b2d7898ffd7834e9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391638" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> has a fleet of 35 full-custom superyachts on the water, befitting its 35 years in existence. A hugely diverse portfolio, its extraordinary range of vessels includes one of the world’s largest high-performance sailing ketches, the 85-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquijo86.0m (282'2&quot;)Oceanco2016">Aquijo</a>; the ultra-modern, 32.6-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4373" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design (Company)">Malcolm McKeon</a>-designed carbon sailing sloop <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Anomaly32.6m (106'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2017">Ribelle</a>; and the 42.6m competitive J-Class yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5761" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Svea43.6m (143'1&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2017">Svea</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391639/image/large-d73d806de0e9f6794d0df8d665b7cf34.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391639" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a>’ ongoing custom projects include <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15040" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Dreamer63.0m (206'8&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2028">Project Dreamer</a>, whose keel was laid in September 2025 and which is slated for delivery in spring 2028. A 63-metre high-performance flybridge sloop – the first of its kind to be constructed at this size – the sailing yacht features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4373" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design (Company)">Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design (MMYD)</a>, with interiors by the Italian studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5407" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="m2atelier (Company)">M2Atelier</a>. For Greg Monks of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8187" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monks Large Yacht Consultancy (Company)">Monks Large Yacht Consultancy</a>, Owner’s Representative for the project, it was both <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a>’ adaptability and level of custom-building experience which cinched them as the logical shipyard for the build.&nbsp;As he explains, “It was vital to appoint a shipyard with the flexibility, experience and know-how to execute what we were designing. Of course, we want to be developing designs and pushing the boundaries to create something better than what’s been done before, but this innovative spirit needs to be balanced with risk to ensure we achieve the right result for the owner, delivered on time. We have never doubted that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> will be able to build what is on paper, and it has been a great collaboration so far.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391664/image/large-869c56ad2451055e83da08758f7c0a2b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391664">On the designer’s side, for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15040" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Dreamer63.0m (206'8&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2028">Project Dreamer</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4373" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design (Company)">MMYD</a> was tasked by the client to conceive the largest yacht possible within a volume of 500 GT, which revolves around both speed and comfort.As <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4373" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design (Company)">Malcolm McKeon</a> explains, the collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> has been extremely positive: “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a>’ team brings an exceptional level of craftsmanship, experience, and openness to dialogue, which has made the design process both efficient and creatively rewarding. Their ability to engage with complex design ideas, while offering practical insight, has ensured that the original vision for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15040" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Dreamer63.0m (206'8&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2028">Project Dreamer</a> has been maintained while being enhanced through the realities of construction.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/361904/image/large-0c83133a52d671d8bc7a99f7bd419009.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/361904">Expected to launch in late 2026/early 2027, the classically styled 69-metre ketch <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13265" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters 68m Hoek ketch68.2m (223'9&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2027">Project 3095</a> is the 10th collaboration between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/33" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hoek Design Naval Architects B.V. (Company)">Hoek Design</a>. A development on previous <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a>-<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/33" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hoek Design Naval Architects B.V. (Company)">Hoek</a> yachts in this style, and whose performance, styling, overall layout and concept have been optimised, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13265" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters 68m Hoek ketch68.2m (223'9&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2027">Project 3095</a> is a timeless beauty, built with tested and proven technology to enable independent, long-distance deep ocean cruising to remote areas. &nbsp;Designed to pass under the bridges of the Panama Canal as well as to be dry-docked in the US East Coast, she has a shallow draft fixed keel with a trim tab, carbon spars and rigging, as well as side boarding platforms and two large tenders which can be launched quickly, thanks to her retractable hydraulic crane. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391637/image/large-7e8362fd746c96c7eeb88e0c89df5cd0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391637">As Andre Hoek explains, it was the impressive track record between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/33" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hoek Design Naval Architects B.V. (Company)">Hoek</a> which encouraged the owner’s team to choose <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13265" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters 68m Hoek ketch68.2m (223'9&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2027">Project 3095</a>. “This was a repeat client for us, and we have done so many projects with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> before. They are a very hands-on and smaller-scale organisation, which fitted very well for the client, both in the professional way in which they handled the whole project and their enthusiasm.”&nbsp;Notably, the shipyard also demonstrates its substantial expertise in refits, with a 66-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a>-built sailing yacht currently undergoing work at the shipyard, and the company looking to expand its service offering in this area over the next 24 months.However, it is in the creation of its remarkable full-custom sailing superyachts for both today and tomorrow’s owners where <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> finds its raison d'être. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391633/image/large-d079b6ea31a913bd40e8732b56c29a59.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391633">As Bas Peute highlights: “It is the owner’s vision and our values. This is what shapes every yacht we build. A yacht built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> is a superyacht in every sense of the word: intrinsically unique, expertly crafted to meet personal requirements, and elevating the on-water experience and lifestyle in new ways. It is this approach which has positioned us as the market leaders in this sector for full-custom aluminium sailing yachts.” This article was first published in <a href="https://issuu.com/superyachttimes/docs/how_to_build_it_-_issue_10_-_spring_2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Issue 10 of How To Build It</a>. You can read all the articles from this edition <a href="https://issuu.com/superyachttimes/docs/how_to_build_it_-_issue_10_-_spring_2026" target="_blank">here</a>, and stay up-to-date with all previous editions <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/magazine" target="_blank">here</a>.

vitters recipe custom superyacht 2026

Inside Vitters’ approach to custom superyacht building, technical expertise, design collaboration and innovation.

What is Vitter's recipe for building a custom superyacht in 2026?

As the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/315" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mediterranean Superyacht Forum - 2026">Mediterranean Superyacht Forum</a> (MSF) returns to Palma de Mallorca next week, its evolution reflects a wider shift in how the superyacht industry approaches collaboration, strategy and long-term growth. Hosted by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7977" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balearic Marine Cluster (Company)">Balearic Marine Cluster</a> (BMC), the forum continues to move beyond the traditional conference model, placing meaningful interaction at the centre of its agenda.At the core of this transformation are the small group sessions (SGS), a structured and highly participative format designed to turn industry expertise into tangible outcomes. Bringing together around 20 professionals per session, these discussions are not simply about exchanging ideas, but about building frameworks, strategies and shared understanding that can actively shape the future of the Mediterranean yachting sector.“The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/315" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mediterranean Superyacht Forum - 2026">Mediterranean Superyacht Forum</a> was never conceived as another conference,” says Pedro Suasi, Cluster Manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7977" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balearic Marine Cluster (Company)">BMC</a> and Founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/315" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mediterranean Superyacht Forum - 2026">MSF</a>. “It was designed as a space where the industry can slow down, listen to itself, and work collectively on the challenges that truly matter.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388016/image/large-b0117b9d605c5e2721837f76721aebf6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388016">From conversation to actionable insightThe introduction of SGS reflects a deliberate move away from passive formats and towards a more engaged, outcome-driven structure. Each session is carefully curated around one of three strategic pillars: 1. Destination Strategy, 2. Business Strategy and 3. Commercial Strategy. These three pillars help ensure that discussions remain focused on the most pressing issues facing the industry today.Unlike traditional panel discussions, these sessions are designed to foster genuine dialogue. Participants are encouraged to challenge assumptions, share first-hand experience and collectively develop structured conclusions. With up to three hours dedicated to each session, there is both the time and the space to explore complex topics in depth.“Panels inform, but interaction transforms,” Suasi explains. “This year’s Forum is designed to ensure that every voice in the room can actively shape the discussion.”The outcome of each session is not left abstract. Instead, every group works towards a defined result, whether that is a strategic framework, a diagnostic tool or a roadmap for future action. These outputs are then fed into the Forum’s Think Tanks on Day 2, where insights are synthesised and expanded upon at a broader, industry-wide level.This structured approach ensures that ideas generated within smaller groups do not remain isolated, but contribute to a collective narrative capable of driving real progress.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/383493/image/large-c123f173504eb91125282cbb660aba1d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/383493">Tackling the industry’s most pressing themesAcross the three strategic pillars, the SGS programme addresses a wide spectrum of topics, reflecting the complexity and interconnected nature of the superyacht ecosystem.Within Destination Strategy, discussions range from analysing the true economic and social impact of yachting , led by Kerry Allerton, Business Development Manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6309" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Evolution Yacht Agents (Company)">Evolution Yacht Agents</a>, to rethinking how destinations can evolve into fully integrated yachting hubs, led by Isabel Martínez, Commercial Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8799" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IPM IMG Marine Group (Company)">IPM-IMG Marine Group</a>. Sessions will also explore long-term preparedness through forward-looking exercises such as “Designing for 2036”, led by Camille Lopez, the Founding President of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7108" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="HY-Plug (Company)">Hy-Plug</a>, as well as the importance of strengthening collaboration across Mediterranean destinations to create a more cohesive regional network, led by Jessima Timerberlake, Senior Sales Manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a>.These conversations are particularly timely. As regulatory pressures increase and public scrutiny around yachting intensifies, destinations are being challenged to clearly articulate their value proposition while adapting to future demands. By developing structured narratives and readiness frameworks, participants can contribute to a more unified and credible positioning of the sector.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/383495/image/large-e8d771f80e4a062edb85e7416701ee0c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/383495">The Business Strategy pillar shifts focus towards the operational backbone of the industry, with a strong emphasis on the refit ecosystem. Topics include building a connected digital culture, which will be led by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7941" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 Group (Company)">MB92</a>’s IT and Digitalisation Director Rubén Carmona, addressing talent management in labour-intensive environments, led by Paul Grüni, Production Director at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Astilleros de Mallorca S.A. (Company)">Astilleros de Mallorca</a>, and ensuring business continuity beyond founder-led structures, led by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8216" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautipaints Group (Company)">Nautipaints</a>’ Deputy General Manager, Joan Salom.These discussions recognise a critical reality: sustainable growth in the superyacht sector depends not only on market demand, but also on the industry’s ability to professionalise, innovate and attract skilled talent. By examining areas such as digital integration and workforce strategy, the SGS aim to provide practical tools that businesses can apply directly within their operations.The influence of external capital is also a key theme, and will see Gloria Fernández, the M&amp;A Director at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8800" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="I-Deal Consulting (Company)">i-Deal</a> lead the discussion. As private investment continues to reshape the yachting landscape, understanding how to balance growth, control and long-term value creation has become increasingly important. Through structured analysis, participants will explore how companies can adapt to this evolving financial environment while maintaining strategic clarity.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/383494/image/large-933b1bdbd29e539d81081d33fddef330.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/383494">In the Commercial Strategy sessions, attention turns to how companies position themselves within the superyacht value chain. These discussions aim to demystify the commercial process, from defining the true ‘product’ of marinas and shipyards to understanding the complex decision-making dynamics between owners, captains and management companies, led by Antonella della Pietra, Managing Partner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1850" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="BWA Yachting (Company)">BWA Yachting</a>.Equally important is the focus on sales strategy, a session that will be led by Ione Astondoa, COO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/412" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Astondoa S.A. (Astilleros) (Company)">Astondoa</a>, as well as owner experience, led by Francisco Villalobos, VCP Director at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4262" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D-Marin (Company)">D-Marin</a>. By identifying high-impact actions and clarifying who shapes perception at each stage of the yacht lifecycle, participants can develop more targeted and effective approaches to growth. The result is not only stronger commercial performance, but also improved alignment across stakeholders, ultimately enhancing the owner journey.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/340801/image/large-05c98524da27c7331a578995c9bf1670.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/340801">A format built on listening and collaborationOne of the defining characteristics of the SGS programme is its foundation in industry input. Rather than imposing topics from the outset, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7977" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balearic Marine Cluster (Company)">BMC</a> has worked closely with stakeholders across the Mediterranean to identify the issues that matter most. “Rather than imposing topics, we listened to the industry first,” Suasi notes. “The agenda is a direct reflection of real concerns coming from the Mediterranean superyacht ecosystem.”This consultative approach reinforces the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/315" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mediterranean Superyacht Forum - 2026">Forum</a>’s role as a platform shaped by its participants. It also ensures that discussions remain grounded in real-world challenges, increasing the likelihood that proposed solutions will be both relevant and implementable.By bringing together a diverse mix of professionals - from shipyards and marinas to designers, brokers, investors and owner representatives - the SGS create an environment where multiple perspectives can converge. This diversity is essential in an industry where decisions are rarely made in isolation and where collaboration often determines success.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/340809/image/large-4dfc84a13dc25589b7ab130636880e51.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/340809">Building momentum for the MediterraneanThe emphasis on interaction is not simply a matter of format; it reflects a broader recognition of what the industry needs at this moment in time. Faced with evolving regulations, sustainability pressures and shifting client expectations, the superyacht sector must move beyond fragmented thinking and towards greater alignment. “The Forum exists because the industry needs a place where dialogue is not performative, but productive,” Suasi adds.By creating structured opportunities for collaboration, the SGS aim to bridge gaps between different segments of the industry and foster a more cohesive approach to shared challenges. The expectation is that this will lead not only to stronger strategies, but also to new partnerships and initiatives that extend beyond the Forum itself.As the Mediterranean continues to position itself as a leading global yachting hub, this kind of collective thinking becomes increasingly important. Strengthening the region’s competitiveness requires more than individual excellence; it demands coordinated effort, shared vision and a willingness to engage in open, constructive dialogue.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/303470/image/large-5caff6355fcf4c8bb5fe159ca515b061.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/303470">Looking aheadThe Small Group Sessions represent a significant step forward in how industry events can deliver value. By combining focused discussion with clearly defined outcomes, they offer a model for turning expertise into action.As <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/315" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mediterranean Superyacht Forum - 2026">MSF</a> continues to evolve, its commitment to participation, relevance and tangible results sets it apart within the superyacht calendar. For those attending, the opportunity is clear: to contribute not just to conversation, but to the frameworks and strategies that will shape the future of the Mediterranean yachting sector.In Palma this April, the message is simple: the future of yachting will not be decided on stage, but around the table.

Mediterranean Superyacht Forum small group sessions

The Mediterranean Superyacht Forum returns to Palma next week, hosted by the Balearic Marine Cluster.

Shaping solutions through dialogue: Inside the Mediterranean Superyacht Forum’s small group sessions

Industry legend John Staluppi turns to&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a>&nbsp;for his latest superyacht&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8979" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Bond82.0m (269'0&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2029">Project BOND</a>, marking an exciting new chapter for the yard with its largest yacht to date.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389622/image/large-b7650af190c4a4342e81e58f78f34048.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389622">At the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach International Boat Show - 2026">2026 Palm Beach International Boat Show</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin Yachts</a> did more than present its growing portfolio to the American market – it quietly confirmed a defining moment in its evolution. The Turkish shipyard has sold its largest yacht to date, the 82-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8979" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Bond82.0m (269'0&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2029">Project BOND</a>, to one of yachting’s most recognisable and characterful owners, John Staluppi.More than a straightforward transaction, the project represents a convergence of ambition, experience and market direction. It brings together a shipyard steadily moving into the upper tier of custom construction and an owner whose fleet has long stood apart for its personality, scale and unmistakable identity.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389623/image/large-7a9d024db174f699cda3c5532666f2d7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389623">A meeting of vision and capabilityThe sale of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8979" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Bond82.0m (269'0&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2029">Project BOND</a>, concluded by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a>’s Commercial Director Berkay Yılmaz alongside Simon Graham of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI Yacht Group</a> and advisor Peter Thompson, marks the third collaboration between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI</a>. Yet this latest project carries greater weight, not only due to its size, but also its positioning as a true flagship.Evolving from the yard’s proven 80-metre platform, the 82-metre concept refines an already successful formula. It builds on the legacy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tatiana80.0m (262'6&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2020">Tatiana</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6653" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leona80.0m (262'6&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2023">Leona</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8976" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Reem80.0m (262'6&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2025">Al Reem</a>, yachts that have established <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a>’s reputation for combining Northern European engineering principles with a distinctly Mediterranean approach to craftsmanship and interior atmosphere.With <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8979" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Bond82.0m (269'0&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2029">Project BOND</a>, that foundation is extended rather than reinvented. The emphasis remains on volume, efficiency and usability, but with a clearer push towards openness and connection to the surrounding seascape. Floor-to-ceiling glazing and carefully balanced proportions are intended to dissolve the traditional boundaries between interior and exterior spaces, creating an onboard experience defined as much by light as by layout.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389620/image/large-8bb9d7c07ffd2ff0902fe11368dd7867.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389620">Designed with purpose, not compromiseCentral to the project is a clear understanding of how and where the yacht will be used. Unlike many yachts of this scale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8979" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Bond82.0m (269'0&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2029">Project BOND</a> has been engineered with a shallow draft, allowing access to harbours and cruising grounds often unavailable to vessels in the 80-metre category. This is paired with a 5,000-nautical-mile range and a top speed of 17.5 knots, ensuring it remains capable of global itineraries.For Staluppi, this balance between accessibility and performance is fundamental. His yachts have historically combined speed, comfort and presence, often challenging conventional expectations of what large yachts should deliver.The design team reflects this duality. Emrecan Özgün of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4305" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Unique Yacht Design (Company)">Unique Yacht Design</a> is responsible for the exterior and naval architecture, shaping a profile that is expected to feel both assertive and fluid. Inside, Jonny Horsfield of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a> brings a softer counterpoint, with interiors centred on comfort, flow and a strong visual relationship with the sea. Floor to ceiling windows are an important element of the design, creating a closer interaction between the interior and the yacht’s environment.&nbsp;A particularly defining influence comes from Jeanette Staluppi, whose involvement in the interior design introduces a deeply personal layer to the project. Her input is expected to shape not only the aesthetic direction, but also the way spaces are experienced on board, reinforcing the idea that this is a yacht built around its owners rather than a predefined template.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391035/image/large-b6382aefc00aea2ba96320a988666f63.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391035">The Staluppi signatureFew owners have left as distinct a mark on modern yachting as John Staluppi. Over the course of his career, he has commissioned and owned 18 yachts, all named after James Bond films – a tradition that has become synonymous with his identity within the industry.Staluppi’s yachts have consistently combined bold aesthetics with a focus on entertainment and guest experience. They are designed to be enjoyed, often featuring high-speed capabilities, expansive social areas and a flair for the theatrical.Discussing the new project, Staluppi explained, “I chose to build my next 82-metre superyacht with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a> because of their exceptional flexibility and genuine willingness to adapt to my vision as the client. They embraced innovative design solutions that perfectly balance cutting-edge performance with uncompromising comfort. This yacht is thoughtfully engineered for the American market with a minimal draft for accessing more harbours and shallow cruising grounds while still delivering true worldwide capability and impressive high speeds that never sacrifice the smooth, luxurious ride I demand.”<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8979" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Bond82.0m (269'0&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2029">Project BOND</a> continues this lineage, but with an added sense of culmination. Rather than referencing a single film title, the name itself reflects the broader narrative – a fitting evolution for an owner whose relationship with yachting has always been both personal and expressive.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391033/image/large-6d01e3c133c7cd5af758ac5bb9a417ab.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391033"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a>’s growing transatlantic presenceThe timing of the announcement is equally significant. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a>’s appearance at Palm Beach underscores the increasing importance of the American market, not only for this project but for the yard’s wider strategy.“The American market has become increasingly important to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin Yachts</a>,” said Berkay Yılmaz. “Over the past years, we have secured several significant contracts from clients across North and South America. At Palm Beach, we are excited to unveil the largest project in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a>’s history which is an important milestone that reflects both our technical capabilities and our long-term vision for the market.”Türkiye’s broader rise as a superyacht construction hub provides the backdrop to this momentum. With one of the largest global order books by length, the country has become a serious contender in the custom and semi-custom segments, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a> stands among the yards driving that shift.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389619/image/large-1cf1e7839590caa16ad1e6b54dc86654.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389619">Beyond a flagship<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8979" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Bond82.0m (269'0&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2029">Project BOND</a> is, on paper, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a>’s largest yacht to date. In practice, it represents something more nuanced. It is a statement of confidence from a shipyard continuing to scale its capabilities, and a reflection of an owner who remains deeply engaged in shaping his yachts.In bringing these two trajectories together, the project signals not just the delivery of a new flagship, but the continued evolution of both builder and owner. Further details of the yacht’s layout and general arrangement are expected in due course, but its significance is already clear – a yacht defined as much by the story behind it as by its specifications.This article was first published in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/read-syt-newspaper-issue-57" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">issue 57</a>&nbsp;of the SuperYacht Times newspaper, available for download <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/read-syt-newspaper-issue-57" target="_blank">here</a>.

project bond, Bilgin brand new flagship

Industry legend John Staluppi turns to Bilgin for his latest superyacht Project BOND.

Staluppi and the story behind Bilgin's new 82m flagship Project Bond

The 55-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2802" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Step One55.0m (180'5&quot;)Amels2012">Step One</a> sold in a deal with Splinter Fangman of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a> introducing the buyer and Inigo Nicholson and Ben Doof from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5463" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Barnes Yachting (Company)">Barnes Yachting</a> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/282135/image/large-65e2b2793c6051ac9c92644893e20f30.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/282135">Launched in 2012 as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> Limited Edition 180 series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2802" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Step One55.0m (180'5&quot;)Amels2012">Step One</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Tim Heywood Design</a>, interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/88" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Laura Sessa (Company)">Studio Laura Sessa</a> and naval architecture by her Dutch builder, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a>.&nbsp;Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2802" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Step One55.0m (180'5&quot;)Amels2012">Step One</a> underwent a refit in 2019 at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/590" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Thunderbolt Marine (Company)">Thunderbolt Marine</a> facility in Savannah, USA, leaving her in good condition for her new owner. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/282134/image/large-81f814c9c39be8e01070e163a0a1b394.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/282134">Spanning 672 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2802" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Step One55.0m (180'5&quot;)Amels2012">Step One</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests across five staterooms, with her ensuite master suite situated on the main deck, alongside an office and walk-in wardrobe.&nbsp;Key features onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2802" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Step One55.0m (180'5&quot;)Amels2012">Step One</a> include a touch-and-go helipad for enhanced exploration, alongside an impressive beach club complete with a steam room, large swim platform and a spacious toy garage.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/282136/image/large-4dd19a9d2c148652f63bd7adb79b4da2.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/282136">Her split-level sundeck is equipped with a shaded dining area, bar, barbeque and a Jacuzzi, while her upper deck lounge also functions as a piano bar and saloon. Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 16V 2000 M70 engines with 1,410 horsepower each, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2802" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Step One55.0m (180'5&quot;)Amels2012">Step One</a> can reach a top speed of 15.5 knots and a cruising speed of 13 knots.At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2802" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Step One55.0m (180'5&quot;)Amels2012">Step One</a> had a last known asking price of $31,900,000.&nbsp;

Step One: 55m Amels yacht sold

The 55-metre Amels superyacht Step One sold with a last known asking price of $31,900,000. 

55m Amels superyacht Step One sold

Leona Caanen sat down with Richard Hadida, long-time sailor, owner and chairman of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster Yachts</a>, who is currently on a 16-month journey to circumnavigate the globe with fellow&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster Yacht</a>&nbsp;owners.&nbsp;Sailing around the San Blas islands off the coast of Panama is Richard Hadida, a life-long sailor and, since 2018 the owner of the UK-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster Yachts</a>. Joining Richard in the azure blue waters of Panama are another 23 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster</a> sailing yachts, preparing to cross the Panama Canal and head towards French Polynesia. The reason? The 2026-27 Oyster World Rally.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378811/image/large-09e42b8e3770ce85e64a241b12171e1d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378811">The rally around the worldWhat started in 2013, has turned into a well-loved tradition for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster Yacht</a> owners. Every two years, a group of owners set out to circumnavigate the globe together over the course of 16 months. The only requirement is owning an <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster Yacht</a>. When Richard took over ownership of the shipyard, the rally was well underway: “They were all in New Zealand and didn't know what was happening; they were nervous it was all going to be over.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393554/image/large-a46b63aab5a0e574b8b0b04078059147.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393554">Almost immediately, Richard sent someone out there and said, “Look, you know, we've picked it up. We'll look after you guys. Don't worry. Everything's good.” He kept true to his promise, and, minus a pandemic-related hiccup, the rally has happened every other year. Richard notes that, throughout the past eight years “There's been lots and lots of ups along the way, but my highlight is this rally.”The route is the same each rally, starting in the Antigua harbour, heading south and through the Panama Canal before sailing towards French Polynesia, Australia and the Great Barrier Reef, followed by island hopping in Indonesia, around the Cape of Good Hope, before returning to the starting point. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/378813/image/large-f6e264dfd96b0c95a19266c04a03c9e9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/378813">An important distinction is that the rally is not a race. Rather, it is a shared passage around the world that blends exploration with the reassurance of a structured support network. Richard emphasises that the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oysters</a> are well-cared for, “we fly out our best engineers and they fix all the little teething, little snagging issues. We know our own boats, right? We have the designs. We know every single detail.” It’s a sense of service that provides comfort for everyone involved, as well as those at home.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393558/image/large-f6540711463b84f7c7f3daf1d2f48eb0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393558">Partaking in tradition“It’s always been in my mind's eye, partaking in the rally, as something I'd love to do.” Discussing the ideal timeline with his wife, they were considering either 2028 or 2030, “suddenly we were like, why wouldn't we do it now?” Richard shares, “it was like a revelation.” Thus began the preparations for the 2026 rally onboard his <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster</a> 885, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6352" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lush27.08m (88'10&quot;)Oyster Yachts2012">Lush</a>.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster Yachts</a> are built for what Richard describes as ‘blue water’ capability: yachts designed for long distance ocean passage. Construction quality, redundancy in systems and a focus on safety all play a role in enabling owners to undertake global voyages with confidence. Richard’s yacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6352" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lush27.08m (88'10&quot;)Oyster Yachts2012">Lush</a>, has crossed the Atlantic twenty times, “she’s twelve years old and she’s already circumnavigated once before. You feel the strength and the security when you’re sailing.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393555/image/large-0abb38e810c7944d433ff5b80a391cf3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393555">Yet despite this capability and the trust in the build, each participating yacht and its crew need to undergo a certain level of training. Participants spend up to a year attending seminars and training sessions covering everything from offshore navigation to safety procedures. Survival courses, fire training and life raft drills form part of the preparation, ensuring that every sailor understands how to respond in an emergency.Additionally, weather routing specialists monitor conditions throughout the voyage, advising the fleet and each vessel carries satellite tracking equipment so that the rally organisers can follow the fleet’s progress in real time.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396105/image/large-8b5d727cc491eebd0fb5df4f2d7b05e6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396105">Slow sailingCircumnavigation can be completed far faster than 16 months. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster</a> World Rally intentionally chooses a slower rhythm. The aim is not simply to cross oceans but to absorb the places along the way. “There’s something about travelling slowly,” Richard notes. “You cover every mile and you feel the world changing around you. The temperature shifts, the time zones change, and you understand exactly where you are.”Weeks have been spent among the San Blas Islands, an archipelago of more than 300 islands, where instead of rushing onward, the fleet lingered for days, exploring remote anchorages and travelling inland to jungle waterfalls between sailing passages.The ability to enjoy such slow travel is thanks to certain luxuries the likes of Starlink, which keep Richard and fellow sailors connected to life back home. While the bulk of time is spent sailing and adventuring with his wife, sons and crew, there’s also the opportunity to take work calls. “It’s extraordinary,” Richard notes, “you can go on an adventure in the middle of the day, come back to the boat, and carry on with work.” True to his word, Richard ends our call to go crocodile-spotting with his youngest son.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393556/image/large-6feb41da1249d7e2cef2c14e05ea49e7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393556">Travelling with purposeA newer dimension of the rally is the concept of regenerative tourism, an approach that encourages sailors to leave a positive impact on the destinations they visit. Unlike traditional sustainability initiatives that focus primarily on reducing harm, regenerative tourism seeks to actively improve the environments and communities encountered along the way.&nbsp;Activities range from environmental awareness projects to supporting local conservation initiatives. “It could be awareness, it could be picking up plastic, it could be supporting conservation,” Richard explains. “The idea is that we leave a place slightly better than we found it.”One upcoming stop highlights that ambition. In the Galápagos Islands, the fleet will host a series of discussions led by Sarah Darwin, the great-great-granddaughter of Charles Darwin, who is involved in ecological restoration projects in the archipelago. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396091/image/large-94301c4c375b86a2cd7253c448878fd6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396091">A family voyagePerhaps the most striking element of Richard’s participation is that he gets to share it with his wife and youngest son, who are also onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6352" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lush27.08m (88'10&quot;)Oyster Yachts2012">Lush</a>. “My two older sons are now 21 or 19, but when they were like 10, I was watching them jump off the side, and now I've got my two-year-old growing up on the same boat; I love that.”“I’m not someone who likes disposable things,” he says. “This boat has memories in it. My children have grown up on board.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396104/image/large-e045835f24ba5410d34358ef61375d82.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396104">A year of sailingHaving started the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster</a> World Rally this January in Antigua, the sailors are, at time of writing, well underway towards the Galápagos islands and tend to be very happy there is still so much sailing to go.For many sailors, the end of the journey arrives with mixed emotions: some find it difficult to return to land after spending all this time out at sea. Richard understands the sentiment, “once you begin to experience the world at the pace of a sailing yacht, the idea of rushing through it again feels strangely unfamiliar. You realise the world is vast, and you’re seeing it properly.”&nbsp;The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster</a> World Rally may follow a charted route around the globe. Yet for those onboard, the real voyage lies in discovering how large, and yet how connected, that world can be. “There’s something magical about it,” Richard notes.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393550/image/large-3d80ac007ca3f58263d6eac9af835c80.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393550">

Richard Hadida Oyster World Rally 2026

Richard Hadida, long-time sailor and owner & chairman of Oyster Yachts joins the 2026 Oyster World Rally onboard 27m Lush.

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Richard Hadida: A 16-month circumnavigation onboard his 27m yacht Lush

The 23.64-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a> motor yacht&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17147" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ma Belle 23.64m (77'7&quot;)Azimut Yachts2022">Ma Belle</a> is currently for sale with Sotiris Konstantakis of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5642" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Israel (Company)">Azimut Israel</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395602/image/large-3e59bda09a78b4870acd88f342f600d5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395602">Delivered in 2022 by the Italian shipyard, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> hails from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a>'s popular 78 Fly series. She features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3025" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Mancini Yacht Design (Company)">Alberto Mancini Yacht Design</a>, while her interiors were penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salvagni Architetti (Company)">Salvagni Architetti</a>. Her naval architecture was developed in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396179/image/large-f9cd0b9f267bea5d05fdd41af6a24c93.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396179">Constructed with a GRP hull and superstructure, the flybridge <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> boasts sleek exterior lines and expansive glazing.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396178/image/large-0c5302e736fece7e4200d53af7308293.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396178">Outside, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/built-by=azimut" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Azimut yacht for sale</a> boasts generous deck spaces comprising a foredeck lounge with sunpads and lounge seating for guests to soak in the sun while enjoying the ocean views. Moreover, entertaining is centred around a flybridge with a hard top that is among the largest in her class, fitted with a wet bar, shaded dining areas, and an aft cockpit overlooking the water.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396180/image/large-d9a173157849750dd7abddca70fc3b71.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396180">Inside, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/of-type=motor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> boasts a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salvagni Architetti (Company)">Salvagni Architetti</a> contemporary interior, characterised by light oak finishes, neutral furnishings and large windows letting in plenty of natural light throughout her living spaces. Thanks to an open-plan layout, the interior feels bright and welcoming, while guest accommodation continues the yacht's minimal design language.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396161/image/large-48260c8dd61b698546207b60097844d7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396161"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396198/image/large-1d88b3e41a625dd9360d9d405b404aaf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396198">Additional key features onboard include a Seakeeper stabilisation system for comfort underway and at anchor, joystick docking, and a Bose home cinema system in both her main saloon and master suite, alongside an improved toy storage thanks to her IPS configuration.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396165/image/large-20dd5d4dcbf67e1e4cd42141f902132f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396165">With a beam of 5.75-metres and an internal volume of 62 GT, accommodation onboard the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17147" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ma Belle 23.64m (77'7&quot;)Azimut Yachts2022">yacht Ma Belle for sale</a> is arranged for up to eight guests across a four-stateroom layout, including a full-beam master suite. Dedicated quarters are provided for a crew of four, including her captain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396166/image/large-4ed6d7a695ecaac60d57cc8d62107bdc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396166"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396173/image/large-84307e5a467493cc8b76a71fc3373457.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396173">In terms of performance, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17147" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ma Belle 23.64m (77'7&quot;)Azimut Yachts2022">yacht Ma Belle for sale</a> is powered by triple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> IPS engines, delivering a cruising speed of 24 knots and a top speed of 33 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396200/image/large-81d005e5fc6910a8ad6a4d12d03b6f84.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396200">

24m Azimut yacht Ma Belle for sale

Italian yacht builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN</a> has announced the launch of the 69.7-metre custom superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cerulean69.7m (228'8&quot;)CRN2026">Project Thunderball</a> from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a> Superyacht Yard in Ancona.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396076/image/large-f645ec7c3870794ae7ea2c24efb1c285.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396076"> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cerulean69.7m (228'8&quot;)CRN2026">Project Thunderball</a> was first announced in September 2023, with the yacht seen outside the shed for the first time in May 2024 when she was transported to the yard in Ancona for outfitting.Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cerulean69.7m (228'8&quot;)CRN2026">Project Thunderball</a> brings together <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a>’s Superyacht Division, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack Yacht Design</a> which were responsible for her exterior lines, preliminary naval architecture and general arrangement.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396084/image/large-79814660dbb43f8d0e8e324159c49142.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396084">Also known as CRN 145, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cerulean69.7m (228'8&quot;)CRN2026">Project Thunderball</a> is characterised by a classic elongated bow and a sleek profile, which paired together mirror the graceful lines of sailboats. This is complemented by her gently curved bilges and seamless surfaces, as well as a classic colour scheme of a deep blue hull, and white superstructure, accented by a red bootstripe close to her waterline.&nbsp;Milan-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Design</a> developed both her interior concept and the exterior social spaces, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN</a> has overseen the yacht’s engineering, the final definition of naval architecture and general arrangements, as well as overall project management through to delivery.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396083/image/large-aec99c9840f00e343e94d23e14244c47.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396083">Her interior design has been developed around the relationship between functionality and aesthetics, with attention given to detailing and material selection. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Design</a> has worked closely with the shipyard throughout the design and production phases, focusing on both the overall architectural layout of the spaces and the finer elements of detailing.Read more:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/63921" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crossing Borders: Building Project Thunderball (2025-07-30 12:30:00 +0200)">Crossing Borders: Building Project Thunderball</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396080/image/large-9d23deb9c676e32f776e64466ff9ace2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396080"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Y.CO (Company)">Y.CO</a> acted as the owner’s representative and project management team, providing technical oversight throughout the build. Working alongside the shipyard, they coordinated third-party suppliers and managed inspection, supervision and acceptance processes to ensure alignment with the owner’s requirements.With an 11-metre beam and a gross tonnage of 1,100 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cerulean69.7m (228'8&quot;)CRN2026">Project Thunderball</a> is designed to accommodate up to 12 guests, across an owner’s suite and five VIP staterooms. Crew accommodation is also provided for up to 15 across nine cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396078/image/large-f68150a34f94cc582fcde37465b002da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396078"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cerulean69.7m (228'8&quot;)CRN2026">Project Thunderball</a>’s onboard systems have been integrated into her design wherever possible, with components concealed or visually adapted to suit their surroundings. The emphasis has been placed on functionality and finish rather than overt technical expression.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396077/image/large-c0b8e301d15dbf764d62c2c8e690adaa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396077">From a technical perspective, the yacht is equipped with an Energy Storage System intended to manage onboard energy flows according to operational requirements. The system is designed to enable peak shaving and silent operation at anchor, contributing to reduced fuel consumption in certain operating modes.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396079/image/large-1aeed783f66388ce1b6a27c69b7e10a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396079">In terms of propulsion, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cerulean69.7m (228'8&quot;)CRN2026">Project Thunderball</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> V12 engines, rated at 1,213kW each, giving the yacht a top speed of 15.5 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots.In the coming months, work will continue on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cerulean69.7m (228'8&quot;)CRN2026">Project Thunderball</a>'s interior and exterior outfitting, as well as sea trials, before handover to her owner, which is scheduled for summer 2026.(Images courtesy of CRN Yachts.)

Project Thunderball: 70m custom CRN yacht launched

CRN has announced the launch of the 69.7-metre custom superyacht Project Thunderball from the Ferretti Group Superyacht Yard in Ancona. 

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70m custom CRN yacht Project Thunderball launched

The 35-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7023" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pantera35.0m (114'10&quot;)Azimut Yachts2019">Pantera</a> is for sale with Hans Van Doornmalen and Antonio de Yturbe Redo of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a>. Currently located in Genoa, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> is presented to the market following the completion of her five-year <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RINA (Company)">RINA</a> Special Survey in April 2026.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/5788/image/large-cd91f7e1100ccec73d209ce592134c0e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/5788">Delivered in 2019 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7023" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pantera35.0m (114'10&quot;)Azimut Yachts2019">Pantera</a> hails from the Azimut Grande 35 Metri series. She features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stefano Righini Design (Company)">Stefano Righini Design</a>, with interiors penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salvagni Architetti (Company)">Salvagni Architetti</a>. Her naval architecture was crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="PierLuigi Ausonio Naval Architecture (Company)">PierLuigi Ausonio Naval Architecture</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197780/image/large-0e8b303d5d903eb1e036ff7f2977fda2.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197780" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Constructed with a GRP hull and superstructure, the tri-deck <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/of-type=motor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> has a beam of 7.5-metres and a draft of 1.91-metres.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197781/image/large-32dba33fa1de7312d31a3a9fc56a3fef.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197781">On deck, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7023" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pantera35.0m (114'10&quot;)Azimut Yachts2019">yacht Pantera for sale&nbsp;</a>offers a range of outdoor living spaces for socialising and relaxation. Across her tri-deck layout, guests may unwind in her lounging and dining areas or soak in the sun and panoramic ocean views on her beach club. Moreover, a private fold-out balcony extends from the owner’s suite, providing a closer connection to the sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197775/image/large-72f57b8de49b7bdca254d11343b3205d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197775">Inside, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/built-by=azimut" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Azimut yacht for sale</a> embraces a contemporary interior defined by soft curves and a neutral palette. Her main saloon is arranged to create a calm and residential-style atmosphere, with expansive glazing letting in plenty of natural light as well as the views of the surrounding seascape.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197777/image/large-14ffea822a92c36029b3d53bb741ef04.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197777"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197778/image/large-21e9da334ee478dd1bd369f3aa2a232f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197778">Accommodation onboard the 269 GT <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> is arranged for up to 12 guests across five well-appointed staterooms. Dedicated quarters are provided for up to seven crew members, including her captain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/197776/image/large-7e4c7a00953cb475cee382e8d309763f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/197776">In terms of propulsion, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7023" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pantera35.0m (114'10&quot;)Azimut Yachts2019">Pantera</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, which deliver a cruising speed of 21 knots and a top speed of 25 knots. Images courtesy of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a>.&nbsp;

Azimut motor yacht Pantera for sale

The 35m Azimut motor yacht Pantera has been listed for sale with Edmiston, featuring a tri-deck layout and Italian design

35m Azimut motor yacht Pantera for sale

The 27.74-metre classic American fantail motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Innisfail27.74m (91'0&quot;)Mathis Yacht Building Co1939">Innisfail</a> is on the market. Delivered in 1939, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale" target="_blank">yacht for sale</a> was previously known as&nbsp;El Presidente and is a World War II veteran that has served numerous U.S. Presidents throughout her distinguished history.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396006/image/large-3b68220f51968e137a482967995301ff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396006">Built by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3718" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mathis Yacht Building Co (Company)">Mathis Yacht Building Company</a> to a design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7973" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="John Trumpy (Company)">John Trumpy</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Innisfail27.74m (91'0&quot;)Mathis Yacht Building Co1939">Innisfail</a> benefited from a refit in 2007. With a volume of 89 GT, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/of-type=motor" target="_blank">motor yacht for sale</a> can accommodate up to six guests across three staterooms, including an owner's suite. Additional accommodation is provided for crew in three cabins, and the yacht has also undergone USCG inspection for up to 65 passengers.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395998/image/large-978eb619bd65e81b341f5af323e7707e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395998"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396000/image/large-ae65ebbb1f6c5ba88492386034c76d6e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396000">Constructed with a wooden hull, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/innisfail" target="_blank">yacht Innisfail for sale</a> offers a warm and inviting interior characterised by classic craftsmanship and a homely atmosphere. The main saloon is bathed in natural light thanks to generous windows and features comfortable seating areas for relaxation. Throughout the interior, white finishes are complemented by rich wood detailing.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396001/image/large-0b6d9b81abc5102f8690cf1657da81b6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396001"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395996/image/large-34b2097d40b1cc40afcbc703baddfed3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395996">Moving outside, guests can enjoy a spacious aft deck designed for alfresco dining and entertaining, with uninterrupted views of the surrounding seascape. Additional lounging areas can be found on both the flybridge and foredeck, providing multiple spaces from which to enjoy life on the water.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396008/image/large-2ae8ac48e58ddf9228b76cdf7db3a282.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396008"><img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/396003/image/large-84acaaa6a5d339505847c03ef5b6bac4.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20260604%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20260604T052453Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=78a610fb80018ba7b5b608f648569120041a307c7da8d1359f04af42ef9a57d5" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396003">In terms of performance, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/built-by=mathis-yacht-building-co" target="_blank">Mathis yacht for sale</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1497" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Detroit Diesel (Company)">Detroit Diesel</a> engines, delivering a cruising speed of 8 knots and a top speed of 11.5 knots.

motor yacht Innisfail for sale

The 27.74-metre classic American fantail motor yacht Innisfail is on the market.

28m pre-war classic yacht Innisfail for sale

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396010/image/large-f907bd3a032d83f09dcd6772bcbe659d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396010">The 67.15-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> support vessel <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4532" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalm67.15m (220'4&quot;)Damen Yachting2014">Kalm</a> was spotted cruising off Málaga last Saturday.Previously named 6711 Geo and Dapple, she was delivered by her builder in 2014. The vessel features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting’s</a> in-house team, while her interiors were created in collaboration with British designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mark Berryman Design Ltd (Company)">Mark Berryman</a>.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4532" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalm67.15m (220'4&quot;)Damen Yachting2014">Kalm</a> benefitted from a refit at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 Barcelona (Company)">MB92 Group</a> in Barcelona between 2023 and 2024. She can accommodate up to 20 crew, including the captain. Notable onboard features include a built-in decompression chamber, a dive store comparable in quality to those found on military vessels, a fully commercial helideck with a maximum take-off weight of 4,850 kilograms, and an expansive aft deck dedicated to watercraft operations, including space for a submarine.In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4532" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalm67.15m (220'4&quot;)Damen Yachting2014">Kalm</a> is powered by four engines, enabling a cruising speed of 15 knots and a top speed of 22 knots.

Damen support vessel Kalm in Málaga

The 67.15-metre Damen Yachting support vessel Kalm was spotted cruising off Málaga last Saturday.

67m Damen Yachting support vessel Kalm in Málaga

The largest yachts in Saint Tropez

We take a look at some of the largest yachts recently in Saint Tropez below.

Spotted: The largest yachts in Saint Tropez

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a> has announced the launch of the first 49.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13932" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto Fast 50/0149.9m (163'9&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2026">FAST50 yacht</a> from its shipyard in La Spezia, Italy. The yacht is the debut unit in the Italian shipyard’s new FAST50 series, introducing a new generation of aluminium superyachts combining high-performance, generous volumes, and aggressive styling.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395886/image/large-26d5b7f1e0ee1e363785c3eb868454d2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395886" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"> The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13932" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto Fast 50/0149.9m (163'9&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2026">FAST50 yacht</a> was first unveiled as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a>’s flagship fast yacht concept in February 2024, combining the performance capabilities of the shipyard’s historic aluminium builds with the volumes and liveability typically associated with larger displacement yachts. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59694" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto introduces Francesco Paszkowski-designed X50 and FAST50 superyachts (2024-02-08 15:45:00 +0100)">Read: Baglietto introduces Francesco Paszkowski-designed X50 and FAST50 superyachts</a> According to her builder, the model has been developed to reinterpret through a contemporary lens the legacy of iconic Baglietto fast yachts such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1635" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adler36.0m (118'1&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.1987">Adler</a>, Pachamama and the Compasso d’Oro-winning <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2036" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monokini44.0m (144'4&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2013">Monokini</a>. “With the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13932" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto Fast 50/0149.9m (163'9&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2026">FAST50</a>, we wanted to reinterpret <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a>’s most authentic DNA- that of the large, high-performance aluminium yachts that shaped the shipyard’s history- translating it into a contemporary platform capable of combining performance, comfort and extraordinary liveability,” commented Fabio Ermetto, Chief Commercial Officer at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a>. “This project perfectly represents our vision: sporty yachts with a strong identity, yet architecturally and technically advanced, and deeply tailored around the owner’s lifestyle.” Built entirely in aluminium, the FAST50 features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francesco Paszkowski (Company)">Francesco Paszkowski</a>, who also collaborated with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6365" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Margherita Casprini (Company)">Margherita Casprini</a> on the interior design. Her naval architecture was crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="PierLuigi Ausonio Naval Architecture (Company)">Pierluigi Ausonio Naval Architecture</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395885/image/large-0f0cbb8a980f43063a7800f391c1bc74.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395885" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Throughout the project, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a> has drawn inspiration from the automotive sector, with integrated air intakes, sports car-inspired stern fairleads and a bespoke “Porsche Chalk” hull colour developed using a custom Boero paint cycle.A key feature of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13932" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto Fast 50/0149.9m (163'9&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2026">FAST50</a> is her two-level stern, which is fitted with several innovative features introduced on the T-line, including the yard’s signature fold-down bulwarks that extend the beach club area closer to the water, alongside a hidden transformer replacing the traditional passerelle to keep the yacht’s sleek look. In addition, the yacht’s indoor and outdoor areas are seamlessly connected thanks to her full-height windows and Baglietto’s signature “cut-out” bulwarks, which strengthen connection to the sea.On her upper deck, a veranda that opens on three sides hosts a panoramic dining room, while her foredeck features a lounge area, sunpads and a Jacuzzi located at the bow. Moreover, a rooftop, rare for yachts of her category, serves as a private retreat where guests can dine, lounge, and relax.Furthermore, a stern garage with a flooding launch system is capable of accommodating a tender up to seven-metres, alongside a second garage forward.The yacht's interiors have been designed to complement the exterior design. Lacquered surfaces, experimental woods such as burnt oak, and artistic lighting all harmoniously contribute to her contemporary design profile. Lightweight materials were favoured over heavier marble and natural stone to support the yacht's high-performance credentials, with even the exterior handrails crafted from titanium to optimise weight.Unlike many of the shipyard’s earlier fast yachts, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13932" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto Fast 50/0149.9m (163'9&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2026">FAST50 yacht</a> has been developed across three full decks, featuring a wide-body owner's suite on the main deck.&nbsp;At an interior volume of 499 GT, accommodation onboard is arranged across four staterooms, including two VIP staterooms and two twin staterooms on the lower deck, all with en-suite facilities. Crew accommodation comprises four dedicated quarters, captain's quarters and a spacious crew mess.In terms of performance, the yacht is powered by four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, which are expected to deliver a top speed of 30 knots.&nbsp;

First 50m Baglietto FAST50 superyacht launched

Baglietto has launched the first 50m FAST50 yacht from its shipyard in La Spezia, Italy.


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