Nauta Design presents the 54m Wide – a new concept with pure lines and original layout solutions conceived for modern family lifestyles afloat. The low-slung exterior lines are typical of Nauta’s sleek and simple styling and despite being a high-volume yacht for her length, the Nauta 54m Wide looks poised and graceful on the water. But it is principally the interior layout that makes this steel and aluminium motoryacht concept different from any other in her class.
“The basic concept behind the Nauta 54m Wide started with requests from clients who wanted plenty of room on board to accommodate a family in comfort, but not a yacht that was too big to moor in picturesque places like St Tropez or intimate bays in the Balearics,” explains Mario Pedol, co-founder of Nauta Design in Milan. “So instead of focussing on length overall, we widened the beam to 11 meters and developed an innovative general arrangement.”
Master suite is located on the main deck. The large walk-in wardrobe in the master stateroom is cleverly placed to eliminate any possible noise from the galley filtering into the owner’s area. A VIP suite to starboard opposite the galley can also be used as a cabin for staff or children.
Master suite
The main salon and dining room, with sliding glass side doors on both sides, look over the open aft deck and double stairs down to the swim platform.
The yacht features Nauta’s patented ‘The Island’ system of folding platforms that create an uninterrupted walkway embracing three sides of the large beach club, which doubles as a garage for water toys and a tender of almost 9m, for a total surface area of 100 sqm.
Ordinarily, the beach club/tender garage would be followed by the engine room, but here the engine room is located on the under-lower deck. That’s why there is room for six ensuite guest cabins (alternatively a cabin can be transformed into a gym and spa).
A crew mess, dedicated laundry and accommodation for crew are located on the lower deck forward.
The upper deck has cabins for both the captain and the first officer as well as a ship’s office behind the wheelhouse – unheard on a 54 m yacht. The sky lounge is a more intimate chill-out zone ideal for watching TV and the open aft deck is furnished for al fresco dining.
A final highlight is the 137 sqm of sundeck equipped with a forward hot tub, surrounding loungers, dining under the hardtop and a large bar-barbecue unit aft.
The naval architecture for the Nauta 54m Wide is by Francesco Rogantin's Studio Names and the initial engineering has already been completed.
“We’re very pleased with the Nauta 54m Wide for various reasons,” says Mario Pedol: “We’ve managed to combine high volume with a very elegant profile, but it is smart solutions like the engine room on the under-lower deck that make the yacht much more livable for large family groups.”
Nauta Design was founded by Massimo Gino and Mario Pedol in 1985. Their design included the yachts for Southern Wind, projects with Baltic Yachts, but were also asked to create motor yachts of all sizes (up to 180 m) such as the exterior profile of the Lürssen megayacht Azzam.
Credits: Nauta Design
Italian Benetti has launched the 37 meter Benetti B.Yond during a private ceremony in Livorno on July 4. The yacht was named Goga. The B.Yond 37M yacht is the result of a vision by Paolo Vitelli, founder and president of the Azimut Benetti Group, and designer Stefano Righini, who died in October 2021. The naval architecture by AUSONIO Naval Architecture and Benetti R&D Department with her hull designed by Pierluigi Ausonio’s firm P.L.A.N.A. Interior design was made by Benetti architect Mauro Izzo.Built with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure for long-range cruising, the yacht marks a new chapter for Benetti as the first model in its Voyager series.“I am happy to present one of the most innovative boats ever built. Equipped with a hybrid system for long-range, environment-friendly cruising and featuring a four-deck layout in a length of just 37 meters, this is a dream come true for modern owners who want to cruise around the world with their family and friends,” says Paolo Vitelli, founder and president of the Azimut Benetti Group.She can accommodate 10 guests across five cabins, including the owner’s cabin and a further four cabins on the main deck. In addition, at the choice of the owner, a sixth cabin can be added, for which the gym on the lower deck can be removed. There are also other options for lay out solutions. Goga features a walk-in wine cellar, a cold room on her lower deck and a panoramic lounge room on the main deck. One of the key features of the newest B.Yond 37M is an innovative E-Mode Hybrid system by Siemens Energy, which creates optimal energy consumption according to specific usage profiles. The technology is simple to handle and offers four different operating modes, including zero-emission cruising in full-electric mode and zero-emission anchoring in hotel mode. The batteries provide up to eight hours of autonomy during the day and 12 hours at night, and can be recharged in just three hours.The 395 GT yacht has a range of 8,200 nautical miles at nine knots in Eco Transfer mode. Thanks to the twin MAN V12 1,450 horsepower engines, she can reach a top speed of 14 knots. Founded in 1873, Benetti is the oldest Italian shipyard specializing in luxury yachts. They design, build and sell composite vessels from 29 to 44m and steel and aluminium boats from 37 to over 100m. Their fleet consists of five categories: Class, Oasis, B.Yond, B.Now and Custom, to meet all the needs of the market, and they belong to the Azimut|Benetti Group, the largest privately owned luxury yachting group in the world.Credits: Benetti
July 5, 2022
The Italian Sea Group has announced the partnership with Blackorange Superyacht Experts, a full-service brokerage company with a consolidated position on the markets of the Gulf of Arabia. The collaboration sees Blackorange Superyacht Expert representing on an exclusive basis Admiral and Tecnomar brands in the markets of the Arab Emirates, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain, which offer interesting development opportunities and in which The Italian Sea Group will be able to further consolidate its positioning, thanks to the proven track record of Blackorange in the segment of mega-yachts from 50 up to 150 meters.Giuseppe Taranto“This is a highly strategical partnership for our Group. The Emirates, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain have a huge potential and I am confident that the expertise of Blackorange Team combined with our solid reputation in terms of design, quality and innovation will result in a significant growth in these areas. This partnership is a further step in our global development plan and it complements the network of our reference dealers in US, China, Hong Kong, Turkey, Egypt and Azerbaijan,” says Giuseppe Taranto, Vice Chairman and Chief Commercial Officer at The Italian Sea Group.The Italian Sea Group is a global operator in the luxury yachting industry, listed on Euronext Milan (“EXM”) and active in the construction and refit of motor yachts and sailing yachts up to 140 meters. The Company, led by Italian entrepreneur Giovanni Costantino, operates on the market with the brands Admiral, renown for elegant and prestigious yachts, Tecnomar, Perini Navi, and Picchiotti; the Company has a business unit, NCA Refit, that manages the maintenance and refit services for yachts and mega yachts with a length over 60 meters. Credits: The Italian Sea Group
July 5, 2022
Extra, brand of ISA Yachts, presents the new X115 Triplex suited to modern and versatile owners looking for large and modular spaces both outdoor and indoor. The exterior lines were made by Palumbo Superyachts and Francesco Guida. The interior was drawn by the Milan based Hot Lab studio.The interior design of X115 Triplex stems from the desire of transmitting a sense of freshness. The interior develops around very large windows, a fine balance of contrast between the neat and light vertical walls and the dark and material flooring projects the floor further down, as if to visually enlarge the available space.A genuine tri-deck offering the choice between the five or six cabin version, X115 Triplex reserves the forward main deck to the full-beam owner suite complete with private balcony, separate wardrobe, vanity, office desk and bathroom with double sink. Below deck there are four guest cabins: two VIP cabins with double beds and two cabins with single beds.Soft, embracing shapes that counterbalance the pure materials used, and at the same time offer visual and practical comfort. One of the strengths of X115 Triplex is the cockpit on the main deck which, thanks to the two foldable balconies, extends over an area of 75 square meters and includes both a living area with three sofas and a sundeck. The saloons find a specific purpose, designed to avoid replicas, repetitions, but rather to complement each other through the different decks. The heart of the main deck offers a lounge area with sofas and a dining area with a 10-seater table. The second formal table for 10 people can be found aft of the upper deck. The sun deck, laid out with two sunbathing areas and a living area, offers a privileged observation point to fully enjoy cruising in total comfort and privacy. The Seabobs are built into the transom with a sinking platform. The 4.6-meter tender garage is placed on the starboard side, allowing for a hot tub to be fitted at the bow together with two large sunpads so as to turn this area into an oasis of pure relaxation. The propulsion system of the semi-displacement X115 Triplex can rely on three powerful Volvo Penta IPS engines of 1000 horsepower each capable of pushing it up to a maximum speed of 17.5 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots.Today, the Extra Yachts range provides three different lines: Fast, Loft and Triplex. Each of them comes in different models to give guests the thrill of experiencing full contact with nature through, creating an intense bond with the sea both during navigation and at anchor, thanks to the maximum comfort offered by the large internal and external volumes.Extra Yachts is specialized in the development of yachts from 76' to 130' characterized by maximum liveability interior and exterior and reduced consumption. Exploiting the advanced technical experience and world-class Italian craftsmanship typical of ISA Yachts, Extra Yachts offers customers all the advantages of being part of Palumbo Superyachts. In addition to Extra, the Palumbo Superyachts network also includes: ISA Yachts, Columbus Yachts, Mondomarine and Palumbo SY dedicated to refit.Credits: Extra Yachts
July 5, 2022
The Numarine 22XP, the entry level boat in the XP Series to date, will make its World debut at 2022 Cannes Yachting Festival. The exterior and interior design were made by Can Yalman, while Umberto Tagliavini took care of the efficient naval architecture. The new yacht has almost all the same features as the 26XP but inside a 22 meter hull. For example, she has gigantic angular windows like the 26XP, large social areas, and a spacious flybridge. The 22XP’s interior is among the most voluminous for a 70-footer out there on the market. She is a compact explorer that can take owners anywhere in the seas.22XPThe layout of the 22XP offers three or four spacious cabins, including a full-beam master suite. All of them are on the lower deck, filled with natural light. There is also a vast main deck saloon and an open cockpit.22XP“The 22XP has been a success from the very first design stages. Five units had already been sold even before launching the first one. Having the bigger sister boat’s DNA and success, we will see many 22XP in the Mediterranean sea in the upcoming seasons,” stated Ömer Malaz, Numarine Chairman. 22XPFor the very first time at a boat show, which takes place from September 6 till September 11, there will also be on display the recently delivered Numarine 37XP Chapter 3, the first of five sold by Denison Yachting destined to arrive in the North American market in the next two years.Chapter 3Numarine, a European high-performance motor-yacht shipyard headquartered in Istanbul, offers a range of yachts from 19 to 45 meters.Credits: Kerem Şanlıman, all courtesy of Numarine
July 5, 2022
Otam has announced that construction of the first Otam 90 GTS – a brand new model and the largest in its Fast & Iconic line-up – is under way at its shipyard in Genoa. Her elegant but racy design was made by Giuseppe Bagnardi of BG Design Firm. The 24 meter yacht was selected by the passionate owner because the yacht is a great combination of speed and volume – she is able to accommodate a large number of guests.“Because our boats are often used as chase boats for larger vessels, our clients are looking to approach a medium-sized yacht with the same level of freedom of customisation that you’d normally find on a superyacht,” says Matteo Belardinelli, Otam commercial director. “We’ve integrated that big boat mentality into a yacht of under 24 meters at the load line with all the associated advantages in terms of manning and maintenance.” The new Otam 90 GTS is available with different ‘options’ – opening hard top or soft top, with full or half-height side windows, with or without a side passage door, and with a single or double hull window for the master suite amidships. Hull no.1 is scheduled for delivery in 2024.The shipyard’s history started in 1954 in Liguria. Its professionalism is what made it stand out, very quickly becoming the first authorized Riva yacht Service Center for the Med Sea. In the 80’s Otam fit around 25 yachts for an American builder before starting his own production of Otam 45’ and 55’, earning significant attention. Today Otam has produced around 90 yachts, becoming an Italian specialist, and, together with its custom range, offers a limitless choice between 45’ and 130’.Credits: Otam
July 4, 2022