Haute Yacht

NAUTICAL masterpiece

Azimut Yachts presented one of its most anticipated launches, the 82-foot Magellano 25 Metri, in collaboration with Vincenzo De Cotiis and Dutch naval architect Ken Freivokh.

BY NIKITA VIVEK PAWAR

AZIMUT YACHTS’ LATEST LAUNCH IS A TRUE WORK OF ART. The 82-foot superyacht is so important to the company that it plans to make a movie about it: award-winning director Gabriele Muccino, who directed Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness, has agreed to make a short film about the Magellano 25 Metri.

This superyacht is a collaboration. Vincenzo De Cotiis, an internationally renowned artist and architect, designed the interiors of the boat in line with his unmistakable language. The refined external lines, with chic taste and timeless elegance, are a creation of Dutch naval architect Ken Freivokh.

The yacht is characterized by the widespread use of carbon, which makes it environmentally conscious, and has an active air sanitation system based on a NASA patent. It also uses “hotel mode” functionality that allows use of the main onboard services for an extended time when the boat is at anchor without having to turn on the generators.

Designed with a special low-consumption dual mode hull, the Magellano 25 Metri offers the highest levels of comfort and safety even in rough seas. It is one of the few boats in its category to have direct access from the internal wheelhouse, located in a raised position on the main deck, and the external one on the flybridge, to facilitate the work of the captain and the crew on board.

De Cotiis uses a special type of resin embellished with a bronze powder to give interior surfaces a cloudy effect and the look of some precious stones. He also makes extensive use of fiberglass in an artistic manner. Brushed Verde Alpi marble, lush carpet, polished brass, dark walnut wood, lacquered wood, and wood ribbing add to the customized effect. Two original artworks from the designer hang in the owner’s cabin and the corridor of the yacht.

Another glorious space on the yacht is the salon, where the designer uses a mirror coating that reflects the light to “dematerialize” the structure. At night, in addition to the lamps and the classic ceiling spotlights, the sofas are illuminated from beneath to give a suspended effect. All the fabrics are designed by Loro Piana Interiors. In the owner’s suite, one gets the impression that space expands thanks to the inclined position of the walk-in closet, while the mirror coating makes volume disappear and reflects the light and the starboard panorama, creating highly suggestive changing optical effects. On the lower deck, there are four sleeping cabins, two of which are VIP cabins, one double and one with double sliding beds.

Exterior designer Freivokh started with the concept of timelessness. The central element from which the whole project develops is a fully glazed superstructure designed to create the feeling of a penthouse on the sea. The elegant spiral staircase, teak side flaps and retro hull window cut-outs give greater personality to the profile of the yacht. The sundeck and lounge in the bow area can be experienced differently depending on the time of day, while the stern, thanks to a pivoting door mechanism, offers the charm of an Infinity Terrace from which to contemplate the sunset without any visual impediment.

The dual mode hull, in burnished teal with a mustard beauty band, created by Pierluigi Ausonio’s studio, guarantees safe and comfortable navigation, even in rough seas. The engine is powered by a pair of 1,400 horsepower Man engines (or, alternatively, 1,550 horsepower) with V-Drive shaft drive. Stabilization is entrusted to a Humpree electric fin system. The expected maximum speed is around 24-25 knots, while the cruising speed is 21 knots.

THE STUFF THAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF

Dutch shipyard Oceanco has delivered a 295-footer with thoughtful amenities and stunning design.

BY NIKITA VIVEK PAWAR

OCEANCO’S NEW 90-METER SUPERYACHT IS PRECISELY WHAT the name implies—the owner’s dream yacht. It took one rightful owner, two extraordinary designers and 18 months of delivery time. Oceanco’s 295-foot motor yacht is called DreAMboat, emphasizing the owner’s initials, AM. The innovative yacht is a first-time collaboration between two of the most renowned yacht designers in the superyacht world: Espen Øino International for the exterior and Terence Disdale Design for the interior.

DreAMboat features elegant and engaging exterior lines. The generous overhangs from the superstructure and cut-outs in the bulwarks lend a traditional yet muscular appearance. “At the outset, the exterior design was intended to be understated and timeless,” says designer Espen Øino. “Working closely with Oceanco, all the primary surfaces and details were created keeping this in mind. The result is one I think we all can identify with. At the launch, she came out of the facility looking strong and proud, with a lot of presence.” The superyacht boasts a whole carbon canopy mast house and mast, forming an integral part of the overall design.

DreAMboat was also built to accommodate family life. The emphasis is on large windows that flood the interior with daylight and offer unspoiled views. The outside space features a large swimming pool on the main aft deck, a spa on the bridge deck aft with a custombuilt hydro/massage bath, and a private jacuzzi on the owner’s deck. The yacht also has a large variety of toys, tenders and audio/video appliances that appeal to all ages, with a large selection of water toys, including a custom-built diving board.

Said Dan Jackson, the owner’s representative, “From the first time the owner saw the boat, still in the outfitting facility, and met everyone involved in the project, he knew that the combination of Espen’s timeless exterior, Terence Disdale’s elegant and calming interior and Oceanco’s ability to deliver the boat on time and to the quality he required was just right for him. After some minor enhancements made to suit him and his family, we got right into it, and here we are 18 months later, proud to be delivering him his DreAMboat.”

Terence Disdale has created an interior that incorporates bespoke surfaces, natural wood, limestone floors, semiprecious stone vanities, parchment, leather and mother-of-pearl. The effect is elegant without being overdone. The fixed and loose furniture and the upholstery and cushions all provide an inviting and harmonious ensemble that complements the yacht’s exterior design. The large saloons, multiple dining areas, and intimate lounging settings offer myriad possibilities for large and small groups to congregate, making DreAMboat ideal for a multigenerational group.

DreAMboat is an example of proven reliable technology combined with state-of-the-art AV/IT infrastructure, including a complex IP ship’s computer operating system. She has been designed for efficiency on many fronts, including a heat recovery system for potable water. She has also achieved ECO-IHM (inventory of hazardous materials) notation, which demonstrates an overall commitment to operating the vessel on an environmentally sound basis beyond statutory compliance. The beautiful steel hull and aluminium superstructure is powered by twin MTU 4,828hp / 3,600kW MTU 20V 4000.

“Delivering DreAMboat is the ultimate milestone in Oceanco’s ethos of creating the owner’s perfect yacht,” said Oceanco project director Roderick Gort.