WHAT’S NEW
A selection of new projects and concepts from the leading international shipyards and design studios that will grace the waves in the near future
by Désirée Sormani
During their press conference at the Monaco Yacht Show 2024, Benetti Head of Product Sebastiano Vida and the designers involved presented three new models: B.Yond 40M and 57M, Motopanfilo 45M and B.Loft. Designed for Benetti by Cassetta Yacht Designers, the third project represents an entirely new yachting experience, giving a megayacht a contemporary residential. The new B.Loft introduces the Cabana on the Lower Deck, a revolutionary feature that redefines the beach club concept. This panoramic area offers a 270-degree view, with fold-down wings that expand the space even further. B.Loft combines the volumes of a villa with the luminosity of a loft. The interiors offer ceilings approx. four metres high, while the vast outdoor areas – some of which can be converted into interiors – provide the highest standards of flexibility and customisation options. Towering floor-to-ceiling windows create a unique connection with the surrounding natural environment. During the press conference, Benetti presented the targets achieved by the Group in 2023/2024, with revenues of 1.3 billion euros and a backlog of 2.6 billion euros, have laid the foundations for a predicted growth of 15% in the coming yachting season. This goal is backed by an investment plan worth 160 million euros to support the company’s strategic priorities in view of the three-year period from 2025 to 2027. The Group has achieved this important milestone thanks to the excellent results reported by the Benetti division, which currently boasts an order backlog of 58 units totalling 30,900 GT. benettiyachts.com