Custom Line NAVETTA 30

Custom Line NAVETTA 30

With exteriors by Filippo Salvetti and interiors by Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel, the Navetta 30 opens a new chapter in the story of Custom Line’s displacement yacht line. Revolutionary, elegant and full of charm in megayacht style. In a word, a sporty-chic vessel

by Désirée Sormani - ph. courtesy of Custom Line

The yacht boasts impressive volumes. The lounge measures 11 metres. These dimensions also apply to the upper deck and another fully open-air lounge. The 8-metre sun deck is also entirely external

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rom now on whenever you think of a yacht about 30 metres

giving the yacht an even sleeker, more streamlined look. One of the yacht’s

long with the comfort of a much larger craft, one that also

distinctive features lies in the separation between hull and superstructure,

offers sweet sailing in all sea conditions while giving everyone

creating two distinct parts. “The hull rises forward to the upper deck, while

on board the feeling of being in a family home while retaining

a dark line enabled us to highlight the hull and lighten the superstructure”,

all the characteristics of a yacht, you will imagine the Navetta 30, a project

says Filippo Salvetti.

that marks the start of something new for Custom Line brand. There are

The Navetta 30’s interiors and exteriors enter into a perfect dialogue, enhan-

many reasons for this, starting above all with the design team - the strategic

ced by large hull windows, decks with a generous height of over two metres

product division helmed by the engineer Piero Ferrari and the Ferretti Group

and spacious exterior areas. The configuration is entirely wide body – the

engineering department worked together with the architect Filippo Salvetti,

lounge and owner’s suite are full-beam. The interior décor is offered in two

responsible for creating new exterior lines, and the architecture studio Anto-

versions, a texture mood, like that of this first yacht, and a more classic wo-

nio Citterio Patricia Viel, which handled the interiors. The result is a unique

oden mood. Both options make use of all the know-how a large architectural

vessel based on harmony of lines, shapes and interiors. The design process,

studio has its disposal. “We wanted to transfer the knowledge we’ve gained

too, reflects this emphasis on harmony, with the use for the first time in the

from the residential sector to add something new to the exciting opportu-

yacht-building industry of BIM (Building Information Modeling), an inte-

nities offered by the yacht building industry, not to transform a yacht into a

grated design process based on a smart 3D model where every part of the

house”, says Patricia Viel. A skilful reading of the stylistic elements of naval

design is a model in itself, but closely linked to the others. “The design of the

tradition has created interiors with a contemporary flavour. The curved lines

interiors was developed in collaboration with the engineers and architects

of the spaces, the entirely custom furniture and window frames, the use of

who designed the yacht’s hull”, says architect Patricia Viel. “The BIM gave us

teak mixed with carbon fibre details and linings with customised powder

total control over every part and volume, harmonising the interior design and

texture quartz on fibreglass, combined with the use of refined lacquers and

lighting with the hull shape”. This process is typical of residential architecture.

ultramarine blue striped textiles, add a powerful dynamism to the timeless

The yacht has a classical profile, with essential shapes to reach a stylish

design and create a highly original interpretation of the maritime concept.

pureness. Great emphasis has been paid to the horizontal reading of the

The furnishings, outstanding examples of the art of cabinetry and all inte-

lines – the use of a several stylistic stratagems helps soften the verticality of

grated in the BIM design process, were designed for this craft by Antonio

some elements linking the decks. For the first time the fall of the upper deck

Citterio and made using artisanal methods from natural leather, solid wood

superstructure has been shortened in correspondence with the owner’s suite,

and multilaminate wood.

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The Navetta 30 is 28.43 metres long and has a 7.3 metre beam. It has four guest cabins and a huge owner’s suite. Power is provided by two 800hp MAN 16 engines for a top speed of 14 knots. The exteriors on board the Navetta 30 play a significant role, and sofas comprising large cushions like those on board a Turkish gulet enable guests to enjoy their voyage in unparalleled comfort

5 questions to

Chief Commercial Officer of Ferretti Group

Stefano De Vivo Was the yacht built for a particular owner? The prototype was conceived as a custom build to give Filippo Salvetti and Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel free rein, in collaboration with the strategic product committee, which includes the engineer Piero Ferrari. This first yacht reflects the texture mood with a white hull; a two-colour scheme is also possible.

The Navetta 30 was completed at a difficult time with the lockdown in force. What special efforts did you make? The target was the Cannes Yachting Festival, wasn’t it? We moved quickly, setting priorities. At the top of the list was the safety of the people working in the Ferretti Group. Thanks to the work we put in with the unions in April we were among the first in Italy to announce the finalisation of an agreement to combat the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. This enabled us to keep all our production centres open and operational. During the lockdown we announced the Navetta 30 project, and with minimum delays we launched it in late October. Custom Line also managed to launch eleven yachts in the first half of 2020 alone.

What does it represent for the Ferretti Group? It’s a testbed for excellence. It’s a yacht for owners who regard comfort and slow sailing as the best way to enjoy cruising. Inspired by an intense feeling for aesthetics, the beauty of the spaces and finishings harmonises perfectly with the nautical nature of the project.

What’s behind the choice of this design team? Will it be a decisive factor in the Navetta 30’s success? Filippo Salvetti offered the ability to provide product innovation while retaining the hallmark style of Custom Line. The yacht is new but with a well-preserved identity. We chose the Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel studio to leave a distinctive mark on the entire project. We’ve placed a lot of emphasis on the yacht’s unique nature and we wanted this kind of exclusivity for Custom Line, that idea of “just for you”.

So the Navetta 30 is the first example of a stylistic renewal? We asked Salvetti for something that architects rarely agree to – to apply his innovative flair to the new generation of navettes, which will be up to 48 metres long, the second designed by Filippo Salvetti and Cittero Viel. But the yachts couldn’t stand apart from the Custom Line navettes, they had to be a natural evolution of the range. I think he did a fantastic job, doing something totally new without changing the existing range which, given its great success, will remain in production for many years to come.

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