HYDRO TEC Masculine lines and strong details reflecting maritime tradition characterise Bow Sprit. In line with current trends it is a one of a new generation of explorer yachts, safe islands for all the world’s seas, inspired by Sergio Cutolo’s vision for the Vittoria Yacht yard’s entry into the pleasure sailing market by Désirée Sormani
Bow Sprit is a classic explorer with a crow’s nest, bowsprit and huge stern, a multi-purpose area to be used as desired (like on the 40-metre Aurelia by Cantiere delle Marche). Bow Sprit is one of the latest creations by Sergio Cutolo, who over 25 years ago founded Hydro Tec. Before launching his studio, which is now in Ovada, Piedmont province, Sergio Cutolo worked with the engineer Alcide Sculati and at the Baglietto and Rodriquez yards
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here’s excitement in the air at Hydro Tec as we will soon see a variety of new craft take to the water, all by Sergio Cutolo. They are of different sizes, from the 38-metre by Rosetti yachts to the four 35/40-metre builds in delivery by the Cantiere delle Marche, where another four are under construction, up to a 45
and 50 metre by Palumbo Yachts, plus the refit of the 70-metre craft under way at the Dunya Yachts yard in Turkey. Hydro Tec, an integrated design studio founded by Sergio Cutolo that’s now passed the twenty-five year milestone can be very satisfied with the way things are going, despite the difficulties posed by the pandemic. “Owners, in fact, are increasingly eager to experience the sea and set off on their safe islands to explore different places”, says Sergio Cutolo. “Explorer yachts in particular offer the opportunity to seek isolation and remain for long periods at sea, as they have plenty of space for fuel, water and food, and can also carry a variety of toys and tenders, providing owners and guests with entertainment without having to look for it ashore”. And when it comes to Explorers, Cutolo is well ahead of the pack. “These are the most sought-after type, especially if their stern is open to the sea, like on the 40-metre Aurelia by Cantiere delle Marche. It’s the ideal place to stow toys or a helicopter, host a swimming pool or transform into a spacious beach area. I see the yacht concept developing in this direction,
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