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

There’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,

In the case of Bow Spirit, Hydro Tec’s integrated design also created interiors that are perfectly in tune with the exteriors. Given a fresh elegance combined with a very clear appeal to maritime traditions, the interiors are bright and feature a palette of light colours. Rounded exterior elements are evoked in the interior by curved teak creating a stylistic coherence and harmony

especially in the segment of more manageable yachts of no more than 500 GT, because they’re easier to handle and can be delivered without having to wait too long”. For Victoria Yachts’ entry into the pleasure sailing sector (the yard has a long tradition in the commercial and military markets) Hydro Tec, which was called in to interpret the lines of the first vessel, which will be constructed on spec (as well as a series smaller models) has chosen to follow this path while also taking a rather special approach with this yacht. “Initiating a collaboration with a yard is always an exciting moment but it also demands taking the yard’s distinctive identity into account, so we created Bow Sprit, a yacht of just over 50 metres, with rather masculine lines, a large, safe hull and two special features – a 360-degree crow’s nest and the bowsprit that gives the yacht its name, two locations providing wonderful views of the world all around”, says Cutolo with satisfaction. The aft area is a versatile area owners can configure according to their requirements. This vast 250 square metre expanse develops inside and out and includes the interior lounge, a bright space like a veranda with light flooding in through four full-height windows, an alfresco lounge that’s perfect for summer use. Then there are two pools with panoramic glass panels on the sundeck and stern to create special effects with the lights to become two wonderful on-board attractions. www.hydrotec.it