Chase Boat: Smooth Lines

The MCY 66 is 20 metres long and 5.20 metres wide. Powered by two 1,200 hp Man V8 engines it has a cruising speed of 26 knots and a top speed of 30 knots. The aerial image highlights the dimensions of the exterior lounges on the sundeck and forward

SMOOTH LINES

Soft, harmonious lines mean the MCY 66 stands out from the crowd. The Nuvolari Lenard studio has designed a motoryacht with an unmistakeable style, where light, spaces, reflections and prestigious materials create a powerful synthesis of elegance and seagoing functionality

by Roberto Franzoni

In a world where yachts all seem to look the same, Monte Carlo Yachts builds distinctive, characterful boats with a unique, unmistakeable design. They create a feeling of luxury that is always associated with elegance and refinement, the result of a long working partnership with the Nuvolari Lenard studio. The MCY 66 is another example of the two designers’ ability to create elegant, harmonious lines while retaining the iconic elements that give all Monte Carlo Yachts designs such a clear relationship. The aesthetics of the lines are balanced to reflect the family feeling of the line. The classic elements are given a modern reading and the result is a design that is cutting-edge without being extreme, emerging from the yacht’s overall look. Intended to shrug off any signs of the passage of time, the MCY 66 will display an enduring beauty that may mature but will never fade. Boasting a thoroughly unmistakeable stylistic content defined by large, round intersecting hull windows and the characteristic curved lines of the superstructure and saloon windows, the MYC 66 also features some innovative details that intensify the feeling of comfort already experienced in previous models, with even more generous hull windows, a more direct link between cockpit and saloon and ease of access along its entire length from the scenic kitchen, which also looks out onto the exterior, to the comfortable living area fronting the deck.

Warm colours for the exterior and interior. Table and top in the living area (left) are in polished marble with brass details. The lower deck cabins (bottom left, the owner’s cabin) are filled with natural light, allowed in through the large hull windows

The more spacious interiors have more extensive views, more light and offer exciting opportunities for personalisation. The wide side windows create significant increases in interior volume and openness to natural light. Contemporary and sophisticated, the decor of the MCY 66 exerts its appeal on the main deck and in the cabins – there can be three or four, depending on the owner’s preference. The select materials on board the MCY 66 embody its character – contemporary and sophisticated, with reflective finishes, mirrors, lacquered wood and polished marble elements enhanced by brass details. Prestigious fabrics, natural stone and Italian leathers are all of the highest quality. The use of reflective materials in harmony with the large side windows also emphasises the

The elegant, incisive lines and iconic elements – like the striking round windows – feature on all Monte Carlo Yachts, and give this 20-metre craft an unforgettable look. The 25.2

square metre flybridge is laid out like a full upper deck, and the light, streamlined hard top provides a 360° view of the sea

natural light that floods the interiors. The layout of the MCY 66 is designed to offer owners even greater space and provide greater interaction between interiors and exterior, like the uninterrupted space formed by the saloon kitchen aft and the living area towards the bows. The U-shaped kitchen both separates and unites the main deck interior and exterior through the simple expedient of exploiting the total opening of the glass doors. The MCY 66’s flybridge is another design masterpiece. At the hottest times of day it is sheltered by a carbon fibre hard top with lighting system – the hard top can be partially opened by an electricallyoperated soft top. The opening hard top transforms the sundeck into a fully-fledged upper deck that’s sure to become the most popular space on the yacht. Liberally equipped with sofas it will become a focus for socialising when at sea and during those relaxing times at anchor, especially in a lovely bay! The array of facilities useful for the good management of the yacht reflects the emphasis the yard places on substance over appearance. The yacht is powered by two 8-cylinder V8 MAN engines producing 1,200 hp each, although it is also possible to opt for two 1,000 hp engines. Guests on board will appreciate the lack of vibration, made possible by the construction technique of an internal shell that is separate from the hull, a unique feature of Monte Carlo Yachts.