Category: General

The sleeker, more contemporary Custom Line 112 NEXT is a significant departure from the Italian shipyard’s previous-generation 112. Launched at the Monaco yacht show in September, the stylish new design, with its banks of curved windows that bathe the interior with natural light, has been super-sized both externally and internally.

The 112 NEXT was codesigned by Studio Zuccon International and Ferretti’s Advanced Yacht Technology division. They employed a super-sizing effect with a spacious 237-square-foot cockpit, an expansive 485-square-foot salon, and a 110-square-foot gourmet galley. At the same time, Zuccon also infused the interior with tremendous warmth, keeping the floor plans as open as possible and blending American walnut paneling and off-white fabrics with contemporary furnishings. The full-beam master suite has a private bathroom, Jacuzzi, and open-view windows.

Custom Line also designed a feeling of openness into the yacht’s flybridge with an enormous sunning area featuring oversize sun beds, barbecue, and Jacuzzi, and the extra-large hardtop gives provides added shade. With its twin 2,775-hp MTU engines, the 112 NEXT cruises at 23 knots and reaches an impressive 26 knots. It is also built to MCA standards for chartering. Custom Line incorporates a high-tech gyro-stabilization system that reduces roll by up to 50 percent, making life on board significantly more comfortable. (www.customline-yacht.com)

—Michael Verdon

 

Apreamare’s new 82 Maestro combines the nautical heritage of the 150-year-old shipyard with a modern Italian interior. Unveiled at the Cannes boat show in September, the Italian shipyard maintained a classic-looking, expedition-style exterior while inside it’s designed with a surprising sense of openness achieved with details such as a picture window in the master suite and sleek, off-white furnishings.

Depending on engine choice, the blue-water hull can deliver a top end of 31 knots and cruising range of 400 nautical miles. It’s a yacht that is designed for ocean running but is faster than many other explorer yachts in its class.  In addition to spacious interiors, the designers also maximized the exterior three decks: The bridge has three lounges, sun platform, Jacuzzi, and wet bar, while the teak-laden cockpit area below is a good spot for al fresco dining. The new Maestro series will include 51 and 65 models. (www.apreamare.it)

—Michael Verdon

Imagine a charming yet modern villa with space for 20―but it’s at sea. The Altura 840 is the latest long-distance cruiser from Ferretti Yachts. She has a sleek hull with large windows in both the salon and cabins below and expansive flybridge with a sizable sunroof in the hardtop. The enormous bow area features a lounge, table, and twin king-size sun beds. The rear cockpit provides outdoor shelter in inclement weather and al fresco dining. Inside, the main salon, outfitted with cherrywood walls and cabinetry, features a panoramic 360-degree view. Below, the owner’s suite at the rear has a separate, private entrance from the other five staterooms, and all benefit from an abundance of natural light from the oversize windows.

The 840’s designers gave her significantly more internal space than competitive yachts, and comfort levels are increased even more dramatically by standard-issue ARG stabilizers that reduce roll by 50 percent. This yacht will likely set a new standard for others to follow. (www.ferretti-yachts.com)

 —Michael Verdon

Go-anywhere, do-anything, expedition-style motor yachts are available for charter, but few cruise beyond the Mediterranean and Caribbean seas. An exception is the 111-foot Alloy VvS1, which you can charter in South Pacific locales such as Tahiti, Tonga, and New Zealand.

The Feadship F45 Vantage semicustom series was launched to offer a more competitively priced option than the Dutch builder’s fully custom designs in the same size range. Space is hull number one, and two more of the 146-footers already have been sold.

The Overmarine Mangusta 165 Open sits at the top of the Mangusta line, whose range begins at 72 feet, and has the same sleek, sexy styling as her smaller siblings. Powered by triple 16V4000 MTU engines, she can reach 43 mph—an astonishing speed for a 165-foot yacht.

The 37.5-foot Sea Ray 350 Sundancer is available with Mercury MerCruiser’s Axius, a docking system that the company debuted last year for its smaller, sterndrive-powered boats.

The 41 Super Leggera, the most recent launch from performance builder Outerlimits, reproduces the superior handling and blistering speed of the company’s latest world championship race boat. The finely tuned surface was built for ocean running and to deliver a smooth ride in harsh seas. “The cornering is phenomenal,” says Mike Fiore, Outerlimits CEO, and holder of multiple world championships. “Racers can cut buoys on a dime, and poker runners can hit 100 mph. We haven’t compromised on handling, though. You can feel the difference when it gets nasty out there.” Outerlimits also provides a three-day training course with world-renowned race champion Trace Martin as part of the purchase price. Luxury is also designed into the 41’s DNA. The helm console is hand-stitched leather and suede, and owners have a choice of hardwoods and fabrics for the interior. Outerlimits creates customized exteriors with signature graphics and colors, so owners can truly express themselves through their super boat.  (401.253.7300, www.outerlimitspowerboats.com)

—Michael Verdon

Among several rare features on this yacht, the one drawing the most attention from buyers is the private balcony off the starboard side of the master cabin on the main deck. Sliding glass doors let in abundant natural light and, when open, allow for a breeze inside the master suite that is far more comforting than anything a porthole might deliver.

The yacht’s interior, styled by the Nuvolari-Lenard design house and Alberto Pinto, evokes the sea with furniture details that resemble pieces of staghorn coral.  The opulent master suite includes an office, a dressing area, a bathroom with a steam shower and hot tub, and a private outdoor patio with a second hot tub.