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Panorama 50

Panorama is the project of the new 50 meters superyacht of the Admiral fleet, flagship brand of The Italian Sea Group, global operator in luxury yachting, active in the construction and refit of yachts up to 140 meters.

With an elegant and timeless profile, Panorama is a made in Italy masterpiece in terms of shapes, lines and stylistic solutions, born from TISG’s collaboration with Piredda & Partners, which curated the design of the exterior and interior.

The “Panorama” motor-yacht, designed in steel with an aluminum superstructure, with its 499GT guarantees the ability to make long journeys in total safety. The design without visual barriers and the elegant fluidity between exteriors and interiors create a continuous and natural dialogue in all areas, characterized by large volumes and structural details such as the heights of the ceilings, large spaces and large windows. The interiors reveal a refined and enveloping atmosphere thanks to a careful selection of precious and natural materials, such as wood in light tones, stones and rough metals.

The Panorama superyacht can accommodate up to 12 guests, who can stay in the four large and bright suites on the main deck; in the VIP cabin on the lower deck, which can be transformed into a comfortable TV room, sided by a perfectly equipped gym area. The owner’s area on the upper deck enjoys an open view on three sides and a view of the private bow deck to relax at any time.

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>builder Admiral - The Italian Sea Group

>naval architect Admiral - The Italian Sea Group

>exterior designer Piredda & Partners

>interior designer Piredda & Partners

>hull Steel

>superstructure material Aluminium

>loa 50 m / 164,04 ft

>max beam 8.9 m

>main engines 2x CAT ACERT C32 (1081kW @ 2100 RPM)

>generators Diesel Generators 2 x 125 KW 400 V 50Hz 3ph

>max speed 15.0 kn

>cruising speed 13.0 kn

>propellers 2 x FPP

>bow thruster 1 x 90 Kw 400 V 50Hz 3ph

>stabilizer 1 x system “Zero Speed”

>max guests accomodation 12

>max crew accomodation 10

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• Cabins: 4 or 5
• Heads: 4 to 6
• Berths: 6 to 12
• Showers: 4 to 6

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• LOA: 50 ft 6 in / 15.4 m
• LWL: 48 ft 11 in / 14.9 m
• Beam: 26 ft 5 in / 8.04 m
• Draft: 5 ft 3 in / 1.61 m
• Mast Height: 77 ft 2 in / 23.52 m
• Bridgedeck Clearance: 3 ft 5 in / 1.03 m
• Engine: 2x 57 hp
• Propeller Dimensions: 3‐blade 18in x 14in
• Engine No. Cylinders: 4
• Fuel: 243 gal / 920 L

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• Bunk Dimensions:  View Leopard Range Bunk Dimensions
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• Water: 185 gal / 700 L
• Mainsail Area (Standard): 964 sqft / 89.6 sqm
• Mainsail Area (Square Top): 1019 sqft / 94.7 sqm
• Genoa Area: 688 sqft / 63.9 sqm
• Spinnaker Area: 204 sqft / 2199 sqm
• Code 0 Area: 970 sqft / 90.1 sqm
• Code D Area: 1690 sqft / 157 sqm
• Total Upwind Area (Standard): 1652 sqft / 153.5 sqm
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• Displacement: 41888 lbs / 19000 kg
• Load Carrying Capacity: 15432 lbs / 7000 kg
• Holding Tank Capacity: 45 gal / 170 L

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Ela: On board Heesen's fourth 50m aluminium build

Delivered lightning-fast after purchase, the 49.8-metre Heesen Ela is a case study in how semi-custom construction can turn out a beautifully personal yacht in record time, learns Kate Lardy

Ela is a striking yacht, with a chic plumb bow and a lightness to her profile thanks to large expanses of glass. Parked on the corner of the prominent Pier 66 Marina in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, she is the reason why Heesen director of sales Thom Conboy’s phone has been ringing off the hook recently. But this is no one-off custom creation. Instead, she’s identical on the outside to three other Heesens that came before her.

It’s safe to say that the Dutch shipyard has managed to corner this market of 50- to 55-metre yachts available practically on demand. “Our business model of spec building has led Heesen to wild success in the last 20 years,” Conboy says.

The builder duplicates a fashionable exterior design, popular general arrangement and proven mechanical platform to turn out impeccably engineered and eminently liveable yachts. But at this super-size range, nobody wants a production yacht. That’s where interior designers like Cristiano Gatto come in. The Italian has built a symbiotic relationship with the yard since he worked on the interior of the fully custom yacht Crazy Me , the Gary Grant-designed 50-metre launched in 2013.

“We started to see that the Italian way and the Dutch way can work together very well. A bit of my craziness with a bit of their structure of pre-engineering everything is good alchemy. From there, we started to work together,” says Gatto, who jokingly calls himself “Mr 50” for the many 50-metre interiors he has worked on with Heesen. He’s lost count, but thinks it’s around 12 so far.

One of these latest 50s is Ela , the fourth delivery in Heesen’s 50-metre aluminium FDHF (fast displacement hull form) series, and a perfect example of just how individual a yacht built on a semi-custom platform can be. Like the three yachts that came before her – Home , Erica and Amare II – Ela has an exterior design by Omega Architects , hull design by Van Oossanen Naval Architects and interior design by Cristiano Gatto Design. But of these three firms, only Gatto needed to develop an entirely different look and feel than the previous launches.

So, how does he do it? Mullions, he says.

Any interior vision starts with the exterior, he explains. “I always create an interior effect that reflects what we have outside.” For example, a salient feature of Omega Architects’ exterior styling for this series is the floor-to-ceiling glass that fringes the main and upper decks. Vast windows, which line up with cutaways in the bulwarks, allow extraordinary views from within. So, inside, Gatto started with the mullions. “Each one in the series I design has a new mullion concept,” he says. From that detail, a distinctive interior vision is born.

Ela ’s concept is simple yet bold: mullions that are not afraid to be seen and noticed with strong geometry, rich materials and a delightful trick of the eye. Warm Canaletto walnut dominates, trimmed with an almost-black dark-tinted walnut. Topped with downward-facing spotlights that illuminate a path at night and backed by mirrors that touch the glass, they amplify and multiply those fantastic sea views.

“I was happy when the clients said, ‘You know what I really like about the interior? That mullion,’” Gatto says.

Indeed, the owners had an instant meeting of the minds with Gatto when they came to the project late in the build. They signed the contract just three months before delivery and worked closely with the designer to refine his concept to reflect their tastes. “We immediately had a good feeling about each other. We went to see other things together and I was able to establish what their expectation was compared to the standard project,” Gatto says.

This period was a whirlwind of activity, a race against time. Fortunately, the first-time owners and long-time charterers moved fast. “We took the major decisions within three days,” Gatto says. “We transformed a selection of the materials, added some upholstery elements and then completely redesigned the loose furniture.”

The latter had Gatto running all over Italy, from Milan to Venice. Working with four artisan companies, each responsible for one aspect of his original designs, such as a crackle lacquer finish or ultra-light marble, he did the sketching and re-sketching while they did the testing and mock-ups. “That was the fun part. We arrived to do objects that I had never done before,” he says.

The tables are some of his favourite creations. The unique pieces in the main and upper saloons feature unusual shapes and special finishes. However, it’s the lighting inside the main saloon dining table and upper saloon coffee table that makes the biggest impression. Embedded within four-millimetre-thick onyx, it changes the stone’s colour – from pink to purple to blue to green to yellow, and so on.

The overall effect of the owner’s redesign is a warmer feel, achieved by covering some of the cool lacquered surfaces with leather and panels in Majilite’s Novasuede. Revisiting the loose furniture also gave the design  “a bit less drama”, according to Gatto. The organically shaped pieces come from Italian powerhouses like Zanotta, B&B Italia, Poltrona Frau and Promemoria, or, as in the case of the main and upper saloon’s sofas and tables, are custom designed by Gatto. The owners did not change the walnut joinery and floors, which contrast nicely with the white hand-stitched saddle leather floor tiles that define the main saloon’s central seating area.

“It doesn’t need to look opulent, and it doesn’t need to look glamorous; simplicity looks rich. I think that Ela has achieved that result,” Gatto says. The main foyer sets the tone with its bianco lasa covelano marble floor and floating walnut stair treads trimmed with a hint of polished stainless steel. Throughout Ela , stones, leather and walnut produce a stylish yet not over-the-top interior. For example, supple embossed leather lines the wall behind the owner’s suite’s bed, and travertine is lavished in the bathrooms and sauna.

“We try not to overdo it with decoration because the view of being at sea needs to catch your eye as much as possible,” Gatto says. The idea is not to compete with the view. “Imagine waking up in the morning in the master stateroom; you need to feel cosy, not cold at all, because you want to be fresh and calm. Open up your window shade and you see, let’s say, the Bahamas. Nothing between you relaxing in your bed and the view of the ocean outside should overwhelm you. Then during the day, when you are seated on the sofas or armchairs, in one of the saloons and you look at the details of the ceiling, of the mullions, or whatever it is, you need to perceive the richness of the detail of structures but without excessive glamour that will obstruct your view.”

The project’s success goes beyond its aesthetics, though, as Gatto points out. Each semi-custom delivery allows him and the shipyard to build on their experience. “We make the engineering that is behind the interior even more perfect, for example. It is very important because, at the end, the quality of the interiors is not just about what you see, but I always say it involves all our senses – hearing, smell, touch, etc. So, you create a mood, not just with the things you see.”

And what you hear should be nothing. Conboy says the yachts in this series, also known as the Nova or Nova Plus class, are extremely quiet. Two of the four deliveries, including Ela , are considered Nova Plus because they have traditional diesel engines with shafts, struts, and props. The other two are in the Nova class; they have hybrid propulsion with electric shaft motors, and, Conboy says, “they’re virtually silent.”

On Ela , twin MTU 2000 series M72 V12s, coupled with lightweight aluminium construction and Van Oossanen’s efficient fast-displacement hull, give a top speed of 19.5 knots and class-leading fuel efficiency.

“The other thing that’s attractive, especially in this part of the world,” Conboy says, speaking from Fort Lauderdale, “is it has a 2.1-metre draught. So, it’s a big platform to take shallow water cruising or to the Bahamas.”

What Captain Nicolas Ruiz loves about the platform is the flexible tender bay forward on deck. “I’m not restricted by a tender garage,” he says. “If I want a different tender, let’s say I had a client who says, ‘Let’s go bone fishing this week,’ OK, we’ll put the flats boat on. Or ‘Let’s go diving.’ OK, we’ll put the big rubber duck on.” Beside the tenders, there is space left over for wave runners, kayaks or surf skis. “It’s almost like  an explorer-type bow.”

Furthermore, the tender bay converts into an outdoor cinema. What at first glance looks to be a tender cover is the top of an inflatable deck that fills the bay when the tender has been offloaded. The crew can then set up an Icon Connect screen and projector and this utilitarian space is now an entertainment area. The concept is perfectly in line with how the owners like to experience their yacht. They use the lower deck gym every day when on board, but they like to spend most of their time outdoors, says the yacht’s chief stewardess, Antonia Jukic.

The sundeck is a favourite place for entertaining, she confirms. It features loungers by Paola Lenti (which supplied all the loose deck furniture and cushions), a large hot tub, colour-changing onyx bar, and two custom coffee tables that rise and combine into one. The owners have occasionally used this spot for an outdoor dinner, although they enjoy most of their meals at the custom table designed by Gatto for the bridge deck.

Closer to the water is a stern platform of immense dimensions for a yacht her size. At the centre is a Transformer platform that rises eight steps high from the deck and lowers into the water. As its name suggests, it can be many things, a tall platform to daringly dive from or a low one. Dropped a foot below the waterline and surrounded by rails, it becomes the perfect perch for little ones to splash around on. The captain even suggests it could be a stage for a DJ setup towering over dance parties on the aft deck.

There is certainly a lot of fun to be had, and Ela ’s owners are having it. According to the crew, since the owners took delivery, they have spent all their time on board instead of in their shore-side penthouse.

First published in the July 2022 issue of BOAT International. Get this magazine sent straight to your door, or subscribe and never miss an issue.

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Best sub-50m yachts

Published 17 March 2022

During 2020-21 the   Burgess brokerage team   has seen around 50 percent of all yacht sales in the 30-50m bracket, proving that it’s stronger than ever. We have seen both sailing and motor yacht sales increase, as former charterers take their first steps into yacht ownership and the privacy, yachting lifestyle and pride of possession that comes with owning a superyacht.

Many first-time owners will have  chartered a yacht   in the  Med ,  Caribbean , Pacific or  Indian Ocean , building a list of features they’ll look for in their first yacht. This size of yacht also gives charterers a chance to experience the multi-faceted aquatic lifestyle. Whether your interest is in motor yachts or sailing yachts, a charter on the other type of yacht can give you a taster of what ownership would be like before you invest.

If you’re looking to buy a sailing yacht over 50m, the choice is rather narrow with shipyards like Baltic, Royal Huisman and Vitters being the obvious ones. Below 50m, however, your options increase both in terms of the styles and the number of sailing yachts available.

Recent circumstances have driven an increased interest in yacht ownership, and if you’re considering the joys of owning a superyacht, we are here to help.

What are the benefits of a sub-50m yacht?

There are many benefits to owning a sub-50m yacht, smaller bills being the most obvious. But it’s not just cost. Sub-50 metre yachts tend to have a more personal feel to them and they are easier to operate with fewer crew members. Their size is ideal for romantic getaways and also for island hopping – you get to explore anchorages and harbours that larger yachts simply cannot visit.

Many yachts in the 30-50m size bracket are semi-custom models, or built on a standard platform. They usually have a GRP hull and superstructure which makes them lighter and more economical to buy, run and service. There’s less inherent risk involved in buying from a selection of well-known models rather than choosing from a shortlist of full custom builds. Benetti, Custom Line, Overmarine, Sunseeker and Westport are just a few of the shipyards that build a series of yachts with the same hull under 50m.

The cost of refitting, restyling or renovating a 30-50m yacht also tends to be much lower than it is for a larger vessel. This can offer a new owner a unique opportunity to buy a yacht and make it their own from the start, at the fraction of the cost of a new custom build.

Lower cost of operation

Yachts between 30-50m are more cost-efficient to run than larger yachts – their running costs per metre are proportionally lower. A 30m (98.4ft) yacht can have annual running costs of around GBP 800,000 whereas a yacht twice the length can cost three times as much to run. Generally speaking, as it depends on the type of yacht, her age and condition and so on, for every 10m increase in length, the annual costs tend to increase by around GBP 500,000 until it reaches 60m. Upwards from there it increases by around GBP 750,000 per 10m.

Larger yachts burn more fuel, not only for propulsion but for power generation too. More space, cabins and guests all require larger air conditioning units and higher hotel system loads which must all be accounted for. A 30m (98.4ft) yacht and a 45m (147.6ft) yacht may have similar fuel costs with perhaps GBP 10,000-GBP 20,000 difference but increase the size of yacht to between 45-60m (147.6-196.8ft) and the increase could be GBP 60,000-GBP 90,000.

Crew numbers and their costs also increase disproportionately with the size of yacht. A typical 30m yacht might have a crew of five with the total cost of salaries under GBP 200,000. A 40m yacht might have a crew of eight which more than doubles the salary costs to around GBP 500,000, while on a 50m yacht, one could expect 11 crew costing GBP 600,000 a year. But increase the yacht’s length overall by 10m more, to a 60m yacht, and a crew of 14 could bring the crew salaries to around GBP 900,000.

More environmentally friendly

For the environmentally-minded owner, a 30-50m yacht is better. Fewer raw materials are used in the yacht’s production, and fuel consumption for propulsion and power generation is lower too. Hotel loads can be managed by larger battery banks, rather than constant power generation. A sailing yacht is the ultimate eco-friendly yacht, offering a way to cruise far and wide with a reduced environmental footprint, retaining a luxury lifestyle without burning hundreds of gallons of diesel.

Yachts of any type in the 30-50m range also lend themselves well to shorter, eco-friendlier trips, using less fuel. Harbour berths too are easier to come by; rather than launching the tender and running it back and forth, you can simply step ashore of an evening. You can also cruise and holiday with fewer guests, without the guilt of transporting empty cabins and the staff needed to serve non-existent visitors. Fewer people on board reduces the carbon footprint of guests travelling to the yacht as well as fuel consumption while on board. All this is good for the planet.

Get the best of both worlds when cruising and docking

Larger motor yachts have a cruising speed of around 10-15 knots. Many 30m yachts will happily cruise at between 20-30 knots with maximum speed at 30 knots or above. Being faster, many sub-50m yachts can travel twice as far in a day, giving a greater variety of destinations and options for you and your guests.

Whether you spend the night in a harbour or an anchorage, a 30-50m yacht can offer an excellent lifestyle and on board experience. Larger yachts lend themselves better to out-of-port life; touch-and-go helipads make transfers easier, but not being able to fit a large yacht into a harbour makes shopping or sightseeing visits dependent on transfer by tender. Sub-50m yachts, on the other hand, can usually find a berth in port. Entering and leaving ports is less problematic in smaller yachts and port operations procedures can often be achieved in half the time, maximising your time at sea.

Perfect for island hopping

The versatility of 30-50m yachts makes them the best choice if you like to keep on the move and explore different islands and anchorages. A beach picnic ashore on one secluded sandy bay for lunch, a different west-facing beach for an evening barbecue to watch the sun sink below the horizon.

A faster cruising speed enables your captain to get to remote bays before larger yachts, enabling your crew to choose the best location for the day’s activities – before the larger yachts arrive. As we mentioned, port operations in a smaller yacht are easier and quicker so more time is available to do what you enjoy on board.

More intimate than larger yachts

There is much to be said for larger yachts, but rarely do they have the same friendly feel as a 30m yacht , which is perfect for a romantic getaway with your partner or an intimate cruise with family or friends. More space is not always a good thing. Whether you want to relax in the saloon as a family or have a romantic meal for two on the sun deck it’s wonderful to have the secluded feel of your yacht without feeling overwhelmed by space.

Sub-50m yachts are far more inclusive. You’ll hear a giggle from your children or the laughter from your guests in the beach club – you don’t miss out on what’s happening on board. You do, however, still have plenty of private space on a 30-50m yacht to be alone if you want to or need to. You have the choice.

A larger market should you choose to charter or sell

The sub-50m sector is also an evergreen market, it’s popular with owners as a way of experiencing the yachting lifestyle without the financial commitment of commissioning a large, full custom superyacht. As such, when the time comes to sell your 30-50m yacht, you know there will be people in the position you are in now, those looking to buy the most popular size of yacht for the first time.

It’s also a buoyant sector for charter. If you wish to offset some of the cost of ownership, more charterers are looking for this size of motor yacht or sailing yacht than for yachts above 50m.

Best sub-50m motor yachts

While yachts around the 30m mark are faster, the 40-50m market   offer many of the benefits of the smaller yachts but with much more interior volume. Volume is measured in Gross Tonnage, one gross ton being 100 cubic feet or 2.8 cubic metres. A typical 30m yacht may have a volume of around 150GT, but 40m yacht may have a volume of 350GT. Increase the length to 45m and you could have closer to 500GT. For a small increase in overall length the owner gets a lot more usable space inside.

For private use: BASH IV

The 49.9m (163.7ft) BASH IV features the famous 165 line second hull

Spacious cinema room with seating for 10 guests

Tender garage to store toys and tenders during passage

Interior and exterior designed by Stefano Righini

Full beam owner’s suite with forward facing king-sized bed

BASH IV is a 49.9m (163.7ft) motor yacht, built with the second hull of the renowned Mungusta 165 line and the construction of a 2007 Overmarine, blends elegance, space and speed. Undergoing a refit in 2015, her stylish and modern interior and external design is the work of Stefano Righini. A serviced and maintained yacht to the highest standards, only used privately, she offers sophisticated and contemporary accommodation for 10 guests, including full beam owner’s suite.

With her bar, relaxed lounge seating and recently upgraded entertainment system, transforms the large open plan main deck into the perfect space for socialising. BASH IV provides a high level of privacy with guest accommodation being only accessible via a staircase aft of the wheelhouse.

The entertainment doesn’t stop on the main deck, she features a special and unique cinema room on the lower deck, big enough to accommodate those on board for movie evenings. BASH IV also has a flybridge with a beautiful dining area; and a tender garage that holds a 6m Castoldi Jet tender and two Sea-Doo RXT jetskis.

BASH IV offers the smart investor a compelling package and an excellent pedigree. Her seaworthiness is proven, and she recorded a comfortable range of 700nm. Registering remarkable top speeds of 38 knots and cruises at 30 knots, powered by triple 3,650hp MTU engines with low hours.

For nights under the stars: PRINCESS ANNA

PRINCESS ANNA

The 44.8m (147ft) PRINCESS ANNA post multi-million-dollar refit

Full beam double berth owner’s suite on the main deck

Multi-use main deck piano lounge aft

Expansive sun deck inclusive of oversized jacuzzi and full wet bar

PRINCESS ANNA is a 44.8m (147ft) tri-deck motor yacht constructed in composite by Italian shipyard Intermarine in accordance with ABS classification and commercial compliance. Delivered in 2002, she is just out of the dock from a major multi-million-dollar refit, including a fresh new interior, a state-of-the-art AV system, new appliances, refurbished teak decks and new tender and toys. A meticulously maintained yacht, used to charter the Bahamas year-round, she offers comfortable accommodation for 10 guests, including full beam owner’s suite with large walk-in wardrobe.

The focal point of PRINCESS ANNA’s fantastic layout is the expansive guest deck spaces and numerous lounging areas. Her spacious and inviting sun deck equipped with sun loungers, full wet bar, oversized jacuzzi and cinema screen for movie nights under the stars. She celebrates the outdoor living environment on the bridge deck aft with al fresco dining.

She exhibits bright and warm luxury interiors with several entertainment areas throughout with a sky lounge inclusive of games tables, large TV screen and portside sit-up bar. The multi-use main deck furnished with formal dining and media lounge including a 100 in HD TV for the full cinema experience. Aft deck lounge accessible via sliding glass doors leads down to a swim platform and tender garage, with two of the four tenders being a 9.1m (36ft) Cigarette chase and 5m (16ft) Castoldi jet.

Powered by twin 1,350hp Caterpillar diesel engines, PRINCESS ANNA has a cruising speed of 12 knots, a top speed of 16 knots and a transatlantic range of 3.850nm a passage she has made 18 times and counting. Upon arrival, naiad fin stabilisers guarantee comfort and stability.  

For exceptional outdoor areas: MUCHOS MAS

This 43.9m (144ft) yacht is a guest favourite on the charter market

The sun deck has an eye-catching jacuzzi with waterfall feature, bar, BBQ, TV, dayhead - everything guests need for the day

Lounging on the main deck aft with the yacht's inside-outside bar to the left. The transom folds down to reveal the beach club and create a large swim platform

Looking aft across the main saloon from the formal dining area

The master suite's two-person Vichy shower gets dappled natural light from a skylight in the foredeck jacuzzi, one of two on board

The composite-hulled 43.9m (144ft)  MUCHOS MAS has some special open-air spaces that make her stand out. It is the way the outdoor areas on MUCHOS MAS are linked and yet individual which sets her apart. She was built to Lloyd's classification by Crescent Custom Yachts, Canada, in 2016 and is offered for sale in excellent condition.

On the sundeck, there is a large jacuzzi forward with a waterfall next to a sit-up bar. Opposite is a large sunpad, while aft is a large wet bar and BBQ. There is a gym space under the hardtop and a boat deck astern that converts to a sun lounger area. Steps forward of the bar to port lead to the foredeck where there’s a comfortable Portuguese bridge lounge and a second jacuzzi, forward facing seating and sunpads.

Steps aft of the sun deck lead to the aft bridge deck. This has a formal al fresco dining area and relaxed seating, while glass balustrades give uninterrupted views. Steps lead down to the main deck aft. There is an inside-outside bar at the entrance to the saloon, with sunpads and banquette seating around a table aft. Steps either side lead down to the beach club.

MUCHOS MAS can sleep 11 guests in five cabins. The lower deck has four double cabins, two convert into a twin cabin arrangement and the aft two cabins can be joined to create a full-beam VIP suite with a private lounge. Her exterior and interior were designed by Jonathan Quinn Barnett and his tasteful use of burl walnut, grey tweed and white oak give her a sophisticated elegance throughout.

Best sub-50m sailing yachts

The sub-50m sailing yacht sector has possibly the largest variety of any of the superyacht segments. Whether you seek a traditional sailing yacht or a stylish modern yacht that can be raced, there is something for everyone. Here are three to look out for:

For award-winning qualities: ANTARA

46.3m (151.9ft) motor sailing ketch built by renowned Perini Navi

Exceptional comfort and relaxation due to extended flybridge, jacuzzi and large sunpads

Divided main deck exhibiting large windows, forward dining/bar area and formal saloon

Aft cockpit shaded by overhang featuring a bar forward and informal lounge

The 46.3m (151.9ft)  ANTARA is a highly accomplished motor sailing ketch built and designed by the renowned Perini Navi. She holds a host of podium finishes at various regattas such as St Barths Bucket, Palma, Superyacht Cup, and Perini Navi Cup. Initially delivered in 1991 she has benefitted from multiple comprehensive refits with nearly every aspect of her machinery, interior and exterior upgraded.

She can accommodate 10 guests in four spacious satin-finished teak cabins with the VIP cabin featuring a queen-sized berth with Italian carrara marble en suite. Full-beam owner’s suite with new steam shower and cleverly concealed private gym with weights and stationary bike.

Her large and open flybridge equipped with lounge seating, spiralling staircase and jacuzzi surrounded by large sunpads. ANTARA’s shaded aft cockpit features informal lounging, bar and open-air dining aft featuring a curved banquette aft perfect for entertaining. Walkaround sidedecks lead to a versatile foredeck space where the yacht tenders are stowed during passage. Steps either side lead to the main deck aft where a new swim platform extends from the transom for swimming.

Naturally lit, bright and cosy main deck features large windows and divided into the forward dining/bar and formal saloon aft, separated by a raised pilothouse. The is equipped with a large coffee table surrounded by several armchairs and two large sofas. A 50in TV is concealed behind retractable artwork on the forward wall. The yacht’s Creston controlled AV systems and surround sound are both controlled by iPads.

ANTARA is a relentlessly well maintained and upgraded yacht with twin 640hp MTU diesel engines, reaching a top speed of 12.5 knots and a range of 3,500nm at her cruising speed of 10 knots.

For comfort and charm: NORFOLK STAR

NORFOLK STAR

Expensively refitted and Lloyd's classed, this 37m (121.4ft) Perini Navi is in turn-key condition

A huge sun lounge aft of the large guest cockpit

All set up for al fresco dining and lounging

Wraparound views in the deck saloon

Formal dining and a lounge in the main saloon

This 37m (121.4ft) pedigree sailing ketch  NORFOLK STAR , designed and built by renowned Italian shipyard Perini Navi, is in superb condition having recently undergone a multi-million euro refit in 2020, as well as her five-year Lloyd's survey. This included a new main engine, two new generators, PLC system, Inmarsat VSAT dome, 505 Williams jet tender, Doyle sails and Reckmann rigging.

The interior and exterior furnishings have been recovered, all surfaces and marble has been professionally cleaned and coated. The teak decks have also been professionally sanded. No expense has been spared to bring this yacht to market in pristine order for a new owner. On deck, the main cockpit is split into two areas: lounge and dining. Both can comfortably sit up to eight people. Immediately behind the shaded cockpit is a large sunbathing area. Down below, NORFOLK STAR's bright deck saloon has panoramic views. Her interior is finished in cherry wood, and the large hull portholes give the interior a particularly light and airy feel. From the deck saloon steps forward lead to the main saloon and formal dining area.

This yacht offers a family-friendly layout with accommodation for up to seven guests. On the lower deck, the full-beam owner's suite is aft with walk-in wardrobe, en suite bathroom with bath, plus a separate study. Next door are two twin cabins, also en suite, one of which has an additional berth. Once aboard, NORFOLK STAR looks after her guests with Samsung LED TVs and Creston Control AV System. At anchor, the boarding ladder drops into place on the starboard side, and all the watertoys come out and under power her 550hp engine gives her a range of over 3,000nm at 11.4 knots.

For the perfect combination of luxury and space: WALLY LOVE

An iconic 30.5m (100ft) Wally sailing yacht by German Frers

Large comfortable cockpit and trademark ‘sea terrace’

Skylights and hullports deliver more light and seated sightlines for guests

Owner’s suite with two oversized single beds that when converted create one hug king-sized double

The carbon fibre 30.5m (100ft) Bermuda-rigged sailing yacht  WALLY LOVE was delivered by Italian sailing superyacht titan Wally Yachts in 2007. She has recently come out of a refit that saw a whole host of mechanical and technical upgrades and a fresh Piano Black painted hull. A meticulously maintained and pristine condition yacht with long standing crew.

Designed by German Frers the master of combining sparkling performance with sleek looks and fine comfort, with the yard’s in-house team responsible for her clean and contemporary interiors. The family-friendly guest cockpit leads to the lower deck accommodation that can accommodate eight guests in three cabins and a forward owner’s suite.

WALLY LOVE’s expansive and versatile foredeck is easily accessed via the sidedecks, allows for relaxation and entertainment at anchor. Featuring a large comfortable cockpit and lowered terrace on the sea aft, swim platform with hand shower and steps down into the water and main deck.

Her toy locker exhibits a Novamarine 460 guest tender with 40hp outboard, three SUPs and two Seabobs. The 325hp engine propels a folding Gori prop, giving her a top speed of 12.5 knots and a cruising speed of 10.5 knots in calm conditions.

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When it comes to equipment specification we’re raising the standard here too. That’s why all Kraken’s come loaded with the equipment we know you’ll want and need.

All other boat builder’s ‘standard’ will require the owner to add another 20-40% to the cost of the boat to bring it up to a reasonable specification for the task of world cruising.

At Kraken, our standard means you’ve already got everything and you don’t need to spend another Dollar, Euro or Pound to sail off the delivery dock to anywhere in the world.

Equipment you get, you’d never expect as standard

Hover over an item for more information on the features included with our Full World Cruising Specification, standard on every Kraken. To see everything included, check out the full specification at the link below.

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Kohler generator including sound shield for quiet operation

Webasto diesel heating system throughout all cabins.

This tank to tank fuel polishing and transfer system eliminates contaminate from all fuel tanks.

Dual headsail Solent rig for easy handling and performance at all points of sail. The ultimate long-distance cruising rig.

Kraken dingy davits with electric operation, made from Stainless steel.

Fully gimballed, GN Espace OceanChef 3 electric induction hob and oven.

Provides a far superior level of monitoring and capacity to set alarms and bespoke equipment and lighting requirements.

Full electronic package for both external and internal navigation stations: Garmin Autopilot station x 2, Garmin 9” screen GPS plotter/multifunction displays x 2, Garmin VHF radios x 2, Garmin wind, speed depth sounder x 2

5000 lts per hour bilge pump and sensor in the main bilge to prevent build-up of water in emergency water ingress situations.

Solas offshore flare pack

Veco Frigomar Full tropical air-conditioning system.

Hydromaster Watermaker.

Side Power 24V tunnel bow thruster.

Viking liferaft sized to suit your yacht size and layout.

Highfield Aluminium/Hyperlon Rib Yamaha outboard motor.

Highfield Aluminium/Hyperlon Rib with 8hp Yamaha outboard motor.

All six Harken cockpit winches are two speed electric and manual operation.

Stripper dual blade rope and weed cutter on prop shaft.

Textilene and open cell ‘stay dry’ cockpit cushions throughout cockpit

Stainless steel fish bone swim and diving ladder to swim platform at stern.

6 x size 8 inflated fender plus 4 x 15m and 2 x 10m 22m polyester mooring lines

Design Specification

Click the button below for a full, detailed specification of the Kraken 50.

• Length Overall 50 ft
• Waterline Length 44.86 ft
• Beam Overall 14.76 ft
• Beam Waterline 12.47 ft
• Draft 7.54 ft
• Air Draft 81.35 ft
• Displacement 41,888 lbs
• Ballast Weight 14,330 lbs
• Ballast Ratio 34.2%
• Sail Area 1444.52 sq.ft
• Sail Area Displacement Ratio 19.2
• Engine Power 80 HP
• Fuel Tanks (3 tanks) 223 us gal
• Water Tanks (2 tanks) 148 us gal
• CE Certification RCD Category 'A' Ocean
• Length Overall 15.24 m
• Waterline Length 13.68 m
• Beam Overall 4.50 m
• Beam Waterline 3.80 m
• Draft 2.30 m
• Air Draft 24.80 m
• Displacement 19,000 kg
• Ballast Weight 6,500 kg
• Sail Area 134.2 sq.m
• Engine Power 59 kW
• Fuel Tank 845 L
• Fresh Water Tanks 560 L

Build Specification

10 features included with every kraken, one piece hull and integral zero keel.

All Kraken’s comprise of a one piece hull and integral Zero Keel which houses a sealed lead ballast bulb.

The hull lay up is built using 17-22 layers of composite engineered fabrics bonded together by vinyl-ester resins. The general hull thickness is a minimum of 15mm. Aramid fibre composites (Kevlar) is also used in all impact areas, the bow stem, the front of the keel and the keel base.

The hull topsides incorporate 25mm closed cell foam, the FRP foam sandwich which extends from 40cm (16″) above the waterline to deck level. This structure improves insulation and overall hull form rigidity. A Kraken’s hull and structures exhibited no flexing.

ALPHA™ Rudder System

The rudder and steering system is the most vulnerable element of any yacht, in recognition of this, the Kraken engineering and design team have developed the world’s safest rudder and steering system.

The rudder is fully protected and supported by a full length skeg with an integral stainless steel beam, which has at its foot the first rudder bearing. The 3 ¾” (82mm) rudder stock has a second (main) bearing at its centre as it passes into the hull at the transom. This bearing is accessible and removable from the inside of transom. Even at sea!

The rudder stock has a removable third bearing at the top inside the stern lazarette. The rudder itself, comprises an integral stainless steel armature, which is welded to the stainless steel rudder stock. It is then finished and faired using FRP/vinyl-ester. 

Solid crash zone at bow waterline

A heavily reinforced ‘solid crash zone’ below the anchor chain locker, incorporating high density closed cell foam with substantial reinforcements in aramid fibres extends from above the waterline to 40cm below it. This solid area runs through to the first sealed bulkhead providing maximum collision protection.

Structural frames and stringers

All longitudinal and latitudinal structures are individually bonded in during the hull layup stages with no prefabricated structural components . The video below explains how the structural frames and stringers work on a Kraken Yacht.

All bulkheads are vacuum infused FRP with 25mm structural foam core. No plywood is used. There are two watertight sealed bulkheads forward, one between the anchor locker and the forward lazarette and a second one between the forward lazarette and the interior. A further watertight, sealed bulkhead at the stern divides the interior from the aft lazarette.

The structural bulkheads are fully bonded into the hull stringers & frames.

Deck Structure

The deck is vacuum infused FRP using composite fibres and vinyl-ester resin with a structural foam core. This provides high levels of rigidity and insulation. 

The deck structure is single-skin FRP around the base of all deck fittings.

The outside finish of the deck is panelled non-slip gelcoat with Flexiteek side decks and cockpit sole as standard. 

Integral Kraken moulded safety bulwark

All Kraken have an Integral moulded safety bulwark with concave internal surface for superior deck safety at sea.

Saloon/coach roof windows

Ultra-high impact-resistant laminated glass is used in the wrap-around saloon windows and port lights so that accidental damage will not result in water ingress to the interior.

Hull Finishes

Standard hull gelcoat colour is Signal White. Many colour options available at owners choice. 

Double line boot top in Alwgrip to owners colour choice.

3 x coats of primer and sealer applied below the waterline before standard antifoul in dark grey, other colour choices available.

Build standard and certification

All Kraken’s are designed and built to exceed ISO CE RCD Category ‘A’

Part 2 - Galley Interior Walkthrough

Part 3 - Cabins Interior Walkthrough

Part 4 - Walk-in Engine Room Interior Walkthrough

Key Features

All of our yachts include of the best-designed features available on a new sailing yacht today and the Kraken 50 is no different.

The Zero Keel™

Zero bolts, zero risk. Each Kraken yacht includes our fully integral ZERO™ Keel to protect against floating debris and grounding.

The Alpha Rudder™

Each yacht includes the ALPHA™ Rudder System, incorporating a full-length skeg-hung rudder and in-water removable rudder bearings.

Build Structure

All Kraken yachts are built with a substantial interior structure to ensure keel delamination and failure cannot occur.

The Exterior

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Solent Rig  Butterfly

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Deck Walkthrough  Part 3

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The forelounge features forward-facing sofas and sunbeds, enjoying the seabreeze and the seaviews.

HARD TOP OR BIMINI

The central rollbar raises the radar antennas, reserving the choice of shade up top between a retractable bimini or a fiberglass hard top with an opening section.

LAYOUT LEVEL UP

The unprecedented play of levels enhaces the maindeck galley, opening up bright, airy space. The raised position is grounded by half-height furniture and, down a few steps, a large pantry provides storage space and a laundry column.

BOUTIQUE BEDDING

The master brings the warmly relaxing interior atmosphere below deck with rounded furniture, unexpected decorations and a finishing touch of matte bronze. Between a boutique hotel and a home-away-from-home, the suite offers every comfort.

FLY 50 AT A GLANCE

• Length overall (incl. pulpit) 16,08 m (52' 9'')
• Beam max 4,65 m (15' 3'')
• Draft (incl. props at full load) 1,52 m (4' 12'')
• Displacement (at full load) 26,8 t (59083 lb)
• Building material GRP
• Exterior designer Stefano Righini
• Interior designer Azimut Yachts
• Hull designer P.L. Ausonio Naval Architecture & Azimut R&D Dept.
• Builder Azimut Yachts
• Keel Planing, 12° deadrise at the stern and 21° amidship
• Certifications CE B; NMMA
• Cabins 3 + 1 crew
• Berths 6 + 1 crew
• Head compartments 2 + 1 crew
• Engines 2 X CAT C9 650 hp
• Maximum speed (test load) up to 31 kn
• Cruising speed (performance test mass) 25 kn
• Fuel capacity 2200 l (581 US Gal)
• Water capacity 590 l (156 US Gal)

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The ZEN50 is a game changer. World’s first series production catamaran equipped with a wingsail, it defines a new distinctive class of its own, where genuine zero-emission meets high comfort and performance, limitlessly. 

Designed from scratch for ZEN Yachts by award-winning naval architect Julien Mélot , this full carbon catamaran is the ultimate essence of technology driven, high performance and luxurious, eco-friendly leisure yachting. 

The blue water capable ZEN50 lightweight racing carbon hulls are combined with a huge solar roof for an unrivaled solar power vs. displacement ratio above 1:1 (18 kW / 17 tonnes), making this yacht completely energy self-sufficient. A revolutionary, fully automated, wingsail - by Ayro© - can be added as a range and speed extender. The yacht’s high capacity battery bank powers a powerful silent electric propulsion, allowing the ZEN50 to achieve 14 knots and maintain high continuous speeds in unrivaled safety and comfort, indefinitely… 

The ZEN50 is offered with or without wingsail and comes in 3 main different versions: Racer, Cruiser and Explorer, each dedicated to a different usage and owner profile. We use these versions as a basis to define a final, bespoke specification for each of our valued clients and ZEN Community Members. Scroll down for more details, specifications and prices.

1st WINGSAIL series production yacht in the world!

The OceanWings32 - by Ayro© - was initially developed for Team Oracle, for the America’s Cup 2010 in Valencia. Over years, it has further been developed and automated by VPLP and was installed on Energy Observer in 2019. Two years of field feedback have allowed the Ayro team to fine tune the algorithm commanding the wingsail. The ZEN50 is the first series production leisure craft to be equipped with this fully automated wingsail. It is controlled at the touch of a finger on screens, is automatically adjusted and has several safety modes and features. The two parts of the wingsail can be hoisted and lowered independently and with the simple touch of a button. The wingsail OceanWings32 is the ideal complement for the solar roof for those wishing to cruise long distances off-shore with zero-emissions.

Greatest ratio SOLAR POWER / weight on the market

At 17 tonnes lightweight and 18,000 W of peak solar power, the ratio of the ZEN50 is at over 1 kW per displaced tonne of water or beyond 1:1 which is far beyond any other blue water CE Cat A yacht in this size range. Lots of solar power for little water to displace is the strong and healthy foundation the energy self-sufficient ZEN50 is built upon.

Performance CARBON sandwich hulls

The hulls of the ZEN50 have been designed from a blank screen for ultimate efficiency - understand minimum drag or minimal energy consumption for a range of speeds from 6 to 10 knots. Their shape is aggressive, sharp and slender. Their reverse bows cut through water like a sword cuts through butter and their curvature is reminiscent of graceful dolphin bodies. These hulls are undoubtedly of the performance type and are built with the best available composites: Carbon fibre and Corecell™. The combination of high strength, low weight and performance design allow the ZEN50 to reach speeds of up to 14 knots.

INFINITE range at high CONTINUOUS speeds

With maximized solar and wind power and minimized energy consumption… the ZEN50 can sail continuously at speeds varying between 6 and 10 knots. Thorough simulations in various sea states and weather system have consistently shown the ZEN50 will be able to achieve performance catamaran speeds continuously without using a genset. With the ZEN50, the world is your oyster and the wildest destinations are within your reach with this self-reliant vessel!

True ZERO-EMISSION operation

The first ZEN50 unit, whose construction started in March 2023, will not be equipped with a genset at all and will not have any fossil fuels onboard. The ZEN50 energy system with its very large capacity 160 kWh battery bank, has been designed to function for days in complete safety with minimal solar energy harvest and no wind. It is perfectly safe with no backup genset and operates 24/7 without any polluting emissions.

NO FUEL , no costs

Naturally, requiring no fuel to operate day in day out is great news for the environment, it is also fantastic news when sailing into remote areas where fuel bunkering might be near impossible or where the fuel quality might be an issue. Finally, it also makes a massive difference in this yacht’s costs of operation. Imagine the hundreds of liters of diesel saved over just a week, the obsolete engine maintenance schedules, the clogged filters and dirty tanks from another age… Welcome to a new burden-free, energy self-sufficient era, welcome to clean and graceful eco-yachting, welcome to ZEN Yachts.

Highest SAFETY & reliability

At ZEN Yachts, we have made some design choices to attain energy self-reliance with the ZEN50 that reduces the habitable volume in the hulls, similar to performance catamarans. Where we have not and will never compromise is on safety. Our main voltage system is 48V making it perfectly safe to work on. The level of redundancy of the batteries and solar panels is 10! The main electrical architecture is split in 2 so that should anything happen on 1 hull, the entire vessel can still operate normally. There are 2 independent helm stations and the ZEN50 is packed with special safety features, nonsubmersible compartments and we can even offer an in-depth practical course on safety equipment usage and management. Sailing with the ZEN50 is not only exhilarating and clean, it is ultra safe!

Unrivaled space & COMFORT

The ZEN50 offers the speeds of a performance catamaran, the comfort of a large motor yacht and the simplicity of an electric car. No less than 2 large day beds, 3 dining areas for over 10 people, 1 professional galley and 2 wet kitchens, 5 heads, up to 4 double ensuite cabins, 1 bunk double and 1 single together with both saloon and dining areas converting into extra sleeping areas, this is simply unrivaled on a 50 ft. catamaran. Add an electric tender, dive compressor, satellite internet, 2 helm stations (cockpit and flybridge), a solar roof that converts into a gigantic upper deck to enjoy the most epic sunrises and sunsets, welcome onboard the ZEN50!

SPECIFICATIONS

Main particulars.

• Length Over All: 15.7m

• Beam: 8.4m

• Depth Molded: 2.7m at midship

• Displacement (light) : 17 T

• Draft (design): 1.3m (4.3ft) incl. keel

• Passenger Capacity: 12

• Berths: 12 (4 x double + 2 x single + saloon)

• Building Material: Carbon Fiber - Corecell™ composite

• Certification: CE Cat A - Unrestricted with 12 persons

Note: Some of the above figures may vary between versions

PROPULSION & ENERGY

• Propulsion: 2 x 50 kW brushless DC motors

• Main Battery Pack Capacity: 160 kWh Lithium

• Solar Roof Peak Power: 18 kWp

• Wingsail: Oceanwings® OWS 3.2 by Ayro©

• Backup Battery Pack Capacity (Nav/Com/Wing): 5 kWh Lithium

• Main System Voltage: 48V - Low voltage for total human safety

• Accommodation Voltage: 110V or 220V

SPEED & RANGE

• Max. Speed on e-motor only: 10 kn

• Max. Speed on e-motor & Wingsail: 14 kn

• Cruising Speed for continuous operation - solar only: 4.5 - 5 kn

• Cruising Speed for continuous operation - solar and wing: 6 - 10 kn

• Cruising Speed day time: 8 - 10 kn

• Range Over 24 h: 180+ nm

Note: These values may vary between versions and sea / weather conditions

EQUIPMENT INCLUDED - RACER VERSION

• Integrated power management system

• Solar power & energy storage system

• Electric propulsion system

• By-wire steering system

• Helm stations at cockpit & flybridge

• Galley counters, storage, sink, oven, stove, fridge, freezer

• 4 en suite heads with enclosed shower, toilet, sink & faucet (in each head)

• All cabin furniture (as shown in layouts)

• Aft deck fixed dining table and aft sofa with collapsible back rest (as shown in layouts)

• Fore deck day bed and lateral seats (as shown in layouts)

• Outdoor marine cork decking / indoor saloon natural bamboo decking

• All cushions In/Outdoor upholstered with Sunbrella® fabric

• 6 deck hatches

• 2 x 500 liter (2 x 132 gal) fresh water tanks

• 2 x 100 liter approx. (2 x 26 gal) fresh water tanks + 1 fresh water pump

• 2 x 350+ liter approx. (2 x 92 gal) holding tanks

• Railings, cleats and fore deck trampolines

• Mooring equipment: 33 kg Rocna® stainless steel anchor + 50 m stainless steel chain 10 mm + 150 m nylon rope + e-windlass

• Regulatory navigation equipment including navigation lights & mast

• 2 x chart plotter 16”; 2 x VHF with DSC button

• Regulatory Life Saving Appliances

• Critical spare parts kit

Note: The above equipment is for the Racer version. Cruiser & Explorer versions carry additional equipment

ZEN50 Solar Wingsail Electric Catamaran - Solar Roof Layout

ZEN50 Solar Wingsail Electric Catamaran - Flybridge Layout

ZEN50 Solar Wingsail Electric Catamaran - Main Deck Layout - Asymmetric D (subject to changes)

ZEN50 Solar Wingsail Electric Catamaran - Cabin Layout - Asymmetric D (subject to changes)

ZEN50 Solar Wingsail Electric Catamaran - Cabin Layout - Asymmetric E (subject to changes)

SOLAR & WINGSAIL

OCEAN RACER

Solar & Wingsail, basic configuration ready to sail, navigation, safety, fridge, etc.

EUR 2 400 000

WORLD CRUISER

Solar & Wingsail, well equipped configuration with, among other options, electric tender, AC and water maker

EUR 2 650 000

ARCTIC EXPLORER

Solar & Wingsail ultimate configuration with all available options

EUR 2 850 000

Solar only, ready to sail basic configuration with navigation, safety, fridge, etc.

EUR 1 850 000

CONTINENTAL CRUISER

Solar only, well equipped configuration with, among other options, electric tender, AC and water maker

EUR 2 100 000

TROPICAL EXPLORER

Solar only, ultimate configuration with all available options

EUR 2 300 000

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