Benetti Yachts in Italy is revealing details about the 134-foot Kahala. It’s a fiberglass yacht with exteriors by RWD, naval architecture by PLANA and Azimut-Benetti, and interiors in collaboration with New York-based Bonetti/Kozerski Architecture. 

Kahala’s primary exterior feature is the Oasis Deck aft. This section of the yacht has side wings that open the beach area into a nearly 970-square-foot terrace at water level. A nearly 1,500-gallon infinity pool is here—Benetti calls it “rare for a yacht this size”—and is heated with a massage function.  

Exterior styling is inspired by the automotive industry, with a plumb bow, vertical windscreen and long, glazed surfaces with silver frames. 

Inside, the team from Bonetti/Kozerski included a series of pieces from the 1950s to the 1970s. The idea is that they have an enduring elegance and simplicity that never go out of fashion. The firm also designed the rug in the main-deck salon, an area that has extensive glazing for natural light along with a custom table that seats 10 people for dining. 

Between the salon and the owner’s stateroom on the main deck is a sculpture that the owner commissioned from a Hawaiian artist, as a symbol of the owner’s deep ties with the state. 

Up one level, the wheelhouse has full-height glazing and seating for six people. Instead of a traditional helm station with a wheel, this yacht has what Benetti calls a “light bridge console featuring a futuristic design developed by Benetti and Fincantieri.” The carbon-fiber console has integrated software and controls laid out on two panels, like extra armrests for the captain’s chair. Racks for the navigation equipment are in an air-conditioned compartment abaft the wheelhouse to starboard, hidden by panels.

Also on this deck is the skylounge, which has a bar as well as a breakfast table. The skylounge connects to an outdoor space with custom sun pads that are similar to the ones installed above on the sundeck.

Belowdecks, there are four guest staterooms. Along with the main-deck master, they allow for a total complement of 10 guests. There are also four cabins for eight crew, as well as a captain’s cabin.

For heading ashore, the yacht has a side garage that can house a 20-foot tender. There’s a separate room for stowing toys near the beach area aft.

Let’s talk performance: According to Benetti Yachts, Kahala has two MAN V-12 engines that allow for a top hop of 17 knots, with transatlantic range at a speed of 11 knots.

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Five notable yachts just became available for charter in the West Mediterranean, with plenty of time left to book itineraries before the current season is over.

First up is Zazou, a 213-foot Benetti that launched in 2021. It’s new to the charter fleet at Y.CO, with plans to base in the South of France and Corsica. This is the first time that Zazou is being opened for charters, with availability beginning mid-August.

“Ideal for families, she is elegant and sophisticated thanks to her stunning interior,” Sioned Williams of Y.CO Charter Management stated in a press release. Notable features include a gymnasium, treatment room, outdoor cinema and beach club. Accommodations are for 10 guests in five staterooms.

Y.CO also just welcomed the new-for-2024 Benetti Dyna to the charter fleet in the Mediterranean. Dates are available in September and October.

Accommodations aboard Dyna are for 12 guests in six staterooms. Amenities include a main-deck pool, a cinema, a spa and a master stateroom with a private balcony.

“Dyna is a particularly fine example of the B.Now 50m Oasis model,” Yasmine Naitijja of Y.CO Charter Management stated in a press release. “No expense has been spared in the finishes throughout. The spa area is a real onboard highlight, as is the large main-deck pool, while the stylish Novamarine Black Shiver chase boat offers enhanced exploration.”

Also now available in the West Mediterranean is Alma III, a 97-foot Azimut that was just delivered to the owners from the shipyard in June. It’s part of the Fraser charter fleet and will have availability in August from Sardinia.

According to the Fraser team, Alma III is the only Azimut Magellano 30 currently on the charter market. Exterior design is by Ken Freivokh, and accommodations are for 10 guests in five staterooms. The master is full beam on the main deck.

In the IYC charter fleet in Greece, guests can book the 82-foot Maiora El Pecado, which became available earlier this summer. The yacht is a 2014 build that IYC’s team says is in “impeccable condition” with accommodations for as many as nine guests in four staterooms.

Notable features and equipment on El Pecado include low fuel consumption and at-anchor stabilizers for guest comfort.

Also in Greece with IYC is the 107-foot Custom Line My Mistake, a 2023 build that accommodates 10 guests in five staterooms. The IYC team notes that this yacht has a child-friendly setup, meaning it is a good choice for bookings with families.

Top speed aboard My Mistake is reportedly 26 knots, which should make short work of cruising between the Greek Isles while leaving more time for fun at anchor and in harbors.

When does the Mediterranean yacht-charter season end? The high season is over at the end of August, but with nice weather, the cruising in some parts of the region can be terrific well into October.

How to book a week on board: Contact a charter broker at y.co, iyc.com or fraseryachts.com

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Sales broker Frank Grzeszczak Sr. of FGI Yacht Group says the 121-foot Benetti Allora is available for viewings in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Allora is a 2011 build that had what the broker calls an “extensive refit” in 2022. The work included mechanical repairs, a new air-conditioning system, plumbing, complete recaulking of the teak decks, and an annual survey.

Interiors aboard Allora are by designer Patrick Knowles. Rich woodwork in the salon is brightened by white furniture and carpeting, with the room’s oversized windows and sole-to-ceiling glass aft providing colorful views all around. Indoor dining is forward of the salon, also with expansive views of the outdoors for guests seated at the table.

The yacht accommodates 10 guests in five staterooms, and has quarters for eight crew. The owners’ stateroom has a private study along with a seating area for coffee or hiding out with a good book.

Up on the bridge deck, the sky lounge has décor similar to the salon’s, with a bar for cocktail hour. Forward, there is guest seating in the bridge with small tables for drinks or snacks. Aft on the bridge deck, the covered space is open to the fresh air with dining and an outdoor bar, along with a seating area far aft.

Yet more guest relaxation space is up top on the sundeck, which has a hot tub along with sunbathing space.

Power on board Allora is a pair of 1,550-horsepower Caterpillar engines. According to FGI Yacht Group, they push the yacht to a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top hop of 18 knots.

What’s the asking price for Allora? The yacht is listed at $7.9 million.

Take the next step: contact Grzeszczak at fgiyachtgroup.com

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For owners looking to move in to the crewed-yacht experience, the recently-refit Benetti Tradition 100 BW may fit the bill. With an asking price of $3.75 million, the 100-foot Tri-Deck has serious charter potential for owners looking to offset expenses, featuring three decks with multiple exterior entertainment spaces, four staterooms that can sleep eight and a three-cabin crew quarters.

BW’s recent two-year refit saw a significant number of upgrades, including but not limited to:

• Rebuilt thru-hull valves – all approved by ABS (32 in total)
• New sundeck furniture
• New dining table
• New 65-inch Samsung ART TV in salon salon
• Rebuilt thru-hull valves – all approved by ABS (32 in total)
• Exhaust system for both main engines
• Generators overhauled
• House batteries
• Furniture, upholstery, soft goods and cushions throughout
• Full enclosure
• Stidd captain’s chair
• Carpet throughout
• LED lighting throughout yacht
• Chalks and lift arm for Williams tender
• Davit rebuilt
• Generators rebuilt (2022/10,000-hour major overhaul)
• PLC System ($175,000)
• Main engines exhaust system and mufflers (DiAngelo Nov 2021)

The cockpit’s transom benchseat and custom hi-lo tables is a great spot to enjoy breakfast with a view before a big day playing with the water toys.

When it’s time to get some sun, head to the foredeck’s three-person sun pad, or make your way to the sun deck, which has a six-person sun pad. New soft goods on the sundeck were part of BW‘s refit.

The after section of the bridge deck is a lounge with a sofa and three chairs protected by a sun shade, and it makes a prime location to enjoy sundowners with friends. If you need a fresh beverage before dinner, there’s a bar forward of the eight-person dining table with ocean vistas.

Smartly placed furniture helps define the salon’s social spaces, with a more formal dining area abaft the lounge space. A circular dining table is aft with a cabinet and L-shaped sofa positioned to create another gathering space forward, beckoning guests to sit and stay a while. Two lounge chairs are to port with a new 65-inch Samsung flat-screen TV in the forward bulkhead.

The starboard walkway leads to the galley, which is equipped with marble countertops and enough space to accommodate multiple chefs. It has some serious meal-prep appliances too, including:

• Two Miele fridge/freezer drawers
• Miele electric 4-burner ceramic cooktop
• Miele built-in convection oven
• Miele Optima high-speed dishwasher
• Miele microwave oven
• Stainless-steel double sink with garbage macerator
• Penguin custom-built commercial double fridge
• Whirlpool microwave oven

Sleeping accommodations on BW include an on-deck master stateroom, which has panoramic views and en suite head. Belowdecks, there are port and starboard guest staterooms amidships. Both staterooms have en suite heads as well as twin berths that convert to queen berths. The full-beam (23’5″) VIP stateroom also has a settee and en suite head. Forward, are the crew quarters, which have a crew mess and three cabins, each with bunk berths, sleeping up to six crew.

Power for BW is twin 1,000 hp Caterpillar C18 diesel engines, which currently have 3,200 hours on them. Other notable features on board BW include:

• Sperry Navipilot V autopilot
• Furuno 64-mile radar
• Furuno FA-150 AIS
• 2 x Sailor EPIRB battery
• Furuno GP-33 GPS
• Navnet GPS
• Nobeltec chartplotter
• Sailor C4900 VHF, Sailor RT5022 VHF
• Sailor GMDSS & ICOM handheld VHFs
• Sailor HC-4500B MF/HF SSB
• Navnet GPS fishfinder
• Navnet GPS depth finder
• GPS & Furuno RD33 speed log
• Navtex Furuno NX-700
• Two Miele Softronic tumble dryers
• Miele Softronic front-load washing machine

BW runs on a semidisplacement hull form and has a reported cruise speed of 12 knots and a top hop of 15 knots.

Where is BW located? The yacht is currently lying in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  

Take the next step: Contact Worth Avenue Yachts, Michael Mahan, +1 (954) 439-5049, Michael@WorthAvenueYachts.com

Quick Specifications:

• Length Overall: 100′
• Maximum Beam: 23’5″
• Fuel Capacity: 5,939 Gal.
• Draft: 6′

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Biofuel is now a reality for yachts built by Azimut-Benetti Group, which is working with Eni Sustainable Mobility to fill yacht fuel tanks with HVOlution. It’s a biofuel made from hydrogenated vegetable oil that can reduce emissions up to 90 percent, the builder says (and whose raw materials do not compete with the food chain).

Azimut-Benetti is starting by using the biofuel for technical testing on its yachts and by allowing owners to take delivery of new yachts with biofuel in the tanks. The first yacht used to promote the partnership with Eni Sustainable Mobility was an Azimut Magellano 60 this past June.

Going forward, Azimut-Benetti plans to create refueling sites for owners of its yachts. The first of those sites is expected to be in Italy, where Azimut-Benetti is based.

Eni Sustainable Mobility: A New Chapter in Fuel

Italy-based Eni has been around since 1953. It’s a company with global operations focused on natural gas, oil, electricity and renewable fuels. The wholly owned Eni Sustainable Mobility company began operations in January with a focus on organic fuels, biomethane, electric recharging and similar-minded projects. The HVOlution biofuel that Azimut-Benetti is now using is just one of the company’s alternative-fuel offerings; it also provides hydrogen, liquefied natural gas and other choices.

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Article At-A-Glance

• The 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show will be held Oct. 25-29.
• More than 100,000 visitors are expected to attend FLIBS in 2023.
• More than 1,300 boats are typically on display for attendees to check out.
• Some yacht-builders with new-for-2023 models include Benetti, Azimut, Wally, Princess, Sirena, Sunseeker, Galeon, Sunreef, Maritimo, Aquila, Viking, Ocean Alexander and Rivera.

New Yachts from European Builders

Benetti and Azimut will be bringing their Italian-built yachts to the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, while the Ferretti Group’s Wally brand will be present with its Monaco-based flair. Benetti will display the 112-foot Oasis 34M Ubiquitous, while Azimut will be showing four models in the United States for the first time, and Wally will be featuring the wallywhy150.

Benetti Oasis 34M Ubiquitous

The Benetti Oasis 34M Ubiquitous is scheduled to make its US debut at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. This is a 112-foot fiberglass motoryacht with exteriors by RWD in Britain and interiors by the New York firm Bonetti & Kozerski. The stern on Ubiquitous has Benetti’s Oasis Deck, which includes two wings that open to enlarge the space. An infinity pool is here as well, and the space adjoins the main-deck salon to give guests the option of sun-drenched or shaded spaces for relaxation.

Also at the show: Benetti will showcase the B.Yond 37M Never Say Never Again. It’s a 121-foot motoryacht from architect Stefano Righini with an E-Mode Hybrid system from Siemens Energy. The idea is to reduce harmful emissions while giving owners the option of four operating modes, including a fully electric mode for zero-emissions cruising.

Four New Yachts from Azimut

Azimut will have four yachts making their Americas premiere at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show: the Verve 48 outboard, Magellano 60, Grande 36M and S7.

The Verve 48 outboard is a sport boat for weekends, designed in collaboration with Francesco Struglia. Its power is triple 600 hp Mercury outboards that promise a top speed of 50 knots. The stern has been updated from previous models; it now includes “the most extensive swim platform ever,” according to Azimut.

Crossover appeal is at the heart of the Magellano 60, with features intended for longer-distance cruising. For sustainability, the Azimut Magellano 60 can be delivered with HVOlution, a biofuel produced by Eni Sustainable Mobility. Azimut says this fuel, when combined with the shipyard’s semi-planing Dual Mode hull, can reduce carbon-dioxide emissions by more than 80 percent compared to yachts using traditional fuel.

With the Grande 36M, Azimut is showcasing a semi-walkaround upper deck that runs on the same level from the stern almost to the tip of the bow. The idea is to create an area that didn’t exist before on boats this size. Exterior design on the Azimut Grande 36M is by Alberto Mancini, with interiors by Achille Salvagni.

The Azimut S7 is a 72-foot yacht built with Volvo Penta IPS propulsion and a “super-lightweight” hull for a sporty ride. Azimut says the S7 also reduces fuel consumption and harmful emissions by as much as 30 percent compared to shaft-line boats with traditional chine hulls. Exteriors are by Alberto Mancini, with interiors by Yachtique.

wallywhy150

The wallywhy150 is also expected to be on display at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, following its international debut at the recent Cannes Yachting Festival in France.

This 78-foot motoryacht can be ordered with triple Volvo Penta IPS1350 engines for a maximum speed of 23 knots. With the standard Volvo Penta IPS1200s, that figure is 21 knots. Exterior spaces include a completely open upper deck with dining, sunbathing and a shaded lounge. Inside, there’s sole-to-ceiling glass for great views, with a main-deck master stateroom as well as guest staterooms belowdecks. The yacht can be ordered with a VIP and two guest staterooms, or with twin VIPs.

New Yachts from the UK, Turkey, Poland, Australia and China

Princess Yachts and Sunseeker International, both in the United Kingdom, will have new yachts at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Also from overseas will be new models from the Turkish builder Sirena Yachts, Polish builders Sunreef and Galeon, Australian builders Maritimo and Riviera, and China-based Aquila Power Catamarans and Ocean Alexander.

Princess Yachts Y95

The Princess Yachts Y95 is the new flagship of the builder’s Y Class series, which features open-flybridge models 72 feet and larger. This 95-footer can reportedly achieve a top hop of 24 knots, thanks to the twin 2,000 hp MAN V-12 engines, and it has a full-beam master stateroom on the main deck that lets in extra natural light through skylights. Guests are accommodated in four belowdecks staterooms. Draft is 6 feet, 6 inches, making the Princess Y95 a yacht that allows for access to the world’s most beautiful harbors.

Sunseeker Ocean 182

The Sunseeker Ocean 182, which was also displayed at the Newport International Boat Show, is an 88-foot yacht that is the fifth model in the builder’s Ocean series. It has an enclosed, air-conditioned flybridge that is home to the only helm station on board. Power is a pair of 1,650 hp or 1,900 hp MAN V-12s, with the builder promising a top speed of 27 knots. At a cruise speed of 12 knots, range is reportedly 1,800 nautical miles. All the guest accommodations are belowdecks: an amidships, full-beam master along with four guest staterooms.

Sirena 78

Turkish builder Sirena Yachts is bringing the Sirena 78 to the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Its design is by Cor D. Rover and Germán Frers, with the builder reporting a top speed of 27 knots as well as a cruising range of 1,550 nautical miles. Some of the key design features include a versatile flybridge with customizable spaces and sizable guest accommodations.

The Superpowered Princess X80

Princess Yachts is also bringing its X80 explorer motoryacht to the Fort Lauderdale show. Along with 31-knot speed and four en suite staterooms, the X80 has what the builder calls a “super flybridge.” Princess says this deck is 30 percent bigger than other flybridges on similarly sized flybridge yachts. This space has four gathering areas, including two sun pads forward, a wet bar aft and an L-shaped settee with a dining table to port. The X80’s main deck is dedicated entirely to socializing, with an L-shaped settee accompanied by a dining table forward.

Galeon 450 HTC

The big premiere from Galeon Yachts at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show will be the Galeon 450 HTC. It’s a Tony Castro design that can be ordered with an optional hydraulic swim platform and an optional third stateroom for guests. The standard layout is two staterooms with two heads, including a full-beam master. This yacht has a 4-foot, 3-inch draft that allows it to access skinny waters in locations like the Bahamas. Power is a pair of 480 hp Volvo Penta D6 engines.

80 Sunreef Power Eco

Polish builder Sunreef Yachts will be making a big show of the first 80 Sunreef Power Eco, which has been christened SÓL (after the Norse sun goddess). Sunreef is heralding this vessel as the most advanced electric luxury catamaran in the world, with a “solar skin” built into the hull, and the biggest battery bank in its category of recreational yachts. Accommodations are for eight guests

Maritimo M60 Flybridge Motor Yacht

Maritimo’s M60 Flybridge Motor Yacht will make its US debut at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Its hull has a variable deadrise with a deep keel, sharp bow entry and flattened progression aft, all intended for comfortable and efficient offshore cruising. Standard power is twin 800 hp Volvo Penta D13s. Owners also can opt for 1,000 hp Volvo Pentas or 1,150 hp Scania Di16s.

Riviera 585 SUV: Does It All

Riviera says its multi-uses 585 SUV represents the “culmination of 10 years of evolution and the launch of more than 220 SUV yachts.” The yacht has three staterooms and three heads with a full-beam master amidships. In addition to its cruising, water-sports and angling flexibility, the 585 SUV is entertainment-centric with its sizable cockpit and semi-enclosed alfresco deck. Power is a pair of 900 hp Volvo Penta IPS1200s or 1,000 hp Volvo Penta IPS1350s. For flybridge enthusiasts, the builder is also debuting its 46 Sports Motor Yacht.

Aquila 47 Molokai

Built in China, the Aquila 47 Molokai is the latest model from Aquila Power Catamarans. It’s outfitted for offshore cruising and fishing, with an en suite stateroom that’s air-conditioned and a queen-size berth. The design and build are a collaboration of Sino Eagle Yachts and Peart Yacht Design.

Ocean Alexander 32 Legend: Crewed-Yacht Living

The Ocean Alexander 32 Legend is a 120-foot superyacht penned by Evan K. Marshall, notable for its sole-to-ceiling glass across three decks, allowing for ocean vista from most points on board. From its seaside beach club to its foredeck lounge, rest and relaxation is at the forefront of this yacht’s design. Off the cockpit, power doors slide away allowing guests to enter the open-plan salon, which benefits from the aforementioned glass, enabling light to flood the space. A formal dining space for 10 is forward in the salon. The sense of volume and openness is palpable. The 32L has a main-deck master suite as well as four guest staterooms belowdecks. This yacht also has a skylounge with a wet bar, a TV, an ice-maker and a refrigerator, expanding entertaining options. Other alfresco spaces include a hot tub aft on the upper deck and a foredeck with a sun pad. Power is twin 2,600 hp MTU diesels.

Riviera 46 Sports Motor Yacht

Riviera’s 46 Sports Motor Yacht is a part of a lineup that also includes 50, 64 and 72 Sports Motor Yachts. The Australian builder collaborated with 4D Designs on the 52-footer, which has a variety of entertaining spaces, from a semi-enclosed cockpit and the flybridge to the salon and foredeck sun pad. Belowdecks, there are three double-berth staterooms and two heads. Owners can also opt to add a hydraulic swim platform. Riviera has two power options for the 46: twin 725 hp Volvo Penta D11 IPS 950s or twin 600 hp Volvo Penta D8 IPS 800s.

Built in the USA: Viking 90

The Viking 90 made its official debut earlier this year at the Miami International Boat Show, but Hull No. 1 is still on its premiere-year tour. It’s been turning anglers’ heads out on the fishing circuit, hauling in big catch. All expectations are that it will continue to impress show-goers at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

Viking 90: Ultimate Fishability

The Viking 90 has a fuel capacity of 3,801 gallons in four tanks, which gives the yacht long legs for getting to and from the canyons to chase big game. It can be ordered with an enclosed or an open bridge, and it has a one-piece wraparound, enclosed-bridge windshield for improved visibility. The cockpit has 224 square feet of dance space with a 203-gallon fishbox/live well and a pair of 103-gallon insulated, in-deck fishboxes. Refrigeration on those fishboxes is optional. A Seakeeper 35 is installed to keep everything steady at sea, and the cockpit sole is built with reinforcement for a fighting chair.

Viking 90: Interior Creature Comforts

When the day’s fishing is done, the Viking 90 has six staterooms (including a full-beam master) and seven heads to let everyone relax in comfort. There’s a U-shaped lounge in the salon, along with a home theater that includes a 65-inch high-definition TV. For more casual snacks, the galley has engineered-stone countertops with an overhang and five bar stools, along with a dinette on an elevated platform for great views of the outdoors.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are expected to attend the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show?

In 2022, there were more than 100,000 show-goers. All expectations for 2023 are for a show equal to or even bigger than last year’s.

How many brands will be on display at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show?

At least 1,000, according to show organizers. More than 1,300 boats will be part of the show.

Is there a VIP Experience available at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show?

Yes. Participants have access to the Windward VIP Club with premium open bars and gourmet food. The VIP Experience also comes with complimentary water-taxi service for getting around the show’s seven locations.

What are the seven locations for the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show?

Show locations include the Broward County Convention Center, the Bahia Mar Yachting Center, the Hall of Fame Marina, Las Olas Marina, the 17th Street Yacht Basin, Pier 66 Marina and the Superyacht Village at Pier 66 South.

Where can I sign up for updates about the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show?

The organizers are collecting email addresses for show updates at flibs.com

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Benetti Yachts in Italy has announced a new fiberglass flagship in its Class Range: the 144-foot 44M.

The Benetti Class 44M has interiors and exteriors by Giorgio Maria Cassetta. The yard says it focused on using sustainable materials in the design, including wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.

“We worked on an infinite number of details, and, as a result, this boat’s interiors are something absolutely new compared with what we’re used to seeing on a yacht this size,” Cassetta stated in a press release. “All these details immediately convey an appealing sense of elegance, but also reveal the wonder of human skill and craftsmanship. Benetti Class 44M is an incredibly complex and sophisticated place, but one that has a truly amazing ability to welcome people in.”

Accommodations include a full-beam master stateroom forward on the main deck and four guest staterooms belowdecks. Crew quarters are also belowdecks.

Power will be twin 1,400 hp MANs that are expected to provide a top speed of 15 knots and a range of 4,100 nautical miles at 11 knots.

Listen up: Benetti says it focused on soundproofing with the Class 44M, using floating floors and bulkheads as well as flexible transmission couplings.

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It’s a long way to go from California to Italy just to build a boat. Then again, Calex, delivered last year by Benetti, is a 220-foot fully custom build—60 feet larger than its owner’s previous superyacht, which was semicustom. It’s also an example of the degree to which an experienced owner will go to ensure the comfort of those accompanying him: not just family and friends, but also crew.

While a larger yacht naturally affords more indoor and outdoor space, this California resident wanted an abundance of both, prioritizing privacy and well-being.

Arguably the best example of this is the owner’s suite, which, in combination with a dedicated alfresco area, is more like a penthouse apartment. Giorgio Cassetta and his team at Cassetta Yacht Designers, which has styled numerous Benettis, penned 1,772 square feet on the upper deck for this, from amidships forward. The owner’s suite includes the master stateroom, an office, a double bath and a walk-in closet. Since the stateroom faces sole-to-ceiling glass forward, 180 degrees of changing views welcomes the owner each morning. The alfresco lounge lets the owner relax in privacy. Accessible from the suite via two curved sliding doors, the lounge has chaises, chairs and a gas fireplace. And, the raised foredeck forward can be the owner’s touch-and-go helipad.

Unwinding in the company of friends and family was also important in commissioning the yacht, whose beach club is one of the more cleverly private places aboard Calex. Beach clubs have become bigger indoor-outdoor areas, especially through the use of fold-down platforms. They enhance the feeling of having a large lounge atop the sea, but they present a problem when owners and guests want seclusion. So with Calex, a single gull-wing door fully aft swings up to yield access. The beach club is still sizable, in part thanks to the yacht’s 35-foot beam. Guests can watch sports on the TV, enjoy drinks from the bar and use the hammam. To take a dip, they can step out onto the swim platform and use the flip-down swim ladder. Boarding water toys is just as simple from the platform.

And boy, does Calex have toys—especially ones that will help guests burn calories. Stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, water skis, electric surfboards, electric foiling boards, a wakeboard and a surfboard are all available. Friends and family craving a little more speed can step aboard two personal watercraft capable of 65 mph. If the toys aren’t enough exercise, gym equipment and a yoga space are on the sun deck, with a nearby hot tub for a post-workout muscle soak.

All of the time and attention put into creating these areas would be for naught if the crew had subpar quarters. Time and time again, well-planned crew’s quarters contribute to stronger staff retention and a better yacht-ownership experience. Sixteen hands, led by Capt. Eddie Cooney, handle operations aboard Calex. While no one will blink to learn that Cooney’s cabin is on the bridge deck, near the wheelhouse and the ship’s office, they’ll definitely do a double take to see its design, along with that of the quarters for the rest of the crew belowdecks.

According to the Benetti Style Department, the owner had a singular focus for their area from the start of planning. The furnishings and decorative materials are similar to those in the two main-deck VIP staterooms and four guest staterooms (two doubles and two convertible twins) on the lower deck. Finally, and wisely, dumbwaiters connect the main-deck galley to the upper decks’ lounging spaces inside and out.

Calex also features sculptures and art pieces the owner has picked up amid his travels. The yacht casts a comforting spell, inviting guests to be as social as they wish throughout the five enclosed decks, as well as outside on the terrace-like areas and fully open sun deck. Movable deck furnishings make it easy to go from big, garrulous groups to cozier conversations. Simultaneously, Calex caters to more secluded downtime, especially for its owner. Ultimately, Calex is built for different needs, including those of the crew.

It’s a long way to go from California to Italy to get all of this. But, especially for this owner, it was worth it.  

Well(ness) Wishes

As much as the owner set aside space for health and wellness, he wanted the interior ambience of Calex to convey a sense of well-being too. Ivory-toned furnishings and warm woods, such as maple and American walnut, create a serene atmosphere, along with a dose of sophistication. The decor is by the Benetti Style Department and the owner’s team.

Engine Emissions

Calex is Benetti’s first fully custom yacht in this size range to comply with Tier III regulations. Tier III is an International Maritime Organization standard that reduces nitrous-oxide emissions by about 70 percent compared with prior regulations. Calex has a scrubbing system for exhaust gas from the main engines and gensets.

Charter Calex

Calex is part of the Northrop & Johnson charter fleet. The yacht is heading for the Caribbean this winter and the Mediterranean next year. A glass elevator and space-planning make the five enclosed decks accessible for wheelchairs. The weekly base rate starts at $680,000.

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Benetti Yachts in Italy has sold Hull No. 1 of the B.Now 60M with the Oasis Deck. It’s a nearly 197-foot motoryacht whose delivery to the owners is expected to take place in 2027.

The brokerage company SuperYachtsMonaco collaborated with Benetti on closing the deal.

Key features aboard the B.Now 60M include a main deck that spans nearly 2,200 square feet, with about 1,400 square feet of that space devoted to the beach area. Exterior styling is by RWD in the United Kingdom, with interiors by the Benetti Interior Style Department.

“This is an extremely satisfying period, as the 60M with Oasis Deck steers our owners towards a new way to experience the sea and completes the B.Now family, which now vaunts models from 50 to 72 meters,” Benetti Chief Commercial Officer Sebastiano Fanizza stated in a press release.

How many lines of yachts does Benetti offer? Six. In addition to B.Now, there’s also B.Yond, Class, Oasis, B.Century and Custom.

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Fraser says the 115-foot Benetti Heaven Can Wait is accepting inquiries for remaining open summer charter dates in the Bahamas.

Heaven Can Wait is a 2006 build that most recently was refitted in 2020. The yacht bases in Nassau, with no delivery fees on itineraries that are round-trip from that home port.

Accommodations are for 10 guests in five staterooms, including a main-deck master. The yacht charters with seven crew.

What’s the lowest weekly base rate to charter Heaven Can Wait? It’s $85,000 per week.

How to book a week on board: Contact a charter broker at fraseryachts.com

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