Benetti has announced the delivery of the first Diamond 145 unit, the new Class category flagship that at 44 meters in length represents the perfect marriage of tradition and innovation. The impressive and imposing exterior lines penned by Giorgio M. Cassetta are matched by spacious interiors bathed in a contemporary, welcoming and sophisticated atmosphere and designed by Benetti’s Interior Style Department. With a fiberglass hull and gross tonnage of 469 tonnes, Diamond 145 has five cabins sleeping 10 guests and five cabins for a crew of eight plus the captain. At a speed of 11 knots, the yacht has a…
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There is a lot to love in the yachting world for this year and Miami is playing host first. The hot beaches and vibrant culture are no strangers to gigantic ships slipping around the famous coastline, but this year there is even more to love because the boats are revving up in personality and style. Bigger? Yes. Bolder? Yes. The Progressive Miami International Boat Show, from February 13th till 17th, is a true treasure hunt on the high seas. With a renewed commitment to sustainability and advancements in hybrid technology there are sure to be surprises. Sunreef is debuting two…
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The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the leading boat show in the United States, has confirmed the success of the Italian brand, Azimut|Benetti in the USA, as the shipyard announced a US sales success of $50 million USD. This exciting result accelerates the brand’s growth with the goal of becoming the top ranking yacht builder in the USA. The good health of Azimut Yachts in America is also underscored by the rise in the number of visits to the stand – up 20% on last year – not only by people from the US, but also from Canadian and South…
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Here is a look at Benetti’s Classic Supreme 132′, the stunning Petrus II. Benetti’s style took a grandiose turn as interpreted by architect Righini, while the interiors were the vision of François Zuretti. An elegant pairing to say the least as every one of its four decks offer something special. From the owner’s cabin with a terrace, a double Jacuzzi (both on the forward upper deck and on the sun deck) and the open-air exterior stairways, to the external rotating pilot wings which are retractable and disappear in the shear line. Even the design elements of the interior furnishings of…
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AZIMUT’S WEEKENDER One of Italy’s largest yacht builders, Azimut Yachts, has perfected a sophisticated walkaround model that takes the typical day-cruiser style to a more luxurious and spacious experience. Azimut’s Verve 40 stands out for its elegance of styling and surprising amounts of comfortable capacity, featuring an extensive cabin area that offers generous room for play on the open sea. The Azimut Verve 40, which made its debut at the Newport International Boat Show 2016 before going on to appear a few weeks later at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, marks the entry of Azimut Yachts into…