SUPERYACHT #497
September 2003
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BENETTI VISION 2 "MORE"
Gio Ponti, a "magician of shapes", as he has been called, is one of
the designers who brought most prestige to Italian architecture during
much of the last century.
A multidisciplinary artist, but especially brilliant at design and
style, able to invent innovative shapes for residences and apartment
buildings, and yet excelling in industrial design as well. Never an
exponent of the "minimalist" trend, Ponti is remembered for having
created essential works which were nevertheless masterpieces of the
variegated interpretative forms and multi-form choices that are the
prerogative of art. The "warmth" and functionality of his creations
are probably the maximum expression of made-in-Italy architecture of
the '60s, the dictates of which were the guidelines that influenced
interior designer François Zuretti in his creation of the overall
decor for the second Benetti Vision, a super yacht launched with the
name "More".
Built at the Benetti shipyard in Viareggio, this 145-foot
pleasure craft, the exterior of which was designed by naval architect
Stefano Righini, has a hull of composite and is powered by two 1,320-
HP Caterpillar engines.
This Benetti can therefore reach a maximum of
15 knots, with a proven cruising speed of between 12 and 14 knots,
which guarantee it a range of 4,000 nautical miles.
"More", intended primarily for charters in the Mediterranean and the
Caribbean, has 4 decks (3 internal, plus a sundeck). The main deck is
finished with cherry wood and features details that contribute to
making the various areas light-filled and elegant. A double, sliding
door leads to the spacious saloon, an area that is as comfortable as
it is roomy, with sophisticated equipment for audio and video
entertainment and a handy bar corner, all within an area boasting
large windows and brightly-coloured, natural silk fabrics. The saloon
is separated from the adjoining dining room (where up to 12 people can
dine comfortably) by a large, colour, plasma TV which, when rotated
on its axis, can be watched from either area. Moving towards the prow,
to port, we find the practically professional galley, unusually large
and equipped with every imaginable accessory while, to starboard, we
find an area leading to the owner's quarters. Here, the decor is
equally luxurious, based on the use of designer furnishings by
Giorgetti, Donghia and Modenature, all of which are complemented by a
sculpture by Pomodoro depicting the prow of a boat. The owner has an
office and a large suite, embellished with the use of Verona red,
Botticino and Iranian-red travertine marbles. In addition to two
separate dressing rooms, the suite includes two bathrooms, one
featuring a Jacuzzi and the other a sophisticated shower cabinet of
marble.
The guests' sleeping area, on the other hand, is located on the lower
deck, and includes four cabins, two with double beds and two with twin
beds, each with its own bathroom and featuring its own colour scheme
for the silk fabrics used. In this case as well, the areas' extreme
functionality is enhanced by very carefully chosen furnishings,
including top-quality marble and a combination of highly-refined decor
touches.
Naturally-coloured cherry wood has also been used on the upper deck,
where it harmonises beautifully with the green shade of the leather
upholstery used for the large L-shaped sofas in the entertainment room
here. And, here too, a large plasma television, bar corner and a
number of absolutely exclusive furnishing touches that endow the
boat's decor with unmistakable personality. Forward of this room, in
addition to the main-access ladder, we find a service ladder reserved
for onboard personnel and connecting directly to the galley below and
hence to the master's quarters and related services. Further forward,
"More"'s sophisticated control station, also upholstered in green
leather. Towards the stern, on the other hand, there is a second
"panoramic" dining room which, thanks to a large, circular door that
swings open fully, is an ideal link to the exterior areas.
The sundeck has a large and extremely comfortable area for relaxation,
with a table and chairs that can accommodate up to 12 for informal
meals, made even more convenient because of the large refrigerator,
icemaker and barbecue with which it is equipped. A boat of this scale
would certainly not be complete without a large, outside Jacuzzi,
which in this case is located towards the stern, practically
"inserted" in the sundeck that occupies the entire width of the deck.
For further information: Alexandra Guillard - Benetti. Le Panorama.
Bloc B. 57 Rue Grimaldi. MC 98000. Monaco - Tel 377 97 77 24 44 - Fax
377 97 77 24 40 - e-mail alex.benetti@imcn.net.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
Length (LOA): 44.20 m
Beam: 9.26 m
Maximum draught: 2.72 m
Displacement fully loaded: 300 tons
Fuel-tank capacity: 67,600 l
Water-tank capacity: 11,200 l
Motorization: two 1,320-HP CAT 3508 Bs
Maximum speed: 15 knots
Cruising speed: 14 knots
Range at 12 knots: 4,000 nautical miles
Generators: 2 Northern Lights 104-kW
Prow propeller: Koopnautic
9,462-l/day Village Marine desalinators
Koopnautic stabilising system
Benetti-designed, 5-blade propellers
Marine Air/ Condaria air-conditioning system
Class: Lloyd's Register of Shipping / MCA.
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