SUPERYACHT #517
May 2005
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BENETTI FB 230 "JO"
The Benetti FB 230 "Jo" was born on the wake of the "Golden
Cell", the "Queen M" and of the other beautiful yachts of the
Benetti "Golden Bay" series; she is based on the same design yet
she features some innovations.
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TECHNICAL DATA
LOA: 163 ft
Beam: 29'6"
Draft: 9'8"- Full-load displacement: 440 tons
Fuel capacity: 21,928 gallons
Freshwater capacity: 3,170 gallons
Main engines: 2x2,285hp MTU
Maximum speed: 17.5 knots
Cruising speed: 16.5 knots
Range: approx. 3,500 miles at 12 knots.
For further information contact Benetti Yachts; via
Coppino 104; 55049 Viareggio (LU) Italy; tel. +39 0584 3821; fax
+39 0584 396232; e-mail: info@benettiyachts.it; website: www.benettiyachts.it.
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Just like another glamorous yacht
of the above-mentioned series, "Jo" has a dark-blue hull, chosen
by the Owner, as well as a superb outside line, designed by
Stefano Natucci. François Zuretti developed the interiors
satisfying the style requirements of the European Owner, who
wanted a yacht for himself and for chartering. For this purpose
the designer created six cabins for a total of 12 beds laid out as
follows: one master stateroom, two double cabins, two twin cabins
and an additional cabin that may be used for different purposes
with two additional beds. The crew quarters - six cabins sleeping
a total of 12 - are forward, separated from the Owner's and his
guests' living areas. The yacht has three decks plus the sundeck.
The lower deck is occupied by the guest cabins and crew quarters -
cabins, dinette and salon. Each guest cabin is styled differently
accordingly to the suggestions of the stylists Burberry, Ralph
Lauren, Versace and Mulberry. The main deck includes the salon and
dining room amidships and the full-beam master suite forward. The
master suite is set in a privileged position and is very ample so
that the Owner can use it not only for sleeping but also per
relaxing and working. For this reason there is a separated and
fully equipped office, a relaxing corner with sofa and opposite, a
small coffee table with two armchairs, a vanity and, in the
center, a king-size double bed. The two bathrooms have separate
bathtub and shower stall. On this same deck aft, there are two
open-air living areas protected by the upper deck: one with table
and surrounding sofa and armchairs, and the other one, going
forward, with a cocktail table and round sofa. The upper deck
includes an open-air living area aft with semicircular sofas and
tables with armchairs, plus a large table that seats 12 protected
by the extension of the sun deck. Inside, there is an additional
living area with bar, sofas and tables. This deck also includes
the captain's cabin that is directly connected with the helm
station. The latter takes up the whole width of the superstructure
and is in a dominant position. The sundeck is equipped for maximum
comfort and relaxation: a round Jacuzzi pool, ample sunning areas,
sofas and tables, a round table with surrounding sofa and
armchairs and a bar counter with settees. "Jo" is fitted with a
modern and complex audio-visual system, which allows to watch hi-
fi shows from all rooms and open-air spaces, thanks to the several
large LCD screens - some of which are concealed when not in use -
and to a 100-cd juke-box connected to a cable system. Of course, a
yacht like this one, devoted to satisfying the wishes of her Owner
and guests, is also equipped with auxiliary systems capable of
offering different types of entertainment. The ample garage houses
a custom-made tender with inboard diesel engine and water jet
propulsion, a jet-ski, two kayaks and a small sailing boat, plus
diving equipment or any useful gear for enjoying life at sea. Two
additional jet-skis and a RIB are housed in the forward section of
the hull. When the ample aft garage door is open it offers a very
comfortable surface at sea level that may be used when the yacht
is anchored. Another special feature, different from other yachts
of the "Golden Bay" series, is the presence of a royal ladder to
starboard, of underwater lights, of a boosted air-conditioning
system and of an additional diesel tank aft. Construction
material, as for all Benetti yachts of the same range, is
stainless steel for the hull and aluminum for the superstructures.
The yacht is classified with ABS Malta Cross A1 Yacht Service, AMS and MCA.
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