The launch was celebrated in La Spezia, because with the FAST50, Baglietto is launching a new generation of fast aluminium yachts under 500 GT onto the market. With four MTU 2000 M96L engines, the 50 metre long vessel reaches a top speed of 30 knots.
The yacht combines details from legendary predecessors such as the "Adler", "Pachamama" and the "Monokini", which won the Compasso d'Oro 2016, with design features from the newer T-Line. Francesco Paszkowski is responsible for the exterior and interior design, supported by Margherita Casprini for the interiors. Pierluigi Ausonio calculated the construction. Flagship DOM155
Air inlets resemble the exhaust of a sports car
There are many references to the automotive world, for example the integrated air intakes resemble a sports car exhaust. The hull colour "Porsche Chalk" was created in an elaborate paint process.
As with the Baglietto T-Line, floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides of the main and upper decks as well as cut-outs in the bulwarks connect the interior and exterior areas. As the ventilation ducts are located outside the hull structure, the interior volume was able to expand considerably. 56 metres from Enrico Gobbi
Tender garage with flood system
The wide-body configuration also enlarges the interior spaces, especially the owner's suite. Two large, screen-printed hull windows allow plenty of light into the interior while ensuring privacy and stylistic continuity.
The design of the stern area also incorporates innovations from the T-Line. Fold-out bulwarks extend the beach platform into a beach club with direct water access. A concealed transformer replaces the gangway. The adjoining garage accommodates a tender up to seven metres in length and can be flooded. A second garage is located in the bow area.
Whirlpool in the bow
The rooms of the FAST50 extend over three living decks. Next to the saloon on the main deck amidships is the galley, which the owner would like to use with family and friends. The upper deck offers outdoor terraces with lounge and sun loungers, and there is also a whirlpool in the bow forward of the wheelhouse - for maximum privacy and the best view when anchoring or in the harbour.
Behind the command centre is a veranda with a dining area that can be opened on three sides. A top deck, which is rather unusual for this class of yacht, acts as a real roof terrace. The owners can retreat there, relax on deckchairs or have their meals served at a smaller table.
On the lower deck, guests are divided into four cabins - two VIPs and two twin cabins. There is a mess room for the crew, a captain's cabin and four cabins with Pullman beds.
Material: As light as possible
The interior is dominated by teak - in smooth surfaces and in the form of slats, the look of which brings some movement into the rooms. There are also "experimental" woods such as burnt oak and lacquered surfaces.
In order to achieve the required performance, the weight controls were extremely strict. Lightweight materials were chosen, and marble and natural stone were used with restraint. Even the external handrails are made of titanium.
About Baglietto:
Baglietto builds aluminium gliders and steel-aluminium semi-displacement yachts between 35 and 65 metres in length. The shipyard operates two production sites, the headquarters in La Spezia covers 35,000 square metres with three new halls for yachts up to 65 metres in length and quays for ships up to 70 metres. A 1,200-tonne travel lift - the largest in Europe - enables yachts up to 65 metres to be lifted and slipped.
The Carrara site comprises two areas of 5,000 square metres each. One is used to build military vehicles under the Baglietto Navy brand, while the second has four halls for the DOM line and yachts up to 46 metres.
Uske Berndt
Editor News & Panorama
