After the Otam 70HT "Darth Vader" for a Star Wars fan with an affinity for speedtoday we are delving into the Star Trek universe. And this is no science fiction. The name of probably the most famous spaceship in cinema and TV history is proudly emblazoned in large letters on the stern of the eye-catching explorer yacht with aluminium hull. As with numerous previous deliveries from the traditional shipyard in La Spezia, Francesco Paszkowski was responsible for the exterior. The Italian "dream couple", who secured themselves a permanent place in the annals of yachting history a long time ago, once again inspire with innovative shapes and practical solutions in "Enterprise". "The owner wanted something outstanding and unique," says the designer from Florence, recalling the start of the project. "It had to be different from other yachts and have transatlantic reach." The yachting-experienced American had previously travelled to La Spezia and was very impressed by Baglietto's build quality, the innovative concepts and the shipyard's openness towards US customers. However, the most important thing for the owner was that his own confidants were keen to work with the Italians.
"Enterprise" has become a reality
Convinced by the overall package, the purchase contract for the 38-metre V-Line with hull number 10235 was signed during the 2020 Miami Boat Show and handed over in early summer 2022 after just under two years of construction. "What began with a sheet of white paper has become a reality," says the owner with satisfaction. "The yacht attracts attention everywhere and people ask 'What is that?" Even in the trendy and growing explorer segment, "Enterprise" seems unique - at least for now. Francesco Paszkowski sums it up as follows: "The yacht impresses with its impressive width of 8.80 metres, the combination of soft lines at the stern with the powerful, almost straight stem, i.e. the design of an explorer and the quality of life of a luxury yacht." For example, the Williams 505 diesel jet tender is not parked on deck as on many other Explorers, but transversely in its spacious garage between the engine room and beach club. The jet ski and accessories are also visually concealed on the foredeck.
The masculine design language is emphasised by the silver metallic paintwork, combined with black exterior details. This cool look is deliberately interrupted by prominently placed wood trim elements, such as on the support pillars, and the teak floor, which, like everything on board, is excellently finished. The pairs of tables installed aft on the main deck and on the sun deck, which can be used either individually or raised diagonally as one large table, are a perfect match. "The owner's specifications resulted in a yacht that is in close contact with the sea and its environment," explains Paszkowski, adding: "We realised this both through the enormous use of glass - in the form of the very large windows or as a glazed bulwark - and through the large bathing platform." The latter is divided into two parts and, when folded up 90 degrees, forms a kind of sheltered terrace just above the waterline.
Fresh air and exercise: Beach club and gym on board
Paszkowski is particularly proud of the beach club behind it, which houses a gym with a cross trainer and treadmill. The heavily tinted sliding glass door guarantees a panoramic view - preferably of the sea rather than a jetty in the harbour - as well as a supply of fresh air, even when closed. Two wide skylights provide additional room height and daylight. In addition to the waist-high glazing of the 87 square metre sun deck, the free-standing spa pool with mosaic floor and double glass walls is evidence that Baglietto has acquired a wealth of experience in increasingly elaborate glass work since the 1990s. Under the hardtop, which opens in two places at the touch of a button to let the sun in, the first thing that catches the eye is the boldly designed bar with TV screen. However, the flybridge is even more unusual: firstly, it is rare to find such an open-air deck on board a 38-metre-long four-deck yacht and secondly, the area stands out thanks to its futuristic design. The owner attached great importance to the open-air helm station, from which he prefers to steer his yacht himself.
Equipment and technology of the "Enterprise"
The actual captain also enjoys an optimal view one deck below through the vertical windows and of the four large displays on the integrated bridge from Telemar. Their displays can be individually configured, as can the five smaller displays below the ceiling. The range of information appears all-encompassing and the redundant design of the systems plus manual emergency controls testify to the high standards of both the owner and the shipyard. It remains to be seen whether the traditional wooden steering wheel will actually be used often, but it does add that certain something to the high-tech ambience. Docking stations on port and starboard as well as aft on the main deck make manoeuvring easier. The engine room makes a very maintenance-friendly impression and scores points with Plexiglas elements in the floor so that the technology and the bilge below can always be kept in view. With the two Caterpillar engines, the Baglietto-Explorer reaches a top speed of 18 knots and a range of 3000 miles at twelve knots. Also noteworthy, at least for the 38-metre format, are the two electric fin stabilisers from CMC, which also counteract rolling at anchor, and four ballast tanks for the perfect trim of "Enterprise", which has a draught of just two metres thanks to its lightweight aluminium construction. This means that even the Bahamas or shallow bays in the Caribbean are no "undiscovered country", to borrow the title of one of the now 13 Star Trek films.
Interior comes from New York
The Hollywood blockbusters and various series about Kirk, Spock, Picard & Co. are probably often shown on the huge TV in the hull-wide upper deck saloon with its own galley behind the captain's cabin. The golden model of the USS Enterprise is just as indicative of a die-hard Trekkie as the tablet-sized plaque of the older Enterprise spaceship with the identification NCC-1701-A on the desk in the entrance area of the owner's cabin. The owner and his wife wanted plenty of storage space and walk-in wardrobes for longer stays on board. She developed the interior together with Wendy L. Wilshin (WLW Design) from New York and the Baglietto team. The interiors are characterised by the harmonious combination of Alcantara and leather, marble such as white Namibia, oak flooring, eucalyptus veneer with stainless steel edging and metal mesh in various variations as a consistent stylistic element. The successful mix of materials is perfectly illuminated by the complex indirect lighting and floor-to-ceiling windows. They flood the owner's cabin on both sides, which benefits from the impressive width and ceiling height. With its remarkable volume of 447 gross tonnes, the 38-metre "Enterprise" is comparable to the "Emocean"(Issue 5/22)Rosetti's yacht premiere and at the same time a representative of the younger Explorer generation.
Master suite of the "Enterprise
As the largest of the five cabins on board, the master suite also does without a permanent balcony or a retractable or fold-down solution. The owner couple's maximum of ten guests will find four cabins on the lower deck, two VIP cabins with double beds amidships and cabins with two single beds and pullman beds in front. In addition to the wardrobes in the guest cabins, bulky suitcases can be stored in the storage space next to the stairs on the lower deck. Towels and a hoover also await the seven crew members in this room. From here, a hidden corridor with two washing machines and dryers each leads to the crew area, including the mess room and the impressive six double cabins. The galley on the main deck is almost spacious and equipped with Miele appliances. From the adjoining but separable galley, meals are either taken by lift to one of the two decks above or served directly on the central dining table. The 75-inch screen positioned in front also entertains the main saloon, which has no room dividers. Even if the combined dining and living area does not utilise the full width of the hull due to the running decks at this point, the "Enterprise" still shows its considerable volume.
Whether built entirely from aluminium or with a steel hull, other explorers may be (even) more robust and predestined for the most remote areas far away from the typical yachting areas up to the Antarctic. However, the new Baglietto makes no such claim and is nevertheless equipped for long journeys. Since her launch at the end of May last year, she has already clocked up around 3,000 nautical miles in the Mediterranean before crossing the Atlantic towards Florida and the Bahamas at the end of November. There, too, she is attracting a lot of attention. Consequently, the fulfilment of Francesco Paszkowski's wish seems to be just a matter of time: "I hope that 'Enterprise' will be the first of many yachts of her kind in the future. I would be very proud to contribute the design for a brand new and successful series from Baglietto." It is not only the younger generation that is becoming more prominent, but also experienced owners who prefer picturesque bays and longer cruises rather than a prominent berth in a marina, who will probably come to appreciate the advantages of this next generation of explorers even more in the future.
Technical data
- Length over everything:38,07 m
- Width: 8,80 m
- Depth:2,00 m
- Displacement (half full):305 t
- Gross tonnage: 447 GT
- Material: Aluminium
- Motors: 2 x Caterpillar C32
- Engine power: 2 x 1417 kW
- Speed (max.):18 kn
- Speed (travelling): 12 kn
- Range @ 12 kn: 3000 nm
- Fuel:55 170 l
- Water: 10 860 l
- Navigation: Telemar
- Construction: Baglietto
- Exterior design: Francesco Paszkowski
- Interior design:WLW Design, Baglietto
- Class: RINA C
- Shipyard: Baglietto, 2022
- Charterbroker: Burgess
- Charter rate: 196,000 euros per week
