A quick glance into the saloon is enough to realise what owners like to do on board. Like a huge monolith, a marble-clad cooking island and dining area occupy the entire front half of the room, creating a modern galley for discerning guests. Instead of working behind closed doors, the guests and crew members on the Sirena 78 work together on the menu for all to see. Preparing dishes, having a good chat and tasting the first course - everything happens at the same time.
The 25-metre yacht is designed to feel like a modern villa or loft, like home. "Cooking is becoming increasingly important on board, the open galley is the focal point in the saloon," confirms Dutch interior designer Cor D. Rover, who already brought the Sirena 68's galley out of hiding and then placed it at the stern. "By elevating the design and integrating it into the overall concept, the galley becomes even more functional and a relaxed meeting place for family and guests," he adds. If the focus on cooking is a little too advanced for you, the Turkish shipyard can of course also install a standard L or U-shaped row in the saloon. Nevertheless, the living concept remains open.
The Sirena 78 is intended to stand out in many respects and do more than just fill a gap between the 68 (issue 1/22) and the 88 (issue 1/20). The new model comes from the same design duo, Germán Frers is also back on board, and, like her sisters, got off to an extremely successful start in just a few months. Three yachts had already been sold by then, and the future figures are also being looked forward to with relaxed anticipation in Istanbul. After all, 20 units of the 88 have already found a buyer. What customers are now being served with the 78 offers hardly any less volume than its larger sister, which is around two metres longer and only 60 centimetres wider. The new 6.50 metre wide hull is also made of GRP; Sirena Yachts has it - like the 88-footer - pre-produced at its headquarters in Bursa and then shipped overland to Istanbul, around 100 kilometres to the north, for fitting out.
49 litres of fuel per hour is not much
"The seaworthy geometry follows the tried and tested 68," explains Germán Frers. The Argentinian has been a kind of in-house designer since 2013 and has already drawn the sixth model for Sirena with the 78, but always starts on a blank sheet of paper. For the new addition, the 82-year-old sailing yacht specialist has now planned channels for the propellers at the stern, which makes the propulsion of the semi-displacement boat particularly efficient: In economy mode, i.e. at a speed of nine knots, the MAN V12 package swallows just 49 litres of fuel per hour, which results in an impressive range of more than 1500 nautical miles.
At a cruising speed of 16 knots, 240 litres are shown on the display every hour and the 9000-litre tank empties more quickly. A pair of electric Humphree fins ensures optimum driving comfort. As an option, a gyro stabiliser helps the 82-tonner to keep further disruptive rolling movements in check. Of course, the captain can also turn up the revs. Depending on the engine power selected (1044, 1156 or 1342 kilowatts), the Sirena can speed through the waves at a maximum of 26 to 27 knots.
Above the waterline, prospective customers are primarily looking at the flybridge, which the development and marketing team have cleverly focussed on. The upper deck is available ex works in three versions, which should appeal to as many customer types as possible: open, half-open and fully enclosed, which is particularly appreciated by those who like to have the air conditioning running in every last corner of their yacht.
Completely enclosed - however, this is also favoured by owners who are often out and about in challenging weather conditions and don't want to freeze while steering, as there is no command centre on the main deck. One of the models already sold goes in the closed direction, while the other two show the obviously ideal compromise between the two "extremes": a skylounge that is well protected from above thanks to the carbon roof, open towards the stern terrace, closed at the front and sides, but easy to ventilate thanks to retractable windows. A flexible pavilion at sea - with sofas and tables, shower and pantry. There are sure to be plenty of takers for the completely open veranda, especially as the Fly offers enough privacy even in a busy anchorage bay thanks to its height alone. The airiest version of the Sirena 78 is also the most affordable: the starting price is around 3.65 million euros, which is around two million euros less than the price of a fully equipped 88.
In addition to the penthouse terrace, guests have two other open-air areas at their disposal, whereby the large foredeck with its sofa area that can be converted into a sunbathing area is particularly flexible in its use. You won't find a jacuzzi here, so guests can jump into the sea aft via the mobile platform for a dip. The cockpit is rather small in comparison, but with the dinette lounge it is ideal as a family play or dining area. Compared to the foredeck, it is nice and quiet here and fully shaded thanks to the roof overhang.
Cor D. Rover wants to capture the spirit of the times with the interior
As already mentioned, the layout of the guest areas focusses on a large panoramic living area on the main deck. Therefore, the main helm station had to move upwards to ensure the best possible placement for the galley. For the same reasons, customers also have no choice when it comes to the position of the master suite; as with the 68, the owners sleep alongside six other guests on the lower deck and not forward on the Beletage as with the 88. Thanks to large ribbon windows, the belly of the 78 still feels light and airy. The room with dressing area and ample storage space utilises the entire width of the yacht, while a small seating area makes it a fully-fledged retreat below deck.
The VIPs can look forward to an angled double bed in the bow as well as a long bench seat under a four-metre-wide side window, which guarantees the best view of the surroundings and the spray water running off the outside when underway. Between the master and VIP are two suites, each with two single beds and also plenty of daylight. It is also worth noting that the crew of three can access their two cabins at the stern via a hatch on deck rather than a staircase. This also saves space and guarantees separate access.
Cor D. Rover designed three different looks for the interior. "They are fully in line with the current zeitgeist," he says, "focussing on comfort, simplicity and elegance." The equipment line of the demonstration model, "Inspiration", exudes a relaxed holiday flair with its pale grey tones, light-coloured furniture fronts, flowery bed covers and the mostly free-standing seating - the delicate salon ensemble could just as easily be located on a terrace. The "Serentiy" and "Elegance" versions, on the other hand, have a much more straightforward and timeless look. The latter are very similar in their clear design language, whereby "Serenity" is most likely to appeal to a wide range of customer tastes thanks to its light-coloured fabrics, cognac-coloured leather upholstery and warm wood tones. "Elegance" has a much more masculine and dynamic appearance with dark wood and lots of anthracite, but without appearing heavy or overly dark.
There is no question that the Turkish shipyard is prospering: It produces 50 yachts a year. Next on the programme is the premiere of the Sirena 48, which is set to increase the number of annual deliveries to 70. In addition, three metal structures between 35 and 50 metres are being built in the superyacht division.
Technical data
- Length over everything:25,00 m
- Length (hull shape):22,10 m
- Width:6,50 m
- Depth:1,73 m
- Displacement (full):82,40 t
- Material:GRP
- Motors:2 x MAN V12
- Engine power:2 x 1044 / 1156 / 1342 kW
- Speed (max.):23.1 / 24.2 / 25.7 kn
- Speed (travelling):16 kn
- Range (10 kn):1490 nm
- Fuel:9000 l
- Water:1800 l
- Guests:8
- Crew:3
- Construction:Frers Naval Architecture
- Exterior design:Frers Naval Architecture
- Interior design: Cor D. Rover
- Class:CE "A"
- Shipyard:Sirena Yachts, 2022
- Starting price:from 3.65 million euros
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