Viva Italia!
No country builds more mega yachts - over 300 in 2012. No country has a larger shipyard landscape - over 50 from the north to the tip of the boot. And the BOOTE EXCLUSIV editorial team has travelled to no other country more often - it feels like a hundred times in the last five years. We are talking - si capisce! - Italy. Yachts, designs, furniture and personalities from the most productive and perhaps most important yachting country in the world form the focus of this issue.
Diane M. Byrne was travelling on nine decks. On the one hand, she inspected Palumbo's construction number one - 54 metres at a low-budget price - and the 61-metre "Diamonds Are Forever" from busy owner John Staluppi, with whom Byrne has almost become friends - she has sailed on so many of his yachts. Martin Hager, on the other hand, chased a Mangusta 105 across the turbulent Mediterranean, had it explained to him why the new Arcadia serves as a shuttle for professional cyclists and what Perini Navi's recipe for success is. We also rode the Ferretti 750, probably the new top seller from Forli, and visited what is probably Italy's most exclusive warehouse on Lake Iseo.
After the 60-metre-long "Yogi" sank off Greece, the industry is puzzling over the causes. At Proteksan Turquoise in Tuzla, where "Yogi" was built, they at least have a conclusive theory: Hayati Kamhi, one of the shipyard owners, told us exclusively - three weeks before he died from causes that were still unknown at the time of going to press. Out of respect, we are not publishing an interview with Kamhi as planned, but have decided to cover the topic. Also out of respect.
From the current issue
Shipyards
Blohm + Voss: The Hamburg-based company presents its new investor: After tough negotiations, Blohm + Voss has been separated from the ThyssenKrupp Group. The shipyard and investor presented their strategy in London.
Regatta
Rolex Volcano Race: Capri becomes a must for the big boat community
Technology
Fincantieri: 99 metres also burn liquid gas with dual fuel
"Better Place"
Wally: The Italians launched the world's largest carbon fibre slup
Conference
German Superyacht Conference: second edition in preparation: The second edition of the German Superyacht Conference will take place on 28 February 2013 in Hamburg. And it will be even more high-calibre.
Design
Ed Dubois: 100 metre sailing yacht in its first towing test: With a length of 100 metres, what is probably Ed Dubois' most spectacular sailing yacht design is already making headlines. The refuelling tests began in England.
Report
"Yogi": 60 metres sank in heavy seas in the Aegean. The sinking of the 60-metre-long "Yogi" off Greece shocked the megayacht scene - the cause and background will probably remain unclear. At least the shipyard is certain: "We built it well." Did the crew make mistakes?
"Hemisphere"
Pendennis: The British delivered the world's largest sailing catamaran. After seven years of construction, the 44-metre-long "Hemisphere" is the largest sailing catamaran in the world. Pendennis completed the Van Peteghem-Lauriot-Prévost design for American owners with a passion for diving.
"Diamonds Are Forever"
Benetti: An ex-speed fan is now happy about 15 knots. John Staluppi was a speed freak. Now he thinks differently. The 61-metre Benetti "Diamonds Are Forever" calms the nerves. Charter welcome.
Interview
Perini Navi: BOOTE EXCLUSIV spoke to CEO Giancarlo Ragnetti. Perini Navi is the world market leader in the construction of super sailing yachts. The shipyard has achieved global fame with formats such as the "Maltese Falcon" and "Salute". Managing Director Giancarlo Ragnetti welcomed BOOTE EXCLUSIV to Viareggio and spoke about the secret of the company's success.
"Great"
Palumbo Shipyards: A shipyard from Naples starts with 54 metres.
Mangusta 105
Overmarine: The 31 metre long Open has been given a facelift. After years of success with the Mangusta 105, Overmarine has now presented a revised version. The brand essence remains. She will find her owners.
Interior
"Hetairos": The Oldenburg-based company set standards with its lightweight construction: the concept of the new "Hetairos" is also measurable in the furnishings. The North Germans were stingy with every gram.
"M Ocean"
Arcadia Yachts: A Frenchman ordered the shipyard's flagship. A professional mountain bike team goes travelling with them.
Ferretti 750
Driving test: The editorial team experienced 34 knots at the peak.
Marina
Port Adriano: Mallorca offers a new focal point in the south-west. Port Adriano in the south-west combines elegant murals with exclusive shops and restaurants.
Shipyards II
RAM: A maintenance centre polishes up the Riva classics. It's not for nothing that Riva rhymes with diva. The demands on the look are extreme. The RAM maintenance centre on Lago d'Iseo satisfies them.
"TÛRANOR"
Planet Solar: The cat took 585 days to circumnavigate the earth, thus sneaking into the Guinness Book of Records.
