New Models 2023: Motor Yachts, Italy

The following article is the first chapter of New Models 2023 from Issue 73 (click to read/download)

 MOTOR YACHTS: ITALY

It’s another exciting year for Ferretti Group, which is hosting two of the most exciting world premieres at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival (September 12-17): Pershing’s series-opening GTX116, also set to display at the Monaco Yacht Show (September 27-30), and Riva’s 82’ Diva, which goes on to exhibit at the Genoa International Boat Show (September 21-26).

Pershing produces the GTX116 at its Mondolfo facility on Italy’s east coast then trucks the yachts 30km up the coast to Fano for launching. Hull one, Caffeine, splashed in February before attending the Monaco Grand Prix in May, while hull two was launched in July, showing off a similar grey hull and blue deckhouse.

Pershing GTX116

Designed with the Fulvio De Simoni studio, the GTX116 is arguably the builder’s most exciting new model since the Pershing 140 and takes the brand into the ‘sport utility yacht’ sector. The 35m motor yacht has a 7.7m beam and a triple waterjet system with the option of three 1,800hp or 2,000hp MAN V12s, the latter providing a top speed of 35.5 knots and a cruising speed of 29.5 knots.

Outdoor areas include a multi-level beach club with an electrohydraulic taffrail, a 40sqm flybridge and a foredeck with the option of a six-person jacuzzi. The main deck features outdoor and indoor dining areas separated by a roomy saloon, while the lower deck offers a full-beam master suite and four guest cabins.

Riva 82’ Diva

The new 82’ Diva is produced at Riva’s La Spezia facility on Italy’s west coast, which builds the brand’s 76-130ft models including its fellow Flybridge models: 90’ Argo, 102’ Corsaro Super, 110’ Dolcevita and 130’ Bellissima, all by Officina Italiana Design.

The 82’ Diva is the first Riva to feature drop-down bulwarks either side of the swim platform and they expand the yacht’s beam from 20ft to 30ft. Other highlights for the Flybridge range’s new entry model include a garage for a 3.45m jet tender and a 40sqm flybridge, which Riva has described as one of the largest for this size of yacht and is about the same size as the fly on the Pershing GTX116.

Diva owners can choose twin 1,800hp MAN V12s or upgrade to 1,900hp versions, which produce a top speed of 31 knots and a cruising speed of 27 knots.

Wally wallwhy150

Wally’s new wallywhy150 debuted at this year’s Venice Boat Show and is scheduled to exhibit at both Cannes and Monaco. Following the concept of the 89ft, 200GT wallywhy200, which debuted at Cannes in 2021, the wallywhy150 offers 150GT of interior volume on a 79ft yacht and can reach 23 knots with three IPS1350 engines.

Wally’s other premiere this year was the wallypower58x, with the outboard version of the wallypower58 debuting at the Palm Beach International Boat Show in Florida and topping 50 knots with four 600hp Mercury Verado V12 outboard engines.

Ferretti Yachts 580

Ferretti Yachts started the year by debuting its 580 at the Boot Dusseldorf indoor show, as the builder continues refreshing its Flybridge series with exterior designs by Filippo Salvetti and interiors by IdeaeItalia, offering Classic or Contemporary decors.

The model features an aft galley and a raised saloon with sofas on both sides, three double guest cabins below, and twin 900mhp or 1,000mhp Volvo Penta engines.

Azimut Magellano 60

Azimut’s new models include the Magellano 60, a world premiere at Cannes and set to show at Genoa. It’s notable for being the brand’s first model to be fuelled by HVOlution – a brand of hydrogenated vegetable oil by Eni Sustainable Mobility – as it cruised from Savona to Taormina for the brand’s annual Yachting Gala event for owners this summer.

The Magellano 60 is the new entry model for a range that includes the upgraded Magellano 66, Magellano 25M and flagship Magellano 30M, with the new 66 and 30M launched last year. Magellano 60 features include an infinity cockpit, aft galley and a forward saloon with a starboard dining area offering spectacular views through full-height windows.

Azimut Verve 48

Azimut is also debuting the Verve 48 at Cannes. An upgrade of the Verve 47, the Verve 48 reveals new developments by Azimut and Francesco Struglia, who designed the interiors and exteriors. The stern area is completely new, larger and integrated with two ladders to easily get into the water, while the yacht features a drop-down bulwark on the port side.

The Verve 48 also reveals a new hard top that’s available with an opening tempered glass insert, which reduces weight and lets in light and air, even at anchor. Powered by three 600hp Mercury V12s, the Verve 48 can reach up to 50 knots, while fuel consumption during cruising speeds has been reduced by 15 per cent and noise has been reduced by up to 10 decibels compared to the Verve 47.

Azimut S7

Azimut’s first premiere of the year was the S7, which was unveiled at Boot and has its in-water premiere at Cannes. Complementing the S6, S8 and S10 in the sportbridge range, the 71-footer can reach 35 knots with three 800hp Volvo Penta D13-IPS1050 engines.

Featuring exterior design by regular Azimut collaborator Alberto Mancini, the S7 features an extended sport fly with dining and lounging areas and a wet bar, while the garage can house a custom version of the Pirelli J33 tender and a jet-ski.

However, the S7 is arguably more notable for being the brand’s first model to feature interior design by Yachtique, which focused on colour shades ranging from cream to almond to dark brown. The main wood is pale Dove grey, while flamed Canaletto walnut is used to finish the furnishings.

CGI of Sanlorenzo SX100

Sanlorenzo has filled out its iconic SX ‘crossover’ series with the SX100, which is a world premiere at Cannes and joins the SX76, SX88 and SX112. A new hull is expected to be delivered to Southeast Asia in April 2024, having been sold shortly after the model’s announcement at last year’s Cannes show.

Sanlorenzo’s premieres also include the 57Steel, scheduled to debut at Monaco and notable for its vast volume of 1,050GT, more than double that of the 52Steel.

CGI of Bluegame BGM75

Sister brand Bluegame is staging the premiere of its much-anticipated BGM75 multihull motor yacht at Cannes, which combines naval architecture by Philippe Briand, exterior design by Bernardo Zuccon and an interior by Sanlorenzo Art Director Piero Lissoni. The yacht will show at Genoa and Monaco later in the month.

Absolute 52 Fly

Absolute’s new model for 2023 is the 52 Fly, which premiered at this year’s Miami International Boat Show and is among the builder’s strong line-up at Cannes.

In line with Absolute’s new generation of flybridge yachts led by the 60 Fly and the 56 Fly, the 52 Fly also has infinity aft decks and modular furniture in both the cockpit and flybridge, as well as opening saloon windows, while the lower deck includes a full-beam master cabin in the bow, two doubles midships, and a versatile crew cabin. It also offers the option of solar panels on the hard top.

Invictus TT420

Meanwhile, Invictus is showing the TT420 at Cannes following the model’s unveiling at Boot. The model helps fill out a Christian Grande-designed series that includes the TT280, TT280S and T460, and offers many of the flagship’s best features in a 12.3m model.