Hadag takes a look at international debuts from Ferretti Group that took to the water at the recent Venice Boat Show.
The group showcased a total of seven marine masterpieces at the Italian expo, led by the world premieres of Ferretti Yachts 940, launched at the Cattolica shipyard in January, and the Pershing GTX70.
Ferretti Yachts 940
With an overall length of 28.97m and a maximum beam of 6.78m, this first widebody yacht in the range stands out for the five-cabin layout – with the master cabin positioned on the main deck – which allows for versatile exterior spaces and incredible overwater views through floor-to-ceiling glazed surfaces. Exterior styling is by Filippo Salvetti and the interiors are by design firm Ideaeitalia.
Starting from the stern on the main deck, the cockpit is furnished with freestanding furniture promising versatility of use. The glass parapet, also a feature of Ferretti Yachts 1000, establishes continuity with the stern platform, creating the perfect area for sharing experiences with guests.
The almost 30sq/m salon, entered through large sliding glass doors, is decorated on this unit in the brand’s Classic mood, which taps into warm, earthy elements and is designed to bring the owner the pleasure of an elegant, inviting and uncluttered environment.
The area contains a large living space, with an L-shaped sofa facing a storage unit and a sliding TV, plus a centrally positioned dining table seating eight. The hallway forward of the galley leads to the new Raised Pilot House, featuring a single-piece windscreen with no central pillar for better visibility.
The main deck is also home to the full-beam owner’s suite, which takes full advantage of the widebody hull concept and, on this unit, features the use of prized Silver Roots marble (for the desktop on the starboard side, on the forward wall behind the sofa, and in the bathroom); the full-beam bathroom is in the bow.
The extensive glazing is a striking new feature, including a floor-to-ceiling window in the dining area that floods the space with natural light, thanks in part to an external parapet designed so that it doesn’t obstruct the view. In this first unit, the floor-to-ceiling glazing features a sliding door to provide direct access to the starboard side walkway.
The outdoor area forward contains a large sunpad, a generous C-shaped sofa and a table. The wide walkways provide easy access to the mooring area.
The more than generously sized flybridge is the perfect place to share al fresco lunches and dinners while revelling in the beauty of the marine environment.
The guest area on the lower deck provides a total of three VIP cabins and one guest cabin with sliding beds.
The vessel can reach a top speed of 25 knots and a cruising speed of 21 knots (preliminary data).
Pershing GTX70
The third model in the Sport Utility Yachts range – which marks the beginning of Pershing’s 40th anniversary – delivers the sporty spirit and incredibly liveable spaces of the previous models, but in a more compact format, with a length of 21.88m and a beam of 5.42m, that promises a sensational new on-board experience.
The exterior design, in classic Pershing grey, reprises some of the stand-out style features seen on all GTX models. The slightly convex, stanchion-free sheer line runs from bow to stern, joining up with the bulwarks on either side of the cockpit, which open out to form two terraces that significantly increase the living space in the beach area. The sleek, sweeping lines, combined with the near vertical bow, endow this model with an unrivalled elegance.
The main deck has a seamless, open design. The cockpit, which is fully shaded by the sportfly, contains a generous C-shaped sofa and a table. Exterior and interior lounge areas are connected via the galley and the importance of the widebody structure is clear in the layout of the living space, which contains two facing L-shaped sofas.
The lower deck contains three cabins and three en suite bathrooms, in a layout that optimises the spaces so that guests can enjoy maximum comfort in the sleeping area too.
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