A pioneer in automation and furling systems on large sailing yachts, Italian shipyard Perini Navi was founded in 1983 by Fabio Perini. The builder has constructed 61 motor and sailing superyachts so far, with an average LOA of 49 metres. Meanwhile, the company’s legendary Maltese Falcon remained the world’s largest sailing yacht until 2017.
Today Yacht Harbour recalls the largest vessels built by the yard.
#1. Maltese Falcon
Length: 88m
Year: 2006
Maltese Falcon is an iconic yacht that had held the title of the world’s largest sailing yacht until Oceanco launched the Black Pearl in 2017.
Commissioned in 2000 by Tom Perkins, the late venture capitalist, the Maltese Falcon took nearly six years to complete. Sold to hedge fund manager Elena Ambrosiadou at an asking price of €70 million in 2009, the 88-meter is now one of the largest yachts available for charter with a rate starting from €360,000 per week.
Maltese Falcon’ most innovative attribute became her sails that could rotate based on the direction of the wind. This was a first for the yachting industry. This innovative system allows the yacht to even sail against the wind.
Maltese Falcon features a cruising speed of 16 knots. Meanwhile, in a storm in the Gulf of Lion, France she demonstrated a speed of 26 knots under sail alone.
Designed by Ken Freivokh, the Maltese Falcon was extensively refurbished in 2015/2016 during a refit. She can accommodate up to 12 guests on-board.
Length: 73m
Year: 2013
Delivered in 2013 by Picchiotti, part of the Perini Navi group, Nautilus (back then Grace E) instantly received a positive reaction at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2014, thanks to a unique design.
Her first owner, according to several sources, was Florida-based billionaire Bob Stiller, who built his fortune on a coffee empire known as Keurig Green Mountain. In Q2 2017, the yacht was listed for sale and ultimately found a buyer in March 2018. She was sold asking € 78,500,000.
With a beam of 13.2 metres and a draft of 4 metres, Nautilus features exterior design by Philippe Briand and interior style by Remi Tessier. Her gross tonnage makes 1590 tons.
The superyacht's key features include an open-air Jacuzzi, sauna, gym, hydrotherapy bath and pool. She also hosts a beauty salon, meditation room, sunbathing and massage area as well as a sushi bar. If that is not enough to entertain the guests, there is also a film library, satellite TV, iPod docking stations and Wi-Fi.
From a technical standpoint, Nautilus can reach a top speed of 16.5 knots and cruise at 14.5 knots. As for the accommodation, 12 guests in 6 suites can be carried on-board, as well as a crew of 20.
Length: 70m
Year: 2016
The second largest sailing yacht built by the yard since the Maltese Falcon, Badis I (originally Sybaris) was conceived for American businessman Bill Duker in 2016. The yacht was listed for sale in April 2017 asking €88 million and sold at the same asking price in October 2018.
Naval architecture on this project was handled by Perini Navi's in-house team and French designer, Philippe Briand who had previously worked with the group on the 73-metre motor yacht Grace E.
The yacht was built out of alloy complete with a keel of variable draught (4.5m to 11.74m) in order to allow access to shallow areas and achieve good sailing performance. Badis I' sails stretch over a surface of 2,300 square meters and can be controlled solely with consoles in the cockpit.
Badis I cruises at 12.5 knots and reaches a top speed at 17.5 knots. She can host up to 12 guests taken care of by a crew of 12.
Length: 64m
Year: 2003
The Spirit Of The C’s is the largest aluminium sailing yacht in the world. She features a beam of 12.7 metres and a draft of 9.4 metres, adding up to a gross tonnage of 655 tons. She is powered by Deutz-MWM engines of 1400 HP each, giving her a maximum speed of 16 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots.
Featuring exteriors by Nuvolari & Lenard and interiors by Perini Navi, Remi Tessier, Dernier Etage, and the vessel is trademarked with a large retractable bathing platform, providing easy access into the water or onto the tenders and folding perfectly into the stern aft, when not in use.
Along with a crew of 11, Spirit Of The C's can accommodate up to 10 guests within five staterooms, including a full-beam master suite.
The yacht is now back on the charter market, following an extensive refit which included a sundeck extension, a complete rebuild and refurbishment of her interior and the remodelling of the guest cockpit area. The charter price starts from €198,000 per week.
#5. Seahawk
Length: 60m
Year: 2013
All-aluminium sailing yacht Seahawk features Perini Navi in-house exteriors and naval architecture developed in collaboration with Ron Holland Design, along with interiors by French studio Liaigre. She offers accommodation to 12 guests within 6 cabins.
With a beam of 11.4 metres and a draft of 12.3 metres, she has an aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure. This adds up to a gross tonnage of 491 tons. Seahawk reaches a maximum speed of 15.50 knots and cruises comfortably at 13 knots.
Following her 2018 refit, Seahawk has been listed for sale asking €32,000,000.
#6. Perseus 3
Length: 60m
Year: 2014
Second 60m of the series, the design brief called for Perseus 3 to feature the tallest carbon fibre mast ever built, and the biggest downwind sail area on a yacht, thanks to her unique bowsprit. Built in aluminium with a carbon bowsprit, she features a cruising speed of 12 knots.
Perseus 3 offers accommodation to up to 12 guests within five spacious suites, including a full-beam master suite with a private lounge and study, two VIP doubles, and two twins with additional Pullman berths.
The yacht’s on-deck trademarks comprise a swim-in-place heated pool on the foredeck and a large flybridge with cushioned sun pads, sofas and a BBQ. On the main deck, more formal al fresco dining can be enjoyed in the cockpit, which is sheltered by a curve of glass, also enclosing the exterior lounge.
The yacht is available for charter from €250,000 per week.
#7. Seven
Length: 60m
Year: 2017
The seventh largest yacht by Perini Navi, Seven, was launched in 2017 as the third 60-metre unit.
Seven is trademarked with lighting design by Videoworks and design studio Dante O Benini & Partners. She can accommodate 10 guests in 5 cabins with an interior design by Studio Dante O. Bellini and an exterior design by Perini Navi.
The yacht is fitted with two Panamax aluminium masts with carbon-fibre rigging, booms and spreaders, contributing to a total sail plan of more than 2,000 square metres. Meanwhile, Seven’s maximum speed makes 15 knots.
Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo launches new 52 Steel yacht last month.Key features of the 52-meter motor yacht include a 94-square-meter beach club and a glass bottom pool.Lady Lena also has a 31-square-meter gym with direct access to the saloon of the main deck, a garage for unloading at the tender of 7.5 meters and a separate garage for lifeboats and toys.
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The 52 Steel model has a beam of 9.35 meters and is equipped with a pair of CAT 3512 C engines with a maximum speed of 16.5 knots. Accommodation for up to 12 guests and a crew of nine.
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February 18, 2020
The concept of the 29.1-meter SL96A is the result of a collaboration between designer Chris Bangle, SanLorenzo and designer Bernardo Zuccon of the Zuccon project. The interior of this recently sold SL96A was designed by Roman designer Laura Sessa.The yacht has an asymmetric design and an interesting layout.For example, the pavement on the port side was eliminated to free up 10 square meters of internal space. She can also place a 4.5 meter tender on board.The Sanlorenzo SL96A delivers an impressive top speed of 28 knots and speeds up to 26 knots.
February 18, 2020
Wallytender is the first fruit of the newly formed Wally-Ferretti Group. It is also the first model in a new production mode.Model 48 has a wide aft platform with a hydraulic pendulum that serves as a swimming ladder. The boat has two hinged hydraulic wings at the stern, which increase the area for sunbathing by four square meters.There is a storage space under the top of the sun panel, or the entire pillow rises to access the engine room. The boat has a speed of about 35 knots.The interior is simple and includes a V-shaped pier. The emphasis is on the large solar panel on the bow, another at the stern and a flexible seating area right at the helm. The task was to raise the freeboard high enough to accommodate a more voluminous interior without compromising the lines.The finish is good in everything, with a neutral teak interior and linen upholstery.
February 18, 2020
The class of yachts, mainly from 20 to 30 meters long, exploded in the world market and at the beginning of this year raised shipyards.This is a new generation of 20-30-meter yachts, which is easier and cheaper on average of only 3-4 people, and attracts a wide range of owners looking for one-day boats and short routes without the hassle associated with operating a superyacht.This sector, dominated by Sanlorenzo, Azimut, Sunseeker and Princess, is distinct from superyachts, offering a clear line of yachts and shorter delivery times. Despite their smaller sizes, prices for new buildings in this range remain high.Indeed, new prices for the construction of yachts such as the 27-meter orbit of Azimut Grande are about 4 million euros, depending on the options, while a 40-meter brokerage yacht could be bought with the same budget. Nevertheless, annual costs of 40 meters are almost three times more than 27 meters, which gives another idea of why the average size of yachting since 2008 has been experiencing difficulties.A reflection of this trend by UHNWI, choosing smaller yachts, also showed up in their design, which now includes larger owner cabins and more open deck areas than previously built models.
February 18, 2020
The X95 Princess Yachts project was launched in Plymouth. This yacht is a project of the British naval architectural bureau Olesinski and the Italian design house Pininfarina.The new X95 chassis, developed in collaboration with Olesinski, is developing the Deep-V concept to increase efficiency by 15% with added stability in any marine environment. In total, the ship extends for almost 22 meters.All guest rooms are located on the lower deck, with the main cabin occupying the full moon on medium ships, and two double and one double VIP suites are located in front.The maximum speed range is 24-26 knots. The ship was created for longer voyages and is equipped with a distant 13,400-liter fuel tank.
February 17, 2020