CDM Launch Pocket Explorer "YOLO"

In Ancona on June 19th, last Saturday the Italian shipyard Cantiere delle Marche launched "YOLO", a new 26m (86ft) pocket explorer in alluminium built by Cantiere delle Marche and designed by Mario Pedol and Massimo Gino of Nauta Design.

She is the first megayacht in the new CdM Nauta Air line. These explorer yachts offer the perfect blend of modern style and the same sturdy as Cantiere delle Marche’s Darwin Class Explorer yachts, that have already taken the pocket explorer market by storm.

Vasco Buonpensiere, Director of Sales and Marketing and partner at CdM, had these words at the launching: "Thanks to the new Nauta Air 86 project, Cantiere delle Marche has yet again shown that we are a shipyard that pays close attention to the market and knows how to anticipate its needs. We noticed that a large group of owners was looking for motor yachts that are different from the typical white-hulled planing boat with a flying bridge. They wanted an energy efficient boat that has larger interior volumes, something fully customizable and with sturdy metal construction. This without having to go for a large, three-bridge displacement yacht that can be heavy in more ways than one. Cantiere delle Marche decided to create the Nauta Air 86 line to meet their needs. This line has the essential superyacht characteristics of ample, fully customizable spaces united with energy efficient autonomy and freedom of use with limited crew. The CdM Nauta Air line is designed to meet the needs of experienced yachtsmen who want the security and comfort of a large metal-hulled displacement yacht without losing the flexibility and the ease of use of a planing yacht. The project has been an immediate success. Several yachts have been sold even before the launch of the first yacht in the series and I want to thank Nauta Design for their perfect interpretation of our brief. Their designs for the Air line fully meet our goal for yachts with strong, direct character combined with simple and elegant lines".

Her interior and exterior spaces are kept in direct visual contact thanks to use of transparent glass in both windows and doors. The galley on the main deck has been designed to be accessible both from indoors and out and the central main salon is divided into conversation, relaxation and dining areas.

Her owner was able to define, together with the shipyard and the designers, the interior layout. The 60 sqm panoramic fly bridge, with a sun area and spacious al fresco lounge, was specifically designed for easy outdoor living. A dedicated stairway leads from the main deck to the owner's suite for total privacy and a separate entrance leads to the lower deck and guest cabins.

Architect. Mario Pedol commented, "We feel that the unique aspect of life aboard a yacht lies in the opportunity it gives you to immerge yourself totally in the natural environment around you. When we sat down to design the CdM Nauta Air we always kept one priority in mind: that of bringing the outside world in. To do this we used wide areas of glass and created architectural spaces where the indoors could communicate in harmony with the outdoors. By thinking of the yacht as one continuous space we created a new concept of on board living, especially on the main and upper decks. CdM Nauta Air yachts are motor yachts that stand out thanks to their autonomy, their on board safety and their ample living spaces. All this while retaining a solid, robust, seaworthy core that inspires confidence".

Cantiere Delle Marche Launch "Gra Nil"

In Ancona on the 16th of May 2014 the Italian shipyard Cantiere delle Marche launched "Gra Nil", the new 26m (86ft) expedition yacht in steel and aluminium built by Cantiere delle Marche and designed by Sergio Cutolo of Hydro Tec.

She is the fifth launch in their Darwin Class by the shipyard since 2011. By August 2014 Cantiere delle Marche will have delivered the first two explorer yachts of the new line "CdM Nauta Air", thats designed by Mario Pedol and Massimo Gino of Nauta Yacht Design. The Nauta Air 86 and Nauta Air 90 will be officially presented during the up coming Boat Shows in 2014.

Vasco Buonpensiere sales director comments: "This is a very important year for CdM. This is the fifth delivery from the beginning and comes after two signed contracts, so this is a wonderful way to celebrate CdM success and dynamism".

Ennio Cecchini CEO, adds: "I personally experienced this long and exciting process that has brought us this success: I think the winning formula has been the full involvement of the client since the beginning, and I would like to thank him from all of us. It will be a very special Darwin Class indeed and we are all looking forward to seeing it cruising the Oceans!".

Gra Nil totally matches the Darwin Classes technical features, designed and engineered by Hydro Tec/Sergio Cutolo: the extra thick steel plates, the treatment systems for bilge, black and grey water used also on commercial ships, two independent rudders. The client had the opportunity to customise both the tecnical specifications and Gra Nil's interior design during the contract's negotiation. Architect Pierluigi Floris created stylish and refined spaces that can host all of the client's family collection of contemporary art

All the lower deck is very bright thanks to the portholes which have been doubled up compared to the ones of the standard Darwin Class 86. The sky lounge on the upper deck is a wide space dedicated to the entertainment, with stereo systems, rollaway tv and other features for the guests entertainment.

We will bring you an update on the two new Nauta Air 86 and Nauta Air 90 as soon as we hear from the shipyard.

New Darwin 96' Sold

Cantiere delle Marche announced on the 29th of January the sale of another Explorer Vessel of the Darwin Class line. The yard are selling its expedition yachts at an average of one every three months from the start of its sales activities. Now that's pretty impressive.

This new contract that has been signed is for the construction of a Darwin Class 96' (29m) designed by Sergio Cutolo, which it is going to be delivered in 2015 to a very knowledgeable and expert South American owner. The sale comes off the activities carried out during the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show in 2013. CdM has now 6 expedition yachts in its pipeline to be delivered in 2014 and 2015.

The Darwin Class 96' can be considered a sistership of the well known M/Y Stella di Mare, which has been also nominated at the 2014 Motor Boat of the Year award. She will have large windows both on the main and the upper deck saloons. The main difference from the sistership is the choice of Caterpillar engines instead of the MTU engines chosen by the owner of Stella di Mare. They will push her to a speed of 13kts with a 4,500nm range at 10kts.

Not much detail can be given at the moment about the interior and exterior design which are going to be worked on by the owners personal interior designer. What can be mentioned is that the owner and the project managers are working on the lazzarette, that will be equipped with a diving station with a nitrox compressor and the transom will show an Opacmare Transformer platform. The interior lay out will have 5 cabins (one master, two VIP and two guests) with the possibility to accommodate 6 crew on the main deck.

Vasco Buonpensiere  the Sales and Marketing Director of CdM commented: "It is incredible how, once again, the decision and sale process has been fast, smooth and enjoyable on both sides. In only twelve weeks from the first meeting with the client in Fort Lauderdale we have completed this deal, customizing the technical specifications matching the client's needs, negotiating the contract giving to the client all the comfort and securities needed, and drawing a preliminary General Arrangement following a very precise initial brief. This has been possible also because of the experience and the yachting knowledge of the client, who, by the way already has had vessels built in the best northern european shipyards".

Ennio Cecchini the CEO of CdM commented: "I would like to personally thank our client who is giving us the privilege to build for him and his family one of our vessels. Knowing his history as a yacht owner, this sale is another confirmation of the fact that CdM has very quickly become a key reference point for whoever is looking for high quality, reliable and superbly finished explorer yacht to cruise safely and in luxurious comfort the oceans. A special thank goes to Alex G. Clarke of Denison Yacht Sales who has introduced the client to the shipyard and has professionally backed up my team during the whole process".

The Italian Pocket Explorer

On the 17th of June the Ancona based Italian shipyard Cantiere delle Marche announced the selling of their new Darwin Class expedition 86 just two months after the delivery of the Darwin Class 96 "Stella di Mare".

The Darwin Class 86 is designed and engineered by Hydro Tec's Sergio Cutolo and matches her older sisters standards and technical specifications. She has extra-thick steel plates, treatment systems for the bilge, black and grey water tanks used also on commercial ships for H24/365 work, remote controlled valves, automatic parallel device for gensets’ management and two independent rudders are only a few of the standard fetures she shares with her older sister.

The owner had the opportunity to customise the technical specifications and interior design where Pierluigi Floris created some unique spaces to home all of the owner's collection of contemporary art. The interiors of beige and gray were chosen to complement the strong gunmetal grey of the hull. The lower accommodation deck will be brighter than the standard Darwin Class 86 as the owner requested the portholes to be doubled up.

Ennio Cecchini, CdM shareholder and CEO, adds: "I personally experienced this long and exciting process that has brought us this success: I think the winning formula has been the full involvement of the client since the beginning, and I would like to thank him from all of us. It will be a very special Darwin Class, indeed and we are all looking forward to seeing it cruising the Oceans".

Cantiere Delle Marche Launch New Darwin Class

In Ancona yesterday the 23rd March 2013, the Italian shipyard Cantiere delle Marche announced the launch of M/Y "Stella di Mare", their new 30m (98ft) expedition yacht in the Darwin Class. She is constructed in steel and aluminum and designed by Sergio Cutolo of Hydro Tec.

She is going to be officially presented during the next Cannes Boat Show and has been custom designed and engineered to account for all of the owner's requirements. The owner and his large family and will cruise the Mediterranean during the summer and will then eventually cross the Atlantic Ocean where they will navigate through the East Coast of the US and then onto the warmer waters of the Caribbean.

The owner loves piloting his yachts and spends a lot of time in the wheelhouse, so to share his experience and spend time with his family and friends, Cantiere delle Marche has designed a custom sky lounge,  that opens onto the wheelhouse.

She differs from the previous Darwin Class yachts that have been launched as each room is 10sqm bigger, her VIP suite is 1.50sqm longer and her main lounge has been considerable extended. Her garage has also been extended so the all the owners toys can be accommodated for those long expedition journeys.

CdM's shareholder and sales director Vasco Buonpensiere comments:"I am always very excited when I see one of our yachts touching the water for the first time after about 24 months of work, efforts and big challenges all dedicated to our Client’s satisfaction. This 30m yacht is once again the confirmation of the importance of owner and shipyard's relationship and his involvement in the process. That's why I would like to thank our client, his family and the team here at CdM that has contributed building this beautiful, luxury, tough and safe yacht. Cantiere delle Marche stands out, and always will, for its commitment in satisfying its clients at best". 

Cantiere Delle Marche Launch 86ft Pocket Explorer

The Italian shipyard Cantiere Delle Marche from Ancona have just launched their second pocket explorer in the Darwin 86' class. Percheron as she was christened is a 26m (86ft) expedition yacht that has been built in steel and aluminum, and designed by Sergio Cutolo of Hydro Tec. She will will be presented in September at Festival de la Plaisance in Cannes and will then make her US debut at the boat shows in Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Palm Beach.

After she is presented in Cannes her new owners will take her on a true exploration voyage which will start by crossing the Atlantic towards the Caribbean and then on to Florida where she will attended some boat shows. From there her real exploration starts as she heads south to the coast of Argentina and then back to the Panama Canal where she will head for the Galapagos Islands. Where she will go from there is anyone's guess, but it might be the exotic islands of the South Pacific.

She will be able to accommodate 8 guests in 4 cabins and 3 crew in 2 cabins, and have a range of 7,000nm at a speed of 8.5kts. Her maximum speed will be 11.5kts and cruising speed 10kts. We are looking forward to hearing more about this pocket explorer on her many adventures.