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BRIMMING WITH PERSONALITY Pure forms and slender dihedral angles evoking a heady mix of dynamism and elegance – that’s the MIA 6.3 from Franchini Yachts. A gorgeous new fully customisable 19m from Massimo Franchini that also reveals surprising interiors by Fabio Petrone
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The hull is characterised by the bow which sports an automotive-style grille reminiscent of a GT car. The Coupé version is fresh new take on the motoryacht concept offering very generous deck areas. Twin IPS 950s unleash a total of 1,450 hp for a top speed of 34 knots
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T
he first model from the relaunched Franchini Yachts
Mia 6.3 offers four cabins and three bathrooms. The owner
brand, the Mia 6.3, is a Coupé take on the Mediterranean
gets a good 26 sqm of space in a full-beam suite with walk-
motoryacht. A nicely profiled hard top dominates and reflects
in closet, beauty corner and separate lounge. A further 16
the taut lines of the hull in which pure forms and slender
sqm have been given over to the double VIP forward, while
dihedral angles evoke a mix of dynamism and elegance,
the 14.5 sqm guest cabin amidships has L-shaped bunk
imbuing the boat with a personality all of its own.
beds that can be replaced on request with one queen size.
One of the new model’s most powerful signatures is the
Veglia has also designed an array of other iterations - think
design of the bow - its auto-inspired grille is reminiscent of
choices with just two enormous cabins and with or without
the nose of a GT and also cleverly conceals the anchor. All
crew cabins - to best cater to the needs of the broadest,
of the deck hardware, such as the cleats and grab rails, the
most diverse customer base. That said, all of the versions
skipper’s chair, and interior and exterior furnishings, sofas
and their décor can be personalised to the owner’s taste.
included, were designed by Massimo Franchini himself.
Guests have a very generous 68 square metres of deck
In other words, very little aboard has been simply plucked
space at their disposal, divided up between the long bow
from a catalogue and that alone hints at the huge potential
where there is a roomy sun pad and a charming al fresco
for customisation which runs all the way up to bespoke.
lounge area, and the cockpit topped by the hard top. Aside
Flanked by an Open version, the Zoe, and a Sport-Fly take
from the steering position, this area is also home to a large
with flying bridge and exterior steering position, the Coupé
galley unit complete with sink, hob and fridge followed by
is very much an interpretation of the motoryacht concept
a dinette and a second double sun pad aftmost.
with generous deck space, part of which is under the hard
Designed by engineer Roberto Prever of the Trieste-based
top, matched by surprising interior volumes for a 63’ of
Naos studio, the hull has been optimised for Volvo Penta
this type. Most impressive of all though is a serious 5.24m
IPS, specifically twin IPS 950s unleashing a total of 1,450
beam that delivers exceptional liveability below decks also.
hp. The result? An estimated top speed in the region of 34
Crafted by architect Marco Veglia, the layout of the first
knots. https://franchiniyachts.com
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Both the walk-in dressing room/closet and lounge in the full-beam master suite are separate – there is also a beauty corner. The roomy cockpit is home to a large galley unit with a sink, stovetop and fridge. We love the way the stern platform lowers for easy sea access too
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