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Named after the famous American dress jacket, the Tuxedo 13.88 has a unique, individualistic sartorial character. Perfect as a tender or megayacht chase boat, this walkaround’s design and construction qualities are a promise of distinction and exclusivity by Désirée Sormani
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An elegantly distinctive clean, linear design for the new Tuxedo 13.88, offered in a limited edition with different layouts and features, making every one a unique object
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magine a unique, exclusive object designed to offer a perfect interpretation of its owner’s requirements and offer almost endless opportunities for personalisation, like a bespoke jacket. In other words, a means of fulfilling the dream of possessing something wholly
individual. It’s a common ambition, because a unique object is a sign of status and distinction. Now the concept isn’t limited to large yachts constructed according their owners’ wishes, it also applies to medium-sized craft. Tuxedo 13.88 is one of these, and is already a reality – the first yacht by the newly-established Tuxedo Yachting House brand in Lavagna, Liguria, is now sailing peacefully in the East Asian waters of Hong Kong, bearing something of great value – the hallmark attesting that every part of it was shaped by Italian hands. This is a powerful asset for number of reasons. Firstly, the original idea for the Tuxedo 13.88 is the result of a twenty-year collaboration between Laura Ceccarelli and her brother Francesco - both with yacht building in their blood as they are children of the famous Aldo, long-time president of Confindustria Nautica - and the renowned designer of unique yachts, Luca Dini. The material chosen for the build is aluminium, reflecting the Ceccarelli family’s tradition and far-sightedness, realising the material’s potential as far back as 1963 and recognising that it is light, without equal and sustainable. Aluminium’s structural characteristics give it reliability, which translates into greater safety for guests and crew – in the event of an impact it deforms rather than breaks, so water does not enter the hull. It’s also flame resistant with a melting point of 660°. Lastly, aluminium lends itself easily to being recycled. As Laura Ceccarelli says, “The reason behind setting up the Tuxedo Yachting House was to create a yard that would give all of its yachts the attention and dedication required to make them as perfect as they deserve to be. No stock production, where quantity is the most important consideration, but complete, absolute attention to detail”.
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It’s a walkaround that breathes exclusivity, a day cruiser with superyacht details. As the name
Straight bow with powerful sides, unique
suggests, Tuxedo Yachting House is a boutique creating perfect objects - like a tuxedo, in fact,
details and a stern deck that opens out into
the American dress jacket with an air of class and desirability. No Tuxedo 13.88 will ever
a spectacular 12.5 square metre terrace. The
resemble another, as they are entirely personalisable. The design of the exteriors is intended
Tuxedo 13.88 is a perfect walkaround to use
to produce the maximum aesthetic impact and functionality. The sides can drop down to
as a daycruiser or to accompany a megayacht
open up a spectacular water-level terrace of over twelve square metres. Even closed, the
as chase boat or tender. It offers infinite
cockpit still measures a generous 8.5 square metres. The two layouts for the forward area
possibilities for personalisation
provide aesthetic and functional alternatives. The owner of the first 13.88 chose the Black Tuxedo version with its classic sunpad with sea view, but there is now a second option – the Blue Tuxedo is a pure day cruiser with living area boasting a panoramic table and facing seats. The interiors give owners free rein to choose the layout and fittings that suit them best. In the first example, the Hong Kong based client wanted a bow cabin with clean lines and a double bed with storage locker underneath. The Dini studio has designed an alternative with two separate beds that can be transformed into one single bed by lifting a section of the floor. The configuration possibilities also include a second with cabin hosting twin beds. The helm station – located amidships, of course – features SIMRAD instrumentation with two 12” touch screens. Components and layout can be personalised. Two propulsion solutions are offered, outboard with three 300 Hp Mercury Verado motors or inboard with two Volvo D6 IPS 600 engines. Top speed for both is between 40 knots with a 35-knot cruising speed. More powerful D6 IPS 650 and D8 IPS 700 units are also available. Be warned, though – there will only a few Tuxedos around, all personalised and exclusive – and, unfortunately, only for a select few. https://tuxedo-yachts.com
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Tuxedo 13.88 interiors give owners free rein to choose the layout and fittings they prefer. In the first example the Hong Kong based client wanted a forward cabin with clean lines and a double bed with storage locker underneath
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