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THE ART OF SEDUCTION… Sensual and exclusive, the new NY40 is a beautifully sophisticated open design brimming with personality. Combining tradition and innovation, meticulous attention-to-detail and superb quality throughout make it a unique find
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achts are increasing being viewed by owners as something
meticulous attention-to-detail, superyacht-worthy finishes and top
they want for themselves rather than as status symbols.
quality materials”. The second model from boutique yard Nerea
They’ve become a new place to live, an extension of people’s own
Yacht founded in 2019 by Dario Messina, the NY40 is a motorcraft
home but don’t ignore that love of seafaring and having speed
that effortlessly clothes its sporty soul in the sophisticated elegance
available when necessary,” says Alessio Battistini of IdeaeItalia of the
of a luxury yacht. While the styling is modern and automotive-
new NY40. And he should know as he crafted the new model’s design
influenced, the NY40’s personality is underscored by its proportions
with co-founder Davide Bernardini. “So our goal was to enhance
and plenty of strong styling elements. It is, other words, it is the very
the onboard experience: with unexpected details and materials, a
quintessence of design. “All of the aesthetic choices were dictated
strong residential feel, big spaces and great ergonomics, absolutely
by functionality and practicality first. We didn’t remove certain
NY40 is 12 metres in length with a four-metre beam. Below, the Cosmos stern platform, an innovative design developed in partnership with Besenzoni, has a large fixed section plus three further mobile steps with up and down functions to guarantee the perfect required height (below). Page opposite, the forward area below decks can be fitted out as a master cabin or a dinette. NY40 will be on dislpay at the Cannes Yachting Festival
technical elements, such as the engine air intakes but we hid them
steering console itself is superbly high tech and protected by a
completely resulting in extremely clean lines and a sense of overall
sleek but subtle windshield cleverly integrated into the design. The
harmonious elegance,” explains Battistini.
submersible stern platform is another interesting feature as it not
A large choice of different versions is available with various technical
only facilitates and enhances guests’ contact with the sea whilst at
and layout options, in order to allow owners create their own very
anchor but also makes a convenient point of access in port. This
personal boat. The inboard-outboard version seen here has a Volvo
innovative design, known as Cosmos, was developed in partnership
Penta stern drive, but there is also a more aggressive set-up with
with Besenzoni and features a large fixed section plus three further
two or three Mercury outboards. Designed as an open, the NY40
mobile steps with up and down functions to guarantee exactly the
can be fitted with a sleek T-top to provide shelter for the steering
required height. Below decks, long windows along the sides and a
position and dining area. Below decks are either one or two two-
skylight on the foredeck flood the interior with natural light. Warm,
berth cabins with or without a dinette. The cockpit is the hub of
natural colours and textural finishes, such as open-weave textiles,
onboard life with an oversize sun pad with versatile, easy-to-adjust
Oleomalta, soft-touch paints and natural leathers, all combine to
backrests and two teak occasional tables that make up the dining
induce the luxurious feeling of comfort and relaxation that more
area. Between the latter and the custom-made leather seats at the
and more owners are seeking aboard.
helm station is a unit with a fridge, ice-maker, hob and sink. The
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