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The Art of Sailing
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STAR IN THE
MAKING
by Fabio Petrone
Cooler than cool: Nerea Yacht has chosen a runabout as its debut model. Sculpted lines, lots of teak and blistering performance are the bywords with this sublimely chic, elegant superyacht tender. The NY24 comes from the pens of Alessio Battistini and Davide Bernardini
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ario Messina drew on his 20 years of yachting industry experience to launch the Nerea Yacht brand which answers the call from clients demanding craft that are both
beautiful and beautifully crafted, in signature Made In Italy style, as well as brimming with personality and customisable features. For his debut he has selected that most iconic of all motorboats, the runabout. The NY24 ticks all the right boxes historically with a signature flared, decked bow and a large cockpit where guests can enjoy that matchless combination of sun and speed. Runabouts are making a massive comeback as tenders to large yachts these days and are looking as if they might soon become as popular as they once were in the glory days of the 50s and 60s. Stretching 7.35 metres in length and 2.5 in the beam, the NY24 has a vee-hull with a 18.5° deadrise which not only guarantees very nippy speeds but can cope with rough seas as it unleashes the full power of its 300 hp Volvo Penta D4 diesel engine coupled with a Duo-Prop stern drive. The pens behind the NY24 are Alessio Battistini and Davide Bernardini of ideaeITALIA, who have produced a boat with an unusual raked sheer line that creates a sense of dynamism underscored by the lines that sculpt flanks and surfaces into which the large tinted window that draws light into the cabin, has been set.
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To keep the bow lines pure, the anchor hides away and is deployed and retracted using a special electromechanical system. The NY24 is powered by a 300 hp Volvo Penta D4 diesel
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An oversize cockpit and a decked bow are two of the classic runabout signatures that appear. The design of the stern is original with the stepped transom/swim platform proving easy access to the sea
The very heart of the NY24 is, however, its generous central cockpit where the dinette can convert to a further sun pad in addition to the aft one. The NY24’s bow, on the other hand, is wonderfully pure and clean. The anchor is stowed in an anchor locker and only appears when activated from the steering position – the kind of electromechanical system not normally found on a craft of these dimensions. The below decks layout is quite classic day cruiser fare but in the best possible way: it features settees convert to a large double berth and a hideaway head. In terms of its fit-out, we loved the fact that Oltremateria, a sophisticated water-based eco-mortar has been used to finish the cockpit table and for the companionway housing. It is sun and saltwater-resistant, recyclable because it does not contain cement, resins or any other toxic substances that might leach over time or at the end-of-life stage. Oltremateria is also flexible, breathable, fireproof and can be customised to create all types of effects and colours. www.nereayacht.com 156