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OAK ISSUE - n° 16 - 2018 - € 10 www.theoney d.com
The Art of Sailing CRN Latona 50m
QUART ERLY - P.I. 28/10 /2018 Intern ationa l € 10, Poste Italiane S.p.a. Chf 10,50 , UK £ 7,50 Spedizione in Abbon Postale - 70% amento LO/MI
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Built “on spec�, its exterior lines display a retro charm that highlights the values of maritime culture. Its most striking features are the exceptional interior spaces, with a contemporary style and neutral colours by Paola Bertelli- ph. by Giovanni De Stefano, 3dSign
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he description “vintage” suggests an awareness of time and the values that this implies. The way we interpret a vintage product may vary, but for Codecasa it means a return to the beauty of the past in a modern, cuttingedge context. This is a constant in the yachtbuilding yard’s work, drawing inspiration from maritime tradition while taking into account modern owners’ requirements regarding comfort and reliability. In 2011 the yard launched its Vintage range, and the 43-metre C122 is the latest expression of this striking line. The yacht was created “on spec”, developed and built entirely by Codecasa, which also handled the naval architecture and both interior and exterior design. The timeless refinement and rigour of its lines are inspired by the classic stylistic canons of motoryacht design, creating a slender yacht with a low freeboard and a compact superstructure. The imposing vertical bow becomes a distinctive element that gives the yacht dynamism and character. Elegance without ostentation, comfort without excess and a coherent creative concept link the exteriors and interiors on a yacht that we are sure will still be turning heads 20 years from now. The colour scheme is dominated by shades of grey and hues of teak for the free-standing elements of the exteriors, while light plays the major role indoors, where extremely bright spaces coordinate smoothly with the wood furniture in light or neutral tones, white above all for the hand-painted cabinetry, custom-made furniture and the hand-worked leather bedheads. The theme is echoed by the limed oak floors in the lounges and cabins. The extreme uniformity of the oak is broken up in the lobbies on the three decks, where a touch of modernity and colour is provided by panelling in Calacatta marble, quartzite, honey onyx and cream Marfil marble created to design. The yacht’s heart and soul is the main deck lounge, where the harmonious furniture, materials and colours, wide windows and the dramatic use of artificial light create bright, fresh spaces. The deep, grey, custom-made sofas in the conversation zone are separated from the dining area by a dividing unit with a double-sided retractable TV. The interiors are embellished with gilded lamps, paintings by Antonio Dinelli, a young artist from Livorno, the specially made carpets and fan-shaped gilded brass wall and table lamps by Eichholtz. The full-beam owner’s cabin with study and two dressing rooms is a symphony of dove grey, ivory and gold while the four guest cabins on the lower deck are decorated in white, yellow and gold. The more intimate bridge deck lounge features bright, sunny colours. The lounge may be the heart but outside the focus is on the sun deck with a Jacuzzi set in a boundless sunpad area. In general, the exteriors play an important role, with a spacious aft main deck cockpit both on the main deck and on the bridge deck with its open-air dining area. Forward, on the Portuguese bridge, is a very private lounge.
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The forward cockpit on the Portuguese bridge is an intensely private area. Bright colours and gilded reflections on the main deck lounge (opening), where light becomes a decorative feature
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Dove grey and ivory dominate in the owner’s suite (top and bottom). Light woods are complemented by Nuvola leather details from Penelopeoggi. The gilded appliques are by Porta Romana. The table in the dining area (to side, top) has a bronzed glass top creating strong contrasting elements. The spacious sun deck (to side, bottom) features a Jacuzzi and solarium forward
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Naval Architect Gianluca Imeri, Head of Technical Department
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ur Vintage series began life in 2011. It has a very strong identity while also being sober and elegant. These yachts make an impression without having to shout about it. The C122 displays the same distinctive traits as the other in the series, whose vertical bow makes them instantly recognisable. The C122 has the taut hull lines that are typical of a fast displacement craft. After the usual computer simulations with CFD calculations, they were refined through tank testing to create a hull that presents the least hydrodynamic drag, the optimum flow of water to the props and the least drag aft. The vertical bow lengthens the waterline to make it equal the LOA, thereby cutting drag. Another feature of the C122’s hull is the two submerged engine exhaust scoops. These pipes had to be designed in such a way that the water flowing around them creates pressure low enough to draw out the exhaust gases and so avoid dangerous back-pressure. As a result, we had to take great care with their shape, developed with the help of CFD calculations then tested in a yacht tank.
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A rollbar with hard top shelters the custom-made teak lounge and the sun deck bar unit. The timeless external lines include an imposing vertical bow
The C122 has a hard-wearing AH 36 steel hull and 5083 H111/H321 light aluminium alloy superstructure. All the materials used have been tested by Lloyd’s Register. Nowadays when we talk about on-board comfort our attention is focused on noise. Cutting noise levels on the yacht is a challenge Codecasa has devoted a great deal of attention to, and this time on the C122 we installed totally electric stabiliser fins, a new, very modern technique. Previously we only mounted fins with hydraulic actuators, but we watched this new technology with great interest, as it offered clear benefits in terms of lower noise levels, greater simplicity and easier maintenance, as well as taking up less room.
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Interior Designer Paola Spano, Sara Mencacci architect and designer at Codecasa
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hat we’ve tried to achieve with the C122 is a yacht that breathes class and harmony. We chose select materials for the build, to create interiors with a distinctive personality between classic and modern, emphasising lines that are essential yet capable of communicating emotion. In line with Italian tastes, we coordinated tables with an Oriental tone, pieces with a strong decorative appeal that seem to come from the early decades of the 20th century. This mix of tastes makes this yacht intensely contemporary. Many of the on-board furnishings were designed by us then made by artisans, like the storage unit near the bar and the small console in the main lounge entrance. We also chose the fabric used to upholster the sofas and cushions by Chivasso, Jab, Jim Thompson and Robert Allen. The carpets have been created to our design and come from one of our Tuscan suppliers. As for the lighting, we’ve made the windows bigger
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wherever possible and we’ve used light sources with warm LEDs on the walls and ceilings. Skylights and ceilings in light colours capture the light and reflect it into the surrounding space, creating a fresh, bright environment. Porta Romana, Eichholtz and BCM Illuminazione (Lighting) are the main suppliers for the interior lighting. The main deck lounge is our favourite space, and the effect is jaw-dropping every time you enter through the large aft door! Every piece of furniture is in exactly the right place, and the overall feel is one of a strong balance between materials and colours, giving the interior an almost dazzling brightness. We think this space embodies the real spirit of the yacht!
Closely harmonising colours on board. In the lobby (right) the flooring is select Calacatta marble, quarzite, honey onyx and cream Marfil marble. White oak is the choice for the other interiors
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The Shipyard Fulvia Codecasa, Ceo at Codecasa
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he Codecasa 43 Full Beam C122 is part of our Vintage series. It evokes the distinctive lines that have helped shape maritime history, like the legendary “Paraggina” by the Moratti family or the equally illustrious “Marlin”, which belonged to the Kennedys. Its authentic flavour expresses the yard’s character, spirit and nautical roots while at the same time incorporating cutting-edge equipment and reflecting an intense commitment to fuel economy and comfort. The C122 was created “on spec” and is now ready for launch. We regard working in this way as a valuable aspect of our activities, because it enables the yard to keep working and have yachts ready to deliver. Delivery of the C122, for example, can be programmed in no more than six weeks, the “technical” time needed to carry out tests at berth and at sea, and at the same time finalise the documentation needed for the change of ownership. One of this yacht’s great strengths is the impressive amount of interior space on a yacht with a GT of under 500 tonnes.
It is the second 43-metre model in the Vintage series, with a distinctive sun deck layout where the classic central mast and hard top are replaced by a roll bar. The result is a more sporty, forceful look, and greater comfort on a sundeck whose area has increased considerably – the area around what would normally have been the mast foot has been transformed into a relaxation area with a small sofa, armchairs and coffee table. My favourite area on board is the sun deck, and the spacious owner’s suite, where great care has been taken to ensure privacy, effective soundproofing and comfort with an emphasis on attention to detail and the choice of materials.
The upper deck control station (top) and a bright, sunny lounge (to side, top) that communicates with the outdoor dining area (to side, bottom) where chairs with backs made of teak slats surround the large table for twelve
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The elegant exteriors have a maritime spirit. The aft cockpit lounge is furnished with armchairs and sofas made to design in teak and wood that is resin treated and then lacquered
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