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WHAT’S NEW A selection of new projects and concepts from the leading international shipyards and design studios that will grace the waves in the near future by Mary Hegarty and Désirée Sormani
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for dining, screening or a dance floor. The 100 m2 master suite on the foredeck enjoys a further 140 m2 of completely secluded private deck space. There is a 1.5-metre deep pool too, the floor of which lifts to create a helipad when required. Moving below, there are two VIP staterooms with sliding-door access to the private terrace and four standard guests in the centre of the yacht. Cloaked in specially-hardened glazing, the domed upper deck observatory is completely private. Se77tantasette will make 16 knots at full throttle, delivering a range of 5,000 nautical miles at 12. www.benettiyachts.it
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enetti chose the 2017 Monaco Yacht Show to unveil its first collaboration with award-winning designer Fernando Romero, the Se77antasette concept, a visually dynamic, sculptural mix of flowing lines and complex structures inspired by the marine habitat. This 77-metre marks a radical departure from the usual rigid horizontal order. Adaptability is a byword too. The stern entry deck is a huge sea-front terrace yet also works as a spa or a gym – complete with freshwater swimming pool. A double-height space at the centre of the vessel creates a visual link between decks, opening up a huge saloon which can be used
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