The Darwin Class continues to be a successful choice for Cantiere delle Marche. The range’s distinct character, design, technical features, and equipment appeal to highly motivated owners who wish to explore remote areas of the globe. Today, the boatbuilder announced that it had successfully launched Alexas, the seventh Darwin 86 launched by the yard since 2010. Alexa’s launch makes it twelve Darwins from 86 to 112 feet now delivered or close to delivery.
The Darwin 86 Alexa is a genuine beauty of construction and design, boasting Hydro Tec’s unmistakable Darwin aesthetics while leveraging CdM’s unique approach to technical areas: She has been designed to sail thousands of miles a year, and the quality of construction, materials, and technical equipment are critical to simplifying the yacht’s daily handling and upkeep.
The interiors have been developed by Floris Design, a long-time collaborator with Cantiere delle Marche since the yard’s foundation.
“The brief from the Owner was to have a practical and functional boat without sacrificing elegance and comfort,” says Pierluigi Floris. “The yacht can host up to nine guests in four cabins skillfully arranged on the Lower Deck, which also features a spa with a sauna, shower, and relaxation area. The spa is available to all guests but can be transformed into a private area connected to the Owner’s cabin via a sliding door. The overall ambience exudes relaxed and conspicuous elegance, achieved through a warm colour palette that blends earthy tones into a well-balanced ensemble.”
The project, customised to the precise requests of the Owner, is designed to sail for long periods at the highest latitudes; therefore, Alexa features enhanced scantlings in the hull and rudders to cope with icy conditions. The Upper deck stern terrace will be built in steel instead of aluminium. All floors are heated, and the cockpit can be closed to allow guests to enjoy the landscape even when the outside temperature is very low.
Social areas on both the Main and Upper decks feature bespoke furniture coupled with loose furniture by renowned manufacturers. Crew quarters are located on the Main deck forward next to the galley and a large crew mess and are directly connected to the wheelhouse on the Upper deck with a dedicated staircase.
The Owner requested a fourth pilot station on the Sun deck and two additional fridges to store garbage on long passages. The new Darwin 86 is powered by twin Man engines delivering 500hp each.
“All explorer yachts built by Cantiere delle Marche are known for their inherent quality and superior technical equipment, making them unparalleled in seaworthiness, redundant equipment, robust steel hulls, spacious engine rooms, and ample storage. Combined with efficient fuel consumption and remarkable range, these features define our philosophy that ‘good enough’ is never sufficient, especially for long-distance, adventurous cruising,” says Vasco Buonpensiere, co-founder and CEO of CdM. “We can safely say that the Darwin Class has undoubtedly become a benchmark in the explorer yacht market.”