The fifth (BY005) Benetti Crystal 140 M/Y MR D will make her U.S. debut at the 2016 Yachts Miami Beach Show.
Her name is Crystal. For the Greeks, this meant ice. Later it became the name for the solid mineral form synonymous with light and transparency. The modern sea requires light, needs concrete vistas of the corners of paradise that only modern “navetta” have the ability to provide.
The interior of Crystal reveal the basic reasons for her name: a redistribution of spaces that exploits the entire volume of the hull, along with special attention to light thanks to new windows that literally eclipse the competition. Inspecting the interior, you’ll find four decks that are fully liveable, with large areas for socialising offering maximum privacy. Of the main innovations, the stern area offers a distinctive reorganisation. This reallocation of space allows for a garage for a tender, jet skis, and other equipment. The bow side has an opening on the side allowing the entire stern area to be re-focused into a beach area that is free of all mechanical equipment and is outfitted with a shower, bathroom, fridge, galley, armchairs.
Repartitioning of the lower deck means that there is more space for guest cabins, four in all, two with double beds and two with twin beds, and for the crew area, extensive space for the comfort of the staff.
The main deck is the true beating heart of the boat: with a large living area, central sofa, comfortable armchairs and a bar area, it is the ideal place for relaxing. The main saloon leads to the dining area, where you’ll find an elegant table with seating for eight in classic style.
Amidships, you’ll find the foyer with stairs leading to the other levels. Continuing along toward the bow takes you to the owner’s cabin, set off by full-height windows offering stunning views of the sea, whether underway or at anchor: this is one of those places where everyone wants to be.
The upper deck is dedicated to the living area: at the stern, two game tables are surrounded by glass doors that close to form a semicircle with a striking view of the horizon. Upon closing the glass doors, it is possible to isolate this zone from the exterior and provide climate control. The bow contains a control room and the commander’s cabin while outside we find a large area with open-air sofas.
On the sun deck, we find a spacious surface for relaxing and sunbathing. You’ll also find a reference to days gone by, a reassuring symbol of sea and navigation: the smoke stack. In order to show that on this new and modern boat, everything still tastes of sea and salt. The smoke stack has a function different than the ones we used to know, being repurposed for hiding mechanicals and providing stowage space.
The hard-top with sliding cover ensures adequate shelter from the sun while at the table or in the dining area, while at the same time enabling guests to continue enjoying the breeze and the sun in the relaxation area toward the stern.
Interior styling is at the complete discretion of the boat owner, who is able to customise the environments according to his or her tastes and desires, and for this first yacht, strong Caribbean influences have been proposed, from finely treated mahogany for wood surfaces to gold-plated finishes.
The Crystal measures 42 metres in length and is 9 metres wide at full beam and weighs in at 375 tonnes. The engines are twin Cat C32 Acer delivering 1081 kW. And with a fuel reserve of 64,550 litres, the Crystal has a conventional oceanic range of 4,000 miles, which places it among authentic “navetta” that are capable of travelling around the world and exploring locales where autonomy and spending long periods without refuelling does become essential. Maximum speed at half load is 15 knots, with 14 knots possible at 85% power.
Lateral stability is assured by a fairly broad hull and by the fins in the Naiad Stabilization @ Anchor system, which is also capable of functioning when the yacht is at anchor.
Onboard systems are equipped with state-of-the-art Benetti technology, which allows centralised control, including remotely, of all onboard electrical and electronic equipment, as well as all boat systems, by monitoring operating status and reporting any anomalies. The touch-screen interfaces are extremely user-friendly and intuitive.
Particular attention was paid to the design of the wheelhouse based on innovative, integrated architecture that, thanks to LCD monitors with the latest generation of touch-screen functionality and ergonomic controllers, has made it possible to reinstate all functions in a single control panel, resulting in an efficient console with an avant-garde look and functionality.
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