A First Look Inside The Luxurious 50m (164ft) Papi du Papi Superyacht.

Back in July of 2011, ISA (International Shipyards Ancona) launched the aluminum and steel 50m (164ft) motor yacht Papi Du Papi, the second in a series of three new 50m yachts under construction at the Italian shipyard that share the same technical platforms, but differ in their superstructure and transom design.




The Papi du Papi, owned by an unnamed South American couple, has an elegantly designed and luxuriously appointed interior by Francesco Paszkowski of Italy, known for his sophisticated yacht interiors. These photographs are the first to be released (exterior images and computer renderings of the interior were shown during the initial launch) since the boat was launched over a year ago.




The modern luxury yacht comprises six staterooms and five crew cabins. The main-deck master suite includes a private salon, an office, a dressing room, a bedroom, and a generous his and her bathrooms. The other staterooms reside on the lower deck and include two double and three twin en suite cabins. The decor is consistent with the rest of the yacht, and a rosewood staircase joins the decks.



Yachts International reports that "It was the first time that ISA worked with Francesco Paszkowski Design. The well-known design studio handles all kinds of work, but its mission here was to focus on the interior. Designer Margherita Casprini, of studio Paszkowski, did a thorough job researching materials and worked closely with the shipyard’s team on execution. The chosen materials (Brazilian rosewood, oak, Jerusalem stone, travertine, leather, linen and a cotton/wool-blend fabric for the stateroom ceilings) interpret the owner’s vision for a décor that blends European and South American influences. It is stylish and comfortable, in keeping with his vision for a yacht that is inviting for a family.



Stepping on board, one gets an impression of well being, due in part to the abundant natural light flowing from the large windows, the low-profile furniture, rosewood floor and oak walls. The eye is able to flow through most of the deck, where the central focus is a Jerusalem stone mural.



above: a large Armani Casa sofa sits invitingly in the main salon

Paszkowski Design was involved in everything from layout to lighting and even entertainment options. The lighting doubles as a true architectural feature designed to define spaces and create moods. It also highlights the owner’s collection of personal photographs taken on previous trips. Following an apparent design philosophy that music should be heard and not seen, the designers incorporated speakers in a way that they do not detract from the cohesive design.




The traditional layout is practical and user-friendly. It situates the five guest staterooms on the lower deck.





The main deck accommodates the salon and dining room within an appealing continuous space. A professional galley with stainless-steel appliances is located behind the dining area.



A long hallway goes past the foyer to lead to the large master suite’s office and private salon. The bedroom, which has nice-size windows, is beyond.





His-and-hers bathrooms, decorated with attractive basins carved from Jerusalem stone, and a walk-in wardrobe complement their comfortable and private space.





Most of the entertainment takes place on the bridge deck, where the sky lounge doubles as a media room with a 103-inch TV screen and an excellent sound system with Bowers & Wilkins speakers.




The sophisticated integrated system onboard the Papi du Papi was entrusted to Videoworks, a company specialized in integrated entertainment, networking and digital CCTV systems for mega yachts.



It had to be state-of-the-art technology and be easy to use, giving guests complete control of entertainment, lights, curtains and air conditioning through dedicated touch panels and iPads. The system also has to be integrated with Apple technology (Apple TV and Mac Mini), navigation systems and perhaps more importantly offer audiophile quality. In order to meet all these requirements, Videoworks integrated systems from Crestron, Lutron and Cisco.



The captain has his cabin next to the wheelhouse, which is perfectly designed for navigation with a walk-around helm console. It is very attractive with black leather upholstery and large display screens. The reverse raked windshield (borrowed from commercial vessels) provides excellent visibility and works surprisingly well with the yacht’s sleek design.



The spacious aft deck accommodates a table and chairs for outdoor dining and loungers with built-in shade.



The sun deck, equipped with a large Jacuzzi and a bar, is mostly open to the sun. Two large umbrellas, stowed away during long navigation, complement the shade provided by the radar arch.



The yacht’s tender garage, tucked between the beach club and the engine room, accommodates a Castoldi Jet 21 (shown below), unloaded through a side shell door at starboard. The rescue tender is located on the foredeck.




Architect Andrea Vallicelli, in collaboration with ISA's in-house naval architects, designed Papi Du Papi to be a sophisticated displacement yacht. A tri-deck displacement motor yacht with steel hull and aluminium superstructure which combines the new dynamic, streamlined and elegant outline of ISA 50 metre project with the transom stairways of the successful ISA 47 metre series.



The yacht is powered by two 2 x CAT 3512C with a max power of 1230 kW @ 1800 rpm. She can reach 16 knots at maximum speed. A pair of NAIAD stabilizers guarantees a smooth navigation in the most severe conditions and a comfortable stay at anchor.

Technical Specs
LOA: 163ft. 10in. (49.95m)
LWL: 141ft. 11in. (43.26m)
Beam (max.): 29ft. 6in. (9m)
Beam (molded): 28ft. 3in. (8.6m)
Draft (full load): 8ft. 4in. (2.55m)
Hull material: steel
Superstructure: aluminum
Displacement (full load): 410.4 tons
Engines: 2 x Caterpillar 3512 B
Power: 1,648hp @ 1,800 rpm
Speed (max.): 16 knots
Speed (cruising): about 14 knots
Range @ 11 knots: about 4,400 nm
Fuel capacity: about 21,371 gal. (71 tons)
Fresh water capacity: about 4,515 gal. (15 tons)
Generators: 2 x Caterpillar C6.6
Stabilizers: 2 x Zero-speed fin NAIAD 575
Classification: Italian Naval registry, MCA, LY2 code compliant
Naval architecture: Andrea Vallicelli/ISA
Exterior styling: Andrea Vallicelli/ISA
Interior design: Francesco Paszkowski Design
Builder: International Shipyards Ancona – 2011





images and info courtesy of Yachts International, Videoworks and ISA yachts and stills I grabbed from from a video by Superyachts.com

The Limited Edition Z Boat by Zaha Hadid. Twelve Available, Priced At $464,511.33

American art dealer Kenny Schachter commissioned this limited edition Z Boat from Pritzker Prize-winning architect Zaha Hadid, with whom he has worked several times, for his ROVE projects.


above: some of the projects that Zaha Hadid has created for ROVE

Current plans are to produce the boat in a range of colors, including white, gray, and blue (though the black prototype model designed for Schachter himself will likely be the most popular).

The eight-meter vessel is fabricated of fiberglass and carbon fiber and is being built by French manufacturer Shoreteam in a very limited edition of 12, slated for availability in early 2013.


computer renderings by INKWORKSHOP LLC

Hadid’s design statement reads as follows: “The asymmetrical design is sculptural in appearance while practically affording more seating accommodations. In a sense, the bespoke boat is as much a work of art as a Cisitalia sports car in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The idea is to think of vessels and vehicles as highly individualistic expressions of art, architecture and design reflecting the edge of what is possible using the most advanced means, including materials, software systems and methods of fabrication.”



Only 12 of these are being made and the price is $464,511.33 USD or €375,000.
Pre-order yours right here.

The Expandable Yacht. The Wider 42’ and Their New Cote D’Azur Edition.

The automatically opening wider cockpit, patented by Tilli Antonelli, makes it possible to create an impressive walkable surface area of 18m² in the cockpit and a 6.6m width at waterline, unthinkable for a 42 foot yacht until now.





High performance and lightweight, Wider has been built by exploring brand new vacuum infusion moulding techniques for carbon and vinylester resins, also used in both Formula 1 and the aerospace industry.



The resulting product is particularly aerodynamic, and features two strong points: maximum efficiency and minimum waste. These aims have also been achieved through the shape of the hull, produced according to the stepped hull – typical of racing yachts – method. Creating an air cushion between the surface of the sea and the hull, the yacht rises up slightly, maintaining a highly dynamic sailing trim.




When opened out, the central cockpit of Wider 42’ features a flat, usable surface area of over 18 m2 - the equivalent of the cockpit of a megayacht - and a floatation width of 6.6 m. Besides creating additional space aboard, this feature also guarantees excellent stability and comfort as the mobile extensions of the hull are lowered into the water.




The mobile extensions are opened and/or closed by means of an automatic, electronically controlled system, meaning both the single and contemporary open and closing operations of the mobile extensions takes just 12 seconds.

The Special Cote D'Azur edition



The new Wider 42’ Cote D’Azur Edition represents an evolution of the original model, a new version the conception of which has been possible thanks also to the precious suggestions of Monaco Boat Service and in particular of Mrs. Lia Riva, who has been contributing to the success of European pleasure boating.



The evolution lies in further lightening the yacht where the use of carbon is again a fundamental ingredient. The new layout of the cockpit provides for a great flexibility thanks to interchangeable solutions, where a lunchtime dinette has been fitted out in the centre of the cockpit – the very heart of the boat – entirely made of carbon, with a table that is raised electrically and can be turned into a comfortable sundeck or smart chaise longue.



To service this area a unit equipped as an outdoor galley which includes a sink, large central work surface with teppanyaki griddle and a 51 lt. movable ice-box has been designed so owners and their guests can have soft drinks and fresh fruit to hand at all times. A ceramic glass burner and a 50Ltr. built-in fridge can also be added on request.



The new layout of the external furnishings makes it possible to accommodate up to 12 people seated comfortably. Moreover, the driving console now has additional space where essential items for life onboard, such as sun cream, mobile phones and sunglasses, can be stowed.



“After having presented Wider 42’ to the public on various official occasions, organised many sea trials in both Europe and the United States and sold a number of boats, we listened to the comments made and noted the recurrent demands of those we spoke to in order to design the final layout of the cockpit. The new set up has been designed to make time spent onboard even more comfortable, creating a highly sociable and flexible environment,” declared Tilli Antonelli, President of Wider, “further emphasising the party boat nature that has characterised this 42 footer right from the off.”



Her lines characterised by well-known designer Fulvio De Simoni, the new Wider 42’ inaugurates the fleet and launches the wider cockpit category, proposing herself as a day-cruiser with strong design features, to be driven and enjoyed in an extraordinary mixture of adrenalin and fun. She is ready to transform and adapt to many different demands and offer a wide range of solutions for guaranteeing comfort and stability which were previously unthinkable in a yacht of this size. Wider 42’ is one of a kind as she is able to double the usable surface area of the cockpit and achieve astounding stability in just 12 seconds, thanks to two extensions either side of the hull operated by means of an automatic patented system.



Cutting Edge Technology and Low Consumption Performance
Wider epitomises the modern concept of energy saving, focussing on using engines and aerodynamic shapes in materials able to guarantee huge savings in consumption and a lower environmental impact. This has been possible thanks to the shape of the so-called stepped hull which enables the yacht to maintain a highly dynamic sailing trim, improving performance and guaranteeing constant visibility.

The stepped hull, in fact, comes from racing yachts, whilst it is still rather unusual in pleasure boating. It is by no chance that the design of the Wider 42’ hull was entrusted to Mark Wilson, one of the top experts in the field of racing yachts, who also designed those with which his son won the World Championships three times, once in class P2 and twice in class P1.

The excellent weight/power ratio of the Wider 42’ enables her to reach a top speed of 50 knots and a cruise speed of 40 whilst registering consumption of just 110 lt./h for the two 480hp Cummins engines. The result is a range of over 350 miles at 40 knots, previously unthinkable for a yacht of this kind.

Versatility, design, comfort and new materials
The versatility of the various environments characterizes both the cockpit furnishings and interior layout of the boat, which guarantees complete comfort during a day at sea. Going down into the cabin, there is a kitchenette to the left, with a double fridge unit, freezer and ice-maker totalling 160 lt., a work surface with sink, ceramic glass hob with one burner and housing for an optional microwave above.




The dinette is furnished with C-shaped seating with upholstery which can be personalised facing a flat screen LED TV- The seating can be turned into a large, comfortable double bed in case of need, in order to guarantee complete comfort during the night, too:




To the right there is the head, fitted with a large crystal shower cubicle, washbasin and carbon toilet, in line with the rest of the essential, modern furnishings:



The classical cabinets for stowing belongings have been replaced in the living area with leather bags in which those onboard can pack all they need for their stay on the boat at home, and then hang them on the broadsides and take them home at the end of the cruise, instead of cases:




The more efficient layout of the reworked cruiser means that it can now accommodate 12 passengers, though its starting price remains around $1.12 million.



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