Elite Traveler July-August 2017

DISCOVER

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Yachts

The elegant interiors were created by the Cristiano Gatto Design team

Super Nova

Following the huge critical acclaim that 213ft Galactica Star garnered, Dutch superyacht builder Heesen has just launched 164ft Home , previously known as Project Nova. As the world’s first Fast Displacement Hull Formwith hybrid propulsion, this is an exciting step in Heesen’s yacht-building evolution as they increasingly focus on cleaner and more fuel-efficient vessels. The interior was created by Cristiano Gatto Design, the teamwas brought in after the yacht was sold last year, and seamlessly combines minimalistic elegance with style and grace. To buy your own Heesen creation, contact ThomConboy, director of sales, +1 561 441 6131, tconboy@heesenusa. com, heesenyachts.com

TAKE THREE/// YACHT AND CAR COLLABORATIONS

In honor of our automobile feature on p93, here we take a look at some of the most exciting instances of car brands dipping their toes into the yachting world

BUGATTI AND PALMER JOHNSON Taking inspiration from their iconic supercar, Bugatti Chiron, these limited edition Bugatti Niniette 66 range from 50ft up to 80ft and will combine the signature engineering traits of Bugatti with innovative hull design developed by Palmer Johnson. Bugatti fans will be thrilled to hear that there will be multiple customization options for color, materials and finish. From$4m, bugattininiette.com

MERCEDES-BENZ STYLE AND SILVER ARROWS MARINE LTD Designed by Mercedes-Benz Style, the Arrow460– Granturismo is a series of 45ft yachts, of which only 10 will be built. Benefiting from classic automobile proportions, the yacht can accommodate 10 passengers and even has a wine cellar to enjoy. From $2.7m for the Edition 1 Spec, silverarrowsmarine.com

ASTON MARTIN AND QUINTESSENCE YACHTS Produced in the south of the UK, the 37ft Aston Martin AM37 was launched at last year’s Monaco Yacht Show. Designed as a day cruiser and able to carry eight guests, this elegant and sporty yacht perfectly translates Aston Martin’s pedigree onto the water. From $1.6m for the 2x 430 HP engine option, quintessenceyachts.com

Words Thea Halstead. Photos Carlo Borlenghi, Daimler AG