Yachts International — January-February 2018

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CONTENTS

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018

28 Into the Blue The 220-foot Benetti Seasense is a true

expression of her owners’ custom vision.

36 Unrivaled Arrival Built for performance and comfort,

the Wajer 55 sets a benchmark in her class.

40 Go Big or Go Home The Hatteras M

Panacera is a different kind of entry-level superyacht.

44 Beyond Imagination Shipyards and designers

unveil their coolest new concepts.

50 Best of the Sport Our picks for the year’s fi nest

yachts, designs and technology.

60 Style & Substance The Sabre 45 Salon Express

pairs a classic look with Volvo Penta IPS power.

FEATURES

‘Beauty should not

come at any cost.

Instead, it has to

be grounded in the

nitty-gritty world of

productivity, sus-

tainability, cost and

maintenance.’

—Fabio Mazzeo,

design director and co-founder,

Exclusiva Design

ON THE COVER: Benetti’s 220-foot Seasense

FORE

8 FROM THE MASTHEAD A STORM FOR THE AGES

14 MAKING WAVES NEWS, NOTES AND WHAT’S

TRENDING IN THE YACHTING SCENE

26 STERNLINES THE MUPPETS AND ME

64 ON CHARTER NEW YACHTS IN THE FLEET,

AT THE HELM OF THE SAILING YACHT TWILIGHT

70 CELLAR & GALLEY A CHARTER CHEF AND

A MASTER SOMMELIER SERVE UP THE

PERFECT PAIRINGS

112 THE BITTER END CUTTING EDGE

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