Cavalli further specified that his own suite should be elevated behind
the pilot house – a first on a yacht of this size – with all-round sea
views and natural ventilation. This meant devising a split-level layout
whereby the main salon is on the aft main deck with the owner’s suite
just four steps up on the same level as the pilot house.
A VIP suite and a guest cabin (with bunk beds and a bathroom
that also serve as a day-head) are on the lower deck, along with
the galley/dinette and crew accommodation. There is also a cosy
sundeck lounge with private access from the owner’s suite. The
3.8m tender is housed under a carbon fibre hood on the foredeck.To ensure privacy, the owner’s suite is accessed by a staircase from
the main salon that also serves as a private lounge when there are
no guests on board. What’s more, to provide close contact with the
sea, the aft deck cockpit is much lower than normal, functioning as
a continuous outside space with sliding glass doors on three sides.
Lowering the deck height was quite a challenge of engineering as
Engine Room 3 is directly underneath.EXTERIOR DESIGNIn terms of exterior design, Roberto Cavalli wanted something
sporty and aggressive that would reflect his personal approach to
life at sea and his strong personality. In his own words, he wanted
“a boat that Batman would drive!” Several different profiles were
developed before finalising the exterior styling with two sweeping
arches framing the aft cockpit. This also helped shield the space
from the wind. To emphasise the yacht’s sporty nature, it was
decided to paint the hull metallic black and the superstructure
metallic dark grey. Although we approached several shipyards
to build the yacht, Cerri Cantieri Navali (CCN) was the only one
willing to accept the tight build schedule of just 14 months as part
of its Fuoriserie line. The shipyard in Carrara, Tuscany, was also
convenient for Roberto to make frequent visits during construction
from his home in Florence.Main Lounge detailMaster Cabin
GalleyCUSTOM YACHT