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etti’s General Manager Christo Ramnialis commented as follows:
“We’re very proud for this latest sale to a German owner, the
German market is strategically very important to us and this
is surely a good example of our products’ quality which is well
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solidity which has allowed Benetti to acquire trusting clients in
every market segment and geographical area”.
In October Benetti announced the sale of motor yacht BS010, the tenth
unit 132’ from the Classic Supreme line which will be delivered in the
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This yacht features several original details, among which there are two
external pop up rotating winglets to steer from, while the navigation
lights are built into the ex-
ternal lines, a Jacuzzi can be
installed on the upper deck
as well as a steam generator
can in the owner’s bathroom.
In November Benetti deliv-
ered “Mr Loui” the second
Mediterraneo116’ model. It
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Classic range. The exterior
design work was initialled by
Giorgio Maria Cassetta while
the interiors were elaborat-
ed by the in house Interior
Style Department with in-
put from architect Azequiel
Farca. In December the ship-
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displacing motor yacht by Giorgio M. Cassetta which boasts innovative
disposition of the spaces. Last but not least Benetti has taken on 44
year old Roberto Corno who graduated at the Politecnico di Milano, as
worldwide Sales Director reporting directly to Christos Ramnialis Ben-
etti’s General Manager. http://www.benettiyachts.itA NEW AMER CENTO – Following the success obtained
at the latest Cannes and Genoa International Boat Shows, Amer Yachts
announced the arrival of a hull for a new Amer Cento the fourteenth
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too will be powered with four IPS Volvo Penta and Decò styling for the
interiors which has now become a much appreciated must for the Italian
and the International clientele. http://www.ameryachts.comZUCCON
AMBASSADOR
OF ITALIAN EX-
CELLENCE – Last November 22nd Gianni Zuccon was elect-
ed into the Altagamma Honorary Council as Ambassador of things
Italian in the world. Architect by trade and founder of Zuccon In-
ternational Project he was chosen for his precious and passionate
project design work and for the now renowned innovations he in-
troduced in the yachting world as we know it today. The role Zuc-
con has given to the importance of natural light and the sense of
continuity between indoor and outdoor areas to enhance contact
with the sea has been instrumental in giving new vigour to outdoor
areas. http://www.zucconinternationalproject.com
GOOD TIDINGS FOR BENETTI – Benetti announced
the sale of Motoryacht FB276 to a German owner last September.
Kurt Lehmann from Yacht Moments was called in to assist the owner.
The yacht’s hull is in steel with aluminium alloy superstructures while its
streamed elegant lines are part of Giorgio M. Cassetta Design’s contri-
bution. The interior decor was handled by Bannenberg & Rowell. Ben-