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It’s rare that a sequel surpasses the original; but the second Maiora 38 DP, Phalarope, proves it can be done. The shipyard,
located in Massarosa, Italy, is using her rather than its first 38-meter hull as
the prototype for its new semi-custom series. She presents a more aggressive
profile with her forward-raked roll bar, but otherwise her exterior layout and
styling is virtually identical to her older sistership. The similarities,
however, end as soon as you enter Phalarope and feel the owners’
influence.
Dark wengé used in the sole and window blinds is
paired with ebony accent tables and toulipier wood side tables in the main
salon (top) to create a contrasting palette that anchors the pale aquamarine
linen couches and light surrounds. The space is linked to the dining area, (bottom)
by the toulipier used for the table and elements in the solitary oil
painting. The midollino dining chairs and the sofas were designed by
DePadova. (Click images to enlarge)
"I worked closely on the interior with Francesco Guidetti
[managing director of Fipa Italiana Yachts] and the architect Roberto del Re,"
explained the owner’s wife. "First and foremost the décor had to be simple yet
comfortable. I don’t like the sensation you get on some yachts that you can’t
sit down or move around. I wanted it to look elegant yet casual."
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Indeed, on walking into the main salon, the immediate
impression is of entering a home away from home. Three large DePadova sofas
covered in loose linen of pastel aquamarine provide a conversation area where
owners and guests can gather informally. Instead of the customary knee-high
coffee table, several small, round tables handcrafted of African hardwoods
create movable "islands."
"I didn’t want a single low table because it’s something you
have to step around – not always a good idea while under way," continued the
wife. "I don’t think the interior styling of a boat, or a house for that matter,
should be perfect; it has to fit together, but you can mix elements and have fun
doing it."
Santa & Cole-designed sconces are among the few upgrades that
differentiate the master suite (top) from the guest accommodations (bottom).
The owner’s bed is made from toulipier wood, which is utilized throughout the
rest of the boat. Decorative accents (middle) add color and character to the
Maiora’s modern, minimalist décor. Middle Photograph by Justin Ratcliffe. (Click images to enlarge)
Large undulating windows flood the salon with sunlight and
provide sea views even when passengers are lounging on the sofas, thanks to the
low curtain bays. Light birchwood paneling and pastel fabrics contrast with the
dark wengé parquet for clean-cut outlines that are easy on the eye.
On the curved dining room bulkhead a solitary oil painting
echoes the muted tones of the sofas and leaf-pattern silk cushions. "I bought
the painting in Hong Kong because the sea birds in it remind me of the yacht’s
namesake," the wife points out. "The phalarope is a small wading bird that
migrates thousands of miles each year between the northern and southern
hemispheres and can often be seen far out at sea."
Simplicity is the common theme that links all the interior
spaces. The wife is a keen cook and wanted a simple yet functional galley –
hence the granite-gray/brown Corian work surfaces and stainless steel fittings.
Another specific request was that the washing machine and dryer not be in the
kitchen, so a laundry room was cleverly incorporated forward under the sloping
foredeck. Its headroom is low, but it unclutters the galley.
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