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Clearly, this entailed changes to the underbelly. The
optimization of the keel and sail plan was carried out together with Ron
Holland, but the 75-meter aluminum mast, carbon-fiber spreaders and furling boom
are to be made in-house by Perini.
The interior layout is designed to be spacious and versatile
with a luxurious owner’s suite, three VIP cabins and two guest staterooms. But
the sloop’s main characteristic will be a forward cockpit, not unlike that of
52-meter Liberty (currently Galaxia) launched in 1997. This is an
interesting return to the only instance where Perini has dallied with a feature
that was ahead of its time a decade ago, but it is one that undoubtedly enhances
the yacht’s exterior space. With access to the flybridge via a central aft
tapered staircase, the whole of the exterior main deck, both fore and aft,
becomes an open-air lounge area.
Selene’s covered outdoor dining area. The yacht’s
interior décor was designed in-house by Perini’s Bernardo Chichi, who worked
closely with the owner. Photographs by Giuliano Sargentini and Emilio Bianchi. (Click images to enlarge)
In the pipeline are projects C.2106, C.2086 and C.2126—all
56-meter ketches that integrate the best features of the series so far. Also in
build is project C.2123, the eighth 56-meter hull and the ultimate evolution of
the concept that began with Burrasca. The yacht boasts interior design by
Foster & Partners and a new exterior appearance, characterized by more
angular, aggressive lines.
With a backward glance to the sloop Salute, the vessel
will feature a revised deck arrangement that includes a forward cockpit. But the
new-look Perini will also take the company into the next decade and beyond
because her updated lines will be incorporated into all future productions.
The 56-meter series has undoubtedly served as a stepping stone for Perini
Navi as the company continues to develop its production facilities and in-house
technology to focus attention on lighter, faster sailboats with the same luxury
and comfort for which the brand is renowned. The culmination of this new
direction is hull number C.2104, a 38-meter high-performance sloop designed by
Philippe Briand that is approaching completion at Perini’s Cantieri Navali
Beconcini plant in La Spezia. The combination of a tapered Sealium hull with
bulb lifting keel and water ballast system, carbon-fiber High Modulus mast and
Park Avenue boom, Future Fibres PBO rigging and Doyle Stratis sails makes it the
first seriously competitive yacht to be built by Perini. Developed for the owner
of Perseus, who was looking to shift up a gear after embracing the racing
ethos, the yacht is to be launched this summer in time for the regatta season,
including the Perini Navi Cup and the Rolex Maxi Cup. This time her owner is
hoping to enjoy the view from the winner’s podium.
Contact Perini Navi
at +39 0584 4241 and Perini Navi USA at
401-683-5600.
www.perininavi.it
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