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Baglietto's 40-knot 105 Hard Top is a stunning, custom entry into the performance yacht market.
by Louisa Beckett
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03/01/2005
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Building on its tradition of fast, high-tech boats, Baglietto introduced a
new open yacht, the 105 Hard Top, at the Cannes Festival International de la
Plaisance this autumn. Built for a Greek owner by the La Spezia shipyard,
Astarte has an aluminum hull designed by naval architect Francesco Paszkowski
that delivers a top speed of 40 knots.
As evidenced by the other sleek rocket
ships lining the docks at the show, today’s open yacht market is growing
increasingly crowded. But Astarte stands out. Unlike the myriad semi-production
fiberglass models available, she is a completely custom offering. So far, she is
the only 105-foot open Baglietto has planned, although a 115-footer with the
same exterior profile is under construction for a summer 2005
delivery.
Astarte’s most dramatic feature is her hard top, made of a
specially fabricated glass that admits light but not heat. Smoothly integrated
into the aluminum superstructure, it enhances her futuristic appearance. The
yacht is mechanically as well as aesthetically high-tech. A silver sunshade
extends from the roof on mechanical arms to shade the aft deck, and the
salon doors fold open at the push of a button.
In contrast to the space-age
exterior, the interior is contemporary in style. The owner brought in designer
Danielle Chopard, who created an elegant, almost minimalist, look for Astarte’s
living spaces. The salon décor continues the silver-and-blue color scheme from
the exterior, but tempers it with a teak sole and darker wood cabinetry. On most
open models, a dining table separates the salon and pilothouse, but here the
table is incorporated into the lounge seating. Instead, a low central cabinet
containing a pop-up plasma TV sets the boundary.
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