Benetti has unveiled the first steel B.Now 50M to join the other models (the 58, 66 and 72) in the line, designed by the RWD studio. All B.Now models have a short construction time in common and can accommodate Benetti’s Oasis Deck solution, designed to experience the outdoor space as an oasis of conviviality and relaxation.
The first B.Now 50M unit is called “Iryna“. What immediately catches the eye is the 36-square-metre beach club and an infinity pool that looks like an extension of the stern deck. Almost half of the living area is outside and the interiors, which can be fully customised, represent Benetti’s tradition of craftsmanship and quality, enriched by refined details worked in palladium.
Benetti M/Y “Iryna”
Destined for a Ukrainian owner, Iryna is characterized by large French windows that provide a sense of continuity between the outdoor and indoor spaces. The 36-square-metre beach club features a gull-wing hatch to starboard and a steam room.
“Iryna”, like the other models in the category, is ideal for wide-ranging cruises. The interiors are the result of a collaboration between Benetti’s Interior Style Department and Visionnaire, the interior design studio chosen by the owner and a symbol of Made in Italy.
The architecture that makes up the upholstery and the ceilings are made from precious woods such as silk-coloured frisé maple in a satin finish and the contrasting wood is oak. An ivory-coloured leather has been chosen for the ceilings and several details have been treated with palladium, a precious metal belonging to the platinum family, used with a refined satin leaf finish and applied by hand.
Among the special features of the layout are the gym on the Upper Deck, the large relaxation and sunbathing areas, the dining area on the Main Deck which, inside, offers a beautiful salon with a lounge and dining area and an owner’s suite on the bow with a private balcony.
The hull was designed by the P.L.A.N.A Design studio, in collaboration with the Azimut|Benetti Research and Development Department, and the maximum speed is 15 knots.
The external garage at the bow of the Main Deck can accommodate a 6.25-metre tender, a jet sky, a rescue and four seabobs and the range at 12 knots is 4,500 nautical miles, allowing several weeks of sailing without ever touching land for supplies.
BENETTI B.NOW 50M M/Y “IRYNA” – TECHNICAL DETAILS
Length overall / Length overall 49,9 m 164′ ft
Max beam / Beam max 8,9 m 29′ ft
Maximum draught / Draft max 2,5 m 8′ ft
Hull and Superstructure / Hull and Superstructure Steel / Aluminium
Gross Tonnage / Gross Tonnage 499 GT
Displacement at full load / Full Load Displacement 460 tons
Fuel tank capacity 60,000 l 16,000 US gals
Water tank capacity / Fresh water capacity 12,000 l 3,200 US gals
Owner & Guest cabins / Owner & Guest cabins 5 cabins for 10 persons
Crew cabins / Crew cabins 5 cabins for 9 persons
Main engines / Main engines 2xMAN V12 1400 hp
Maximum speed / Max speed 15 knots 15 knots
Range @ 12 knots / Range @ 12 kn 4,500 Nm 4,500 Nm
Builder / Builder Benetti Shipyard
Interior design / Interior designer Benetti Style Department
Exterior design / Exterior design RWD
Naval Architecture PLANA Design & Benetti R&D Dept.
Classification / Classification RINA
(Benetti unveils the first B.Now 50m – barchemagazine.com – December 2021)
