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The latest addition to the new Custom Line planing series, this 33 meters from Paszkowski Design delivers both a fast hull and plenty of space and comfort. A modern concept that makes an unmistakably striking visual impact by Paola Bertelli - ph. by Alberto Cocchi
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he picture of power and elegance, the Custom line 106’
giving it a spare elegance underway, but once the yacht is moored or
is a sublime 32.82m superyacht that planes effortlessly at
at anchor, these slide away to reveal the stairs.
23 knots. Clothed in strong forms, it exudes a clean, cool
The interiors are modern with some superb contemporary art by the
beauty. Inside, a luxury home living vibe contrasts with its exuberant
likes of Mario Arlati, Fernando Botero, Enzo Fiore and Igor Mitoraj
performance. Such expert perfection is hardly a surprise, given that
adding an interesting personal touch. The materials, colours and
the 106’ is the product of a meeting of minds between Francesco
finishes have all been selected with the utmost taste. The warmth
Paszkowski and the Ferretti Group’s Strategic Product Committee
of flamed oak is matched by lacquered ceilings which create a sense
and Engineering Division.
of space and enhance the light. Blonde Travertine marble, leather
The Florentine designer is renowned for his passion for ultra-dynamic
and metal add to the sense of smooth sophistication. Most of the
lines that imbue the yachts they clothe with edgy movement, even at
furnishings were supplied by Italian companies with Minotti and
anchor. The effect is even more striking when a superyacht of these
Flexform being cases in point, but others are custom-made for the
dimensions goes on plane. Particularly as Paszkowski is also known
106’, not least the dining table by Cantori, which has a black lacquered
for the extreme balance, harmony and cool cleanness of his forms.
metal structure and a bronze back-painted glass top, and the ebony
The Custom line 106’ sports a severe chiaroscuro livery with long
side tables in the master suite.
ribbons of window lightening its carved out and solid sections. A
On the main deck the open-plan saloon offers first a living area and
sleek sharp bow is backed by a compact, subtle superstructure and a
then a dining one. Floor-to-sole windows add a rhythm to the layout
more rounded transom.
and are divided up by leather-trimmed columns integrating the audio
Custom Line wanted 106’ owners to be fully immersed in the
and a/c systems. The glass itself is slightly curved, and this enhances
seafaring experience and so the emphasis is on the exterior areas and
the sense of contact with the sea. The end wall with its two bronzed
their usability in particular. Aside from the dimensions (the exteriors
mirrored side doors helps to create a sense of greater depth and
have a surface area of 220 square metres) of the aforementioned,
also acts leads to the lobby, galley and main suite. Colombian artist
the thoughtfully planned traffic flows are also impressively fluid
Fernando Botero’s sculpture I ballerini (“The Dancers”) is displayed
and circular with passages simplifying the interaction between the
in a polished ebony niche in the wall too. In the forward-leading
main deck and the flybridge. Port walkways lead from the fly to the
corridor, Igor Mitoraj’s Eros pietrificato con mano (Eros Petrified
foredeck and from there a starboard stairs leads back down to the
with Hand, 2014) serves as the introduction to the full-beam master
cockpit. From whence, of course, a port stairs leads back up to the
suite which has its own fold-out balcony, study and two dressing
fly again!
rooms. The sleeping quarters have a very solid, uniform aesthetic.
The foredeck is wonderfully expansive and scenic, while the stern is
The two VIP and two twin guest staterooms on the lower deck have
functional and impeccably clean. The foredeck has different levels: the
the same colours, curved lines and modern, understated styling as
raised lounge is separated by two sun pads with fabulous sea views.
the main. Works by Mario Arlati and Enzo Fiore adorn the walls.
The stern, on the other hand, is very versatile with two sliding doors,
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The al fresco foredeck area with raised lounge and sun pads. Left, the flybridge hard top exudes a strong sense of design and geometry. Opening page, the living area in the main deck saloon: the main wood is flamed oak. Minotti supplied all the furnishings while the sandcoloured floor rug is silk
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The master suite (this page) features clay-coloured Penelope Oggi leather trim for the headboard and TV unit and for the relaxation area facing the balcony, a Casamilano chair and bronze Fratelli Longhi table. Top left, the 53 sqm lounge on the flybridge featuring Minotti furnishings. Bottom, the cockpit dining area on the main deck
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Exterior Design Francesco Paszkowski Design
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he new Custom Line is the second yacht in the planing range we were asked to restyle. The range started with the Custom Line 120’. Our firm was put in charge of the whole design and worked on the interiors in collaboration with the architect Margherita Casprini. Collaborating with the Ferretti Group Strategic Product Committee and Engineering Department was essential to helping us to tackle the major challenge of combining the new elements we were asked to introduce with the successful design, functionality and technical features the brand is renowned for. Continuity was important in restyling the range, and so certain distinctive characteristics from previous successful models were enhanced and combined with new recurring design motifs. The overall design focused on enhancing contact with the sea and attempting to break down the boundaries between the exterior and interior. Another noteworthy fact is that the new technical solutions and the new overall exterior look are so inextricably linked. Indeed, they are like different parts of a one-piece architectural mosaic. We also incorporated styling cues from other industries. These include the automotive and residential architecture sectors, but we also conducted in-depth research to bring out shapes and volumes. We wanted to make the profile appear sleeker and more powerful. We achieved this by creating one long window on the main and lower decks. The strong lines run from bow to stern, adding life to the curves and carved-out sections, soft and sporty lines, the alternating materials and colours of the structural materials and dark-tinted windows. Particular attention was also paid to the size of alfresco areas, a Custom Line signature, which in this instance are all interconnected and can be sheltered by bimini tops or canopies.
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Interior Design Francesco Paszkowski Design in cooperation with Margherita Casprini
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he brief was for a homey yet elegant interior. This is in line with the key to the whole design, i.e. breaking down the boundaries between exterior and interior, the interior is open to the outside. The dÊcor choices reflect the most up-to-date lifestyle and were inspired by luxury residential furnishing designs. We focused on the colours and the finishes of the materials we used – flamed sanded wood for the floor, polished ebony for the furniture along the bulwarks, bronze Travertino marble for the bathrooms, transparent bronzed glass for the wardrobe exterior, hard leather and fabrics to make it contemporary and to achieve the desired result. The combination of different colours is an important part of the onboard design. Colours range from bright hues to darker touches, creating a balanced sequence which starts from cream for the sofas in the living ranging all the way to clay for the leather of the headboard in the master’s, light grey for the polished ceiling of the dining area, bronze for the coffee table tops in the living, the brown hues of the leather used for the steps stairway, walls and ceiling in the lobby up to black for the leather of the wheelhouse and the polished ebony of the furniture. The metal details and the polished finishes of the ceilings make the interior even brighter, just like the bronze finishes of the lamps by Contardi. The layout offers a full-beam master suite on the main deck with a fold-out balcony on the starboard side. Four cabins on the lower deck, all en suite, provide accommodation for guests, with two VIPs aft featuring a fabulous bed arrangement in front of the huge side windows. The two twins forward each have a Pullman berth.
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When at anchor, the transom turns into a large beach area that connects to both the main and sun decks. A Williams DieselJet505 and a wet bike are stowed in the garage. Stretching 32.82 metres in length and 7.3 in the beam, the Custom Line 106’ is powered by a pair of 2,217 mhp MTU 16V 2000 M86 engines that give it a cruising speed of 20 knots and peaks of 23
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Shipyard representative Stefano de Vivo, CCO Ferretti Group and Wally General Manager
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n 2016 Custom Line launched a new era for its planing line with Francesco Paszkowski Design, who worked with the Strategic Product Committee and Engineering Department to create the first in the series, the Custom Line 120’. The arrival of the Custom Line 106’ is simply the natural evolution of this new planing line. It is a yacht with a functional design, the perfect melding of aesthetics and innovation, and delivers the ultimate in terms of comfort, space, safety and navigability. It is designed so that its entire interior fit-out and decorative element are completely personalisable to suit the owner’s tastes and requirements. It’s sporty because its dynamic, rational lines are the signatures of the new generation Custom Line planing series. Thanks to an innovative planing hull, performances are superb and fuel consumption low to the extent that it is best-in-class in its category. The most distinctive spaces aboard include the 36 sqm al fresco space forward, an area divided into three separate and independent sections. Another element is the balcony which in the first version is in the master suite – it folds out over the sea. Interesting from a technological as well as an aesthetic point of view is the evolved version of the patented DMT - Dual Mode Transom: two sliding doors that cover the stairs underway for an absolutely clean look. When the yacht is at a standstill, they slide into the hatch to allow guests go up. Lastly, the entertainment system was created in partnership C.N.Sat. It is installed in the main deck saloon and can be controlled via iPad, which completely replaces the remote controls for the various devices. This feature can be extended to all the yacht’s spaces and can also be integrated with the owner’s personal devices.