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SHELL ISSUE - n° 18 - 2019 - € 10
The Art of Sailing
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QUART ERLY - P.I. 31/03 /2019 Intern ationa l € 10, Spedizione in Abbon Chf 10,50 , UK £ 7,50- Poste Italian amento Postale e S.p.a. - 70% - LO/MI
[ MEGAYACHT ] A melding of the traditional and the contemporary, this 48-metre from Paszkowski Design combines Baglietto cues with the elements that characterise the yard’s contemporary styling. An evolution of Andiamo, the first 48m displacement in the new Baglietto era, this new yacht also introduces a few twists that make her unique
by Désirée Sormani - ph. by Maurizio Paradisi
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e all know that love is blind. But there was
mix of sun and shade. Its freestanding armchairs and occasional
nothing wrong with Silver Fox’s smitten owner’s
tables can be mixed and matched to suit requirements, making it
vision when he fell under her spell. Built on spec
the perfect party venue. There is also a lunch area with a coffee
and launched in August 2018, the new T-Line
bar, barbecue, grill, fridge and dumbwaiter to the galley. Aft on
48 from Baglietto was a huge hit at all the
the sun deck is a generous sunning area with plenty of sunbeds.
September 2018 boat shows. She premiered at Cannes before
Another open space forward features a stunning sea-facing sofa
becoming the flagship of the Genoa International Show. Her
that’s great for simply admiring the passing views.
strikingly beautiful Francesco Paszkowski-penned lines wowed
The beach club area is all about fun in the water and has its own
owners and industry alike at the Monaco Yacht Show and, more
gym, bar and steam shower. Freestanding B&B Italia furniture
recently, the Miami Boat Show. Her owner instantly felt at home
add an extra flourish of Italian elegance.
when he first stepped aboard her at Cannes and bought her just
Silver Fox’s 350 square metres of luxury interiors are the in-
as she was without a moment’s hesitation.
house work of Baglietto Interior Design. Italian walnut is paired
Silver Fox’s sleekly sporty profile is underscored by a two-tone
to sublime effect with gold and bronze accents with cool walls acting as the perfect counterpoint. The ambience is warm and contemporary, and is lifted by the Canaletto walnut flooring in the living areas. Natural fabrics add a muted elegance. Guests are welcomed aboard through the bar on the main deck which leads into the airy saloon with its floor-to-ceiling windows and gorgeous views. A stainless steel and textile TV stack custom-designed for the owner acts as a divider with a conversation area comprising cosy Flexform sofas and a coffee table by Marioni, who also did the dining area chandelier. Monaco-based Boutsen Design partnered on the interior décor, while the paintings on the walls are by Arcangelo, Barnils and Velez. The full beam owner’s suite has a cocoon-like feel yet the geometric laying of the pale luxury carpet and cream-colored leather adds a modern sleekness, as do Zimmer Rohde wallpaper and the Hermès Dedar headrest. Silver Fox can accommodate between 10 and 12 guests
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livery of a white superstructure and a grey hull. Her wheelhouse
in two VIP staterooms and three twin cabins with pullman
has a quirky reverse-angle windscreen that provides majestic
berths, all as meticulously beautiful as the master suite.
views from the helm station. Glass is used extensively and lends
Last but not least, Silver Fox has a professional galley with centre
a sense of originality to her silhouette.
island and crew dinette, reflecting Baglietto’s acknowledgment
One factor that swung the owner’s decision was that Silver Fox
of the central role of food in Italian culture. There is a strong
was a yacht he could spend Christmas on in the Bahamas. She is
emphasis aboard on being prepared for long-range and
something of a globe-trotter, in fact, thanks to a 4,500 nautical
transatlantic passages. The new T-Line 48 has very convenient
mile maximum range provided by her 80,000-litre fuel capacity.
luggage rooms for guests’ suitcases and other belongings, while
Silver Fox also offers an astonishing array of luxury spaces both
a 2.65 m3 cold room and a 2.5 m3 freezer, accessed from the
interior and exterior. The sundeck is particularly impressive.
galley, ensure that provisions will be generous for the duration.
This 130 sqm expanse even has an infinity pool, as well as a great
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A stunning image of Silver Fox that highlights her Portuguese bridge. Note that the wheelhouse window has been angled forwards. This is not simply an aesthetic choice that references the yacht’s lines but it also provides exceptional anti-glare protection. Page opposite, the Baglietto logo on one of the side walkways. The gullwing shape is also echoed in the superstructure aperture
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Right, the master cabin with its geometric dĂŠcor. Above, the Flexform sofas in the saloon around a coffee table by Marioni. Page opposite: bottom, the dining room where the bespoke-designed stainless steel and fabrictrimmed TV totem acts as a divider with the conversation area. Top, a view of the large cockpit, a generously-sized living area with a 12-seater table that seems to flow straight into the interior
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Exterior Design Francesco Paszkowski
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ilver Fox combines the brand’s signature styling elements with the contemporary design of the yard’s new generation displacement yachts. An evolution of Andiamo, the first 48-metre displacement of the modern Baglietto era, Silver Fox holds true to those two key concepts which have been integrated with other unique features, such as her hull livery and the absence of folding balconies dictated by the desire for a more sober aesthetic. The raked lines of the hulls communicate a sense of movement even when at anchor. Silver Fox’s large stern and redesigned roll-bar reference the brand’s tradition. We worked on several fundamental points with Silver Fox: forms, superstructure, exterior spaces with particular focus on the fly, the stern, contact with the sea (large windows on the main and upper decks). We also worked on the curves of the deck structures and overhangs to increase the boat’s interior volumes. The main deck is wide body, for instance, which benefits the owner’s quarters. We changed the position of the wheelhouse in the superstructure, rotating it and angling it forward, a choice consistent with the yacht’s lines but which is also very functional in that it provides greater protection from glare. The fly is the jewel in the Silver Fox crown and has been extended forward to create a real
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This shot, the beach club area which also has a bar, gym and steam shower. Freestanding furniture by Talenti lends the space a chic elegance. Right, an aft view of the sun deck, 130sqm of al fresco space with an infinity pool. Top, Silver Fox’s streamlined hull is underscored by an unusual two-tone livery
sea-front terrace. The central section of the superstructure is rounded and tapers towards both stern and bow so that it is almost invisible from the fly. This, together with the transparent length of the fly perimeter, removes all visual obstacles and creates a sense of deep connection with the sea and surrounding world. For the sake of stylistic consistency, we ensured that the whole perimeter was transparent aft on the upper deck. The beach club is in the transom. Reinterpreting a long and glorious history and melding it with new styling elements was the most complex yet intriguing aspect of this project, which aimed to stir the emotions. Being aware of the Baglietto story and our close relationship with its staff proved hugely supportive as we went about researching and weaving together this modern 48-metre of under 500 tonnes. As always, teamwork was pivotal.
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Interior Design Fracesca Attoni, interior designer at Baglietto
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ne of the most unusual styling features in Silver Fox’s interiors is their asymmetry. The idea was to incline the vertical lines, make the horizontal lines oblique so as to avoid visually limiting the interior spaces. The trapezoidal trims around the large windows in the two saloons, the gold lines that cut through and break up the fabric walls in the cabins are just a few architectural examples. Then there are the accessories that encapsulate that philosophy – the closet doors in the master suite which create an interplay of solids and voids between the storage areas and the day niches lit by LED lights. We decided to create a division in the living area to make the dining area more intimate and private. This was in order to reflect the place of the ritual of sitting down together around a table to eat in Mediterranean culture. This was how the totem wall came about. On the lounge side, it acts as a container for the TV, while, on the dining side, it frames an artwork in bronze which is also an integral part of the boat’s bespoke furnishings. Obviously, it is angled and off-centre with a mirror and textile finish which creates an interplay of reflections that lightens it visually.
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We chose Italian walnut, a wood from the country’s artisan tradition and also one of the most prized by joiners. It has a highly decorative flamed motif with very warm tones. Those tones were picked up by the gold and brass accents and finishes. The Canaletto walnut used for the floors on the other hand has a striped look, once again creating a chiaroscuro contrast. Although part of a traditional layout forward on the main deck, the master suite is quite unusual. Once you pass through the filter area of the office, you enter a room in which the four walls are non-walls. The back one is actually a big bed headrest of two different heights and depths which frames both the bed and the entire wall asymmetrically. To the side, the rectangular windows provide magnificent sea views and are carved out between the floor-to-ceiling storage which highlight the contrasting textures of the surfaces (wood, paper, metal). Lastly, the forward wall is like the wings in a theatre, cleverly concealing the two doors to the bathroom in a single white length of cloth with a translucent motif with gold diagonals.
Above: the lounge on the upper deck, a cosy private space for the owner. Below, the galley which references the importance of food in Italian culture. It has been combined with the crew dinette to create a single space. Opposite, the owner’s studio in the master suite
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The Shipyard Michele Gavino, Ceo of Baglietto
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his yacht is a confirmation for us that Baglietto means solidity, quality, efficiency and beauty. Silver Fox is all of those things and perfectly epitomises what the yard is today. We’ve worked hard over the last three years. We are attempting to restore the brand’s former role. Silver Fox is the second 48-metre hull but the fourth build on the same naval platform (together with the 46m Only One and Mr T and the 48m Andiamo), a sure sign of a product for which harmony of form and technical content are the keys to its success. The fifth platform is already in build on spec with a delivery date in 2020: we believe in this project which reinvents itself and adds new content with every iteration. This is a boat designed for an owner who (like all our clients) loves enjoying himself with his family and friends in a very private environment. It is a place to share with your nearest and dearest that most valuable commodity in this modern world of ours: leisure time. This is why we dedicated a lot of space to al fresco areas such as the sun deck, which is unique on the market, as well as to the large interior volumes. We made small tweaks to this latest special model. The stern beach platform is a particular case in point. Andiamo didn’t have one but it is a space that owners really appreciate generally. The interior arrangement has been improved too, with a large galley with the crew mess and the big chiller cells. Not only, we tend to add new features each time, likewise with the naval platform. On the next iteration, which is in build, we’ve made the saloon windows even bigger, and increased the size of the master cabin. We are also using CAT 3512C DITA-SCAC engines now. Silver Fox is part of our traditional T-Line. The 55m we’ll be delivering this year is also part of it. But Silver Fox is the real gem. A Baglietto gem!
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Silver Fox is a real globe trotter: she has a maximum range of 4,500 nautical miles, thanks to a total fuel capacity of 80,000 litres. She offers an amazing amount of space both in her interior and outside on deck. The sun deck is wide enough and beautifully laid out: the perfect party venue, in other words. Left. the beach club
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