The first images of the 52.3-metre Baglietto superyacht Akula have been released by her central agency for charter, IYC. This follows her launch in July 2024 when she joined sisterships Ark of Fate and Infinity on the water, with the former winning a Neptune at this year's World Superyacht Awards.
The third hull in the T52 series, Akula will be making her debut at the 2024 Monaco Yacht Show.
Read More/Infinity: second 52m Baglietto T52 superyacht delivered to ownerThe superyacht is characterised by a dark grey hull and "powerful, aggressive look" owed to Francesco Paszkowski, while her interiors have been styled by Enrico Gobbi – Team for Design. She also features features an open stern and three-level beach club in the same style as her sisterships.
Accommodation is across six cabins, including a master cabin with a separate lounge, en suite and floor-to-ceiling screen. Interiors are light and contemporary, with geometric LED lighting and a palette of cream and grey interspersed with pops of colour.
Other highlights include the main deck pool, a bar on the upper deck, a dedicated office and the aft garage, which has been replaced by a gym. The two Jet Skis and 5.5-metre tender have been relocated to the bow.
The sundeck is "the largest of any 52-metre in its class", according to the broker and is arranged with a Jacuzzi and a series of shaded lounge areas. All models in the T52 series feature this sundeck and a skylounge which can be opened on three sides.
"Although each yacht is part of a specific line, she is in fact truly one in her kind and the outcome of a long journey made side by side with the owner," said Baglietto's CCO Fabio Ermetto.
Akula can reach a maximum speed of 16 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots.
The hull was sold in 2021. According to BOATPro, Baglietto has an impressive 16 units currently on order or actively under construction.
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