Italian shipyard Columbus Yachts has delivered the second unit in its Atlantique 43 series, named Frette in honour of the renowned Frette brand. According to BOATPro, the superyacht is now headed to Durazzo, a port city in western Albania.
Both the exterior and interior design of the 43-metre is the work of Milan-based studio Hot Lab. The yacht is a "natural synthesis between a motor yacht and a classic sailing boat" according to the studio, with smooth exterior lines. Meanwhile, the naval architecture was carried out by the shipyard in collaboration with the Hydro Tec studio.
Designed to meet her owner's requirements, the layout of the 460GT yacht is characterised by large outdoor areas and generous indoor spaces to ensure there is "total contact with the surrounding landscape". The interior is also fittingly adorned with Frette linens.
A particular highlight is Frette's sailing-style stern, which hosts a five-metre long central swimming pool which sits just 50 centimetres above sea level. The addition of the two lateral folding side wings enhance the feeling of direct contact with the water.
Accommodation is located on the lower deck and spans five double cabins, three twin and two VIP cabins which can be converted into a VIP suite. Comprising three double cabins, crew accommodation is found forward of the lower deck.
A 5.5-metre tender can be found at the stern with a garage on the starboard side, and the main deck forward has been arranged to house both the second tender (rescue boat) and two jet skis.
Frette can reach a maximum speed of 15.5 knots and a cruising speed of 14.5 knots, with power deriving from a pair of 970kW Cat C32 Acert engines.
Camper & Nicholsons New Build Division represented the owner from the pre-contract phase throughout the entire build, acting as owner’s project manager and technical surveyor.
Her sistership Night Fury II was delivered earlier this year.
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