Benetti News 2011
Fractional Yacht
Delfino 93’, the first yacht of the new Benetti Class range and the first to be launched, has been selected by SeaNet – one of the world’s leading companies in fractional yacht ownership at the international level, with nine branches, including three in Europe – for offering its customers the ability to own a yacht in a way that’s tailored to their boating needs. It combines the typical concern of charterers, where access to boating is desired without having to bear the total and continual burden of yacht management, with the pleasure of the exclusive prerogative of always finding their own yacht available, without compromises and with the certainty of the highest standards of quality and comfort.
Based on its design solutions, technical features, and the functionality common to larger yachts, Delfino 93’ has been chosen by SeaNet for its fractional yacht-ownership programme. Superb navigational stability, extreme care in the quality of construction, and superior benefits in terms of performance and low consumption, as well as significant reduction in noise and vibration and extensive technological features, such as the exclusive BEST platform (Benetti Exclusive Sea Technology), which integrates all of the electronic systems and on-board equipment, and the integrated wheelhouse, which is capable of merging the numerous navigational, telecommunications, and safety instruments, are what prompted SeaNet to put its trust in the building excellence of Benetti – for the past 12 years, the world leader in the construction of mega yachts – for the creation of the modern yacht.
In recognition of the primary role played by Benetti and all members of the Azimut-Benetti Group in the worldwide nautic market, another Group brand specialising in the management of boating services was also involved in the project. Fraser Yacht will be entrusted with concierge reservation oversight, management of all technical aspects relating to logistics, maintenance, and refitting and organisational aspects such as crew management and the selection and oversight of personnel.
Benetti is one of the world’s oldest builders of megayachts. Founded in Viareggio in 1873 by Lorenzo Benetti, the shipyard started out building wooden, masted barks for local and international commercial purposes, quickly earning its reputation as an industry leader worldwide.
In 1985, Azimut opened a new chapter in Benetti history. The purchase of the Tuscan boatyard signalled a new era of management and capital investment that has made Benetti what it is today: a modern, cutting-edge shipyard ready to meet the challenges of the future, able to offer its owners the world’s most exclusive and refined yachts.
Since then, Benetti’s growth has outpaced that of any other competitor in the sector; it makes over 130 yachts and specialises in the production of semi-custom ranges from 93 to 145 feet as well as completely custom steel and aluminium megayachts of over 45 metres.
In 2003, the Azimut-Benetti Group S.p.A. took over the Cantieri Navali Fratelli Orlando in Livorno, launching a major industrial plan to create a facility specialised in pleasure boating alongside the revitalisation of an urban area and tourist port.
Since 2004 Benetti has been worldwide considered as the leader in mega yacht production.
Contacts: Fabio Generoso
Pr & Press
phone: (+39) 0584 3821
e-mail: Fabio.generoso@azimutyachts.net
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