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L onging to be at sea, in the sunshine, enjoying yacht, yet retaining the benefits associated with the handling of
luxury, comfort and a unique thrill: what a pleasure boat, with a hull construction length below 24 me-
else is there to a superior cruising experience? ters. The outer profile introduces a new, unmistakable feature
The challenge for boat builders is to design boats that will become a hallmark of all the yachts over 80 feet long:
that mark a new era in aesthetics, setting a new a large trapezoidal hull window with integrated portholes on

standard in style and elegance. This resulted in the Ferretti Yachts both sides, maximizing the view of the sea and flooding the in-

850, designed by the team of engineers at Ferretti Group in col- terior with lots of natural light.

laboration with Studio Zuccon International Project: an extraordi- A single glazed window on the main deck gives the superstruc-

nary masterpiece whose powerful and elegant look ture its dynamic looks. The profile is complet-

will leave boating enthusiasts breathless. } One of the ed by the flybridge and roll bar in Vulcan Grey,
Its exterior design will win your heart at the very boldest and most a perfect match for the ivory white that has al-
first glance: its sharp angles giving the yacht a seductive Ferretti ways been the hallmark of Ferretti Yachts. Lux-
strong personality, and interiors that have nev- Yachts ever built ury, exclusivity and state of the art technology,
er been as bright and sophisticated. Because the of course: a special mechanism in the stern area

ideal décor not only has to strike a sophisticated opens and folds down the garage door, turning

balance between luxury and practical functions, in a yacht it it into a beach club that can be lowered under the water. The

has to do more, as in this case, giving you the feeling you are cockpit and outdoor forward section have been designed for

in a sumptuous loft downtown in some international metropo- total relaxation. The deckhouse, in particular, was designed to

lis, overlooking the sea. The Ferretti Yachts 850 is new and sur- be an outdoor lounge, with a similar but even richer layout than

prising because it offers all of the features expected of a maxi the Ferretti Yachts 550 because of its more generous space. The

Above, three view of the amazing open space on the main deck. The new yacht features design elements by Minotti, with whom
Ferretti Group has cooperated to integrate accessories, wood selections and the built-in furniture.
Below, on the right side, the airy master stateroom designed as well in cooperation with Minotti in the style of the main deck salon.

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