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ITALIAN BEAUTY

The new version of the Ferretti Yachts 550

presents a magnificent fresh twist on a successful
model that already boasts sales of 20 units

ne of the most talented painters of all In addition, there are three large glazed windows on the hull
time - the Dutch master Rembrandt - once sides, with flush cabin portholes that perfectly complement
said that “A painting is finished when the the overall design and grant magnificent views from inside, as
artist says it is finished”. The same thoughts well as plenty of natural light. However, it is in the interior
O must have been shared by the Ferretti Yachts de- design that the original, breathtaking hallmarks of the over-
signers when they decided to create the luxurious new version haul are most prominent. Extremely refined furnishings were
of the Ferretti Yachts 550. With a few ingenious brush strokes, selected thanks to partnerships with the most prestigious, so-
they have enhanced a nautical masterpiece that has proved a phisticated names in Italian-made luxury. As always, the new
big hit with both critics and the market in the last two years. Ferretti Yachts 550 is the brilliant outcome of cooperation be-
In some respects, the redesign was a tween Zuccon International Project
simple enough task, because it was and the Ferretti Group’s Product
based on a concept that was already Strategy Committee and its Engi-
immensely popular. For this very neering Department. It combines
reason, the decision was made to elegance with a sporty character,
accentuate the innovative features enhancing them with superb styling.
that were introduced for the first Consequently, the yacht has a feel
time two years ago and have been very similar to a home. Refined de-
incredibly successful. The main tails make the owners feel like they
deck’s uninterrupted window once are in a floating suite. The sense of
again “cuts” through the yacht’s pro- relaxation and wellbeing takes the
file, emphasising its dynamic look. sailing experience to new heights.

Top page, the large open space main deck with the galley at starboard and the pantry to the port side. Further on, the deck is set with a C-shaped sofa
and a dining table to starboard, as well as another sofa facing it on the port side. Here above, the redesigned pilot house of
the Ferretti Yachts 550, to offer as much visibility as possible for the owner or the captain. The yacht installs new engines: twin MAN i6 (730 or 800 Mhp).

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