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Boot The new creations presented

in Düsseldorf revealed the
Ferretti Group’s production
Generation choices for 2019, which revolve Düsseldorf

around innovative designs
and elite style produced
in partnership with prestigious
names in architecture

Düsseldorf, Germany

February Welcome
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The vitality of a large nautical group is fuelled Yachts style with a striking modern design by the 2019
by constant leaps forward, lateral thinking, and architect Filippo Salvetti; the CRN 70m megayacht
far-sighted steering towards a precise vision of the developed in close partnership with the designers
future, with a delightful fusion of talents, materials, Andrea Vallicelli and Alessandro Nazareth, who
and inspirations. were behind the concept, the exterior lines and goals: the successful Wally!
The beginning of the new
The Ferretti Group showed that it is in great shape the division of the interior space; and the 48 year saw Ferretti Group
in this respect when its breathtaking new creations Wallytender, which will be making one of the most achieving important
thrilled the crowds at Boot Düsseldorf, which is the eagerly awaited debuts at the next Cannes Yachting participation at Boot
top winter nautical event and was held from January Festival. Düsseldorf (left) and
19 to 27 this year. It took a fleet of seven magnificent “Enthusiasts and the market are as keen to see the the acquisition of Wally
yachts to the show and gave a world premiere to Ferretti Group’s creations as they are to get a look (right) protagonist in the The Ferretti Group has purchased Wally,
picture: Stefano de Vivo,
the masterpiece of the “X Generation”: the new at a brand’s latest collection during Milan fashion Ferretti Group Chief the iconic luxury yachting brand and a symbol
Pershing 8X.The latest addition to the Pershing week or a new Formula 1 car by Ferrari. Our number Commercial Officer of design and innovation
selection looks set to make waves in the coming one goal is to amaze people and hear them say and Wally General
nautical season with its sleek, sporty lines and ‘Wow!’ During the presentations of the new models Manager, Luca Bassani,
Founder of Wally and
unbeatable quality and innovation standards, which and projects in Düsseldorf, I saw sparkling looks in Alberto Galassi, Ferretti
stem from the partnership between the architect lots of people’s eyes that suggested that was exactly Group CEO
Fulvio De Simoni and the Ferretti Group’s Product how they felt. As part of our efforts to keep raising
Strategy Committee and Engineering Department. the bar of beauty and exclusiveness higher and With the addition of Wally, the As a yachting enthusiast, I cannot wait
The carbon fiber Pershing 8X takes things to higher, we’ve started some prestigious partnerships Ferretti Group can now boast the to discover the yachts that will come
the next level in terms of style, function, and with top names in design and architecture. We widest and most varied portfolio of from the exclusive collaboration with
performance. As well as unprecedented lightness also presented our very own equivalent of a new brands in the entire Italian yachting Luca Bassani: it is a safe bet to say
and speed, the sport flybridge offers greater on- Formula 1 car: the fantastic carbon fiber Pershing industry. Ferretti Group will invest in that they will push the boundaries of
board comfort because there was the scope to 8X. I think it’s fair to say we’ve started the year in developing Wally brand, designing innovation and cutting-edge looks.”
design larger, more welcoming spaces. pole position,” stated Alberto Galassi, the Ferretti and creating new product ranges.
The new Riva 90’ Argo was also officially presented. Group CEO. Alongside the Pershing 8X making The new models will be built at
The 90-foot yacht, a product of the partnership its global debut, six hugely successful models were the Ferretti Group’s facilities, in
with Officina Italiana Design (the studio founded displayed: the Ferretti Yachts 550 and Ferretti Yachts particular, the Super Yacht Yard in
by designer Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta), is 670, the Rivamare, 56’ Rivale and 66’ Ribelle by Ancona will be the main shipyard for
part of the latest generation in the Riva flybridge Riva, and the Pershing 5X. This year, the Group’s the construction of large Wally yachts.
range, along with the Riva 100’ Corsaro and Riva stand attracted large numbers of owners, members The first project of this new era, the 48
110’ Dolcevita. Meanwhile, no fewer than four new of the trade, and nautical enthusiasts thanks to Wallytender, was unveiled at Boot in
projects were presented at Boot Düsseldorf. They its innovative, enchanting concept. It featured Düsseldorf, which will be one of the
mark the start of a groundbreaking style and design original, welcoming lounges and a spacious VIP area most eagerly awaited débuts at the
venture involving work in conjunction with some of complete with an American bar. Cannes Yachting Festival 2019.
the best known architects in the world. The Ferretti Group’s partnership with leading Alberto Galassi, the Chief Executive
A real stir was caused by the concepts that were luxury players continued at the show in Germany: Officer of the Ferretti Group, had this
announced: the new Custom Line Navetta 30 semi- Seabob with its sea toys, La Scolca with its fine to say: “There has long been a mutual
displacement super yacht, featuring design work by wines, Mogi Caffè with its coffee blends, and Slam fascination between us and Wally
legendary architects Antonio Citterio and Patricia with its uniforms are the names that were chosen to and from today we will continue to
Viel; the Ferretti Yachts 720, which masterfully make the Boot Düsseldorf experience unique and develop this exceptional brand with a
combines the classical yet contemporary Ferretti memorable for visitors and owners. process, vision and investment.

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