Interestingly, Benetti has another, same-size project in build, FB275, along with a third yacht exceeding 100 meters (328 feet). Regardless, Australian media are convinced the owner is fellow countryman James Packer, a casino mogul. It’s also not permitted to say much about her, other than her beam being nearly 50 feet. FB277 is the hull number, since the shipyard isn’t permitted (at least not yet) to reveal the yacht’s name. Benetti FB277īenetti has built some pretty big yachts over the decades, but FB277 is the biggest by far. Among other things, it incorporates solar panels. In addition, Artefact features hybrid-propulsion technology marking a first for yachting. They add up to 70 tons (yes, tons) of glass, too. The yacht, to bear the name Artefact, has unusual window shapes and sizes.

A few months ago, that changed, thankfully. While she boasted “unique design features,” including a lot of glass, the yard wouldn’t reveal more, including the designers behind her. In early 2017, Germany-based Nobiskrug disclosed it was building a 262-footer known as Project 790. Others, meanwhile, are simply admirers of the builders and designers-members of an unofficial fan club, if you will.Įither way, these five projects are among the most-talked-about deliveries set for 2019. Some are fellow customers of the shipyards, keen to see what like-minded buyers commission. As much as their owners anxiously await delivery, so, too, do yachting enthusiasts from around the world. In fact, the bigger the project, the longer the engineering, design, and build processes. Instead of cruising around the world, the Australian mogul will likely spend more time at his equally-lavish $50 million Mexican retreat, in Cabo.Every year, yachts of all sorts of sizes hit the water, sometimes after years of waiting by their owners. Presented as “ the ultimate world-cruising family yacht”, Packer’s IJE is ready to delight a new owner for $206 million (€175 million). Such a majestic superyacht had to come with the best water toys – there’s enough storage for two 40-foot (12 meters) tenders and a wide selection of toys. The main salon with ceiling-to-floor sliding glass walls offers a spectacular view on three sides, while the large gym opening up to a sea terrace is one of the biggest and most inviting gyms you’ll see on a yacht. It provides the perfect space for open air dining, a luxurious lounge with a bar and a sun lounge with a fire pit. Like any self-respecting superyacht, the IJE is designed with large, luminous areas for socializing. With so many guests on board, you bet there were plenty of options for fun activities too – from the large swimming pool on the main deck, to the integrated cinema and nightclub. It boasts no less than 11 cabins, enough to accommodate up to 22 guests, with the private owner’s cabin deck offering direct access to the side decks. The giant, 354-foot (108 meters) long superyacht is actually Benetti’s longest yacht and the flagship of the company's custom fleet. Designed by the renowned Italian brand Benetti, the superyacht was customized for Packer, at the time. The yacht’s instantly-recognizable name, the IJE, is made up from the initials of James Packer’s three children. The high-end British yacht brokerage Burgess added a stunning model on September 15, which turned out to belong to a celebrity in the business world.

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