Italian shipyard Benetti has announced the launch of the latest two superyachts from its B.Now 67M series. Both 67-metre new builds are equipped with hybrid propulsion, marking the first units from the line delivered with hybrid power.
The first launch celebrated by the shipyard was Symmetry, followed just three weeks later by the launch of Dagger.
Exterior design for both steel and aluminium new builds is by long-standing collaborator RWD, who has worked on the entire B.Now line with the shipyard. For the interiors, Reymond Langton Design and Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design are the studios responsible.
“Owners are no longer looking just for a yacht, but for a more conscious and authentic way to experience the sea," said Benetti sales director, Daniela Petrozzi, on both yachts' hybrid propulsion. "These launches demonstrate how market demand is shifting towards yachts that deliver superior technological autonomy and reduced environmental impact, without ever compromising on comfort."
Petrozzi continued: "The real value, for people who choose a large yacht today, lies precisely in the balance between steel construction excellence and propulsion systems capable of offering a quieter and more sustainable quality of life on board.”
According to the shipyard, the integration of the hybrid propulsion aims to reduce the yacht's environmental impact while eliminating vibrations and noise both underway and at anchor. It features three key elements, main engines, generators and a battery pack, which operate in variable synergy to adapt to different cruising profiles.
As a result, operators can choose the most efficient blend of cruising depending on the situation: the engines can generate electricity, the generators can contribute to propulsion, and the batteries can cover loading peaks or ensure "absolute" silence. An advanced shaft line system with variable pitch propellers also ensures "superior" dynamic response and maximum efficiency.
When it comes to design, both B.Now 67Ms feature the yard's trademark Oasis Deck. Developed by RWD, the deck is renowned for its "iconic" infinity pool and fold-out side wings, which create a welcoming open-plan exterior space in what is a natural extension of the interiors.
While both yachts are unified by exterior profiles, the interiors are what set them apart. For Symmetry, Reymond Langton Design was chosen by the owner for a cohesive and welcoming layout, defined by a scheme of inviting pale colours. The yard noted the yacht's 10 "special decorations" on board, which range from custom fabrics and lacquered metals to textile artworks, though the standout is a large chandelier in “ice effect” crystal glass.
Meanwhile, Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design is responsible for the interiors of Dagger, with spaces decorated in the studio's signature style of natural tones and a linear layout.
"Sophisticated" colour pairings and nine different types of wood characterise the new build's personality, though at the request of the owner (a passionate art connoisseur), numerous areas onboard have been designed as private art galleries. Special shelves for sculptures and spotlit niches recessed in the walls exhibit a "prestigious" collection of paintings and artwork.
According to BOATPro, Benetti has 58 yachts on order or currently under construction. Last year, the shipyard unveiled a first look on board the second B.Now 67M, Lady Estey, which features "Gatsby-style" interiors, also from the drawing boards of Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design.
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