Taiwanese shipyard Ocean Alexander is set to debut the first unit in its 35 Puro series at the Palm Beach International Boat Show.
Built in GRP, the 34.6-metre yacht features design by Giorgio Cassetta working in collaboration with Andrea Agrusta of Italian engineering firm NavalHEAD. This is the first time Giorgio Cassetta and Ocean Alexander have worked on a project together.
"We are excited to unveil the 35P to the world at Palm Beach," said Dan Mundy, Head of Global Operations at Ocean Alexander. "The 35P embodies our dedication to pushing the boundaries of luxury and innovation, offering an unmatched yachting experience."
Speaking about the partnership, Cassetta said that Ocean Alexander had "heritage" in its creation of "high, reliability, ocean-going vessels" that can capably cruise in inclement weather.
"I wanted that to come through any new design," he explained during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2022. "I wanted to do a beautiful boat that speaks [Ocean Alexander's] language, that caters to what they do best."
With this in mind, the 35P is focused on stability and seaworthiness, with a "tall and powerful" look, according to Cassetta. This is achieved with the help of an uninterrupted 11-metre upper deck running from bow to stern, which shades the main deck cockpit completely and creates the illusion of a longer and "slicker" boat.
Meanwhile, the interior of the upper deck is a single space that houses both the wheelhouse and lounge area, with glass that can be blacked out to create privacy if required. This space also benefits from walkaround decks that ensure maximum accessibility to owners and guests.
Elsewhere, the 35P has around 56 square metres of sundeck space and 18.5 square metres dedicated to the beach club, which can also be converted into a garage.
There is a total of five cabins on board, comprising four lower deck guest cabins and an owner’s on the main deck. Crew quarters are forward on the lower deck – two bunk cabins plus the captain’s cabin.
Other key numbers include a beam of 7.4 metres, a gross tonnage of 273 GT and a draft of 2.1 metres.
On the technical side, 35 Puro is powered by twin MAN engines delivering a top speed of 24 knots. The model is also equipped with Sidepower Vector Fin hydraulic stabiliser fins for greater stability when underway or at anchor.
According to BOATPro, Ocean Alexander has 18 yachts currently under construction – five of which belong to the 35 Puro series.