NEW FERRETTI YACHTS 720 LAUNCHED
This first model in the flybridge range built at the new production site in Ravenna features aesthetic choices and innovative features that point up the ‘Just Like Home’ concept and the pleasure of living on the water in style.
The first Ferretti Yachts 720 unit, bound for the American market, was launched in November at the Ferretti Group shipyard in Ravenna, marking a new production milestone. She’s the first model in the flybridge range to be built at this state-of-the-art production facility occupying 100,000 square metres.
Building on the success achieved in recent years, Ferretti Yachts 720 makes her debut in a completely redesigned version. The model retains the distinctive features of the previous generation, introducing aesthetic enhancements and new technical features that confirm the brand’s evolutionary journey, driven by collaboration with architect Filippo Salvetti for the exteriors and Ideaeitalia for the interiors.
With a length overall of 22.5 metres (73ft 10in) and a maximum beam of 5.60 metres (18ft 4in), Ferretti Yachts 720 is the result of collaboration between the Product Strategy Committee – chaired by Piero Ferrari – and the Ferretti Group Engineering Department.
The new features include an even sharper focus on on-board comfort, on optimised spaces to close the gap with larger models, and on a significant increase in the storage areas.
From an exterior design perspective, Ferretti Yachts 720 features a redefined profile with even more extensive glazing in both the lounge and the master cabin, flooding the interiors with light. The new hard top on the flybridge is designed to increase the shade provided, while the redesigned gunwale accentuates the connection between interior and exterior.
The Ideaeitalia team also worked tirelessly to evolve the volumes and spatial connections, strengthening the visual relationship with the exteriors and the perception of the interiors, which are designed for use in a convivial and informal way. The materials chosen instil a sense of welcome and elegance, achieving a balance between warmth and refinement.
Starting from the main deck, there are three different ways to access the lounge. The unit launched has a hinged door on the port side and two sliding doors to starboard, designed to point up the dialogue between interior and exterior.
When they enter the lounge, owners and guests are welcomed by two large sofas with cushions, inspired by those found on larger yachts, which elevate the level of comfort in the living area.
The Contemporary mood chosen for the first unit features a fresh and modern colour palette, with pale yet bold tones reminiscent of the sea.
Continuing along the main deck, the most important new feature is clear separation between the dining/living area and the galley/wheelhouse, made possible by the introduction of a sliding glass door and the optional hi-lo window with an electronic opening mechanism. The result is a semi-enclosed setting that guarantees greater privacy and improves the overall quality of the experience.
Other new features in the wheelhouse area include the windscreen with no central pillar, now one of the brand’s distinctive features, and the new armchairs designed by Frau.
On this first unit, the flooring on the main deck and stairs is parquet.
The new layout of the lower deck features four comfortable cabins: a master suite and a VIP cabin (both with en-suite bathroom) plus two twin cabins (the one on the port side on this unit is fitted with sliding beds).
The master cabin has a desk with a chair on the port side, while opposite there’s a comfy sofa next to the walk-in wardrobe, which is located behind the wall containing the bed, separated from the other areas by a sliding door, and next to the private bathroom. Overall, there are significantly more storage spaces.
The double crew cabin, entered directly from the cockpit, has a private bathroom, a laundry station and direct access to the engine room, combining functionality and practicality with a view to optimising operational management on board.
The storage space has been upgraded on the flybridge as well, resulting in a large compartment behind the pilot chairs. The hard top on this first unit features a system of slats that can be adjusted as needed.
The ergonomics of the seating in both the bow and stern has also been improved for even greater comfort. The unit also has an awning for the bow area, providing shade when the sun is at its hottest.
The first Ferretti Yachts 720 unit is equipped with a pair of 1400 hp MAN V12 engines (max. speed 32 kn and cruising speed 28 kn). Preliminary data.
The yacht is also fitted with a Seakeeper NG10 gyroscopic stabilizer and the WATCHIT Antigrounding System.
