Sailing Yacht Katana Marks “Milestone” Launch at Perini Navi

A celebration passed off over the last days of November at The Italian Sea Group’s shipyard in Marina di Carrara, Italy. The crusing yacht Katana, which shares her identify with that of a Japanese sword, lowered into the water as the most recent Perini Navi.

Going by her hull quantity, Perini Navi C2239, whereas below development Katana is the fourth in a collection. Particularly, it’s the Perini Navi 60-meter (197-foot) ketch collection, whose prior deliveries are Seahawk, Perseus³, and Seven. Seahawk noticed supply in 2013, Perseus³ adopted two years later, and Seven splashed in 2017. Katana’s development had begun below Perini Navi’s former proprietor, however halted when the corporate declared chapter in 2021. The construct restarted in 2022, when The Italian Sea Group devoted the model solely to crusing superyachts.

The all-aluminum ketch bears styling and naval structure from Ron Holland. The masts, booms, and rigging, although, are fully carbon fiber, for his or her strength-to-weight ratio. Perini Navi’s in-house division redesigned the sail-handling programs to ease operations and improve efficiency.

One more change from her sisterships, the yacht Katana has a model of dynamic positioning. Briefly, thrusters and navigation tools coordinate to maintain her in a selected place, due to this fact avoiding utilizing her anchor.

Though few particulars can be found concerning the inside design, Perini Navi says that the proprietor labored with Remi Tessier. The lodging for 10 folks, from staterooms to lounges, reportedly replicate discreet sophistication. They moreover mix modern and traditional components. General, Katana has a quantity of is 491 gross tons.

“The launch of this extraordinary 60-meter yacht is a milestone that fills us with satisfaction,” says Giovanni Costantino, The Italian Sea Group’s founder and CEO. “Perini Navi will proceed to face out for its distinctive fashion and skill to innovate with out sacrificing custom.”

The proprietor of the yacht Katana, who beforehand sailed aboard one other Perini Navi, will take supply within the new 12 months.

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