The Italian Sea Group announced the launch of the first sailing catamaran of the Perini Navi fleet, S/Y Art Explorer. Exterior and interior were designed by architect Axel De Beaufort.
The world’s largest aluminum sailing catamaran has a total length of 47m, and a beam of 17.30m. She also features an impressive all-carbon sail plan with a 55m mast, Art Explorer is a unique, cutting-edge project, which for two years will take artistic experiences and strong environmental awareness around the world.
The flybridge is designed to host virtual exhibitions, workshops, and conferences. Meanwhile, the main gallery will feature “Icons,” an inaugural digital exhibition curated by Nomi Daucé, the archaeology curator at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, focusing on the representation of women in the Mediterranean.
Solar panels covering 65 sq. m have been installed on the roof of the deckhouse. These panels can produce an instantaneous 12 kW of power and accumulate over 200 kW of energy daily. To ensure uninterrupted power, a lithium battery bank is integrated, allowing for zero-emission electricity generation for more than 6 hours at full load.
This eco-friendly yacht carries a ‘green’ class notation, and all exhaust emissions are equipped with catalytic filters to reduce emissions and particulate matter. Additionally, all harbor maneuvers and operations in protected areas will be conducted in full electric mode.
With its robust, fully automated sail system, manageable by a single operator, the catamaran can efficiently sail at speeds of up to 10 knots, even in extremely low wind conditions. After its initial two years dedicated to art, the catamaran will be open for charter, offering a unique and sustainable sailing experience.
“Perini Navi Art Explorer is an innovative project on a technical, engineering and human level that represents a further milestone made possible by the continuous stylistic and technological research as well as the professionalism of the entire team that realized the project,” comments Giovanni Costantino, Founder & CEO of The Italian Sea Group. “A work that demonstrates our ability to be protagonists also in the large sailing segment, as well as pioneers of cutting-edge solutions aimed at significantly reducing the environmental impact of yachts.”
Art Explorer will have its world premiere from 27 to 30 September at the Monaco Yacht Show 2023.
Three more Perini Navi yachts are currently under construction: a 60-meter ketch with naval architecture by Ron Holland and exterior and interior design by French architect Rémi Tessier, due for delivery at the end of 2024; a 56-meter ketch with naval architecture and exterior design by Malcolm McKeon and interior design by Winch Design, due for delivery in July 2025; and a 47-meter sloop, design by Centro Stile TISG, due for delivery in 2025.
Credits: The Italian Sea Group
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