January 2013 Motoryacht of the Month: Codecasa’s Family Day

With a name like Family Day, this 213-foot (65-meter) megayacht, delivered by Codecasa in 2010, leaves no doubt as to how her owners intended to use her. Indeed, spaces are arranged to make the most of time together.

While this video doesn’t show any of Family Day’s seven staterooms, the upper-deck dining area, or her dark-stained wood soles and paneling, it does let you appreciate her decidedly modern profile and abundant exterior spaces. Note the terrific pool deck area, her sundeck, and her shapely aft deck.

 

Update on Codecasa 50s, Its Largest Open-Style Megayacht

A few months ago, Codecasa revealed it was building its first 164-foot (50-meter) open, the Codecasa 50s model. Only a few details were available at the time about the megayacht, referred to as hull C. 120. Now, Codecasa has released more renderings and information on the general arrangement and decor.

As a reminder, the Codecasa 50s was commissioned by the same owners as Framura 2, a Codecasa 45s. C. 120 will have the same emphasis on speed as that yacht and the rest of the smaller yachts in the open series. The all-aluminum megayacht will be powered by triple 2,600-hp MTUs, paired with KaMeWa waterjets and a KaMeWa booster. Codecasa anticipates a light-displacement top speed of 28 knots and best cruise of 18 knots. (Light displacement will be 250 tons, while full displacement will be 270 tons.) C. 120 will further meet ABS classification standards and feature naval architecture by Andre Bacigalupo.

As for the general arrangement, the Codecasa 50s will emphasize outdoor living. Open-air spaces aboard the trideck will feature plenty of settees and sunbeds, from the main aft deck to the bow and immediately forward of the wheelhouse. Umbrellas can be fitted in a few of these areas, too.

Inside, Della Role (Codecasa’s in-house design team) and a personal decorator tapped by the owner are collaborating. Woods including wenge and oak, the latter with both natural and whitewashed finishes, dominate owner and guest areas. The woods are complemented by accents in steel, chrome, leather, and lacquered surfaces. The images here are the first that Codecasa has released, showing how the light and dark tones and textures create a contemporary atmosphere.

Specific highlights include two relaxation zones in the saloon. One is reserved for TV watching, while the other, pictured above, is more for conversations. There’s also a games table here. Because the formal dining area is aft on the upper deck, the saloon gains more space than usual for a 164-foot megayacht.

Other than the galley and captain’s cabin both being below decks, the rest of C. 120’s arrangement is pretty typical. The master suite (above is forward on the main deck, featuring a study/TV room, a gym, and a fold-down balcony. Another nice touch here: a Turkish bath, lined with marble. Meanwhile, five guest staterooms (three VIPs and two doubles) are below decks. The owner and guests alike will be welcome in the wheelhouse while C. 120 is underway. Rather than an observation settee, though, they’ll have four chairs from which to choose.

C. 120 should be delivered by Codecasa next year.

Codecasa Constructing Its Largest Open-Style Megayacht

A repeat customer of Codecasa has ordered the largest megayacht in its open-style series of motoryachts, a Codecasa 50s. Delivery is set for 2013, at which point the 164-foot (50-meter) megayacht should turn more than a few heads on the water. That’s because she’s expected to achieve a 28-knot top speed at light displacement.

While the yacht is simply being referred to as hull C. 120 for now, her owner previously commissioned an open yacht from Codecasa. She’s Framura 2, a Codecasa 45s. The “45” designates her LOA in meters, which is the equivalent of 147’6”. Framura 2 was delivered in 2010. The 45s was previously the largest of the open series, which also includes the Codecasa 35s and Codecasa 41s.

Like her smaller sisters, the new Codecasa 50s bears naval architecture by Andre Bacigalupo. The all-aluminum yacht will be powered by triple 2,600-hp MTUs, paired with KaMeWa waterjets and a KaMeWa booster. Even at cruise, hull C. 120 should achieve good numbers. Codecasa says a light-displacement best cruise of 18 knots is expected. (Light displacement will be 250 tons, while full displacement will be 270 tons.) The yacht will further meet ABS classification standards.

Inside, Della Role and a designer of the owner’s choice are collaborating. Decor details have not been released. However, the owner’s suite will be accompanied by three twins, a double, and a VIP stateroom. Common areas should be comfortable, given the 30’5” (9.3-meter) beam. Crew will be treated to four twin cabins; as is typical, the captain will have a double stateroom.