Perini Navi is renowned for its sailing yachts, but motoryachts are also in the mix. Witness Exuma, the first of the Vitruvius series. Built at the Picchiotti shipyard, which Perini Navi owns, Exuma emphasizes exploration. Concurrently, she emphasizes lower fuel burn thanks to less water resistance, the careful work of naval architect Philippe Briand. The classification society RINA even honored Exuma as a “green” yacht when she was launched in 2010.
Of course, pleasure yachts need to address relaxation as much as engineering techniques. To that end, Exuma further prioritizes autonomy, so that owners and guests can remain at anchor and not have to re-provision as frequently as other megayachts do. For times when the owners and guests wish to engage in water play off the yacht, there’s a HovPod hovercraft among the toys. No need to board the toys at the marina, however. At 164 feet (50 meters) LOA, the all-aluminum Exuma has a shallow draft of just over seven feet (2.31 meters). That opens up plentiful anchorages, some of which other private vessels of her size may not ordinarily visit.
Exuma has certainly put her range to excellent use so far. Over the past year, the megayacht made visits to Thailand, the Philippines, Palau, Micronesia, and more. Even more countries worldwide are on the itinerary for Exuma, thanks to a 5,500-nautical-mile range at a 12-knot cruise.
Enjoy this look at Exuma, where she belongs: out on open water. You’ll get several good looks at her mostly enclosed, well-balanced spaces. Note how in them, the teak soles and oak paneling come together for a casually chic decor. You might just find yourself wishing you were aboard. You can make it happen: Exuma is available for charter, so contact any reputable charter broker worldwide for location availability and rates.
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