The first two megayacht models from Wider Yachts’ Wider Superyacht Division are taking fuller shape. The Wider 150 is now at a stage where interested buyers can walk through the full yacht. The Wider 165 still has a ways to go, but is thus far on time.
Pictured above, the all-aluminum Wider 150 recently saw her transom section become completed. You’ll notice that the central tender-garage door isn’t in place. That’s due to further equipment still being installed onboard. It’s a common practice to leave the transom open for this reason. Regardless, you’ll surely also notice the particular shape to the bottom of the tender garage. The megayacht will have a float-in bay, for a Wider 32. When that tender is out and about, the bay becomes a pool.
The Wider 150, at 148 feet (54.122 meters) LOA and with a beam of 26’9” (8.2 meters), features a number of terraces and folding platforms on different decks. “Wings” to each side near the transom become extra lounging/sunning spaces. Ladders can deploy from them for swimmers’ ease, too. They further form a terrific transom beach in combination with the swim platform, which extends to increase usable space. Diesel-electric propulsion will permit the Wider 150 to run solely on battery power or with both batteries and engines engaged. Since the project was started on spec, you can visit the Italy-based yard and inspect the various areas onboard. There’s a private seating area toward the bow, an expansive sundeck, and staterooms for guests and crew all below decks. The master suite is on the main deck, benefiting from some of the above-mentioned folding terraces.
As for the Wider 165, plate cutting began this past winter. The photo here shows the first section of her aluminum hull. The superstructure will be aluminum, too. The yacht will feature many of the same highlights as the 150. She, too, will have diesel-electric propulsion, for example, plus numerous folding platforms and a bow seating area. Instead of toting a Wider 32 as a tender, though, the Wider 165 will have a personal submarine. It will be able to float in and out of the tender garage. The garage becomes a beach club with a pool when toys are offloaded.
The Wider 165 is on pace for delivery in 2016. The owner of Wider Yachts commissioned her for himself.
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