Some superyacht watchers simply don’t believe a semi-custom yacht can truly be personalized. They also argue not much can be done in certain “small” LOAs. They may change their minds if they take a tour of Lady M. The seventh Crystal 140 megayacht from Benetti, the 138-footer (42-meter) is every bit her owners’ home at sea, meant for making the most of family time.
Throughout Lady M, the ambiance is warm and welcoming. It’s particularly easy to see the family getting together here in the skylounge. If this seating arrangement (with an extra dining area fully aft) doesn’t encourage togetherness, nothing does. Rich wenge wood underfoot and bright punches of color from fabrics underscore the atmosphere.
Yacht builders are increasingly responding to owners’ desire to spend more time outside. Lady M has an increasingly popular alfresco arrangement, this foredeck cockpit. Ideal for sunning or enjoying sundowners, it can go from open-air arrangement to shaded in a few minutes thanks to the awnings and poles.
Spending time aboard a superyacht is often likened to living like a king. And some guests aboard Lady M are indeed treated like kings—with two king-size staterooms. The beds’ bigger size does leave a little less floorspace. But, the rooms by no means look or feel uncomfortable or cramped.
Speaking of comfort, obviously the owners of Lady M gave careful consideration to their own suite, on the main deck. Look carefully at the wenge wood underfoot. It runs athwarthships, rather than the length of the room, to accentuate the 29’7” (9.05-meter) beam. Lounges for lingering and enjoying the view are positioned in front of the stacked, large ports to each side. The forward raked ports rimming the room spill a little extra natural light down over the wife’s vanity (cleverly hidden, designated by the chair seen in this photo). And, to accommodate the long dresses the wife enjoys wearing, the wardrobe, tucked aft of the sleeping space, has abundant hanging space.
Further featuring crew’s quarters all with en suite facilities and with woods and carpeting akin to guest areas, Lady M makes a compelling argument for semi-custom’s strengths. If any non-believers still remain after reviewing her personalized touches, they can get aboard Lady M in a few months. She’ll make her debut at the annual Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami in February.
The video below should help, too—as should our exclusive Lady M photo gallery.
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