Capella C’s Creative Re-Creation, by Ivan Erdevicki

The famed classic yacht Capella C is getting a makeover at the hands of Ivan Erdevicki Naval Architecture & Yacht Design. It keeps her faithful to her forceful form, while incorporating some modern necessities for an oceangoing explorer.

Built in 1968 as a pilot vessel, the 193’6” (59-meter) Capella C was converted into a yacht in 1985. She’s certainly been an explorer since then, completing two circumnavigations and actively cruising for many years. Both circumnavigations took place prior to her current London-based owner acquiring her. The owner was attracted to Capella C because of her proven cruising history, wanting to undertake some long-term trips of his own.

The owner was additionally attracted to the strong styling, though wanted some changes made. Compare the new look from the Erdevicki studio below with her profile above. Capella C is getting the majority of work done to her superstructure, subtly so. Note the downsized funnel, with the incorporation of exhaust pipes. Note, too, the reconfiguration of the upper part of her house, creating a shaded flying bridge-turned-observation area. The mast gets a redesign in the process as well.

The other visible change to Capella C occurs aft. What has long been an open deck area for tender stowage and sunlounges is becoming a helideck.

The more modernized appearance complements some changes inside Capella C, too. The 22 guests who can cruise aboard get expanded accommodations. Details aren’t yet available on what areas are changing. But, as she has had previously, Capella C will have two saloons and a full beam master suite. The 34’8”-beam (10.6-meter-beam) boat will further carry “fast, robust tenders,” the Erdevicki studio says. There are two, to be exact, measuring 26 feet (8 meters) each. And, also as before, Capella C will be managed by a crew of 17.

Capella C is in Genoa at this time. The refit yard has not been announced.