Last month saw the owners of Equus christen their yacht, with family and friends on hand, at Benetti. Equus is hull number six in the Benetti Crystal 140 semi-custom series.
While the buyer, from Europe, is new to Benetti, he has owned yachts previously. He was drawn to the Crystal 140 series for having enough room to accommodate several people while simultaneously not being too big. (Equus is only for private use, not charter.) A key attraction for the owner is the sundeck. Since Benetti allows personalized arrangements, he requested the hot tub be forward. This freed up the aft area for loose furniture. A TV will let everyone watch favorite programs when they’re not watching the horizon.
They can also watch the horizon from inside. Equus departs from other Benetti Crystal 140 deliveries, and most other megayachts, on the main deck. Rather than have a combined saloon and dining area, it’s a relaxation zone, notably without tables. The master stateroom is still fully forward, with 180-degree views.
Overall for Equus, the decor was a collaboration between Benetti’s in-house department and Pod Interior Style. Since the owner and his family like Africa, tones and textures evoke its essence, especially from colonial times. There are faux zebra skins and rich woven leathers, the latter on door handles and cabinetry pulls. There are also elements evoking polo, a favored sport. One special piece of furniture is the upper-deck dining table. The owner had a hand in creating it, out of ebony.
The Benetti Crystal 140 series was introduced in 2011. It will see its seventh hull, started on spec, launch later this year. The yard says she’ll be delivered in December.
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