In some regions of the world, “babbo”translates to “father.” The South American owner of Babbo is one happy father, so to speak. He has seen his new baby launch at Cantiere delle Marche.
Babbo is part of the Italian yard’s Darwin Class 102 series. The steel-hulled megayacht is the second launch in that series so far, in fact. She’s a three-deck-high explorer meant to take on tough conditions. Cantiere delle Marche says she should stand up to winds exceeding 50 knots, for example. She should also stand up to 21-foot (6.5-meter) seas. Cantiere delle Marche makes those bold claims based on two key factors. One, some of its previous explorers have encountered challenging conditions, including winds and seas that high. Second, the construction approach matches well to stalwart voyaging purposes. The hull plate thickness is 12 millimeters, which is unusual for a yacht. Babbo also has cupro-nickel piping, atypical for her LOA. Furthermore, she has water- and oil-treatment systems that are more commonly found on hard-running commercial ships.
To keep her guests comfortable, Babbo has 2,583 square feet (240 square meters) of interior relaxation space. The owner intends to cruise long term with family aboard. The general arrangement is pretty traditional, outfitted in contemporary style. One area that promises frequent use is the flying bridge. Here, you’ll find a spa pool with Murano glass mosaic tiles. All areas were designed jointly by Simon Hamui, a Mexican designer, and PFA & Partners, an Italian studio familiar to the yard.
Babbo also has a healthy-size toy garage. It comprises 269 square feet (25 square meters). This, in addition to a 20’7” (6.3-meter) tender stowed on the upper deck. The garage is meant for diving gear and a 16-foot (5-meter) tender.
Babbo will spend the summer cruising areas like Croatia, Turkey, and Greece. The owner and his family plan to stay aboard the entire time, until the yacht premieres at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September. An Atlantic crossing follows that.
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