Judging by the reaction on social media, Argonaut is resonating with the Perini Navi faithful, despite not being a sailing superyacht. The builder’s Facebook and Instagram posts showing off this new design have attracted a lot of positive comments.
The 302-footer (92-meter) is still a concept. Regardless, with styling and interior design entirely in house, Argonaut blends the Italian builder’s experience in sail and power craft. In fact, Perini Navi calls her a “cross fertilization” of the two, particularly due to her strong sailing family resemblance. It also comes into play from the low profile and bow design.
However, at 2,200 gross tons, Argonaut leaves no doubt that she bears the volume of a mega motoryacht. Neither does her anticipated performance. She’s engineered for a top speed of 20 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots. While Perini Navi doesn’t specify the twin engines’ brand, the individual horsepower should be approximately 4,828. In addition, Argonaut should see a best range of 8,500 nautical miles close to her cruising speed.
With a beam of 49 feet (15 meters), Argonaut offers the amenities that modern-day motoryacht buyers desire. Understandably, Perini Navi will tailor the interior to a customer’s liking. But, for now, it suggests six guest staterooms below decks. It also proposes placing the master suite aft on the upper deck. In fact, the general arrangement the yard has on its website shows the master taking up most of that deck. (Forward, there’s the wheelhouse and captain’s cabin.) The master bed faces aft, out toward a private deck with a hot tub. Customary common spaces like a beach club, formal dining room, and alfresco dining are aboard, too.
Versatility seems to be a watchword for Argonaut as well. For example, the foredeck can serve as a helicopter landing area. Alternately, the 23-person crew can set up loose lounges. These complement a permanent adjacent lounging/sunning area. It’s sunken, much like the guest cockpits characterizing so many Perini Navi sailing superyachts.
All that’s left for a buyer to do is select an interior designer, and pick out the tenders. They stow behind hatches to each side of the foredeck.
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