Why the Baglietto T52 Yacht Ticks the Right Boxes for U.S. Buyers: Megayacht News Onboard

The first Baglietto T52 yacht premiered in May in Portofino Bay, Italy for special guests, then attended the recent Cannes Yachting Festival and Monaco Yacht Show. She was one of the most appreciated yachts for her traditional, timeless lines mixed with contemporary touches. Significantly, the superyacht is one of nine sold in the series so far, with about half for North American owners, according to Fabio Ermetto, Baglietto’s chief commercial officer. “I think U.S. owners like especially the amazing volumes and unique spaces of this yacht that hardly find competitors in the market,” he says. “The layout is also extremely popular with the American customer because it is well suited to the typical use in this market.” Indeed, the T52 yacht boasts expansive open-air spaces as well as generous volume, despite being below 500 gross tons. She further represents a first for the shipyard, in its steps toward sustainable solutions.

the first Baglietto T52 yacht has opening glass walls

The keel laying for the yacht, hull no. 10238, took place in late 2020. The styling springs from the creativity of Francesco Paszkowski Design, which also designed the interiors with Margherita Casprini. The sensations of openness and volume come from a few things, particularly wide, floor-to-ceiling windows opening on three sides. On the upper deck, these huge windows create a pleasant, semi-alfresco lounge, with a conversation area and a dining area for enjoying in all weather conditions.

The many open-air areas help create an impression of equilibrium and refinement. For instance, the open stern, beach club, and aft deck form an integrated whole. They welcome guests onboard, creating a setting across three decks with different dimensions. The T52 yacht boasts some new impressive solutions, too, like the retractable passerelle linking the large, 79-foot-long (24-meter-long) sundeck with the forward upper-deck lounge. This creates a huge, almost uninterrupted space in the aft part of the main deck. Other key solutions include a pool on the aft main deck with a raising floor, increasing deck space when not in use. “These are all features that have decreed the incredible success of the line,” Ermetto shares, as have the opening glass walls on the upper deck.

The owner of the first Baglietto T52 yacht “opted for a sober, contemporary atmosphere,” according to Paszkowski and Casprini. Classic materials create an elegant, linear style, while furnishings lend a modern touch. Natural wood dominates in the form of teak floors, for example. The designers used natural or almond-colored leather for furniture. Light stone grey and other equally light tones harmonize with the leather, wood, satin-finished steel accents, stone (like Botticino marble in the en suite baths). Many of the furniture pieces are custom made from designs by Paszkowski’s studio, too. Others are from Italian brands like Fendi Casa, Dedon, and Tribù. “The main challenge in building the T52 lies mainly in the very high level of customization,” Ermetto says. “The extensive personalization not only affects the interior, where it is total, but also impacts the layout, making the model almost a custom yacht.”

Lastly, but not least, the propulsion system is a first for Baglietto. The T52 yacht series can come with a hybrid system offering extended range. In fact, the yard says it nudges 7,600 nautical miles in diesel-electric mode. Furthermore, it enables owners to spend 10 hours at anchor using only power from the battery bank. Future clients can look forward to additional progress. “In our yard we’ve set up a department, Baglietto Energy, dedicated to research into new eco-sustainable technologies,” Ermetto explains. Currently, the department is working on the BZERO project, using “green” hydrogen. Ultimately, green hydrogen will power Baglietto yachts exceeding 164 feet (50 meters). “It’s an important starting point that will lead to overcoming the great challenges to come,” the CCO concludes.

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