Yacht Solleone Sets Standard for Swan Arrow Motoryachts

Nautor Swan is famous for its sailing yachts, but its powerboat division is gaining ground, too. The flagship model, the Swan Arrow, just celebrated its first launch, a mini megayacht in her own right. The yacht Solleone (Italian for “summer heat”) is about to show cruisers how much more fun the Med lifestyle can be.

Swan launched its motoryacht division three years ago. Leonardo Ferragamo, Nautor Group’s chairman, had long thought of diversifying the company. “When we started designing the first model, we thought it would be just an incredibly beautiful ‘chase boat’ to go alongside our Swans,” he says. The response to the 43-foot (13-meter) Swan Shadow chase boat, however, was “overwhelming,” he adds. “It became a boat of its own, creating a specific niche in our waters and becoming a great day boat.” This inspired the second model, the Swan Overshadow, which debuted last year and was a little longer. “We thought they both needed a bigger sister,” Ferragamo notes, “and the market was pushing us in this direction.” Therefore, Nautor Swan created the Swan Arrow, a 76-footer (23.2-meter).

launching the first Swan Arrow yacht Solle One

As the first Swan Arrow, the yacht Solleone reflects the DNA of her smaller sisters. Her strong, modern profile and engineering comes from Jarkko Jamsen, who penned the other power projects as well. Interiors, meanwhile, are from Ioanna Marinopoulou and Axel de Beaufort. Together, the designers lend a mix of sportiness and refinement to an open-deck yacht, a category typically more sporty than sophisticated.

Jamsen’s hull, featuring carbon composite construction, emphasizes performance with good fuel consumption. Volvo Penta’s IPS propulsion system, which consumes up to 40 percent less than typical diesel engines, are below decks. The standard setup is two IPS units, but the owner of the yacht Solleone went with the triple option. These should permit a top speed of 40 knots, according to the shipyard.

the aft view of the first Swan Arrow yacht Solle One

With a walk-around deck, the Swan Arrow has lots of space for enjoying the ride and a quiet bay. The roof has a sliding center section, plus the glass doors pivot and open to make cruising or anchoring even more enjoyable. One of the most attractive features, though, is the opening aft area, with fold-down sides. This creates nearly 540 square feet (50 square meters) of lounging, beach club space.

Since she’s more than just a day cruiser, the Swan Arrow has accommodations below decks. The owner of the yacht Solleone chose a three-cabin configuration, including an aft master suite. It’s full beam, of course. There’s a compact galley as well, for the two-person crew to prepare meals for enjoying back up top. Notably, Nautor Swan offers the Swan Arrow with yet another configuration. Specifically, it incorporates a combination saloon and dining area, along with two staterooms. This layout should appeal to cruisers who enjoy spending time inside as much as in the sun.

christening the first Swan Arrow yacht Solle One

The yacht Solleone is a flurry of activity ahead of her global debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival. Her owner will enjoy some cruising time after the show ends.

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