Since 2008, the family-run Giangrasso Group has been a hull and components subcontractor for a variety of European builders. The Viareggio-based shipyard is now bringing its own superyacht series to the market, with one yacht already under construction.
Bartolomeo Giangrasso, the founding partner, has been working with Ocean Independence for some time to reach this point. The two companies have developed semi-custom and fully custom projects prioritizing aluminum construction. LOAs generally span 79 to 148 feet (24 to 45 meters). The semi-custom projects are the first announced—and, in fact, the first to attract a customer, through Ocean Independence. Hull number one of Giangrasso’s G24 Classic series is in build for delivery this July.
The 78’7” (23.99-meter) G24 Classic is deliberately voluminous, to convey the feeling of a much larger yacht. Specifically, she comes in at 115 gross tons, and with a beam of nearly 21 feet (6.3 meters). Arrabito Naval Architects has engineered her for a swift 27-knot top end with MAN power and ZF azipods. The azipods should make her extra-maneuverable, supporting the idea of the G24 Classic as a multi-personality performer. For instance, she could be a traditional family cruiser, or she could support sportfishing from her integrated swim platform. Regardless, range at her 23-knot cruising speed should be 300 nautical miles.
The owner is collaborating with Michela Reverberi for the interior, where orchids’ forms and colors inspire the setting. Tones like pale blue and burgundy carry from the saloon to the four staterooms. An orchid pattern is in the saloon carpet, too. Overall, the owner of the first G24 Classic is striving for rooms catering to a combination of laid-back family time and elegant entertaining.
Speaking of family, upon delivery, this G24 Classic’s project manager, Mykolas Babravicius, will be her captain. Mykolas is the son of Rytis Babravicius, Ocean Independence’s sales and purchase director, and who had a major role in helping the Giangrasso Group create its superyacht models. Ocean Independence broker Jelena Vezia had a hand as well.
As for the other Giangrasso Group semi-custom models, they include the G25 Classic, the G30 Classic, and G34 Classic. At 82’5” (25.15 meters), the G25 Classic is as swift as her smaller sister, set to hit a 26½-knot top speed. She additionally has fold-down platforms aft to provide customers with ever-in-demand extra space. Just off of it, of course, is a beach club, to make days at anchor more enjoyable.
The G30 Classic, meanwhile, is a 101-footer (30.9-meter) for more leisurely trips. She should cruise at 13½ knots, with popular features like indoor-outdoor lounges. Lastly, the G35 Classic yacht incorporates lounging on the sundeck, opening beach-club terraces, and a particularly private sunning space off the main-deck master suite. LOA: 111’5” (34 meters), with a 13½-knot cruising speed.
Other semi-custom models are in development. In the meantime, the G24 under construction for delivery this year will be the first Giangrasso Group-branded superyacht at a yacht show. She’ll premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September.
Arrabito Naval Architects arrabito.com
Giangrasso Group giangrassogroup.com
Ocean Independence oceanindependence.com
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