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If you have read the Chronicles of Narnia series, then you know Aslan is the heroic lion in each of the books. The word also happens to be the Turkish word for lion. The king of the jungle and the seventh Benetti Delfino 95 have something in common, besides their name. Aslan holds court overContinue Reading
Chris Cline, a mining magnate and owner of a few yachts christened Mine Games, died in a helicopter crash on July 4. He was 60 years old, one day before celebrating his 61st birthday. Cline, his daughter Kameron, and five additional people were aboard the helicopter. They were departing property belonging to him in TheContinue Reading
Though she changed hands late this winter, the then-recently delivered Spectre continues to attract attention. Given multiple facts about her, it is no surprise. The 1,000-ton-displacement yacht, for example, required 750,000 man hours to construct. In addition, measuring 227’4″ (69.3 meters), the yacht represents the third Benetti for her original high-profile owners, John and JeanetteContinue Reading
An American who has enjoyed cruising aboard other megayachts has a new contract to celebrate. Bearing the code name Project Fenestra, she is a 219’8″ (67-meter) megayacht taking shape at Benetti. Longtime Benetti collaborator Giorgio M. Cassetta is responsible for styling. Meanwhile, naval architecture and interior design comes from in-house departments. Also known as BenettiContinue Reading
A nanny cabin with a balcony. Furnishings facing unexpected directions. These are some of the surprises that the megayacht Metis has in store, all to the delight of her owner. Recently delivered by Benetti, this fully custom 207-footer (63-meter) is enjoying her inaugural cruise. The surprising interior design results from the owner, a longtime yachtsman,Continue Reading
What do today’s younger yacht buyers want? That is the proverbial million-dollar question. Super-sophisticated styling and interiors aren’t the answers, at least in Benetti’s opinion. The Benetti Oasis 40M has a more relaxed air, to be more conducive to swimming, sunning, and other soul-soothing pursuits. We’re now getting an in-depth look at the concepts forContinue Reading