Benetti introduces the new FB502 m/y "Panthera", the 47-metre aluminium yacht, whose contemporary style is simultaneously sporty and elegant.
The FB502 M/Y "Panthera" is the second yacht in the 500s series. The first one, FB501 "Imagination", came on the market in 2010; and the third one, FB503, is scheduled for delivery spring 2014. Constructed at Benetti's Livorno boatyard, the 500-series yachts are 100% aluminium, 47 metres long and 8.8 metres wide.
Their hull geometry ensures superior performance (maximum speed 24 knots and cruisingspeed 22 knots), as well as significant stability while underway; noise and vibrations are almost completely eliminated, for enhanced comfort even at higher speeds.
All this makes "Panthera" a fast and comfortable yacht with a style that reflects the refined personality of the Boatowner who has commissioned a contemporary yacht featuring timeless elegance. Clean, soaring lines and large tinted oval windows go perfectly with the metallic silver colour of the exterior, silver shades being the dominant colours of the "Panthera". On the exterior, the teak detailing (traditionally black) is gray; and the interiors have a sophisticated combination of lighter and darker gray tones. A key feature highlighting the contemporary and carefully thought out aesthetic of the FB502 is given by the large fashion photos hung throughout the yacht's main areas; whether in black and white or colour, large or small, framed or unframed, the images portray the magnetic feminine allure of gorgeous international models and actresses, adding even more glamour to this sophisticated yacht. She wants to be – or better yet, she is - a luxury yacht, refined yet never opulent.
To achieve this, Benetti architects and designers worked very closely with the Owner and his staff, so there was no need to engage any other external designer. The owner representative had clear visions regarding design and realised her ideas with determination. The work was largely one of subtraction, of eliminating excesses and ostentation; the result is a style which suggests pure beauty under the banner of simplicity, something far beyond the merely fashionable.
The FB502 has four decks: lower, main, upper, and sun deck. The lower deck is dedicated to the guest cabins. The VIP cabin is amidships with a double bed at full-beam, walk-in closet, and ensuite bathroom. There are two additional double-bed cabins, each with private bathroom. All bathrooms have refined finishes in different Bisazza mosaics. Towards the bow and with a separate entrance, there are four twin-bed cabins for the crew. The mechanical room is astern of the VIP cabin; and even further astern is the garage which accommodates both a tender and jet ski, with a large door opening onto a marvellous stern swimming platform providing nearly 10 m2 for beach chairs, shower, and a highly original custom designed.
The main deck is a semi wide body. Climbing aboard astern, the elegant exterior saloon functions as a lobby onto the main saloon and is tastefully furnished with custom pieces from major Italian design companies. The fabrics and lamps are by Armani Casa as is the large, ten-person dining table, and the chairs surrounding it are
by B&B. Moving towards the bow, past the main foyer, in one area there is the pantry. The other leads to the Owner's suite at full-beam with a spectacular view towards the bow and access to a private exterior lounge; the lounge is exclusively for the boatowner's use, ensuring maximum privacy even at port. The cabin also has a spacious office, walk-in closet, and ensuite bathroom with marvellous Bisazza mosaics.
The upper deck has a large exterior area astern with couches and a covered skylounge; it also has a second VIP cabin, the captain's cabin, and the interior piloting station. At the farthest point to the bow, there is a second area dedicated to open air living with enormous sunpad in the middle. The upper deck skylounge is one of the "Panthera's" really special areas. It includes a fully equipped media room with terrific lounge couches of the german brand Tommy M and a maxi 46 inch movie screen; it can also be transformed into a disco with strobe lights and RGL LEDs complete with a cutting edge stereo sound system including a high-end vintage turntable for vinyl records at 33 and 45 rpm.
The sundeck offers guests a large sunpad, a corner bar, and awnings both to the bow
and stern of the pool for maximum flexibility. From a performance point of view, "Panthera" is faithful to her name, lightweight and fast. While 47 metres long, the yacht's aluminium construction means it only displaces 340 tonnes, a feature which, when combined with the narrow and elongated semidisplacement hull, delivers superior performance. The yacht has a maximum speed of 24 knots with a fuel consumption of 1.360 l/h, a 22-knot cruising speed, and a range
of 3400 miles at the economical 12-knot speed.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS BENETTI FB 502 "PANTHERA"
Length overall 47.00 mt 154,2 ft
Waterline Length 42.15 mt 138,3 ft
Beam max 8.80 mt 28,9 ft
Draft at half load 2.60 mt 8,5 ft
Full Load Displacement 364 tons
Half Load Displacement 340 tons
Gross tonnage 492 GT
Fuel tank capacity 55,000 lt 14,530 US gals
Fresh water capacity 12,000 lt 3,170 US gals
Black/ Grey water capacity 6,620 lt 1,749 US gals
Accommodation for Owner & Guests
10 persons in 5 cabins
Accommodation for Crew 9 persons in 5 cabins
Main engines 2 x MTU 16V 4000 M73L - 2.880kW @ 2.050RPM
Gear box N°2 ZF 9355
Generators N°2 x 105kW Northern Lights - 400V - 50hz
Propulsion System
Two Detra propellers- five fixed blades
Transmission Rubber Design shaft lines
Water maker
Bow thruster 90kW by Naiad
Stabilizers At anchor fin stabilizers
Maximum speed (1/3 load displacement) ~ 24 knots
Speed at fuel stop power 85% MCR ~ 22 knots
Range speed @ 22 kn ~ 1140 nm
Range speed @ 12kn ~ 3400 nm
Class register ABS + A1 Commercial Yachting Service, + AMS
Builder Azìmut Benetti Spa - Benetti Shipyard
Architettura Navale/Naval Architecture Azìmut Benetti Spa - Benetti Technical Department
Concept + Designer esterni / Exterior designer Azìmut Benetti Spa - Benetti Shipyard
Designer interni / Interior designer Benetti / Owner's team
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About Benetti
With the world's highest rate of growth among luxury motor yacht builders, Benetti is an icon
of Italian style and timeless elegance combined with world class construction.
• Founded in 1873, Benetti is the oldest Italian yard building luxury motor yachts.
• Every yacht is unique and crafted around her Owner's needs.
• Benetti designs and builds two product lines: Class Range – Displacement and Fast
Displacement composite yachts from 93 to 145 feet; Custom – steel and aluminum yachts
over 45 meters.
• Benetti's headquarter is in Viareggio with direct sales and services offices in Leghorn, Fort
Lauderdale, Dubai and Hong Kong.
