Developed alongside Floating Life, Baglietto’s custom 48-meter project 10277 combines high-latitude capability with advanced eco-efficient propulsion solutions.
The keel-laying ceremony for hull no. 10277, a 48-meter custom yacht, was held recently at Baglietto’s facilities in Carrara. The traditional coin-welding ceremony, a symbolic gesture marking the beginning of a yacht’s construction and wishing her fair winds and safe voyages, was attended by the Owner and representatives of Floating Life, a key partner in the development of a project that combines advanced engineering solutions, a strong focus on onboard comfort, and a distinctive vocation for navigating in extreme environments.
“Keel laying is always a significant milestone in the construction of a yacht. It marks the moment when a project begins to take tangible shape and a shared vision starts to become reality. The traditional coin-welding ceremony embodies this symbolism, offering a wish for fair winds and happy voyages. For Baglietto, every keel-laying ceremony also marks the beginning of a journey built on expertise, collaboration, and mutual trust between the shipyard, the Owner, and everyone involved in the project—a journey that will accompany the yacht through to her completion,” comments Fabio Ermetto, Chief Commercial Officer of Baglietto.
“The keel laying marks a significant milestone in bringing the Owner’s vision to life, in a project that Floating Life has developed from the initial concept, translating the Owner’s requirements into the yacht’s design and engineering,” comments Andrea Pezzini, Co-Founder and Director of Floating Life, whose team also serves as Owner’s Representative and Surveyor providing technical oversight throughout the construction process on be-half of the Owner. “From the outset, our ambition has been to create a fully custom yacht capable of combining long-range exploration, operational efficiency, and exceptional onboard comfort. As the Owner’s Representative, we continue to work closely with Baglietto and all project partners to ensure continuity between the original design vision and its execution. Baglietto’s technical expertise and willingness to explore innovative solutions are fundamental to this collaboration, particularly in addressing the specific challenges associated with high-latitude navigation.
A CUSTOM PROJECT WHERE NATURE, RANGE AND INNOVATION CONVERGE
The yacht’s exterior and interior design is by Floating Life, in collaboration with Satura Studio. The hull and naval architecture, developed by Floating Life and subsequently updated in collaboration with Zero13, are being overseen by Baglietto during the production engineering phase. The project is designed to achieve ICE CLASS 1D classification, supporting navigation at high latitudes and in challenging environmental conditions. A close connection with the sea and the surrounding natural environment also informs the yacht’s architectural concept. Warm, natural materials, tactile finishes, and a seamless dialogue between indoor and outdoor spaces create an understated elegance focused on comfort. Key features include a panoramic main-deck saloon surrounded by 360-degree glazing, a lower deck designed as a continuous space from bow to stern, with the engine room positioned on the under-lower deck, and transparent staircases connecting the different levels.
Efficiency is another defining feature of the project. The hull has been engineered to reduce resistance through the water, helping to lower fuel consumption by up to 30% while delivering a range of more than 5,000 nautical miles. One of the yacht’s most distinctive innovations is the launch and recovery system for a 10-meter tender, developed in collaboration with Besenzoni based on a concept conceived by the Owner’s team. Inspired by the traditional launching systems used by Italian shipyards in the 1940s, ’50s, and ’60s, the mechanism has been reinterpreted for contemporary use. A retractable platform enables the tender to be launched directly into the water and safely recovered through a fast, streamlined process. Propulsion will be provided by the Volvo Penta IPS Professional Platform, an integrated solution designed to optimize efficiency, control, and onboard comfort. Intelligent propulsion management, including Eco Mode, helps reduce fuel consumption and emissions according to operating conditions. The system’s compact architecture also allows for more efficient use of technical spaces on board. With hull no. 10277, Baglietto further demonstrates its ability to work alongside Owners and partners in developing highly customized yachts, where design flexibility and the integration of specialist expertise are essential to creating distinctive new experiences at sea.
