Italian Shipyard Unveils New High-Tech Yacht Billed as 'Waterborne Bentley'

A new luxury yacht, the Suite 47 Kifaru, has reportedly been unveiled by the Italian shipyard Cantiere Navale Italia.

The Italian shipyard Cantiere Navale Italia has debuted a new luxury yacht, the Suite 47 Kifaru, which it advertises as having designed for those who "cannot decide between a tech-savvy, sporty or luxurious yacht." 

Designed by Luca Dini, the 46-foot (14-meter) yacht will be available in single and twin cabin versions that allow a user to customize the interiors. The boat's hull will be made of aluminum or composite materials.

Suite 47

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There is a spacious sunbathing area in the boat's cockpit thanks to the arrangement of the settees, as well as a foldable table. Additionally, there is a galley with space for a sink and refrigerator, with the helmsmen's station located within the same area.

"The Suite 47 is a powerboat full of character, with special colors for the hull, while the interiors will be completely customizable," Dini said, touting the yacht as a "waterborne Bentley GT."

The yacht's capacity is 12 passengers, with a displacement at full load standing at 14 tons. The boat is equipped with a 1,300-hp power unit.

There was no immediate word on the estimated price of the yacht, which is described by media reports as a "powerboat that derives its lines from the previous boats in the Kifaru family." A preliminary price estimate was not available.

Cantiere Navale Italia was founded in 2015 and it is currently specializes in the production of motor yachts. Its headquarters are based in the northern Italian city of La Spezia.