LOA: 50ft 2in (15.30m) BEAM: 16ft 0in (4.88m) ENGINES: shaft, IPS or outboard propulsion from 1,600-2,400hp TOP SPEED: 50 knots PRICE: POA CONTACT: www.lanciaaprea.com
What about this then? Described by Cantieri Aprea as a ‘neo classic’ and ‘a contemporary W work of art’, it is based squarely on the builder’s iconic Lancia Sorrentina, which was a popular means of transport for 1950s movie stars in and around the fabled cruising grounds of Sorrento and Capri. But while the new boat might be Aprea’s attempt to re-voice the ‘golden age’ of Italian boating, this new model – the first in a new range of luxurious yachts that will run from 32 to 72 feet – actually seems to have raised the game from a stylistic perspective. With its beamy tumblehome stern, fine entry and flamboyant bow flare, it’s a great looking boat and it’s made all the better by sumptuous teak and steel trim that looks every bit as generous as the hull windows are modest.
In terms of layout, there are two chief versions available. You can opt for the Family variant, with a forward owner’s suite, a pair of mid twins and a couple of heads compartments. Or you can sacrifice the third (port) cabin for the lower lounge and extra utility space of the Cruising var
