After spending 45 years building luxury yachts for industry heavyweights such as Sanlorenzo, Codecasa, and Benetti, Tureddi has finally decided to create something for itself.
The Italian shipyard is launching a fleet of semi-custom superyachts measuring between 98 and 197 feet. The first vessel to be revealed under the Tureddi name is an aluminium 112-footer called the Bluephire 34.
Designed by Christian Leyk of Coquine Design, the newcomer blends cutting-edge technology with the quality craftsmanship for which Tureddi is renowned. The in-house team has decades of experience in construction, having meticulously crafted 60 yachts in Viareggio and Livorno over the past half-century.
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Described as a “sports car of the sea,” Bluephire is an open cruiser with sleek, elegant lines and a low-slung profile. Designed for a Mediterranean lifestyle, the yacht is geared toward indoor-outdoor living and can cover some serious nautical miles. With a beam of almost 23 feet and an interior volume of 230 GT, Bluephire also offers a vast and comfortable interior.
The loft-like living quarters centre around a striking glass salon that opens at both ends to connect the interior and exterior. The main living area features a comfortable lounge, a dining area to starboard, and a bar to port. The foredeck is dotted with sun beds, the lower salon is adorned with cosy lounges, and the pilot house offers another relaxation spot near the helm. Bluephire is also outfitted with three staterooms for up to six guests and well-equipped crew quarters. The yacht can be customised to the owner, with several options for colour schemes and other details.
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In terms of grunt, Bluephire is powered by two MAN V-8 engines rated at 1,000 hp that enable a maximum speed of 35 knots and a range of 450 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 14 knots. You can also opt for two MTU 16V 2000 M96L engines for a range of 370 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 25 knots.
Bluephire is currently for sale with Adrian Soos and Thomas Merlier of Ocean Independence, with an asking price of roughly US$12.3 million (HK$96 million). The team says the yacht can be completed in a mere 18 months.
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