Elsea, CCN’s first-ever performance superyacht, will premiere next month at the Cannes Yachting Festival. The 164-footer, which features a lightweight aluminum alloy hull, will stand out among the others on Superyacht Row for its aggressive, sleek profile and top end of 30 knots. The exterior by Studio Bacigalupo features a sporty, low-riding superstructure with a curved section aft that looks like a jaunty tail. A huge foredeck was designed for social occasions, featuring a U-shaped lounge for eight, table, and a group of sunbeds. The area is proportionately larger than most other yachts in that range.
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CCN Elsea
The upper deck is also noteworthy, with its enclosed pilothouse and saloon forward, and aft sky deck for full-impact outdoor living. Openings in the hardtop provide climate control or sunlight during alfresco meals or a swim in the pool. The exterior provides a seamless connection with the upper saloon, with its own circular sofa and its own bathroom. Another day head is part of the spacious beach club at the transom. A day head sounds like the most unglamorous feature on a superyacht, but including one makes a huge difference in quality of life onboard. Two make it a very special yacht indeed.
The Studio Vafiadis interior draws on an updated art-deco theme, using mirroring surfaces, fine hardwoods, onyx, Lalique crystal details, and custom fabrics that work well with the furniture and other decor.
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CCN Elsea
Because Elsea is all about speed, the stones and woods were cut to razor-thin veneers, with lightweight balsa and other modern materials as backing materials to keep weight as low as possible. Besides the 30-knot top end, Elsea cruises at a very impressive 25 knots.
The six-stateroom layout includes five large guest cabins and a full-beam master suite that comprises most of the forward section. The main saloon is spacious, defined by a generous social area aft and a dining table for 12. Imperial Yacht, which oversaw the construction, ensured that Elsea had one of the most impressive audio systems on any yacht, per the owner’s request. He wanted a Riviera-inspired look to his yacht with a sound system that would rival the best nightclubs of Ibiza. After Cannes, Elsea will also be shown at the Monaco Yacht Show.
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CCN Elsea