Columbus Yacht, an Italian superyacht shipyard, is building a new 80m model that marks the brand's debut in the mega-yacht industry. Constructed with a new approach to construction processes, this new unit will be delivered to its owner in 2019. With both classic and contemporary lines, this yacht will have 6 decks and will be the first model of a range dedicated to mega yachts.
A living space spread over six decks
With a length of 79.50 and a width of 13 m, this megayacht will have a displacement hull with steel hull and aluminum superstructure. The Italian shipyard presents it as an excellent balance between a renaissance inspiration and a sense of discreet elegance, giving it the harmony of a yacht that recalls the famous cruise ships of the 50s / 60s, while adapting perfectly to his time and the years to come.
The interior style is of a contemporary style, with neutral and discreet tones, decorative elements with simple and clean lines. The materials used for coatings and furniture are also used to create a modern and sophisticated atmosphere.
The spaces are spread over six levels, from the lower deck to the sundeck, to offer the owner, guests and crew the greatest comfort and convenience at sea. A circular glass lift connects the five main decks. from the lower deck - where passengers arrive by tender - to the sundeck, where it opens on a superb view.
The entire upper deck is dedicated to the owner with a large double bedroom with a bed in the front and a superb 180 ° view, a private studio and a 3rd space for guests. Private outdoor areas include a large rear deck and a front balcony with stunning views of the skyline.
Six large double suites at the front of the main deck provide guest accommodation, while a seventh cabin on the lower deck can be used as a "joker" for last-minute guests.
One of the most distinctive spaces of the Columbus 80 m is sundeck: the stunning 7 m long panoramic swimming pool equipped with a counter-current swimming system. A waterfall flows from the roof into the pool and serves as a natural partition between the pool and the jacuzzi. Located inside the mast structure, the bathtub is closed on three sides, evoking the magical sensation of a cave hidden behind a wall of water.
The lower part of the lower deck is also reserved for guests. The rear and side walls open outwards to increase the deck area from 100 to 200 m and create a large beach club at the water level with sun loungers, bar and toilet. The two side garages contain two tenders (10 and 7.5 meters) and are served by a boarding platform, with direct access to the hall and the main elevator.
The front section is reserved for the crew, with a large lounge / open kitchen and eight cabins for 19 people. When not on duty, crew members can relax in their own gym on the lower deck, which is connected by a service lift to all other decks so that the crew can easily get around. in the yacht without disturbing the owner or the guests.
Facilities also include two garages at the front for a tender / rescue boat and three jets-skis, a helipad, a sauna on the beach club, a gym on the flydeck and a movie theater and a media room on the sundeck.
The Colombus 80m is equipped with two 2240 KW (3044 HP) engines with in-line shaft transmissions, installed in the central part of the lower deck. The engine compartment also houses the three 300 kW generators as well as the 125 kW auxiliary. The megayacht has an autonomy of 6000 nautical miles at cruising speed.