ISA Yachts launched the new 80-metre M/Y Belita yacht, a fully customized project that is located in the high-end luxury yacht. With a length of 79.82 meters, a maximum of 12.50 meters and a gross height of 2.220 GT, the new yacht represents a step forward for the company in the big superyacht sector. Designed for oceanic navigation, M/Y Belita stands out for its autonomy of about 7,000 nautical miles to 10 knots, a crucial figure for those looking for a boat capable of facing long crossings without need for intermediate supplies.
Design and distribution of volumes
The design of M/Y Belita is the result of a personalized approach that reflects both in naval architecture and the distribution of interior spaces. The external lines, developed by Espen Øino International, are characterized by a horizontal setting and a visually contained superstructure, which contributes to an external spinning perception. The large dark glass surfaces on the bridges reduce the perceived height of the superstructure, while the gradual reduction of volumes towards the stern accentuates the longitudinal reading of the yacht. The poppiera area is designed as a sequence of platforms and terraces facing the sea, with the pool and outdoor spaces integrated into the geometry of the stern.
The distribution of volumes has been designed to maximize functionality and comfort. The interiors, designed by Peter Marino Architect, are completely bespoke and do not come from a serial platform, but from a design process in which the distribution of environments, materials and finishes are developed according to the specifications of the Armatore. This setting is also reflected in the relationship between interiors and exteriors, with the stern areas conceived as a natural extension of living spaces.
Propulsion and performance
The M/Y Belita engine is powered by two MTU 16V 4000 M65L engines, with an installed power of 2.240 kW per engine, totaling 4.480 kW. This system allows a maximum speed of 18 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots. However, the most significant data for the operating profile of the unit is autonomy: about 7,000 nautical miles to 10 knots. The combination of cruise speed and autonomy identifies Belita as a long-range navigation project, in which the efficiency of the gear at economic speed assumes a central role.
The 3.40 meter fishing offers a balance between performance and accessibility. This value, particularly relevant for a vessel of this size, allows to operate in different areas of navigation, maintaining a balance between performance and accessibility. With Belita, ISA Yachts brings in its range a 79.82-metre and 2.220 GT platform, characterized by MTU drive, ocean autonomy and a design setting developed without production constraints.
An 80 meters in which the scale of the yacht mainly results in the possibility of working on the distribution of volumes, performance and technical customization of the spaces. The realization of an 80 meters by Palumbo Superyachts is significant, especially considering that it is the second unit of this size after M/Y Dragon. The experience gained with the previous project is transferred to a project in which the custom component remains central, and the requirements of the Administrator determine the final configuration of the unit.