Perini Navi collaborates with Malcolm McKeon on 56m ketch
Perini Navi is collaborating with Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design for the shipyard’s new 56m ketch yacht design.
The news comes less than a year after the Italian shipyard’s acquisition by the Italian Sea Group, which outbid an offer from Ferretti and Sanlorenzo.
The Italian Sea Group (TISG) says the new partnership will take some of the most iconic stylistic features of the Perini Navi fleet and reinterpret them in a modern way by partnering Malcolm McKeon’s input with TISG design standards.
The 56m Ketch model represents the starting point for the development of a fleet that will range from 47 to 74 metres. TISG says it will be completely innovative both stylistically and with regard to sailing prowess, and in line with the sustainability project that the group is following.
The interior layout will feature extremely soft and natural lines, with wide open spaces and large windows to favour natural light.
The carbon rig and sail plan will guarantee comfort and sailing performance thanks to the use of Perini Navi’s ‘sail handling system’, with sailing manoeuvres concentrated and servo-assisted in the two control stations on the flybridge.
TISG reveals a new Maltese Falcon in 2023. Image courtesy of David Orban
“In recent months, we have created a technical team highly specialised in the design of sailing yachts that is working hard on the entire Perini Navi production,” says Giovanni Costantino, founder & CEO of The Italian Sea Group. “In early 2023, we will also unveil the new Maltese Falcon, which will be as iconic and innovative in aesthetics and technology as the first one was some 15 years ago, but in a highly eco-friendly version.”
“We are delighted to be working with The Italian Sea Group to develop this new range of exciting and progressive sailing yacht designs, the first of which will be the 56m Ketch,” says Malcolm McKeon. “Whilst retaining some of the most recognisable Perini design features, our collaboration will see the exterior design evolved and elevated, with a fresh internal layout and noteworthy performance to match. They are designs that will cement a successful future for this iconic name in sailing superyachts.”
The fleet will be presented in January 2023.
