Review: Baglietto 43m 'Ancora'

Cleverness of design is everywhere, manifested by a motivated obsession with curvilinear form, including this convenient gadget table, set among the copious walk-in closet.

A long view of the bedroom displays the relationships of objects, including the entertainment screen.

Creativity extends to the Master Bath, richly adorned with varying shades of African Marble, sporting a custom designed, curving tub which echoes the yacht’s again-prevalent elliptical theme. Clear glass encloses the shower, allowing exceptional visual scope to the patterns. Also, seemingly an even larger purview, reflected in the enormous vanity mirror.

Entry to the Master Wardrobe is deceptive as shown here, though apparently prescribed, following the rounded diagram pattern. However, this presentation merely hints at a bare third of this walk-in’s true volume. Her wardrobe extends from ship’s center to the starboard beam, with a similar length along the side.

In Ancora’s Lower Foyer, a further tribute to the sea-art gods, with this giant, just-opening flower bud carved from stainless steel, perched upon a column of decorative stainless steel slabs. Unending fascination.

Two VIP Suites are situated side by side on the lower deck at ship’s center, entered from the foyer. With heavily padded, pearlescent headboards, their raised berths are covered with silver-gold spreads, augmented by dark Macassar and Coffee-toned Zebrano cabinets at bedside.

Each VIP suite is laid out sumptuously with 32” TV- DVD screens, comfortable couch and desk beside clothes drawers done in lacquered Zebrano wood. Side windows are draped with Coconut husk fabrics.

VIP bathrooms feature the spectacularly carved African Marble, sculpted to a preconceived pattern fitting the lower bulkheads. Each is dramatically enhanced by stainless steel fixtures and Glacier White appliances.

The striking use of African Marble in light tan and Brown Forest modes provide an ongoing theatrical drama in the VIP shower chambers; vivid hues reflecting lighting patterns. Fixtures are stainless steel.

Forward on the lower deck, a pair of Twin Cabins are also theme-decorated, featuring side by side single berths, Zebrano cabinets, and a 24” TV. Crew quarters and lounge are forward; Captain’s private office and stateroom are on the Bridge deck.

Ancora’s lower aft deck Engine Room provides excellent walk-around space and walkways to service her massive twin CAT 3512C diesel engines. In addition to the engines, this area houses the complete inventory of mechanical gear, including Generators: CGT Main 2x86 kW; CGT Harbor 1 x 51 kW; Saim-American Bow Thruster; Vosper Naiad 520 Stabilizer; Water Makers 2 x 1,847 Gal/Day; Air Conditioner 640,000 BTU/h. Astern, lower deck, Ancora provides a complete electronics studio, plus an onboard garage for her 18’ inflatable tender and a pair of PWCs. Her beam-wide swim platform provides easy ocean entry/exit.

Ancora, which means “Again”, trickles and shimmers in a mosaic-covered, cascading waterfall as guests plunge into her stardeck whirlpool. This marvelous, Italian sea-going gallery, is herself surely a luxurious work of art; and bound to be adored by all who have the good fortune to see her.

We must say a sincere Thank You to the artists at Baglietto for this exciting yacht design;

Meraviglioso! Eccellente! Ancora! Ancora!


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Specifications:

LOA: 141’
Beam: 29’
Draft: 9.35’
Weight: 410 tons
Fuel: 21,740 gal.
Water: 6,286 gal.
Max Speed:16.5 knots
Cruise Speed:15.5 knots
Range: 4500 nm at 12 knots
Hull: Steel
Superstructure: Aluminum
Guest: 12
Crew: 8

Power & Propulsion:

Engines: Twin Caterpillar 3512C(HD) rated @2200 hp each
Propellers: 5-blade NiBrAl
Generators: 2x Cat 86kW / 1x Cat 55kW
Thruster: TRAC rated @ 75kW
Stabilizers: Naiad KN520 system

For further information contact:

Cantieri Navali Baglietto
Viale San Bartolomeo, 414
19126 La Spezia, Italy
+39 0187 59 83 267
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Deck Plans; Top to Bottom...

1. Flybridge
2. Skylounge
3. Main Deck
4. Lower Deck