During the 2022 Monaco Yacht Show, Benetti staged the world premiere of the steel-hulled B.Now 50M and announced it had already sold 16 units, making the 499GT, four-deck superyacht “the most popular 50m model in history”.
At the same show two years later, Benetti’s presentation of three steel superyachts included Asani, a new B.Now 50M with the popular Oasis Deck® option and customised to “reflect the owner’s vision for an inviting, homely and zen-like ambience”.
PLANA (Pier Luigi Ausonio Naval Architecture) designed the B.Now 50M hull in collaboration with Azimut-Benetti Group’s Research & Development Department. Asani has two 1,400hp MAN V12 engines, which deliver a top speed of 15 knots and a range of 4,500nm at 10 knots, while two 118kW Kohler generators and CMC Marine electric stabilisers ensure smooth navigation.
OUTDOOR ZONES
British studio RWD is responsible for the concept and sporty exterior of the B.Now series, which has been spearheaded by the fast-selling B.Now 50M. While the first unit showed off the standard aft design, most of the subsequent orders have specified the Oasis Deck® option, as seen to great effect on Asani.
First seen on Benetti’s Oasis 40M, the signature Oasis Deck® features fold-out aft bulwarks that on the B.Now 50M help provide up to 116sqm of space at the water’s edge as well as 270-degree views, even from the aft end of the saloon.
The three-level Oasis Deck® starts aft with a wide swim platform, while the next level up is dominated by a central, glass-backed pool, two large L-shaped sofas, coffee tables and an infinity view due to the drop-down sides.
Central steps lead up to the main deck, which starts with a covered area including a bar with bar stools, a cosy seating area to starboard, and a port-side stairway to the upper deck. Each deck features bespoke furniture crafted by Interdecor Design.
Forward on the main deck, the large garage is easy to access through a double hydraulic hatch on the starboard side and can accommodate two jetskis, water toys, a 6.25m tender and a rescue tender.
The upper deck starts aft with a wide sofa facing a covered dining area with a bespoke table, before a sliding door provides access to the skylounge. Forward of the helm station, the upper-deck’s outdoor attractions extend with two L-shaped sofas and a sunpad that can double as a sofa due to a moveable backrest.
An aft stairway leads from the upper deck to the spacious sun deck, which has an open aft area dressed with sun loungers. The covered central area is flanked by two large, L-shaped sofas and adjustable coffee tables that can raise and extend into dining tables, while forward is a Jacuzzi offering panoramic views.
INDOOR ATTRACTIONS
The interiors are by Benetti – led by in-house designer Mauro Izzo – in collaboration with Bergman Design House. The British studio worked with the owner and UK-based LASS Studio to select the suppliers, materials and bespoke furnishings, and curate the artwork, styling and finishes.
Asani features works of art by Ula Saniawa of Unit 89, Roi James and Sougwen Chung, a striking Jallu Ebénistes games table by Nusom, and a Mattia Bonetti coffee table by David Gill Gallery.
“Showcasing and celebrating the work of renowned artists and rising stars, numerous pieces of art were commissioned to reflect the themes of nature and the ocean, while bespoke furnishings and accessories were sourced that are pieces of art themselves,” Benetti stated.
“Bringing nature in, vibrant blues and organic forms catch the eye and culminate in a feeling of immense comfort and serenity on board.”
Layout wise, Asani is the first unit in the B.Now 50M line to feature a revision of the main saloon, with generous spaces for entertaining guests. Effectively an indoor continuation of the Oasis Deck®, the saloon features surfaces and furnishings in natural oak and dark wenge-effect detailing.
A large C-shaped sofa on the port side is custom designed by Benetti, while a bespoke rug emulating the movements of ocean waves is among accessories with organic forms and textural details. The striking Elmgreen & Dragset artwork – chosen by the owner – provides a calming focal point, depicting skies in various shades of blue with different cloud formations.
Forward is a transverse dining table for up to 12 guests. Further forward, on the port side, is the galley, from which the crew access their quarters in the forward section of the lower deck, using a separate route with a private stairway to reach the upper decks. There are six cabins for 10 crew members.
On the starboard side, preceded by a day head, the full-beam master suite includes a dressing area, generous private bathroom finished in Calacatta marble, as well as a balcony with an outdoor shower, a custom feature integrated into the model’s original layout.
Above the bedhead, the delicate elements of the custom Ula Saniawa installation travel in a layered and complex swirl. As an embodiment of Asani’s essence, this piece was a source of inspiration for many of the finishing touches on board and the yacht’s branding.
The four guest cabins on the lower deck each have their own private bathrooms, while the finishings and materials echo those on the main deck.
A light-filled stairway leads to the upper deck, which includes a large wheelhouse, captain’s cabin and private bathroom, with a multi-use cabin opposite. Aft, the skylounge features a bar, games table and corner sofa.
This story was first seen on Yachtstyle.Co.
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