Sailing yacht STATE OF GRACE launched by Perini Navi as their first yacht in new 40 M Fast Cruising series

The Perini Navi Group, world’s renowned company in the design and ...

Sailing yacht STATE OF GRACE launched by Perini Navi as their first yacht in new 40 M Fast Cruising series

January 14, 2013

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The Perini Navi Group, world’s renowned company in the design and construction of sailing and motoryachts, has recently celebrated the launching of sailing yacht State of Grace (hull C.2180) at the Perini Navi Istanbul/Yildiz shipyard. The breathtaking State of Grace superyacht represents the first luxury vessel in the new 40 M Fast Cruising series.

Launch of the 40m Perini Navi superyacht State of Grace (hull C.2180)

Launch of the 40m Perini Navi superyacht State of Grace (hull C.2180)

Following the 88 M charter yacht Maltese Falcon, State of Grace superyacht is the second Perini Navi yacht to have been constructed entirely at the Group’s Istanbul shipyard.

Hull C.2180 S/Y State of Grace, designed in-house by Perini Navi naval architects in collaboration with New Zealander Ron Holland, has sleek lines and both hull and superstructure in aluminium.

With just 220 tons displacement, State of Grace yacht is sure to perform brilliantly in all sailing conditions. To performance add the comfort, quality and safety features that have always been a distinctive feature of Perini Navi yachts.

The 1,192 sq mt sail plan can be handled by just one person thanks to an innovative sail control system designed by Perini Navi and built by their Mast Division. The luxury yacht State of Grace has a 50 M mast, furling boom and standing rigging all made with state of the art in carbon fibre materials. To guarantee performance, this fast cruiser has laminated sails.

The State of Grace yacht interior spaces are spare and classic enriched with touches of contemporary flare. The main saloon is on two levels and has a comfortable dining room and an ample living area. The yacht’s four cabins, including a full beam owner’s suite with a gym, have innovative layouts and can accommodate up to nine guests comfortably.

In the transom area, which can be reached along an elegant staircase, a hydraulically controlled platform gives direct access to the sea and a 5.5 M tender is stored in a semi-recessed well to keep the State of Grace yacht’s lines harmonious and sleek. The interior design and layout are the work of Perini Navi interior designers.

Meanwhile, at the Perini Navi Istanbul-Yildiz shipyard work on the first yacht in the 70 M series, scheduled for 2015, is proceeding well while the third yacht in the 60 M series could be ready in the next two years.

In the year 2013 the Perini Navi Group will launch the first yacht in their 60 M series as well as the 73 M motor yacht Hull C.2189 from the Picchiotti Vitruvius® series.

Principal technical characteristics of the newly launched Perini Navi superyacht State of Grace (hull C.2180):

Length overall 39.40 m
LWL 34.10 m
Beam (max) 9.13 m
Draught (keel up/down) 3.50 m/9.00 m
Displacement full load Approx. 220 T
Displacement 254 GRT
Total sail area 1,192 m²
Mast Height above DWL 50 m
Engine CAT C18
Max power 500 kW
Autonomy at 9 kn 3,000 Nm
Fuel Capacity 12,000 L
Water Capacity 5,000 L
Classification ABS: A1 Malta Cross Commercial Yachting
Service, Malta Cross AMS, MCA

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