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Luiz de Basto Reveals Exclusive Insights into the Magnificent Amer 41 Steel Superyacht
Luiz de Basto, a designer based in Miami, has revealed additional information about his new superyacht project, the Amer 41 Steel. The new yacht, which was unveiled for the first time at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2022, is currently under construction at the Permare Shipyard, with delivery scheduled for 2025.
Beginning in 2022, the yacht was commissioned for a patron of Luiz de Basto who previously owned the 47-meter Inace yacht Far Far Away.
“The owner and his family traveled extensively with Far Far Away, and in 2018, after selling the boat, we began sketching ideas for the new, larger and improved version,” de Basto explained.
The new project was not approved until 2022, at which point the proprietor determined that 50 metres was too large. “We began this new phase by examining Far Far Away and determining where and what enhancements were necessary. We moved carefully from 38 to 41 meters, ensuring that the layout and profile were precisely rounded,” de Basto explained.
Important to the client’s request was tender stowage space for two eight-metre models and Waverunners. These are stored in a foredeck well, which features integrated cranes for launching and retrieving tenders swiftly and securely. Additionally, a helipad was required to facilitate excursions in remote locations.
The client decided against the traditional beach club on the lower deck because the family “never used” it. Instead, the flybridge area was expanded as much as feasible to provide the client with a spacious outdoor setting. The 17-meter-long area is “not so noticeable from the exterior,” according to de Basto, but it comprises more than 40 percent of the LOA.
The yacht has a distinct explorer-style exterior, but de Basto was cautious to preserve its superyacht allure. “By merely glancing at her profile, no one would realize that she is a fully capable explorer,” de Basto added.
“My understanding of yacht design aims to incorporate the demands of experienced owners with their lifestyle,” stated de Basto. “In the Amer 41 Explorer, the pleasure of superior aesthetics and experiences is an integral part of yacht ownership.”
“My design process involves cycling between form, function, and experience until they become one,” he continued.
Italian firm Optima Design is in charge of naval architecture and engineering, and the shipyard has stated that the model will have a “innovative” hull shape and “advanced new propulsion systems” that will “significantly reduce consumption and emissions while ensuring silence and comfort on board.”
Ten guests are accommodated in five cabins, with additional accommodations for eight crew members. According to de Basto, the interior will feature a “clean and elegant” design characterized by light colors and contrasting textures.
