Benetti Launches 44 M/Y Fortitude1

Benetti has launched the 144-foot M/Y Fortitude¹, the largest fiberglass model constructed at the builder’s Viareggio, Italy, shipyard.

M/Y Fortitude comes via a long-term collaboration between three key partners: Benetti, an experienced, and previous Benetti owner, and Cassetta Yacht Designers studio. The design team was responsible for the yacht’s exterior lines as well as its interior spaces.

The ceremonial slipway launch of M/Y Fortitude¹ represents the culmination of the vessel’s construction and the beginning of the yacht’s life at sea.

“The launch of M/Y Fortitude is the perfect example of our shipyard’s ability to interpret and translate the owners’ dream into tangible projects, delivering a Benetti that, in every detail, is an extension of their personality,” stated Daniela Petrozzi, sales director at Benetti, in a press release.

The interior design of M/Y Fortitude¹ focuses on natural light, which enters through the expansive use of glazing. One particular interior highlight is the white marble sole on the main deck, which works in concert with the light-toned color palette to create a welcoming, relaxed vibe.

Some of the yacht’s owner-driven highlights include a panoramic skylounge, a beach club and an aft main deck focused on entertaining and relaxation. 

The exterior of M/Y Fortitude¹ has highly customized outdoor decks including a large forward sun pad on the upper deck, designed for the owner to take in panoramic views.

M/Y Fortitude¹ is scheduled for delivery this summer.

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