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name || 999' builder princess 32 || 92’ princess yachts international
FerrettiCUSTOM LINE 124
Mixing exceptionally good looks with top perforMance, ferretti
dishes out a new custoM line flagship that represents an evolution in design.
text by Dag Pike photography by Maurizio ParaDisi
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custom line 124 || ferretti
above the company’s founder, norberto ferretti, suggested a square dining table to inspire greater sociability. it fits well with the relaxed, modern style of the salon, which is appointed in calming colors and rich wood.
As the Custom Line range has been built around the image of
the classic Navetta semi-displacement cruising yachts, the sporty style
of the new Custom Line 124 flagship comes as a surprise. Not only is
this the largest yacht in the Custom Line range, but its low profile and
high-level performance make it one of the most exciting yachts of its
size on the market today.
“We have spent a lot of time fine-tuning this hull design to get the
right combination of performance and luxury accommodation,” says
Andrea Frabetti of Ferretti Group’s Advanced Yacht Technology center.
“The most suitable engines for this project were the new MTU 4000
Series V16 engine, which in its most powerful form produces thirty-
five-hundred horsepower,” says Frabetti. “With these engines, we found
we could realize a very sporting design that would take Custom Line
into a new area of size and performance, where we could see a useful
market developing.”
This concept brings together the skills of long-time Ferretti style
associates Zuccon International Project and the experience of the
Advanced Yacht Technology design team to create a stunning concept
that will take Custom Line into new territory. Hull number three is
already under construction and there will be more to follow.
To get the required level of performance and seaworthiness, the hull
design is narrower than usual for this size yacht. This reduces the
resistance and thus increases speed but it also allows the hull to cut
through the waves to offer a more comfortable ride in head seas.
During the sea trial off Ancona, Italy, where the 124 was built, the
seas were uncharacteristically calm for April in the Adriatic, so we
could not put the seaworthiness to the test, but the captain reports that
there is very little pitching even when heading into six-foot seas. The
fine entry to the moderate-V hull and a narrow beam make the hull
more accommodating to the waves.
In these calm conditions, the smooth performance was almost
magical. Vibration was absent and the noise levels were certainly low
enough for normal conversations. This particular version of the 124
was fitted with both fin stabilizers and the unique Mitsubishi Anti
Rolling Gyro, so even when we passed through our own wake there
was absolutely no rolling, and when turning, the yacht maintained
an even keel. The performance felt very stately with no real impres-
sion of speed; then when you looked at the chart display and realized
the yacht was doing 27.5 knots, it was hard to believe.
This speed was achieved despite the additional weight that had to
be added to meet the MCA requirements. Frabetti reckons the heavy-
duty metal piping, additional safety features and even oversized fuel
tank vent pipes added close to 10 percent more weight. “Our focus
has always been on safety, so we are happy to meet the MCA require-
ments, but we do feel that some of the requirements are more appro-
priate to ferry designs rather than yachts,” he comments. “In
developing this design we have worked closely with the MCA to nego-
tiate such features as the outside air intakes.”
The stabilizer fins fitted to this version reduce the top speed by
between one and two knots; as the next 124 will not have these fins, it’s
expected the top speed will increase to 29 knots with the same engines.
The gyro stabilizers fitted as standard are primarily for use when the
yacht is at anchor and for this role they are very effective. In addition
to stabilizers, the 124 has trim interceptors that can be set to operate
automatically to achieve the best trim angle for the prevailing condi-
tions, so the captain can make many adjustments to control the ride.
As the name implies, this yacht can be customized to a high degree.
On this first hull, the customization took two forms: one was the inte-
rior décor to meet the requirements of a Middle Eastern owner and
the other was the range of electronic equipment fitted in the wheel-
house. The décor is a relaxed, modern style based around rich walnut
wood matched to tones of brown and gray. The wood is the striking
feature, giving a very solid look and feel.
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custom line 124 || ferretti custom line 124 || ferretti
The wheelhouse has perhaps the most extensive range of equip-
ment seen on a yacht of this size. Across the dash are six main displays,
with one dedicated to the monitoring and control of the onboard
systems and one dedicated to the cameras located around the yacht.
The remaining four are used for navigation displays connected to the
Furuno NavNet system. Then there are the MTU engine displays, a
control and display for the FLIR infrared camera, the Interphase
forward-looking sonar and the various radios. The finishing touch
comes with the traditional analog engine dials mounted in a panel
above the windscreen. With all this electronic information perhaps
the view out of the windscreen is not so important but the wide
mullions do obstruct the view; these are necessitated by MCA require-
ments to restrict the windscreen panel size.
A unique feature is the cameras fitted in the hull close to the propel-
lers. Up in the wheelhouse you can watch the propellers going round,
this page the full-beam master is located on the main deck to take advan-tage of excellent views. each state-room is elegantly appointed with plush carpets, white leather and grained-granite en suites.
which demonstrates the absence of cavitation, but these cameras would
not be effective enough to avoid mooring ropes close to the propeller.
To maintain a low profile and a sporting image, the designers altered
the conventional yacht layout. The flybridge is small and mainly
comprises a large sunpad with a helm station forward. All the normal
flybridge features, such as a spa pool, extensive seating, a barbecue
and a 10-seat dining table, have been moved one deck down and are
located at the aft end of the bridge deck. This is the focus of open-air
living, and when the time comes to move inside there is a large upper
salon immediately behind the bridge where a large-screen television
allows this space to be converted into a cinema.
In designing the accommodations, Norberto Ferretti, chairman of
the group, lent his considerable experience. It was he who decided that
all of the cabins should be of equal stature so that none of the guests
would feel they are second class. He also proposed that a square dining
table in the main lounge was a much more sociable shape than the
usual long rectangle. These subtle changes can make a big difference
on a cruise with guests.
The crew accommodations forward have been given high priority
and the MCA had a say here as well, specifying minimum sizes for
the crew bunks. It’s rare to find such high quality crew cabins. Finished
primarily in light wood paneling, the four cabins include three en
suite twin-bunk cabins and the captain’s cabin with a double bed.
There is also a large mess with and a combined utility/laundry room.
The master suite is at main-deck level with beautifully appointed
fittings, particularly in the forward bathroom, which features grained
granite. The suite offers excellent views on either side through windows
that are built into the bulwarks so that the side decks can run forward
to aft without impediment.
The fold-out terraces on each side of the main salon come standard.
In this hull there are also lateral panoramic sliding doors but this is
an optional feature. Trying to accommodate two of these doors does
compromise the layout of the sofas but that was the owner’s choice.
The 124’s performance comes at a price; the two MTU top-of-the-
range 4000 Series engines take up a lot of space in the engine room.
It is here that you see the steel fuel and water piping and the addi-
tional valves and systems required by the MCA, but the Ferretti expe-
rience shows through in a well laid-out and accessible engine room
that gives you confidence in its reliability. The engines are on straight
shaft drives with the propellers in semi-tunnels.
The huge garage aft is large enough to house an 18-foot tender and
a personal watercraft. The garage door opens out to form the bathing
platform and because there is a long and secure passerelle, this door
can be opened even when the yacht is docked stern-to at a marina.
It’s evident that a huge amount of thought and planning has gone
into the 124’s design. The low profile is both appealing and practical
and makes the 124 one of the best-looking yachts in its class, with
performance to match. All this has been achieved in a design that still
meets all the regulatory requirements. There are many practical
features developed from long experience that make this yacht a plea-
sure to be on board both at sea and in harbor. Some of the improve-
ments are so obvious that when you see them you wonder why they
have not been incorporated before…but then yacht design is an evolu-
tionary process, and this Custom Line 124 suggests that evolution has
just taken a considerable step forward.
this page a hub for entertaining, the bridge-deck salon (top left) has a large television that allows the space to easily convert to a cinema. the galley (top right) is a clean, open and user-friendly space.
All four guest cabins are of equal and generous size so none of the guests will feel they are second class.
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custom line 124 || ferretti
LOA: 124' (37.8m)
LWL: 104' 2" (31.8m)
BeAm: 24' 1" (7.4m)
DrAft: 7' 9" (2.4m)
DispLAcement: 169 metric tons
pOWer: 2 x 3,510-hp Mtu series 4000 12v diesels
speeD (mAx/cruise): 27.5/23.5 knots
rAnge: 410 nm @ 23.5 knots
fueL cApAcity: 5,717 gallons
BOWthruster: american Bow thruster, 70 hp
stABiLizers: anti rolling gyro and trac fins
generAtOrs: 2 x 50kw kohler
freshWAter cApAcity: 803 gals
grAy/BLAck WAter cApAcity: 396 gals
OWner AnD guests: 10
creW: 6/7
cOnstructiOn: composite
cLAssificAtiOn: rina
nAvAL Architecture: ferretti advanced yacht technology
exteriOr styLing: Zuccon international project
interiOr Design: ferretti and Zuccon
Specifications: Ferretti Custom Line
Via Ansaldo 5/7 47122
Forli, Italy
Tel: +39 054 378 7511
Email: [email protected]
www.customline-yacht.com
Price guide:
€14,700,000 ex. VAT
tender garage: the aft garage can hold an 18-foot tender and a pWc. the open door forms a swim platform.
stability: With both fins and a gyro stabilizer, hull number one of the custom line 124 is exceptionally stable.
aft bridge deck: entertainment amenities typically found on the top deck—from spa tub to al fresco dining—reside here.
guest staterooms: company founder norberto ferretti suggested equal-size staterooms so all guests feel special.
bridge: an extensive suite of electronics includes a display showing the camera that watches the propellers under water.
flybridge: to maintain a sleek look and low profile, the flybridge is small with only a helm station and a large sunpad.
fold-out terrace: fold-out terraces come standard, but the lateral panoramic sliding doors are an added feature on this 124.l