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Welcome to the special section “BAM 35 Years.” We are presenting “cult” articles from the Motor Boats archive, starting in 1990. A journey through time among stories unobtainable today, even in the great sea of the internet! A dive into the world of epic moments in motor boating. We begin with one of the stories we were most passionate about.
From Boats by Motor 2003, no. 9, Oct. pp. 170-175.
All-Italian design and water lines signed by none other than Fred Hudson, for this 20-meter motor yacht for fabulous cruising.
Once again the design synergy of Unisse Marine and Fred Hudson has proven to be a winner. In fact, the new
From the cockpit, which is covered with warm teak, you enter directly into the spacious living area. Here you are greeted first of all by a very pleasant “soft” feeling, your feet in fact sinking on a very soft carpet resting on a special dunnage cover that amplifies its softness. Instead, eyes immediately fall on the harmonious and elegant play of curves that characterizes furniture and sofas. At a slightly higher level, just to distinguish the rooms without resorting to visual barriers, here is the dining area separated from the kitchen by a bar counter obviously made of curves. Like all the furniture, bulkheads and doors, the latter is made of elegant mirror-polished cherry wood that contrasts gracefully with the anthracite top made of fine Botticino marble. Cool to the touch but warm in its understated elegance, Botticino marble also reigns on the kitchen countertops and floor, as well as, in light tones, on the floors and countertops of the bathrooms, which sport accessories (washbasins, bidets and toilets) in snow-white ceramic and teak carabottiniums at the showers. Also pleasing to the eye are the ceilings of the upper deck and VIP staterooms, where the soft ivory color of the leather is delicately contrasted by cherry wood inserts, creating a pleasant movement. The owner’s cabin, arranged amidships, takes advantage of the entire beam and enjoys sea views on either side of the large central bed. In the cabin, one can choose to watch TV-obviously, the TV can only be liquid crystal television-listen to music or read a book, either lying on the bed or comfortably seated on the beautiful leather sofa leaning against the port broadside. Madame also has at her complete disposal a “vanity” desk with mirror and drawers, served by a comfortable leather pouff, for applying makeup and beautifying herself.
Even for those who pay more attention to technical details, theUniesse 66 holds interesting aspects. In the spacious engine room, two Man or Caterpillar engines, of 1050 or 1400 horsepower each, respectively, find a place with ease, capable of propelling this 20.40-meter vessel, which weighs an impressive 42500 kg, up to 32-35 knots. Designed for long-distance cruising, this motor yacht can count on a fuel reserve of as much as 4800 liters, providing good cruising range. The freshwater reserve, on the other hand, is 1200 liters; in addition, once at the dock you can use the direct intake that by-passes the tanks. Below the cockpit, in a neat room are grouped the main systems, among them we highlight: the 19 kW generator, which provides the entire boat with 220 V power and the charging of the 11 on-board batteries, and the 60000 BTU air conditioning units with reversible hot/cold cycle.
by Elena Gaggini
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