Tour one of the world’s most magnificent modern yachts
by Stefanie Waldek on 24 Sep 2017

The 220-foot vessel strays from traditional ship design conventions Benetti
Having spent his career working on land-based projects, real estate developer Charles S. Cohen and his wife, Clo, embarked on a journey to the sea. “I had owned a smaller boat before and was captivated by spending time on the water,” recounts Charles. “It’s a very relaxing environment.” So the pair toured the world to find inspiration for their dream yacht—but it wasn’t an easy task. “We went to boat shows around the world, walked on a lot of boats, and saw a lot things that we liked none of,” laughs Charles.
But their dissatisfaction was simply part of the process. “Often when I do a design project, the most significant way to find out what you really want is to eliminate what you don’t like.” Their list of don’ts grew longer and longer, from the frequent use of dark woods to low ceilings to so-called “gyms” that were nothing more than “a closet with a treadmill,” as Charles puts it.
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