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More is more: Inside the Wider 165 Cecilia

The Wider 165, Cecilia, shows that you can have sustainability, silence and eco-propulsion – and not skimp on the fun factor, says Caroline White

The stereotype of growling motor yachts snarling up the Riviera, spewing fumes and decibels and rocking little sailing boats has become a little old fashioned. Today, in a leaner, greener world where we know the delicate balance of the oceans has been upended, blind hedonism on the water looks, well, blind – and rather passé. It has left the yacht scene longing for a new kind of boat that is quiet and economical. But still fun.

At the vanguard of this (literally) quiet revolution for the past few years has been Wider, the Italian brand specialising in diesel-electric yachts that offer hushed cruising and sensible fuel consumption – but also super-sized and glamorous social spaces, and a “more is more” approach to hidden tricks and fold-out gizmos. It is sensible and excitingly eccentric at the same time.

“The propulsion systems of ships – yachts are not an exception – combined with many variables, are the cause of, at least, 20 per cent of the total sea and air pollution,” says Luciano Cardini, engineering manager of Wider Superyacht Division . “The use of new technologies, more ethical behaviour and a professional approach are the key. In so far as we can, Wider took up the challenge of being among the companies that make sustainability an approach to the market.”

First of the company’s big boats was the Wider 150 Genesi in 2015 (renamed Bartali by her Canadian owner) and last year a big sister landed: the first Wider 165, Cecilia . Both share a beamy, technical look, side decks that protrude distinctively on the upper deck and a vivid orange boot line. As their designer Fulvio De Simoni puts it: “Cecilia was born after the experience of the Wider 150, from which she takes the general philosophies and ideas and [reinterprets] them in a bigger size.”

Less obvious from the outside is that both boats were also awarded the RINA Green Plus Platinum and the RINA Comfort Class notations, for ecological credentials and low levels of noise and vibration. Both benefits are largely down to Wider’s carefully designed diesel-electric propulsion systems. Gensets drive the boat at the same time as powering lithium polymer batteries, which then power onboard services from bridge controls to air conditioning and hot water. With the generators shut off, the batteries can also drive the boat by themselves, at a modest speed but in silence.

While Cardini notes with honesty that we can call a hybrid “ecological” only up to certain speeds, on the all-aluminium Cecilia the yard worked hard to minimise energy loss in its Wider Power Management System “to keep consumption below the standard” even at higher speeds. This translates to 265 litres per hour at 13 knots, or 189 litres at her 11.7-knot cruising speed (including 40kW hotel loads). The zero-emission mode, meanwhile, can “power the yacht at five knots for hours or to stay comfortably at anchor during night-time in complete silence”, he says.

But it’s not all nuts and bolts on board, and in fact the fun starts in one of the techiest spaces. Whereas on the 150 the batteries were housed aft and the generator room in the bow, the 165 places the whole caboodle in the bow; the batteries in a temperature-controlled case on an aluminium rack. This is to make room in the tender garage for a submarine. On Cecilia , a three-person U-Boat Worx SYS3 (complete with a Jules Verne-esque manipulator hand – which clutched a bottle of Bollinger at the last Monaco Yacht Show) sits in its own specially designed nook at the forward end of the space.

“For sure, the handling of the submersible has been a complex theme to study and develop,” says De Simoni. It slides out on a sophisticated crane installed overhead. Aft, an eight-metre tender sits in a floodable float-in dock. If a client preferred, instead of the sub this space could be designed to hold a 10-metre Wider 32 tender – big enough to operate as an independent dayboat. On Cecilia , with the space flooded, both vehicles out and the aft end closed up, the tender bay becomes a saltwater pool, while broad swathes of superstructure fold down either side to open up the space and supplement the sunbathing area on the long stern platform.

Fold-outs are something of a signature on Cecilia . Balconies open up in the full-beam master cabin as well as in the gym and sauna area, both on the main deck. Each has two opening mechanisms: a window and, with that closed, a whole terrace, complete with teak decking that slides out to sit flush (so you don’t have decking running up the wall when the balcony is not in use) plus railings that pop up electrically. Even the crew get in on the action with two fully automated concealed wing stations for berthing.

In the main saloon, meanwhile, Cardini adds that “a television unfolds from the ceiling, rotates 180 degrees to be watched from both sides and lowers itself to reach the right height – if you’re seated on a table in the dining area you may want it higher or if you’re seated on the sofa in the living area you want it lower”. The set-up can also be used for business, with a concealed camera in the television frame, and two automatic pop-up columns for conference calls built into the crystal dining table.

The interiors of this boat are spacious and airy – thanks in part to doing away with the traditional engine set-up and placing the power generation equipment in the bow. To this point there are two VIP cabins and two twin cabins on the lower deck amidships, where you might expect to find the boat’s engine room. And although the diesel-electric system has won awards for its quietness, this also places any humming equipment well away from areas where guests are sleeping.

The main saloon is full of natural light thanks to sets of full-height windows that open up to allow a breeze to flow through the seating area, with its chocolate leather sofas. The wooden floor creates a feeling of flow between the interior and the aft deck, out through broad glass doors. The upper saloon, with games table and more seating, has a similarly flowing set-up with its own broad sliding doors. In both spaces there are surprises – in the main saloon, a glamorous bar is disguised as a cupboard, and in the upper saloon there is a little pantry space with a dumb waiter to the galley, again behind fold-away panelling.

The decor, by Ideaeitalia , enhances Cecilia’s fundamental qualities with a soft, light style. “The purity of the white colour together with light and fresh materials and the great natural brightness give an uncontested spatiality,” says Alessio Battistini, co-founder of the studio. The designers used a lot of bleached oak, which they scarified and then treated to “contaminate the nuances of white with sand tones, increasing their three-dimensionality”. There is polished steel in furniture and mirrored detailing for gleam, as well as buttery leather and fine marble – milky Calacatta in the owner’s bathroom, rich Bronze Armani in guest en suites. Materials with lustre and texture are used throughout, from the copper of the staircase to the oak bathtub in the master.

But it’s the exterior spaces that really pile on the features. There’s a foredeck touch-and-go helipad, which the yard recognises will more often be used for sunbathing and socialising. So there’s a removable sun awning on carbon fibre poles, as well as built-in lights and space for a DJ booth (with necessary power sockets). Aft of this is the first of two spa pools, with coffee tables and lounging space. The second is directly behind, up on the sundeck (you could probably throw a beach ball from one to the other).

This highest level is sequestered into three areas, for sunbathing, conversation and dining – with a bar that contains a concealed barbecue, fridge and freezer. And, the pièce de resistance – glass bulwarks that light up at night. It’s a straightforward articulation of this boat’s nature: fun, that’s guilt-free.

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WIDER Yachts announced the launch of the full-aluminum yacht CECILIA (WDER 165) - The bigger sister of the WIDER 150 .

The WIDER 165 CECILIA was designed by Fulvio De Simoni (responsible for the exterior design) and Ideaeitalia (interior design). The yacht has many features known from the WIDER 150 BARTALI like a hybrid propulsion. The generator room is placed in the bow and connected to Azipods. That saves space on the lower deck. The yacht has an operating range of up to 5,400 nautical miles at 10 knots, 3,100 nm at 12.5 knots and offers also a zero-emission mode.

Furthermore, the WIDER 165 has also a large foldable beach club and the float-in tender garage for a WIDER 32 . Another tender storage for a RIB and jet skis is located in the bow. A new big feature is a touch-and-go helipad on the bow that can be used for parties.

CECILIA accommodates up to ten guests in five cabins. There are four cabins on the lower deck and a full-beam owner’s suite on the main deck with a gym. The suite and the gym are equipped with fold-out balconies. On the main deck is also a sauna.

The crew area contains five cabins for a crew of eleven with a crew mess that meets LY3 standards. The crew has a direct access to the generator room.

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WIDER Yachts Launches the W165 Superyacht Cecilia

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Following on from the highly-acclaimed WIDER 150, the 165 superyacht known as ‘ Cecilia ’ has left the shipyard in Ancona this week; introduced to the water in true style as WIDER welcomes the second member of the high-tech fleet.

The sleek and sporty profile of the 50-metre 165 measures in at just under 500GT, and with an elegant all-aluminium body, this is a superyacht for the future. Much like her slightly smaller sister ship, the 165 is filled with cutting-edge lifestyle advancements, an open layout and a fleet of toys.

The signature garage layout of the WIDER fleet is an embodiment of transformation, allowing guests to convert the spacious tender garage for a WIDER 32, or submarine, into a luxury beach area depending on the want of the client. Both inside and out, the WIDER 165 satisfies the desires of the most adventurous owner as well as guests in search of total comfort anywhere in the world.

Comfort on board is engineered through award-winning noise and vibration reduction, thanks to a diesel electric propulsion system combined with a 544 kWh Lithium polymer battery bank and Azimuthal pods, which is also said to guarantee significantly reduced fuel consumption.

Aside from the innovative engineering, one of the most notable design elements on board is the Owner’s apartment, famous on the WIDER 150, and the side balcony which brings guests as close to the ocean as possible.

In the coming weeks the WIDER team will work closely with the technical staff and suppliers to ensure that every aspect of Cecilia meets the same level of excellence of the 150. The WIDER 165, project Cecilia, is currently available for sale at 30m euro and will be ready for delivery this summer.

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Italian yard Wider Yachts is building the largest superyacht to date, the Wider 165, also known as Project Cecilia.

The new video released by the yard shows the progress of the build. The structural work is almost complete and the engines have been installed.

Delivery is scheduled for the summer of 2018. Wider 165 is an all-aluminium superyacht with interior and exterior styling by Fulvio de Simoni. The 50m yacht features a touch-and-go helicopter pad and a submersible tender garage, which can be converted into a beach club.

The Wider flagship will accommodate 12 guests in five cabins. Crew quarters allows for a staff of nine people.

Power is provided by the diesel-electric propulsion system, which includes two 805 hp diesel engines. Top speed is 15 knots, while the cruising speed is 13 knots. She can also silent cruise at five knots.

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The Italian luxury yacht builder, Wider Yachts , continues its international tour by participating in the leading yachting events around the world. Just back from the Miami Boat Show , the Wider team attended the 2014 Dubai International Boat Show , which closed its doors on March 8. The company will be also present at the Moscow Boat Show , running from March 11 to 16.

Wider 42' Yacht on display at the 2014 Dubai Boat Show

Visitors from 70 countries around the world, including families, maritime enthusiasts, industry professionals and influential buyers have already streamed through the first few days of the 2014 Dubai Boat Show at the Dubai International Marine Club, Mina Seyahi.

WIDER was once again the star of the show in the United Arab Emirates attending this important event in the yachting calendar with a splendid example of the WIDER 42’. Innovative design, cutting-edge technologies, superior performance levels: these are the main features of the WIDER 42’, which has managed to stand out since her very first launch on the market for her ‘one in a million’ concept, related to an automatic patented system which makes it possible to double the cockpit surface and achieve extraordinary stability in just 12 seconds. An unparalleled day cruiser, ready to satisfy a wide range of demands, by ways of solutions offering comfort and stability unheard of until now for boats this size.

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Guests to the Dubai Boat Show have also the opportunity to meet the WIDER team and hear first-hand information about progress that is being made on the other exciting projects: WIDER 32’, WIDER 150’, and WIDER 165’.

WIDER 32’ yacht tender is a sports cruiser featuring a sleek and aggressive design, ideal for use also as a super yacht tender.  This project allows the owner to mix and match different colours and materials to their liking, to add their personal touch to the 32’.

In the new pole in Ancona, the WIDER 150’ super yacht is making great progress. Construction of the aluminium hull should shortly be completed. This ambitious project focuses on the use of a diesel/electric propulsion system, a genial way to manage the energy on board, and plenty of opportunities to bring seafarers closer to the sea, such as the spectacular Wider Beach built around the entire transom.

Rendering of superyacht Wider 150 under construction at Wider Yachts

The Wider 150’ has everything that it takes to set new trends in cutting-edge yachting.

The WIDER 165’ yacht , which was conceived to fulfill its owner’s desire, is inspired by the design of the 150’ but it also hosts an unexpected submersible bay. Indeed, the super yacht is equipped with a submersible for thrilling underwater excursions.

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The 7th edition of the Moscow Boat Show  – starting next Tuesday, March 11th, will also be a great opportunity for WIDER to meet with a clientèle with a keen eye on the cutting-edge of yachting, to offer its pioneering innovations owing to both their practicality and their originality, each one devised to generate value and to make the experience aboard one’s yacht or superyacht truly unique and exclusive.

WIDER will be in Moscow together with and thanks to Burevestnik Group, Hall 15, booth A220.

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