Checkmate

by Benetti with Stefano Righini, François Zuretti and Joan Brown Interiors

Immediately after a spectacular presentation worthy of the theatre, culminating in the traditional breaking of a bottle of champagne on the prow, the magnificent motor yacht glided slowly down a special ramp to slip gently into the sea. This was accompanied by the moving notes of the renowned aria “Và pensiero”, born of the musical genius of Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi. It was a thrilling conclusion to the celebrations at the launch ceremony of Checkmate, held towards the end of last year at the Darsena Italia Basin in Viareggio, the historic headquarters of the Benetti shipyard. The Owner, a well known surgeon from Washington DC, was present at the exclusive event in person, accompanied by his family. In addition to the guests of honour, invited privately along with friends, the entire technical staff of Benetti were there after two years working on the construction and fitting out of the prestigious vessel. Checkmate is the 18th hull to be created and delivered to great acclaim in the successful Benetti Vision 145’ line, the top line in the Benetti Class range. CEO of the Azimut Benetti group’s mega yacht division, Vincenzo Poerio, said at the launch ceremony: “We are particularly proud of our latest launch, the 100th fibreglass yacht built at the Viareggio yard since 1998. This is a further demonstration of Benetti’s ability to listen to clients and interpret their specific needs; and above all, it’s another example of a perfect blend of timeless design, world-class quality, safety and an extremely high quality of life on board for both the Owner and crew.” Last but not least, the spectacular Checkmate is currently in the hands of specialist brokerage and management company Northrop & Johnson, which is now using its experience and skills to offer the motor yacht for sale or charter in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. We now present a full portrait of the new yacht.

 

The main dimensional and technical data

Assigned yard number BV018 by the Italian shipyard, Checkmate was built in GRP composite for both the hull and the superstructure. The build complies with the classification standards of the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) – Maltese Cross A1 Yacht Service as well as the regulatory requirements of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) – LY2 Yacht Code. The yacht has a length overall of 43.6 metres, or 143 feet 1 inch, and a beam overall of 9.26 metres, or 30 feet 4 inches. Under full load, the hull has a maximum draught of 2.72 metres, or 8 feet 11 inches, and the yacht’s displacement is 390 tonnes. The vessel has a displacement hull with a bulbous bow and an aft skeg, as well as a bow thruster and stabilisation system, both from VT Naiad Marine. The engine room contains two Caterpillar CAT C32 Acert engines, each with maximum power of 970 bkW / 1,300 BHP supplied at 1,800 rpm. In terms of performance, the yacht has a top speed of 15 knots and can maintain a cruising speed of 14 knots, while at the economy cruising speed of 12 knots, the yacht has a range of 3,500 nautical miles. In the hold, the fuel tanks have a total capacity of 60,000 litres, equivalent to 15,850 US gallons, while the freshwater tanks have a total capacity of 9,500 litres, equivalent to 2,510 US gallons. The engine room also contains two Kohler Marine 125 EOZD gensets, each supplying 125 ekW / 156 kVA at 1,800 rpm. The garage and lazarette house the scuba and other diving equipment, surf and windsurf boards, two jet skis, a main tender with a length of 5.5 metres, or 18 feet, and a rescue and service RIB tender with a length of 4.3 metres, or 14 feet. [...]

Checkmate technical specifications

Construction material GRP
LOA43,6 m / 143’1’’ ft
Beam43,6 m / 143’1’’ ft
Draft 2,72 m / 8’11’’ ft
Displacement full load 390 tons
Fuel capacity 60.000 litres / 15.850 US gallons. apx
Water capacity 9.500 litres / 2.509 US gallons. apx
Propulsion 2 x CAT C32 Acert 1300 HP, 970 kW @ 1.800 rpm
Maximum speed 15 knots
Cruising speed 14 knots
Cruising range at 12 knots 3.500 Nautical miles
Generators Kohler 2 x 125 kW
Bow thrusters VT Naiad Marine VT 77 77 kW
Stabilizers VT Naiad Marine
Propellers Benetti Design
Electrical system and onBEST Benetti’s Exclusive Sea Technology
board electronicsIntergrated navigation systems on the bridge
Guest Berths 10 guests
Crew Berths 9 crew
Classification ABS Maltese Cross A1 Yacht Service / MCA LY2
Styling & external concept Stefano Righini
Interior design François Zuretti
ShipyardBenetti
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