Style -- 25 days ago
Words: Violet
You only have to scroll through the stunning bank of photos of the Benetti Lady Candy to recognise its dedication to beauty, technology and ultimate luxury. The relaxing deck, colourful eating quarters and wrap around 180 degrees sea view from the master suite are enough to make you want to pack up your job this instant and set sail.
Both aesthetically and in the engineering, this 56-metre yacht is a perfect marrying of East and West. The style of Italian yacht design masters, the Benetti boatyard’s technological prowess and the owner’s magic touch of the East blend to create a yacht whose class is matched only by its outstanding performance.
Majestic yet streamlined, Lady Candy has 4 decks connected by a central lift that opens out onto an elegant lobby. Inside, the main deck houses a huge saloon, bar, powder room, seating and large dining area for guests to enjoy. The four guest cabins found on the lower deck are simple yet contemporary all complete with spacious bathrooms and large closets. Elsewhere, all the owner’s needs are taken care of with the professional kitchen, media room with 70-inch screen and Dolby surround sound speakers. Aboard the upper deck, you will find the living quarters devoted to the owner, his daughter (who the yacht is named after) and his prestigious guests. So what does that mean? Well, it’s VIP treatment all round. The upper floor rooms include breathtaking sea views, a private office, lounge area, massage room as well as a private terrace. Outside, you will find a swimming pool, jacuzzi, bar and cooking station. This truly is a floating paradise.
Performance-wise, Lady Candy is solid. With enabled sustained speeds and optimal cruising comfort, she has a maximum speed of approximately 17 knots and a cruising speed of 16 knots. Fuel-economy speed is 12 knots, with a range of 5,000 nautical miles. The engine room has two 1.320 kW MTU 12V 4000 engines and two 175 kW Cat C9 Genset generators.
By Victoria Gardiner Twitter @vicky_gardiner
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