VANGUARD
The name Vanguard is inspired by the British marine tradition: from 1580 on there has almost always been a Bristish warship with this name. In its original meaning, it refers to the “avant-garde”, in the sense of who leads the way and therefore, figuratively speaking, is ahead of its time. “The Explorer concept has evolved considerably in the last ten years” Sergio Cutolo declares “giving me the desire to take a step forward, concentrating, into a single project, all the experiences of twenty-five years of design activity”.
INSPIRING idea
A castle in the middle of the sea , a rock, the inaccessible Mont Saint Michel with its high walls but, at the same time, open to the view and to the horizon thanks to its windows and terraces, this is the inspiring idea behind Vanguard.
VANGUARD is undoubtedly a STEP FORWARD in the EVOLUTION OF THE CONCEPT OF YACHT
VANGUARD, a step forward
This, 65 m explorer, was born on a displacement platform, which develops a considerable width and which distorts the vertical position of the various decks, creating a bridge “below deck” well above the full load waterline. In this way, it is possible to have mobile terraces in correspondence with the guest cabins and well above the waterline, while at the same time guaranteeing large spaces in the under-lower deck used as technical spaces and hold.
The engine room is also repositioned, largely, in the under-lower deck, occupying a minimum space on the lower deck, essentially intended for air intakes only. With this layout, the lower deck becomes a fully usable deck from the bathing platform to the collision bulkhead, allowing guests of the cabins direct access to the beach area and the spa.
A large heated swimming pool occupies the central area of the beach area which is completely covered and opens towards the stern thanks to a foldable side. In this way, the pool can also be used when the climate is too hot or too cold and the part of the folding side becomes an extension of the beach area itself. The forward area of the lower deck is occupied by the crew cabins and their canteen.
The main deck, towards the stern, sees the tender area, covered, with bridge cranes and side doors for the launch of the tenders and the various toys on board; when these are in the water, this area is mostly usable for outdoor activities.
