Wider inaugurates an extraordinary concept, a yacht with strong design connotations, to sail and enjoy in an incredible mix of adrenaline and recreation, a fun park to experience at sea indeed but, most importantly, a versatile yacht ready to change and adapt to satisfy a wide range of demands, through solutions offering total comfort and pure relaxation.
The very first model of the Wider fleet is a 42 foot open day-cruiser, which developed from Tilli Antonelli’s idea and whose lines are characterised by Fulvio De Simoni. A smaller model, measuring around 35 feet and a larger one measuring around 50, are to follow.
Wider’s first model inaugurates the Wider Cockpit category, exalting the concept of space and stability as never before. To solve the problem of a general shortage of room on board, this yacht features a solution which is as simple as it is clever. She widens out by means of extensions either side of the hull. Wider has thus managed to double the usable surface and significantly increase the yacht’s stability. This invention, patented by Tilli Antonelli, has made it possible to create an impressive 15m² cockpit and 6m floatation width - which was unthinkable on a 42 footer.
Wider epitomises the modern concept of energy saving, concentrating on the use of engines and aerodynamic shapes which guarantee huge savings in consumption and a lower environmental impact. The two engines are not installed in the classically symmetrical way, but offset in more of a racing style, thus guaranteeing better positioning at the barycentre with a consequent increase in stability and ease of inspection.
A high-performance, lightweight model built according to very latest vacuum-infusion moulding (Scrimp System) techniques with a carbon and vinyl-ester resin hybrid, and other parts in carbon only. The result is an aerodynamic product, where lightness is an essential feature, guaranteeing maximum efficiency and minimum waste. Wider 42’ can reach a top speed of over 45 knots with 370hp engines and Arneson surface propellers, guaranteeing a range of over 350 miles at a 40 knot cruising speed.
Lightness which also means a new way of experiencing the sea, thanks to the shape of the stepped hull. Creating an air cushion between the surface of the sea and the hull, this means the yacht rises to maintain a highly dynamic sailing trim. Moreover, unlike normal hulls, this model is more trimmed by the stern especially during planing, guaranteeing the yacht always sails in a horizontal trim on the water, improving her performance and guaranteeing constant visibility, too.
Indeed, the stepped hull comes from racing yachts, and is still rather unusual in pleasure boats, requiring precision measurable in millimetres during both the design and construction stages of the shape of the yacht. It is by no chance that the design of the Wider 42’ hull was entrusted to Mark Wilson, one of the top experts in the field of racing yachts, who also designed those with which his son won the World Championships three times, once in class P2 and twice in class P1.
The energy saving concept of this yacht also covers on-board electronics. A well-developed, highly technological CAN bus electrical system was produced in conjunction with Acson Marine (www.acsonmarine.it), and the extremely lightweight installation guarantees considerable savings in engine energy.
The partnership between Wider and Acson Marine has gone even further, leading to production of a helm station featuring solutions which have never been seen before, namely a multifunctional steering wheel, similar to those used in Formula 1. The wheel has a fixed, built-in mini instrument panel, with a multi-view display featuring all the information necessary for sailing, and is equipped with a basic helm station with just a plotter and VHF, as all the propulsion equipment is controlled by the built-in display on the steering wheel.
The cockpit furnishings are clearly different to all the other models currently available on the market, and focus on convertibility: the windscreen protecting the seating can be raised and concealed. The space in front of these seats is split into three different parts which, if raised separately, will transform into two chaises longue, a luncheon area, or a single sundeck.
Once again, in order to guarantee maximum versatility of use, the stern can house a jet ski or rubber dinghy, or even a diving centre, in an uncovered garage. The housing for the jet ski (or rubber dinghy) lowers towards the stern, forming a slide to facilitate haulage and launch operations. Moreover, once the water toys have been removed, the same space can be converted into an additional sundeck.
The internal furnishings of the yacht ensure complete comfort during a day at sea, with a kitchenette, seating which can be transformed into a large, comfortable bed in case of need, and a head with a large, separate shower.
Special attention has been paid to the choice of the materials. The vertical surfaces inside the cabin display the carbon laminate, whilst the structural bulkheads are clad in a new linen fabric with a polished finish.
Esthec (www.esthec.com) was chosen for the cladding of the deck. This sophisticated material has been reinvented, and now features new colours. It offers all the positive characteristics of teak, such as aesthetic appearance and being pleasant to the touch, is environmentally sustainable during its lifecycle, and can be completely recycled. Esthec is indestructible, stain resistant, fireproof, non-slip, will not splinter, and requires no maintenance.
Lastly, as Wider is a fun park to be experienced on the open sea, heavy, cumbersome, fixed fibreglass seating has been replaced with inflatable cushioning and seats. If and when necessary, they can also be used as floating airbeds and seats in the water for total relaxation - almost completely removing the dividing line between the yacht and the sea.
Photo: Wider
| Technical details | |
| Producer: | WIDER (IT) |
| LOA: | 42'40 ft |
| LOA: | 12,90 m |
| Beam: | 3,50/5,90 m |
| Draught: | 0,88 m |
| Displacement: | 6.200 kg |
| Fuel tank: | 1.000 l |
| Water tank: | 250 l |
| Engine: | 2x370 HP |
| Top speed: | 46 kn |
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