M/Y CECILIA WINNER OF “DISPLACEMENT MOTOR YACHT BETWEEN 300 AND 499GT – 48M AND ABOVE” CATEGORY

A beautiful venue such as the Old Billingsgate has been the perfect background for the World Superyachts Awards 2019, which took place Saturday evening in London. At WIDER, we are very proud to announce that the judges crowned the WIDER 165 M/Y Cecilia winner of the “Displacement motor yacht between 300 and 499GT – 48m and above” category.

Organized by Boat International Media, this award recognizes the finest luxury yachts launched in 2018 and their achievements in terms of design, construction, engineering and innovations. This annual appointment is attended by the superyacht world, from owners to the industry leaders, with emotion and excitement.

According to the judges: “Cecilia was a yacht that points the way to the future with one of her most significant aspects being a propulsion system in which diesel generators drive electric-powered motors fitted to azipods located at the stern of the vessel. While many yachts in the past have employed this propulsion system, few have taken full advantage of its flexibility by positioning the engine room in the bows, thus releasing the prime midships area of the lower deck for accommodation – a purpose for which it is ideally suited. This layout also means that the crew quarters, which are spacious for a yacht of this size, have also been moved further aft where motion is less pronounced.”

Not only the technical aspect has been taken into consideration, but also her advanced, forward-looking design and her float-in tender dock, which carries a tender and a submersible and, when these are launched and the twin side doors opened, this area becomes a most desirable beach club.

WIDER is not new to Boat International recognitions, as WIDER 150 won multiple awards either by World Superyacht Awards either by Design & Innovation Awards and now, her big sister Cecilia, confirmed the expectations once again with this prestigious award.

At this link you can find and download all the relevant information about the multi awarded WIDER 165.

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WIDER – Ph. +39 071 201166

Head of Communication – Martina Casagrande mcasagrande@wider-yachts.com

MORE INFORMATION ON WIDER 165 “CECILIA”

Constructed entirely in aluminum, the elegant profile of the WIDER 165 was created by the in-house WIDER design team in collaboration with Italprojects by Fulvio De Simoni and the naval architect Sydac by Lelio Falletta. Designed to accommodate the owner’s long wish-list of toys, both inside and out, the WIDER 165 will satisfy the desires of the most adventurous, with helipad included.

The interior layout, designed by IdeaeItalia in conjunction with the owner’s architect, is packed with more stand out features including a generous study with terrace on the port side, private gym with terrace on the starboard side, a sauna room as well as a spacious and light owner’s cabin and ensuite bathroom.

On the foredeck, the helicopter-landing pad, unique to our range, and circular seating areas set into the superstructure, forward of a large Jacuzzi tub, offer a versatile space that will double as generous dance floor for fun evenings afloat.

The stand out feature across the WIDER range is the inclusion of a generous Beach Club: the WIDER 165 has taken this a step further to allow extra space which can be customized to suit a client’s needs, from a space for a submarine – a Uboat Worx is currently located aboard – to a sauna/spa or dive equipment storage.

As with the WIDER 150, the WIDER 32 limousine tender can also be stored in this space, when the submersible option is not chosen. The entire layout and decor of the vessel has been studied in minute detail to satisfy and exceed the owner’s requirements but also clearly reflects the shipyard’s desire to offer customized projects on standard platforms.

LOW-CONSUMPTION DIESEL ELECTRIC PROPULSION

The beating heart of the WIDER 165 project is its serial hybrid propulsion system combined with a 544kWh Lithium polymer battery bank and Azimuthal pods, which guarantees hugely reduced fuel consumption and exceptionally low levels of noise and vibration.

Four inline variable speed diesel generators, controlled by the state-of-the-art WIDER power management system and the latest battery technology, serve the hotel and propulsion requirements of the vessel.

The traditional engine room has been replaced by a Power Generator Room, located in the bow. This leaves the mid ship of the vessel free for larger, more comfortable guest cabins located in the most stable part of the yacht. This arrangement is only possible because of the use of the serial hybrid propulsion system combined with Azimuthal pods, which receive power through an electric cable unlike traditional propulsion systems which have shafts. In addition to space gains, this combination together with Lithium polymer battery banks affords significant advantages compared to conventional shaft-line propulsion. These include:

• increased reliability
• fuel efficiency – 84 litres/hour at 10kts giving range of 4700nm
• greater range
• Exceptionally lower noise and vibration levels
• 544kWh of battery power, enough for overnight stay or 8 hours at anchor
• Use all of the on board systems, with no engines running
• Complete silence with no exhaust fumes or smell while at anchor
• Ability to cruise for 6 hours at 5kn when in ZEM mode
• reduced maintenance – Time between Overhauls is extended
• greater flexibility

The propulsion system is also completely modular, meaning the WIDER 165 can cruise using only the battery packs, in ZEM (Zero Emission Mode), or with up to four inline diesel generators. When fully charged, the battery power is sufficient to power all of the hotel services, including air conditioning, for an overnight stay at anchor or while enjoying the beach in complete silence, with no engines running.

A range of 3,000nm is expected at a cruising speed of 11.7kn, increasing to 5,000nm at the ecological speed of 9 knots. The yacht has a maximum speed of 13 knots. Also available at Zero Emission Speed, the WIDER 165 can run solely on batteries for silent cruising at lower speeds (5 knots), or for short movements, avoiding the need to start generators to move anchorages or for early starts.

As with all of the WIDER Superyacht range, the onboard power sources are controlled by the WIDER Power Management System, a smart and fully integrated system which controls the power supplied by the shore connection, the gen-sets and the battery packs, distributing it between the hotel requirements, the propulsion system and the recharging of batteries, as required. Our dedicated partner in this project, and the supplier of our WIDER Power Management system, is the market-leading, global powerhouse, Nidec (previously Emerson Industrial Automation).

All-ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION

The yacht’s intelligent design focuses on minimizing fuel consumption and emissions while maximizing onboard living space, without underestimating the importance of easy maintenance.

The material chosen for the entire construction of the WIDER 165 is aluminum, a noble, durable metal that, being particularly lightweight, makes it possible to increase the performance/consumption ratio of the yacht and hence achieve a considerable reduction in emissions. Combined with the fact that aluminum is completely recyclable, this helps to reduce the vessel’s footprint on the environment. Aluminum also provides greater freedom during construction as it increases the opportunity for customization, yet considerably shortens production times.

Thanks to the collaboration with the architects involved in the project, the interior design corresponds to WIDER’s mission of enhancing the connection of the owner and guests to the water at all times through the use of large windows, side-opening balconies and spacious exterior dining and entertaining areas. Architects at IdeaeItalia have worked hard in order to obtain very bright interior spaces combined with warm colours, linear and clean design matched with a perfect balance of wood, glass and leather, reflecting the taste of the owner. The choice of materials used onboard are primarily deep sanded oak, roman travertine stone, premium quality leathers and Italian white marbles. These have been elegantly combined to give a contemporary styled interior with a distinct Italian flair. Among the many unique features on board the WIDER 165 are the owner’s private terrace overlooking the sea, which opens off the master cabin. The sizeable guest quarters comprise four en-suite cabins on the lower deck.

The crew of 11 are divided among five cabins on the lower deck and a cabin for the captain next to the wheelhouse. An ample crew mess complies with the latest standards (LY3) for crew. A central corridor gives direct access to the laundry, cold room and power generation room, located at the furthest point from the guest accommodation.