CL Yachts previews new 29m CLX96

CL Yachts have announced plans to unveil the latest design of their premium performance SAV (Sea Activity Vessel) at the Palm Beach International Boat Show 2020: the 29.26-metre CLX96.

Claimed to be the holistic reinvention of the traditional motor yacht, the CLX96 comes from the drawing boards of international designer Jozeph Forakis. The design layout aims to blur the boundaries between the exterior and interiors.“We wanted to offer those aboard the SAV a truly authentic experience, one that nourishes body and soul and celebrates wellbeing– the true luxury of modern life,” says Martin Lo, director of CL Yachts.

“To successfully execute our end goal meant starting with a blank page: one that wasn’t cluttered with the components that usually go hand-in-hand with traditional motor yachts. This is one of the reasons we partnered with a designer from outside the yachting industry for this project. CLX96 was born a rebel,” he adds.

The exterior design includes a spacious area on the foredeck, Piazza del Sole, with sun pads that can be transformed into a variety of furniture styles, such as a coffee table or sunbeds. The Terrazza Portoghese Skydeck was designed to allow guests to flow freely from adjacent areas and suit entertainment purposes. The loft-like saloon interiors of the new model offer 360-degree views throughout the yacht, including in the master stateroom and full-beam VIP staterooms.

“CLX96’s distinctive profile, which is instantly iconic, is born from observations of living habits at sea and reconsidering the preconceptions of space, comfort, and conviviality. I wanted the feeling of being on the ocean to follow you everywhere, inside and outside. I was born in a New York City loft, and I wanted to capture that sense of the limitless possibility of living in open spaces. I think it is analogous to the inspiration we feel from the expansive horizon of the sea and the endless quest of human potential. Of course, comfort is a priority on a luxury yacht, but I also want those onboard to always be aware that they are on a “vessel” built to transport them through space and time, rather than being in a fixed place, like a villa on land. The sense of fluid motion into the future is ever-present, with seamlessly flowing, curved surfaces, and a mix of traditional and premium, innovative materials.” says Jozeph Forakis.