We saw (not for the first time) the superyacht, Bold, off the coast of Portofino. It is impossible to miss, both for its size (over 85 metres long), and for its profile, reminiscent of a war ship.

The expedition yacht, Bold built by Australian shipyard, Silver Yachts is the fifth biggest superyacht built (in 2019) by the shipyard, who reached this objective through their partnership with the yacht designer Espen Oeino. The aggressive design and large internal spaces are thanks to him as well as the external decks.

It is 85.3 metres long, with a beam of 11 metres, fully built in aluminium. Semi-displacement, it can reach a maximum speed of 23 knots, and its 7,720 HP engines guarantee an autonomy of 7 thousand nautical miles at a cruising speed of 14 knots. Obviously after having filled its tanks to the brim, which can hold 150 thousand litres of bunker.

The Bold has 8 cabins, to welcome 12 passengers, taken care of by 20 crew members. Onboarding and offboarding of passengers can also be done by helicopter, which can land, also at night, on the helipad located to the stern. The pad, in addition to being equipped for night landing, also has a tank for refuelling the aircraft. Also located on the stern are two 10.5 metre tenders and a 6 metre rib, used for rescues.

Its reduced draught, which is no more than 2.8 metres, ensures limited fuel consumption and access to shallow waters, which would be unthinkable for other yachts of this size. The entertainment deck can be sheltered (from the wind and curious onlookers) with a rigid covering, so as to be able to fully enjoy the relaxing 8-person Jacuzzi. The glass protecting the relaxation area can also be raised when the yacht is in the United Arab Emirates, so as to activate the air conditioning system, designed specifically for this type of climate.

After having dined with a meal cooked on the onboard barbecue, passengers can enjoy the evening in the open air bar, which can also be converted into a dance club, including an integrated laser show. For a more relaxing evening, instead, passengers can opt for a film night, with the large screen and projector installed outdoors. Materials are very high end: teak and durmast finishes, marble floors, and floor to ceiling height windows.

We had already seen the Bold in the summer of 202, at anchor between Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – M/Y BOLD

Length: 85.3 m

Beam: 11.00 m

Draught: 2.8 m

Gross Tonnage: 1551 tons

Year Built: 2019

Builder & Naval Architecture: Espen Øino / SilverYachts

Exterior Designer: Espen Øino

Interior Designer: SilverYachts

Hull: Semi displacement

Hull Material: aluminium

Engines: 2 x MTU 16V 4000 M73

Maximum speed: 23 knots

Cruising Speed: 16 knots.

Cabins: 8

Passengers: 12

Crew: 20