Baglietto’s 170-foot (52-meter) model in its T-Line of displacement superyachts is an evolution of the brand’s classic aesthetic. The graceful, yet muscular exterior styling by Francesco Paszkowski has proved quite a hit with owners, with eight of the yachts sold to date.
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But the fourth and most recent hull to be launched adds something notable. It’s the first T52 with hybrid propulsion.
The system lets the skipper of the sub-500-gross-ton yacht select the most efficient navigation mode according to circumstances, to reduce fuel consumption and environmental impact. In diesel-electric mode at slow speed, for example, the T52 has a reported range of up to 7,600 nautical miles and can remain at anchor for up to 10 hours relying on power from lithium-ion batteries only. However, her twin MTU 16V main engines also provide a reported maximum speed of 17 knots in conventional diesel mode.
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When developing the hybrid system with Siemens, Baglietto drew on the experience with Vanadis, a 101-foot (31-meter) yacht with hybrid propulsion that Cerri launched in 2019. Cerri has since been fully integrated into Baglietto under the flying seagull logo.
“The heart of the hybrid system—based on a DC bus that distributes stable, direct-current voltage to serve the different loads—is very similar,” says engineer and project manager Alessandro Balzi. “What has changed is that the technology has evolved considerably, and we have much more room on board to house the various gensets, e-motors, batteries and transformers.”
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For example, the T52 has two variable-speed Caterpillar gensets, plus a smaller, fixed-speed Kohler generator for nighttime use that can bypass the power management systems to provide “get home” power in an emergency. The batteries provide up to four hours of silent, zero-emission cruising at 5 knots, and the two electrical motors can be used as shaft generators during long transfers to reduce fuel consumption. Moreover, the system can provide Dynamic Positioning capability,
and it is divided into independent port and starboard functionality for redundancy.
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Beyond her flexible propulsion system, the T52 is a yacht designed for outdoor living afloat. This much is evident from the sundeck—one of the largest in her class, at 78 feet in length—and its glass-bordered hot tub. In fact, all the open decks are oversized. The stern bulwark on the terraced aft deck folds down to provide access to the sea.
At the foredeck, sun pads, sofas and low tables can be covered with cushions to provide even more lounging space, and there’s an unusual telescopic gangway that emerges passarelle-style out of the superstructure to provide a direct link between the foredeck and sundeck. It was developed from an idea of Paszkowski’s to improve functionality and circulation flow for guests and crew.
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Inside, accommodations are for eight guests in four staterooms on the lower deck (with direct access from the forward crew area for discreet servicing), and in a full-beam master stateroom that is tucked between the galley and tender garage on main deck. An extra cabin on the upper deck can be used for another guest or staff. The glass-walled sky lounge opens on three sides, meaning half the upper deck becomes an open-air space.
The interior design, in collaboration with Margherita Casprini, is pure Paszkowski: soberly simple, yet stylishly sophisticated. Teak, oak and tan leather combine to create a contemporary-classic style that is easy on the eye and likely to stand the test of time. Natural finishes and oatmeal or light-gray fabrics are married with fluted and lacquered surfaces for visual interest. Botticino marble graces the bathrooms, while burnished metal and satin-finished stainless steel accents add a touch of sparkle.
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“The freestanding furniture by designer brands such as Fendi Casa, Dedon and Tribù have been customized to complement the main materials and color palettes,” Casprini says. “The overall design concept is quite linear and masculine, but the furniture pieces add a more organic and feminine edge to the style.”
Baglietto CEO Diego Michele Deprati says this first hybrid-powered T52 marks the first step toward the shipyard delivering on its pledge for more responsible and sustainable yachting. Indeed, the next stage in this promise is Baglietto’s BZERO system, which is in development. It produces hydrogen from seawater through electrolyzers that are primarily powered by renewable solar sources.
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For more information: baglietto.com
BAGLIETTO T52
LOA: 170ft. (52.3m)
Beam: 31ft. (9.5m)
Draft: 5ft. 6in. (2.6m)
Gross tonnage: 497
Construction: steel and aluminum
Engines: 2x 2,217-hp MTU 16V 2000, 2x 150-kW e-motor
Generators: 2x Caterpillar variable speed (180 kW), 1x Kohler (55 kW)
Batteries: 198 kWh (up to 396 kHh)
Naval Architecture: Baglietto
Exterior Design: Francesco Paszkowski
Interior Design: Francesco Paszkowski/Margherita Casprini
Builder: Baglietto
This article was originally published in the November 2023 issue.