22Isea& iIAUTUMN 2009 Silver Angel [ The 2009 Benetti launch Silver Angel is vast in size, appeal and potential. Currently for sale and charter, she's a one- of- a- kind world cruiser ] spotlight on Photography: Bruce Thomas

AUTUMN 2009I sea& iI23 the engine room ( an extremely quiet area of the yacht, although having said that Silver Angel is exceptionally well soundproofed throughout). A further en suite double VIP stateroom occupies the bridge deck adjacent to the upper deck saloon and bar. On deck, this world cruiser lists a dining area for up to 16 guests, a sports area, and a sun deck with large cushioned lounging space around a mosaic- tiled swimming pool and Jacuzzi. ¦ Built for the same owners as the stunning 63.5m ( 208') Lionheart, Silver Angel was project managed by CNI broker Alex Lees- Buckley. She is currently for sale through Alex Lees- Buckley at CNI's Monaco office. For information on chartering Silver Angel, please contact your nearest CNI charter broker. All CNI contact details are listed on page 8. B ig has certainly proven to be beautiful when it comes to Benetti's recently launched ocean- going motor yacht Silver Angel. Designed for extensive world cruising, she is probably the highest volume yacht of her length in existence - yet despite her size she remains elegant and sleek. As well as room for an impressive 14 guests and 21 crew, the yacht's 64.5m ( 211' 7) length makes generous space for state- of- the- art entertainmentequipment, a gymnasium, steam room and a garage full of tenders and toys, including wakeboards, a kneeboard, water skis, jet skis, a sun- deck golf machine, diving equipment, fishing rods, a 7.5m ( 24') classic mahogany speed boat, a kayak and a kiteboard. In contrast to all that activity, serene opulence reigns supreme within her bespoke interior, which is the work of Argent Design Limited in conjunction with Stefano Natucci, who was responsible for the exterior styling. High- gloss dark- oak panelling combines with white onyx, silver leaf, carved mirrored units, and custom- built Lalique inserts with subtle back lighting throughout guest areas. Accommodation headlines with the main- deck owner's suite, featuring his and her's bathrooms and dressing areas, a lounge area, office, and full gymnasium with steam room. This completely private area extends across the full 12m ( 39.4') beam of the yacht. In addition, Silver Angel has three double cabins and two twin cabins a deck below, forward of SPECIFICATIONS LENGTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64.5m ( 211' 7) BEAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12m ( 39' 4) DRAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.2m ( 10' 5) BUILDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Benetti YEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2009 STATEROOMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 GUESTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 CREW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21