Reichel/Pugh enters the MAXI-CAT space with a groundbreaking new design for Advanced Italian Yachts – the AC72.
Reichel/Pugh enters the MAXI-CAT space with a groundbreaking new design for Advanced Italian Yachts – the AC72.
“I want our designs to be known for both their performance and elegance twenty years from now,” reflects Reichel/Pugh President Jim Pugh. The AC72 is the embodiment of made-in-Italy luxury, craftsmanship and state-of-the-art performance. A true “maxi-cat” with all the elegance, refinement and innovation found on Italian Advanced Yachts.
Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design, in business for over forty years, has an unmatched reputation as leaders in sailing innovation, with a depth of design experience and engineering resources that have produced scores of revolutionary designs. The studio is thrilled to partner with Advanced Yachts, Cassetta Design and project manager Trimarine SRL to thoughtfully design the AC72 and deliver a fantastic new type of cruising experience to owners. We see this as a special project within the catamaran cruising/performance market, one that can clearly excel.
Race-winning performance is part of Advanced DNA, however exploring the shallow-draft tropics is another key capability of the AC72. Blending these two requirements, innovative centerboards are fitted to provide shallow draft freedom, with no compromise on manageability of propulsion, steering and sail handling. The yacht is the perfect exploration vessel for sailors of all skill levels, with or without crew.
The 72ft cruising cat includes an expansive saloon unmatched in large cruising catamarans, an “aft beach” stretching the full 10-metres beam, and a forward cockpit to enjoy private relaxation. A careful modelling process allowed for 360-degree visualization from the saloon seats, confirming pleasant and natural light in all areas to make the yacht inviting and atmospheric. Indoor/outdoor living is delivered in true Italian fashion through the broadest possible 3-section saloon doors. A reimagined flybridge allows the helmsman, family, and guests to engage in the sailing and social time altogether.
- The robust power-to-weight ratio not only provides the speed to excite at regattas, but comes with the stability needed to stay safe and relaxed while undertaking long ocean miles and shorthanded sailing.
- The chined hull lines have been optimized to reduce drag while supporting the spacious interior living spaces.
- The hull rocker and bow shape ensure good maneuverability while providing valuable reserve buoyancy.
- The sheerline and stem profile are shaped to reduce weight and windage.
- A crucial feature of the naval architecture is the variable draft provided by the centreboard systems. This delivers the upwind pointing ability all sailors value dearly, with the shallow draft capability to grant access to entire regions of the world that are otherwise impossible to reach and impractical for a monohull. Fused deployment actuation provides enhance safety over a dagger board design. Multiple deployment angles allow for reducing helm loads when reaching. The center case protects the shaftline and rudder from damage from underwater debris.
- A self-tacking headsail ensures easy sail handling. Powerful reaching and running flying sails.
- Twin flybridge helm stations provide superior visibility and ultimate helm experience.
- Foam cored construction with carbon fiber in high load regions and throughout the cabin top reduces lightship weight to ensure a great payload capacity.
The team is waiting for the launch of hull #1 with great anticipation!
Please do not hesitate to call or write directly.
REICHEL/PUGH PRESIDENT
Jim Pugh
jim@reichel-pugh.com
mobile +1 619.200.2972
ADVANCED YACHTS SALES DIRECTOR
Jay Nolan
j.nolan@advancedyachts.it
mobile +39 33.11.09.67.96
REICHEL/PUGH – THE ART OF YACHT DESIGN
Dominance, performance, longevity—they define Reichel/Pugh, and they’re why our team consistently produces some of the world’s most distinctive, rewarding, and enduring sailing yachts. At the forefront of yacht design for over 40 years, Reichel/Pugh designs have dominated many of the world’s historic races, continually setting new standards for innovation across classes.
These designs have names known throughout the sailing world – 100’ superyachts Magic Carpet³ and Galateia, Sydney-Hobart Race champions Wild Oats XI, Alfa Romeo, Alive and Black Jack, and the iconic Superyachts Visione, Nilaya, Hetairos, My Song and recently launched 154' Nilaya. These winners weren’t just designed with the latest technologies and built to withstand the rigors of blue water cruising and high-performance sailing. They’re considered cutting-edge decades after launching and continue to be both perennial podium finishers and magnificent cruising yachts. These achievements stand as a testament to our designs, whether a 220’ superyacht or the Melges 15, it is the performance that drives and inspires us on each new generation of yacht we develop.
- Reichel/Pugh-Nauta 154 Nilaya honored by Robb Report with Best of the Best - Sailing Yacht award.
- My Song 130’ Superyacht named “Most Innovative Yacht of the Year” and “Sailing Yacht of the Year” by World Superyacht Awards, Transatlantic Race record-setter, Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta winner.
- Hetairos 220’ Superyacht is considered the world’s most spectacular ketch, earned World Superyacht Award’s “Notable Contribution to the Technical Advancement of Sailing Superyachts,” St Barths Bucket 2019 & 2022, and Transatlantic Superyacht Regatta winner.
- Melges 15 “Boat of the Year” (2022). Melges 14 “Best Dinghy of the Year” (2016). Melges 24 “Boat of the Year” (1994).
- St Barths Bucket overall winners Visione 147’ (2015), Nilaya 112' (2018), Hetairos 220' (2019).
- Sydney-Hobart R/P Maxis have taken line honors 12 times, won overall five times and reset the course record three times.
Please do not hesitate to call or write for additional information.
PRESIDENT
Jim Pugh
jim@reichel-pugh.com
mobile +1 619.200.2972
PRESS INQUIRIES & MEDIA CONTENT
Kate Herron
kate@reichel-pugh.com
mobile +1 619.991.0776
Reichel/Pugh designs have produced unparalleled results for their owners and made a distinctive mark on the sailing industry. The portfolio encompasses nearly four decades of work and contains designs which have long defined many of the world’s historic races and set new standards of innovation. Reichel/Pugh designs have not only stood the test of high performance racing, but continue to be perennial podium finishers around the world.