The new boat has a revolutionary in its segment bow with a movable zone.
The young Italian shipyard FIM, specializing in cabin cruisers and open cruising yachts, has presented photos of the new 470 Regina model.
The 15-meter yacht was presented for the first time this year at the Cannes Boat Show and received an award in the prestigious category “Best Revelation of the Year.” By the end of 2023, the shipyard promises to build four more ships.
“This is a fair reward for all the sacrifices and efforts that a growing brand has to make. It demonstrates that we are on the right track and gives us incentive to continue new projects and developments,” the company commented.
Although FIM entered the market in 2019, its founders Corrado Piccinelli and Manuela Barsella have twenty years of experience in yacht building and refurbishment.
Piccinelli describes his new creation as “a beautiful boat with unexpected spaces” and “unique characteristics that set her apart from other yachts.”
In particular, the 470 Regina has a segment-revolutionary bow with a movable sunbathing area and a central pool. The space can be divided into two parts and shifted to the side, forming an additional beach area. It is also possible to transform with the organization of a pool or an additional dining area.
“This is usually the most sacrificial area of the yacht, although in fact it has enormous potential because it offers privacy and greater contact with the sea. That’s why we decided to recreate a second cockpit in the bow, with an electrically opening sunpad and the ability to add various accessories.”
It was thanks to the implementation of the Boat Life concept that the yacht received recognition from the international jury. Presenting the prestigious award, experts noted that yachts of this size “rarely offer such spacious space below deck.”
The interiors of 470 Regina combine comfort and luxury through the use of modern woods, marble and Italian furniture. The vessel includes two 2.15m high master cabins, while the owner's bow cabin offers versatility with a variety of space configurations.
In early October, FIM announced the opening of a new 5,000 square meter production base. Thanks to this, the shipyard expects to increase its own capacity and introduce the 420 Regina next year, as well as the coupé and flybridge versions of the 470 Regina.
