Aurora

• LOA: 49.06 metres
• Delivery year: 2017
• Builder: Rossinavi, Viareggio
• Exterior design: Fulvio De Simoni
• Interior design: Achille Salvagni
• Naval architecture: Arrabito Naval Architects
• Top speed: around 26 knots, range about 3,800 nautical miles at 12 knots
• Guests: up to 12 in 6 staterooms, crew of 9

From Longitude to Aurora

Aurora began life on the drawing board as project Longitude before she was renamed ahead of her 2017 launch. During the build she was lengthened by more than two metres, which sharpened her proportions and added interior volume. The commission came from an owner who had admired an earlier Rossinavi and wanted a yacht in the same spirit with a bolder face. She splashed from the Viareggio yard in the spring of 2017. The extra length she gained on the slipway gave her a leaner and more resolved stance.

By this point Rossinavi had built a run of fast aluminium yachts, and Aurora sits confidently within that line. She shows a yard that had learned how to marry speed, range and a properly finished interior on one platform. For an owner she offered a semi-custom pedigree with the reassurance of a proven hull family. She was a natural step forward for the marque in the middle of the decade. By 2017 the yard knew exactly how to make a fast hull feel calm inside.

The De Simoni axe bow

Fulvio De Simoni gave Aurora a purposeful profile built around an axe bow, a feature that improves the ride in a head sea and gives her a lean and modern face. The all-aluminium superstructure keeps weight low and lets the yacht carry generous glazing. Long horizontal lines run the length of her, drawing the eye aft and making 49 metres look faster than she sits. The styling has a sporting confidence without shouting. The face she presents has a clear purpose behind every line.

The exterior is planned for life in the sun. A large sundeck, a broad beach club at the waterline and sheltered aft dining give guests a full spread of open air spaces. De Simoni kept the detailing clean so the yacht photographs beautifully from any angle. She has the poise of a yacht drawn by someone with hundreds of hulls behind him. Guests move easily between the beach club and the shaded decks above.

An axe-bowed 49 metre that pairs 26 knots with a Salvagni interior of real calm.

A Salvagni interior of calm

Below and inside, Achille Salvagni delivered an interior of restraint and warmth for up to twelve guests in six staterooms. The palette leans on soft neutrals, natural stone and bronze detailing, with lighting used to model the spaces gently. Rooms feel tranquil, which suits a yacht that will spend her summers moving between busy Mediterranean anchorages. The main deck owner's suite gives the principal a private forward retreat. The forward owner's suite gives the principal a quiet start to every day.

The layout balances sociable open plan living with quiet corners for reading or work. Salvagni's craftsmanship shows in the joinery and the way materials meet, the sort of detail an owner notices every day aboard. A crew of nine keeps the service discreet and the yacht ready. The result is a sporting exterior wrapped around genuinely serene interiors. Small touches of craft reveal themselves the longer you spend aboard.

Speed with reach

Aurora is a fast-displacement yacht powered by twin MTU diesels, with a top speed of around 26 knots and a comfortable cruise near 19. That gives an owner the option to make a quick hop for lunch or settle into an easy passage. At 12 knots she offers a cruising range of roughly 3,800 nautical miles, enough to open up long coastal itineraries. The aluminium build keeps her light and responsive underway. Owners can chase lunch down the coast and still make a serious passage the same week.

This combination of pace and range is the reason owners choose a yacht of this type. She can chase the good weather along a coast and still reach across open water when the plans change. Arrabito's naval architecture gives her a stable and efficient hull at speed. She is built to be used hard through a busy season. The light aluminium build is a large part of why she feels so alert underway.

Who she suits

Aurora suits an owner who wants pace and a strong visual identity without giving up comfort or interior quality. She is ideal for active Mediterranean summers with family and guests, where a fast turn of speed changes what a day can hold. The axe bow and De Simoni lines give her a face that stands out on any quay. She rewards an owner who enjoys the drive as much as the destination. Owners with a feel for fine machinery tend to bond with her quickly.

She also carries the reassurance of a well documented Rossinavi pedigree and a Salvagni interior. That mix of speed, design and provenance is a strong hand in the 50 metre class. For a buyer who wants character with substance, Aurora makes a persuasive case. She has the presence to lead a small fleet of tenders and toys. That blend of speed and provenance keeps her desirable as tastes move on.

Who it is for: An owner who wants a fast, striking 49 metre with a serene interior for active Mediterranean summers.