Backward leaning bow shapes are no longer anything special in sailing. In the niche segment of supersailors, however, they are. Let's start with the impressive technical key data of "Alea": the length of the beam is 56.20 metres, the waterline length 53.35 metres and the width 11.35 metres. By comparison, the 58 metre long "Ngoni" is 9.54 metres wide. Frers Design from Milan, the office of Mani Frers, has nevertheless created extremely pleasing lines. The son of legendary designer Germán Frers contrasts the negative stern with a dynamic deckhouse with a complex roof structure. The deck also appears to be completely free of jumps; cleats are submerged and headsails are automatically furled on drums developed by Vitters in the forepeak. Studio M2Atelier is also based in Milan and designed the five 135 square metre guest cabins, among other things.
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