Second Flexplorer 165 Sold by Cantiere delle Marche

Cantiere delle Marche has announced that a second Flexplorer 165 has been sold to a US client. This project was made possible through the expertise of Christian Bakewell of Burgess, who introduced the client, the innovative exterior design and naval architecture by HydroTec, and the sophisticated interior design by Design Unlimited.

The latest Flexplorer 165 exemplifies the shipyard's commitment to innovation and customization. To meet all the owner’s requests, the shipyard will employ our full range of ingenuity and ability to think outside the box. 

One of the Owner’s unique requests is a standard pickleball court, which entails significant structural modifications to the reference model. To accommodate it, Cantiere delle Marche will develop a one-of-a- kind design by extending the Upper deck overhang. A light structure composed of carbon fiber poles and a net encircles the pickleball court to prevent balls from falling overboard. Spectators can enjoy the game from two dedicated viewing areas: one adjacent to the court on the upper deck and another offering a "sky-view" from the sun deck. Additionally, the Upper deck is built and equipped for touch-and-go operations of an EC130 helicopter.

The extended upper deck also creates a substantial shaded area on the main deck, which houses a 7-meter tender and jet skis, deployed with an overhead crane. When both tender and jet skis are in the water, the space transforms into a luxurious outdoor lounging area complete with a bar, heated pool, free-standing furniture, and collapsible bulwarks. A second 5-meter tender is stored on the Upper deck, while the Sun deck is designed to host two additional jet skis.

Also two dedicated storage areas for recreational equipment were included: one in the lazarette below the main deck and another near the crew area on the lower deck. This second area is accessible via a hull door, facilitating easy loading of supplies, which are then stored in a dedicated galley area and a walk-in freezer. Additionally, a locker has been provided for waste storage, capable of holding garbage for up to two weeks.

Accessibility has been a key focus, with an elevator serving the lower, main, and upper decks. Wellness facilities on board are exceptional, featuring a gym and massage area on the upper deck, and a thermal therapy area on the sun deck with a sauna and an ice tub pool operating between 8°C and 12°C.

Performance-wise, the Flexplorer 165, powered by two Caterpillar C32 ACERT engines, each delivering 970 kW at 1800 rpm, impresses with a maximum speed of 15 knots and a range of 4800 nautical miles at 10 knots.

The layout includes four guest cabins on the lower deck and an owner’s cabin on the main deck, along with accommodations for the crew in five cabins plus a captain's cabin.

Carlo Aquilanti, CdM's Sales Manager, remarked, “It’s been a privilege to work with the Owner on this project. From our first conversation, it was clear that the Flexplorer 165 was the perfect match for him. We have successfully integrated all his favorite sports activities and his lifestyle into the yacht without any compromises.”

CdM's story begins in 2010. The facilities cover an overall surface of 16˙000 square meters, including 7˙000 sq. m of workshops and 1˙000 sq. m of docks. Since 2015, the shipyard has been the world’s leading builder of explorer yachts. Based in Ancona, Cantiere delle Marche builds yachts from 26m to 43m in length.