MONTE CARLO 52 – Ahead of the Curve
With an ultra-modern profile, an unprecedented number of windows, and softer sleeker lines, the new Monte Carlo 52 marks the introduction of the second generation of high-end motor yachts by BENETEAU. This elegant contemporary cruiser made in France is over 16 metres long and boasts enhanced spaces, light and comfort.
AN ELEGANT MOTOR YACHT AT THE CUTTING EDGE OF DESIGN
The launch of the new Monte Carlo 52 will be one of the highlights of the Cannes Yachting Festival 2019. This 50-foot high-end motor yacht is eagerly awaited and will introduce the Monte Carlo “Smart Luxury” generation. The stylish flybridge powerboat has inherited all the superb signature features of a successful range: modern design, elegant lines, distinctive character, incredibly well-used spaces and a careful focus on details, not to mention the iconic large porthole, distinguishing the 15 m (50’) to 18 m (60’) class of yachts made in Vendée. The Monte Carlo 52 has greatly improved all these features. Her distinctive style is the work of a team of world-famous architects and designers: Carlo Nuvolari & Dan Lenard for the exterior line, Andréani Design for the interior accommodation.
The new Monte Carlo 52 is 16.25 metres long and has a beam of 4.6 metres. This makes her bigger and more beamy than the Monte Carlo 5, the earlier model in the line she replaces. Her tapered profile is accentuated by soft flowing lines and the aerodynamic shape of the wheelhouse, creating a harmonious effect enhanced by a stylish contrast between the matt tint of the huge windows and the light colours of the hull, the elegant coachroof, and the perfectly proportioned flybridge.
MAGNIFICENT LIVING SPACES BATHED IN LIGHT
Clad with the well-known bow-plate bearing the BENETEAU logo, the new hull offers much more space inside. The extensive saloon, the large freshly
rearranged spaces of the flybridge, and the three cabins and two shower rooms, unfold to reveal a voluntarily spacy minimalist décor that is bang on trend. The MC52 is stunningly bright. With an unparalleled area of 20 m2, the glass side windows completely flood the living spaces of the main deck bringing the outside in. This is a feat of engineering achieved by means of discreet aluminium uprights which guarantee an almost single-piece all-round view.
Designed in collaboration with MICAD, the work on the new Monte Carlo 52 hull focussed on improving performance and comfort. With a versatile 15° Vee hull, the bow is beautifully flared, cutting through the sea with ease and providing excellent protection from spray. Less pronounced, the aft was designed especially to house the IPS Volvo drive and to optimise efficiency and output. Equipped with a choice of 2 x Volvo IPS 600 or 650, the Monte Carlo 52 reaches peak speeds of 27 knots. Her cruising speed is between 20 and 22 knots. Ideal for offshore cruising, the boat is fitted with large capacity tanks (1300 L fuel and 400 L water) and at cruising speed she has a range of 180 nautical miles. So with the boat’s very reasonable fuel consumption of 120 litres per hours you can enjoy many a long cruise. With an output of 6 litres/nautical mile this ocean-going economical yacht is particularly efficient. The exclusive Monte Carlo 52 motor yacht is great value for money, outstripping similar luxury cruisers on the market.
The new elegant, luxurious, contemporary, spacious and bright Monte Carlo 52 marks the introduction of the “Smart Luxury” generation of high-end cruisers by BENETEAU.
Due to be launched in Cannes next September, the Monte Carlo 52 will be the flagship of the upcoming boat show season.
