Tankoa Yachts launches 52m Vitruvius M/Y Spirit

Italian shipyard Tankoa Yachts’ latest superyacht project, the 52-metre T52 Vitruvius, M/Y Spirit, recently hit the water at the Italian shipyard’s facility in Genoa.

Supporting Tankoa’s positioning as a boutique shipyard, the new yacht is a fully custom project, with naval architecture and exterior design by Vitruvius Yacht Design, led by Philippe Briand and Veerle Battiau. The interior design has been undertaken by Italian studio FM Architettura.

Spirit can accommodate up to 12 guests across six cabins, with crew quarters for nine across five cabins.

Daylight floods the open areas thanks to a glazed stern door that opens in two sections, flanked by fixed glass panels, and full-height glazing along the yacht’s sides, affording panoramic views.

Spirit’s wellness-focused beach club is centred around a spacious gym and spa area that can also be enjoyed while underway. Opening directly onto a large aft terrace, the space effortlessly connects exercise, relaxation and the surrounding seascape.

A stern plunge pool and fold-down side platforms further enhance the space.

Spirit reaches a claimed top speed of 17 knots, cruising comfortably at 15 knots. Noise and vibration consultancy was undertaken by van Cappellen Consultancy.

Spirit is equipped with a full-hybrid propulsion system by E-motion, combining conventional engines with electric motors and batteries.

Tankoa CEO Vincenzo Poerio adds: “A launch is always such a special moment. It is the culmination of many years of hard work, and it is a privilege to share this experience, and all of the emotions associated with it, with our clients and everyone involved in her construction. Spirit perfectly demonstrates Tankoa’s ability to transform an ambitious, highly bespoke vision into reality through exceptional craftsmanship and close collaboration with both the Owner, his design team and our team.”

Spirit is now entering the final phase of construction, with sea trials and technical testing underway ahead of delivery to her owner.

Earlier this year, the Italian superyacht builder developed its in-house production process in Civitavecchia and Genoa, where the two facilities now operate as a single industrial hub dedicated to the construction of large superyachts.