Wider to make a splash with two new debuts

July 18, 2024
5:20 pm

Wider recently announced it is to unveil two debuts, a new WiderCat 92 and the sporty WiLder 60, this September at Cannes.

Italy’s Wider will debut a new WiderCat 92 at Cannes Yachting Festival; photo: Sand People Team

Italy’s Wider is scheduled to showcase an international debut for its new WiderCat 92, followed by the world premiere of brand new catamaran, the WiLder 60.

Wider has given its in-demand WiderCat 92 model a style and elegance reminiscent of a monohull. The catamaran features two VIP cabins and a twin guest cabin on the lower deck.

The WiderCat 92’s sophisticated form was designed to evoke a monohull; photo: Sand People Team

The main deck is dedicated to the owner’s suite, which is complete with a private foredeck lounge that occupies about half of the total space, as well as a conveniently-located galley.

Additionally, a four-cabin layout option is available.

Beyond a customisable aft cockpit on the main deck is an additional forward cockpit, sky lounge and helm station on the upper deck.

Hybrid propulsion with twin motors powers the WiderCat 92; photo: Sand People Team

Among the recreational spaces is a tender garage with a transom hatch that can be turned into a swim platform, and fold-down bulwarks that increase the beach club and are conveniently accessible from the VIP cabins.

Wider’s serial hybrid propulsion system powers the yacht, via Lithium-Iron Phosphate batteries, while solar panels ensure energy self-sufficiency at anchor. These inclusions allow cruising in ZEM (Zero Emission Mode) with a 27-nautical-mile range at 6 knots in complete silence or a 14-hour autonomy on battery power at anchor

Twin electric motors deliver 500kW each to the thrusters and two 349kW variable-speed generators for electrical energy production.

More models are planned for the in-demand WiderCat 92; photo: Sand People Team

The WiderCat 92, first introduced this year at the Venice Boat Show, is a real hero model for the yacht builder, which says that plans are already in motion to expand the range with new models from its new facility in Fano.

The catamaran’s upper deck has an additional forward cockpit and sky lounge; photo: Sand People Team

Wilder’s all-aluminium WiLder 60 is a sporty new addition; photo: Leonardo Andreoni/Guerrieri Visual

Making its world debut, the first WiLder 60 is a slick, sporty new figure for the Wider group. A 18.9m multihull, the all-aluminium yacht with fully-custom interiors, is sleekly designed with superyachts in mind.

Modern sculptural elements include a subtly angular deck, reverse bow and classic reverse sheerline. On the deck are large sunpads, at the bow and aft – where there is also an alfresco dining area.

The WiLder 60 was conceived for discerning and adventurous boaters; photo: Leonardo Andreoni/Guerrieri Visual

Between the two party decks fore and aft lies a partially enclosed helm where twin MAN V8s deliver 1,300hp each – both are linked to surface drives, giving the WiLder 60 a 40-knot top speed and a 35-knot cruise. Bow and stern thrusters, a dynamic positioning system plus two optional Quick MC² X19 stabilisers add top-notch manoeuvrability.

Exteriors and interiors are inspired by luxury cars; photo: Leonardo Andreoni/Guerrieri Visual

Below the WiLder 60’s handsome, low-slung exterior cosseting interiors are to be found. Gloss lacquer, bronze insets, and oak parquet flooring achieve comfort and luxury, where warm neutrals interplay with cool greys and black accents. Notably these are seen in Krion coffee cream countertops in the heads, alongside grey crystal washbasins and black-finished Gessi taps and are continued in leather and marble finishes.

Design achieves a balance that feels expansive and inviting; photo: Leonardo Andreoni/Guerrieri Visual

The layout below comprises a spacious owner’s cabin forward with a generous ensuite, two additional guest cabins aft, a saloon with designer galley cabinet, and a further head and shower that can double as a day head.

Clients are welcome to work in partnership with Wider’s in-house design team, Wider Centro Stile, to configure and finish the yacht to preference, making each WiLder 60 fully-custom.

WiLder 60’s interiors are entirely customisable; photo: Leonardo Andreoni/Guerrieri Visual

Michele Lubrano Lobianco, Head of Wider Centro Stile, says bespoke interiors combine Italian design flair and top-level craftsmanship – and clients should let imaginations run wild. “Going WiLder means knowing no bounds – you don’t have to compromise on anything with the WiLder 60.”