Featuring a customized design by Hydro Tec and CdM's technical expertise, the motor yacht EMPIRE is built for long voyages in high-latitude regions. The new yacht includes an ice belt, reinforced hull and rudders, and bulletproof steel plates for navigating remote and challenging seas.
The smallest in the Darwin Class is a true explorer yacht maintaining the high construction standards, equipment, and range of its larger counterparts. Each Darwin 86 delivered has been customized to meet individual owner preferences, resulting in unique features and layouts.
The interiors of yacht EMPIRE, designed by Alessandro Massari, blend custom-made furniture with pieces from renowned brands like Poltrona Frau and Poliform, creating a warm, inviting ambiance. The owner’s full-beam stateroom, located amidships on the lower deck, offers ample space and comfort, with adjacent twin cabins and a VIP suite at the forward end of the deck.
The crew quarters for four are forward on the main deck, connected to the wheelhouse on the upper deck via a dedicated staircase. The main deck is the epicenter of social activity, featuring indoor and outdoor spaces, a cozy bar, and a well-equipped galley.
The upper deck houses a spacious gym and a lounging area opening onto a furnished stern terrace, with the wheelhouse equipped with Boening integrated monitoring and control systems.
Measuring 26.3m (86ft), the superyacht EMPIRE is powered by twin Scania engines, each delivering 294 kW, and features three Northern Light Generators for a total of 155 kW of power. Sodium-lithium chloride batteries enhance energy efficiency, ensuring comfort and reliability on this robust yacht.
The motor yacht EVA, the first of the Darwin 86 was delivered in 2011; EMPIRE is the sixth in the series. Explore the range of Cantiere delle Marche yachts for sale.