FIM|Fabbrica Italiana Motoscafi, a nautical shipyard founded in 2019 by Corrado Piccinelli, Manuela Barcella, and Vannis Marchi, unveiled the new Contessa range at Boot Düsseldorf 2025. This advancement marks a significant step for FIM as it enters the larger yacht segment with the 560 Contessa and 640 Contessa Sport Fly models, expanding its offerings in the international market with distinctive and innovative vessels.
A Strategic Move Towards the Nautical Market
Corrado Piccinelli, CEO of FIM, commented: "For an emerging shipyard like ours, it is essential to carve out a space in the nautical market. The Contessa range represents a significant transition, moving from the refined open walkaround models of the Regina line to a new category: sport fly yachts." With this new step, FIM targets a discerning audience while maintaining its sporty DNA and the unmistakable design that has always characterized the shipyard's vessels.
The Design of the Contessa Range: Elegance and Innovation
The decision to enter the flybridge segment is the result of extensive reflection and consultations with commercial partners and designers. Manuela Barcella, CEO of FIM, explained: "With the Contessa range, we aimed to create a yacht that combines aesthetics, performance, and innovation. FIM strives to offer vessels with a unique design that are modern, timeless, and capable of satisfying the most demanding customers."
The Flagship 640 Contessa: A Superyacht for All Senses
The 640 Contessa, the flagship of the range, was presented as a perfect fusion of Italian design, performance, and innovation. The exteriors of this yacht feature sculpted lines and refined details that blend dynamism with elegance. The seamlessly integrated and sporty flybridge offers versatile spaces, such as a sunbathing area and a raised helm station that transforms into a lounge. The fold-down terraces eliminate barriers between the sea and the vessel, creating a direct connection with the surrounding environment.
Collaboration with Designworks BMW Group
The design of the 640 Contessa stems from the synergy between designer Alessandro Lottici and Designworks, the innovation studio of BMW Group. The result is a spacious and elegant layout with large windows that allow natural light to flood in. Moreover, the cutting-edge lighting system enables customizable onboard atmospheres, making the onboard experience unique and versatile. Tom Allemeier, Creative Design Director of Designworks BMW Group, emphasized the importance of the sensory experience: "The 640 Contessa is a yacht that engages all senses, offering an immersive experience that sets it apart in the market."
Layout and Comfort Onboard
The 640 Contessa offers a spacious and functional layout with three cabins and three bathrooms, including a central owner's cabin. The multifunctional third cabin features a sliding door that creates a unique and versatile space integrated into the lobby. The upper salon is perfect for socializing, with a spacious dinette and a strategically positioned kitchen. The aft cockpit, accessible through a fully opening door, can be used as a bar area to enjoy breathtaking views.
Optimized Spaces and Privacy
The crew cabin is located at the bow, providing greater privacy for guests. It is equipped with two beds and a separate bathroom, with direct access from the bow deck. This design optimizes space organization, leaving the aft cockpit free, which also houses a tender garage.
Technical Specifications of the 640 Contessa
The 640 Contessa has an overall length of 19.60 meters, a beam of 5.20 meters, and a displacement of 30 tons. It is equipped with IPS D13 engines with 1000 Hp and can accommodate up to 16 people, with 6 guest berths and 2 crew berths.
Launch and Production
The 640 Contessa will be built at FIM's facilities in Cividate al Piano, with the launch scheduled for the fall of 2026.
Conclusions: A New Chapter for FIM
With the Contessa range, FIM marks a significant evolution in the nautical market, presenting yachts that combine innovative design, superior performance, and exclusive comfort. The 640 Contessa, with its timeless elegance, is set to become a benchmark in the luxury sport fly yacht segment.
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