The EXTRA X110 FAST: Redefining Speed Without Sacrifice
There's something refreshingly unapologetic about EXTRA's approach to yacht building. Whilst others chase market trends or attempt to please everyone, the Italian builder has doubled down on what they do best: creating vessels that prioritise performance without abandoning luxury. The X110 FAST's latest incarnation, featuring bold new interiors by Giuseppina Arena, exemplifies this philosophy perfectly.
The safe, neutral palettes that dominate much of today's yacht design have been abandoned in favour of something far more courageous. Her interiors pulse with deliberately intense colours and textures that respond dramatically to the Mediterranean light. This isn't decoration for decoration's sake, but a considered architectural approach that treats the yacht's interior as a living, breathing environment.
The material selection tells its own story. Premium leathers develop character with age, whilst hand-applied lacquers catch and reflect light with an almost jewel-like intensity. Glass panels embedded with fabric create unexpected visual layers, turning functional surfaces into design statements.
Beyond the striking aesthetics lies serious engineering. The carbon-cored composite construction and planing hull configuration with spray rails create a platform capable of genuine high-speed cruising. This is where EXTRA's philosophy becomes clear. The yacht's draft opens access to shallow anchorages that other vessels simply cannot reach.
Below deck, the layout prioritises both privacy and light. The master suite sits lower in the hull but compensates with floor-to-ceiling windows and an impressive skylight that transforms the space into something unexpectedly airy. Three additional guest cabins maintain the same commitment to natural illumination and quality finishes, whilst the crew quarters and tender garage demonstrate proper attention to operational requirements.
The 50-square-metre flybridge continues the yacht's theme of outdoor living, with distinct areas for dining, lounging, and sunbathing. The hardtop provides necessary shade without compromising the open-air experience, whilst the forward seating area offers a more intimate escape from the main entertainment spaces.
EXTRA has created something genuinely different with the X110 FAST. This isn't simply another fast cruiser with updated furnishings, but a thoughtful reimagining of what performance yachting can offer.
"The interiors, sculpted by Giuseppina Arena, are meant for those who choose excellence, power, and beauty as an expressive act."
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