Continuing with the theme started in last month’s logbook, we look at questions frequently asked regarding WIDER’s decision to focus on Diesel Electric technology on board their range of yachts. Thi...
The shipyard in Ancona is buzzing with activity and excitement as the countdown to launch progresses. On the exterior, the painters have been working round the clock and have now completed the application of...
With the scheduled launch approaching fast, priority has been focused on the installation and testing of the technical systems to ensure that the commissioning time after the yacht is splashed is kept to a mini...
Over the last few years we have seen a dramatic increase in the acceptance of Electric technology, largely driven by growth in the automotive industry. Clients are increasingly knowledgeable about the Diesel El...
With the launch of the 165 fast approaching, this month we take a look at one of the key feature on board. Although clearly recognisable as from the family of yachts produced by WIDER, the 165 has a number of s...
While the striking exterior lines of the WIDER 165 – project ‘Cecilia’ – clearly show her to be the sister of the Wider 150 ‘Bartali’, like all siblings she has her own distinct personality expressed in her int...
A busy month at the shipyard has seen significant progress on the WIDER 165 ‘Cecilia’, which remains on track for her launch in late Q1 of 2018. Having recently installed the switch boards that c...