BINTADOR

Built by Tankoa Yachts and launch in 2019, all-aluminium 50m/164ft superyacht BINTADOR (ex Elettra), a TANKOA S501 HYBRID is the second hull in the 50m series, following on from the success of M/Y VERTIGE. Project management was done by Studio Francesco Rogantin and Francesco Pazkowswi S.r.l. worked on her exterior and interior design along with Margherita Casprini for the latter. The accommodation sleeps a maximum of 12 guests across six well-appointed cabins.

NOTABLE FEATURES OF BINTADOR (ex BINTA D'OR): 

• Master suite with two side terraces
• Plenty of alfresco lounges and sunbathing areas
• Generous guest accommodation
• Large sundeck Jacuzzi
• Four different engine modes for economy or speed

EXTERIOR

The lower deck is fitted with a large fold-out swim platform that opens up the beach club to the natural air. Two staircases lead up to the main deck aft, where the layout provides an abundance of sun pads to the stern and an outward-facing C-shaped sofa, plus a coffee table and a bar located next to the main salon aft sliding doors.

A port-side stairway connects to the upper deck aft and guests will find extensive deck space for alfresco dining beneath the flybridge overhang and L-shaped seating along the stern. The foredeck creates an additional sun-drench lounge and sunbathing area for guests, offering a C-shaped sofa and bow sun pads.

The flybridge completes the exterior recreational spaces and guests can enjoy panoramic views while soaking in the forward Jacuzzi or resting on the sun loungers to the rear. The central area has an L-shaped lounge with a drinks table and a wet bar opposite to provide refreshments throughout the day or evening event.

INTERIOR

The lower deck layout contains a large beach club to the aft, forward of which is the tender garage and vehicles are launched and retrieved through a side hatch. The engine room is located aft of centre and the forward section is dedicated to the guest accommodation, consisting of three VIP staterooms and two twin cabins, all of which have en-suite facilities. The bow area hosts crew accommodation and facilities.

The main deck forward contains a Master suite with side terraces in both the port and starboard sides, plus a lounge, office and en-suite bathroom. Behind the amidships foyer is the formal dining area, designed to seat up to 12 guests in an intimate environment perfect for celebrating anniversaries and other special occasions. To the aft is the main salon provides plenty of space for guests to move around and the L-shaped lounge receives plenty of light from the many broad windows running down both sides. A coffee table and two armchairs complete the setup, which is designed for conversation and for relaxing entertainment using the widescreen TV positioned on the starboard side.

The upper deck aft sky lounge offers guests a quiet retreat with an L-shaped settee and armchairs around a coffee table, all ideally positioned for an evening of television or to enjoy the views out of the large windows.

2 x MTU 8V4000M54 engines provide four different modes, alternatively providing a range of 4,900 nautical miles at 10.5 knots in diesel-electric mode, or a top speed of 18 knots in full-speed mode.