The latest 50-footer designed by Christian Grande breaks the mold, positioning itself between the classic rib market and the open boat market. With its characterizing tapered foam profiles, the design is emphasized by side hull glazing, which gives it a distinctive and contemporary touch.
Rebel 50 G, the latest creation by Christian Grande for the renowned Italian shipyard Sacs Tecnorib, emerges from a desire to rebel against conventional rules and give rise to something truly unique and innovative.
“「“This model, as the name implies, rebels against the classic ideas that define inflatable boats and open boats as entities with distinct souls,” explains Christian Grande. “The identity of the rib remains, but on board, we have recreated the large spaces typical of boats. To achieve this, I worked on the volumes, ‘playing’ with key elements such as the generous tube, allowing us to raise the topsides and stretch the overall mass. This unconventional approach results in unusual habitability for a 50-footer while maintaining the safety features during maneuvers and mooring that the tube ensures.”
Christian Grande introduces a special hull window designed to illuminate the interiors uniquely, setting the Rebel 50 G apart from the first glance. “It is a portion of glass that seems deliberately suspended, hinting at an enthralling floating sensation,” remarks Christian Grande. The glass panel, creating an enclosed and protected space, distinguishes this model from others in the same range, denoted by the letter “G,” symbolizing the possibility of forming an enclosed space in perfect continuity with the outside environment. A sliding rear window can be added to separate the interior from the exterior completely, combining the usability of open space with the advantages of a cruising boat, offering comfort while sailing and protection in adverse weather conditions.
“The Rebel 50 G is a revolutionary model, where the revolution lies in interpreting the needs of a very demanding owner. An owner who wants to stand out but also desires ample space on board and comfortable solutions” continues Christian Grande. “This is why all the furniture elements, even on the deck, have the proportions of home design items. The cockpit sofas, for example, have seats as deep as 60 centimeters, akin to those found in your living room or on a maxi yacht.”
The walkaround configuration, ensuring great security while moving on board, along with the large stern and bow sundecks, enhances the sociable nature of this design. The bow, characterized as the area with the most romantic soul, features a large sundeck and a corner with a chaise longue, inviting passengers to perceive sailing as a relaxed flight over water.
Below deck, relaxation and conviviality continue, with ceiling heights exceeding two meters. Christian Grande envisioned two layouts offering ample storage space, generous volumes, and great privacy. The first configuration includes two cabins, a master cabin in the bow with a double bed and a VIP cabin amidships with electrically adjustable beds. The second layout, named Living, features a single large cabin amidships, while the bow is furnished as a comfortable and cozy living room with long sofas, a table, and a bar cabinet. In both configurations, the bathrooms boast dimensions typical of much larger vessels, standing out as a distinguishing feature.
The furnishings, crafted with Ceppo di Gre’ marble, a porous natural stone with a refined grey-blue hue, contribute to an elegant and unostentatious atmosphere, characterized by natural and subtly shiny materials. “The Rebel 50 G is aware of its being and expressiveness, with an almost zoomorphic body, featuring sculpted geometries that must be an expression of power and endurance,” concludes the Italian designer. “It is a graceful model that does not need aggressive colors to give itself character. The first model is introduced in a brand new color, called Stingray, vibrating between grey and powdery tones.
