![]() Lusben Built on over 60 years of experience and Italian heritage, Lusben is one of the leading refit centers in the Northern Med. The Maltese Falcon can now return to the sea in all her splendour, regaling her guests with new and unforgettable experiences," said Pierfrancesco Cafaro, captain of Maltese Falcon. "It was a challenging job and an effort that involved everyone, because of the high expectations around the project and the complexity of its planning and execution, but the result is more than satisfactory thanks to the support of the yard and Lusben's team. It was an honour for all of us to be able to carry out this modernisation work on such an iconic boat, one that has made international yachting history". We worked in synergy with the various teams involved in the refit work and with the customer, satisfying their wishes and at the same time suggesting improvements with a view to increasing efficiency and energy savings. Gianni Paladino, Lusben Commercial Director, said about the refit: "It was challenging project for all of us, not least because the sheer size of this sailing yacht required us to design and build a special system to accommodate the vessel in dry dock. ![]() Lusben once again set the stage for a delicate refit operation, with challenging delivery times, that has not only improved the aesthetics and comfort of the yacht, but also returned her to her captain and crew boasting on the one hand better performance and on the other reduced fuel consumption and emissions as a result of upgrades to the onboard systems. The work commissioned also covered routine maintenance, including hull cleaning and overhauling the valves. The lighting has also been replaced with LED technology, resulting in significant energy savings. The teak deck was also replaced, and the interiors refurbished - the cabins and bathrooms in particular - to offer guests an even more welcoming and comfortable night area, plus a fully appointed galley. For these reasons, there was a special focus on the rig, involving controls and cleaning operations across the entire mast handling system. This surface area translates into a top speed of 25 knots with a displacement of 1,240 tonnes. ![]() Produced by UK-based Insensys, the forerunner of the Dynarig system is based on three rotating carbon fibre masts capable of deploying up to 2,396 square meters of sail. The distinctive feature of this sailing yacht - and the reason for its emotional appeal - is the sail rig, which underwent extensive work because it is such a vital and delicate system. On the advice of Lusben's technical experts - demonstrating profitable collaboration between the yard, the captain and the crew - the propellers were thoroughly checked, and the shafts, blades and bearings disassembled and serviced, to ensure efficiency in the years to come and optimise fuel consumption. It is also why the main engine mufflers were changed, delivering significant benefits for both the environment and guests thanks to a considerable reduction in noise levels. This was the reason for the decision to replace the generators with superior class units that are more efficient and have lower fuel consumption. The refit work then focused on sustainability, now a central issue on the political agendas not only of governments but also of boat builders. Maltese Falcon - photo © Sculati Partners
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