Overview

SERENA

First launched in 1964, Serena was the height of maritime cool in that heady decade. Almost half a century later, this Carlo Riva-designed Feadship was completely rebuilt and restored to better-than-new condition.

The 43,000-hour project incorporated technologies and materials normally associated with a much larger Feadship. System-wise, a major focus was placed on vibration attenuation, noise reduction, fuel consumption and heat insulation. The engine room was turned into a standalone area and the stabilization brought to 21st-century standards. 

Serena was rebuilt in a way that is unprecedented for a motoryacht of her type and she has been described as “the ultimate mini-megayacht”

Serena’s outer decks, fully planked in teak, consist of three separate lounge areas with ample sun and/or shade for everyone:

The upper deck features large sun pads, protected on three sides by the surrounding wind screen. This area can be exposed to sun, or easily shaded.

The foredeck has fixed bench seating forward of the cabin house, and a large teak foredeck which is ideal for steamer chairs.

The large aft deck has a fixed settee and table forward, and ample moveable custom teak seating at the aft end. This area can also be shaded with three canvas sails if desired. There is a mid boarding gate for the custom passerelle. The port side boarding is reserved for the dock ladder, and the starboard side is ideal for tender access via the boarding stairs.

The main deck also features an indoor/outdoor pilothouse. On the port side is a comfortable settee, with a versatile and moveable table or work area. Forward is a beautiful and functional helm area, which features modern electronics housed inside stylish cabinetry.

Moving below and aft from the pilothouse will lead you to the wood paneled guest accommodations:

At the aft end of this deck is the full beam master stateroom, which features a queen size berth to starboard, and a very comfortable sofa/settee to port. This cabin also features a large screen television, full size closet, and ensuite head featuring marble surfaces and a rain shower.

Moving forward there are two cabins, port and starboard, which each feature twin bunks. The starboard side features an ensuite head, while the port cabin has a detached head, which also serves as the day head.

Moving forward from the pilothouse is another set of stairs which descend to the large wooden planked dining salon and is surrounded on three sides by windows which can be opened, thus offering an indoor/outdoor feeling. To port is a wrap-around seating area and a large dining table. Forward is a small desk/work station, and to starboard is ample cabinetry and storage, including a large television on a lift. The overhead is a lovely white paneled cambered ceiling.

Descending another staircase will lead to the surprisingly functional chef’s galley. To port is a four burner cooktop, oven, and microwave forward of the working space and stainless sink. To starboard is a crew dining area, and pantry. The aft wall features dual refrigerator/freezers made of stainless steel.

Moving forward, again, leads to the crew accommodation space. To port are two bunk beds, and to starboard is a private Captain’s cabin. These areas share one head and shower in the forepeak.

Aft of the galley, the staircase can be lifted to reveal a watertight door to engine room. Just before the door is a very clever set of custom tool boxes, which can be shifted on removeable rails to reveal spare parts storage outboard to both port and starboard. Beyond the watertight door lies an engine room that boasts miniaturized versions of large-yacht equipment, installed in a very tidy and useable fashion.