DATA SHEET
Shipyard: Tankoa Yachts
Exterior design: Francesco Paszkowski
Interior design: Francesco Paszkowski & Margherita Casprini
Length overall: 49.9 m
Breadth (max): 9.4 m
Propulsion engines: 2xkW 1.029@2.300 rpm
Hybrid electric motor/generators: Siemens Blue Drive Eco Prop. 2×200 kW
Maximum design speed at half load: 18 kn
Max. speed at half load (with MMEE): 17 kn
Long-range speed: 12 knots
Cruise speed: 14 knots
Furnishings: Flexform, Gallotti&Radice, Kettal, Minotti, Talenti, Tuuci, Varaschin, Vitra
Photo credits: Leonardo Andreoni, courtesy of Tankoa Yachts
A grand staircase distinguished by wood steps seems as if floating in the empty space, supported by a central steel upright. Elegance and visual lightness are the keys to this most recent jewel for the sailing world designed by Francesco Paszkowski for Tankoa. As the yacht designer says, “Kinda is the result of a concerted effort between the shipyard, the owner, and our studio – a yacht truly built step by step all together. The exteriors have also been customized while maintaining the main design characteristics of the 50-meter series, such as the vertical bow, which makes it possible to increase the internal volume to 496GT, the generous swim platform in the stern, and large windows that provide continuity between interior and exterior.”
MY Kinda, Tankoa’s second vessel using hybrid propulsion, is of intense sophistication that embodies a contemporary vision of life at sea. Every detail recounts an exclusive refinement, such as the majestic 5,000-liter swimming pool designed on the bow deck, the beach club that opens on the lower deck, the magnificence of the VIP suite, and the interior design of the guest and owner’s cabins.
“Created in collaboration with Margherita Casprini, the interior design reflects the owner’s desire for a contemporary and refined environment,” Francesco Paszkowski continues. “The coherent style is based on natural materials, glossy and matte finishes, nuances of soft, harmonious colors for the fabrics, and dark contrasting shades for some furnishing accessories.”
The yacht’s connecting theme is fine materials: the champagne-colored leather chaise longue, the dark brown leather blinds, the brushed oak for the floor, the leather in different shades of gray for the wall panels, and the soft nubuck for the headboards of the VIP suite and owner’s cabin. It tells its story of timeless style through the careful selection of marbles for the bathroom areas with sanded Botticino for the flooring and matte or polished Saint Laurent) and Velvet Brown to clad the walls.
Its sophistication also finds expression in the choice of furniture design created by prestigious companies. Standing out among these are the chairs by Gallotti&Radice, ottomans and side tables by Minotti, and the outdoor collections by Kettal and Talenti that grace the open-air areas – the bow lounge and the stern dining area – with distinctive contemporary flair. The yacht is an emblem of the art of living surrounded by beauty.
