Picchiotti M/y R. Paolucci (1970) For sale

The 30-meter PAOLUCCI yacht was built entirely of wood in 1970 by the historic Picchiotti shipyard in Viareggio. Built at the time for the Italian Navy, it entered service on 12 September 1970 as a military ship and fast ambulance in sea rescue operations. It was named R. PAOLUCCI in honor of Raffaele Paolucci, an Italian doctor, soldier and politician, who fought both world wars and is considered a hero in Italy. Later it became the yacht used for the Presidency of the Italian Republic, it was used by the Presidents of Italy from 1971 until 2006 for reasons of representation. Meetings, parties and events for the Presidency were organized on board.
Giordano Fabiani, fascinated by the history and origins of the PAOLUCCI, decided to buy the yacht in June 2006 and carry out a meticulous restoration project while managing to preserve the elegance of the original boat.
The restoration project began in the summer of 2006, within the Tevere Shipyard in Fiumicino by the ETA company, specialized in the refitting of old yachts and tugboats. The PAOLUCCI, after a careful design study aimed at preserving the original materials, has been restored in the structural parts of the hull, superstructures and deck. On the other hand, the engine room, the on-board systems (electrical, hydraulic, air conditioning), the crew rooms and all the electronic and navigation instrumentation have been completely redesigned and renovated.
The redesign of the interiors was entrusted to a company, Castagna di Erba, which has managed to combine an elegant and refined modern style in the choice of materials and colors used. The white wood paneling entirely covers the interior walls of PAOLUCCI, favoring the natural brightness. The floors and all the furnishings are made of matt Burma teak, a precious Indian wood.
The large living room and dining room dominate the first deck and are characterized by essential furnishings, chosen for both design and functionality. The division of the owner's and guest areas has remained unchanged. PAOLUCCI can accommodate up to 10 people in its master cabin, 3 double VIP cabins and a guest cabin with 2 single beds. All cabins are equipped with en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning and a B&O audio video system.
Great attention has been paid to the spaces for outdoor living: two sun decks, one in the bow and one on the flybridge of 80 square meters, furnished with special sofas with draining padding and cushions, positioned to enjoy the sea in total relaxation. The helm station, above the first deck, is covered with dark wood and leather paneling, while on the upper deck there is an external helm station. The hull, entirely made of wood with triple crossed mahogany planking, was covered with a stucco jacket and then painted matte gray.

Giordano Fabiani says that "It was an exciting challenge, the transformation entailed, the renovation of the interiors and a major restoration of the structural part of the yacht, but the most difficult task was to maintain the unrepeatable original elegance with the addition of modern technical and architectural details. I am satisfied to have restored the ancient splendor of PAOLUCCI and to have transformed it into a
a luxury yacht"