Meet the Wider 42: A Sleek Combo of Power, Speed, Innovation, and Bespoke Italian Craftsmanship

Wider’s legacy in Italian yacht craftsmanship took everyone by storm with their first ever marvel, the Wider 42. Despite the deceptive name, Wider 42 comes across as a slender speed machine, well-equipped with a carbon composite stepped hull devised by offshore racing maestro, Mark Wilson. With a beam of just 11ft 6in, one would assume there isn’t much to play around with, but the name Wider reaches its justified climax when overhead extensions magically create additional deck space at the touch of a button.

But wait until you unfold the Wider 42’s party trick! On its command, side panels on gunwales extend outwards, while sections of the hull descend into the water functioning as stabiliser floats. The boat transfigures into an innovatively widened space, justifying its ‘Wider’ brand and leaving spectators in awe.

With specifications like 42ft 4in length and 11ft 6in beam, the Wider 42 was priced at €780,000 when new, a premium that is well-indexed when compared with the boat’s vast array of features. Being the first of Wider’s lineage, yet setting such a high standard, it’s no surprise how the Wider 42 comfortably secured its spot in the pantheon of cool boats.