Tankoa Diamond Binta: 58m Full‑Custom Long‑Range Yacht
The Tankoa Diamond Binta is a full‑custom 58‑metre superyacht conceived to extend an existing owner‑yard relationship into a long‑range, highly personal vessel. The project grew from the owner’s previous 50‑metre S501 Binta d’Or and was developed through close collaboration between the owner, Tankoa Yachts, and Francesco Paszkowski Design, with interior contributions from Margherita Casprini. Tankoa framed the brief around long‑distance cruising, autonomy, and a refined but restrained aesthetic that places daily use and livability at the centre of the design.
Structurally, the yacht pairs a steel hull with an aluminium superstructure. Key dimensions and capacities: LOA 58 m (length 55.46 m), maximum beam 10.0 m, draft 3.30 m, displacement 870 t, and gross tonnage 1,013. Tanks hold 105,000 litres of fuel and 31,600 litres of fresh water.
Oak and Sensory Materials Define Interior Harmony
Material choice and tactile detail inform the yacht’s interior language. Oak is the predominant element, specified in multiple finishes — streaked, polished, brushed, and a tatami‑type texture on select floors — and paired with wet‑sand leather inserts, satin‑finish/brushed metal, and smoked glass. The palette is deliberately neutral and restrained; lighting and proportions are used to emphasise curved seating and intimate conversation areas rather than dramatic gestures. Nearly all furnishings were custom-designed for the yacht, with selected pieces from Minotti and Poltrona Frau integrated to align with the overall scheme.
The full‑beam master suite showcases the project’s sensory ambition: a private study opens onto a fold‑out terrace and the suite’s lighting is arranged to reveal rounded sofas and volumetric ceiling details. The galley is configured for professional use by the crew while remaining fully accessible to owners who cook; Poltrona Frau leather stools at the counter underline that dual vocation. Attention to everyday ergonomics and bespoke joinery keeps surfaces functional and atmospherically consistent throughout the accommodation.
Engineering, Beach Club and Seamless Sea Access
Engineering and access to the sea are organised to enhance both utility and the sense of connection with the water. The waterside beach club features fold‑out sides and a spa lounge with a glass wall that brings daylight into the space when terraces are open. A glazed corridor on the lower deck runs alongside the engine room, creating a visual link between machinery and guest circulation and reflecting the owner’s engineering interest. A 9‑metre limousine tender stows in a side garage, and a heliport is sited on the top deck to maximise autonomy.
Propulsion is provided by two CAT 3512E diesel engines, each rated at 1,350 kW. That installation gives a top speed of 16.6 knots and a long‑range cruising capability of about 5,800 nautical miles at 12 knots. The dashboard and helm detailing draw on automotive cues to translate technical information into a coherent visual language consistent with the yacht’s refined interior and exterior treatments.
Coherent, Livable Superyacht: Functionality Meets Elegance
Tankoa and Francesco Paszkowski have prioritised coherence and discreet elegance over theatrical statements. The result is a yacht conceived as a home at sea: circulation, storage, and service spaces are arranged to make onboard life intuitive, and finishes are selected to withstand use while preserving a calm, composed atmosphere. Accommodation is flexible — an owner suite plus five guest cabins — and the layout supports up to 12 guests when Pullman berths are deployed; crew quarters accommodate nine staff in five cabins. Custom joinery, asymmetric rugs, shaped ceilings with concealed LED runs, and bespoke tables and desks reinforce a unified design intent.
Diamond Binta demonstrates Tankoa’s custom, client‑centred approach where engineering, materiality, and everyday functionality are resolved into a single coherent package. The yacht balances long‑range capability with tactile, restrained interiors and practical details such as the glass‑lined engine corridor, fold‑out beach club, and multi‑role galley. As a first 58‑metre T580 for this owner, it underlines how continuity between yard, designer, and owner yields a yacht that privileges liveability and technical autonomy over conspicuous display.
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