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Bentley creates a bespoke interior for Contest Yachts’ new 67CS sailing cruiser.

Written by Andre James / Images courtesy of Contest Yachts

A Bentley design team specializing in crafting interiors for the Continental GT and Bentayga received a unique opportunity to create a bespoke interior for a 20-meter Contest 67CS yacht following the private client’s visit to Bentley’s Crewe Factory.  “We are delighted to be working with Bentley Motors, adding the option of fully matched Bentley auto and yacht interiors to our portfolio,” said Contest CEO Arjen Conjuin. 

The team at Bentley worked closely with the Contest Yacht design team, Wetzels Brown Partners, to create the unique interior, which they described as “an exciting challenge that pushed the create boundaries of its craftspeople.”  The team harnessed prototyping methods, including 3D printing, to enable the feasibility of individual components with a full mock-up of some items, including the sofa, produced before fitting out to ensure their exacting standards were satisfied.  Bentley’s instantly recognizable diamond quilted hides were book-matched throughout the vessel’s interiors, with details such as the tissue holder and drink coasters created from scratch to the customer’s preference.  Hand cross-stitching, employed by Bentley craftspeople to produce the steering wheel, was adopted and adapted throughout this project for new applications.

The project also provided a platform to showcase pieces from the Bentley Home furnishings line, including the Malvern Chair.  A bar and vanity unit are among the one-off case goods.  The Contest Yacht’s Captain’s chair and ‘Egg’ tables were given a bespoke touch by Bentley, along with the sofa, which was hand-built at Bentley’s engineering facility.

“Yacht interiors, like that of a car, must be exact with precision details,” said Dr. Matthias Rabe, Member of the Board for Engineering at Bentley Motors.  “The finished article is a testament to the incredible talent and skill of our craftsmen and women who rose to the challenge and pushed the boundaries of what is possible.”