Nerea Yacht uses Ecopur and Oltremateria continous surfaces
“…This experience of boatbuilding really makes the difference, and is paying off in terms of his credibility and ability to offer an innovative and high-quality product. Moreover, attention to detail is integral to Messina’s training and experience: «It’s all about mindset. I’ve been dedicated to finishes for a long time. If I can do it on yachts produced by other companies, I can do it on Nerea boats too».
So what are their future plans? «For now, we’re hoping to attend the next Düsseldorf International Boat Show, and the one in Venice – that’s one we definitely don’t want to miss». And they’ve got
other things lined up too: «We want to aim for an even more innovative boat», including the cutting edge materials Dario Messina has already used on the NY24, like Oltremateria, the eco-friendly
option Nerea has chosen for the boat’s finishes.
«Oltremateria is versatile – you can do any number of things with it, and it suits our craftsmanship perfectly». Messina has also used a material on board that was not designed for boats. «Nerea
Yacht is the first company to use eco-cement on a boat’s exterior». So what about the future? «We’re considering using eco-cement for the interiors too».
But the innovation doesn’t end there… «We’ll soon be adopting another innovative material; a clear finish applied to surfaces to lower bacteria levels».
It may sound like science fiction, but actually it stems from the firm’s research and innovation, and Messina’s ability to keep on looking forwards, with courage and conviction. «It’s vital to maintain a long-term view. You always need to look beyond the present». Without ever forgetting the aroma of wood shavings, of course.”
(Barche – page 101 – February 2021)
