Few in the yachting world are unfamiliar with the name M5, or Mirabella V, as she was originally known. This sailing yacht pushed the limits of design and engineering like no other. With the tallest mast in the world and the largest composite hull ever built, M5 is a yacht that will undoubtedly remain a legend in the history books.

​When 3DT was brought in as a key player in the transformation of the flybridge, we knew the task ahead would be monumental. Collaborating closely with BM Composites and Monaco’s Monk Design, the scope of the project was ambitious. Our role was to design a lightweight carbon fiber bimini for the forward section of the flybridge, a two-part main bimini spanning both fore and aft of the arch, a completely new helm console, and an adjustable/rotating helm seat.

​The main bimini, extending from the arch in both directions, was engineered as a two-part structure that included a motorized sunshade, extending far outboard to offer additional shade to the helmsman on both port and starboard sides. The forward bimini, outfitted with integrated lighting and speakers, also featured a custom mechanism that allowed the navigation screens to drop down for use and tuck away flush when not in operation.

​Adrian Monk’s design of the helm console combined striking metallic paint with a sleek carbon finish, creating a visual masterpiece that also prioritized ergonomic functionality, with all screens and controls arranged for both usability and aesthetic appeal.

​3DT began the project by 3D scanning the entire flybridge while the yacht was still in the Caribbean. By the time M5 returned to Italy for the work to commence, every component had been meticulously designed and engineered by 3DT, including all mechanisms, structural modifications, construction drawings, jigs, and templates.

​The result? A complete transformation of the flybridge’s living experience, featured here in Boat International Magazine:

Sailing Yacht M5.