A royal wave from the Regal 2250

February 11, 2010

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You can trace the 2250 roots right back to the first ever Regal produced back in 1969, it was at the Orlando site that Regal rolled out its first ever 21ft sports boat cuddy. The 2250 is testament to how far the US based firm has come.

The 2250 has an aggressive look and feel to it from the outside but once you’re aboard the upmarket feel is all around you.

There is a generous use of stainless steel around the cockpit most noticeable in the windscreen fittings, the helms position has a well presented instrument panel with an elegant finish that can be found on much larger craft.

The 2250 has been fitted with a sliding acrylic door as seen on larger cruisers and provides a perfect natural light into the well fitted and elegant cuddy area.

The 2250 can be powered by Mercruiser of Volvo units, however we would favour the diesel powered 190 hp Volvo D3 power unit coupled to the DP duo-prop drive good for a 40 knot top speed with a great range.

The 2250 is a great weekend sports boat perfect for a family day out or for couples who want that overnight stay. With an upmarket interior, plenty of room in the cockpit and a great sun and bathing area toward the stern, it would be hard to beat the 2250 as the perfect all round sports cuddy.

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The Oscars 2010 awards for the Top 15 Mega Yachts

February 6, 2010

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1. “Eclipse” Roman Abramovich’s yacht Eclipse has received a huge amount of industry attention, not just for its size but for the celebrity of its owner. If reports are correct, Eclipse could be the largest and most expensive superyacht ever built. At a reported cost of over £700 million and with a crew of up to 60, it is a giant of the sea. Eclipse is the fourth superyacht commissioned by Abramovich. Builder: Blohm + Voss .. Designer: Terence Disdale.. 162.5m Motor Yacht 2010

2.”Dubai” This magnificent yacht was originally commissioned by Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei. Construction was suspended in 1998 and the vessel left unfinished until HH Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum secured the rumoured $300 million project. Platinum Yachts took the mega yacht to completion and in 2006 launched Dubai – the world’s largest private yacht. Builder: Platinum Yachts.. Designer: Andrew Winch De.. 162m Motor Yacht 2006

3. “Al Said” Like most royal superyachts, little is known about Al Said, the giant mega yacht formerly codenamed “Project Sunflower”. Delivered to the Sultan of Oman in 2008 as a replacement for a smaller mega yacht with the same name. At a stunning 155m, Al Said consists of six large decks and features striking exterior and interior design by Espen Oeino International, the same company that designed the stunning 127m mega yacht Octopus. According to reports, Al Said is said to accommodate as many as 70 guests and 154 professional crew, as well as featuring a concert room capable of accommodating a 50 piece orchestra. Builder: Lurssen Yachts.. Designer: Espen Oeino.. 155m Motor Yacht 2008

4. “Prince Abdulaziz” As one of the yachts of the Saudi Royal Family, Prince Abdulaziz is used to conduct official business as well as for pleasure. The largest yacht built in the 20th century, the interior alone took 15 months to complete. Originally built for the late King Fahd of Saudi Arabia who named the yacht after his son, it is now owned by his brother Addullah. Builder: Helsingor Vaerft.. Designer: Maierform Marit.. 147m Motor Yacht 1984

5. “El Horriya” this Egyptian presidential yacht is not only one of the world’s largest but also one of the oldest. Built in 1865 in London, the yacht was intended for the King of Egypt. Originally named Mahroussa, El Horriya was extended in 1872 and again in 1905. Nowadays she is berthed in Alexandria and is listed as a training ship by the Egyptian Navy. Builder: Samuda Bros… Designer: Sir Oliver Lang.. 145.72m Motor Yacht 1865

6. “Swift141″ Built by Abu Dhabi MAR with exterior design by Pierrejean, Swift is one of the biggest and most luxurious superyachts in the world. At 141 metres, she offers accommodation for up to 60 guests and up to 56 crew members. She has an astonishing range of 5000nm. Builder: ADMShipyards.. Designer: Pierrejean Desi.. 141m Motor Yacht 2010

7. “Al Salamah” Code named as Mipos (short for Mission Possible) during her construction, Al Salamah belongs to Saudi Arabian Defence Minister Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz. Kept a great secret, rumours tell that she has over 80 rooms, a helipad, and an indoor swimming pool complete with glass roof. A real working wonder, this yacht was completed in 1999 after only two years. Builder: Lurssen Yachts.. Designer: Terence Disdale.. 139.30m Motor Yacht 1999

8. “Rising Sun” Jointly owned by Oracle founder Larry Ellison and media bigwig David Geffen, Rising Sun is rumoured to have been commissioned by Ellison specifically to be larger than Paul Allen’s Octopus. This 2004 yacht is spread over five decks and is equipped with everything from Jacuzzi bathrooms and wine cellars to a top deck basketball court. Builder: Lurssen Yachts.. Designer: Bannenberg and .. 138m Motor Yacht 2004

9. “Savarona” With a length far ahead of its time, Savarona was built in 1931 for Emily Roebling Cadwalader and was the first yacht constructed by Blohm and Voss. Most famous for its spectacularly intricate staircase, the ship was almost completely destroyed by fire in 1979 only to be refitted and returned to the seas over 13 years later. Builder: Blohm + Voss .. Designer: Cox & Stevens.. 135.95m Motor Yacht 1931

10. “Fincantieri 134m” Built by Fincantieri Yachts and designed by Espen Oeino, the 134 metre Fincantieri is due to launch in 2010. Key features will include, among others, two helicopter landing platforms, storage for a large submarine able to reach a depth of more than 100 metres, an indoor sea water pool that can be also used for tender docking and 2,700 square metres of luxury interior space designed by Pascale Reymond of Reymond Langton Design. Builder: Fincantieri Yachts.. Designer: Espen Oeino.. 133.90m Motor Yacht 2010

11. “Al Mirqab” Owned by the Emir of Qatar, this diesel-electric powered yacht was constructed as a successor to the owner’s 95 metre Oceanco yacht. Launched in 2008, Al Mirqab was once known as Project May, and while little technical information is known, the yacht has the incredible combined power output of 140,000kw Builder: Peters Schiffbau .. Designer: Tim Heywood Des.. 133m Motor Yacht 2008

12. “Octopus” With a permanent berth in the International Yacht Club Marina in Antibes, this giant is owned by Microsoft Co-Founder Paul Allen. With a full-time crew of 60 including former Navy Seals, maintenance and salaries on the ship cost a rumoured $200 million. Octopus is well-known for hosting famous faces onboard its well-equipped decks, serviced only by world leaders in their fields. Builder: Lurssen Yachts.. Designer: Espen Oeino.. 126.20m Motor Yacht 2003

13.  ”Alexander” Originally purchased by Greek shipping tycoon, the late John S. Latsis, and converted from passenger vessel into a sleek mega yacht by Hapaq-Lloyd in 1985 (-1987). Alexander remains in the Latsis family, headed by Spiro Latsis, and boasts a wealth of amenities such as a disco bar, 27-seat cinema and beauty salon as well as a wide range of tenders. Builder: Lubecker Flender W.. Designer: Lubecker Flende.. 122m Motor Yacht 1965

14. “A” Code named Project Sigma, this top-secret superyacht was built in 2008 at German shipyard Blohm & Voss GmbH for Russian entrepreneur Andrey Melnichenko. Formed of an extraordinary conceptual design by Philippe Starck, this stunning megayacht has minimal deck space but features an open-plan owner’s ‘loft apartment’ among its litany of unique amenities. Builder: Blohm + Voss .. Designer: Philippe Starck.. 119m Motor Yacht 2008

15.Mega yacht “Turama” is a luxury motor yacht guaranteed to make any special occasion feel that much more exclusive. Built in 2004 by Finnish shipyard Rauma, the 117m Turama is a powerful welded steel vessel whose lovely detailing, such as extensive teak decking, offers a sumptuous atmosphere in which to pamper her guests. Builder Rauma Shipyard. 116.41m Motor Yacht 1990

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Who has the biggest “Boot” at Dusseldorf 2010

January 28, 2010

A selection Large yachts were always the hallmark and attraction of boot Düsseldorf. Only up in Düsseldorf can you see large yachts – unique worldwide – whilst keeping your feet dry and protected from the elements in the halls.

The location by the Rhine, a 120-tonne capacity travel lift and a ramp on which even heavier boats can trundle through the streets into the halls all make it possible. This year the largest measures 37.19m in length and weighs a good 180 tonnes on the scales. Even if the beautiful luxury-class ships are only affordable for the few, there is scarcely a visitor who fails to be fascinated.

Sailing yachts

The Cruiser/Racer Solaris One 60‘ (18.97 m) by Se.Ri.Gi., a world leader from Italy, sports a well-conceived standard layout, with other designs possible at an additional charge. The design reflects the over 35-year experience of the shipyard, gathered from building more than 180 individual bespoke yachts (Hall 16, Stand 16 / D21). For the first time in mainland Europe, Oyster is presenting the Cruising Yacht 575 (17.99 m): the sloop was created as a composite build of Kevlar, carbon and e-glass.

With four cabins, it is intended as a family yacht; one of the two cabins with bunk beds could also be assigned to a two-man crew (Hall 16, Stand 16 / C 58). The cruising yacht Jeanneau 57’ (17.78 m) from France is aimed at lone sailors, who wish to travel without a crew. The latest model is available with three, four or five cabins, which can accommodate up to ten people, and the tender is housed in the stern (Hall 16, Stand 16/ B 02). Hanse Yachts (Greifswald) is introducing their latest innovation, the long Hanse 545 (16.20 m). For its internal fittings there is a choice of three suggested designs (Hall 16, Stand B 78). Farmont Yachts (Düsseldorf) has its yachts finished in e-glass in the Turkish city of Antalya. The ketch Marleen (17 m) celebrates its worldwide new entry. In the standard version there are, in addition to the owner’s cabin in the stern, three further cabins – two for guests, as well as one in the forward areas for crew or children (Hall 6, Stand 6 / A 10).

Motor yachts

The Elegance 122 RPH (37.19 m), individually built to customer demand in Taiwan for the Drettmann Group (Bremen), is the largest this year and a worldwide new entry. The triple-decker distinguishes itself through its clear and elegant interior design. For the owner and guests there are five cabins and three for the crew. The two MTU 16-cylinder motors yield 7,300 horsepower between them. Economical diesel usage and great range are the essential characteristics of the worldwide new entry Bandido 66‘ (20.60 m), an explorer from the Drettmann Group. As the smallest Bandido it has only two instead of three decks, but is in no way inferior to her big sisters. The interior is equipped with three cabins plus optional extra room for the crew. In the case of the Drettmann Group’s Elegance 68‘ (20.73 m), owners specify to a large extent the layout and fittings. The one on display contains three cabins for the owners and one for the crew. A Böning ship control system at both stations are included amongst its highlights (Hall 6, Stand 6 / E 27 – D 27). Seen for the first time in mainland Europe, Sunseeker (Great Britain) with its two MTU motors can reach up to 30 knots. The client gets a say in the layout and fittings. The bathing platform can be hydraulically lowered and also serves as a berth for a tender weighing up to 550kg. The newcomer to Germany, Sunseeker Predator 60‘ (19.37 m) goes up to 42 knots, available in an open or hardtop version. A smart detailed appearance awaits you in the cockpit. The sun area projects out over the stern compartment and creates additional length.

The newcomer to Germany, Sunseeker Predator 54‘ (17.45 m) replacing the Portofino 53‘ has received new lines. Created in an Italian open style, it is a sport cruiser with a retractable glass roof over the helm (Hall 6, Stand 6 / D 61). Princess from Great Britain is presenting three new models. The up to 40 knot worldwide new entry V 85’ S (25.91 m) offers four cabins for owners and guests, and two for the crew. The V 62‘ has three cabins in the bow, and the V 78‘ has four (Hall/Stand 6 / E 41). Built in classic trawler style with a Portuguese bridge the Fleming 65‘ (21.70 m) from Taiwan has a walkway around the front of the wheelhouse. It can be seen at Arne Schmidt Yachts (Hamburg). The trawler is designed for long voyages. While the main deck is reserved for steering, eating and living, there are three cabins for six people one level below (Hall 5, Stand 5 / C 20). Sanlorenzo (Italy) presents as its newcomer to Germany the third generation of the 62‘ (18.90 m). It has been modified and brought in line with models 72‘ and 82‘, to a degree that the shipyard is already talking of a new model. The new one has an added fold-away bathing jetty. Below deck there are three cabins for the owner and guests, as well as one behind the pantry for the crew. As is usual at the shipyards, the owner has a say in the fittings (Hall 6, Stand 6/ D 41). Fairline from Great Britain has lined up the newcomer to Germany, Targa 58‘ Gran Turismo, a sport cruiser with a helm stand in a salon decked with contemporary fittings, three cabins for the owner and guests and, as an extra, a fourth one for the skipper.

The Squadron 65 with its fly bridge has four cabins available (Hall 6, Stand 6 / E 61). Furthermore, about 120 exhibitors are presenting models of large and even larger super-yachts, which are too big for the Düsseldorf exhibition halls – or which are currently being worked on around the world. There are also their proposals for construction, design, interior and fittings.

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Can Porsche rule the waves too? Fearless 28 coming at you!

January 26, 2010

We all know the luxury end of the sports boat market seems to have the wealth of country bank accounts and I’m sure this is one of the main encouraging factors in this next review.

The Fearless 28 powerboat styled by Porsche design is an adventure at its beginning fuelled by the luxury end of the sports boat market which seemingly has the wealth of a country bank account and I’m sure this is one of the main encouraging factors in Porsche design’s entry into the world of power at sea.

This high powered luxury five seater rewrites the pages for design, focus and pedigree of the modern contemporary sports boat providing the driver with a focused environment for high speed boating and the passengers with a sense of belonging.

The Fearless 28 revolves around a seamless carbon-fibre reinforced fibre glass deep-V hull finished in stunning silver married to the upper teak deck based on the legendary Porsche sports cars with particular focus of their trade mark 911 and Carrera GT models.

In the beautifully layout cockpit the helm is equipped with an XM satellite radio, AM/FM radio, CD, DVD player and an i-Pod docking station all wrapped in warm beige and a set of up market display dials.

The Fearless 28 is capable of hitting speeds in excess of 80mph, this is achieved by a 550 horsepower V10 taken from the Dodge Viper and equipped for marine use but equally it can cruise along happily at 40mph giving a range of approximately 160 nautical miles.

This is the start of a great adventure for Porsche design with the future set to bring us a range of Fearless models, the 44, 68, 125 and 150 feet versions.

Fearless owner views at the ILBC www.worldsportsboats.ning.com

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Vote for the best Boat Show of 2009

December 23, 2009

As this year draws to an end and you look back on the year’s highlights, which International Boat Show would you reccomend and vote as the best of 2009?

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Superman test for the new Azimut Magellano 74

December 16, 2009

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Sometimes there are boat tests that are done that stand out from the usual tests done by the Manufactureres and leading industry bodies, and here is such a time. 

From Italy to winter and back. The mission of ”My Voyage” is the severest test for a new type of yacht: the Azimut Magellano 74

My Voyage sets out from Varazze: the extraordinary sea trial of the new Azimut Magellano 74, with Rosita Missoni as godmother also Italian national soccer team coach Marcello Lippi among the friends who came to hail the Magellano’s departure 4000 nautical miles in the heart of winter in the Mediterranean to experience the pleasures and intensity of slow cruising.

Prestigious testers for the Azimut Megallano: Vittorio Missoni and the pilot Heinz-Harald Frentzen Saturday, 21 November, at 6:00 p.m., the Azimut Magellano 74 left the dock of Varazze Marina under the eye of the Yacht&Sail Channel’s television cameras and an enthusiastic crowd. Thus began “My Voyage”, a 4000-nautical mile cruise through the heart of the Mediterranean that, taken in wintertime, represents a severe test (Magellano is designed to sail in any weather conditions and with moderate or rough seas). The trip is as ambitious as it is challenging: from Europe to Africa, from the Italian Riviera to France, the Costa Brava, Palma de Mallorca and Sardinia, and then Tunisia after coasting along the fascinating and wild Sahara coasts. The return to Viareggio is scheduled for December 15th after stops in Malta and Rome. A first tour that will offer the team on board a chance to rediscover the pleasure of “sailing for sailing’s sake”, at a cruising speed of 11-12 knots, a pace that will make it possible to live the sea in all its facets and an invitation to stop and appreciate nature by making the most of precious occasions for contemplation that would otherwise be wasted. Magellano’s particular design also offers the possibility of reaching speeds of 24 knots when necessary, a reserve of power that makes the boat even safer and more interesting.

The day began very early, with the official launch by Azimut-Benetti Group President Paolo Vitelli, who had the pleasure and good fortune to be flanked by an exceptional godmother like Rosita Missoni. Signora Missoni, in turn accompanied by her husband, the noted fashion house’s creator, Ottavio Missoni, helped personalize the boat with enthusiasm and extraordinary creativity, adding the finishing touches to the interior furnishings, all by the Missoni Home Division, with her own hands and a care that can truly be defined as “loving”. The list of personalities present at the event included Marcello Lippi – who with an Azimut 62 berthed at the Viareggio Marina is a great friend of Azimut Yachts – expressed words of admiration, highlighting the teamwork that made it possible to build such an advanced boat that combines the spirit of adventure with comfort, freedom and safety.

In the course of the morning yacht owners were able to tour the Magellano and experience for the first time its comfort and its outstanding sailing qualities. Mingling with VIPs and the public, perhaps the most excited were the members of the team behind the Magellano project and its design and construction, from Azimut Yachts CEO Federico Martini to Ken Freivokh, Bill Dixon and Luca Cristino, respectively the designer of the boat, the designer of the underbody and the head of the project. For all them and for Azimut Yachts, Magellano represents a big win. A new model that takes its place as the point of reference of a new segment, launched in a particular moment like the current one, and what’s more together with another seven models, all present in Varazze to give even more importance and meaning to the event.

At Magellano’s helm is Dag Pike, the noted English journalist, one of the world’s most expert seamen who was recently decorated with the title “Yachtsman of the Year”. For once his mission isn’t racing against time to set speed records but, on the contrary, to find a new dimension of sailing: slowly, savoring mile after mile the delights of an environment designed to enhance the pleasures of company, good food and being together. Sharing the adventure of “My Voyage” is Jessica Taylor, one of the few English women ship captains, Alex Pino, an expert sailor and close friend of Dag Pike, and Manfredo Pinzauti, a photographer who, free from maneuvers and shipboard duties, has the pleasant task of documenting the undertaking. His photographs will be posted on Flickr (account: Magellano My Voyage).

Magellano will be awaited in Tunisia by the cameras of Yacht&Sail Channel as well as an exceptional crew. Former Formula 1 driver Frentzen and Vittorio Missoni will board, plus Frank and Fiona Walker, an English couple with a rich professional curriculum: politics and diplomacy for him, television journalism for her. Both sea lovers, they decided to sail around the world and therefore enthusiastically accepted to be part of the Magellano project.

A diverse group of VIPs, creatives and sports champions, held together by a great passion for the sea. They will be the ones who truly put this new approach to sailing to the test. Along the coasts of the wild Tunisian islands they will experience the intensity of slow cruising, the pleasure of sharing the elegant concreteness of a large open space, the exclusive comfort of a boat built to multiply the emotions.

My Voyage’s partners include Missoni, which for the occasion dresses the Magellano with Missoni Home fabrics and the crew with its fashion creations, Caterpillar, which designed the engines selected for the Magellano by Azimut Yachts, and Gallinea, whose Innovation for Boats division realizes technical applications aimed at improving the onboard living experience.

Magellano is a boat that appeals to a broad public, that of lovers of the sea. For this reason Azimut Yachts wanted to share this event – lived with great intensity both on board and ashore – with all the fans, who can follow the cruise live online by connecting to the blog that posts the onboard accounts (http://magellanomyvoyage.azimutyachts.com). The blog in turn contains the links to reach the films shot during the days, posted on YouTube, as well as the images published on Flickr

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We wish to thank Azimut for the pictures and the content release and wish them luck on this exciting and benchmarking voyage with the Azimut  Magellano 74.

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Butch Cassidy and the Sea Ray 305 Sundancer kid

December 8, 2009

Sea Ray International is introducing its very first 10- meter model hard top; the brand new 305 Sundancer.  “This boat is an immediate reflection of what Sea Ray stands for; it is modern, innovative and thoughtfully designed,” said Marcel Rijnbeek, General Manager of Brunswick Netherlands. “This boat shows the hard work and dedication that has been put into it by our team.”

 

Sea Ray offers the 305 in three versions; with a windscreen, and arch and a hard-top. She is fully equipped to a standard home from home perfect for that weekend getaway. As standard the 305 comes with a well equipped cockpit featuring a wet bar, refrigerator and drink holders installed throughout the entire cockpit. The faucet and the sink can be covered in the countertop too, creating more space on the countertop when cooking.

There is a single burner next to the wet bar if you want to whip up some kick meals in the cockpit a useful touch, and the final added touch is the L-shaped seats can be converted into a large sun lounge area .The 305 helm dashboard is user-friendly housing a compass, tachometer, speedometer, fuel level meter, oil pressure meter, water temperature & usage meter. This simple and clean design is something new and refreshing from Sea Ray. Down below you will find a spacious cabin, featuring a large workspace and countertop with the usual amenities, a microwave, refrigerator, sink and wine rack. 

The 305 adopts a new “U” shaped seating layout in saloon that fits 5-6 adults comfortably and also converts into a king-size bed of 1.90 meters long with ample storage found in the cabinets and under the seating of the U-berth. The head is a fibreglass moulded unit comprising of a large mirror, toilet, shower (with curtain), sink, towel hanger and an opening port light,  a nice touch for customers who would consider long weekend trips.

The mid-cabin has been designed with a sense of privacy and central focus with a door closing it off from the saloon, once you step inside the main room you will notice a feeling of spacious feeling created by the unique sliding windows and screens that allows a good deal of natural light to enter the area.  The double bed is a decent size with ample storage from a hanging locker and upper and lower units.

The Sea Ray 305 Sundancer is an innovative piece of design, encompassing features found on yachts much larger in size. The new look and feel 305 will certainly attractive those in the market for a strong performing all round sports cruiser.

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New kid on the block Princess V62

November 28, 2009

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The Princess V- range has endured a strong successful growth in the past decade, and to continue this success and strengthen the range, they have added the V62 which slots in nicely between the V58 and V72.

A contrast of style and elegance built upon a racing thoroughbred deep V hull design. The V62 engulfs all of the traits we have grown to expect from Princess Yachts.

The V62 uses the latest advanced deep V hull design compelled with conventional drive added to the performance output of 2400hp the V62 is set to deliver true V Class performance with class leading handling, ideal for comfortable long range high speed cruising. 

 

The V62 will combine performance and versatility of hard top sports yachts benefiting from large volume accommodation spaces at main deck saloon and lower dining area. The main deck saloon is elegantly finished using low level contemporary furniture and is linked to a large open cockpit through triple sliding glass doors.

The lower accommodation consists of a full-beam en-suite stateroom, an en-suite VIP stateroom forward and a large twin cabin to starboard. There is also the option of a single berth crew cabin aft.

On deck a flexible entertaining space includes a wetbar and barbeque and a central sunbed above the aft garage that accommodates either a rigid inflatable or wetbike.

The V62 blends performance and style beautifully and will give customers that additional choice when considering sports yachts in this highly competitive market sector.

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Oceans 11 Azimut 116, The Italian Clooney

November 20, 2009

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From the beaches of Miami to the Italian Rivera,  Azimut will turn the heads of those who clamp eyes on their sleek modern 116 superyacht. The Italians have a real passion when it comes to designing machines of luxury and the Azimut 116 certainly fits neatly into the bracket of desirability.

The Azimut 116 sits beautifully with the light reflecting between the water and her unique reflective windows, providing privacy to her occupants and a design spectacle to those who gaze upon her.

She comes with a convertible top that provides complete coverage of the fly deck taking in to account not to spoil your experience within the jacuzzi and the entertaining space aft.

The classic Italian verve for creating beautiful places to be is clearly illustrated in the main lounge area, consisting of elegant wood floors and leather couches. An array of electronic systems and interior materials are available to customers wishing to individualise their yacht.

 

This example of one of the en-suite guest rooms provides an insight to the clean cut lines on board the Azimut, warm and inviting with a functional feel that would have you believing you’re within the walls of a 5 star hotel room but for the port holes on the wall rather than a conventional window.

The cross sections show a well engineered and thought out 3 deck design, customers have the choice of 3 layouts and countless ways in which to style the inside to individuals tastes.

The Azimut 116 is powered by twin MTU V16 2000 M93’s producing 2434 mHP, allowing her to cruise comfortably at 24 knots (half load) and go onto a top speed of 28 knots (half load). Impressive for 35.46 meter yacht with 7.40 meter beam and at full load she has a displacement of 143 tons.

The Azimut 116 is a shining example of the Italian boat designers vision of luxury on the water, she is a serious contender in the lower end super yacht market amongst some strong competition.

Check out the Azimut 116 tour at www.worldsportsboats.ning.com

 

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