Maritimo’s sedan line has a new flagship: the S75, which joins the S60, S55 and S51 in the Australian builder’s overall lineup of Sedan, Flybridge and Offshore Yachts.

Rest assured, bigger does not mean bulky. The Maritimo S75 has a striking, sleek profile with nearly 75 feet of waterline, including the 194-square-foot space that Maritimo calls the Adventure Deck. Some reverse sheer along the topsides enhances the look, while the tall hull includes elongated, dark windows that match the targa bar, housing radar and satellite domes. All of these design elements help the S75 make a sporty statement, even at rest.

Of course, style without substance is not much good offshore, so there’s a solid glass hull underwater and an elongated keel, for stiffness and linear stability.

The S75’s signature feature is the Adventure Deck, which has a teak swim platform whose hydraulic after section can float a 2,204-pound tender. The deck also includes a wet bar with an electric barbecue in the forward bulkhead (there’s an access hatch here to the crew cabin too). A step above this area, with transom doors on each side, is the cockpit, which is shaded by the flybridge overhang. A couch and a dinette are here for alfresco relaxation or meals with friends and family.

A walk along the yacht’s deep side decks with tall guardrails ends at the bow, where a double sun bed dominates the space. At the business end of the bow are an oversize Muir windlass and capstan, and a 132-pound Ultra Marine anchor. The S75’s hardtop can be accessed from the upper part of the cockpit, a feature that allows part of the salon roof to be used for stowage.

Or, go from the cockpit into the salon by using a sliding door that opens into the galley, which is aft. Forward of the galley is a lounge, and the helm is to starboard. The U-shaped galley has Miele appliances: two freezer drawers, a microwave and an oven with a four-burner electric cooktop. In the nearby seating area, windows built at eye level allow for great views from the couch. The dark-wood, high-gloss finish is understated and contrasts with the cream-colored leather furnishings.

The helm console has a Twin Disc EJS joystick and throttles (the EJS controls the yacht’s forward and aft thrusters). Hull No. 1 also was equipped with two 24-inch Garmin screens, radar, autopilot and more, all ergonomically organized.

A staircase forward in the salon leads down to the yacht’s three staterooms. The atrium-style design of the salon windows adds natural light in the stairway, which on Hull No. 1 leads to an optional lounge (instead of a fourth stateroom). The owner’s stateroom has 6-plus-foot headroom, a king-size berth, elongated hullside windows, opening portholes and an en suite his-and-hers head. The forepeak stateroom has a queen berth offset to starboard, with space to walk around it. The third stateroom, with two bunks and a portlight, is ideal for kids.

Underway, fully loaded with 2,641 gallons of diesel, this supersize express cruiser didn’t need trim-tab action to handle the swells. Turning was predictable and confidence-inspiring, and the S75 tracked well. We saw a top-end speed of 28 knots with the standard 1,150 hp Scania diesel powerplants humming in the engine room.

The Maritimo S75 has long range, admirable performance, interior luxury and outdoor spaces that are open to interpretation. The hardest thing to decide about the S75 is where to go first.

Performance Highlights

A cruising speed of around 22 knots gave us an optimum 80 percent engine load and fuel burn of 74 gph, allowing a 785-nautical-mile range. Without needing trim tabs, we accelerated to a maximum speed of 28 knots. Noise was minimal at 68 decibels, which is 3 decibels above the level of normal conversation.

Heavy Iron

The standard Scania 1,150 hp engines run straight shafts to five-blade Nibral Veem propellers. Optional engines include twin 1,625 hp MTU 2000 Series V-10s. Electrical power comes from a pair of 22.5 kW Onan generators. At rest, twin ARG250T gyrostabilizers can be deployed for added stability.

One Solid Hull

The S75’s hull is solid fiberglass below the waterline. Rigidity comes from a monolithic GRP liner that is molded longitudinally all the way to the forward stateroom—a Maritimo-patented technique to enhance hull integrity. The decks also have a liner, as does the superstructure, enhancing rigidity and insulation while creating a monocoque structure intended to last. Deep bilges manage water incursion without losing stability.

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Article At-A-Glance

• The 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show will be held Oct. 25-29.
• More than 100,000 visitors are expected to attend FLIBS in 2023.
• More than 1,300 boats are typically on display for attendees to check out.
• Some yacht-builders with new-for-2023 models include Benetti, Azimut, Wally, Princess, Sirena, Sunseeker, Galeon, Sunreef, Maritimo, Aquila, Viking, Ocean Alexander and Rivera.

New Yachts from European Builders

Benetti and Azimut will be bringing their Italian-built yachts to the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, while the Ferretti Group’s Wally brand will be present with its Monaco-based flair. Benetti will display the 112-foot Oasis 34M Ubiquitous, while Azimut will be showing four models in the United States for the first time, and Wally will be featuring the wallywhy150.

Benetti Oasis 34M Ubiquitous

The Benetti Oasis 34M Ubiquitous is scheduled to make its US debut at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. This is a 112-foot fiberglass motoryacht with exteriors by RWD in Britain and interiors by the New York firm Bonetti & Kozerski. The stern on Ubiquitous has Benetti’s Oasis Deck, which includes two wings that open to enlarge the space. An infinity pool is here as well, and the space adjoins the main-deck salon to give guests the option of sun-drenched or shaded spaces for relaxation.

Also at the show: Benetti will showcase the B.Yond 37M Never Say Never Again. It’s a 121-foot motoryacht from architect Stefano Righini with an E-Mode Hybrid system from Siemens Energy. The idea is to reduce harmful emissions while giving owners the option of four operating modes, including a fully electric mode for zero-emissions cruising.

Four New Yachts from Azimut

Azimut will have four yachts making their Americas premiere at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show: the Verve 48 outboard, Magellano 60, Grande 36M and S7.

The Verve 48 outboard is a sport boat for weekends, designed in collaboration with Francesco Struglia. Its power is triple 600 hp Mercury outboards that promise a top speed of 50 knots. The stern has been updated from previous models; it now includes “the most extensive swim platform ever,” according to Azimut.

Crossover appeal is at the heart of the Magellano 60, with features intended for longer-distance cruising. For sustainability, the Azimut Magellano 60 can be delivered with HVOlution, a biofuel produced by Eni Sustainable Mobility. Azimut says this fuel, when combined with the shipyard’s semi-planing Dual Mode hull, can reduce carbon-dioxide emissions by more than 80 percent compared to yachts using traditional fuel.

With the Grande 36M, Azimut is showcasing a semi-walkaround upper deck that runs on the same level from the stern almost to the tip of the bow. The idea is to create an area that didn’t exist before on boats this size. Exterior design on the Azimut Grande 36M is by Alberto Mancini, with interiors by Achille Salvagni.

The Azimut S7 is a 72-foot yacht built with Volvo Penta IPS propulsion and a “super-lightweight” hull for a sporty ride. Azimut says the S7 also reduces fuel consumption and harmful emissions by as much as 30 percent compared to shaft-line boats with traditional chine hulls. Exteriors are by Alberto Mancini, with interiors by Yachtique.

wallywhy150

The wallywhy150 is also expected to be on display at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, following its international debut at the recent Cannes Yachting Festival in France.

This 78-foot motoryacht can be ordered with triple Volvo Penta IPS1350 engines for a maximum speed of 23 knots. With the standard Volvo Penta IPS1200s, that figure is 21 knots. Exterior spaces include a completely open upper deck with dining, sunbathing and a shaded lounge. Inside, there’s sole-to-ceiling glass for great views, with a main-deck master stateroom as well as guest staterooms belowdecks. The yacht can be ordered with a VIP and two guest staterooms, or with twin VIPs.

New Yachts from the UK, Turkey, Poland, Australia and China

Princess Yachts and Sunseeker International, both in the United Kingdom, will have new yachts at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Also from overseas will be new models from the Turkish builder Sirena Yachts, Polish builders Sunreef and Galeon, Australian builders Maritimo and Riviera, and China-based Aquila Power Catamarans and Ocean Alexander.

Princess Yachts Y95

The Princess Yachts Y95 is the new flagship of the builder’s Y Class series, which features open-flybridge models 72 feet and larger. This 95-footer can reportedly achieve a top hop of 24 knots, thanks to the twin 2,000 hp MAN V-12 engines, and it has a full-beam master stateroom on the main deck that lets in extra natural light through skylights. Guests are accommodated in four belowdecks staterooms. Draft is 6 feet, 6 inches, making the Princess Y95 a yacht that allows for access to the world’s most beautiful harbors.

Sunseeker Ocean 182

The Sunseeker Ocean 182, which was also displayed at the Newport International Boat Show, is an 88-foot yacht that is the fifth model in the builder’s Ocean series. It has an enclosed, air-conditioned flybridge that is home to the only helm station on board. Power is a pair of 1,650 hp or 1,900 hp MAN V-12s, with the builder promising a top speed of 27 knots. At a cruise speed of 12 knots, range is reportedly 1,800 nautical miles. All the guest accommodations are belowdecks: an amidships, full-beam master along with four guest staterooms.

Sirena 78

Turkish builder Sirena Yachts is bringing the Sirena 78 to the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Its design is by Cor D. Rover and Germán Frers, with the builder reporting a top speed of 27 knots as well as a cruising range of 1,550 nautical miles. Some of the key design features include a versatile flybridge with customizable spaces and sizable guest accommodations.

The Superpowered Princess X80

Princess Yachts is also bringing its X80 explorer motoryacht to the Fort Lauderdale show. Along with 31-knot speed and four en suite staterooms, the X80 has what the builder calls a “super flybridge.” Princess says this deck is 30 percent bigger than other flybridges on similarly sized flybridge yachts. This space has four gathering areas, including two sun pads forward, a wet bar aft and an L-shaped settee with a dining table to port. The X80’s main deck is dedicated entirely to socializing, with an L-shaped settee accompanied by a dining table forward.

Galeon 450 HTC

The big premiere from Galeon Yachts at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show will be the Galeon 450 HTC. It’s a Tony Castro design that can be ordered with an optional hydraulic swim platform and an optional third stateroom for guests. The standard layout is two staterooms with two heads, including a full-beam master. This yacht has a 4-foot, 3-inch draft that allows it to access skinny waters in locations like the Bahamas. Power is a pair of 480 hp Volvo Penta D6 engines.

80 Sunreef Power Eco

Polish builder Sunreef Yachts will be making a big show of the first 80 Sunreef Power Eco, which has been christened SÓL (after the Norse sun goddess). Sunreef is heralding this vessel as the most advanced electric luxury catamaran in the world, with a “solar skin” built into the hull, and the biggest battery bank in its category of recreational yachts. Accommodations are for eight guests

Maritimo M60 Flybridge Motor Yacht

Maritimo’s M60 Flybridge Motor Yacht will make its US debut at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Its hull has a variable deadrise with a deep keel, sharp bow entry and flattened progression aft, all intended for comfortable and efficient offshore cruising. Standard power is twin 800 hp Volvo Penta D13s. Owners also can opt for 1,000 hp Volvo Pentas or 1,150 hp Scania Di16s.

Riviera 585 SUV: Does It All

Riviera says its multi-uses 585 SUV represents the “culmination of 10 years of evolution and the launch of more than 220 SUV yachts.” The yacht has three staterooms and three heads with a full-beam master amidships. In addition to its cruising, water-sports and angling flexibility, the 585 SUV is entertainment-centric with its sizable cockpit and semi-enclosed alfresco deck. Power is a pair of 900 hp Volvo Penta IPS1200s or 1,000 hp Volvo Penta IPS1350s. For flybridge enthusiasts, the builder is also debuting its 46 Sports Motor Yacht.

Aquila 47 Molokai

Built in China, the Aquila 47 Molokai is the latest model from Aquila Power Catamarans. It’s outfitted for offshore cruising and fishing, with an en suite stateroom that’s air-conditioned and a queen-size berth. The design and build are a collaboration of Sino Eagle Yachts and Peart Yacht Design.

Ocean Alexander 32 Legend: Crewed-Yacht Living

The Ocean Alexander 32 Legend is a 120-foot superyacht penned by Evan K. Marshall, notable for its sole-to-ceiling glass across three decks, allowing for ocean vista from most points on board. From its seaside beach club to its foredeck lounge, rest and relaxation is at the forefront of this yacht’s design. Off the cockpit, power doors slide away allowing guests to enter the open-plan salon, which benefits from the aforementioned glass, enabling light to flood the space. A formal dining space for 10 is forward in the salon. The sense of volume and openness is palpable. The 32L has a main-deck master suite as well as four guest staterooms belowdecks. This yacht also has a skylounge with a wet bar, a TV, an ice-maker and a refrigerator, expanding entertaining options. Other alfresco spaces include a hot tub aft on the upper deck and a foredeck with a sun pad. Power is twin 2,600 hp MTU diesels.

Riviera 46 Sports Motor Yacht

Riviera’s 46 Sports Motor Yacht is a part of a lineup that also includes 50, 64 and 72 Sports Motor Yachts. The Australian builder collaborated with 4D Designs on the 52-footer, which has a variety of entertaining spaces, from a semi-enclosed cockpit and the flybridge to the salon and foredeck sun pad. Belowdecks, there are three double-berth staterooms and two heads. Owners can also opt to add a hydraulic swim platform. Riviera has two power options for the 46: twin 725 hp Volvo Penta D11 IPS 950s or twin 600 hp Volvo Penta D8 IPS 800s.

Built in the USA: Viking 90

The Viking 90 made its official debut earlier this year at the Miami International Boat Show, but Hull No. 1 is still on its premiere-year tour. It’s been turning anglers’ heads out on the fishing circuit, hauling in big catch. All expectations are that it will continue to impress show-goers at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

Viking 90: Ultimate Fishability

The Viking 90 has a fuel capacity of 3,801 gallons in four tanks, which gives the yacht long legs for getting to and from the canyons to chase big game. It can be ordered with an enclosed or an open bridge, and it has a one-piece wraparound, enclosed-bridge windshield for improved visibility. The cockpit has 224 square feet of dance space with a 203-gallon fishbox/live well and a pair of 103-gallon insulated, in-deck fishboxes. Refrigeration on those fishboxes is optional. A Seakeeper 35 is installed to keep everything steady at sea, and the cockpit sole is built with reinforcement for a fighting chair.

Viking 90: Interior Creature Comforts

When the day’s fishing is done, the Viking 90 has six staterooms (including a full-beam master) and seven heads to let everyone relax in comfort. There’s a U-shaped lounge in the salon, along with a home theater that includes a 65-inch high-definition TV. For more casual snacks, the galley has engineered-stone countertops with an overhang and five bar stools, along with a dinette on an elevated platform for great views of the outdoors.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are expected to attend the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show?

In 2022, there were more than 100,000 show-goers. All expectations for 2023 are for a show equal to or even bigger than last year’s.

How many brands will be on display at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show?

At least 1,000, according to show organizers. More than 1,300 boats will be part of the show.

Is there a VIP Experience available at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show?

Yes. Participants have access to the Windward VIP Club with premium open bars and gourmet food. The VIP Experience also comes with complimentary water-taxi service for getting around the show’s seven locations.

What are the seven locations for the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show?

Show locations include the Broward County Convention Center, the Bahia Mar Yachting Center, the Hall of Fame Marina, Las Olas Marina, the 17th Street Yacht Basin, Pier 66 Marina and the Superyacht Village at Pier 66 South.

Where can I sign up for updates about the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show?

The organizers are collecting email addresses for show updates at flibs.com

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Australian builder Maritimo has premiered the M75 Flybridge Motor Yacht, a sistership to the S75 Sedan model that made its debut in May.

“Carrying the designation of the brand’s flagship status, the M75 has been cloaked in a mighty exterior form from bow to stern,” Bill Barry-Cotter, founder of Maritimo, stated in a press release. “The M75’s hull profile is personified by sweeping longitudinal contours and styling cues combined with integral hull windows gracing the hull topsides, providing the internal accommodations with unprecedented views and natural light.”

Standard power is 1,150 hp Scania Di16s, with options including 1,625 hp Rolls-Royce MTU 10V 2000 M96Ls. Fuel capacity is 2,641 gallons, allowing for what Maritimo calls “true intercontinental passagemaking.”

Owners have layout options throughout the vessel, inside and out. The standard accommodations are four staterooms and three heads.

Does the Maritimo M75 Flybridge Motor Yacht have a crew cabin? Owners have the option to switch out a utility room for a crew cabin aft.

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Australia-based Maritimo has launched the S75 Sedan Motor Yacht, a long-range, bluewater cruising boat.

Maritimo calls the above-waterline level the “Adventure Deck,” with 200 square feet of space for water-based activities, barbecues or lounging. The upper-cockpit deck space also has a lounge area and can offer weather protection, if the skies turn dark. The galley is positioned aft, to serve the indoor and outdoor spaces.

Inside, features include a 65-inch screen for movie nights on the hook, a guest lounge near the helm and an atrium-style stairwell to allow natural light into the accommodations level.

The master stateroom is full-beam with a king-size berth and a private head. Two other guest staterooms are forward and to starboard.

“You’ll notice that there are smooth molded finishes everywhere on the vessel—even in the engine room when you look up,” Maritimo Operations Director Phil Candler stated in a press release. “The main moldings are backed up with molded liners, which not only allow us to create sub-assemblies for synchronized production flow—it creates even more inherent strength in the vessel. We’ve added to our patented liner system, which affords even greater ocean-going capabilities and further minimizes any noise and vibration.”

Power is a pair of 1,150 hp Scania DI16 V-8 engines. Maritimo also offers an optional Rolls-Royce Power Systems MTU, with twin 1,625 hp 2000 Series V-10 engines.

How long did it take the Maritimo team to develop the S75? More than three years. The company says hundreds of thousands of hours went into the planning, development and pre-production.

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The fifth of eight new yacht models introduced as part of an ambitious development strategy, the M60 Flybridge has been reimagined by the firm’s in-house design team with the input of Maritimo’s global network of experienced owners and enjoyed a successful global debut at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in May.

“The Maritimo 60 was the brand’s very first motoryacht,” says Maritimo’s design director Tom Barry-Cotter of the company’s original flagship that debuted in 2004 and gained a diehard following as a standout bluewater cruiser. Growth in other areas put production of the original M60 on hiatus, but the new M60 Flybridge has emerged from the drawing boards with a new design and refreshed layout boasting the extra space and plentiful deck areas that Maritimo owners demand.

Space to Adventure

As confirmed by Maritimo’s network of owners, today’s boaters prefer to connect with the water, and multifunctional exterior deck areas are favored. The new M60 Flybridge boasts a strikingly balanced exterior profile with a reimagined flybridge superstructure that flows aft, the brand’s signature flybridge wings protecting the wraparound side decks and the 118-square-foot flybridge balcony deck, whose overhang then protects an expansive cockpit deck housing an aft dining and lounging space one deck below. An immense open “adventure deck” catering to multiple waterborne activities extends aft of the cockpit space, divided only by a centerline barbecue, sink and refrigeration unit that conveniently serves both spaces. Deep walkthrough side decks on this level echo the seaworthiness of the Maritimo builds, while providing access to the foredeck utility and lounging area with sun pad. 

The proportions of each deck space were carefully considered by the Maritimo design team, not only to appeal to the exterior aesthetic, but to also cater to the variety of entertaining, relaxation and exploration activities that Maritimo owners desire. Optional clear retractable partitions create hybrid indoor/outdoor spaces and offer protection from the elements in both the flybridge balcony and cockpit deck areas.

A must-have element to any long-range yacht is storage, and the M60 Flybridge has been well-planned with storage in mind. Beneath the adventure deck, which can be lifted hydraulically, is the largest garage lazarette area Maritimo has fitted aboard any of its builds to date. Capable of housing a 10-foot-3-inch tender or two-person Jet Skis when optioned with the 350-kilogram/772-pound rear davit, the space also easily stows water toys, dive gear, kayaks and paddleboards. Clients are afforded additional tender storage options in the foredeck, atop the adventure deck, or with an optional hydraulic platform.

Space to Unwind

Conveniently accessed via an internal staircase, the M60’s namesake flybridge sky lounge comprises both a forward wheelhouse with lounge, and an aft television lounge that converts to an additional sleeping berth. Bi-fold doors separating the flybridge balcony deck and the interior sky lounge create an expansive indoor/outdoor space when opened. 

On the main deck, natural light is maximized by large sections of glazing, providing panoramic views. The bright and airy main salon features a galley-aft configuration and multifunctional dining/lounging space forward, and Maritimo owners are also afforded the option of adding unique two-stage vista windows to transform the entire salon into one indoor/outdoor retreat. 

The M60 Flybridge houses guests in three staterooms and two en suites on the lower deck, the accommodations comprising an offset queen forward, a convertible twin cabin to starboard, and a full-beam king master stateroom and en suite amidships.

Designed to maximize natural light in the lower accommodations, the companionway leads to the lower foyer that can be fitted with either a combination washer/dryer unit or separate washer and dryer, per owner preference. The elongated hull windows that add style to the exterior profile serve an even more welcome purpose in this space by bringing in copious natural light and enhancing the overall sense of space provided by the yacht’s 17-foot-2-inch hull beam.

Designed to Explore

The M60 Flybridge continues the brand’s long-range cruising heritage that is built upon straight-shaft drive technology and a signature variable deadrise hull design featuring a sharp bow entry, deep keel, and flattened progression aft that maximizes offshore cruising efficiency, stability, and comfort. Powered by twin Volvo Penta D13 800-megahorsepower units as standard, with D13 1,000 mhp or Scania Di16 1150 mhp units as optional upgrades, and assisted by five-blade NiBrAl propellers and a 1,200-gallon fuel capacity with a stability-balancing triple-tank fuel system, the M60 Flybridge is perfectly positioned to comfortably transport the next generation of Maritimo owners and guests to their next adventure. 

The Maritimo M600 Offshore Flybridge

Taking the successful flybridge design to the next level, the brand new Maritimo M600 Offshore Flybridge was introduced in tandem with the new M60 Flybridge model, both of  which debuted together with the new Maritimo S600 Offshore Sedan at the 2022 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.

The first offshore-specific model in the host of new Maritimo designs unveiled in 2021, the M600 Offshore Flybridge is designed as the ultimate bluewater offshore-cruising flybridge motoryacht. The design should come as no surprise from an experienced builder and in-house design team based on Australia’s Gold Coast, a region known for its often-unpredictable sailing conditions.

Similar in its basic layout to the aforementioned M60 Flybridge and offered in either a Flybridge or a Sedan configuration, the three-stateroom, two en suite M600 Offshore is designed specifically to accommodate open-water fishing as well as long-range passagemaking. Special attention was paid during the design process to the functionality of the aft deck, which features an upper lounging and entertainment cockpit that is protected by the flybridge deck above, and the offshore cockpit, which features an expansive and uninterrupted open deck with the option for a fighting chair. The entertainment center is positioned forward, and this area is equipped with large wing lockers, transom baitwells, in-deck fish boxes, rod holders, flush gunwale capping, and an enclosed transom gate for a truly comfortable and state-of-the-art fishing experience. A large lazarette storage area is situated beneath the cockpit floor and is accessible either via a day hatch or through the hydraulic-lift opening; a swim platform is optional. Avid anglers will appreciate the optional flybridge-level rear helm station and its clear sightlines to the cockpit deck and transom.

“We are beyond excited with the new Maritimo Offshore Series and where this series will lead our brand,” says Maritimo design director Tom Barry-Cotter and, judging by the response garnered at the model’s debut in Sanctuary Cove, the market is as well.

To learn more about Maritimo, the M60 Flybridge and the M600 Offshore, visit their website at maritimoamericas.com.

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Australian builder Maritimo has a new flagship: the M75. This 75-foot-8-inch yacht is almost 12 feet longer than Maritimo’s previous flagship, the M64. However, it’s not just in length overall that the M75 boasts expanded room; the M75 has approximately 873 square feet of interior space and 559 square feet of exterior space, punctuated by the cockpit’s customizable “adventure deck.” The space—outfitted with a wet bar, a sink, a fridge and two grills—can be set up for lounging, watersports, stowage and more.

There are four staterooms on the M75, including a full-beam master with a king-size berth amidships. The master has a nearly full-beam head with his-and-hers sinks abaft the berth, providing a sound barrier from the engine room. To port, there’s a closet and two-seat sofa; to starboard is a desk that can also serve as a vanity beneath a full-length window. Two guest staterooms—one with twin berths to starboard, the other with bunks to port—separate the master and forepeak VIP staterooms.

The M75’s main deck is designed purely for entertaining. In the upper cockpit, there’s seating for at least 15 with forward-facing seating, a sofa to port, and L-shaped seating with a table to starboard.

A sliding glass door leads from the cockpit to the galley inside with a 15.5-square-foot island that can accommodate two barstools on each side. The galley’s appliances are to starboard in an L-shaped configuration. A portside staircase leads to the flybridge.

The vessel’s salon and dining area are amidships with a portside settee that has a dining table with space for four chairs. To starboard is a C-shaped sofa that seats at least eight people. On the foredeck, there’s forward-facing seating for at least two people, as well as a sun pad far forward.

The flybridge has an enclosed sky lounge that houses the helm station, which is to starboard with two helm chairs. C-shaped seating abaft the helm to starboard mimics the main-deck salon’s sofa setup. Across from the helm to port is additional U-shaped seating for guests who want to see what the skipper sees, with views all around. Aft and open to the elements are a bar with space for three barstools and C-shaped seating for eight with a table.

Standard power for the Maritimo M75 is twin 1,150 hp Scania DI16 diesels.  

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The Quays Marine Centre on Pittwater sits about 11 miles north of the central business district in Sydney, Australia—but you’d never know it. On the winter day when I boarded the Maritimo X50 at the marina, the water temperature was about 65 ­degrees Fahrenheit, and the air temperature matched it—though it felt warmer because the air was so dry. In fact, there was so little moisture in the air that the Pittwater region’s high bluffs and headlands, marbled with woods, appeared to be in high definition. The slightly blue leaves on the uncountable gum trees were individually visible at a few hundred yards, and the forest spilled toward the olive-green sea as if to take a swim itself. Freshwater waterfalls pattered down the rock in the bare spots, and World War II-era pillboxes stood abandoned in the woods, still holding watch for a fight that never came.

I stood mesmerized by the view—and by the fact that the cosmopolitan Sydney Opera House was calling from so close by—as our captain revved the X50’s twin 670 hp Volvo Penta D11s. Off we went at about a 28-knot cruising pace. We quickly came across a pod of fur seals lounging on a boulder and pulled up close for a look, with the captain using the Volvo joystick to maneuver us around for better angles.

Maritimo principal designer Tom Barry-Cotter climbed up to the vessel’s foredeck and leaned against the 3-foot-tall bow rails. The captain turned the boat ever so slightly, and Barry-Cotter, off-balance momentarily, called back to us in the cockpit with a nervous laugh: “Don’t want to fall in there, mate. Where there’s seals, you know what else there is.”

We scanned the water for any monstrous shadows lurking below the surface. This was Australia, after all.

The many mansions lining the harbor as we cruised closer to downtown Sydney could make for a premium architectural tour. The multimillion-dollar dwellings range from modern to Mediterranean, all with expansive ocean views. There is a theory that water views are so sought after because human beings are wired to associate water with a continual food source, creating a calming effect on the psyche. That may or may not be true, but either way, Maritimo designed the X50 to have the same effect. That calming sensation of being near the water is especially found in the X50’s optional beach club, which is a noteworthy feature on a yacht that’s 52 feet, 7 inches length overall. The space can be arranged in a few ways, including as a third stateroom; this hull had two director’s chairs facing aft at a leather-embossed desk, creating a unique way to pound out those last few hours of work (had the yacht been on the hook). Forward in the beach club, a flat-screen TV was above a sink, counter and wine chiller, for when the work was done. A head to port lent the beach club a bit more autonomy, while the hydraulic swim platform was three steps up, allowing for an easy dip.

Inside, the U-shaped dining settee in the salon also offered excellent water views thanks to windows built low enough to see out of while I was sitting. Aft, the galley had a bounty of locally caught prawns and oysters sitting on ice, with prep room at the island counter, and sandwiches in the 6-foot-tall refrigerator. We tucked into a beachside cove for lunch. The scene was perfection, with bright and clean skies, a soft breeze, and children and dogs frolicking on the sand.

But then, just as we were about to moor, an ugly kur-dur-dur-dur-dur-grunk came from below. One of the yacht’s props caught a stray mooring that had some sort of metal sheathing.

Our intrepid captain stripped down to his skivvies and, after a deep breath to psych himself up, plopped overboard to untangle us—sharks and cold water be damned.

It says a lot about the Maritimo X50’s seaworthiness that we were soon back on our way, headed outside into open water, still pointed south toward downtown Sydney. The seas were rather rough, with high winds lopping the tops off 6-foot rollers. I took the helm, and at 19 knots, the yacht’s hand-laid, vinylester-resin hull felt solid. It was quiet as she dropped into the troughs time and again. Grooves to either side of her windshield aided in whisking water away if it came up over the bow, keeping the sightlines excellent. We passed a kayaker, a man perhaps 20 years old, all by himself, churning his paddle like a windmill over the blue-gray humps of ocean—another testament to the intrepid Aussie spirit, I suppose.

After about a half-hour, we reached the towering headlands that stand like sentries on either side of the entrance to Sydney Harbour. The seas smoothed out as the waterway revealed itself, bustling with ferries, tugboats and recreational craft. As we turned a final bend, the sun dipped low and light glittered off the greasy-smooth harbor’s surface. The Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, landmarks adjacent to each other, came into view.

The captain slowed the boat to a crawl off Fort Denison, which served as a notorious prison in its past. In 1796, a British convict named Francis Morgan was hanged there for a murder. Up on the gallows, Morgan was asked for any final words. He reportedly responded that the only thing worth mentioning was the superb view of the harbor from the high elevation and he was sure there were no waters the world over to compare with it for beauty.

While there was no doubt a laundry list of terrible decisions and acts that led Morgan to end up on those gallows, he certainly had keen powers of observation.

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The 50SC’s Volvo Penta IPS power package and careful attention to sound attenuation are responsible for the quiet. I measured just 60 dB(A) at the helm as she idled away from the marina and into Lake Macatawa, the repository for the Macatawa River. Clearing the breakwater and no-wake zone, Dekkinga accelerated the 50SC to a 26-knot cruising speed. She remained quiet, even when we opened the doors to the afterdeck.

Krueger had topped off the fuel and freshwater tanks and loaded our steed with assorted boat-show paraphernalia, stores and personal gear — enough for three nights aboard and four days of the show. The yacht sat a bit low in the water at the dock, so in fairness to her, we decided to forego Yachting‘s customary recording of speed and fuel consumption in favor of Volvo’s sea-trial data of this very same boat, while not so heavily loaded.

Sure enough, after we slowed to idle and then accelerated to record the level of sound, our heavy payload kept the engines 200 rpm shy of the
3,600 rpm maximum recorded and the top speed just below 30 knots, 2 knots short of the top speed recorded by Volvo in Australia.

Bill Barry-Cotter, the founder of Maritimo, is also the chief designer. He and his team packed an awful lot of volume into this relatively small package. Placing the engines very near the transom, which is one of the benefits of the Volvo IPS, may have aided the design, but the results exceeded this simple expediency. Regard the master stateroom: Located amidships, it spans the yacht’s full beam and seemed cavernous when I entered. Multiple levels and the queen-size berth at a jaunty angle from the port side contributed to the feeling, but the big portlights in the topsides were my favorite elements. I could have spent hours watching the water rush by. Natural light flooding the stateroom and highlighting the neutral tones of the carpet and upholstery nearly made going topside redundant.

Cozy may be a silly word to describe the ambience of the master, because it’s so large, but I easily pictured myself stretched out on the settee, opposite the berth and a step higher, sipping a single malt and reading The Riddle of the Sands. Up two steps and forward of the bulkhead on the port side is the master head and shower. At this location, the deadrise of the bottom intrudes on floor space but leaves enough for a normally spacious head. The forepeak guest stateroom seemed adequately large, though pinched a little by the hull’s converging forward sections, and it gets light from two portlights in the topsides and two round hatches in the overhead. The single stateroom on the starboard side is perfect for a paid skipper.

Topside, the open plan from helm to transom makes this 50-footer a fine platform for entertaining. Glass doors open the afterdeck to the salon. On the port side, a single swing door of conventional size lets folks pass to and from the salon. To create a wide-open inside/outside area, simply fold back the bifold door on the starboard side. Hanging out on the afterdeck gets a person a little windblown when the boat’s at planing speeds, but the noise isn’t objectionable. I could easily imagine dinner at the big table aft as the Maritimo creeps along at displacement speed in flat water.
In the salon, the L-shape settee is a perfect spot to lounge with a book, gather for conversation or watch a movie on the flatscreen TV. Pushing a button summons this device from its hiding place in the cabinetry on the starboard side.

Most important to the success of parties aboard is having the galley in the after starboard corner of the salon — in the middle of the fun. The Kenyon gas grill in the cockpit’s entertainment module may add to the menu’s variety. The module also contains a freezer and a sink. The little dishwasher beneath the microwave eases the pain of cleanup.

| |TEST CONDITIONS: Sea-trial data was compiled by Volvo. Two-way average speeds were measured by GPS in the waters off Coomera, Queensland, Australia, in winds of 5 to 10 knots, with two people aboard, 100 percent fuel and 40 percent water. Sound levels were measured at the helm. |

Probably the most astonishing element of the 50SC’s arrangement plan is the dinghy garage. The company’s research showed that yachtsmen have begun to consider this amenity an essential in increasingly smaller yachts. At 50 feet, this Maritimo seems to have pushed the limit, but the execution is no less brilliant. The dinghy garage is above the engine room, accessible via an electrically powered hatch. To launch the tender, simply pull it from the garage onto the articulated swim platform and lower it into the water. As unique as the design is, it makes getting into the engine room a little difficult, proving that squeezing a quart of features into a pint of yacht has its compromises.

Fluid lines wrap the 50SC’s most appealing interior in a well-proportioned shell — one that combines automotive themes with traditional yachting elements. The plunging sheer line and shape of the windows in the house visually extend the yacht’s length, and the extended roofline elevates the profile a step or two above a typical express boat.

Like every IPS yacht I’ve driven, the Maritimo tracks as though she were on rails, making the autopilot seem unnecessary — at least in relatively smooth water. This yacht rides on a warped-plane, V-shape bottom of moderate deadrise at the transom. Although we didn’t have any seas to speak of, Krueger says that his experience aboard her in rougher waters proved that she’s a good sea boat. The parallel thrust of the IPS, as opposed to the down-angle thrust of shafts and props, caused the 50SC to run at about 6.5 degrees bow up with neutral tabs. This in no way limited my sight lines from the helm, nor did it affect the boat’s speed during my time aboard. She responded instantaneously to steering input, dipping her inside shoulder in tight turns and losing almost no speed — this behavior is also a result of IPS drives and a well-shaped bottom.

Is this the perfect midsize yacht? It may very well be for those folks who like high style, entertaining friends and cruising in comfort. And who doesn’t?

Maritimo, 206-462-6080; Galati Yacht Sales, 616-738-3108.

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Maritimo M53

Top-notch engine room? Check. Easy to service mechanical systems? Check. Unobstructed sight lines? Check. Quality construction? Check. Cruiser friendly interior? Check. Efficient and seakindly ride? Check.

The list goes on. In fact, the more time I spent on the new Maritimo M53 Motoryacht, the more I realized that this cruiser ticks off all the boxes required of a boat designed and built to cruise well beyond the marina. In fact, of all the Maritimo models introduced at the last Sanctuary Cove Boat Show on Australia’s Gold Coast, the M53 stood out, in my opinion (see the complete photo gallery here).

Why? Well, for starters the no-nonsense cruiser remains true to founder Bill Barry-Cotter’s original mission of building practical, easy to maintain boats that won’t let you down when the conditions turn snotty.

An overarching thread of this philosophy is design simplicity. These days, it takes only a few minutes of talking with fellow boaters before the topic turns to how complicated boating has become. Yet Maritimo has perfected its formula to allow the owner/operator more time on the water, and less time spent poring over manuals trying to figure out how to turn on the television. For instance, the single 1,017-gallon fiberglass fuel tank means an absence of a fuel manifold system and/or transfer pump, not to mention a concentration of weight at the center of gravity. Fewer moving parts equals less maintenance. The electrical system is straightforward, with two starting banks and a separate house bank. A 1,200-watt inverter and 17.5 kW Onan generator provide alternating current service. All wiring is neatly run and precisely labeled, and the engine room is superbly laid out in trademark Maritimo fashion, allowing access to all components.

If you have yet to run a Maritimo offshore, I urge you to do so. The length-to-beam ratio of 3.5 for the M53 is about normal, not too fat and not too slender. Barry-Cotter is adamant about ensuring his boats have a relatively shallow shaft angle, in this case nine degrees. Not only can this help optimize thrust, but it also can help reduce vibration, thanks to a steadier load being applied to the propeller blades. We rose easily out of the hole, without touching the trim tabs, and achieved plane at an optimum running angle of approximately 5 degrees with slight tab applied. The 715-horsepower Volvo D12 diesels were well suited for the M53 and propelled us to a top speed of 32.2 knots. (The new 800-horsepower D13 replaces the D12.) American boaters, take note: There is no need to cram in the largest engine possible to gain an extra knot, a practice that causes Barry-Cotter to roll his eyes. Pull the throttles back to 1800 rpm and cruise all day long at 22 knots while burning a total of 40 gallons per hour. As happens in all Maritimos, headseas were met with ease and no pounding.

The 59,600-pound displacement is also right on the money for this boat, and keeping the weight in check adds to the efficiency. The bottom is solid glass, while the topsides, deck, deckhouse and enclosed bridge are cored.

I admit I’ve become a fan of the enclosed bridge layout. Maritimo certainly is leading the charge in this area in the under-60-foot market. The builder does a superb job of incorporating plenty of light and breezes via a sunroof, side windows and aft opening doors. You can enjoy the salt air and ocean smells, yet still seal up if the weather dictates. The advantages of an enclosed bridge were evident during a night cruise on the M56 a few years ago. We were safe, warm and secure, with a clear line of sight, yet could easily traverse the stairs to the lower deck and check on guests in the salon.

Even with seven people on the bridge during the M53 sea trial, everyone was more than comfortable. The line of sight is unflawed. The two unobstructed walkways from the cockpit through the transom allow the helmsman to easily view the large swim platform while backing down. Side windows allow communication with line handlers on deck.

As with every Maritimo, a lot of thought is given to the design of the helm — a direct result of Barry-Cotter and the company’s offshore powerboat racing pedigree. I like the fact that a mate can easily access the electronics and multifunction display. If you’ve ever navigated a busy harbor or run at night, you’ll understand the importance of a setup that allows the helmsman to drive and the companion to navigate.

Abaft the helm lies a settee with a teak table and a wet bar with refrigerator. This is a fantastic bonus area and will easily serve as a second salon. Sliding glass doors access the small deck that also shelters the entrance to the salon below. Thanks to this deck, the enclosed bridge, the foredeck and the cockpit, there is no shortage of areas in which to socialize.

Our test M53 revealed an updated Maritimo interior scheme designed by David Stewart. The details jazzed up the whole package, while still remaining on brand. The builder avoids flashy treatments, preferring more timeless design elements that will still look good 20 years from now. Our test boat featured Maritimo’s trademark aft galley. It’s one of those items that lead you to question why it took so long for production builders to embrace the concept. A sliding, three-panel glass-and-aluminum door allows a seamless transition to the cockpit. An island with additional stowage is a nice touch, and the full-height pantry is huge.

Opposite to port is a three-quarter-height refrigerator and freezer unit, along with the electrical panel. It’s so refreshing to see a properly arranged electrical panel at eye level that doesn’t require you to stand on your head and pirouette to turn on the lights. A Fisher & Paykel four-burner cooktop, a dishwasher and a Panasonic microwave complete this cook-friendly galley.

Large gatherings are easily accommodated in the salon, where an L-shape settee with table to port and a straight settee to starboard serve nicely. The lower deck features three staterooms and two heads. It’s a toss-up when deciding which to choose as the master stateroom. Though the amidships stateroom with island berth, large opening window and en suite head is designated as the master by the builder, the forward stateroom with an island berth and abundant natural light and stowage and a shared head would be my choice. A single-berth cabin is starboard and would make a fine snore box or guest accommodations.

Cruiser friendly touches continue in the cockpit with details like freshwater and saltwater washdowns, additional stowage and a fiberglass unit across the transom that houses an optional barbecue. Side decks are wide, and the high gunwale is a smart detail.

With so many new Maritimo models introduced in the past 24 months, it was refreshing to see that the builder hasn’t forgotten the type of boat that launched its success. If you’re in the market for a stout performance cruiser, make sure the M53 is on your list.

LOA: 57’8″
BEAM: 17’1″
DRAFT: 4’5″
DISPL.: 59,600 lb.
FUEL: 1,017 gal.
WATER: 211 gal.
ENGINE OPTIONS: 2 x 715 hp Cummins QSM 11 diesels; 2 x 800 hp Volvo D13 diesels
ENGINES TESTED: 2 x 715 hp Volvo D12 diesels
BASE PRICE: $1,655,500
Maritimo, 206-462-6080; www.maritimousa.com

Test conditions: Speeds were measured by GPS in the Coral Sea, with gradual swells and light winds, with ½ load of fuel and water and seven people on board. Fuel consumption was calculated by the electronic engine-monitoring system. Sound levels were measured at the helm.

RPM Knots GPH dB(A)
900 9.2 6.7 60
1200 10.2 16.0 63
1500 16.3 27.0 65
1800 22.0 40.0 68
2100 28.2 54.1 72
2370 32.2 75.0 76

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