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AZIMUT YACHTS CONFIRMS ITS LEADERSHIP AT THE 2016 DUBAI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

Azimut Yachts consolidates its leadership at the 2016 Dubai International Boat Show. After five consecutive years of rising sales in Middle East, the company in joint venture with Seas & Deserts Group is strengthening its network in the Gulf with a new representative office in the prestigious Dubai Marina Yacht Club and a Service Manager transferred from headquarters to Seas & Deserts Group.

Highlights:
✓ New office in Dubai Marina Yacht Club.
✓ New Service Manager for the Gulf area.
✓ Azimut dealer Seas & Deserts named “Grande Collection Dealer of the year”.
✓ New Azimut 72 and Magellano 66 models immediately sold out, not least as a result of strong demand in the Gulf market.
✓ Six Azimut models at the Dubai International Boat Show 2016.

February 2016. Azimut Yachts is attending this year’s Dubai International Boat Show from March 1 to 5, 2016, riding high on the success of rising sales reported for the last five years running. The strategy of introducing a constant stream of new models has proved a winning one in this market too, where Azimut 72 and Magellano 66 were already sold out a matter of months after they were unveiled.
In order to guarantee assistance at the highest possible level for the brand’s growing client base, the position of Gulf Service Manager has been created. This specialist engineer from company headquarters in Italy coordinates all technical assistance and after-sales activities in the Gulf area.

Still in Middle East, the sales network in the area has opened a new office in Dubai, which joins those in Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar. Seas & Deserts managing director Ahmad Al-Ameeri had this to say about the new opening: “Over the last year we have achieved excellent results with Azimut Yachts, delivering a considerable number of yachts in the region in the 34 to 120-foot range. In order to make life easier for our clients in this area, we’re pleased to announce the opening of our new Dubai Marina Yacht Club office, scheduled for March 2016. We have also set ourselves the goal of opening a new office in the Pearl Marina in Doha, plans for which are currently being drawn up. We strongly believe that our commitment to provide service at the highest possible level, combined with the design and unique performance of Azimut products, not to mention the valuable opportunity offered by the favourable exchange rate with the Euro, will help us maintain our position of leadership in the Gulf area.”

His words are echoed by Azimut Yachts Middle-East Area Manager Enrico Chiaussa, who said that “the partnership with Seas & Deserts is a very strong one, so much so that at the recent dealer meeting the company was named Grande Collection Dealer of the Year 2015. Yachts over 80 feet in length are proving to be the most successful segment and one demonstration of this is the recent showing at the Kuwait Boat Show of not one but two Azimut Grande 95RPH yachts, each with a different layout. In fact, the reason we have decided to permanently transfer a Service Manager from Italy is to offer ever better client service by helping dealers and owners with their specific technical needs.”

This is a very important market for the Italian shipyard, so having a broad-based network and being within easy reach for clients is essential. To do this, Azimut draws on the services of five companies to represent the Azimut Yachts brand in the Middle- East, establishing profitable partnerships with them over the years:

• Azimut Yachts U.A.E. / Qatar / Kuwait / Bahrain
• Azimut Yachts Lebanon
• Azimut Yachts Saudi Arabia
• Azimut Yachts Egypt
• Azimut Yachts Jordan

Azimut Yachts displayed @ Dubai Boat Show 2016:

• Azimut Atlantis 50
• Azimut 50
• Azimut Magellano 53
• Azimut 77S
• Azimut 80
• Azimut 100 Leonardo

AZIMUT YACHTS
Azimut Yachts is an Azimut|Benetti Group brand. With its Atlantis, Magellano Flybridge, S and Grande collections, it offers the widest range of 34 to 120 foot yachts. It has a presence in 70 countries through a network of 128 sales and assistance centres, as well as direct representation and assistance branches in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Fort Lauderdale (USA) and Itajai (Brazil).

March 7, 2016
WORLD PREMIERE OF THE AZIMUT 66 FLYBRIDGE AT BOOT DÜSSELDORF 2016

Azimut Yachts will exhibit 5 models in Germany in January 2016, at one of Europe’s most important boat shows: in addition to the Azimut 66 Fly, the 77S, the Atlantis 43, the Azimut 50 Fly and the Magellano 43. While reinforcing its distribution in Europe.

The first month of the new year will see plenty of new developments for Azimut Yachts. At the upcoming Düsseldorf Boat Show, scheduled for January 23 through 31 2016, the Italian yacht-manufacturing company will present the world premiere of the Azimut 66 Flybridge, a new example of the ability to innovate that has made the company a world leader.

The Azimut 66 is part of the Flybridge Collection, the most classic of Azimut’s collections, and the one which has seen the most important renewal of its stylistic and technical content. The process of renewal of the range began with the Azimut 80 in 2013, to continue with the Azimut 50 in 2014 and the recent Azimut 72, unveiled in September. And so the team of Azimut technicians has been faced with the difficult task of producing a new 20 metre vessel combining all the innovations appearing in the most recent models in the new collection, a process that has transformed the Azimut 66 Fly into a true icon representing the entire range.

Visitors to the Düsseldorf Boat Show will be the first to admire the harmonious lines of the Azimut 66, designed by Stefano Righini, with the hallmark shark’s fin shaped side window, the particularly spacious elongated flybridge and the prow area transformed into an exclusive lounge. The carbon fibre superstructure makes the vessel considerably lighter and increases its interior volume. Designer Carlo Galeazzi, who worked on the interiors of the Azimut 66 with the shipyard’s styling office, not only came up with the usual refined decor but focused his attention on the need to optimise use of space, obtaining extra storage space in the already ample interior volumes to make the Azimut 66 an even more convenient vessel.

As part of the renewal of Azimut’s brand identity focusing on the true value of Italian craftsmanship, in Dusseldorf, as in Cannes, Genoa, Fort Lauderdale and Hainan, Azimut will appear with a new image designed by architect Michele De Lucchi. De Lucchi, one of Italy’s best-known architects (who designed the Triennale in Milan, the Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome, and the Neues Museum in Berlin), was appointed to redesign the Italian yacht-manufacturing company’s stands to represent the company’s particularly Italian identity before the whole world.

Meanwhile, Azimut Yachts continues to reinforce its distribution network in Europe, with the signature of new Official Dealership Agreements in 2015. After launching Azimut Yachts London with offices in Mayfair, Azimut Yachts Finland and Azimut Yachts Austria & Germany are also now fully operative.

February 11, 2016
Azimut Yachts introduces Azimut Atlantis 43

– World premiere at the Düsseldorf Boat Show 2015 –
You couldn’t ask for more: the new Azimut Atlantis 43 is destined to be the new standard setter for its class. Bold and sporty on the outside, cool and refined on the inside, the latest Atlantis Collection offering is unadulterated Italian design and content.

Made in Italy excellence aboard the Azimut Atlantis 43 with the freedom to select prestigious Italian designer fabrics, by Missoni, Armani, and Loro Piana Interiors.

Making its world premiere at the Düsseldorf Boatshow 17-25 January 2015, the new model exemplifies the Italian boatyard’s ability for continuous innovation while retaining their trademark style.
Azimut’s extensive experience produces a truly appealing open version, with smart and functional solutions to meet every need. The deck is this boat’s real centerpiece. Transformable and functional, it features two large three-person sun pads, one to the stern and one to the bow. The large hard top offers sun and wind protection, providing a welcoming and comfortable shelter.
With a one piece windshield and lateral picture windows, the Atlantis 43 offers its guests unprecedented amounts of natural light that can also be modulated thanks to the large, electrically operated soft top.

The exterior living area is equipped with a large dining room table, C-shaped sofa, and kitchen area. The relaxation area next to the pilot station quickly transforms into forward facing seating, providing a comfortable vantage point from which to enjoy every moment of the cruise.

The stern area with 3.5 sq.m. of decking is a masterpiece of engineering. Accessible via two sets of steps on each side, this amazing terrace on the water can be used to haul in and launch the tender or other water toys perfectly housed in the garage under the stern sunpad.
The same engineering standards of above deck can also be found below deck.
To the bow, there is a full-height boatowner suite with incredible natural light thanks to the hatch and extensive picture windows along the sides.
Equipped with an exclusive bathroom complete with separate shower stall, in this cabin as in the rest of the below deck areas in the Atlantis 43, there is also plenty of stowage space for luggage and equipment.
There are two closets and two sets of wall cabinets, as well as a large compartment accessed by tilting the bed.

Located astern, the guest cabin has no shortage of light or space. However, its real secret is its transformability. The sliding beds mean you can choose between a queen and two twin beds, a feature made even more unusual by the option of adding a third bed along the left-hand wall.

The heart of the interiors is the living area. Located amidships, it is comfortable and welcoming with a kitchen zone (sizeable and well equipped), and a dinette with a height-adjustable table that also converts into a bed. From here you can reach a second onboard bathroom which also includes a separate shower stall. This can either serve the guest cabin or function as a daytime bathroom.
The new Azimut Atlantis 43 is powered by two V400 HP Z-drive Volvo Penta D6 engines for a maximum speed of approximately 33 knots.

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January 12, 2016
Azimut Magellano 66

Magellano 66 a megayacht in just 20 meters that offers the freedom of long range cruises with the comfort and elegance of home.

The first model will be available starting in the summer of 2015, but the design of the Magellano 66 started long ago. It is built on the same foundation that makes all Magellano Collection yachts so special: the ” Dual Mode ” hull. The goal is to offer a versatile boat that provides a comfortable ride even in moderate to rough seas. Accomplishing this required developing keels that were profoundly different from those found on planing hulls. Magellano hulls soften the impact of waves, cutting through them with the vertical bow. At the same time, the significant forward volume minimizes pitch and provides constant buoyancy support, even when the boat is descending the trough of a wave. As a result, the water has a hard time reaching the main deck, providing a sense of security both to those piloting the vessel and their guests. The Magellano is a design that allows you to eat up the miles; the pleasure of cruising in its purest form, under the banner of Italian Design elegance.

The Magellano 66 takes this philosophy even further with surprisingly spacious interiors for its 20 x 5.4 meters. The main deck is all on one level; it has a large sliding door facing out over the cockpit all the way to the bow where the pilot station and galley are located. The main deck features elegance, functionality and a breath-taking view of the horizon. Highlights include a large L-shaped sofa facing an impressive bar cabinet, up to 50 TV cabinet, and a dining table oriented across beam. All this comes with the standard version of the Magellano 66.

There is also a Navetta version. Positioning the internal stair amidship means the saloon/dining area can be separated from the piloting and forward galley area, for unprecedented privacy surpassing that of even bigger boats. The crew can carry out their jobs without having to access any of the boat owner and guest spaces. The door to the side walkway is from the galley, allowing the crew to reach their own cabin without crossing the saloon. At the same time, the boat owner and guests can access the saloon from their accommodations, without having to cross the galley and piloting station. The Navetta version also enjoys an expansive view out over the water, with sliding doors and panels that also facilitate mooring.

On the outside your eye is drawn to the integrated terrace to the extreme aft of the flybridge, a design detail that puts the Magellano 66 in the big leagues. The culmination of a spectacular open deck, the terrace can be outfitted for the perfect relaxation environment, complete with comfortable cushions, scenic lighting, and an awning to shade the living area. Just like the Magellano 53, at the bow of the Magellano 66 there is an additional lounge area, here even more welcoming and private.

The storage space for all on-board and free-time equipment is unparalleled. There are enormous storage spaces in the bow and on the flybridge. On the lower deck, there is a large owner suite at full beam. Here, the spacious quarters are bathed in natural light for an elegant but also practical space with ample stowage. The owner has all the space they’ve always wanted with his and her spacious closet, chest of drawers, vanity, and an additional huge storage area under the bed.

The closets in the VIP and guest cabins receive the same attention. Both cabins offer something extra because, as everyone says, there is never enough space on board. The fourth cabin is designed as a utility room but, upon request, can be outfitted as a cabin with bunk beds. The washer and dryer are conveniently located along the corridor.

With two Volvo Penta D13 800 HP diesel engines, Magellano’s performance is perfectly in line with the philosophy of a modern Long Range yacht. Travelling at 9 knots in full displacement mode, it has a range of over 900 miles (including a 10% reserve). The double chine Dual Mode hull provides a purposeful shape that optimizes cruising both in displacement and planing modes, for a cruising speed of 16-18 knots and a maximum speed of 22 knots.

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November 4, 2015

Azimut Magellano 53

The next step in state of the art sailing.
The next Cannes Boat Show in September 2013 will feature a world exclusive preview of the new Magellano 53. The successor to the 50’ – the extremely successful model in the Magellano Collection – the Magellano 53’ is a superb Italian interpretation of the modern long range yachts and meets the increasing demand from owners for boats that are stylish, comfortable and spacious, but that are highly self sufficient, suitable for all sea conditions and versatile in terms of use. Another state of the-art classic for sailing and experience yachting in total freedom by Azimut Yachts.

Avigliana, September 2013 The philosophy behind the Magellano collection encompasses the pleasure of sailing, a desire for the utmost comfort on board, the need for plenty of storage space and superior self sufficient performance for long hauls, combined with the unbeatable appeal of Italian design: this is a range of boats that stands head and shoulders above the others on the market. At Cannes, Azimut Yachts will present the new model in its collection, revealing its soul in the best way possible. With exteriors by Cor D. Rover Yacht Design and interiors by the Azimut Yachts Style Office, the Magellano 53 will replace the 50’, a model that was enthusiastically welcomed by boat owners and that over the course of three years was sold on all the world’s most important markets: USA, Canada, Brazil, China,
Hong Kong, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, as well as – of course – Europe.

The distinguishing features of the Magellano 53 are total safety and navigational stability in all sea conditions, great self sufficiency, ease of use and consumption efficiency, the utmost comfort for long stays on board and a natural flair for beauty: modernity and nautical tradition come together for the first time to create the perfect mix.

PLENTY OF OUTDOORS SPACE
The new boat is a full metre longer than the Magellano 50. The first benefit of this is that Azimut designers were able to create a stern crew cabin that is particularly generous in size, with light entering through a large window on the transom. The hydraulic platform can handle a water jet tender up to 3 metres long. But the space in all the outside areas is quite astounding. The cockpit is just like a real terrace looking out over the sea (with an area of no less than 13 m2) and is fitted with a U shaped bench and table that can be folded in two to assist mooring, at which six people can lunch in total comfort.
The wide teak side walkways lead to the aft area where there is a second open air lounge – another added bonus on a craft of this size. The entire flybridge can be used by passengers on board, with a large lunch area equipped with a bar and a multipurpose area astern that can be furnished as desired. The main mast, besides supporting the antennae, has a shower and stereo speakers, while the base can be used as additional storage space.

THE INTERIORS THE MAIN DECK
On the main deck the entrance consists of two sliding doors that can be fully opened. One distinguishing feature of the Magellanos, including the Magellano 53, is that all deck furniture is at half height, allowing guests to have a full unimpeded view of the sea and making all the spaces light and airy.
The open space exterior is perfect for familiar, informal gatherings: the C shaped sofa for six to eight people in the lunch area are slightly raised and located next to the skipper’s seat so that no one misses out on the pleasure of sailing. The large lunch table for eight people can be ordered in a butterfly shape which can be lowered to turn it into a coffee table. There are storage areas all around the deck and an extra 240 litres of storage space has been created in a snug locker set in the ceiling.
The galley, located on the same level, is strategically positioned towards the stern so that all the various lunch areas can be served efficiently, and to make life on board a relaxed, comfortable experience.

THE INTERIORS LOWER DECK
On the lower deck, besides the three cabins, there is room for a full size pantry. A real must for all self-respecting long range boats. The pantry offers abundant space for storing provisions and equipment, and, if necessary, can hold a spare additional bed.

The storage space available on board has been designed and measured to ensure that there is plenty of room for all equipment, from the outer coverings to safety equipment, on board linen, pantry items, shoes, and tools. And owners who like to sail their boat on their own can use the crew cabin if necessary as another storage room.

The owner’s suite is at the centre of the boat; fitted with a double wardrobe and a lift up double bed that conceals a large storage compartment, it has its own bathroom with a large, separate shower stall. The second double cabin in the bow is very comfortable and features a cosy armchair portside and an elegant chest on the starboard side that opens from the top, whose shape is reminiscent of the old style trunks usually used on cruise ships.
The third cabin has a bunk bed. The second bathroom can be accessed both from the second bedroom and from the lobby.

PERFORMANCE AND TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The Magellano line is designed for long hauls and for all possible sea and weather conditions, especially unexpected ones. The Magellano 53 is therefore “Class A” and has the added benefit of the exclusive “Dual Mode” hull. The semi displacement Dual Mode hull, designed by Bill Dixon, guarantees smooth sailing even with head sea and side sea, reducing the pitch’s width and naturally diminishing the impact from the waves. Two Cummins 500 hp engines are installed, making it possible to reach a cruising speed of 16 knots for totally comfortable sailing and a maximum speed of more than 21 knots, and offering a good torque to propel the boat even in rough sea conditions. The 3,200 (total) litre tanks guarantee a high degree of self sufficiency at various speeds.
Furthermore, given that the boat is intended to be capable of intensive use, the Azimut designers focused their attention on making ordinary and extraordinary maintenance operations as unproblematic as possible.

AZIMUT MAGELLANO 53 – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

*Length overall*	16,74 m (54’9”)
*Hull length*	14,34 m (47’)
*Beam (at main section)*	4,6 m (15’1”)
*Displacement (at full load)*	26.0 t
*Engines*	2 x 500 mHP (442 kW) Cummins QSC 8.3
*Maximum speed (at half load)*	21 nodi/Knots*
*Cruising speed (at half load)*	16 nodi/knots*
*Fuel capacity*	3200 lt (845 US gls)
*Water capacity*	700 lt (185 US gls)
*Cabins*	3+utility room+Crew (OPT)
*Berths*	6/7 + Crew (OPT)
*Head compartments*	2 + Crew (OPT)
*Building material*	VTR / GRP
*Keel*	Semidisplacement Dual Mode
*Builder*	Azimut Yachts
*Class*	A
*Exterior design and product* *concept*	Cor D’ Rover
*Interior design*	Azimut Style Department

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September 19, 2015

AZIMUT READY TO LAUNCH THE THIRD GRANDE 120SL

This third hull of Azimut Grande Collection’s thirty‐six metre yacht is 100% Azimut‐Benetti quality. Unmatchable style, liveability, and unparalleled comfort; with a maximum speed of 39 knots and two lateral water jets, Rolls‐Royce central booster, it is owner‐customised down to the last detail. With the addition of the all‐new “Crew Network” service, the after‐sales services exclusively designed for Azimut Yachts owners expand even more.
The third unit of Azimut Grande 120SLs built over the last two years is scheduled for launch this April 2014; it is an embodiment of the Azimut‐Benetti Group’s production excellence. Made up of planing yachts over 30‐metres, the Azimut Grande is the most exclusive Azimut Yachts collection. And, it boasts the Group’s most ambitious design to date: the Grande 120SL, the product of Azimut’s high‐performance hull design prowess and the boatyard’s skill in creating custom solutions. Azimut Grande 120SL offers the boatowner a wide range of options, catering specifically to the semi‐custom boat market. Over the years, the Group’s offering has expanded to include an after‐sales service network specially designed to enhance the boat owner’s enjoyment. One example is the complimentary Expert Captain Search and Selection service, part of the ‘Crew Network’ service available to all owners of +24‐metre Azimut‐Benetti yachts.
Aside from the location of certain integral yacht components, such as the engines, bilges, and main bulkheads, the boat owner has been given total freedom in the detailing of construction and decor. The overall concept and style of this new design are the work of Stefano Righini, with interiors by Carlo Galeazzi.
As Paolo Vitelli, chairman of the Azimut Benetti Group says: “Azimut Grande represents a tangible response to the needs expressed by our boat owners: it is an appealing and distinctive line that doesn’t cut corners in terms of comfort and flawless performance. Rigorous trials and tank testing have helped develop a high performance keel that can cruise with ease, even in rough seas. Adopting water jet transmissions has significantly limited vibrations and noise, maximising on board comfort for the boat owner and guests”.

What is the aim of the new Grande 120SL ? To experience the sea and the yacht without limits, reducing the distinction between interior and outside until it practically disappears.

A goal which springs to life as soon as the gangway comes up: as soon as you climb on board, you’ll find yourself on the main deck. Here, the cockpit and the living area come together to form a unified deck, with commanding views at all times of the day.

This third example of the Azimut Grande 120SL retains all the features which the previous units were renowned for, adding three MTU 16v 2000, 2640 horsepower engines (2450 rpm), boosting the maximum speed to 39 knots.

The internal layout still includes a main saloon with its 60 square metres; 50 square metres of glazing and the additional operable skylight above – which reveals more than 15 square metres of sky and sea ‐ provide an unprecedented sensation: the distinction between inside and outside virtually disappears, there is longer any difference felt between the two.
The liveability and expanse of the interiors is emphasized by opening the glazing which separates the living area from the cockpit to create a single space in direct contact with the sea.
The living area comes standard with a ten‐person dining table and two sofas, it can of course be closed off and climate controlled.
The main deck is an area where boat owners can freely express their taste and personalise the furnishings. Drawing on the boatyard’s design experience, its technical staff are on hand to establish the boat owners’ desires and propose solutions that shape them and bring them to life.
The lower deck layout offered by Azimut is a perfect example of high liveability.
The owner’s cabin measures 43 square metres, with 11 of these dedicated to separate his‐and‐hers bathrooms. The two glassed windows offer breathtaking sea views and fill the interiors with natural light.

The crew area with its three cabins – one with a double bed – serves to separate and insulate the owner’s cabin from the engine room, further ensuring quiet and comfort.
The layout also includes three guest cabins: one VIP cabin in the bow with a double bed, and two cabins with twin beds amidships, each with a private bathroom. In addition, the lower deck is equipped with an additional day head for day guests.
All the interiors feature a play of contrasting light and dark tones in finishes and materials, with ebony and oak skilfully combined with fine leather and steel and glass elements. The lighting scheme employs recessed LED ceiling lights and spots with continuous intensity adjustment.
Even the exterior is designed and constructed to offer the best possible vacation experience.Towards the bow, a small sitting room and two large sunpads allow for total relaxation, all the while ensuring the necessary privacy. Between the openable roof section over the saloon and cockpit, a flybridge creates an additional outdoor living area equipped with a steering station, Jacuzzi, and dinette sofa. At the stern, the swimming platform above the transmissions with stairs going up to the cockpit.

The garage, among the largest in this category, can house a tender of up to 5.5 metres and two jet skis up to 2.9 metres in length.
The three MTU 2000 16V engines are coupled with three Rolls‐Royce KaMeWa water jets, two lateral water jets, and a central booster jet for true thoroughbred performance: the maximum speed is 39 knots, with unexpected acceleration and handling for a unit of this size. This is due also to high‐quality electronic assistance that uses original elements from propulsion and transmission producers, as well as an integrated Naviop system.In the bilge there is a passage of more than 21 metres going all the way to the engine room, making it possible to inspect the hidden elements of the boat.
With the new Azimut Grande range flagship, the Azimut Benetti Group reinforces its role as a leader in the mega yacht world, reasserting its capacity to anticipate the needs and requirements of the most demanding boat owners.

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September 18, 2015
Azimut 77S Innovation for beauty’s sake

Four boats sold in pre-launch: the Azimut 77S seems to have already taken the road to success in the wake of his younger brother Azimut 55S, the best-selling of which, two years after the launch, were produced as many as 40 units. The yacht embodies that special synthesis of stylistic innovation, technology, and functionality found in all the Italian boatyard’s latest models. The pivoting stern platform for maximum flexibility, the wave-piercing vertical bow “for the first time introduced with the Azimut 55S – the single large deckhouse window, the glazed roof, superior performance, and enhanced fuel efficiency thanks to three engine configuration coupled with Volvo Penta IPS transmission are just some of the main features.

The most striking quality of this new jewel in the Azimut Yachts S Collection is its streamlined silhouette designed by Stefano Righini. The furnishings and interiors by Carlo Galeazzi are the ultimate in style, with the polished Zebrano wood and hand-sewn leather rendering them breathtakingly precious. There is no doubt about it, Azimut 77S is beautiful.

Azimut 77S is also extremely functional, light-filled, and spacious. The salon and dining area are an explosion of natural light coming from the large lateral windows, the nearly three-metre wide glazed entry doors, the bow windshield, and most of all from the glazed roof. Azimut 77S is literally full of surprises. The crew area is below deck to the stern. It includes two cabins and a bathroom with separate shower, accommodating up to three crew members. The owner cabin is at full-beam amidships and is a real spatial tour de force. The VIP cabin to the extreme bow is also spectacular, as are the two lateral cabins, obviously each with its own bathroom. Triumph of space on the sundeck too with and a large sunpad and a pilot station.

The innovative features of the Azimut 77S just keep coming, including the engine room. Instead of the more traditional two engines set up, the Azimut 77S is equipped with three Volvo Penta 900 HP Diesel engines, each with IPS transmission. The avant-garde solution means that the engine room is better organised and takes up less space. It also provides for maximum ease of handling and steering and ensures outstanding performance coupled with greater fuel efficiency. This model also has a specially designed keel for superior performance with a maximum speed of more than 36 knots and increased fuel efficiency of approximately 350 l/h at the cruising speed of 32 knots.

The new 77S joins the other upcoming season offerings – the Azimut Grande 95RPH and the Azimut 50 Fly “debuting at the September 2014 boat show in Cannes. The yacht embodies beauty and sportiness, further incontrovertible proof of Azimut Yachts ” role as ” ambassador of Made in Italy boating worldwide”.

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September 18, 2015

Azimut 80

Dedicating space to well-being.

The new 24 metre Azimut Yachts interprets contemporary lifestyle by offering exceptional comfort: four cabins, five bathrooms and a 42 square metre flybridge. The innovative solutions introduced for the furnishings and the precise lighting design do the rest.

The new Azimut 80 is the first yacht measuring more than 72 feet designed entirely at Azimut’s headquarters at Avigliana, Italy. It builds on the experience of recent, larger vessels developed in the exterior design by Stefano Righini while the design of interiors was handled by Achille Salvagni Architetti.

The Azimut 80 is a leisure craft built in CE class: A, and is thus able to tackle any weather conditions. The layout comprises 4 cabins, all with bathroom, including the owner’s cabin extending over the full beam. The yacht can accommodate 8 guests and includes an enormous flybridge, designed for maximum versatility of use.

ALWAYS IN TOUCH WITH THE SEA… AND PLENTY OF SPACE: THE GUEST IS KING
Panoramic windows and maximum convenience for the guests’ cabins revolutionise the way of cruising.

The sense of space in the owner’s cabin and in the splendid bathroom are certainly among the strong points of the yacht, together with the innovative windows offering extraordinary luminosity and an unmatched panoramic view. The five vertical windows effectively transform the bulkheads into a single window for a ‘dive into the ocean’ effect. The owner’s bathroom, covering the entire beam of the yacht and with a double entrance located aft of the cabin, is almost a spa, with a central crystal shower box offering maximum visibility on either side of the bathroom. The opening portholes present in all the cabins offer a high level of natural ventilation.

In the first model available, dove coloured leather panels with a barely hinted padded decoration that becomes lighter and lighter in the various cabins, adorn the bed heads of each cabin. The interior decoration of the new Azimut 80 is extremely refined and at the same contemporary, thanks to the combination of fine materials and modern touches: marble for the bathrooms, grey bleached oak alternating with dark wood and painted detailing in the skylights and windows all define a sober, sophisticated atmosphere. Other stylistic combinations are already in the pipeline.

The starboard cabin has two single beds and the possibility of a third fold down bed, plenty of stowage and a bathroom with separate shower, while the guests’ cabin on the port side has a double bed. There is no lack of large windows and opening portholes. In the VIP cabin located further forward, there is one panoramic window on either side; the bed is set centrally with the head towards the bow.

A carefully planned lighting design based on LED technology makes possible a sophisticated modulation of the light in each interior space. Moreover, the play of mirrors and the height of the interiors – well over two metres high – ensure a truly exceptional sense of space.

The crew’s cabins are located aft, with direct access from the deck; at the moment, two beds are planned, but the possibility of adding a third is currently being studied.

A SALON AND INTERNAL SPACES BROUGHT TO LIFE WITH LIGHT
Light and comfort are the key concepts underlying the design of the main deck.

The cockpit with teak flooring is extremely spacious and dedicated to socialising, with a large sofa aft and dining table seating eight. The design of two sky ground windows (1.6 m by 2 m of glass) located in the dining area is very impressive, as it offers a fantastic natural light and breathtaking view.

The galley, fitted with Miele appliances, is available in two versions: enclosed or open space. In both cases, there is a double access, towards the interior and towards the exterior, to assure maximum independence between guests and crew. The main deck is also equipped with a function day toilet.

LIVING IN THE OPEN AIR: EXTRA LARGE SPACES TO BE ENJOYED UNTIL THE EVENING
The swimming platform measuring almost 9 square metres and the large fly are the pride and joy of the new Azimut 80.

The swimming platform is incredibly large – almost 9 square metres – and provides plenty of room for the launch and retrieval of tenders exceeding 4 metres in length or of jet skis.
Further forward, the space is divided into a large sun deck that can comfortably accommodate four people, and an area with a ‘C’ shaped sofa just aft of the windscreen, with further storage.

The fly: 42 square metres of versatile space lending itself to a variety of uses. The seating is a combination of ‘L’ shaped sofas that can be configured as desired. Alongside the helm, there are two sofas positioned in a ‘C’ facing the large table seating eight. The fly is an ideal place from morning to evening; a convenient and well equipped bar unit has a barbecue, refrigerator and sink, but also houses a retractable 42 inch TV and constitutes the base for an elegant Plexiglas bar counter. Further aft, the second area offers maximum flexibility in terms of fittings: it can be left unencumbered, furnished with sofas, set aside for the tender or as a sun deck, or fitted with a hydromassage. The Azimut 80 can also be constructed with an opening hard top and rolling awning towards the stern. A sophisticated style is assured for the outdoor soft furnishings, lined in technological materials offering a ‘fabric’ effect. Coloured dark brown, they include some padded details.

In the engine room, the two 1550 hp MAN engines provide a top speed of 30 knots. The fuel tank has a capacity of 6,000 litres, while the water tank can contain 1,200 litres. As optional extras, the yacht can be fitted with electric CMC Marine stabilising fins.

AZIMUT 80 – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Length overall	25.2 m – (82’8’’ ft)
Hull length	23.71 m– (77’9’’ ft)
Beam (at main section)	6.18 m – (20‘3” ft)
Draft (at full load)	1.72 m (5’8”)
Displacement (at full load)	64 t
Engines	2 x 1550 mHP (1140 kW) MAN V12 /2X1800 mHP MAN V12 (opt)
Maximum speed (at half load)	28/31 nodi/knots
Cruising speed (at half load)	24/26 nodi/knots
Fuel capacity	6000 lt (1585 Us gls)
Water capacity	1100 lt (290 Us gls)
Cabins	4+2 equipaggio/crew
Berths	8/9+3/3 equipaggio/crew
Head compartments	5+1 equipaggio/crew
Building material	VTR/GRP
Keel	16.6° AFT
Category	A
Exterior design and concept	Stefano Righini
Interior design and concept	Studio Salvagni Architetti
Builder	Azimut Yachts

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August 11, 2015

AZIMUT YACHTS CELEBRATES THE LAUNCH OF THE NEW GRANDE 95 RPH

Viareggio , April 16th 2014. Azimut Grande 95 RPH, new model from the most exclusive Collection among the Azimut range, was launched in Viareggio on April 15th 2014 .

Latest model to be included in the Grande Collection, is also the first one being realized since the Collection was reintroduced in the Azimut Yachts family, side by side with the others: Atlantis, Magellano, Flybridge and S.

Once again the already established collaboration between designer Stefano Righini, in charge of the concept and the external lines, and Studio Salvagni Architects for the interior layout, resulted in a project characterized by a unique and unmistakable style.
Among the most interesting innovations introduced onboard this 29 meters, the raised pilothouse – hence the name of the model, where RPH stands for Raised Pilot House – the incredibly spacious flybridge – over 60 sqm – and the peculiar interior space configuration that includes 4 VIP cabins in addition to the master suite.

The Grande Collection currently includes five models, ranging from 95 to 120 feet, designed for Owners willing to customize their yacht: a team of technical and production experts, in fact, will work with them throughout the whole yacht’s construction process so to define together each single aspect, whether it concerns technical or design features.
Dedicated to over thirty meters long planing vessels, characterized by a high level of customization, the Grande series is the most exclusive among the Azimut Yachts’ five collections, and this new model perfectly highlights the Collection’s elevated technology and style standards.

Length overall	28.62 m (93’11’’)
Beam overall	7.07 m (23’2’’)
Draft (at full load)	2.05 m (6’9’’)
Displacement (at full load)	110 t
Engines	2 x 2.200 mHP (1630 kW) MTU 16V2000 M84
Maximum speed (at half load)	26.5 nodi/knots
Cruising speed (at half load)	20 nodi/knots
Fuel capacity	12.000 lt- (3.170 Us gls)
Water capacity	2.000 lt (528 Us gls)
Cabins	5+3 equipaggio/crew
Berths	10+4 equipaggio/crew
Head compartments	6+2 equipaggio/crew
Building material	VTR/GRP
Keel deadrise	7.6° AFT
Builder	Azimut Yachts
Exterior design and concept	Stefano Righini
Interior design and concept	Studio Salvagni Architetti

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August 11, 2015

AZIMUT YACHTS AT THE 2015 CANNES BOAT SHOW

TWO WORLD PREMIERE AND A FLEET OF FIFTEEN YACHTS

Azimut Yachts will open the International Boat Show season in style. The events will start in a few months with the Cannes Boat Show, which will run from September 8th to September 13th. The Italian shipyard will present a fleet of fifteen yachts, two of which will be a world premiere: the Azimut Magellano 66 and the Azimut 72.

For the Azimut Magellano 66, a 20-meter megayacht that offers the freedom of longrange cruises surrounded by the elegance and comforts of a real house, the first renderings are already available. Fifth model of the Magellano Collection, shares with the previous the Dual Mode hull, which ensures comfortable sailing whatever the sea conditions are. Surprisingly spacious interiors and a spectacular terrace on the flybridge are the most striking features on a yacht that promises to combine the adventure of a long cruise with all the domestic comfort. Available also in her Navetta version, main salon and dining area can be separated – if required – from the kitchen and the steering area, so to ensure a total privacy, while the entire main deck extends on one level with huge windows overlooking the sea. The usual very large storage spaces inside and outside makes it possible to keep everything in order. A true sophisticated, timeless interior style.

Yet to be discovered is the Azimut 72 totally new, starting from the concept itself to the use of highly technical construction methods with extensive use of carbon fibre. This model, however, will amaze for her proportions: sleek exteriors spaces perfectly harmonized with spacious interiors.

Among all the models that visitors will find moored at the dock, representing the entire Azimut fleet and its five Collections, special consideration will be given to the new Atlantis 43 premiered at the Düsseldorf Boat Show in January 2015. Sleek with sporty lines, the new model truly represents not just the design flexibility of Azimut but also the genuine “Made in Italy” style: owners have the option of customising the interior with prestigious Italian-made fabrics by Missoni Home and Loro Piana Interiors.

AZIMUT YACHTS MODELS AT THE 2015 CANNES BOAT SHOW

Atlantis Collection
Azimut Atlantis 34
Azimut Atlantis 43 –2015 Model
Azimut Atlantis 50
Azimut Atlantis 58

Magellano Collection
Azimut Magellano 43
Azimut Magellano 53
Azimut Magellano 66 – WORLD PREMIERE

S Collection
Azimut 55 S
Azimut 77 S

Flybridge Collection
Azimut Fly 45
Azimut Fly 50
Azimut Fly 60
Azimut Fly 72 – WORLD PREMIERE
Azimut Fly 80

Grande Collection
Azimut Grande 95RPH

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August 10, 2015