NEW DESTINATIONS OFF THE BACK OF THE HUGELY POPULAR M55 LAST YEAR, MARITIMO DELIVERS THEIR LATEST FLYBRIDGE, THIS TIME IN THE OFFSHORE SERIES WITH THE M600. STORY JAMES DUMERGUE PHOTOS SUPPLIED
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t’s long, sleek and nicely balanced regarding weight distribution and aesthetics, poised and elegant design, with big-boat proportions on a 60-foot platform. The extra waterline length and an enclosed cockpit whet the appetite of the anglers who chase big ones far offshore, yet there’s a broader appeal for people who want a safe design for families and pets. The conditions couldn’t be any better for heading offshore today, a leisurely morning run out the Gold Coast Seaway on the sparkling Pacific Ocean past Surfers Paradise. On a day in the middle of Autumn, that feels like the middle of summer. The running attitude is natural with no tabs. Cruising and eating up the miles is a breeze. The typical shallow shaft angle and big blade props have it in full go mode quickly thanks to the high power to weight ratios of the increasingly popular Scania D16s. A
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Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2022
