FOREWORD: what’s new in 2022

Absolute 56 Fly

Custom Line 140

Greenline 58 fly

WHAT'S NEW IN 2022

Strengthening of ranges

Prestige X60

In a fairly favourable economic climate, this post-Covid period is proving to be quite conducive to the development of existing ranges. Here are a few interesting models that are expected to appear next year.

Text : Franck Van Espen Photos : D.R.

Azimut Magellano 30 Metri

CUSTOM LINE 140

Always bigger

Created in partnership with the Product Strategy Committee headed by Piero Ferrari and the Ferretti Group’s engineering department, this is the third Custom Line yacht designed by Francesco Paszkowski Design with interiors designed by Margherita Casprini. The fast moving hull will allow the yacht to reach a top speed of 21.5 knots for a tonnage of just under 400 GT, the Custom Line 140’ will be the largest yacht built by the brand, using an innovative construction technology combining strong and light materials. The main deck, with a spacious 30m2 saloon, houses the magnificent owner’s cabin which also extends to 30m2. On the lower deck there are four other cabins: three VIP and one guest with twin beds. The Custom Line 140’ sundeck is a panoramic deck containing a relaxation area with a Jacuzzi. The foredeck has a huge saloon. As with other Custom Line yachts, another garage can be used to store a tender or jet ski. The Custom Line 140 will be equipped with a pair of MTU 16V 2000 M96L engines, each developing 2,638 horsepower. Particular attention has been paid to reducing vibration and noise levels when sailing. The Custom Line 140 will be certified to IMO TIER III (International Maritime Organisation) standards to reduce toxic nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions.

SUNSEEKER SUPERHAWK 55

Revival of a successful series

The British manufacturer Sunseeker is back in the world of open hard tops with the Superhawk 55. This new model is characterised by a stern that is completely open to the water and extended by a huge immersible bathing platform. Many of the aesthetic details in stainless steel have been inspired by high-end automobiles. The cockpit layout includes a large central cabinet concealing a galley and a TV screen. In addition to the two user-friendly symmetrical aft seats, the Superhawk 55 has a large sun deck that also serves as storage for boating equipment. An easily accessible garage will accommodate a 3.25 metre Williams tender with several Seabobs. The cockpit, with its three seats in the centre of the cockpit, provides excellent visibility and a good feel for the overall balance of the boat when sailing fast. A side companionway leads to a luxurious saloon, well lit by a generous skylight. The sleeping area is then distributed with a VIP forward and a master suite occupying the central part of the hull. The propulsion of this open hard top will be provided by two IPS Volvo Penta 950 pods to reach a maximum speed of 38 knots.

PEARL 72

Two independent masters

Pearl, by choosing to establish itself in a top-of-the-range sector, is beginning to make a name for itself among the major British shipyards. The 72, which fits between the 62 and 80, still benefits from a naval architecture designed by Bill Dixon and an original interior decoration based on New York city life, designed by Kelly Hoppen. To differentiate itself from the strong competition in this sector, the 72 offers an original interior layout that includes two independent masters, one forward and a second central one accessible through the saloon with two guest cabins and crew accommodation. Her garage is also capable of carrying a 3.45 metre Williams tender and a jet ski. A feat accomplished in terms of habitability with traditional propulsion provided by two MAN engines developing 1,400 horsepower each associated with a shaft line. This is more than enough power to push this 72-footer up to 32 knots in top speed. The flybridge is particularly spacious with a transparent guardrail at the rear to take advantage of the wake. As on the 95, the hull will be equipped with two side extensions to enlarge the bathing platform and take full advantage of the sea and its various leisure activities. It is with this kind of detail that we appreciate the modernity of a manufacturer.

ABSOLUTE 56 FLY

Maximum flexibility

With a strong personality, the 56 FLY has been created to fascinate boat owners with a mixture of innovation and functionality. A new approach to layout has been developed to increase freedom of movement and habitability. With this in mind, the cockpit has no fixed furniture. Each user can arrange it as they wish. Absolute offers versatile furnishing solutions throughout this new range. In this 56 Fly, the visual limits disappear thanks to the increase in glass surfaces, both inside and out. In order to benefit from a good headroom and a good view of the outside, the master has been installed in the forepeak of the boat. The very comfortable VIP occupies the central part of the hull just behind a third double cabin. The very contemporary and refined decoration remains another strong point of the brand.

PRESTIGE X60

A V-drive version

After the X70 launched last year, the Prestige brand completes its new range with the X60. In the same vein as its big brother, this model favours spaciousness with a single gangway on the port side and an interconnecting door near the interior cockpit. In keeping with the current trend, the X60 offers a modular saloon in the bow that can be used as a dining area or solarium. In the same spirit, the transom of the boat unfolds to form a comfortable bench seat located near the hydraulic bathing platform. The interior layout has been specially designed to favour the view outside and to distribute the night areas with total privacy for the owner’s suite thanks to a private access to the entrance of the saloon. Guests can enjoy two cabins forward with the possibility of having one or two bathrooms. An aft cabin is also available in the stern for a child or crew member. Great attention has also been paid to the interior design by Valentina Militerno, well known in the field of luxury real estate. The furnishings have been selected from prestigious brands: Duvivier for the sofas, Roda for the outdoor furniture, Bowers & Wilkins for the audio systems and Foglizzio for the leather. Another very interesting feature for those who want a durable and low-maintenance propulsion system, the X60 is available with a V-drive transmission associated with the Cummins QSC 8.3 developing 600 horsepower each or with a Zeus pod transmission.

GREENLINE 58 FLY

An Italian designer

This all-new 58 Fly will join the range to fill the gap between the popular 48 Fly and the 68 Ocean Class. It also marks the beginning of a new partnership between Greenline Yachts, Marco Casali of Too Design and MICAD Engineering. Casali has designed a new exterior look with very balanced proportions. The location of the galley at the entrance to the saloon creates better connectivity with the interior and exterior areas. The cockpit shows ingenious flexibility with a bench seat that can be converted into a dining area. The stern is more user-friendly with a bench seat in the transom and a submersible bathing platform that can support a 500kg tender. In its standard version, the Greenline 58 is fitted out with three double cabins plus one for the crew, the VIP being in the forepeak and the master in the centre of the hull to take advantage of a headroom of 1.96 metres. As the pandemic has changed our way of working in most cases, the third cabin can be replaced by an office space with USB and HDMI sockets, computer and plenty of storage space. The front part of the fly is covered by 11 solar panels that can provide nearly 3.6 KW of energy to limit the use of the generator at anchor. A hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system is proposed with two Cummins of 715 horsepower each to power this 58-footer at up to 30 knots of maximum speed. In electric mode, its range will be approximately 30 miles at 6 knots.

AZIMUT GRANDE 26 METRI

Distinct living spaces

Always a visionary, the Italian manufacturer Azimut has completed its Grande range with the 26 Metri, which enters the world of “pocket” superyachts, whose aim is to offer distinct spaces for passengers and owners. The boat has a new, more modern look with a multitude of soft shapes and transparent surfaces that have increased significantly, especially in the owner’s suite, which will occupy the entire width of the foredeck. The new layout with five cabins plus crew will also be very popular if the yacht is operated as a charter yacht. The forward deck will be particularly dominant and will feature a true outdoor lounge with a dining area and a large solarium. Azimut also announces that it is working on the development of a new concept called “Seadeck” to modernise the configuration of the stern. The first realisations should appear in 2023.

AZIMUT MAGELLANO 30 METRI

Different versions

A little more conventional than the Grande 35 Metri plus One, the 36 will feature a large beach club with a huge bathing platform and two side openings. The brand’s intention with this model is to get closer to the semi-custom world by offering several different interior layouts. It is also a way of meeting the different needs of international markets by offering different functionalities for each space. This new yacht also presents a very good balance between its living areas and its exterior surfaces, particularly on the upper deck where you can move around on a single level from bow to stern. The panoramic sundeck, dedicated solely to relaxation, has a single access point for the privacy of its occupants.