December 26, 2008

Projects: Maritimo A55 Aegean Flybridge, Maritimo 73 Cruising Motoryacht

Maritimo the renowned Austrailian Yacht builder unveils two more projects, aiming to bring it more at the forefront of the yacht building industry. The first of these new projects is from the new Aegean Flybridge series motor yacht line. This new line should launch its first model, presented on PowerYacht Project a few weeks back, the A60 in the coming days. With the new A55, Maritimo follows the concept used for the construction of the A60, using the Sports Cabriolet series hull lines, with a different superstructure adding up top a sleek flybridge which takes some hints of European style, but with a down under unique flare in the final shape. So far Maritimo have given little or no information for this new model, although expect a 3 cabin yacht with twin 670hp Cummins engines as is for the C55 Sports Cabriolet. The other much waited project is Maritimo’s new flagship the 73 Cruising Motoryacht. Weighing in at about 50 tonnes, the new Maritimo flagship stretches out to more than 24 metres, boasting a beam that exceeds the overall length of similar yachts. The Maritimo 73 Cruising Motoryacht is the largest vessel ever built by the company and is scheduled to be unveiled during the 2009 Sydney Boat Show. Everything about the new flagship is massive, call it a small ship, or big yacht if you like. Her standard power is a pair of Caterpillar C32 marine diesels, each generating 1550hp, with a smaller twin 1000hp C18 Caterpillar option available. The huge C32 Caterpillar engines give the new Maritimo flagship a top speed in the region of 36knots and a cruising of 30 knots, with the smaller C18 giving a respectable top speed of 28 knots. Caring for the engines will be no problem, thanks to a meticulously planned engine room offering full height headroom and ample space for routine maintenance procedures. Accommodation will be a fully air conditioned interior, offering the comforts of a home, with a superb galley and spacious luxurious spaces. The owners master suite for example will boast his and hers en-suites.

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