September 24, 2009

Project: Maritimo 470 Offshore Convertible

Fresh from the success of its new flagship launch, Aussie builder Maritimo announces a new model in its exciting Offshore Convertible range. The new 470 Offshore Convertible enclosed flybridge model is a three cabin, two bathroom luxury Sportfish Cruiser scheduled for launch in December. It will join the successful 500 and 550 models. The Aussie company said that it identified opportunities in the forty to fifty foot sportfish range, with the 470 Offshore Convertible being also its smaller entry level model for those wanting to join the Maritimo family. Among the notable features not found much in this size will be the internal staircase to the enclosed bridge, aft helm position, and a large fishing friendly cockpit. As all Maritimo the 470 Offshore Convertible is aimed at a market for people who love both cruising and the thrill of big game fishing. The cockpit includes an optional live bait well in the transom, and bait prep station over a coolbox forward as well as a sink with mixer tap. A reinforced plate under the cockpit floor provides for installation of a game chair and the wide coaming overlaps into the cockpit for comfortable stand-up fishing and installation of rod holders. The luxurious saloon features a fully equipped galley forward, leather L-shape lounge around a fold-out table in the starboard aft quarter and a large lounge in the forward port quarter opposite the galley. In the enclosed flybridge an L-shape lounge around a solid table can comfortably seat five guests forward of the helm. The bridge is open at the rear, with mid rails and clears providing protection in difficult weather conditions. Twin hatches in the hardtop or an optional sunroof provide both light and air. Forward of the saloon, the accommodation space includes three cabins. A master stateroom to port with a queen double bed and ensuite bathroom, a guest stateroom forward, and bunk cabin amidships on the starboard aside. The forward and starboard cabins share the second bathroom. The new 470 Offshore Convertible apart competing with other maruqes competes also with the bigger 500, having a similar sized flybridge and cockpit, and being only one metre shorter in length. Standard engines in the Maritimo 470 Offshore Convertible are twin Caterpillar C9 turbo diesels, rated to 575hp each, should give cruising speeds of 25 knots, with maximum speeds in excess of thirty knots.

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