May 20, 2008

Projects: Absolute 70, Absolute 43

A flagship project for this young Italian shipyard, the new Absolute 70. Piacenza located Absolute has had much success with it's range of sport cruiser models since this yard showed up in 2002 especially in the sport cruiser 11 - 13 metre segment. With the new 70, Absolute introduces an innovative project and as most of the competition in this segment of the market, follows the concept of a hard top design, offering the comfort of a more bulky flybridge boat, but with an aggressive appearance on the outside and faster performance on the water. Interior comforts will be for a 3 cabin layout, with the Owner and VIP cabins promising to be a lounge with big full windows for maximum natural light and top views, a theme which is followed in all of the yacht from the upper saloon down to the cabins. The new Absolute will also surprise for it's four by IPS 600 propulsion and a very sophisticated on board computer system. Hull no.1 is expected to launch in August, with world preview for the next Cannes show. A new important installment in the Absolute range, in a size which makes it one of today's top European builders, is the new 43, replacing the successful 45 model and taking it's prime spot between the 41 and 47 models. The new 43 looks very much similar to the recently launched 47 on the outside, thanks most to the hardtop, very look alike, but also to the now famous hull lines which makes it easy for everyone to recognize it is an Absolute. The new 43 will also feature same engine configuration as the 47, with Volvo IPS 500 or 600 power, which should give top speeds of above 40 knots, making it the fastest for Volvo's innovative propulsion system. Interior for the new 43 will have 2 spacious cabins, plus a convertible saloon all introduced with latest minimalist geometries and top finished wood, metal furnishings.

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