November 4, 2008

Projects: Maritimo C50 Sports Cabriolet, Maritimo C55 Sports Cabriolet, Maritimo A60 Aegean Flybridge

To further add to its ground breaking Sports Cabriolet range, Maritimo has announced the project of the C50 Sports Cabriolet. Like its bigger sibling the popular C60, the C50 will be a single-level boat with all the luxury and performance you come to expect in a Maritimo. The C50 will offer three cabins, an owner’s stateroom to port with its own private en suite, a VIP double forward which will have private access to the second bathroom and a further twin cabin to starboard. The sumptuous saloon will feature a U-shaped settee with table for dining or entertaining and a cocktail cabinet aft on the port side. The galley on the starboard side has all the conveniences of home with plenty of fridge and freezer space, microwave, electric cook top and even a dishwasher. As with all the Sports Cabriolet models, the C50 will have an electrically-operated sunroof to take advantage of those glorious summer days. Sliding doors open to the cockpit to add a real indoor/outdoor feel to the boat. The cockpit will feature a barbecue and sink as well as outdoor seating. One of the most popular features of the larger Sports Cabriolet boats is the garage, and the C50 does not miss out here either. At the push of a button, the cockpit sole rises and the transom opens to reveal a garage big enough to house a 3.5-metre RIB with its engine on and ready to go. This leaves permanent room on the foredeck for the luxurious sun lounge. Down in the gleaming engine room you’ll find a pair of Cummins QSC 600 hp diesels which will effortlessly and economically cruise the C50 Sports Cabriolet at 25 knots with more to spare. The C50 Sports Cabriolet is everything its big brothers are and more! Maritimo’s C55 Sports Cabriolet will be a stellar addition to the range. As is now well known, Maritimo took a dramatic course change earlier this year when it introduced the fabulous C60 Sports Cabriolet. Unveiled for the first time last May at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show and again a star attraction at the Sydney International Boat Show a few weeks later, the C60 as it’s known, has received ‘rave reviews’ in Australian and international boating media. Now, as the company expands its range to meet market demands, the C55, an equally stylish craft that is simply a more compact example of the C60 is scheduled for release. Despite being more than a metre shorter and two tonnes lighter, the C55 offers the same beam and accommodations and with fuel efficient Cummins QSM 11 diesels delivering 670 horsepower each, will give the C60 a run for its money. The C55 will cruise effortlessly along at a cruise speed of 25 knots and will be capable of hitting close to 30 knots at wide open throttle. Her main saloon, obviously marginally smaller than that of the C60, nevertheless remains luxurious and efficiently planned, with a well equipped galley and easy access aft and to the accommodations forward. The master suite is again cantered amidships with a VIP cabin forward and supporting cabins port and starboard featuring upper and lower berths. It is a credit to the company that it takes a really keen eye to discern the difference between the C55 and C60, although prospective buyers can be counted upon to notice the difference at the cash register Maritimo’s A60 Aegean Flybridge an exotic name for an exotic vessel. The Aegean Sea, its azure blue waters lapping the coasts of Greece and Turkey, may be a long way from Hope Island and one of the Maritimo production facilities, but it lends its name to the company’s latest creation, the Aegean 60. Essentially, the A60 (as it is commonly referred to) is the Cabriolet 60 with a beautifully-styled open flying bridge added to its superstructure. Australians love outdoor entertaining and there is certainly plenty of room for that aboard the A60. The open flybridge provides a comfortable area to enjoy the views and the sun, and those seeking some shade can specify a bimini top. Down below, the expansive cockpit has more than enough room for al fresco dining, and boating gourmets will love the aft galley, which provides all the luxuries of home – and more. There’s ample fridge and freezer space, plenty of storage, a cocktail cabinet and even a dishwasher for easy clean-ups. Elsewhere, the A60 boasts all the luxury, safety, comfort and performance of the C60. An impressive saloon, four staterooms, including a full-width master with superb en-suite and walk-in wardrobe, all add to the A60’s undeniable appeal. When it’s time to go ashore, the cockpit sole elevates and the transom drops at the push of a button to reveal a garage big enough to store a 3.5 metre tender. The tender conveniently slides in and out – no more cranes or tenders on the foredeck. Moving into the engine room we find that it’s the same impressive setup as that aboard the C60, full-height headroom, big-boat systems, and dual C12 Caterpillar diesels each delivering 715 horsepower which provide the stylish vessel with 30-knot performance. A ZF gearbox delivers the power through conventional shaft drives to the five-bladed Teignbridge propellers. This all combines to make the Aegean 60 a truly world-class vessel in all areas like luxury, looks, convenience and performance.
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