Each new Magnum model is always a big news and finally the US builder presents its latest 51 which the company decides to keep the title of Bestia as the 1994 50 which it replaces. On its first sea trials the new 51 Bestia reached 64 knots, making it the fastest, large Magnum yacht ever launched. Keeping much of the hull lines, and underwater shape from the 50 Bestia, Magnum decided to redesign the super structure and deck, giving the job to Brazilian native designer Luiz de Basto. Taking over from Pininfarina was no easy task but De Basto did a magnificent job giving a more polished rounded modern contemporary look to the new Bestia. Just as her predecessor, the 50 Bestia, the new 51 is still and even more so a Beast due to her tremendous speed and brute power making this new Magnum an absolute thrill. Standard interiors include two options with the first being a large master cabin, salon, head and single crew cabin to fore. Another layout is a large U-shaped saloon, l-shaped galley, and head. Still these are Magnum standard plans with the builder leaving a custom independence of what one would want to do below. What Magnum will never change is its narrow deep-vee, very heavy ultra strong hull, and power which for the 51 Bestia is by twin Cats or MTU diesels of between 1600 and 1925hp each coupled to Arneson surface drives. Top speeds as was the case for hull number one can go up to 64 knots. Needless to say here we speak of a Magnum with very impressive unbelievable seaworthiness in all weather conditions, slicing through the waves and making long crossings safely and comfortably even in rough seas. Technical Data:
LOA - 15.16 m (49.9ft)
Beam - 4.15 m
Draft - 1.06 m
Displacement - 23.5 t
Fuel Capacity - 2366 l
Water Capacity - 568 l
Engines - 2 x Cat 1600hp, MTU 1925hp
Propulsion - Arneson surface drives
Speed - 64 knots max with 1925hp
Hull Shape - deep vee
Design - Luiz De Basto
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