spacious, luxurious and above all
comfortable with plenty of room
for a couple of families for extended
cruising, or perhaps just that formal
dinner party for the crowd.
FIVE-STAR FLYBRIDGE
Travelling in the fully enclosed
flybridge on a glorious spring day with
little wind or swell was quite surreal.
You can set the climate to suit yourself
as you cruise in an almost silent
environment broken only by the cries
of excited crewmen when dolphins and
whales come close in a heartwarming
display, or the (very) occasional cry
of “Fish on” as a rugged little pelagic
takes a lure. The flybridge feels more
like a high-end apartment with the
large L-shaped leather lounge/divan
with its own convertible table, plus
a further two-seater at the top of the
stairwell. The flybridge features the
same level of trim as downstairs with
plush carpets, upholstered roof liners,
a large side board/map cabinet plus an
electronic sunroof. It truly provides a
vista worthy of King Triton considering
the 360-degree vision.
The Maritimo M59 demonstration
package featured a full quiver of Simrad
NSS16 Evo3 multi-function displays,
a pair of Pompanette Signature series
helmsman’s chairs plus all of the usual
trim tabs, auto pilot, twin binnacle
controls and multi-function readouts
for the Volvo D13-800 powerplants
that rocket this big girl up to a
pleasing 28.2kts at wide open throttle
(2300rpm). If we settle down to a far
more sensible 19.75kts at 1900rpm
we find a fast but economical cruise
using 180Lt/h and 522nm range
from the 4400lt fuel tanks. Premium
performance is found at 16.45kts at
1700rpm using 140 Lt/h, giving 549nmHIGHS
- Wide beam = volume and stability
- Enclosed flybridge
- Huge garage/lazarette
- Engine room
- Trim quality
- Level of accommodation
- Galley including Miele appliances
- Sensible power
LOWS
- Ummm – needs more blood on the
decks!
TOP With the optional bridge door that
separates the saloon from upstairs, the
bridge converts to private accomodation.
CENTRE LEFT The starboard guest cabin
uses space well and is excellently finished.
CENTRE RIGHT The Master takes it to
another level with masses of space
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