Australian boatbuilder Maritimo is well-known for crafting rugged, long-range vessels. Its boats are built to tackle the demanding waters of the land Down Under, where sheltered harbors are few and the seas can be unforgiving.

It’s a hard-won reputation earned over more than 22 years. Maritimo’s latest release—the M600 Offshore Flybridge Motor Yacht—made its US debut at this year’s Palm Beach International Boat Show. Fans of the brand lined the docks for a firsthand look, and they were not disappointed.

Like every Maritimo, the M600 is engineered for adventure, emphasizing a robust design and extended cruising capabilities. True to the builder’s “keep it simple” philosophy, the yacht is powered by twin 800 hp Volvo Penta D13 engines with straight shafts positioned at an efficient 8-degree angle, minimizing draft to less than 5 feet and increasing options to explore remote anchorages. Performance-minded owners can opt for upgraded 1,000 hp D13s.

The M600 is also designed for extended cruising, with 1,200 gallons of fuel distributed across three tanks—a 607-gallon centerline tank and two wing tanks—strategically placed to lower the vessel’s center of gravity and further enhance stability. In another nod to simplicity, refueling all three takes place from a single fill point located on each side of the vessel.

Abaft the climate-controlled enclosed bridge, the flybridge deck provides more than 118 square feet of protected outdoor space, with an aft station and a retractable rear awning. Optional clear inserts can convert this area into a hybrid indoor-outdoor space. It’s equipped with a sink, grill and top-loading refrigeration, along with seating for family and friends to chat with the cook until lunch is ready.

The M600’s three-stateroom, two-head layout maximizes the interior space within the 17-foot-​2-inch beam. Forward is an offset queen stateroom with an adjoining en suite. The offset berth arrangement provides greater practicality for guests to walk around the berth without navigating steps. To starboard, a twin-berth stateroom offers flexibility, with the option for the inner bed to slide outboard, forming a double. Amidships, the full-beam, king-berth master stateroom showcases the brand’s signature panoramic hullside windows.

“We’re thrilled to introduce the M600 to the North American market,” says Keith Teynor, Maritimo’s managing partner for the Americas. “It embodies everything that makes a Maritimo special: exceptional accommodations, fit-and-​​finish, volume and seakeeping ability. For many owners, it marks the beginning of an incredible journey, and we’re committed to supporting them every step of the way.”

For those who are drawn to adventures that lay far beyond the conventional cruising grounds, the Maritimo M600 Offshore Flybridge Motor Yacht is well worth a closer look.

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Australian yacht builder Maritimo launched its M50 Flybridge Motor Yacht at the 2025 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. 

The 50-foot enclosed flybridge yacht integrates Maritimo’s hallmark features—ocean-going capability, safety and long-range cruising capabilities—while introducing refinements in layout, stowage and functionality. A key exterior innovation is the articulating rear swim platform, which folds to reduce the M50’s dockside length and opens to create a waterside entertainment zone. 

Inside, panoramic windows, skylights and hatches illuminate the interior with natural light. The M50 has a two-stateroom layout with a full-beam master stateroom, which the builder says is larger than those typically found on 55- and 60-foot yachts. Additional accommodations include a convertible lounge in the flybridge, increasing guest capacity to eight.

The enclosed flybridge features climate control, twin helm chairs, a wraparound lounge and space for several navigation displays. Powered by twin Volvo Penta D13-800 engines, the Maritimo M50 cruises at 24 knots and reaches top speeds of 30 knots, according to the builder’s sea trials. It’s designed for long-distance coastal or offshore cruising, and also marks the beginning of a refreshed model cycle, with the S50 Sedan variant expected in 2026.

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Australia’s Maritimo Yachts used the Palm Beach International Boat Show as the occasion for the North American premiere of the Maritimo M600 Offshore Flybridge Motor Yacht.

The M600 has straight shafts at an 8-degree angle, coupled to five-blade nibral propellers. Standard engines are twin 800-horsepower Volvo Penta D13s. Maritimo says it chose the propulsion setup with an eye toward engineering simplicity for offshore cruising.

In addition to helping with efficiency, Maritimo says, this setup limits the yacht’s draft to 4 feet, 10 inches, which allows for exploring in more remote anchorages. The 1,200-gallon fuel capacity also was chosen with an eye toward long-distance cruising and offshore stability. The setup includes three tanks that lower the M600’s center of gravity: two wing tanks and a 607-gallon main tank on the keel line. Refueling can be done through a single filler on either side of the yacht.

Up top, the flybridge balcony spans about 120 square feet with a station aft for docking or for use during offshore fishing. The flybridge hardtop has a rear awning with optional clear and roll-up sections for use in various types of weather. With the flybridge doors open to the skylounge on nice days, the total space for relaxation is nearly 250 square feet.

On what Maritimo calls the upper cockpit and adventure deck, there’s more protected seating, along with dining, a barbecue grill, a sink and refrigeration for outdoor cooking. Side decks lead forward from here to the anchor well, with significant bulwarks for safety at sea.

Inside, the layout includes three staterooms and two heads. One of the guest staterooms has a convertible setup for single or double berth use. The master stateroom is amidships with a king-size berth and hullside windows that provide wide views of the outdoors.

“We’re really excited to showcase the M600 to our North American customers,” Keith Teynor, Maritimo’s managing partner for the Americas, stated in a press release. “It really showcases what makes every Maritimo so special from the accommodations, fit and finish, volume and seakeeping ability.”

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It’s fair to say that yacht building has become dream building for most owners. The question nowadays is: What’s the next adventure?

Maritimo has a good answer with its flagship motoryacht, the M75: Whatever owners want it to be.

This enclosed-bridge motoryacht is an offshore long-distance cruiser with well-appointed amenities throughout.

“The size and volume of the M75 will obviously impress,” Keith Teynor, managing director for Maritimo Americas, stated in a press release. “However, it’s the thought and fit-and-finish that are setting the M75 apart from the market.”

Like all Maritimos, the M75 is built for the tumultuous waters off the Australian coast. To ensure a solid ride, the M75 sports a variable-deadrise hull form with a deep keel and sharp entry. A flattened hull progression aft helps to deliver comfort, performance and stability.

The defining design element on all of the M-series yachts is the enclosed flybridge. Maritimo enhances the sky lounge by creating two distinct social spaces. Forward, the two-seat helm station is to starboard with a U-shaped settee adjacent to port. A second U-shaped settee is abaft the helm station with an entertainment center to port. An electric sunroof provides natural ventilation when the air conditioning is off or the weather is perfect.

The open after section of the flybridge is shaded by an awning and has exterior lounge seating with an L-shaped settee to starboard and a three-stool bar to port.

On the main deck aft, more guest space awaits. The cockpit and an area the builder calls the Adventure Deck combine to create a versatile lounge space with a grilling station and stowage.

By moving the lone helm station to the sky lounge, Maritimo could dedicate the main deck of the M75 to entertainment and lounging as well. The galley-aft layout allows owners to entertain guests in the salon, in the cockpit and on the Adventure Deck. Interior stairs access the sky lounge. The salon has a U-shaped settee to starboard, while an L-shaped dinette is to port.

Belowdecks, accommodations for overnight cruising include four staterooms and three heads, allowing for a total of eight people. The master stateroom is amidships with a centerline king berth, while the VIP stateroom is forward in the bow with an athwartships queen berth. The two guest staterooms each have twin berths.

Engine options for the M75 include the standard 1,150 hp Scania Di16 diesels or optional MTU diesels that range from 1,380 hp to 1,625 hp.

Maritimo’s M75 is a flagship that evolves from traditional design to highlight form, function and serious fun on the water. For yacht owners with adventurous cruising dreams, it’s a real winner.  

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Aquila 47 Molokai: Agile Angling Platform

What We Said: “Versatility is at the heart of the 47 Molokai. It’s a fishing-focused, fast power cat with overnight accommodations.”

Feature-Filled: The boat’s 360-degree fishability is desirable for stand-up anglers ready to go toe-to-toe with a formidable foe. Forty-plus rod holders ensure that a rod for every fishing scenario is at the ready. Twin 42.5-gallon transom livewells, two 90-gallon in-deck fish boxes and a bait-and-tackle rigging station aid in the fishing mission. Whether it’s drifting over wrecks and reefs for bottomfish, flying kites for sailfish or trolling the deep for marlin, the 47 Molokai plays all piscatorial positions well. Twin 600 hp or quad 400 hp outboards let owners dial in the desired performance.

Final Thoughts: Stable is what one feels when stepping aboard the 47 Molokai, helped in part by its 14-foot-7-inch beam. Supporting the drag-reducing, efficiency-enhancing, double-step hull form is a robust build, including a vacuum-infused hull, deck and cockpit sole. Primary forward and aft bulkheads are carbon fiber, while the secondary bulkheads are vinylester-resin-infused. A cabin with a queen-size berth enables weekend excursions. The Aquila 47 Molokai offers the angling advantages of a center-console as well as the element-free amenities of a sport-fish boat.

Azimut Yachts Seadeck 6: Eco-Conscious Cruiser

What We Said: “The Seadeck concept has a back-to-nature philosophy that includes ethically sourced and recycled materials and a cleaner, softer aesthetic with the sea as the focus.”

The Path to Sustainability: The Azimut Seadeck 6 has cork decks. It can run hotel loads—including the Seakeeper gyrostabilizer—at anchor for up to four hours during the day and eight hours at night thanks to a series of Torqeedo batteries and solar panels. The yacht also contains material from up to 15,000 recycled plastic bottles in its build, like the moquette carpeting belowdecks. Additionally, carbon fiber is used in strategic areas to reduce weight without sacrificing strength, which creates a lighter, efficient yacht. This express cruiser, however, does not sacrifice form, function or luxury. Its foldout cockpit sections increase deck space, and a hydraulic swim platform and steps enable seamless water access. Add in a luxe interior with sole-to-ceiling glass, light-tone furnishings, lacquers and a three-stateroom layout, and the Seadeck 6 ticks off a lot of boxes for owners.

Final Thoughts: A yacht can’t be all things to everyone, but the Azimut Yachts Seadeck 6 pushes the go-greener envelope for those seeking a vessel with a forward-thinking yet chic and luxurious design, and an eco-friendlier build.

Ferretti Yachts Infynito 90: Inside Meets Outside

What We Said: “Most striking is the Infynito 90’s partially enclosed foredeck, which Ferretti refers to as an all-seasons terrace. It’s a real wow feature, fully protected from above by a roof that stretches from the forward-raked bridge-deck windows to the ultra-high stem. The foredeck is open to the sides, with a view forward via a window.”

It’s Up to You: The all-seasons terrace has several layout options, including a hot tub with seating, a bar with six stools, and an L-shaped sofa with a table, to name a few. The standard accommodations are belowdecks with a three- or four-stateroom arrangement, but owners can choose a main-deck stateroom too. Additionally, the motoryacht’s sky lounge can have an open plan, with the helm area separated via bulkheads and a sliding door for crew privacy. Twin 1,550 hp and 1,800 hp MAN diesels are available. With the larger engines, the Infynito 90 can make an average top hop of 23 knots with an easy cruise speed of 15 to 17 knots. At a leisurely 10-knot jog, range is north of 2,000 nautical miles.

Final Thoughts: The Ferretti Yachts Infynito 90 represents a bold step in yacht design as it reimagines onboard spaces. It turns traditional concepts upside down to create something brand-new and multifunctional, and it’s all done with a high level of fit-and-finish.

Horizon Yachts FD110 Trideck: Going Long

What We Said: “Horizon Yachts’ Fast-Displacement series, penned by designer Cor D. Rover, is notable for its broad shoulders and high freeboard. These yachts carry a measurable beam forward to enhance interior and exterior volume, with a wave-splitting bow design and admirable performance across a wide spectrum of speeds.”

Inside Matters: The FD110 Trideck we got aboard had a warm, washed wenge wood with oak and walnut accents in the interior. A seemingly infinite number of other woods are available. Horizon offers owners a high level of customization. Referencing the volume created by the yacht’s design, the salon accommodates an 87-inch flat-screen TV with room to spare, and there are sole-to-ceiling windows around the superstructure. Additionally, the FD110 Trideck’s galley has room for eight fridge and freezer drawers, plus a full-height refrigerator. There is an on-deck owners’ stateroom with a king-size berth, and four guests staterooms belowdecks including three VIPs (two amidships, one forward).

Final Thoughts: For extended cruising, the Horizon FD110 Trideck is powered with twin 1,900 hp Caterpillar C32A diesels. At 8 knots, the yacht has a 3,000-nautical-mile range. At 16 knots, range is around 600 nm. We saw a top speed of 18.6 knots while aboard.

Horizon PC68: Room to Roam

What We Said: “Horizon Power Catamarans has done a lot to optimize the space that this yacht’s 24-foot-6-inch beam affords. Dismiss the thinking that lower staterooms on a multihull yacht are small and constricted. The builder performed some design magic and created four spacious dwellings. In the starboard hull, the master stateroom has a private entrance with a walk-around king-size berth athwartships in the peak, giving the owner an exterior view via a frameless hullside window. The cockpit has a 9-foot-long high-gloss wood table that seats eight.”

Ranging Far and Wide: In addition to the spaciousness created by the wide footprint, multihull yachts offer a different kind of ride than their monohull brethren. On the PC68, sharp hull entries make head seas seem gentle, while a Humphree active stabilization system reduces roll. Powered by twin 850 hp MAN i6 diesel engines matched with five-blade Veem props, the yacht’s range is more than 1,400 nautical miles at 10 knots. At a cruising speed of 19 knots, it’s possible to travel more than 600 nm between refueling stops.

Final Thoughts: With a Portuguese deck accessible through the flybridge forward door as well as a shoal-friendly 5-foot-4-inch draft and the range to travel far and wide, the PC68 is a multifaceted multihull.

Maritimo M60: A Classic Reimagined

What We Said: “To understand how the Maritimo M60 performs, you must know that it comes from Australia’s Gold Coast, north of Sydney. Local Maritimo owners do not have a protected Intracoastal Waterway. They cruise with few harbors in which to hide. That coast, facing the Pacific Ocean, endures waves that build across thousands of nautical miles of open ocean.”

Based on Owner Input: When Maritimo decided to update its original 60-foot motoryacht, the builder sought feedback from its global network of owners. The result is the M60 Flybridge Motor Yacht. Based on owners’ input, the builder focused on maximizing space in the cockpit and platform areas, offering versatile options for entertaining, adventure and relaxation. This yacht also has an aft galley, which socially connects the exterior and interior dining areas.

Final Thoughts: Thanks to its variable-deadrise hull with a deep keel, sharp bow entry and flattened progression aft, the M60 excels in offshore cruising efficiency, comfort and stability. Maritimo also stayed with conventional shaft drives for this vessel. Its 1,200-gallon fuel capacity and three options for power—standard twin 800 hp Volvo Penta D13 or optional 1,000 hp Volvo Penta or 1,150 hp Scania engines—bring distant ports of call within easier reach.

Ocean Alexander 35 Puro: Defining Italian Style

What We Said: “The Ocean Alexander 35P is the first model in the builder’s Puro series, which is being offered in addition to the Revolution, Explorer and Legend series. The builder says the idea behind Puro is to offer yachts for the global marketplace, instead of taking stylized cues from niche geographical markets. Size-wise, the 35 Puro is a 113-foot yacht with a beam of more than 25 feet and a gross tonnage of 273.”

Style With Spirit: Puro in Italian translates as “pure,” yet it can also mean clear or undisputed; all are appropriate to describe the styling of this Ocean Alexander motoryacht, which is produced in collaboration with Italian yacht designer Giorgio Cassetta and naval architect Andrea Agrusta. Within the notable, stylish exterior lines, the 35P has accommodations for 10 guests. The master stateroom is situated on the main deck forward and includes seating areas to port and starboard. The four guest staterooms are on the lower deck, with two VIPs and two twin-berth setups. On the main deck, there’s a conventional layout with a salon and formal dining area.

Final Thoughts: With the 35 Puro, Ocean Alexander has retained the brand DNA that has made it successful while still offering a new look and feel for the next generation of cruising enthusiasts.

Princess Yachts Y95: Class-Leading Flagship

What We Said “The Y95 is the flagship of Princess Yachts’ four-model Y Class of open-flybridge designs. The flybridge is set up for driving and entertaining in comfort. There are twin adjustable helm seats, along with a forward-facing L-shaped seating area for guests. A bar on the flybridge includes a sink, an electric barbecue, a hob and a drawer refrigerator. The dining table up top seats 10 people. Additional dining space is on the main deck.”

The Flybridge Experience: With all respect to climate-controlled, fully enclosed helm vessels, there’s something visceral about enjoying a luxury yacht from an open flybridge. It might be the expansive views of the seas, a subconscious longing to relive the enjoyment of smaller open vessels more associated with youth, or the simple pleasure of feeling the wind and sun while underway. Whatever the reason, the attraction is undeniable.

Final Thoughts: With more than 80 percent of each vessel constructed at its 1.1-million-square-foot facility in Plymouth, United Kingdom, Princess ensures excellent quality control across its entire line. Performance is another strong suit. With an efficient hull form and wave-piercing bow, the Y95 reaches speeds of up to 23 knots with its standard 2,000 hp MAN V12-2000 engines, according to the builder.

Riva 82 Diva: Tradition Meets Technology

What We Said: “Flybridge motoryachts of this volume do not get any more elegant. Mauro Micheli and his team at Officina Italiana Design—which has penned every new Riva for about three decades—tell me their brief this time was to create a modern flybridge yacht that’s also sporty and streamlined. And haven’t they just? The 82 Diva’s proportions are precise, and it is the first Riva with fold-down quarter platforms that turn the cockpit and hydraulic swim platform into a beach club. The fold-down platforms add more than 10 feet to the almost 20-foot beam.”

Sleek and Stylish: The Riva’s polished yet sinewy lines hint at the yacht’s performance characteristics. The 82 Diva is based on a new hull form and powered by standard twin 1,800 hp MAN V-12 diesels. The builder promises a top speed of around 29 knots and a 26-knot fast cruise, at which the range should be about 300 nautical miles with the yacht’s 1,700 gallons of fuel. A pair of 1,900 hp MANs are an option for owners who desire a bit more velocity.

Final Thoughts: For a planing design with big, powerful engines, the 82 Diva is fundamentally a quiet yacht. At cruising speeds, the sound level in the owner’s stateroom is just 65 decibels, about the same as laughter or normal conversation. It’s only 67 decibels with the yacht at top speed.

Riviera 585 SUV: All-in-One

What We Said: “The short and very sweet story of the Riviera 585 SUV is that it blends spirited 32-plus-knot performance with a luxurious alfresco lifestyle. From the raised, enclosable alfresco deck overlooking the cockpit to the forward helm, everything is on a single level, yet headroom in the four staterooms belowdecks is more than 6 feet, 5 inches. That is an admirable engineering feat.”

Sport Utility Vessel: This Riviera is aimed squarely at those who want some of everything in their boating experiences. Port and starboard transom doors open to the teak cockpit, making it a full-on water-sports entertainment zone. A console partially shielded by the overhanging roof combines an outdoor grilling area with a bait-prep station that has tackle stowage for those who’d also like to do a bit of fishing during their time on the water. Inside, the layout with a master, VIP and guest staterooms plus optional crew quarters lends itself well to extended cruising with family or friends, with or without professional crew aboard.

Final Thoughts: An Australian boatbuilder, Riviera Yachts has a reputation for building robust boats, with hand-laid fiberglass construction and solid glass bottoms. The deep-V hull is built to handle rough sea conditions, lending plenty of confidence to skippers.

Sanlorenzo 57Steel: Ocean-Crossing Elegance

What We Said: “Visually, Sanlorenzo’s 57Steel makes quite a statement. With exterior design and space planning by Zuccon International Project in Rome, this model has a nominal volume of 1,050 gross tons. Forward-raked bridge windows give the 57Steel a touch of go-anywhere styling, but it’s still a modern motoryacht with hybrid hull architecture—a modestly raked stem, square stem root, midlength fluted bow bulb, spray rails and flaring forward, and twin fin stabilizers and rudders.”

Bonus Space: Down at water level, with the yacht’s side platforms out, the beach-club real estate adds up to almost 1,000 square feet for guest relaxation and fun with the water toys. Add the gym next door, which includes a hammam, sauna and day head, and the whole area becomes one of the best wellness spaces of its kind on a yacht with a length overall less than 200 feet.

Final Thoughts: Piero Lissoni’s design studio in Milan created this yacht’s contemporary interior ambience. The decor focuses on oak veneers, soft whites and creams in a combination that should appeal to charter guests along with the yacht’s owners. This is a less-is-more approach to design rather than a minimalist one—and fun is still included. The main salon has a cocktail-bar entrance to its lounge and dining areas.

Sunseeker 100: Big-Time Style

What We Said “Sunseeker offers an upper helm position, and wing or stern stations. With or without that second helm, the upper deck’s layout is asymmetrical. In a first for the yacht builder, the upper deck connects via sloping side decks to the forward terrace’s booth seating and sun pads; farther forward, a foredeck tucks deep into the bow. The foredeck is accessed via a short set of steps to port, while a companionway connects aft from the terrace to the portside deck. The after end of the flybridge is open to a degree of owner interpretation.”

Flexible Stateroom Layout: The Sunseeker 100’s accommodations should work for owners and guests, as well as different kinds of charter parties. In addition to the main-deck master, this yacht has four en suite staterooms for as many as 10 guests belowdecks. Two staterooms amidships have king berths, while the other two are forward with berths that can be configured as twins or doubles. They can also have Pullman berths.

A Fun Ride: Our writer found that turns were pretty prompt, given the vessel’s half-load bulk of around 220,000 pounds. With the fins and trim system active, the bow stayed up between 3 to 4 degrees, with roll and pitch nicely in check. Overall, the ride was remarkably comfortable and surprisingly quiet, even at top speed.

Two Oceans 555: Primo Power Catamaran

What We Said: “Stability was among many characteristics that left me impressed with the Two Oceans 555, the company’s first offering in the United States. The builder was founded in 1989 and constructs its boats in Cape Town, South Africa, with power and sail models from 23 to 160 feet length overall. Two Oceans also builds offshore rescue craft, which explains some of the other characteristics I saw after taking a turn at the helm of the Two Oceans 555. For instance, I was startled to learn that this power cat gets about 1 nautical mile per gallon at 10 knots. With 750 gallons of fuel, that’s a lot farther than most yachtsmen will ever want to run in a single hop.”

Off-Grid Package: This power cat can be ordered with twin 9 kW Integrel Solutions generators coupled to the prop shafts with flex power takeoffs. Combined with the solar panels forward of the flybridge helm, this arrangement feeds a bank of Victron Energy lithium-phosphate batteries totaling 26,000 watts, providing more than 19 hours of silent running time for all air-conditioning, ship and galley needs.

Final Thoughts: The Two Oceans 555 has the interior and exterior real estate of a monohull nearly double its size. The builder made good use of that space, creating a yacht that’s ready for comfortable long-distance cruising.

wallywhy 150: 78 Feet, 8 Inches of Innovation

What We Said: “The wallywhy150 is a two-and-a-half-deck design with around 150 gross tons—a spec we don’t often see with yachts this length, but, again, Wally likes to do things differently. The ‘why’ bit of wallywhy is an acronym for Wally Hybrid Yachts, which has nothing to do with hybrid propulsion, but rather references hulls that are optimized for a range of displacement and semi-displacement cruising speeds.”

Outdoor Living: There are two principal zones on the 150: the cockpit and the upper deck aft. The cockpit, occupying two levels, has its forward half at the same level as the after end of the main salon, which is lower than aboard more-conventional yacht designs. The rest of the cockpit is down a step. It has an island sofa amidships with a flippable backrest, so guests can laze facing forward or aft. The upper deck aft serves as a sun deck with partial protection from a mostly carbon-fiber hardtop. It’s a sizable space, whether used for family fun or as a party venue.

Final Thoughts: Standard power is triple 900 hp Volvo Penta D13s and IPS1200 pod drives, which should deliver a top-end speed of around 21 knots. With the optional triple 1,000 hp D13s with IPS1350s, Hull No. 1 hit 22.9 knots one way and 22.6 knots on a reciprocal heading. Wally quotes a 23-knot speed at half-load.

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Twenty years ago, I traveled Down Under to run the first 60-foot Maritimo. I thoroughly enjoyed that boat, so much so that I was excited to run the new Maritimo M60 recently in Florida. Cut to the chase: This new M60 is like a favorite flavor of ice cream, but with sprinkles added on top. Maritimo listened to customers and reviewers, taking a solid yacht and making it better.

At first glance, I thought the exterior seemed the same, but then I realized it had been gently massaged. The original “wings” over the side decks had disappeared at one point, but now they are back, providing shade to the salon and some rain protection on deck. Most importantly, they allow the upper deck to expand to the same width as the salon.

I boarded the yacht via what Maritimo calls the “adventure deck,” an expanse of teak with an optional hydraulic platform. I checked out the engine room before it heated up and found it well laid out for service. Headroom is 6-plus feet, there’s a nonslip walkway with safety rails between the engines, and all points have easy access. Standard power is a pair of 800 hp Volvo Penta D13 diesels, but this M60 had the upgraded 1,000 hp Volvo Penta diesels. The 27.5 kW Cummins generator, Quick X30 gyro and SeaXchange watermaker had room to spare. A trio of fuel tanks can be used to balance the boat’s running angle, and all wiring and plumbing is secured to high standards.

Maritimo stayed with conventional shaft drives, which not only lower the boat’s center of gravity, but also keep the shafts efficiently flat at 8 degrees, turning six-blade nibrals in a prop tunnel for shallow-water running. The variable-deadrise hull form is knife-sharp forward and flattens aft, providing a good running surface (and adding to the engine-room space).

Back on the adventure deck, the lazarette/garage can handle a 10-foot-3-inch tender, a pair of personal watercraft, or a mix of water toys. The cockpit has a console with an outdoor kitchen and settee.

Three folding doors open into the galley, which is amidships and to port for easy food delivery to the cockpit and salon. The L-shaped galley’s island has extra counter space, and there’s an array of Miele appliances, including a full-height fridge, an induction cooktop, a dual oven and a microwave. A foldout pantry to port should hold enough goodies for a week aboard.

The salon is pure entertainment (read: there’s no lower helm), with a U-shaped couch facing an L-shaped settee and a pop-up TV. Oversize windows enhance the sense of space.

An airy stairwell leads down to a foyer with a washer-dryer and a three-stateroom layout. The full-beam owner’s stateroom is amidships for minimum motion. It has a king-size berth and bureaus under each full-length window. Its en suite head has a stall shower.

Forward, the VIP stateroom has an angled queen berth to give it full walk-around space. There is direct access from the VIP to the day head with a shower. The guest stateroom has twin berths that convert to a double. Decor on the M60 that I got aboard was an intricate satin-finish walnut with a herringbone inlay.

But the real sprinkle on this cone is the flybridge, which feels like a sky lounge in size and intention. Gentle stairs lead inside from the salon for safety to the fully enclosed space. The bridge is climate-controlled with sweeping windows, making it a spot where guests can gather on the two L-shaped settees. The skipper’s private office is forward, with a pair of leather seats abaft a pale-gray dash. An eyebrow protects three 19-inch Garmin displays from reflection. Tidy monitors keep track of the Volvo Penta engines and the Quick gyro, with an array of neatly labeled push-buttons for various systems.

Bi-fold doors open the bridge to the shaded 118-square-foot aft deck, which has a teak sole and a settee well-protected by the overhang of the house.

To understand how the Maritimo M60 performs, you must know that it comes from Australia’s Gold Coast, north of Sydney. Local Maritimo owners do not have a protected Intracoastal Waterway. They cruise with few harbors in which to hide. That coast, facing the Pacific Ocean, endures waves that build across thousands of nautical miles of open ocean. When I ran that first Maritimo 60 in those waters, I called them “ugly.”

By comparison, my run aboard the new M60 off the coast of Florida was in long rows of 3- and 4-footers marching against the Gulf Stream. In friendlier seas, Maritimo says, the M60 can top 30 knots. Here, it hit a solid 26 knots. The ride was comfortable on the bridge, with no yawing or measurable pitching (except in big holes). What particularly impressed me was that there wasn’t a creak or a groan from the sturdy hull. Even with the rear doors open, I recorded a quiet 65 decibels on my meter. We talked at a conversational level.

As I said, I appreciated the first Maritimo 60 when I stepped aboard 20 years ago. Today, I appreciate all the sprinkles Maritimo has added. This yacht is a taste of the good life, indeed.

Power Play

Volvo Penta built a reputation in Europe among truck and commercial-vehicle operators with the D13, an inline-six-cylinder diesel engine that uses high-pressure injectors, an overhead camshaft, and twin-entry turbos with water-cooled exhaust manifolds. The bulletproof reputation easily translated to yacht use, where the powerful torque and rapid spool-up provide strong performance.

How It Started

Longtime boatbuilder and powerboat racer Bill Barry-Cotter started Riviera Yachts, sold it, and then launched Maritimo Yachts in Australia. His son, Tom, now has an expanded role with Maritimo, which builds eight models from 55 to 75 feet length overall in Flybridge, Sedan and Offshore series.

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Australian yacht builder Maritimo has introduced a series of updates to its cruising motoryachts called the Black Edition.

The Black Edition will be available on Maritimo’s 55, 60 and 600 models across the builder’s S, M and Offshore series, adding more ways for owners to order each yacht in keeping with the ways they want to use it.

In the cockpit, the Black Edition adds a redesigned, larger transom island that separates the main cockpit from the swim platform, with an upgraded lounge and expanded barbecue area. There’s also a lazarette access door alongside a built-in refrigerator, and a redesigned grill and sink. The forward-facing cockpit lounge, accessed through twin integrated side gates, has also been redesigned.

Several configurations become available for the upper cockpit area with the Black Edition. They include additional L-shaped seating with stowage below, a folding table and a wet bar with a refrigerator and icemaker. Doors that connect to the adjacent galley can be slider or bi-fold style, depending on the owner’s choices.

Inside, the aft galley’s Black Edition version adds counter space along with more bench space to starboard, without losing space for hot plates, the oven or stowage. There’s also now space for an overhead cupboard above the counter, and owners can add a wine fridge in the island bench or underneath the stairs to port. The Black Edition also lets owners stow drinks and glassware in the cupboard facing forward into the salon.

The Black Edition of the enclosed flybridge has a low-profile dash with redesigned multifunction and engine screen pods, and with improved ergonomics for easier access to the yacht’s controls. Helm seats are also upgraded and fully electric. The existing cabinet and wet bar in this area are also upgraded, and there’s a new lounge seat with stowage options.

Forward, the Black Edition adds a larger sun pad with adjustable backrests, dual drink holders and hand grabs on both sides. On M models, this area can also be converted for tender stowage, and equipped with a crane davit and removeable chocks.

When will boaters be able to see Maritimo’s new Black Edition models? Look for the first versions to be on display this May at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in Queensland, Australia. In the United States, the first Black Edition models from Maritimo are expected to be presented at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in Florida this coming October.

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Luke Brown Yachts currently has the Maritimo M58 Now and Zen listed with an asking price of $1.699 million. The 2016 build has a three-stateroom, two-head layout with accommodations to sleep seven guests. More on that later.

Stepping on board Now and Zen, the cockpit has a fixed bench seat and table aft. Adding loose chairs to allow up to eight guests to dine comfortably under the flybridge overhang. Open the double sliding-glass door that leads from the cockpit to the salon/galley to create an indoor-outdoor entertainment space.

The galley is located aft and to starboard with an L-shaped countertop and an island. Cabinets below the countertops create enough provision space for extended voyages. Now and Zen‘s galley is equipped with Miele appliances, including a refrigerator, a dishwasher, a four-burner cooktop, a microwave and a sink. Protected stairs across from the galley lead to the enclosed flybridge. Forward in the salon, guests will find plenty of seating options with a bench-seat sofa and ottomans to starboard and an L-shaped lounge sofa and table to port.

This M58’s enclosed flybridge provides a quiet second salon for guests to relax and take in the views. There’s a starboard-side L-shaped settee with cushioned backrests and a folding table. Forward, a two-person bench seat allows guests to converse with the captain. It’s worth noting that the sofa and table convert to a berth if the three staterooms are at maximum capacity. There is additional bench seating forward and to port as well.

Belowdecks, the owners’ stateroom has an island king berth, bedside shelves, stowage, desk and vanity, and an en suite head. The forward guest stateroom has a queen island berth while the guest stateroom to starboard has single berths fore and aft.

Now and Zen’s transom has an additional after-market hydraulic swim platform, outfitted for hauling a tender. Other notable options include a painted silver hull, a Seakeeper 9 gyrostabilizer, a Sea Recovery Aquamatic watermaker and hydraulic thrusters, rosewood and maple Amtico soles, Garmin electronics, Bose sound system and Samsung TV and a Yacht Controller.

Twin, 600-hour 800 hp Volvo Penta D13 diesels provide power for this Maritimo M58, giving it a 30-knot top hop and a 20-knot cruise speed.

From the Yachting Archive: Maritimo M58: Boundless

“There’s an old fast-food commercial with an elderly lady spouting, “Where’s the beef?” as she gazes upon a listless hamburger. Feeling that this question can be asked of many things nowadays, I found the beef in the Maritimo M58. With broad shoulders, a comfortable-as-home interior and a proven hull form, this is a solid cruising craft.” – Yachting, September 2016

Where is Now and Zen located? The yacht is currently located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Quick Specifications:

• Length Overall: 58’
• Maximum Beam: 17’6”
• Fuel Capacity: 1,160 Gal.
• Draft: 4’4”

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Maritimo’s sedan line has a new flagship: the S75, which joins the S60, S55 and S51 in the Australian builder’s overall lineup of Sedan, Flybridge and Offshore Yachts.

Rest assured, bigger does not mean bulky. The Maritimo S75 has a striking, sleek profile with nearly 75 feet of waterline, including the 194-square-foot space that Maritimo calls the Adventure Deck. Some reverse sheer along the topsides enhances the look, while the tall hull includes elongated, dark windows that match the targa bar, housing radar and satellite domes. All of these design elements help the S75 make a sporty statement, even at rest.

Of course, style without substance is not much good offshore, so there’s a solid glass hull underwater and an elongated keel, for stiffness and linear stability.

The S75’s signature feature is the Adventure Deck, which has a teak swim platform whose hydraulic after section can float a 2,204-pound tender. The deck also includes a wet bar with an electric barbecue in the forward bulkhead (there’s an access hatch here to the crew cabin too). A step above this area, with transom doors on each side, is the cockpit, which is shaded by the flybridge overhang. A couch and a dinette are here for alfresco relaxation or meals with friends and family.

A walk along the yacht’s deep side decks with tall guardrails ends at the bow, where a double sun bed dominates the space. At the business end of the bow are an oversize Muir windlass and capstan, and a 132-pound Ultra Marine anchor. The S75’s hardtop can be accessed from the upper part of the cockpit, a feature that allows part of the salon roof to be used for stowage.

Or, go from the cockpit into the salon by using a sliding door that opens into the galley, which is aft. Forward of the galley is a lounge, and the helm is to starboard. The U-shaped galley has Miele appliances: two freezer drawers, a microwave and an oven with a four-burner electric cooktop. In the nearby seating area, windows built at eye level allow for great views from the couch. The dark-wood, high-gloss finish is understated and contrasts with the cream-colored leather furnishings.

The helm console has a Twin Disc EJS joystick and throttles (the EJS controls the yacht’s forward and aft thrusters). Hull No. 1 also was equipped with two 24-inch Garmin screens, radar, autopilot and more, all ergonomically organized.

A staircase forward in the salon leads down to the yacht’s three staterooms. The atrium-style design of the salon windows adds natural light in the stairway, which on Hull No. 1 leads to an optional lounge (instead of a fourth stateroom). The owner’s stateroom has 6-plus-foot headroom, a king-size berth, elongated hullside windows, opening portholes and an en suite his-and-hers head. The forepeak stateroom has a queen berth offset to starboard, with space to walk around it. The third stateroom, with two bunks and a portlight, is ideal for kids.

Underway, fully loaded with 2,641 gallons of diesel, this supersize express cruiser didn’t need trim-tab action to handle the swells. Turning was predictable and confidence-inspiring, and the S75 tracked well. We saw a top-end speed of 28 knots with the standard 1,150 hp Scania diesel powerplants humming in the engine room.

The Maritimo S75 has long range, admirable performance, interior luxury and outdoor spaces that are open to interpretation. The hardest thing to decide about the S75 is where to go first.

Performance Highlights

A cruising speed of around 22 knots gave us an optimum 80 percent engine load and fuel burn of 74 gph, allowing a 785-nautical-mile range. Without needing trim tabs, we accelerated to a maximum speed of 28 knots. Noise was minimal at 68 decibels, which is 3 decibels above the level of normal conversation.

Heavy Iron

The standard Scania 1,150 hp engines run straight shafts to five-blade Nibral Veem propellers. Optional engines include twin 1,625 hp MTU 2000 Series V-10s. Electrical power comes from a pair of 22.5 kW Onan generators. At rest, twin ARG250T gyrostabilizers can be deployed for added stability.

One Solid Hull

The S75’s hull is solid fiberglass below the waterline. Rigidity comes from a monolithic GRP liner that is molded longitudinally all the way to the forward stateroom—a Maritimo-patented technique to enhance hull integrity. The decks also have a liner, as does the superstructure, enhancing rigidity and insulation while creating a monocoque structure intended to last. Deep bilges manage water incursion without losing stability.

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Australian builder Maritimo has premiered the M75 Flybridge Motor Yacht, a sistership to the S75 Sedan model that made its debut in May.

“Carrying the designation of the brand’s flagship status, the M75 has been cloaked in a mighty exterior form from bow to stern,” Bill Barry-Cotter, founder of Maritimo, stated in a press release. “The M75’s hull profile is personified by sweeping longitudinal contours and styling cues combined with integral hull windows gracing the hull topsides, providing the internal accommodations with unprecedented views and natural light.”

Standard power is 1,150 hp Scania Di16s, with options including 1,625 hp Rolls-Royce MTU 10V 2000 M96Ls. Fuel capacity is 2,641 gallons, allowing for what Maritimo calls “true intercontinental passagemaking.”

Owners have layout options throughout the vessel, inside and out. The standard accommodations are four staterooms and three heads.

Does the Maritimo M75 Flybridge Motor Yacht have a crew cabin? Owners have the option to switch out a utility room for a crew cabin aft.

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