wallywhy100: A ~70-foot semidisplacement cruiser offering seamless indoor‑outdoor flow, a frameless‑glass aft enclosure, and a full‑beam amidships master.
Absolute Navetta 53: A semidisplacement yacht with twin IPS650 drives, drop‑down windows, solar hardtop, and a three‑stateroom layout.
Aquila 46 Coupe: A 46‑foot semi‑foiling catamaran with Hydro Glide Foil System, twin Verado V12s, and 42+ knot performance.
Riviera 6800 SY Platinum Edition:  A rugged Australian build with resin‑infused hull, watertight bulkhead, and twin IPS1350s.
Benetti B.Now 50M: A 163‑ft ocean‑crossing trideck with Oasis Deck beach club, plunge pool, and five staterooms.
Ferretti Yachts 670: A 67‑ft flybridge cruiser with nearly 360° glazing, twin MAN diesels reaching 32 knots, and flexible galley layout.
Pardo GT75: A 75‑ft Italian‑styled sport cruiser with triple‑engine performance, retractable glass roof, and custom‑friendly layouts.
Aquila 50 Power Catamaran: A 50‑foot powercat with a 21‑knot cruise, ~2,000 nm range, spray‑reducing hull, and hydraulic tender garage.
Sunseeker Predator 55: A sporty IPS‑powered cruiser offering 37‑knot speed, quiet 64 dB cruise, tender garage, and sunroof.
Princess Yachts S80:  An 80‑ft high‑speed superyacht cruiser with twin 2,000 hp MANs, optional hardtop flybridge, and full‑beam master suite.

wallywhy100

The Wallywhy100 represents a refined approach to semidisplacement cruising, focusing on comfort, interior–exterior flow, and slower‑paced enjoyment. At approximately 70 feet, the yacht features sweeping lines and a unique frameless‑glass aft enclosure that integrates the wet bar and lounge, creating a seamless entertaining space. The full‑beam master suite amidships offers expansive views and an en suite head, providing residential comfort. Luca Bassani’s guiding philosophy emphasizes relaxed cruising rather than high speed, reflected in the hull’s optimized displacement form. Ideal for owners who value style, sophistication, and fluid indoor‑outdoor transition, the Wallywhy100 delivers a minimalist, loft‑like feel rarely seen in this size range. She provides enough performance to outrun weather but primarily invites guests to glide along in comfort and elegance.

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• Hull optimized for displacement and semidisplacement cruising speeds
• Frameless‑glass aft screens integrate wet bar and lounge
• Full‑beam owner’s stateroom amidships with en‑suite head

Absolute Navetta 53

The Absolute Navetta 53 builds upon its popular 52‑foot predecessor with refined semidisplacement performance and enhanced livability. Twin Volvo Penta IPS650 engines deliver performance exceeding 24 knots, while wide walkaround decks and a hydraulic swim platform improve usability. Below decks, light oak veneers, drop‑down side windows, and eco‑conscious solar integration create a bright, residential ambiance. Her three‑stateroom layout, including a full‑beam owner’s suite, is complemented by flexible deck zones and strong natural light throughout. Designed for couples or families seeking autonomy and comfort, the Navetta 53 balances ease of handling with ample space and elegant design.

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• Twin IPS650 engines provide 24+ knot top speed
• Salon features drop‑down windows and solar panels on hardtop
• Three‑stateroom layout with full‑beam master suite

Aquila 46 Coupe

Aquila’s 46 Coupe is a cutting‑edge semi‑foiling catamaran that delivers foiling‑assisted stability and performance. At approximately 46 feet, she combines twin 600 hp Mercury Verado V12 outboards with a semi‑foiling hull that lifts around 17 knots, smoothing the ride while boosting efficiency. Despite her slender profile, the yacht delivers exhilarating speeds—over 42 knots at max—and provides a spacious cockpit, comfortable salon, and forward lounging area. The open layout, optional electric davit, and fuel‑efficient foiling system make this cat a compelling choice for performance‑oriented day‑cruisers and owner‑operators.

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• Semi‑foiling hull with Hydro Glide Foil System for lift and efficiency
• Top speed exceeds 42 knots; cruising at around 33 knots
• Voluminous cockpit, optional electric davit, open‑salon design

Riviera 6800 SY Platinum Edition

The Riviera 6800 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition embodies rugged Australian build quality paired with luxury. Its resin‑infused hull includes a watertight collision bulkhead for added safety. Featuring both three‑ and four‑stateroom layouts, the interior is entertaining‑ready and refined, with a full galley and hydraulic swim platform. Twin Volvo Penta IPS1350 engines provide a top speed of around 33 knots, and joystick steering aids maneuverability. Designed for owners who appreciate durability, entertaining‑ready spaces, and strong performance, this yacht balances comfort with capability at sea.

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• Resin‑infused hull with watertight bulkheads
• Twin Volvo Penta IPS1350 diesels deliver 33‑knot top speed
• Choose three‑ or four‑stateroom layouts and a cockpit galley

Benetti B.Now 50M

The Benetti B.Now 50M is a 163‑foot ocean‑crossing trideck motoryacht designed for long‑range capability and social living. One standout feature is the Oasis Deck—a 1,250‑square‑foot beach club with glass‑fronted plunge pool and fold‑down terraces. The exterior, styled by RWD and engineered by Plana, combines steel and aluminum for both elegance and range. Accommodating up to 12 guests in five staterooms, including an owner’s suite with private terrace, she offers ample deck zones and entertaining areas. Twin 1,400 hp MAN V12s grant a top speed of 15 knots and a transatlantic range around 3,800 nm—ideal for global cruising with luxury.

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• Oasis Deck includes beach club, glass plunge pool, fold‑down terraces
• Steel‑and-aluminum construction
• Five staterooms including owner’s suite with private terrace

Ferretti Yachts 670

The Ferretti 670 is an updated version of the popular 2019 model with enhanced light, visibility and layout flexibility. Twin MAN engines (1,000 hp or 1,200 hp) provide cruise speeds of 25to 28 knots and a top speed of 32 knots. The glazed superstructure enhances natural light and visibility, while belowdecks three staterooms accommodate six guests, including a full‑beam master suite. Adjustable layout options allow owners to choose between galley‑up or galley‑down configurations. The 670 is a sporty yet elegant choice for owner‑operators who prioritize performance without compromising luxury.

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• Twin MAN diesels deliver 25 to 32-knot performance
• Nearly 360 degrees of glass for natural light and unobstructed visibility
• Optional galley‑up or galley‑down layouts with three staterooms

Pardo GT75

Pardo’s flagship GT75 is a 75‑foot sports cruiser showcasing triple‑engines and modern Italian styling. Developed by Zuccheri Yacht Design in tandem with Nauta Design, the GT75 combines sculpted exteriors with luxurious interiors and flexible layouts. A retractable glass roof allows the salon to open to the sky, while the interior offers customizable living zones designed for entertaining or family use. The GT75 balances speed and sophistication, making it ideal for owners seeking both thrilling performance and stylish comfort at sea.

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• Triple‑engine setup for sporty performance
• Retractable glass roof and high‑gloss interior finishes
• Flexible layouts crafted by Zuccheri and Nauta for owner customization

Aquila 50 Power Catamaran

The Aquila 50 Power Catamaran merges catamaran stability with powerboat practicality in a 50‑foot package. Featuring a comfortable 21‑knot cruise speed and nearly 2,000‑nautical‑mile range, she is built for extended offshore passages. The hull design minimizes spray, and wide lounges on the foredeck, cockpit, and salon create versatile social spaces. Owner‑operators will appreciate the hydraulic tender garage and efficient layout, making the 50 Power Catamaran a standout performer in the long‑range cruising category.

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• 21‑knot cruise speed with near‑2,000-nm range
• Spray‑reducing hull and spacious social zones
• Hydraulic tender garage and efficient layout for cruising

Sunseeker Predator 55

The Predator 55 is Sunseeker’s entry‑level performance cruiser, offering twin Volvo Penta IPS950 engines that deliver a top speed of 37 knots. At a cruising speed of 18 knots, onboard noise levels remain low at approximately 64 decibels. The yacht also features a versatile galley layout, tender garage, and sunroof, making it ideal for family outings and weekend escapes. A sporty profile and refined details position the Predator 55 as a strong choice for those seeking both dynamic performance and comfort.

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• Twin Volvo Penta IPS950 diesels provide 37‑knot top speed
• Quiet cruising at approximately 64 dB at 18 knots
• Tender garage, sunroof and flexible galley arrangements

Princess Yachts S80

The Princess S80 is a sporty superyacht‑style cruiser with twin 2,000 hp MAN diesels enabling speeds up to 35 knots. She features an optional hardtop flybridge, dynamic exterior lines, and interior appointments that rival larger superyachts. The dual‑deck layout includes a spacious salon, full‑beam master suite, and multiple entertainment zones, making her a versatile vessel for high‑speed cruising with luxury onboard.

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• Twin 2,000 hp MAN diesels for 35‑knot performance
• Optional hardtop flybridge and superyacht‑quality interior
• Dual‑deck layout with full‑beam master and entertainment areas

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Lobster Tails, a three-stateroom, 28-knot, 2023 Absolute 52 Fly, is listed with Allied Marine for $2.099 million.

“The Absolute Yachts 52 Fly shares design cues with its sisterships, the 56 Fly and 60 Fly. These yachts are easily recognized by their snub bows, chopped transoms, sculpted hulls and topsides, and big hullside windows, which give away the location of their owner’s staterooms,” Yachting previously reported. 

“As with the flybridge, the 52 Fly’s cockpit terrace is left bare so owners can choose from a range of exclusive modular furniture by Absolute or from other sources. The vessel’s glass balustrade, which tops off the transom, and the fretted bulwarks aft make for even stronger visual connections to the sea and provide great views for seated guests.”

Lobster Tails‘ teak cockpit is shaded by the flybridge, offering seamless access to both the swim platform and the salon. The cockpit features a dinette with a folding table for alfresco dining. The foredeck has a settee with a table and sun pads, which convert into an aft-facing bench-style settee that forms a dinette.

Three staterooms accommodate six guests for extended voyages and there’s a crew cabin too. Powered by low-hour (488) twin Volvo IPS800 diesels with joystick controls, the yacht reaches a top speed of 28 knots. A Seakeeper 9 gyrostabilizer keeps this Absolute 52 Fly stable as a table. 

Lobster Tails’ flybridge is partially shaded by a hardtop.There are two captain’s chairs at the portside helm with an adjacent sun pad. A C-shaped dinette abaft and to starboard provides space for dining with a view, while facing settees aft create a conversation nook. The wet bar, equipped with a grill, sink, refrigerator and ice maker, creates a self-contained social hub with 360-degree views.

Some of tech found aboard Lobster Tails includes Garmin 17-inch multifunction displays, SurroundView system with six cameras, a 7-inch Volvo Penta display, a joystick,  Dynamic Positioning System (DPS), Seakeeper 9 gyrostabilizer, assisted docking, autopilot, radar, anchor chain counter, a bow thruster, Fusion stereo with optical digital input, Wi-Fi with 4G data connection and a Cummins Onan generator.

Inside, the galley is located aft, providing an open-air environment when the sliding glass door and galley window are opened, extending the space from the salon to the cockpit. It can easily service guests inside and outside and will likely be a hub of social activity on board.The galley setup includes an electric cooktop, an oven and a dishwasher.

Lobster Tails‘ salon layout has a C-shaped dinette to port and a settee to starboard. An array of windows allow natural light to flow in, preserving panoramic views, while a flat-screen TV provides entertainment options. Externally, the windows in the superstructure and hullsides as well as cut-down bulwarks, help to visually lower the yacht’s profile. The fuly equipped helm is located forward of the salon.

After a long day on the water, guests can retire to one of the three staterooms. The owners’ en suite stateroom and amidships VIP stateroom both have queen-sized berths. The third guest stateroom has twin berths that convert to a double. The VIP and third stateroom share the second head. 

Where is Lobster Tails located? The yacht is currently lying in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Take the next step: call or text the listing agent, Matthew Crowers, (904) 866-5296, Allied Marine

Quick Specifications

• Length Overall: 54’11”
• Maximum Beam: 15’4″
• Max Draft: 4’7″
• Cruising Speed: 20 knots
• Max Speed: 28 knots 
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Number of Engines: 2
• Engine Make: Volvo Penta
• Engine Model: D8-IPS800
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Combined Horsepower: 1,200 hp
• Fuel Capacity: 475 Gal.

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When it comes to boating, I can look at horizons all day long. But I’m also pragmatic enough to appreciate getting a move on, especially when things are on the turn. Maybe it’s incoming weather or frustrating guests. Maybe it’s simply getting up late on a Sunday afternoon. People like me are attracted to semidisplacement yachting. Our mantra should be 20 knots is plenty, and 10 is zen.

In that respect, the Absolute Yachts Navetta 53 is my kind of yacht. It’s an evolution of one of Absolute’s bestsellers, the Navetta 52, which was introduced in 2015 and refreshed in 2019. About 110 hulls were built through last year.

The Navetta 53 takes design cues from Absolute’s newer Navettas: vertical bridge windows, sculpted topsides with fretted bulwarks on the quarters, near-plumb bows, and a chopped transom. Outdoor space is enhanced, with three distinct chill zones on deck. There’s more open cockpit for freestanding furniture, along with a glazed stern rail. The same setup is on the after third of the flybridge, while forward are built-in booths and a wet bar beneath a hardtop. There’s also a superb foredeck terrace with another dinette and a sun pad.

Inside, the salon has all-around glazing and side views maximized by rebated gunwales. The vibe is contemporary with mostly oak veneers, from the laminated sole to light and dark joinery. This space is tri-zone too: a galley aft (with Bosch appliances); an amidships lounge with a dinette to port and a lounge to starboard; and a two-seat lower helm forward with a side-deck door.

As on other newer Absolute yachts, the salon has sizable drop-down windows on each side for fresh breezes. Opening those windows, as well as all doors during the day, should allow the air conditioning to be left off, which means the engines and generator can be off too. Solar panels on the hardtop contribute 1.35 kilowatts of peak power to cover all the basic hotel loads.

Belowdecks accommodations are accessed from centerline stairs. There are three staterooms and two heads off a central lobby with a space for a washer-dryer. The owner’s stateroom is amidships aft and occupies the full 15-foot-3-inch beam. It is en suite with a forward-facing queen-size berth. Forward is a VIP with a queen-size berth on the diagonal and a headboard beneath a picture window, which means guests can lie in bed and enjoy views out. The VIP also has a walk-in closet, which is unusual on boats of this size. Its head is a Jack-and-Jill setup for sharing with the guest stateroom amidships to starboard. (It has forward-facing twin berths.)

As with quite a few other midsize Absolutes, there’s also a lazarette aft that can be specified with a single transverse bunk, a head-shower compartment and a closet. It would be a crew cabin on a larger boat, but is more likely to be used for an extra guest aboard a 53-footer. It’s accessed via a glass pantograph-style door and a half-hatch on the aft deck.

Propulsion is a pair of 480 hp Volvo Penta IPS650 diesels—the only engine option. I found driving this yacht a pleasure, with comfortable upper and lower helm stations. Off the coast of Varazze, Italy, we had slight seas and a gentle breeze. At approximately half-load with those diesels at their maximum 3,720 rpm, the Navetta 53 managed just over 24 knots consistently with the Trim Assist on and the optional Seakeeper 6 off. At 20 knots and 3,400 rpm, the diesels burned 40 gallons of diesel per hour, for a range of 265 nautical miles or an easy 200 nm with a cautious reserve of 25 percent. At my zen speed of 10 knots, range is more like 400 nm. At zen minus 1, it’s about 475 nm.

Whether you choose to jog the Absolute Navetta 53 or gently stroll down the coast, this is a yacht that offers flexibility for cruising itineraries. Combined with a shippy profile, stout fiberglass construction—the internal grid system is glassed to the hull—and a family-friendly layout with customizable spaces, this yacht is an eminently cruise-worthy craft.  

Inbound Investment

Absolute Yachts offers models from 47 to 75 feet across its Coupe, Fly and Navetta ranges, and is expected to build 90 to 100 boats this year. Wise Equity recently announced that it is acquiring a controlling interest in the company, after entering and exiting Italian yacht builder Cantiere del Pardo, which is responsible for the Pardo, VanDutch and Grand Soleil brands. The move could eventually help Absolute move into larger vessels.

Function and Form

Absolute’s management team started in the small-boat sector with the Italian sportboat brand Gobbi, which Azimut Yachts acquired and turned into Atlantis. The common thread is packing as much functionality as possible into a given space. All of Absolute’s models have Volvo Penta IPS installations for reliability and performance, and to help optimize lower-deck space for accommodations. For similar reasons, Absolute uses pocket doors rather than the hinged variety.

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Absolute’s 60 Fly is currently the flagship model in the builder’s Flybridge series, which ranges from 47 to 60 feet length overall. The 60-foot flybridge cruiser combines comfort with utility and is suitable for owner-operators or those who prefer to have a captain for weekend sojourns. 

“The design of the Absolute Yachts 60 Fly points the way ahead for the Italian builder,” Yachting previously wrote. “Key to the new look is the chopped stern and “cockpit terrace,” which dispenses with the usual molded transom in favor of an essentially blank-canvas.” 

Galati Yacht Sales has a 2018 Absolute 60 Fly called Mama’s House listed for $1.549 million. This 60 Fly has a three-stateroom, three-head layout that sleeps six and a two-berth crew quarters aft. 

“Mama’s House showcases the dynamic styling and thoughtful layout that characterize this Italian yacht-building brand,” says Galati Yacht Sales. “The sleek lines and mirrored windows make this a truly stylish home on the water.”

Inside, guests will notice nearly 360-degrees of unobstructed views with volume-enhancing windows to port and starboard. The two-tier main deck interior has salon lounge seating aft with a sofa to port and a U-shaped settee to starboard. Forward and up a step the main deck galley sits amidships to starboard with a U-shaped dinette directly to port. Galley amenities include a Bosch cooktop and oven, a sink, stowage, a dishwasher and a refrigerator/freezer.

In the cockpit aft owners and guests can enjoy alfresco dining at the transom bench seat and fixed table, fitting up to six people with loose chairs pulled up. Side decks flank the main deck allowing safe passage to and from the foredeck. A three-person reclining sun pad offers a spot to catch some midday rays and a bench seat abaft makes a great spot to enjoy cocktails and a view.

Entertainment spaces on the flybridge range from the sun pad forward to starboard that extends beyond the hardtop, to the grill station aft complete with sink, refrigerator and icemaker. 

After a fun day on the water has come to an end, owners and guests can retire belowdecks to one of three well-appointed staterooms. Amidships, the full-beam master stateroom has a walkaround queen berth, underberth stowage, a flat-screen TV, a sofa and an en suite head. The forepeak VIP stateroom has an athwartships berth, a flat-screen TV and an en suite head. The final guest cabin has side-by-side berths, a flat-screen TV and guest head access. 

Mama’s House features the same power plant as the Absolute 60 Fly Yachting tested, twin low-hour (480) 725 hp Volvo Penta IPS 950 diesels, which managed a 29-knot top speed and a fast cruise speed of 22- to 26-knots depending on load and conditions. 

Some other notable features on board Mama’s House include: 

• Hydraulic swim platform
• Seakeeper 9
• Bow thruster
• Garmin electronics
• Kohler generator

Where is Mama’s House located? The yacht is currently lying in Venice, Florida.  

Take the next step: contact the listing agent, Elas Wallace, 941-960-5799, ewallace@galatiyachts.com 

Quick Specifications

• Length Overall: 60’
• Maximum Beam: 16’5”
• Fuel Capacity: 634 gallons
• Draft: 3’11”

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The Absolute Yachts 58 Fly is an entertainment platform. A galley-aft layout ensures that serving guests in the salon and the cockpit is seamless. There are two alfresco dining areas: a teak dining table with a transom bench seat in the cockpit, and a U-shaped dining table on the flybridge. Accommodations belowdecks include three en suite staterooms.

Twin 600 hp Volvo Penta IPS800s power the 58 Fly, giving it a 30-knot top hop and a 22-knot cruise speed. As of June 2024, there were eight Absolute 58 Flys available, ranging from $1 million to $1.62 million.  

From the Archive

“The ride was solid, particularly as I carved her through the steep, sloshing wake of the hard-over turns. Her fiberglass hull is reinforced with a multidimensional grid that helps maintain rigidity. The wooden soles, ceilings and bulkheads are buttressed with fiberglass supports, aiding with structural integrity and sound attenuation. She was, as the builder promises, smooth, solid and quiet.”

— Yachting, July 2019

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The Absolute Yachts 52 Fly shares design cues with its recently launched sisterships, the 56 Fly and 60 Fly. These yachts are easily recognized by their snub bows, chopped transoms, sculpted hulls and topsides, and big hullside windows, which give away the location of their owner’s staterooms.

As with the flybridge, the 52 Fly’s cockpit terrace is left bare so owners can choose from a range of exclusive modular furniture by Absolute or from other sources. The vessel’s glass balustrade, which tops off the transom, and the fretted bulwarks aft make for even stronger visual connections to the sea and provide great views for seated guests.

The 52 Fly’s foredeck is also a welcome retreat, especially with the sunshade and side screens up. The space accommodates an island sun pad, as well as a low dinette with double sofas. The flybridge is similarly splendid, and the hardtop comes standard with solar panels that contribute 1.35 kW of peak power, enough to cover the yacht’s basic hotel loads (not air conditioning) without the generator or shore power.

With nearly 360-degree views, the salon consists of an aft galley to port with Corian worktops, and a view between them and the cabinets above. An amidships lounge has a dinette to port and a three-seat sofa to starboard. The vibe is cool and contemporary, with drop-down electric windows on each side. They help keep the temperature moderate when the air conditioning is off.

The two-seat lower helm is to starboard, with great ergonomics and unobstructed visibility. Garmin touchscreen displays provide all the essential information, and other controls are conveniently situated. A side-deck door allows a proper connection with the outside world. A second two-seat helm station up on the flybridge is to port. That means there’s always a fresh-air connection available for the skipper, no matter which side he needs to see when close-quarters maneuvering. An optional third docking station can be added in the cockpit, with joystick and thruster controls for stern-to docking.

Like the rest of Absolute’s portfolio, the oomph for the 52 Fly comes from a pair of Volvo Penta diesels and IPS pod drives. The 52 Fly’s 600 hp D8-IPS800s deliver a nominal top speed of 30 knots and a 25-knot fast cruise. I saw a top-end average speed of 30.5 knots on reciprocal runs with the trim assist on, the Seakeeper gyrostabilizer off, and the boat lightly loaded. Only four people were aboard, with no tender or stores, 26 percent fuel, and 44 percent fresh water in gentle swells.

Underway, handling is surprisingly responsive. Spin the wheel hard over when running flat out, and the yacht heels gently into a relatively tight turn without scrubbing off much more than 3 knots of speed. The turning circle is not much more than three boatlengths.

At my favored cruise-forever dawdle of 10 knots, the diesels burned just 14 gph. Given the tank capacity of 475 gallons, that means a range of 340 nautical miles. The yacht is least efficient at 13 to 15 knots, with fuel burn around 73 gph. Once over the hump, the cumulative burn tracks down gently from 2.5 gallons per nautical mile at 14 knots to 2.25 gallons per nautical mile at 30 knots, so you may as well rush. At a continuous fast cruise of 25 knots, range should be around 225 nm.

Noise is not an issue. I recorded just 64 decibels at the helm at 20 knots (65 decibels is the level of normal conversation). In the owner’s stateroom at the same speed, the tank buffer for the engine room meant just 72 decibels. It was 75 decibels in the double-berth stateroom aft.

Both heads that serve the three staterooms have windows and opening portholes. The owner’s en suite stateroom occupies the full beam forward, with big bow windows and plenty of space around a forward-facing queen berth. There’s also full-standing headroom here. Amidships is the VIP, also with a forward-facing queen and its hullside windows. The guest stateroom has twin berths that convert to a double. It’s good to see there’s enough space in the lobby beneath the companionway stairs for a washer-dryer.

There’s also lazarette space aft that includes a head-shower compartment, but it can alternatively be specified as a single-berth overspill stateroom or a crew cabin. (A teenager would love it.) As on some of the other newer Absolutes, it’s accessed discreetly from the hydraulic swim platform via a pantograph-style door in the transom and a half-hatch.

There’s a lot to like about the Absolute 52 Fly: solid performance, a high level of personalization, and a pugnacious build to cruise across blue water. Add its luxurious flourishes, and you get a family-friendly owner-operator yacht that should have broad appeal.

How It’s Made

Relatively complicated hull and superstructure shapes dictate a wet lay-up build rather than resin infusion. Interiors, including the bulkheads, are assembled outside the hull. They are built up from CNC-cut flat panels before being moved by crane and then bonded to the hull walls and stringer system. Then the superstructure is placed.

Where It’s Made

Absolute Yachts is based in Podenzano, Italy, between Genoa and Milan. Employing around 300 people on a 500,000-square-foot site, the company builds around 90 boats a year. The average length is about 60 feet. 

Wide Range

Absolute Yachts’ 14-model lineup ranges from 47 to 75 feet, with seven Navetta models, six Fly models and one Coupé yacht. Production is split about evenly between the Navettas and the planing models. The next new models are expected to be the Navetta 53 and Navetta 70, with debuts planned at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September.

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Yachts 360 has listed Neverland, an Absolute Yachts Navetta 58, with an asking price of $1.78 million. The low-hour, 2020 Italian build has a three-stateroom, three-head layout that sleeps six with an aft crew cabin for two. The Absolute Navetta 58 is part of a seven-model series ranging 48 feet to 75 feet length overall.

Absolute packs a lot of form and function into this 58-footer. The salon gets lots of natural lighting because of the waist-to-ceiling windows running the length of the main deck as well as a wraparound window forward. The salon, accessed via sliding glass doors off the cockpit, is set up with a C-shaped sofa to starboard and settee to port.

Forward and up two steps are the country galley to starboard in a caddy-corner layout with a Bosch microwave, a stainless-steel sink, a four-burner electric cooktop, a full-size refrigerator and a dishwasher. It’s worth noting an electric sliding glass partition can close off the galley and dining area from the salon.

Across from the galley is a U-shaped dinette for evening family meals and that pre-cruise breakfast. The dual-seat helm station with Garmin electronics, single-lever throttles and a joystick for precise close-quarters maneuvering is to starboard with side-deck access via a door adjacent to it, making it a great setup for shorthanded cruising. Wide side decks with high rails lead to the foredeck and four-person U-shaped settee abaft a three-person sun pad, making it a great location to enjoy time on the hook and sundowners with friends.

The second, single-seat flybridge helm station is on centerline and is flanked by L-shaped settees for guests to relax and have bird’s-eye ocean views en route to the next way point. A settee and table are aft and to starboard, creating an alfresco dining location. Additional loose chairs can be added to the after section of the flybridge for another spot to catch some sun.

Stairs to port lead from the flybridge to the cockpit where there is a four-person bench seat and a fixed table set under the flybridge overhang for shaded alfresco dining. A joystick-equipped docking station is to starboard.

Sleeping accommodations are belowdecks, including the amidships master stateroom, which has a queen berth, a desk and en suite head. The forepeak VIP has a cater-corner double berth, a desk, stowage and an en suite head. The starboard guest stateroom is also en suite and has twin single berths on electric tracks that convert to a double berth.

Power for Neverland comes from twin Volvo Penta D8 IPS800 diesels with pod drives that give this Navetta 58 a reported 26-knot top hop.

Where is Neverland located? The yacht is currently lying in Charleston, South Carolina.

Take the next step: contact the listing agent, Brian Dressler, brian@yachts360.com, (919) 971-8953, yachts360.com

Quick Specifications:

• Length Overall: 58′
• Maximum Beam: 16’6″
• Fuel Capacity: 634 Gal.

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Algi, an Absolute Yachts Navetta 68 currently listed with OneWater Yacht Group, just saw its price drop to $3.99 million. The 2023 build that was delivered less than a year ago has a four-stateroom, four-head layout, with a full-beam forepeak master stateroom and a full-beam amidships VIP.

The forepeak stateroom benefits from the yacht’s 18-foot-6-inch beam by moving the en suite head forward, and having the queen berth closer to amidships. The master also has rectangular hull-side windows that provide views and allow for natural light. A flat-screen TV, a desk, his-and-hers vanities, cabinet stowage and drawer stowage round out the space.

The Navetta 68’s VIP amidships also has a full-beam layout with an en suite head that is located outboard and to port. It’s accessed via sliding glass doors. This stateroom is flanked by hull-side windows and is furnished with a desk, a flat-screen TV as well as cabinet and drawer stowage.

Rounding out the accommodations are guest staterooms amidships to port and to starboard. Both spaces have two single berths; however, the port stateroom also has an en suite head and the two berths slide together for couples.

Algi is also set up for entertaining inside and outside. Take the flybridge, for instance. Guests will find loose furniture just beyond the hardtop, creating a great place to catch some sun. Forward and to starboard is an L-shaped settee, loose chairs and a table abaft the helm. The helm has a single seat forward and is surrounded on both sides by additional L-shaped settees so the captain can have casual conversation with guests en route to the next waypoint. To port, is a wet bar and grill, making this area dialed in for alfresco dining.

On the main deck, the galley separates the salon and cockpit on this Absolute Navetta 68. The open-concept galley to port has a U-shaped Dekton countertop with Calacatta marble nuances. The galley is fitted out with Miele appliances, including a combined microwave and traditional oven, an induction cooktop, an exhaust hood and a dishwasher. There is also cabinet stowage for extended-cruising provisions, a refrigerator and a freezer. A formal dining table with bench seating and loose chairs with room for six to eight guests is conveniently placed opposite of the galley.

Forward of the galley is the salon, which is furnished with a love seat, a sofa and a lounge chair. A smoke-tinted glass table sits between them to create a spot for cocktails and casual conversation. A flat-screen TV is to starboard in case guests are in the mood for dinner and a movie.

Abaft the galley, and through the sliding glass doors, is the cockpit furnished with a bench seat and a table. Add loose dining chairs and you’ve got shaded outdoor dining. Stairs to port lead to the flybridge, and side decks with high rails from the cockpit to the bow enable safe transit to the foredeck entertainment area where a C-shaped settee and table sit abaft a lounge pad.

Forward of the salon and up a couple steps is the two-seat helm station for an all-weather, climate-controlled piloting setup.

Optional twin 1,000 hp Volvo IPS1350s provide the power for Algi, which propel the yacht to a 25-plus-knot top hop. Algi’s engines currently have only 215 hours on them.

Crew quarters are equipped with a captain’s cabin that has a single berth, a wardrobe, shelves, head access and a porthole that opens for fresh air.

From the Archive: New Absolute

“The 68 carries on the series’ tradition of matching striking lines with performance that spans the gap between that of a long-range cruiser and a sporty motoryacht. This model has an interior laid out for longer stays aboard. That includes a feeling of roominess: The salon is perhaps most notable for its nearly sole-to-ceiling windows, which allow for a strong interplay between the comforts of home and the nautical environment.” – Yachting, December 2019

Where is Algi located? The yacht is currently lying in Miami, Florida.

Take the next step: contact the listing agent, Alesha Perez, 727-465-3515, owyg.com

Quick Specifications:

• Length Overall: 68’
• Maximum Beam: 18’6”
• Fuel Capacity: 924 gallons
• Draft: 5’8”

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It’s challenging to create a yacht that looks and feels formidable yet inviting. Rugged, luxurious. But all these descriptors came to mind as I toured the Absolute Yachts Navetta 75, the Italian builder’s new Navetta-series flagship in a line with six other Navetta models starting at 48 feet length overall.

Absolute gives each new model a theme, and the Navetta 75’s is “the absolute sphere.” The idea is that a sphere represents perfect balance and harmony. Consider the yacht’s DNA: The Navetta 75 is, indeed, an exercise in balance, including its overall proportions, performance, use of glazing, and interior and exterior real estate’s form and function.

The Navetta comes in at 74 feet, 10 inches length overall with an 18-foot-5-inch beam. It carries a good bit of that beam forward, enhancing internal volume. A beneficiary of this design is the master stateroom. The space is forward on its own level with a private entrance just a few steps down from the main salon. There is 6-foot-6-inch headroom, and the stateroom is made to feel even larger with a light-oak sole and natural light passing through the hullside windows. There is a forward-facing berth, and a vanity with a work desk is to port. Forward of the berth is the en suite head with his-and-hers sinks on centerline. A shower stall is to starboard, and the toilet is to port. It’s whisper quiet in this stateroom underway, and the ocean vistas are as impressive as they are relaxing.

Guests can relax as well, since all three staterooms belowdecks have either hullside windows or port views. There is a full-beam VIP amidships with an en suite head to port and a vanity to starboard. The head is outboard, running longitudinally, with a sink in the middle and a toilet forward. The shower stall is aft. As in the master stateroom, average headroom here is 6 feet, 6 inches, and natural light and views are courtesy of 36-inch-long, 26-inch-high hullside windows. Forward and to port is a second guest stateroom with an athwartship berth and an en suite head. Both the VIP and this stateroom are accessed via space-saving pocket doors. The third guest stateroom is to starboard with twin berths and in-room access to a day head, which can also be accessed from the companionway.

Sole-to-ceiling glass encompasses most of the superstructure, creating a main deck that feels infinite and is connected to the sea nearly 360 degrees. This design is enhanced further with the yacht’s cut-down and open bulwarks. Narrow stainless-steel supports are all that occasionally come into view while looking outward when seated. In fact, the windows adjacent to the formal dining table for eight people—set amidships and to port—are nearly 8 feet long by 4½-plus feet high. Abaft the dining area are two settees in an L-shaped configuration, as well as a loose chair. A coffee table pulls the space together as a cozy conversation nook. The interior spaces are made to feel warm, thanks to tasteful indirect lighting.

Forward of the dining area—also on the port side—is the Navetta 75’s galley. Equipped for serious at-sea meal prep, it’s outfitted with Miele appliances, including a convection oven, a full-height fridge and freezer, a four-burner cooktop and an Isotherm ice maker. During my time on board, the galley was open to the salon, but this space can be closed off during formal occasions. If it is closed, crew can access the Navetta 75’s side decks via a pantograph door to port, to serve guests discreetly.

The all-weather lower helm is a couple of steps up from the salon. It is set up with twin helm seats, three Garmin multifunction displays, a bow-thruster control and a joystick to manage the twin Volvo Penta IPS1350 diesels around the dock. Cockpit joystick controls are optional. The upper helm is where I spent my wheel time; it can be accessed internally from the lower helm or externally via the cockpit. The helm is on centerline with unobstructed sightlines.

I ran the Navetta 75 off Cannes, France, on a light and variable morning with near-flat, calm seas. I found the yacht relatively nimble and real-time responsive to wheel input with minimal inboard heel on hard-over turns. It was a confidence-inspiring driving experience.

With the throttle on the pins, top speed was 24.9 knots at 2,470 rpm. At top hop, fuel burn is about 102 gallons per hour. Considering a 10 percent reserve on the yacht’s 1,057-gallon fuel capacity, range is around 232 nautical miles. Dial the engines back to 2,100 rpm and a cruise speed of 19.6 knots, and fuel burn drops to 67 gph, while range increases to about 279 nm. Slow cruise at 1,800 rpm and 14.8 knots for fuel consumption of 47 gph and range of 300 nm. For longer voyaging, the Navetta 75 has a 541 nm range at a 10.8-knot jog.

In addition to the upper deck being command central on fair-weather days, it’s also laid out for alfresco entertaining. Owners can personalize the layout here. This Navetta 75 had settee seating for about six guests, plus two chaise longues aft with views of the Côte d’Azur through the glass balustrade. An alfresco dining table under the hardtop is also available here, as well as a sink, a Kenyon grill and a bar, making this a great spot to take in Bimini’s aquamarine waters while grilling some mahimahi for the family. When the sun goes down, indirect lighting sets the mood. Open the hardtop’s retractable roof for stargazing.

The Navetta 75’s foredeck creates yet another alfresco social zone with a sun pad for four guests, and built-in U-shaped seating and a table for sundowners with friends.

I wrote the word “complete” in my notes as I exited the Absolute Yachts Navetta 75. Its effective layout, optimized spaces, admirable performance, luxury flourishes and ability for owners to personalize their yacht makes it a vessel that checks off a lot of must-have boxes. For yachting enthusiasts who are ready to level up to a vessel that is at the border of owner-operator and the crewed-yacht experience, the Navetta 75 is an eminently cruise-worthy consideration.

Room for Crew

Absolute Navetta 75 owners may choose to have full- or part-time crew. To that end, abaft the engine room are two berths for crew. One of the berths is in a separate cabin. The second berth also serves as seating for meals. A window slides up, providing fresh air and access to the teak swim platform. There is also a head with a separate shower stall, a table, and a side-by-side Miele washer and dryer for laundry day.

Here Comes the Sun

About half of the Absolute Navetta 75’s flybridge can be covered with a hardtop. If extra sunshine is desired, the hardtop retracts about 80 percent of its total length. With only a few structural elements—and the fact that owners can personalize this space to accommodate their entertainment-at-sea lifestyle—there is a lot of flexibility in how this deck can be used.

Take the next step: absoluteyachts.com

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Feeling the command behind the wheel of a yacht is almost unmatched. The boat is under the control of the skipper, and where it goes is entirely up to who’s at the wheel. Whether you’re seeking a premium dayboat for the weekends, a flybridge model to feel the salt or a long-range cruiser, there’s something here for all on-the-water enthusiasts. Here are nine owner-operator yachts under 100 feet that are ready for a new season on the brine.

Maritimo M55

As we turned the bow north, the Maritimo M55 met 6- to 8-footers, with some 10s mixed in. Our captain, Shawn Minihan, didn’t hesitate when he pushed the throttles down. After that point, we regularly went astronaut (you know, totally weightless) on more than a few launchings at 20-plus knots.

The M55 was a rock, cleaving the seas even though we were sluiced with solid water onto the windscreen of the enclosed bridge. There was not a squeak or groan even though we were moving somewhere around 35 tons of yacht into the air and then back into deep, green-water valleys. — Chris Caswell, “Maritimo’s Sea-Tamer: the M55”

Jeanneau DB/43

Powered with a pair of 380 hp Volvo Penta D6 Duoprop sterndrives, the Jeanneau DB/43 I got aboard topped out at 32 to 33 knots at two-thirds load with 39 percent fuel, 100 percent water and seven people aboard. At a 25-knot cruise, the engines burned about 29 gph, which translates to a theoretical range of 170 nautical miles. At 8 knots, expect 340 nautical miles.

The yacht felt nimble at the wheel and turned tightly. The Michael Peters-penned hull form romped through the lively seas. Close-quarters maneuvering with the joystick was easy as well. These latest sterndrives and their electronic clutches are streets away from the old, clunky installations of the past. They slip in and out of gear smoothly. — Phil Draper, “Jeanneau’s DB/43 Reviewed”

Sunseeker Predator 65

Based on the same hull as its sistership, the 65 Sport Yacht, the Sunseeker Predator 65 has an even purer profile. It eliminates features such as the 65 Sport Yacht’s upper deck, extra stairs, and sports-fly setup with a low-slung driving position, and instead offers a sliding carbon-fiber-and-glass sunroof—which means a proper open-yacht vibe on the main deck. There’s also a foredeck terrace and various cockpit furniture choices, along with a swim platform that can combine with the garage to create a beach club. Suffice it to say, during the day, the outdoors is awesome. — Phil Draper, “Sunseeker Predator 65 Reviewed”

Absolute Yachts 56 Fly

It’s hard to give us more without sacrificing what we already have and want to keep, but that’s exactly what the Absolute Yachts 56 Fly has achieved. It falls in the boatbuilder’s lineup between this past year’s 60 Fly debut and next year’s 52 Fly, and it’s a yacht with serious personality. This Italian-built yacht is, as the builder says, all about charisma.

The 56 Fly has a snub-nosed bow and big windows forward that, to my mind, look like the eyes of a sea turtle. Those full-height picture windows to the sides benefit hugely from notched, cut-down bulwarks, as does the aft deck from the fretted quarter rail. These design elements are all about boosting the views out and underscoring the connection to the sea. — Phil Draper, “Reviewed: Absolute Yachts 56 Fly”

Beneteau Swift Trawler 48

For traditional trawler enthusiasts, the Beneteau Swift Trawler 48 offers a range of 1,300 nautical miles at a leisurely 6.7 knots, or 1,000 nm at 8 knots. Owners can run nonstop from New York to Miami or San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

And yet, with the twin 425 hp Cummins diesels on the Swift Trawler 48 that I got aboard (380 hp Cummins are standard), owners also can scamper for home at 26 knots, if foul weather threatens or reservations for dinner ashore are waiting.

In other words, yachtsmen can have the best of both worlds: range when wanted, speed when needed. — Chris Caswell, “Beneteau’s Swift Trawler 48 Reviewed”

Azimut Verve 42

Blasting off waves, the Azimut Verve 42 landed softly thanks to the 22.5-degree transom deadrise and Michael Peters hull form. Yes, there was spray, but most of it was thrown aside, courtesy of double strakes and a wide spray chine/rail. We were in flat water long enough to see a top speed of 45 knots, and then the Gulf Stream dictated our speeds while we occasionally pushed the envelope. — Chris Caswell, “Azimut Verve 42 Reviewed”

Viking Yachts 64 Convertible

The cockpit’s uncluttered layout is the result of thousands of hours of experience aboard other Vikings in big-game tournaments around the globe. The 64C I got aboard had a leaning post/rod holder that bolted into an aluminum backing plate laminated in the cockpit sole, with double-hatch fish boxes on each side. Abaft that, a rounded teak cap rail held a livewell. Overlooking the whole scene was a mezzanine for crew to keep an eye on the spread, along with tackle stowage and a cold box. This 64C also had a Dometic ice machine on the port side for chilling down the fish boxes. — Chris Caswell, “Reviewed: Viking Yachts 64 Convertible”

Hinckley Yachts 35

This 35-footer has notable speed, thanks in part to a pair of optional 350 hp Mercury outboards. The 35 I got aboard made 40 knots on the pins running at 6,000 rpm with a full load of fuel and a half-tank of water. This thoroughbred-level gallop burns 60 gallons per hour. At top speed—and considering a 10 percent fuel reserve—range is about 180 nautical miles. At 4,000 rpm and a 24-knot cruise speed, fuel burn plummets to 23.5 gph and range jumps to 276 nautical miles.

It’s admirable performance when you consider that those engines are pushing a boat displacing 13,174 pounds. Hinckley also offers Yamaha outboards, and the 35’s standard engines are twin 300s, from either Mercury or Yamaha. At press time, Hinckley had sold 15 hulls, and all the owners had picked the bigger engines, Bryant says. — Patrick Sciacca, “Hinckley Yachts 35 Review”

Riva 68 Diable

A pantograph-framed canvas awning protects most of the aft deck when desired. The whole space forms one big, open main-deck lounge, effectively seamless from the swim platform through to the helm console. As with the smaller Dolceriva and Rivale hardtops, the 68 Diable incorporates air-conditioning ducts, but there’s still plenty of headroom beneath—at least 6 feet, 6 inches. The cockpit furniture that isn’t optional is symmetrical on each side of a central corridor. Two L-shaped sofas extend along each side, with a dining table to port (this table could be specified to starboard instead, or on both sides). On Hull No. 1, this table is mahogany and inlaid with the Riva logo. It’s on a pedestal than can rise or drop at the flick of a switch, creating a day bed. A pop-up TV is abaft the observer bench to starboard. — Phil Draper, “Riva 68 Diable Review”

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