Maritimo S55
Maritimo introduced its newest member, the S55, at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show was the place to be in May, with exhibitors and boating enthusiasts flocking to see the latest offerings. Debuting at its first international show was the Maritimo S55. The sleek new model has been described as retaining all the practical elements the line is renowned for while introducing desirable new features.
“The S55 raises the bar in the sedan yacht category with an extraordinary amount of time and effort going into its R&D and an uncompromising commitment to improved performance, seaworthiness and luxurious liveability for the owner and his family and friends,” said Maritimo Director of Design, Tom Barry-Cotter.
The S series is known for its superior performance and suitability for long-range voyages and offshore cruising. The company, in what is now its 60th year, describes the development of the new S55 as ‘evolutionary’, as it continues to challenge the status quo.
The yacht's interior is spacious and luxurious
INTUITIVE THINKING CREATES SPACE
The yacht’s cockpit hardtop is accessible from the top deck, giving seafarers greater room for entertainment or storage. The redesigned hardtop can endure weights of up to 350k, opening up never-before accessible space.
“Maritimo’s design division has maximised the practical deck spaces onboard the S55 by enabling the often-unused sedan hardtop to be accessed from the upper cockpit deck via overhead hatch and ladder, in order for the hardtop to be utilised as a utility deck space,” said Barry-Cotter. He explained that the offshore cockpit and enclosed transom will appeal to keen fishers who value the extra deck space and the proximity to the sea it brings.
Certainly living up to its aspirations to focus on liveability, the S55 has had modifications to its exterior shape and interior style. “The key practical design features of S-Series models past remain, with an array of exterior form advancements and additional features included.”
The Maritimo S55 is a high performer
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
The debut of the S55 coincided with the launch of the M55, a long-range cruising flybridge motor yacht. Barry-Cotter says the two models are indicative of Maritimo’s world-leading depth and diversity.
“We are extremely excited to be globally launching two groundbreaking new vessels, combined with our other M-series and X-series models. The response to this model has been very exciting and we believe its momentum will grow post launch.”
QUICK SPECS
PRICE POA
LENGTH (OVERALL) 17.27m (56ft 8in)
BEAM 5.23m (17ft 2in)
FUEL 4550L
WATER 750L
ENGINE 2 x Volvo D11 - 670mhp
WEB maritimo.com.au