Maritimo M75 Flybridge Motor Yacht Revealed
Long Range Luxury
Maritimo, well-loved Australian motor yacht manufacturer, sees itself as entering a new era with the release of the new M75 Flybridge Motor Yacht. The M75 will not only be the largest motor yacht Maritimo has ever made, but it will also represent a higher level of customer input and design development than any other Maritimo.
The manufacturer’s Australian based production facilities have seen extensive upgrades and expansions, completed in 2019, specifically to manufacture larger vessels such as this one.
Tom Barry-Cotter, Maritimo Director of Design, said, “The all new M75 has stemmed from the most in-depth design and development process ever undertaken in Maritimo history, with it being conceptualized and developed with Maritimo’s design division and collaborating owners for more than two years.”
The global reveal of the iconic new flagship marks the seventh new launch or reveal from Maritimo this year, as the prolific long range motor yacht brand sees record demand. Several advance orders for the M75 are already in production.
First Impressions
Barry-Cotter said of all features within the M75 Flybridge Motor Yacht, the most clearly apparent Maritimo’s distinctive melding of form and function on the exterior.
“Carrying the designation of the brand’s flagship status, the M75 has been cloaked in a mighty exterior form from bow to stern,” he said.
“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.
“Sleek moulded contours transition from the aft portofino internal hips into the deep walkthrough side decks that flank each side of the deckhouse, connecting the forward and rear decks with the functionality that Maritimo has become known for.
“Exterior flybridge wings provide further brand-defining function in the space they offer within the enormous flybridge level, as well as protection provided over the side decks.”
He said the iconic flybridge and hardtop contours elongate the M75’s stationary profile, whilst completely protecting the upper cockpit and flybridge cockpit decks.
Maritimo is recognised amongst the world leaders in long range cruising motor yachts and is dedicated to crafting vessels capable of travelling further, and more confidently than ever before. The M75 continues this tradition with its inherited capacities and capabilities. It’s 75’ 8” (23.07m) by 19’ 8” (6.0m) hull is the latest evolution of Maritimo’s longstanding experience in long range cruising hull design. The variable deadrise hull with deep keel, sharp bow entry and flattened progression aft has been focused on offshore cruising efficiency, cruising comfort and stability.
The Hull design and engineering are centered on straight shaft drive technology with the standard Scania Di16-1150MHP power units transferring power to the water via an ultra-efficient, shallow straight shaft angle to the 5x Blade Nibral Propellers.
The M75’s low angle straight shaft drives also reduce overall draft to a very versatile 1.5m (4’11”) opening an array of anchorage possibilities within any region.
Engine upgrade options include MTU 10V2000M86 1380MHP and MTU 10V2000 M96L 1625MHP power units.
The M75’s 10,000L (2641 US GAL) fuel capacity combined with Maritimo’s economical cruising efficiency will mean owners can reach secluded destinations with minimal stops.
The M75 incorporates Maritimo’s latest fuel system design, which is comprised of three tanks that are designed to lower the vessel’s centre of gravity and further increase stability.
Two 3300L (871 US GAL) wing tanks flanking each hull side compliment a 3400L (898 US GAL) main tank located along the M75’s keel line, keeping the large mass of fuel as low as possible in the hull for greater stability.
Wide Open Spaces
“Step aboard, and the first impression the M75 emanates is certainly that of unsurpassed amounts of deck space,” said Barry-Cotter. “The M75 adventure deck creates an incredibly versatile hub for lounging, cooking, adventuring or storage, with plenty of room to spare.
“Three steps up from the adventure deck is the gigantic upper cockpit deck, where the deck space spreads out to the outer bulwarks, maximizing available decks space, thanks to the on-deck storage lockers being located aft on the lower adventure deck.”
All furniture within the upper cockpit deck is designed in modules to allow fluid customization in how you would like your cockpit to be set up. All options catering for a minimum of eight guests in any lounging or dining arrangement.
The flybridge headliner fully covers the extremities of the upper cockpit deck, with the option of electric roller blinds which can encase the entire area in seconds, for privacy or weather protection.
Deep walk-through side decks connect the upper cockpit to the forward deck from both sides.
The forward deck can be optioned for tender storage, or for outdoor lounging with a free-standing sun bed and forward-facing lounge.
The generous spaces continue below, with the upper cockpit deck connecting seamlessly to a luxurious saloon lounging area, and a long-range aft galley that serves both the indoor and outdoor dining areas. The saloon lounge is central to two adjoining staircases, one transitioning to the lower accommodation and the other to the enclosed flybridge via the aft internal flybridge staircase.
Penthouse views
Possibly the most distinct feature of the Maritimo range is their iconic enclosed flybridge design. These social spaces allow for complete comfort during long-range cruising, and the M75 carries this legacy to a new extreme.
The M75’s climate controlled flybridge skylounge offers unprecedented amounts of interior space through the design of the exterior wings melded within the swept contours of the flybridge’s exterior. The space incorporates a pair of distinct internal lounging areas, with a forward cruising lounge and aft TV lounging, which can both conveniently convert to additional sleeping berths if required.
The M75 flybridge also offers the option for a flybridge head, as well as optional glass partition and door atop of the internal stairs. The partition conveniently gates the stairwell for safety as well as enhances sound suppression and can also be optioned with privacy blinds to enable the flybridge space to double as further accommodation.
Beyond the flybridge sliding glass doors, the flybridge balcony deck offers further yet more deck space. Once again, all outdoor seating has been designed in modules, so owners can opt between transverse facing, or forward-facing U-Shaped lounging options.
Restful Retreat
The M75’s open atrium companionway design is the largest and most unique in its class. The floating feature staircase invites more natural light and creates an openness below, which continues through to the accommodations.
The flagship’s accommodations are designed around a four stateroom and three ensuite layout, with the option for further crew accommodation and ensuite in lieu of the aft utility cabin.
The forward VIP guest stateroom includes an offset queen berth with adjoining private ensuite. The offset berth arrangement provides greater practicality for guests to walk around all sides of the berth without navigating steps, which greatly simplifies any bed-making duties.
A generous twin guest stateroom and adjoining ensuite and day head awaits guests to starboard, with the option for the inner bed to slide outboard to create a double bed for couples.
Another spacious bunk guest stateroom is located to port, with the proportions to comfortably sleep teens or adults if required.
It’s midships where the M75’s grandeur can be completely experienced. The master stateroom is centered upon a centerline king size bed with cavernous rear ensuite and walk-through robe area.
Maritimo’s largest Panoramic hull windows to date veil each hull side, providing exceptional vistas and enabling you to feel connected with the environment.
The M75 Flybridge Motor Yacht is slated for its official global launch late 2022.