Azimut to launch the third 120SL

The third example of the Azimut Grande 120SL, built over the past two years, is scheduled for launch in April.

Consisting of planing yachts over 30-metres, the Azimut Grande range is the most exclusive of Azimut Yachts collection and boasts the Group's most ambitious design to date: the 120SL.

Azimut says the 120SL is the product of Azimut's high-performance hull design and the boatyard's skill in creating custom motoryachts.

The Azimut Grande 120SL offers the boatowner a wide range of options, catering specifically to the semi-custom boat market. Over the years, the Group's after-sales service network has expanded significantly -- specially designed to enhance the boat owner's enjoyment. One example is the complimentary Expert Captain Search and Selection service, part of the ‘Crew Network’ service available to all owners of Azimut-Benetti yachts over 24 metres.

Aside from the location of certain integral yacht components, such as the engines, bilges, and main bulkheads, the boat owner has been given total freedom in the design of the layout and decor. The overall concept and style of this new design are the work of Stefano Righini, with interiors by Carlo Galeazzi.

As Paolo Vitelli, chairman of the Azimut Benetti Group says: "Azimut Grande represents a tangible response to the needs expressed by our boat owners: it is an appealing and distinctive line that doesn't cut corners in terms of comfort and flawless performance. Rigorous trials and tank testing have helped develop a high performance hull that can cruise with ease, even in rough seas. Adopting water jet propulsion has significantly limited vibrations and noise, maximising on board comfort for the boat owner and guests."

This third example of the Azimut Grande 120SL retains all the features which the previous units were renowned for, adding three MTU 16V 2000, 2640hp engines (2450 rpm), boosting the maximum speed to 39 knots.

The living area comes standard with a ten-person dining table and two sofas, it can of course be closed off and climate controlled.

The lower deck layout offered by Azimut is a perfect example of high liveability. The owner’s cabin measures 43 square metres, with 11 of these dedicated to separate his-and-hers bathrooms. The two glassed windows offer breathtaking sea views and fill the interiors with natural light.

The crew area with its three cabins -- one with a double bed -- serves to separate and insulate the owner’s cabin from the engine room, further ensuring quiet and comfort.

The layout also includes three guest cabins: one VIP cabin in the bow with a double bed, and two cabins with twin beds amidships, each with a private bathroom. In addition, the lower deck is equipped with an additional day head.

Between the opening roof section over the saloon and cockpit, a flybridge creates an additional outdoor living area equipped with a steering station, Jacuzzi, and dinette sofa. At the stern, the swimming platform above the transmissions with stairs going up to the cockpit.

The garage, among the largest in this category, can house a tender of up to 5.5 metres and two jet skis up to 2.9 metres in length.

With the new Azimut Grande range flagship, the Azimut Benetti Group says it: "Reinforces its role as a leader in the mega yacht world, reasserting its capacity to anticipate the needs and requirements of the most demanding boat owners".