Spotlight: Magellano 76

At Genoa’s International Boat Show, Azimut launched the Magellano 76, the new flagship of the Magellano Collection.

The Magellano 76 retains the strong points of its predecessor, the Magellano 74, to which it adds a new layout and interior design which, the company says, will make your stay onboard even more comfortable

The Magellano collection was conceived in 2009 with the aim of offering something different for owners who don’t like staying in port when conditions aren’t favourable. Owners who love the sea in all of its manifestations.

The design objectives underpinning the Magellano Collection are a large degree of autonomy, maximum ease of navigation even at low speeds and the freedom to travel at higher speeds (22 knots for the 76) when necessary.

A Magellano could be considered like a traditional Italian trawler, reinterpreted with a bit of Italian style.

The Magellano collection has a common thread in the form of the ‘dual mode’ hull that presents rounded shapes along the keel line, broad, hard chines, a full  forward section of the hull and a vertical bow. This combines to allow the hull to handle like a semi-displacement or semi-planing boat.

Two feet longer than its predecessor, and with better usage of available space results in the 76 being more liveable than the 74, Azimut says.

Accommodation comprises eight beds in four cabins and four heads for owner and guests, and three berths in two cabins aft for the crew, along with a crew mess and laundry area. The crew has access from two entrances -- a double door located on the swim platform or a stair leading down from the galley area of the main deck.

The full-beam master suite amidships features an ensuite and walk-in robe. The master suite draws natural light from two scenic windows located on each side, both with an opening section.

There are four cabins, each one with a private head. The starboard guest cabin is also designed to become a natural extension of the master cabin and can be converted into a private office.

Compared to the 74, the Magellano 76’s flybridge is larger by almost a metre, and the swim platform is extended by 60cm and can house and launch a tender up to 3.85m.

The Magellano 76 welcomes owners and guests into a warm, comfortable interior with a marked personality. The style is inspired by that of the traditional Italian trawler, with furnishings featuring a nautical style and an extensive use of leather and Canaletto Walnut.

Ample bookshelves are available in both the saloon and the master suite to give it the feeling of home. In every cabin new additional storage areas afford more comfort.

Handles and grab-rails show the well thought-out detailing that distinguishes the best of ‘made in Italy’, featuring inserts of stitched leather and stainless steel partially exposed and partially clad.

The elegance of the shipyard is evident throughout so that each owner can feel at home and find a reflection of their own personality.

The new interior style bears the signature of architect Alessandro Pulina, head of the interior design department for Azimut and Benetti.