Maritimo announces M45

Maritimo is about to embark on production of a 45ft cruising motor yacht which the company says will be one of its stand-out models for 2012.

Marketing director Luke Durman said the M45 is set to be a stunning, high-performance vessel which will have broad appeal.

"We have our views of what the market is looking for in this type of vessel and size range, but we want to make sure we are correct before we go into full production, so we have done considerable research and listened to those in the market,” he said.

"The vessel will have all the hallmarks of quality, design, style and excellent sea-keeping abilities evident in our other Maritimo models but it will also have a number of unique features.

"For instance recessed walk-around side decks will make it easy to move around the vessel," said Durman.

Mr Durman said the M44 would feature a generous saloon comparable to the Maritimo M48 and M53, saloon windows forward allowing plenty of natural light and a sense of space, a cleverly-designed saloon daybed/lounge that converts to a double berth, an aft galley and wide opening bi-fold saloon doors, internal staircase to the flybridge which is a three-sided enclosed design with forward helm, there is also a dinette lounge on the bridge which converts to a double berth. In the cockpit there is a transom barbeque console and the boat has a two-cabin, two-bathroom layout.

In all, the boat will have the capacity to sleep eight people and will come with the choice of twin shaft or two IPS propulsion units.

"We have run a number of sessions with dealers and customers and taken on board their feedback and desires in terms of what the boat will ultimately look like and include.

"Maritimo is all about delivering high quality, stylish vessels that actually work and function brilliantly in everyday use.

"We are at the forefront of the industry when it comes to performance and much of that can be attributed to Bill Barry-Cotter who instinctively knows what will work the best mechanically and in terms of hull design."

Mr Durman said Maritimo’s size enables it to be agile and adaptable to the changing market demands and meant it could add more individuality to the range of vessels it produced.