105 Azimut

Source: Yachtonline.it

Modern, elegant lines, large windows and plentiful deck space ensure that the Azimut 105 feels wonderfully open to the surrounding sea and views. This is just how Stefano Righini wanted this 31.4-metre semi-planing motoryacht to be. Replacing the glorious Jumbo 100, of which 35 were launched over a 10-year period, the new Azimut is built from fibreglass at the Viareggio yard and boasts an excellent deep-V bottom designed in collaboration with Sydac. Its interiors, the work of Carlo Galeazzi and available in a choice of two versions, are exceptionally comfortable and luxurious even by Azimut’s renowned high standards. The version seen here was commissioned by a Mexican client who will use the yacht for long cruises with large groups of guests. The large semi-covered cockpit with stern sofa and large rectangular table and chairs, leads into a bright, airy open plan saloon furnished with rope-coloured velvet sofas, leather armchairs, a wet bar, floor-length curtains and the now regulation hideaway TV. In the background there is an eight-seater dining table while to port there is the fantastically well-equipped galley with crew mess. It also leads down to two of the crew cabins (there are a further two aft). To starboard lies the lobby with the stairs and a day toilet. This also leads to the sumptuous master suite which takes up the entire bow area. Here a king-size berth takes pride of place in the middle of the room. Its leather anthracite-colored headrest creates an elegant contrast with the white upholstery and carpet. The stateroom also boasts a sitting area, a writing desk/vanity table and a roomy walk-in closet. The bathroom is on a slightly lower level and boasts twin hand basins, a whirlpool bathtub, a large shower box and separate WC areas. This particular 105’s lucky guests are accommodated in four en suite staterooms, two twins and two doubles on the lower deck. The second, more charter-oriented version, however, sees the owner’s quarters amidships on the lower deck with the other three staterooms forward. This leaves the entire main deck free for an enormous saloon, separate dining room, galley and TV lounge. From the cherry wood and navy leather-trimmed raised bridge with white corner dining nook, we move up to the fly which has two rigid tops boasting a canvas covering, one forward and one aft, so that guests can alternate between sun and shade. The fly is divided into four distinct areas: the pilot area forward has a dining nook on one side and also a wet bar with fixed stools behind it. There is a dining area with L-shaped sofa to starboard with a large barbecue along the opposite side. Next comes a square Jacuzzi tub surrounded by a large sun pad and, aftmost, four sun loungers. The 105 is powered by twin 2,000 hp MTUs for a top speed of 27 knots and a cruising one of 21. Galeazzi says he tried to give the interiors a simpler, more linear look with wonderfully tasteful choices of satin-finished cherry furnishings and panelling, white carpeting and subdued soft furnishing colours. However, the owner does have the last word.