M75 by Maritimo: Luxury Motor Yachts Built for Distance and Comfort

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Maritimo’s M75 combines seaworthiness and onboard comfort into a package that will tempt many.

As one of Australia’s two major boatbuilders, Maritimo has a heavy cross to bear. The marine-obsessed country takes their boats and their boating seriously, and as such, there is a certain level of quality and seaworthiness that is an absolute must for this Queensland-based builder. Maritimo is up to the task with a hard-won reputation for building sturdy and comfortable vessels throughout its range that can handle the long voyages Australians often require of their steeds. The happy by-product of this for Americans is that Maritimos—built to the rigors of the island continent—can sometimes seem overbuilt in all the best ways. This brand feature applies extremely well, as you might imagine, to Maritimo’s new flagship, the M75.

The M75 looks a lot like an enclosed bridge sportfish, but she’s not quite that. Though the fishy lines are certainly there on first glance, once one notices the hullside windows and the large swim platform, the tournament-readiness of this model is called into question. However, she could certainly serve well as a gentleman’s angler for some bottom-bashing. That activity would take place in the yacht’s lower cockpit, referred to by Maritimo as the “Adventure Deck.” That space, including a hydraulic swim platform that lies flush with the deck, encompasses 226 square feet. The deck can be optioned out with a gated transom if an owner doesn’t want the standard version, which is transomless. Modular furniture throughout allows guests to create a beach-club atmosphere that is reminiscent of a much bigger boat. There are stowage compartments for lines to port and starboard, as well as three hatches in the deck’s sole that lead to a lazarette. The idea behind having three of those doors is that if you are carrying a tender and/or some Jet Skis, one of the doors will remain unblocked so you can access the stowage. A console at the forward portion of the deck has refrigeration, a sink, a grill that can be configured in multiple arrangements according to an owner’s preference, and access to a crew cabin below.

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Three steps up from the adventure deck is the second “mezzanine” part of the cockpit, which can be secured by swinging gates. Much of the onboard dining will likely take place in this area, which has a large, folding teak table for 8 to 10 guests. The area is shaded by the flybridge’s hardtop, which also can be optioned to have roll-down enclosures if the yacht will be used in cold or other inclement weather. A wetbar to port offers excellent counter space which further solidifies this boat’s entertaining bona fides. Hidden docking stations to both port and starboard also make this boat easy to move around in a crowded marina and make the M75 workable as an owner-operator vessel even at this size.

Back to Front

Moving forward into the salon there is an aft galley, a hallmark of Australian design. The Ozzies were the first to popularize this now-omnipresent configuration, as the center-aligned galley fits well with their breezy and casual attitude toward boating. The galley has household-sized Miele appliances, an island counter for ease of movement, and a full-size fridge and freezer, which will be helpful on longer journeys. A stainless steel sink and loads of prep space will make this a favorite part of the M75 for any aspiring chefs. And, of course, you have that added ease of service, wherein both the cockpit and the forward portion of the salon are equally accessible.

That forward area of the salon is an excellent place to relax away from the elements. Plush seating to either side of the deck makes for elite lounging, and a second dining table can handle more formal meals. A nice detail is that the seats are at a level where when you sit in them, you can see out of the windows, making sure that guests don’t miss any of the scenic vistas this boat is sure to encounter during its travels. A pop-up 65-inch television forward will handle entertainment duties should the conversation start to lag. Another testament to Maritimo’s M75 thoughtful design is that the TV is visible from the salon, upper cockpit, and even the Adventure Deck.

Quiet Upstairs

The yacht’s flybridge is reached via an internal staircase on the starboard-side of the salon. The choice to put the steps inside makes them easily traversable in a seaway and adds a bit more luxury to this yachting platform. The enclosed flybridge effectively acts as a secondary salon and is a great way to give multigenerational families a little peace and quiet—kids downstairs playing board games, adults upstairs with the sauvignon blanc. There are twin U-shaped seating areas to port and starboard, as well as a second pop-up TV. The helm is to starboard and enjoys excellent sight lines from such a high vantage point. It has twin custom-made chairs made in-house by Maritimo. Each seat is heated and has electrically actuated adjustments for maximum comfort on long hauls. Windows to either side of the helm can slide open manually for help with docking and enhanced airflow on hot days. At the wheel, the captain commands twin 1,625-hp MTU engines that offer the Maritimo a top speed of 30 knots. At a fast cruise of 24 knots, the boat can travel for 400 nautical miles without refueling thanks to a tank that holds 2,640 gallons of fuel. Ratchet the throttles down and you can get 1,500 nautical miles at 10 knots, or 4,000 nautical miles at seven knots. It’s worth noting here that the boat also has a draft of less than six feet, making it an exceptional choice for cruising the Bahamas.

Let in the Light

If you’re planning on staying overnight while cruising the islands, the Maritimo M75 has you covered. The accommodations level is reached via a staircase down from the salon that is bathed in light thanks to an atrium effect created by the windshield overhead. An ensuite forepeak VIP has an offset king-size berth. The choice to put the berth off centerline lets Maritimo keep the sole all at one level, making it easy to maneuver in the dark. Two more guest staterooms to either side of a companionway have twin berths and bunks, respectively. But the pièce de résistance down here, as you might have guessed, is the amidships master. This space is well-lit by those aforementioned hullside windows and comes with six different décor themes from which to choose. The ensuite head is spacious, particularly the shower, which has plenty of room for American shoulders (and bellies). Stowage throughout in the form of a hanging locker, spacious cabinetry, and a compartment beneath the berth is yet another feature that makes this boat well suited to spending long periods aboard.

One last portion of the boat that bears mentioning is the engine room. With a strong owner-operator heritage, Maritimo prides itself on this space. Headroom is more than six feet, access to all workpoints is good including 360 degrees of access to the engines, and there’s a 22kW generator to starboard with an option for a redundant one to port. Should an owner not need all the power of the big MTUs, smaller 1,380-hp MTUs are available as are Scania engines, which come standard.

What you’re getting with the Maritimo M75 is a boat that stacks up well against other similar vessels in this size range. This is a yacht that has the full set of creature comforts that demanding owners will desire, while also retaining the owner-operator DNA that Maritimo is so famous for. This model will be the right boat for many who want to mix on-the-water adventure with onboard livability.