Maritimo reveals new flagship M75

Maritimo Reveals its Latest and Largest

Maritimo’s M75 Flybridge Motor Yacht makes its global debut.

Australian luxury motor yacht manufacturer Maritimo begins a new era with the largest build in its history. The new M75 Flybridge Motor Yacht (75’ 8” LOA; 19’ 8” beam) is the latest evolution of Maritimo’s long standing experience in long-range cruising hull design. The variable deadrise hull with deep keel, sharp bow entry, and flattened progression aft focuses on offshore cruising efficiency, cruising comfort, and stability.

The Scania Di16 1,150-mhp engines are the standard propulsion units that transfer power to the water via an ultra-efficient, shallow, straight shaft angle to the 5-blade Nibral propellers. The M75’s low-angle, straight shaft drives also reduce overall draft to a very versatile 4 feet, 11 inches, which opens an array of anchorage possibilities in any region. The 2,510-gallon standard fuel capacity combined with Maritimo’s esteemed economical cruising efficiency will ensure owners can reach a wide range of secluded destinations with minimal stops.

Maritimo has continually evolved and refined the flybridge motor yacht concept with close collaboration between its in-house Australian design team and its growing family of Maritimo owners around the world.

Of all the Maritimo flagships that have preceded it, none have had the level of customer input or degree of design development as the M75 Flybridge Motor Yacht. Director of Design Tom Barry-Cotter said the all-new M75 has stemmed from the most in-depth design and development process ever undertaken in Maritimo’s history.

The global debut of the iconic new flagship marks the seventh launch or reveal for Maritimo in 2021, as the renowned long-range motor yacht brand sees unprecedented demand with several orders for the M75 already in its production pipeline.

“Step aboard, and the first impression the M75 emanates is certainly that of unsurpassed amounts of deck space,” said Barry-Cotter. “The M75 adventure deck creates an incredibly versatile hub for lounging, cooking, adventuring or storage, with plenty of room to spare.

“Front and center of the immense adventure deck is the wet bar module with sink, top-loading refrigeration, and electric grill,” he added. “Integral within the wet bar module is access to the utility cabin with secondary engine room access. Flanking each side of the adventure deck are large top-loading storage lockers and aft fairleads with optional capstan winches.

“Three steps up from the adventure deck is the gigantic upper cockpit deck, where the deck space spreads outward to the outer bulwarks, maximizing available deck space, thanks to the on-deck storage lockers being located aft on the lower adventure deck.”

The aft galley serves both indoor and outdoor dining areas and socially connects those preparing the meal with those who are dining. The furniture is designed in modules so owners can arrange the cockpit in a variety of alignments to comfortably seat eight guests or more.

The fully enclosed flybridge and skylounge have an internal staircase and a pair of distinct internal lounging areas, which can conveniently convert to additional sleeping berths if necessary.

Accommodations are designed around a four-stateroom, three-head layout with a forward VIP ensuite stateroom with offset queen berth, a twin ensuite cabin and day head to starboard, a spacious bunk cabin to port, and an exceptional master ensuite stateroom with a centerline king berth.

The tender garage can house a 10-foot, 3-inch tender when optioned with a 770-pound rear davit, and there’s plenty of storage everywhere.

The M75 Flybridge Motor Yacht is slated for its official launch late 2022, but get in line, it’s going to be a desired beauty. maritimoamericas.com

By: Steve Davis – Southern Boating Dec 2021

Maritimo X-60

The new Maritimo X-60 was inspired by adrenaline-fueled offshore racing, but zen-like spaces foster memorable moments.

You think you know Maritimo until you get to know the Maritimo X-60.

Maritimo, a premier Australian boat manufacturer, is owned by legendary boat builder Bill Barry-Cotter. He started Mariner Cruisers in 1966, founded Riviera Yachts in 1980, sold Riviera in 2002, created Maritimo in 2003. The first Maritimos were enclosed flybridge cruisers—the M-Series—and the cruising motoryachts that feature signature floating internal stairways with enclosed skylounges and the helm aloft are still in production.

They also offer the S-Series, a line of stylish sedans, but Barry-Cotter and his family don’t just build pleasure boats. They also build world-renowned, international offshore powerboat racers, and it’s through the design, build and racing processes that keep them informed about new technology in engines, equipment, and materials that can transfer to recreational boats.

Maritimos are shaft driven with small shaft angles to provide fast, efficient performance. Barry-Cotter’s son, Tom, an accomplished offshore racer, boat builder and designer himself, is an integral part of the Maritimo team. He developed design ideas to showcase Maritimo’s strengths that differ enough from the M and S series boats that they designated a new X-Series. The first of these new models, the X60, debuted at the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show in Australia this past spring, and U.S. models appeared in the 2018 Newport and Annapolis boat shows as well as the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

Welcome to the Beach Club

The X60 Maritimo might look like a highly stylized version of their S-Series sedans, but her sleek exterior belies the extraordinary versatility of her layout and design. I stepped aboard her swim platform with Tom Barry-Cotter, whose concepts and ideas were central to this project. The swim platform is wide with a seemingly standard transom, and twin staircases lead up to the cockpit. Then, with the touch of a button, the entire transom gently lifts and raises like the hatchback of a luxury car. One would expect this to lead to a tender garage (which is an option), but this X60 has an aft “Beach Club.” A stairwell leads down to port for easy access to this aft cabin. Inside along the swim platform is a finished bar area where one can sit and look out at the water with a cocktail.

A full-size head complete with a separate shower is to port, and a large flat-screen TV graces the forward bulkhead above another cabinet complete with a wet bar and fridge. An internal stairway leads up to the main salon with engine room access along the way. This beach club design is impressive and unlike anything I’ve seen previously on a vessel this size. The proximity to the water, access through the transom and the cabin and view astern create a different perspective in this unique social area. Details like pullout bar stools, ample storage, ambient lighting, and an actuator system that lifts and seals the transom doorway round off the cabin.

What makes this boat “Xtra” special is that the beach club is one of three aft cabin options that buyers have on the X60. It can alternatively configure as a stateroom with ensuite head, private internal stairway and the ability to open the hatchback for fresh air and direct access to the water. Picture lying in bed on a temperate night while the waves gently lap, and your view out the open transom is the moonlight’s reflection on the horizon. Spend sunny days in folding lounge chairs on the swim platform outside the stateroom. Lower the hydraulic swim platform slightly into the water to create a wading pool effect. Imagine setting a small table with chairs in the shallow water to have a cocktail, appetizers or a meal while your feet dangle in the water. The possibilities are endless.

Garage Space

Another option utilizes the aft cabin as a tender garage and water toy area. The stairwell and access to the transom remain. The head and shower stay to make a great day head and changing room. When wet guests return from swimming, they enter through the transom, take a warm shower and change privately, then ascend the internal stairway to the salon. A large RIB (3.2 meters) stows concealed to starboard. The remaining cabin area wraps around the tender garage with ample room for SCUBA tanks, compressors, inflatable water toys, bicycles, beach furniture, and more. There’s also room to cradle a PWC on the swim platform.

Maritimos have a reputation for large, uncluttered engine rooms, and the X60 is no exception. Headroom, easy access to both sides of the engines, and other critical functions will satisfy captains and owners. The space is so large, they could build in additional storage for deck furniture and not compromise functionality.

Comfortable Livability

Up the stairs, the main salon is decked out with comfortable seating on both sides and twin helm seats forward to starboard. The X60 has Maritimo’s signature aft galley with a large pop-out pantry, an island and folding doors that join the cockpit. Cockpit seating with a teak table creates an outdoor gathering area protected by an overhang. Additional cockpit amenities include an electric grill, sink, icemaker, and refrigerator. A second seating area with a table adjacent the galley is an option. There is excellent continuity between the salon, galley, and cockpit creating a large entertaining area or segmented gathering spaces.

There is ample headroom and storage space in the engine room.

A sleek and sophisticated master suite awaits belowdecks.

An open galley area means plenty of space for entertaining.

Ahead of the galley to port is a slightly raised lounge area with dining table that offers excellent visibility underway. Dual opening skylights overhead create a light, airy feel that highlights the contemporary furnishings and finely finished wood. Visibility from the helm is good all-around whether seated on the twin adjustable helm seats or standing. On the foredeck, a cushioned seating area just ahead of the windshield makes it a useful congregating spot. A large sunpad further forward adds to the appeal.

A full-beam ensuite master centers the yacht below deck. A twin bunk cabin is forward to starboard with head to port. The bow cabin optimizes the space with an angled island berth and separate entrance to the port head. An alternate layout expands the master by replacing the bunk cabin with a larger master head; owners have the choice of four layouts down below. Customization and versatility are what makes the X60 unique—and X-citing.

Specifications

LOA: 63′ 9″
Beam: 17′ 1″
Draft: 5′ 1″
Dry Weight: 67,000 lbs.
Fuel/Water: 1,100/211 gals
Power: 2x Volvo Penta D13 800-hp
Cruise Speed: 20 knots
Top Speed: 33 knots
Range: 495 nm @ 20 knots
MSRP (base): US$2,232,000
Contact: Maritimo Sales America

Contact

2515 Marina Bay Dr. West, Unit 101
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(941) 735-1756
maritimo.com.au

By Arnie Hammerman, Southern Boating November 2018

Maritimo M59

The new M59’s (59′ LOA, 17′ 11″ beam) powerful dynamic profile belies its calm, luxurious interior. A wider beam gives maximum volume within. There’s plenty of room for flexible accommodations, which include a full-beam master with study and ensuite bath, a double at the bow and a third cabin with two singles that convert into a double. Two more guests can be accommodated with a fold-out bed in the enclosed flybridge. All of the M59 ‘s characteristic traits are found on the Maritimo M59: wide walkaround decks, an interior staircase to the enclosed flybridge and a sunroof. A hydraulicswim platform is an option.

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Maritimo M64

Inner Space
The dynamic design of Maritimo’s M64 feels like living in a luxury apartment at sea.

Very often a boat like Maritimo’s M64 would be defined by a key feature. This could be something like a full-beam king master with ensuite, a full-beam storage lazarette or a fully enclosed sedan bridge. The boat happens to have each, but none truly captures its essence quite like Maritimo’s description of the spaces on board as “apartment-like.”

The M64 isn’t a small boat by any stretch of the imagination, though it is offered by Maritimo as a mini version of its M70 model. So while it certainly isn’t “mansion-like,” the M64 looks, feels and operates like a luxury apartment on the water.

The focus for the the boat in terms of layout was clearly on quality over quantity of spaces. Instead of cramming in this lounge or that settee, Maritimo opted for a dynamic use of space that maximizes enjoyment. Rather than two intricate helm stations—more is not necessarily better—the M64’s is on the sedan bridge. The traditional helm forward on the main deck is utilized for an improved and expanded dining spot. That decision then allows for the sedan bridge to be fully enclosed, paired with an aft upper deck and sunroof creating another inner area bathed in natural light.

With this yacht, what may seem simple on first look is actually greater attention to design and a layout that prizes quality of space over range. The design is malleable as well; one can choose a three-berth/three-head configuration, or go with four berths and two heads. On the exterior, one can elect to go with a Euro-style transom, stay with the traditional island transom or a sportfishing transom. Even with all these moving parts, the comfort of the space is notable and thorough—plenty of room, plenty of luxury, plenty of conveniences, all arrayed to create a relaxing, pleasurable environment beyond what the water and surroundings can naturally bring.

Getting on board via the aft swim platform, you’re immediately treated to the beautiful teak decks familiar to those who have been on a Maritimo boat. This platform can be upgraded to submerge and brings you right up to the aft-facing grill and refreshment center. It turns the stern into a sort of “teak beach.”

The middle portion of this station is the hatch access to the full-beam lazarette. Granted, it is just storage, but for many in the market for a boat like the M64, this is an extremely attractive practical feature, and it offers easy access to the steering gear, as well as separate Glendinning cable masters.

The cockpit has bench-style seating near an adjustable cocktail table, all on the same teak decking. Storage bins are to port and starboard, and just by the entry to the main salon there is a second joystick control station, separate from the ones at the helm—a nice option for improved line of sight and convenience. Beyond the smoked-glass bifold doors is the main salon, with the beautiful staircase up to the sedan bridge to port and the luxurious apartment-like galley to starboard.

The woodgrain decks of the galley lead forward to a step up into the carpeted area of the main salon. The overheads are upholstered, with recessed LED lighting in the woodwork. To port and starboard, expansive windows wrap around to the windshield. Natural light is everywhere, by design.

A spacious L-shaped dining area to port is enhanced with a beautiful high-gloss wood table across from a simple couch. Both are luxuriously upholstered and can serve a large group, a casual event, a formal meal—it is conservative and versatile, a line the M64 walks quite well.

The showpiece staircase aft of the salon leads to the sedan bridge. At the helm are two exceptionally comfortable, adjustable captain’s chairs and a wide, sleek dash panel with room for as many as three large touchscreens. The sedan bridge feels like a doubling up on the main salon space, without sacrificing any natural light or outdoor volume. Forward seating is to port of the dash, while aft seating is to starboard around a dining/cocktail table.

Ample storage is safely ensconced in a beautiful woodgrain island via cabinets and drawers below a leather-upholstered countertop, as well as a mini wet bar with a stainless steel sink and faucet just aft. Smoked-glass bifold doors open to one of the boat’s highlights: the upper aft deck. Simple and direct, it offers just a teak deck and waist-high guardrails to deliver an elevated view of the wake.

Of course, the M64 has generous below-deck accommodations as well, all laid out in the same pattern of high-gloss wood finishing and suede upholstery overhead and on the bulkheads. In either configuration, the master stateroom is full-beam—very “apartment-like” indeed—with a king-size berth and ensuite with walk-in shower, beautiful vessel sink and stainless steel finishings. The VIP guestroom is in the bow, with an island berth and private access to its shared head. Opening hatches as skylights abound throughout the lower deck, further integrating natural light into the M64’s indoor spaces.

On the water, the M64 is a very smooth-riding boat—no creaking—and plows through two to three waves with authority. The boat is close to the same weight of trawlers of the same length, yet clocks in two to three times faster. For additional stability, she is rigged to install the optional Seakeeper gyro stabilizers. This eliminates any rolling felt when taking beam seas. When the wheel is put hard-over, she can make a full 180-degree turn in approximately five to six boat lengths.

While the handling and the ride of the M64 is immensely important, the true experience is the design and layout; it’s what the boat is all about. The aesthetic ends of the arrangement—the high-gloss wood, teak decking, upholstered bulkhead, clean simplicity of lines throughout —are something luxury yachts are good at, and Maritimo’s efforts are on the elite end. But what speaks loudest is the design of space. High overheads and judicious use of open areas, placement of seating and resistance to overdoing all move beyond a practical utility to a deeper, less-tangible satisfaction that makes the boat itself—not just the experiences or places it can deliver one to—truly relaxing, entertaining and rewarding.

SPECIFICATIONS

LOA: 64′
Beam: 18′ 8″
Draft: 4′ 8″
Dry Weight: 86,000 lbs.
Fuel/Water: 1,479/198 U.S. gals.
Power: 2 x 900-hp Volvo D13
Cruise/Top Speed: 25/29.2 knots
MSRP (base): Contact Representative

Contact: Maritimo America
7819 Broadway, Suite 100
Galveston, TX 77554
(409) 741-8716 or maritimoamerica.com

Chris Reid Southern Boating June 2017