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AZIMUT 39
The Azimut 39 reflects the typical design and construction logic
of the Avigliana-based yard in collaboration with the designer
Stefano Righini, marked by sophisticated innovation, elegance,
professionalism and new technologies. Even though the Azimut 39
was recently presented at five different boat shows - Cannes,
Amsterdam, Friederichshafen, Southampton and played a major role
at Genoa's Azimut stand - she is already in the production line.
With the new AZ39, the yard offers a wide variety of alternative
layouts that differ from the production of bigger yachts.
The Azimut 39 may be considered a "small/big" motor yacht: a 40-foot
long boat offering stunning habitability, technology and design.
The Azimut 39 has an especially attracting and dynamic outside
line, with the deckhouse marked by large electrically operated
elliptical windows. In addition, the two typical Azimut oval
windows increase the interior lighting and visibility for they are
fitted at the same level as the interior dinette settees. The
boat's trim and maneuverability are excellent, thanks to the deep-
V hull with a 17° deadrise aft and with variable transverse
sections. The yacht is fitted with 4-blade propellers in
seminozzle, in-line transmission and is powered by 325-hp
Caterpillar engines for a top speeds of 30 knots and cruising
speeds of 26 knots even in slight to moderate seas.
On deck, space
is ample: the tender may be fitted on the aft platform and the
cockpit includes a very comfortable settee.
Access to the flying
bridge is by means of a ladder from the cockpit.
The flying bridge
includes very elegant and functional fittings. Inside, even though
good use is made of available space, comfort and sophisticated
elegance are top priorities.
 TECHNICAL DATA
Designer: Stefano Righini
Decorator: Carlo Galeazzi
Project: Azimut Spa - Via Martin Luther King 9 / 11 - 10051 Avigliana (Torino) Italy - Phone +39 011.93.161 - Fax +39 011.93.67.270
Category type: "A"
Italian VAT: 20%
LOA: 40'
Beam: 13'4"
Depth: 11'8"
Draft from lower tip of propellers: 3'7"
Light displacement: 19,867 lbs.
Full boat displacement: 25,386 lbs.
Maximum passengers capacity: 12
Berths: 4+2 in 3 cabins
Test boat power: 2x325 hp Cat 3116 DITA
Total installed power: 650 hp
Total engines and reduction gears weight: 3,006 lbs.
Light displacement/installed power ratio: 30.5 lbs./hp
Type of transmission: in-line shaft
Maximum declared speed: 30 knots
Cruising speed: 26 knots
Declared fuel consumption at cruising speed: 31.4 gallons/hr
Range at cruising speed: approximately 220 nautical miles
Fuel capacity: 264 gallons
Freshwater capacity: 132 gallons
Price with standard equipment and test boat power: Lit. 480,000,000 ex VAT.
CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS
Hull: deep-V hull with a 17° deadrise aft and variable transverse sections
Hull construction material: GRP
Deck materials and characteristics: GRP
Bow area: pulpit, mooring bitts, anchor windlass with
anchor and anchor chain, anchor locker, sunning cushioning, hatch
Cockpit arrangements and fittings: access ladder to flying
bridge with teak steps, two access doors to aft platform, settee,
removable table and chairs, two mooring bitts, shower with
hot/cold water mixer, access to engine room at floor level, teak deck, two side lockers
Characteristics of the aft platform: swimming ladder,
concealed when not in use, tender hoisting and launching area,
multi-functional hydraulically-operated gangway fitted on aft transom
Superstructures and windows materials: stainless steel deck
fittings, tempered glass windows, electrically-operated side windows
Flying bridge: helm station and dashboard, remote controls,
compass, engine instruments, Tridata echo-sounder, GPS, VHF and
pivoting searchlight, roll bar with antennae, pilot chair, settee,
sunning cushioning, access from the cockpit with railings.
INTERIORS
Layout and characteristics: forward double master stateroom
with two hanging lockers and two settees, en suite bathroom with
round shower stall; guest stateroom with twin beds and one hanging
locker with en suite bathroom; galley is to port, opposite the
guest cabin; salon with two opposite dinettes (the U-shaped
dinette to starboard is convertible), walnut root table, bar-cabinet
with drawers, helm station with pilot and co-pilot settee.
Cabinets are in cherry wood, upholstery and lining type and colors
on client request
Lower helm station: height adjustable steering wheel,
walnut root decorations, throttle lever remote controls, full
engine indicators and instruments, compass, Tridata, suede-like
settee with locker
Chart table: on dashboard or in the dinette
Galley: two sinks with hot/cold water mixer, Corian
worktop, two-electric hob range, microwave oven, 32-gallon
refrigerator with top cabinet or 60-gallon refrigerator with freezer.
IMPRESSIONS
SEA AND WEATHER CONDITIONS DURING BOAT TESTING
Wind: none
Sea: calm
PERFORMANCE
Time needed to reach planing speed: 10 seconds
Minimum planing speed at 1,600 rpm's: 10.4 knots
Maximum speed at 2,800 rpm's: 30 knots with 650 hp
EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE
Seakeeping ability, turning and behavior on waves: excellent trim even in slight to moderate seas and with the
wildest maneuvers. Smooth ride in all sea conditions due to the
perfect hull design and excellent distribution of weight on board
Wheel and flap response: very precise, smooth and uniform
Visibility in different weather conditions: very good from
flying bridge and excellent from the salon
Docking maneuverability: safe and properly controlled.
EVALUATION OF COMFORT AND FUNCTIONALITY
Deck: excellent layout with superb practical solutions
(anti-slipping side decks, perfect positioning of sunning areas)
Flying bridge: relatively small but well designed with ample living space
Interiors: elegant and practical, innovative décor and design
Passengers' comfort: very good
Helm stations: in excellent position and of adequate size
Chart table: very well positioned
Galley: easy access and top-quality fittings
Bathrooms: ample and with perfect finishing
Engine room: excellent access and working space
Electrical switchboard and plants: to port of the lower
helm station with functional and top-quality components.
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