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AZIMUT 50
A very good balance among performance, styling and interior
fittings, with futuristic solutions on deck, and state-of-the-art
technology applied both to the hull and systems: the Azimut 50
comprises all this, and much more. Any of the comments in our
note-book? First of all, raging seas, strong winds and a short and
powerful swell: the Azimut 50 did not suffer the hostile weather
conditions and presented us with strong feelings and an
outstanding performance.
The Azimut 50 is a fast and stable yacht, where excellent speed and
accelerations are combined with perfect manoeuvrability (and it is
no surprise since electronics made its way into the engine box:
Micro Commanders are extraordinarily precise and reliable).
The AZ50 certainly is a luxurious yacht, but is especially the expression of the modern, elegant and technological way of conceiving and selling, both in Italy and abroad, our conception of recreational yachting.
Displacement: 38 tons |
On deck, several features are worthy of mention: the space, the
full teak coverage, the particular care and attention both to
details and hardware, a styling that aims to be ever innovative
without compromising rationality and functionality (let us mention
the lateral windows, the windshield on the flying bridge...). The
interior of the Azimut 50 clearly demonstrates how a yacht can be
elegant, yet without fussiness: sobriety associated to aesthetics,
with a saloon that speaks for itself in these pictures, a spacious
and elegant dinette, an inviting
"American-style" galley,
the steering position complete with all
instruments required on board,
and more, and conveying a clear impression of consistency and
reliability; standard equipment, both electronic and not-electronic,
is excellent and complete. Cabins really are
"designed" both with space and efficiency in mind, particularly as
the AZ50 is "just" a 50-footer; the corridor is a very interesting
solution, even more so as it is necessary to the comfort in the
cabins it leads to. The owner's heads is divided
into two units; and the guest cabins,
comfortable and with generous volumes, each
with twin sea berths, also feature two over-size, comfortable and
spacious heads.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Yearly licence: L. 2.195.000
Total fiscal power: HP 120
Hull: deep "V" variable geometry hull; 18° deadrise
aft with longitudinal skates
Cockpit: stainless steel and crystal companionway leading
to the saloon; stowing lockers underneath the bench and settee;
lateral lockers; lighting; access to the auxiliary systems and the
engine box; deck shower with hot/cold water; manual teak
gangplank, steel davit, teak coverage
Layout and specifications: owner's stateroom<
forward with two hanging lockers, bureau and double berths with lockers and
drawers, two private heads;
two guest cabins with twin berths,
hanging locker, private head; saloon with dinette
to starbord, cocktail cabinet and Hi-Fi stereo system with TV colour and VCR to
starbord, "American-style" galley;
control panel and chart table
and/or service, imitation leather, quality fabric upholstery,
doors and frames in cherry-wood, furniture in cherry-wood and burr.
Charting area: to starbord of the steering position or in the dinette
Sea worthiness: the prohibitive weather conditions did not
affect the excellent sea qualities and the perfect manoeuvrability
of the AZ50. Performance with high seas was very good; excellent
manoeuvrability and equal response when prompted to plane; fair
gradual increase of speed during evolutions.
Deck: uncluttered and with excellent hardware| WHAT WE LIKED MOST Stability and safety in navigation, the style of the interior, the volumes and fittings of the heads in the two guest cabins. |
WHAT WE LIKED LESS We would have preferred a service furniture in the saloon instead of the TV cabinet and the two chairs; the owner toilet compartment divided into two units, although comfortable and rational. |
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