SUPERYACHT #13
Summer 2007
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AZIMUT 103 S
Presented in preview at the last Dubai International Boat Show, the
new Azimut 103 S is certainly one of the most fitting demonstrations
of why Italian Style is so much appreciated worldwide.
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TECHNICAL DATA
LOA 30.91 m.
beam 7.10 m.
draught 1.34 m.
full load displacement 105 t.
fuel tanks 12.350 l.
water tanks 2.500 l.
engines 2x2.434 HP MTU V16 2000 M93
Kamewa Rolls Royce water jet transmission
max. speed 34 knots
cruising speed 30 knots
construction material GRP
planing V-hull with stern deadrise 18.8°
styling and concept Stefano Righini
interior design Carlo Galeazzi.
For further information contact Azimut Yachts, Via M. L. King 9/11, 10051
Avigliana (TO) Italy - tel. +39 011 93161; fax +39 011 9367270; email
info@azimutyachts.com; website www.azimutyachts.com.
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With this yacht the yard's S range has been enriched by a flagship
that carries the concept and stylistic elements of a line of vessels
that have enjoyed great success right from the start. Also in this
case it is all a result of Stefano Righini's research and creativity
with regard to the overall stylistic plan and Carlo Galeazzi's work on
the interiors, where we found refined yet sober environments. The
guideline concept of the entire design developed by Stefano Righini
for the creation of this yacht was freedom, understood as the
possibility of experiencing the atmospheres of the saloon and the
cockpit as a single area by opening the great door that separates
them; or freedom for owner and guests to enjoy suitable intimacy,
thanks to skilful handling of the division of the crew areas. But the
designer draws further from the concept of freedom in describing the
stylistic codes which - together with the reliability of the vessel,
guaranteed by the yard's experience and production skill - offer the
owner the possibility of cutting an outstanding figure at whatever
port he happens to tie up. The whole design process for the Azimut 103
S followed the protocols laid down by the International Regulations
for classification of fast vessels, known as the HSC Code, which
prescribes optimisation of materials in function of installed power.
And there's a whole lot of power aboard the 103 S: two 2.434 MTU
engines coupled with two Kamewa Rolls Royce hydrojets. Since 2003,
when the first S range model was presented (the well known 68), the
yard and designers have continued studying this line of vessels whose
special features have drawn the attention of foreign markets. The
characteristics of the Azimut S line lie mainly in matching the sporty
nature expressed by the layout with absolute levels of comfort. These
result from solutions that create environments which are always
welcoming, including solutions that were unknown when the first S
range yacht was presented but are now found also on other vessels.
Today with the 103 S the designers' efforts, interpreted by the yard
with unquestionable skill, have been transformed into a great sports
yacht where once again we find brand new solutions, such as those that
ensure total privacy for owner and guests, yet with spacious areas for
various uses and intercommunicating in order to guarantee
conviviality. This concept is found in particular on the main deck:
the great indoor area of the superstructure - equipped with a roof
that can be opened electrically and with sliding doors aft - can be
turned into a single large environment that also includes the cockpit.
The latter is partially sheltered above by the extension of the
superstructure and contains an L-shaped sofa with coffee table on the
starboard side, a sofa set athwartship with central table, two small
sofas set against the sides and another central sofa that doubles as a
sun-bed, also with a central table. On accessing the cockpit from the
aft bridge by means of the two side stairways the impact is striking:
the eye ranges uninterruptedly to the command bridge across a single
spacious environment featuring indoor and outdoor areas and many
relaxation accessories. The saloon within the superstructure is
furnished with sofas, tables, armchairs and a large plasma screen; the
dining area has a table set athwartship, aft of the sophisticated
command bridge. On the lower deck there are four cabins for owner and
guests. The VIP cabin is forward, with the bed set at 45° to the
centreline, thus creating free space. It also has an office/dressing
table corner, wardrobes and a large bathroom with separate shower
unit. Aft of the VIP cabin there are two twin-bed cabins, both with
private bathroom, and the large galley which is totally isolated and
accessible from the main deck. In the owner's full-beam suite
amidships, Stefano Righini and Carlo Galeazzi's design skills are
clearly evident, respectively with regard to the large windows at sea
level on both sides and to the furnishings and fittings. Great
luminosity and a view of absolute impact; elegance deriving from a
careful selection of materials and colours together with an attentive
study of artificial lighting. Great spaces, thanks to the size of the
cabin but also to the choice of placing the double bed in a central
position, are the result of the two designers' collaboration. The
cabin also has a relaxation corner with two armchairs and a table on
the port side and a writing desk with chair on the starboard side,
which can also be used as a dressing table. Plus a walk-in wardrobe
and large bathroom. The crew's quarters are aft of the owner's suite
and consist of one double bed cabin and one twin, separated centrally
by the galley and the mess, all served by an independent access of
course. The large garage aft is especially noteworthy and houses a
5.80 metre RIB tender and two jet-skis, easily handled even when
guests are using the cockpit sundecks since the gate opens without
interfering in the least with anything above it. But we still haven't
finished with the relaxation areas to be enjoyed while cruising aboard
the 103 S: the forward zone has a spacious sundeck and a C-shaped sofa
athwartship facing forward, well protected and with two coffee tables
so it can also be used under way. And that's not all because the 103 S
also has an upper deck on the aft part of the superstructure where
there is a second command bridge with all the auxiliary controls and a
C-shaped sofa with tables and sofas at the sides of the helmsman's
seat for those who want to enjoy sailing from this dominant position.
The Azimut 103 S is a superyacht that we particularly liked, and we
feel that vessels of this kind can only consolidate the worldwide
perception of absolute quality that Italian Style offers.
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