The next step: the Magellano 50

A cutting-edge classic

t looks to the yachts of the past but develops their lines and differentiates itself from them all. It is the worlds rst 50-foot motor yacht to be able to sail

self of the new Easy Hybrid Plus system, designed exclusively by the Azimut-Benetti R&D Department, for sailing at up to 8 knots with electric engines, in total silence and maximum simplicity.

ies charged to the anti-UV lms to decrease the heat exchange along the glass surfaces, from the consumption and tank level tracking with loading and unloading history to the infusion lamination of the main berglass components, a process that takes place in the Azimut facility of Avigliana, also ISO 14001 Environment certi ed. A second certi cation, FSC, guarantees that the wood used on board comes from forests that are properly managed (scheduled cutting, replanting of felled trees). The work process is eco-friendly so it also respects social standards.

continuously, thanks to its Class A homologation and its RINA Green Plus certi cation for maximum respect of the marine environment. The rst in the New Classic yacht category to offer light and large windows on the entire lower deck, the rst 50-footer to offer a bow saloon to enjoy the company of friends also in port shielded from indiscreet eyes, but even more, the worlds rst 50-foot motor yacht to offer four alternative layouts below deck to perfectly respond to the owners needs. And nally, it is the worlds rst yacht to avail it-

Environmental compatibility
The Green Plus certi cation by RINA is another feather in the Magellano 50s cap, which conforms to all the necessary requirements: from its low-emission engines (the Magellano 50 has two spanking new latest-generation 425 mHP Cummins common rail engines, with electronically managed consumption) to its maximum performance propellers, from its solar panels for keeping the batter-

Technical specication
Length overall: Beam: Engines: 14.98 m - 49 2 4.80 m - 15 9 Cummins 380 mHP V-Drive (OPT vers. Hybrid: + 2 X 20 kW) Displacement: 20 ton Maximum speed: 21 - 23 knots Cruising planning speed 18 - 19 knots Cruising speed (hybrid): 7 knots Cabins: 2/3 Heads: 2 Owners cabin: amidships Range approx: 1,000 miles at 10 knots Fuel capacity: 3,000 l - 792 US gls Water capacity: 700 l - 185 US gls Hull design: Bill Dixon Exterior Design e Interior Layout: C o r D Rover Interior Design: Azimut Style Department **Design Data

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Designed to be lived
The lower deck is a masterpiece of design as, unique in the worlds offering of motor yachts of this length, it offers the possibility to choose between four options. In the large area between the owners cabin, positioned amidship, and the VIP cabin in the bow, it will be possible to choose the con guration studio + guest cabin, or studio + second dinette, or second dinette + guest cabin, or studio + utility area with laundry and drier. A possibility to personalize that makes the relationship between the owner and his Magellano 50 even more intimate. The light reaches into the lower deck through multiple openings, ltering from the windscreen left in view and through the large windows present in every cabin. The furnishings, upholstery materials and natural colors are inspired by marine tradition, reinterpreted by the Azimut Yachts Style Center in a contemporary key. The rooms feature black walnut boiserie with solid wood tops. The frames varnished a glossy black, already present on the 74-foot model, are one of the elements of continuity in the interior design of the Magellano line. The panels and doors have inserts in reed matting and natural bers. In the cabins, the tops are covered with leather, as are the intermediate portions of the handrails.

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Ecology of the mind

The Magellano 50 was created to enhance long stays on board, adding to the satisfaction of reaching a destination the unique emotions of the voyage as an end in itself and the thousand pleasures of contemplative, unhurried sailing. To satisfy these characteristics from a comfort point of view, the Magellano 50 is designed to offer various havens of privacy starting with the cockpit, which accommodates eight people on a U-shaped sofa arranged around a large table, and continuing with the saloon and the flybridge, which present similar configurations. Even more exclusive is the relaxation area up front, located facing the windscreen, furnished with sofas and table. It is perfect for isolating oneself from curious eyes even when Magellano is docked or for taking advantage of the breeze to keep cool during slow sailing. The cockpit gives access to the saloon. Here one immediately finds the galley, positioned just beyond the entrance to serve both the indoor dining area as well as the cockpit and flybridge with equal convenience.

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The salon area on the main deck becomes a comfortable dining area thanks to the hi-lo foldable table of generous dimension.

The galley is strategically positioned in order to serve both the indoor dining area as well as the external ones.

Main deck layout top view.

Federica Bertolini Head of Azimut Motorcruiser Style Department

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The heart of the lowerdeck can be congurated with a second dinette and a studio.

Relax area top view.

Lightness and large windows characterize every area.

Easy Hybrid Plus engine

The Magellano 50 is also offered with hybrid propulsion, an optional which will be chosen by many owners considering the advantages it offers: almost total elimination of noise and vibration (up to 80%) which means significant comfort while sailing and a further reduction in consumption during short daily outings. The hybrid propulsion uses two 20-kilowatt electric motors connected to batteries, alongside the traditional engines. The batteries are charged while docked and supplied by the onboard generators. The electric motors run when the diesel engines are off, pushing the Magellano 50 to a maximum speed of 8 knots. As soon as a higher speed is requested the conventional engines kick in. The passage from one propulsion system to the other may occur automatically (depending on owner choice) and the pilot only has to decide at what speed to drive the yacht, without doing anything else.

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Vanity corner / desk.

View of the owner suite, located amidship.

Designed to be safe
The Magellano line is designed for long sails in all possible sea weather conditions, especially unexpected ones. As a result, the Magellano 50 is homologated in class A and, in addition to the characteristics required to achieve the certification, its design incorporates features aimed at further increasing onboard safety. The walkways are wide and safe. The tender is easily and quickly hosted onto the swim platform, where it is stowed in a semigarage beneath the cockpit, a solution that has never been applied before in the yacht sector. A point in favor of simplicity and safety of use that is added to many others like the boats compact 15-meter length, the use of technologies like the joystick for maneuvering and the Seakeeper gyrostabilizer, the totally unemcumbered bow area, the high external railings for the protection of all main deck areas and the flybridge, and the presence of handrails positioned wherever necessary and integrated perfectly into the furnishings. A set of structural features that invite the owner and his family to drive their yacht personally. This is not by chance: Magellanos mission is to faithfully accompany the owner and his guests during sailing, offering the chance for a closer, more intimate contact with nature, the sea and why not? even oneself. View of the VIP cabin located forward. The owner head offers a comfortable and separated shower.

Ceiling window provides maximum natural lighting even in the VIP cabin.

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The style factory

R&D, innovation, cutting-edge production facilities. And the reliability of Azimut to back it all up.

time can mean a long string of problems for an owner, both in terms of maintenance work and his ability to sell on the craft at a later date. This is why the solidity of the yard you approach is one of the most important parts of the delicate process of actually making your purchase. And you wont get more solid than Azimut Yachts or the Magellano.

f youre choosing a yacht it is vital to know

still retaining the resources required to ensure its clients are properly looked after. Those very people nd in Azimut Benetti a partner they can trust. In addition to this, the Yachtique division offers privileged lines of credit to help ensure an

optimal package for the owner.

as much as you can about its family background. Buying a boat built by a yard that cant guarantee it will stand the test of

Rapid committed range development

Azimut Yachts only knows one way to enter a new market sector it goes all out to conquer

Financial Solidity
Azimut-Benetti is one of the largest private nautical groups in the world. In fact, almost its entire shareholding has been in the hands of the same owner for over 40 years. This is not merely a sign of prestige and a tribute to its management but also provides an assurance of unequalled economic and nancial solidity. The group is, in fact, free to reinvest all of its pro ts in research and development and in new models whilst

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YARD

Left, an impressive view of the Viareggio facility which is at the very cutting-edge in Europe when it comes to building pleasure motoryachts. Below, the yards meticulous artisan workmanship and attention to detail have not been lost despite the facilitys size. Page opposite, a close-up of a mould.

sion method which completely cuts out styrene emissions. This is one of the reasons why the facility was awarded ISO 14.000 certi cation for the environmental management of its productions sites as far back as 2007. The plant is now going through the quali cation process to gain OSHAS occupational health and safety certi cation too. Azimuts 70 foot-plus yachts are built at Viareggio in a huge 40,000 square metre facility that is unique of its kind anywhere in the world. Its interior encompasses: specially equipped production areas for teams of top artisans; an industrial paint booth for megayachts of up to 60 metres; a 600-ton travel lift; fteen large yacht positions; a private marina capable of accommodating up to 40 yachts of over 80; a styling lounge where owners can explore the nest options available to them to decorate and personalise their yachts.

Back-up from the Groups R&D office

Development is good for everyone and Azimut is very much a company that focuses very strongly on researching innovations it can make available to its clients. There are many of these aboard the Magellano. Not least of which is, of course, the rst steering joysticks to be used with this particular type of propulsion system. The joysticks actually interface simultaneously with the bow and stern thrusters and the engine propellers to make docking manoeuvres completely intuitive even in unfavourable weather conditions. They are actually a Xenta patent exclusively for Azimut too. Then there is Easycruising, a system that manages all of the onboard functions quickly and simply via a simple monitor and ergonomic control. The new hybrid system developed for the Magellano 50 is anit, employing all of the human and nancial resources necessary to guarantee complete success. Its clients enjoy two main advantages as a result of this approach. Firstly, they can count on superior resaleabilty and less depreciation of pre-owned craft as there is a broader market base. Secondly, they can choose to trade up size-wise over time yet still have the reassurance of sticking with the same yard and type of yacht. ble of working with the same attention to detail as the nest craftsman. However, what really puts the Avigliana yard at the very cuttingedge of the industry is its low environmental impact and excellent worker safety conditions. The boats are almost all built using the infution facility in Europe. Everything at the facility is designed to ensure that every yacht produced there is awless: from our multi-axis milling machine which models very large moulds with absolute precision, to our gelcoat robot capaother novelty from the R&D of ce. The R&D ofce also helped the design team win the Green Plus certi cation at the moment this is the only pleasure yacht under 55 to sport the new RINA certi cate. In-depth CFD research went into verifying through uid-dynamic simulations the Magellanos stability requirements when they are exposed to side winds of up to 54 knots. Last but very far from least, owners enjoy the security of the worlds nest dealership network for which organisation and professionalism are bywords when it comes to assistance, spares and general client care.

Azimut Yachts only knows one way into a market: it conquers it

Cutting-edge production facilities

Avigliana is far and away the most technologically advanced motor pleasure yacht produc-

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