The next step: the Magellano 50 A cutting-edge classic
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t looks to the yachts of the past but de-
self of the new Easy Hybrid Plus system, de-
ies charged to the anti-UV films to decrease
velops their lines and differentiates it-
signed exclusively by the Azimut-Benetti R&D
the heat exchange along the glass surfaces,
self from them all. It is the world’s first
Department, for sailing at up to 8 knots with
from the consumption and tank level tracking
50-foot motor yacht to be able to sail
electric engines, in total silence and maxi-
with loading and unloading history to the in-
mum simplicity.
fusion lamination of the main fiberglass com-
continuously, thanks to its Class A homologation and its RINA Green Plus certification for
ponents, a process that takes place in the
maximum respect of the marine environment.
Environmental compatibility
Azimut facility of Avigliana, also ISO 14001
The first – in the New Classic yacht category –
The “Green Plus” certification by RINA is an-
Environment certified. A second certifica-
to offer light and large windows on the entire
other feather in the Magellano 50’s cap, which
tion, FSC, guarantees that the wood used on
lower deck, the first 50-footer to offer a bow
conforms to all the necessary requirements:
board comes from forests that are properly
saloon to enjoy the company of friends also in
from its low-emission engines (the Magellano
managed (scheduled cutting, replanting of
port shielded from indiscreet eyes, but even
50 has two spanking new latest-generation
felled trees). The work process is eco-friendly
more, the world’s first 50-foot motor yacht to
425 mHP Cummins common rail engines,
so it also respects social standards.
offer four alternative layouts below deck to
with electronically managed consumption)
perfectly respond to the owner’s needs. And
to its maximum performance propellers,
Technical specification
finally, it is the world’s first yacht to avail it-
from its solar panels for keeping the batter-
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 Owner’s 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 world’s offering of motor yachts of this length, it offers the possibility to choose between four options. In the large area between the owner’s cabin, positioned amidship, and the VIP cabin in the bow, it will be possible to choose the configuration 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, filtering 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 fibers. 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
cockpit, which accommodates eight peo-
is perfect for isolating oneself from curi-
long stays on board, adding to the satis-
ple on a U-shaped sofa arranged around a
ous eyes even when Magellano is docked
faction of reaching a destination the unique
large table, and continuing with the saloon
or for taking advantage of the breeze to
emotions of the voyage as an end in itself
and the flybridge, which present
keep cool during slow sailing. The cockpit
and the thousand pleasures of contem-
similar configurations. Even more
gives access to the saloon. Here one im-
plative, unhurried sailing. To satisfy these
exclusive is the relaxation area up
mediately finds the galley, positioned just
characteristics from a comfort point of
front, located facing the
beyond the entrance to serve both the in-
view, the Magellano 50 is designed to offer
windscreen,
door dining area as well as the cockpit and
various havens of privacy starting with the
with sofas and table. It
furnished
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.
Federica Bertolini Head of Azimut Motorcruiser Style Department
Main deck layout top view.
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The heart of the lowerdeck can be configurated 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 semi-
The owner head offers a comfortable and separated shower.
garage 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 boat’s 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: Magellano’s mission is
View of the VIP cabin located forward.
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.
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.
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f you’re choosing a yacht it is vital to know
still retaining the resources required to ensure
as much as you can about its family back-
its clients are properly looked after. Those very
ground. Buying a boat built by a yard that
people find in Azimut Benetti a partner they can
Rapid committed range development
can’t guarantee it will stand the test of
trust. In addition to this, the Yachtique division
Azimut Yachts only knows one way to enter a
time can mean a long string of problems for an
offers privileged lines of credit to help ensure an
new market sector – it goes all out to conquer
optimal package for the owner.
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 won’t get more solid than Azimut Yachts or the Magellano.
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 financial solidity. The group is, in fact, free to reinvest all of its profits 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 yard’s meticulous artisan workmanship and attention to detail have not been lost despite the facility’s 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 certification for the environmental management of its productions sites as far back as 2007. The plant is now going through the qualification process to gain OSHAS occupational health and safety certification too. Azimut’s 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; fifteen large yacht positions; a private marina capable of accommodating up to 40 yachts of over 80’; a styling lounge where owners can explore the finest options available to them to decorate and personalise their yachts.
Back-up from the Group’s 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 first 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 financial re-
tion facility in Europe. Everything at the facility is
other novelty from the R&D office. The R&D of-
sources necessary to guarantee complete suc-
designed to ensure that every yacht produced
fice also helped the design team win the Green
cess. Its clients enjoy two main advantages as
there is flawless: from our multi-axis milling
Plus certification – at the moment this is the only
a result of this approach. Firstly, they can count
machine which models very large moulds with
pleasure yacht under 55’ to sport the new RINA
on superior resaleabilty and less depreciation
absolute precision, to our gelcoat robot capa-
certificate. In-depth CFD research went into verifying through fluid-dynamic
of pre-owned craft as there is a broader market base. Secondly, they can choose to trade
Azimut Yachts only knows one way into a market: it conquers it
simulations the Magellanos’ stability requirements when they are exposed to side winds of up to
up size-wise over time yet still have the reassurance of sticking with the same
ble of working with the same attention to detail
54 knots. Last but very far from least, owners
yard and type of yacht.
as the finest craftsman. However, what really
enjoy the security of the world’s finest dealer-
puts the Avigliana yard at the very cutting-
ship network for which organisation and profes-
Cutting-edge production facilities
edge of the industry is its low environmental
sionalism are bywords when it comes to assist-
Avigliana is far and away the most technologi-
impact and excellent worker safety conditions.
ance, spares and general client care.
cally advanced motor pleasure yacht produc-
The boats are almost all built using the infu-
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