Experience
the Sea
by Andrea Sculati
One of the first reasons why an owner chooses an Azimut
yacht is nearly always beauty. Then, the intrinsic values
of the product come into play: its comfort, safety features,
level of technology and elegant living solutions. Finally,
owners want something more between the time of making their choice and the purchase. They want the boatyard that builds the yacht of their dreams to be able to
boast a significant history, to have consolidated a network
of services, to reflect a successful image and, above all,
to be a sound company.
In all these aspects, Azimut Yachts has been delivering
these results over the years and is a true industry leader.
A luxury yacht has value if that value is long-lasting. If its
beauty can challenge the seasons. If its style is a source
of inspiration for those who are passionate about the sea,
and not just a fashion follower. This is where the 95RPH
comes into play, a new design and features by Pierluigi
Ausonio Naval Architecture.
The boat’s name - RPH - actually stands for Raised Pilot
House, giving some indication of the importance of the
decision to separate the wheelhouse from the main deck.
This is accomplished by creating a half deck which gives
the boat owner and guests more space and maximizes
privacy from the crew. The designer has also managed
to integrate the raised wheelhouse with the vessel’s hallmark exterior lines, retaining that special Azimut Grande
family look.
Thanks to the raised wheelhouse, the Azimut Grande
95RPH has five cabins, four guest cabins on the lower deck
and the boat owner’s cabin on the main deck towards the
bow. The exceptional view and large bathroom make the
boat owner cabin a veritable suite with an unparalleled
sea view. There is also a liberating sense of space in the
95RPH saloon; here, Righini has created a real sense of
continuity between inside and outside, thanks in part to
the double, floor-to-ceiling picture windows.
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Another Azimut Grande trump card is without doubt the
exceedingly spacious flybridge - awarded Best in Class;
it includes a cushy exterior dinette that seats 10, a mini
bar, Jacuzzi, and comfortable sunbathing area. The layout
sleeps 10 with the boat owner’s suite and four VIP cabins,
each with a private bath; there is also a day head. The
four-member crew has three cabins and two baths to the
bow, with separate access to the kitchen located on the
main deck.
The luxurious and elegant interiors are by Studio Salvagni
Architetti for Azimut Yachts, a proven collaboration that
has led to such successful models as Azimut 80, Azimut
84, and Azimut 88.
To the stern, there is a garage with pivoting platform for
a + 4-metre tender jet; the engine room has two MTU
16V2000 M84 motors which, when combined with the
planning hull with skeg, provides for significantly improved directional stability, enabling maximum speeds of
26.5 knots and cruising speeds of 20 knots. The 3,100
gallon fuel tank and 528 gallon water tank ensure comfort
for long crossings.