Azimut Yachts Azimut 75 aka Stefano Righini’s signature style

On the flying bridge the sound of the sea and the engine noise are distant and muffled, while the feeling of speed is mainly perceived by looking at the GPS screen. Engine and acceleration are almost all computer-controlled. When pushing the throttles to maximum speed, acceleration increases fast, but progressively; turbochargers are extremely powerful and in a couple of seconds we are sailing at +30 knots. For what concerns rolling and pitching, the overall feeling is one of great stability. As with all Azimut Yachts designed by Stefano Righini, this Azimut 75 has ample and rounded off shark-fin shaped windows. Ample sunning areas and open-air spaces were created to enjoy the sea and the sun to the fullest. The flying bridge is really large – it is equipped with a U-shaped settee, two comfortable sunning areas and the helm station with two settees. Near the ladder connecting the cockpit there is a cabinet with sink, barbecue, refrigerator, ice maker and garbage can. The electrical sliding awning protecting the flying bridge from the sun is an optional fitting.

Interiors, Layout and characteristics of Azimut Yachts Azimut 75 – large salon with sofa and two armchairs to starboard, coffee table on one side of the sofa, cabinet at an angle and shelves, 42″ plasma TV set with electrical remote control concealed when not in use, Roman shades on windows. Moving forward, we find a large oval dining table with straight ends to port in tempered glass and wood with 6 chairs and 2 armchairs. The galley is opposite, and it is equipped with a 558-liter (147 US gal.) refrigerator, ice maker, freezer, dish washer and waste disposal unit. A sliding vertical hatch separates the galley from the dining room. The daytime area is separated from the helm station by a sliding cherrywood and rice-paper door, in pure Japanese style.

The helm station with wheel to starboard is fully fitted with digital instruments (two radars, chart plotter, touch-screen control system, WeatherFax and maneuvering joystick), interfaced with the flying bridge helm station. The adjustable pilot seat and the dashboard have blue and cream leather covers and cherrywood finishing. Opposite, chart table is fitted under the windscreen and includes nautical chart holder underneath and settee. From here a central ladder takes to the accommodation area. A cabinet to starboard hides the washing machine. Forward there is the large VIP cabin with double bed, hanging lockers and bedside tables.

At the bottom of the stairs there are two identical guest cabins, one to starboard and one to port, with twin beds and a third pull-out bed, hanging lockers, drawers and en suite bathroom with toilet, shower stall (whirlpool bathtub, column is optional), crystal glass sink and marble top. A small corridor leads to the master stateroom, with hanging lockers and cabinets, DVD player and LCD TV set, optional bar cabinet, two sofas and table to port. En-suite bathroom is divided into three separate areas: one with two sinks and marble top, one with toilet and bidet and the third one with shower stall with tempered glass door and doussie wood grating, (whirlpool bathtub column is optional), flooring is in doussie wood with cherrywood inserts. Cabinet interiors are in naturally perfumed cedarwood to keep away moths. Much attention was paid to lighting, which may be bright or diffused, as adjusted with the electronic commands. Crew quarters access is from the aft platform and the cabin includes two berths and en-suite bathroom.

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