The M50 is capable of cruising in any conditions while those onboard enjoy a high level of comfort

For more than 60 years, Maritimo has designed and handcrafted stylish and luxurious long-range motoryachts on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. Founder Bill Barry-Cotter and his team ensure that their passion for being on the sea shines through with every ocean-going vessel they build, including the M50 flybridge due to premiere at the 2025 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (May 22-25).

Maritimo has always been a brand of evolution and the M50 – which has an LOA of 15.7m (51ft 6in) and a beam of 5.22m (17ft 2in) – takes cues from the brand’s sporty sedans, such as the flagship S75 and the recent Black Editions of the S55 and S60, while adding its own unique elements to the formula.

Collaboration with current and prospective Maritimo owners, following the global announcement of this new model at last year’s Sanctuary Cove show, has cultivated further refinements and enhancements.

The M50’s saloon is bright and spacious

A key design focus was creating one deck level from the cockpit all the way through to the galley. Other refinements include maximising the headroom throughout the vessel (to 1.9m minimum), benefiting the staterooms, galley, saloon and bridge. The exterior design prioritises safety and exploration, with walk-around decks that grant easy access to the foredeck, making it ideal for families and pet owners.

The accommodation floor plan delivers a class-leading, full-beam master stateroom space with a walkaround king-size bed and en-suite, along with a large VIP stateroom featuring a double bed that splits into two singles, and an abundance of overhead storage lockers. The scale and grandeur of both bathrooms have also been increased.

“The two-stateroom format frees up space for use by the primary occupants,” said Neil McCabe, Maritimo’s Design Office Manager. “The entire length of the master is filled with light from the huge through-hull window, which has two opening portholes on both sides to deliver ample fresh air when at anchor. A single-level floor, two large hanging wardrobes, and a massive bathroom ensure the owner enjoys an elevated level of comfort and satisfaction that Maritimos are renowned for.”

The fully enclosed flybridge doubles as a second-storey retreat

The M50’s fully enclosed flybridge doubles as a second-storey retreat. This innovative feature provides a sheltered, serene environment regardless of weather conditions, with an optional foldout sofa bed to accommodate more guests.

The addition of an integrated hydraulic lifting and hinged swim platform reduces the overhang and vessel length when docked. The twin 800hp Volvo D13 engines, super-efficient ZF 325 shaft drive, and hull-design technology ensure the best fuel consumption in its class.

“In all, 24 knots cruising, with 30 knots at full pace, seems to be the order of the day from the twin 800hp inline sixes that fit so well into the engine room,” McCabe said. “We should be around 25 metric tonnes dry weight. This is very much part of our client expectations.”

S60 SEDAN

The S-Series is Maritimo’s single-level experience. Socialising and entertainment flows seamlessly inside and out from saloon to cockpit on essentially one deck. Feedback from owners has largely led to enhanced layouts that support the amount of time spent and activities pursued in key areas of these boats.

Inheriting sweeping contours of the S-Series, the S60’s new hull design features a variable deadrise, deep keel and sharp bow entry

Another essential aspect, when designing for long-range capability, is storage options for additional supplies, water toys, fishing gear, safety equipment and tenders, using particularly the aft garage lazarette. The expansive aft adventure deck can be lifted via electric actuators to reveal the largest garage lazarette in any Maritimo to date.

It can house a 3.2m tender, or select two-person jet skis, when optioned with a 350kg rear davit, or alternatively, the fully-lined garage space can be used to store additional supplies and other adventure toys such as kayaks, SUPs and Scuba gear.

Maritimo’s design division has enabled the mostly unused sedan hardtop to be pressed into service as deck space, accessed via an overhead hatch and ladder from the ‘upper cockpit’, which is where the only one-step level change occurs. The hardtop itself can carry a 350kg davit and tender, freeing up the adventure deck and aft garage space for other purposes.

The upper cockpit comes in three separate options including a U-shaped dining lounge area for six. Connected to the aft galley and luxurious lounging area, this integrates as the social hub of the vessel.

Versatile adventure deck and lazarette aft combine with extra storage options on the reinforced roof

“The S60 further advances Maritimo’s experience in long-range cruising design,” said a spokesman. “The variable deadrise hull with deep keel, sharp bow entry and flattened progression aft focuses on offshore cruising performance, comfort and stability.

“Engrained in the Maritimo ethos of reliability and dependability, the S60’s new hull design and engineering are designed around straight shaft drive technology, with the standard Volvo Penta D13-800mph power units transferring power to the water via an ultra-efficient eight-degree straight shaft angle to the 5 Blade Nibral Propellers.”

The relatively low eight-degree shaft angle also reduces overall draft to a very versatile 1.35m, allowing anchoring in shallower water. Apart from Volvo Penta power, the S60 is available with CAT units to 1,000hp or 1,150hp Scania engines. Her 4,550-litre fuel capacity, combined with Maritimo’s efficient systems, should ensure owners reach distant destinations with minimal stops.

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