The Azimut Fly range, ranging from 50 to 78 feet in length, has long been the choice of yacht owners who are particularly interested in elegant Italian aesthetics but want ample space onboard. The new Fly 72 meets both of these requirements, combining the build quality, style and craftsmanship that Azimut owners have come to expect.
When she boarded the boat at the Miami show, the 72 was instantly recognizable due to Alberto Mancini’s exterior design. Mancini, a longtime collaborator of Azimut, has endowed this ship with lines that are simultaneously restrained and smooth, yet slightly square with a slightly square bow, a reverse shear line and a steeply raked windshield accentuated by a dark visor are masculine with. This is a marked departure from the previous generation Fly 72, demonstrating Azimut’s ability to significantly modernize its line without losing its original DNA.
Mancini’s collaborator in 1972 was the Turin-based interior designer Fabio Fantolino, who had inherited Fly Interiors from the renowned architect Achille Salvani. What Ventolino has created in the yacht’s salon is similar to an apartment in Rome, both elegant and functional. Details like the leather bag straps on the sofa make the boat stand out, but in a practical way. The cushions move to make the seat bigger and more comfortable. The port galley amidships may not have the pantry necessary for longer voyages, but its central location makes it the center of a great onboard cocktail party.
One of my favorite design features on this yacht was the detail on the outer edge of the galley bar, where aquamarine lacquered stripes are reminiscent of the hatches common on cruising yachts of the La Dolce Vita era. They share the same shell with an outdoor dining table in the cockpit. In fact, this material is used throughout the boat, helping Ventolino create an environment that is both playful and luxurious.
As you would expect from a yacht named Fly, the 72’s flybridge is the main focal point. Although their primary purpose is entertainment, the top helm gives the captain the opportunity to enjoy fresh air as well as excellent visibility. The flybridge extends aft and takes up the entire cabin, while the rear glass bulwark makes the deck look even more spacious than before.
A U-shaped dining sofa with a teak table is located opposite a spacious wet bar, while other lounge seats are located to the front and rear. The continuous top roof consists of glass sections that allow sunlight to pass through, as well as curtains that are electrically operated when the rays become too strong.
The majestic flybridge is what you would expect from an Azimut, but a nice surprise about these boats is the improved scope. Historically, Azimut is not known for its functional parts, but the 72 has a third helm station with a joystick in the cockpit for easy docking, as well as a function in the bow for crew members working at anchor. There is also area. By the way, in front there is a large social area with sun beds and sun beds.
The engine room houses two MAN V12 engines with 1400 hp each, located under the cab, providing good access to all operating points. Claimed top speed is 31 knots and cruising is 26 knots. Range at 26 knots is 310 nautical miles, enough to go from New York to Nantucket or Miami to Nassau without refueling.
