On October 1, 2011, Azimut-Benetti opened the Genoa Boat Show by unveiling the Azimut 62S Italia, one of ten new models commemorating the 150th anniversary of Italian unification. With an exterior designed by Stefano Righini, the 62S, named for its length in feet and sporty design, is compact and convertible—the yacht’s double-curved glass hardtop opens lengthwise and crossways, giving passengers a panoramic view of the sea.
Another benefit, the Yachtique Concierge Club, is unique in the boating world. The club is reserved for Azimut-Benetti boat owners, and allows them to avail themselves of five-star service 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, Club benefits include everything from restaurant reservations and car rentals to private chefs and food delivery. The club also provides information about boating services such as fueling, insurance, winter storage, engine tune-ups, and tenders.
Philip Rinaldi, a proud owner of the yacht Vivere explains, “A mega yacht not only represents your tastes, but is also, and most of all, a way to express yourself, to show who you have become over the course of your life. I want [my] vessel to reflect my personality as far as possible; I want it to be a precise reconstruction of the image I had in mind or even better. During the months I spent in Italy, it was exciting to watch my dream take shape.”
For the captain, a new innovation was made called “birds-eye view:” a system of three video cameras complimented by bow thrusters, making high-precision maneuvers possible. Two 1150 horsepower engines propel this cruiser to speeds up to a maximum of 37 knots (about 68 km/h) — more than enough power to satisfy thrill seekers.
Azimut clientele plan the interiors of their yacht alongside Carlo Galeazzi, an interior designer renowned for his luxury yacht and military craft design. Unmodified, the interior has enough space in three cabins to sleep six and includes full en-suite facilities. With Zebrano wood furniture, an L-shaped wardrobe, comfortable armchairs, and a vanity table that can be closed when not in use, each cabin presents the refinements of house living unencumbered by the shadow of buildings. The VIP cabin, located in the bow, is also furnished with a double bed and sliding doors that isolate it from the remaining suites.
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