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BULLETPROOF Thanks to an angular glass deckhouse and black elongated hull windows, the first Mazu 82 cuts a startlingly masculine dash as it whips along at 40 knots. An excellent chaseboat in the making that sends out just the right message of speed and power

by Mary Hegarty

As rugged as the rocky shore behind them, the Mazu 82’s in-house hull lines strike the perfect balance between top speed, seakeeping capability and fuel efficiency. While the ideal choice for zipping from mother ship to shore and vice versa, an impressive 400nm range opens up broader horizons toorem

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he dark, sleek Mazu 82 gracefully and swiftly executes a very

by that futuristic deckhouse with extra clear glass for zero distortion

tight turn and it’s hard not to gasp as its stunning all-glass

and reflections. Natural ventilation comes thanks to three opening

deckhouse suddenly glints in the sun. An angular creation

portholes at the front of the superstructure, while a sliding aluminium

made mostly of one-piece glass panes, it has to be one of the edgiest

roof enhances the airy, loft-like feeling on the main deck. The aft

designs on the market right now. No wraparound windscreen here

deck has been stepped all the way down to the swim platform, a

but instead a flat angled surface made from tempered, laminated

bespoke flourish added at the request of the owner who has just

22mm thick glass with a PVB interlayer that is quite literally

taken delivery. The steps include a built-in sofa and are wide enough

bulletproof. Very chic, very James Bond.

for guests to stretch out on to sunbathe or simply hang out and chat.

Perfect for quick getaways in all senses of the term, the Mazu 82

The forward section is equally guest-friendly. “Multifunctional

unleashes a blistering 40 knot redline speed with carefree ease too.

design was very important for the owner,” says Yukay. “In fact,

The Turkish yard designed it to give the feeling of being aboard

the open foredeck has three different uses: as a sunbathing area,

an authentic superyacht, yet in its 25m LOA, this new beauty also

a dining area for 12 people, and an open-air cinema.”

offers the glamour, convenience and ease of operation of a fabulously

But despite that edgy first impact, the Mazu 82’s bespoke interior

masculine chase boat. A pretty unbeatable combination.

has a timeless feel, very much a deliberate choice as Mazu Yachts’

Built from dark carbon-fibre composite with a lightweight sandwich

philosophy is that freedom itself is timeless. It also marks the yard’s

construction, this is a strong, stiff craft with a deep-vee hull that

first collaboration with an outside designer, Tanju Özelgin. The

packs an 18-degree deadrise at its stern and a 28-degree deadrise at

celebrated Turkish pen has created a sense of comfort, ease and

the bow. That 40-knot top speed should come as no great surprise.

absolute peace aboard with a colour palette that spans muted greys

An ability to cruise effortlessly at 33 knots will be more good news

and browns. A set of lit steps seem to float downwards to the

to superyacht owners – the Mazu 82 will ever get left behind! Nor

lower deck where a large white sofa pops out beautifully from the

will it guzzle fuel. “The hull lines were designed in-house to provide

otherwise subtle colour scheme and the occasional splash of red

a perfect balance between top speed, seakeeping capability and

adds verve. The master suite is modern and sleek, yet once again,

fuel efficiency,” says Halit Yukay, lead designer and CEO of Mazu

those muted colours create a feeling of retreat, space and tranquillity.

Yachts. “At cruising speed the yacht has a range of just under 400

The same Zen-like ambience is in evidence in the VIP stateroom

nautical miles or around 12 hours cruising.”

and the twin cabin.

Clad in a cool grey livery, the Mazu 82’s flush main deck is topped

www.mazuyachts.com

This page, a bird’s eye view through the open aluminium hard top, reveals the steering position and galley as well as providing a glimpse of the lower deck. Note also the spacious foredeck minus its furnishings and large screen.

Opposite page, a close-up of the al fresco dining and lounging area aft

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A carousel of delights: this page, the master stateroom and the VIP as well as a bathroom give an idea of the Zen-like interior ambience. Facing page, the versatile Mazu 82’s stepped transom complete with built-in seating and an al fresco dining area on the foredeck that also doubles as a home cinema

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