In 1977, a compact and
available model AZ 32 Targa, so popular that it was called " sea
Ford T". Evolving continuously, in the period from 1977 to 1985, Azimut Yachts
introduced several highly successful models. In the number of —
the world's first 30-meter fiberglass yacht Failaka 105, built
for the Prince of Kuwait. The success allowed Azimut to think about entering the
American market and in 1982 the company first participated in Miami Boat
Show and enters into a partnership with Allied Marine.
In 1985, Azimut Yachts acquires Fratelli Benetti in Viareggio.
Founded in 1873, this eminent shipyard specialized in large
superyachts, which allowed Azimut to reach a new level of production.
90 years marked by the acquisition of production facilities in Fano
East coast of Italy, reconstruction of Benetti's facilities
Viarregio and the construction of its own new shipyard in Avigliana
not far from Turin. This allowed the Azimut-Benetti group to reach
leading positions in creation of not only serial, but also superyachts
custom-buildings.
Azimut Yachts are often chosen for their magnificent design, and in this aspect
the shipyard is really a bit of competitors. Decades for appearance
Azimut yachts Stefano answered Righini, and the interior by Carlo Galeazzi.
Later, the team was joined by a brilliant designer Akile Salvani:
the expansion of the model range required new approaches.
the Azimut model range is extremely extensive. Along with classic
flybridge yachts and high-speed sports models,
made with the use of carbon fiber, the shipyard produces a unique
magellano line. For the first time presenting it in 2009 as a Magellano model
74, Azimut Yachts, perhaps the first in the market marked the trend in
expedition yachts. Combining elegant Azimut design and quality
explorers (fuel efficiency, large power reserve, volume
the interior space and the brilliant seaworthiness), incredibly
a popular line of Magellano distinguished by the fact that the contours of the buildings and the concept of developing a Ken Freivokh designer, known for creating
first of all, sailing yachts.
in 2013, Azimut Yachts joined the brand
Atlantis, allowing to form another line of outdoor sports yachts
ultramodern design. Finally, the Azimut Grande series includes
the largest and most luxurious custom yachts are more than 30 m long.
However, along with the great design, Azimut yachts have many others
advantages: comfort, safety, innovative approach to all
aspects of the creation of the vessel.
built over decades of brilliant reputation,
constant search for advanced technical solutions, development
production facilities, extensive dealer and service network
worldwide-all these factors have been holding Azimut Yachts for many years
top positions in the list of the strongest players of the yacht market.
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«The figures say who we are, but not how we managed to come this far. Behind these results there is our enduring passion for the sea, for sailing, for our work. And for the challenges ahead» – Paolo Vitelli
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