116 Grande
The Azimut Grande 26M is an 85-foot luxury flybridge yacht launched by acclaimed Italian yacht-building firm Azimut in 2022. An unconventional and hyper-modern exterior form has been crafted by naval stylist Alberto Mancini to feature an assertive entry, a floating upper tier in striking carbon-fiber, chunky floor-to-ceiling windows, sculptural contemporary lines and a selection of clean and minimalist living spaces. A major hit with clients around the world, Azimut sold 22 of these models in the first two months of production alone, with buyers adoring the stylish and futuristic approach to the deluxe life at sea.
Head up to the bridge level to discover a teak-lined Maxi Fly living space partially covered by a floating hard-top with a retractable sunroof. Up here there is space to aft for sunpads, sun-loungers and even an optional jacuzzi, while further forward there is a chic walk-in wet-bar, two L-shaped sofas, a bespoke dining table in timber and a starboard outdoor helm station with two seats. The elevated foredeck acts as a continuation of this level, and boasts a pair of low-slung conversation sofas surrounding a cocktail table as well as a triple-width forward sunpad with a headrest.
An eye-catching Deck-2-Deck aft-terrace boasts two longitudinal sofas with a dining table, a walk-in wet-bar and an innovative flip-up transom terrace with a glazed wall that boosts the amount of living space back here. Side-steps bring you down to a full-beam, teak-lined hydraulic swim platform with beach-club dimensions and a vast transom garage capable of storing a Williams jet-tender.
Head beyond sliding glass doors and into a stylish main-deck salon with a trio of sofas, a pair of armchairs, panoramic windows and a bespoke dining table. Interiors are the work of designer Achille Salvagni, who has opted for a pared back, organic and contemporary approach with plenty of subtle lines and plush upholstery. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow streams of natural light to illuminate the oak sole and timber highlights, while the muted use of colors including chromatic details, eggshell tones and neutral fabrics lets land and seascapes stand out. Ahead of the salon there is a private galley kitchen with stone countertops, marbled back-splashes and high-end cooking and refrigeration appliances. A set of steps at the front of this level lead into a climate-controlled raised pilothouse where an adjustable helm seat faces a space-age helm station with MFD touch-screens, Humphree interceptor fin switches, Seakeeper stabilizer controls, joystick handling, a leather-clad power-assisted steering wheel, VHF radio, a high-speed compass and room for your optional extras.
The premier cabin on this yacht sits at the front of the main-deck and features full-beam dimensions, a king-sized bed, huge side glazing, a work-desk, two full-height closets and a marble-lined bathroom with a wet-room shower. Four more en-suite staterooms down on the lower-deck are no less impressive, and boast room for up to eight overnight guests across a trio of VIP double cabins and a twin-room. A private crew quarters with its own facilities is located ahead of the staterooms and utilizes a separate staircase.
Powered by twin 1550HP MAN V12 pod-drive engines as standard you can expect top speeds to hit a swift 26 knots, though you can upgrade to a pair of 1650HP MAN motors for max speeds reaching 30 knots. Ease back into a 10.5 knot economy cruise pace to get the most out of the 1,870-gallon fuel tank and ride this stunning yacht for up to 1,117 nautical miles before requiring a refuel. The innovative ZF POD 4600 system on this vessel was developed to work in tandem with an extensive use of carbon-fiber and a slick hull for improved efficiency, enhanced agility and up to 30% lower emissions compared with equivalent shaft-drive models.
