Azimut brought four world premieres to the Cannes Yachting Festival: the Seadeck 9, the Magellano 27M, the Grande 44M and the Fly 70. The smallest of the four, the Fly 70 is a 21.47 m (70 ft 5 in) flybridge from the Italian yard's Fly series.
The exterior lines are by Alberto Mancini and the interior by Fabio Fantolino, the same pairing behind the Fly 62, Fly 72 and Fly 82. The hull was developed by P.L. Ausonio Naval Architecture together with Azimut's R&D team.
Two ways to build the aft cockpit
One of the first decisions when ordering a Fly 70 is the cockpit. The Terrace layout has a transparent railing at the stern and a table facing the sea that seats eight for dinner. Water toys go into concealed lockers, leaving the deck clear. The boat shown at Cannes was built to this layout.
In the Beach layout, the transom and seating move together on a powered mechanism: as the transom opens, the seating lowers to form a sunbathing area close to the water. If most of your days will be spent at anchor and swimming, this is the more logical choice.
Main deck and accommodation
The main deck has a saloon with facing sofas and a dining area. The galley is screened from the saloon by slatted panels in wood and brushed bronze, so it remains in view while the line between the two spaces stays clear.
Below are four guest cabins with eight berths. The full-beam master is amidships, and the fuel tanks sit between it and the engine room, which reduces the engine noise reaching the cabin. A two-berth crew cabin completes the lower deck. Guests have three bathrooms; the crew have one.
A flybridge in three parts
The upper deck is divided into three zones. Forward, beside the helm, is a sunpad; in the middle, a C-shaped dining area with wet bar; aft, a terrace with loose furniture you can arrange as you wish. A fibreglass hardtop shades part of the deck.
Carbon superstructure and fuel consumption
Under the name Carbon Tech, Azimut uses carbon fibre in the superstructure, which the builder says reduces its weight by up to 30 per cent. The yard states that the Fly 70 burns at least 20 per cent less fuel than hard-chine, shaft-driven boats of the same length and weight. She is also fitted with Azimut Silent Technology – Pure, a particulate filter that, according to the manufacturer, cuts particulate emissions by 95 per cent and noise by more than 5 dBA.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Length overall | 21.47 m (70 ft 5 in) |
| Beam | 5.46 m (17 ft 11 in) |
| Engines | 2 × Volvo Penta IPS 1350 |
| Power | 2 × 1,000 hp |
| Maximum speed | 31 knots |
| Cruising speed | 25 knots |
| Cabins | 4 guest cabins (8 berths), 3 guest bathrooms |
| Crew | 1 cabin (2 berths), 1 bathroom |
| Fuel | 3,900 litres |
| Water | 1,000 litres |
| Design | Exterior: Alberto Mancini · Interior: Fabio Fantolino · Hull: P.L. Ausonio with Azimut R&D |
Who it suits
The Fly 70 is aimed at buyers looking for a family yacht in the 20–22 metre range with four guest cabins and separate crew quarters. The real choice is made in the cockpit: Terrace favours the table and entertaining, Beach favours easy access to the water.
In brief
- World premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival; exterior by Alberto Mancini, interior by Fabio Fantolino.
- The aft cockpit comes as Terrace, built around the table, or Beach, with seating that lowers towards the water.
- A full-beam master amidships, four guest cabins in all and a separate crew cabin.
- Twin Volvo Penta IPS 1350 engines; the builder quotes 31 knots maximum and 25 knots cruising.
