New Azimut Magellano 50 sports hybrid engine

Debuting at the 50th Genoa boat show, the Azimut Magellano 50 gives a nod to environmental sensitivity with an optional hybrid-engine package and standard lowemission 419-hp Cummins common rail engines, high-performance hull and propellers, anti-UV-glazed windows, LED lighting and more. The RINA Green Plus-noted and Forest Stewardship Council-certified Magellano is in build at Azimut’s ISO 14001 Environment Standard-certified yard in Avigliana, Italy.

The Magellano 50’s Easy Hybrid system from Azimut-Benetti’s research department gives her an almost-silent 8-knot cruise using electric motors. The traditional engines kick in at higher speeds. Azimut offers several different accommodations options for the 50, and safety is key. The semi-displacement yacht designed by Bill Dixon is designed for all-weather conditions and long hauls. The Magellano 50 joins the fleet of the 74’ and soon-to-be-launched 40’ series. In addition to a new line, Azimut has opened a new location; the company’s Santa Catarina, Brazil, boatyard began operations in August. In its startup phase, the yard plans to have the first yachts finished by June 2011. Going forward, the yard will construct up to 100 boats per year.