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Absolute Navetta 52 Mk2
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Azimut Magellano 53

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Azimut’s trawler-yacht-inspired Magellano range is all about long-distance cruising in style and comfort. The Magellano 53 delivers all the practicality and performance you want for serious cruising, with conventional shaft drives and a smooth-riding semi-displacement hull hitting a top speed of 23 knots but also enjoying a massive range of over 1000nm at 10 knots. The three-cabin layout features a full utility area for extra stores with easy operation for two people.

The Navetta is another, even more, modern take on the humble trawler yacht. Again, very much designed for serious cruising and Owner operation, the Navetta 52 has three large cabins and features a semi-displacement hull, this time running on pod drives for a 25 knots top speed but with a far lower range.

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At a Glance

Absolute Navetta 52 Mk2

Status
Discontinued
2020 - 2024

Azimut Magellano 53

Status
Discontinued
2015 - 2022
Absolute Navetta 52 Mk2 illustration
15.9m  

Beam 4.65m

Draft 1.24m at Full Load

LENGTH : BEAM Ratio

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6 Guests

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6

 

3 Cabins  

1 Crew

Azimut Magellano 53 illustration
16.9m inc. Pulpit 

Beam 4.7m

Draft 1.44m at Full Load

LENGTH : BEAM Ratio

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7 Guests

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7

6 Guests or 7 is Optional  

3 Cabins Optional 4 Cabin Layout  

1 Crew

Performance

Both yachts are designed for versatile and comfortable cruising, with semi-displacement hulls that can hit 20+knot planing speeds but also run at displacement speeds for efficient long-distance passages. How they do this, though, is quite different. The Magellano 53 uses conventional shaft drives and twin 500hp Cummins QSC8.3 engines for a top speed of 23knots, but a big, 3200lt, fuel capacity means it has an impressive 1000nm range at displacement speeds. The Navetta 52 uses Volvo Penta IPS600 or IPS650 (435hp-480hp) pod drives to hit around 25knots, but smaller fuel tanks mean a range of around 350nm at displacement speeds, a figure that is more in line with flybridge norms.

  • Cruising Speed

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  • Azimut Magellano 53
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  • Top Speed

  • Absolute Navetta 52 Mk2
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  • Azimut Magellano 53
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Range

Fuel Capacity

  • Absolute Navetta 52

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  • Azimut Magellano 53

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Interior

The Magellano’s easy-going interior layout reflects its serious cruising ability, with a dedicated utility area for extra stores. The deck salon follows a simple, bright and open layout with the galley aft and a large U-shape sofa forward.  

The Navetta also has a galley aft design with more space forward for facing lounge seating. Both galleys are well stocked with cabinet refrigerators and lots of stowage space.

Absolute Navetta 52 Mk2, Interior Absolute Navetta 52 Mk2, Interior
Absolute Navetta 52 Mk2
Azimut Magellano 53, Interior Azimut Magellano 53, Interior
Azimut Magellano 53

Accommodation

The Magellano 53 features a full-beam cabin amidships and a similarly-sized cabin forward. Both are ensuite and feature large hull-side windows, either could be the Owner’s cabin. The Navetta’s Owner is very definitely heading to the full-beam midship cabin and will enjoy a central berth, sofa and lots of space. The forward VIP is very well conceived with an offset berth and big windows creating a midships feel. 

The Azimut’s below deck utility area squeezes its third cabin into a bunked design whereas the Absolute manages a proper twin berth cabin.

Absolute Navetta 52 Mk2, Accommodation Absolute Navetta 52 Mk2, Accommodation
Absolute Navetta 52 Mk2
Azimut Magellano 53, Accommodation Azimut Magellano 53, Accommodation
Azimut Magellano 53

Helm Station

Both the Azimut’s helm stations are simple affairs with space for a single seat and MFD. The Absolute’s lower helm has space for two seats and MFDs, with a very practical side deck door also worked in. On the Navetta’s flybridge, a single helm seat is flanked by wraparound guest seats.

Absolute Navetta 52 Mk2, Helm Station Absolute Navetta 52 Mk2, Helm Station
Absolute Navetta 52 Mk2
Azimut Magellano 53, Helm Station Azimut Magellano 53, Helm Station
Azimut Magellano 53

Deck Areas

The Magellano 53 offers a very inviting aft deck with its own bar area connecting to the galley inside. There’s another great lounge on the foredeck, with deep safe seating. The Navetta 52 has a simple aft cockpit but enjoys massive glass doors that open up and connect the deck to the galley. Deep, safe decks lead forward to another lounge area with a bench and sunpad. On the transom, a fun barbecue and bar area can be optioned to take advantage of the large hydraulic swim platform. 

Absolute Navetta 52 Mk2, Deck Area Absolute Navetta 52 Mk2, Deck Area
Absolute Navetta 52 Mk2
Azimut Magellano 53, Deck Area Azimut Magellano 53, Deck Area
Azimut Magellano 53

Flybridge

The Magellano’s flybridge feels like a working deck, left clean and clear, to be used when underway. The aft is left open for stowage, U-shape seating set forward by the helm, allowing guests to join the skipper. The central mast is a great feature, adding some larger yacht charm and allowing antennae and comms an elevated position. The Navetta has a luxury flybridge feel with a central lounge area set beneath an optional hardtop. There is still space for a large open aft deck area, for storage or loungers.

Absolute Navetta 52 Mk2, Fly Deck/Sportdeck Absolute Navetta 52 Mk2, Fly Deck/Sportdeck
Absolute Navetta 52 Mk2
Azimut Magellano 53, Fly Deck/Sportdeck Azimut Magellano 53, Fly Deck/Sportdeck
Azimut Magellano 53

Compare Layouts

Both of these yachts are three-cabin but their exterior designs greatly affect the overall interior space and layouts on offer. The more slender lines of the Magellano 53 create an easy-going layout of main deck salon and two double cabins. The decision to add a proper, liveaboard utility area below decks squeezing the third cabin. The bolder, more upright design of the Navetta 52 simply creates more space, with three good cabins and a big salon. There is rarely too much space on a yacht, so volume is king but if you want to liveaboard as a couple the Azimut’s layout has plenty going for it. 

Flybridge

Absolute Navetta 52 Mk2

Flybridge

 

Azimut Magellano 53

Flybridge

 

Main Deck

Absolute Navetta 52 Mk2

Main Deck

 

Azimut Magellano 53

Main Deck

 

Lower Deck

Absolute Navetta 52 Mk2

Lower Deck

 

Azimut Magellano 53

Lower Deck

 

LIVE: Used Price Guides

Find out how much a pre-owned version of these models may cost based upon the asking prices of all yachts listed for sale globally in the last 3 years according to YachtBuyer Market Watch & our current sales listings.

Absolute Navetta 52 Used Prices

Discontinued: Built 2020 - 2024

  • Average Price* £1.4m
  • Price Range † £1.1m - £1.5m
  • Average Age 2 years
Yachts For Sale
£
£
£1.4m
£1.1m
£1.5m
£1.4m

*Based on 6 yachts offered for sale in the last 3 years.
†These yachts ranged from 1 - 4yrs old.


Rivals to Absolute Navetta 52

Azimut Magellano 53 Used Prices

Discontinued: Built 2015 - 2022

  • Average Price* £901.5k
  • Price Range † £824k - £979k
  • Average Age 6 years
Yachts For Sale
£
£
£901.5k
£824k
£979k
£901.5k

*Based on 2 yachts offered for sale in the last 3 years.
†These yachts ranged from 6yrs old.


Rivals to Azimut Magellano 53

Specification Data

Model Name:Navetta 52 Mk2Magellano 53
Builder:AbsoluteAzimut
Range:Absolute NavettaAzimut Magellano
Principal Characteristics
Body Type: Trawler Boat, Flybridge Trawler Boat, Flybridge
Use Types: Cruising Cruising
LOA: 15.9m 16.9m (Inc. Pulpit)
Max Beam: 4.65m 4.7m
Draft: 1.24m  (Full Load) 1.44m  (Full Load)
Gross Tonnage: - -
Displacement: 26,870 Kg  
(Full Load)		 30,800 Kg  
(Full Load)
Hull Material: GRP / Fibreglass  (GRP) GRP / Fibreglass  (GRP)
Superstructure: GRP GRP
Fuel Capacity: 2,000 Litres 3,200 Litres
Fresh Water Capacity: 600 Litres 700 Litres
Yacht Designers
Exterior Designer: Absolute Cor D. Rover Yacht Design
Interior Designer: Absolute Azimut Yachts
Accommodation
Guests: 6 6 (Optional 7)
Cabins: 3 3 - 4
Berths:
2x Double2x Single
2x Double1x Bunk Bed
Guests Heads: 2 2
Shared Day Heads: 1 1
Crew
Crew:1 1  (Crew not required)
Crew Cabins: 1 1
Crew Heads: 1 1
Engines & Performance
Max Speed:25 knots23.9 knots
Max Range: 350 NM @ 10 knots 1,065 NM @ 8.1 knots
Engine Options:

Compare Engine Options

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Brand: Volvo Penta Volvo Penta Cummins
Model:IPS600D6-IPS650QSC8.3 500mhp
Qty: x2 x2 x2
Power: 435 bhp (320 Kw) each
@ 3,500 rpm 480 bhp (353 Kw) each
@ 3,700 rpm		 493 bhp (368 Kw) each
@ 2,600 rpm
Max Speed: - 25 knots 23.9 knots
Cruising Speed: - 20 knots   15.6 knots @ 2100 rpm 
Economic Speed: - 10 knots   8.1 knots @ 1200 rpm 
Max Range at Full Speed: - - 358 nm @ 23.9 knots
Cylinders: 6 Cylinder 6 Cylinder 6 Cylinder

Speeds/Ranges Are Approx. - Subject to Load, Sea Conditions & Variables.

Rivals

The modern trawler yacht sector has never been more exciting and is growing all the time. Offering space, style and strong cruising credentials, these yachts offer all the luxury of a flybridge and add classically-toned charm and on-deck practicality.

Check out the rivals for the Absolute Navetta 52 Mk2 or the Azimut Magellano 53.

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