Grab your attention.
By Alan Wendt
Ever notice how a Vodka connoisseur snappily orders a drink?
Their preferred brand rolls off the tongue. Titos, Grey Goose, Absolute. Ahh, there’s a name that will get your attention — just like the Absolute Navetta 48.
This distinctive three-cabin yacht perfectly showcases the functionality and Italian style Absolute Yachts has become so popular for. An effortless flow between the boat’s inside and outside living and entertainment areas maximize al fresco dining. Large sunpads on the bow, additional sunpads on the flybridge, and a huge cockpit area equipped with privacy sunshade, table and wide sofas provide ample social hubs for summer’s warmth.
Space and light are fundamental to the Navetta 48’s living area. Windows are stepped along the salon to provide a continuous, nearly 360-degree view. This creates an incredibly bright feeling to complement the wide, functional galley aft of the helm and conversation area. Whether you’re entertaining guests inside or taking the party outside to the double entrance cockpit, this central location for the galley is ideal.
A note about the cockpit, the upper deck extends aft providing cover for the large table, centered sofa and storage areas. As tempting of a location for breakfast and morning dockside delivery of the Wall Street Journal, instinct tells me that you’ll spend an equal amount of time on the flybridge. A robust wetbar with electric grill, refrigerator and other comforts of home will entice you up here. A central helm is bordered by seating on either side that blends into the forward sunpad.
Below decks are three double cabins, two with king-size and queen-size beds accessible from three sides, and one cabin with single beds. Specifically, the forward master bed is offset, maximizing floor space and zero overhead obstructions.
Commanding this yacht from the lower helm station is ideal for a couple thanks to a starboard door, offering easy access forward or to side cleats. Italian influence in design and ergonomics is an art form. Every switch placement is practical, and two flat-panel touch-screens offer up every nugget of operation and navigation one can ask for. IPS joystick control of the Volvo 600 series engines is precise. While it’s a tall boat, the 15-foot, 3-inch beam provides a counterbalance for tight-quarter maneuvering. Expect a top speed of 27 knots and a more realistic cruising speed of around 20 knots.
DEALER
Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales
St. Clair Shores, MI; Holland, MI; Grand Haven, MI; Charlevoix, MI; Chicago, IL; Catawba Island, OH; Ontario, Canada
jbys.com
866-490-5297
Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales
St. Clair Shores, MI; Holland, MI; Grand Haven, MI; Charlevoix, MI; Chicago, IL; Catawba Island, OH; Ontario, Canada
jbys.com
866-490-5297
Specifications
- LOA: 48’11”
- Beam: 15’3″
- Draft: 4’1″
- Weight:
- Fuel Capacity: 475 gals.
- Water Capacity: 140 gals.
- Power: 2xD6-IPS600
- Price: Contact dealer
- Website: absoluteyachts.com
Photo Courtesy of Absolute
Photo Courtesy of Absolute
Photo Courtesy of Absolute