Maritimo S55

An island continent, Australia is surrounded by some of the roughest waters in the world.

Thus the boats they build down there need to be up to the task of taming even the nastiest of conditions. At the forefront of a brigade of hearty Aussie boat builders is Maritimo, whose S55 will check a lot of boxes for boaters looking for a safe, luxurious and fun boat that can do some serious cruising as well.

“Every aspect of this design has been obsessively reflected upon and refined during the design and new product development process,” says Keith Teynor, managing partner of Maritimo Americas. “We wanted to achieve the functional solutions, comfort and living spaces that are best in class.”

The S55 emphasizes outdoor living, with three areas dedicated to alfresco entertaining. A bow deck up front is excellent for catching rays in privacy, while a spacious cockpit with rear U-shape lounging and a dining table will be a favored gathering point. A large hydraulic swim platform can serve as a home for a RIB tender or as a de facto beach club that will be popular for watersports enthusiasts. Not one to waste space, Maritimo added an all-new expanded cockpit hardtop that can be utilized as a utility deck.

The boat’s interior is highlighted by an elegant salon with an aft galley and oversized windows that let in lots of natural light. Maritimo’s signature two-stage vista sliding windows seamlessly connect the salon with the cockpit. Down below, the S55 is a three-stateroom vessel with two ensuite staterooms — an amidships full-beam king-size primary and a forepeak VIP — and a guest stateroom to starboard.

The S55 is powered by twin 800-hp Volvo Penta D13s and has a fuel capacity of 1,200 gallons. A relatively shallow draft of 4 feet, 10 inches means she can get into skinny water, while her ride remains as solid as a tank. If you’re looking for a do-it-all motoryacht, this one is well worth your time.