55S

The Azimut 55S is the sporty answer to the question of how much yacht fits into a 17-metre boat without it becoming ponderous. At Azimut, "S" stands for the sport line — lower, faster, more dynamic than the classic flybridge models — and that is exactly what you feel on this 2014 55S, which is based in Mallorca and has been with her current owner since 2016.

With 17.29 metres of length, a 4.75-metre beam and triple IPS propulsion (3× 435 hp), the 55S delivers performance that is rare in this class: a high top speed, clean and composed handling, and the manoeuvrability the Volvo Penta IPS pod drive provides when docking by joystick. Antifouling, anodes, Propspeed and the IPS drive service have all been freshly done; engines and drives are in excellent technical condition and have always been carefully maintained.

The thoughtful highlights define her character: a generous fold-out beach club at the stern — exceptionally spacious in this class —, a large tender garage with easy access and plenty of storage, a self-contained seating and sun lounge on the foredeck, an electrically lowering cockpit table that converts into a large sunbed, and a large sliding door that connects the interior and exterior seamlessly. For up to twelve guests during the day, this is a boat built around a day on the water.

I keep sales listings as honest as I keep my client relationships: this 55S has points the next owner should budget for. The radar and the watermaker are currently out of service, as the present owner did not use them. Some of the interior fabrics have come loose and should be replaced — a quote for a high-quality redesign is already on the table (€26,000 plus VAT). That is not a weakness but an opportunity: whoever takes over the 55S can restyle the interior to their own taste, with exclusive fabrics.

The background to the sale explains the price: the current owner is taking delivery of a new boat and trading the Azimut in. That currently makes her one of the most affordable Azimut 55S in Europe — an opportunity for connoisseurs and fast decision-makers. The asking price is €550,000. The berth cannot be taken over; I will gladly help you find a berth in Mallorca.

If you are looking for a fast sport yacht with real character, a beach club and a tender garage, and you are ready to put your own signature on the interior, we should view the 55S together. I will arrange the viewing in Mallorca and, on request, a video walkthrough beforehand.