Absolute reinvigorates the Navetta line with amazing 73 footer
Absolute’s latest creation, the Navetta 73, is an innovative take on the historic and utilitarian Navetta yacht style.
The new luxury yacht comes on the heels of recent international recognitions won by Absolute. During the Boot Düsseldorf 2017, the Absolute 50 Fly was awarded the “European Powerboat of the Year” for yachts above 45 feet. Just a few months later, it was also named “Asia Boating Awards winner” for yachts up to 55 feet. Two prestigious accolades that reconfirm the value and the quality of this Italian product.
At 22 metres long, the Absolute Navetta 73 will become the Italian builder’s flagship. It will be the largest of its category, offering real expansion of space with a spacious flybrigde, four cabins, eight beds and two crew cabins. The Navetta 73 will have two 1200 Volvo D13 900 hp engines, equipped with the latest IPS propulsion.
The Gobbi family founders have a long history in the Italian boating world. This is clearly shown in the Navetta 73, which has a contemporary profile and the interior space of yachts a good 10 feet longer.
Navettas are traditionally large, live-aboard yachts designed to cover long distances under fairly utilitarian living conditions.
The new Absolute Navetta turns stereotypes on their head, engineered for long range cruising in top comfort and reaching very respectable cruising speeds. Designed with a sharp, aggressive-looking forefoot and large swaths of windows, the 73 is powered by two 1,200 hp Volvo diesel engines with IPS pods. The Volvos not only deliver a top speed of 22 knots, but the pod system allows Absolute to design a larger, more creative interior. The four-stateroom configuration includes a fullbeam master in the bow, two more VIP suites, and a twin.
The larger of the VIP suites is also full beam, with windows to the sea, a bathroom with his-andher sinks, and walk-in closet. Sizewise, it’s not much smaller than the master. The third VIP is smaller but generous in size, with large windows behind the large bed. At the stern are the captain’s quarters.
The main deck has a large saloon aft, formal dining table, and galley forward, just behind the pilot- house. The 73 does have a serious pilothouse and not just a helm station. The enclosed galley provides privacy for the guests in the saloon, chef, and captain. The table in the exterior cockpit invites alfresco dining, while the fourperson sunbed and large lounger dominate the bow.
The flybridge is one of the most spacious in the 70-foot-plus class, using every inch for owners and guests.
Four zones include two giant sunbeds aft, with a shower nearby, a centre lounge area, and dining table under the hardtop, directly across from a long wet bar and outdoor galley. The hardtop is positioned amidships, an unusual placement, which makes sense since the sunbeds forward are out of the shade. It’s a clever design, especially with a set of stairs dropping down from the upper helm right into the pilothouse. A second set at the rear connects the bridge to the aft cockpit.
The world premiere of the Navetta 73 is being held during the Absolute Weekend Varazze on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 September at the shipyard’s facilities in Podenzano, Italy.