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The challenger is a repeated and faithful Apreamare owner , eager for a larger boat capable of guaranteeing long and safe voyages in all weather conditions and a superior quality of life on board . After the initial evaluation , the shipyard and owner converge on the idea of a new flagship of over 27 metres in overall length , while remaining below the 24-metre regulatory threshold – and thus , the new Maestro 88 is born , a fully customized navetta with a semi-planing hull . While she strongly recalls the family-feeling of the previous Maestro line , the new flagship introduces innovative solutions and a fresh interpretation of style , form , and livability , just like the now iconic Gozzo line .
Starting from design imperatives and stylistic cornerstones , which form the basis for the large and livable cockpit and the unmistakably coordinated exteriors and interiors , Umberto Tagliavini of Marine Design proposed a dedicated hull geometry
to tame the sea , even in adverse weather conditions , ensuring the complete safety and comfort of guests on board .
Departing from her sisters in the previous Maestro line , rather than fully committing to planing , the hull is now semi-planing and optimized to face any seas and cruise at 18 knots in absolute comfort and silence , with the possibility to reach over 22 knots as maximum speed . Regarding propulsion options , the shipyard offers two efficient 1,600hp MAN engines , which will have 8,000 liters of fuel available for a maximum range of 1,000 nautical miles at a speed of 10 knots . For his boat , the owner has chosen a larger engine configuration , a pair of 2,000hp MAN drives that guarantees a perfect balance of weight and power for long-range sailing with efficiency and a peaceful environment on board .
The external lines , endowed with great elegance and visual impact by the hand of
Marco Casali of Too Design , continuously dialogue with the indoor , which were designed to experience 360 degrees of sea . Compromises and renunciations were not permitted , resulting in continuous and direct visual contact with the outdoor . The connection with the marine element finds its natural quintessence on the large aft deck , in the bow lounge , across the sprawling beach club and through the long sliding glass windows . The expansive glazing also characterize the hull for a good part of its length , sending lots of light below deck , bringing out the chromatic games and nuances , and embellishing the marine reflections which are projected into the interiors .
To solidify the sense of enhanced safety , a bow high above the water has been designed with an 80 cm rail , a pleasant frame to protect free circulation onboard , and for greater freedom of movement on deck .
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