Redefining Compact Luxury: The Powerful Navetta 48 for Seafaring Families
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The Absolute Navetta 48 showcases a well-thought-out family cruiser from Absolute Yachts, boasting a generously proportioned interior and practical layout for a sub-50-footer. This model, the smallest in the Navetta line, has garnered widespread praise for its clever use of space and social boat design.
Absolute's recent Navetta cruisers have captivated boat enthusiasts by expanding hull windows, enhancing bulwark cutaways, and broadening cockpits with glass balustrades and facing bench seats. Although the Navetta 48 does not incorporate next-generation updates found in newer models like the 53, its ageless design remains impressive in terms of practicality and volume.
One standout feature of the Navetta 48 is its spacious crew cabin, located near the aft platform. This light-filled space is not only ideal as a secondary day head but also serves as a versatile storage area for watersports equipment and an additional cabin to alleviate pressure on the three dedicated cabins further forward.
The owner's ensuite bow cabin sports a clever diagonal double bed, which allows the port day head to extend forward, freeing up space for a starboard twin and a port double. Each space is designed with ample natural light, stunning views, and exemplary headroom. The VIP cabin boasts an expansive walk-in wardrobe that might even tempt some to choose it as their preferred cabin.
The interaction between the saloon and cockpit on the Navetta 48 is seamless, thanks to a forward-facing aft bench and a single-level threshold. The transverse galley provides excellent visibility towards the cockpit seating. As one moves forward, the deck levels gradually ascend – two levels to access the forward saloon, and three from the side decks to the raised walkaround bow lounge.
The flybridge adds aesthetic appeal, offering an additional pair of seating options and a remarkably sociable upper helm. The upcoming replacement for this model may introduce additional flair, but for now, the Navetta 48 showcases an impressive blend of size, user-friendliness, and innovation within a sub-50ft flybridge cruiser.
Absolute Navetta 48 Specifications
- Length Overall: 49 feet (14.93 meters)
- Beam: 15 feet 4 inches (4.67 meters)
- Engines: Twin Volvo Penta IPS-650s
- Top speed: 32 knots
- Price (excluding VAT): From £945,995
- Manufacturer contact: www.approvedboats.com
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- The Absolute Navetta 48's luxury cabin, situated near the aft platform, doubles as a secondary day head and a storage area for watersports equipment.
- The spacious crew cabin on the Navetta 48, with its generous use of natural light, offers an alternative cabin option to alleviate pressure on the three dedicated cabins.
- The Navetta 48's flybridge, with its additional seating options and sociable upper helm, adds aesthetic appeal to this sub-50ft flybridge cruiser.
- With its large windows, expanded cockpits, and generous beam, the Absolute Navetta 48 embodies the lifestyle of a modern, luxurious home-and-garden afloat, catering to boat enthusiasts who seek practicality and innovation.
