Maritimo has built its reputation on yachts designed to genuinely go places, and the M75 flybridge and S75 sedan models make that intent plain. Much of the European competition chases striking profiles and marina presence, but these 75-foot vessels are shaped around a different set of priorities: blue-water capability, straightforward owner operation, and the kind of range that turns serious ocean passages from aspiration into reality.
The fuel capacity figures alone separate both models from most comparable vessels in their class. Each carries 10,000 litres, a number that fundamentally changes what is achievable between stops. At 10 knots, ranges beyond 1,500 nautical miles become attainable, putting Pacific crossings and extended runs along Australia's east coast within reach of boats that would otherwise be brought back to the fuel dock far sooner. Wind the throttles up to around 24 knots and a still-useful 400 nautical miles of range remains available.
Hull form is central to delivering those numbers. The bow entry is sharp and fine, slicing through head seas rather than hammering over them, while the hull sections flatten progressively towards the stern for cleaner running efficiency. Reverse chines manage spray, generous flare sharpens seakeeping in a chop, and a deep centreline keel does double duty, contributing stability while protecting the running gear from damage. That last feature is a mark of hulls built for genuine offshore work, and one that a number of European designers have quietly abandoned in recent years.
The drivetrain philosophy is equally deliberate. Rather than following competitors into pod or V-drive arrangements, Maritimo has stayed with inline shaft drive running at shallow shaft angles. Close-quarters handling demands more attention as a result, but the advantages in mechanical simplicity, long-term durability, and ease of servicing are considerable, particularly for owners who may find themselves a long way from any specialist facility. The shaft-drive layout also keeps weight low and central, producing stable running attitudes that hold their shape when offshore conditions turn unpleasant.
Feedback from owners who have put serious miles on these boats is notably consistent. Skippers who admitted to nerves about handling a yacht of this size report that those anxieties faded quickly once underway, with many saying they would not swap their Maritimo for any other boat. Wide side decks and generous swim platforms make genuine liveaboard use practical, and the care given to controlling noise and vibration pays real dividends over long passages, where fatigue accumulates steadily on a boat that is not well sorted in that regard.
At 23.07 metres overall with a six-metre beam, the M75 and S75 deliver interior volume and outright capability that would sit comfortably on a considerably larger yacht, yet both remain manageable for a couple running the boat themselves. Optional MTU engines are available for owners wanting sprint performance approaching 30 knots, though that headline figure is arguably beside the point. What defines these yachts is what happens at the other end of the throttle range, where range, reliability, and comfort on passage are the qualities that genuinely count.
