Currently, more than two-thirds of Azimut’s production value comes from models exceeding 24 meters in length. The expansion of the range culminates in the new Grande 44M, which enters the water with seven units already sold.

The use of carbon fiber—incorporated into more than 50% of the vessel—serves as the project’s cornerstone. By reducing the total weight of the superstructure, it has been possible to create a four-deck architecture that breaks away from traditional layouts.

The fourth deck, which houses the wheelhouse, integrates seamlessly into the elegant profile designed by Alberto Mancini. This frees the Upper Deck from any technical spaces, transforming it into an exclusive level for the owner, complete with private terraces facing the horizon.

At the stern, the Grande 44M features a "Mezzanine Deck" with a terrace overlooking the sea—a signature element of the Grande Trideck model—further enhanced by a "see-through" pool. This small pool plays with transparency to maintain a visual connection with the sea, creating light effects that lend an even more magical atmosphere to the beach club.

 

 

The Grande 44M represents the culmination of Azimut’s technological research, establishing itself as the flagship of the brand’s low-emission fleet. It achieves a reduction in CO2 emissions of up to 30% compared to traditional naval architecture of similar dimensions.

• Structural weight reduction: The extensive use of carbon fiber—over 1,000 m² and an 8-ton reduction in the upper sections of the vessel—allows for increased onboard volume without compromising stability, performance, or overall hull efficiency. • Hull Vane hydrofoil technology: Developed in collaboration with the company of the same name, this consists of a carbon-fiber foil installed at the stern, designed to dampen the wake and generate additional thrust. It represents a milestone in lightweight structural engineering: had it been manufactured from steel, the foil would have weighed 1,500 kg; however, thanks to Azimut’s technical expertise in the application of carbon fiber, its weight has been reduced to just 400 kg.
• Dual Mode hull: Designed by the Azimut|Benetti Group’s R&D department in collaboration with P.L. Ausonio Naval Architecture, this hull combines the advantages of a fast-displacement bow with those of a semi-planing stern, optimizing fuel efficiency across the entire speed range.
• Solar panels: 30 m² of photovoltaic surface area integrated into the fourth deck to meet the energy requirements of onboard services (hotel load).
• Mild Hybrid system: Developed by the Azimut|Benetti Group in conjunction with Asea Nautica, this system utilizes two 50 kW electric motors configured as shaft generators, paired with a 188 kWh battery bank (expandable up to 230 kWh). This technology allows the yacht to remain at anchor with its generators switched off—in complete silence—for 3 to 4 hours during the day, and for 8 to 10 hours at night.

This solution eliminates exhaust fumes and noise, revolutionizing the quality of life on board. The "Mild Hybrid" system can also fully recharge the battery pack in just two hours while traveling at a speed of 15 knots, enabling the yacht to utilize the time spent transiting to the next bay to regain—with zero emissions—the energy capacity needed for onboard services.