Maritimo’s 75-foot M75 and S75 represent a distinctly Australian interpretation of how large luxury motor yachts should look, behave, and come equipped ready to take their owners to the best of places. Whereas some manufacturers might prioritise dramatic styling and short-range performance, Maritimo focuses on practicality, durability and genuine cruising capability.
The enclosed flybridge M75 and stylishly sleek sedan S75 luxury motor yachts by Maritimo are designed not just to look impressive in a marina, but also inspire owners to venture further, and stay longer. The vessels are a mastery of not just style, but also refinement. A distinct step up from the voluminous 60-footers Maritimo is famous for, the flagships are surprisingly, and genuinely so, so easy to manage.
In the Southern Hemisphere, nearly all of these vessels are owner/operated. Many Maritimo Skippers have commented that any initial concerns about handling a vessel of this size were quickly allayed, and now would not swap their Maritimo 75 for anything else. They are not just expansive and luxurious penthouses with ever changing views, they make their owners feel totally at home whether they are at the helm, or with their feet hanging over the edge of the swim platform soaking in the water.
The inline shaft-drive propulsion with shallow shaft angle, massive fuel capacity, genuine long-range efficiency, blue water hull design, and peaceful liveaboard ergonomics combine to create yachts that are comfortable travelling hundreds, or even thousands of miles between destinations.
For owners exploring the Bahamas, cruising Australia’s East Coast, island-hopping through the Pacific, or venturing along either of the US coastlines, these attributes all matter. High efficiency to take you places on the one tank and stay there longer when you get there, along with attention to detail with noise, vibration, and harshness for a soothing trip, mean all the built-in amenity on board can then be used to the fullest.
Add in reliability and dependability, and you have the key ingredients for positively memorable trips.
Offshore Design and Engineering
The M75 and S75 represent decades of Maritimo innovation. If nothing else, they embody the core philosophy that a luxury motor yacht should be more than an indulgence. The vessel should be a capable and dependable platform for exploration and the making of wonderfully enjoyable memories. Confidence and comfort, both with a capital ‘C’, and all of it designed into the craft from the outset.
Both models measure 23.07 metres (75’ 8”) in length overall, with a beam of approximately six metres (19’ 8”) This places them squarely in the global 70-foot category, whilst delivering interior volume and cruising capability more often associated with much larger yachts. Yet numbers alone do not tell the story.
A sharp bow entry allows the hull to slice cleanly through head seas, whilst the geometry progressively flattens aft to increase lift and cruising efficiency. A significant flare and reverse chines add to seakeeping and the overall dryness of the vessel underway. Running down the centreline is a deep keel that enhances directional stability and protects the running gear. This is a feature long favoured by serious cruising motor yachts, but increasingly absent in many modern European designs.
Carrying 10,000 litres of fuel on board affords both the M75 and S75 genuine long-range capability, and is substantially more than many yachts in the same category. An efficient hull form allows you to travel further that opens up new cruising grounds, reduces the need for fuel stops, and gives you more time to enjoy your vessel once you get there.
For owners exploring the coastlines such as those of Australia, the United States, and then regions like the Caribbean, or the Pacific Islands, is possible with either the Maritimo M75 or S75, and this is something that many other yachts in the 70-foot class simply cannot match.
Despite their substantial size and luxurious interiors, the M75 and S75 remain performance-oriented vessels. Optional MTU engines producing 1,625hp each take the vessels to a top speed of 30 knots, whilst cruising comfortably in the mid-20-knot range.
They can cruise at around 24 knots, which will equate to around 400 nautical mile range. Then, at around 10 knots this will extend to over 1,500nm, enabling truly ambitious cruising itineraries. This flexibility allows owners to tailor their cruising style, namely running quickly between destinations, or slowing down for extended ocean passages.
Maritimo’s inline shaft-drive arrangement remains a defining point of difference compared with many European competitors that have adopted pod or V-drive propulsion systems. While pods offer manoeuvrability and interior space benefits, they also introduce mechanical complexity and additional underwater components. Straight shafts offer several advantages that align with Maritimo’s long-range philosophy: mechanical simplicity, durability and efficient power transfer. All of which have significant service and maintenance benefits when travelling far and wide.
Combined with the Maritimo’s shallow shaft angles and large five-blade propellers, the setup provides excellent thrust and fuel efficiency. The design also contributes to a lower centre of gravity and mass over the centre of buoyancy, which delivers a stable running attitude that enhances both performance and ride comfort offshore.
Careful engineering attention is given to reducing noise, vibration and harshness throughout the yacht. Engine mounts, structural reinforcement and weight distribution are all designed to create a smooth and quiet ride, allowing owners and guests to enjoy long passages without fatigue.
Together these elements create a motor yacht platform that behaves very differently from many other yachts in the same category. Rather than focusing solely on top speed or dramatic styling, the M75 and S75 are engineered to deliver stability, efficiency and confidence offshore. These are characteristics that truly matter when the journey extends well beyond the marina.
