25m Azimut Magellano Brings Dual Mode Cruising to FLIBS

A crossover yacht on the 2026 docks

Azimut includes the Magellano 25M in its published fleet for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, running from 28 October to 1 November 2026. The 25.22-metre model is an established member of the Italian builder’s long-cruising Magellano range. Its appearance this week is a new display opportunity, not a claim of a world premiere.

The model’s central idea is crossover versatility: a hull intended to be comfortable at both lower passage speeds and faster semi-planing operation. That is an attractive proposition for owners whose schedules mix long transfers with shorter coastal outings. Visitors can examine the design in the context of comparable vessels assembled at the American show.

Why the Dual Mode hull is central

Azimut attributes the Magellano 25M’s Dual Mode hull to its research and development team working with P.L. Ausonio Naval Architecture. The semi-planing hull uses a vertical bow and double chine. The builder claims a fuel-consumption improvement of up to 20 percent at medium speeds compared with a reference group of similarly sized, conventionally configured vessels.

That comparison is a manufacturer claim, not a universal saving. Conditions of loading, speed and weather influence the real result. Owners should request speed-by-speed fuel-use curves and consider how frequently they will travel at economical passages speeds. Efficiency has the greatest value when the vessel’s operating profile actually allows it to be realised.

Dimensions, machinery and range questions

The Magellano 25M is 25.22 metres overall with a 6.3-metre beam and draft of approximately 1.9 metres. Twin MAN V12 engines are offered in 1,400- or 1,550-horsepower versions, with published maximum speeds around 24 to 25 knots depending on configuration. Fuel capacity is 8,100 litres, with 1,500 litres of freshwater storage.

The engine choice changes the ownership discussion. Faster transit capability can be useful, but engine-load profiles, service access and annual operating costs need to match expected use. A serious purchase review should also cover stabilisers, water production, power demand at anchor and safe harbour access. A large fuel tank alone does not constitute proof of passage endurance.

Accommodation and crew circulation

Azimut provides four guest cabins for eight people, plus crew accommodation. The owner’s full-beam suite lies amidships and the arrangement includes two VIP cabins and a twin guest room. A raised pilothouse and enclosed galley are designed to give working crew routes that do not constantly interrupt guest areas, a practical feature on longer voyages.

Guest privacy becomes especially important when an owner spends weeks aboard rather than a single weekend. Sightlines, sound insulation and the convenience of the companionways should all be inspected. Space for luggage, provisions and laundry is less photogenic than a lounge but determines whether the theoretical accommodation capacity remains comfortable in daily use.

A flexible transom and quieter nights

A pivoting transom transforms the aft cockpit into a terrace with a transparent parapet, while the opened garage hatch helps create waterside access. The model also incorporates carbon fibre in selected upper structures to reduce weight. Azimut claims that its carbon technology can lighten parts of the upper structure by up to 30 percent, with potential stability benefits.

The yard describes an optional battery-based hotel mode using 75 kWh of storage, capable under specified loads of running essential services without generator use for several hours. This can reduce noise and local emissions at anchor. Actual duration must be verified against air conditioning, cooking and other electrical demands on the particular yacht being offered.

A useful comparison at Fort Lauderdale

Azimut’s 2026 fleet also includes larger Grande yachts, allowing visitors to see where the crossover Magellano approach differs from more explicitly social superyacht designs. The 25M is pitched towards owners who value passage comfort and practical long-stay accommodation. Its profile is more purposeful than spectacular, and that can be part of its attraction.

Before making a commitment, buyers should ask for the exact hull’s fitted equipment list, engine hours where applicable, warranty conditions and a trial demonstrating performance at normal cruising loads. The show offers a convenient place to begin that process. The Magellano 25M’s strongest argument lies in how its space and engineering work together on repeated voyages.