2008 Maritimo M52

The Maritimo M52 is a typical long range offshore cruiser that features big engines and large fuel tanks. But it is Maritimo’s ingenious designs and refinements that have made its models stand out from the crowd.

Maritimo achieve their notoriety by being strong, unshaken by any wave. The aramid hull (Kevlar reinforced) provides a robust base for the build. The single moulded liner which sits into the hull, doubles the reinforcement and holds the key to their layout success. From the well spaced cabins and walkways, to the fully accessible engine room, the liner shows it all. If you’ve ever been lucky enough to walk through the factory, you can see these in mid build, which is the best way to see the real value of this premium brand built boat.

This particular model is not just the only M52 on the market today, it’s arguably the best version of this model in all of Australia.

Regular service and maintenance is where this vessel gets started. It has numerous upgrades adding to and refining the ease of use throughout the boat. Further to this, it has just been prepped by its service mechanics, with everything you could need for long distance offshore cruising. With an impressive list of redundancies and spare parts, get your bags packed, because she’s ready to go!

Many of the useful features that caused earlier built M60, to win fans and accolades, have also been built into the 52, such as the galley sliding pantry and aft glass doors between the cockpit and the saloon that give direct access to the galley.

One small favourite interior feature, is the lift up bed in the master stateroom, which features a step down to a large storage area, drawers at the sides and the LOA recorded for when memory fails. The bathrooms feel spacious, they have similar fittings to the M60 including designer glass basins and useful storage spaces.

At the lower helm station there’s a sliding door giving access to the starboard side deck, key to docking especially when docking solo. The fully enclosed flybridge features lounge seating, drinks fridge, wet-bar and a TV making it a very comfortable place to relax. Air circulation is made possible with the sliding side window next to the helm; the centre windscreen section can be opened up forward. Or you can simply turn on the air conditioning, with the upgraded touch screen control modules, seen in no other M52 around.

Down below, there is the master stateroom on the port side with queen size island bed, generous storage and ensuite facilities. Moving forward, the VIP stateroom too features a queen size island bed, with ample storage and ensuite facilities. At midships on the starboard side, the third cabin features twin bunks plus a concealed laundry. If further berths are required, the flybridge has additional space at the saloon seating area and drop down table.

Moving aft to the teak laid cockpit, there is the perfect outdoor social area with built in stainless BBQ and drinks fridge on the transom bar. Behind this, there is the submersible swim platform holds the Brig tender with Honda outboard engine.

The discerning voyager will feel and appreciate one of Maritimo’s endearing features the moment they step onboard. It’s the sense of space. The headroom, the deep walkarounds, the freedom. It’s more than you’ve ever experienced in an offshore cruiser of this size.