Calmati 54' Azimut 54 1996

Azimut 54/58

   "There's definitely something exciting about the way Italians do things. They turn simple foods in to a mangia abbondanza - a feast. A talk amongst friends is not just talk; it is conversazione, with enough animation to make even banter about pasta an event. Then there's the way the Italians build boats. 

   I noticed it the first time I saw the Azimut 54 - her grande nel design by Stefano Righini, which takes form in the sharply raked deckhouse, streamlined profile, abundant curves, and Azimut's trademark elliptical windows. With a style like this she looks very fast, which is what the Italians call molto veloce. But while there's much to look at above the waterline, it's the way she's designed and built - like a fine antipasto, from the bottom up - that caught my eye. 

   The 54 has a deep-V hull with a variable-deadrise that tapers to 18 degrees aft. Her hand-laid fiberglass construction uses Epacryn resin plus isophthalic resins to guard against osmosis. In addition, Azimut claims these resins have lower shrinkage and two-and-one-half times better flexibility than conventional resins." ~ by Ken Kreisler for Power and Motoryacht Magazine, May 1996 

Construction

   "The 54 has a deep-V hull with a variable-deadrise that tapers to 18 degrees aft. Her hand-laid fiberglass construction uses Epacryn resin plus isophthalic resins to guard against osmosis. In addition, Azimut claims these resins have lower shrinkage and two-and-one-half times better flexibility than conventional resins. 

Azimut's lay-up schedule also includes laminates with nonwoven fabrics, which it claims are stronger and stiffer than woven fabrics and require less resin to wet out. The texture of these biaxial and multiaxial fabrics also won't print-through the gelcoat after curing, as mat and woven roving can. For added strength with less weight, Azimut uses Divinycell foam sandwich in the hull above the waterline and in the decks and deckhouse.

Azimut also uses computer-aided design to produce the exact dimensions of all interior structures, which makes the construction process more efficient. Once the Azimut Design Team finalizes and approves the plans, a highly accurate computer-interfaced pantograph (an instrument used for making precise copies of a predetermined shape) instructs a digitally controlled router to cut each component out of a sheet of the appropriate material. This not only ensures prefect fir and finish but reduces waste, resulting in lower costs. 

It also provides design flexibility. Layouts, finishes, and fabrics vary according to which version of the 54 you choose: the America, the Far East, or the Europa, as in our test boat." ~ by Ken Kreisler for Power and Motoryacht Magazine, May 1996 

Hull

• White gelcoat topsides
• Stainless steel anchor striking plate on bow
• (4) Port lights port and starboard
• Air intake and outtake vents for engine room
• Stainless steel rub-rail mounted on hull to deck joint
• Black boot stripe
• Black antifouling on bottom
• Bronze spade (14”x24”) rudder

Deck Equipment

     Swim Platform

• Hydraulic swim platform 
• Stainless steel handrail at port companionway
• Teak grates

     Cockpit

• Overhead lighting
• Stainless steel ladder with teak treads to flybridge
• Stainless steel handrails on port starboard aft corners of cokpit
• Electrical switches (see Electrical Systems)
• Breakers (see Electrical Systems)
• Fire suppression controls (see Safety Systems)
• Electric capstans port and starboard with foot controls
• Fixed bench seat with upholstered seats and backs
• Entrance to the crew cabin/workshop under bench seat
• Stainless steel framed acrylic swing in transom doors port and starboard of bench seat
• Teak cockpit sole

     Weather Decks

• Stainless steel safety rails with midship gates port and starboard mounted on bulwark with solid upper rail and plastic-coated braided wire lower lifeline
• Raised bulwark port and starboard 
• Stainless steel cleats port and starboard mounted on bulwark

     Foredeck

• Sun pad on coachroof
• Aft opening deck hath
• Anchor chain locker aft of windlass
• Lofrans horizontal electric windlass
• Foot switches for the windlass to port
• Stainless steel cleats port and starboard
• Stainless steel chocks port and starboard
• Stainless steel chafe guards port and starboard
• Stainless steel anchor channel with bow roller
• Stainless steel Bruce 30 Kg plow anchor
• 3/8" Galvanized chain rode
• Stainless steel swivel

Flybridge

• Stainless steel bimini frame with soft bimini
• Fiberglass electronics arch
• Stainless steel windscreen frame aft 
• Stainless steel safety rail around ladder companionway
• Watertight deck hatch above ladder with frame and acrylic panel
• Stainless steel safety rails port and starboard
• Bench seating aft and to starboard
• Convertible bench seat forward that doubles as helm seat and lounge seat by flipping back rest
• Convertible single seat that doubles as a co-pilot seat and additional lounge seating by flipping the back rest forward
• Foldable coffee table 
• Wet bar with sink
• Acrylic wind screen port, starboard and forward
• Suite of electronics (see Electronics)
• Cup holders
• Top loading cubbies port and starboard
• Upper helm station
• Textured GRP decks

Accommodations

     Calmati offers a large salon with an entertainment console, galley, and settee aft of the main helm position. Forward of the helm station and down the companionway steps you will find 3 staterooms and heads. There is also a small crew quarters aft and beneath the cockpit. The interior appointments feature high gloss lacquered woodwork, plush furnishings, and beautiful detailing on display throughout including new main cabin sole in 2020. 

Salon

     Entering the salon through the glass door from the cockpit you enter the large and well-lit salon that features:

• Overhead lighting
• Entertainment center forward and to port (see Electronics)
• Cubby and locker storage forward
• Shelf storage aft and to starboard
• Curtain for companionway doors from cockpit
• (2) Semicircular bench seats 
• Dining table with removable brim and adjustable base to convert to smaller table/coffee table
• Storage cabinet aft and to port with access from salon and galley
• Coffee table 
• Teak and holly sole (see Upgrades)

Galley

     In the aft port corner of the salon is a set of steps just forward of the storage module that drops down into the ships galley with great light filtered down overhead from the salon also of note:

• Panasonic microwave/oven (convection)
• Additional dropdown counter space
• Molded counters 
• Double sink basin
• Candy (4) burner electric cooktop
• Storage forward, inboard and below counters 
• Aspen upright refrigerator with freezer
• Teak and holly sole 

Helm Station

     Stepping up from the galley and moving forward and to starboard through the salon is the companionway forward. Outboard and to starboard is built in storage with built-if flatware drawers and plate ware storage. To port is the large helm station with great visibility and a well thought out and functional dash. Also of note is:

• Overhead lighting
• Suite of electronics (see Electronics)
• Destroyer style stainless steel helm wheel with wood trim
• Fresh water gauge
• Fuel guage
• Port and starboard engine tachs with hour meter
• Electric panel (see Electrical System)

Guest Cabin

     Continuing forward down the companionway steps at the bottom of the steps and to starboard is the guest cabin. This cabin features:

• Overhead lighting
• Curtains over portlights
• Vanity mirror on forward bulkhead
• Large locker aft and outboard
• Reading light
• Jack and Jill beds
• Carpeted floors

VIP Cabin

     Continuing forward from the guest cabin down the lower companionway you enter the rich well-appointed guest cabin with its aft facing island berth en-suite head and great storage. Also featured:

• Overhead lighting
• Overhead deck hatch
• Locker storage to starboard and starboard
• Curtains for portlights port and starboard
• Mirror on forward bulkhead 
• Side tables port and starboard
• Small vanity to port
• Carpeted floors

     Ensuite head

• Overhead lighting
• Electric marine head
• Vanity mirror above counter
• Corian counters
• Single basin sink
• Storage below sink
• Stall shower
• Bidet in stall shower that doubles as bench seat for shower
• Teak grate over sump

Guest Head/Day Head

     Exiting the forward cabin and continuing aft, to port is the guest/day head that is across the hall from the guest cabin and at the bottom of the companionway steps from the salon. Of note in this head:

• Overhead lighting
• Vanity mirrors outboard with medicine cabinet 
• Corian counters
• Single basin sink
• Storage below sink
• Electric marine head
• Shower with curtain
• Teak grating over sump

Owners Cabin

     Stepping out of the guest/day head and continuing aft through the companionway you enter the owner’s cabin with ensuite head that capitalizes on the full midship beam capturing great space. Featured in the owner’s cabin:

• Overhead lighting
• Locker storage forward to port
• Curtains for portlights
• Side tables for bunk
• Offset walkaround queen bunk
• Vanity mirror on aft bulkhead
• Storage locker aft and inboard of bunk
• Carpeted floors

     Ensuite Head

• Electric marine head
• Shade for port light
• Vanity mirror outboard with medicine cabinet
• Corian counters
• Single basin sink
• Stall shower with curtain
• Teak grate over sump in shower

Captains Quarters/Workshop

     Returning back up the companionway steps and back through the salon and into the cockpit, the captain’s quarters/workshop is accessed under the bench seat to starboard. Opening the base of the seat you will find a ladder that drops down into this versatile area that features:

• Overhead lighting
• Single bunk
• Vanity mirror
• Single basin sink
• Storage below sink
• Electric marine head
• Additional storage outboard

Electronics/Navigation

•      ZF Remote engine control  

     Lower Helm Station

• (2) Simrad multifunction displays
• Autohelm ST7000 autopilot control display 
• iCom IC-M605 marine VHF
• Ritchie ships compass

     Flybridge

• Simrad multifunction display
• Autohelm ST6000 autopilot control display
• Vetus bow thruster

     Electronics Arch

• (2) VHF antenna whips
• Analog/digital TV antenna
• Simrad closed array radar dome
• Double trumpet horn
• GPS Antenna 

     Pilot Salon Roof

• FLIR camera

     Salon Entertainment

• Flat screen TV
• DVD Player
• Pioneer stereo receiver

Mechanical Systems

• (2) MTU 8V183TE93 767 HP inboard diesel engines (port Serial Number - 8513309; starboard serial number – 851308)
• Fresh water cooling for primary engines
• (2) Racor primary fuel filters (1 on each primary engine) 
• Wet exhaust system for primary engines
• Transmission/V-Drives ~ re-built 2020
• (2) Propellers – outboard turning 26” diameter “cupped” 5-bladed
• (2) 2 1/2” Stainless steel propeller shafts
• Onan genset
• Vetus bow thruster with controls as the upper & lower helm station and a remote station
• Sealift hydraulic dinghy lift platform with boarding ladder & remote fobs
• Double ram trim tabs
• (2) Windshield wipers

Electrical System

     12/24 Volt DC Electrical System

• 12-Volt electrical distribution panel with battery charger meter, DC amp meter, service battery meter and start battery meter
• (4) 8D AGM house batteries
• (2) 8D start batteries
• Synchro charge Battery Charger
• (3) Battery switches in cockpit 

     220 Volt AC Electrical System

• 220-Volt electrical distribution panel with battery charger meter, air conditioning amp meter and service amp meter
• Goliz Frequency Converter (converts 60hz to 50hz)
• AC Master breakers (air-conditioning and service) in cockpit
• (2) 50 Amp shore power cords
• Shore power cord adapters

Soft Goods

• Cover for forward sun pad (white)
• Covers for side windows (white)
• Cover for forward windshield (white)
• Bimini cover (blue)
• Windscreen on flybridge aft deck (blue)
• Cover for sun pad on fly bridge (white)
• (3) Bench seat cover for flybridge seating (white)
• Enclosure curtains for aft cockpit and a sunshade

Safety Equipment

• Horseshoe buoy with float light
• Engine suppression system with controls in cockpit
• Whale gusher manual bilge pump located forward centerline passageway
• (3) Rule 2000 GPH electric submersible bilge pumps with automatic float switches
• High water bilge level alarm

Recent Upgrades

• Main salon cabin sole 
• Hydraulic swim platform/dinghy storage
• Simrad electronics
• FLIR camera

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.