A fourth megayacht has begun construction at Italy-based Columbus Yachts. She’s the Columbus Liberty 32m, a 105-footer.
While Columbus Yachts considers her a fast trawler, and the first of a new range of such, the Columbus Liberty 32m doesn’t bear any resemblance to what that characterization calls to mind. Rather, her look, from Marco Casali Too Design, is thoroughly that of a modern motoryacht, with sporty and stylish elements alike. Regardless, the Columbus Liberty 32m does pledge the performance of a fast trawler. Employing hybrid propulsion incorporating MTU diesels and the Siemens EcoProp system, the megayacht should see top speeds exceeding 20 knots and long-range advantages at 12 knots. (The specific range at the latter speed hasn’t been revealed.
While “Liberty” is partly meant to imply flexibility in cruising, it also means the ability to customize the interior. The Columbus Liberty 32m has a deep draft, 12’5” (3.8 meters), and a healthy beam of 24’6” (7.5 meters). Columbus Yachts has a variety of suggested general arrangements. Some have the galley just forward of the saloon, with full-height windows to each side. American buyers surely would prefer that over another layout, where the galley is below decks. Further layouts feature sunpads and seating areas at the bow, or alternately a tender garage beneath the deck there. Three or four guest staterooms can go below decks, with the master stateroom either forward on the main deck or aft below. If you opt for a main-deck cabin, the wheelhouse is configured in a raised-pilothouse design.
Another idea: The Columbus Liberty 32m can feature a beach club with a bar and dining spot, a spa, or a gym. Up top, the flying bridge can be shaded or fully open, with relaxation areas arranged as you see fit. One thing we’d like to see preserved no matter who commissions future builds is the pool on the main aft deck.
The Columbus Liberty range will include models from 82 to 125 feet (25 to 38 meters, respectively). If you’ll be attending this week’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Columbus Yachts will be exhibiting inside the Yacht Builders tent and will have further details on hand.
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