August 17, 2026
The Azimut Magellano 30M: When Displacement Meets Design
Azimut's Magellano 30M pairs Ken Freivokh elegance with a Dual Mode Hull built for exceptional fuel efficiency at a 16-knot cruise, plus a t…
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Expert Review, Technical Specifications & Market Analysis
The Essentials
| Feature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 97'5" |
| Beam | 23'2" |
| Draft | 6'9" |
| Displacement | 299,826 lbs |
| Engines | 2 x MAN V12 (1,550 hp); optional 2 x MAN V12 (1,900 hp) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3,831 gal |
| Water Capacity | 563 gal |
| Cabins / Heads | 5 Cabins + 3 Crew / 6 Heads + 3 Crew |
| Max Speed | 20 knots (24 knots with optional engines) |
| Cruise Speed | 16 knots (18 knots with optional engines) |
Source: Spec & Photos courtesy of Azimut. Specs verified by Tony Smith, USCG 100 Ton Master, on August 17, 2026.
You measure a yacht in miles, not knots. The Magellano 30M is Azimut's 97-foot long-range crossover, built for the itinerary.
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Quick Verdict
- Dual Mode Hull cuts fuel consumption by up to 20% at medium speeds versus a traditional hard-chine hull, per Azimut's published figures
- Main-deck master with full-height windows and ensuite rivals 100-foot yachts, while five guest cabins and three crew cabins provide true long-range capability
- Zero-Emission Hotel Mode uses 130-kWh lithium-ion battery pack for four hours daytime or eight hours overnight operation without generators
Our Take
The Magellano 30M is Azimut's most honest yacht. The Dual Mode Hull is not marketing. It's engineering—a semi-planing form Azimut says cuts fuel consumption by up to 20 percent at medium speeds versus a traditional hard-chine hull. The optional 1,900-hp engines push the top speed to 24 knots, but the real benefit is the 18-knot cruise. That's the difference between a 10-hour run and an 8-hour run, and it matters when you're trying to beat a weather system.
This is a yacht for the owner who has outgrown the 70-foot sportfish but refuses to accept the aesthetic compromises of traditional long-range cruising. The Ken Freivokh exterior is elegant without being fussy, and the Yachtique interior is refined without being sterile. The main-deck master is the headline feature, and it's executed properly. Full-height windows, king berth, marble ensuite. This is not a compromise. This is where you want to sleep.
The Magellano 30M is designed for full-time crew, but it's also manageable for an experienced owner-operator. Insurance, dockage, crew, and routine maintenance are the recurring lines, with fuel tracking how many hours you actually cruise. The MAN engines are reliable, the systems are proven, and Azimut builds in volume, which means parts are available and service is accessible. This is a yacht that will hold its value if you maintain it properly.
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Azimut Magellano 30M Overview
The Magellano 30M tops Azimut's long-range line at 97'5" overall on a 23'2" beam and 6'9" draft, with 3,831 gallons of fuel and 563 gallons of water.
High bulwarks, a vertical bow and a double-chine semi-planing hull mark it as the crossover of the range — a yacht drawn for passages, not poses.
Performance & Handling
The semi-planing Dual Mode hull is the technical heart: the yard credits it with up to 20 percent lower fuel consumption at medium speeds against conventional hard-chine designs, with a softer ride in a seaway.
Twin 1,550 hp V12s are standard and 1,900 hp units optional, for published maximums of 20 and 24 knots respectively, cruising at 16 to 18 knots. Full-load displacement is 299,826 lbs.
Interior & Accommodations
Five cabins, six guest heads and ten guest berths, with three crew cabins and three crew heads — a full expedition household.
Large windows and high bulwarks work together: constant contact with the sea, with the security offshore passages demand.
Market Position
The Magellano 30M is the largest expression of Azimut's Dual Mode long-range concept — the same crossover thinking as the smaller Magellano models, scaled to full crewed operation.
Within the range it answers a different question than the Grande 30M on a similar length: distance and sea-keeping first, speed second.
Who the Magellano 30M Is For
Buy the Magellano 30M if your plans run to seasons and crossings — an owner who values fuel curves and comfort in weather over top-end speed.
Choose the Grande 30M if marina presence and pace matter more; look to the smaller Magellano models if the long-range idea appeals at owner-operator scale.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Dual Mode hull on the Magellano 30M?
Azimut's semi-planing, double-chine hull form: efficient at displacement and medium speeds, yet still able to reach a genuine 20-plus-knot maximum when weather or schedule demands it. Azimut credits it with up to 20 percent lower fuel consumption at medium speeds versus conventional hard-chine designs.
Does the Azimut Magellano 30M require professional crew?
Yes — three crew cabins signal how Azimut expects it to be run. An experienced owner can stay close to the operation, but at 97 feet with passage-making ambitions, a professional captain is the sensible baseline.
How big is the Azimut Magellano 30M?
97'5" overall with a 23'2" beam and a 6'9" draft, displacing 299,826 pounds at full load — with the largest tankage in Azimut's long-range line: 3,831 gallons of fuel and 563 gallons of water.
How many cabins does the Azimut Magellano 30M have?
Five cabins, six guest heads and ten guest berths, plus three crew cabins and three crew heads — a full expedition household with real crew separation for long passages.
How fast is the Azimut Magellano 30M?
A published 20-knot maximum with the standard twin 1,550-hp MAN V12s, or 24 knots with the optional 1,900-hp engines, cruising at 16 to 18 knots. The point is not the top end — it is how comfortably the Dual Mode hull covers distance at cruise.
What makes the Azimut Magellano 30M different from other Azimut yachts?
It is the long-range crossover of the range: a semi-planing Dual Mode hull, a vertical bow, high bulwarks, and 3,831 gallons of fuel. Where the Grande series is about presence and pace, the Magellano 30M is built for the itinerary.