The Verve 48 is designed around speed and frequent movement

Azimut positions the model as a performance weekender for owners who move regularly between destinations rather than remaining at anchor for long periods. The hull was developed by Michael Peters and uses a stepped ventilated tunnel arrangement intended to maintain stability at high speed.

At 15.03 metres overall, the yacht remains relatively compact compared with large flybridge models, but its 4.10-metre beam creates enough interior volume for two cabins and four berths. The design therefore combines day-boat energy with genuine overnight accommodation.

Triple Mercury 600s produce the headline performance

The current specification lists three Mercury Verado engines rated at 600 horsepower each, giving a total installed output of 1,800 horsepower. Azimut publishes a maximum speed of up to 50 knots and a cruising figure of up to 37 knots.

Fuel capacity is 2,340 litres, reflecting the demands of high-output outboard propulsion. Owners should consider normal cruise profile and fuel burn as carefully as top speed because real operating cost can change significantly with throttle setting and sea conditions.

Carbon Tech reduces weight high in the structure

Azimut uses carbon fibre in selected upper structural areas to reduce weight while preserving interior volume. The builder says this approach helps maintain a lower centre of gravity and can improve handling without requiring the accommodation spaces to become smaller.

The Verve 48 therefore combines several technologies rather than relying on engine power alone. Hull form, lightweight materials and electronic integration all contribute to the performance brief, while the interior remains designed for premium weekending rather than stripped-out racing use.

A transformable cockpit supports social use at anchor

The exterior includes movable and retractable elements such as a table that can disappear into the deck and a complete outdoor kitchen island. These features allow the cockpit to shift from dining to open entertaining space when the yacht is stationary.

For LYG readers, the Verve 48 is a useful example of how high-speed outboard yachts have moved upscale. It provides luxury accommodation and sophisticated onboard systems while retaining the acceleration, manoeuvrability and shallow machinery footprint that attract owners to outboards.

Official sources: azimutyachts.com.