ESCAPIST arrives on the brokerage market with a combination that makes the Azimut S7 platform easy to understand: carbon-intensive construction, triple IPS propulsion and several outdoor zones squeezed into a 70-foot footprint. The 2019 yacht is now offered through Northrop & Johnson at $1.59 million.

The listing also notes that the yacht remained in freshwater until September 2025. That history does not replace a survey, but it gives prospective buyers another point to examine when assessing machinery, underwater gear and exterior condition.

Triple IPS power defines the performance package

Three 800hp Volvo Penta D13 IPS1050 diesels drive ESCAPIST through pod propulsion, with the broker quoting a 27-knot cruise and 33-knot maximum speed. Carbon fibre is used through the deck, superstructure and platform to help manage weight.

The propulsion package is supported by Volvo Dynamic Positioning, a bow thruster and an aft docking station. Together, those systems are intended to make a relatively powerful yacht easier to control around marinas and during short-handed manoeuvring.

Seakeeper adds another layer of comfort

A Seakeeper gyro is fitted to reduce roll, particularly at low speed or while stopped. On a coupe-style motor yacht designed around open deck living, stabilisation can materially affect how often the cockpit and beach areas remain comfortable in less-than-flat conditions.

Owners should still consider the service status of the gyro alongside the engines and IPS drives. A sophisticated equipment list adds capability, but it also makes maintenance records and access to specialist support more important in the purchase decision.

Four cabins fit inside the 21.34m hull

Accommodation is arranged for eight guests in four cabins, including a queen master, queen VIP, convertible twin and an over-under berth cabin. Separate quarters provide space for two crew.

That cabin count gives the S7 useful flexibility for family cruising or guests without moving into a larger yacht. The trade-off is that buyers should inspect storage and circulation carefully because fitting four guest cabins into this length inevitably requires efficient use of every lower-deck zone.

The deck plan spreads guests across the yacht

Outdoor spaces include a forward dinette and sunpad, aft cockpit for dining and lounging, and a fold-down teak beach area with a swivelling swim platform. Stackable sliding doors connect the cockpit directly to the open-plan saloon, extending the social area when conditions allow.

For buyers comparing used performance yachts around 20 to 22 metres, ESCAPIST offers a strong specification on paper. The next step is to verify how well the carbon structure, triple-IPS machinery and high-use deck systems have been maintained, because their condition will ultimately determine whether the asking price represents value.