Research 2011 - Itama Yachts - Fifty

The craft that will be introduced during fall 2009, promising to fit perfectly between the Forty and the FiftyFive, offers an original and ideal combination of a day-cruiser and an open yacht. This is the new Fifty.

It is a modern 50-footer with a distinctively sporting character that can host up to 12 people and reach speeds of up to 35 knots thanks to its twin MAN 800 mhp engines. The craft's exterior also confirms the developments that have been made in all the shipyard's latest projects, including a higher bow and a lower stern that is smoothly, yet dynamically curved with all the tension of a bow about to shoot an arrow. A sleek, clean-cut design and carefully balanced deck space have been brought together in the Fifty with a new technological concept, in fact the new Fifty has been constructed using a lamination system for the infusion of the glass fibre components, which guarantees an improved weight-performance ratio.

What makes this craft particularly special, however, is its capacity to offer an ideal balance between sporty sea performance and ultimate comfort. To achieve this a classic Itama design has been restyled with specially designed solutions that guarantee ultimate cruising comfort and an even more luxurious onboard lifestyle. Following this same approach the internal layout has also been completely redesigned with the VIP cabin returned to its classic Itama position in the stern. This sets the craft apart from the other models in the shipyard's new fleet by presenting owners with original space optimization solutions and distinctively refined fittings. These range from the particularly high ceilings in all three cabins to a layout that combines design logic and inventiveness, thanks to a painstakingly researched floor plan that marries ideally with the requirements of the craft's shaft drive system.

The spacious stern sundeck, specifically designed to exploit daytime liveability to the full, leads onto the cockpit that features a typical Itama layout with a classic control panel and a horseshoe-shaped sofa to the fore of the sundeck. It is noticeable that the size of Itama Fifty cockpit is only slightly smaller if compared to Itama FiftyFive, even though these two models remark very different lengths overall (52 ft against 61 ft). The sofa is a particularly special as it can be transformed into a comfortable, forward-facing co-pilot's seat.
The bimini fabric top with its electro-hydraulic, power-assisted drive mechanism allows the cockpit to be completely covered or opened in just a few minutes, so the exteriors can be adapted to any climate quickly and easily.
The extendable gangplank for disembarking from the craft is anchored to the aft deck and doubles as a crane for towing and launching the craft's tender or a jetski.

Similarly, while maintaining the style of previous Itama models, the Fifty's interiors also offer an excitingly innovative choice of materials and furnishings.
The internal layout consists of three cabins all with ensuite bathrooms and a dinette and galley. The Master and guest cabins are located in the bows and the VIP cabin in the stern.
On going below-decks you find the dinette in an extremely practical location on your left, with the galley neatly located on the right. The galley, which is subtly separated from the dinette by its wooden floor and the TV cabinet, is equipped with all the appliances needed to guarantee total comfort, including a fridge, oven and dishwasher.
Moving on from the living area towards the bows you come to the Master Cabin and Guest Cabin, which is fitted with twin beds. Both cabins have their own bathroom and separate shower cubicle. The VIP cabin is located in its classic position in the stern and includes a direct stairway to the cockpit. In this way, larger space and more liveability have been guaranteed, no mentioning privacy and comfort, sensibly enhanced. In fact, the owner's guests can count on a more secluded area, deeply living the sea with no filters, the feeling indissolubly tied to Itama.

The splendid materials selected for the interiors also emphasize the refined attention to detail and contemporary trends that contribute to making the Fifty an icon of modern "lifestyle" design. A special mention deserves the white painted oak, a wood, able to give to Itama Fifty the style easily recognizable on the architectures and the colors of Mediterranean islands. Wood has also been used for most of the furnishings, including the floors in the bathrooms and galley, whereas in the cabins a selection of precious leather fittings, including the bed head and surround marry perfectly with the choice of carpets.

From the previews that have so far been released, it is clear that this yacht succeeds in uniting exuberance and luxury, a powerful spirit and improved liveability in every detail.
Draft: 5 ft. 1 in.
Beam: 15 ft. 1 in.
Displacement: 56482
Fuel tank capacity: 660
Water tank capacity: 174