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Aston Martin AM37 sports yacht: details revealed Posted on July 23, 2015
In keeping with a company that provided James Bond with his cars, Aston Martin and partner partner Quintessence Yachts are keeping their cards close to their chests with plans for the Aston Martin AM 37 sportsboat. However, at a recent presentation in Dubai and following the initial announcement at Aston’s Warwickshire HQ in April, Aston Martin and Quintessence have revealed more details of a number of revolutionary features of the new AM37.
More ‘classified’ information about the AM37 - the first powerboat to carry the name and the famous wings of this renowned marque - will be disclosed at further events in the run-up to the official presentation in September at the Monaco Yacht Show.
New renderings of the Aston Martin AM37 released
Some of the notable features that were showcased to the invited audience at the Armani Hotel, Dubai included the AM37’s unique sliding deck and collection of on-board computer technologies.
The sliding deck allows for the cockpit to be covered after a day out on the water, protecting it from the elements and uninvited guests. The deck consists of three carbon panels that can be operated by the electronic command of the AM37 key, folding under the aft deck to uncover the cockpit. Once the cockpit is open, the aft deck slides back to facilitate access to the dock and allow those on-board to easily dive into the water and open the swimming ladder.
The deck can also be raised to give access to the engine room, storage compartments and bimini top.
This unprecedented, user-friendly feature removes the need to store all gear and furnishings at the end of each day. With a simple click of a key, owners will be able to close their boat and leave it ready for the next ride.
The Aston Martin AM37 sportsboat is the result of a collaboration with Quintessance Yachts
The AM37 is further enhanced by its technologies: the air-conditioning, fridge and espresso machine can be started on remote while still at home or driving to the marina.
The boat also features integrated navigation, control monitor and entertainment systems, with advanced multimedia functions and interactive voice control. The user interface of the multimedia and entertainment system is installed in the 15-inch HD touchscreen on the dashboard. There is a dedicated display for monitoring engine status and navigation.
The 11.28m AM37, which has naval architecture from Holland's Mulder Design, is true to its road-based cousins. The boat will be packing some serious punch, with the biggest engines – twin 600hp Mercury petrols – delivering enough grunt for nearly 60 knots flat out. The standard engine set-up is twin 520hp petrols, while 370hp diesels will also be available.
Two versions of the 11.28m will be built initially – the AM37, being sold as a grand tourer, and the speedier AM37 S. The models will be built in resin-infused composite at a facility near Southampton, with structural elements made in carbon fibre.
Further models are also in the pipeline, but details are being kept under wraps for now.
Mulder and Aston Martin worked closely on the design to make sure it delivered as both a driver's boat and thing of beauty. Marek Reichman, Aston Martin's director of design, said the AM37 was "like a breath of fresh air", adding that its "simplicity of design, purity and use of materials" singled it out.
Mariella Mengozzi, CEO at Quintessence Yachts, said: “We are sure that the Aston Martin ethos of ‘Power, Beauty and Soul’ can be successfully translated into the yachting environment in a very special way."
Soon, those lucky enough, and with the means, will be able to step out of their Aston Martin sports car and on to their Aston Martin sports boat to be stirred, if not shaken
Source: http://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/first-look-aston-martin-sportsboat-am37--25729