Azimut Magellano 66
| LOA | 20.15 m |
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| Beam | 5.54 m |
| Guests | 3 or 4 cabins plus crew cabin |
| Engines | 2 x MAN inline 850 hp |
| Top speed | up to 24 knots |
| Character | all-weather long-range crossover |
| Deck | protected side decks and seaway-ready walkways |
| Collection | Magellano range |
Where it sits in the Magellano line
The 66 sits above the 60 in the crossover Magellano collection, the family built for all-weather, long-range cruising. It offers three or four cabins plus a crew cabin, adapting to family or hosting duty. The character is calm and capable, aimed at owners who cruise widely. It is a boat that stays comfortable when conditions get lumpy. For buyers who use their yachts hard and cruise well past the usual coastal hop, it is a natural choice.
The Magellano concept is a hull tuned for efficiency and sea-keeping over outright speed. It appeals to owners who want to explore further and stay out longer. The 66 brings that ability in a manageable size. The flexible layout adapts to how the owner actually cruises. It reads as a serious tool for real passage-making, a boat that treats a rough afternoon as routine.
Design and deck
The Magellano look is purposeful and semi-classic, with a raised sheer and protected side decks for safe movement in a seaway. The cockpit and saloon connect for sociable cruising, and the flybridge offers a helm and outdoor living. Big windows keep the interior bright on long days. An optional hardtop shades the upper deck. Every element favours comfort and security at sea.
Deck spaces favour safety over show, with handholds and walkways built for real passage-making. A bathing platform and tender stowage support an active life at anchor. The flybridge gives commanding views for the person at the helm, a real advantage when picking a way through a lumpy sea. Stowage suits extended, self-sufficient cruising. It is a boat designed to be lived aboard for long trips.
A 20-metre all-weather crossover built to keep cruising in comfort when the sea gets up.
Interior and accommodation
Below deck the 66 offers three or four cabins with the flexibility to suit a family or a full guest list. The interior favours warm, natural materials and a homely, liveable feel. Natural light and comfortable volumes suit weeks aboard. Hull windows keep the lower cabins bright. The owner's cabin gives a genuine sense of retreat.
A crew cabin supports longer, crewed programmes, and the galley is arranged for real cooking on passage. Storage is generous for the extended cruising the boat is built for. The layout keeps guests comfortable through changeable weather. Materials are chosen to wear well over long seasons. It is an interior that rewards owners who actually go places.
Engineering and range
Twin MAN inline engines at 850 hp drive the 66 to a top speed of around 24 knots. The hull is tuned for efficient, comfortable cruising over long distances. This is a boat built to cover ground in comfort at a steady, economical pace. The sea-keeping is the point of the design. Owners get a stable, dry ride in a range of conditions.
The Magellano reputation comes from a hull that stays composed in a seaway, so passages stay comfortable when the weather builds. The boat holds an easy attitude through the mid-range. Handling stays predictable and reassuring for the crew. Efficiency supports long legs between stops, which is exactly what a go-anywhere owner asks of the boat. It is engineered for people who use their boats hard and expect them to keep going when others turn for shelter.
The owner it suits
The Magellano 66 is for the owner who wants to cruise beyond the coastal hop and stay comfortable when the sea gets up. Buyers who value sea-keeping and range over top speed will feel at home. It suits families and couples who explore for weeks at a time. The flexible cabin layout adapts to the crew aboard. For many buyers it is the ideal go-anywhere size, big enough for real passages and small enough to run without a large crew.
It also appeals to owners planning ambitious itineraries who want a boat they can trust in changeable weather. The crew cabin adds flexibility for longer programmes. For long, self-directed cruising, the 66 is a capable and comfortable size. Its all-weather character keeps resale interest strong. Owning one opens up a wider map and the confidence to cruise it in most weather.
Engines and systems
| Engines | Twin Volvo Penta D13 800hp diesels on the original specification, with a 2x850hp MAN i6 option offered on later boats. |
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| Generator | A 9kW Kohler genset is standard, which Power & Motoryacht's Chris Caswell called on the small side; Azimut's Advance package steps it up to 20kW. |
| Hull | Dual Mode hull with two chines, giving efficient displacement running at 9-12 knots and a genuine change of character up to a 23-knot top speed. |
| Fuel tankage | 4,500 litres. |
| Water tankage | 1,000 litres. |
| Engine room access | Through a heavy hatch in the cockpit teak sole; Caswell found the gas-lift assistance inadequate and only stooping headroom between the engines once inside. |
What owners and crew report
No named owner or crew testimonial found
As a series-production trawler yacht, coverage is dominated by sea-trial write-ups and brokerage listings; a Trawler Forum thread found during this research was a prospective buyer discussing a Tasman Sea crossing, not an owner's account, and is not used.
Yotters research desk
What is good, and what to watch
Strong points
- Genuinely efficient across the whole speed rangeDave Marsh (Motor Boat & Yachting) found the dual-mode hull fuel-efficient at both displacement and planing speeds, calling the 66 sturdily built and well engineered.
- Storage that outclasses the classReviewers at both MBY and Power & Motoryacht single out exceptional deck and interior stowage as the 66's standout practical strength.
What to watch
- Engine room finish lags the rest of the boatChris Caswell (Power & Motoryacht) found the standard generator underpowered, the plumbing and wiring around the fuel filters random, and the engine mounts still carrying the welder's markings rather than a polished finish.
- Missing sea rails on galley countersCaswell flagged the absence of sea rails to protect the woodwork as a surprising omission on a yacht built for offshore passages.
Practical detail
| Price | GBP 2.1 million ex VAT for the boat Motor Boat & Yachting tested in 2016; first-generation (2014-2021) boats now trade from around EUR 1.3 million, second-generation (2021 on) from around EUR 2.5 million. |
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| Range | Close to 1,000 nautical miles at a 9-knot displacement cruise, falling to roughly 500nm at 19 knots. |
| Fuel efficiency | 23% less fuel at 9 knots than a full-displacement Nordhavn 63, and 20% less at 18 knots than a Fairline Squadron 65, per Azimut's own comparison figures. |
| Layout | Four cabins, exceptional deck and interior stowage; owner-skippered or crewed layouts are both offered. |
| What is not published | Azimut does not publish a generator-upgrade cost or an official annual running-cost figure. |
Questions owners ask
How big is the Azimut Azimut Magellano 66?
LOA: 20.15 m. Beam: 5.54 m.
Who is the Azimut Azimut Magellano 66 for?
The owner who wants an all-weather crossover for long, comfortable passages beyond the usual coastal cruise.
What is the Azimut Azimut Magellano 66 good at?
Genuinely efficient across the whole speed range. Dave Marsh (Motor Boat & Yachting) found the dual-mode hull fuel-efficient at both displacement and planing speeds, calling the 66 sturdily built and well engineered.
What are the drawbacks of the Azimut Azimut Magellano 66?
Engine room finish lags the rest of the boat. Chris Caswell (Power & Motoryacht) found the standard generator underpowered, the plumbing and wiring around the fuel filters random, and the engine mounts still carrying the welder's markings rather than a polished finish.
What do owners and crew report about the Azimut Azimut Magellano 66?
As a series-production trawler yacht, coverage is dominated by sea-trial write-ups and brokerage listings; a Trawler Forum thread found during this research was a prospective buyer discussing a Tasman Sea crossing, not an owner's account, and is not used. (Yotters research desk)
Who it is for: The owner who wants an all-weather crossover for long, comfortable passages beyond the usual coastal cruise.