Azimut Verve 42

• LOA: 12.90 m
• Beam: 3.94 m
• Cabins: 1
• Engines: 3 x 400 hp Mercury outboards
• Top speed: up to 43 knots
• Hull: deep-V for agile high-speed running
• Deck: walkaround open layout
• Collection: Verve outboard sport weekenders

The open weekender

The Verve 42 anchors the outboard-powered open collection, the yard's most performance-focused line. It is a walkaround weekender with a single cabin, built for owners chasing speed and agility. The pitch is a fast, American-style day boat with Italian design and comfort. The size keeps it easy to own and trailerable in spirit, a fast boat a single owner can launch and enjoy on a whim. For owners who love the driving above all, it is a pure hit of speed and agility.

The Verve concept blends a fierce appetite for performance with luxurious onboard touches. The 42 delivers that in a compact, easy-to-own size. Triple outboards keep weight aft and free up deck and interior volume. The deep-V hull draws on fast American offshore heritage. It suits owners who want a boat that thrills on the water and still handles the occasional overnight stay.

Lines and deck

The 42 wears a low, athletic profile with a walkaround deck that lets guests move safely around the boat. The open cockpit is arranged for sun, socialising and quick access to the water. The bow and cockpit convert between lounging and dining through the day. A swim platform eases boarding from the water. Every line serves the boat's performance brief, from the low freeboard to the purposeful, forward-leaning stance.

Deck spaces favour an active, sun-filled life afloat, with easy movement fore and aft. Stowage handles water toys for a full day out. The walkaround layout keeps guests secure under way. The cockpit is the social heart of the boat. It is built around movement, speed and being close to the sea.

A triple-outboard open weekender built for adrenaline, running to 43 knots with an overnight cabin below.

Interior and layout

Below deck the 42 offers a single cabin for overnight stays, keeping the accommodation simple and focused. The space is finished with the quality touches that mark the Verve line above a bare sportboat. Natural light and clever detailing make the most of the compact hull. A head compartment serves the cabin. It is a comfortable retreat for a night aboard.

The layout keeps weight and complication low in service of performance. Storage suits a weekend away for a couple. The cabin gives a genuine sense of privacy below the open deck. Materials are chosen to handle an active, salty life. It prioritises the deck and the driving over cabin count.

Engineering and pace

Three 400 hp Mercury outboards drive the 42 to a top speed of around 43 knots. The outboard installation keeps weight aft and frees up interior volume, while giving strong, responsive acceleration. This is a boat set up to deliver genuine thrills. Trimming the outboards tunes the ride to the sea state. Owners get raw pace with hands-on control.

A deep-V hull keeps the ride planted and agile at speed, in the tradition of fast American sport boats. The outboards are simple to service and easy to maintain. Handling stays sharp through fast turns. The boat holds a clean attitude at cruise, planted and sharp as the deep-V knifes through a chop. It rewards owners who value the feel of a responsive hull and the bark of triple outboards opening up.

The owner it suits

The Verve 42 is for the owner who wants speed and agility above all in a compact, easy-to-run package. Buyers who love fast day cruising and the feel of a responsive hull will feel at home. It suits owners who value the driving as much as the destination. The single cabin covers the occasional overnight. For many buyers it is the purest fun in the range.

It also appeals as a fast tender or a second boat for an owner with a larger yacht. The outboards keep maintenance straightforward, tucked out of the water when the boat is berthed. For quick coastal blasts and the odd overnight, the 42 delivers pure performance. Its pace and design keep resale interest strong. Owning one is about the thrill of the drive and the freedom of a boat that gets up and goes.

Who it is for: The owner who wants raw pace and agility in a compact open boat, ideal as a fast weekender or a superyacht tender.