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In musical circles, the ‘difficult second album’ can make or break a band.
After initially turning heads with a revolutionary new sound, it’s notoriously difficult for musicians to replicate the runaway success of that exciting debut the second time around.
Queensland boatbuilder Maritimo faced the same sort of challenge as they sought to build on the popular triumph of their radical X60 sports yacht.
Just 12 months after its debut, the X60 has soared to best-seller status on the strength of stirring design and startling performance. But the real hit with boating fans was the industry-first modular Beach Club cabin.
So what next for Maritimo? How would they follow up the breakout X60? And what would buyers think?
The answer was hinted at during Sydney International Boat Show last year and debuted in June at the Sanctuary Cove edition – Maritimo’s new release X50.
Featuring all the innovation and excitement of the X60, but engineered within a 16-metre hull, the X50 is no bridesmaid to her big sister – this is a motor yacht that will comfortably hold her own in an incredibly competitive market sector.
Rather than fumbling awkwardly under the weight of customer expectations with this follow-up boat, it seems Maritimo has delivered. Again.
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