IN A LEAGUE OF ITS OWN

Maritimo’s new Offshore Series splashed down at the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show and marks the beginning of a new era for the predominantly flybridge-orientated Australian builder. So, no surprise that first new model was a flybridge version, the M600.

However, the sedan version, the S600, is arguably the more modern and appealing boat, especially to the younger generation of boaters. Just like a roadster SUV, the S600 combines slick looks with plenty of versatility – and avoids the flybridge pendulum effect offshore, so plenty of reasons to find this an interesting coastal cruiser.

Standing on the deck of hull number one, designer Tom Barry-Cotter outlined the thinking behind the S600: “What we’ve done with the Offshore range is create a family hybrid offshore boat that is also set up to do some more serious fishing,” he explained.

The new S600 Offshore Motor Yacht combines the functionality of a protected cockpit and open water fishing practicality, in combination with a single level sedan design. The S600 includes a clever hardtop that can be used for storage, accessed from the upper cockpit deck