The final look of the new 50-footer has been achieved by combining extreme precision and creativity. Like the other boats in the new Itama line, the overall aim has been to develop certain aspects, while maintaining the immaculate harmony that distinguishes all the craft in the Itama fleet.
The result is a modern 50-footer with a distinctively sporting character, fitting perfectly between the Forty and the FiftyFive, and offering an original and ideal combination of a day-cruiser and an open yacht. It can host up to 12 people and reach speeds of up to 34 knots thanks to its twin MAN 800 mhp engines. The craft’s exterior also confirms the developments that have been made in all the shipyard’s latest projects, including a higher bow and a lower stern that is smoothly, yet dynamically curved with all the tension of a bow about to shoot an arrow. A sleek, clean-cut design and carefully balanced deck space have been brought together in the Fifty with a new technological concept, in fact the new Fifty has been constructed using a lamination system for the infusion of the glass fibre components, which guarantees an improved weight-performance ratio.
What makes this craft particularly special, however, is its capacity to offer an ideal balance between sporty sea performance and ultimate comfort. To achieve this a classic Itama design has been restyled with specially designed solutions that guarantee ultimate cruising comfort and an even more luxurious onboard lifestyle. Following this same approach the internal layout has also been completely redesigned with the VIP cabin returned to its classic Itama position in the stern. This sets the craft apart from the other models in the shipyard’s new fleet by presenting owners with original space optimization solutions and distinctively refined fittings. These range from the particularly high ceilings in all three cabins to a layout that combines design logic and inventiveness, thanks to a painstakingly researched floor plan that marries ideally with the requirements of the craft’s shaft drive system.
The effect of expansion and the sense of freedom, already tried and tested on the FiftyFive, has been further developed in the Fifty. In addition to the new and spacious dimensions of its stern area, the craft also boasts a roomy cockpit and a large aft deck that guarantees a very special, no-filter relationship with the sea in the classic tradition of the open yacht. It is noticeable that the size of Itama Fifty cockpit is only slightly smaller if compared to bigger open yachts. The sofa is a particularly special as it can be transformed into a comfortable, forward-facing co-pilot’s seat. The bimini fabric top with its electro-hydraulic, power-assisted drive mechanism allows the cockpit to be completely covered or opened in just a few minutes, so the exteriors can be adapted to any climate quickly and easily.
The internal layout consists of three cabins all with ensuite bathrooms and a dinette and galley. The Master and guest cabins are located in the bows and the VIP cabin in the stern.
On going below-decks you find the dinette in an extremely practical location on your left, with the galley neatly located on the right. The galley, which is subtly separated from the dinette by its wooden floor and the TV cabinet, is equipped with all the appliances needed to guarantee total comfort, including a fridge, oven and dishwasher.
The splendid materials selected for the interiors also emphasize the refined attention to detail and contemporary trends that contribute to making the Fifty an icon of modern “lifestyle” design. A special mention deserves the white painted oak, a wood, able to give to Itama Fifty the style easily recognizable on the architectures and the colors of Mediterranean islands. Wood has also been used for most of the furnishings, including the floors in the bathrooms and galley, whereas in the cabins a selection of precious leather fittings, including the bed head and surround marry perfectly with the choice of carpets.
Published: 2009
Photo: Itama
| Technical details | |
| Producer: | ITAMA (IT) |
| LOA: | 52'11 ft |
| LOA: | 16,14 m |
| Hull lenght: | 15,25 m |
| Beam: | 4,61 m |
| Draught: | 1,55 m |
| Displacement: | 25620 kg |
| Fuel tank: | 2500 l |
| Water tank: | 660 l |
| Max. passengers: | 12 |
| Cabins: | 3 |
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