Built to navigate and bear the distinctive, instantly recognisable Absolute Yachts hallmark, it offers spacious interiors and ample volume. Crafted for being used and sharing in complete comfort and safety
by Niccolò Volpati – photo by Nicola Lorusso
Absolute’s Navettas are known for their comfort, spaciousness, stable and secure hulls, and their capability to sail in all sea and weather conditions.
Navetta 70, naturally, lives up to these standards. Moreover, it features a propulsion system that enables it to sail much faster than before. From the quay, the yacht seems very open, although it clearly does not lack the sturdiness and protection typical of this model. The flybridge, for instance, looks almost suspended above the main deck, but in reality, it rests on two solid supports. It is spacious, extending all the way to the stern, with only the swim platform excluded. It protects the cockpit area below and provides a particularly spacious layout: it accommodates the living area, sofas, seats, and chaise longues towards the stern, the galley, and the dining table in the centre, ending with the central outdoor helm station with two additional L-shaped sofas to port and starboard of the console. Everything except for the aft section is covered by the hardtop, which can support numerous solar panels to generate up to 2.2 kWh of energy.
Although there is ample space, the layout is designed to offer a wide range of options at all times without unnecessary waste.
Alternatively, if you prefer not to have these, you can choose a softtop that opens in the middle. Another example of a design that effectively combines form and function is the open sides running the full length of the side decks, without obstructing the view of the sea. It is truly an excellent solution as it reduces the distance from the surrounding scenery. Additionally, these sides make the boat lighter, ensuring its shape and lines remain uncluttered even from the outside. Despite this, the sides and gunwales are definitely present; they are sturdy and fulfil their purpose.
It is hard to distinguish the master cabin from the VIP cabin. Both provide ample space and a high level of comfort. The spaciousness and comfort of all four cabins make them perfect for long stays on board. The comfort is comparable to that of a five-star hotel.
Comfort is not limited to the upper decks. The foredeck actually provides four seats on the sun deck with adjustable backrests, two facing sofas, and a table with a telescopic leg. The cockpit is quite deep and functions as both a living space and a dining area. The flybridge, as previously mentioned, provides shade from the sun, and for even greater shelter, there is an electrically operated awning. Additionally, to ensure privacy when moored, an extra awning connects the flybridge awning to the stern railing, thereby shielding the entire cockpit area from sunlight and prying eyes. Windows encircle the dinette, and the spacious layout includes a U-shaped galley, a large dining table, and a generous living area. The table, in particular, is equipped with an electric mechanism that allows it to be moved aside when not in use, creating a wider passageway to the helm. The helm station is ideal, partly because it is slightly raised above the dinette floor level. From here, the view outwards is perfect and allows you to keep everything under control whilst sailing. In fact, there are two other helm stations: one on the flybridge and one in the cockpit, equipped with mooring controls.
Access to the sleeping area is straightforward. The staircase is broad, with numerous handrails. There are four cabins, and it is hard to distinguish the master cabin from the VIP cabin, as they are similar in size. Each has a king-size bed, ample wardrobes, and bathrooms with separate shower cubicles. The other two guest cabins feature twin beds and share a bathroom. Altogether, there are four cabins and three bathrooms to sleep eight people comfortably. Accessible from the stern, however, is the fifth cabin, reserved for the crew, which, in addition to two berths and a bathroom, also includes a small galley.
A Navetta, of course, must be able to navigate, and from the helm station inside, you immediately get the sense that everything is simple and intuitive, despite the boat’s size. Firstly, as mentioned, this is due to the position of the captain’s seat, which provides a clear view of the bow and everything around it, and secondly, because the dashboard features no fewer than four large displays showing navigation data and all the information needed to monitor the onboard systems.
// Everything is simple and under control. The view from the interior helm station is excellent, with superb visibility
to the front and sides. //
The engine room houses Volvo Penta IPS 1350 units, comprising two D13 engines, each delivering 1,000 horsepower. Manoeuvrability, aided by the pods, is assured both at low revs when moored and at sustained speeds when cruising on the open sea. At just over 13 knots, the hull is already out of the water with fuel consumption of less than 150 litres per hour. Not bad for a Navetta over 21 metres long with a full-load displacement of more than 56 tonnes. At top speed, I reached 26.3 knots, and fuel consumption per mile stayed almost the same: at minimum speed in planing mode, it uses 11 litres per mile; at maximum speed, 13.8 litres per mile.
A version featuring a dive in stern platform is available.
The hull is efficient; indeed, the shipyard has always used Volvo Penta IPS systems and has now developed considerable expertise in optimising hull design for this propulsion type. The trim remains perfect at all speeds, whether in displacement mode, at minimum planing speed, or during acceleration. Even turning feels effortless. The Navetta leans just the right amount and turns smoothly, striking a perfect balance: not too much nor too little. This is exactly the spirit that this 70-foot Absolute fully embodies. Comfort and ample space onboard for long stays, ease of handling, and safety to handle any sailing conditions.
// As usual, the technical department of the shipyard handles
the entire project. //
Engine room
The two Volvo Penta engines, each delivering 1,000 horsepower, allow the vessel to reach a maximum speed of over 26 knots and plane at just over 13 knots. The cruising range is significantly greater than that typically offered by a Navetta.
ABSOLUTE
Via Petrarca, 4
I-29027 Podenzano (PC)
T. +39 0523 354011
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www.absoluteyachts.com
PROJECT
Shipyard technical department
HULL
LOA 21.27m • Maximum beam 5.63m • Displacement 56,180 kg • Fuel tank volume 3,500 l • Water tank volume 910 l
MAIN PROPULSION
2x Volvo Penta D13-IPS 1350 • Outlet mechanical power 735 kW (1,000 hp) • 6 in-line cylinders • Swept volume 12.8 l • Bore&Stroke 131mm x 158mm • Maximal rotational speed 2400 rpm • Dry weight 2,458 kg
EC CERTIFICATION
CAT B
PRICE
Starting from 3,170,000 € Excl.VAT – (Price list for January 2026)
(Navetta 70 – A Navetta at the top – Barchemagazine.com – Excerpted from Barche, May 2026)
