Florida’s Magnum Marine caused a speedboat sensation in the ‘60s and ‘70s with two World Offshore Champions in Open Class racing. In 1976 the company was sold to aristocratic Italian boatbuilder Marchese Filippo Theodoli, and a new era began. This year marks another milestone for the firm, known for pairing high performance with luxury: production has begun on its largest and lost luxurious yacht ever, the Magnum 100. With a killer design by Italy’s Alberto Mancini and twin 2600 HP MTU diesel engines, she’s a sleek, speedy, sexy beast to be sure.
Made of carbon fiber and advanced composites for a high power-to-weight ratio, the 100-footer has also been equipped with numerous ecologically-minded devices such as an electric “harbor” drive wing engine for slow speed operation, which runs virtually silent and exhaust free. A number of indoor and outdoor seating, dining and viewing areas are incorporated into the design with an expandable top providing various movable shaded spaces when out on the water. Four double staterooms belowdecks provide luxe accommodations. What you get up to down there is your own affair.
