Hull: 60’
Beam: 20’ 8”
Draft: 48”
Weight: 29.5 tons
Shore Power: 50A 230VAC 60 Hz
Water: 190 USG
Fuel: 650 USG
Power: 2xCaterpillar C-18
Surface Drives: 1150 HP ZE
Speed: Max: 34 k
Speed: Cruise: 28 k
Generator: 15kW Westerbeke w/Sound Shield
This curvy feline boasts a patented “Hybrid Air-Lift Technology”™, which is poised to pounce on traditional hull forms. She’s a one-of-kind, precedent-breaking advance in marine science and she’s purring sweetly into a new realm of efficiency.
At 65’ her 20’8” beam boasts room that would easily require 75-100’ in a single-hull motor or sail yacht. In fact, the beam is so spacious between her twin hulls that a full beam master stateroom with a king-size berth, plus heads/showers is located on the lower main level; spanning the sponsons.
Her main aft deck is endowed with a roof overhang, comfortable lounging areas and a convenient outdoor grill & wash basin with a hinged hatch/cover when not in use; plus storage lockers. Although the aft deck is brief, the Axcell’s sizable beam in conjunction with a full width swim platform makes a great gathering place, underway or at dock.
The extent of interior space in Axcell 65’s main salon is surprising, taking near full advantage of her 20’8” beam. The helm and observer stations are raised, granting excellent visibility all around. The salon features an L-shaped lounge that backs to the aft and port windows. Not shown are the aft windows that are raised and lowered by electric motors. Above, the Axcell’s sunroof lets fresh air in and does not buffet at speed
Forward in the salon, her captain’s chair favors black leather; fully adjustable, facing a brown leather padded console with all-inclusive, lighted screens. Nearly a dozen analogue gauges crown the helm – à la
350Z style; still the best human interface and indicative of a real performance boat. The entire helm is well-conceived and properly planned with an assorted package from Raymarine,
Four steps down, the ship’s lower salon continues its handsome setting. Her elliptical dining table sports white leather booth-style seating. Ease over to the sit-down-stand-up bar, which offers a pair of white, plump-round bar stools, in addition to a serving space at port.
Easily accessed forward of the lower salon, her Master Stateroom offers a queen-size elevated berth with marble topped mahogany cabinets, and a large vanity. There’s stowage aplenty alongside as well as beneath. Individual bed-side lights make night time reading easy, while overhead a large porthole hatch permits ambient light to shine through.
Altogether, three ensuite guest rooms provide gracious hospitality for 6 guests
Two CAT C-18s power this vessel, with 1150 HP
ZF surface drives. The hulls feature the innovative, patented design he calls “High Efficiency Surface Effect;” a large open chamber where pressurized air is forced under the hull for an air-cushioned, hover-craft-type effect. His “HybridAir Technology Lift”™ fans on the main engines engage at 1,300 rpm, to force pressurized air into its lower pocket.