Most buyers looking at a 30-metre motor yacht end up choosing between two options: order new and wait for the build slot, or find a recent yacht that someone else has already commissioned, tested and improved. From October 28 to November 1, one of the best examples of the second option will be at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. CARPE DIEM is a 2023 Azimut Grande 32 Metri, and she is at Pier Sixty-Six, B Dock, Slip B-217.
Here is what a near-new Grande 32 Metri gives you, and how to judge her on the dock.
Why the Grande 32 Metri stands out
Azimut designed this model to bring big-yacht features to the 32-metre class. The exterior is by Stefano Righini and the interior is by Achille Salvagni. As Boat International reported when the model was revealed, the superstructure is built entirely in carbon fibre, which gives more volume while keeping the weight distribution and centre of gravity where they should be. On CARPE DIEM that carbon superstructure sits on a GRP hull, and she is built to RINA class.
She measures 31.27 metres (102′7″) with a 7.32-metre beam and sleeps 10 guests. Twin Caterpillar C32B engines, each rated at 2,200 hp, give her a 20-knot cruise and 25 knots at the top end. Her range is 540 nautical miles at cruise and 1,300 nautical miles at 12 knots.
Five things to look at aboard CARPE DIEM
1. The hours tell the story. Each engine shows approximately 383 hours. That is enough use to settle the systems in, and far short of the point where a buyer has to start planning major service intervals. What to do: ask to see the maintenance records next to the hour meters, and have your surveyor compare them.
2. The warranty carries over. CARPE DIEM comes with an extended 5-year / 2,000-hour warranty. On a near-new yacht, the remaining coverage is real value that a buyer of an older yacht does not get. What to do: confirm the remaining term and what transfers to the new owner before you make an offer.
3. The upgrades are already done. The current owner has added KVH and Starlink connectivity with dock Wi-Fi, a Sonos sound system, a cold plunge, stone tabletops, a fireproof box for lithium batteries, Miele laundry and a full MCA fire and safety package. These are the projects a new owner usually spends the first season arranging. What to do: list the upgrades you would want anyway, then compare their value with the time and cost of fitting them yourself.
4. The layout adapts. She has four staterooms, including a full-beam owner’s suite on the main deck with panoramic windows and a spa-style en-suite. A fifth cabin, currently set up as a gym, can be converted to an en-suite cabin. Five crew sleep in three cabins. What to do: walk the yacht with your real guest list in mind. A gym that converts to a fifth cabin is useful flexibility for resale, too. As Robert put it in his Monaco Yacht Show interview, specificity creates liquidity.
5. The outdoor spaces work hard. The flybridge has a retractable sunroof, a jacuzzi and a full bar. There are sun pads and a lounge on the foredeck, a beach club with a large bathing platform aft, and a garage for one tender and one PWC. Zero-speed fin stabilizers keep things calm at anchor. What to do: spend time on the beach club and the flybridge, because that is where most days aboard are spent.
In Robert’s words
“I’ve walked a lot of yachts, and CARPE DIEM is one I’m proud to show. The full beam owner’s suite gives you real room to breathe. The beach club opens right onto the water, and the Salvagni interiors are filled with natural light from bow to stern. Come aboard and I’ll show you why she stands out.”
— Robert Riva, Founder and CEO, Paramount Yachts
Near-new or new build?
A new build lets you choose everything, and it suits some owners best. We cover that route in why build through Paramount Yachts. A near-new yacht gets you on the water now, with the first-season issues already sorted. CARPE DIEM is asking $11,300,000. If the timing of your next season matters, it is worth weighing the two options side by side. Our buyer services page explains how we run that comparison with you.
See her at FLIBS
CARPE DIEM is at Pier Sixty-Six, B Dock, Slip B-217, home of Superyacht Village at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Show hours:
- Wednesday, October 28: 12 PM to 7 PM (preview day)
- Thursday, October 29 to Saturday, October 31: 10 AM to 7 PM
- Sunday, November 1: 10 AM to 5 PM
To see her without the crowds, request a VIP showing. You can also download the full CARPE DIEM brochure or view the listing and gallery.
Specifications believed accurate but not guaranteed. Not for sale to U.S. residents while in U.S. waters.
Talk to Paramount Yachts
Whether you are comparing CARPE DIEM with a new build or shortlisting yachts for the show, a broker will reply to you directly.
Call or WhatsApp: (305) 321-2582
Email: robert@paramount.yachts
Office: 1001 SE 17th St, Suite 101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
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