Cantieri Estensi launches 535 maine, the trawler for all the family. Classic but innovative

The new model available from June 2016 embodies the experience learned building the bestselling 530 Maine, plus some important novelties.

May 24, 2016, Ostellato (FE). #cantieriestensi, the market leading builder of reliable, elegant and highly appealing lobster boats and trawlers, continues along the path of renewal with the new #535maine. After its presentation in Düsseldorf, the new model was launched in June 2016 and makes its public debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September.

THE EVOLUTION OF AN ICON

The new #535maine follows in the footsteps of the hugely successful previous model, the 530, of which a total of 35 have been sold (rising to 60 when the 480 and 640 sister models are factored in), rewarding the innovative technical solutions it introduced, its unprecedented living space and the peerless build quality. Today the 530 Maine evolves into the 535, which offers some important new features based on experience and the latest technology available.

Big side windows illuminate the three cabins below deck, while the new solution devised for the door between the cockpit and the saloon makes it possible to create a single space for even more direct contact with the sea. From a technical standpoint, the partnership with Volvo Penta brings all the benefits of electronics to cruising, while innovative fittings like the pivoting swim platform or the joystick to manoeuvre the #yacht from the cockpit make life onboard #535maine, the ideal “home on the sea”, an even more comfortable experience.

EXTERIORS

The exterior of #535maine features three key areas. The cockpit in the stern, entirely sheltered by the flybridge, is fitted with a big sofa and has the space for a dinette with table and chairs seating six. The third helm station, available on request, allows the #yacht to be manoeuvred from the cockpit using the 

Volva Penta joystick. Under the floor, the hydraulic gangway extends electrically from its housing to the dock. On request, the swim platform in the stern can be fitted with an electro-hydraulic mechanism for launching or retrieving a tender (up to 450 kg) or simply to go for a swim.

The second area to enjoy in company is in the bow. This big sun lounging area is big enough for at least four people, with room for two more on the forward-facing sofa, which can also be used when cruising at low speed to enjoy the view in the utmost quiet and comfort. The steel anchor and 75 metres of chain can be raised and lowered by means of a 1,700 W radio controlled winch.

Finally, the big flybridge offers the chance to spend a relaxing day entirely in the open air. Next to the helm station is a dinette, also for six people, served by a cabinet containing a fridge, a grill and a sink. The space in the stern is left free to install a davit for retrieving a light tender (the structure has been strengthened specifically for this purpose), or alternatively for chaises longues or sunloungers, at the owner’s request. And when the sun gets too hot, the retractable bimini top can be extended and used even when cruising.

More information available in the press release