The little ship that could-Absolute Navetta 62
In Italian, navetta means “little ship” which is appropriate for the new Absolute Navetta 62 which packs a lot of features into a boat that can be easily managed by a couple. I was able to get onboard the new Navetta 62 at the recent Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS 2025) and she has everything you need for coastal cruising. Featuring a plumb bow, angular blackened hull windows, and a distinctly modern interior, there is plenty of Italian style. Multiple gathering areas, lounges, spacious cabins, and abundant storage also showcase that this little ship is designed for comfort.
“Bonus”/ Crew Cabin
Entering at the swim platform, I immediately notice the intricate use of space that carries throughout the vessel. Absolute set out to pack a lot into this 62’ boat and unlike other “62’ boats” she is 61’ 3/4’’ overall not 69’ and change like many other builds that call themselves 62s.
The port stairway to the main deck lifts up providing access to a crew cabin. While most American owners won’t have crew on a 62’ cruiser I really like this bonus cabin for a variety of reasons. A head in the cabin means anyone swimming, diving, or returning from an excursion has easy access without having to traipse sand or water through the boat. Come back from the beach and shower in privacy right off the swim step. This cabin also includes a separate washer and dryer. Throw towels and bathing suits in after a day on the water and change to a bathrobe and slippers before making your way into the main boat.
There is room for two to overnight here or this would be a great place to take a nap out of the sunshine but near the water during the day. The tinted transom window to this cabin opens on a lift creating beach club like access to the breeze. That type of hatch/window scares me a bit because of the proximity to the water but it locks tight and sure makes this cabin airy and nice. Another benefit is that there is an engine room door here. Workers can get into the engine room without ever having to go through the boat. No dirty footprints to worry about or privacy considerations. The swim step itself hydraulically lowers so it can hold and launch a tender but also be used as a wading area. Perhaps place a folding table and chairs on the slightly lowered platform and have a light lunch or some cocktails while dangling your feet in the water.
Outdoor Living Spaces
Up the steps onto the main deck there is seating for six surrounding a flip top table under coverage of the coach-top above which can be extended with a shade. To starboard is a convenient wet bar which also conceals a wing station with IPS joystick and bow thruster controls ideal for docking or med-mooring. Wide side decks with sculptured rails lead forward on both sides providing access to the bow lounge. Here in addition to ground tackle and storage there is a dual purpose sunpad. An adjustable backrest folds out of the sunpad creating an aft-facing settee. Another seat built into the combing ahead of the windshield faces forward and a high-low fold out table sits in between. This creates a cozy outdoor lounge space that can be set up with a sunshade on poles when desired. I picture this space as an idyllic place to lounge and enjoy the sites, especially when on the hook, or in contrast, an exhilarating seat for guests to feel the wind while underway.
For larger outdoor gatherings the flybridge lounge is accessed by stairs from the main deck aft. It includes a large wet bar with plenty of serving space, an al fresco dining table with seating for six or more, all under the protection of a hard top. There is built-in cushioned seating adjacent to the flybridge helm station, which also has twin adjustable bucket seats. At the trailing edge of the flybridge is additional lounge seating with another table. The Navetta 62 certainly fits the bill as a little ship, but maybe they should have considered naming this series “festa grande” (big party). I count seating for 28 people in five distinct areas, four tables, and two wet bars, and that is all before entering the cabin!
The Cabin
A large sliding door opens wide to fully connect the aft deck to the galley and salon when needed. The galley is just inside this door and features a large vertical refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, deep centerline stainless steel sink, electric induction burners, convection oven/microwave combo, and abundant storage. There is even a slide out cabinet wired for an espresso machine as an Italian boat must have. The dining table features a marble-effect top as do the counter tops which have cutouts for access. The upper cabinet faces are lacquered, and the lowers a contemporary gray with a composite floor below that is a warmer colored faux wood. Linen like curtains line large windows. Plush fabric seating and vertical striped accents give the salon a clean contemporary look.
The dining table with six chairs is opposite the galley and ahead of it is a comfortable U-shaped lounge with a coffee table and a long cabinet that houses the entertainment system including a large flat screen TV on a lift.
A few steps up there is the interior helm station with twin MFD screens and excellent visibility forward with wrap-around vertical windshields and a single centerline mullion. A watertight door from the helm leads to the side deck providing access to the foredeck. I like this because you can stand outside while docking and still use the controls/joystick. An adjustable bucket helm chair is within reach of the wheel, joystick, and throttles. There is also a similar companion seat here but these are the only two inside seats at this level. If conditions don’t permit outside seating while underway, additional guests can sit at the lounge or dining table, which while comfortable, are lower than the helm area and won’t have the same forward-facing view.
A stairwell leads down to the cabin deck. Here there are three cabins, three heads, all with separate shower compartments, and a unique pantry like storage area. On the boat I toured the pantry area had a large wine chiller, linen closet like storage, and access to a forward auxiliary space that could be used to store provisions, spares, suitcases, and more. If I were using this boat as a cruiser, I might put another washer dryer in there or a freezer.
As far as the sleeping cabins go there is one cabin that has twin beds (side by side) that can be slid together to make a double. That cabin is not as big as the other two cabins and has the head across the hall. It is still a nice cabin but the other two are enormous. Both the full beam amidships cabin and the forward cabin host king sized island beds, walk in closets, and sizeable ensuite heads. While they are not identical and Absolute designates the forward cabin as the master, they rival each other in size and accommodations, which is really nice when you are traveling with two couples. This configuration would also work nicely in a charter set up. This little ship can easily and comfortably sleep three couples or any combination of couples and kids. The crew cabin has two bunks and would also be appropriate for older kids. I wouldn’t put young children out there because it is so disconnected from the rest of the boat and is very close to the water. While not nearly as spacious as the interior cabins it could possibly be configured with a double bed using some kind of filler and used as an alternate sleeping cabin even for owners. It seems like it would be a lovely spot on a calm temperate night with the transom hatch open to be near the water while anchored.
Performance Claim
The Absolute Navetta 62 is powered by standard twin D13-IPS1200s (900HP each) and IPS1350s (1,000HP each) are optional. I wasn’t able to run the boat but the manufacturer reports cruising speeds between 19 and 27 knots and a peak speed of nearly 32 knots. An independent boat tester Giorgio Bruno from Yachting News in Europe reported onboard performance data that showed that from 24 knots to 28 knots there was not much speed penalty, as the range with a calculated 10% reserve remained around 245 nm. Best performance at speed that he recorded was at 2,300 rpm running 26.7 knots using 86.64 gph which delivered a range of 249.1nm. At 1,000 rpm running 8.8knots the Navetta 62 used 9.77 gph for a calculated slow cruising range of 728.2nm. All of the numbers sited here are from a boat equipped with the upgraded IPS 1350s. They demonstrate good performance at both high and low speeds. Use this data with caution as the conditions and methodology of the test is unverified. If I have the opportunity to run the vessel I will revise the information accordingly.
Little Ship Indeed
From what I can see from my time onboard the Absolute Navetta 62 this Italian beauty delivers a lot. She ticks many boxes as a coastal cruiser that has plenty of useful living spaces that are both stylish and comfortable. The Navetta 62 is also uniquely suited for entertaining with abundant gathering and dining areas both inside and out. If you like contemporary styling and are in the market for a little ship that can both cruise and be the life of the party, I would take a serious look at the new Absolute Navetta 62.
Absolute Navetta 62 Specifications
Length Overall 61’ 3,4’’ (18.68 m)
Beam 17’ 7’’ (5.36 m)
Draft 5’ 6” (1.68 m)
Displacement 99,384 lbs. (45,080 kg)
Fresh water capacity 206.05 US gallons (780 l)
Black water capacity 75 US gallons (284 l)
Fuel capacity 898.18 US gallons (3400 l)
Type-approval CE-B
Standard Power 2X Volvo Penta D13-IPS1200 12.8l (900HP)
Optional Power 2X Volvo Penta D13-IPS1350 12.8l (1,00HP)
US Base Price “starting from” $ 3,070,000.00 (With IPS 1350 as of Sept. 2025)
Fractional ownership options and US and Canadian West Coast sales: Seanet
