Azimut Leonardo 98 "SIMONA"

SIMONA: sports-yacht character with flybridge living

SIMONA is a 2003 Azimut Leonardo 98 offered for sale in Dubai at €3,500,000, VAT not paid. Measuring 29.87 metres overall, she combines a sporty profile with substantial outdoor entertaining areas, a full-beam master suite and a flybridge jacuzzi. Her accommodation is arranged for seven overnight guests in three principal guest cabins, with space for four crew.

She suits an owner who values sociable days aboard as much as overnight cruising. Twelve guests can be carried while cruising, while the smaller overnight complement preserves a more intimate atmosphere below. Engines dated 2011, TRAC fin stabilisers and a 24-knot cruising speed are important elements of her specification, alongside distinct places for dining, sunbathing and relaxing.

Leonardo 98 design and exterior

Introduced in 2001, the Leonardo 98 explored the sea-coupé concept: the openness of a sports yacht combined with the extra outdoor living space of a flybridge. The model’s defining architectural ideas include a curved saloon opening connecting inside and outside, an extended aft cockpit and an opening sunroof above the helm. These features place entertaining and circulation at the centre of the design.

On SIMONA, the flybridge brings together a jacuzzi, lounge seating, a shaded dining area, a barbecue and an exterior helm. This gives guests several reasons to use the upper deck throughout the day, rather than treating it solely as a sunbathing area. Forward, a separate sunpad provides another outdoor retreat.

The aft deck offers an additional dining setting beneath a shade cover, directly adjoining the interior social spaces. Aft access leads down to the bathing platform, while an electrohydraulic telescopic passerelle assists boarding. Her 7.15-metre beam supports this generous distribution of indoor and outdoor areas.

SIMONA accommodation and interior

The principal guest layout comprises a full-beam master suite with an en-suite bathroom, a VIP cabin forward on the lower deck, and a starboard twin cabin with a Pullman berth. Together, these provide seven guest berths. An additional double cabin behind the master can also serve as the captain’s cabin; its intended use should be confirmed without assuming an increase in the stated guest capacity.

The master includes a double bed, sofa seating, a desk and television. Interior views also show a bathroom with both a bathtub and a shower. The main saloon combines substantial sofa seating with a bar and stools, while the dining area connects closely with the aft deck. An internal staircase links the saloon and flybridge, keeping the two principal entertaining levels connected.

Crew accommodation comprises two two-berth cabins, one forward and another near the engine room. The galley and domestic equipment include a stove, microwave, dishwasher, two refrigerators, two freezers and a washing machine. Two ice makers and beverage refrigerators at the flybridge and saloon bar support service across both decks. No comprehensive refit year is specified.

SIMONA performance and engineering

SIMONA has twin MTU 2000 M91 engines, each rated at 2,000 hp and dated 2011. Her cruising speed is 24 knots and her specified maximum is 29 knots. She has a GRP hull, a draft of 2.01 metres and a gross tonnage of 97 GT. Current engine hours are not specified.

TRAC fin stabilisers are fitted, together with a bow thruster. Electrical generation comes from two 45 kW Kohler generators, while an Idromar watermaker produces 120 litres per hour. Cruisair air conditioning is rated at 174,000 BTU.

Tank capacities are 10,980 litres of fuel, 1,800 litres of fresh water, 1,200 litres of holding capacity and 1,500 litres of grey water. No verified fuel-consumption figure or cruising range is available, so passage endurance should be established through operating records and a sea trial rather than inferred from tank size alone.

SIMONA equipment, tender and toys

Her equipment includes practical cruising systems as well as the outdoor amenities that define her appeal:

• Flybridge jacuzzi, barbecue, shaded dining and lounge seating.
• TRAC fin stabilisers and bow thruster.
• Two Kohler 45 kW generators.
• Idromar watermaker rated at 120 litres per hour.
• Simrad VHF and multifunction navigation equipment, including chartplotting, radar, autopilot and depth sounding.
• Lofrans 3,500 W, 24 V anchor equipment and additional capstans.
• Electrohydraulic telescopic passerelle.
• Two 12-person life rafts, adult and children’s lifejackets, emergency steering and fixed and portable firefighting equipment.

No tender or watersports toys are specified as included in the sale. Their inclusion, if any, should be established in the agreed inventory.

SIMONA ownership and running

SIMONA is located in Dubai and flies the Saint Kitts and Nevis flag. Her asking price is €3,500,000, with VAT not paid. Four crew berths provide accommodation for a professionally supported operating programme, although actual staffing should be matched to the intended use.

For a buyer, her strongest combination is the generous entertaining layout, three principal guest cabins, flybridge jacuzzi and engines dated later than the hull. A purchase assessment should examine machinery service records, stabiliser operation, generator condition, air conditioning and the jacuzzi installation. Berth selection should account for her full dimensions, while the sale inventory and intended allocation of the additional double cabin deserve explicit agreement.

SIMONA frequently asked questions

What is SIMONA’s asking price and VAT status?

SIMONA is offered at €3,500,000, VAT not paid. Her tax status should be reviewed against the buyer’s intended ownership and cruising arrangements.

Where is SIMONA located?

She is located in Dubai and registered under the Saint Kitts and Nevis flag.

How many cabins and guests does SIMONA accommodate?

She has three principal guest cabins with seven berths: a master, VIP and twin with Pullman. Her cruising guest capacity is twelve, distinct from her seven overnight guests.

What are SIMONA’s speed and range?

Her cruising speed is 24 knots and her specified maximum speed is 29 knots. A verified cruising range is not available.

How many crew can sleep aboard SIMONA?

She has accommodation for four crew in two two-berth cabins. An additional double cabin behind the master can also be used by the captain.

When was SIMONA built, and has she been refitted?

She was built by Azimut in 2003. Her MTU engines are dated 2011, but no comprehensive refit year is specified.

Does SIMONA have stabilisers and a jacuzzi?

Yes. She is equipped with TRAC fin stabilisers and a jacuzzi on the flybridge.

How can a viewing of SIMONA be arranged?

Contact the broker through this page to arrange a viewing in Dubai and request the detailed inventory and machinery records.