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Lazzara LSX. Are we talking
Porsche? Audi? Lexus? The name resonates a swank new luxury vehicle. In this
case, though, it’s a boat: the new Lazzara LSX Quad 75. It doesn’t have flashy
alloy wheels and traction control, but it does have a truly innovative
propulsion system thanks to Volvo Penta. Shortly before last year’s Fort
Lauderdale International Boat Show, a courier delivered a mysterious package to
my desk. Inside was a small, hard, silver suitcase. In the case was a car key. I
instinctively pushed the button on the key, activating an audio recording
inviting me to a secretive soiree in St. Petersburg, Florida. The invitation
promised a revolutionary presentation. Always game for the next new thing, I
booked a flight.  While Lazzara’s presentation was shrouded in secrecy, what is
no mystery is that Lazzara Yachts represents a family affair spanning 50 years
and three generations. Building yachts from 68 to 110 feet, the company excels
in composite construction. Founder Vince Lazzara’s sons, Dick and Brad,
officiated at the ceremony in Florida, joined by their mom and their sons and daughters. A red carpet, smoke generators, a multimedia presentation and
bleacher seating transformed Lazzara’s Tampa boatyard into a stage set. The
centerpiece was a large, shapely lump concealed under a black cloth. (Click image to enlarge)
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 At the appropriate moment, the shroud was pulled back to reveal
the new LSX Quad. Incredibly, this combined brainchild of Lazzara and Volvo
Penta went from conception to completion in just 10 months. The result is
absolutely stunning. Four couples can dine in the country kitchen, sleep in
spacious comfort and have privacy from one another in various venues around the
deck. Slick European styling with a clean, modern interior completes the
aesthetics package that envelops the vessel’s state-of-the-art engineering.
The real hook, though, is the propulsion system. The Volvo Penta IPS system
features four engines and eight forward-facing props. The system promises to
deliver impressive power with a high level of fuel economy and a top speed of 35
knots with minimal noise. The hull Lazzara designed to accommodate the IPS will
offer impressive stability and a comfortable ride. (Click image to enlarge) During a sea trial the morning after the unveiling, I was
handed the helm—rather, the joystick control. The slightest motion of my thumb
and forefinger moved the vessel backward, forward and, better still, sideways,
virtually eliminating most docking dilemmas. The IPS requires just 187 meters
for a full turn—one-third less distance than comparable inboards and delivered
as smooth as butter. (Click image to enlarge)
Contact Lazzara Yachts at 813-835-5300.
www.lazzarayachts.com
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