Salt Shaker Yacht for Sale

Salt Shaker Yacht | 70' Azimut 2001

SALT SHAKER - 2001 Azimut 70 Seajet

Based in Turin, Italy, Azimut is the largest yacht builder in Europe. The company began distributing boats in the U.S. in the early 1980s, but it wasn’t until the mid 1990s that Azimut models became a significant presence in the American market. With a series of motoryacht and flybridge designs up to 100 feet in length, the Azimut brand soon became identified with sleek styling and meticulous craftsmanship. Today, Azimut is a force in the U.S. luxury market with a range of innovative yachts ranging in size from 42' to 100'.

The Azimut models profiled below represent ten of the company’s popular models over the years. Taken together, these are the boats that made the Azimut brand what it is today with the American yachting community.

Azimut 70 Seajet

1996–2002

At a Glance: A state-of-the-art yacht when she was introduced in 1996 — the aft engine room is rare in a yacht this size. The Sea Jet’s spacious and flowing interior is a blend of soft curves, high gloss cherry joinery and facing C-shaped leather sofas. The galley—forward of the salon—features a dishwasher, marble counters, and entrance door to the starboard deck. In the salon’s aft corner is a curved stairway leading to the master suite with king berth, built-in vanities, and ensuite bath. The VIP stateroom has a queen berth, and both guest staterooms have side-by-side berths. Note the luggage storage off the guest accommodation hallway. Crew quarters are at the bow, accessed from the foredeck. The lower helm has a deck access door. The transom garage houses a PWC. MTU 1150hp V-drive diesels cruise at 24–25 knots. A popular model, about 40 were built. (Power & Motoryacht Guide)

Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Blue Oceans Yachting.

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SALT SHAKER – 2001 Azimut 70 Seajet –

Walk Through Description

Transom & Swim Platform

SALT SHAKER has a molded swim platform with a molded port and stbd teak covered stairs leading up to the aft deck. On the centerline is a Jet-ski Garage or it can be used for storing other water toys. The name of the yacht is backlit and mounted on the transom as well as two (2) JL Audio Speakers. The 50 amp shore power cable is located near the port stairs and is deployed and retracted via Glendinning electric power cable reel. There is a transom shower and dockside fresh-water hookup. On the aft overhead above the transom are two built-in flood lights that can be very useful at night. There is a hatch that opens under the port transom staircase where the emergency steering is located and leads into the machinery room.

Aft Deck

The aft deck area is a wonderful area to relax, dine on the delicacies prepared by the chef or sip your favorite beverages while enjoying your time aboard SALT SHAKER. There is a built-in transom bench covered in an off-white marine vinyl, four (4) white outdoor aluminum armchairs with off-white seating surfaces, and a high gloss teak table that can comfortably accommodate up to 8 people. The entire aft deck is covered with teak and for docking you have port and stbd warping winches to help tighten the lines. There are port and stbd side gates for a boarding from the side dock via a removable staircase. There are four (4) JL Audio Speakers installed in the ceiling and one (1) JL Audio Subwoofer located in the bottom of the transom bench seat. The entire yacht has a Reolink Security System and in the ceiling of the aft deck is the first of several cameras that have been installed. And for added security there is a Ring Camera & Motion Detector. You will notice the Roku TV on a swiveling arm, stainless steel framed tinted glass doors that open into the main salon and a stainless-steel & teak stairs to the flybridge.

Side Decks

Moving forward to either port or starboard are the teak covered side decks of SALT SHAKER. On the port aft side deck is a water-tight door to the engine room and on the stbd side deck slightly beyond midship is the water tight door to the galley. The bulwarks have sturdy stainless-steel hand-rails and the side windows are tinted glass with exterior privacy screens. Mid ship port and stbd are boarding gates for a removable side dock staircase.

Fore Deck

The forepeak area is teak covered and where the ground tackle is located. The windlass can be controlled remotely from the helm positions are by the wired remote. The anchor chain is located under hatches along with a fresh-water wash down. SALT SHAKER has a large sunbed with a small retractable bimini-top and under this area are two large lockers for storing supplies and the fwd shore power connection. There are two (2) JL Audio Speakers and a hatch that leads to the crew cabin.

Crew Cabin

The Crew Cabin is entered through a hatch in the fore deck. It has two single berths, a separate bathroom with toilet , sink and shower, and separate air conditioning – heating controls.

Main Salon

Entrance to the main salon is through tinted glass, stainless steel framed sliding glass doors. Upon entering the main deck of SALT SHAKER your feet will be on a half-circle of Italian Marble that you will see used throughout the yacht. The reminder of the salon floor is covered in Louzon Brazilian Cherry Wood. The salon is bathed in high-gloss cherry wood cabinets and walls with just the right touch of Burlwood on the top of the storage cabinet located immediately to port. This port side cabinet is where the icemaker is located and has clear acrylic shelves with interesting items from the sea with a large mirror immediately behind. On the starboard aft side of the salon is a carpeted staircase that descends to the private Master Suite. Moving forward there are port and stbd curved off-white leather sofas with several nice décor pillows, a high-gloss cherry wood coffee table with a glass top for setting down cold or hot drinks. The large elliptical windows allow the salon to be bathed in natural light, and for privacy, there are Roman Shades for the windows and a full length curtain for the entrance doors. The trayed ceiling is nicely done with cherry wood inserts with an elliptical cherry wood center piece. Moving forward on the port side of the salon is the internal staircase to the flybridge and to stbd is the AV center that includes a Samsung Smart TV, Direct TV Receiver, and the Reolink Receiver. There is a clever cherry wood tambor door that slides close to hide all these components when not in use. Another Reolink Security Camera is mounted in the salon and there are several tasteful décor pieces placed in various locations.

Galley

Forward of the salon on the stbd side is the location of the galley for SALT SHAKER. The galley can be closed off with a pocket door as well as a cherry wood tambor door. The galley is well equipped a GE 4 Burner Ceran Cooktop with overhead light and exhaust fan, GE Convection/Microwave Oven, Upright Liebherr Refrigerator & Freezer, and a GE Dishwasher. The counter has Italian Marble tops and a double stainless steel sink, under counter storage and overhead cabinets for the chef’s necessities. The floor is also covered in Italian Marble and there is a watertight door that opens on to the stbd side deck.

Dining

Directly across from the galley is the inside dining table for SALT SHAKER. The high-gloss cherry wood table has a removable center leaf and there is a built-in U-shaped off-white leather settee and when adding three chairs there is plenty of room for eight people. The Italian Marble Floor continues from the galley into the dining area and there is a hidden storage cabinet for all the serving pieces that magically appears at the touch of a button. Just aft of the dining area is the staircase to the flybridge.

Lower Helm

The captain can navigate from two areas on SALT SHAKER and just forward of the galley is the lower helm. There is a single adjustable captain’s chair covered in off-white leather. All the controls are in reach and engine gauges are easy to read. Each engine has their own set of gauges which include tachometer, temperature and pressure. The single lever ZF Controls operate the transmissions and throttles. The navigation electronics include Garmin GPS Map & Chartplotter, Garmin LiveScope Forward & Surround-Looking Sonar System, Garmin Speed Display, Simrad Autopilot, Raymarine Depth Gauge, Raymarine VHF, Remote Searchlight Control, Bow Thruster Control, and Compass. There are the controls for the three (3) windshield wipers, fuel gauge, Fireboy Monitor, ignition switches, engine hour gauges ( P-2331-hrs & Stbd-2301-hrs as of March 12, 2024) and Trim Tab Indicator & Control. There is a Reolink Security Camera Monitor and the yachts electrical breaker panel is located directly behind the lower helm for easy access. The yacht is also equipped Nautic Alert Satellite Tracking Security System.

Guest Staterooms – VIP Suite

Moving forward from the lower helm there is a carpeted center staircase that descends to the lower guest accommodations aboard SALT SHAKER. The forward guest stateroom is the spacious VIP Suite with Queen Size centerline bed and the floors are covered in carpet. There is a vanity to port with a lift up top that has an underside mirror and a stool covered in tan Nubuck material that matches the headboard and the stbd side settee. There are built in nightstands with storage on each side of the bed, port and stbd wardrobes, pull out storage drawers under the bed sides and a Vizio TV for entertainment. The VIP Bath has an Italian Marble Countertop with sink, mirror, under counter storage, matching Italian Marble Floor, Vacuflush Toilet, and a spacious shower with a fold down seat.

Port Guest Stateroom

In the guest accommodations hallway, the port stateroom has two single beds separated by a shared built-in night-stand and carpeted floor. There are storage drawers under the bed and hanging wardrobe. A wall mounted Vizio TV for entertainment. The port stateroom aboard SALT SHAKER has a door that leads into the shared port side guest head. The guest bathroom has an Italian Marble counter top with matching floor, sink with mirrored storage cabinets, Vacuflush Toilet, and a shower with fold down seat.

Stbd Guest Stateroom

The stbd guest stateroom has an over-under bed configuration. The lower bed is a queen size and the upper bed is a twin. The bathroom for the stbd guest stateroom on SALT SHAKER is shared with the port guest stateroom.

Master Stateroom Suite

The master stateroom is accessed by a private staircase located in the aft stbd side of the main salon offering the owner a private retreat separated from the other guest staterooms. When descending the carpeted staircase, you will find a storage cabinet and hanging wardrobe on the outboard side. The Master Suite is full beam with carpeted floors and has a centerline King Size Bed. There is a tan Nubuck covered headboard and above that a large mirror and piece of art is fixed to the wall. The port side has a settee covered in tan Nubuck and on the forward wall is a full-length mirror and there is a wall mounted Samsung Smart TV. The master bath has dual sinks with Italian Marble Countertop and matching Italian Marble Floor. Above the sinks is a mirrored cabinet with lots of storage. The toilet is a Vacuflush and there is a large shower.

Flybridge

The flybridge of SALT SHAKER is a favorite gathering area to enjoy the sun and the sea air while cruising to your next destination. Forward to stbd is the upper helm with redundant features found at the lower helm; ZF Marine Engine Controls, Garmin LiveScope -Forward & Surround Looking Sonar Display, Garmin Speed Display, Simrad Autopilot, Bow Thruster Control, Remote Spotlight Control, Ritchie Compass, Trim Tab Controls & Indicator, and all the same gauges to monitor the main motors. There is also the added benefit of a wireless Yacht Controller for the captain to use when docking. The helm seat is a comfortable two (2) person adjustable bench covered in off-white marine grade vinyl. Directly aft of the helm is a large sunbed also upholstered in the same off-white marine grade vinyl and opposite to the port side is the Kenyon Electric Grill. There is a large adjustable table with semi-circle bench seating, a bimini top done in Black Sunbrella, radar arch for the navigation arrays, four (4) JL Audio Speakers, a Ring Camera as well as a Reolink Security Camera. The flybridge is accessible from the internal staircase or from the aft deck staircase. The aft portion of the flybridge has a crane and davits for storing and launching a jet ski or a small tender. There is a Life Raft and EPIRB located on the flybridge.

Engine Room

Access to the engine room is through a watertight door on the port side deck. The machinery space is neat and tidy with all major equipment in excellent working condition. Twin MTU V12 Diesels with ZF Transmissions, Twin Kohler 24kw Generators, Air Conditioning Plant and all other major equipment is easy to reach for any service and regular maintenance intervals.

Final Comment

The current owner has kept all service records that will be shared with any interested parties. May 2024 the yacht is completing her annual service which includes fresh bottom paint. The yacht looks spectacular at night with Under Water Lights and the Backlit Name Board on the transom. SALT SHAKER is waiting on her next owner and will survey well.