LOA: 91ft 0in (27.75m) BEAM: 29ft 6in (9.75m) ENGINES: Twin MTU 16V 2000s with Arneson surface drives TOP SPEED: 40+ knots PRICE: POA CONTACT: www.otam.it
While Otam’s “Custom” range doesn’t actually begin until the 100ft mark, the new W flagship of its “Fast and Iconic” line remains about as customfriendly as a sub-100ft yacht gets. Due to make its international debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September 2024, the new Otam 90 GTS heads up a fleet that is defined by ferociously quick chase boats and megayacht tenders that adopt a true superyacht build process, enabling the buyer to define the detail to such a degree that each boat becomes a one-off.
Of course, the fact that it comes in beneath the 24m loadline length brings with it all the associated advantages in terms of manning and maintenance – and with a pair of MTU 16V 2000s hooked up to Arneson surface drives, chances are you’re going to want to make use of that by helming it yourself. You can fully expect to hit in excess of 40 knots, and with a hull coated in a silver metallic paint with bronze accents (developed by Awlgrip for the owner of boat number 1), you’ll look good doing it too.
In the absence of a flybridge, the main deck needs to work pretty hard to deliver a range of day boating zones and it certainly does that. At the back end, the aft cockpit leads down to a vast bathing platform with an aft-facing settee and plenty of room for freestanding furniture and water toys. There’s also room for a garage capable of swallowing
