Absolute Navetta 73 Video Review: Three Helms and Four Cabins
By the YachtWay editorial deskUpdated October 2026Video walkthrough7 min read
The Absolute Navetta 73 is a 22 m Italian flybridge yacht on twin Volvo IPS 1350 pods. We walked a 2022 boat that looks brand new, from the swim platform carrying a Williams jet tender to the engine room. There are three helm stations, a flybridge with freestanding furniture, a bar and a grill, and a main deck with a galley the crew can reach from outside. Below there are four cabins, including a full-beam owner's suite with a walk-in closet, plus a crew area with two cabins.
A new or pre-owned Absolute, side by side
If you are deciding between a new Absolute and a pre-owned one, this 2022 Navetta 73 is a good test. It looks brand new. With IPS pods, bow and stern thrusters and three helms, a 73-footer like this is easy for an owner to run. Big windows on every deck keep the boat bright, and storage hides in places you do not expect.
What stood out on board
- Three helm stationsA main helm, a flybridge helm and an outside docking station aft, all with joystick control.
- A tender on the platformThe hydraulic swim platform carries a Williams Sport 345 jet tender.
- A mirror that risesIn the guest cabin a mirror rises over the window at the push of a button for privacy.
- A hidden storage roomForward of a guest cabin there is a walk-in storeroom almost 6 ft tall.
- A full-beam guest cabinThe second large cabin is full beam, with a big sink and a vanity under a lift-up lid.
- A wine fridge that opens itselfTap it and the dual zone wine fridge opens, with glasses stored above.
Spec sheet at a glance
| Feature | What you get | The benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 73 ft 5 in (22.37 m) | Big enough for long stays |
| Beam | 18 ft 6 in (5.64 m) | Room for a full-beam owner's suite |
| Draft | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | Fine for most anchorages |
| Weight | 57.7 t (127,207 lb) | Steady at sea |
| Tanks | 1,057 gal fuel, 293 gal water | Long range between stops |
| Power | 2x Volvo Penta D13 IPS 1350, 2,000 hp | Pods for easy handling |
| Listed speeds | 24 kn top, 20 kn cruise (listing figures) | Not measured, we did not sea trial her |
| Guests | 4 cabins, 8 guests | Two cabins could pass as the owner's |
| Crew | 2 crew cabins with their own head | Crew stay apart from guests |
| Docking | Side-Power bow and stern thrusters, joystick | Easy for an owner to dock |
| Comfort | Seakeeper, two generators, HP watermaker | Steady and self-sufficient at anchor |
| Tender | Williams Sport 345 on the swim platform | Ready for island hopping |
Swim platform and aft deck
The swim platform lowers hydraulically and carries a Williams Sport 345 jet tender. Stairs on both sides lead up to the aft deck, with dining for eight or more.
- Shower.A handheld rain wand, plus a big shower you can mount outside.
- Crew access.To the crew area and engine room from the platform.
- Winches.Next to large cleats with line tracks.
- Shade.A screen drops down for privacy or mosquitoes.
- Docking station.An outside helm with joystick and thrusters.
Side decks and bow
A side door from the helm lets you step out fast. At the bow there are big lockers for covers and fenders.
- Sunbed.Backrests recline to several angles.
- Table.Opens up, with a lazy Susan in the middle.
- Shade.Sockets for poles to hold a canvas.
- Lines.Winches, cleats and tracks all within reach.
Flybridge
The stairs up are at an easy angle, with handrails on both sides. On top there is freestanding furniture aft, a Bimini that extends from the hardtop and a dining table for up to eight.
- Soft top.Opens over the dining area for the night sky.
- Bar.LED lighting and a marble-like top.
- Grill.A Kenyon cooktop.
- Helm.Large Garmin screens, joystick and AC vents.
- Hatch.Drop straight down to the main helm if it rains.
Main deck and helm
The aft panels open fully to link the salon with the aft deck. Inside there is L-shaped seating, a TV that rises, dining for eight and a galley the crew can reach from outside.
Galley
- Fridges.A large fridge and a freezer.
- Cooking.A four-burner cooktop, oven and microwave.
- Clean-up.A dishwasher next to the sink.
- Privacy.A sliding door closes it off.
Helm
- Coffee machine.Right by the helm.
- Controls.Joystick, bow and stern thrusters and a chain counter.
- Screens.Three Garmin displays plus Victron and cameras.
- Seats.The captain's seat slides and rises.
Owner's cabin
Steps lead down from the helm to the owner's cabin, with plenty of headroom and a soft leather-like ceiling.
- Bed.A queen plus, with a vanity desk and a lit mirror.
- Closets.A full-size closet and a walk-in closet.
- Bathroom.French doors, two full-size sinks and a walk-in rain shower.
- Mirror.Full length, behind the cabin door.
Guest cabins, crew and engine room
Wide wooden steps lead down to the guest cabins. With the full-beam cabin there are four in all, and a day head serves the smaller ones.
Guest cabins
- Full-beam cabin.A rising mirror, a safe and a hidden vanity.
- Queen cabin.Its own head with a rain shower.
- Twin cabin.Two beds and a TV you can angle.
- Storeroom.A walk-in space forward, with access to the bow thruster.
Crew and engine room
- Crew.Two cabins, a head with a shower and separate washer and dryer.
- Engines.Twin IPS 1350 D13s, easy to walk around.
- Systems.Two generators, a Seakeeper, Victron power and an HP watermaker.
This 2022 Navetta 73 makes a strong case for buying pre-owned, because it looks like a new boat. The three helms, the IPS pods and the thrusters make it easy to run without a big crew, and the flybridge bar and grill make it a great boat for guests. Below, two cabins could each be the owner's, and the hidden storeroom is a rare bonus. With a Seakeeper, two generators and a watermaker, she is ready for long stays. We did not sea trial her, so we cannot speak to the ride.
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