Conceived as a 40-foot performance cruiser, the model came in two versions from the outset: the Cruiser and the lighter, stiffer Fast Cruiser. Giovanni Ceccarelli’s studio was responsible for the naval architecture, exterior styling, and engineering. This gave the boat a coherent design, built at a young Turkish production facility that applied an industrial, automotive-style approach to construction.
Design and Construction
The Azuree 40 is a 39-foot-4-inch monohull with a 39-foot-4-inch waterline and a beam of nearly 13 feet 10 inches. Underwater, it has a bulb keel and spade rudder.
The Cruiser draws 7.2 feet and displaces about 7,200 kg light. The Fast Cruiser draws 8.5 feet and weighs roughly 250 kg less, at 6,950 kg. In the builder’s fast version, that saving was tied to a carbon-reinforced structure.
Sirena Marine built the boat in Turkey using an industrial automotive approach rather than traditional boat-shop methods. The Azuree 40 also justified its performance-cruiser label in competition, winning the Penneti Cup at Trani in April 2011.
Rig and Handling
The Azuree 40 carries a fractional sloop rig, with 92 square meters of upwind sail area and a generous 222 square meters downwind. Those figures place real offwind reach within the Fast Cruiser’s remit.
During a sail trial in Istanbul, Yachting World’s testers described the finished boat as a mightily impressive performance cruiser and said they didn’t want the test to end. That assessment is consistent with the boat’s racing result and its two-version strategy.
Auxiliary power comes from a Volvo Penta S-drive diesel, offered with either 40 or 55 horsepower. The standard 40-horsepower engine is adequate for the boat’s displacement, while the 55-horsepower option suits owners who prioritize maneuvering power, carry heavier loads, or expect to motor frequently.
Accommodation and Cruising Practicalities
The Azuree 40 combines its performance-oriented hull with practical cruising tankage: 120 liters of diesel and 320 liters of fresh water support extended stays aboard.
The two versions offer a clear trade-off. The Cruiser provides shallower draft but carries more weight, making it better suited to thinner water. The Fast Cruiser trades additional draft for lower weight, greater stiffness, and better acceleration.
Verdict
The Azuree 40 is a genuinely modern performance cruiser with a unified design lineage. Ceccarelli’s studio shaped its architecture, styling, and engineering, while Sirena Marine built it in Turkey using an industrial production approach. The choice between Cruiser and Fast Cruiser allows owners to set their priorities around draft and weight.
Its 2011 Penneti Cup win and the strong Yachting World sail trial support the concept beyond the specification sheet. The main caveats are Sirena Marine’s limited production history as a young yard and the Fast Cruiser’s substantial draft in shallow cruising grounds.
Pros
- Coherent naval architecture, styling, and engineering from Ceccarelli
- Proven performance, including a 2011 Penneti Cup win and a strong press sail trial
- Choice of Cruiser or Fast Cruiser to suit different draft and weight priorities
- Useful tankage and a choice of 40- or 55-horsepower Volvo Penta S-drive diesels
Cons
- The Fast Cruiser’s 8.5-foot draft limits access to shallow water
- Built by a young production yard with a limited pre-2010 track record
