Otam 90 GTSArneson surface drives provide speed

Ralf Marquard

 · 29.04.2024

Otam 90 GTS: A luxury yacht with sporty lines
Photo: Otam Yachts
Otam Yachts has been successfully producing boats for 70 years. If you look for similarities between the yachts, the sporty lines quickly catch the eye and the top speeds are also high.

According to the shipyard, the latest flagship, the Otam 90 GTS, should easily reach the 40-knot limit. The necessary power is provided by two 2600 hp MTU diesels whose power is transferred to the water by Arneson surface drives. The boat is driven from a driving position whose design comes from the racing car scene.

Special design elements

The shipyard collaborated with Guiseppe Bagnardi from BG Design on the design of the Otam 90. For example, the special hardtop was created, which is reminiscent of the bonnet and roof scoop of a high-performance luxury car. The hull has also recently been given a special look with a metallic silver paint finish with bronze accents.

The yacht is equipped with three guest cabins and a huge owner's cabin. A cockpit with a large sunbathing area and huge bathing platform provides for fun in the outdoor area. A 4.35 metre dinghy fits into the tender garage. There is a huge lounge on the foredeck, which simply invites you to relax.

In interaction

Part of the shipyard's philosophy is that the yachts are always developed in co-operation with the customer. They want to give the owner the opportunity to create something truly unique. The Otam 90 GTS is not quite ready to sail yet, but is due to be launched in May. She will then make her international debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2024.


Ralf Marquard

Ralf Marquard

Deputy Editor in Chief BOOTE

Ralf Marquard discovered his enthusiasm for boating on the tranquil Aller, first with inflatable boats and later with a 6-meter cabin cruiser. His electrical engineering studies at HAW Hamburg took him from the southern Heidekreis (Lower Saxony) to the Hanseatic city. Ralf Marquard has been working for the BOOTE editorial team since 1997, where he trained as a test editor. He tests both small inflatable boats and larger yachts. His personal boat is a 4.50 meter long, self-built wooden boat with a 50 hp outboard motor. In 2007, he was appointed deputy editor-in-chief at BOOTE.

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