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PRIMATIST G36 BY BRUNO ABBATE
The Abbate name marked the course of Italian and Lombard
shipbuilding history. Recently, the Bruno Abbate shipyard built
boats at the same pace of past years mainly because it has new
vigor and wants to be active on the market again after a period of
scarce production. New investments, new projects and new stimuli
should again attract the lost clientele that for several reasons
had withdrawn from the sports motor boating market. The new swift
motor yacht that we tested on Lake Garda (Italy) is the main
product of this revival. The Primatist G36' is a sporty cabin
motor boat with a special outside line and a fair belowdecks
habitability. As a matter of fact, even though the interior layout
is original - with rounded shaped open galley and dinette, forward
and aft cabin and bathroom amidships - improvements can be made.
As for the seakeeping performances, the Bruno Abbate hull design
once again demonstrated to be able to cope with any sea
conditions. The new G 36' is the perfect compromise between smooth
rides and high speed. She has the typical grit of a sport boat,
with an aggressive outside line and excellent seakeeping abilities
in waves. The boat reaches the top speed of 42 knots with a power
of 680 hp and a total of 4 persons on board: an ideal speed for
the Owner who wants to stand out.
 TECHNICAL DATA
Yard: Primatist by Bruno Abbate, via Italia, Zona Industriale; 22010 Grandola ed Uniti (Como, Italy); tel. +39-0344-31581; fax +39-0344-31035
EEC A category type
Italian VAT: 20%
LOA: 34'7"
Beam: 11'
Light displacement: 11,369 lbs.
Full boat displacement: 13,775 lbs.
Maximum passengers capacity: 10
Berths: 4 in 2 cabins
Test boat power: 2x340 hp Volvo Penta 7.4 G.I. DP
Total installed power: 680 hp
Total engines and reduction gears weight: 2,318 lbs.
Type of transmission: stern drive
Light displacement/installed power ratio: 11.72 lbs./hp
Maximum declared speed: 42 knots
Cruising speed: 32 knots
Declared fuel consumption at cruising speed: 21.13 gallons/hr
Range at cruising speed: 424 miles
Fuel capacity: 2x140 gallons
Freshwater capacity: 42 gallons
Road transportation: special cargo
Price with standard equipment and test boat power: Lit. 290,000,000 ex VAT.
CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS
Hull: deep V-hull forward and aft
Hull construction material: hand-reinforced stratified GRP;
fiberglass; longitudinal steps on the sides
Deck materials and characteristics: streamlined deck with
integrated sunning area; practical fore-and-aft side decks with
longitudinal stainless steel handrails, deck-integrated fiberglass
windshield connected to side windows and roll-bar
Bow area: ample padded sunning area with cushioning
covering the central hatch; large forward chain locker; two
longitudinal grab rails
Characteristics of the aft platform: protruding integrated aft platform.
INTERIORS
Layout and characteristics: original layout with round
central dinette, galley to port, forward master stateroom and aft
guest cabin with access by way of a portside small corridor. The
bathroom is located under the helm station, in the central part of
the boat. Even though the outside line is modern, with rounded
shapes, the standard version has no upholstery and no lining
belowdecks: the yard preferred the more practical cold gel coat
finishing. Linings may be fitted to Owner's requests. At first
sight, halogen lighting and the use of inner spaces may be highly
appreciated or disliked
Helm station: the helm station gains considerable
importance because it is located amidships and in the central part
of the boat. The dashboard, with walnut root decorations, is
practical and immediate. The pilot's seat is appropriate and at
the right distance from the dash.
Galley: belowdecks, simple and practical, with sink, range
and refrigerator. The galley includes a worktop and several cabinets.
FITTINGS
Standard fittings: the boat includes several standard fittings,
such as household appliances, water pressure system with outside
shower, battery charger, electrical windlass, automatic detection
and fire-fighting system.
Optional fittings: in addition to
special Owner's requests, the G36' may be fitted with water
heater, generating set, hydro-electric gangway, air conditioner
and digital navigational instruments.
IMPRESSIONS
SEA AND WEATHER CONDITIONS DURING BOAT TESTING
Wind: none
Lake: calm
PERFORMANCE
Time needed to reach planing speed: 5.8 seconds
Maximum speed at 4,600 rpm's: 42.8 knots
Cruising speed at 3,600 rpm's: 32.4 knots
EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE
Seakeeping ability, turning and behavior on waves:
excellent seakeeping ability in head and running sea; good
lateral stability, very good maneuverability even at high speed;
progressive and fast turning on waves, excellent trim
Wheel and flap response: flaps are adequate, wheel response
is good and foreseeable
Helm station: the helm station is comfortable; it is
located at the center of the dashboard, facing the pilot seat
Visibility in different weather conditions: excellent
visibility if the pilot is standing, fair if the pilot is sitting.
Excellent protection from the wind
Docking maneuverability: throttle and reversing gear levers
to the left of the steering wheel. The wheel includes three spokes
and it is of the sport steering type. The compass is suitably
positioned a practical grab handle is fitted to the side of the wheel.
EVALUATION OF COMFORT AND FUNCTIONALITY
Deck: good use is made of available forward and aft space:
large aft sunning area and comfortable dinette behind the pilot's
seat. Cushioning is of excellent quality. The overall impression
is that construction is solid. The imposing windshield, lateral
windows and forward slanted roll-bar connect the bow area with the aft deck
Interiors: interiors are of excellent design; excellent
habitability for 4 adults. The chromatic contrast of the blue
fabric, wood finishing and white gel coat is very pleasant. Access
to the aft cabin is excellent, nevertheless, the cabin headroom to
starboard is scarce. The bathroom is innovative and ample
Passengers' comfort: excellent belowdecks. The cockpit is
very well protected from the wind even at high speeds
Helm station: the helm station is amidships, it is suitably
raised. Visibility is slightly hampered when the pilot is sitting
Chart table: located to the side of the dashboard or on the
table of the outside dinette
Galley: the galley is of adequate size for preparing quick meals
Bathroom: ample and practical. Unfortunately the water
heater is an optional fitting
Engine room: access to the engine room is excellent; it is
located under the aft sunning area
Electrical switchboard and plants: the electrical
switchboard is complete, the main switches are clearly indicated
and wiring are of fairly good quality.
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