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Text and photographs by Corradino Corbò
Nautica Magazine n. 537, January 2007
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AQUAMAR - AQUATIM 680
Resulting from an exhaustive design research as well as
from good advice of a highly specialized clientele - as
fishing enthusiasts are - Aquatim 680 is the new Aquamar
fisherman. The yard expressly dedicates this boat to
extremely demanding boat lovers who prefer unregistered
boats (translator's note: In Italy, registration of boats
less than 10 meters long is not compulsory). Aquatim 680
was conceived as a workboat, with a carefully hand-
stratified hull, stiffened by a solid integrated structure.
Another positive feature is the cabling:
tension rods, electrical cables and whatever tends to make
confusion in blind areas and in lockers clearly run
without getting in the way and, above all, are easily
identified. Common spaces dedicated to life on board are
not limited by the fisherman design thanks to practical
expedients such as cockpit seats concealed when not in use
or swimming ladder compartment in the aft platform. Such
features are available for anyone who enjoys sailing or
sun-tanning and not just fishing. The fully fitted galley
is molded in the wheel station/dinette. Belowdecks there
is the cabin and a small but useful head for greater
comfort and for dripping slickers.
Under way, Aquatim 680
shows exceptional seakeeping abilities and the stern
drive, in combination with the 160 hp Volvo Penta D-3
engine, are appropriate. Fitting just one engine, and
eventually adding an auxiliary outboard engine to obtain a
continuous low speed for live-bait fishing, was the best
solution for enhancing the hull design.
TECHNICAL DATA
Designer: Yard's Technical Office
Yard: Aquamar; Loc. Acquasanta; 98063 Gioiosa Marea (Messina, Italy); tel. +39 0941 362372; fax +39 0941 361502; website www.aquamar.it; e-mail info@aquamar.it
EC category type: B
LOA: 6.82 m
Beam: 2.55 m
Depth: 0.45 m
Light displacement: 1,525 kg; full load displacement: 2,300 kg
Maximum passengers capacity: 6
Berths: 2
Test boat power: 1x160 hp Volvo Penta D-3
Total installed power: 160 hp
Total engines and reduction gears weight: 325 kg
Light displacement/installed power ratio: 9.53 kg/hp
Type of transmission: stern drive
Optional engines: Mercruiser 4.3L / 4.3L MPI; Mercruiser 1.7 MS; Volvo Penta 4.3 GLSX / 4.3 GXi-EVC SX
Maximum declared speed: 30 knots
Cruising speed: 26 knots
Declared fuel consumption at cruising speed: 22 l/hr
Range at cruising speed: 106 miles
Fuel capacity: 90 l
Freshwater capacity: 50 liters
Road transportation: with special truck
Standard fittings: wood aft railing with rod
holders, padded lining in cockpit sides, hard-top with
handholds, sink, central courtesy lights in cockpit, bow
fitting, bow sunning area with cushioning, Plexiglas
windshield with sliding side panels, aft platform, tuna
door, stainless steel swimming ladder, electrical
switchboard, gasoline tanks with level indicator
Optional fittings: compass, galley and sink,
shower with water pressure pump, refrigerator, cradle,
table leg, bilge pump, blue painting of hull, auxiliary
engine bracket, teak deck, boat cover, horn, electrical
winch, chemical toilet, electrically operated toilet, manual toilet
Price with standard fittings and test boat power: Euro 45.580,00 + VAT 20% ex yard.
IMPRESSIONS
SEA AND WEATHER CONDITIONS DURING BOAT TESTING
Wind: force 2
Sea: 1.
PERFORMANCE (with half filled water and fuel tanks and 4 passengers)
Cruising speed: 25 knots
Maximum speed: 27.8 knots
EVALUATION OF COMFORT AND FUNCTIONALITY
Deck: extremely safe thanks to the suitably fitted handholds
Cockpit: comfortable, standard design, ideal
height for fishing
Interiors: simple and rational, easy clean-up
Passengers' comfort: very good
Galley: to port of the wheel station, fitted with
one sink and one burner
Bathroom: small head to starboard, separated from
the cabin, with porthole and small access door cut in the dashboard
Engine room: excellent accessibility and extremely functional
Electrical switchboard and plants: adequate.
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