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CAMUFFO MOTORYACHT C50 FB
An endless number of definitions were conceived to describe the activity and the yachts built by Cantiere Navale Camuffo, a rare example, in a universe of improvisers, of a family vocation for yacht-building (the first craft designed by a Camuffo sailed in 1438). The latest born in such a large and old yachting family is this superb M/Y C50 FB, conceived with the same passion and the same timbers as ever: but words, as usual, will fall short of all that. We will therefore speak of the insulation, the total absence of mould and odours, the natural power and vigour of a structure that offers extraordinary performance and duration in time and almost genealogical revaluation. These usually are the first "impressions" the journalist has upon boarding and then navigating on board a Camuffo yacht.
And then he finished saying "only thoroughbreds can race". Bred by Camuffo, we might add. We can add nothing else: and just wait for whatever mystery the next thoroughbred produced by Portogruaro will take along.par
Yacht designer: Marco Camuffo |
But this C50FB suggests a couple of other ideas: to those who know
the building tradition of the Portogruaro-based yard, this yacht
delineates a small/big revolution both for the lines of the upper
works and for the layout and the styling of the interior.
We therefore asked Marco Camuffo how does he join comfort and
performance with a substantial change in the structural bulkheads
and a totally different interior layout (saloon with unusual and
offset settee; re-designed furnishings and structures, central
owner's stateroom and two off-centred and over-sized guest cabins,
totally re-designed streamlined coachroof, window-panels and
hatches, unusual double forehatches on deck).
Performance that we ourselves have verified, which, as shown by
the performance and consumption charts listed below, is absolutely
extraordinary and over and above associated to excellent comfort,
stability and lack of any vibration.
This VIP of the yachting community spoke of excellent
seaworthiness with greater hull support with offset hull sides to
increase the lift of the centre of gravity reminding us that every
boat built by Camuffo is a "double" boat, built with two wood
"double moulds" that ensure the possibility to completely
disassemble the boat with just a screwdriver (there are over 600
components), and so on.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Fully cleared for offshore navigation
Empty displacement: kg 22.000;
Hull: V-shaped planing hull with offset ribs
Layout and specifications: saloon with double settee (L-shaped to
starboard and straight to port, both convertible, below deck
steering position with settee, burr chart table, L-shaped settee
and numerous lockers. Galley to port of the ladder leading below
to the sleeping area. Guest cabin forward with an upper and lower
staggered bunks and wardrobe. To starbord, a second forward guest cabin
with 2 vee berths and a roomy wardrobe. Guest heads aft to
port, facing a very spacious wardrobe. Owner's stateroom amidships
with double berths and private heads. Crew cabin forward with
private heads. Cabin doors with louvers that can be opened for
free air flow. Woods: mahogany, khaya ivorensis, light coloured burrs, erable.
Upholstery: in leather, or to the owner's choice
Standard equipment: anchor windlass, Hi-Fi stereo, Kholer
generator, boiler, hydraulic lazarette.
Sea quality: a very stable boat, with total lack of vibrations
and excellent manoeuvrability
Deck: uncluttered, excellent equipment, elegant teak decking| WHAT WE LIKED MOST Testing last yacht built by Camuffo, we wrote that we did not like the too "traditional" design of the interior. The innovations performed on this boat could be reckoned as a small/big compliment paid to us by the yard! |
WHAT WE LIKED LESS We still do not like the flying bridge seating and cockpit, which are a little too basic, lacking a comfortable settee or a drinking/conversation area. Will the next creature keep this humble remark in mind? |
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