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IMPRESSIONE DI NAVIGAZIONEArticolo estratto dall'archivio di migliaia di prove di barche effettuate da Nautica in quasi 50 anni di attività
Si ricorda che il modello oggetto di questa prova potrebbe essere fuori produzione
mentre il prezzo, se presente, si riferisce al momento della pubblicazione dell'articolo sulla
rivista
Per eventuali informazioni aggiornate sul modello in prova nonché su tutti gli
altri modelli prodotti dal medesimo cantiere vi rimandiamo al nostro Text and photographsby Nautica Magazine 413, September 1996 |
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CATARSI - CALAFURIA 7
Vincenzo Catarsi presents the new Calafuria 7, a boat capable of satisfying the most demanding yachtsmen. The boat includes all the qualities that made the Calafuria range famous all over the world. Even though small corrections were made by means of vanguard design techniques, the new "7" maintains the special hull design common to and typical of the Calafuria range. The waterlines were designed to obtain the best compromise between water tightness and speed, comfort and safety. The boat is very stable, even with stern waves. She is quite fast even if without a V-hull.
TECHNICAL DATAYard: Catarsi Shipping System; via dell'Artigianato 17; 57010 S. Pietro in Palazzi, Cecina (Leghorn, Italy); tel. +39-586-660165Designer: Vincenzo Catarsi 
VAT: 20%L.O.A.: 26'10" Beam: 9'8" Half load displacement: 7505 lbs. Maximum passengers capacity: 8 Power: 1x200 hp diesel inboard engine Total installed power: 200 hp Total engines and reduction gears weight: 1,148 lbs. Maximum declared speed: 26 knots Fuel capacity: 95 gallons Freshwater capacity: 26 gallons Price with standard equipment and test boat power: Lit. 109,800,000 ex VAT.
IMPRESSIONSSEA AND WEATHER CONDITIONS DURING BOAT TESTINGWind: force 2/3 Sea: swells
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF COMFORT AND FUNCTIONALITY
Construction material: hull and deck in hand stratified GRP, with transverses and
longitudinal frames. Marine plywood and/or corefoam frames are fitted in stressed areas. Deck is
provided with anti-skidding material. Bulkheads and flooring are in marine plywood. Windows are in
tempered glass with light alloy frames. Deck fittings and portholes are in light anodized alloy.
Bolts are in AISI 316 stainless steel. Electrical cables are of approved type for engine and
machinery, of marine type for lighting and other services. Rigid piping is in copper and/or steel;
flexible piping are approved by RINA. Sea chests and overboard discharges are in stainless steel.
Tail shaft is in stainless steel, tail shaft bearing is in bronze with hydro-lubricating bushing.
Propeller and rudder are in manganese bronze. Upholstery and lining are in vinyl, marine plywood,
solid wood and textileHelm station: steering wheel is to starboard and is fitted with a comfortable settee. Standard equipment includes all engine control instruments and the magnetic compass. Any electronic instrument may be fitted on request. 
Interiors: forward berth with table fitted with telescopic leg convertible in double V-berth,
bathroom is to starboard with marine-type toilet and sink with extending shower. The galley is to
port. It is fitted with one sink, two burners and an 11-gallon refrigerator.Deck: easy access to the bow area by means of adequate side decks. The electrical windlass with relative anchor and anchor chain is an optional fitting. The cockpit includes the engine cover, an ample aft locker, several recessed open object holders and three small lockers with fiberglass covers, one of which includes the gas bottle. The aft platform may be fitted with an optional Spingo stern drive leg and swimming ladder. |
The stability of the boat is excellent, both at high speeds as well as at anchor: even abrupt load
variations do not trigger dangerous heeling. Special attention was given to adequate interior
arrangement and decoration. As a matter of fact, interior space is ample. Forward there is the
classical V-berth with separated toilet. Amidships, there is the dinette with a fully equipped
galley and on starboard side there is the helm station.
The Calafuria 7 is a boat that doubtlessly attracts deep-sea fishermen, not so much for her
performance, as for her strong built and versatility of her deck arrangements. The ample cockpit is
fitted with several lockers, a bait well, etc., and it is indeed adequate for any type of fishing.
The tested boat, in addition to the double engine throttle levers fitted aft that are very useful
for fishermen, the famous "Spingo", the stern drive leg with pneumatic oil transmission and own
power was also fitted. Spingo is ideal for trolling and may be also used as an auxiliary propelling
unit.
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