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Text and photographs by Roberto Moneda
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CERRI MARINE 28 SPORT
When talking about the quest for adventure and extremes, one
should not only think in terms of "no-limits". The Italian
category of entrepreneurs includes a group of yuppies whose only
creed is challenge. Carlo Cerri is part of this family, so
noteworthy and yet, sometimes, so difficult to understand. Last
year, we published an advertisement with a brand name on an
anonymous marine background; back then, we thought of the renaming
of some unfortunate shipyard that wanted to try its luck anew. We
were wrong. Cerrimarine, as indicated on the logo, is the result
of an investment of money and, above all, of ideas and "love" for
the yachting world. The 1997 edition of Genoa Boat Show served as
launching pad for this first model that we tested in Rapallo (near
Genoa, Italy) - important marina and privileged technical and
commercial point of reference of the Cerrimarine yard.
The 28' Sport is the first boat of a new generation of motor yachts
designed to satisfy the most demanding yachtsmen. We had the
chance of sharing the design, evolution and construction of the 28
footer with the yard's gifted and crackling team manager.
Therefore, we are able to describe the great accuracy of even the
smallest detail, from the stainless steel Cerrimarine-designed
mooring bitts to the exclusive and patented solutions on deck and
belowdecks - the cabin serves as a comfortable shelter with a
charming and refined touch. What else can be added? This motor
yacht lies between a luxury tender of a maxi-yacht and the family
boat that does not go unnoticed. We suggest the reader to discover
the personality of this boat by looking at the photographs taken
during the sea trials and then to see the boat in Rapallo in order
to verify the superb aesthetic and functional detailing that this
first Cerrimarine proudly flaunts. This first model is already in
the production line in the diesel and gasoline versions confirming
the entrepreneurial and international spirit of the new yard. Go
for it , Cerri!
 TECHNICAL DATA
Designer: G. De Casa, Engineer
Yard: Cerri Marine; Via Privata Braida 5; 20122 Milan
(Italy); tel. +39-2-5511350, fax +39-2-55188115
Italian VAT: 20%
LOA: 27'11"
Beam: 9'2"
Depth: approx. 5'7"
Draft: 1'10"
Light displacement (without engine): 6,622 lbs.
Maximum passengers capacity: 10
Berths: 4 in 2 cabins
Test boat power: 2x 4.3 LX Mercruiser gasoline engines
Total installed power: 460 hp
Type of transmission: stern drive
Total engines and reduction gears weight: 2x805 lbs.
Maximum declared speed: 45 knots
Fuel capacity: 137 gallons
Freshwater capacity: 52 gallons
Road transportation: permit required
Standard equipment: all optional fittings, the boat is
completely outfitted for navigation and cruising
Optional: special bimini top with lateral closing, cradle,
special eating kit, special sleeping kit
Price with test boat power: Lit. 205,000,000 ex VAT (with
2,270 hp gasoline engine, Lit. 215,000,000; with 2,250 TD engine, Lit. 240,000,000).
IMPRESSIONS
SEA AND WEATHER CONDITIONS DURING BOAT TESTING
Wind: 5-8 knots
Sea: wavelets
PERFORMANCE
Time needed to reach planing speed: 4.5 seconds
Maximum speed at 4,800 rpm's: 46.5 knots
Cruising speed at 3,600 rpm's: 35 knots
EVALUATION OF COMFORT AND FUNCTIONALITY
Deck material and fittings: hand-stratified and reinforced
GRP hull; deck mold with integrated aft platform; applied GRP bow
fitting; walk-around deck layout; helm station to port of central
dashboard; double access from cockpit to aft platform; anchor
arrangement, fenders, stainless steel chain plate
Lockers: 2 aft, 4 in the cockpit, 1 forward, several
lockers are located belowdecks
Helm station: the helm station is located amidships, on a
large dashboard. Steering may be carried out while sitting or
standing. Surrounding tempered glass windshield is fitted. The
instrument dashboard includes engine indicators, Morse-type
throttle/reverse lever and personalized steel/wooden wheel.
Interiors: fiberglass door on the side of the helm station,
galley to port with wooden cabinet, marble worktop and stainless
steel sink. Forward, the dinette can be converted into a double
bed cabin with separated bathroom with headroom, electrical toilet
and recessed sink with marble top; the double aft cabin is fitted
with two lockers and portholes. Upholstery and textiles combine
for an elegant interior décor.
Deck characteristics and fittings: stainless steel mooring
bitts with logo: 2 forward, 2 amidships and 2 aft. Large aft
sunning area is obtained by converting the pilot's settee; forward
sunning area is fitted with cushion locker at deck level; two
access doors connect cockpit to aft swimming platform; wooden
grabrails are fitted on the side of the cockpit; integrated aft
platform includes with two side lockers and central wooden grid;
aft transom is fitted with teak stringer. All steel fitting have
personalized logo and are especially made for this model.
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