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DELLA PASQUA DC 10S
Della Pasqua yard is now renewing its production range and the
deeply redesigned boats are characterized by the "S" monogram. For
G. Carlo and Mirco Della Pasqua, the target was to give new
emotions and opportunities to yachtsmen. Testing the new DC 10 S
and noticing its features together with the price/quality ratio,
the impression is that the goal has been surely achieved. It has
always been in the yard's philosophy to design and build fast and
reliable boats with comfortable lay-outs and an interesting price,
if compared to the product's quality.
In fact the tested DC 10 S confirm this theory and features even
more accurate details and elegant interiors without disregarding
rational solutions.
Privacy and comfort are ensured by two cabins, each with a private
bathroom. The saloon, with a spacious dinette and bar, is
comfortably rich with a fully hidden kitchen on the starboard
side; the steering area includes an excellent chart table.
Outside the DC 10 S features a roomy flying-bridge with a
comfortable steering position and reliable fittings. The teak
lined cockpit is very spacious and a comfortable sun-lounge is
located on the fore deck.
Seakeepness is ensured by the Hunt hull, first used on Della
Pasqua boats 37 years ago.
Thanks to a so widely tested hull the new DC 10 S achieve
excellent performances (with no more than 660 installed HP) and
ensure a stable and soft ride.
The result is a very well balanced boat extremely spacious and
performing: by introducing the new DC 10 S the Della Pasqua yard
will definitely satisfy all its uncounted fans.
 TECHNICAL DATA
Builder: Dellapasqua yard, via del Marchesato 11, Marina di
Ravenna (RA) Italy, tel +39-544-530243
Project by: G. Carlo and Mirco Dellapasqua
LOA: 11.20 mt
Register length: 10.86 mt
Max. beam: 3.60 mt
Molded depth: 2.30 mt
Max. draft: 0.40 mt
Light displacement: 6500 kg
Full load displacement: 8000 kg
Max. passengers capacity: 12 persons
Engines: 2x330 hp Fiat Aifo 8061 SRM 33
Total installed power: 660 hp
Transmission: shaft line
Engines weight (reduction gear included): 1150 kg
Light displacement to installed horsepower ratio: 9.85
Top speed (declared): 38 knots
Cruise speed: 28 knots
Fuel capacity: 800 liters
Fresh water capacity: 300 liters
Berths: 6 in 3 cabins
Range: 350 miles (cruise speed fuel consumption: 65 l/h)
Tested boat price: 315.000.000 Lit (VAT not included)
Average miles range, at a given rpm, is obtained dividing the
total fuel capacity (800 liters) for the "liters/mile"
corresponding to the entered rpm. Plotted fuel consumption is
declared by the engines' manufacturer: tuning of the engines,
weight of persons, stores, etc... on board, hull conditions and
propeller type can effect the real fuel consumption.
CONSTRUCTION PARTICULARS
Hull type: updated Hunt.
Construction material: fiberglass.
Deck and particulars material: fiberglass - balsa core
sandwich construction.
Fore deck: bow beak, handrail, windlass, anchor and chain,
fenders holder, sun-lounge cushions, hatch, cleats and fairleads.
Cockpit particulars: perimeter settee with storage
underneath, teak lined deck, davits, shower, cleats and fairleads,
flying-bridge access ladder.
Swimming platform particulars: fiberglass built, teak
lined, ladder, inflatable storage compartment.
Superstructure windows material: toughened glass .
Flying-bridge particulars: radar arch, handrail, Plexiglas
windshield, second steering station, compass, pilot and co-pilot
seats with lockers underneath, sun-lounge.
INTERIORS
Lay-out and main features: bow owner's cabin
with double bed, two wardrobe, en-suite bathroom with fabric ceiling and
marble top, guest cabin with twin beds and wardrobe, separate
guest's bathroom, fully hidden galley, steering station, pilot and
co-pilot seats, chart table, custom upholsters, fitted carpets,
bright cabinet work.
Steering station: hydraulic steering (wheel type), compass,
depth sounder, complete engine instruments and gauges set, LOG, hours-counter.
Chart table: to the port side including a 3 persons settee
and the chart holder.
Galley: to the starboard side, with two sinks, working top,
3 burners stove, 75 liters refrigerator, lockers.
ACCESSORIES
Standard equipment: battery switch (parallel option
available), boiler, flying-bridge search-light, flying-bridge
tarpaulin, 3 batteries, bronze rudders.
TRIAL RESULTS
SEA AND WEATHER CONDITIONS AT TRIAL TIME
wind: S-SW 10/10 knots
sea state: moderate
OBSERVED PERFORMANCES
Planning time: 5 seconds at 1200 rpm
Minimum planning speed: 12 knots at 1200 rpm
Top speed: 38 knots at 2700 rpm (660 hp total power output)
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Seakeeping: good maneuverability even with moderate swell.
The boat has always returned to the proper trim after wave impact.
Good habitability and noise level, some cockpit vibrations.
Outstanding planning performances
Rudder and trim tabs response: precise and accurate
Visibility: excellent from the flying-bridge, acceptable
from the inside steering station
Docking capabilities: excellent
COMFORT AND FUNCTIONALLY EVALUATION
Lockers number and place:
Deck: easy and safe to walk, completely equipped
Flying-bridge: plenty of space both for driver and passengers and well equipped
Interiors: excellent comfort with two cabins and two
bathroom, the saloon is very spacious and well dimensioned with
quality fittings and joiner-work
Passengers comfort: excellent under way as well, privacy is always ensured
Steering comfort: always comfortable, with quality
instruments (we would appreciate additional navigation instruments)
Chart table: excellent, comfortable and practical
Galley: nice "fully hidden" concept, and with quality equipment
Bathrooms: among the boat's best features, with quality equipment
Engine room space: very good
Electrical plant: well placed, with excellent solutions
WHAT WE LIKED MOST
the excellent price/quality ratio and the outstanding
hull's performances |
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WHAT WE LIKED LESS
we would appreciate a more complete standard
electronics set (GPS for instance); we have noticed some cockpit
vibrations underway |
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