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FERRETTI 185 S
Recently equipped with the new MTU 1150 hp, the boat achieves a
top speed of 35 knots; its elegant and prestigious interiors
ensure comfort and relax together with a cozy feeling. All this
without disregarding simplicity and practical solutions especially
in the large outside spaces, such as the flying-bridge, the
cockpit and the fore deck, where features include: stern hydraulic
gangway (also used to launch the tender), electric stern winches
and an electrically assisted ladder in the swimming platform.
Noticeable is the side door connecting the side walkways to the
navigation bridge, where an impressively equipped steering station
allows for a safe navigation in all day and night conditions.
The engine room workshop is also fitted with a practical and very
useful working bench for the crew's duties and the pleasure of
those passengers feeling to try their hand on manual works.
Belowdeck the Ferretti 185 S reaffirm its prestigious reputation:
the main saloon has two levels with a
living room, and each of the four cabins has its private bathroom.
On the tested unit, two were double bed cabins, with the
owner's one amidships, but the boat has been designed with two different
internal concepts allowing the choice between the "European" and
the "American" layouts.
Want to have fun? There is space enough for stowing and handling a
jet-sky and a dingy. In closing the 35 units built ensure the
product's quality, further proof of which is the stable and smooth
ride cruising at 30 knots and beyond.
 TECHNICAL DATA
Builder: Cantieri Navali Ferretti, via Ansaldo 5, 47100 Forlì Italy; tel. +39-543-780108
Project by: Ferretti Engineering
LOA: 19.64 mt
Register length: 19.38 mt
Max. beam: 5.40 mt
Molded depth: 5.46 mt
Max. draft: 1.50 mt
Light displacement: 32400 kg
Full load displacement: 38850 kg
Max. passengers capacity: 18 persons
Engines: 2x MTU 12 V 183 TE93 1150 hp each
Total installed power: 2300 -Transmission: direct shaft line
Engines weight: 3500 kg (reduction gears included)
Light displacement to installed horsepower ratio: 14.08
Top speed (declared): 34 knots
Cruise speed: 31 knots
Fuel capacity: 4100 liters
Fresh water capacity: 890 liters
Berths: 9 in 5 cabins
Cruise speed range: 360 miles aprox.
Tested boat price: according to boat's version
Remarks: two different layouts are available both in the
saloon (port side dinette, stairs to the flying-bridge and passage
to the port side walkway) and in the port side guest cabin (it can
be fitted with a French bed)
Average miles range, at a given rpm, is obtained dividing the
total fuel capacity (4100 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: warped sections, 17° deadrise and spray rails
Construction material: fiberglass and Aramat
Deck material: fiberglass and Aramat - Sandwich construction
Fore deck particulars: two Bruce anchors with triple
station windlass, teak planking, sun-lounge, handrail, cleats and
fairleads, hatch, amidships cleats, bow thrust, side compass door
Cockpit particulars: teak planking, hot and cold water
shower, furniture with sinks and hot - cold - sea water outlet,
multiple functions electro-hydraulic gangway, stainless steel /
Plexiglas table and chairs, sea water inlet, mooring winches with bell
Swimming platform particulars: jet-sky storage, gully
hidden electro-hydraulic ladder, access to the cockpit with half door,
Superstructure windows material: stainless steel and
aluminum frames with toughened glass plate
Flying-bridge particulars: electro-hydraulic tender crane,
triple pilot seat with 40 liters refrigerator underneath, second
steering position, throttles, compass, engine gauges, autopilot,
depth sounder, log, VHF Shipmate semi-duplex, stereo loudspeakers,
electrically driven search light and emergency portable search
light, sun-lounge, Plexiglas windshield, settees and table,
fiberglass radar arch, 12 persons liferaft
INTERIORS
Lay-out and main features: amidships owner cabin with two
cupboards and safe, stereo system with two loudspeakers, double
bed, settees, vanity, wall-mount cupboard units; owner bathroom
fitted with separate shower, ceramic and teak floor, marble sink
top; bow VIP cabin with double bed,
two cupboards and safe, wall-mount cupboard unit, private bathroom with
separate shower, teak floor and marble sink top; two
guest cabins with two single beds,
private bathroom and cupboard each; crew stern cabin with one bed,
cupboard and private bathroom; two levels main saloon with two
dinettes (one aft and one forward),
galley area, steering station and wet bar
Steering station: steering wheel and throttles, complete
engine gauges and indicators, depth sounder, log miles counter,
Pan Navigator LCD 7 with GPS, meteo station, interfaced autopilot,
compass door to the port side walkway, 24 miles range radar,
stereo system with 4 loudspeaker in the saloon and two in the
flying-bridge, rudder angle indicator, stair to the flying-bridge,
windshield wipers with built-in washing device, VHF Shipmate semi-duplex
Chart table: next to the navigation bridge with chart holder
Galley: located in the main saloon to the starboard side
with wall-mount cupboard unit, storage space, multiple functions
microwave oven, 270 liters refrigerator and 90 liters freezer,
ceramic-glass cooking top with 4 ranges, granite working top with
two sinks, dish drainer, sea water outlet, 12 persons dish set
ACCESSORIES
Standard equipment: engine room working bench with tool bag
and vise, 200 liters boiler, 120 liters per hour watermaker, 11 kw
gen set, air conditioning, trim tabs, complete electrical plant
TRIAL RESULTS
SEA AND WEATHER CONDITIONS AT TRIAL TIME
wind:
sea state: calm
OBSERVED PERFORMANCES
Planning time: 6"
Minimum planning speed: 16 knots @ 1650 rpm
Top speed: 34 knots - delivered horsepower 2300 hp @ 2300 rpm
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Seakeeping: excellent stability and maneuverability
capabilities. Sea trail was performed with no wind and calm sea.
However the Ferretti 185 S has comfortably returned to the proper
trim after the impact with the support boat wave train; the hull
has an excellent hydrodynamic lift.
Rudder and trim tabs response: effective and precise
Visibility: excellent both from the flying-bridge and the
inside steering station
Docking capabilities: really excellent
COMFORT AND FUNCTIONALLY EVALUATION
Construction material and detailing:
Lockers number and place:
Deck: completely fitted and with excellent practical
solutions (bow thrust,, compass door, two anchors etc...) has a
beautiful teak planking work
Flying-bridge: one of the best spot in the Ferretti 185 S:
great habitability with plenty of space and complete fittings
Interiors: rational and elegant. Sleeping quarters ensure
the required privacy
Passengers comfort: excellent, according to Ferrettìs style
Steering comfort: excellent
Chart table: well positioned and spacious
Galley: very elegant and rational
Bathrooms: roomy and comfortable
Engine room space: very safe entrance and habitability
Electrical plant: excellent
WHAT WE LIKED MOST
interior habitability and riding comfort, as usual for
Ferrettìs prestigious style, detail accuracy and the real
complete standard equipment |
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WHAT WE LIKED LESS
it is never easy to find imperfections on such a class
boat; it is very well designed and built. Just in case we would
appreciate some more accurate detailing in the bathrooms and
cabins, but they are mainly a mater of personal tastes |
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