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Cantieri Navali di Roma
ITAMA 56
Cantieri navali di Roma on the wake of their previous creation
with an eye to the fast and conformable yachting have introduced
the Itama 56, their last off spring of a bigger and lucky series.
Mario Amati hand is recognizable in the various particulars one
can find on board and that are the key for its increasing
acceptance both commercially and aesthetically so widespread by a
demanding market.
The Itama 56 is an open fast commuter with a
sleek and essential design and a generously fitted cockpit
blending the resulting sophisticated comfort with a rational
technology from the handsome aft sunbathing area to the elegant
dinette to the complete steering station. A particularly safe boat
access from aft is made out of teak grating. The most outstanding
feature is however below deck; four full cabins with bathrooms in
a 56 open footer is not easily found, considering also the careful
and stylish layout achieved. This has been longitudinally
subdivided attaining a small saloon/dinette area and a rational
and complete galley which centers the living space while the
surrounding cabins create an effective day/night separation and
guarantee the guests' privacy which results to be the boat's most
gratifying characteristic. A particular mention is reserved to the
sea trial where the Itama 56 has displayed an above average
performance with trim and stability in line with the Itama
production line : a well achieved balance between performance and
living space that easily predicts the future market success for
this boat.
 TECHNICAL DATA
Builder: Cantieri Navali di Roma,
Lungotevere Dante 2/1 00146 Roma, tel.: +39-6-59600800, fax: +39-6-59600839
Project by: Mario Amati
LOA: 17,50 mt
Register length: 17,50 mt
Max. beam: 5,00 mt
GRT: 25 tonnes
Molded depth: 3,05 mt
Max. draft: 1,55 mt
Light displacement: 26.000 kg
Full load displacement: 30.500 kg
Max. passengers capacity: 12 persons
Engines: 2x1.150 HP MAN
Total installed power: 2.300 HP
Transmission: shaft line or Arneson
Engines weight (reduction gear included): 3.220 kg
Light displacement to installed horsepower ratio: 7,42
Cruise speed: 35 knots
Fuel capacity: 2.700 liters
Fresh water capacity: 1.150 liters
Berths: 6+2 in 4 cabins
Range: 360 miles about (cruise speed fuel consumption: 260 l/h)
Average miles range, at a given rpm, is obtained
dividing the total fuel capacity (2700 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.
Remarks: three power plants are offered with the choice of
conventional shaft line or Arneson transmission: 2x1000 HP, 2x1150
HP and 2x1370 HP
CONSTRUCTION PARTICULARS
Hull type: deep V
Construction material: fiberglass.
Deck and particulars material: fiberglass with Termanto
core sandwich construction
Fore deck: windlass, cleats and fairleads, 2 hatches, sunbathing area.
Cockpit particulars: steering station with pilot and co-
pilot seats, U shaped dinette with table, aft sunbathing area, wet
bar, aft broken bulwark access.
Swimming platform particulars: teak lined deck, lockers,
telephone shower, swimming ladder, hydraulic assisted gangway, 220
V shore line connection.
Superstructure windows material: stainless steel, chrome
bronze and toughened glass.
INTERIORS
Lay-out and main features: fore owner's cabin with double
bed, wardrobes and private bathroom with shower, two twin beds
guest cabins with private bathroom and shower. Wide choice of
upholstery materials.
Steering station: two pilot and co-pilot seats, steering
wheel, complete engines monitoring instruments and gauges,
compass, autopilot, GPS, echo sounder.
Galley: below deck on the port side of the saloon with
fully hidden work top, sinks, refrigerator and freezer, microwave
oven, exhaust ventilator, furniture and hanging lockers.
Chart table: located on the steering station or on the cockpit dinette.
ACCESSORIES
Standard equipment: water heater, three point air
conditioning, safety equipment complete for 12 passengers, stereo
system, 8 kW gen-set, color TV and VCR.
TRIAL RESULTS
SEA AND WEATHER CONDITIONS AT TRIAL TIME
wind:
sea state: calm
OBSERVED PERFORMANCES
Planning time: 5 seconds
Minimum planning speed: 16,7 knots at 1.200 rpm
Top speed: 41,7 knots at 2.400 rpm
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Seakeeping: sea trial performed in optimal conditions and
Itama 56 has amply proved its fast boat characteristics with a
very good running trim and an excellent wave impact with a quick
return retaining the optimal speed.
Rudder and trim tabs response: accurate with continuous
response on tight turning.
Visibility: excellent.
Docking capabilities: very good assisted by practical
mooting equipment.
COMFORT AND FUNCTIONALLY EVALUATION
Construction material and detailing:
Lockers number and place:
Deck: easy to walk with access to the bow area.
Flying-bridge:
Interiors: the longitudinal lay-out allow for excellent
living conditions with 4 twin cabins and private baths in addition
to a sophisticated saloon. The crew quarter as well is a real
cabin with an ample bathroom.
Passengers comfort: very good with a remarkable comfort and
quietness during the navigation.
Steering comfort: excellent with a wealth of equipment.
Chart table: wide and comfortable.
Galley: the American style solution together with the
fittings quality is an excellent choice.
Bathrooms: one of the best feature on board.
Engine room space: very good with a commendable particular
eye to the safety.
Electrical plant: positioned in a easy access area with
excellent quality equipment.
WHAT WE LIKED MOST
the Itama 56 takes a wonderful trim and sailing
conditions with remarkable performances. Living conditions are equally commendable. |
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WHAT WE LIKED LESS
a 56 feet open boat offering 4 full cabins each with
bath has inevitably posed the builder with the need to vertically
develop the saloon and the galley thus reducing the available
spaces in this section. It is, on the other hand, a precise choice
by the builder who had always in mind the 8 passengers' privacy and comfort. |
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