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LARSON BOAT - 215 HAMPTON
Larson's Italian dealer has recently introduced several new models
ranging from open cruisers to smaller day-cruisers, particularly
appreciated thanks to their versatile and sporty concept. The 215
Hampton (distributed on the Italian market by Four Wheeler
Italiana) belong to this latter group, offering brilliant
performances and captivating design together with a comfortable
two-persons bow cabin. Sea trial was performed on a hot day,
unfortunately cloudy, very close to the dealer's marina. The boat
has performed extremely well: fitted with a 235 hp petrol engine
with stern drives the remarkable speed of 50 knots was achieved
with two persons on board and without compromising handling and
riding comfort.
The deck design include a practical passage to the
bow area through a door built in the windshield assisted by two
convenient moulded steps next to the steering station. The cockpit
is fitted with pilot and co-pilot seat, a comfortable settee and a
small sunbathing area. The boat is, however, very well equipped
and is perfect for short coastal cruises.
 TECHNICAL DATA
Builder: Larson Boat, Genmar Industries, USA
Project by: Larson Boat
Local dealer: Four Wheeler Italiana; via S. Botticelli 151; 10154 Torino; tel. +39-11-2420440; Andora office: tel./fax +39-182-684911
LOA: 6,33 mt
Max. beam: 2,59 mt
Molded depth: 1,50 mt aprox.
Max. draft: 0,70 mt
Light displacement: 1.395 kg
Max. passengers capacity: 6 persons
Engines: 1xVolvo Penta 5.0 Fi - petrol
Total installed power: 235 hp
Transmission: stern drive
Engines weight (reduction gear included): 422 kg
Top speed (declared): 48 knots
Fuel capacity: 180 liters
Fresh water capacity: 50 litres
Berths: 2 in 1 cabin
Tested boat price: 58.000.000 (VAT not included)
ACCESSORIES
Standard equipment: the "Italian Package" include: two batteries,
power steering, bow cabin with double bed, galley area with stove
and sink, chemical toilet, courtesy and reading lights, hatch,
several lockers, stereo system, compass, hours counter, depth
sounder, windshield wiper, adjustable steering wheel, navigation
lights, horn, swimming ladder, sun canvas, sunbathing area,
cockpit carpets.
Optional: electric windlass with anchor and chain, swimming
platform shower, cockpit canvas, bow sunbathing cushion, stainless steel radar arch.
TRIAL RESULTS
SEA AND WEATHER CONDITIONS AT TRIAL TIME
wind: 2/3 m/sec
sea state: calm
OBSERVED PERFORMANCES
Planning time: 5,9 seconds
Minimum planning speed: -
Top speed: 49,4 knots at 4.600 rpm
Cruise speed: 28 knots at 3.000 rpm
Noise level: steering station: 89 dB; below deck: 84,2 dB; stern: 101 dB
COMFORT AND FUNCTIONALLY EVALUATION
Construction material and detailing: fiber reinforced
plastic hull, built-in swimming platform, stainless steel bow
handrail, convertible aft sunbathing area, stainless steel swimming ladder.
Lockers number and place: three in the cockpit, several below deck.
Deck: 5 stainless steel cleats, towing bracket, swimming
ladder, large bow hatch, aft stainless steel handrail, upholstered
cockpit sides, cups holder and charts holder.
Interiors: white Plexiglas entrance sliding door.
convertible double bed, galley area with sink and stove, chemical
toilet, good headroom, nice and elegant upholstery.
Steering comfort: the steering station is placed to the
starboard side with ergonomic dashboard and soft-touch steering
wheel, adjustable pilot seat and throttles.
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