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MARCHI VIRGOLA 33
Once in a while a real innovative boat is introduced on the
international boating market. All innovative concept require, due
to their own nature, a reasonable testing time; in our opinion
every boater should consider unusual ideas because they can,
sometimes, change and improve the way we all live at sea. The
Virgola 33 is "the innovative boat of the year" without any doubt.
This yard, managed by Ezio and Franco Marchi, has, on the other
hand, introduced, recently, several innovative boats, preserving,
however, that precious craftsmanship capability of which they are
reasonably proud of . All we are trying to explain is that
innovative concepts require new ideas and strong building
capability, which are only ensured by a long tradition.
Builder: F.lli Marchi; via Passo 124 30030 Campalto (VE) Italy; tel.: +39-41-900569 |
The Virgola 33 is a futuristic boat: a modern multihull which is
capable of superior performances together with excellent docking
capabilities usually found on single-hull boats and which will
perfectly fit the standard marinas berths. The two side hulls, in
fact, shift, with a simple operation which require just 5 to 10
minutes, till they lay completely alongside the main hull, thus
reducing the max. beam from 8,35 to 3,50 meters. Sea trial were
performed with moderate swell and a boring 15 knots E/SE wind.
The boat was, anyway, very interesting both under sail and under power
achieving a remarkable comfort and low fuel consumption. The
recovery operation of the two side hulls, has been performed in
the marina harbor, displaying all its practicability: the
operation took just 5 minutes. The Virgola 33 feature excellent
accommodations as well. The steering wheel can be placed on the
center of the cockpit or at its side as well thus improving the
working space while a large stern cabin can be found below deck.
Forward of it there is a practical convertible dinette followed by
the galley and the V berth bow cabin with lockers.
The bathroom is spacious and ensure a convenient access from the bow cabin and the
galley area as well. In conclusion, all the boat's innovative
features compared with its overall dimensions, make of the Virgola
33 a perfect "boat of the year".
TECHNICAL DATA
Project by: Berardo Cittadini
Wetted surface to total sail area ratio: 0.28
Construction material and details: fiberglass hull;
sandwich construction on deck with Termanto and Carigel core
materials; hull to deck joint with trough bolts and fiberglass
bond; steering wheel with adjustable position
Project: excellent hull design. Sail plan: well dimensioned
and practical. Deck: easy to walk and well built. The non-skid
surfaces should, anyway, be improved.
Cockpit particulars: Overall dimension: 180x170
centimeters. Excellent comfort is provided in spite of the unusual
boat design. The space is improved by the innovative two position
steering console, while the steering comfort is always ensured.
The cockpit is noise and vibration free even under power. Three
lockers are provided. The life raft is placed in front of the mast.
Galley: minimum clearance is 185 centimeters. Two sinks
with pressurized fresh water. Two burners stove. Working top. 60
liters refrigerator. Several lockers. One porthole. The galley is practical and safe.| WHAT WE LIKED MOST the two retractable side hull are really the most innovative idea we found on board, which is practical and smart. The excellent performances, both under sail and under power, have to be noticed. |
WHAT WE LIKED LESS the stern design which has been purposely shaped to keep the length over all above 10 meters (it is an advantage in some European countries). We will appreciate additional non-skid surfaces. |
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