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NOVAMARINE 2 - HD TWELVE SPECIAL
Novamarine 2, an Italy based yard, has a strong experience on
inflatable boats, especially on maxi ones. The recent
joint-venture with Fabio Buzzi, leading to the building of a high
performance inflatable boat which has won several endurance races
worldwide, is the strong background of the new HD Twelve Special,
which is already considered a technological challenge to the
inflatables boat market.
Space, is the first impression boarding the HD Twelve Special and
the boat's design ( which is completely open ) makes it even
larger. The result is a roomy bow with a large sun-lounge and a
beautiful all purpose teak swimming-platform, generously dimensioned.
High construction standards, from fiberglass manufacturing to
hull's fittings assembly, is the philosophy reflected on the
yard's production range and can be appreciated on this new
maxi-inflatable boat as well. Fiberglass moulding, on board plants,
stainless steel works and many other parts, are manufactured by
the yard itself, thus ensuring functionality and durability
throughout the years. Cleats, dashboard grabrail, and all the
stainless steel parts are manufactured according to an exclusive
in-house process. An indelible protective paint is applied,
ensuring time lasting quality. The hull, purposedly designed for
water-jets propulsion, achieves high performances offering a soft
ride and course steadiness also with low-moderate swell.
 TECHNICAL DATA
builder: Novamarine 2; Via dei Lidi Z.I.; 07026 Olbia (SS) Italy; tel +39 789 58538; fax 58856
project by: in-house designers
LOA: 13.5 mt
max. beam: 4.00 mt
internal length: 12.30 mt
internal beam: 2.60 mt
buoyancy tubes diameter: 0.7 mt
inner w/t compartments: 13
light displacement: 7800 kg
full load displacement: 9800 kg
max. passengers capacity: 16 persons
engines: 2 Yanmar TD 6 CX ETE FM
total installed power: 912 hp
propulsion: twin water-jets Castoldi 06
engines weight: 1660 kg
top speed (declared): 46 knots
fuel capacity: 2x450 liters
water capacity: 150 liters
tested boat price: 550.000.000 Lit (VAT not included)
TRIALS RESULTS
SEA AND WEATHER CONDITIONS AT TRIAL TIME
wind: N/W
sea state: force 3
OBSERVED PERFORMANCES
Top speed: 46 knots @ 2700 rpm
Minimum planning speed: 10.4 knots
COMFORT AND FUNCTIONAL EVALUATION
Buoyancy tubes construction material: Hypalon Neoprene 1.700 Hi-Tec
Hull construction material: fiberglass and kevlar with composite girders
Lockers number and place: underneath the sun-lounge, 5 below the
sole, in the steering console, under the side settees, in the swimming-platform
Steering position: placed along the centerline and ergonomically
shaped, fitted with radar arch supporting the navigation and
search lights; an effective windshield and engine control panel
are included; a full range of electronic instruments can be
installed upon request.
Deck fittings and particulars: large forward sun-lounge with
electrically controlled table; off-shore type pilot seats;
stainless steel fittings; non-skid surface on all walking areas
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