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RAFFAELLI - MAESTRALE 52
The new Maestrale 52 , built by the Italy based Raffaelli yard, is
a modern motor-yacht which investigate the yacht design of the
future. Based on a project from Nuvolari-Lenard, it sets new
standards on flying-bridge cruisers concepts. The Maestrale 52, in
fact, explore new ideas: the round and sleek lines and the
spacious flying-bridge which offer superior habitability, are just
two examples. The yacht is able to give new emotions to boaters
with well conceived spaces both outside and inside.
Builder: Raffaelli Costruzioni Nautiche; via Toscana 5;
61100 Pesaro, Italy; tel. +39-721-455545 |
Performance and seakeepness are excellent. The hull reaches
remarkable speeds, with a stable and safe ride, particularly
comfortable on wave impact. Rationality and ergomomics are the two
main characteristic of the external areas, where several
innovative solutions ensure pleasant times on board. The wet-bar
on the flying-bridge, the mooring area in the cockpit, the
beautiful fore deck with the sunbathing area and the excellent and
innovative design of the superstructure's windows, highlight the
product's quality.
Below deck, the Maestrale 52 follows the same criteria, offering
comfort and privacy. The three cabins are spacious with excellent
fittings, the two bathrooms are extremely roomy and completely
fitted, while the galley area offer plenty of space. The V-drive
engines' installation allow a complete and rational use of the
space available on board. The crew cabin, placed amidships, is
comfortable and feature a convenient access to the galley. The
round superstructure design influence, on the other hand, the
saloon's overall beam, which result, in our opinion, slightly
under dimensioned. Its well conceived lay-out, however, ensure two
dinettes and a comfortable, fully equipped steering station.
Finishing, as usual for the yard, is very accurate without
disregarding even the smallest detail. The result is an excellent
joiner work throughout the boat: the furniture, the doors and the
upholstery are manufactured to the highest quality level.
The Maestrale 52 offer an incredible standard equipment list as
well, which will satisfy the expert yachtsman who knows that his
yacht must be a beautiful object ensuring comfortable and reliable
navigation as well.
The excellent market success of the boat proves that the
philosophy and the constant research of new solutions which are
the foundations of this project are necessary elements for
building successful products.
TECHNICAL DATA
Register length: 15,40 mt.
Hull type: "V" shaped - planning.
Superstructure and windows material: fiberglass radar arch, toughened glass windows.
Lay-out and main features: forward owner cabin with double
bed, two wardrobes, settees, en-suite bathroom with separated
shower; two guest cabins with twin beds and wardrobe; guest
bathroom with separated shower; main saloon with two dinettes,
wet-bar, steering station and separated galley with access to the
starboard side; crew cabin with bed, wardrobe and bathroom.
Charting table: next to the steering station.
SEA AND WEATHER CONDITIONS AT TRIAL TIME
Seakeeping: one of the most impressive characteristic of
the Maestrale 52 is seakeeping. Stability, wave impact and
performance are all outstanding. Weight distribution, power plant
and transmission have been carefully studied to ensure the total absence of vibrations.
Deck: very well equipped and with an excellent design.| WHAT WE LIKED MOST performance and running trim are remarkable; the design is very nice and innovative |
WHAT WE LIKED LESS The elegant and round superstructures design reduce, in our opinion, the main saloon habitability |
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