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VERGAPLAST - DELFINO 520
The Delfino 520 is the new-born leader of the series of outboard
open powerboats and small semi-planing boats manufactured by
VergaPlast. We tested the Delfino 520 during its RINA
certification. It is a versatile open craft, which is absolutely
unsinkable as it is injected with closed-cell polyurethane foam;
and we believe it to be the ideal co!mpanion for people who
appreciate the classic design in an open powerboat and who wish to
navigate with no hassle, have ample space and, most of all, with
high safety standards.
Powered with a Silva 25HP (489 cc) outboard
engine, the Delfino 520 showed the dynamism and the seaworthiness
we imagined, reaching considerable speed (25 knots) even with
three people on board with more than satisfactory sea qualities.
Quick in manouvering, the Delfino 520 meets the seas both safely
and with a good degree of comfort thanks to its V-shaped hull, the
high freeboards and the design of the semi-planing hull, effective
even in displacement navigation.
Characteristic of this boat is the
wide spaces: the sundeck accomodates three people, and the aft
area features U-shaped benches and lockers and a transformable
central dinette with backrests.
Optional equiment include a
complete set of cushions, awning, swimladder and a variety of
accessories that complem!ent this family-oriented craft, which
approaches the market at a very interesting price. State-of-the-
art high polymers manufaturing technology make these open
powerboats the crafts of the future.
 TECHNICAL DETAILS
Model: Delfino 520
Builder: Verga-Plast; via Monte Generoso, 7; 22074 Lomazzo (CO); tel +39 2 96370886; fax 96779053
Yacht designer: Verga Plast
Cleared for navigation within 6 nautical miles:
VAT: 20%
Yearly licence
Length overall: 5,22 metres
Maximum beam: 1,80 metres
Draft: m 0,15 metres
Building height: 0,80 metres
Displacement: 200 kg.
Maximum allowable load: 6 people
Maximum pow!er to be installed: 25/35 HP engines
Number of engines: 1
Type and brand of the engine: Selva Antibes L 489 cc
Total power: 25 HP
Transmission: FB
Total fiscal power: 8 Hp
Total weight with gear box: Kg 54
Maximum speed: 25 knots
Road transport: on trailer
Standard equipment: rubber fender, water-tight central
locker, two aft side bench-lockers in wood; one wooden forepeak
locker, rowlocks, oars.
Equipment available on request: sundeck grating, complete
set of cushions, handrail, pulpit, boat cover, awning.
Price: basic price of the craft without the engine: 6.950.000 Lira + VAT
BUILDING SPECIFICATION
Construction materials and details: high quality, double
moulded in Cycolac LS General Electric high polymer; transom:
marine ply covered with a 25 mm. fibreglass layer; structural
reinforcement in marine ply, cavities completely filled with
closed-cell polyurethane foam. Seats, benches and sundeck in
marine ply; stainless steel hardware and handrail
Number and position of the lockers: two in the cockpit +
one central and one on the forepeak
Location and equipment of the steering position: tiller
steering; the boat we tested did not have a driving consolle,
which can be fitted as an optional item upon request.
Charactersistics and deck fittings: this craft of simple
construction features ample space with wide seatings well
protected by the high freeboards.
The Verga is not usually sold with the s!tainless steel pulpit and
the sundeck grating, both of which we would recommend to buy. For
this kind of boat, and the possibility to create a comfortable
central dinette, the awning is also highly recommended.
OUR IMPRESSIONS
CONDITIONS DURING THE TRIAL
wind: nil
Seas: calm
PERFORMANCE
Time to plane from standstill: 3,8 sec.
Maximum speed: 25,6 knots at 5.000 rpm
Cruising speed: 20 knots at 3.800 rpm
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