
SUPERYACHT #485 September 2002
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Article by Fabio Petrone
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FIPA MAIORA 24
Fipa, or rather the Fipa Group, is one of the most competitive Italian operators
in the luxury motor boat sector. Thanks to a recent acquisition, it also
produces the fast commuter Ab Yachts as well as the Maiora maxiyachts; moreover,
it has important collaboration agreements currently in progress with boatyards
such as Tecnomar and Ars Monaco.
Success has also been achieved at an
international level, thanks above all to the Maiora range, easily recognisable
motoryachts thanks to a completely personal "family feeling", marked by elegant,
always up-to-date lines, in step with the evolution of design but never in extremes.
A continuous development which doesn't just concentrate on aesthetic
appeal, but rather, considers all aspects regarding the hull. From the range,
currently composed of 20 to 31-metre boats, but in the very near future to
include 38-metre boats and other larger models, we here present the Maiora 24,
without doubt one of the most sought after because she's able to best sum up the
"spirit" of the yard. First of all, there is the reliable semi-displacement
bottom, result of all the technical experience of the yard, so-called know-how;
and then she's also comfortable, with high performance. In the motorized version
with two MTÙs of 1,500 HP each, in average load conditions the hull
achieves a maximum velocity of 28 knots, with a cruising speed of 24. Then there
are the interiors, designed to allow for maximum exploitation of the available
spaces, very important for making best use of every single environment. On a
boat of these dimensions, to say that the living room is big, though true, is
maybe a little obvious. This is less obvious when referring to the boat's 4
staterooms. The largest is the boat owner's cabin situated in the centre of the
boat, fitted with highly exclusive furnishing, complete with a plasma television
and with a similarly large bathroom. Then there is the VIP stateroom, situated
in this case at the bow, slightly less spacious but equally well "furnished" in
terms of accessories and finishing. Then, the two guest staterooms, both with
their own bathroom and practically identical for size and arrangement of the
twin beds. This, the standard layout, may on request, be modified with the
creation of a study, installed on the "lower deck" where the sleeping area is situated.
Returning to the main deck, we have already mentioned the vastness of the space
available, subdivided into living area, dining area, galley and a large area
reserved for the interior bridge. Again in this case, the yard has provided for
the possible development of two different lay-outs, in order to offer the
potential ship owner the most suitable solution for his needs. All the interiors
are constructed by extremely qualified workmen, Viareggio craftsmen highly
specialised in the working of precious woods and marbles that enrich the
furnishing of all the interiors. Also in this case the customer has the
opportunity of choosing both the material to use and the type of working, and
also the upholstery and furniture. Much care has been given to the exploitation
of the external spaces, as can be seen by observing the fly, for example.
Already extensive, its utilisable surface can be extended by the possibility
that the yard offers of moving the position of the tender, normally abaft the
area, directly onto the deck, at the bow, in a special hanger under the sundeck.
TECHNICAL DATA
Overall length: m 24.00
Width: m 5.90
Immersion: m 1.80
Displacement: kg 98,000
Construction material: Plastic reinforced by fibreglass
Capacity: 16 persons
Sleeping accommodation: 8
Crew sleeping accommodation: 3
Motorization: 2x1,500 HP MTU
Fuel tank capacity: l 9,000
Water tank capacity: l 2,000.
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