Best seakeeping boat 40-48feet
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marcochi76
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marcochi76
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This is a good example of really tough conditions, where even an Itama 54 (I think) has to slow down.
But I think it handled that pretty well.
But I think it handled that pretty well.
Nick1150
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I couldn't agree more!
We travel with Catamarans vessels in Greece to the islands and you can feel the hit of the waves even in BF6.... the power of the sea is enormous.
Momac
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Elling E3 or E4
marcochi76
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Hello All, coming back to this discussion.
Two boats that have not been previously mentioned are the Fairline targa 53 (D11-725 on shaft) and Sunseeker Predator 50 (D8-600 on shaft).
Any opinion on these boats?
They look intersting.
But I wonder if the Predator 50 is not under-powered.
Two boats that have not been previously mentioned are the Fairline targa 53 (D11-725 on shaft) and Sunseeker Predator 50 (D8-600 on shaft).
Any opinion on these boats?
They look intersting.
But I wonder if the Predator 50 is not under-powered.
DAW
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I seem to recall that when the Targa 53 was launched it received quite a lot of criticism for the interior spaces. Some interesting layout options, but somewhat cramped accommodation deck (three cabins?) with relatively low ceiling heights throughout due to an attempt to reduce the overall height/profile of the boat. There is a step in the saloon floor, and in the master cabin standing headroom is available only at the foot of the bed.
Predator 50 has good lower deck space for a 50ft boat (only two cabins), a reasonable size upper deck saloon and good foredeck space. However, this is achieved at the expense of the cockpit area which is relatively small, and a rear sun pad which is not full size. Although it's shaft-drive rather than IPS, the engines sit well back in the hull to maximise internal volume and it uses V-drives which means it tends to run bow-up. MBY did a review of the Predator 50 in March 2019 saying it was built for space rather than pace, with just enough performance to justify the description sports cruiser.
PowerYachtBlog
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I know that boat, and the story of this film.
The conditions where Beaufort 8 wind, and they went into the waves at 25 knots, rather okay.
That sea trial was made for an engine check, as they had an early charter the following morning (conditions were meant to improve), when they slow down is to check the engine.
Obviously in certain conditions it does not make sense to go out, but here timing, the mechanic had only that window to check an engine, they did it.
Bouba
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That is not unusual…in fact if I book the mechanic I can guarantee that it will be terrible conditions for the test drive …if by some strange event the sea conditions are good that day…the mechanic will say to me that he will return tomorrow to finish up
marcochi76
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Thanks @DAW for your detailed reply.
Concerning Targa 53: yes, I read the discussions here in the forum when the boat was launched and all the criticism about the low ceiling in the master bedroom. That's unfortunate.
Concerning Predator 50: it is also unfortunate that the boat runs bow high. That was my worry looking at the position of the engine and the limited power. Actually, I think the Predator 55 Evo is a similar boat but better proportioned. Only 50cm longer, same beam and more serious engines (D11 725).
Concerning Targa 53: yes, I read the discussions here in the forum when the boat was launched and all the criticism about the low ceiling in the master bedroom. That's unfortunate.
Concerning Predator 50: it is also unfortunate that the boat runs bow high. That was my worry looking at the position of the engine and the limited power. Actually, I think the Predator 55 Evo is a similar boat but better proportioned. Only 50cm longer, same beam and more serious engines (D11 725).
petem
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The equivalent Sunseeker had an similarly low ceiling.
It wouldn't bother me in the slightest as the alternative would have been a high sided boat.
PalmaTarga
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Me neither. How much time does anyone really spend standing up in the master cabin?
petem
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There's full standing room around the bed. It's just height restricted above bed itself.
If that's a price to pay for a sleeker profile, less windage, a lower CoG, and lower side decks then so be it.
marcochi76
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I saw a T53 in Poltu Quatu this summer. It was used for charter. I had a quick chat with the captain about the boat and he was available to organise a visit when the guest were out. Stupidly I did not take that chance.
If we can walk around the bed, I do not see any pb. I also prefer a lower profile. I do not like the recent tendency to have super high boats, they all seem like a baloon ready to explode.
So coming back to the most important aspect: how does the T53 navigate? Anybody had a chance to try it?
If we can walk around the bed, I do not see any pb. I also prefer a lower profile. I do not like the recent tendency to have super high boats, they all seem like a baloon ready to explode.
So coming back to the most important aspect: how does the T53 navigate? Anybody had a chance to try it?
marcochi76
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This is the one I saw in Poltu Quatu:
marcochi76
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And this is a Rizzardi Infive (pic taken in Santa Teresa di Gallura).
Look at the low profile:
Look at the low profile:
marcochi76
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And this is the RIzzardi Insix: what a perfect profile!!!
PowerYachtBlog
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Love the Rizzardi's. Not the full black though.
Bouba
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Low profile is one thing.....but isn’t another function of a boat to be able to stand high up and look down on everyone 
marcochi76
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According to this test, the T53 appears to be a well balanced boat.
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