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Raffaelli Maestrale 52 will sweep you away like the wind

Raffaelli Maestrale 52
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“Maestrale” is a prevailing wind of the Mediterranean sea that blows from North-West; several boats designed and built by Italy-based Raffaelli shipyard share such a poetic name.  In 1994, Raffaelli presented a project for a Raffaelli Maestrale 52, designed by growing in demand architects Nuvolari Lenard from Venice.  It was a historical success and the Raffaelli Maestrale 52 will stay in production for over a decade selling over one hundred units. The Raffaelli Maestrale 52 is a motor yacht that, when it was first introduced, investigated the yacht design of the future. Based on a project from Nuvolari Lenard, it sets new standards on flying-bridge cruisers concepts. The Raffaelli Maestrale 52, in fact, explores new ideas: the round and sleek lines and the spacious flying bridge that offers superior habitability, are just two examples. The yacht is able to give new emotions to boaters with well-conceived spaces both outside and inside.

The Raffaelli Maestrale 52 offers excellent performance and fun at sea. The hull reaches remarkable speeds, with a stable and safe ride, particularly comfortable on wave impact. Rationality and ergonomics 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 Raffaelli 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 layout, 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 Raffaelli Maestrale 52 offers 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 Raffaelli Maestrale 52 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.

Raffaelli Maestrale 52 3CONSTRUCTION

Hull type: “V” shaped – planning.
Deck and particulars material: Termanto core sandwich construction, stainless steel and aluminum deck fittings.
Fore deck: 1500 W. anchor windlass with three control stations, cleats and fairleads, handrail with fenders holder, grab-rail, sunbarthing area with cushions, hatch.
Cockpit particulars: mooring winch, fully hidden fairleads and cleats, teak deck, shower, hydraulic gangway.
Swimming platform particulars: swimming ladder.
Superstructure and windows material: fiberglass radar arch, toughened glass windows.
Flying-bridge particulars: second steering station complete with: steering wheel, engines monitoring instruments and gauges, throttles, compass, log repeater and depth sounder repeater, VHF; sunbathing are with cushions; pilot seat; hand rail; Plexiglas windshield; wet-bar with refrigerator; “U” shaped dinette.

 INTERIORS

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.
Steering station: steering wheel, throttles, engine monitoring instruments and gauges, compass, weather station, VHF, autopilot with flying-bridge repeater, GPS with chart-plotter, log, depth sounder.
Charting table: next to the steering station.
Galley: placed to the starboard side and complete with: hanging lockers , storage space, refrigerator, stainless steel sink, stove with three burners, combi microwave oven.

ACCESSORIES

Standard equipment: air conditioning plant in the main saloon, 6 kW gen-set with battery, stereo system with loudspeakers in the saloon and in the flying-bridge, 28 liters water heater, leather upholstery in the main saloon, trim tabs, refrigerator in the main saloon, chain-washing pump.Raffaelli Maestrale 52 2

TRIAL RESULTS

SEA AND WEATHER CONDITIONS AT TRIAL TIME
wind:
sea state: calm

OBSERVED PERFORMANCES
Planning time: 6 seconds
Minimum planning speed: 15,2 knots at 1.400 rpm
Top speed: 34.5 knots at 2.360 rpm

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

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.
Rudder and trim tabs response: accurate and precise, in the most severe situations as well.
Visibility: excellent.
Docking capabilities: excellent. The deck is safe and easy to walk.

COMFORT AND FUNCTIONALLY EVALUATION

Deck: very well equipped and with an excellent design.
Flying-bridge: one of the most innovative area on board. The dinette is very nice and comfortable.
Interiors: excellent joiner work with innovative solutions.
Passengers comfort: excellent, both under power and at the dock.
Steering comfort: excellent. The two steering stations are both completely equipped.
Chart table: comfortable and large.
Galley: very well designed and placed. The crew cabin right next to the galley area is very practical.
Bathrooms: extremely spacious; the cylindrical showers are well conceived and comfortable.
Engine room space: excellent.
Electrical plant: complete and well positioned.

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Source: “Nautical Web“.

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