January 13, 2009

New Model: Rio 36 Art

The thinking is that for the eleven metre size we have seen all, and there is not much more to put in a sports cruiser having this dimension. I would say that Rio's 36 Art has some words to say about this, a new model from the long established North Italian builder who wants to regain its leadership position in this size. Presented for the first time at the Genoa Boat Show this new model expands the successful Art range from Rio, now offering five models of well refined and ultra comfortable sports cruisers. The 36 Art replaces Rio long standing 35 Cruiser, not only for its sporty, and aggressive lines, but most of all for its ultra spacious interior and innovative free spaces exterior cockpit. The interior is where the 36 Art outshines all boats of its size, thanks to the full beam owners cabin. Something rare in a forty feet plus boat but common thinking would say impossible for a 36 footer! It really leaves only the size, the only similarity to the competition, thanks to the minimal laid two stateroom en-suite interior, but also the free space approach of the cockpit. The only small negative in the 36 Art is the small 120 litres water tank, which I hope Rio upgrades, for the rest this a top class Sport Cruiser in its size, which really puts some new space thinking.
Technical Data:
LOA - 11.14 m (36.5ft)
Beam - 3.65 m
Draft - 0.64 m
Weight - 6690 kg
Fuel Capacity - 780 l
Water Capacity - 120 l
Max Persons - twelve 
Accommodation - four berths in two cabins plus two 
Engines - Mercruiser 4.2ES 270hp, 4.2ES 320hp
Propulsion - Bravo III dual prop stern drive
Speed - 37 knots max, 26 knots cruising
Range - 317 nautical miles, 12.2 hours

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