November 25, 2008

New Model: Raffaelli 65 Meltemi

The Raffaelli 65 Meltemi is a much waited model, in the line of this Italian boat builder, renowned for building quality cruisers and yachts, with good sea keeping capabilities. Raffaelli has once again created a nice looking big motor yacht with a lot of Italian flare going into its lines, giving a sporty classic profile and taking some hints especially in the shape of the windows from the smaller 47 Calima introduced last year. The 65 Meltemi has the feeling of a big yacht and indeed it is, the 3 cabin interior is classic in the layout but still if offers some unseen concepts, like the separate entrance to the owners cabin mid ship, and the heads located to fore of the 2 guest cabins, giving a more comfortable central position to same. The saloon is a classic dual raised concept with the relaxing lounge c-shaped divan upon entrance, a c-shaped dining table for 6, and an l-shaped galley. The flybridge layout is also classic, offering a sunpad to aft, l-shaped settee to starboard and the helm station to port. The standard engines are twin Caterpillar 850 hp, with estimates of a 30 knots top speed.
Technical Data:
Length - 19 m (62.3ft)
Beam - 4.94 m
Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins, 3 heads, 1 crew cabin aft
Engines - 2 x Caterpillar 850hp
Speed - 30 knots max
Certification - CE A

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