September 8, 2009

New Model: Galeon 700 Raptor

Another exclusive PowerYachtBlog preview thanks to our friends at Galeon, who finally launch there new much waited flagship 700 Raptor, pictured above in its first sea trials. The 700 Raptor continues the collaboration of Polish largest leisure boat builder, with renowned designer Tony Castro. The hull below water line shape is a further extension of the 640 Fly model. The 700 Raptor follows ultra modern Sport Yacht concepts of offering, a fully enclosed or open main deck at the touch of a button due to fully automatic opening patio doors, hard top and windows. Below deck is fully reserved for the accommodation offering four double cabins with three shower heads. The master cabin located mid ships is extremely spacious with a king size double berth looking to the length of the boat, and a break fast table settee for two with relaxing chaise lounge. During sea trials hull number one performed extremely well, achieving a 34 knots top speed with crew and full fuel load with the standard twin 1224hp MAN engines. A further more powerful engine option of twin 1550hp engines is available. The optional engine choice should achieve wide open throttle speeds close to 40 knots.
Technical Data:
LOA - 21.7 m (71.3ft)
Length Hull - 19.7 m
Length Waterline - 17.2 m
Beam - 5.25 m
Draft - 1.16 m
Fuel Capacity - 2 x 1750 l
Water Capacity - 1000 l
Max Persons - 16
Accommodation - 8 berths in 4 cabins
Engines - 2 x MAN 1224hp, 1550hp optional
Speed - 34 knots max with 2 x 1224hp MAN
Design - Tony Castro
Certification - CE B
www.galeon.pl

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