Project: Calafuria 7,50 Spartivento

Calafuria present the project for 7,50 Spartivento. A project which follows the Calafuria roots which presented traditional Gozzo Italian fishing boat lines with those of a pilot boat back in the seventies.   This proved a success especially for the Italian fishing cruising crowd with the 7 and 8 models becoming very popular. Measuring seven meters and a half the Calafuria 7,50 Spartivento will offer a two plus two interior accommodation, with a galley and a shower head layout. Power for the Calafuria 7,50 Spartivento will come from standard twin 150hp engines on line shafts propulsion, with optional twin 170hp being available. 

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Vincenzo Catarsi 1932 - 2018

Vincenzo Catarsi died on 14 June at the hospital in Livorno in the palliative care department, assisted by his daughter Federica who worked to the last moment. All the citizens of Vada, Province of Livorno in Italy but also many other people who knew him mourn his death because Vincenzo was a well known character for the various entrepreneurial activities, for the talent and for the good nature and ironic character at the same time. From June 5 last year he fought against a disease that did not escape him.  Catarsi had gained great popularity especially for two events that marked his life. The first was dated in the fifties when he created and began to conduct the "La Barcaccina" dancing restaurant on the beach of Vada. Together with his father Romolo and his uncles, Autilio and Bruno, all expert fishermen, contributed to the great success of this place. The restaurant was booming. After 10 pm the environment was transformed into a ballroom. The famous "Les Optimistes" group from Livorno came up on the podium and there were frequent evenings where the best jazz musicians could be heard, as Chet Baker with his fantastic trumpet, the duo Gianni Basso (saxophone) and Oscar Valdambrini (trumpet), the pianist Romano Mussolini and the trumpet player Nini Rosso, known for his virtuosity. The performances of artists such as the singers Nicola Arigliano, Achille Togliani, Tony Renis, Joe Sentieri and the unsurpassed imitator Alighiero Noschese are also very applauded.  In those years "La Barcaccina" was able to compete even with the great clubs of the Versilia. Many customers who attended the meeting were really famous as Bice Valori and Paolo Panelli often accompanied by Flora Carabella and Marcello Mastroianni.  There was also a young Ermanno Olmi destined to become one of the greatest directors of Italian cinema. But since Vincenzo had not forgotten his family's maritime origins, the second major event of his life was linked to the creation, planning and construction of the "Calafuria" which was born in 1971. This seven meter long boat, presented at the Genoa Boat Show, conquered an important place in the difficult world of the national shipbuilding industry and beyond. In fact, the "Calafuria" became a historical mark in the rise of the important nautical names of the period. To this first hull followed many others different for the length and for the use to which they were destined. Some were "Calafuria" open, other cabins and even semi-cabins. Vincenzo, born in 1932, after the high school he enrolled at the faculty of engineering.  Catarsi had ceased his activity by retiring in 2010. Vincenzo Catarsi leaves his daughter Federica, and his wife Carla. 

New Model: Calafuria 25 Big Game /Fish

This new Calafuria is a further evolution of the 25 series so far produced in the Big Game and Fish models.  Measuring eight meters plus in overall length this model uses to best the spaces outside with a small comfortable cabin.  The cabin features a comfortable Vee berth and a separate shower head.  The split level cockpit deck also surprises for its unusual sport fish plan plan of going down in the helm midships part.  The radar arch of the big game fish is also removable.  Hull one had a complete teak deck with also the interior and the helm having a tradition finish.  The 25 big Game is also available with more fisherman options like trolling valves, hard top, and tuna tower. The 25 Big Game /Fish is powered by a single 210hp Cummins engine with reliable easy to maintain line shaft propulsion, and top speeds of 28 knots. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 8.5 m (27.8ft)

Hull Length - 7.39 m

Beam - 2.85 m

Draft - 0.60 m

Displacement - 3400 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 460 l

Accommodation - 2 berths

Max Persons - 8

Engine - 1 x Cummins common rail 210hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 28 knots max

Construction - fiberglass with Isoftalic resins

Certification - CE B

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Calafuria New Web Site

Calafuria from Italy presents its new web showroom.  Calafuria is a known house hold name in Italy, as this company was actually very much responsible for the modernization of the Italian 'Gozzo' fishing boat.  Vincenzo Catarsi founder of the yard actually started the development of the planning Italian Gozzo.  Calafuria was acquired by Nautica Po in 1999, and since then has consolidated the brand.  The yard also goes into detail in some pages how the boats it builds are much more superior to the conformity of the CE rules.  Calafuria current range features six models from the entry level 19 to the 36, with the latest being the new 25 Big Game/Fish. Calafuria new web site is available only in Italian and takes you around with the following buttons; Yard, Infusion moulding, Boats, How To Reach, Used, New Models, and Contacts.

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New Model: Calafuria 30 Fly

I have always been a fan of Calafuria, which is a company without me knowing at the time in the eighties introduced me to the Italian traditional Gozzo fishing boat.  How is it, that canoe cabin fish boat can plane and go fast?  A lot of reasons, but mostly is because Mr.Catarsi was among the first to experiment with hulls before the world hybrid even existed in this element of semi displacement nature, having planning characteristics. Calafuria's new model, is the 30 Fly presented in project on PowerYacht on October 2010.   The new 30 Fly as all Calafuria is a traditional looking from a certain view point motor cruiser, with versatility being key to many elements.  We can start from the fact that as any Calafuria it will have fishing boat features, but this does not disclose it from a comfortable interior which is also available in three different choices. From an open single master cabin with huge spaces, to a Vee shade double, and two guest bunk berths to port or starboard side as you may prefer. The galley on the 30 Fly is located on the main deck to port or starboard side, also as one desires, and same goes for the L-shaped settee.  Power is form twin 270 or optional 320hp diesel engines which give max speeds up to 26 knots.    

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.2 m (3ft)

Hull Length - 9.0 m

Beam - 3.5 m

Displacement - 6000 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 800 l

Water Capacity - 250 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths, or 2 + 2 berths

Max Persons - 8

Engines - 2 x 270hp, 320hp diesel engines

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 26 knots max, 22 knots cruise

Construction - gross reinforced fiberglass, with Isoftalic resin

Certification - CE  

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Projects: Calafuria 30 Swim Version, Calafura 30 Fly

Calafuria is a known boat builder in Italy who built his fame for building sea worthy boats, and was also among the first to introduce modern hull solutions to the traditional local Italian fishing boat the Gozzo. Here Calafuria presents two new projects, both based on the same 30 platform. Showing the rendering above is the 30 Swim Version which is a closed pilot type traditional cruiser which features modern touches which add better on board living solutions. Options are also at heart in this project offering a total of three variations to the interior. Choices vary from separate owners room, to a Vee twin berth, and galley up or down. The 30 Fly is in fact a reediting of the same previous model which is shorter in overall length by 59 centimeters, and wider by two. The most visible difference for this new version is the flybridge which has more modern looks. Options are again a part of this project which has choices for three variations, here concerning always the lower deck. A different option in this size is surely the lower deck fully dedicated fully to a single cabin having a settee, separate shower room, head, and central island berth. You also have a four berth open plan choice. In all the choices the galley remains on the main deck. Power for both these new Calafuria 30 model which in fact over 34 feet is for a max twin 320hp diesel engines choice.

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