Project: Gamma 24

After launching its first 20 model in the middle of this year, the Italian Gamma Yachts have immediately followed this with the presentation of two further projects. The first of the projects was a smaller 16, and following this a 24 has followed which puts Gamma in the super yacht market. Constructed by the fast innovative steel patented method by Vripack, with design by the same dutch firm the 24 is a two deck and a half 24 metres super yacht. An innovative interior plan concerns the 24, with a full main deck dedicated for relaxing, galley, and dining to fore. Below is space for the four double guest cabins, with owners stateroom located mid ship and being full beam. Crew space is for two cabins sleeping three located to the fore peak.
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Project: Gamma 16

Launching the first Gamma 20 model the past Summer this Italian boat builder follows it with the project of the similar but smaller 16. An interesting challenge for Gamma and designer Vripack to themselves and to the market. So it will interesting to see how the Italian Mediterranean market reacts to a 16 metre explorer yacht build of steel. Measuring an overall length of 62 feet which comes in actual fact over eighteen meters the Gamma 16 will offer a three double cabin interior with full beam owners stateroom, VIP suite to fore, and twin bunk guest third cabin. A crew room for two is to be located aft. Power is a not so large twin Volvo 575hp engines which should give a top speed of 16 knots, and a range of about 1200 nautical miles at an economic cruise. Bigger engines can add the top speed to another 2 knots. Considering the estimates of a heavy 44 tons half displacement weight these look good estimate numbers.
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New Model: Gamma 20

Gamma Yachts launches its first 20 model, and presented it officially in the fall of the season boat shows. Designed by Vripack and also built using this company registered Smart Construction trademark method, the Gamma 20 aims to look out of the crop for a builder in this size in Italy as its boat are constructed of steel. The Vripack Smart Construction is also a promise in that it reduces steel builds by half the time. Could this be the invention which increases steel builders in Italy. None the less looking a bit like the Magellano from Azimut on the main deck, but competing in a segment usually dominated by Dutch builders the Gamma 20 is an interesting proposal. It's semi custom interior is classic in style and can be fitted out in a three or four cabins layouts and a crew room. Owners room is located aft for best comfort, minimum noise, and less rolling. The main deck is a flush deck Italian style affair with a welcoming saloon upon entrance, dining area, separate galley, and private helm station. Power numbers are also interesting with a standard 650hp Yanmar giving 16 knots max, 12 knots cruise and at this speed which consumes only 52 litres per hour giving a 1270 nautical miles range.

Technical Data:

LOA - 22.10 m (73ft)

Length - 20.50 m

Waterline Length - 20.20 m

Beam - 5.90 m

Draft - 1.45 m

Displacement - 58 t

Fuel Capacity - 5500 l

Water Capacity - 2000 l Accommodation - 6 or 8 guest berths in 3 or 4 cabins

Engines - 2 x Yanmar 6SY 650hp, 6SY 720hp, 8SY STP 900hp, Volvo D11 650hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 16 knots max, 12 knots cruise Yanmar 650hp, 18 knots max Yanmar 900hp

Range - 1270 nm at 12 knots

Construction - steel 42 grade A for hull and main deck, flybrige in Alloy Almg 4,5 H321

Project - Vripack

Certification - CE A RINA Green Plus, optional MCA under 24 metres

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Project: Gamma 20

It is surprising that in these difficult times new brands keep coming challenging over a decade old brand or makers with a new line of yachts. The Italians have been fluent in this stream of new builders cropping up, but seeing them born in this slowing economy time is always impressive. Gamma Yachts was founded in 2008 and the Gamma 20 is the first of its projects of a four model line up which will start from a sixteen metre and go up to a one hundred feet plus Super Yacht. The Gamma 20 looks a bit like the Ken Freivokh and Bill Dixon designed Azimut 74 Magellano presented on the fall of 2009, but unlike the other Italian this project which is currently under construction will be built of steel. Design is by the Dutch Vripack who also introduce to this new model a unique more production orientated method of steel assembly called Smart Constructions which should reduce building times. Accommodation for the Gamma 20 is for a three guest cabin with aft owner suite and VIP cabin to fore, and a two berth crew quarters. Standard power is from twin Yanmar 650hp, with three other options available going up to a max of 900hp, which should give a max speed of 18 knots.

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