New Model: Garcia GT54

Presented in Cannes, the first motor boat from thirty years experienced North France alloy boat builder Garcia the GT54, has seen a lot of attention going towards it from the press and long range cruisers alike.  Fair to say Garcia brings a lot of nice features to its GT54 from the looks department which resemble those of a trawler boat from the future, to its customisable layout available with two, three or four cabins.  Just to make also things more exciting hull one displayed in Cannes of the GT54 also had a nice silver colored hull, and a minimal finished interior which are usually more associated with fast planning boats.  Many builders are trying to give the trawler explorer yachts young looks, and I think Garcia has pushed a couple of new buttons in this direction, which will be appreciated by the a less conservative crowd.  Still fair to say this is a custom project and it would not be surprising to see hull two full of classic features.

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.2 m (56.4ft)

Hull Length - 16.5 m

Waterline Length - 15.9 m

Beam - 4.9 m

Draft - 1.68 m

Displacement - 26 t dry, 32 t loaded

Fuel Capacity -  5200 l

Water Capacity - 540 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2, or 6 berths in 3 cabins, or 8 berths in 4 cabins

Engine - 1 x Cat 3056 188hp + Volvo 75hp Wing

Propulsion - line shaft with tailor made efficient propeller

Speed - 11 knots max, 8 knots cruise

Range - 4000 nm

Hull Type - displacement with long keel, and anti-roll strakes

Construction - aluminum

Project - Frank Darnet, Guy Saillard, Patrick le Quemont

Certification - CE A

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Project: Garcia GT54

Those who have been around in Cannes might have catch a glimpse of this novelty presented by this North French boat builder, who is renowned for building alloy sailing yachts.  Designed by architects Sailard, and Le Quement the GT54 is a trawler with a modern take on its exterior looks, and interior furnishing.  Changing ownership in 2010 and now forming part of the Grand Large group which includes two other sail boat builders, the GT54 is also Garcia first power trawler yacht, although the small mast on top leaves a bit to the heritage of the builder.  The interior of hull one of the GT54 presents a two cabins layout with full beam owners room, and VIP to fore, but being a fully custom build other three or four cabins versions are available.  The main deck is also dedicated for living with a relaxing saloon being joined by an open galley, and a pilot house to fore with central helm and a dinette to port.  Power shows that Garcia for this World exploring GT54 have left nothing to the case with a Cat 185hp main engine continuous duty, and a wing 75hp Volvo.  Top speed is 11 knots, with a range of 8000 nautical miles possible.

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