New Model: Rhea 34 Trawler Flybridge

Rhea presents the new Trawler 34 model. Coming from a design of Yann Chabaud, the new Trawler 34 follows Rhea heritage of building medium sized explorer cruiser, and presents itself as the entry level model of the Trawler range which features four models and goes up to fourteen meters in size.  At just over ten meters in length the Trawler 34 presents itself as a small ship with its symmetric design offering safe and secure walk around the main deck, thanks to its deep and wide bulwarks.  Accommodation the Trawler 34 offers two cabins sleeping four below deck, while on the main deck is a dinette which converts to a double berth, and an L-shaped galley behind the helm station to starboard.  On the technical side the Rhea Trawler 34 was designed with a reduced wake hull and draft, thanks to propeller tunnels.  The Trawler 34 is powered by twin Yanmar 250hp and a single Yanmar 370hp engine, both options being offered with line shaft propulsion.  A Sedan version with a reduced draft of just under ten meters, aimed at the inland waterways market of central Europe is currently in the works.    

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.40 m (34.1ft)

Hull Length - 9.96 m

Beam - 3.98 m

Draft - 0.70 m

Displacement - 8000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 440 l

Water Capacity - 400 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, plus two in convertible saloon

Engines - 1 x Yanmar 370hp, or 2 x Yanmar 250hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 21 knots max with twin Yanmar 250hp, 19 knots with Single Yanmar 370hp

Hull Shape - semi planning with propeller tunnels

Project - Yann Chabaud

Certification - CE

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New Model: Rhea 36 Trawler

It's a challenging time for Rhea who with the success of its Trawler range continue to expand this line with a new entry level 36 model. With its elegant lines and classic appearance, the Rhea 36 Trawler offers all the necessary comforts for cruising. Inside the 36 Trawler offers two cabins; owners room to fore, and guest two bunk double to starboard amidships. While the main deck surprises for its modernity see astern galley. The 36 Trawler can also ground safely thanks to the shape of its hull and the protected propeller and rudder. In addition, its carefully designed hull offers limited drag and a sharp clean entrance whilst the tunnel propellers optimize consumption.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.3 m (37ft)

Hull Length - 10.8 m

Beam - 4.10 m

Draft - 1.10 m

Displacement - 10600 kg

Fuel Capacity - 1000 l

Water Capacity - 350 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Engines - 2 x 260hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Project - Bertrand Danglade, Mortain-Mavrikios naval architecture

Certification - CE

www.rhea-marine.fr

New Model: Rhea 47 Trawler

Boasting excellent autonomy and a comfortable passenger compartment, the new Rhéa 47 Trawler is an authentic long-range explorer cruiser. With outstanding performance in terms of consumption and autonomy, the 47 Trawler designed by Bertrand Danglade offers traditional looks with some nice design solution as the Portuguese bridge and the split level shear line which is an important part of the philosophy of this model. As regards the internal layout, the standard plan offers a fore owners cabins with en-suite shower head, and two guest cabins amidships which share a second shower head. The saloon is spacious with large windows that offer stunning views of the sea and features an adjoining functional galley.  An alternative layout is offered for both the lower and main deck.  The lower deck option can prove interesting for people planning long time aboard since this replaces the third cabin to port side with an utility room.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.8 m (48.5ft)

Length - 13 m

Beam - 4.80 m

Displacement - 14000 kg light 18000 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 3000 l

Water Capacity - 800 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins or 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x 350hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Project - Bertrand Danglade

Certification - CE B

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Rhea Marine New Web Site

Rhea marine from France presents its new World wide web virtual showroom.  Founded and still managed by one man; Bertrand Danglade who started building boats under the Rhea badge back in 1996, when it launched back then the 900 model.  But the Bertrand story starts in Scotland at Clyde, it is in this place that he refines his knowledge on propulsion, shapes and wood construction which makes him open his shipyard Ile de Rel in 1970.  Bertrand's yard is a diversified affair from selling, outfitting, restoring, and maintaining all kinds of boats with the most prominent being the Marennes French trawler, a standard view in the French Atlantic harbours.  After the turn around to building boats with Rhea in 1996 and the 900 model; huge advances are made by Bertrand; but an important model will the 750 Timonier model, best seller and sold in over three hundred units in ten years since 1997.  In 2002 Rhea makes another important move and building a new shipyard in La Rochelle near the airport.  Today Rhea offers three important Range of boats; Timonier, Open, and Trawler which build a total of fifteen models.  The entry level Rhea is the 23 Open, while the flagship is the still in project 57 Trawler.  Rhea's new website is available in French, and English language and takes you around with the following buttons; The Range, Agents, Electric Propulsion, News, Rhea Marine, and Contact.  As is common with most boat builders nowadays Rhea also features its Social hubs as Facebook and Twitter, with links located towards the end of the first entry page.

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Projects: Rhea 67 Trawler, Rhea 57 Trawler

After launching the Rhea 43 Trawler in the fall of 2009, this French boat builder is preparing for making a full range of medium to long Explorer Cruisers and Yachts, which in its completion will feature four models. Pictured above is the project for the 67 Trawler what will be the flagship of Rhea with an overall length of twenty plus metres. The 67 Trawler will feature a three double cabins interior and a crew cabin aft. The owner suite as recent fashion dictates, is a full beam affair. Rhea 67 Trawler apart the name wants also to show its work boat heritage with a trawler’s bow, frigate’s stern, two tone gel coat hull color, Portuguese bridge, and a spacious luxurious wheelhouse. Rhea also promises cruising enthusiasts a first class construction quality, high-spec equipment, and again protected propellers to prevent damage when running aground or hitting submerged objects while on the run. The 67 Trawler will have a semi-displacement hull that provides a range of over one thousand nautical miles with twin 800hp diesel engines, and 10,000 litres of fuel. The 57 Trawler will be the second large in size Rhea. Having an overall length of seventeen plus metres this other Rhea project also offers a three double cabins plus crew interior. The layout here is for a full beam owner suite, VIP to fore, a double bunk cabin to port, and a single crew cabin aft. The main deck is also a standard layout offering contemporary solutions of yachts a saloon upon entrance, an open galley, L-shaped settee, and a central helm station. For the large flybridge the 57 Trawler will also offer two stair cases, from the inside and on the aft deck. As for the 67, and 47 the Rhea 57 Trawler features elements that show work boat heritage like the bow, two tone color and protected propellers. Power for the 57 Trawler will be by twin 500hp engines, which should give a one thousand nautical miles range.

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Project: Rhea 47 Trawler

After the presentation of the Rhea 43 Trawler this French builder continues its proposal of a medium range Explorer Cruisers with the project of a 47 Trawler. Measuring an overall fourteen metres plus of length, the 47 Trawler will offer a lower deck accommodation with two double cabins, both served with personal shower heads. The 47 Trawler will have more classic features versus its four feet smaller sister not only for the trawler’s bow, or frigate stern and a two tone gel coat hull color, but mostly for its Portuguese bridge, its immense wheelhouse fit for a yacht, and its very large flybridge. But serious cruising and safety has been the thinking at Rhea for the 47 Trawler this shown with the protected propellers to prevent damage when running aground or hitting dangerous submersed objects. Designed as the Rhea 43 Trawler by Bertrand Danglade the 47 Trawler has a semi displacement hull rated to a CE A category standard with a one thousand nautical miles plus of range. Power is from twin 350hp engines.

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New Model: Rhea 43 Trawler

French builder Rhea presents the 43 Trawler, what is the first of a new range. The 43 Trawler is the smallest for this new range from Rhea which has a future program of five models with a maximum length of 67 feet. But today the 43 Trawler also stands as the flagship of this French boat builder. Rhea's 43 Trawler reflects the recent trend of Explorer Cruisers who offer a semi displacement hull with stable medium speeds and a longer range capability. Having the influence of the US trawler looks outside the 43 reflects generous seamanship influence with deep side bulwarks covered in teak, a very livable main deck saloon with galley inside, and a large dominant second helm station up top. Below accommodation is for a two cabin, two head layout. Rhea unlike other builders also selected traditional propulsion system with line shaft as its choice. Power is from twin 300hp engines.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.10 m (42.9ft)

Hull Length - 12.00 m

Beam - 4.40 m

Draft - 1.10 m

Displacement - 10500 kg

Fuel Capacity - 1800 l

Water Capacity - 700 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths Engines - 2 x 300hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Project - Bertrand Danglade concept, Mortain - Mavrikios - Chabaud

Certification - CE B

www.rhea-marine.fr