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Cutting-edge technology, high-jewelry details, and thrilling performance. After all, the new Capelli Stradivari 52 is a flagship in its own right. Capelli Ribs has never gone that far before. It does so with this 50-footer that is neither a dinghy nor a full-fledged boat. In fact, looking at it from the outside it looks like a maxi-rib with a big tubular around it that we need, as protection when mooring or as splash protection. In practice, however, it does not actively affect navigation, so the approval is as a boat.
Livable (and finished) like a yacht, but with all the fun and freedom of a dinghy flying at 50 knots. That’s the feeling aboard this new Capelli Ribs example. At 15.5 long, it is powered by four 450-horsepower Yamaha V8 XTOs, the Japanese manufacturer’s latest generation outboards.
Yet the Stradivari is more of a Grand Tourer than a “shooting” vehicle. First of all, we notice it because of the layout marked to the utmost by convivial living and relaxation. A huge aft sundeck anticipates a central U-shaped sofa with a small table in the center that, when lowered, creates another sun deck. Protected under the T-top is the entire helm station and wet-bar area, which, as standard, comes out with a 100 + 100-liter double-drawer refrigerator, ice machine, grill cooktop and stove. We feel like we are aboard a large yacht, that’s a given, but even more “pervasive” is the feeling of being on a solid boat built with exceptional attention to detail. References to Stradivarius and the violin recur in so many elements as a tribute to Cremona’s craftsmanship heritage. A true luxury craft, but also extremely comfortable and functional for those who want to stand out but also enjoy cruising to the fullest.
Below deck we find two cabins, a master and a VIP to which we also add a bathroom with a separate shower stall for those who also imagine a longer cruise on board.
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600 |
2.5 |
14.4 |
|
1000 |
6 |
26.5 |
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1500 |
9.1 |
44.2 |
|
2000 |
11.5 |
69.9 |
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2500 |
16 |
98 |
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3000
|
22 |
142 |
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3500 |
27 |
170 |
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4000 |
32.5 |
220 |
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4500 |
38.2 |
314 |
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5000 |
42.4 |
407 |
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5500 |
48 |
466 |
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6000 |
50.3 |
594 |
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