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It was 1998 when the Carnevali 50 Fly made its appearance, an elegant, comfortable and safe flying bridge with ample living space on deck. Barche a Motore tested it for you.
Taken from Motor Boats 1998, no. 1, February, pp. 76-84.
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Boat builders by family tradition, the Carnevali family has been dedicated to this activity for more than 35 years, following the evolution of construction technologies step by step. The year 1991 saw the birth of Carnevali Cantieri Nautici, which, in collaboration with the Ceccarelli Yacht Design Studio, started the production of boats characterized by new lines. There are about a dozen units produced with craftsmanship in a year, ranging in size from nine to sixteen meters overall. The shipyard currently, with its production standards, guarantees CE approval. We tested the flagship: the Carnevali 50.
Studio Ceccarelli‘s meticulous design, supported by careful craftsmanship and the use of technologically advanced equipment, has enabled the creation of this 50-footer that is capable of close to 34 knots of top speed with inboard diesel inboard propulsion and the searing acceleration of a hull equipped with gasoline thrusters. The medium-deep variable angle V-shaped hull gives the boat great stability when sailing even in rough seas. To meet all the various needs of owners, the Carnevali 50 provides two different interior solutions: the three-cabin, three-bathroom version and the three-cabin, two-bathroom version.
Hull, broadside, and deck are made of vtr sandwich with Divinycell core of varying thickness and density. The bottom of the hull is made of solid laminate. Longitudinal and transverse structures are made of vtr laminate sized in order to give the hull high resistance to impact on the wave with formed sea or impact with submerged bodies. Neopentyl/isophthalic gelcoat provides resistance to UV aging and osmosis. The vtr layering process is manual, using powder-bonded glass fibers and use of multiaxial and unidirectional glass fabrics.
The large aft platform (3.70×1.60 meters), capable of accommodating a dib uone-size tender or a jet ski, hides the ladder for boarding after swimming in the deck and enters the cockpit through two small “gates” on either side of the transom. Beware, therefore, of leaving unsecured objects in the cockpit. In the center of the transom is located the gangway. The aft area of the cockpit is occupied by a settee that conceals capable lockers and, along the two bulwarks,there are compartments for lines, above which are the mooring bollards and mooring winches, near the cubbies. A wide staircase with steps in vtr and teak leads to the flying bridge, which, to allow for better external habitability, has been equipped with a sunbathing area, a cabinet with sink and also provides for the possibility of installing the refrigerator and a sofa, in addition to the second steering position. Very wide (minimum 29 cm) are the side walkways to the deckhouse that lead to the forward pontoon occupied by another sunbathing surface recessed into the floorboard. The extreme bow houses the anchor locker and chain well with built-in 1000 W windlass.
The square is furnished with two opposing sofas, one of which is “C” shaped with an extendable center table and stools. The bar cabinet serves as a divider between the area housing the kitchen, located further down, and the saloon. To the left is the interior driver’s station, equipped with a two-seater seat, cherry wood steering wheel, very complete electronic instrumentation, and controls for all on-board services and utilities via special panel. The galley is located lower than the floor level of the saloon and is equipped with a 130-liter refrigerator, glass-ceramic stove built into a granite countertop. The sleeping area, in the version we tested, is divided into three cabins and two bathrooms. The double guest stateroom is located to starboard, furnished with shelves and wall units, bedside table, closet, chest of drawers and, of course, double bed. Opposite opens the other guest cabin, which is equipped with two single berths, closet, nightstand and shelves. From here there is direct access to the toilet, which also has a second door in the sleeping area corridor. This toilet, like the one reserved for the forward master stateroom, is equipped with a bidet and concealed toilet under a seat, shower with sliding swivel door and washbasin with marble base. The forward cabin is equipped with a double bed flanked by two comfortable settees, chest of drawers placed under the bed, shelves and wall units, and a desk/vanity placed to the left of the bed. Instead of a classic closet, a real wardrobe compartment has been created that is very spacious, at man’s height, where clothing and personal effects find their place.
The interior helm station of the Carnevali 50 is particularly well equipped: it provides, in fact, winch control, navigation lights, instrument lights and bilge pumps controls plus a complete electronic instrumentation that also features returns on the fly. Standard equipment includes a log, echo sounder, autopilot, chart plotter, Gps, VHF, magnetic compass, and gauges. Activated utilities can be checked on a special panel equipped with indicator lights. Single-lever remote controls are electronic, precision.
The Carnevali 50 we tested was equipped with a twin Caterpillar 3176 B engine developing 600 horsepower at the maximum engine speed of 2800 rpm. A high-performance diesel engine with hydraulically electronically controlled injectors, the Cat 3176 B combines great strength, light weight and advanced fuel injection system with high performance and great reliability in an extremely compact and efficient whole. This 10.3-liter engine also offers an excellent power-to-weight ratio. A feature of this high-performance Caterpillar model is the advanced electronic control system that includes, for example, synchronization of two or more engines, and the ability to program RPMs for different jobs. The engine room, which is large enough for routine and extraordinary maintenance work, is partially obstructed in its entrance by the exhaust manifolds of the engines; this inconvenience seems to have already been solved in the versions subsequent to the one we tested.
What is most striking when at the helm of the Carnevali 50 is its trim that is always precise to changing weather conditions and the load on board, suffice it to say that at the launching ceremony of the first unit the vessel quickly reached glide with 37 people plus the helmsman on board. Therefore, there is no need to intervene on the flaps.
by Roberta Limardo
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