The Joker Clubman 22 Plus condenses decades of Joker Boat experience into 7 meters. The heir to the legendary Clubman 22 has arrived and is ready to conquer a new generation of boaters.
To see the first example of Clubman 22 by
Joker
we have to go back more than 30 years, to 1990. It was in that year that the shipyard introduced an inflatable boat destined to make history, becoming one of the company’s best-selling and most popular 6.5-meter boats. What about today? The inflatable boat continues to be popular; indeed, the audience of inflatable boaters in recent years has expanded considerably, thanks in part to the success of larger models.
What has changed, however, are the needs. So here it is that this year Joker Boat has decided to introduce the new Clubman 22 Plus, a model that was created with the clear intention of satisfying an increasingly demanding audience. The dimensions are small, about 7 meters, but the important thing is what the site was able to fit into this space.
Joker Clubman 22 Plus
We boarded this new Joker at the Genoa Boat Show on a morning with about ten knots of northerly wind, but with the noticeable annoyance of the long wave left by the sirocco of the previous days. Before we see how it sails, however, let’s take a look at the configuration and outfitting of this dinghy. In general, standard equipment includes a teak table, full cushions including aft add-on, and suspenders. Options include an electric winch in the hull and a refrigerator on the side of the console in addition to a large roll-bar awning or resting on the stern.
Joker Clubman 22 Plus – Blanket
Looking at the boat at the dock, this model immediately shows that it has a larger beam than the previous Joker. This firstly allowed for two platforms on either side of the outboard, both of which are of considerable size, such that they can accommodate, swim ladder for access to and exit from the water, and a locker for housing lines or whatever you want to have on hand near the water. We step aboard and you can immediately feel that this model in the cockpit maintains the family feeling with the larger models in the range (Clubman 28, Clubman 30, Clubman 35) with a large modular U-shaped dinette with a central teak table that converts to a full-beam sundeck.
What makes the difference here are two backrests: the first is the driver’s seat backrest, which can be folded down to get an extra seat around the table. The other backrest is the one aft of the dinette, which is reclining in turn, further expanding the sunbathing area. In short, two simple but effective solutions that considerably expand the livability of this section of the vessel. At the same time, when everything is “closed,” the cockpit is a suitable place for even small children given the height of the broadside. This therefore also makes it suitable as an inflatable boat for families with children.
We proceed to the bow and sit at the console waiting to leave the berth. The seat can accommodate up to two people. Everything is conveniently arranged on the bridge, and the windshield immediately gives the idea, as we will later confirm at sea, that it is enveloping and protects those at the helm. Walking further towards the bow we notice the walkways with space on both starboard and port side, a feature not taken for granted on a dinghy of this size, which makes movements between the bow and stern easy and safe.
To the side of the console is a compartment where the refrigerator can be housed, while in front is a recessed cushion that allows one to sit in front of the large forward sundeck in comfort, if desired even while sailing, although the best and safest area remains the stern. In general, the dinghy is well thought out in terms of layout, but also in the utilization of available space as evidenced by the numerous lockers we find both under the sundeck areas and below the wheelhouse seat.
Joker Clubman 22 Plus – Navigation
Once we have looked at all the external features of this vessel, we move on to a more technical discussion related to structure and navigation. The restyling carried out by Joker on the Clubman 22 Plus did not only involve the deck. The beam has increased, as we mentioned earlier, and the hull has changed, redesigned for comfort and smoothness when sailing.
Powered by a Yamaha V6 250hp outboard, it was agile and gentle from the moment it left the berth. As we leave the Genoa Sea Fair behind, we note that conditions are far from optimal. The wave is long, but definitely high. There are three of us on board and 250 liters in the gas tank. We start pushing on the throttle and before long the 250hp Yamaha effortlessly revs up to 3500 rpm and has us gliding along at 25 knots between wave leads with an average consumption of about 30 liters per hour.
The raft proves to be dry and fun even in these somewhat troublesome conditions. To test the smoothness of the hull on a more treacherous sea, we take advantage of the short wave from another speedboat that has taken off. The work done on the fairing finds its realization here, passing smoothly over without bumping and without suspicious noises. By mutual agreement we decide not to touch the top speed so as not to take unnecessary risks, but we decide to stop at “only” 38.5 knots, where the Joker Clubman 22 Plus sails in total safety. The engine was at 5,000 rpm with an hourly consumption of about 85 liters per hour.
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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET of the boat: Joker Clubman 22 Plus
- LOA: 7.01 m
- LWL: 6.83 m
- B.max: 2.77 m (with inflated tubulars)
- Tubes Diameter: 46/54 cm
- Tubes Pressure: 0.30 atm
- Dry Weight: 1,200 kg
- Fuel: 210 l
- Air Compartments: No. 6
- Max People on Board: No. 14
- Max Motor Power: 250 hp
- Motor Shaft Length: XL x 1
- Hull Construction Material: Fiberglass
- Storage Areas: No. 6
- Project Category: C
- Trailerable: Inflated
- Design: Federico Gerna
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Joker Clubman 22 Plus – Navigation Data
| RPM | Knts | Lt/h |
| 500 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| 1000 | 4.6 | 5.4 |
| 1500 | 6.8 | 8.9 |
| 2000 | 8.9 | 14.5 |
| 2500 | 12.1 | 19.4 |
| 3000 | 21.5 | 25 |
| 3500 | 25.1 | 31 |
| 4000 | 29.3 | 49 |
| 4500 | 35.6 | 67 |
| 5000 | 38.5 | 85 |
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