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Also more than 50 knots maximum speed, strictly outboard motors, length 11 to 12 meters. Ladies and gentlemen, here are five RS boats, the super sports boats you can visit right now at Milan Yachting Week – The digital boat show.
To understand it, the acronym RS was made famous in the automotive field by Audi and Porsche, which distinguish the super sports versions of their models. And we have found the RSs of the sea for you, here they are ready for you to visit now in our digital boat show.
It has just made its first water tests on the brand-new, fascinating Pirelli 35 sea sport (m. 11.10 x 3.80). With two 350-hp outboards (700 total power) on its first outings, it has already exceeded 45 to 50 knots. This dinghy was created by the Swedish firm Mannerfelt Design Team, who specialize in racing hulls. What is it? It is a sporty 11-meter walkaround with racy, aerodynamic lines that yet provides cruising boat comfort.
The Sacs Strider 11 Openback Outboard (m. 11.51 x 3.79) bears a maximum power output of 600 horsepower (two 300-hp outboards) and reaches a top speed of 48 knots. It is one of Sacs’ best-selling models in the world. A thoroughbred RS. Whether one wants to use it as a main boat or as a “luxury” tender, it offers its owner a safe and appealing line, exceptional comfort and a perfect mix of excitement, relaxation and fun.
The Sunseeker Hawk 38 (m. 11.85 x 3.01) with an output of two Mercury 400R outboard engines standard paired with Mercury Racing Digital Zero Effort throttles. reaches 62 knots with disarming ease. An already cult boat, an extreme RS that, however, combines exceptional performance with finishes and attention to detail that allow it to figure well both as a daycruiser pure than as a support boat for superyachts.
Pardo 38
A bestseller from Pardo Yachts, the Pardo 38 (m. 11.90 x 3.60) reaches 50 knots propelled by 3 350-hp outboards (hp 1,050 total).
To understand what kind of RS we are up against, you can immediately understand the unique features of the Pardo 38, highlighted by the video here made in Miami of the outboard version. What to say to tease you: Pardo Yachts has changed the concept of the open RS, making it more beautiful, elegant, smart. But also safer, seaworthy in any sea, full of innovative solutions.
The Beneteau Flyer 10 (m. 10.61 x 3.35) has a maximum power output of 700 horsepower (2 outboard 350 hp) that allows it to exceed 40 knots easily. It is equipped with the Airstep 2 fairing that allows air to be used to improve speed and stability.
Find out now why the Beneteau Flyer 10 is a sea sport with the roominess and comfort of a “normal” boat
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