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Insetta 35 IFC - Foils between the hulls!
Article published on 24/11/2020
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It is not only sailboats that are showing an interest (again) in foils... on the power-multihull market, load-bearing foils are becoming more and more common. We’ve seen them at Aquila Boats, and here they are aboard this new Insetta 35 IFC, built at St. Marys, in Georgia, USA.
Seen from the side, this large Open model has an inverted then positive deck sheer: it looks like a monohull. Seen from ahead or astern, it's a completely different matter! Two asymmetrical hulls are clear to see. On the outside, there are chines. Inside, vertical topsides, a double tunnel and especially, the famous stainless-steel foils. The first one connects the hulls, while the two wings aft are quite distinct. The two engines - up to 2 x 450 HP - are slightly offset with the propellers set outside. Under way, the lift generated by the foils dampens the waves and allows the boat to turn by leaning into the curve. During the first tests with two 400 HP engines, planing was achieved in 6 seconds and 12 were enough to reach 25 knots.
Builder: Insetta Boatworks
Length: 35’ (10.67 m)
Beam: 10’8” (3.25 m)
Draft: 2’ (0.61 m)
Displacement: 11,000 lbs (4.99 t)
Cruising speed: 41 knots
Max speed: 51 knots
Fuel: 490 US gal (1,855 l)
Price: $379,995
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