The Evo R4, the last Evo R6 or the Evo T2, a minimalist and top-of-the-range tender, are the result of the creation of naval engineer Valerio Rivellini. He also participated in the design of the Gozzo Mimi, an Italian round fishing boat. At the end of 2019, he presented an original concept that mixed the world of a sailboat and that of a motorboat.
The idea is to create a boat for lovers of comfort during cruises, but with a reasonable consumption. "The Velar 70 is a way to cruise at a low cost and offers the pleasure of sailing, without the commitment of a sailboat", explains the designer.
He therefore mixed the interior and exterior spaces of these two types of boats to create this project. The design is minimalist and refined with generous and comfortable outdoor spaces. In the cockpit, two large steering wheels will give the owner the impression of sailing on a sailboat. In the wheelhouse, a cockpit with joystick will be an alternative to external navigation.
The glass surfaces of the wheelhouse can completely disappear, giving the Velar 70 an open look with T-Top.
"The idea of this boat is to practice boating in a more traditional way, to enjoy the time on board and the surrounding landscape, to seek calm, comfort and friendliness rather than performance in navigation" says Valerio Rivellini.
The interior layout offers four cabins that can accommodate up to 8 people: a VIP cabin at the front, an owner's suite with a lounge overlooking the sea and two double cabins. The layout has been designed to provide maximum comfort for comfortable long stays on board.
The Velar 70 will be powered by two Volvo penta IPS 650 inboard engines, which should give it a cruising speed of around 16 knots. For the construction, the designer chose to mix several materials: fiberglass and carbon fiber, steel, aluminum, leather or glass.
"The aim is to achieve maximum efficiency and the lightest possible weight by using recyclable materials and low-power engines to reduce consumption, concludes Valerio Rivellini.
