Exit from the port of Cannes this morning on the Libecciu 1000. This one is equipped with 2x350 horses Mercury. The harbour place is small and requires some dexterity from the pilot. But with the presence of the 2 engines, and even in the absence of a joystick and bow thruster, finding the passage and gaining the exit of the port will be done without difficulty.
It grows strongâeuros¦
It's time to accelerate. The purr of the inline 6 cylinders, accompanied by the characteristic whistle of the turbo, sets the tone. Hold on to your hats! With 4 people on board and full tanks, we will reach 52 knots without forcing. The shipyard indicates to us to have once succeeded in touching 56 nÅudsâeuros¦ 2x350 horsepower is the maximum power and the shipyard proposes this boat with 2x300 horsepower in recommended power.
Flawless marine behavior
But, it is especially the behavior of this semi-rigid which is to note. Very wide, this hull lifts off quickly. It took us 6 seconds to lift off and 6.8 seconds to reach 20 knots. Not bad for a boat with a hull weight of 3.4 tons. The width is also a guarantee of stability, whether at a standstill, or even in the bends where the Libecciu 1000's heel is not excessive. This is a good point to reassure the crew, and it avoids the engines to ventilate. On the other hand, in the choppy waters of the bay of Cannes, the deep V of the bow offers a flawless behavior. No doubt the weight of the hull has something to do with it.
Handle in the corner!
The helmsman is well seated behind his console, which is quite high and protects well from the wind. The handrails on each side, as well as the T-top tubes, form a nice grip so that the pilot can let his pleasure of piloting run free without fear of losing a crew member.
