Test / Price of the Libecciu 1000, a Corsican semi-rigid boat which attacks the Italian market

Well positioned in price, with a modern and aggressive look, the Fanale Libecciu 1000 could give the Italian competition a hard time. 4th part of our test, on the positioning in the market.

The size of RIBs is growing. Sailing on a 10m RIB now seems natural. It must be admitted that the marine behavior of machines of this size, powerfully motorized, makes you want to go to sea, whatever the conditions.

The Libecciu 1000 is no exception to this rule. However, its aggressive and neat design places it on the very competitive market of top-of-the-range RIBs. A market dominated by Italian models.

Less than 100 000 euros bare shell

Lomac 10.5
Lomac 10.5
BSC 100 GT
BSC 100 GT

The Libecciu, offered at 95,000 euros (excluding VAT) bareboat, is in the low range of the market. In fact, in comparison, the bareboat hull of a Lomac Granturismo 10.5, which measures 10.60 m, is 185,250 euros before tax. The performance and amenities between these two models are however very closeâeuros¦ You have to go to the BSC 100 GT, length 9.60 m, to find a similar unit at a similar price, but still more expensive: 112,800 euros bareboat.

Less than 200 000 euros ready to sail

To this, you have to add the options and the engines. Indeed, the Libecciu 1000 tested was displayed at 196 500 euros HT with its 2 x 350 horses Mercury Verado. This one had some options in the list below:

  • Float color : 1260 euros HT
  • Upholstery color : 240 euros HT
  • Windlass + stainless steel anchor and chain : 3070 euros HT
  • T-top : 2950 euros HT
  • Sunshade with carbon poles : 2200 euros HT
  • Refrigerator : 1550 euros HT
  • Kitchenette (sink + cooking plate) : 650 euros HT
  • Table + cushion : 800 euros HT
  • Shower and tank of 105 liters : 650 euros HT
  • Chemical toilet : 300 euros HT
  • Electric WC : 2000 euros HT
  • Deck and rear platforms : 4437 euros HT

Among these optional features, we note the possibility of choosing the color of the gelcoat and the color of the stern. This will personalize the boat and differentiate it from the neighbor's. A plus when you like to have a beautiful unit.

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