A hull developed for performance
The hull, designed by infusion, uses Swedish Petestep® technology to reduce the surface area in contact with the water, whatever the speed, thus reducing fuel consumption. Specifically, the strakes are no longer longitudinal and parallel, but take on a V shape that widens towards the stern.
With a length of 9.9m, this evolution of the conventional step hull delivers improved performance in all phases of navigation: lift-off, heading and top speed.
Virtue: a young site set to expand
Like most motorboat production in Europe, Virtue is based in Poland. The brainchild of a motorboating enthusiast, the specifications for this first model take on the characteristics of the latest trends: inverted bow, sporty lines, tilting bulwark, deck layout optimized for life at anchor in summer conditions. Right down to the name, V10, which inspires a sporty temperament.
Two deck plans available
The deck layout is available in two versions: open or T-top. We visited the latter configuration. The T-top covers the cockpit and part of the aft saloon.
The modularity of the latter is quite interesting, offering different configurations: bench seats facing each other, in the direction of travel, or convertible into a sunbathing area. At the stern, the bathing platforms are very long, offering a large surface area for bathing.
Just behind the cockpit is the galley area, with two fridges, a sink and a plancha.
At the bow, a large sundeck in front of the helm station can accommodate two passengers. The forepeak features a well-designed anchor locker, into which the telescopic davit is easily stowed.
It's worth noting that the side panels are sometimes a little narrow for the larger sizes.
Finally, the V10 has a small cabin with a double berth and a toilet. This space is designed to accommodate a couple for a weekend of coastal cruising, but this program does not reflect the Virtue V10's DNA.
Performance and pricing
With two 600 hp Mercury engines, the shipyard claims a top speed of 54 knots and a cruising speed of around 26 knots. On the budget side, you'll need to spend around ?325,000 (incl. VAT) for this version, equipped with the most powerful engines.
