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SHELL ISSUE - n° 18 - 2019 - € 10
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QUART ERLY - P.I. 31/03 /2019 Intern ationa l € 10, Spedizione in Abbon Chf 10,50 , UK £ 7,50- Poste Italian amento Postale e S.p.a. - 70% - LO/MI
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A BEAUTY IS BORN Thanks to its rare elegance, sophisticated design, sublime quality and sporty soul, the Frauscher 1017 GT is an invitation to live life to the fullest. A head-turner of a 10-metre daycruiser. And now the Air version is available too by Fabio Perone
Stretching 11.2 metres in length and 3.53 in the beam, this open limo draws 0.56 metres and is powered by a pair of Volvo D4s which unleash 300 hp at 3,500 rpm – that quickly translates to a very brisk speed of 38 knots
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Striking simplicity of line, a plumb bow, teak flush deck, frameless wraparound windshield and magnificent sunning area aft. A modern but never modernist reworking of the classic runabout that made the 60s great
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S
ay the word ‘runabout’ and a whole
the larger 1414 Demon, an excellent example
tumble of images of the glory years of
of the yard’s modern interpretation of the
boating comes pouring out: decked
evergreen concept.
bows, raked wraparound windscreens, cockpit-
The model we are interested in here as a support
style steering positions set, like the rest of the
boat for larger vessels is, however, the Frauscher
cockpit, amidships, side sofas and large aft sun
1017 GT, which was recently flanked by an
pads. Those iconic elements and forms have
“Air” version. While the former is a daycruiser
been revived again and again. There are now a
with a cabin, a head with separate shower box
focal point for many specialist yards producing
and compact galley below decks, the Air, which
modern takes on their classic beauty that
premiered at the Düsseldorf Boot last January,
are absolutely up-to-the minute in terms of
is more of an invitation to embrace the outdoor
technology, architecture and design.
life. The layout is completely open from stem to
Frauscher has been building boats since 1927,
stern, in fact. The space that once housed the
particularly runabouts and slightly larger day
cabin is now occupied by two large face-to-face
and fast cruisers. Sleekly aerodynamic craft
seats that underscore its commuter vocation.
reminiscent of the torpedo body style popular
This is a boat designed to whisk both people
in automotive design in the early 20th century,
and things around quickly and efficiently so
clothed in taut lines that taper back to a stern
the latter area is now a second cockpit which
that’s low on the water. Elegant, dynamic and
can also be converted to a second sun pad if
hugely enjoyable boats genuinely at one with
required in addition to the one aft.
the sea.
Both versions are 10 metres in length and focus
Frauscher has paired that leitmotif with very
very much on sun and sea bathing. Their chic
The deck is beautifully planned and
high performance hulls, some of a double-
design will not go unnoticed as they zoom off
functional as are the gleaming white
stepped racing spec, to develop a series of
to hidden beaches and coves. Their straight
interiors with steel details. An open-plan
intriguing models that are also much sought
bows are bang on trend too, while a frameless
area complete with dinette that converts to
after by superyacht owners as tenders. These
wraparound windscreen exemplifies the tech
a double berth and a compact, ultramodern
range from the more classic 750 and 757
and detailing found throughout. Lastly, teak
kitchenette area. There is even space for a
Saint-Tropez, named in a nod to the famous
decking and trim add a luxe sophistication.
separate shower box in the head
runabouts of the 1950s and 60s, all the way to
www.frauscherboats.com
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