sail-world.com -- New Couach 2600 Fly motor yacht under construction
New Couach 2600 Fly motor yacht under construction
Tue, 11 Dec 2012
In September 2012, Chantier Naval Couach introduced – with a great return on the international superyacht scene - a complete and spectacular new collection of seven different yachts between 13 and 50 metres, including a new 26.50 metres motor yacht, now under construction at Gujan-Mestras, the France based yard.
A range from the 13mt of Hornet (tender boat), 2300 (fly and open), 2600 fly, 3300 fly, 3700 fly, 4500 fly and 5000 fly (La Pellegrina).
Hulls n°1 of Couach 2600 FLY is already under construction. Delivery preview in 2013. The new Couach 2600 Fly is built in Glass Kevlar®/Carbon®. Designed by Exequiel Cano-Lanza and the in-house team, this new model offers a modern and sporty line emphasised by large portholes, windows and openings to the outside. These features bring a lot of natural light inside.
The interior accommodates eight guests in four staterooms on the lower deck. Mid ship you find the full-beam master cabin with independent access from the main deck. The other cabins are forward comprising a VIP, a double and a twin. The two crew cabins are independent aft, for four members.
The 2600 Fly can be powered with two options are possible in the engine room. A twin 1,800hp MAN engines or by twin 1,900hp Caterpillars. The top speed expected is 32 knots with a cruising speed of 22 knots giving a range of 700 nautical miles and over 1.000 nautical miles at economic range speed.
Technical Details - Brief Overall Length : 26,50 m Beam : 6,30 m Draft : 1,50 m Hull Construction : Glass Kevlar® / Carbon® _ Light Displacement : 65 T Fuel Capacity : 12.000 L Fresh Water Capacity : 2.000 L Cruising Speed : 22 Kts - Max Speed : 32 Kts Consumption Cruising Speed : 350 L/h Range Cruising Speed : 700 Nm Range Economical Speed : 1.000 Nm 2 x MAN V12 / 1800 HP 2 x CAT C32 / 1900 HP POD ZF 3 x MAN V8 / 1200 HP Generators : 2 x Kohler 20 Kw Propulsion : Direct Shaft or POD ZF Stabilizers : 1 Gyroscopic Zero Speed Layout: 4 Guest Cabins 4 Crew Members 1 Tender 1 Jet Ski
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