Stingher 28 GT – 5.7L V10 Verado 350hp
Stingher 22 GT – 200hp V6 Mercury
Stingher 28 GT – 5.7L V10 Verado 350hp
Stingher 22 GT – 200hp V6 Mercury
OLR 40SR – 2 x 400hp V10 Mercs
Impressive and elegant, with an excellent finish and application of the highest quality materials and accessories, the new OLR 40SR reflects from the very first glance its luxurious aura that is gratefully combined with an authentic off shore character.
Her deck design testifies the shipyard's multi years of experience and its deep knowledge of important principles of navigation that translate into a mutual relationship of ergonomics and functionality.
For many decades, the construction of relatively "narrow" and deep-V inflatable boats with the ultimate goal of smooth riding in bad weather conditions was the main feature of the Greek boatbuilding tradition. In recent years, however, Greek manufacturers have been placing the same importance on the quality of construction and deck design so as to be particularly competitive against their pioneer Italian colleagues.
OLR 40SR is one such example, designed to offer relaxed family vacation, while having all those features that allow her to cruise with confidence in heavy weather conditions while being an ideal boat as a luxury yacht tender too. It can accommodate many occupants, move quickly covering long distances very fast in comfort and safety, while it is very user-friendly and particularly flexible in its handling.
The driving experience of OLR 40SR is enjoyable, with remarkable performance in terms of explosiveness, cruising speed and fuel economy, while its riding quality will be highly appreciated even by the most demanding ones.
Equipped with advanced maritime technology, with state-of-the-art Ullman seats, with premium quality and finishing fabrics that dress the sofas, with ambient lighting and a high-end sound system, OLR 40SR is the new jewel of the Olympic Ribs yard that takes off our love relationship with the deep blue, without compromise or discount.
On deck
Walking from the stern to bow, no matter how strict a judge one may be, he cannot but agree that every point of the deck is also a separate work of art that is carefully designed and considered down to the last detail. Luxury abounds and is uniquely combined with ergonomics, generously providing comfort and safety to the occupants either during the journey or when enjoying the idyllic colors of the evening on some lonely beach.
The bow lounge, which is located lower enough below the air chambers, is V-shaped and can, with the corresponding addition, be quickly converted into a comfortable sunbed with a length of 2.37m and a maximum width of 1.82m. Under the high-quality cushions, four independent lockers are accommodated. The front one accommodates the windlass with the anchor chain, while the other three are very useful storage spaces.
In front of the bow lounge and a few centimeters higher, is the hard nose which is very elegantly shaped between the air chambers and gives a comfortable step to enter the boat, without though the telescopic cleats disturbing our access.
The width of the deck between the bow sunbed and the front part of the console reaches 1.73 cm, giving us great freedom of movement, while the upper part of the air chambers is located at a distance of 80 cm from the deck, giving a unique feeling of safety to the passengers.
The front part of the console has a built-in wide seat 90cm wide, able to comfortably accommodate two adults, while it is raised and gives access to the individual toilet area, which has large dimensions and is equipped with a sink, faucet and small storage spaces.
The console is centrally located, leaving large passageways to the port and starboard of it, which with a width of 34 cm allow the passengers to move back and forth comfortably.
The pilot station is very nicely and functionally designed, while the instrument panel can accommodate large navigation devices, having the appropriate inclination for their immediate inspection regardless of the driving position we choose.
The T-top fits very harmoniously with the overall design of the boat, while in combination with the windshield that connects it to the cockpit, it offers full protection from the sun's rays and the wind, allowing us to enjoy even our winter getaways.
Of course, it is worth noting the excellent view to our bow and the horizon while driving seated, a very important fact that will be especially appreciated when traveling in bad weather conditions.
In the long list of luxury accessories of OLR 40SR, the two rows of Echelon seats by Ullman Dynamics stand out, being one of the most attractive elements of the boat. Because inflatable boats can move at high speeds in heavy weather, good and functional shock-absorbing seats are the ideal choice. Ullman Dynamics leads the competition in this category, having invested many years of scientific research into the negative effects of vibration on the human body. It has managed to manufacture a wide variety of high performance suspension seats that reduce impact exposure by up to 76%. Ullman seats work in full synergy with the human body, effectively reducing strain and the risk of injury, protecting crew and passengers, while requiring no maintenance, being particularly light and not corroding over the years in the harsh marine environment.
Behind the Echelon seats is the very elegantly designed wet bar, which is equipped with a sink, cooking hob and drawer refrigerator, while leaving comfortable passageways to the right and left of it, 44cm wide.
108cm further back from the outdoor kitchen, there is the large stern sofa, ΄΄Π΄΄-shaped and 205cm wide, while the width of the deck in the corresponding area reaches 210cm, ensuring great freedom of movement. Behind the backrest of the aft sofa, right and left, there is a step that leads to the engines’ area and the swimming platform, which with dimensions of 57cm x 215cm, and having a very "clean" surface, ensures our comfortable movement both for the inspection of engines as well as for our marine activities.
At sea
It was the first time 40SR had been in the water and of course the first time Mercury's new 5.7L V10 400hp Verado engines were hanging on its transom, the lower units of which were turning the 18΄΄x 27΄΄ Revolution X propellers with a gear ratio 2.08:1.
With 680 liters of fuel, 2 people crew and all the equipment on board, we went out at sea for a short ride to get a first taste of this new set-up.
For some time I "was playing'' with the throttles to get a first feel for both the power of the engines and the response of the boat, which seemed to handle the huge reserves of torque of the mighty V10 Verado with ease.
40SR was standing on plane at 2400 rpm with 16 knots, accelerating to 30 knots in 8 seconds and planning after instantaneous and minor bow rising in 4 seconds.
Throttle response and explosiveness were at a very good level, as was the stability of the boat even when the levers were flirting with the gel coat of the console. The feeling we had and the numbers we recorded showed a very good set and a very good combination of propeller and engine mounting height.
At 3000 rpm we were cruising at 21 knots burning 2.74 liters per nautical mile, while at 3500 rpm we were running at 29.5 knots consuming 2.5 liters per mile.
At 4000 rpm our speed climbed to 37.7 knots, recording the most economical cruising speed with fuel consumption at 2.47 liters for every nautical mile.
At 4500 rpm we were traveling at 43.5 knots and at 5000 rpm at 49 knots burning 2.74 and 3.5 liters per nautical mile respectively, with slip falling below 10%.
At full throttle the engines reached 6200 rpm and the 40SR reached a top speed of 62.5 knots recording 5.5% of slip, numbers that demonstrate a very good set-up.
You can see the detailed measurements in the table below:
During our test, we lifted the port engine out of the water and tried to get on plane with just one engine. The boat managed to get out of the "hole" after a lot of effort and was traveling with 36 knots at 4500 rpm, which was the maximum that the starboard engine could reach. And of course, 36 knots is a very good performance that gives us the ability to quickly approach the nearest port in the case that one of the two engines has a breakdown.
Studying our analytical measurements, we found that the above combination of boat-engines-propellers constituted a very good set-up. But our aim was to set up the boat ideally and so we decided to spend the next day also testing the 25 propellers this time. So we changed propellers and hit the water again.
With a shorter propellers’ pitch on the V10's lower units, 40SR was standing on plane at 2100 rpm with 13 knots, accelerating to 30 knots in 6 seconds and jumping on plane in 4 seconds.
Throttle response and explosiveness were now at a very high level, feeling like we had a completely different boat in our hands.
At 3000 rpm, we were cruising at 19.5 knots burning 2.88 liters per nautical mile, while at 3500 rpm we were running at 27 knots consuming 2.8 liters per mile.
At 4000 rpm, our speed reached 34 knots, recording the most economical cruising speed with a fuel consumption of 2.6 liters for every nautical mile.
At 4500 rpm we were traveling with 39 knots and at 5000 rpm with 43 knots burning 2.85 and 3.5 liters per nautical mile respectively, with a slip at 12% and 13% respectively.
At full throttle the engines reached 6480 rpm and the 40SR a top speed of 62 knots registering just 3.3% of slip.
You can see the detailed measurements in the table below:
Having about the same loads, although the tests were done on two different days, we can with relative safety compare the numbers we recorded with the 27΄΄ and 25΄΄ of pitch propellers.
- With the 27΄΄ propellers we have 4 to 5 knots more in cruising speed in the midrange, slightly better consumptions, while the engines do not reach their maximum rpm limit.
- With the 25΄΄ propellers we have clearly better throttle response and faster accelerations throughout the whole rpm range, the boat stands on plane at lower speed, while the engines were reaching their maximum rpm limit.
As we have emphasized many times, the numbers can be the mirror of the performance of any boat, but we should always compare them with the quality of riding we receive. And of course the ride quality was clearly in favor of shorter pitch propellers.
So, with the 25΄΄ propellers, the boat was standing on plane at lower speeds, was more flexible and "nervous" in our handlings, elements that we will especially appreciate when travelling in bad weather conditions, in which case we will have the possibility of immediate maneuvers and changes in speed so that we properly head our bow in relation to the direction of the waves each time. And of course, with the 25΄΄propellers we will also ensure the good operation and longevity of our engines since we will be able to load our boat as much as we want without their revolutions dropping below 6300.
So we must not sacrifice the quality of navigation and the smooth operation of our engines on the altar of the fastest and most economical cruising speed.
Wearing the 25΄΄ of pitch propellers, having the ideal setup of the boat, we were lucky because on the second day of our tests the 4bf of NW winds kept freshening up, giving us the opportunity to evaluate the off shore character of the 40SR.
I turned the bow at a 45 degree angle to the fairly large waves and we were heading against the wind for quite some time. Holding the throttle controls steady so we were cruising at 40 knots, 40SR was unconcerned and leveled the crests of the waves without even needing our hands on the wheel.
It showed us clearly that we can travel for many hours at this speed, in these weather conditions, really enjoying our riding and our journey. She was standing very nicely, high off the water, and insisted on maintaining an ideal riding angle, giving us a great view to the bow and horizon, without requiring an upright driving position.
It is worth noting that 40SR is an incredibly versatile boat that does not lose its "inflatable" character, despite its large size, which gave us the strong impression that we were driving a much smaller boat.
Of course, the temptation was great and it didn't take me long to nail the throttles forward. We were now flying at 55 knots from crest to crest, with no special handling required. The boat was traveling beautifully, cushioning our riding in every contact with the waves, keeping the spray off the deck, while at no point did we pick up any annoying noises demonstrating its very solid construction.
Of course, the Ullman Dynamics Echelon seats that adorn the 40SR deserve a special mention, which we really enjoyed, especially during our "landings" where they achieved the ultimate cushioning without even feeling their constant up and down movement at all, keeping us safe and rested, a very important fact that we will appreciate unimaginably when traveling for long hours.
Manufacturer:
OLYMPICRIBS
ΒΙ.PΕ. Megara – 19100 – Athens Greece
Tel. +30 22960 22002
info@olr.gr
