SELVA 6.7 ELEGANCE. SEA TRIAL

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A pure Mediterranean daycruiser, this open boat (less than 7 metres long) is the flagship of Selva Elegance Series (made by Saver). The central console is a completely free island (the lateral passage is 41 cm), the most functional among the solutions available on boats of this size and, under it, it hides a space sufficient to a chemical wc (optional) or, better, a big technical locker (here height reaches 124 cm).

Both the fore and astern sofa can be converted in two sunbathing platforms for two people, while in the cockpit a small lunch table can be assembled ( a little longer operation). Under the driving seat, there are a small dinette, a sink and a fire. The boat has good equipments: first of all, the standard hydraulic steering system. The dashboard, conceived for two pilots (about 180 cm tall), is very ergonomic and the stainless handrail isn’t obtrusive.

We tested this boat with the maximum applicable power, 150 HP, and Selva XSR. Her strength is immediately evident: less than 4” to start to surf ( gradually, without nosing up annoyingly) and, at full speed,you can reach 37 knots with no problems.

The best performance, however, is at lower speed: at 3,500 revolutions and 23 knots consumption is less than one litre a mile. If you are in a hurry, fast cruising speed is about 30 knots.

Selva 6.7 Elegance – Numbers and performances

rev/min

speed

l/hour

600

2.2

1.5

1000

4,5

3.0

1500

6.2

5.3

2000

7.2

8.3

2500

10.7

12.8

3000

17.6

15.9

3500

22.9

21.9

4000

26.4

30.6

4500

29.9

39.7

5000

33.3

47.7

5200

37.4

48.8

Sea trial conditions: no wind, calm sea, 3 people on board; liquid load: 40%

Selva 6.7 Elegance- Technical file

Project Selva Technical Office , Andreani Design

Distributor Commerciale Selva, Sesto San Giovanni (MI) via Carducci 221. Tel. 02.26224546, www.commercialeselva.it

EC Design Category C

Max length m 6.65

Hull width m 6.45

Max Width m 2.50

Dry weight kg 950

People carrying capacity 8

Engine of the test 1 x Selva Killer Wave 150 XSR (E.ST.L.PT)

Fuel Tank l 180

Water Tank l 50

Maximum applicable power 175 HP

Main optionals 2016 Fusion audio pack, electronics pack 2, Lowrance, mooring kit, anchoring kit, electric winch, teck fore dashboard, convertible cockpit, fore pillow, shower in the cockpit, 42-litre-fridge, inner blinds for steering system and cabin, chemical wc, windscreen, gas kitchen.

Standard equipments: hydraulic steering system, water tank, bow nose extension with cushions, aft nose extension with cushions, compass, lights, fuel tank, stepladder, handrail, coloured hull string, live bait tank

Optionals mooring cover, sun awning, chemical wc, electric windlass, transportation

Basic price and tested boat price Euros 38,600 VAT included, with Selva Killer Wave 150 XSR.

Luca D'Ambrosio

Editor-in-chief, boat tester and journalist. Luca began sailing at an early age with his father then as an adult discovered sailing regattas and offshore racing. He has been working in publishing for more than 30 years and continues to sail incessantly, especially aboard the editorial staff's boat, an old lady of the seas that he has completely rebuilt and which serves excellently as a "mobile laboratory" for The International Yachting Media.