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FRAUSCHER 1017 LIDO. SEA TRIAL.

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We have recently presented the last Frauscher’s creation, Demon, the flagship of the range which has also led to the construction of a futuristic shipyard in Gmunden. But before, a boat which marked the success of the brand in the European market was Frauscher 1017 GT. Double-step-bottom, EFB transmission, 600 HP and only 3,300 Kg. In brief: strenght, agility and, as traditional to the Austrian shipbuilder, vintage lines but on a very contemporary North-European design. GT was the first boat of the group of Lake Traunsee

with a small cabin, a shelter below deck. Later, it was the turn of Fraucher 1017 Lido that we tested for you, a real open walkaround, with a central console and a small wc under it. The “substance” is the same than GT, with the same hull and engines.

This deck configuration is very convincing because it allows to enjoy all spaces a 10-metre-long-boat can offer. It remains a “gentleman racer”, not big but fast and refined, with the possibility to enjoy day trips better.

You can sunbathe on a easily-convertable fore platform or an astern one equipped with two separated sun beds. A teak astern dashboard dives a direct comfortable access to water, while an intelligent system hides bimini under the engine compartment hatch. The “bar/kitchen” island behind the wheelhouse is well-arranged, as typical to Frauscher.

No suprise as regards perfomances. The boat is always brilliant and funny. Despite the hard weather conditions we met during our sea trial, with tense wind and short steep waves, we managed to sail at a crusing speed of 32/34 knots. We reached 46 knots by using trims.

As we said, the bottom is faithful to Frauscher’s planning DNA, so soft and extremely precise in the changes of course. The deck demonstrated to be rather dry, compatible with conditions and the sizes of this boat.

Frauscher 1017 Lido – Technical File

Max overall length: 10.17 m
Max width: 2.98 m
Hull draft: 0.80 m
Weight (without engine): about 3,300 Kg
People capacity: 12
Maximum power: 2 x 430 HP MerCruiser
Sea trial engines: MerCruiser 2 x 350 MAG MPI Bravo One 300 HP (5.7 litres of patrol)
Total power: HP 600
Transmission: EFB
Fuel Tank Capacity : 520 l

Water Tank capacity: 74 l (optional)

Project: Frauscher Bootswerft. Design: Wolfgang Gebetsroither Arge Ateliers, Georg Nissen, development: Thomas Gerzer
Builder: Frauscher Bootswerft, Austria
Importer: Cantiere Nautico Feltrinelli, Gargnano sul Garda(BS), tel. 0365.71240, www.nauticafeltrinelli.it
CE Planning Category: C
Materials and construction: hull: handmade laminated fiberglass with isophtalic resin
Deck: fiberglass sandwich with balsa core
Price: from €241.,500 (VAT  Excluded)

Frauscher 1017 Lido  – Performances

revol/min speed/knots Consumption lt/h
minimum 3,6
1000 5,4 13,0
1500 7,4 18,2
2000 11,5 21,6
2500 21,0 35,0
3000 27,0 46,5
3500 33,2 68,4
4000 38,8 85,6
4500 44,0 125,3
5000 47,8 138,0

Minimum gliding speed (flaps and/or extended trims): 11.6 knots. Test conditions  –  wind: absent, sea: little rough, liquid load: 50%, people on board: 3

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.

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