Scanner Envy 1200 HT Outboard: sea trial of an out-of-ordinary boat

The new Scanner Envy 1200 is a craft of undisputed success. Originally unveiled at the last Venice Boat Show in its sterndrive version, it immediately won over the public, who was literally dazzled by these lines that manage to be both elegant and sporty. In our opinion, the outboard version, the one we had the chance to test exclusively today, is the perfect example of this combination, setting a new market benchmark.
We are obviously talking about the Scanner Envy 1200 HT Outboard which, in its “full white” version and powered by three stunning Mercury 450Rs, has literally won us over. Let’s find out why.

Scanner Envy 1200 HT Outboard Sea Trial

I always feel a certain enjoyment when I start a triple like the one we have here. The rapid succession of the three engines that accelerate as they start up already suggests that, to the unequivocal beauty of this Maxi-Rib, today we can add a good deal of adrenaline.
I think about this while effortlessly pushing the electronic throttle forward and engaging the gear. The helm station is simply perfect, I can drive while sitting or standing, leaning on the lumbar support offered by the cockpit seat, and always have excellent visibility and almost total shelter from the wind.
Accelerating to around 14 knots our Envy 1200 pulls away from the wake, gets up on plane and, free of the water, reaches 17/18 knots without any further increase in power, this hull glides really well. But it is by adding just 1,000 revs to the formula that we discover the true gift of this maxi, which “stretches”, lowers the bow even further and gives us a superlative ride, between 25 and 35 knots, where comfort and speed are perfectly matched. Further confirmation of how favourable this range is for the Envy 1200 is also provided by the flow meter which, despite a cruising speed of around 30 knots, shows consumption of just 160 litres per hour overall.

But it’s time to go for it, so I ask the crew to hold on and I push the throttles forward.
In a split second the three Mercury 450R deliver all their 1,350 horsepower to the sea and I am literally crushed to the seat. The sound of the engines is amazing, it gives me goosebumps while the GPS breaks the 50 knot barrier in a few seconds, but it doesn’t stop, it goes on and passes 55 knots until it “stops the clock” at 55.8 knots.
Not bad at all for a luxurious cabin Maxi-Rib like this, especially if we think that, even at top speed, the Scanner goes as if it were on rails and the protection offered by the large windscreen is still total.
I slow down, get up to around 30 knots and turn tight. The G-force increases as the Scanner Envy 1200 HT tilts and the excitement builds up again, then I quickly counter-turn to enter our own waves but, without making a dent, the Maxi-Rib crosses them with ease, it’s hard to put it in trouble.
I turn around and notice that the crew is chatting, a sure sign that the passengers are relaxed. The new Envy 1200 HT Scanner is really a great boat.

The Scanner Envy 1200 HT Outboard in detail

The deck plan of the new Scanner Envy 1200 HT is a small masterpiece of design and ergonomics which, quite amazingly, succeeds in synthesizing the classic features of a walkaround deck with the obvious advantages offered by a decked maxi-rib with excellent volume below deck.

The side walkways run the length of the boat right up to the edge of the cockpit where, thanks to two steps, they rise up to crown the outer perimeter, marking out the boundaries of the bow sundeck and at the same time giving precious centimetres to the areas below.

At the stern, in a central position, there is a large sundeck which, thanks to a removable backrest, also acts as an aft sofa for the pretty dinette, allowing four people to dine al fresco.

Further forward we find the large central unit which, on the one hand, houses a fully-equipped galley unit and, on the other, the pilot’s sofa in front of the large, sheltered instrument panel.

Above all this is the Hard Top, the feature that most characterizes this Maxi-Rib and which, in addition to shading this complex, protects it from the weather and, by exploiting the windscreen extension, provides the bow sundeck.

On the left we find the descent to the lower deck which, as already mentioned, is very large due to the bow deck. Inside we find a hallway with a sofa to port and a huge private head to starboard, which even has a separate shower cubicle.

Towards the bow, a king-size bed elegantly completes the interior of the Scanner Envy 1200 HT which, despite its twelve meters, offers a level of comfort usually found on larger yachts.

But what struck us most, apart from the performance and generous dimensions, is the quality of the workmanship which, everywhere, is above average.

This new Scanner Envy 1200 HT Outboard has really won us over, it is very well built, it is fun and encapsulates all the experience acquired by this boatyard over the years even though, I am willing to bet, it will be purchased above all for its unquestionable beauty.

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