In Palermo, it is a beautiful early-autumn day. The sea is slightly rough but the east wind seems not to disturb the Targa 45 which, as soon as we leave the port and speed up, rises from the waves and, supported by the high-performance stepped hull that is the trademark of all Magazzù boats, she gets up on plane effortlessly at around 15 knots.
Despite a length of over 13 meters, this well-balanced Maxi Rib with almost perfect waterlines keeps the bow parallel to the water surface with a trim that, even at 4,000 rpm, is always stable and safe.
The Targa 45 we’re testing is powered by three Mercury Verado engines, 400HP each. This engine option promises pleasure, power and exciting performance, without upsetting the overall balance of the boat.
We have fun with turns and counter-turns, first soft then more decided but the Targa 45 remains glued on its track and has no intention of letting go.
No bumps, no vibrations. All this while traveling just under 30 knots, not at a walking pace. The convenience of staying in the helm station, protected and with an impeccable view, deserves a special mention: the feeling of comfort is that of a yacht, the competitive emotion is that which only a maxi-rib can transmit, always protected from the elements.
Let’s go back to the rev counter, we decide to drive it crazy up to the limit, so we pull down the throttles and push up to 50 knots on the straight. The acceleration is excellent, the progression is crazy, the seakeeping is absolutely perfect. We run over 6,000 rpm, we have exceeded 52 knots and, not satiated, we dare up to 6,300 rpm: top speed 55.3 knots (64 mph), amazing!
In conclusion, the Magazzù Targa 45 has really amazed us, both in terms of performance and comfort on board and, since it’s only the first of a long series, we can’t wait to test the next Targa: this is just the beginning …