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Rio Yachts Espera 34 . In Saint-Tropez, the test of a star

Luca D'Ambrosio
May 29, 2018

In C ô te d’Azur to sea trial the Rio Yachts Espera 34

And there are some – far fewer as a matter of fact – that are defined as “seaworthy” because they can sail with unparalleled safety and comfort levels.

The following is the sea trial of the Espera 34 , one among the very few boats that actually express the sum of the above-mentioned three qualities and that, as you will have understood from this long preface, we have liked very much.

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Rio Yachts Espera 34 – Sea Trial

Taking advantage of a great transfer to C ô te d’Azur, we were allowed to climb on board for a day. The shipyard had to make a photo shooting and the inevitable distances we had to cover in order to help photographers finding the best coves for their service offered us the ideal conditions to simulate the intended use of this motorboat. The final destination was Saint Tropez, it was out of season (as far as this concept can be applied to this city) and we could not believe that we were allowed to run around without the usual mess.

We climbed on board and we went out of the port while sitting in a cockpit that, thanks to the extensive use of teak and colour contrasts, made us feel like we were in the open air section of a five-star hotel rather than in the stern of a sporty yacht.

As soon as we left the port, I was allowed to take controls and I sat in the central pilot station: rudder, wheels and all instruments were where they should be , everything was easy to reach and I could steer the boat in total comfort. Front view was perfect and two comfortable seats, positioned on the starboard and the port side respectively, could seat two guests without impeding handling.

The Espera 34 proved to be highly responsive and every little pressure on the electronic throttles translated into a proportional immediate speed increase, which was the best way to carry out the most “annoying” work: speed and consumption data collection. Once all data were collected, I finally took my time to really test this boat. So, I invited all passengers to sit down and I started to buckle down.

Within 4.6 seconds, the boat planed, reaching 20 knots within just 10.6 seconds; when the chronometer displayed the 14th seconds, I read 30 knots on the GPS: really not bad for a yacht of almost 6 tons!

Excited by these performances, I got on power in order to test the top speed. Even at this speed, acceleration was perceivable and pushed me back. The GPS quickly exceeded 40 knots and stopped at around 44. I adjusted the trim and, at the end, I read 46.2 knots while the rev counter displayed 5,050 rpm and the Espera 34 was advancing straight as a narrow , totally undisturbed by the slightly rough sea. I slowed down and I looked at the other passengers: they were all smiling and relaxed. The feeling of safety on this boat, even at high speed, is really high.

I slowed down again and, with all flaps down, I tested the minimum planing speed. At 11/12 knots the boat sailed well but it was only at 17-18 knots that the trim was really perfect. I really liked performances at cruising speed: at 4,000 rpm, the boat ran at 35 knots, with a fuel consumption of just 2.7 l/nm.

A quick check on board confirmed what I expected: no spray of water had entered on board, neither on the windscreen nor in the cockpit.

Reluctantly, I stopped having fun with my speed tests since we had to go look for bays and coves so that photographers could make their work. From that moment on, our Espera 34 turned into a “quiet” day cruiser sailing in enchanting spots.

In the space of about 5 hours, we alternated stops, transfers at 25-30 knots and sprints at over 40 knots, simulating the real intended use of this craft. Sailing about 40 miles, we had the opportunity to appreciate all the other qualities of this boat, including comfort. The Espera 34 is indeed a very comfortable boat , backrests are all high enough and postures are, consequently, always correct.

When photographers finished their work, we sailed to our final destination, Saint-Tropez, where a small Yacht Show was taking place. After a quick stop in an anchorage located in the surroundings of the city for the last shots, we slowly sailed to the port, in a chaotic marine traffic.

Our yacht slowly entered the basin of the city made famous by Brigitte Bardot with the movie “And God created the woman” in 1957 and we could not fail to compare the “wow” effect of our boat with that one that the famous actress caused when, in the same years, the first wooden model of the Espera 34 was being launched.

I thought of this while, with a heavy heart and a sense of jealousy, I left the Espera 34 to her parades, in Saint-Tropez.

Espera 34 di Rio Yachts – Sea Trial results

rpm	speed	Fuel Consumption (l/h)	Fuel Consumption (l/nm)
600	4	8	2.0
1,000	5.2	11	2.1
1,500	8.1	18	2.2
2,000	9.9	27	2.7
2,500	11.8	42	3.6
3,000	17.6	51	2.9
3,500	26.4	73	2.8
4,000	35.3	96	2.7
4,500	40.8	138	3.4
5,050	46.2	167	3.6

Engines : 2 x Mercruiser 6.2 BIII 300 HP DTS

Test Conditions : slightly rough sea, 4 passengers on board, 50% water capacity, 80% fuel capacity.

Espera 34 – Description

The model we tested is a very special version of the Espera 34 since it is a custom edition built for a very particular customer, Mrs Caveng, a demading Swiss boat owner with very refined tastes. Rio Yachts, indeed, builds its boats with a very high level of customization, unusual for the yachting market. The livery of this Espera is characterized by a solid, slightly shimmering colour called Esthec . The black-coloured windscreen and clear upholstery frame a high-class overview.

Below deck, there are a small bathroom, a C-shaped dinette which can turn into an additional bed and, underneath the pilot station, a second cabin equipped with a small double bed. All these details make the boat perfect not only for weekends but also for short- and long-range cruises.

Espera 34 – Technical Specs

LOA	9,99 m
Max beam	3,40 m
Unladen Displacement	5.500 kg
Total Crew Capacity	12
Fuel Tank Capacity	700
Water Tank Capacity	170
Bathrooms	1
CE Category	B
Designer	Marino Alfani

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