Maybe the sixth time is the charm. A couple who previously owned five yachts built in Italy just took delivery of their sixth, the Oceanic 76 GT. She’s hull number one of the smallest Oceanic series from Canados.
The Oceanic 76 GT, and the full series, blends explorer styling with a hull designed for better fuel efficiency even at higher speeds. Among the three power packages available, the owners selected twin 1,150-hp Caterpillar C18 ACERTs. They should enjoy 16- to 20-knot cruising speeds. They should also see a coastal-hopping-friendly range up to 360 nautical miles even at 20 knots.
With an LOA of 77’8” (23.7 meters) and beam of 19 feet (5.8 meters), the Oceanic 76 GT saw a super-short build time, just five months. This, even with a number of requested changes from the owners. “When we signed the contract, we were convinced that the boat could not be finished at the promised date,” the husband admits. “But the Oceanic 76 GT was really the most desirable boat to us. Today, I can say that we both can’t believe what we see.” They consider their yacht “a superyacht in a small-boat package.”
Among the benefits of the Oceanic 76 GT: a hardtop-shaded flying bridge and accommodations for up to eight. (Buyers get a choice of three or four total staterooms, all below decks.) The owners of hull number one have an enclosed galley on the main deck. American buyers will like the option of opening it up and moving it aft. Dining can take place aft in the saloon, on the foredeck, or up on flying bridge.
Meals up there should still be enjoyable in less-than-ideal conditions. Canados fitted the Oceanic 76 GT with a Seakeeper stabilizer system. Its gyros are proven to damp roll effectively. Canados says this yacht can remain comfortable even in 6’6” (2-meter) swells.
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