The predecessor of the Panorama dates back to 2020, and the idea of renewing the largest boat in the shipyard's own Walkarounds was to make the SW 43 more versatile and comfortable. The main feature is the larger windscreen, hence the name suffix. It was also entirely designed and built by Fiart's technical department in Italy to create a comfortable boat for longer journeys.
Let's start with our sea trial. From the jetty where the Fiart is moored during the Cannes Yachting Festival, the first thing you notice is the large, flat hull windows and the hardtop that is pulled far back. We enter her via the large stern platform (3.99 x 1.20 metres). There is a large sunbathing area facing the bow. Three to four people can comfortably enjoy the sun here.
The back cushion of the lounger can be moved to create a bench around the table. The hinges are made of stainless steel. The table is made of teak and is height-adjustable. Two individual seats round off the seating area towards the wet bar. A total of six people can be seated. The wet bar has the usual equipment (sink, gas hob, fridge and storage compartments). It is large enough for a snack. A fridge for drinks is available and is probably used more than the gas cooker.
Skipper can navigate protected from the water on board the Fiart Seawalker 43 Panorama
An elliptical pillar is fitted in the centre to support the hardtop. It blends in well with the design of the boat and does not interfere with driving or normal life on board. The hardtop is connected directly to the windscreen and closes off the space at the front. This allows the skipper to navigate the SW 43 protected from the weather. In addition, the T-top extends aft over the seating area, providing sufficient shade even without a sun awning.
The control station of the SW 43 Panorama is equipped with two large Garmin monitors. There are also buttons between the displays for switching functions. A radio and zip-wake system are also available. The steering wheel is covered in leather and feels good in the hand, the double throttle (electric) is from Volvo Penta. There is another large sunbathing area at the bow (2.00 x 2.20 metres). The upholstery is of high quality and the colour of our test boat was blue. The deck and parts of the coaming are covered in teak. There are two retractable lamps in the bow. These provide a pleasantly illuminated foredeck, especially at dusk or at night. A small stainless steel railing runs up to the helm station. It serves more as an anchor point for the fenders. It is too low to hold on to when walking.
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Modern interior
The cabin is modern. Pastel-coloured upholstery, white surfaces and sand-coloured panelling characterise the picture. You could almost imagine yourself in a furniture store. The design may not appeal to everyone, but it is harmonious and very modern. There is a small two-seater sofa and direct access to the front bed right by the companionway. If you want more privacy, you can order an extra bulkhead with door in the bow. The headroom below deck is two metres.
On the way to the underfloor cabin, we pass the wet room. It is a good size and equipped with a separate shower, electric toilet, washbasin and the obligatory mirror. The colour concept is also repeated here. Two people can sleep in single beds in the underfloor cabin. There is a bedside table in the middle, the headboard of which is covered in microfibre fabric. It looks classy. Otherwise, there is plenty of storage space and a headroom of around 1.73 metres. The quality of the fittings is impressive. There was nothing to complain about on the show boat.
A work of art in the owner's cabin on the Fiart Seawalker 43 Panorama
Probably the boat's greatest speciality is a work of art in the owner's cabin: a piece of the boat's history. The Panorama's furniture is milled. The plywood, which serves as a workbench, is inevitably milled in the process. But instead of throwing it away, artist Annalaura di Luggo creates a unique wall panel for each boat. It is attached to the bulkhead between the anchor locker and the cabin.
Test drive: We leave the harbour in Cannes in perfect weather. The sun is shining and the Yacht Festival is in full swing. We head out to sea past the large Azimuts and the new Nimbus W11. The wind is blowing from the west at around 15 knots and the waves are no higher than half a metre. We slowly step on the gas. At 1500 rpm we already have 9.2 knots on the log. We accelerate out of the 10-knot speed range and reach 19 knots at around 2400 rpm, which is a good planing speed.
The economic range is 3000 revolutions per minute and 26.6 knots. If you deduct 15 percent reserve, the boat achieves a range of 212 nautical miles with the 1150-litre tank. If both throttle levers are at the front stop, we can reach 36 knots with 57 per cent tank capacity, eight people on board and a half-full water tank. The Seawalker 43 Panorama is easy to steer. The IPS engines pull the boat through the bends even in larger waves. And yes, pull is the right word here. Because with the IPS drive, the propellers point forwards rather than backwards, as is usually the case. The Fiart masters all manoeuvres without any complaints.
Conclusion
The Fiart Seawalker 43 Panorama is a well thought-out and neatly finished boat. Thanks to the option of individual colour design and an additional bulkhead, personal wishes can be implemented in the layout below deck.
Advantages
- + modern design
- + separate shower
- + high-quality workmanship
Technical data
- CE category: B/14
- Length over everything: 13,84 m
- Width: 3,99 m
- Displacement (without motors): approx. 9500 kg
- Depth: approx. 1.04 m
- Clearance height: 4,14 m
- Fuel tank: 1150 l
- Sleeping places: 4
- Test motorisation: 2 x 480 hp
- Price from: 648 000 €
- Further information: www.fiart.com
Jan-Ole Puls
Editor Test & Technology
