50 sporty metres from Columbus Yachts

Martin Hager

 · 18.02.2021

50 sporty metres from Columbus Yachts
50 sporty metres from Columbus Yachts | ts
"K2" got into her element in Ancona and completed her first test runs - at up to 21.5 knots.
Watering in Ancona: "K2" enters its element. | t.Watering in Ancona: "K2" enters its element. | t.

The 49.90 metre aluminium format was designed both inside and out by Luca Dini. For the owner, the Columbus Sport 50 M is the third yacht from Palumbo Superyachts, the parent company of Columbus. During initial sea trials, Palumbo's engineers recorded a top speed of 21.5 knots and a fuel consumption of 70 litres per hour at ten knots. Two 16-cylinder MTU engines, each with an output of 1939 kilowatts, work in the engine compartment, while the Ancona shipyard developed the geometry of the hull, which is only 2.20 metres deep, together with Hydro Tec.

Top view: The width of the Columbus Sport 50 M is 9.05 metres. | r.Top view: The width of the Columbus Sport 50 M is 9.05 metres. | r.

K2" sleeps up to eleven guests in five cabins and is crewed by eleven people. Columbus Yachts plans to present the Sport 50 M at the Monaco Yacht Show at the end of September.

Travelling fast: "K2" reaches a maximum speed of 21.5 knots. | l.Travelling fast: "K2" reaches a maximum speed of 21.5 knots. | l.

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