The Tuccoli Marine Shipyard Collesalvetti presents the T235 SF, a compact fishing boat which, despite its length of just 7.2 metres, meets CE Category B standards. This certification applies to sailing in winds up to force 8 and wave heights of up to 4 metres – a classification that is rare in this size category. The shipyard is thus applying design principles from the construction of workboats to a leisure craft.
Reinforced hull based on the workboat principle
The shipyard calls its concept the ‘Executive Sport Vessel’. The idea behind it is to reinforce the hull precisely where the greatest stresses occur; Tuccoli therefore selects the fibreglass fabrics for the lamination accordingly. According to the manufacturer, the result is said to deliver better handling in rough seas, greater durability and more stable resale values. Paolo Sanguettola, Managing Director of Nuova Tuccoli, explains: “A workboat must be strongest where the stresses are greatest. We are now applying this principle to leisure boatbuilding as well.”
Drive and speed
The T235 SF offers a choice of two propulsion options: a single outboard engine or two engines with a combined output of up to 300 PS. With the more powerful variant, the boat reaches a top speed of 42 knots, which is equivalent to around 78 kilometres per hour. It is 2.55 metres wide.
Cab and bathroom
Below deck there is a V-berth for two people, whilst the separate wet room features a washbasin and shower. Under the hardtop is the galley, complete with hob and sink. In the cockpit, the bench seat can be folded away and lowered to create more deck space when required. Anglers can also order fish boxes and rod holders.
Digital boat licence in the hull
Every new boat from Tuccoli Marine comes with a digital boat passport as standard: an NFC chip is permanently laminated into the hull. Using a smartphone, owners can access the construction certificate, material specifications, maintenance history, manuals and original documents. The system makes the boat’s life cycle traceable and is designed to enable a more objective assessment of its condition and value. Marcello Gherbin, Head of Sales and Marketing, also sees this as a response to future EU requirements regarding material traceability.
Professional division handling contracts with public authorities
The shipyard’s Professional division is currently supplying boats to Italian authorities. One vessel for the Carabinieri is already in service in Sicily, with two more due to follow between late 2026 and early 2027. Tuccoli is building a specialised vessel for water monitoring and sampling for ARPAL, the environmental protection agency of the Liguria region. It will be fitted with an inboard engine, an enclosed cabin serving as an office, two fridges – one of which is reserved exclusively for samples – and a stern bow with winches for measuring equipment. Another project in the professional sector is already underway, but remains under wraps for the time being. Gherbin comments: “We are working on something important, but cannot reveal anything yet for reasons of time and confidentiality.”
Technical specifications for the Tuccoli T235 SF:
- Overall length: 7.2 metres
- Width: 2.55 metres
- CE category: B (Offshore)
- Drive: Single outboard motor or twin outboard motors
- Maximum engine power: 300 PS (combined for the twin version)
- Maximum speed: 42 knots
- Cabin: V-shaped berth for 2 people
Jan-Ole Puls
Editor Test & Technology
