Better call it reverse bow: it’s become a trade mark of the Italian yard, so Invictus 370GT makes no exception. Here’s our test.
In Cannes it was a plethora of straight bows, if not reversed. Yet, few boats could boast the same class of Invictus 370GT, not only for the clean design, but also for the skill of its designer Christian Grande in bringing together the original and trendy design of the superstructure with a traditional and extremely reliable hull. So, at least at first glance, the newest creature of Aschenez yard convinces unreservedly, but let’s try it out for the final verdict.
Invictus 370GT: the deck
What will be most appreciated of Invictus 370GT is not the rather traditional layout, but the quality and peculiarity of the setting. You really feel that nothing is left to chance, every detail is studied in deep to ensure not only comfort, but also the pleasure of cruising on a unique boat. In terms of being peculiar, what can you say of the foldout port bulwark (not on the test boat, but shown in the rendering) that turns into a small terrace on the water: it is certainly evocative of much larger boats. Besides this originality, we appreciate the sheer linearity of the rest of the boat. The large aft deck leads to the cockpit via a passage to port, to find the dinette which features an L-sofa and its table, extendable in size but not in height, as the aft sundeck is already housed above the engine compartment. Inside the said compartment there’s a pair of 370 HP, V8 Mercruiser Diesel or, alternatively, a couple of Volvo Penta D4 Diesel delivering 300 HP each. The kitchenette takes, as usual, the aft part of the driver’s station, which is of pretty large and sports three seats in the front and sink, worktop and stove in the back. The leather-covered handrail is a touch of luxury, although I’d like to see it after some lunches on board…
I appreciate the simplicity of the dashboard, where the choice of having only digital screens gives a significant contribution to the clean design, even if the support of the SmartCraft Mercury joystick is a bit ‘ulky. The dashboard is in the center so access to the aft sunpad is on both sides: in the photo the main cushion is missing, but you do appreciate the air intakes for ventilation of the interior and the contrast between light skin and brown pillows, same contrast that can be found all over the furniture.
Invictus 370GT: the cabin
Looking at the sleek lines it’s hard to imagine what Christian Grande was able to get inside the Invictus 370GT. The test model sports a double bed to bow and a second cabin (for three) amidships, with a queen and a single bed; the head is just one but it’s roomy and has separate shower. Alternatively, the forward area can be equipped with a dinette, a solution that would make the boat ideal for the mini-cruises of a couple. The quality of finish is worth of a superyacht, as already seen outside.
Invictus 370GT: the test
The sea is rather rough off the port of Cannes, as so many boats cross the bay. To make our test even tougher, there’s eight passengers aboard this Invictus 370GT. It’s fine, as this is the version with the more powerful engine, even if the automatic setup control creates some uncertainty in getting to planing. Just push the throttle harder down to successfully overcome the impasse and reach 40 knots, quite easily despite the considerable load. The minimum plane is held at 2700 rpm and 14.5 knots, but what I like most of Invictus 370GT is the handling in all situations and the excellent directionality on such a difficult sea, with waves coming from every direction. To me it’s a very high mark, so if you want to test this boat by yourselves, reach the Iseo lake and visit Nautica Bertelli, Invictus dealer for Northern Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Southern Germany. And you can find the full test of Invictus 280 GT here.
The numbers of Invictus 370GT
- Length overall……………….11.40 m (37ft 5in)
- Beam………………………….3.50 m (11ft 6in)
- Displacement ……………….6900 Kg
- Engines………………………Mercruiser 4.2 V8 2×370 HP
- Fuel reserve 900 l…………..(237 US gal)
- Fresh water reserve ………..180 l (47 US gal)
- Passengers…………………..12
Performance
- 650 rpm……..3,4 knots ………..3,9 mph ………6,0 lph ………0,57 nm/l………408 range*………..61 dB
- 1000 rpm……..5,8 knots ………..6,7 mph……….7,4 lph ………0,78 nm/l………564 range*………..62 dB
- 1500 rpm……..8,1 knots ………..9,3 mph……….20 lph……….0,41 nm/l……….292 range*………..67 dB
- 2000 rpm……..9,0 knots ………10,4 mph……….42 lph………..0,21 nm/l……….154 range*………..72 dB
- 2500 rpm…….11,0 knots ……….12,7 mph………60 lph………..0,18 nm/l……….132 range*………..75 dB
- 3000 rpm ……27,0 knots ………31,1 mph……….84 lph………..0,32 nm/l……….231 range*………..77 dB
- 3500 rpm…….33,0 knots ………38,0 mph……..110 lph………..0,30 nm/l………216 range*…………79 dB
- 4100 rpm…….40,0 knots ………46,0 mph……..156 lph………..0,26 nm/l……….185 range*………..83 dB
* (20% reserve)
Test conditions
Moderate sea, temperature 32°C (90° F), clean hull, fuel 270 l (71 US gal), water120 l (31 US gal), passengers 8
Indicative price (VAT not included)
With Mercruiser 4.2 V8 2×370 HP……………… €319.000
