Nuova Jolly Prince 23 Cabin, enjoy cruising

The Nuova Jolly Prince 23 Cabin is the perfect example of versatility: large open spaces, but a comfy cabin for two as well. And when you go full throttle…

What more can you ask to a seven meter rib which doesn’t get to compromises about open spaces, still offering a cabin large enough for a couple? Nuova Jolly talks of boat camping for this Prince 23, but the term “cruising” is not misused. Consider just some small sacrifice, and you can cruise with your partner for several days, with no needs for a haven and living the freedom of crossing shallow waters and reaching that hidden shore you only know. And if in a hurry…flatout the Evinrude 300 outboard takes you to 46 knots!

Nuova Jolly Prince 23 Cabin the test:

The calm waters of the lake and the winter temperature (photos come from another day of trials) are not the condition where this Prince 23 deserves to be tested. The 300 HP developed by an Evinrude 2-stroke engine are a perfect match for the 23ft rib, so we can get to planing in just 3,6 seconds and accelerate up to 45,8 knots at 5450 rpm. At this pace, fuel consumption is just shy of 100 liters per hour (26 gph) and noise gets to 100decibel, not properly low figures. Above 4000 revs we worked on the trim to improve setup and performance.
Such a rib is designed for cruising along, that’s why it’s more interesting to test it in the 3500-4000 range: the speed spans from 23 to 28 knots and consumption drops down to less than a half of the top figure; even the noise is much lower. Even better when finding the minimum plane speed: 12 knots at 2700 rpm mean less than 30 lph (8 gph). Some words about the boat, that confirms with this setup what we appreciated in the open configuration: the cabin structure is not heavy, both in the look and especially weight-wise, so navigation is quick, waves (from our wake) are crossed smoothly and reactions always safe, even in the sharpest turns. On his side, the 3.4liter top-of-the-range Evinrude 300 is a good partner: with a three bladed 21” propeller the American outboard confirms the advantages of the two-stroke cycle: impressive progression and low emissions thank to the E-Tec technology.

The deck

As I take a glance from outside, I realize how this Nuova Jolly 23 Cabin smartly hides the cabin superstructure, keeping lines sleek and clean and offering a large foredeck, thanks to a sunbed which stretches up to the bow. The shipyard developed this model keeping in mind boat campers, who are the core customers for Nuova Jolly being offered five different models of the range.

The Prince 23

Once aboard the Nuova Jolly Prince 23 Cabin you immediately appreciate how the deckhouse design doesn’t hinder the sleek look or the deck space, still leaving enough room for a large cabin underneath.

The new model replaces the 2001 King 750 Cabin, and aims to repeat her success across Europe. The new 23 Cabin is developed on the reliable hull of the Prince, designed to give good performance in smooth waters (thanks to the deadrise) but also offers a good lift at slow paces with slight and moderate sea.
The deck presents the major news: two companionways around the deckhouse lead to the fore sunpad and to the anchor winch. The helm station is simple and rational, with a low windshield to protect the pilot while he leans on the backseat. Underneath this, an optional galley features oven, stove and refrigerator. The aft dinette becomes a sun bed by just replacing the table with a joint. Under the seats there’s room for three large lockers where to store all the necessary for a weekend cruise.
The cockpit leads to the swim platforms in the back through a gate in the transom, for kids safety.
A sliding door gives access to the inner cabin, whose height is over 1,50 meters (around 5 ft). The furniture consists of a large double bed, lockers and closets, beside a covered potty; while light and ventilation are granted by two side portholes and a skylight.

Performances
revs                       knots                     l/h US gal/h               db
1000 ……………… 3,6 ……………… 2,8 0.7 ………….……… 70
1500 ……………… 5,7 ……………… 5,6 1.5 …………..…….… 77
2000 ……………… 6,8 ………….… 17,1 4.5 ……………,….… 81
2500 ……………   10,5 ……………. 28,5 7.5 ………….,…….. 83
3000 ……………… 17,1 …………… 33,3 8.8 ………,..……… 85
3500 ……………… 23,5…………… 43,2 11.4 ……,….……… 86
4000 ……………… 28,5 …………… 51,1 13.5 ………,….…… 86
4500 ……………… 34,2 …………… 74,8 19.8 ………,……… 93
5000 ……………… 38,5 …………… 90,6 23.9 ……………… 94
5450 ……………… 45,8 …………… 99,6 26.3 …………..… 103

Test conditions
calm lake, clean hull, fuel 25 liters (6.6 US gal),
25 litri di carburante

Price
Hull, no engine…………………. € 44,800 +VAT

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