The northern Italian city of Milan is recognised internationally as one of the world’s most important fashion capitals and the nearby Lake Como is one of the world’s most glamorous boating destinations. Milan is also where Lomac, one of Italy’s oldest rigid inflatable boat-builders, is based.
Over the last decade, Lomac has engaged the talents of internationally renowned luxury and racing yacht designer Federico Fiorentino to transform its range of fibreglass-hulled rigid inflatable boats into capable high-speed cruisers.
The brand has evolved into producing 58 different models under 5 lines of luxury RIBs ranging between 2.1 metres and 10.0 metres in length. The all-rounder is the Turismo line of practical RIBs ideal for families and groups wanting to take to the water in a safe, easy-to-use package.
The Turismo 660 is a perfect example of exceptional RIB design. With modern and original profiles featuring a low float in the bow with a deep V, the Turismo 660 is perfect for stable and sporty navigation. Unimaginable performance for a 6.5-meters RIB – performance, seaworthiness, comfort, and safety.
HULL AND ENGINEERING
The Lomac Turismo 660 is a rigid inflatable boat featuring a fibreglass hull ringed in an inflatable tube that gives stability and comfort. It has a beam of 2.55 metres with the tubes inflated and weighs only 770kg, which is a fraction of the weight of a similarsized fibreglass boat. On a trailer it would easily come in at around 2000kg, meaning once the tubes are deflated for transport, the Lomac Turismo 660 will easily tow behind a standard passenger car.
The hull is also light enough that it is ideal for dry stacking at a marina.
The 660 features a deep-V hull carried a long way forward that helps it slice through chop and swell, while the wide beam of the tubes carries well forward to help deflect spray from splashing into the boat.
HELM AND CONSOLE
The offset helm station is cleverly positioned so that the skipper will sit along the centreline of the boat – handy for balance if there’s just you onboard and no passengers. The helm wraps around the console, featuring stainless steel grab rails to either side, a leather-look three-spoke steering wheel and a starboard-side recess for fitting the shift and throttle control.
The stock boat is fitted with a 150hp Mercury Pro XS that easily powers this fast and agile boat. The switchgear is arranged below the screen using waterproofed rubber-capped toggle switches. That leaves a large space to the other side of the dash to flush mount either a single reasonably large multifunction touchscreen or a pair of smaller 9.0-inch units for those who like the big-boat feel of running different displays on separate screens.
DESIGN AND LAYOUT
The Turismo 660 is a perfect example of exceptional RIB design. With modern and original profiles featuring a low float in the bow with a deep V, the Turismo 660 is perfect for stable and sporty navigation.
Overall, the Turismo 660 provides a standout ride to owners, family, and guests for the most demanding of Australian conditions.
To book your inspection, phone Flagstaff Marine on 1300 998 662 or email en********@fl*************.au
Published in print January-March 2024
