Francesco Petrarca is a 49.41 m Sail Yacht, built by Benetti and delivered in 1941.
Her top speed is 12.0 kn and her cruising speed is 11.0 kn and her power comes from two General Motors diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 11 guests in 5 staterooms, with 10 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 282.0 GT and a 8.81 m beam, and she is built with a Teak deck, a Oak, Pine and Steel hull, and Teak superstructure.
She was designed by Franco Anselmi Boretti, who also completed the naval architecture. Franco Anselmi Boretti has designed 17 yachts and created the naval architecture for 11 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.
Francesco Petrarca is in the top 10% by LOA in the world. She is one of 88 sailing yachts in the 45-50m size range, and, compared to similarly sized sailing yachts, her cruising speed is 0.02 kn above the average.
Specifications
- Name: Francesco Petrarca
- Previous Names: Gerlando,Raphaelo,Taitu
- Yacht Type: Sail Yacht
- Yacht Subtype: Classic Yacht
- Builder: Benetti
- Naval Architect: Franco Anselmi Boretti
- Exterior Designer: Franco Anselmi Boretti