{"id":48002,"date":"2026-11-01T14:15:57","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T13:15:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/?p=48002"},"modified":"2026-11-08T17:02:30","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T16:02:30","slug":"stradivari-52-rib-italian-luxury-on-a-grand-scale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/stradivari-52-rib-italian-luxury-on-a-grand-scale\/","title":{"rendered":"Stradivari 52 RIB: Italian Luxury on a Grand Scale"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<iframe width=\"853\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8XPOlQYgrOI?si=GqHKd82WTh-H4KCo\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stradivari 52 RIB Combines 1,800 hp With Italian Craftsmanship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Stradivari 52 RIB is the flagship from Italian boatbuilder Cantieri Capelli, as we speak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Measuring 15.5 metres long and 4.9 metres wide, this luxury maxi RIB combines distinctive styling with generous space and practical features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Designed and built entirely in-house, it takes inspiration from Cremona&#8217;s tradition of violin craftsmanship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Elegant lines, carefully selected materials and a spacious teak deck give the boat its distinctive character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cockpit offers comfortable seating, sunbeds, a dining area and an outdoor galley with refrigerators, an ice maker and a grill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below deck, this Stradivari offers two double cabins and a separate bathroom provide accommodation for extended trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With room for 20 people, a maximum engine power of 1,800 hp and an 1,850-litre fuel tank, the Stradivari 52 is designed for luxurious cruising without sacrificing performance or versatility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Editor&#8217;s View<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those who can afford it, this exceptionally luxurious Italian maxi RIB from Capelli is certainly worth considering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It feels more like a floating apartment than a conventional RIB. Some might even say, it&#8217;s no longer a RIB, only just by name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Competition is strong, however, with brands such as Anvera, Salpa, Technohull, Scanner and Pirelli offering impressive alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover more of these remarkable <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/maxi-ribs-for-maxi-wallets-the-15-meter-range\/\">15-metre-plus RIBs<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This video was published on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@CantieriCapelli\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the <strong>Cantieri Capelli<\/strong> YouTube channel<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You ca enjoy many more videos of this Italian brand <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/category\/capelli\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Related reading:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/what-is-a-rigid-inflatable-boat-rib\/\">What Is a Rigid Inflatable Boat?<\/a>&nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/rib-buying-guide-how-to-choose-the-right-boat\/\">RIB Buying Guide<\/a>&nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/what-size-rib-do-i-need\/\">What Size RIB Do I Need?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Model<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Capelli Stradivari 52<\/th><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Length overall<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">15.50 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Beam overall<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4.90 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Maximum height<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4.20 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Dry weight without engines<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">9,950 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Maximum engine power<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1,800 hp<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Maximum persons<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fuel capacity<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1,850 l<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Freshwater capacity<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">300 l<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Hot water capacity<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">40 l<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Holding tank<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">60 l<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Holding tank equipment<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Macerator pump and suction plug<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Deck shower<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Removable, foldable carbon fibre, hot\/cold mixer (port)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Hand shower<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Built-in stainless steel, hot\/cold mixer (starboard)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fuel filters<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4 with water separators<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fuel tank material<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Aluminium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Design category<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">B*<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stradivariyacht.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">source<\/a>, data may vary<br>* <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/ce-categories-for-ribs-explained\/\">discover what this means<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/headshot-real-100.webp\" alt=\"Karel, RIB advocate @ RIBsONLY.com - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat\" class=\"wp-image-47874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/headshot-real-100.webp 100w, https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/headshot-real-100-84x84.webp 84w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:13px\"><strong>Karel, RIB Advocate<\/strong><br>Karel Overlaet is owner, founder, and editor-in-chief of RIBsONLY.com, Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat. A passionate RIB owner himself, he curates the web&#8217;s largest collection of RIB news and videos. What started as a passion project has grown into a knowledge hub with lots of news and 50+ in-depth guides for beginners and experts alike. He also created <a href=\"https:\/\/ribmanufacturerlist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RIBManufacturerList<\/a>, a unique global directory of all active RIB brands.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@CantieriCapelli\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stradivari 52 RIB Combines 1,800 hp With Italian Craftsmanship The Stradivari 52 RIB is the flagship from Italian boatbuilder Cantieri Capelli, as we speak. Measuring 15.5 metres long and 4.9 metres wide, this luxury maxi RIB combines distinctive styling with generous space and practical features. Designed and built entirely in-house, it takes inspiration from Cremona&#8217;s tradition of violin craftsmanship. 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