NEO YACHTS - NEO 520 ROMA

THE CONCEPT

Designed by Ceccarelli Yacht Design , Neo 520 Roma is loyal to the Neo original concept, thanks to:

the full carbon- fiber epoxy infusion construction;
the hi Righting Moment;
the hi % of keel weight;
the light displacement;
the generous sailplan.
Neo 520 Roma, depending owner’s choices and optionals, is:

a very fast Cruiser offering incredible hi average speeds in the crossings and deliveries even if shorthanded and white sails mode;
a Cruiser-Racer very easy to convert from one mode to the other simply adding some sails and changing cushions to cheaper ones;
a Full Racer without losing the necessary spaces and tools necessary for a Non-Full-Ocean-Pro-Crew to live on board keeping the comfort for the basic needs (eating, sleeping, going to toilet), but optimizing performances at the same time.
 

THE KEY POINTS

The reverse bow allows longer waterline and less weight in the front;
The important bow chamfer, allows 200kg weight saving in the front structure of the boat and a better wind flow when sailing upwind. Gently flows in the transom deck sides;
The sleeky low freeboard and long waterline, help to:
having a lower center of gravity;
increasing righting moment;
decreasing pitching for better comfort on the waves;
increasing on water speed for the given yacht overall length;
The integrated deck cabin which disappears into the bowsprit offers internal hight but minimal surface to wind and waves.
 

INTERIOR VERSION

Neo 520 Roma interiors are fully build in composite and take an important role into the overall structure of the boat in order to:

Reduce passive weights
maximize the internal space
reduce maintenance
maximize longevity
We offer 3 different Layouts, each of them subject to possible optimizations. All of them include a:

tender garage
a chain locker
front sail locker usable as extra cruising crew cabin
 

THE STEERING SYSTEM

Twin carbon wheels, light alloy rudder sector, unidirectional dyneema cables are a must in both versions to give the helmsman precision and sensibility: the so-called Dinghy Feeling
Options available for rudders:

A deep advanced single ruder

Suggested for all-round performances, and inshore racing

A twin rudder

Suggested for offshore / ocean racing and in any case in combination with the lifting keel

 

THE KEEL

Neo 520 Roma deep keel is made of:

weldox (a special grade of stainless steel which allows great elastic deformations) structure
carbon fiber moulded shells to give the perfect hydrodynamic profile
heavy bulb, cnc machined, weighting 4000 kg. that brings the keel to 50% of the total yacht displacement.
These factors combined with the important draft generates acceleration, speed and less heeling.

We offer 3 keel options:

Fixed keel at 3.5 or 3.6 mt
Lifting hydraulic keel 3.6 to 2.1 mt
Electric telescopic keel 3.5 to 2.1 mt
 

TENDER GARAGE & BEACH PLATFORM

Thanks to the large 5 mt transom Neo 520 Roma allows a good size tender garage with engine both in the twin rudders than in the single rudder versions

A wide beach platform close the garage and allows easy swimmings and come back from the sea.