From a boat broker's perspective, this XSR48 is a remarkable vessel with a prestigious history. BThe manufacturer, XSMG World, capitalized on this success by introducing the XSR48 Superboat series, often referred to as the "Bugatti Veyron of the sea" and priced at £1,500,000 before taxack in 2007, it secured a spot in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's fastest diesel-powered production boat, reaching a staggering 100mph. es. Subsequently, this specific XSR48 was transformed into a proof of concept prototype to promote a new range of high-speed interceptor vessels for military and security applications. Its outstanding performance owes much to the BUZZI 48 STAB triple stepped hull and running gear designed by the renowned Fabio Buzzi at FB Design, which has excelled in various domains, including racing and record-breaking. The boat boasts a top-tier design and construction pedigree, with contributions from RWD for external styling, Green Marine (now Vitters Shipyard) and Gurit for composite structural engineering, Green Marine for composite construction, and an experienced in-house team for systems engineering. Berthon Boatyard handled the fit-out. Currently, this XSR48 is undergoing preparations for its next chapter, with the removal and servicing of its ZF Trimax 2200 surface drives and rudders, engine bay refurbishment, and the inclusion of Ullman Atlantic suspension seats and ZF 312TS twin-speed gearboxes in the cockpit. With its impressive features and meticulous care, this boat is stored on a custom cradle with heavy-duty casters, ready to embark on its new owner's adventures. Plus the weapons station now removed can be easily made functional!

 

Year: 2007

Yard Number: 48/00

HIN: GB-XSM48P01B707

Flag: None at present. Previously British

Location: Southampton, UK

 

Brand: XSMG World Ltd, UK

Structural Eng: Green Marine (Vitters Shipyard), & Gurit, UK

Exterior Styling: RWD (Redman Whiteley Dixon), UK

Interior Design: XSMG World/ XSMG Defence, UK

Hull Design: Fabio Buzzi, FB Design, Italy

Composite Build: Green Marine (Vitters Shipyard), UK

Fit Out: Berthon Boatyard, UK

Construction: Advanced composite foam sandwich with a glass/aramid hybrid outer skin, closed cell foam core and carbon fibre inner skin.

 

Length Overall: 14.60m / 48’

Length Hull: 13.10 / 43’

Beam (max): 3.19m / 10’6”

Beam (w/o tubes) 2.87m / 9’5”

Draft inc props: 0.75m / 2’5”

Fuel Capacity: 2000 ltr / 528 Imp Gallons

*** Fuel capacity to be confirmed as it may be more than 2000 ltr. ***

 

Maximum speed:

Previously powered by twin Isotta Fraschini

L1306 diesels rated at 800Hp each this specific boat ran 70 knots.

A sister boat with twin Seatek 850 Plus diesels runs 65 knots.

A sister boat with twin FPT N67 570 diesels runs 60 knots.

 

Range at 50 knots:

2 x FPT N67 570Hp diesel

+/- 480 nautical miles / 552 statute miles

2 x Seatek 850 Plus diesel

+/- 455 nautical miles / 524 statute miles

Assumes a fuel capacity of 2000 ltr / 528 Imperial Gallons and the following margins:

• 98% Maximum fill

• 10% Fuel margin in tank

• 5% Sea state margin

• 5% Specific fuel consumption margin

Total Fuel Margin = 22%

 

Engines:

No engines at present. The boat can accommodate and operate well with a variety of engines. Depending on desired performance, suitable total installed power could

range from 800Hp up to 3000Hp+, petrol or diesel. We have also considered a Lycoming gas turbine installation. Previous engines were 2 x Isotta Fraschini L1306 diesels 800Hp each.

 

Transmissions:

Two ZF 312TS. These are twin speed with ratios:

1st Gear: 1:1

2nd Gear 0.8:1

Cardan shafts included

 

Drives: 2 x ZF Trimax 2200 - Overhauled September 2023

Rudders: 2 x ZF Trimax - Overhauled September 2023

Propellers: 2 x Rolla 19 x 28 five blade stainless steel

Trim Tabs: ZF Trimax composite

 

Seating:

4 x Ullman Dynamics shock mitigation seats with 4-point harnesses. Model: Atlantic Crew.

 

Deck

Handling: 4 x lifting points

6 x cleats

Systems: Telescopic mast. See photos.

Lupo navigation lights

 

Other

Cradle: Steel cradle, custom built for the boat, fitted with heavy duty castors two of which are steerable. As seen in photos.

 

• Stripped out to prepare a ‘clean sheet’ for the new fit out.

• In the the bow the hydraulic weapon station platform and its compartment have been removed. Thanks to the boat’s partial monocoque structure this has left a large open area for a boat of this style.

• The weapon station doors in the foredeck have been removed and a fixed deck has been reinstated.

• NOTE: If desired, the weapon station platform, doors, hydraulics, etc, could be refitted.

• ZF Trimax surface drives have been overhauled, polished, and ready for reinstallation.

• ZF Trim rudders have been removed and overhauled.

• Engine bay has been shot blasted and is ready for new paint.