Tuccoli T235 SF Makes Genoa Water Debut With Offshore Category B Rating

Tuccoli puts its compact T235 SF on the water

Italian builder Tuccoli Marine has given the 7.2-metre T235 SF its first in-water public presentation at the 2026 Genoa International Boat Show. The launch extends the company's Executive Sport Vessel philosophy into a smaller fishing and recreational craft, with reinforced construction and onboard equipment more commonly associated with larger boats. The boat was shown by the Collesalvetti shipyard during the October event, giving potential customers a chance to assess a production design rather than a scale model.

The launch is particularly relevant to owners who want a single vessel for angling, cruising and occasional overnight use. A seven-metre boat brings different compromises from a family cruiser twice its length, so the builder has concentrated on the structure, hull behaviour and use of interior volume rather than simply adding more seating. Tuccoli says the T235 SF is the smallest product so far to follow its ESV approach.

Category B is a notable design choice

The builder states that the T235 SF has been designed and certified to CE design category B, which is generally associated with winds up to Beaufort force eight and significant wave heights up to four metres. The company describes that rating as unusual for a sport-fishing craft of this size. It credits the hull's engineering, selection of glass-fibre fabrics and structural dimensions rather than a simple increase in overall length.

Design category should not be read as permission for an inexperienced driver to operate whenever conditions reach those limits. Safe passage still depends on the vessel's loading, maintenance, visibility, crew skills and local forecasts. Owners should inspect the formal documentation for their specific boat and follow the manufacturer's operational guidance, particularly when using the craft away from sheltered coastal waters.

Workboat engineering informs a family layout

Tuccoli calls its method over-engineering, meaning that it retains construction margins associated with professional service craft where the greatest stresses occur. The firm also builds boats for specialised operators, bringing knowledge of repeated use and demanding working conditions into its leisure models. This design position is intended to differentiate the T235 SF from fishing boats developed primarily around appearance and showroom equipment lists.

The larger structural priorities do not remove the need for sensible weight distribution. When fuel, water, people and angling equipment are loaded, the centre of gravity and running attitude will change. Before purchasing, customers should ask for the approved loading limits and a demonstration under representative conditions rather than relying on builder statements about stability without seeing the actual boat in motion.

Two-person accommodation below the deck

The T235 SF carries a forward cabin with a V-shaped double berth for two adults, along with a separate toilet compartment incorporating a basin and shower. A galley station under the hardtop has a hob and sink, allowing simple meals to be prepared while passengers remain connected with the main deck. These features expand the boat's role beyond short fishing sessions.

An overnight berth on a seven-metre craft can be useful for a couple or a longer coastal weekend, but owners should understand the limits on headroom, privacy, storage and ventilation. The berth does not automatically make the vessel suitable for extended offshore passages. Any proposed overnight programme should include assessment of anchoring equipment, electrical capacity, fresh water and facilities for dealing with poor weather.

The fishing cockpit remains flexible

Tuccoli provides a cockpit arrangement with seating that folds away when anglers need a more open working deck. Livewell systems and rod-holder arrangements can be specified, while the aft and side areas are intended to offer secure positions for fishing or social activity. The ability to reconfigure the space may be valuable for owners who alternate between guests and fishing equipment during the same weekend.

However, removable or folding furniture needs to be secured when running, and rods, hooks and tackle should be stowed where they cannot injure passengers. Families with young children should look carefully at freeboard, handholds and boarding arrangements. A flexible deck is only genuinely versatile when the different configurations can be used without compromising basic safety and movement.

A modest footprint with substantial power options

The published dimensions give an overall length of 7.20 metres and beam of 2.55 metres, with fuel and fresh-water tanks of approximately 300 and 100 litres respectively. Tuccoli describes propulsion choices including a single outboard or twin engines, with total installed power up to 300 horsepower. The claimed top speed is 42 knots, while its earlier design information cites cruising in the mid-twenty-knot range.

These are builder specifications rather than independently verified operating results for every possible configuration. Range will depend on load, motor selection, sea conditions and the skipper's throttle choices. Buyers should request a trial and written fuel-use figures that match their preferred engine, particularly if the boat will regularly carry full water and fuel tanks or fishing equipment.

A digital passport follows each hull

Every new Tuccoli Marine boat is to receive a Digital Boat Passport based on an NFC chip permanently embedded in the hull. A compatible smartphone can read the associated documentation, including build information, manuals, materials records and certified maintenance entries. The company presents the system as a way to retain a reliable history over a boat's lifetime rather than leaving service details scattered among paper folders.

Such a record may be valuable to second-hand buyers when it is complete and maintained consistently. It does not replace a physical survey, engine diagnostics or a professional examination of structural condition. Owners should establish who can edit records, whether there is an offline backup, and what happens to access when the boat changes hands. Traceability only helps when the information is accurate and durable.

Tuccoli continues to develop its professional division

At Genoa the yard also described work on vessels for Italian public-service operators, including the Carabinieri and a regional environmental agency. The company said a first police-service unit was already operating in Sicily, with two more due around the end of 2026 and early 2027. It also reported work on a customised craft for water-quality monitoring and sampling.

That parallel professional activity helps explain why Tuccoli has emphasised structure and repeatable usability in a recreational fishing model. Nonetheless, a leisure T235 SF is not identical to a specialist patrol vessel, and individual construction approvals will differ. The next useful evidence will be delivery experience and documented performance of customer boats following the Genoa debut.