International News: Stealth Craft

Spectacular interceptor craft born on the Donau.

Built on the river banks of the river Donau, by Q-Selva Industries S.R.L. and tested under the watchful eyes of the Romanian and Serbian custom authorities, a new interceptor craft has come to life. The craft carries the name Stealth Craft and at first sight looks like a furious, perfectly cut, black diamond.

The Stealth Craft is originally designed for military use. The challenging shaped edges and the materials used, make this immediately clear. Next to the military version, work is undertaken to build a civilian version for boaters with steel nerves and a strong inclination towards individuality.

The civilian and military version of the Stealth Craft consist of the same basic components: high quality Kevlar (bullet-proof composite) and due to its shape not directly recognizable by radar. In addition an impressive powerhouse is placed in the back of the boat, an inboard from Marinediesel from Sweden, ranging from 300 HP to 500 HP. This 6.6 liter V-8 diesel engine is also known as the power-plant of the American Humvee (Hummer H1). In combination with a MSA drive from Germany and a weight of less than 1300 kg, one will immediately have the impression of sitting behind the steering wheel of an offshore powerboat. The measurements of the Stealth Craft’s vary in length between 7.25 meter and 9.50 meter and 2.45 meter wide. Besides this currently a 12 and 18 meter version are being developed.

The civilian version can be utilized for recreational purpose for those who want an exclusive sports boat and have high demands for transportation over water. Maximum speeds of 80 km to 125 km per hour and the ease of jumping waves, contribute to an exceptional fun element. Depending on the version, the costs of the Stealth Craft, vary between 59,000 and 120,000 Euro. The production of both the 7.25 and 9.50 meter version shall commence in December 2010.

The Stealth Craft is the latest development from the Q-Selva shipyard owned by Tony Selva. Tony Valentino Selva (44) is a rebellious Dutchman, with Italian blood, from an old Italian family of artists and designers from the Venice area. For more than 15 years he has run his ship yard in Severin, next to the river Donau in Romania. Tony Selva is a passionate boat builder who has raised his profession to a form of art. The company Q-Selva is specialized in the building of exclusive speedboats with a maximum length of 10 meters. This is realized through a team of independently operating specialists who work on exclusive projects.

The global marketing and sales activities of the Stealth Craft are coordinated from the Netherlands, through a partnership with Olumide Somefun (41).