mingolla brava 22 review
Yacht · 21 ft (6 m) · Crikvenica
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Key specs
- Builder
- mingolla
- Model
- brava 22
- Length
- 21 ft (6 m)
- Guests
- 8
Verdict
A compact Italian day boat with sensible proportions, 8-person capacity, and straightforward outboard performance. It suits coastal family use and charter duty better than overnight cruising, offering good practicality and modest comfort at a generally strong value.
Pros
- +Seats up to 8 people
- +Simple, proven outboard layout
- +Good beam for a 21 ft boat
- +Planing hull suits day cruising
- +Generally strong value in the used market
Cons
- −Limited cabin livability
- −Noisy compared with inboard cruisers
- −Basic accommodation for overnight use
- −Exact fit-out varies by year and package
The Mingolla Brava 22 is a 6.4 m class Italian open boat designed around day use, with a wide hull for its length and a layout focused on open-deck social space. Public listings for the model show an 8-person capacity, about 800 kg dry weight, and outboard power ratings up to 200 hp, which places it firmly in the practical family/day-cruiser category.
On the water, the Brava 22 should feel lively rather than heavy, with the modified-V planing hull and outboard setup aimed at easy acceleration and manageable coastal performance. It is best suited to sheltered to moderate coastal conditions and relaxed cruising, where its size and beam help stability and low-speed control. The compact hull and lightweight build favor responsive handling, but ride comfort will depend heavily on sea state and engine choice.
Comfort is typical for an open boat of this size: good for sun and socializing, limited for overnighting. Listings for related Brava 22 versions suggest basic amenities can include a console, sunpad, and optional extras such as a cover or shower, but cabin and liveaboard practicality remain minimal. As a used purchase or charter platform, it offers solid value for buyers who want simple ownership, 8-seat flexibility, and low-frills coastal boating rather than full cruiser comforts.
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