VIENNA

25′ 6”

VERACRUZ

30′ 5″-32′ 5″

VALENCIA

36′ 10” – 38′ 2”

VERONA

36′ 8” – 39′ 10”

VERONA LE

37′ 6″ – 39′ 6″

EXPLORER

38′ 5″ – 40′ 6″

CLASSIC

38′ 0″-45′ 0″

XL

43′ 6” – 44′ 11”

VIENNA

25′ 6”

VERACRUZ

30′ 5″-32′ 5″

VALENCIA

36′ 10” – 38′ 2”

VERONA

36′ 8” – 39′ 10”

VERONA LE

37′ 6″ – 39′ 6″

EXPLORER

38′ 5″ – 40′ 6″

CLASSIC

38′ 0″-45′ 0″

XL

43′ 6” – 44′ 11”

Villagio

25′ 6”

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