CORE Configuration
Filippi Quality: more accessible than ever.
CORE delivers the signature Filippi feel: clean feedback, dependable performance, and no compromises where it matters. It’s our most approachable configuration, with a core that remains unmistakably Filippi.
The ideal starting point for your club
CORE was created to make the Filippi experience more accessible for clubs, rowing schools, and programmes looking for a boat that’s reliable, long-lasting, and competitive—at a more advantageous price point.
It’s our entry-level configuration: easy to manage and maintain over time, yet built with Filippi shapes, craftsmanship, and on-water feel true to the Filippi DNA. Whether you’re building a fleet to support athlete development or looking for a dependable boat made to stand up to years of use, CORE strikes the right balance between real-world performance and durability.
The lay-up
The CORE hull: built for durability.
The CORE configuration features a lay-up designed to better withstand the day-to-day use typical of clubs:
- Outer carbon fibre
- Inner honeycomb + Kevlar
This combination improves material durability and long-term stability—especially when dealing with small scratches and everyday wear. Thanks to its cut-resistant properties, the inner Kevlar makes the hull more “forgiving” in the event of accidental impacts: it’s less likely to crack or split, which typically means simpler, faster repairs. CORE also retains Filippi’s construction logic: it uses the same reinforcement areas found on higher configurations, with a clear focus on service life. CORE features a flat decking geometry—an approach that supports:
- better behaviour under torsion in real-world use
- easier maintenance
It’s a solution designed to be a dependable platform, aligned with the goal: last longer, simplify ownership, and stay performance-ready.
Rigger
Aliante or aluminium wing
The CORE rigger is built from 6000-series aluminium alloy, engineered to deliver a practical balance of stiffness, robustness, and cost. The wing rigger with backstay is available for sweep boats; for sculling boats, both the wing rigger with backstay and the Aliante rigger are available. Construction details:
- CNC-machined contact points and seats from solid billet
- TIG welding
- brushed and anodised finish
- 6000-series aluminium fifth stay for the Wing rigger (stamp-formed)
Scull boats
- Aluminium Wing
- Aluminium Aliante
Sweep boats
- Aluminium Wing
Seat & rails
A practical, dependable seating system
CORE boats feature a standard seat system designed for straightforward, real-world use:
- carbon fibre seat top
- anodised 6000-series aluminium chassis with stainless-steel threaded inserts to reduce corrosion risk and improve thread durability over time
- 3 height adjustment positions
- convex wheels in engineered technopolymer
- 5 mm neoprene pads
- concave anodised 7000-series Ergal aluminium rails with a plastic bottom part
- quick and secure engagement/disengagement thanks to the asymmetric slots in the rails
Foot stretcher & shoes
The stability and comfort you expect
The stiffness you need in an extremely slim design that also integrates the keel attachment—this is the result of our design approach and the exclusive use of carbon fibre for the CORE foot stretcher.
- foot stretcher entirely in carbon fibre
- two angle options: 42° or 45°
- anodised 6000-series aluminium crossbar
- carbon plate
The CORE configuration is equipped with Filippi’s standard rowing shoes, developed specifically for on-boat use and designed to work in synergy with the foot stretcher. The focus is on comfort and stability, for a solid, consistent platform through the drive. The Velcro strap closure makes fitting quick and practical—ideal for everyday club operation.
In addition, the shoes can be fitted with a quick-release mounting system*, making day-to-day management even easier: athletes can step out of the boat with their own shoes, let them dry, and keep them clean instead of leaving them on board between sessions. It’s also a practical advantage for clubs—athletes with their own compatible set can swap in quickly when it’s their turn, avoiding shared shoes.
* Please check availability of the quick-release mounting system depending on production period and specification.
Fin & steering
The Filippi standard—dependable as ever
- aluminium fin and rudder
- steering system with stainless-steel cable and stainless-steel directional mechanism
Available moulds
Choose the mould that fits your needs
From skiff to eight, here are the Filippi moulds available for the CORE configuration.
| Category | Mould | Crew weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1x | F72 | 50-60kg |
| 1x | F15 | 65-75kg |
| 1x | F07 | 70-85kg |
| 1x | F69 | 75-85kg |
| 1x | F01 | 85-95kg |
| 1x | F14 | 85-100kg |
| Category | Mould | Crew weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2x / 2- / 2x/2- | F36 | 50-65kg |
| 2x / 2- / 2x/2- | F13 | 65-75kg |
| 2x / 2- / 2x/2- | F68 | 75-85kg |
| 2x / 2- / 2x/2- | F30 | 75-85kg |
| 2x / 2- / 2x/2- | F46 | 75-85kg |
| 2x / 2- / 2x/2- | F24 | 85-105kg |
| 2x / 2- / 2x/2- | F60 | 85-110kg |
| Category | Mould | Crew weight |
|---|---|---|
| 4x / 4- / 4x/4- | F11 | 55-75kg |
| 4x / 4- / 4x/4- | F43 | 60-75kg |
| 4x / 4- / 4x/4- | F31 | 70-85kg |
| 4x / 4- / 4x/4- | F25 | 85-100kg |
| 4x / 4- / 4x/4- | F38 | 85-100kg |
| Category | Mould | Crew weight |
|---|---|---|
| 4+ / 4x+ / 4x+/4+ | F34 | 60-85kg |
| 4+ / 4x+ / 4x+/4+ | F19 | 85-100kg |
| Category | Mould | Crew weight |
|---|---|---|
| 8+ / 8x+ / 8x+/8+ | F54 | 60-70kg |
| 8+ / 8x+ / 8x+/8+ | F41 | 85-105kg |
Customisation
Choose your livery
The CORE configuration livery includes the hull and deck stripes in Filippi White. Decks and hull stripe colour are available in four options.
Filippi Blue
Corporate colours
Red
RAL 3020
Black
RAL 9005
Orange
RAL 2004
