Principle Features
A Cruising Rig
Three unstayed masts with Wingsails. Each wing is created with stainless steel formers with hinged Carbon fibre battens. Halliards and sheets managed by electric reel winches either remotely controlled or from the helm position. No muscle required for grinding in of sheets or lines when tacking or gybing
Sustainability
The Sun top over the aft deck is used for solar panels and in normal conditions (ie Mediterranean or similar) should provide for the average daily electrical needs. This area also operates as a water catchment facility.
Lounging, Dining and Working
This is a yacht which will be primarily be operating in warm climates where sun protection is vital. There are several areas dedicated or these activities.
Accommodation Below Decks
Two crew cabins with bunks for 4 persons. Separate deck access Shower and toilet plus mess area. Location of laundry plus freezer. Air conditioned.
Two guest cabins with either two single beds or double. Toilet and shower, hanging wardrobe and drawers for clothes, desk and chair. Air conditioned
Saloon and galley All round visibility, comfortable seating. All electric galley with 4 burner induction hob and electric steam oven providing all the comforts of a home
Accommodation On Deck
Forward seating area comfortable curved settee enjoying undisturbed air flow when underway and generally shade when sails set.
Fly bridge sunbathing area and perfect for sleeping beneath stars.
Covered aft deck and helm the main dining area and focal point of yacht. Cool and sheltered in hot weather, at colder wetter times can be enclosed to make a sheltered outside room.
Construction
This is an unashamedly wooden boat. It is the traditional building material embodying centuries long experience and techniques but incorporating modern materials to address the inherent but well understood problems of moisture and decay.
The adhesives and fibreglass protect but the essential warmth and beauty of a natural material shines through.
In simple terms ribs are laminated to form the shape, these are clad in timber planking and eventually fibre glass sheathed. This provides a strong and static hull which will hold a paint finish of considerable durability and glossy beauty.
Particular attention is paid to producing a low maintenance yacht. Varnish is beautiful but few want to spend money and time attending to it.