EXTERIOR Deck/cockpit
Deck
The exterior deck layout has wide side decks for easy
movement fore and aft, the cabin top incorporates generous overhang forward for
shading of the forward salon windows. There are built in steps in the cabin
top for access to the cabin top and mast.
The foredeck includes large split trampoline, two sail
lockers, windlass locker and below deck anchor storage locker. Mechanical
fasteners are kept to a minimum with all stanchions, cleats, anchor rollers,
etc. welded directly to the deck. The bow rails have integral seats. There are
double life lines with seven gates and integral steps in the forward hulls for
boarding. Boarding ramp or ladder access is offered fore and aft, port and
starboard.
Cockpit
The cockpit is regarded as an additional living area with
synthetic teak flooring, large sliding table with wrap-around seating, storage,
dual adjustable helm chairs. There is excellent 360 degree visibility from the
helm. The helm includes a large electronics console with room for all navigation
instrumentation.
Aft of the cockpit there are four additional storage
boxes for gasoline storage tank, damage control pump, hookah and gasoline
generator. Each large transom swim platform houses a telescoping swim ladder for
easy boarding.
Hardtop/radar arch
The integral hardtop and radar arch is constructed of
welded anodized aluminum tube and composite fiberglass. It is multifunctional,
providing easy access to the mainsail, excellent space for solar panels, dinghy
lift tackle, mainsheet attachment and all electronics antenna.
The cockpit is completely protected with a vinyl/acrylic
enclosure and includes U-zip openings with screens, wing doors, sun shades and a
glass windshield with wiper/washer at the helm. There is a large overhead
visibility window with cover over the helm position.
The underside of the hardtop has built in, opening
storage compartments for a workbench, boarding ramp, boarding ladder, bicycles,
diving equipment and carts. The hardtop includes an integral rain collection
system and twin foldaway boarding ladders.
Engine Rooms
The engine rooms are separate and sealed from the
interior; and accessed through a water tight hatch in the deck of each hull.
They offer full standing headroom and easy access to the engines, generator,
steering, etc. There is integral storage for used and new oil, tools, spare
parts and fold down work bench. Air-conditioning is ducted to the engine rooms
through a shut off vent. The engine rooms are heavily insulated to reduce engine
noises.
Rigging and sails
Rigging and sails are designed around the criteria
of single handed or one couple sailing. All halyards, primary sail sheets, boom
brake, and reef lines, lead to an electric winch at the helm. Running backstays
and control lines, sprits bridle adjustments and off wind sail sheets, lead to
the cockpit. The furling off-wind sail is controlled with port and starboard
mechanical winches in the cockpit.
The carbon fiber freestanding man mast simplifies
sail handling providing wider sailing angles, easier reefing and unobsctructed
side decks. It increases stability and safety with a lower center of gravity and
automatic depowering and improves reliability due to the lack of supporting
stays. The carbon fiber boom is controlled and supported by a hydraulic vang and
boom brake and includes single line reefing.
There is an adjustable bridle for the furling off
wind sail between carbon fiber telescoping sprits in each bow. The jib includes
a self tacking carbon fiber Camber Spar, lazy jacks and sail cover. The full
batten mainsail includes two reef points, lazy jacks and sail storage system. |