Outremer factory: Pride and professionalism is evident in all
work done in the factory
Outremer factory: Almost all woodwork is completed in house
The three interior ‘starting points’ are:
1. Owner (2-3 cabins with the port hull a dedicated Owner’s
suite)
2. Family (3_ cabins, where a child’s berth is integrated into
the Owner’s hull)
3. Club (4 cabin version for large families, friends or charter)
Most Outremer will cross at least one ocean in their long lives
Of the 3 boats currently in build, one of the Outremer 45s
accoutrements of a good cruising boat- an electric anchor
is due to be launched at the end of April for a UK owner. At
windlass as standard, but one within clever proximity of the
present, 60% of the client base is French with the rest made
mast that it may be doubled as a main halyard winch. All
up of mainly British and German buyers, however, this may
hardware is Harken; standard cruising dacron from French
change with the appeal of the new architectural direction.
loft, Incidences makes up the ‘software’ with options of
The Christophe Barreau/Frédéric Neuman-designed
North’s 3DL Dimension Polyant or Doyle’s D4 fibre with
Outremer 49 boasts two fans already and one pending
Spectra reinforced clew. At 70 feet, the aluminium mast can
signature.
support an optional square top main, where low-friction Antal
cars made of Ertalon (hard cast nylon plastic) bring the sail
Built using resin infusion, the new Barreau/Neuman Outremer
down into a lazy bag.
49 looks set to continue the Outremer success with closed
cell foam sandwich construction throughout and monolithic
Filling a gap between the Outremer 45 and 55 in terms of
polyester for the underwater parts only. Four sections and
length, volume and price, the new Outremer 49 has the
3 watertight bulkheads together form the basic structure,
added feature of tiller steering from ORMA 60 style seats.
where a slight pitch in the hull form as it draws aft, ensures
Twin wheels are still an alternative, although arguably the tiller
that the rudder, prop and skegs are all above ground for the
configuration provides more immediate handling. If you were
boat to dry out or be beached.
to upgrade from the Outremer 45, you might enjoy the larger
1m 70 cm wide, flush-floor, double door opening for a more
Well-founded design decisions are evident, with the diesel
open plan area between cockpit and cabin. ‘The Outremer
tank situated right in front of the engine and the water
49 has all the tools to be a best seller’ believes Xavier
tanks centrally located. The Outremer 49 will have all the
Desmarest, CEO.
24 MULTIHULL REVIEW : JUNE 2009
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