Cockpit & Deck
Easy boat handling is just the beginning. It seems the yacht design group of Berret- Racoupeau tossed out any preconceived notions of what a cruising monohull should be and started fresh, somehow succeeding in creating a look that’s both imposing and inviting. It’s a massive platform with a 49’ LOA and 15’ 11” on the beam that is carried well aft. This width is what allowed the construction of an almost catamaran-like cockpit, with an easy entry off a broad swim platform and one step up to the twin wheels. Visibility forward from the helm stations is excellent, and there is plenty of room for sailing instruments on one side and a plotter on the other. The joystick is on the starboard side only. The almost catamaran-like cockpit has a broad
swim platform. The seats behind each helm station lift up and out to open the entire transom, creating an inviting terrace with a U-shaped settee to starboard and a table that can be folded and lowered to a cocktail table or made into a sun pad or bed for two. On the port side, a straight bench lifts to reveal a large storage space (or an optional
bunk for either adventurous children or unruly crew). Two electric primary winches are within easy
reach of the wheels while further forward, but also on the cockpit coaming, are two more winches with rope clutches to control the rest of the lines and halyards. Built-in sheet boxes provide line storage, though it might get a bit messy given the number of lines. The arch over the companionway secures the mainsheet, allowing for efficient end- boom sheeting. When integrated with a small white dodger forward, the arch is hardly noticeable and blends nicely into the lines of the boat. A U-shaped settee forms the seat to the aft-
facing nav station. The cockpit sole lifts up to access all the machinery. This was done by design to keep all the noise-making equipment well away from the living areas, and the space is accessed via a ladder – there’s even room for a washing machine. Instead of hatch boards, an optional electric lift adjust the companionway door to any level, so the “doorway” can be as open or closed as conditions dictate.
The decks are wide and clear, with 15 flush hatches and a nice deep anchor locker forward that will allow for a straight fall of the chain from the electric windlass. All control lines are led aft to the cockpit via a tunnel which eliminates clutter and tripping hazards, and the bow, stern and midship cleats are stout and tall to accommodate thick docklines.
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YACHTWORLD.COM DECEMBER 2010
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