New vessels review


Yonca shipyard releases images of ‘beguiling’ Mishi 88


Vacuum infused construction is behind the latest offering from Turkey’s Yonca shipyard. It’s built a carbon fibre hull for the Mishi 88, a 27-metre super-sailing-yacht. The beguiling elements mentioned above include a generous sail plan which should help the Mishi 88 reach speeds of 10 knots and more. The mainsail covers 167 square metres, as does the self-tacking jib, and there is the option of in-boom furling. Under power, the yacht is capable of a maximum 11.5 knots. At the 8-knot cruising speed, its range exceeds 1,000 nautical miles – more than enough to avoid a storm or run for shelter – says the company.


Archipelago Yachts unveils new 80ft explorer vessel


UK powercat builder Archipelago Yachts has launched the Archipelago 80, a 24m explorer yacht built upon a Chartwell Marine hull form used extensively in the offshore wind industry.


Created to be a ’go-anywhere, do-anything’ vessel, combined with the ability to be owner- operated, the Archipelago 80 has a fuel capacity of up to 20,000 litres and a payload capacity of 16 tonnes. It is able to travel vast distances with ease and comfort, combined with a performance of up to 30kt.


Wheeler launches 55ft wooden hull


Wheeler Yachts is out with its latest model, the Wheeler 55. The handcrafted, cold-moulded wooden vessel using all-African mahogany, with Douglas fir structural elements and teak decks, “merges classic elegance with cutting- edge technology to redefine luxury yachting,” a company press release reads.


Powered by 850hp i6 MAN engines, with the option to upgrade to MAN V8-1000 engines, and twin straight shaft propellers, the 55 will cruise at 25kt. Features like the synchronised joystick controls with bow and stern thrusters ensure easy docking, while the Seakeeper gyro stabilizer and Zipwake systems provide a smooth and stable ride.


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