fibre mast and boom as standard, with mast jack and shims, but HH60#1 will be fitted with a rotating Lorima mast in Lorient where she will be commissioned. High quality custom-built aramid standing rigging and Maffioli running rigging are part of the standard package. The standard spec boat has twin Beta
75hp diesel engines and Gori folding propellers but the optional hybrid drive systemthat has been a huge success on the HH44 is once again proving a popular choice with clients. The hybrid drive option includes twin
20kWelectricmotors, a lithiumbattery bank and beautifully integrated roof-top solar panels, as well as an upgrade to the onboard electrical systems that includes C-zone digital switching and Victron battery management. This systemis a neat way to increase your effective cruising range by reducing dependence on fossil fuels and with the optional generator it will increase range under power to 700nm. The yacht willmake 10kts under diesel power when needed or amore than sufficient 7.5kts under electric power only, allowing it to slip in and out of harbours in silence. A forward cockpit arrangement is an
option that more than half of the buyers have gone for so far.Hakes believes it is particularly well suited to owners who have shorthanded cruising ambitions as it makes night watches a more sociable experience as well as providing safe access to the mast base during manoeuvres. The boat can be fitted with aft tillers and bucket seats to provide the best possible view whilst racing, as well as the possibility of twin steering wheels that can be rotated from the cockpit to the cabin top to help with manoeuvres in port. HH catamarans will offer a level of
customisation with the 60 that extends way beyond the cockpit configuration and choice of rig, which means the boats can be perfectly tailored to meet the racing and/or cruising needs of each owner. Hakes is proud that there are some
things that unite his diverse client base: ‘They all take security very seriously and are happy to pay for systems that make sailing such powerful boats safe and fun. And they all value the luxuries in life so we’ve made furniture out of carbon fibre for some of our racing-focused clients but it’s still covered in wooden veneers and looks the part.’ Onboard systems tend to include load
sensors in the shrouds, which give a de facto measurement of righting moment, allowing alarms to be set to warn when the boat is being pushed close to its stability limits. Other options are a hydraulic mainsheet system linked to emergency release buttons situated throughout the boat, as well as OSCAR collision avoidance cameras. The cockpit area of the HH60 is substantially larger than the HH55 as
An extra-long bowsprit allows multiple headsails to be flown at the same time
a response to existing clients asking for more space to entertain guests. The aft cockpit contains a sunbed and dining area, and is covered by a hardtop that can include raised sections for anyone opting for raised helm stations. Sails can be trimmed from electric winches next to the aft helm stations, keeping the seating and lounging area entirely free of ropes. HH would be happy to work with any
‘Slip in and out of harbours in electric silence’
potential client’s interior designer of choice, although they do have significant in-house interior design expertise and so far no clients have felt it necessary to take that route. Open plan indoor/outdoor
living areas with panoramic views are a key selling point of large catamarans and the HH60 doesn’t disappoint. All layouts include a forward-facing chart table to port and for those who have chosen the forward cockpit option there is a central helm station with a number of options regarding seating and galley positions. The lightweight composite furniture is covered in wooden or synthetic veneers whilst Sunbrella cushions, Corian worktops and high-end kitchen appliances are included in the standard price. Almost all owners opt for a spacious
“owner’s hull”, which can also include an optional crew cabin in the forepeak that is accessed from the deck. The other hull has a traditional multihull layout with a further two double cabins, ensuring that owners can cruise with six guests plus professional crew if and when required. Both the owner’s cabin and the VIP guest cabin located aft in the port hull have king-size double beds. The HH60 is an evolution not a
revolution and the lessons learnt from the HH55 and HH66 have enabled Hakes and his team to design a refined yacht that can race or cruise in style with both the performance that has made the HH66 such a success on the racecourse and the practical touches that have made the HH55 a capable family cruising yacht. The base price is $2.8M and the cost
rises to around $3.4M with all the options we imagine most clients would want (top- of-the-range sails and electronics, the hybrid drive system, air conditioning, a watermaker, satcomms and a host of interior upgrades). For a semi-custom carbon fibre catamaran that provides an incredible cruising platform AND a maxi- size racing option, it’s not bad value at all.
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