Design
everywhere since there are inevitable compromises in finding appropriate solutions to achieve both. Yet the new Neo 570 c may be as close as possible to have found an optimally perfect solution, as confirmed by initial sailing on hull number one, Carbonita. Two years ago the
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he quest for both performance and comfort on the same boat has been an ongoing challenge for builders and designers
vision from project manager and builder Paolo Semeraro sounded simple enough: use the best possible elements of modern design and technology to build a boat that can be as fast as a TP52 in most wind conditions yet still be capable of being adapted for comfortable family cruising, and with both modes having reduced crew. Along with designer, Shaun Carkeek, it was determined that achieving this would be possible only in a longer larger boat, so the design settled on 57ft being a perfect length to accommodate all the elements of the design brief. Within this design length there are
numerous features and innovations needed to maintain the performance heritage of the Neo brand. Semeraro has an uncompromising insistence on high performance, so the Carkeek team created light and stiff hull and deck forms whose shapes have been refined by extensive Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) work refined to not only allow the transition to surfing and planing at low 80 SEAHORSE
The Neo 570 c will be previewed at the Dusseldorf Boot 21-29 January
true wind speeds, but also enough power and stability to achieve impressive upwind performance as well. This is only possible with high-tech all-carbon pre-preg laminates used in the hull, deck and all structures throughout the boat - the weight and centre of gravity is thus minimised so that when the lifting keel is at full extension at 4.2 metres draft, this boat will easily match and even exceed TP performance upwind. In sea trials and in the
boat’s one race sailed so far – last summer’s Palermo to Monaco Race – Semeraro reports that the boat responded well to the
generous sailplan supported by a rig package that includes an ultra-high modulus carbon fibre mast complete with a carbon boom, carbon rigging and titanium fittings. He also praised the exceptional
balance the boat had, due in part to positioning the bulb and rig aft which helped bring the centre of effort back, increase the boat’s dynamic stability and help compensate for less crew on the rail. While twin rudders are an option on the Neo 570 c, hull number one Carbonita has a single deep rudder, creating a real allround boat capable of windward leeward races as well as light wind Med offshore conditions and extensive work on refining the dual steering system made the boat “a joy to steer,” he says. Even the large chamfer in the hull’s
bow shape, a signature feature of Carkeek’s competitive monohull designs, not only reduces windage, increases panel stiffness and reduces weight,
The galley is on the centreline, VOR style, with a gimballed induction hob
he found helped to deflect bow spray, keeping the deck dry. Innumerable other details contributed
to the boat performing as planned. The rig has locks on the halyards and on the reef lines to reduce compression stress and the need for clutches that also clutter the clean look of the deck. The relatively shorth length and shallow depth of the low VCG cockpit was found ergonomically favourable for a small crew, better for interior volume and less prone to accumulating water on deck. The electric winch package was worked
on with Harken to be effective throughout all ranges of speed and power needed, an essential function for a boat without pedestals and a reduced number of crew. The multiple routing options of running rigging to these winches was also refined
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SICILIA.STUDIO BORLENGHI
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