Choosing the option for carbon spars is the most effective way to boost the boat’s performance, increasing its righting moment and reducing pitching and rolling in rough seas
flush look. Below the waterline the Arcona 50 has
twin rudders, as is the modern way, but dig a little deeper and the design incorporates two independent steering systems. ‘Naturally the steering systems are
connected so that the twin wheels operate in the normal way, but if one system were to fail the boat can still be handled safely with just one wheel,’ explains Lagnéus. The cast iron fin and lead bulb keel is
available in three options. Interestingly the standard is the deepest, drawing 2.95m and is also the lightest. The next option is for one that draws 2.50m which is 800kg heavier, while the shallow draught version with 2.20m is the heaviest of the three. ‘Clearly the deeper keel is going to be
the most efficient when it comes to performance but for some the draught would rule this out. What doesn’t change is the stability which is the same for all three,’ says Jeppesen. Below decks and using Arcona’s
innovative online configurator to visualise the accommodation options, first impressions are of a similarly modest style and layout. For those more focussed on
performance the layout options will be the easiest one to tick off and yet even
here there are some clever touches. The outboard-facing navigation station strikes a balance between the need for a chart table with the reality that few if any charts will ever be spread out on it. ‘We’ve stopped talking about the
navigation station and tend to refer to this area as the workstation as that is more what it represents,’ says Jeppesen. ‘This definition certainly made it easier when it came to designing the detail such as the fold-out stool.’ The galley area
provides an interesting alternative layout with an island style as opposed to the conventional U-shaped configuration. ‘The main driver here was to provide
When it comes to interior finish, Khaya mahogany joinery work is the standard option with an alternative light oak finish for those that want an even brighter space below decks. What is less obvious is the amount of joinery such as table tops and floors that have a cored construction to help keep the overall weight down, yet without compromising on the quality of finish and robustness. So, while it may not be so obvious
‘Weight, weight, weight’
below decks, the original focus on We’ve stopped talking about the navigation station and tend to refer to this
area as the workstation remains true. But there is another factor that
a version that addressed the accessibility of the port saloon settee. With the longitudinal galley and island configuration you don’t have to work yourself around the U-shaped seating to get there as the seating is ‘L’ shaped,’ he continues. One typically Scandinavian feature
is the option to have two armchairs to starboard. And by this stage the final spec is all about personal preferences. The same is true for the layout of the two aft cabins which can be configured with either double or twin berths.
Lagnéus believes is essential despite being harder to quantify. ‘We believe that all our boats have
to pass two key tests. For us to have succeeded their owners have to love to sail them and love to look at them.’ And while looks may be subjective,
given the amount of work that has gone into ensuring the best possible performance and handling from a team with a long track record in this field, the performance of the new Arcona flagship looks unlikely to be up for debate.
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