Farr Yacht Design
June 2, 2009 by Chris Wethered
Filed under Trailerable Sailboats
The company Farr Yacht Design, is based in Annapolis and has a highly successful pedigree among yacht designers.
Not only do they design for:
- Volvo Ocean Racing
and more, but they also lend their expertise to commercial builders including:
- Jeanneau
Trailerable sailboats and mid range yachts as well.
Beginnings
Established in the early eighties by Bruce Farr and Russell Bowler, the team has a distinguished record. By using a wind tunnel regularly for research and development, plus listening to leading consultants. The business has generated forty world champions in it’s history!
Show time! On an ocean going design
Accolades
This story has been recognized by a multitude of different communities and organizations. From the city of Annapolis through to the Commonwealth Of New Zealand to UK based Observer Magazine. The trophy cabinet is extensive! In order to reach this level of excellence, the team demonstrates a lust for knowledge and experience second to none.
The sheer depth of designs is what sets Farr Yacht Designs apart. From 12′ dinghies to Whitbread Sixties. Developing custom made boats to meet the needs of the client is the strength behind the success.
Commercial
Commercial builders benefit from the racing heritage created. Smart sail plans, deck lay outs and handling are elements which contribute to many production boats today.
If you think about it, if an organization were prepared to share in their experience and knowledge for the greater good of sailing then we are fortunate indeed.
Lets be honest when you discount corporate events,how many of us will be able to race on board this mighty vessels in their full glory? So thanks to Bruce and the gang for letting their secrets out!The range of opportunities starts with trailerable sailboats and goes through to sixty or seventy footers, even beyond!
Want more for your money? West Marine are giving away 10% on orders over £100!
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Beneteau Yachts
June 2, 2009 by Chris Wethered
Filed under Trailerable Sailboats
Beneteau Yachts Broadening The Horizon Of Your Dreams
The objectives of Beneteau yachts are as follows:
- To be innovative and different
- To place the larger and newer products at the heart of communications
- To communicate the DNA of the brand:
“Broadening the horizons of your dreams”
Throughout it’s history the builder has coordinated with premium world known designers. This has aided in their brand strength. Hands up who doesn’t want their sailboat designed by an award winning Americas Cup designer? Farr, Briand, Nauta and Berret Racoupeau all bring different attributes to the table. These leading names ensure that visitors and customers have peace of mind.
We have talked about the newest projects being at the heart of communications. Before discussing those let’s begin with the first two aspects of sailing the French company has been involved with.
Remember that before the start feel? Exciting!
One Design
There are three types of Beneteau One Design:
- Figaro, designed by Marc Lombard for the Figaro owners class
- The 25′ which complies with the international class rule
- The First 36.7, designed by Farr, inspired by the global success of the First 40.7. Voted ten best boats by Sailing Magazine
The One Design brings together like minded sailors. They all want to race, precisely the same mono type. The distinguishing factor separating the fleet being tactics, skill and seamanship. These racing vessels are designed for cutting edge performance, competitiveness and to class specifications.
Cruising
Classy cruising is defined in the First range of craft. For over thirty years the bar has been raised in conjunction with the industry’s leading designers.
The theme throughout the series is:
- comfort and safety
- Comfortable to sail, with well thought deck layout
- maximized cockpit space, with attention to safety including trip hazards
Below decks the layout is elegant and practical. The lines of the range are clean, plus the hull designs incorporate maximum waterline length, increasing performance.
The following Firsts were designed by Farr:
- 21.7, 26.7, 27.7
- 31.7, 34.7, 36.7
Oceanis
The Oceanis range of Beneteau yachts is elegant and for all types of cruising these sailboats are designed by Nauta and Finot Conqet et Associes. Wood worked throughout and well fitted out they are a step up in comfort and innovation.
Designs include:
- 31
- 34
- 37
And these by Berret/Racoupeau:
- 40
- 43
- 46
Super Yachts
The third category is designed by Briand. Both the 45.7 and 50.7 are thoroughbreds. After the success of the 50.7, the 45.7 was soon to follow. Customers were enticed by the performance, elegance and even testerone concept of these super yachts. The concept is encapsulates, bold, strength and speed. State of the art technologies and processes are borrowed to enhance these two cutting edge designs.
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