SUPERYACHT #9
Summer 2006
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Southern Wind
FARR NAUTA '95 - "DHARMA"
"Dharma is the second Farr Nauta '95 boat to exit the Southern
Wind Shipyards. It is not the first time that these three
entities namely, Southern Wind, Farr Design and Nauta Design,
decide to collaborate, the synergy between them, has contributed
to strengthen the position amongst the big names in sailing boat
construction, of the Cape Town based yard. "Dharma", also
enjoyed this form of 'joint treatment'. As Farr Design
developed the water lines, accessories and sail plan, Nauta
Design took care of the outer and interior designs. The hull was
mainly designed for fast cruising and blue open water regattas
and therefore had to have an imposing sail plan as well as a
construction strategy aimed at containing weight in order to
favour performance. This was attained by using a blend of light,
as well as tough materials such as glass fibre, kevlar and
carbon all duly impregnated with the correct amount of resins.
Indeed the hull was built with a mould blend of carbon fibre
for the internal parts and one of glass fibre and kevlar for
the exterior to guarantee a better impact resistance. The
essence of this sandwich is instead constituted by Corecell, a
plastic foam the density of which varies from area to area,
offering greater resistance in points of greater stress, and
lightness to those less likely to receive impact.
In respect to "Maya Ray", the first 95' to be built and whose
super-structure is in fibreglass "Dharma's " deck is built in
carbon fibre which augments its overall structural rigidity
while reducing its weight. In order to facilitate manoeuvres
even in reduced crew conditions, Harken deck accessories and
equipment have been installed which can largely be operated from
the helm area which runs lengthways to occupy a central position
in relationship to traditional layouts. This favours cockpit
communication and frees the stern area so that it can be
dedicated to sun-bathing. The cockpit area is arranged with
cushions all round and with two centrally positioned tables
making the area both comfortable and convivial both for open air
meals and pleasurable cruising. The deckhouse hosts a "c" shaped
sofa placed round a table as well as a chart table. Descending
just a few steps towards the bows we access the area below deck,
where we can find the main saloon with relative "c" shaped sofa
and dining table to port, and a further two sofas and cocktail
tables to starboard. This area a-midships, divides the guests
and crew quarters. The guests' sleeping quarters include the
owner cabin suite, complete with small office area and private
bathroom remotely placed in the stern, a further two double
cabins and one single also with private bathrooms. The crew's
sleeping quarters are situated in the bow area of the deck which
is made up of a large galley area, dining area, and two cabins
with bathroom, of which one double and the other with bunk
beds. Sail lockers of generous proportions situated at the bow's
end are accessible directly from the deck. It should be pointed
out that even though meticulous care was taken to limit
unnecessary weight during the design phase, the interior is well
finished with fine materials, it is complete with full
entertainment equipment thus enhancing the yachts ability to
offer a pleasurable trip. The furniture is not built in but it
is positioned so as to absorb and limit vibrations. Furthermore
a great part of the furniture is made of honeycombed structures
lined over in wood, a sophisticated solution perhaps to allow
for optimal and correct weight distribution.
The result of the designers' and the yard's great efforts in the
construction of this cruiser/racer, were most apparent when
witnessing its performance during a crossing from the Canaries
to Barbados which took only 11 days frequently reaching top
speeds of 24 knots.
For further information please contact: Pegaso Yacht
Division - Southern Wind Shipyard Sales office - Via Macaggi
21/25, 16121 Genoa; Tel: +39 010 5704035 Fax: +39 010 5704065;
e-mail: info@pegasoyd.com; web site: www.sws-yachts.com
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Length overall : 29 m
Length waterline : 22,88 m
Beam: 6,80 m
Draught: 3,50m
Displacement : 65,000 Kg
Fuel tank capacity: 5.000 Litres
Water Tank capacity: 2.500 Litres
Engine : Cummins 350HP 6CTA 8-m
Sail Area: ( Mainsail + Genoa at 140%) : 480 sqm
EEC Certified: 100 a 1.1 - Y
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