Main structural bulkheads are in foam sandwich panels with pre-preg laminates each side and faced with Teak veneer. Interior in general is made of light weight composite panels with Teak overlay each side. Shower stalls and wash basins made out of carbon.

In 2004 all brass interior hardware was replaced with new chrome ones. This includes door knobs, door handles, locks, towel hooks, toilet paper holders, overhead halogen lights, reading lights and all faucets. Teak soap holders, vents grills, speaker covers and air conditioning vents were custom-made in order to bring a fresh look to the interior. Solid teak steps instead of thread-master were fitted on the companionway ladders. Leather in saloon was replaced where needed and all cushions were re-tanned. Natural white cotton covers were made for every cushions and matresses in the boat.

GALLEY:

• Double stainless steel sink with hot and cold pressure water
• Freshwater and sea water foot pumps
• Force 10 stainless steel 3-burner butane/propane stove with oven Electric propane solenoid
• (2) Refrigerators, (1) vegetable cooler and (1) freezer with (2) FRIGOMAR 24V/DC compressors and holding plates (new compressors with carbon fiber brackets 2005, separate for freezer and refrigerators. Also separate condensors for each compressor)
• Microwave oven Samsung (2004)

ELECTRONICS AND NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT:

• FURUNO 821/841 radar with antenna mounted on carbon fiber stern post
• SAILOR HF 250W compact SSB radio (removed but wiring left in place May 2005)
• (2) SHIPMATE RS 8300 VHF radios
• NOKIA GSM phone/modem with 25W amplifier
• B&G Hercules Race Pack sailing instruments including (6) FFD’s and (7) 20/20 displays (2000 and 2004), (2) 20/20 installed on a teak base in saloon
• 57” B&G vertical Carbon wand mast head unit
• AUTOHELLM SG3 auto gyro Autopilot processor. (2) new 6002 control heads (one outside, one in owner’s cabin 2004), , (1) rudder angle display in cockpit (2004), (1) remote control (2004)
• KVH Gyrotrac Compass for SG3 Autohelm autopilot and B&G instruments (May 2005)
• KVH Capsat Inmarsat-C with option for subscription- free weather forecast download (2003)
• LEICA GPS - AP Navigator 12 channels (2000) (2) NMEA outputs
• 16” screen Sony Notebook with seven true RS232 serial input/outputs
• MAX SEA software version 9 with all options
• NERA Mini M Worldphone Inmarsat-B (2005)
• Backup NERA Mini M
• Complete JRC AIS system (May 2005)
• Epirb 406mhz
• RITCHIE Mag Tronic electronic compass
• SAMSUNG 27 “ LCD panel 720 Progressive scan resolution (2004)
• MOMITZU DVD player, plays any zone DVDs with built-in upscaler up to 1080P
  (2) PIONEER stereos KEH-p5200 RDS in forward guest cabins
• PIONEER stereo KEH-p7200 RDS in owner’s cabin
• Audiophile quality preamplifier feeding Ipod in Saloon (2005)
• Carbon speakers in saloon with Hovland capacitors in crossover newtork
• (2) TRIPATH digital amplifiers // 2x150W and 2x175W (one for outside speakers)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:

• 24V service batteries 1,200 Ah maintenance free Gel-Cell (mostly new)
• (2) 175A alternators, with new reinforced alternator cradle (2005)
• MASTERVOLT external alternator regulators (2005)
• MASTERVOLT 240V - 100 Amp battery charger, latest generation that does handle the memory problem of Gel Cel batteries (2005)
• LOMBARDINI 6.5kW generator installed on carbon cradle (total weight 130kg)
• 12V starting batteries 216 Ah
• YANMAR 55Amp alternator for starting batteries
• MAGITRONIC Amp-hour meter
• MARINCO shore power connectors with automatic polarity phase connection (2005)
• (4) electric heads, modified LAVAC vacuum flush with hard PVC pipes. Pressurized fresh or sea water, flush regulated with solenoids and timers. A 100% smell proof system (2003)
• (3) electric bilge pumps
• (2) two manual bilge pumps
• (2) holding tanks with proper electric macerator pumps
• SHURFLO deck wash pump with expansion tank
• Electric sump pump for all showers (4)
• SHURFLO pump for fresh water circuit with extra large expansion tank

DECK AND HULL:

• Hull and deck laminates are in Pre-preg Carbon using SP SE84. PVC foam core used as sandwich. Laminates are cured in 85°C temperature under vacuum.
• Hull and deck painted white AWL-Grip (2000)
• Chainplates are all composite for lightness and strength.
• Rudder is all composite including a rudder stock manufactured in Epoxy Carbon utilizing a Vacu-Press technique developed by Baltic Yachts.
• Stainless steel keel foil with lead bottom section
• (2) WHITLOCK carbon fiber steering wheels
• Teak decks vaccum bagged in epoxy resin (no fasteners) and teak toerail
• Titanium bow fairlead
• Titanium removable bowsprit
• Fixed table for center cockpit

SAIL INVENTORY:

• Main five full battens 4D vectran 2003 DOYLE
• Main racing Kevlar (panelled) 2001 NORTH
• Genoa #1 160% 4D carbon vectran 2003 DOYLE
• Genoa #1 150% medium/light Kevlar 3DL 2000 NORTH
• Genoa #1 150% heavy Kevlar (panelled) 2001 NORTH
• Genoa #2 135% 4D Vectan 2003 DOYLE
• Genoa #3 100% Kevlar 2001 NORTH
• Genoa III Kevlar 2000 Faber & Müncker
• Genoa IV Kevlar 2000 Faber & Müncker
• Spinnaker 0.5 oz Nylon 2000 Faber & Müncker
• Spinnaker 1.5 oz Nylon 2000 Faber & Müncker
• Spinnaker 0.9 oz Nylon 2001 Faber & Müncker
• Asymetrical runner .75oz Nylon 2003 DOYLE
• Gennaker Nylon 2000 Sobstad
• Small Stay Sail Carbon 2000 Faber & Müncker
• Large Stay Sail 4D Carbon 2003 DOYLE
• Two storm jibs (one for inner forestay, one for Tuff Luff)

RIG:

• Carbon fiber four spreader spar, main boom and spinnaker pole by OMOHUNDRO painted white AWL-Grip (two coats in 2004)
• RECKMANN roller furling headstay
• TUFF LUFF headstay profile for racing
• Special cars for full batten mainsail
• Kevlar inner fore stay and runners
• NAVTEC hydraulic outhaul, backstay, boom vang and inner fore stay tensioner with central panel and two speed pump
• ENERPACK hydraulic mast jack
• Halyards and sheets in spectra (mostly new, 2003/2004)
• Discontinuous rod rigging (completely replaced in 2004)

WINCHES by LEWMAR:

• Primaries (2) 111-3STE electric and with removable pedestal
• Secondaries (2) 88-3STE manual and with removable pedestal
• Mainsheet (2) 77-3ASTE electric
• Main sheet traveller (2) 48-AST
• Spinnaker halyard (2) 58-AST
• Main/Genoa halyard (2) 58-AST electric
• Reefs etc. (2) 58-AST
• All Blocks and Cars are mostly Lewmar // All thrusts balls and rollers replaced in 2003

MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND ENGINE DETAILS:

• Main engine hours 2,200 (May 2005)
• FLOSCAN 6510-BOS2K diesel flow meter (does deduct the return line) (May 2005)
• MAX-Prop 3-blade feathering propeller (2002)
• V-Drive BPM VD-65
• LOMBARDINI 6.5kvA generator with heat exchanger & sound shield / 130kg installed (May 2005)
• LEWMAR electric windlass with controls forward and in cockpit
• MAX-POWER bow thruster. (Main unit replaced in 2004-including controls)
• Push-pull oversized ventilation for engine room (2003)
• EBERSPACHER D7L 24Volt forced hot air diesel cabin heater
• CONDARIA central air conditioning/heat 240V/AC 18,000Btu, with thermostats and fan coils in every cabin
• TECHNICOMAR water maker 80 liters/h 24V, all stainless steel (overhauled in 2003)
• SIGMAR marine E.G. Inox hot water system 60 liter tank
• (4) electric heads, modified LAVAC vacuum flush with hard PVC pipes. Pressurized fresh or sea water, flush regulated with solenoids and timers. A 100% smell proof system (2003
• (3) electric bilge pumps
• (2) two manual bilge pumps
• (2) holding tanks with proper electric macerator pumps
• SHURFLO deck wash pump with expansion tank
• Electric sump pump for all showers (4)
• SHURFLO pump for fresh water circuit with extra large expansion tank

MISCELLANEOUS:

• Complete safety gear for 12 persons
• an Inflatable RIB with electric pump
• (3) AUTOFLUG life rafts, superlite 8 persons each
• CQR anchor with 75 meters chain (2004)
• DANFOSS anchor stowed under a cabin floor board with 40 meters chain.
• Carbon fiber gangway
• Anchor chain area large enough to take all 10 fenders plus the gangway.
• BESENZONI aluminum swimming ladder stowed in aft lazarette
• RIB dinghy with electric inflating pump (2005) Mercury 4 HP outboard
• Large awning
• Cushions for entire center cockpit area
• (2) teak seats for helmsman
• Digital wall based barometer, hydrometer and clock
• (2) chrome bulkhead mounted thermos bottles
• (7) HELLA Turbo fans
• New lighter extractor fans for all 4 bathrooms +kitchen hood (2004)
• New plexiglass for hatches (2004)
• New canvas covers for wheels and new padded canvas cover for central cockpit table
• Ample organized storage area for water bottles and food under saloon floor
• Lights in every closets
• Good amount of crucial spare parts (brushes, filters, flood lights, springs, impellers, relays,etc.) organized in the very functional tool-shop next to the engine room.

REMARKS:
Launched in 1996, this exceptional boat is quite comfortable, easy to handle and quite fast. In order to achieve those objectives the displacement was kept low to just 18.5 tons. With the latest generation of electrical and electronic equipment, the boat can be easily driven by just two persons. Motoring speed is cruising at 9.2 knots with an average consumption of 7 liters/hour. 10 knots: 12.5 liters/hour.
Typical doownwind sailing performance with 25-30 knots wind: constant 15 knots with peaks at 17 knots.

In order to reach the displacement and performance numbers required, the yacht had to be built using very high tech methods and materials: a 100% carbon pre-preg hull, deck and an interior all done using lightweight foam panels with thin teak facing. A carbon fiber shower stall may seem silly, but it helps in this type of pursuit. Any recent modifications have always been made with weight considerations.

However, after all is told the truly unique characteristic of this boat --aside from the sleek appearance and the undisputed performance-- is simply how well balanced she is. In almost three years and many miles in all types of sea conditions, the previous owner along with his family and guests have never suffered from seasickness.