Baltic Yachts has announced a contract for a new Baltic 80 Custom as the company prepares for the Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) from 15–17 November. During the Show, the company will reveal details of its latest new-build commission.
Commissioned by an experienced yachtsman, who is building with Baltic Yachts for the first time, the 24 meter sailing yacht will be a multi-role yacht capable of fast offshore cruising and an excellent performance on the race course.
The new yacht, designed by renowned naval architects judel/vrolijk, features a distinctive reverse angle stem and a maximum beam which is carried right aft. She is designed with twin rudders, a lifting keel and a conventional propulsion unit driving a folding propeller. A large stern garage will house a jet-driven Williams 395 tender.
“She’s a particularly sleek and sporty looking yacht and could be regarded as a ‘new generation 80’ in a size range which has recently been attracting attention from clients. A lot of design work has been done to produce what should be a great performance cruiser-racer,” says Henry Hawkins, Baltic Yachts’ executive vice president.
In cruising mode, the Baltic 80 will be an easy yacht to sail with a self-tacking jib set on a wide track.
Decisions have yet to be made regarding rig design and manufacture although she will be fitted with in-boom furling. Her streamlined, low-level coachroof incorporates a fold-down dodger and bimini for cockpit protection.
The interiors will be designed by Baltic Yachts. The yacht’s accommodation is for six guests in three double cabins with a further cabin for two crew.
The Baltic 80 will be built in advanced composites using prepreg SPRINT and a foam core throughout. Construction is due to begin in January 2023 with a launch date in the summer of 2024.
Baltic Yachts was founded in 1973 with a clear objective to build better yachts that are lighter, stiffer, and faster. With more than 550 yachts launched, that objective has been continuously met.
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