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INSIDE STEERING STATION: An unusual
feature of the interior is an inside navigation and
steering station. It has excellent visibility, a chart
table with storage, and a comfortable, forward
facing sofa-type helmsman’s seat for three. All
electronics and a second set of autopilot helm controls
can be mounted within easy reach. The
autopilot then serves as a backup steering system.
We see no need for the helmsman and friends to
have to be exposed to adverse weather conditions.
With the quiet engine or under sail, it is really nice
to sit inside and watch the water fly by. Another
major advantage of the navigation-steering station
is that the navigator can see what is going on outside
the yacht. This is much better than navigating
blind from the depths of the boat. This area can
also serve as an informal dinette with a great view.
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GALLEY: The galley countertop is a full 8’ long,
with a deep double sink, 4 burner CNG stove and
oven and a huge amount of locker and drawer
space. It is located in the raised area of the cabin,
near the inside navigation station. Most large
yachts have the galley tucked away deep in the
interior, where ventilation and visibility is poor,
and where the cook is totally isolated. A great deal
of time is spent in and around the galley, cooking,
making coffee and looking for cookies. We have
placed it where it has a great view in all directions
and lots of fresh air. Its location also gives easy
access to the dinette, cockpit and nav station. The
icebox, located under the navigation station, has
9.3 cubic feet capacity, one of the largest that you
will find in any comparable boat. It is extremely
easy to reach from the galley. A combination alternating
current or engine driven refrigeration/
freezer system can be added.
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FORWARD STATEROOM: This area has a
very large V berth, 2 seats, a sofa, double hanging
locker and private head. A large opening hatch is
located directly over the V berth. There is room
for a washer-dryer.
The watertight bulkhead can be seen at the forward
end of the V berth. Ahead of this bulkhead is a
large anchor locker that will hold an amazing
amount of equipment.
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