W 70 ‘Maya’

Project Description

The brief demanded a vessel for all seasons and all latitudes. Years of experience and detailed planning have gone into the execution of this muscular voyager. With high latitude sailing on the agenda, reliability was a central theme of the project. Absolute hull integrity has been emphasised, with no less than five watertight compartments and ingenious, custom designed doors. The aluminium hull exceeds Det Norske Vertas certification requirements. Low maintenance Awlgrip coatings highlight the outstanding hull finish, while the spacious interior is superbly executed in New Zealand native tawa, imparting a bright, modern appearance. The owners suite is situated aft, while a three cabin suite forward accommodates the children and tutor, or guest. Although enormous strength has been built into Maya, cleaver design and careful weight distribution has ensured that this has not been at the expense of performance. The easily driven hull form is well balanced for power and seakindliness on all points of sail. This is a yacht that will reel off the miles day after day in any conditions.