First Southern Wind SW105 With Deck Saloon Delivered In Cape Town
Power of 2, the third unit of the Southern Wind SW105 miniseries and first with the new ‘Deck Saloon’ configuration, is ready to leave on her maiden voyage from Cape Town to the North Sea, a journey that will test the blue water attitude of this yacht.
The third hull in the SW105 mini-series designed by Farr Yacht Design and Nauta Design, was commissioned by a keen sailor who was looking to step up from a smaller yacht, to a larger one for faster sailing and exploring remote locations in comfort and safety.
Cruising comfort is in Power of 2’s DNA and makes her the ideal yacht for long-distance navigation and easy sailing in most sea conditions. Her twin rudder system combined with the lifting keel (3-5m) allows access to remote shallow ports and anchorages. With the keel down this configuration provides excellent upwind light air performance.
Jim Schmicker, Vice President of Farr Yacht Design explains: “Twin rudder arrangement works very well with the 3m shallow draft as the rudder blades only extend 2m below the waterline”. He continues: “The interior and keel tower configuration permit a generous addition of 2m resulting in a keel down draft of 5m for excellent performance, stability and comfort. The sail plan and sail design have been tailored to the righting moment generated by the keel and the versatile 105 hull shape.”
The deck has been cleared of technical clutter where possible, pushing jib sheets and runner retrievers below the side decks. Raising and trimming the mainsail has become simplified with two captive winches controlling the sheet and halyard, all interlinked with the furling boom via a state of the art PLC system that can also be managed by remote control.
The deck saloon configuration
SW105 Powr of 2 is built with a ‘Deck Saloon’ configuration. This idea was briefed by the Owner and carefully designed by Nauta Design and Southern Wind Shipyard. The coachroof coamings are intended to protect the guest cockpit, at the same time creating aesthetically pleasing lines.
Massimo Gino from Nauta Design, declares: “SW105#03 is the culmination of 20 years’ experience we have gained working with Southern Wind. When an owner decides to reduce the width of the saloon to get a 360’ view, it is down to the designers to provide the maximum effect while maintaining a sporty exterior look and feel, that is pleasing and yet, at the same time, slightly aggressive. This look and feel needs to be created without additional height at the front of the cockpit, which would reduce the all-round vision and also detract from the sporty lines.”
The style of the interior is both essential and modern at the same time. The oak furniture combined with muted and toned textiles and upholstery create a warm atmosphere on board, with no compromise to design or functionality.
Interior features Southern Wind Shipyard’s most popular layout with the owner’s cabin forward. This is comprised of four comfortable en-suite guest cabins with crew quarters and galley aft; a layout that allows maximum privacy for crew and guests.
The master cabin, in the quietest area of the yacht, has a wide and comfortable double bed, handy shelves and drawers, a comfortable sofa and a well-lit and well appointed en suite. One of the two twin guest cabins can be converted into a double cabin, a real bonus for a yacht of this kind.
Power of 2 is now heading for the Mediterranean Sea for a quick technical pit stop, before sailing to Norway, where she is going to spend her first Summer Season.