Gunboat 78

Gunboat 78
Gunboat 78The new Gunboat 78 is the maximum sized catamaran to fit the CE Class A ocean going yacht classification. Any larger, and yachts get weighted down with commercial style code regulations, and enormous crew requirements. The Gunboat 78 remains lightweight & practical, and delivers re-known Gunboat performance with her obvious luxury. A whisper of wind leads to acceleration you can feel. Her waterline enables smooth sailing without motion. The Gunboat 78 is a magical size that delivers all of the comfort of much larger yachts, without the headaches, expense and complication. Beyond this size requires a quantum jump in crew and crew space, without much increase in space dedicated to the owner and guests. The Gunboat 78 is a monument to experience, clear thinking and cleverness. She is for owners who love sailing, and understand exactly what they need from a large yacht without going to gauche proportions and expense.

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 SPECIFICATIONS Metric Imperial
LOA 24 m 78'9"
LWL 24 m 78'9"
BOA 10 m 32'10"
Beam On Centerline 7.80 m 25'7"
Draft Bd Down 3.31 m 10'10"
Draft Bd Up 1.16 m 3'10"
Mast Clearance 33.67 m 110'6"
Mast Length 31.20 m 102'4"
Displacement Lightship 25 tons 55,115 lbs
Displacement Max Load 29 tons 29 tons
Headroom - Salon 2.04 m 6'9"
Headroom - Hulls 2.07 m 6'10"
Hull Width 2.06 m 6'9"
Bridge Deck Clearrance (full load) 1.19 m 3'11"
Fuel Capacity 1,500 L 396 Gal
Water Capacity 1,500 L 396 Gal

SAIL PLAN
MAIN - Quantum Carbon/Vectran Fusion Membrane
SOLENT – Quantum Carbon/Vectran Fusion Membrane (self-tacking)
TRINQUETTE JIB – Quantum Carbon/Vectran Fusion Membrane
STORM JIB – Quantum 12 oz Dacron
AP SCREECHER – Quantum Cuben Fiber
VMG SCREECHER - Quantum Carbon/Vectran Fusion Membrane
ASSYMETRIC SPINNAKER – Quantum 2.5 oz Nylon
High Tech MARLOW cordage spectra, stirpped race-boat style halyard & sheets		 Sail Area Upwind 310 sq m 3,334.50 sq ft
Sail Area Downwind 535 sq m 5,753.25 sq ft
     
     
     
     

 

ACCOMODATIONS
  • Main Salon features Galley, generous lounge, and folding dining area
  • Five Cabins including Two Master Cabins
  • Queen berths in each Master cabin and the Captain’s cabin
  • Ensuite head with a dedicated shower in each cabin
  • Techma electric toilet system
  • Ample cabinetry space
  • Spacious "back porch" aft cockpit with caulked teak deck dedicated to lounging and outdoor dining
  • Forward working cockpit for sail handling with caulked teak deck
 EQUIPMENT
  • Volvo Penta D3-150 Diesel Motors (x2)
  • Spectra Newport 1000 GPD with Z-brane Watermakers (x 2)
  • Sharp 80 W Solar Panels (x 10)
  • Lewmar 77 Hydraulic Self-Tailing Winches (x 2)
  • Lewmar 55 Hydraulic Self-Tailing Winches (x 2)
  • Isotherm Calorifier/Geyser 75 liter (x 2)
  • Frigoboat 115 liter Fridge/Freezer (x 2)
  • Force 10 Four Burner Stove
  • Iridium Phone with data kit and mast atennae
  • Auto-Pilots (x2)
  • Owner's Choice Navigation/Electronics Package
  • Owners' Choice Entertainment Package
 CONSTRUCTION
  • Composite construction of vacuum bagged, epoxy foam sandwich and Aramid Honey-comb Nomex with carbon fiber inner skins and Kevlar outer skins for impact resistance
  • All Carbon Spars from Marstrom
  • Unidirectional Aramid fiber shrouds
  • Aramid forestays (x 5) with custom Facnor furlers (x 4)
  • Custom Carbon Fiber 42" sculptured race boat steering wheel
  • Carbon fiber retractable rudders and daggerboards
  • African Sapele Cabinetry and Brazilian Mahogany Floors