![]() Do you miss the cockpit table at all? Do you use it at all or does it pretty much stay ashore in storage? I have to say: the teak decks look superb.I just might have to do the same. For sure, this looks so much better for sailing and sure as hell looks more natural. I note you have removed the cockpit table and have the mainsheet block on the cockpit floor, which provides the best sheeting angle for the mainsheet. I also hate the look of the thing and have struggled to decide if I get one. What a huge help! Exactly what I was hoping to see. E.Z.! Many, many thanks for your your comments, photos, and especially for your invitation to check out your excellent-looking boat. We should talk and you should come to New York (or Charleston SC over the winter) and sail on my boat before you buy one. Rude Dog, I don't know if there is a way for you to message me here, I'm not in tune to that, but you should if you can. I will do a walk through video and post it here. This boat will do just fine for the way you want to use it. I do agree that there are better options for extended ocean passages but there is always a better option. You will not be disappointed in this boat. I have teak decks that I let go grey and I painted the mast black. So was my crew that sailed with me on the 105. I was absolutely blown away by the performance of the 38.1. I have owned a Beneteau First 36.7 as well as, more recently, a J105. I opted out of the arch which I find unattractive and useless. I bought my own performance sails and kept the ones that came with the boat. I ordered the performance package which includes the tall rig, deep keel and adjustable backstay. ![]() They are just not going to design a boat that doesn't sail well. The two year wait put me off and this was before COVID. The design will appeal to a broad range of people who are looking for a simple-to-sail open yacht, with beautiful lines and all the comfort and performance you expect from a modern daysailer.I've never replied to any of these forums but when I read this I had to. A lot of space has been created and access is very easy. Inside there is also considerable improvement. What I particularly like are the small, almost hidden details, such as integrated cup holders and boxes to store your halyards and control lines. With the new deck and cockpit there is much more space and the seating is much more comfortable she is also very easy for one person to control and sail alone sitting at the helm, which is a real benefit. Very seaworthy, with a ballast ratio of 50%ĭiesel engine or electrical propulsion when not sailingįlexiteek teak decking, no maintenance and great looks Solo or with 6 persons Super easy to operate and sail by the helmsman aloneĮasy setting of the sails, with selftacking jib and code zero furler sailĪ modern design of the rigg in combination with a bulb keel and a deep spade rudder Key featuresīeautiful classic lines combining technology of todayĪ large cockpit layout for 6 persons to sit comfortably This provides a very effective way of getting more sail area downwind or on a reach and the handling is as simple as a furling jib. Furthermore she can easily be fitted out with a furling code zero sail. The rigg has a large mainsail and a self-tacking jib. With the new keel shape, and these days being able to put the centre of gravity much lower in the keel, we ended up with 20% less weight in the keel with an even better righting moment.Īlong with the new rudder and new rig she has much more performance, especially going upwind. ![]() The hull is one aspect of her seaworthiness and keeping the righting moment the same was important. The old 6.50 has quite a legacy in Holland as being a very seaworthy boat and we certainly wanted to keep that intact. Dennis Hennevanger on the new Sc 6.50 Cruise: The Saffier 6.50 Cruise is to a state-of-the- art modern daysailer while still keeping those beautiful classic hull lines intact. ![]() The new Saffier Sc 6.50 Cruise – philosophy and design. ![]()
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