It is now being launched by CR Yachts as the successor to the popular 380 DS (YACHT 17/2013 test) from the yacht builder on the island of Orust in Sweden. The CR 390 DS essentially adopts the same concept, but features visual innovations, particularly on the cabin superstructure. The hull moulds have also been revised. Compared to the previous model, the new ship is slightly longer, but above all over 20 centimetres wider.
The blue water cruiser from CR is equipped with a self-tacking jib and a furling main from the shipyard. All halyards, sheets and trim lines are redirected aft into the cockpit in front of the double steering wheels. The unrestricted single-handed capability is a central theme within the dedicated blue water concept. The boat is built with a fixed keel as standard. Two versions with a draught of 2.10 metres and 1.80 metres are available. The alternative is a chine keel with a draught of 1.55 metres. The boat should be able to fall dry on these without any problems.
The expansion concept is highly versatile
In the deck saloon of the CR 390 DS, the seating area is raised to an extremely high level, with an unobstructed view through the all-round glazed cabin superstructure. Various versions are available for the layout, with one or two double cabins, one or two heads compartments. The galley can be fitted at the front of the main bulkhead or to the side in the saloon. Elevated navigation with an inside steering position is also possible. In the two-cabin version, the space aft on the starboard side is used as a large, walk-in forecastle. It is also possible to install a workshop here.
Within the limits of feasibility, the customer can determine the layout and the type of interior fittings themselves. The CR Yachts shipyard is known for the high quality of workmanship below deck and the high degree of customisation.
Four possible extension versions are shown in the following gallery.
According to the shipyard, construction number one is due to go into production soon. The shipyard has also already announced a price: the CR 390 DS will cost 4,650,00 Swedish kronor, which is 410,640 euros at the current exchange rate. The gross price including 19 % VAT is 488,660 euros.
Technical data CR 390 DS
- CE design category: A
- Construction: Matthias Rutgerson/Ben Rogerson Yacht Design BRYD
- Hull length: 11.70 m
- Waterline length: 11.20 m
- Width: 3.85 m
- Draught with fixed keel: 2.10 m (standard)/1.80 m (optional)
- Draught with bilge keels: 1.55 m
- Weight: 7.8 tonnes
- Ballast/ballast percentage: 3.0 t/38.5 per cent
- Mainsail: 46.0 m²
- Self-tacking jib: 35.0 m²
- Code Zero: 70 m²
- Gennaker: 95,0 m²
- Mast height above waterline: 17.0 m
- Motorisation: Built-in diesel Yanmar 40 hp
- Fuel tank capacity: 250 litres
- Fresh water capacity: 400 litres
Michael Good
Editor Test & Technology
