Light, strong, fast. The test boat demonstrates its potential in the Bay of Biscay
JPK's new 45 FC shows what happens when a shipyard known for regatta yachts develops a blue water boat. The test in PDF download
With models such as the JPK 10.10 and 10.80, the shipyard has enjoyed an astonishing series of successes in recent years: The boats have won their class, if not the overall classification, in practically every offshore classic. The brand's expertise in the area of performance is therefore beyond doubt. But what about the JPK 45's suitability for touring and long-distance cruising? How well does it adapt to a very differentiated utilisation profile, in which safety, ergonomics, robustness and space are at the forefront?
To explore this, we spent two days on board off La Rochelle last autumn. Construction number 1 was available to us for the tests.
You can read about the crew's experiences in YACHT, issue 6/2018, available here in the DK Shop, or you can download the test directly via the link below.
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